FREE CONCERT in L.A. with Crosby, Stills & Nash; Tom Morello: The Nightwatchman; and Edward James Olmos – WEDNESDAY night!

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Yep. FREE. Brought to you by the "Truth on Proposition 32" campaign – the NO side. The free concert is Wednesday night, October 3 at 7 pm, at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, near the Grammy Museum and Staples Center.
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To get your FREE tix – one or a pair – while they last, go to http://action.truthonprop32.org/page/s/csn-concert-tickets
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The Los Angeles Times made it clear on August 19, 2012, in their exposé titled, "Proposition 32: A fraud to end all frauds." (Read the Time piece at www.moveon.org/r?r=281715&id=53363-9276284-8fV2v0x&t=4 )
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Proposition 32, on the November statewide ballot in California, purports to be about political reform and disclosure. It is anything but that. It is a stealth attempt by powerful interests and corporations to dominate politics with neither disclosure nor accountability. The Guide and plenty of others who have researched it can tell you that, with no reservations, it must not pass.
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MoveOn.org says, "Prop 32 has a great name — 'Stop Special Interest Money Now Act.' Problem is, it's completely misleading and isn't at all what it seems. Here's why: The people behind the measure added special loopholes giving billionaire CEOs, out-of-state land developers, Wall Street hedge fund managers, and other corporations the ability to spend unlimited amounts of money on political campaigns with no disclosure and no accountability."
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They continue, "If Prop 32 passes it would create an unfair and unbalanced political system. That's why MoveOn and the people and organizations you trust have come out so strongly against it. Make our voices heard loud and clear, California doesn't need more Citizens United. And we don't need Prop 32."
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It's the fraud of all frauds. The public must not be misled into voting for a Proposition based on its name, when its purpose is exactly the opposite. That's why prominent musicians are presenting the free concert Wednesday night -- help spread the word. They are joining with a vast assortment of reform-minded groups, including California MoveOn members, Working Californians, and others, to get the word out about the "No on Prop 32" campaign.
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The tickets really are free. You are not required, or even prominently asked, to contribute to any No on 32 Campaign.
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But act fast, because the tickets will go fast. But only get tix if you know you will go – it's rude to take tix and leave seats empty when someone else would love to have filled them. For your FREE tix, go to http://action.truthonprop32.org/page/s/csn-concert-tickets
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For the weekend's CONCERTS and the weekend's FESTIVALS, see the separate editions that cover each. And the most recent long-range edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" was published September 14. All are available just below, or in the sidebar at left, depending on the site where you are reading this.
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MUCH more soon!
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WEEKEND MUSIC... the best offerings on Saturday & Sunday, Sep 29 & 30, 2012

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October arrives Monday, but this weekend it's still summer, and the music scene is warm, inviting, and festive.
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THIS edition has concerts, club gigs and more, in quick-read short form. Let's get started!
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SATURDAY's highlights...
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Sat, 2 pm screening of "WOODY GUTHRIE: AIN'T GOT NO HOME" (PBS "American Masters" series); plus discussion with ED CRAY, USC Professor of Journalism and author of the biography, "RAMBLIN' MAN: THE LIFE & TIMES OF WOODY GUTHRIE." At the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S Marengo Av, Pasadena 91106; www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net; 626-744-7260. Free program.
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Sat, 6 pm "THE WALTON'S 40th (TV) ANNIVERSARY" is a benefit show with original cast members and appropriate Blue Ridge Mountain and bluegrass roots music performances, at the Wilshire-Ebell Theatre in L.A.; tix available at www.waltons40th.com
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Sat, 7 pm AUNTIE GERI & AUNTIE CAROL bring traditional Hawai'ian music and some very beautiful hula dancers to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm).
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Sat, 7-9 pm JESSICA FICHOT brings her trio to Creme de la Crepe, 36 W Colorado Bl, Pasadena. No cover.
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Sat, 7 pm JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, plus KASEY IAEGER opening, at Butler's Coffee in Palmdale; www.butlerscoffee.com
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Sat, 8 pm THE ANDY RAU BAND, roots music faves, play the Fret House in Covina; 626-339-7020.
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Sat, 8 pm COW BOP, just back from a big tour, plays Boulevard Music in Culver City; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, 8 pm BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS founding member DICK HALLIGAN performs his acclaimed "MUSICAL BEING" show for the Parlor Performances series at Cornerstone Music Conservancy, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door W of Bundy) in the southwestern reaches of L.A. The venue is on the 2nd floor, and there's an elevator. He's a brilliant jazz pianist and very witty fellow who won the Grammy for "Album of the Year"(2011) in 1970, winning over the BEATLES' "Abbey Road"! Reservations, Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com or or 310-476-6735. $25.
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Sat, 8 pm VAL McCALLUM plays McCabe's in Santa Monica ;the www.mccabes.com; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Sat, 8-11 pm PADDY'S PIG brings good Irish music to the Tam O'Shanter in Los Feliz; 323-664-0228. Info, www.paddyspig.com
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Sat, 9 pm DAWSON'S GANG plays the first of two nights at the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free couples dance lessons (two step, waltz, cowboy cha cha, El Paso, etc) at 7 pm. No cover.
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(Remember to check-out the Guide's separate "WEEKEND FESTIVALS" edition, too!)
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Sun, 12:30-3:30 pm SORA NOVA with violin virtuoso CHRIS MURPHY plays Gypsy swing, jazz and more, at Malibu Cafe at Calamigos Ranch, 327 Latigo Cyn Ed, Malibu; 818-540-2400.
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Sun, 3 pm matinee with COVERED GRASS, the top bluegrass band from Germany, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm). They're fresh from the IBMAs in Nashville, and in town to play the "40th Anniversary of the (TV) Walton's" at the Wilshire-Ebell on Sep 29. Tix for this matinee are $15.
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Sun, 5-8:30 pm ANITA & THE YANKS play as a duo at Finn McCool's in Santa Monica. (One Yank...)
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Sun, 5:30-9 pm brings the year's final "GRAND OLE ECHO" showcase, with DAVE GLEASON, GREG FELDEN, RICH MAHAN (here from Nashville), WALTER SPENCER, and CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, in the series last show and full lineup of folk-americana, western swing, honky-tonk, and/or alt country recording artists until 2013. It's at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl in Echo Park. All ages, full bar, BBQ available on the back porch, FUN, no cover.
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Sun, 6 pm DAWSON'S GANG plays the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth ;preceded 818-341-0166. Preceded by the FREE weekly BBQ at 5 pm and free line dance lessons (beginner and intermediate) at 4 pm. No cover.
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Sun, 6:30 pm DALE LaDUKE, award-winning singer-songwriter, plays his CD release show for "The Lone Ranger" at the Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janns Rd, Thousand Oaks. 91362; 805-449-2660. $20 includes your copy of the CD. Kids get in free. Dale performs with his fine six-piece band, and there's an opening set by SHELBY, TIEG & TARA.
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Sun, 7 pm "THE FRED EAGLESMITH TRAVELING STEAM SHOW" with MARY GAUTHIER at McCabe's in Santa Monica ;the www.mccabes.com; tix, 310-828-4497. $22.50.
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Sun, 7 pm ELVIS COSTELLO solo at the Ganada Theatre in Santa Barbara ;the 805-899-2222.
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Sun, 7 pm the lovely and talented ADJOA SKINNER brings her "VAUDEVILLE SINGER-SONGWRITER" show to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. This very beautiful and musically versatile artist plays this show tonight, then launches her world tour. She's played Singapore for 30,000 people and opened for a bunch of Grammy award winners. Catch her in a small venue while you still can. Tix are only $15. Reservations, 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm).
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There are many more events in the Guide's full edition of "Spotlight Events" but here are a few happening soon that we call to your attention:
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Tue, Oct 2, EMMYLOU HARRIS plays the "Center for the Art of Performance" at UCLA the new name for the former UCLA Live! series.
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Sat, Oct 6, NEVENKA plays a benefit concert for FOLKWORKS, at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401. Venue opens at 6:30 pm, box office at 7:15, concert at 8the pm. Tix $15. Info at www.folkworks.org. Advance tix, 818-785-3839 or leda@folkworks.org
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Sun, Oct 14, THE PORCH GIRLS plus THE DAVE MORRISON BAND play a housr concert near the Theatricum-Botanicum in Topanga Canyon. Food at 4 pm, music at 5. $15. Reservations get directions at marilynbabcock@mac.com
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The GUIDE's Guide to FESTIVALS this Weekend

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Brace yourself. It's rather astonishing.
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First, not a festival, but festive:
ALL WEEKEND, the L.A. County Fair, the nation's largest, completes its 2012 run, and closes Sunday. If you go, be sure to read the Guide's Guide to the Fair in the opening section of our "Spotlight Events" edition of Sep 14.
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ALL WEEKEND, the annual "LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL" (Wed+Sun, Sep 26-30) includes screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Info, www.lairishfilm.com.
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ALL WEEKEND, the annual "ST. BRIDGET SCHOOL - FALL FESTIVAL" (Sep 28-30) is at St. Bridget of Sweden School, 7120 Whitakel Av, Van Nuys; 818-785-4422. Family oriented, live music, carnival rides, games, raffle prizes, food. Runs Fri 6-11 pm, Sat & Sun 4-11 pm. Free.
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SATURDAY, it's the 27th annual "ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL "the (Sep 29, 11 am-9 pm) in Venice, with live music and dance, over 300 vendors, kids activities, rides, and art. This event pays homage to the roots of jazz in blues and gospel. Info, www.abbotkinney.org.
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ALL WEEKEND, the 20th annual "ST. AMBROSE FEIS" Irish celebration happens all day, both days (Sep 29-30) with a Saturday evening benefit show of Irish music and dance at the Burbank Airport Marriot. Details at www.clearyirishdance.com.
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SATURDAY, the "RESEDA CENTENNIAL ARTS & MUSIC FESTIVAL" (Sep 29, 10 am-10 pm) has lots of live music, including MURPHY'S FLAW with bluegrass at 12:55 pm, and SLIGO RAGS with Celtic music at 1:35 pm, both on the main stage. ORCHESTRA CHARANGOA plays at 6:05 pm. Schedule and info, www.reseda100.com.
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ALL WEEKEND, the "PIRATE INVASION" (Sep 29-30, 10 am-5 pm) brings live music, belly and fire dancers, a Parade of Pirates, sword fights, and a treasure hunt, at Marina Green Park in Long Beach. Info, www.alfredosbeachclub.com.
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ALL WEEKEND, the 57th annual "POLISH FESTIVAL L.A." (Sat 10 am-6 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm) brings lots of Polish edible delicacies, traditional Polish folk music and dance, and contemporary Polish music and artists. These include VIOLA BRZEZINSKA (Sat evening) and one we know and appreciate, beautiful singer EWA ANGELI with her band (Sun at 3:30 pm). It's at Our Lady of the Bright Mount Church, 3424 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90018. Info, www.polishfestla.com.
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ALL WEEKEND, the 75th annual "HARVEST FESTIVAL" (Sep 28-30) is in Arroyo Grande. Saturday includes performances by HISTORY OF PAINTERS, a young acoustic band who was mighty impressive at this year's LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL. They play twice, 11:30 am -noon, and 1-1:45 pm. Also performing are DAVID CORREA & CASCADA (Latin guitar and world fusion), and an Abraham Lincoln re-enactor. There's a pie-eating contest, antique engines display, a spelling bee, and two parades. Schedule www.agharvestfestival.com.
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ALL WEEKEND, the 11th annual "BAJA SPLASH CULTURAL FESTIVAL" (Sep 29-30, 9 am-5 pm) is at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach; www.aquariumofpacific.org. It celebrates "Latino Heritage Month" with ancient Aztec dance and folk dances from Mexico and Central America. Tix, $24.95 adults, $13.95 children ages 3-11, free for children under age 3 and for Aquarium members.
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SATURDAY, the 131st annual "WATTS TOWERS DAY OF THE DRUM FESTIVAL" (Sep 29, 11 am-6 pm) is a day-long celebration at the Watts Towers Campus, 1727 E 107th St, Watts; 213-847-4646. How many things in L.A. have been happening for a hundred and thirty-one years? Wow! Free event.
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SUNDAY, the 10th annual "RODS, RIDES, & RELICS CLASSIC CAR SHOW" (Sep 30, 10 am-3 pm)in includes live music on Redondo Beach Pier. Info, www.redondopier.com/events/page/5/.
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SUNDAY, the "LEIMART PARK ART WALK" (Sep 30, noon-8 pm)in includes free concerts and free movies. Info, www.leimartparkbeat.com/events/leimart-park-art-walk-last-1.
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Friday's Events, Sep 28, 2012

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Things are off to an abundant start. This weekend offers an incredible number of festivals and concerts and more.
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Some of this weekend's FESTIVALS are already underway. Rather than cover them twice, all the festivals, through Sunday, are in a separate edition. That will be published as soon as we get THIS one where you can read it.
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There is also one multi-day, non-festival event, Fri-Sun, Sep 28-30, in Ventura Co and Santa Monica, the "NEW WEST SYMPHONY MASTERPIECE SERIES" 18th season brings performances over three days to Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Performing Arts CPlaza, and Santa Monica High School. Tix range from $25-$98, at www.newwestsymphony.org or 866-776-8400.
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Here are FRIDAY's concerts and other doin's, chronologically by start times...
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6-10 pm CALIFORNIA COWBOY BAND plus JEFF SEVERSON play the Empty Saddle Club, 39 Empty Saddle Rd, Rolling Hills Estates (accessible, outside the gated community), Palos Verdes 90274.
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7 pm CROSBY, STILLS, & NASH play the Santa Barbara Bowl ;323-850-2000 804-962-7411; www.sbbowl.com.
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7 pm "SWING PEDRO at the PEOPLE'S PALACE" brings hot swing band THE SWING OF THINGS to the People's Palace, 365 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731: 310-547-2348. Dance or listen. $20 at door.
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7 pm "Singer-Songfighter" ROSS ALTMAN plus PAUL SVENSON play a house concert in Garden Grove, as a benefit for "Americans United for Separation of Church and State."the $20. Info and location at www.voicesunitedconcerts.com/news/2012/8/16/ross-altman-coming-to-voices-united.html
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7 pm monthly "SECRET SONGS" eclectic acoustic showcase "in front if a backdrop of sculptural masterpieces" at the Mor York Gallery in Highland Park. Info, www.facebook.com/SecretSongs.
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7 pm "FRIDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS JAM"of at Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Av, L.A. 90066; 310-391-1380.
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7:30 pm The CHARLIE DANIELS BAND plus 38 SPECIAL and THE OUTLAWS play the "Grandstand Concerts" series at the Los Angeles County Fair's Fairplex in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. This is the Fair's final concert that will interest you this year, and one of the few Americana shows this time around. Some free tix for each concert are distributed at 3the pm on the day of the show; otherwise, tux range from $19.50-$100, plus the always high processing charges at www.ticketmaster.com. Or buy at the fair and save the extra fees. If you go, be sure to read the Guide to the Fair in the Sep 14 edition.
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7:30 pm DALA, that charming and talented young female duo fron Canada who starred in "Girls of the North Country" on PBS, plays the AMSD Concert Series in San Diego ;619-817-7756.
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7:30 pm "FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHTS" at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, the building in Encino Park;818-817-7756.
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8 pm THE GIN BLOSSOMS plus HARLEY JAY and MY DISTRACTION play The Canyon Club in Agoura Hills; 818-879-5016.
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8 pm MATT THE ELECTRICIAN plus JOHN ELLIOTT play a double-bill at McCabe's in Santa Monica ;the tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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8 pm "BONES & BLUES" monthly series brings live blues and jazz, domino tournaments, and a hearty BBQ dinner at The Center, 10950 S Central Av, L.A. Info, 323-563-5639. Sponsored by Watts Labor Community Action Committee (www.wlcac.org). $25 at the door, $15 advance.
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8-10 pm MURPHY'S FLAW with guest LAUREN DONAHUE brings bluegrass to Froggy's Topanga Fish Market, 1105 N Topanga Cyn Bl, Topanga; 310-455-1728. No cover.
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8 pm TOULOUSE ENGELHARDT, the "Segovia of Surf,"the brings his virtuoso acoustic guitar to Alva's Showroom in San Pedro; 800-403-3447. $20.
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8 pm MOJACAR FLAMENCO plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. $18.
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8 pm weekly "MONROVIA STREET FAIR" includes several acoustic music venues, indoora and out, including the KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT AND JAM welcoming all acoustic instruments, including dulcimers, at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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9 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., plus, from Sacramento, RICHIE LAWRENCE & KATIE THOMAS, at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Hawks go on at 10. No cover, but bring $ for the artists' tip jar.
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9 to 10 am, Web Simulcast...

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Received just minutes ago from guitar goddess

VICKI GENFAN,

one of the planet's very best acoustic guitar masters and a banjo virtuoso...
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From 9 to 10 am Pacific time (noon-1 pm Eastern), Vicki does a performance-interview on Radio 21 from Hannover, Germany. It's available on the station's webstream at
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She did a concert last night in Germany and was immediately invited to tape the radio show for broadcast now. Vicki and her music have that effect on people, all over the world.
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This one must have gone well, because Vicki is celebrating, telling us, "Thanks to Olli Peral for a great interview and to Per Eggers for having me on the show!"
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She's a Guide favorite. (Even on ridiculously short notice.) We hope you can catch this. You'll be thrilled and inspired. More on Vicki, her music and career, at
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More here in a few hours, including our Guide to this weekend's FESTIVALS, with even MORE than we reported in the last full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" section published September 14 and available below or in the sidebar at left, depending on where you are reading this.
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I'ntl Bluegrass Awards on the web, and Shows added on Thursday, Sep 27...

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...and plenty more tonight that's already in the Guide, and listed again right here in quickie format for you.
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THIS JUST IN...
Watch the IBMAs ("International BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS") LIVE on the web, beginning at 5:30 pm Pacific time, at http://bluegrassnation.org/ibma-awards-stream/?utm_source=All+Contacts&utm_campaign=7626de8d37-Watch+the+IBMA+Awards+Tonight&utm_medium=email
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One festival got underway last night and runs through the weekend. If you love Irish and Celtic music and culture, check out the annual "LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL" with its screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Info at www.lairishfilm.com.
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SHOWS ADDED, HAPPENING TONIGHT:
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A SECOND show at 9:30 pm to celebrate JUNE FORAY's 95th Birthday with WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. (The 8 pm show is sold-out. Call for your 9:30 reservations, 626-798-6236. June is hugely famous as the voice of ROCKY THE FLYING SQUIRREL, TWEETY and SYLVESTER's GRANNY, DUDLEY DOORIGHT's NELL, NATASHA THE SPY, CINDY LOU WHO, JOKEY SMURF, "Mulan's" GRANDMOTHER FA, MRS. BUGS BUNNY, WITCH HAZEL, and DOZENS of other famous cartoon characters - and she is VERY funny. June is feted tonight by WILL RYAN, winner of two Gold records, BMI's "Pioneer Award," and "Official Singing Cowboy" of both Hollywood and Burbank. And Will's all-star band, including Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB.
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At 7 pm, the monthly "AMERICANA MUSIC CIRCLE" brings DAVE FRASER (Johnny Rivers, The Blues Brothers, Johnny Lee), and AUBREY RICHMOND backed by TED RUSSELL KAMP, plus performing hosts, THE LAUREN ADAMS BAND, one of the very best Americana bands in L.A. It's at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046. $8 cover. Venue has full bar and is known for Chinese food. If you go early to eat, be sure they seat you in the music room.
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5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his solo show of authentic and original Irish music for Happy Hour at the Auld Dubliner in Long Beach.
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6-9 pm BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER plays his weekly blues gig at Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena.
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6 pm is the "THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM" at Westwood Music in L.A.
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6:15 pm in OC brings the "FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM" at Orange County Archery in FountaS Valley.
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6-9 pm THE FAMOUS NO NAME BLUEGRASS BAND brings their "as many as ten members" to play their residency at Main Street Restaurant in Yorba Linda.
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7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays at the Culver Hotel, a 1924 edifice with a glorious lobby, in Culver City.
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8-9 pm is the "OPEN JAM" at Guitar Center in Woodland Hills.
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8:30 pm brings LIVE MUSIC: ALT COUNTRY / COUNTRY / AMERICANA / HONKY-TONK at the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth; preceded tonight by free line dance lessons with Marie at 7 pm. No cover.
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9 pm THE ENTRANCE BAND plays at the Satellite Lounge in Silver Lake.
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9:30 pm is "MUSIC NIGHT" at the Harp Inn Irish Pub in Costa Mesa. Call before going; sometimes it's a band, sometimes (oh the horror) it can be karaoke.
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Wednesday Events, Sep 26, 2012

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A four-day festival starts today - the annual "LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL" brings an Opening Night reception, screenings, Irish music and entertainment and special events. Details and schedule at www.lairishfilm.com.
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On TV, if you're staying home:
"PETE SEEGER:THE POWER OF SONG," the award-winning 2007 documentary, is on Paladia twice tonight, 6-8 pm and 9-11 pm.
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From 8-9 pm, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN performs all-acoustic and discusses music past and present, on a 2005 episode of "Storytellers," on Paladia.
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Live Music, chronologically, tonight...
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5:30 pm in Santa Barbara, there's the weekly "GLENDESSARY JAM" of makers of old-time music in Alice Keck Park.
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6-8 pm in Paso Robles, the weekly JAM SESSION happens at Matt's Music; www.mattsmusicinpaso.com.
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6:30 pm in South Pasadena brings KEN O'MALLEY and his authentic and original Irish music to Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St.
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6:30 pm in Camarillo is the weekly "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr.
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6:30 pm in Venice is an OPEN MIC at the Talking Stick.
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7-9 pm in South Pasadena brings the weekly "WINE & SONG" series, tonight with London-based singer-songwriter EMMA-JANE THOMMEN and performing host BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St; www.eatatfirefly.com.
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7-9 pm in Lompoc is the twice-monthly "WEDNESDAY EVENING JAM" at Southside Coffee Co; info from Bill at 805-736-8341.
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7:30 pm in Simi, it's SONGMAKERS monthly "SIMI VALLEY HOOT" - location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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8 pm near LAX, it's the "GUITAROLOGY" showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl.
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8:30 pm in Chatsworth it's COLDWATER CANYON for listening and dancing at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St. Go early for the free line dance lessons with Kathy at 7 pm. No cover for any of it!
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Time tba in Studio City, there's live entertainment - either music or comedy, and sometimes Irish music, at Maeve's Residuals Irish Cocktail Bar, 11042 Ventura Bl; check at www.maevesresiduals.com.
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9 pm in the SFV brings the weekly "ACOUSTIC CORDIALE" showcase at Cafe Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks.
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Come celebrate JUNE FORAY's 95th Birthday with WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. June is one of the world's most beloved voice actors. She was the voice of ROCKY THE FLYING SQUIRREL, TWEETY and SYLVESTER's GRANNY, DUDLEY DOORIGHT's NELL, NATASHA THE SPY, CINDY LOU WHO, JOKEY SMURF, "Mulan's" GRANDMOTHER FA, MRS. BUGS BUNNY, WITCH HAZEL, and DOZENS more famous cartoon characters. And she is VERY fumny. The night will be an event feted by WILL RYAN, winner of two Gold records, BMI's "Pioneer Award," and "Official Singing Cowboy" of both Hollywood and Burbank. And his band is great, with Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB, and other top players. Tix are $25, or $20 if you bring some flowers for June. Reservations are a must, at 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm). You just don't get opportunities like this...
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More tomorrow. And plenty more in the most recent full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" section, published September 14 and available below or in the sidebar at left, depending on where you are reading this.
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Tuesday Doin's... Sep 25, 2012

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Ah, yes, a place to escape all the blah-blah-blah over those scab NFL wannabe Refs.
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Hey, billionaire team owners with millionaire players: you're losing your credibility with your fans because you're trying to bust a union and do things on the cheap.
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Just ask iron workers and miners and longshoremen and teachers and firefighters how THAT usually works-out...
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As for us, we're boycotting the NFL until they get it right, which means they need to make it right for the PEOPLE they depend on! Our boycott? Well, with so much good music out there, we just might not get back to you at all, NFL.
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The International Bluegrass Music Awards and related events continue all week in Nashville; something may turn-up on broadcast or web radio, if you want to point your radar in that direction.
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Here in Southern Cal tonight, you've got some fun options:
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At 7:30 pm in San Diego, BONNIE RAITT plus THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND play Humphrey's By the Bay, on Shelter Island Dr; 619-224-5377 or 619-523-1010.
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7-9:30 pm in Arcadia, the weekly "JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE" brings an especially strong line-up, with LILY WILSON, WOMEN ON THE MOVE (20111 Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest winners), DEEDEE O'MALLEY, and H2. That's at Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. All ages, full bar, no cover.
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5:30-8:30 pm in Downey, there's the "COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM" at the Barbara J. Riley Senior and Community Center. All acoustic instruments welcome. Info, www.celticana.net. Free.
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6-9:30 pm in Ventura, there's the twice-monthly "ACOUSTIC JAM" at Zoey's, 185 E Santa Clara St.
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Also in Ventura 6-10 pm, the weekly "TALENT NIGHT" acoustic open mic is at Golden China Restaurant, 760 S Seaward Av (at the 101 Fwy); www.goldenchinaventura.com.
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At 7 pm in Signal Hill, there's the weekly "BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM" at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av.
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At 8 pm in Toluca Lake, check out the weekly "TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr.
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There's one interesting TV offering tonight:
9:30-11:30 pm, "SOUL OF CUBA" brings pianist ENRIQUE CHIA performing classics from the Cuban folk songbook, and discussing Cuban composers, the bolero, and the Cuba of his youth. Broadcast on KLCS.
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What's Up on Monday, Sep 24, 2012

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The Space Shuttle "Endeavour" circled and buzzed millions of us Friday (hopefully, you shared in that thrill); it will soon join the Battleship Iowa as our newest mega-attraction.
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Also this weekend just ended, the annual "Harvest Festival of Dulcimers," with it's AMAZING Saturday evening concert, entered the history books. Autumn has truly arrived, despite the continuing heat, and it's brought us more musical opportunities.
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The IBMA's annual "INTERNATIONAL BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS" and related events happen all this week in Nashville, but you probably aren't there.
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Here's what's up in Southern Cal tonight, with a couple of heads-up inclusions for the next two days.
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One TV offering tonight; not music, but cool:
7-8 pm "EVEREST: A CLIMB FOR PEACE" (2008)is documentary follows climbers from different nations, different religious and cultural backgrounds, who work together in an effort to put some of their number on the summit of the world's highest mountain. Especially topical, given last week's riots in 23 Muslim nations, and this weekend's deadly avalanche on Manaslu, Everest's neighboring Himalayan peak. The latter killed at least eight climbers, with three still missing.
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Tonight's top show...
7:30 pm EVAN MARSHALL & ALEX FINAZZO play the Rancho Room Stage at Viva Cantina in Burbank. Evan is a top multi-instrumental master; his signature duo-style solo mandolin is dazzling, and his fiddle (in which he has a degree) makes crowds cheer. Wunderkind ALEX FINAZZO began performing on the Southern Cal roots music scene at age 16, and is already a veteran of the BLUE CREEK BAND, SCOTT GATES BAND, SOLEDAD MOUNTAIN BAND, and more.
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THE BROMBIES playing their bluegrass residency. Viva Cantina is at 900 Riverside Dr, next to the L.A. Equestrian Center in Burbank. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.
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8 pm weekly "TALENT CONTEST" with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth. This long-running contest for country / alt-country / honky-tonk musicians and bands has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place is always fun. Go early for free two step dance lessons (beginner and intermediate) at 7 pm. No cover.
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7:30 pm weekly "OPEN MIC" at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood. Sign-ups at 7. No cover, but venue expects a donation. If you're stuck home, watch on the web at www.kulakswoodshed.com
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8 pm weekly "IRISH CEILI DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at the Celtic Arts Center's shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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8:30 pm THE HOT CLUB plays their every-Monday residency at the Cinema Bar in Culver City. Venue is 21+, the size of a shoebox, and known as "the world's smallest honky-tonk." Barstool seating is competitive. No cover, bring $ for the artists' tip jar.
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One show, in San Diego, is a "SHOW-of-the-WEEK"pick pick :
7:30 pm BONNIE RAITT plus THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND play Humphrey's By the Bay; 619-224-5377 or 619-523-1010.
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One four-day festival starts today; not specifically music, but everyone who loves Irish and Celtic music and culture will want to know...
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Annual "LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL" brings an Opening Night reception, screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Info, www.lairishfilm.com
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More in the latest full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" published September 14, and more tomorrow.
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Sunday Addition...

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As Shirley Temple would say, "Oh my goodness that's a lot going on!"
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In addition to all that's summarized in the quick edition published Friday, and the details of all those things in the Guide's most recent full edition from September 14, we have a fun last-minute freebie to share:
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Today's weekly "GRAND OLE ECHO" includes somethin' special.
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Here's what producer KIM GRANT says:
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Party!--The Brewglass Bluegrass Blowout! ...on the backporch from 6-9 pm, lots of local musicians will be singing their favorite bluegrass tunes, partaking in beer and having a potluck! If you are dropping by and feel like making somethin' for the table we'd be much obliged--sorry for the late notice, but we just came up with the idea yesterday. I'm bringing a cheese salami plate and a fruit cobbler. See y'all down there!"
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It's at The Echo, the venue with the big sign that reads "Nyarit," which Grand Ole Echo fans will tell you is Spanish for Yee-Ha! It's at 1822 Sunset in Echo Park. No cover, all ages, plenty of music on the main stage indoors and the special event "out back."
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Of course, there's TONS more happening today.
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The top concert? Gotta be socio-political singer-songwriter and comic genius ROY ZIMMERMAN at McCabe's tonight.
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Also excellent: TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS play their CD release show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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And, lawdy, BONNIE RAITT and MAVIS STAPLES are at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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A Festival-Crazy Weekend, and the Year's Top Concerts

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Our "Festival Preview" was published Thursday and offers a short-form roundup of all of 'em, a real cornucopia, plus a quick list of all the weekend concerts. And threre are some incredible ensemblrs of stars performing together!
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Details on everything are in the last full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events," published September 14. Both are available just below or in the sidebar at left, depending on where you are reading this.
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We were out all day, experiencing the Space Shuttle's last tango. (Photos soon!) So we did not publish an update today. Just go to the September 14 edition, and scroll to the date you want. It's all there for you, in that big edition.
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Enjoy your weekend and the arrival of autumn on Saturday!
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View the final flight of the Space Shuttle, on Friday

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UPDATED TIMELINE FOR FLIGHT: the following includes references to time for the Space Shuttle's final flight. All are adjusted as of Friday morning at 8:23 am.
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The Thursday music scene AND a preview of this weekend's FESTIVALS are in today's earlier edition, available just below or in the sidebar at left, depending on which edition you are reading. There's PLENTY there, so don't miss it.
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THIS is a guide to the final flight, ever, of the Space Shuttle. Included is where you can see it Friday, and why we believe you should want to.
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ENDEAVOUR: THE FINAL FLIGHT OF THE SPACE SHUTTLE
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Friday morning, space shuttle orbiter ENDEAVOUR makes the final flight, ever, by any of NASA's fleet of human-carrying spaceships that launched as rockets and landed as gliders.
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You can witness it from many places in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties.
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It's one of the strangest airborne objects you'll ever see, especially if it flies directly over you. It's a gangly mass of wings and tails, a delta-winged spacecraft mounted piggyback atop one of the two modified 747s used to return orbiters from landings at Edwards AFB in California to the Kennedy Space Center's launch facility in Florida. And this final flight has already traced that route one last time, but in reverse. Endeavour landed early Thursday afternoon at Edwards.
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At 8:15 am Friday morning, the flying menagerie took-off from Edwards. That's an hour later than previously announced, to the give extra time for Bay Area fog to burn-off. The shuttle will circle Edwards and buzz Palmdale, where all the shuttles were built, and Lancaster, the only town on planet earth that regularly had spaceships using city streets. Each time one was built, it needed to journey to Edwards, overland, for the trip to Florida, and it rolled through the desert town.
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That seems like a long time ago, before Antelope Valley's aerospace industry collapsed and Lancaster became known for a huge state prison.
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Edwards is where we first broke the sound barrier back in 1947, and where Neil Armstrong and other test pilots flew the X-15 rocket plane to the edge of space.
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Friday morning in the Mojave Desert will be one last remembrance of all that once was.
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Then the final flight will proceed to Northern California, to circle the state capitol building in Sacramento and fly over the Golden Gate Bridge, rounding the San Francisco bay area. The trip south will fly-over coastal cities and Vandenberg AFB, and over Santa Barbara and Ventura.
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When shuttles were delivered for display in Washington, D.C. and New York City, the people of the Eastern Seaboard were treated to low-level flyovers. Now it's our turn, one-time-only.
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Endeavour will reach L.A. airspace about 11:30 am, and make at least one big loop of the region. Flyovers of key points will be made at about 1,500 feet.
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Recommended viewing and photography locations are L.A. City Hall, the California Science Center (where the shuttle will make its retirement home), the Getty Center (up on the hill), Griffith Observatory (where the shuttle may produce dramatic photos against the city skyline below), or the historic inclusion of the Queen Mary and the airborne shuttle in Long Beach. Another cool place, if you can line-up the elements for your camera, is JPL in Pasadena.
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NASA also promises you'll see the shuttle over Malibu, Venice, and Huntington Beaches, and over Universal Studios and Disneyland.
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If you want to watch Endeavour make the final landing at about 12:45 pm, the El Segundo Police are blocking-off a pedestrian viewing zone on the 300-600 blocks of East Imperial Ave, and the 700 block of West Imperial Ave, beginning at 9 am. That area include Clutter's Park.
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Competition among museums to land a shuttle was brisk. Endeavour is the only one coming to the West Coast.
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It's been an amazing year for historic preservation in L.A., a city long known for building everything with stucco because it's easier to tear-down.
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And it isn't just preservation for the sake of history or education or nostalgia. Big and famous objects bring economic benefits of tourism, and that spreads to restaurants, hotels, souvenir vendors, and more.
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Already here to greet Endeavour when she flies over is the USS Iowa, one of the world's last battleships, which docked at her new display home in San Pedro in July. She now welcomes visitors daily, as Endeavour will, soon.
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The shuttle will become the newest chief attraction at the California Science Center in Exposition Park. The 12-mile journey to get there will be made through city streets from LAX, October 12 & 13. Controversy over tree removal to enable the move is being resolved by the planting of many more trees that the number that will be lost.
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It's a bittersweet homecoming for Endeavor in Southern California. All the orbiters were built here. Each made returns to the final assembly plant in Palmdale, atop the 747, when major upgrades were needed. Now, the US manned space program has no launch or flight capabilities and is dependent on Russia to get to and from the orbiting space station.
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Still, Southern California remains one of the nation's space meccas, with the presence of Elon Musk's new Space X, and the enduring role of the NASA / Caltech Jet Propulsion Laboratory - JPL - in Pasadena. The former just sent a cargo vessel to the space station. The latter is controlling the robotic "Curiosity" Mars Science Laboratory / rover and its two-year mission that's just getting underway, to look for evidence of life on Mars. Alas, these days, robots are as good as it gets.
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The Space Shuttle was the end of the US manned space program that began with six solo Mercury flights, moved on to develop space rendezvous and docking capabilities with Gemini, and climaxed with Apollo's nine voyages to the moon, including six landings and surface explorations by twelve human beings. The Shuttles followed, launching and repairing the Hubble Space Telescope, building the International Space Station (ISS), and bringing us brutal awareness of the cost of touching the unknown, with the losses of Challenger and Columbia. The Shuttles, through the devoted people in the program, also revealed a spirited astronaut corps and a scientific community that both say we must keep going.
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The recent death of Apollo 11 mission commander Neil Armstrong, the first human to walk on another celestial object, is an ironic congruence marking the end of America's manned space flight capability.
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Today, we hear droning demands from politicians shouting for austerity in a time of scarcity, defeats of jobs bills, cutbacks of education and the arts and sciences, and of everything but the military - even as the do-nothing Congress begins another seven-week vacation this weekend.
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Perhaps the Endeavour, even as a silent display, will cause those who gaze upon her to remember a time when demanding less was not acceptable, and encourage us to more expansive aspirations and a prompt return to the heavens. One can hope.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide presents news and views of interest to people in the arts, and publishes daily update s and weekly full editions of its "Spotlight Events" edition, listing and describing acoustic and Americana music events in Southern California and music festivals in these music genres everywhere.
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Weekend Festivals Preview, Music on Thursday

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The THURSDAY music scene in a moment. First, here's a roundup of the amazing offerings this weekend...
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PLENTY is local, but we start with the one that requires a drive...
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Oh, boy! This friendly festival is outdoing itself with acoustic and Americana star power. It's east of the High Sierra, but not as far as you drive to ski for a weekend. It's Friday-Sunday, different acts each day, and an enthusiastic Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick:
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The 21st annual "MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL" is a hoot and a half, with LAURA LOVE, BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, DAVE ALVIN, TOM RUSSELL, RONNY COX, PINE LEAF BOYS, JO HENLEY, SAMANTHA ROBUCHAUD, STRING THEORY, DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS, HUUN HUUR TU, LOS CENZOTLES, LITTLEST BIRDS, SWEETWATER STRING BAND, and MAMMA JOWALI - the band of WALTER STRAUSS, MAMADOU SIDIBE, and JOE CRAVEN, at Millpond Park, 6 miles NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org; 760-873-8014. Details, tix, campground info in the Guide's full edition.
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The 10th year anniversary "VENTURA HILLSIDES MUSIC FESTIVAL" is Saturday only, in Ventura, with BLUES TRAVELER, ELVIN BISHOP, and DR. JOHN & THE LOWER EAST SIDE featuring JON CLEARY, in Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura; www.venturahillsides.org.
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The weekend's most trad folky festival, and a "SHOW-of-the-WEEK"pick, is the 18th annual "HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS," Saturday & Sunday. Most events, including the free noontime concert and ticketed evening concert, are Saturday in Culver City. Workshops are both days, and on Sunday they move to different venues in Huntington Beach and Garden Grove. See the "2012 festival" tab at www.scdh.org.
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The annual "SIMI VALLEY FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL" presents a double-headliner concert with LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS plus PANCHO SANCHEZ at Rancho Simi Community Park, Saturday at 8:30 pm.
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The 8th annual "MOOMPETAM NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL" is at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, Saturday & Sunday, 9 am-5 pm.
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The annual "REDONDO BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL" is at Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach, Friday-Sunday; 310-376-6911; www.lobsterfestival.com.
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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
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Music on TV Thursday:
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4-5 pn JOE WALSH & FRIENDS on a 2012 episode of "CMT Crossroads,"the on Paladia.
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An "Event-of-the-Week for Artists" is 5-7 pm on Paladia: "IT MIGHT GET LOUD" (2008) is a documentary about top ELECTRIC guitar players. (Repeats Sep 21, at 10 am.)
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10:30-11 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" visits Israel, on KLCS. (Repeats 4:30-5 am.)
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11 pm-midnight "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" brings a 2012 episode with BUTCH WALKER, on Paladia.
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Tonight brings Irish and bluegrass residencies and jams, open mics, and more. All are in the full edition. HERE are the events we're highlighting:
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6-9 pm, THE FAMOUS NO NAME BLUEGRASS BAND brings their "as many as ten members" to play their residency at Main Street Restaurant, 4902 Main St, Yorba Linda. This attractive venue serves Mexican and Italian food with "complete menu flexiblity."
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7:30 pm in OC, LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play "Concerts at the Muck" at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center in Fullerton; www.themuck.org. Lisa's new video has over 555,000 views on YouTube!
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8 pm, also in OC, TAB BENOIT plays the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.
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8 pm, BIG WIDE GRIN, a big-deal nationally-touring act, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. Tix, $15.
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8 pm, WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS play the Talking Stick in Venice.
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8:30 pm, up in Santa Barbara, BLAME SALLY plays SOHo Restaurant and Music Club.
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Amaaaazing stuff, with shows by MERLE HAGGARD & KRIS KRISTOFFERSON; BONNIE RAITT & MAVIS STAPLES; BLAME SALLY; BERKLEY HART; LILA DOWNS; DANA COOPER; IAN WHITCOMB; ROY ZIMMERMAN; REBECCA TROON; JOHN YORK; MINDY SMITH & JAY NASH; DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES; STEVE POLTZ; DEBRA DAVIS AND HER BAND OF GOLD; BIG WIDE GRIN; JANET ROBIN & ALI HANDAL; HARRIET SCHOCK; KRIS COLT; TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS; PISTOL ANNIES; the play "REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY," and more!
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More tomorrow. Meantime, the latest full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" published September 14 is thete for you, with tons 'n tons o' details and lots more events!
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Worth a Drive to Palmdale? YES! Plus there's MORE, Sep 19, 2012

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Egads! ANOTHER good show, reported to us at the last minute:
Tonight at 7:45 pm in L.A., it's the return of "FREEBO & FRIENDS" featuring ROBERT TEPPER, FUZZBEE MORSE, & CHAD WATSON, who now comprise Freebo's very formidable band, playing at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax, just N of Melrose. Freebo tells us, "This will be our 3rd month in a row, and we've been ROCKIN'...and recording live....be there!"
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RONSTADT GENERATIONS y LOS TUCSONENCES (yes, THOSE Ronstadts), play a special 6 pm "Concert and Mixer" sponsored by the Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, at the lovely Larry Chimbole Cultural Center, 38350 Sierra Hwy, Palmdale 93550.
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The musical Ronstadts are on more records than you can count, by LINDA RONSTADT, LOS LOBOS, THE DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS, MURIEL ANDERSON, BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, SANTA CRUZ RIVER BAND, and countless others.
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Beyond that event, the Guide's full edition published September 14 has details of all the following happenin's tonight and lots more, waaaaaay into the future:
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STEVE POLTZ plays the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography in La Jolla.
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COLDWATER CANYON is at the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth, preceded by free line dance lessons.
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BRAD COLERICK's weekly "Wine and Song" series always brings a strong lineup of recording artists playing acoustic at Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena.
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The weekly "Acoustic Cordiale" showcase is in Sherman Oaks.
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PLUS, there's a top Irish music residency with KEN O'MALLEY, and Irish sessions and jams in various places; there's the "Guitarology" showcase; there's an old-time music jam; a songwriters meetup; a Songmakers hoot; other jams; open mics; and more (ALWAYS more!)
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Tuesday's Top Pick, Sep 18, 2012

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Short 'n simple: Go see the WIMBERLY BLUEGRASS BAND, playing tonight at Viva Cantina in Burbank, next to the L.A. Equestrian Center. They're a bunch of adorable kids in a family band who just keep getting better and better. Think Cherryholmes or Sarah and Sean Watkins a few years back. It's the monthly BASC - Bluegrass Association of Southern California - concert. The venue has good Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Of course, other things are happening, too, live all over Southern Cal and on TV. Check the latest full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" published September 14 for plenty more, now and waaaaay into the future!
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Monday: Music and History and the dark side of art

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First, a quick addition to tonight's live music scene- one we did not receive in time for the full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" when we published it on September 14.
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Tonight, beginning at 6:30 pm, "HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY" is being observed with KEN O'MALLEY and his authentic and original Irish music at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300. The "HALFWAY" day is sort of a big deal on the Irish music scene, it seems.
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Bluegrass fans can catch the BROMBIES at Viva Cantina in Burbank, or catch any of the many gigs or jams or open mics in the Guide's full edition.
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There are some TV listings in the Sep 14 edition, too, and we want to draw special attention to one, with our related thoughts. Here it is:
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WHEN THE ARTS AND MUSIC OFFER THE WRONG INSPIRATIONS
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An example is on TV tonight and worth watching.
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Tonight from 9-10 pm, a new episode of the PBS series "HISTORY DETECTIVES" reveals a 78 rpm record pressed on the KKK Label that contains Ku Klux Klan songs. The whole idea is damned creepy. But it's a history lesson that we, in music, need. It's broadcast tonight on KLCS, and repeats 7-8 pm on September 23. (If you live someplace else, check your local PBS station's listings. It may turn-up as a stream or podcast on the PBS site, too.)
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There is, indeed, a dark side of the arts. We still see it in more recent music. We are seeing it in an online trailer for a film that's never even been released, but which has nonetheless played a tragic role in the past few days on the global stage.
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Take a deep breath. You couldn't write fiction like this: a convicted criminal with a repeating first and last name was put-away for web-based embezzlement and fraud. Out on probation, he violates its terms to produce, for the internet, an overdubbed film he made. He put new dialog in the actors' mouths, changing its entire meaning to become a hateful hit piece on the Islamic religion. A right-wing, web-based, supposedly fundamentalist Christian organization, based in a Southern California industrial park in the San Gabriel Valley town of Duarte, gets financially involved and promotes awareness of the film trailer and may be planning distribution of the full, overdubbed hate film. Protests of the now-publicized film trailer erupt in Egypt and Libya. A US ambassador and three others are murdered in Libya when an American consulate there is invaded and burned - apparently by a well-organized small group of paramilitary assassins who used the street protest as a cover. A presidential candidate puts his foot in his mouth in the midst of it, reiterating his bizarre take on what happened, even when members of the press offer him a way to back-off. The President and the Secretary of State speak at the funeral for the murdered ambassador, after issuing clear promises that the unknown assassins will be brought to justice. Protests spread to 23 countries with sizeable or majority Muslim populations. In at least one US diplomatic mission (in Lebanon) the staff destroys sensitive documents in case their embassy is overrun by mobs. Things show no sign of calming-down. And that's where we are right now.
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A film, even when it is the product of misfits and a convicted felon, is powerful. So is music about criminal misfits.
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In "Cabaret," the stage musical turned Hollywood film, set during Hitler's rise in the 1930s, a fresh-faced young German Brown Shirt sings "Tomorrow Belongs to Me," a song that is inescapably chilling because its ability to inspire is palpable.
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And yes, the actual Nazi songs were the theme music of Kristalnacht and rounding-up "enemies of the state" and countless atrocities made celebratory for the perpetrators by the images imparted by those songs and their infectious spirit. Classical composer Wagner's music played a similar role, imparting epic inevitability.
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There is no place in the arts for hate. But it's a never ending fight. Gangsta Rap has, thankfully, all but vanished from popular culture, along with its cop-killer lyrics, infatuation with the "f" and the "n" words, and ubiquitous denegration of women.
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But as recently as this year, the rap record labels attempted to regain dominance of the Grammys by taking over the category selection committee and eliminating a vast variety of other Grammy categories. Some temporarily lost Grammys were regained, but music's top awards lost ground: they have always needed to become more inclusive, not less, and certainly not a place for rewarding expressions of homicidal and other violent criminal behavior.
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Yes, the knowledge that there was a KKK record label is creepy. So is the continuing misuse of the arts. Whether it's awarding scarce public funding for a Robert Maplethorpe exhibit that included a work Christians found highly offensive - as once infamously happened - or the participation of one religious group to mongrelize a film to deliberately make it offensive to an entire religion.
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Certainly we believe in freedom of expression. Anyone who knows anything at all about Folk-Americana music understands and celebrates the role of protest songs in advancing opportunities for the downtrodden. Song parodies, and musical satire, play just as important a role.
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Censorship of the arts never works.
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So, is that a contradiction? No.
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It is up to each of us, as artists, to exercise judgment. Is what we do, or say, or sing influential? We hope so! But is it likely to be misinterpreted or manipulated by others for their own purpose? Is there a high potential for offending those who do not deserve it?
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In a sense, asking yourself those questions is only adding a facet to what you must already do to protect yourself, your image, and your creative work.
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Have you turned-down a gig because of where it is - some place with which you do not wish to be associated? Or because of who was sponsoring it? Or whose cause or candidacy the gig was supporting? The point is similar.
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As always, ask yourself the business questions that protect you. It's all related: is an opportunity actually fraught with exploitation? Is there an offer of "support" from someone whose motives are not compatible with yours?
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Not that any of us would knowingly get involved with Nazis or Klansmen or religious hate groups. But it's an increasingly complicated world.
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More tomorrow, about the music scene. Meantime, check the latest full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide's "Spotlight Events" published September 14.
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Sunday quickie, Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Sep 16, 2012

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Just a few things from the full edition, published September 14, amplified here. Okay, just mentioned here - you can go, as the newsboys used to say, "Read all about it" in the full edition.
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First, here's a review in time to do you some good, since you can still go today.
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TICKET TO THE TWENTIES is a delightful festival, and it's FREE, with free parking. The Guide was there Saturday and thouroughly enjoyed JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS and the DEAN MORA ORCHESTRA.
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The latter featured BENNY BRYDERN on a crazy 1910 instrument that's a sort of frame fiddle with a metal resonating chamber and a flaring sound bell, like a Victrola horn. And sitting-in was tuba impresario WESTY WESTENHOFER.
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On the stage at the opposite end of the magnificent grounds, JANET KLEIN was at her hotsy-totsy best, with Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB in her band. Ian is back today, with his own act.
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There's first-rate live music from the 1920s era, simply splendid, with dancing and free dance instruction throughout the day (learn from the troupe that does 20s dance at the Hollywood Bowl).
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There's a big display of beautifully restored cars of the period.
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There's the air-conditioned indoor screenings of silent movies with LIVE music accompaniment.
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There are free tours of the fully furnished mansion and other buildings on the grounds.
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You can buy a '20s hat or fashion accessory to dazzle 'em next time you play a show.
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Food trucks offer good fare. And it really did'nt feel too hot under all the shade trees. Go. Take your lawn chair. Dress like a flapper. It really is a lot if fun. And it's free.
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It's at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Commerce, near the junction of the 605 and 60 Freeways. Info, www.homesteadmuseum.org; 626-968-8492. It runs 3-7 pm.
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Blues fans should head for Ventura. The annual "BLUES, BREWS & BBQs" Festival is in conjunction with the CALIFORNIA BEER FESTIVAL, noon-5 pm. Details in the full edition.
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Also in the full edition:
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The PORT OF LOS ANGELES LOBSTER FEST, with performances today by THE BLASTERS at 5 and CAPTAIN JEFF & HIS MUSICAL CHUMBUCKETS at 2 pm.
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The 9th annual ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL and ARTIVIST AWARDS are in Hollywood.
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The annual celebration of MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY is at El Pueblo Monument, the big plaza next to Olvera Street in downtown L.A. (Ride one of the light rail lines to Union Station and save parking hassels.)
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The annual THAI CULTURAL DAY is in Barnsdall Art Park in Hollywood.
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There's good acoustic music at Adams Pack Station, easy to reach in the San Gabriel Mountains above Arcadia.
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The monthly WESTERN MUSIC JAM, really a song circle, is at the Autry Museum in Griffith Park.
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The fun melodrama, REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY, has a 2 pm matinee in Moorpark.
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The GRAND OLE ECHO is in Echo Park.
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JAMIE LAVAL, US National Scottish Fiddle Champ, is in Santa Barbara.
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FREDDY JOHNSTON plays McCabe's.
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The BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA closes-out the three-night FIREWORKS FINALE at the Hollywood Bowl.
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The MARIACHI USA FESTIVAL is at the L.A. County Fair in Pomona. See the Guide to the Fair in the opening section of the full edition, published Sep 14.
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And there are Celtic and Irish sessions, lots of great music on TV that's listed in the Guide, and live shows around and about the musical landscape by NEIL MORROW, KEN O'MALLEY, THE LATE BLOOMERS, PADDY'S PIG, THE GET DOWN BOYS, and more.
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Finally, a special mention of a TV show: 7-8 pm, "HISTORY DETECTIVES" airs its Season Ten premiere. They examine an electric guitar to determine if it is THE guitar that BOB DYLAN infamously played at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, when PETE SEEGER went hunting for a fire axe to cut the cord. Also segments on authenticating BEATLES autographs and a FRANK ZAPPA-connected thrift-store find. It's on KLCS from L.A., the only PBS affiliate that doesn't interrupt music shows with pledge drive begging.
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So go check-out EVERYTHING in the Guide. And think about that event at the Homestead Museum, 3-7 pm.
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Spotlight Events • September 14, 2012 FULL edition • Acoustic Americana Music Guide

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Here’s the LATEST full edition, with hundreds ’n hundreds of tuneful things to do.
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(LATE INFO: The DANA COOPER house concert in Pasadena, Saturday night, has a few seats left. Contact info is missing in the listing below. It's glendacor@mac.com)
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It’s in here because it’s out there. Fact is, our kinda music is everywhere! (except in any other publication…)
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If you’re headed to the LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR, here’s the Guide’s review to help you plan:
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The L.A. County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona can be thoroughly perused at www.fairplex.com. The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September. There is an evening concert series and your admission to the fair does NOT get you into those concerts. However, some free tix are distributed at 3 pm on the day of each concert, for the show that night. Otherwise, tix range from $19.50 to $100, plus the always high processing charges at www.ticketmaster.com. Or buy ’em at the fair and save the extra fees.
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The Guide is listing ONLY A FEW of the Fair’s concerts. While there is plenty to do and see, there is, unfortunately, profoundly less folk-americana and acoustic music than in past years. There is a smattering of music and dance in the traditions of Mexico, and there is some jazz, chiefly Latin jazz, if that’s your thing.
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There are dozens of performances of one kind or another – children’s shows, magic shows, radio-Disney-derived-annoyances, etc. – on multiple stages, but unlike recent years, these stages don’t feature acoustic or Americana music. Though major national trends are moving away from sh-thump-thud / revolving door rehab / pop tart du jour / American Karaoke crap, musically, you’ll be dodging the sonic infestations and knots of head-bobbers at this year’s fair. It’s still VERY worth going, but with a few exceptions, not for the music.
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A MUST-SEE at the fair is “GENIUS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN INNOVATION” in Building 8. It’s an exhibition worthy of any major museum, with full-size WRIGHT BROTHERS aeroplanes, all of STEVE JOBS patents, an exhibit on HENRY FORD and the development of automobile manufacturing, a tribute to GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, and the best BENJAMIN FRANKLIN reenactor portraying the archetype American genius. You simply must spend time conversing with Ben, and you’ll find that the highlight of the fair.
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The troupe of girl loggers are quite entertaining, if they haven’t been forced to stop from serious bodily injury by the time you read this. And a visit to the US Forest Service fire lookout tower, relocated from the top of a mountain to the top of a forested hill in the fair, is fun and worthwhile.
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Fair admission is $17 adults, and does not include concert admission, unless you can capture those free tix distributed at 3 pm for that evening’s concert (each person who wants one of those tix must be present to receive it). Parking is another $14, but there’s a closely-guarded secret: you can find free street parking north of the fairgrounds, if you don’t mind a walk in to reach the parking lot tram.
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Here are the Fair’s few (but very good) Americana concerts and others we think will interest you:
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Sun, Sep 16, 7:30 pm, “MARIACHI USA FIESTA” with MARIACHI USA ALL STARZ, and MARIACHI USA BALLET FOLKLORICO.
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Sun, Sep 23, 7:30 pm, PISTOL ANNIES, the country trio ensemble of MIRANDA LAMBERT, ASHLEY MONROE, and ANGALEENA PRESLEY.
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Fri, Sep 28, 7:30 pm, CHARLIE DANIELS BAND plus 38 SPECIAL and OUTLAWS.
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Full details of each are here in the Guide.
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Oddly enough, good, enjoyable, watchable MUSIC on TV continues to persist. It offers welcoming oases from late summer’s blazing heat, providing occasional opportunities for cool immersion in cascading tunes. (Okay, we got carried away. It’s HOT as we write this!) Anyway, YES, we have updated our TV listings for everyone who needs freebies or needs to keep out of the heat.
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There’s no time for our usual list of QUICKIE WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS from this edition. Just jump in to the deep end – take your mask and snorkel – that’s so much colorful life to see!
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We can tell you that the word “Festival” appears 185 times, and there are NINE festivals THIS weekend including TICKET TO THE TWENTIES, and SIX festivals NEXT weekend, including MILLPOND and the HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS. And if you were to print-out this edition, it’s 101 pages long. We know, we spoil you. You can thank us later.
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Of course, you’ll find enlightening details on more than your brain can hold – go ahead, prove us wrong – we like that! This edition has added TONS of listings and info on a whoooole lot more stuff, from now to waaay into the future. Pack your tanning lotion and floppy hat. It all awaits you in the Guide!
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On to WHAT’S HAPPENING OUT THERE, from “now” through a VERY full weekend, and waaaay into the future! Let’s get started.
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Spotlight Events
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Listings and descriptions of events are chronological, by day and time. Daily sections for festivals are up front on days when they happen. And if there’s something good on TV that’s ridiculously early, we list that first, so you can easily check the night before. It’ll make sense. Just go jump in.
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Some weekend festivals get started early. But until tomorrow, they’re mostly in other parts of the country...
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Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL, in San Pedro:
5-11 pm annual “PORT OF LOS ANGELES LOBSTER FEST” at Ports O’ Call Village, 1199 Nagoya Way, Berth 76-77, San Pedro 90731; www.sanpedro.com/panoramas/ports_ocall.htm; 310-548-8080.
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Billed as “The world’s largest lobster festival, with a Guiness World Record to prove it,” this has been happening since 1999. It includes live music, games, rides, all kinds of food and kid-friendly activities.
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LILI HAYDEN plays Saturday at 6 pm; On Sunday, THE BLASTERS play at 5 pm, preceded by CAPTAIN JEFF & HIS MUSICAL CHUMBUCKETS at 2 pm.
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Here’s Friday’s music schedule, and they are all unknown to us:
THE VICE JUNKIES at 6 pm
GREAT NORTHERN at 7 pm
RACES at 8 pm
SAINT MOTEL at 9 pm.
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There is info on each day’s music, including band profiles, at http://lobsterfest.com/music/.
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First-class tix, available in advance, include admission all three days and two options: one option, with a lobster feast dinner, is $41 ($60 value). The other, without food, is $25. ($13 of First Class tix goes to local community charity.) Gen’l admission, any day, also available,

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Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, unique FILM FESTIVAL:
9th Annual “ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS” at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood, with some events at other venues. Sponsored by The Artivist Collective, www.artivists.org; 310-717-1222.
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This festival screens and honors films that are activist in nature. The event doubles as a forum for filmmakers, artists, and musicians who use their work to create a global social consciousness, specifically in the arenas of environmental awareness, animal rights, human rights, and children’s advocacy.
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If you were among the big, happy crowd at the recent “NO BUDGET FILM FESTIVAL,” as we were, you know there is a new spirit of collaborative participation throughout L.A.’s arts community. We expect lots more of that here. Fine opportunity to meet other multidisciplinary artists and arts techie types.
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Events are at various times over the three days. Most of it is FREE.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick,
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13th Annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” with prestigious award presentations, artist workshops, and more, and featured performances by BONNIE RAITT, BOOKER T. JONES, RICHARD THOMPSON, TIFT MERRITT, BUDDY MILLER, SARA WATKINS, PUNCH BROTHERS, BRANDI CARLILE, KASEY CHAMBERS, RODNEY CROWELL, JIM LAUDERDALE, THE WALLFLOWERS, JOHN HIATT, DARRELL SCOTT, MINDY SMITH, ROBERT ELLIS, MARY GAUTHIER, and many others, in Nashville, Tennessee. More details to come here in The Guide, or get right on this to save money with early registration, at www.americanamusic.org.
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Annual “BERKLEY OLD TIME MUSIC CONVENTION” with performances, panel discussions, jams, symposiums, and more, with some events at U.C. Berkeley Music Dept in Berkeley, some at the U.C. Berkeley Music Dept, some at the Freight & Salvage, and some at other sites in Berkeley.

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Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL,
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a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
10th Annual ‘PLYMOUTH BLUEGRASSIN’ IN THE FOOTHILLS” at the Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth 95669, in the California Gold Rush / Mother Lode country. Scheduled are THE JAMES KING BAND, TRAVERS CHANDLER & AVERY COUNTY, BLUEGRASS BROTHERS, MARK PHILLIPS & IIIrd GENERATION, GET DOWN BOYS, THOMAS PORTER & COPPER RIVER, NU-BLU, and 2011 Emerging Artists RED DOG ASH. Info & tix, www.landspromotions.com or contact roaddog@caltel.com or 209-785-4693.
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Friday’s
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Fri, Sep 14, on TV:
11 am-noon “DROPKICK MURPHYS: LIVE” is a 2012 concert from Boston’s Fenway Park. They’re probably the top Celtic punk band out there now, incorporating some traditional Irish elements. On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Fri, Sep 14, on TV:
Noon-1:30 pm “JACKIE EVANCHO: MUSIC OF THE MOVIES” with the way-beyond-prodigy great 12-year-old vocal phenom singing at the Orpheum Theatre in L.A. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal. Of course, it’ll be chopped-up by pledge drive beg-a-thons, since that’s the only time the station airs music programs.
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Fri, Sep 14, FREE “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
2 pm “MUST WE ALWAYS SING OF OURSELVES AS MEN HAVE SUNG: WOMEN, THE ARTS AND MUSIC” is a lecture-performance by CATONI CONLON, international expert in Renaissance poetry and choral music, in Alfred Newman Recital Hall (AHF), on the USC campus in Exposition Park, L.A.
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Dr. Conlon, Professor Emeritus at the University of Colorado at Boulder, explores how women were treated by society, the sometimes debasing texts that have driven or influenced that, and the status now, as it all interacts through music and art. Her presentation is based on her focused study through 40 years as a scholar and choral conductor.
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Fri, Sep 14:
2-4 pm monthly “PAT’S JAM” at Mambo Grill, 1118 Downey Av, Downey 90241. All types of tunes on all kinds of instruments, dulcimers welcome. Info, www.folkjam.org/recurring-jam/us/ca/downey/pats-folk-jam. Please rsvp this month to Pat, at 562-858-9003.
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Fri, Sep 14, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in Tehachapi:
7 pm FREEBO, multiple award-winning singer-songwriter and bassist to top acts, plays Fiddler’s Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994.
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The Guide’s “ARTIST PROFILE OF THE WEEK:”
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Renown bassist Freebo has reinvented himself over the last 20 years as a compelling singer-songwriter. After a 30-year career providing the solid foundation for such artists as BONNIE RAITT, JOHN MAYALL, RINGO STARR, MARIA MULDAUR, NEIL YOUNG, and many other top names in blues and pop music, Freebo is now out front, giving inspiring and intimate concerts of songs that speak to spiritual nature and yearnings of humanity. One critic says Freebo's latest CD "sounds as if he's not really singing to you; he's talking to you. One of the best albums of the year."
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Freebo will be making his second appearance at Fiddlers Crossing. He and his wife Laurie now make their home in California Hot Springs, in the foothills of the Southern Sierras. He also leads a songwriting workshop on occasion in Bakersfield, so he is no stranger to Kern County.
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To folk, rock and blues musicians, Freebo is an icon. During his career as an in-demand bassist for stage and studio, he’s appeared on “Saturday Night Live,” “Midnight Special,” “Muppets Tonight,” and in concert with SPINAL TAP.
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During most of that time, Freebo didn't really think about songwriting. In an interview with ROZ LARMAN on radio’s "Folkscene," Freebo talked about his gradual "metamorphosis" into a singer-songwriter, backing himself up with guitar. "I never had any aspirations to be a songwriter," he told her. "But as I played with more and more people, I realized I had a lot of musical ideas, and as a bass player, I really couldn't get them into the music. I finally realized that if I wanted to get these ideas out, the song was the place to do that." Freebo said he was fortunate to have spent so much time around great songwriters while touring as a duo with BONNIE RAITT.
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This yearning for more creative expression drove Freebo to begin a process of "deep inner discovery" and make the conscious decision to tackle the challenges of songwriting in middle age, at the height of his career. Now, more than 20 years later, he says that this creative process has taken him to "a much higher level as a human being."
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Perhaps it's because he came to songwriting later in life that most of Freebo's lyrics have a deep spiritual resonance. He sings about such things as the "inner angel" that guides him, about the end of a life well lived deserving "a standing ovation," as well as social issues, including homelessness.
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Some of Freebo's songs have brought awards, including a Posi Award for "Best Song" in The Most Uniting Category, and the Los Angeles Music Award for "Best Folk Artist" in 2007. He has also won, and been a finalist in, several songwriting contests. He has just released his fourth CD, called "Something to Believe," with songs that show his musical range from blues and rock to folk and country.
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Another clue to Freebo's sensitivity to the deeper needs of humanity might be inferred from his childhood in a small coal mining town near Philadelphia. When he grew-up there, it had a population of 50,000. Today, he said, it's down to around 5,000. "There is not a lot of industry now," he said. "It's all been shipped to China."
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Freebo played piano and ukulele as a child, and tuba in the high school band. In college he picked up the guitar. His clear, resonant voice was a welcome addition to the bass section of both high school and college glee clubs. After college, he joined a local rock band that needed a bass player, and it proved a natural instrument for him. In 1967, he acquired the name "Freebo," and his birth name is now his well-kept secret.
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Tehachapi is a charming mountain town. Tickets for this show can be purchased next door at Mountain Music, at The Apple Shed, (Apple Shed will add a 5% service charge to all tickets) or may be reserved by calling 661-823-9994. Tix are $15, and coffee and goodies are included. Doors open at 6:30 pm for the best seats.
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Fri, Sep 14:
7 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS JAM” at Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Av, Los Angeles 90066; 310-391-1380.
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Fri, Sep 14, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm DANA COOPER and JEFF LINSKYplay the “FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES” at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd, Newbury Park 91320. Hosted By Bob Kroll, sponsored by Conejo Recreation & Park District. Info, contact Bob at 805-499-2930 or folksgr1@aol.com. A good series; adults only, no children. Arrive early for a good seat.
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Fri, Sep 14:
7:30 pm “FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHTS” at the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA and the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA (THOMAS WILKINS, conductor) team-up for the first time to play the 2012 season “FIREWORKS FINALE” concerts for three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com.
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Grammy winner and “musician’s musician” Setzer, founder of THE STRAY CATS, is one of the key musicians who returned swing music to popular consciousness. Boogie on over to the Bowl. Pack your picnic in the Bowl’s time-honored tradition (alcohol is okay); you can go early for a table on the grounds or take it to your seat. Concert times are Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 7:30 pm. Tix range from $11-$162.
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Fri, Sep 14, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm HOT CLUB QUARTETTE brings its Djangostyle gypsy jazz to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $15.
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Fri, Sep 14:
8 pm DIRK HAMILTON plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Sep 14:
8 pm-1 am BB CHUNG KING, plus THE BUDDAHEADS, and THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Tix, $10 & 15.
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Fri, Sep 14, theater, through Sep 23, in Moorpark:
8 pm “REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY” is critically-acclaimed fun melodrama at the High Street Arts Complex, 45 E High St, Moorpark; www.highstreetartscenter.com; 805-529-8700.
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It tells the fictional tale of a famous 1930s singing (well, whistling) movie cowboy a la GENE AUTRY or ROY ROGERS. Except in the character’s “real” life, he’s more like JOHN CLEESE – British and Shakespearian, an actor far more comfortable in London’s West End than in the Old West. Together with “Steeves,” his gentleman’s gentleman, Rex travels to the town of Lizard Spit – “a wretched hive of scum and villainy” – to perform at the Bombay Corral. Before the dust can settle on his immaculate rhinestones, a claim has been stolen, a prospector murdered, and Rex is framed for all of it.
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Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, through September 23. Tix: $20 adults; $16 seniors (55+) / teachers / students / military; $12 children age 12 & under.
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Fri, Sep 14, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in south OC:
Time tba COCO MONTOYA at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com.
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Fri, Sep 14:
8 pm weekly “MONROVIA STREET FAIR” includes several venues with acoustic music, some impromptu, some more formal, including the KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM with all comers bearing acoustic instruments – including dulcimer players – at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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Fri, Sep 14, on TV:
8-8:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features SHANNON McNALLY and GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS in a 2011performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2 am.
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Fri, Sep 14, in Ventura:
Time tba GRANT LANGSTON & THE SUPERMODELS play Yolie’s, 138 W Main St, Ventura;www.HiHatEntertainment.com; 805-652-0338.
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Fri, Sep 14:
Time tbd “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” every Friday at Sonny McLean’s Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-449-1811; www.sonnymcleans.com. Sometimes it’s Irish music, sometimes something else; call before you go to learn what.
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Fri, Sep 14, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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Fri, Sep 14, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” features MONTE MONTGOMERY in a 2011 performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2:30 am.
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Fri, Sep 14:
Time tbd CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 play the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; www.thecinemabar.com; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+, the size of a shoebox, and known as “the world’s smallest honky-tonk.” Barstool seating is competitive. No cover, bring $ for artists’ tip jar.
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Fri, Sep 14:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess, to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Fri, Sep 14:
9 pm JIMI NELSON BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. Plus, it’s their occasional “I love this bar” night, with specials. No cover.
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Fri, Sep 14, on TV:
10-11 pm “FRONT ROW CENTER” features the reunited “BEACH BOYS: DOING IT AGAIN” a new, 2012 performance that celebrates the band’s 50th anniversary. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 4 am.
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It sounds unlikely, but a weekend festival in Ventura that’s all about beer has some good blues music-makers tomorrow... today, it’s all about the beer.
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EARLY MORNING Saturday TV
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Guide’s daily chronologies…)
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Before we get to the festival listings, early risers should check these…
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EARLY Sat, Sep 15, on TV:
4:30-5 am THE CIVIL WARS perform for a 2012 episode of “Unplugged.” On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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EARLY Sat, Sep 15, on TV:
5-5:30 am “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” features the bluegrass band TOWN MOUNTAIN in a new, 2012 performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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EARLY Sat, Sep 15, on TV:
5:30-6 am “THE PIANO GUY” series. This episode teaches how to play WOODY GUTHRIE’s “This Land is Your Land,” and the “On Top of Old Smokey,” and how to play tunes using only black keys. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money.
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Saturday’s FESTIVALS
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Sat & Sun, Sep 15 & 16, FESTIVAL, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
3-7 pm annual “TICKET TO THE TWENTIES” FESTIVAL is free, and brings lots of early 20 th century goodtime music and art and culture, at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry (one mile N of the 60 Fwy, exit Hacienda Bl); www.homesteadmuseum.org; 626-968-8492.
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Saturday’s music is by DEAN MORA & HIS MODERN RHYTHMISTS and JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS, with emcee MAXWELL DeMILLE.
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Sunday’s music is by Grammy winner IAN WHITCOMB & HIS JAZZMEN and NIGHT BLOOMING JAZZMEN.
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Additional music both days includes ukulele sing-alongs and lessons, and more.
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This one has plenty of fun. There are SILENT FILM SCREENINGS with LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT by MICHAEL MORTILLA, plus dance demonstrations and lessons with the HOLLYWOOD HOTSHOTS, fashion shows and ’20s attire contest presented by the “Art Deco Society of Los Angeles,” and everyone is encouraged to “dress ’20s.” Enjoy crafts, games, vintage automobiles, historic house tours (the Workman and Temple mansions are on-site), and food from gourmet food trucks. Prohibition will be strictly in force – no alcohol permitted.
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Bring lawn chair or blanket, but no critters. The full event program is available on their site. Plenty of free on-site parking and FREE festival!
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Sat, Sep 15, FESTIVAL, In E San Diego Co:
11 am 5 pm annual “JULIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL” with TRAILS & RAILS, many others, in Frank Lane Park, 2656 Farmer's Rd, Julian (E San Diego Co) 92036.
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Sat, Sep 15; Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, unique FILM FESTIVAL:
9th Annual “ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS” at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood, with some events at other venues. Sponsored by The Artivist Collective, www.artivists.org; 310-717-1222.
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This festival screens and honors films that are activist in nature. The event doubles as a forum for filmmakers, artists, and musicians who use their work to create a global social consciousness, specifically in the arenas of environmental awareness, animal rights, human rights, and children’s advocacy.
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If you were among the big, happy crowd at the recent “NO BUDGET FILM FESTIVAL,” as we were, you know there is a new spirit of collaborative participation throughout L.A.’s arts community. We expect lots more of that here. Fine opportunity to meet other multidisciplinary artists and arts techie types.
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Events are at various times over the three days. Most of it is FREE.
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Sat, Sep 15; Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL, in San Pedro:
11 am-11 pm annual “PORT OF LOS ANGELES LOBSTER FEST” at Ports O’ Call Village, 1199 Nagoya Way, Berth 76-77, San Pedro 90731; www.sanpedro.com/panoramas/ports_ocall.htm; 310-548-8080.
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Billed as “The world’s largest lobster festival, with a Guiness World Record to prove it,” this has been happening since 1999. It includes live music, games, rides, all kinds of food and kid-friendly activities.
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LILI HAYDEN plays Saturday at 6 pm; On Sunday, THE BLASTERS play at 5 pm, preceded by CAPTAIN JEFF & HIS MUSICAL CHUMBUCKETS at 2 pm.
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There is info on each day’s music, including band profiles, at http://lobsterfest.com/music/.
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First-class tix, available in advance, include admission all three days and two options: one option, with a lobster feast dinner, is $41 ($60 value). The other, without food, is $25. ($13 of First Class tix goes to local community charity.) Gen’l admission, any day, also available,

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Sat & Sun, Sep 15 & 16, FREE FESTIVAL, in downtown L.A.:
10 am-10 pm annual celebration of “MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY” at El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown Los Angeles.
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This is a colorful celebration of Mexico’s gaining independence from Spain. It brings popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food, artisan exhibits, and much more, over the entire weekend. It includes the “El Grito” event Saturday night at 8 pm (see listing). Sponsored by El Pueblo Historical Monument. Info, www.calleolvera.com; 213-485-8372. Free. Arriba!
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Sat & Sun, Sep 15 & 16, FESTIVAL, in Ventura:
12:30-5 pm annual “CALIFORNIA BEER FESTIVAL” includes serious blues acts on Sunday, in Mission Park, 36 Figueroa St, downtown Ventura.
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Sunday tix are much cheaper and that’s when you want to go, anyway. It’s a Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick for Sunday, but not Saturday. (Music on Saturday is a Michael Jackson tribute.)
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Sunday includes the “BLUES, BREWS & BBQs BLUES FESTIVAL,” a bigtime blues day, with KIM WILSON, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, WALTER TROUT, CROSSFIRE’s tribute to STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS, CHRIS CAIN, MICHAEL JOHN & THE BOTTOM LINE. The staging is for maximum music: two stages, side-by-side, and when one band finishes, the next starts right away. In addition, Sunday includes the BBQ competition with teams vying for a $3000 prize.
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Event proceeds benefit DARC (Dyslexia Awareness And Resource Center) and the Gen Giammaco Foundation. The festival runs Saturday 12:30-5 pm, Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Saturday tix are $50; Sunday tix are $30, and children under age 5 are free on Sunday only. Info, 805-323-5691. Advance tix, www.californiabeerfestival.com.
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Sat, Sep 15, Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, in Northern Cal:
Annual “BERKLEY OLD TIME MUSIC CONVENTION” with performances, panel discussions, jams, symposiums, and more, with some events at U.C. Berkeley Music Dept in Berkeley, some at the U.C. Berkeley Music Dept, some at the Freight & Salvage, and some at other sites in Berkeley.
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Sat, Sep 15, Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick,
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13th Annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” with prestigious award presentations, artist workshops, and more, and featured performances by BONNIE RAITT, BOOKER T. JONES, RICHARD THOMPSON, TIFT MERRITT, BUDDY MILLER, SARA WATKINS, PUNCH BROTHERS, BRANDI CARLILE, KASEY CHAMBERS, RODNEY CROWELL, JIM LAUDERDALE, THE WALLFLOWERS, JOHN HIATT, DARRELL SCOTT, MINDY SMITH, ROBERT ELLIS, MARY GAUTHIER, and many others, in Nashville, Tennessee. More details to come here in The Guide, or get right on this to save money with early registration, at www.americanamusic.org.
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Sat, Sep 15, Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL,
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a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
10th Annual ‘PLYMOUTH BLUEGRASSIN’ IN THE FOOTHILLS” at the Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth 95669, in the California Gold Rush / Mother Lode country. Headliners at the festival are JAMES KING BAND, TRAVERS CHANDLER & AVERY COUNTY, BLUEGRASS BROTHERS, MARK PHILLIPS & IIIrd GENERATION, GET DOWN BOYS, THOMAS PORTER & COPPER RIVER, NU-BLU, and 2011 Emerging Artists RED DOG ASH. Info & tix, www.landspromotions.com or contact roaddog@caltel.com or 209-785-4693.
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Saturday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, & more…
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Sat, Sep 15, in OC:
Noon KAREN TORRELL HOFFMAN’S “BIG GARAGE JAM” happens at 249 Magnolia St, Costa Mesa 92627.
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Sat, Sep 15, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
2 pm “WOODY GUTHRIE’S MUSIC & LEGACY” with ROSS ALTMAN and PETER DREIER, presented today as half of a two-part celebration of the life, music, and legacy of folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie (1912-1967), at the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S Marengo Av, Pasadena 91106; www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net; 626-744-7260.
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ROSS ALTMAN, folk singer, guitarist, and political activist, performs a selection of Woody Guthrie’s songs. Those songs of social protest drew upon the Dust Bowl culture, gave voice to the disenfranchised, and, as the show’s producers say, “are as relevant today as when they were written some 70 years ago.”
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PETER DREIER, professor and chair of the Urban & Environmental Policy Department at Occidental College, will discuss how Guthrie’s experiences in Southern California during the Depression inspired his radical views about social and political conditions. Dreier will also sign copies of his recently published book, “The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame.” The book includes Woody Guthrie among the 100 artists, activists, thinkers, organizers, writers, and politicians profiled.
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This commemoration is one of two related programs at this library branch, the first on Sat, Sep 15 and the second on Sep 29, that come during the 100th anniversary year of Guthrie’s birth. See both listings for content of each program. Free program.
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Sat, Sep 15:
2 pm LOS PINGUOS play the Villa-Parke Community Center, 363 E Villa Street, Pasadena 91101. Info, contact Rozanna Adanto, 626-744-6522.
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Sat, Sep 15, WORKSHOP; an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
Time tbd JEFF LINSKY & JENNIFER LEITHAM do a workshop before playing tonight as an "Acoustic Fingerstyle and Jazz Bass Duo" at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020. They earlier in the day. Tix, $40 workshop, $20 show. More at www.jefflinsky.com
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Sat, Sep 15, in Tehachapi, WORKSHOP, an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
2:30 pm JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, does a WORKSHOP FOR ARTISTS at St. Jude's Episcopal Church, 1200 South Curry St, Tehachapi. $15 per person. Contact Wendy Clare to reserve your spot, at 661-972-9444.
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See the 7:30 pm concert write-up (tonight) to learn about Jamie’s many impressive credits.
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Sat, Sep 15:
3 pm “CAJUN / ZYDECO JAM” at the California Traditional Music Society’s Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Sat, Sep 15:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” with different bands each week, at Me ‘n Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Sep 15, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) These guys are one of venue impresario BOB STANE’s favorite acts. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Sep 15:
7 pm DANA COOPER plays a house concert in Pasadena. Check for info at www.danacoopermusic.com.
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Sat, Sep 15, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 & 10 pm “DAN NAVARRO BIRTHDAY BASH” requires two shows tonight to get it done, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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Dan was half of the legendary duo, LOWEN & NAVARRO with the late Eric Lowen. He’s a songwriter of great merit and acclaim who has performed on many records. He always brings somethin’ new and fresh that upholds the time-honored traditions. Tix, $17.50, either show.
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Sat, Sep 15, in OC:
7:30 pm JOHN DOAN plays “THE LIVING TRADITION” Concert Series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Sep 15:
7:30-11 pm THE LOCKE BROTHERS & friends play Old Towne’s Comfort & Joy Café, 10024 Commerce Av (near Tujunga Cyn Bl), Tujunga. “Friends” are performing first; SEAN LOCKE plays at 8:15 pm, and the LOCKE BROTHERS go on about 9 pm. All acoustic evening. No cover.
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Sat, Sep 15, in Tehachapi, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, plays a concert of Celtic music and stories at St. Jude's Episcopal Church, 1200 S Curry St, Tehachapi.
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Scottish fiddler JAMIE LAVAL, joined by Irish-style guitarist/multi-instrumentalist ZAC LEGER, performs one of his two L.A.-area concerts on this tour, each bringing progressive acoustic music. It’s fiddle accompanied by rhythmic foot percussion and engaging stories about the history of Celtic music. Laval creates rapt audiences with his passionate performances of traditional Celtic music rendered with the superlative tone and depth of expressivity, formerly associated with classical virtuosi. Winner of the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship in 2002, Jamie has appeared on the NBC Today Show, played on DAVE MATHEW's "Some Devil" album and has performed for Her Majesty the Queen. Jamie's recent album, “Murmurs and Drones,” won “Best World Traditional Album” in the 2012 Independent Music Awards Vox Populi. There’s more at www.JamieLaval.com.
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Check this out, from the “Celtic Roots Festival” at Emory University, with Jamie Laval on fiddle, EJ Jones on bagpipes, David Brown on guitar, and Rosalind Buda on bassoon. Shot April 27, 2012, it’s a traditional Scottish strathspey and reels: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=a8tdBBA56_Q#! (it comes up with links to 21 of Jamie’s performance videos).
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Tix $15 and $8. Purchase tickets by calling 661-821-1221.
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Sat, Sep 15:
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS play their weekly residency – often with VERY impressive guests – at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Sep 15:
7:30 pm monthly “ARC MUSIC NIGHT” is a jam with featured musicians at the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett Av, North Hollywood 91606; music events info, LSchallert@aol.com.
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Sat, Sep 15:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.
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Sat, Sep 15; Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA and the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA (THOMAS WILKINS, conductor) team-up for the first time to play the 2012 season “FIREWORKS FINALE” concerts for three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com.
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Grammy winner and “musician’s musician” Setzer, founder of THE STRAY CATS, is one of the key musicians who returned swing music to popular consciousness. Boogie on over to the Bowl. Pack your picnic in the Bowl’s time-honored tradition (alcohol is okay); you can go early for a table on the grounds or take it to your seat. Concert times are Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 7:30 pm. Tix range from $11-$162.
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Sat, Sep 15:
8 pm JEFF LINSKY & JENNIFER LEITHAM play as an "Acoustic Fingerstyle and Jazz Bass Duo" at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020. They do a workshop earlier in the day. Tix, $40 workshop, $20 show. More at www.jefflinsky.com
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Sat, Sep 15:
8-10:30 pm DULCIMANIA plays their six-times-a-year residency with NORM JACOBSON and BARBARA GERSHMAN on Hammered Dulcimer and BRAD MOORE playing whatever he wants, at Alta Coffeehouse, 506 31st St, Newport Beach. Runs 3rd Saturdays, every other month, The band says the venue’s coffee and food are great. Info, Norm Jacobson, norm@dulcimania.com. No cover.
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Sat, Sep 15:
8 pm-1 am LOS FABULOCOS bring their Cal-Mex polka, plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Tix, $7 & 12.
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Sat, Sep 15:
8-11 pm monthly “CONTRA DANCE” with a different band each month at the South Pasadena Woman’s Club, 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena. Come early for the dance lesson at 7:30 pm. $10 at door.
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Sat, Sep 15, theater, through Sep 23, in Moorpark:
8 pm “REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY” is critically-acclaimed fun melodrama at the High Street Arts Complex, 45 E High St, Moorpark; www.highstreetartscenter.com; 805-529-8700.
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It tells the fictional tale of a famous 1930s singing (well, whistling) movie cowboy a la GENE AUTRY or ROY ROGERS. Except in the character’s “real” life, he’s more like JOHN CLEESE – British and Shakespearian, an actor far more comfortable in London’s West End than in the Old West. Together with “Steeves,” his gentleman’s gentleman, Rex travels to the town of Lizard Spit – “a wretched hive of scum and villainy” – to perform at the Bombay Corral. Before the dust can settle on his immaculate rhinestones, a claim has been stolen, a prospector murdered, and Rex is framed for all of it.
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Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, through September 23. Tix: $20 adults; $16 seniors (55+) / teachers / students / military; $12 children age 12 & under.
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Sat, Sep 15:
8-10 pm annual “EL GRITO” is the centerpiece of the two-day, all-day celebration of Mexican Independence at El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown Los Angeles. It’s a family-and-friends chance to share and enjoy the biggest celebration of “El Grito de Independencia” in Los Angeles with music, carnival, food, and live entertainment. A day of pride that is very welcoming to other cultures. Sponsored by All Access Entertainment. Event info, www.allacess.la; 310-914-0015. Free.
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Sat, Sep 15, on TV, an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
8-8:30 pm “BETWEEN THE LINES,” the book-discussion-with-author series, brings a 2011 episode with DAPHNE ROSE KINGMA, therapist and personal coach, discussing “THE TEN THINGS TO DO WHEN YOUR LIFE FALLS APART. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. (Repeats 3-3:30 am.)
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Sat, Sep 15:
8 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SOUTH BAY HOOT” in Redondo Beach 90277. Location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Sep 15, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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Sat, Sep 15, on TV, an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
8:30-9 pm “OFFICIAL BEST OF FEST” brings “ANIMATION I,” a 2012 episode that shows how animation frees filmmakers to tell stories that would otherwise be impossible to film. Good stimulation for your thoughts before you make your next music video. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. (Repeats 3:30-4 am.)
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Sat, Sep 15:
9 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR, featuring SEAN & SARA WATKINS, plays Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood 90048; 310-855-0350.
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Sat, Sep 15:
9 pm NEIL MORROW plays the first of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free couple dance lessons (two step, waltz, cowboy cha cha, El Paso, etc) with Linda Goldstein at 7 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Sep 15, on TV:
9-10:30 pm “JUDY COLLINS: TIMELESS MUSIC” brings her together with SHAWN COLVIN, ANI DiFRANCO, KENNY WHITE, & JIMMY WEBB, recorded this year at NYC’s Metropolitan Museum of Art. Songs include “Both Sides Now,” “Diamonds and Rust,” “Campo de Encino,” “Helplessly Hoping.” On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal. Of course, it’ll be chopped-up by pledge drive beg-a-thons, since that’s the only time the station airs music programs.
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Sat, Sep 15, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
10 pm “DAN NAVARRO BIRTHDAY BASH” requires two shows tonight (the first at 7:30) to get it done, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $17.50.
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Dan was half of the legendary duo, LOWEN & NAVARRO with the late Eric Lowen. He’s a songwriter of great merit and acclaim who has performed on many records. He always brings somethin’ new and fresh that upholds the time-honored traditions. Tix, $17.50, either show.
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Sat, Sep 15, on TV:
10:30-midnight “INTRODUCING NATHAN PACHECO,” recorded this year. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal. Of course, it’ll be chopped-up by pledge drive beg-a-thons, since that’s the only time the station airs music programs.
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It sounds unlikely, but a weekend festival in Ventura that’s all about beer has some good blues music-makers today...
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EARLY MORNING Sunday TV
(all other TV listings are in the
Guide’s daily chronologies…)
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Before we get to the festival listings, early risers should check this…
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EARLY Sun, Sep 16, on TV:
6-6:30 am “THE PIANO GUY” series. This episode teaches how to play “Jailhouse Rock,” and the “California Girls,” and JERRY LEE LEWIS’ boogie-woogie riff. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money.
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Sunday’s FESTIVALS
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Sun, Sep 16; Sat & Sun, Sep 15 & 16, FESTIVAL, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
3-7 pm annual “TICKET TO THE TWENTIES” FESTIVAL is free, and brings lots of early 20 th century goodtime music and art and culture, at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry (one mile N of the 60 Fwy, exit Hacienda Bl); www.homesteadmuseum.org; 626-968-8492.
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Saturday’s music is by DEAN MORA & HIS MODERN RHYTHMISTS and JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS, with emcee MAXWELL DeMILLE.
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Sunday’s music is by Grammy winner IAN WHITCOMB & HIS JAZZMEN and NIGHT BLOOMING JAZZMEN.
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Additional music both days includes ukulele sing-alongs and lessons, and more.
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This one has plenty of fun. There are SILENT FILM SCREENINGS with LIVE MUSICAL ACCOMPANIMENT by MICHAEL MORTILLA, plus dance demonstrations and lessons with the HOLLYWOOD HOTSHOTS, fashion shows and ’20s attire contest presented by the “Art Deco Society of Los Angeles,” and everyone is encouraged to “dress ’20s.” Enjoy crafts, games, vintage automobiles, historic house tours (the Workman and Temple mansions are on-site), and food from gourmet food trucks. Prohibition will be strictly in force – no alcohol permitted.
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Bring lawn chair or blanket, but no critters. The full event program is available on their site. Plenty of free on-site parking and FREE festival!
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Sun, Sep 16; Sat & Sun, Sep 15 & 16, FESTIVAL, in Ventura,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick for Sunday:
12:30-5 pm annual “BLUES, BREWS & BBQs BLUES FESTIVAL” at the weekend “CALIFORNIA BEER FESTIVAL” includes serious blues acts on Sunday, in Mission Park, 36 Figueroa St, downtown Ventura.
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Sunday tix are much cheaper and that’s when you want to go, anyway. It’s a Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick for Sunday, but not Saturday. (Music on Saturday is a Michael Jackson tribute.)
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Sunday includes the “BLUES, BREWS & BBQs BLUES FESTIVAL,” a bigtime blues day, with KIM WILSON, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, WALTER TROUT, CROSSFIRE’s tribute to STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN, ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS, CHRIS CAIN, MICHAEL JOHN & THE BOTTOM LINE. The staging is for maximum music: two stages, side-by-side, and when one band finishes, the next starts right away. In addition, Sunday includes the BBQ competition with teams vying for a $3000 prize.
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Event proceeds benefit DARC (Dyslexia Awareness And Resource Center) and the Gen Giammaco Foundation. The festival runs Saturday 12:30-5 pm, Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Saturday tix are $50; Sunday tix are $30, and children under age 5 are free on Sunday only. Info, 805-323-5691. Advance tix, www.californiabeerfestival.com.
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Sun, Sep 16; Sat & Sun, Sep 15 & 16, FREE FESTIVAL, in downtown L.A.:
10 am-10 pm annual celebration of “MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY” at El Pueblo Historical Monument, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, downtown Los Angeles.
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This is a colorful celebration of Mexico’s gaining independence from Spain. It brings popular and traditional entertainment, cultural activities, historic displays, food, artisan exhibits, and much more, over the entire weekend. It includes the “El Grito” event Saturday night at 8 pm (see listing). Sponsored by El Pueblo Historical Monument. Info, www.calleolvera.com; 213-485-8372. Free. Arriba!
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Sun, Sep 16; Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, unique FILM FESTIVAL:
9th Annual “ARTIVIST FILM FESTIVAL & ARTIVIST AWARDS” at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood, with some events at other venues. Sponsored by The Artivist Collective, www.artivists.org; 310-717-1222.
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This festival screens and honors films that are activist in nature. The event doubles as a forum for filmmakers, artists, and musicians who use their work to create a global social consciousness, specifically in the arenas of environmental awareness, animal rights, human rights, and children’s advocacy.
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If you were among the big, happy crowd at the recent “NO BUDGET FILM FESTIVAL,” as we were, you know there is a new spirit of collaborative participation throughout L.A.’s arts community. We expect lots more of that here. Fine opportunity to meet other multidisciplinary artists and arts techie types.
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Events are at various times over the three days. Most of it is FREE.
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Sun, Sep 16; Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL, in San Pedro:
11 am-7 pm annual “PORT OF LOS ANGELES LOBSTER FEST” at Ports O’ Call Village, 1199 Nagoya Way, Berth 76-77, San Pedro 90731; www.sanpedro.com/panoramas/ports_ocall.htm; 310-548-8080.
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Billed as “The world’s largest lobster festival, with a Guiness World Record to prove it,” this has been happening since 1999. It includes live music, games, rides, all kinds of food and kid-friendly activities.
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LILI HAYDEN plays Saturday at 6 pm; On Sunday, THE BLASTERS play at 5 pm, preceded by CAPTAIN JEFF & HIS MUSICAL CHUMBUCKETS at 2 pm.
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There is info on each day’s music, including band profiles, at http://lobsterfest.com/music/.
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First-class tix, available in advance, include admission all three days and two options: one option, with a lobster feast dinner, is $41 ($60 value). The other, without food, is $25. ($13 of First Class tix goes to local community charity.) Gen’l admission, any day, also available,

Runs Fri 5-11 pm. Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 11 am-7 pm.
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Sun, Sep 16, FREE FESTIVAL:
11 am-5 pm 20th Annual “THAI CULTURAL DAY” is a one-day festival comprised of Thai classical music, folk dances, fruit and vegetable carving, a costume contest, children’s workshops, and Thai drama performances, in Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood. No, we don’t usually include festivals that are not somehow tangent to the world of folk-Americana. But this is free and looks like fun, and ya can’t beat good Thai food. Sponsored by the Thai Community Arts and Cultural Center. Info, 310-650-1531, www.thaiculturalcenter.org/events.html. Free.
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Sun, Sep 16, Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick,
in Nashville:
13th Annual “AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE” with prestigious award presentations, artist workshops, and more, and featured performances by BONNIE RAITT, BOOKER T. JONES, RICHARD THOMPSON, TIFT MERRITT, BUDDY MILLER, SARA WATKINS, PUNCH BROTHERS, BRANDI CARLILE, KASEY CHAMBERS, RODNEY CROWELL, JIM LAUDERDALE, THE WALLFLOWERS, JOHN HIATT, DARRELL SCOTT, MINDY SMITH, ROBERT ELLIS, MARY GAUTHIER, and many others, in Nashville, Tennessee. More details to come here in The Guide, or get right on this to save money with early registration, at www.americanamusic.org.
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Sun, Sep 16, Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, in Northern Cal:
Annual “BERKLEY OLD TIME MUSIC CONVENTION” with performances, panel discussions, jams, symposiums, and more, with some events at U.C. Berkeley Music Dept in Berkeley, some at the U.C. Berkeley Music Dept, some at the Freight & Salvage, and some at other sites in Berkeley.

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Sun, Sep 16, Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL,
in Northern Cal,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
10th Annual ‘PLYMOUTH BLUEGRASSIN’ IN THE FOOTHILLS” at the Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth 95669, in the California Gold Rush / Mother Lode country. Today features with emerging artists, including WICKLOW ATWATER & THE FALLEN FLAME, THE CREAK, THE SONS OF JEFFERSON, PINERIDGE, and more. Headliners at the festival are JAMES KING BAND, TRAVERS CHANDLER & AVERY COUNTY, BLUEGRASS BROTHERS, MARK PHILLIPS & IIIrd GENERATION, GET DOWN BOYS, THOMAS PORTER & COPPER RIVER, NU-BLU, and 2011 Emerging Artists RED DOG ASH. Info & tix, www.landspromotions.com or contact roaddog@caltel.com or 209-785-4693.
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Sunday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, & more…
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Sun, Sep 16, on TV:
9-11 am “HANGOUT FESTIVAL 2012” from Alabama with performances by WILCO, THE DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, ALABAMA SHAKES, DISPATCH, GARY CLARK JR., DAWES, and more. On Paladia, cable or satellite. (You probably have it and don’t know it; it’s not a premium add-on.)
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Sun, Sep 16, in San Diego:
10 am weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Sep 16, in the San Gabriel Mtns above Arcadia:
Noon-5:30 pm “AN AFTERNOON OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” brings Trough Records recording artists TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, plus GRIT, FAITHANNE & FRIENDS, and BYRON WALLS, at Adams Pack Station; 626-447-7356; www.Adamspackstation.com.
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Directions: from the 210 Freeway, go N on Santa Anita Av all the way up into the mountains. The Pack Station is at road's end, three miles past the Nat’l Forest entrance gate. Drive through the middle parking lot at Chantry Flat, around left, through the upper lot and down the dirt driveway. Follow the signs. Parking requires a Nat’l Forest “Adventure Pass,” aka a parking pass. They cost $5 during the week, and $10 Saturday, Sunday & holidays, and are available at the venue. So go early or stay late to hike a mountain trail, and get your money’s worth. Venue has award-winning pulled-pork sandwiches at their Sunday BBQ.
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Sun, Sep 16:
Noon-2 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings a new 2012 performance of “Wagner’s Ring Cycle: Wagner’s Dream,” as filmmaker SUSAN FROMKE examines the challenges that director ROBERT LePAGE and the METROPOLITAN OPERA faced in mounting a production of Wagner’s “Ring Cycle.” On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal. Of course, it’ll be chopped-up by pledge drive beg-a-thons, since that’s the only time the station airs music programs. Next part continues at 2 pm.
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Sun, Sep 16:
1 pm monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” is really a song circle, co-sponsored by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter, at the Museum of the American West(formerly Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles (Griffith Park) 90027; 323-667-2000 . Participants get in free, as do all WMA members and Autry members. Others pay regular museum admission and enjoy the jam and the museum’s galleries. Come early and eat at the museum café – good food.
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Sun, Sep 16:
1 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys 91411. Location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Sep 16:
1:30 pm “INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CLASS” at the at the California Traditional Music Society’s Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Sun, Sep 16, theater, through Sep 23, in Moorpark:
2 pm “REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY” is critically-acclaimed fun melodrama at the High Street Arts Complex, 45 E High St, Moorpark; www.highstreetartscenter.com; 805-529-8700.
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It tells the fictional tale of a famous 1930s singing (well, whistling) movie cowboy a la GENE AUTRY or ROY ROGERS. Except in the character’s “real” life, he’s more like JOHN CLEESE – British and Shakespearian, an actor far more comfortable in London’s West End than in the Old West. Together with “Steeves,” his gentleman’s gentleman, Rex travels to the town of Lizard Spit – “a wretched hive of scum and villainy” – to perform at the Bombay Corral. Before the dust can settle on his immaculate rhinestones, a claim has been stolen, a prospector murdered, and Rex is framed for all of it.
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Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, through September 23. Tix: $20 adults; $16 seniors (55+) / teachers / students / military; $12 children age 12 & under.
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Sun, Sep 16:
2 pm “IRISH, OLD-TIME, BLUEGRASS SESSION” at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322.
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Sun, Sep 16, in OC:
2-4 pm “IRISH COURTYARD CONCERT SERIES.” every Sunday at Muldoon’s, 202 Newport Ctr Dr, Newport Beach; 949-640-4110. Sometimes Irish roots music, sometimes Irish rock. Call venue to learn who is performing. No cover.
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Sun, Sep 16, on TV:
2-5 pm “GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET” brings a new 2012 performance with “Wagner’s Ring Cycle: Das Rheingold,” as the METROPOLITAN OPERA stages the first opera in Wagner’s “Ring Cycle.” On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal. Of course, it’ll be chopped-up by pledge drive beg-a-thons, since that’s the only time the station airs music programs.
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Sun, Sep 16:
3 pm “CELTIC SESSION” at the California Traditional Music Society’s Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Sun, Sep 16:
3 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “COSTA MESA SONG CIRCLE” at Debby & Terry Koken's house in Costa Mesa 92627. Contact for location and directions, dkoken@hmausa.com.
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Sun, Sep 16, NW of Lancaster:
4-8 pm “SUNDAY OPEN JAM,” folk, blues, singer-songwriter, more, every Sunday at WeeVill Market, 18348 West Ave D, NW of Lancaster; www.weevillmarket.com. There’s good BBQ, a full menu, “and good times.” Check in with Jim Olesh, WeeVill’s owner, and tell him you’d like to play. All levels welcome, a capella singers too.
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Sun, Sep 16:
5-6 pm “18 VOICES SING KOL NIDRE” is a 2010 documentary about the Kol Nidre, the sacred Jewish prayer sung to begin the holiest day of Yom Kipur. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sun, Sep 16, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
5:30-9 pm “GRAND OLE ECHO” showcase brings a full lineup of folk-Americana, western swing, honky-tonk, and/or alt-country recording artists at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com. Show and series info, www.thegrandoleecho.bandzoogle.com/fr_home.cfm. All ages, full bar, BBQ available, no cover.
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Sun, Sep 16:
6 pm NEIL MORROW plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free beginners & intermediate line dance lessons with Charlotte at 4 pm, and FREE weekly BBQ at 5 pm. No Cover.
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Sun, Sep 16, in Santa Barbara, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
6:30 pm JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, plays the CONTRA DANCE at Carillo Ballroom, 100 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara.
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Scottish fiddler JAMIE LAVAL, joined by Irish-style guitarist/multi-instrumentalist ZAC LEGER, performs one of his two L.A.-area concerts on this tour, each bringing progressive acoustic music. It’s fiddle accompanied by rhythmic foot percussion and engaging stories about the history of Celtic music. Laval creates rapt audiences with his passionate performances of traditional Celtic music rendered with the superlative tone and depth of expressivity, formerly associated with classical virtuosi. Winner of the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championship in 2002, Jamie has appeared on the NBC Today Show, played on DAVE MATHEW's "Some Devil" album and has performed for Her Majesty the Queen. Jamie's recent album, “Murmurs and Drones,” won “Best World Traditional Album” in the 2012 Independent Music Awards Vox Populi. There’s more at www.JamieLaval.com.
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Check this out, from the “Celtic Roots Festival” at Emory University, with Jamie Laval on fiddle, EJ Jones on bagpipes, David Brown on guitar, and Rosalind Buda on bassoon. Shot April 27, 2012, it’s a traditional Scottish strathspey and reels: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=a8tdBBA56_Q#! (it comes up with links to 21 of Jamie’s performance videos).
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Tix $8. Info, 805-699-5101 or www.sbcds.org.
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Sun, Sep 16:
6:30 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to his twice-a-week (Wed & Sun) residency at Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.
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Sun, Sep 16:
7 pm FREDDY JOHNSTON plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Sun, Sep 16:
7 pm THE LATE BLOOMERS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $18.
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Sun, Sep 16, on TV:
7-8 pm “HISTORY DETECTIVES” season 10 premiere is all about music: it examines an electric guitar to determine if it is “the” guitar BOB DYLAN infamously played at the 1965 “Newport Folk Festival,” the first use of an electric instrument there, and the one PETE SEEGER nearly cut the cord with an axe. Also segments on authenticating BEATLRES autographs from 1964 in Miami Beach, and a $5 thrift-sore find that may have a FRANK ZAPPA link. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money.
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Sun, Sep 16; Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA and the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA (THOMAS WILKINS, conductor) team-up for the first time to play the 2012 season “FIREWORKS FINALE” concerts for three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com.
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Grammy winner and “musician’s musician” Setzer, founder of THE STRAY CATS, is one of the key musicians who returned swing music to popular consciousness. Boogie on over to the Bowl. Pack your picnic in the Bowl’s time-honored tradition (alcohol is okay); you can go early for a table on the grounds or take it to your seat. Concert times are Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 7:30 pm. Tix range from $11-$162.
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Sun, Sep 16, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm “MARIACHI USA FIESTA” with MARIACHI USA ALL STARZ, and MARIACHI USA BALLET FOLKLORICO, at the L.A. County Fair “Grandstand Concerts” series in a 90-minute condensation of the annual Hollywood Bowl event that concludes with a fireworks show, at the L.A. County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Some free tix are distributed at 3 pm on concert day; otherwise, tix range from $19.50 to $75, plus the always high processing charges at www.ticketmaster.com. Or buy at the fair and save the extra fees.
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The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September. The Guide is listing only a few of the Fair’s concerts. While there is plenty to do and see, there is, unfortunately, profoundly less folk-americana and acoustic music than in past years. There is a smattering of music and dance in the traditions of Mexico, and there is some jazz, chiefly Latin jazz. And there are dozens of performances of one kind or another – children’s shows, magic shows, radio-Disney-derived-annoyances, etc. – on multiple stages, but unlike recent years, these stages won’t feature acoustic or Americana music. Though major national trends are moving away from sh-thump-thud / revolving door rehab / pop tart du jour / American Karaoke crap, musically, you’ll be dodging the sonic infestations and knots of head-bobbers at this year’s fair. It’s still worth going, but with a few exceptions, not for the music.
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A MUST-SEE at the fair is “GENIUS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN INNOVATION” in Building 8. It’s an exhibition worthy of any major museum, with full-size WRIGHT BROTHERS aeroplanes, all of STEVE JOBS patents, an exhibit on HENRY FORD and the the development of automobile manufacturing, a tribute to GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, and the best BENJAMIN FRANKLIN reenactor portraying the archetype American genius. You simply must spend time conversing with Ben, and you’ll find that the highlight of the fair.
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Fair admission is $17 adults, and does not include concert admission, unless you can capture those free tix distributed at 3 pm for that evening’s concert (each person who wants one of those tix must be present to receive it). Parking is another $14, but you can find free street parking north of the fairgrounds, if you don’t mind a walk in to reach the parking lot tram.
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Sun, Sep 16:
8 pm monthly “BOULEVARD MUSIC ‘VARIETY NIGHT’ & OPEN MIC” at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. A different featured artist each month, and a chance to jam with them. Open Mic signups begin about two weeks ahead, in the store. Any remaining slots, sign-up at 7:30 pm.
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Sun, Sep 16:
8:30 pm PADDY’S PIG brings Irish music to Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734. A family-friendly venue and show. Info, www.paddyspig.com.
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Sun, Sep 16:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Bigfoot West, 10139 Venice Bl, Los Angeles 90034; 310-287-2200.
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Sun, Sep 16:
11 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” closes-out the weekend at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Monday, September 17
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Mon, Sep 17, on TV:
6-7 pm PAUL McCARTNEY, NEIL DIAMOND, THE BLACK KEYS, ELVIS COSTELLO, more, on “LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND” (2010). On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Mon, Sep 17:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has full bar, serves Mexican food. Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.
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Mon, Sep 17, in Ventura:
7:30 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Sep 17:
“ST. PRACTICE DAY” on the 17th of every month (except March) brings a night of live Irish music and more to O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica; www.obriensonmain.com; 310-396-4725. Contact venue to learn who is performing and what time they start.
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Mon, Sep 17:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm LILA DOWNS does a performance-interview at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl, Los Angeles 90015; 213-765-6800.
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Mon, Sep 17:
8 pm weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This long-running contest for country / alt country / honky-tonk musicians has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place and this event are always fun. Preceded by free two step dance lessons for beginners and intermediate levels with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Mon, Sep 17:
7:30 pm weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Sign-ups at 7 pm. Officially, it’s no cover, but venue expects a donation. Watch on the web if you can’t go, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Sep 17:
8 pm weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Sep 17:
CANCELLED: 8 pm weekly “BLUE MONDAY JAM” with the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND no longer happens at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, Leimert Park, 4305 Degnan Bl, Los Angeles 90008. Fun while it lasted!
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Mon, Sep 17:
8:30 pm THE HOT CLUB plays their every-Monday residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; www.thecinemabar.com; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+, the size of a shoebox, and known as “the world’s smallest honky-tonk.” Barstool seating is competitive. No cover, bring $ for artists’ tip jar.
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Mon, Sep 17, on TV:
9-10 pm “HISTORY DETECTIVES” reveals a 78 rpm record on the KKK Label that contains Ku Klux Klan songs. Damned creepy, but a history lesson that we, in music, could use. Also, an attempt to prove an Ampeg B-15 amp was owned by Motown bassist JAMES JAMERSON. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. (Repeats 7-8 pm on Sep 23.)
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Mon, Sep 17, on TV:
10:30-11 pm “GROWING BOLDER,” a series about older people, profiles singer-songwriter-actor-artist LAWRENCE HOLOFCENER as half the focus in “THE GOSPEL OF GOOD.” New, 2012. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money.
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Mon, Sep 17:
11 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play The Escondite, 410 Boyd St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-626-1800.
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Tuesday, September 18
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EARLY Tue, Sep 18, on TV:
4:30-5 am “GROWING BOLDER” profiles retired music educator BILL NEMOYTAN, who takes his “HORNMAN SHOW” to schools, libraries, and retirement homes. Important in this age of no music / arts education in public schools, and a source of ideas for those of us who want to bring it back, by hok or crook. It’s a series about older people,but that doesn’t mean it’s only FOR older people. New, 2012. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money.
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Thu, Sep 18, on TV:
11 am-1:30 pm PAUL SIMON, JOHN FOGERTY, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN on “Hard Rock Calling,” from the 2012 annual festival in London’s Hyde Park. On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Sep 18-Nov 1; not music, but cool:
“SEA OF EXCHANGE,” the Los Angeles Printmaking Society’s inaugural exhibition, in collaboration with the “IRISH FILM FESTIVAL,” is presented in the Society’s new gallery in the Pacific Design Center, Space B273, West Hollywood; www.laprintmakers.com.
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“Sea of Exchange” is an exhibition of work by artists from Los Angeles and Ireland, honoring the cultural relationship between the two. The show focuses on artists as storytellers and how they explore the human condition. At the opening reception September 18, visiting artist DONAL MacPOLIN will begin building a currach – a traditional boat of Ireland – using hazel rods, over a five day period. When completed, the currach will be launched into the Pacific.
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Tue, Sep 18, in Ventura:
6-10 pm weekly “TALENT NIGHT” acoustic open mic, at Golden China Restaurant, 760 S Seaward Av (at 101 Fwy), Ventura; www.goldenchinaventura.com; 805-652-1188.
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Tue, Sep 18, in San Diego:
6:30 pm “SDBS OPEN MIC & JAM / BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035. Sponsored by San Diego Bluegrass Society.
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Tue, Sep 18:
7 pm weekly “JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE” brings a different line-up each week of recording artists playing acoustic sets, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. Venue is a restaurant, serves alcohol. All ages. No cover.
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Tue, Sep 18, in Ventura Co.:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ME N ED’S PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza, Camarillo 93010. Location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Tue, Sep 18:
7 pm “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” meets at the Wayland House in Manhattan Beach 90266; location and info, 310-376-8760.
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Tue, Sep 18:
7 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Sep 18, on TV:
7-8 pm JIMMY BUFFETT and THE ZAC BROWN BAND perform for a 2010 episode of “Crossroads.”. On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Tue, Sep 18:
8 pm THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND plays the monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425. Venue is all-ages, has good Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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They’re that beautiful buncha kids in the family band, and individual members were among the winners at the 2012 “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.”
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Tue, Sep 18:
8 pm RIP MASTERS plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free swing dance lesson with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Sep 18:
8 pm weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Tue, Sep 18, on TV:
8:30-9 pm THE CIVIL WARS perform for a 2012 episode of “Unplugged.” On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on. (Repeats 4:30-5 am Saturday.)
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Tue, Sep 18:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 323-613-0766. The place is “A steampunk bar.”
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Tue, Sep 18, on TV; not music, but cool:
9-10 pm “THE LORD IS NOT ON TRIAL HERE” is a 2010 documentary that examines the lawsuit that resulted in the 1948 Supreme Court decision banning the teaching of religion in public schools. Amazing how that’s still a hot issue, when it was decided more than 60 years ago… Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. (Repeats 3-4 am tonight.)
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Followed by two half-hour docs: “MENENDEZ VS. WESTMINSTER,” about the 1947 case that ended legal school segregation in California (made in 2002); and, “1968 STUDENT WALKOUTS: 40 YEARS LATER,” a 2008 film about the 20,000 Chicano students who walked out of L.A. classrooms, why it happened, and what it changed. (These repeat 4-5 am.)
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Tue, Sep 18, on TV:
9-10 pm JOHN MAYER performs an acoustic set for a 2010 episode of “Storytellers.” On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on. (Repeats 4:30-5 am Saturday.)
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Tue, Sep 18, on TV:
10-11 pm “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE” brings a musical visit from JASON MRAZ. New, 2012. On Paladia, cable or satellite. (You probably have it and don’t know it; it’s not a premium add-on.)
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Wednesday, September 19
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Wed, Sep 19, in Santa Barbara:
5:30 pm weekly “THE GLENDESSARY JAM” of makers of old-time music meets every Wednesday outdoors in Alice Keck Park (summers) and indoors (winter) on Glendessary Lane, in Santa Barbara.
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Wed, Sep 19, in Paso Robles:
6-8 pm weekly “JAM SESSION” at Matt’s Music, 617 12th St, Paso Robles; 805-237-0054, or www.mattsmusicinpaso.com. Open jam, mostly bluegrass, some folk.
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Wed, Sep 19:
6:30 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to his twice-a-week (Wed & Sun) residency at Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.
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Wed, Sep 19, in Ventura Co.:
6:30 pm weekly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818.
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Wed, Sep 19:
6:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091. Sign-ups at 6:45.
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Wed, Sep 19, near San Diego:
6:45 pm STEVE POLTZ plays the Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography, 2300 Expedition Way, La Jolla 92037; 858-534-4109.
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Wed, Sep 19:
7-9 pm weekly “WINE & SONG” series always brings a strong lineup of recording artists playing acoustic, including performing host BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com.
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Wed, Sep 19, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Wed, Sep 19:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, Sep 19:
8 pm “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Sep 19:
8:30 pm COLDWATER CANYON plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. No cover (and for THIS show, that’s somethin’!)
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Wed, Sep 19:
Time tbd Live Entertainment, either Music or Comedy Night, sometimes Irish music, at Maeve's Residuals Irish Cocktail Bar, 11042 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604. Check their schedule at www.maevesresiduals.com.
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Wed, Sep 19:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thursday, September 20
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Thu, Sep 20, on TV:
4-5 pm JOE WALSH & FRIENDS, including KENNY CHESNEY, BRAD PAISLEY, SARA EVANS, HUNTER HAYES, LUKE BRYAN & BILLY GIBBONS, perform for a 2012 episode of “CMT Crossroads.” On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Thu, Sep 20:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly solo show of authentic and original Irish music for Happy Hour at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Thu, Sep 20, on TV; an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
5-7 pm “IT MIGHT GET LOUD” (2008) is a documentary, and yes, it’s about ELECTRIC guitar players. But not just any players. JIMMY PAGE, THE EDGE, and JACK WHITE meet to discuss love for the instrument, to chart the evolution of their styles, and to jam together, all in the course of one documented day. On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on. (Repeats Sep 21 at 10 am.)
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Thu, Sep 20, in the SFV:
6-10 pm 2nd Annual “ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK” along Sherman Way between Canoga and Topanga, in downtown Canoga Park. This family-oriented event features musicians, artists, vendors, and food trucks through the streets of historic downtown Canoga Park. Info, 818-884-4222, www.canogaparkcal.com. Free.
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Thu, Sep 20:
6-9 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com.
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Thu, Sep 20:
6 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Sep 20, in OC:
6:15 pm weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Sep 20, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Sep 20, in Arroyo Grande:
7 pm DANA COOPER plays the “SONGWRITERS AT PLAY” series at SLO Down Pub, 1200 E Grand Av, Arroyo Grande; 805-473-1436. All ages.
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Thu, Sep 20, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in OC:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the summer-long “CONCERTS AT THE MUCK” series, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton 92833; www.themuck.org/sep-20-muck-roots-lisa-haleyzydeco/. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco.
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Thu, Sep 20:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their weekly residency at the Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Bl, Culver City 90232; www.culverhotel.com; 310-558-9400. A 1924 hotel with a glorious lobby. No cover.
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Thu, Sep 20:
8 pm BIG WIDE GRIN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $15.
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Thu, Sep 20, in south OC:
Time tba TAB BENOIT at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com.
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Thu, Sep 20, in Santa Barbara:
8:30 pm BLAME SALLY plays SOHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.
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Thu, Sep 20:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC: COUNTRY / ALT COUNTRY / AMERICANA / HONKY TONK at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Marie at 7 pm. No cover.
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Thu, Sep 20:
9 pm THE ENTRANCE BAND plays their weekly residency at the Satellite Lounge, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Los Angeles 90026; www.thesatellitela.com. $10.
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Thu, Sep 20, in OC:
9:30 pm “MUSIC NIGHT” every Thursday at the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa 92627; www.harpinn.com; 949-646-8855. Call before going; sometimes it’s a band, sometimes it’s karaoke (oh the horror).
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Thu, Sep 20, on TV:
10:30-11 pm “MUSIC VOYAGER” brings a new, 2012 episode titled “ISRAEL: TEL AVIV – ROCKING ISRAEL.” Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. (Repeats 4:30-5 am.)
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Followed by two half-hour docs: “MENENDEZ VS. WESTMINSTER,” about the 1947 case that ended legal school segregation in California (made in 2002); and, “1968 STUDENT WALKOUTS: 40 YEARS LATER,” a 2008 film about the 20,000 Chicano students who walked out of L.A. classrooms, why it happened, and what it changed. (These repeat 4-5 am.)
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Thu, Sep 20, on TV:
11 pm-midnight “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE” brings a musical visit from BUTCH WALKER. New, 2012. On Paladia, cable or satellite. (You probably have it and don’t know it; it’s not a premium add-on.)
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Friday, September 21
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Friday’s FESTIVALS
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Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23, FESTIVAL,
East of the High Sierra,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
21st annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with LAURA LOVE, BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, DAVE ALVIN, TOM RUSSELL, RONNY COX, PINE LEAF BOYS, JO HENLEY, SAMANTHA ROBUCHAUD, STRING THEORY, DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS, HUUN HUUR TU, LOS CENZOTLES, LITTLEST BIRDS, SWEETWATER STRING BAND, and MAMMAJOWALI – the band of WALTER STRAUSS, MAMADOU SIDIBE & JOE CRAVEN, at Millpond Park, 6 miles NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org; 760-873-8014.
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This is a delightful festival in beautiful surroundings. The folks at the Inyo Arts Council are outdoing themselves with this year’s lineup. Musical genius JOE CRAVEN emcees and sits-in with some of the featured acts. The campground jam scene is good, too. The Guide highly recommends you spend the money on the gas, and go. If you have the days available, go a few days early or stay after the festival and enjoy a hike or backpacking trip or some trout fishing in the High Sierra, or a hot spring soak in one of the nearby ponds.
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Tix range from a 3-day pass for $90 ($25 student) to one-day passes for $35 Sat or Sun, $25 Fri (one-day for students is $15, any single day.) On-site camping extra; motels available in town, if you reserve promptly.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23, FESTIVAL:
Annual “REDONDO BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach; event info, 310-376-6911, www.lobsterfestival.com. This is an annual three-day event filled with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, and delicious lobster dinners. Check their website for schedules and tickets. Sponsored by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau.
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Friday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, & more…
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Fri, Sep 21, on TV; an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
10 am-noon “IT MIGHT GET LOUD” (2008) is a documentary, and yes, it’s about ELECTRIC guitar players. But not just any players. JIMMY PAGE, THE EDGE, and JACK WHITE meet to discuss love for the instrument, to chart the evolution of their styles, and to jam together, all in the course of one documented day. On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on. (Repeats Sep 21 at 10 am.)
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Fri, Sep 21:
2-4 pm “LATIN AMERICAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION” at Angelus Plaza, 255 S Hill St, in the 4th Floor Auditorium, downtown Los Angeles; info, 213-623-4352 x317. This colorful spectacle showcases Mariachi bands, folk ensembles and music from Mexico, Cuba, and Central and South America. Free.
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Fri, Sep 21:
7 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS JAM” at Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Av, Los Angeles 90066; 310-391-1380.
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Fri, Sep 21:
7 pm DANA COOPER plays Plaza Linda in Carmel Valley. All ages.
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Fri, Sep 21, on TV:
7-8 pm “ANTIQUES ROADSHOW” has a segment on a 1941 Martin guitar pl;ayed by COWBOY SLIM RINEHART. A 2010 episode from Denver. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. (Repeats 8-9 pm on Sep 23.)
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Fri, Sep 21, in San Diego:
7:30 pm BLAME SALLY plays the “AMSD Concert Series” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, Sep 21, in San Diego:
7:30 pm STEVE POLTZ plays the Baja Fog House Concerts in San Diego. You’ll have to search the web for details…
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Fri, Sep 21:
7:30 pm “FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHTS” at the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Fri, Sep 21, in south OC, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
Time tba DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com.
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Fri, Sep 21, in OC:
8 pm LILA DOWNS plays the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E Katella Av, Anaheim 92806; 714-712-2700. Her shows sell-out, even in these big venues, so get tix promptly.
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Fri, Sep 21:
8 pm MINDY SMITH plus JAY NASH play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Fri, Sep 21, in Ventura Co:
8 pm REBECCA TROON plus TRISH LESTER play the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES” at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo 93010; 805-523-2682.
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Fri, Sep 21:
8 pm “THE BYRDS & BEYOND” with ex-Byrds JOHN YORK & BILLY DARNELL plus bassist CHAD WATSON at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $20.
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Fri, Sep 21, theater, through Sep 23, in Moorpark:
8 pm “REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY” is critically-acclaimed fun melodrama at the High Street Arts Complex, 45 E High St, Moorpark; www.highstreetartscenter.com; 805-529-8700.
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It tells the fictional tale of a famous 1930s singing (well, whistling) movie cowboy a la GENE AUTRY or ROY ROGERS. Except in the character’s “real” life, he’s more like JOHN CLEESE – British and Shakespearian, an actor far more comfortable in London’s West End than in the Old West. Together with “Steeves,” his gentleman’s gentleman, Rex travels to the town of Lizard Spit – “a wretched hive of scum and villainy” – to perform at the Bombay Corral. Before the dust can settle on his immaculate rhinestones, a claim has been stolen, a prospector murdered, and Rex is framed for all of it.
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Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, through September 23. Tix: $20 adults; $16 seniors (55+) / teachers / students / military; $12 children age 12 & under.
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Fri, Sep 21:
8 pm weekly “MONROVIA STREET FAIR” includes several venues with acoustic music, some impromptu, some more formal, including the KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM with all comers bearing acoustic instruments – including dulcimer players – at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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Fri, Sep 21, on TV:
8-8:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features soul singer ELI REED in a 2011performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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Fri, Sep 21, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” features their “SEASON MIXER” of highlights of their Season 1 performances. The 2011 show includes RICKY SCAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER, MIKE FARRIS and THE McCRARY SISTERS, THE JOHN COWAN BAND, CHERRYHOLMES, and WILL HOGE. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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Fri, Sep 21:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC: COUNTRY / ALT COUNTRY / AMERICANA / HONKY TONK at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. Plus, it’s their occasional “I love this bar” night, with specials. No cover.
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Fri, Sep 21, on TV:
9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” features WILCO in a 2012 performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. (Repeats at 3 am.)
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Fri, Sep 21:
10 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess, to the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Fri, Sep 21, on TV:
10-11 pm “LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN” features ADELE in the Season 5 premiere (2012) in a performance at the Santa Monica May Woman’s Club. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. (Repeats at 4 am.)
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Saturday, September 22
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Wow, there are sure a LOT of festivals this weekend, some both days, some one day!
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EARLY MORNING Saturday TV
(all other TV listings are in the
Guide’s daily chronologies…)
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Before we get to the festival listings, early risers should check these…
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EARLY Sat, Sep 22, on TV:
5-5:30 am “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” brings blues / r&b singer SHAUN MURPHY in a 2012 performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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EARLY Sat, Sep 22, on TV:
5:30-6 am “THE PIANO GUY” brings video instruction for pianists. This ep covers playing sacred and inspirational music. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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Sat, Sep 22, on TV:
10-11 am “JOE BONAMASSA at the BEACON THEATRE” is a new 2012 performance taped inj NYC, where the blues-rock singer-guitarist is joined by JOHN HIATT and PAUL RODGERS. On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Saturday’s FESTIVALS
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Sat, Sep 22, FESTIVAL, in Ventura,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
1 pm 10th year anniversary “VENTURA HILLSIDES MUSIC FESTIVAL” with BLUES TRAVELER, ELVIN BISHOP, and DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 911 featuring JON CLEARY, in Arroyo Verde Park, Ventura; www.venturahillsides.org for info and tix.
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Sat & Sun, Sep 22 & 23, FESTIVAL,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
18th Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” runs Saturday, 9 am-8 pm, at Culver-Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230. (Near I-405 & Culver Bl.) This is a small festival, well-produced and lots of fun for musicians and listeners alike.
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There’s a FREE noontime Saturday concert with GOLDEN STRINGS, FREE jams, and a newly-added “Open Mic at Noontime,” 11:30 am-12:45 pm. Signups for the latter are due by Sep 15 at dulcimer@scdh.org.
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A Saturday evening concert requires a ticket; performers are AARON O’ROURKE, ANDY YOUNG, & AL TAUBER.
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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS require the festival registration fee. These include Hammered Dulcimer; Fretted Dulcimer; Ukulele; Tin Whistle; Irish Rhythm Guitar; Irish Button Accordion; Percussion; and a really innovative one, Computer-Assisted Arranging of Folk Music.
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SUNDAY, 11 am-3 pm, things move to two other venues. The “Hammered Dulcimer Master Class in Gypsy Jazz” with ANDY YOUNG is at Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St, Suite R, Huntington Beach. The “Mountain Dulcimer Master Class” with AARON O’ROURKE emphasizes “Playing with Variety,” embellishing familiar fiddle tunes played at jams; it’s in a private residence in Garden Grove. Reservations get directions.
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See www.scdh.org - 2012 Festival tab - for all the details on performers, jams, workshops, etc. And check-out the Workshop Information page to get a preview of workshops.
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Sat, Sep 22; Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23, FESTIVAL,
East of the High Sierra,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
21st annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with LAURA LOVE, BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, DAVE ALVIN, TOM RUSSELL, RONNY COX, PINE LEAF BOYS, JO HENLEY, SAMANTHA ROBUCHAUD, STRING THEORY, DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS, HUUN HUUR TU, LOS CENZOTLES, LITTLEST BIRDS, SWEETWATER STRING BAND, and MAMMAJOWALI – the band of WALTER STRAUSS, MAMADOU SIDIBE & JOE CRAVEN, at Millpond Park, 6 miles NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org; 760-873-8014.
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This is a delightful festival in beautiful surroundings. The folks at the Inyo Arts Council are outdoing themselves with this year’s lineup. Musical genius JOE CRAVEN emcees and sits-in with some of the featured acts. The campground jam scene is good, too. The Guide highly recommends you spend the money on the gas, and go. If you have the days available, go a few days early or stay after the festival and enjoy a hike or backpacking trip or some trout fishing in the High Sierra, or a hot spring soak in one of the nearby ponds.
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Tix range from a 3-day pass for $90 ($25 student) to one-day passes for $35 Sat or Sun, $25 Fri (one-day for students is $15, any single day.) On-site camping extra; motels available in town, if you reserve promptly.
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Sat, Sep 22, FESTIVAL, in Simi Valley:
8:30 pm annual “SIMI VALLEY FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL” presents a double-headliner concert with PANCHO SANCHEZ plus LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Av, Simi Valley 93065.
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Sat & Sun, Sep 22 & 23, FESTIVAL,
9 am-5 pm 8th annual “MOOMPETAM: NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL” at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach; 562-590-3100, www.aquariumofpacific.org.
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A celebration of local Native American cultures sponsored by the Aquarium of the Pacific, featuring traditional music, dance, cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, and educational programs. The festival celebrates California’s indigenous maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay. Tix: $24.95 adults, $21.95 seniors, $13.95 children ages 3 -11, free for children under age 3 and for Aquarium members.
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Sat, Sep 22; Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23, FESTIVAL:
Annual “REDONDO BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach; event info, 310-376-6911, www.lobsterfestival.com. This is an annual three-day event filled with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, and delicious lobster dinners. Check their website for schedules and tickets. Sponsored by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau.
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Saturday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, & more…
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Sat, Sep 22:
11:30 am-12:45 pm Free OPEN MIC and NOONTIME CONCERT with a performance by GOLDEN STRINGS following the Open Mic, is a new event at the 18th Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” (see festival listing).
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Music, song, poetry or readings welcome - all in good taste and fun. Sign-up by Sep 15 at dulcimer@scdh.org.
Provide:
- Name(s) of Participant(s)
- Description of instruments / vocals, reading, etc.
- Contact Info - email & phone number
There is a 5 minute TIME LIMIT, strictly enforced if all time slots are filled. Sign-up early before the list is full.
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Sat, Sep 22:
1 pm monthly “OLD TIME / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO MUSIC JAM” at Audubon Nature Center in Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park; off the 110 Fwy, Los Angeles 90031; 323-221-2255 .
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Sat, Sep 22, in OC:
5-7 pm monthly “OPEN JAM” welcomes all acoustic instruments, sponsored by The Living Tradition at Anaheim Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.TheLivingTradition.org. First hour is a slow jam.
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Sat, Sep 22:
6 pm ANDY YOUNG and AARON O’ROURKE play the evening concert at the 18th Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230. This event is separately-ticketed, if you do not attend the weekend festival. See www.scdh.org - 2012 Festival tab - for all the details.
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Sat, Sep 22:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” with different bands each week, at Me ‘n Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712 ; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Sep 22:
7 pm DEBRA DAVIS & HER BAND OF GOLD plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $15.
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Sat, Sep 22, near San Diego:
7 pm BIG WIDE GRIN plays the “SAN DIEGO FOLK HERITAGE” concert series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024; 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Sep 22:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills 91367. Location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Sep 22; a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
7:30 pm BONNIE RAITT plus MAVIS STAPLES in a dazzling “oh wow” of a show at the Greek Theater, 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027; 213-480-3232. Get your tix right away for this one (unless you’re seeing MERLE HAGGARD and KRIS KRISTOFFERSON instead).
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Sat, Sep 22:
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS play their weekly residency – often with VERY impressive guests – at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Sep 22; a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
8 pm MERLE HAGGARD and KRIS KRISTOFFERSON share a wonderful bill, two legendary performing songwriters, at the Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St, on the campus at Cal State Northridge 91330; 818-677-3000. The Guide has often encouraged you to see each of these artists. A chance to see them performing together? Get your tix right away for this one (unless you’re seeing BONNIE RAITT and MAVIS STAPLES instead).
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Sat, Sep 22:
8 pm LILA DOWNS plays the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State Univ. L.A., 5151 State University Dr, L.A. 90032; 323-343-6611 or 323-343-6600.
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Sat, Sep 22, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JANET ROBIN and ALI HANDAL, two fine artists and guitar wizards, share the night at “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” Series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Sep 22, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BLAME SALLY plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $17.50.
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Sat, Sep 22:
8 pm KRIS COLT & THE BLACK ROSE BAND, purveyors of Irish music with lots of festival bookings, play tonight as a trio, at the Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter; 323-664-0228. Band info, www.kriscolt.com.
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Sat, Sep 22, theater, through Sep 23, in Moorpark:
8 pm “REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY” is critically-acclaimed fun melodrama at the High Street Arts Complex, 45 E High St, Moorpark; www.highstreetartscenter.com; 805-529-8700.
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It tells the fictional tale of a famous 1930s singing (well, whistling) movie cowboy a la GENE AUTRY or ROY ROGERS. Except in the character’s “real” life, he’s more like JOHN CLEESE – British and Shakespearian, an actor far more comfortable in London’s West End than in the Old West. Together with “Steeves,” his gentleman’s gentleman, Rex travels to the town of Lizard Spit – “a wretched hive of scum and villainy” – to perform at the Bombay Corral. Before the dust can settle on his immaculate rhinestones, a claim has been stolen, a prospector murdered, and Rex is framed for all of it.
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Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, through September 23. Tix: $20 adults; $16 seniors (55+) / teachers / students / military; $12 children age 12 & under.
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Sat, Sep 22:
8 pm IAN WHITCOMB, Grammy-winner, multi-instrumental virtuoso, author and expert on early 20th century American music, and devotee of the uke, presents a “Ukulele Singalong / Strumalong” concert at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Sep 22, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm DANA COOPER plays the Trinity Backstage Coffeehouse, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.trinitybackstage.com ; 805-962-2970. All ages.
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Sat, Sep 22, near San Diego:
8 pm BERKLEY HART play the Poway Center for Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway 92064; 858-668-4797.
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Sat, Sep 22:
8:30 pm annual “SIMI VALLEY FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL” presents a double-headliner concert with PANCHO SANCHEZ plus LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS at Rancho Simi Community Park, 1765 Royal Av, Simi Valley 93065.
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Sat, Sep 22:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC: COUNTRY / ALT COUNTRY / AMERICANA / HONKY TONK at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free couple dance lessons (two step, waltz, cowboy cha cha, El Paso, etc) with Linda Goldstein at 7 pm. No cover.
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This weekend is NUTTY with festivals! Some end today, some only happen for one day today. Don’t stay home!
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EARLY MORNING Sunday TV
(all other TV listings are in the
Guide’s daily chronologies…)
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Before we get to the festival listings, early risers should check this…
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EARLY Sun, Sep 23, on TV:
5-6 pm GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS in a new, 2012 episode of “Storytellers.” On Paladia.
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EARLY Sun, Sep 23, on TV:
6-6:30 am “THE PIANO GUY” brings video instruction for pianists. The Season 14 finale covers how to play popular movie & TV theme songs, including “Cheers,” “Mission: Impossible,” and “Sesame Street.” Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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EARLY Sun, Sep 23, on TV:
6-6:30 am THE CIVIL WARS perform for a 2012 episode of “Unplugged.” On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Sunday’s FESTIVALS
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Sun, Sep 23; Sat & Sun, Sep 22 & 23, FESTIVAL,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
18th Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” runs Saturday, 9 am-8 pm, at Culver-Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230. (Near I-405 & Culver Bl.) This is a small festival, well-produced and lots of fun for musicians and listeners alike.
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There’s a FREE noontime Saturday concert with GOLDEN STRINGS, FREE jams, and a newly-added “Open Mic at Noontime,” 11:30 am-12:45 pm. Signups for the latter are due by Sep 15 at dulcimer@scdh.org.
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A Saturday evening concert requires a ticket; performers are AARON O’ROURKE, ANDY YOUNG, & AL TAUBER.
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SATURDAY WORKSHOPS require the festival registration fee. These include Hammered Dulcimer; Fretted Dulcimer; Ukulele; Tin Whistle; Irish Rhythm Guitar; Irish Button Accordion; Percussion; and a really innovative one, Computer-Assisted Arranging of Folk Music.
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SUNDAY, 11 am-3 pm, things move to two other venues. The “Hammered Dulcimer Master Class in Gypsy Jazz” with ANDY YOUNG is at Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St, Suite R, Huntington Beach. The “Mountain Dulcimer Master Class” with AARON O’ROURKE emphasizes “Playing with Variety,” embellishing familiar fiddle tunes played at jams; it’s in a private residence in Garden Grove. Reservations get directions.
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See www.scdh.org - 2012 Festival tab - for all the details on performers, jams, workshops, etc. And check-out the Workshop Information page to get a preview of workshops.
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Sun, Sep 23; Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23, FESTIVAL,
East of the High Sierra,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
21st annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” with LAURA LOVE, BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY, DAVE ALVIN, TOM RUSSELL, RONNY COX, PINE LEAF BOYS, JO HENLEY, SAMANTHA ROBUCHAUD, STRING THEORY, DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS, HUUN HUUR TU, LOS CENZOTLES, LITTLEST BIRDS, SWEETWATER STRING BAND, and MAMMAJOWALI – the band of WALTER STRAUSS, MAMADOU SIDIBE & JOE CRAVEN, at Millpond Park, 6 miles NE of Bishop; www.inyo.org; 760-873-8014.
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This is a delightful festival in beautiful surroundings. The folks at the Inyo Arts Council are outdoing themselves with this year’s lineup. Musical genius JOE CRAVEN emcees and sits-in with some of the featured acts. The campground jam scene is good, too. The Guide highly recommends you spend the money on the gas, and go. If you have the days available, go a few days early or stay after the festival and enjoy a hike or backpacking trip or some trout fishing in the High Sierra, or a hot spring soak in one of the nearby ponds.
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Tix range from a 3-day pass for $90 ($25 student) to one-day passes for $35 Sat or Sun, $25 Fri (one-day for students is $15, any single day.) On-site camping extra; motels available in town, if you reserve promptly.
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Sun, Sep 23; Fri-Sun, Sep 21-23, FESTIVAL:
Annual “REDONDO BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Seaside Lagoon, Redondo Beach; event info, 310-376-6911, www.lobsterfestival.com. This is an annual three-day event filled with live music, arts and crafts, food vendors, and delicious lobster dinners. Check their website for schedules and tickets. Sponsored by the Redondo Beach Chamber of Commerce, Visitors Bureau.
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Sun, Sep 23; Sat & Sun, Sep 22 & 23, FESTIVAL,
9 am-5 pm 8th annual “MOOMPETAM: NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVAL” at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach; 562-590-3100, www.aquariumofpacific.org.
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A celebration of local Native American cultures sponsored by the Aquarium of the Pacific, featuring traditional music, dance, cultural craft demonstrations, storytelling, and educational programs. The festival celebrates California’s indigenous maritime cultures, including Tongva, Chumash, Acjachemen, Costanoan, Luiseno, and Kumeyaay. Tix: $24.95 adults, $21.95 seniors, $13.95 children ages 3 -11, free for children under age 3 and for Aquarium members.
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Sunday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, & more…
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Sun, Sep 23, on TV:
8-9 am “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE” brings a musical visit from BUTCH WALKER. New, 2012. On Paladia, cable or satellite. (You probably have it and don’t know it; it’s not a premium add-on.)
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Sun, Sep 23, in San Diego:
10 am weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Sep 23:
11 am-3 pm “DULCIMER MASTER CLASSES” (covering both kinds of dulcimer) at two venues in OC.
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“HAMMERED DULCIMER MASTER CLASS” in GYPSY JAZZ, with ANDY YOUNG, at Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St, Suite R, Huntington Beach.
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“MOUNTAIN DULCIMER MASTER CLASS” with AARON O’ROURKE, “Playing with Variety - embellishing familiar fiddle tunes played at jams,” at a private residence in Garden Grove.
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See www.scdh.org - 2012 Festival tab - for all the details.
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Check-out the Workshop Information page to meet instructors and get a preview of each workshop.
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Sun, Sep 23:
1 pm monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at the California Traditional Music Society’s Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756. Cosponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC).
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Sun, Sep 23, theater, through today, in Moorpark:
2 pm FINAL PERFORMANCE of “REX BRAVO, THE WHISTLING COWBOY,” critically-acclaimed fun melodrama at the High Street Arts Complex, 45 E High St, Moorpark; www.highstreetartscenter.com; 805-529-8700.
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It tells the fictional tale of a famous 1930s singing (well, whistling) movie cowboy a la GENE AUTRY or ROY ROGERS. Except in the character’s “real” life, he’s more like JOHN CLEESE – British and Shakespearian, an actor far more comfortable in London’s West End than in the Old West. Together with “Steeves,” his gentleman’s gentleman, Rex travels to the town of Lizard Spit – “a wretched hive of scum and villainy” – to perform at the Bombay Corral. Before the dust can settle on his immaculate rhinestones, a claim has been stolen, a prospector murdered, and Rex is framed for all of it.
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Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, through September 23. Tix: $20 adults; $16 seniors (55+) / teachers / students / military; $12 children age 12 & under.
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Sun, Sep 23:
3 pm “NDUGU CHANCLER: 60 YEARS OF LIFE & MUSIC” by the drummer from MICHAEL JACKSON’S “Billie Jean,” who has played a key role in jazz and pop for the past 60 years; presented by USC’s Thornton School of Music in Bovard Auditorium, on the USC Campus in Exposition Park, L.A.
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He has performed with everyone from FRANK SINATRA to SANTANA and WEATHER REPORT.
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Joining Chancler are bassist ALPHONSO JOHNSON, internationally acclaimed composer-producer-pianist PATRICE RUSHEN, world-renowned vocalist GREG WALKER, and Grammy-winning saxophone player ERNIE WATTS.
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Free and open to all, but reservations are required at https://www.usc.edu/dept/pubrel/visionsandvoices/RSVP/reserve/General_Multi.php?RSVPEvtCode=362
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Sun, Sep 23, on TV:
3-4 pm “DROPKICK MURPHYS: LIVE” is a 2012 concert from Boston’s Fenway Park. They’re probably the top Celtic punk band out there now, incorporating some traditional Irish elements. They include a few acoustic tunes. On Paladia, cable or satellite. You probably have it and don’t know; it’s not an extra-cost premium add-on.
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Sun, Sep 23:
5 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” in West L.A. 90025; location and info, www.songmakers.org. Or email WestLAHoot@Songmakers.org.
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Sun, Sep 23, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
5:30-9 pm “GRAND OLE ECHO” showcase brings a full lineup of folk-Americana, western swing, honky-tonk, and/or alt-country recording artists at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com. Show and series info, www.thegrandoleecho.bandzoogle.com/fr_home.cfm. All ages, full bar, BBQ available, no cover.
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Sun, Sep 23:
6 pm LIVE MUSIC: COUNTRY / ALT COUNTRY / AMERICANA / HONKY TONK at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free beginners & intermediate line dance lessons with Charlotte at 4 pm, and FREE weekly BBQ at 5 pm. No Cover.
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Sun, Sep 23:
6:30 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess, to Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.
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Sun, Sep 23, in Santa Barbara, a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
7 pm BONNIE RAITT plus MAVIS STAPLES in a dazzling “oh wow” of a show at the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; www.sbbowl.com; 805-962-7411.
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Sun, Sep 23, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, the best sociopolitical comic singer-songwriter today, plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Sun, Sep 23:
7 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS plus VIBRATION 9 at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $18.
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Sun, Sep 23, on TV:
7-8 pm “HISTORY DETECTIVES” reveals a 78 rpm record on the KKK Label that contains Ku Klux Klan songs. Damned creepy, but a history lesson that we, in music, could use. Also, an attempt to prove an Ampeg B-15 amp was owned by Motown bassist JAMES JAMERSON. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money.
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Sun, Sep 23, on TV:
7-8 pm “ANTIQUES ROADSHOW” has a segment on a 1941 Martin guitar pl;ayed by COWBOY SLIM RINEHART. A 2010 episode from Denver. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. (Repeats 8-9 pm on Sep 23.)
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Sun, Sep 23, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm PISTOL ANNIES, the country trio ensemble of MIRANDA LAMBERT, ASHLEY MONROE, and ANGALEENA PRESLEY, plays the L.A. County Fair “Grandstand Concerts” series at the L.A. County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Some free tix are distributed at 3 pm on concert day; otherwise, tix range from $19.50 to $100, plus the always high processing charges at www.ticketmaster.com. Or buy at the fair and save the extra fees.
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The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September. The Guide is listing only a few of the Fair’s concerts. While there is plenty to do and see, there is, unfortunately, profoundly less folk-americana and acoustic music than in past years. There is a smattering of music and dance in the traditions of Mexico, and there is some jazz, chiefly Latin jazz. And there are dozens of performances of one kind or another – children’s shows, magic shows, radio-Disney-derived-annoyances, etc. – on multiple stages, but unlike recent years, these stages won’t feature acoustic or Americana music. Though major national trends are moving away from sh-thump-thud / revolving door rehab / pop tart du jour / American Karaoke crap, musically, you’ll be dodging the sonic infestations and knots of head-bobbers at this year’s fair. It’s still worth going, but with a few exceptions, not for the music.
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A MUST-SEE at the fair is “GENIUS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN INNOVATION” in Building 8. It’s an exhibition worthy of any major museum, with full-size WRIGHT BROTHERS aeroplanes, all of STEVE JOBS patents, an exhibit on HENRY FORD and the the development of automobile manufacturing, a tribute to GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, and the best BENJAMIN FRANKLIN reenactor portraying the archetype American genius. You simply must spend time conversing with Ben, and you’ll find that the highlight of the fair.
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Fair admission is $17 adults, and does not include concert admission, unless you can capture those free tix distributed at 3 pm for that evening’s concert (each person who wants one of those tix must be present to receive it). Parking is another $14, but you can find free street parking north of the fairgrounds, if you don’t mind a walk in to reach the parking lot tram.
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Sun, Sep 23:
7:30 pm HARRIET SCHOCK, multi-platinum-selling songwriter, plays the Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silverlake 90027; 323-540-0935.
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11 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” closes-out the weekend at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Monday, September 24
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Mon, Sep 24, on TV; not music, but cool:
7-8 pm “EVEREST: A CLIMB FOR PEACE” is a 2008 documentary on climbers from different religious and cultural backgrounds who work together , attempting to put aside their differences to summit the world’s highest mountain. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money.
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Mon, Sep 24:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has full bar, serves Mexican food. Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.
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Mon, Sep 24:
8 pm weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This long-running contest for country / alt country / honky-tonk musicians has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place and this event are always fun. Preceded by free two step dance lessons for beginners and intermediate levels with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Mon, Sep 24:
7:30 pm weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Sign-ups at 7 pm. Officially, it’s no cover, but venue expects a donation. Watch on the web if you can’t go, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Sep 24:
8 pm weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Sep 24:
CANCELLED: 8 pm weekly “BLUE MONDAY JAM” with the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND no longer happens at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, Leimert Park, 4305 Degnan Bl, Los Angeles 90008. Fun while it lasted!
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Mon, Sep 24:
8:30 pm THE HOT CLUB plays their every-Monday residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; www.thecinemabar.com; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+, the size of a shoebox, and known as “the world’s smallest honky-tonk.” Barstool seating is competitive. No cover, bring $ for artists’ tip jar.
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Tue, Sep 25:
5:30-8:30 pm monthly “COMMUNITY FOLK MUSIC JAM” at the Barbara J. Riley Senior and Community Center, 7810 Quill D, Downey 90242. Bring your dulcimers or other acoustic instruments and voices and join in. Bea & Jim Romano lead a traditional folk music jam, and tell us, “Actually, any music style goes.” Info, 562-861-7049; www.Celticana.net. Runs 4th Tuesday, every month. Free.
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Tue, Sep 25, in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm twice-monthly “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Zoey’s, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura. Info, email Gene Rubin at generubinaudio@earthlink.net. Runs 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month.
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Tue, Sep 25, in Ventura:
6-10 pm weekly “TALENT NIGHT” acoustic open mic, at Golden China Restaurant, 760 S Seaward Av (at 101 Fwy), Ventura; www.goldenchinaventura.com; 805-652-1188.
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Tue, Sep 25:
7 pm weekly “JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE” brings a different line-up each week of recording artists playing acoustic sets, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. Venue is a restaurant, serves alcohol. All ages. No cover.
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Tue, Sep 25:
7 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Sep 25, in San Diego, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BONNIE RAITT plus THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND plays Humphrey's By the Bay, Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-224-5377 or 619-523-1010.
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Tue, Sep 25:
8 pm weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Tue, Sep 25, on TV:
9:30-11:30 pm “SOUL OF CUBA” with pianist ENRIQUE CHIA performing classics from the Cuban folk songbook and discussing Cuban composers, the bolero, and the Cuba of his youth. Includes archival footage of the old Cuba. The first hour is new, 2012; the second was shot in 2008. Broadcast on KLCS, the only PBS station that doesn’t interrupt music shows with incessant begging for money. A second episode may follow, or this may repeat immediately. (Repeats 3-5 am).
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Wednesday, September 26
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One four-day festival starts today… not specifically music, but those who love Irish and Celtic culture will want to get involved.
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Wed-Sun, Sep 26-30, FESTIVAL:
Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL” brings an Opening Night reception, screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Details and schedule here soon. Info, www.lairishfilm.com.
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Wed, Sep 26, in Santa Barbara:
5:30 pm weekly “THE GLENDESSARY JAM” of makers of old-time music meets every Wednesday outdoors in Alice Keck Park (summers) and indoors (winter) on Glendessary Lane, in Santa Barbara.
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Wed, Sep 26, in Lompoc:
7-9 pm twice-monthly “WEDNESDAY EVENING JAM” at Southside Coffee Co., 105 South H St, Lompoc; info, call Bill at 805-736-8241. Runs 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, every month.
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Wed, Sep 26, every Wed, in Paso Robles:
6-8 pm weekly “JAM SESSION” at Matt’s Music, 617 12th St, Paso Robles; 805-237-0054, or www.mattsmusicinpaso.com. Open jam, mostly bluegrass, some folk.
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Wed, Sep 26:
6:30 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music. marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to his twice-a-week (Wed & Sun) residency at Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.
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Wed, Sep 26, in Ventura Co.:
6:30 pm weekly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818.
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Wed, Sep 26:
6:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091. Sign-ups at 6:45.
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Wed, Sep 26:
7-9 pm weekly “WINE & SONG” series always brings a strong lineup of recording artists playing acoustic, including performing host BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com.
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Wed, Sep 26:
8 pm “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Sep 26:
8:30 pm COLDWATER CANYON plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. No cover (and for THIS show, that’s somethin’!)
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Wed, Sep 26:
Time tbd Live Entertainment, either Music or Comedy Night, sometimes Irish music, at Maeve's Residuals Irish Cocktail Bar, 11042 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604. Check their schedule at www.maevesresiduals.com.
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Wed, Sep 26:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thursday, September 27
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Thu, Sep 27; Wed-Sun, Sep 26-30, FESTIVAL:
Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL” brings an Opening Night reception, screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Details and schedule here soon. Info, www.lairishfilm.com.
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Thu, Sep 27:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly solo show of authentic and original Irish music for Happy Hour at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Thu, Sep 27:
6-9 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com.
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Thu, Sep 27:
6 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Sep 27, in OC:
6:15 pm weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Sep 27:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their weekly residency at the Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Bl, Culver City 90232; www.culverhotel.com; 310-558-9400. A 1924 hotel with a glorious lobby. No cover.
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Thu, Sep 27:
8 pm “JUNE FORAY’S 95th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION,” with music by WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”)
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You just don’t get opportunities like this, when you can “I was there” years from now. JUNE FORAY is one of the all-time greatest voiceover artists, who was the voice of ROCKY THE FLYING SQUIRREL, TWEETY & SYLVESTER’S GRANNY, DUDLEY DORIGHT’S NELL, NATASHA THE SPY, CINDY LOU WHO, JOKEY SMURF, “Mulan’s” GRANDMOTHER FA, MRS. BUGS BUNNY, WITCH HAZEL, and DOZENS of famous cartoon characters – and she is VERY funny – will be feted by WILL RYAN, winner of two Gold records, BMI’s “Pioneer Award,” and “The Official Singing Cowboy” of both Hollywood and Burbank, and his band.
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And, oh, that band! There’s Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB, Djangostyle guitar legend JOHN REYNOLDS, “Broncho” BENNY BRYDERN (who spends his summers conducting symphony orchestras in Europe), “Chaparral” KATIE CAVERA (in demand with swing music combos up and down California), and upright bass and tuba virtuoso WESTY WESTENHOFER. The Guide has often raved about ’em, and celebrated ’em, and cajoled readers to go see and hear the best ensemble act in L.A. that isn’t famous and should be.
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Tix, $25, or $20 if you bring some flowers for June.
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Thu, Sep 27:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC: COUNTRY / ALT COUNTRY / AMERICANA / HONKY TONK at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Marie at 7 pm. No cover.
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Thu, Sep 27:
9 pm THE ENTRANCE BAND plays their weekly residency at the Satellite Lounge, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Los Angeles 90026; www.thesatellitela.com. $10.
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Thu, Sep 27, in OC:
9:30 pm “MUSIC NIGHT” every Thursday at the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa 92627; www.harpinn.com; 949-646-8855. Call before going; sometimes it’s a band, sometimes it’s karaoke (oh the horror).
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Friday, September 28
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Some of this weekend’s festivals get underway today…
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Fri-Sun, Sep 28-30, FESTIVAL:
Annual “ST. BRIDGET SCHOOL - FALL FESTIVAL” at St. Bridget of Sweden School, 7120 Whitakel Ave., Van Nuys; 818-785-4422. This is a family-oriented event, featuring live music, carnival rides, games, raffle prizes, music, and food. Runs Friday 6-11 pm, Saturday and Sunday 4-11 pm. Free.
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Fri, Sep 28; Wed-Sun, Sep 26-30, FESTIVAL:
Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL” brings an Opening Night reception, screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Details and schedule here soon. Info, www.lairishfilm.com.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 28-30, in Ventura County and Santa Monica:
“NEW WEST SYMPHONY MASTERPIECE SERIES” 18th season brings performances over three days to Oxnard Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Performing Arts Plaza, and Santa Monica High School. Tix range from $25-$98, at www.newwestsymphony.org or 866-776-8400.
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Fri, Sep 28, in Santa Barbara:
7 pm CROSBY, STILLS & NASH play the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara; 805-962-7411; www.sbbowl.com.
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Fri, Sep 28:
7 pm “SWING PEEDRO at the PEOPLE’S PALACE” brings one of L.A.’s hottest swing bands, THE SWING OF THINGS, with BARRY ANTHONY & SILVIA RODRIGUEZ, to the People’s Palace, 365 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-547-2348. Advance tix $15, $20 at door.
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Fri, Sep 28:
7 pm ROSS ALTMAN and PAUL SVENSON play a house concert in Garden Grove, as a benefit for “Americans United for Separation of Church & State.” More when we have it.
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Fri, Sep 28:
7 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS JAM” at Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Av, Los Angeles 90066; 310-391-1380.
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Fri, Sep 28, at the L.A. County Fair:
7:30 pm CHARLIE DANIELS BAND plus 38 SPECIAL and OUTLAWS plays the L.A. County Fair “Grandstand Concerts” series at the L.A. County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Some free tix are distributed at 3 pm on concert day; otherwise, tix range from $19.50 to $100, plus the always high processing charges at www.ticketmaster.com. Or buy at the fair and save the extra fees.
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The world’s largest county Fair runs the month of September. The Guide is listing only a few of the Fair’s concerts. While there is plenty to do and see, there is, unfortunately, profoundly less folk-americana and acoustic music than in past years. There is a smattering of music and dance in the traditions of Mexico, and there is some jazz, chiefly Latin jazz. And there are dozens of performances of one kind or another – children’s shows, magic shows, radio-Disney-derived-annoyances, etc. – on multiple stages, but unlike recent years, these stages won’t feature acoustic or Americana music. Though major national trends are moving away from sh-thump-thud / revolving door rehab / pop tart du jour / American Karaoke crap, musically, you’ll be dodging the sonic infestations and knots of head-bobbers at this year’s fair. It’s still worth going, but with a few exceptions, not for the music.
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A MUST-SEE at the fair is “GENIUS: A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN INNOVATION” in Building 8. It’s an exhibition worthy of any major museum, with full-size WRIGHT BROTHERS aeroplanes, all of STEVE JOBS patents, an exhibit on HENRY FORD and the the development of automobile manufacturing, a tribute to GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER, and the best BENJAMIN FRANKLIN reenactor portraying the archetype American genius. You simply must spend time conversing with Ben, and you’ll find that the highlight of the fair.
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Fair admission is $17 adults, and does not include concert admission, unless you can capture those free tix distributed at 3 pm for that evening’s concert (each person who wants one of those tix must be present to receive it). Parking is another $14, but you can find free street parking north of the fairgrounds, if you don’t mind a walk in to reach the parking lot tram.
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Fri, Sep 28, in San Diego:
7:30 pm DALA, that charming and talented young female duo from Canada who starred in “Girls of the North Country” on PBS, plays the “AMSD Concert Series” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, Sep 28:
7:30 pm “FRIDAY OPEN MIC NIGHTS” at the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Fri, Sep 28, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm THE GIN BLOSSOMS plus HARLEY JAY and MY DISTRACTION at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Fri, Sep 28:
8 pm MATT THE ELECTRICIAN plus JOHN ELLIOTT play a double-bill at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Fri, Sep 28:
8 pm monthly “BONES & BLUES” is a monthly concert series featuring live blues and jazz music, domino tournaments, and a hearty barbecue dinner, at The Center, 10950 S Central Av, Los Angeles. Event info, 323-563-5639, www.wlcac.org. Sponsored by the Watts Labor Community Action Committee (WLCAC). $25 at the door, $15 advance.
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Fri, Sep 28:
8 pm MOJACAR FLAMENCO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $18.
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Fri, Sep 28:
8 pm weekly “MONROVIA STREET FAIR” includes several venues with acoustic music, some impromptu, some more formal, including the KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM with all comers bearing acoustic instruments – including dulcimer players – at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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Saturday, September 29
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Egads, the world is FESTIVAL CRAZY! Some run all weekend, some just today or tomorrow…
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Sat & Sun, Sep 29 & 30, FESTIVAL:
20th Annual “ST. AMBROSE FEIS” Irish celebration, all day, both days, with a Saturday evening benefit show of Irish music and dance at the Burbank Airport Marriott. Details at www.clearyirishdance.com.
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Sat & Sun, Sep 29 & 30, FESTIVAL:
9 am-5 pm 11th Annual “BAJA SPLASH CULTURAL FESTIVAL” at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach; 562-590-3100, www.aquariumofpacific.org.
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Celebrate Latino Heritage Month at the Aquarium’s festival, where you can witness ancient Aztec dance and folk dances from Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, and beyond. Enjoy interactive music, mariachis, crafts, and Latin cuisine. See Baja animals, and learn about the amazing marine environments of Baja with experts from Mexico. Tix, $24.95 adults, $21.95 seniors, $13.95 children ages 3 -11, free for children under age 3 and for Aquarium members.
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Sat, Sep 29, FESTIVAL:
11 am-6 pm The 131st Annual “WATTS TOWERS DAY OF THE DRUM FESTIVAL” is a daylong celebration at the Watts Towers Campus, 1727 E 107th St, Watts; 213-847-4646, www.culturela.org.
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What, in L.A., has been happening annual for a hundred and thirty-one years? Wow!
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This event features international percussion, including Latin, Japanese, African, Jazz, Native American, and other drummers. Ongoing tours of the Watts Towers available throughout the festival. It’s a free event.
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Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL” brings an Opening Night reception, screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Details and schedule here soon. Info, www.lairishfilm.com.
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Sat, Sep 29, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
2 pm Screening of “WOODY GUTHRIE: AIN’T GOT NO HOME,” produced for the PBS “American Masters” documentary series, presented today as half of a two-part celebration of the life, music, and legacy of folk singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie (1912-1967), at the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S Marengo Av, Pasadena 91106; www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net; 626-744-7260.
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ED CRAY, Professor of Journalism at the University of Southern California and author of the biography, “Ramblin’ Man: The Life and Times of Woody Guthrie,” will introduce the film, which was written and directed by PETER FRUMKIN, with major contributions from Cray. This revealing documentary features archival footage and contemporary interviews with Guthrie devotees including music icons PETE SEEGER and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.
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“Now as I look around, it’s mighty plain to see
This world is such a great and a funny place to be
Oh, the gamblin’ man is rich an’ the workin’ man is poor
And I ain’t got no home in this world anymore.”
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This commemoration is one of two related programs at this library branch, the first on Sat, Sep 15 and the second on Sep 29, that come during the 100th anniversary year of Guthrie’s birth. See both listings for content of each program. Free program.
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Sat, Sep 29:
7 pm AUNTIE GERI & AUNTIE CAROL bring traditional Hawai’ian music, with some very beautiful hula dancers, to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”)
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They are the real deal, from Hawai’I, where thay are celebrated and respected – and enjoyed! Tix, $20.
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Sat, Sep 29:
8 pm THE ANDY RAU BAND plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.
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Sat, Sep 29:
8 pm COW BOP plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Sep 29, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “DICK HALLIGAN: MUSICAL BEING” at Cornerstone Music Conservatory, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door w. of Bundy), L.A. 90064. Venue is on the 2nd floor, next to The Party Store.
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Founding member of BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS, brilliant jazz pianist and very witty fellow, DICK HALLIGAN performs in a show presented by Parlor Performances and Androcles Productions and directed by award-winning director ROD MENZIES.
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Dick Halligan has composed, arranged and performed a wide range of music throughout his accomplished career, including rock, jazz, film scores and classical. His inspiring solo performance, Dick Halligan: Musical Being, reveals his fascinating musical influences and illuminates the personal challenges that led to a rewarding musical life, including recurring episodes of focal dystonia, a debilitating nervous system disorder.
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Halligan is the arranger of such BS&T favorites as “Sometimes in Winter,” “And When I Die,” “God Bless the Child,” and “Variations on a Theme” by Eric Satie, for which he received a Grammy nomination. BS&T dominated the Billboard charts in the early’70s and won the Grammy for “Album of the Year” in 1970, winning over the BEATLES' Abbey Road(!)
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Director ROD MENZIES' L.A. credits include world premiers of Andrew Dolan's “The Many Mistresses of Martin Luther King,” and Susan Merson's “The Marriage Suite” (both for Ensemble Studio Theatre), “Anna Christie” (Classical Theatre Lab), “Nora,” (Pico Playhouse) and “Two Rooms” (McCadden).
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His NYC credits include “White Birches” (Avant-Garde Arts Festival), “Arturo's Window” (York Theatre) and “Dernier Repas” (Ensemble Studio Theatre), Regional:Shakespeare's “Pericles” and Beaumont & Fletcher's “The Maid's Tragedy” (Shakespeare Theatre, DC). Rod has developed and directed more than twenty solo shows in NYC and L.A., and coached on many others including Ann Randolph's “Squeezebox,” Bo Eason's “Runt of the Litter,” and Pamela Gien's “Syringa Tree.”
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For reservations, contact Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com, or call 310-476-6735. Plenty of free parking in the lot. Tix $25, cash at the door or $20 with a reservation by Sep 15; the first 20 people to make reservations get in for $15.
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Sat, Sep 29:
8 pm VAL McCALLUM plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Sat, Sep 29:
Time tba PADDY’S PIG brings Irish music to the Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter; 323-664-0228. Info, www.paddyspig.com.
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Sunday, September 30
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It’s FESTIVAL CRAZY out there! Some run all weekend, some just yesterday or today…
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Sunday’s FESTIVALS
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Sun, Sep 30, FESTIVAL:
10 am-6 pm Annual “ABBOT KINNEY FESTIVAL” along Abbot Kinney Blvd. between Venice Blvd. and Main St, in Venice. This one bills itself as “The largest community festival in Southern California,” and as “eco-chic, boasting nearly 400 arts and crafts exhibitors, KidsQuad, gourmet food trucks, Whole Foods Market Green Scene, and live music on three stages.” Sponsored by the Abbot Kinney Festival Association. Info, 310-396-3772, www.abbotkinney.org. Free.
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Sun, Sep 30, FESTIVAL:
11 am-6 pm 36th Annual “SIMON RODIA WATTS TOWERS JAZZ FESTIVAL” at the Watts Towers Campus, 1727 E 107th St, Watts; 213-847-4646, www.culturela.org. The City’s first Jazz festival features performances from both established and emerging musicians from the area. The festival pays tribute to the roots of Jazz in Gospel and Blues, and takes it to the Avant Garde and the Latin Jazz scene. Ongoing tours of the Watts Towers are available. Free.
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Sun, Sep 30; Wed-Sun, Sep 26-30, FESTIVAL:
Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FILM FESTIVAL” brings an Opening Night reception, screenings, Irish music and entertainment, and special events. Details and schedule here soon. Info, www.lairishfilm.com.
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Sun, Sep 30; Sat & Sun, Sep 29 & 30, FESTIVAL:
20th Annual “ST. AMBROSE FEIS” Irish celebration, all day, both days, with a Saturday evening benefit show of Irish music and dance at the Burbank Airport Marriott. Details at www.clearyirishdance.com.
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Sun, Sep 30; Sat & Sun, Sep 29 & 30, FESTIVAL:
9 am-5 pm 11th Annual “BAJA SPLASH CULTURAL FESTIVAL” at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach; 562-590-3100, www.aquariumofpacific.org.
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Celebrate Latino Heritage Month at the Aquarium’s festival, where you can witness ancient Aztec dance and folk dances from Mexico, El Salvador, Panama, and beyond. Enjoy interactive music, mariachis, crafts, and Latin cuisine. See Baja animals, and learn about the amazing marine environments of Baja with experts from Mexico. Tix, $24.95 adults, $21.95 seniors, $13.95 children ages 3 -11, free for children under age 3 and for Aquarium members.
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Sunday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, & more…
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Sun, Sep 30, matinee:
3 pm COVERED GRASS, of all thing’s GERMANY’S top bluegrass band (hey, quality, proficient bluegrass is HUGE in Europe) lands for one night at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”)
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They just played, by invitation, at the IBMA’s “World of Bluegrass” in Nashville. They’re in town to play the “40th ANNIVERSARY OF THE (TV) WALTON’S” at the Wilshire-Ebell on Sep 29. Catch ’em in this intimate acoustic listening room venue where you can really hear them.
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Tix, $15, much cheaper than what it costs to see them in Europe.
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Sun, Sep 30, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
5:30-9 pm “GRAND OLE ECHO” showcase brings a full lineup of folk-Americana, western swing, honky-tonk, and/or alt-country recording artists at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com. Show and series info, www.thegrandoleecho.bandzoogle.com/fr_home.cfm. All ages, full bar, BBQ available, no cover.
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Sun, Sep 30, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “THE FRED EAGLESMITH TRAVELING STEAM SHOW” with MARY GAUTHIER happens tonight at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. This’ll sell-out quickly, so hop on it. Tix, $22.50.
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Sun, Sep 30:
7 pm ELVIS COSTELLO plays solo at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.granadasb.org; 805-899-2222. Get tix early, this will likely sell-out.
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Sun, Sep 30:
7 pm ADJOA SKINNER brings her “VAUDEVILLE SINGER-SONGWRITER” show to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”)
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This very beautiful and talented artist is playing her “Bon voyage Los Angeles” show tonight to launch her world tour. She’s already played in Singapore for 30,000 people and opened for a bunch of Grammy award-winners. Catch her in a small venue while you still can. Tix, $15.
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FARTHER AHEAD –
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OCTOBER and Beyond…
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No. Summer CAN’T really be over. We’re having withdrawals. If you are, too, the following will help:
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It seems a shame to see September swallowed by the wind
And more than that, it’s oh-so sad to see the summer end
And though the changing colors are a lovely thing to see
If it were mine to make the change I think I’d let it be
But I don’t remember hearing anybody asking me.
- John Denver, “Fall,” from “The Season Suite.”
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Tue, Oct 2:
9:30 am monthly “FRIENDS OF IRELAND BREAKFAST” “open to everyone with an appreciation of Ireland and all things Irish.” For location and info, contact Allene at alleneb@gmail.com or call Pete at 714-200-7365. Held first Tuesday, every month.
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Tue, Oct 2:
8 pm GORDON TENTREES with ROGER MARIN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $15.
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Wed, Oct 3:
8 pm LANG LANG, “hottest artist on he classical music planet,” brings his piano artistry to the Granada Theatre, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.granadasb.org; 805-899-2222. Get tix early, this will likely sell-out.
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Thu, Oct 4:
8 pm CRAIC HAUS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”)
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They didn’t invent “SHAMROCKABILLY” as a genre, but they invented the word that describes it, and they bring plenty of energy to it. And they also perform as a traditional Irish acoustic band, so this should be a fun night. Tix, $15.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 5-7, FESTIVAL, in San Francisco:
The 12th annual “HARDLY STRICTLY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” is now the nation’s largest music festival, and the largest FREE music festival. It takes-over Hellman Hollow and Lindley & Mark Meadows in Golden Gate Park in the City by the Bay with multiple stages and more roots-americana music than you can comprehend.
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Confirmed so far are THE DEL McCOURY BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES, O’BRIEN PARTY OF 7, RALPH STANLEY & THE CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS, DWIGHT YOAKUM, PETER ROWAN, ELVIS COSTELLO SOLO, LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS, BUDDY MILLER, CHUCK PROPHET & THE MISSION EXPRESS, NICK LOWE, PATTI SMITH, ROBERT EARL KEEN, THE MILK CARTON KIDS, HEARTLESS BASTARDS, SON VOLT, AMANDA SHAW & THE CUTE GUYS, THE SOUL REBELS, TODD SNIDER, THE TIME JUMPERS, SARA WATKINS, PATTY GRIFFIN, CHUCK MEAD & HIS GRASSY KNOLL BOYS, THE WANDERING, MIKE FARRIS & THE ROSELAND RHYTHM REVIEW, LITTLE GREEN CARDS, and a couple dozen more, with more to come.
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Yep, amazing, astonishing, and a few hundred other good superlatives all apply. Main thing you need to do is make arrangements for a place to stay. And then send a message to the boneheads who run all the big record labels to tell them you don’t give a rat’s behind for the sh-thump-thud / revolving-door-rehab / pop-tart-du-jour stuff they peddle, but the LARGEST music event in the country books people you will travel to see and whose recordings you DO buy.
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The festival’s website, www.strictlybluegrass.com, lets you play a “listen and identify” guessing game of who’s performing this year, and it reveals more artists and bands continually.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 5-7, FESTIVAL, in Arkansas:
Annual “KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL” in Helena, Arkansas, is world renowned, and features a set by Southern Cal blues maestro BERNIE PEARL, accompanied by his bassist, MIKE BARRY.
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Fri, Oct 5:
8 pm monthly “FIRST FRIDAY SHOW” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. No cover, but all musicians donate their performances, and venue expects a donation from each patron. You can probably watch live on the web at www.kulakswoodshed.com, but check early to see the status of that feed.
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Fri, Oct 5:
8 & 10 pm ROBYN HITCHCOCK plays two different shows, no songs repeated, tonight at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $25.
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Fri, Oct 5:
8 pm NEREA plus WAKING KATE in a splendid double-bill at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”)
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Come out and catchNEREA’s fine Cape Breton-style fiddle. It won her a “Canadian Music Award” and nomination for “Young Performer of the Year.” Yep, top-notch stuff.
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Plus WAKING KATE, the latest traditional Irish music project of veterans BRIAN WALSH, PETER ROMANO, & CHRIS LOKEN.
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Tix, $18.
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Sat, Oct 6, FESTIVAL:
Annual “EAGLE ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL” brings a performance by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT plus many more bands, tba.
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Sun, Oct 6, in the San Gabriel Mtns above Arcadia:
Noon-5:30 pm “AN AFTERNOON OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” brings GWENDOLYN SANFORD, RT ‘N THE 44S, CHICO’S BAIL BONDS, and the VENTUCKY STRING BAND, at Adams Pack Station; 626-447-7356; www.Adamspackstation.com.
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Directions: from the 210 Freeway, go N on Santa Anita Av all the way up into the mountains. The Pack Station is at road's end, three miles past the Nat’l Forest entrance gate. Drive through the middle parking lot at Chantry Flat, around left, through the upper lot and down the dirt driveway. Follow the signs. Parking requires a Nat’l Forest “Adventure Pass,” aka a parking pass. They cost $5 during the week, and $10 Saturday, Sunday & holidays, and are available at the venue. So go early or stay late to hike a mountain trail, and get your money’s worth. Venue has award-winning pulled-pork sandwiches at their Sunday BBQ.
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Sat, Oct 6:
7 pm THE TOM CORBETT BAND, featuring BILL KNOPF & DAVID FERGUSON, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”)
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We don’t get to hear these guys NEARLY enough. Splendid stringband musicians, all, who, among them, know 7,356 songs (at last count). Yes, they play “Stump the Band.” And TOM CORBETT is a 2011 Kerrville New Folk Songwriter finalist and a 2012 Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour winner. Tix, $18.
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Sat, Oct 6, in Thousand Oaks, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
THE KINGSTON TRIO plays the Fred Kavli Theater for the Performing Arts, Thousand Oaks.
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Sat, Oct 6, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
Time tba MARINA V plays a show for her birthday, and brings “lots of Russian desserts for you” at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040. Advance tix recommended, plus you’ll find plenty of info on this wonderfully talented artist at www.marinav.com.
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Sat, Oct 6, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Sat, Oct 6:
8 pm DOC SEVERINSEN & THE SAN MIGUEL FIVE at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.granadasb.org; 805-899-2222. Get tix early, this will likely sell-out.
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Sun, Oct 7:
Annual “ORANGE COUNTY ACCORDION FEST AFTER PARTY” with a band TBD, at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803. Zydeco dance instructor and event promoter KAREN REDDING says, “This is gonna be fun, fun, fun! More Info to come!” Info, www.LouisianaDanceLA.com, or call Karen, 562-708-8946.
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Sun, Oct 7:
7 pm LLOYD COLE plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $22.50.
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Sun, Oct 7:
7 pm MEXICA – “SOUNDS OF ANCIENT MEXICO” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $20.
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Sun, Oct 7, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm KENNY WAYNE SHEPERD plus TERESA RUSSELL bring a superb night of blues at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Wed, Oct 10:
8 pm SALTY SUITES, that wonderful troupe of musical young’uns, plus ALEX FINAZZO opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $18.
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Thu, Oct 11, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm JOHN SEBASTIAN, plus JIMMY VIVINO, OLD AGOURA, & PRESERVATION SONG SOCIETY, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Thu, Oct 11:
8 pm JOHANNES MOLLER, Swedish Guitar Champion, plus renowned classical guitarists LeCHIC DUO, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named by The Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue.”) Tix, $18.
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Fri, Oct 12, in Ventura:
5-10 pm “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES EVENING SOCIAL AND WHISKEY TASTING EVENT” at the Four Points Hotel in Ventura. A kick-off event for the weekend festival.
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Fri, Oct 12, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in Lancaster:
8 pm DR. JOHN and THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $60, $47, $45.
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Fri, Oct 12, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STAN RIDGWAY plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $20.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 13 & 14, FESTIVAL, in Ventura,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
9 am-5 pm Annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” has multiple stages of Celtic and Irish music, plus the full array of Scottish Highland Heavy Athletics, food, massed pipe bands, and more culture and fun. More here soon, or check their website, www.seaside-games.com.
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Sat, Oct 13, FESTIVAL, in Mississippi:
Annual “BUKKA WHITE BLUES FESTIVAL” in Aberdeen, in Mississippi, features a set by Southern Cal blues maestro BERNIE PEARL, accompanied by his bassist, MIKE BARRY.
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Sat, Oct 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in Ojai:
7 pm LEO KOTTKE plays the Libby Bowl in Ojai. Get tix promptly, while you still can, at www.ticketswest.com or 800-992-8499.
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Sat, Oct 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in San Diego:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “SAN DIEGO BON TEMPS CAJUN DANCE” series, at War Memorial Hall, 3325 Zoo Dr, Balboa Park (San Diego) 92101. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco.
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Sat, Oct 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RONEE BLAKLEY plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $15.
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Sat, Oct 13:
8 pm JEZ LOWE plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, 400 S Wilson Av, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Free parking at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Sat, Oct 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm HARD ROAD TRIO brings their “Southwestern Bluegrass from the wide-open spaces of New Mexico” to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. They’re getting airplay on bluegrass radio shows nationwide. More on the band at www.hardroadtrio.com.
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Sat, Oct 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ANGELO M. and THE SALTY SUITES play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). THE SALTY SUITES spent the summer playing festivals. They are a rapidly-rising quartet of stellar your players, from CHELSEA WILLIAMS, the beautiful and charming singer-songwriter-guitarist who sings on the nationwide TV commercial for Chevrolet, to mandolin wunderkind SCOTT GATES, to bassist CHUCK HAILES. Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
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Sun, Oct 14:
11 am EARTHWORM ENSEMBLE plays the “Matinee Kids Show” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $8.
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Sun. Oct 14, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SHANNON McNALLY and AMY LaVERE play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. $ 15.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 18-21, CONFERENCE, in OC,
an “EVENT-of-the-WEEK” for ARTISTS pick:
“FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST FAR-WEST CONFERENCE” at the Hyatt Regency Irvine, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine 92614; hotel, 949-975-1234. Conference rate for rooms cuts-off on Sep 27. Conference and FAR-West registration info & contacts, www.far-west.org.
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“Official” showcases will present the following performers: DARRYL PURPOSE, BARRY McGUIRE, SMALL POTATOES, JOHNSMITH, BATDORF & STANLEY, SUGAR IN THE GOURD, MICHAEL McCARTY, GREG TROOPER, TRIPTYCH, FOLDING MR. LINCOLN, MELISSA GREENER, SEVERIN BROWNE, HARD ROAD TRIO, & PATRICK LANDEZA.
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This annual event roams up and down the West coast year-by-year, and always brings seminars, panel discussions, presentations, “Best of the West” awards, and performances in “official” and “guerilla” showcases (the latter are sanctioned, too, and included in the event program), plus master classes, and new this year, a contra dance.
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Thu, Oct 18, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm LEON RUSSELL plus PAUL KENNY at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Fri, Oct 19:
8 pm-1 am BERNIE PEARL with BIG TERRY, plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Tix, $7 & 12.
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Sat, Oct 20, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm “COUNTRY ROADS: A JOHN DENVER CELEBRATION” with tribute artist JIM CURRY and original John Denver band members JOHN SOMMERS, JIM CONNOR, & RICHIE GARCIA, at the Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; www.CivicArtsPlaza.com; 805-449-ARTS (2787). Tix, $45 adults, $43 seniors, $41 children, all +$4 facility fee for advance orders.
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Sat, Oct 20:
8-11 pm monthly “CONTRA DANCE” with music by LES AMIS, the band with DANIEL SLOSSBERG on fiddle, JIM SCHEEL on guitars, MARK BURRILL on accordion and foot percussion, and NED BOYER on harmonica and recorders, at the South Pasadena Woman’s Club, 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena. Series brings a different band each month. Come early for the dance lesson at 7:30 pm. $10 at door.
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Sun, Oct 21, in OC:
10 am-12:30 pm “MORNING BREEZE MUSIC CRUISE” aboard the RV Sea Explorer, sailing from the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629; www.ocean-institute.org; 949-496-2274. Enjoy live music during a sea cruise while searching for encounters with sea lions, dolphin, and other sea life on a 2 1/2 hour voyage. Runs every-other month, summer and fall. While you’re there, be sure to tour the Ocean Institute (separate admission charge, cheap and very worthwhile).
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Musicians are singer-songwriter-composer and multi-instrumentalist JOHN LUTRELL and violinist-environmentalist-artist DOV. Hosted by KSBR radio “Morning Breeze” deejay Donna Jo Thornton. $35 adults, $22 children (age 4-12); substantial discounts for Ocean Institute members.
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Sun, Oct 21, in the San Gabriel Mtns above Arcadia:
Noon-5:30 pm “AN AFTERNOON OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” brings THE SUBS, BELIND THOM of Modal Tease, and BRYAN CHAN, at Adams Pack Station; 626-447-7356; www.Adamspackstation.com.
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Directions: from the 210 Freeway, go N on Santa Anita Av all the way up into the mountains. The Pack Station is at road's end, three miles past the Nat’l Forest entrance gate. Drive through the middle parking lot at Chantry Flat, around left, through the upper lot and down the dirt driveway. Follow the signs. Parking requires a Nat’l Forest “Adventure Pass,” aka a parking pass. They cost $5 during the week, and $10 Saturday, Sunday & holidays, and are available at the venue. So go early or stay late to hike a mountain trail, and get your money’s worth. Venue has award-winning pulled-pork sandwiches at their Sunday BBQ.
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Sat, Oct 27, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CATHY BARTON & DAVE PARA play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, 400 S Wilson Av, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. The Missouri-based, autoharp-playing traditional music duo has a huge following in Southern Cal, so get your tix early. Park free at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Sun, Oct 28, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
3 pm RAY JESSEL, award-winning witty cabaret artist “and Einstein doppelganger,” performs “ON A HUMOROUS NOTE: AFTERNOONS WITH THE WORLD'S WITTIEST SONGWRITERS,” at Cornerstone Music Conservatory, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door w. of Bundy), L.A. 90064. Venue is on the 2nd floor, next to The Party Store. Presented by Parlor Performances.
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Ray Jessel is renowned among entertainment’s elite. He’s been called "the millennium Noel Coward!" by MICHAEL FEINSTEIN. The great CARL REINER says, "...you'd be foolish if you missed Ray when he's performing in your town." \
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The last lyricist to work with RICHARD RODGERS, Jessel was co-composer / lyricist of the Broadway Sherlock Holmes musical "BAKER STREET." His songs are on records by LOUIS ARMSTRONG, JIMMY DURANTE, SAMMY DAVIS JR., MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, and others.
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Making his debut (at age 72!) as a cabaret artist at the Gardenia fully ten years ago in 2002, Ray has since performed throughout North America and the U.K. When he played New York's Town Hall, he "brought down the house," raved the Hollywood Reporter . Ray is the recipient of several MAC (national cabaret) awards. His CD, "Ray Jessel - The First 70 Years," will be available for purchase at the show.
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For reservations, contact Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com, or call 310-476-6735. Plenty of free parking in the lot. Tix $25, cash or check at the door, or $20 with a reservation by Oct 15.
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Wed-Sun, Oct 31-Nov 4, in Colorado:
Annual “DURANGO COWBOY GATHERING” with IAN TYSON and champion poet DORIS DALEY.
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Sun, Nov 4, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
RAVI SHANKAR, master of the sitar and more, plays the Center Theater, Long Beach.
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Sat, Nov 10, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm THE LITTLE RIVER BAND, plus BEN BABYLON BAND and SOUTHBOUND BLUES, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Sun, Nov 11:
5-9 pm “LOUISIANA SUNDAYS” zydeco dance series with a band tbd at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803. Dance lesson at 4:30 pm, band plays 5-9 pm. Info, www.LouisianaDanceLA.com, or call dance instructor Karen, 562-708-8946. $15 at the door.
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Sat, Nov 17, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LUNASA plays the Caltech Public Events Concert Series in Beckman Auditorium (“Big Beckman”), on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park free at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar, if you arrive early enough to get a space.
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Sat, Nov 17, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm DAVE MASON, plus KARMA DEALERS and PAUL KENNY, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Sun, Nov 25:
5-9 pm ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC play a “SPECIAL THANKSGIVING EVENT” for the “LOUISIANA SUNDAYS” zydeco dance series at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803. Dance lesson at 4:30 pm, band plays 5-9 pm. Info, www.LouisianaDanceLA.com, or call dance instructor Karen, 562-708-8946. $15 at the door.
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Sun, Dec 9:
5-9 pm LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS play a “CELEBRATE LEROY'S BIRTHDAY & HOLIDAY DANCE” for the “LOUISIANA SUNDAYS” zydeco dance series at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803. Dance lesson at 4:30 pm, band plays 5-9 pm. Info, www.LouisianaDanceLA.com, or call dance instructor Karen, 562-708-8946. $15 at the door.
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Wed, Dec 12, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHRIS ISAAK at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $100, $75, $70.
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Sat, Dec 15:
7:30 pm JACKIE EVANCHO, the way-beyond-prodigy great 12-year-old vocal phenom, performs “SONGS FROM THE SILVER SCREEN” with the Santa Barbara Symphony, at the Granada Theatre, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.granadasb.org; 805-899-2222. Get tix early, this will likely sell-out. Tix range from $47.50 to $175.50. (A $200 pledge to KOCE, aka PBS SoCal, gets you an Orchestra ticket while they last.)
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Sat, Dec 15:
8 pm Third Annual “BIG BAND CHRISTMAS SHOW” at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $24 & $19.
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Sun, Dec 16:
3 pm “CHRISTMAS WITH THE CELTS” at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $29 & $19.
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Mon, Dec 17:
7:30 pm JACKIE EVANCHO, the way-beyond-prodigy great 12-year-old vocal phenom, brings her “SONGS FROM THE SILVER SCREEN” show to Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org. Get tix early, this will likely sell-out. Tix range from $37.50 to $139.50. (A $200 pledge to KOCE, aka PBS SoCal, gets you an Orchestra ticket while they last.)
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Sat, Dec 29, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm DONAVON FRANKENREITER at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Feb 2 & 3, 2013, FESTIVAL, in Elko, NV,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
Annual “NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY FESTIVAL” with lots of top award-winning western music and, yep, cowboy poetry. Acts known so far include TOM RUSSELL, doing two concerts and a songwriting workshop, and “a hundred great cowboy acts” including RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT, and PAUL ZARZSYKSI. There are “tons of exhibits on the West” and much more at this depth-of-winter indoor festival. It’s important to book early, because lodgings fill-up for a hundred miles or more. Info at www.westernfolklife.org/National-Cowboy-Poetry-Gathering-General-Info/national-cowboy-poetry-gathering-home-page.html.
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Fri, Feb 8, 2013, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS play the Smothers Theatre, on the campus at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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Feb 15, 2013, in Agoura Hills, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm OTTMAR LIEBERT, one of the planet’s greatest guitarists, plus LUNA NEGRA, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Mar 30, 2013, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CRAICMORE at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $32 & $27.
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Apr 14, 2013, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
3 & 7 pm (two shows) MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $52 & $47.
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Apr 18, 2013:
8 pm TWO CELLOS at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $29 & $19.
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Apr 27, 2013, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $47 & $42.
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May 4, 2013:
8 pm “BIG BAND BLOWOUT” at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $24 & $19.
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Jun 1, 2013:
8 pm JUICE NEWTON plays the season’s closing show at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $32 & $27.
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