Mid-Week Music: Some NIIIICE Offerings, Dec 18 & 19, 2012

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In this edition…
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• BASC’s monthly “BLUEGRASS NIGHT” brings DAVE VOLK & HIS REMAINING FRIENDS to Viva Cantina at 7 pm tonight.
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• “AN EVENING WITH BOBBY WOMACK” is at the Grammy Museum tonight at 8 pm.
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• LISA HALEY, L.A.’s own Grammy-nominated Cajun-zydeco fiddle player and her band, THE ZYDEKATS, with Gigi Rabe on accordion, play the free lunchtime concert at noon Wednesday in Pershing Square.
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• SUGAR IN THE GOURD plays their CD release show with LOTS of prominent guest musicians, Wednesday at 7:30 in Venice. Lineup includes sets by DAN NAVARRO, FRED SOKOLOW, NETTIE ROSE, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG, and SUGAR IN THE GOURD.
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• A special all-acoustic show by FORTUNATE SON, renowned JOHN FOGERTY / CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL tribute band, is Wednesday at 8 pm in Altadena.
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• BRANT VOGEL plays the Cowboy Palace, Wednesday at 8 pm.
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• Look for more “ART WALKS” and similar events throughout Southern California in this edition. Many include live music, and ALL are a fine alternative for your HOLIDAY GIFT BUYING. Of course, you could give your hard-earned cash to big corporations… or you could put it in the hands of artists who hand-craft what they have for sale…
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All that and LOTS more, of course!
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Tuesday, December 18
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Today’s sections:
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1) Tuesday’s FREE STUFF TO DO
2) Tuesday’s MUSIC ON TV
3) Tuesday’s FESTIVALS
4) Tuesday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Tuesday’s FREE STUFF TO DO:
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FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN SOUTHERN CAL...
Want to do something special for the holidays, and the budget isn't there? Or you have out-of-town guests to entertain, and you want them to have good memories, but can't afford to take 'em to see the Mouse? Here's just the thing! Many local museums offer free admission days! These can get crowded, so go early. Here are the ones we know, through the coming weekend:
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Tue, Dec 18:
• L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 8:30 am-5:30 pm.
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Dec 20:
• Hammer Museum, 11 am-9 pm.
• Skirball Culture Center, Noon-5 pm.
• Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 5-8 pm.
• Japanese American National Museum, Noon-8 pm.
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Dec 21:
• Long Beach Museum of Art, 11 am-3 pm.
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Dec 22:
• L.A. Fire Department Museum, 10 am-4 pm.
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2) Tuesday’s MUSIC-on-TV:
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Tue, Dec 18, on TV:
7-8 pm “L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2012” is a one-hour condensation of the 2010 six-hour live show in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. Note: you can attend this year’s show on Dec 24, at 3 pm, and it’s FREE, but get there early because the line to get in can be a bear! On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Tue, Dec 18, on TV:
10-11 pm SHELBY LYNNE performs on a 2012 episode of “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE.” On Palladia.
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LATE ADDITION:Sat Tue, Dec 18, on TV:
10:30-11:30 pm "JESSE COOK IN CONCERT" captures the brilliant guitarist in a 2012 show in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Tue night / Wed AM, Dec 18 / 19, on TV:
Midnight-1:30 am “OPEN CALL” is a series showcasing performances by Southern Cal arts institutions and schools. On KCET, the independent public TV station in L.A.
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3) Tuesday’s FESTIVALS:
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Tue, Dec 18,
Ongoing, Dec 12-23, in downtown Los Angeles:
11 am-6 pm 9th Annual “WINTER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL” at Pershing Square’s “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” brings a Snow Zone with tons of real snow, ice skating on the outdoor rink, and live entertainment, some of it quite good. Info and schedules, www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
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The 15th season of the “WINTER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES” is back on the Pershing Square stage, 532 S Olive St / or, W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, L.A. Some are good fits for Folk-Americana fans, others are not (at all).
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You can ice skate while you listen, or bring lunch from any of many nearby places and make a concert picnic (tables available).
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Noon-2 pm on days they have music. Here’s the full season:
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Dec 18: STRING PLANET: world-influenced folk / classical elements; very accomplished, entertaining.
Dec 19: LISA HALEY: L.A.’s own Grammy-nominated Cajun-zydeco fiddle player and her band, with Gigi Rabe on accordion, solid players all around.
Dec 20: SWAG BAND (?)
Dec 21: HODADS: folk-rockers.
Dec 22: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, a BEATLES TRIBUTE band.
Dec 23: JELSA PALAO (?)
Dec 26: FORT WORTH COUNTRY BAND: honky-tonk country / Americana.
Dec 27: BOB’S YOUR UNCLE (?)
Dec 29: ZOOT SUIT REVUE: with horns and upright bass, a good tunes good time outfit, suitably attired.
Dec 30: STONE SOUL: classic Motown
Jan 2: URBAN DEAD (don’t know, and we aren’t going to find out).
Jan 3: SOUL DOGS: David Carradine’s band, assembled shortly before his death; solid players.
Jan 4: UNDERCOVER GIRLS (?)
Jan 5: WANTED, a BON JOVI TRIBUTE band.
Jan 6: SOULICIOUS (?)
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Park underground beneath Pershing Square (expensive) or ride the Red Line Subway to Pershing Square Station. Park free at Red Line lots in NoHo or Universal City.
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Tue, Dec 18,
Ongoing, through Christmas Eve:
5:30-8:30 pm Annual “LAS POSADAS” with music and a nightly procession and live music commemorating the nine-day journey of Mary & Joseph to Bethlehem, at El Pueblo Historical Monument and on adjacent Olvera Street, Birthplace of Los Angeles, across from Union Station. Warm-up with a cup or two of champurrado. Info and schedules, www.calleolvera.com.
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4) Tuesday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS and other “Go-&-do” LIVE events:
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Tue, Dec 18 through Sun, Jan 6, in downtown L.A.:
Noon-2 pm “FREE CONCERT SERIES” at Pershing Square’s “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” on the stage adjacent to the outdoor ice rink, at Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, Downtown Los Angeles; 213-847-4970l www.laparks.org.
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Today brings STRING PLANET. Tomorrow, it’s Grammy-nominated LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS.
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Plenty of nearby places to brab a take-out lunch for a concert-picnic at Pershing Square. Subway Sandwich and pizza are across the street, and Grand Central Market is three blocks away. The latter has tasty baked salmon with rice, cabbage and broccoli for under $5, and Greek gyros, and plenty of Mexican food.
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Lunchtime concerts are Noon-to-2 pm, Dec 17-23 and Dec 26-30, and Jan 2-6. Weekend concerts happen three Saturdays and two Sundays. They are 8-10 pm Saturdays, Dec 22 & 29, and Jan 5. Sunday concerts are 2-4 pm, Dec 23 & 30, and Jan 6.
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Dec 18: STRING PLANET: world-influenced folk / classical elements; very accomplished, entertaining.
Dec 19: LISA HALEY: L.A.’s own Grammy-nominated Cajun-zydeco fiddle player and her band, with Gigi Rabe on accordion, solid players all around.
Dec 20: SWAG BAND (?)
Dec 21: HODADS: folk-rockers.
Dec 22: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, a BEATLES TRIBUTE band.
Dec 23: JELSA PALAO (?)
Dec 26: FORT WORTH COUNTRY BAND: honky-tonk country / Americana.
Dec 27: BOB’S YOUR UNCLE (?)
Dec 29: ZOOT SUIT REVUE: with horns and upright bass, a good tunes good time outfit, suitably attired.
Dec 30: STONE SOUL: classic Motown
Jan 2: URBAN DEAD (don’t know, and we aren’t going to find out).
Jan 3: SOUL DOGS: David Carradine’s band, assembled shortly before his death; solid players.
Jan 4: UNDERCOVER GIRLS (?)
Jan 5: WANTED, a BON JOVI TRIBUTE band.
Jan 6: SOULICIOUS (?)
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Situated amid the downtown skyscrapers, the rink is opens daily, including holidays for ice skating. There are a variety of free activities, including youth programs, special events, live music some days (not every day, and not always something you would enjoy, so check the list below), and the “Winter Holiday Festival” runs December 12 through 23. Ice rink hours are Monday through Thursday, Noon-9 pm, and Friday through Sunday, 10 am-10 pm. Rental skates available. Skating is $8 per hour. Concerts, sponsored by the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks, are free.
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Park underground beneath Pershing Square (expensive) or ride the Red Line Subway to Pershing Square Station. Park free at Red Line lots in NoHo or Universal City.
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Tue, Dec 18, in San Diego:
6:30 pm “BLUEGRASS OPEN MIKE & JAM / SLOW JAM” sponsored by the San Diego Bluegrass Society at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Tue, Dec 18, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm “CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG” tonight at the weekly “SONGWRITERS SERENADE” with an acoustic line-up of singer-songwriters / small combos, plus performing host JC HYKE, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. Full menu, full bar, all ages, no cover.
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Tue, Dec 18, in Signal Hill:
7 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Dec 18, in VC (Camarillo):
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ME N’ ED'S PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Me n’ Ed's Pizza, Camarillo 93010. Info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Tue, Dec 18, in Manhattan Beach:
7 pm monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” session at the Wayland House; call for location, 310-376-8760.
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Tue, Dec 18, in Burbank, a "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick:
7 pm monthly “BLUEGRASS NIGHT” brings DAVE VOLK & HIS REMAINING FRIENDS for a dinner show, sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC), at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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Free parking across the street at the bowling alley. Venue features good Mexican food, has full bar. Beer and Margaritas are special tonight, $3 each. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. No cover.
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Tue, Dec 18, in L.A.:
7:15 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT CAFÉ SERIES” features a variety of live performances, film, concerts, open mic, live painting and more, in JACCC Plaza, Little Tokyo, Los Angeles; www.tuesdaynightproject.org.
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Tue, Dec 18, in L.A.:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH BOBBY WOMACK” at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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The résumé of this stalwart soul and gospel figurehead includes significant contributions across the decades as a singer, songwriter and guitarist. Born in Cleveland, he and his four brothers formed a vocal group there, THE WOMACK BROTHERS. It was inspired by their gospel-singing father, FRIENDLY WOMACK. The boys made their first record when Bobby was just ten, and were eventually discovered by the legendary SAM COOKE, who changed their name to THE VALENTINOS, signed them to his own SAR label, and employed Bobby as his onstage guitarist.
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Bobby Womack eventually went on to write songs recorded by WILSON PICKETT, GEORGE BENSON, JANIS JOPLIN, and many others. A solid guitarist who worked on the Memphis session scene, Womack played on sessions for ARETHA FRANKLIN, RAY CHARLES, JOE TEX, KING CURTIS, DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, and other soul and original (real) R&B artists.
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Recording under his own name, Womack scored a string of hits over the next three decades. From 1970 to 1990, Womack was popular and prolific, charting 36 singles. These include the hits "That's the Way I Feel About Cha," "Woman's Gotta Have It," and "If You Think You're Lonely Now."
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The man’s talent as a musician “is matched only by his self-lacerating honesty,” says the Grammy Museum’s promo. Womack will engage in a discussion, moderated by GRAMMY Museum Executive Director BOB SANTELLI, about his impressive career, and discuss his new critically-acclaimed album, “The Bravest Man in The Universe,” his first of new material in 18 years. After the discussion, Womack will perform a selection of songs. Public sale of tix began Nov 28. Tix, $20.
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Tue, Dec 18, in OC (Laguna Beach):
8-11 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE” with three or four performers plus performing host BETH FITCHET WOOD at The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach.
No cover, no minimum.
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Every Tuesday night, this “SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE” includes different musical talents, each for “a short but sweet set of original songs. Some have a great deal of professional experience and some are working up to that. Beth [performing host BETH FITCHET WOOD] plays a 45 minute set first (because she can) and then there are 3 or 4 other acts who do short sets. It's a very intimate setting, and all experiment with their new stuff. The audience is of the highest quality and the performers love playing for them.” -- Joyce Woodson.
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Tue, Dec 18, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm Annual “CHRISTMAS PARTY” with the DOO WAH RIDERS at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This is a rare invitation-only event. Contact venue.
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Tue, Dec 18, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
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, Dec 18, in Santa Monica:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings traditional and original Irish music to Finn McCool’s, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-452-1734.
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Tue, Dec 18, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC’ that is sometimes Irish / Celtic, at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub 2615 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 310 449-1811 Venue has 40 taps of beer and cider, nice wine selection, full bar. Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. (Warning: they do karaoke, aka the death of vocal music other nights, specifically, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.) Check their website for details, www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Wednesday, December 19
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Today’s sections:
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1) Wednesday’s FREE STUFF TO DO
2) Wednesday’s MUSIC ON TV
3) Wednesday’s FESTIVALS
4) Wednesday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Wednesday’s FREE STUFF TO DO:
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FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN SOUTHERN CAL...
Want to do something special for the holidays, and the budget isn't there? Or you have out-of-town guests to entertain, and you want them to have good memories, but can't afford to take 'em to see the Mouse? Here's just the thing! Many local museums offer free admission days! These can get crowded, so go early. Here are the ones we know, through the coming weekend:
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Next free day is Dec 20…
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Dec 20:
• Hammer Museum, 11 am-9 pm.
• Skirball Culture Center, Noon-5 pm.
• Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 5-8 pm.
• Japanese American National Museum, Noon-8 pm.
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Dec 21:
• Long Beach Museum of Art, 11 am-3 pm.
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Dec 22:
• L.A. Fire Department Museum, 10 am-4 pm.
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2) Wednesday’s MUSIC-on-TV:
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
10-11 am NORAH JONES performs on a 2012 episode of “STORYTELLERS.” On Palladia.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
11 am-noon SHELBY LYNNE performs on a 2012 episode of “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE.” On Palladia.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
12:30-2 pm “CHRISTMAS WITH JIM BRICKMAN” is a 2011 concert with the pianist-songwriter. On KCET.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
2-3:30 pm “CELTIC THUNDER CHRISTMAS” is the 2010 show from Poughkeepsie NY. On KCET.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
2-3 pm STING and VINCE GILL perform together on a 2011 episode of “CROSSROADS.” On Palladia.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
3-3:30 pm “DWIGHT YOAKAM: SAW YOU COMIN’” is a 2012 behind-the-music look at the making of his CD, “3 Pears.” On Palladia, cable or satellite.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
3:30-6 pm PAUL SIMON, JOHN FOGERTY, and BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN on “Hard Rock Calling,” from the 2012 annual festival in London’s Hyde Park. On Palladia, cable or satellite.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
4 & 7 pm "CHRISTMAS: THE MOUNTAIN WAY" CD / DVD hit stores and web outlets November 13, and a television counterpart airs as a special event on several dates from November 28 to December 25, including tonight at 4 and 7 pm (Pacific). Hosted by MIKE SCOTT, it includes performances by plenty of today's bluegrass stars. They include 2012 IBMA "Female Vocalist of the Year" DALE ANN BRADLEY; STEVE GULLEY; Grammy winning artist MARTY RAYBON; 2012 IBMA "Male Vocalist of the Year" Nominee AUDIE BLAYLOCK; CUMBERLAND RIVER, COMMON STRINGS, Students of the Cumberland River Academy, MIKE SCOTT, BRENDA SCOTT, BRAD GULLEY, DEBBIE GULLEY, DON GULLEY, and more. On BlueHighways TV.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
6-8:30 pm “THE LAST WALTZ” (1978) is MARTIN SCORSESE’s acclaimed documentary of THE BAND’s final concert. (Repeats 9-11:30 pm.) On Palladia, cable or satellite.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
7 pm "CHRISTMAS: THE MOUNTAIN WAY" CD / DVD hit stores and web outlets November 13, and a television counterpart airs as a special event on several dates from November 28 to December 25, including tonight at 4 and 7 pm (Pacific). Hosted by MIKE SCOTT, it includes performances by plenty of today's bluegrass stars. They include 2012 IBMA "Female Vocalist of the Year" DALE ANN BRADLEY; STEVE GULLEY; Grammy winning artist MARTY RAYBON; 2012 IBMA "Male Vocalist of the Year" Nominee AUDIE BLAYLOCK; CUMBERLAND RIVER, COMMON STRINGS, Students of the Cumberland River Academy, MIKE SCOTT, BRENDA SCOTT, BRAD GULLEY, DEBBIE GULLEY, DON GULLEY, and more. On BlueHighways TV.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
8-9 pm 49th Annual “CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CONCERT” features traditional and world music by the combined choirs and chamber orchestra (2012). On KCET.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
7-9:30 pm “ANDREA BOCELLI LIVE IN CENTRAL PARK” is a 2011 concert, and he’s joined by TONY BENNETT, CELINE DION, DAVID FOSTER, and others. Chopped-up by pledge begging. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
9-11:30 pm “THE LAST WALTZ” (1978) is MARTIN SCORSESE’s acclaimed documentary of THE BAND’s final concert. On Palladia, cable or satellite.
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Wed, Dec 19, on TV:
11:30 pm-1 am NEIL YOUNG is saluted as “MusiCares Person of the Year” with performances by JOHN MELLANCAMP, JACKSON BROWNE, JOHN FOGERTY, ELVIS COSTELLO, and Neil himself performs. Produced in 2011. 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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3) Wednesday’s FESTIVALS:
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Wed, Dec 19,
Ongoing, Dec 12-23, in downtown Los Angeles:
11 am-6 pm 9th Annual “WINTER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL” at Pershing Square’s “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” brings a Snow Zone with tons of real snow, ice skating on the outdoor rink, and live entertainment, some of it quite good. Info and schedules, www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
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The 15th season of the “WINTER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES” is back on the Pershing Square stage, 532 S Olive St / or, W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, L.A. Some are good fits for Folk-Americana fans, others are not (at all).
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You can ice skate while you listen, or bring lunch from any of many nearby places and make a concert picnic (tables available).
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Noon-2 pm on days they have music. Here’s the full season:
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Dec 19: LISA HALEY: L.A.’s own Grammy-nominated Cajun-zydeco fiddle player and her band, THE ZYDEKATS, with Gigi Rabe on accordion, solid players all around.
Dec 20: SWAG BAND (?)
Dec 21: HODADS: folk-rockers.
Dec 22: EIGHT DAYS A WEEK, a BEATLES TRIBUTE band.
Dec 23: JELSA PALAO (?)
Dec 26: FORT WORTH COUNTRY BAND: honky-tonk country / Americana.
Dec 27: BOB’S YOUR UNCLE (?)
Dec 29: ZOOT SUIT REVUE: with horns and upright bass, a good tunes good time outfit, suitably attired.
Dec 30: STONE SOUL: classic Motown
Jan 2: URBAN DEAD (don’t know, and we aren’t going to find out).
Jan 3: SOUL DOGS: David Carradine’s band, assembled shortly before his death; solid players.
Jan 4: UNDERCOVER GIRLS (?)
Jan 5: WANTED, a BON JOVI TRIBUTE band.
Jan 6: SOULICIOUS (?)
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Wed, Dec 19,
Ongoing, through Christmas Eve:
5:30-8:30 pm Annual “LAS POSADAS” with music and a nightly procession and live music commemorating the nine-day journey of Mary & Joseph to Bethlehem, at El Pueblo Historical Monument and on adjacent Olvera Street, Birthplace of Los Angeles, across from Union Station. Warm-up with a cup or two of champurrado. Info and schedules, www.calleolvera.com.
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4) Wednesday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS and other “Go-&-do” LIVE events:
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Wed, Dec 19, in downtown Los Angeles:
Noon-2 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, with L.A.’s own Grammy-nominated Cajun-zydeco fiddle player and her band, featuring GIGI RABE on accordion, solid players all around, play the 15th season of the “WINTER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES” is back on the Pershing Square stage, 532 S Olive St / or, W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, L.A.; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
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You can ice skate while you listen, or bring lunch from any of many nearby places and make a concert picnic (tables available). Free.
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Park underground beneath Pershing Square (expensive) or ride the Red Line Subway to Pershing Square Station. Park free at Red Line lots in NoHo or Universal City.
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Wed, Dec 19, in Culver City:
Time tba Monthly “3rd WEDNESDAY ARTS” in downtown Culver City brings live music, free goodies, outdoor entertainment, free pole-dancing lessons, sample artisanal cuisine and cocktails. www.downtownculvercity.com/events.html.
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Wed, Dec 19, in SFV (Burbank):
Time tba “ROCK AROUND THE CLOCK HOLIDAY PARTY” at Johnny Rockets, 112 E Palm Av, Burbank. Drop in for retro fun, paper hats and candy canes on your way to see the new “Monsters Inc. 3D.” Free. Info, www.downtown-burbank.org.
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Wed, Dec 19, in OC (Huntington Beach):
6-9 pm Monthly “ART WALK” along Main St, Fifth St, and at a number of individual locations in downtown Huntington Beach. 3rd Wednesday, every month. Maps available at each art stop. Free. Info, 714-536-8300 or www.hb-downtown.com/ARTWALK.html.
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Wed, Dec 19, in Venice:
6:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, Dec 19, in VC (Camarillo):
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, Dec 19, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7 pm Twice-monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” at El Trocadero Steak House, 24274 Main St, Newhall 91321; www.eltrocaderosteakhouse.net. Sponsored by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter. Venue specializes in Sonoran cuisine. No cover.
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Wed, Dec 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, Dec 19, in Venice:
7:30-11 pm SUGAR IN THE GOURD plays their CD release show with LOTS of prominent guest musicians, at WitZend, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291.
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Lineup:
TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT plays 7:10-7:40 pm
MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG, 7:50-8:20
DAN NAVARRO, 8:30-8:50
FRED SOKOLOW, 9-9:20 PM
NETTIE ROSE, 9:20-9:50
SUGAR IN THE GOURD, 10 pm.
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Tix, $10, plus one item minimum. Doors at 7 pm. All ages. Advance purchase recommended, at www.witzend.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=87264.
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Wed, Dec 19, in VC (Simi Valley):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, Dec 19, in Altadena:
8 pm Special all-acoustic show by FORTUNATE SON, “A TRIBUTE TO JOHN FOGERTY AND CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL” starring BRAD FORD (formally of THE TRIP), 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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Band members include renowned Pasadena musicians RON OTA & MIKE FRANCESCHINI.
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For over 18 years, these guys have performed this show across America, Canada, Europe, and Asia. This is the longest running CCR tribute in the U.S., drawing large attendance and in high demand at major casinos, state and county fairs, festivals, corporate and charity events, major motorcycle and classic car rallies. FORTUNATE SON has entertained the troops at home and abroad.
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Their all-ages show unites classic rock, country, blues, and folk music fans. From the swampy blues classics of “BORN ON THE BAYOU,” and “GREEN RIVER,” to the country influences of “BAD MOON RISING,” “LODI,” and “LOOKIN” OUT MY BACK DOOR,” and rock anthems “PROUD MARY,” “CENTERFIELD,” “WHO”LL STOP THE RAIN,” and “HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN,” classic songs are packed into every show. Vebue impresario BOB STANE assures us they are “delivered with the raw-authentic sound, look and feel of John Fogerty.”
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This show sold-out last time it was here, so reservations are strongly advised. Tix, $15.
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Wed, Dec 19, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm BRANT VOGEL plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free dance lesson at 7 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Dec 19, near LAX:
8 pm weekly “GUITAROLOGY” at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Dec 19, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Road sign: “Warning: Mayan Calendar Doomsday Ahead”
(The ancient Mayan calendar ends on December 21, 2012, if you didn’t know…)
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Fri & Sat, Dec 21 & 22, at UCLA:
8 pm "CHRISTMAS 101" with RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, MARTHA WAINWRIGHT and the McGARRIGLE-WAINWRIGHT CLAN with special guest musicians including EMMYLOU HARRIS, MARIA MULDAUR, VAN DYKE PARKS, CARRIE FISHER, and more, at the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide, in cooperation with the Center for the Art of Performance, gave-away tix for both nights. (If you missed-out, where were you?)
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You can STILL BUY tix at press time, AND you can also opt for a VIP TICKET and RECEPTION to meet the artists -- with the PROCEEDS GOING TO CHARITY! Full info and tix at www.cap.ucla.edu or 310-825-2101.
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Sat, Dec 22, in OC (San Juan Capistrano):
10 am-noon Monthly “BLUEGRASS & OLD-TIME JAM SESSION” welcomes all levels at C. Russell Cook Park, near the corner of Calle Arroyo & Calle del Campo, San Juan Capistrano; 949-498-5871.
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Sat, Dec 22, in Long Beach:
8 pm “JUDY COLLINS: A HOLIDAY CONCERT” at Richard & Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, on the CSULB campus, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach; 562-985-7000.
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Sat, Dec 22, at UCLA:
8 pm "CHRISTMAS 101" with RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, MARTHA WAINWRIGHT and the McGARRIGLE-WAINWRIGHT CLAN with special guests, play the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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You can STILL BUY tix at press time, AND you can also opt for a VIP TICKET and RECEPTION to meet the artists -- with the PROCEEDS GOING TO CHARITY! Full info and tix at www.cap.ucla.edu or 310-825-2101.
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Sat, Dec 29, in San Diego:
7:30 pm PETER ROWAN plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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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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Mon, Dec 31, in San Pedro:
9 pm “PEOPLE'S PALACE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY” with live music by THE MONTE CRISTOS, at People's Palace, 365 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-547-2348. Go early for the free dance lesson at 8 pm. Includes scrumptious desserts, party hats, noisemakers, favors, and no-host bar. Tix, $25 advance, $35 door.
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Sat, Jan 5, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm STEVE SESKIN, CRAIG CAROTHERS, & DON HENRY play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Jan 12, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND plays the “SONGTREE CONCERT SERIES” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Jan 12, at UCLA:
8 pm STEVE EARLE & ALLISON MOORER plus THE LIVING SISTERS play the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Wed, Jan 16, in Malibu:
8 pm DAILEY & VINCENT play the Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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Fri, Jan 18, in Altadena:
8 pm MARY McCASLIN & RICK SHEA play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Jan 19, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm MARY McCASLIN & RICK SHEA play “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Jan 19, in Claremont:
7:30 pm “SONGMAKERS VARIETY EVENING” with JEAN PICKARD & DON TRUBY, HARMONISTAS, and MERLIN SNIDER, at the “GELENCSER HOUSE CONCERT” series in Claremont. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266.
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Sat, Jan 19, in Pasadena:
8 pm SEVERIN BROWNE & JAMES HURLEY play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Tue, Jan 22, in Malibu:
8 pm MARC COHN, performing songwriter who wrote “Walking in Memphis,” plays the Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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Fri, Jan 25, in SFV (Northridge):
8 pm THE CLAIRE LYNCH BAND plays a concert sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC) at Mission Theater, Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge.
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Sat, Jan 26, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET brings their splendid gypsy swing to the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Jan 26, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm THE EDITED TRIO, the excellent ensemble of Brett Perkins, David Zink & Mark Davis, plays “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
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Fri, Feb 1, in San Diego:
7:30 pm RAY WYLIE HUBBARD plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Fri & Sat, Feb 1 & 2, in Santa Monica:
8 pm & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN plays two shows on each of two nights at McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Feb 1, at UCLA:
8 pm VIEUX FARKA TOURE plays the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Fri & Sat, Feb 1 & 2, in Santa Monica:
10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN plays two shows (8 & 10 pm) on each of two nights at McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497.
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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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Sat, Feb 2, in Santa Monica:
8 pm & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN plays two shows on each of two nights at McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497.
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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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Sat, Feb 9, in SFV (Van Nuys):
7:30 pm RICHARD BERMAN plays the “NOBLE HOUSE CONCERT” series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5970.
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Sat, Feb 9, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm FREEBO with JERRY DONAHUE play the “SONGTREE CONCERT” series at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Feb 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm JOANNA CAZDEN and DEBRA COWAN play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY’s” 30th Anniversary Concert in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Tue, Feb 12:
8 pm “MARDI GRAS FROM NEW ORLEANS” with the ALLEN TOUSSAINT BAND plus THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND at the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Thu, Feb 14, in Long Beach:
BONNIE RAITT plays the Terrace Theater, Long Beach. More later.
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Fri, Feb 15, in San Diego:
7:30 pm ELLIS PAUL plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, 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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Sat, Feb 16, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOHN GORKA plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Feb 16, in Indio:
BONNIE RAITT plays the Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio. More later.
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Sun, Feb 17, in San Diego:
7:30 pm GUY DAVIS plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sun, Feb 17, in L.A.:
7:30 pm THE CHIEFTAINS, one of the all-time best and most influential Irish bands, plays Walt Disney Concert Hall, at the Music Center in downtown L.A.
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Sat, Feb 23, at UCLA:
8 pm ROBERT RANDOLPH PRESENTS THE SLIDE BROTHERS, the band of CALVIN COOKE, AUBREY GHENT, CHUCK CAMPBELL, & DARICK CAMPBELL, plus special guest OTIS TAYLOR, at the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Sat, Feb 23, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm SMALL POTATOES, the marvelous folk duo from Chicago, plays “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Feb 23, in San Diego:
BONNIE RAITT plays the Copely Symphony Hall, San Diego. More later.
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Fri, Mar 1, in Claremont:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the “GELENCSER HOUSE CONCERT” Series in Claremont. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266.
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Sat, Mar 2, in SFV (Van Nuys):
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the “NOBLE HOUSE CONCERT” series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5970.
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Sun, Mar 3, in Malibu:
8 pm PETER YARROW of PETER, PAUL & MARY, plays Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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Sat, Mar 9, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the “SONGTREE CONCERT SERIES” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Mar 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm DAVID MALLETT plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Sat, Mar 16, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm TERRY HOLDER with JERRY HOLDER play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Mar 23, in Pasadena:
8 pm JANIS IAN plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Sat, Mar 30, in Lancaster, 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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Sat, Apr 6, (in Agoura Hills:
8 pm JOHN WORT HANNAM with SCOTT DUNCAN play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (Van Nuys):
7:30 pm PAUL KAMM & ELEANOR MacDONALD play the “NOBLE HOUSE CONCERT” series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5970.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Lancaster, 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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Thu, Apr 18, in Lancaster:
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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Sat, Apr 27, in Lancaster, 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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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, in SGV (Sierra Madre):
51st Annual “SIERRA MADRE ART FAIR” with two stages of music, lots of it folk-Americana / acoustic renaissance, and many painters, sculptors, photographers, and others exhibiting and selling their work, plus an indoor plant sale, a good variety of food vendors, and much more, sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, in Memorial Park, on Sierra Madre Bl at Hermosa Av, Sierra Madre. Free, all day, both days.
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Sat, May 4, in Lancaster:
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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Sat, May 11, in Pasadena:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Jun 1, in Lancaster:
8 pm JUICE NEWTON plays the 2013 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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Sat, Jun 15, FESTIVAL, in Claremont:
10 am-10 pm “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” returns after a three-year hiatus, at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens, Foothill & College, Claremont; 909-624-2928.
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Sat, Oct 5, in Pasadena:
8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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The GUIDE endeavors to bring you news and views of interest to artists, musicians, the creative community, and fans of acoustic and Americana music, both traditional and innovative. We provide schedules of performances in venues large and small, plus workshops, events for artists, and other acoustic and Americana (and some accessible classical) music events, from the desert to the sea to all of Southern California. We’re on it…
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