Sunday -- Sunday – SUNDAY! Dec 16, 2012

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First, some QUICK NEWS…
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a) KIM GRANT’S NEW AMERICANA MUSIC RADIO SHOW debuts Monday…
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An Americana music radio show titled, "TOWN & COUNTRY UNDERGROUND," hosted by "GRAND OLE ECHO" producer KIM GRANT, is coming to a web access point near you.
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KIM GRANT, highly regarded producer and promoter of Americana music concerts, series and events in the Los Angeles area, is joining "In Traffik Radio" for her latest project, her own internet radio show.
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Kim says, "I'll be highlighting a lot of independent artists, with a few old psychedelic and country songs thrown in for good measure."
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Her first show debuts Monday, December 17, and repeats all week, Mon-Thurs from 11 am to Noon. Subsequent shows will stream, new, each Monday, then repeat through the week on the same schedule.
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She tells us, "I don't have my [radio show’s web] page up yet, but I wanted to get the news out there."
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You'll be able to find "Town and Country Underground" at:
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www.intraffik.com/blog/intraffikradio/
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Kim adds, "If you're reading this and you're an independent Americana artist who would like to be heard, please get in touch!" Her email address is Kgmusicpress@gmail.com.
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b) CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNERS of the Guide’s TICKET GIVE-AWAY!
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Annette of Panorama City and Marilyn of Topanga each won FREE pairs of tickets for a great show!
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You can still get tickets (but now ya need to buy ’em) for “CHRISTMAS 101” with MARTHA WAINWRIGHT, RUFUS WAINWRIGHT, EMMYLOU HARRIS, MARIA MULDAUR, VAN DYKE PARKS, CARRIE FISHER, and members of the McGARRIGLE-WAINWRIGHT CLAN, performing TWO nights, Friday, December 21 and Saturday, December 22, at the Center for the Art of Performance series in Royce Hall at UCLA.
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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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c) HAPPY CHANUKAH, or Hanukah, to our readers celebrating the Festival of Lights!
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d) And, as CHRISTMAS approaches…
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We have a suggestion: try not to get absorbed in crass commercialism / consumerism; take a moment to reflect on who and what are really important in your life – and on the incredible fact of simply being here, with the ability to entertain and to listen and to create and comprehend and share creativity with one another. Hmmm, just think: if that were to take hold, plenty of folks could get their “wow!” back… and THAT would be quite a Christmas gift!
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Now, here’s the Guide to Sunday’s music scene…
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Today’s sections:
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1) Sunday’s FREE STUFF TO DO
2) Sunday’s MUSIC ON TV
3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS
4) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Sunday’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 weekend:
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Sun, Dec 16:
• MOLAA Free Sundays, sponsored by Target, 11 am-5 pm.
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Next free museum day is
Tue, Dec 18:
• L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 8:30 am-5:30 pm.
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2) Sunday’s MUSIC-on-TV:
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
10:45 am-1:30 pm “WHITE CHRISTMAS” (1954) brings IRVING BERLIN’s music, and the singing and dancing talents of BING CROSBY (who sings “White Christmas”), DANNY KAYE, VERA-ELLEN, & ROSEMARY CLOONEY. On AMC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
11 am-Noon “CHRISTMAS WITH SCOTTY McCREERY” is a new 2012 special with Nashville country performers McCreery, JANA KRAMER, and BRETT ELDREDGE. On GAC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
11 am-Noon “PAUL McCARTNEY’S LIVE KISSES” is a 2012 episode of PBS “GREAT PERFORMANCES” with the ex-Beatle joined by DIANA KRALL and JOE WALSH to sing at Capitol Records studios in L.A. (Repeats 5-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
Noon-1 pm “MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR REVISITED” is a new 2012 edition of PBS “GREAT PERFORMANCES” with previously unseen footage from the Beatles’ 1967 movie, and conversations about it with PAUL McCARTNEY and RINGO STARR. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
1-2 pm “THE BEATLES’ ‘MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR’” is the 1967 musical movie, presented as an edition of PBS “GREAT PERFORMANCES.” On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
1-4 pm "RAY" (2004) fine music biopic about the life of RAY CHARLES (1930-2004). A Best Picture Oscar nominee and JAMIE FOXX is brilliant in the lead role. (Repeats 8-11 pm.) On FUSE.

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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
1-3:30 pm “MOMENTS TO REMEMBER” (1981) recalls a decade of songs by ROSEMARY CLOONEY, PATTI PAGE, TERESA BREWER, and the FOUR LADS. It’ll be chopped-up with pledge begging. Chopped-up by pledge begging. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
2-4 pm “LENNONYC” is a 2010 episode of the PBS “AMERICAN MASTERS” series, chronicling JOHN LENNOPN’s move from London to NYC in 1971. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
2:30-3 pm "TAKE 2" is a 2010 documentary about sax / clarinet player FRANK GLOVER and pianist CLAUDE SIFFERLEN, longtime collaborators who reflect after Sifferlen is diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. (Repeats 8:30-9 pm, and late tonight from 12:30-1 am.) On PBS-West.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
3:30-5:30 pm “ANUNA: CELTIC ORIGINS” brings the chorale ensemble performing a variety of songs from Trinity Cathedral in Cleveland, in a 2007 concert. On KCET.
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(Anuna fans should note their other show, tonight, 9-10 pm on KLCS.)
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
3:30-6 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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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
4-5 pm “HOW THE BEATLES ROCKED THE KREMLIN” is a 2009 rockumentary on the influence of the Beatles trip behind the Iron Curtain. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
4:30-5 pm ADELE does a 2011 episode of “UNPLUGGED” in an all-acoustic performance in NYC. On Palladia.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
5-6 pm “PAUL McCARTNEY’S LIVE KISSES” is a 2012 episode of PBS “GREAT PERFORMANCES” with the ex-Beatle joined by DIANA KRALL and JOE WALSH to sing at Capitol Records studios in L.A. On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
6-7 pm MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S AMERICAN SONGBOOK” wraps-up its 2012 Season 2 with Feinstein exploring the history of nightclub entertainment, from Harlem’s Cotton Club to Las Vegas. (Repeats tonight, 3-4 am.) On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
7-8 pm “NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING” (2012) is the 90th annual ceremony, with music performances by JAMES TAYLOR, KENNY “BABYFACE” EDMONDS, COLBIE CAILLAT, and PHILLIP PHILLIPS. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
7-8 pm “LADY ANTEBELLUM ON A WINTER’S NIGHT” is a 2012 holiday concert by the trio, from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with songs from their new Christmas CD. (Repeats 10-11 pm.) On GAC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features performences recorded live at the famous Memphis studio wher the blues greats worked and Elvis started. (Repeats tonight, 4:30-5 am.) On PBSOC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
8-9 pm “CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR” is a new 2012 production with musical guests JANE SEYMOUR and baritone NATAHN GUNN. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
8-11 pm "RAY" (2004) fine music biopic about the life of RAY CHARLES (1930-2004). A Best Picture Oscar nominee and JAMIE FOXX is brilliant in the lead role. On FUSE.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
8:30-9 pm "TAKE 2" is a 2010 documentary about sax / clarinet player FRANK GLOVER and pianist CLAUDE SIFFERLEN, longtime collaborators who reflect after Sifferlen is diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. (Repeats late tonight from 12:30-1 am.) On PBS-West.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
9-10 pm “ANUNA: CHRISTMAS MEMORIES” brings the chorale ensemble performing Christmas songs in a 2008 concert. On KLCS.
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(Anuna fans should note their other show, today at 3:30 pm on KCET.)
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
10-11 pm “LADY ANTEBELLUM ON A WINTER’S NIGHT” is a 2012 holiday concert by the trio, from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with songs from their new Christmas CD. On GAC.
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Sun, Dec 16, on TV:
11 pm-1 am “PARIS BLUES” (1961) brings an excellent DUKE ELLINGTON score and POITIER, PAUL NEWMAN & JOANNE WOODWARD in a musically excellent, but choppy-scripted, story of American jazzmen in Paris. On MGM / MGMHD.
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Sun night / Mon AM, Dec 16 / 17, on TV:
12:30-1 am "TAKE 2" is a 2010 documentary about sax / clarinet player FRANK GLOVER and pianist CLAUDE SIFFERLEN, longtime collaborators who reflect after Sifferlen is diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. On PBS-West.
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Sun night / Mon AM, Dec 16 / 17, on TV:
1-2:30 am “OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II: DREAMS” (2012) profiles the lyricist-librettist (1895-1960) whose work includes ”Show Boat,” “Carousel,” and “South Pacific.” A 2012 production with lots of Broadway stars. On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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.Sun night / Mon AM, Dec 16 / 17, on TV:
3-4 am MICHAEL FEINSTEIN’S AMERICAN SONGBOOK” wraps-up its 2012 Season 2 with Feinstein exploring the history of (Repeats tonight, 3-4 am.) On PBSOC.
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Sun night / Mon AM, Dec 16 / 17, on TV:
4:30-4 am “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features performences recorded live at the famous Memphis studio wher the blues greats worked and Elvis started. On PBSOC.
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EARLY Mon, Dec 17, on TV:
5-6 am “LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN” isa recorded live concert show, usually an acoustic performance. On PBSOC.
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EARLY Mon, Dec 17, on TV:
8-9 am MUMFORD & SONS and EMMYLOU HARRIS, joined by Dobro great JERRY DOUGLAS, on a stellar 2012 episode of “CMT CROSSROADS.” On Palladia.
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3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Burbank); pseudo-FESTIVAL:
2-8 pm “THE KATZ PAJAMAS” benefit extravaganza for blues harmonica powerhouse HERBIE KATZ (aka “DR. FUN”), brings WUMBLOOZO, KELLY’S LOT, TERESA JAMES, HAPPINESS BAND, and IZZY CHAIT, and probably more, to Joe’s Great American Bar and Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805; www.rootsatjoes.com - www.myspace.com/rootsatjoes - www.danceatjoes.com.
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Our friend Herbie Katz, of the band WUMBLOOZO, is battling colon cancer. Proceeds from this day of music will help him out.
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MANY musicians are in on this to help Herbie. Here’s what we know of the schedule:
WUMBLOOZO at 2 pm;
HAPPINESS BAND at 3:30 pm;
IZZY CHAIT at 5;
KELLY’S LOT at 6:30;
TERESA JAMES backed by the KELLY’S LOT band, at 7 pm.
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Kelly’s Lot has had songs used in two movies in the past year, and one more coming up. This blues-oriented day is inclusive of first-rate musicians, including Herbie Katz, himself.
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$10 at the door, and you can donate more if you like.
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Sun, Dec 16,
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.
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Finally! The 15th season of the “WINTER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES” is back on the Pershing Square stage. 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) while you listen.
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Noon-2 pm on days they have music. Here’s the full season:
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Dec 17: SEAN WIGGINS: fine performing songwriter can be folky acoustic or rockin’ electric.
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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Sun, Dec 16,
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) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS and other “Go-&-do” LIVE events:
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Sun, Dec 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, Dec 16, in L.A.:
1 pm PHOEBE BRIDGERS, plus STEFFALOO, and SWAN, play the “Here’s to the Ladies Who Brunch” series at Lot 1, 1533 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90026. Venue features “bottomless mimosas.” Doors at noon.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Griffith Park:
1 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000. Sponsored by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter. This jam is really a song-circle for all participants, who get free admission to the museum, all day. So grab your instrument, go early, enjoy the museum’s nice café and explore the exhibits before it’s time to entertain museum visitors.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm Free “HOLIDAY-THEMED OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT” brings blues, jazz, Latin, or some kind of pop (musicians tba, and weather permitting) at Fisherman’s Village, in Marina del Rey. Info, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Van Nuys):
1 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys 91411. Info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Encino):
1:30 pm Final “INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE CLASS” at the California Traditional Music Society’s Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756. The center closes forever, in a few more days.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Burbank); pseudo-FESTIVAL:
2-8 pm “THE KATZ PAJAMAS” benefit extravaganza for blues harmonica powerhouse HERBIE KATZ (aka “DR. FUN”), brings WUMBLOOZO, KELLY’S LOT, TERESA JAMES, HAPPINESS BAND, and IZZY CHAIT, and probably more, to Joe’s Great American Bar and Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805; www.rootsatjoes.com - www.myspace.com/rootsatjoes - www.danceatjoes.com.
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Our friend Herbie Katz, of the band WUMBLOOZO, is battling colon cancer. Proceeds from this day of music will help him out.
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MANY musicians are in on this to help Herbie. Here’s what we know of the schedule:
WUMBLOOZO at 2 pm;
HAPPINESS BAND at 3:30 pm;
IZZY CHAIT at 5;
KELLY’S LOT at 6:30;
TERESA JAMES backed by the KELLY’S LOT band, at 7 pm.
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Kelly’s Lot has had songs used in two movies in the past year, and one more coming up. This blues-oriented day is inclusive of first-rate musicians, including Herbie Katz, himself.
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$10 at the door, and you can donate more if you like.
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Sun, Dec 16, in OC (Yorba Linda):
2 pm “GREEN-OROZCO FAMILY CHRISTMAS CONCERT” is free at the Nixon Foundation Library in Yorba Linda. Info, www.events.nixonfoundation.org/concerts.
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Sun, Dec 16, in West L.A.:
2 pm Final performance of “SILENT,” completing its West Coast premiere run, at Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S Sepulvede Bl, West L.A.; 310 477-2055 x2; www.OdysseyTheatre.com
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Written and performed by PAT KINEVANE, Silent is a powerful and touching story about a homeless man, Tino McGoldrig, who once had splendid things. Now, he has lost it all, including his mind. Tino dives into the wonderful wounds of his past through the romantic world of Rudolph Valentino. Following the 2011 critical success of “Forgotten” at the Odyssey Theatre, award-winning performer Pat Kinevane and Fishamble return to the Odyssey with “Silent,” following sold-out performances in New York and Ireland's National Theatre, The Abbey.
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"Passionate . . . carefully wrought production from the Fishamble company of Dublin . . . stunning . . . Mr. Kinevane [is] an artist of the theater." -- Ben Brantley, New York Times.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SGV (La Verne):
2 pm Monthly “IRISH / OLD-TIME / BLUEGRASS SESSION” at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Lancaster:
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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Sun, Dec 16, in Altadena:
3 pm LED ZEPAGAIN does a matinee, a special all-acoustic salute to Led Zeppelin 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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In January of 2004, Led Zeppelin guitarist JIMMY PAGE himself attended a Led Zepagain show at the House of Blues in Los Angeles. He was absolutely astonished at the bands accuracy stating “It’s amazing how much you sound like us. You must have grown up on this because you were inside the music, and you paid attention to detail in your presentation…I can tell you guys really love the music!”
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This encounter led to the members of Led Zepagain attending Led Zeppelin's 2007 Reunion Concert at London's O2 Arena and a surprise visit from JASON BONHAM in March of 2009 as he sat in with the band on their encore performance of the song "Rock and Roll." You can see that at www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6noToYSqQ.
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Having played nationally and internationally in such places as Japan, Ireland, Germany, Bosnia, Peru, Canada, Mexico City and Guam, Led Zepagain regularly performs to packed houses all over the world.
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Tix, $25. Reservations strongly recommended; this band always sells-out here.
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Sun, Dec 16, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “COSTA MESA SONG CIRCLE” at Debby and Terry Koken's house in Costa Mesa 92627. Location and info at www.songmakers.org or email dkoken@hmausa.com.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Encino):
3-5 pm Last-ever “CELTIC SESSION JAM” at the California Traditional Music Society’s Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756. The center closes forever, in a few more days. Info, www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/calendar.
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Sun, Dec 16, in OC (Costa Mesa):
4-7 pm S.O.B. plays The Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa; 949-646-8855; www.harpinn.com.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Burbank):
5-9 pm Monthly "JONNY WHITESIDE'S MESSAROUND" with honky-tonk and surf-rock guitarists, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. All ages; no cover. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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Sun, Dec 16, in San Pedro:
5:30 pm Annual “DEAN MORA'S MODERN SWINGTET CONCERT and SWINGIN' HOLIDAY RECEPTION” at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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The annual Holiday Reception begins at 5:30 pm, music starts at 7:30 pm. Usher in the holidays at the shiny new Grand Annex and then enjoy classic 1940s TOMMY DORSEY and ARTIE SHAW tunes and other favorites played by the suave Dean Mora and his Swingtet. Reception guests receive preferred seating for the Dean Mora concert on a first come, first served basis, so reserve your seats. Tix, $15-$50.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Burbank):
6 pm Annual "DEBRA LEE’S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA" with performances by Debra and musical guests, on the Rancho Room Stage at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Santa Monica:
6 pm Annual “KOFFEEHOUSE HOLIDAY CONCERT,” a benefit for Childrens Hospital, Los Angeles, takes place at The Charleston, 2460 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; www.charlestonla.com; 310-828-2115.
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Deck the halls for a great cause. Admission is FREE with an unwrapped new toy valued at over $10, OR a $10 donation at the door. Doors open at 6 pm; music starts at 7 pm sharp. Expect 10 or more Koffeehouse artists performing, including JULIA PRICE, NOAH NEEDLEMAN, KATIE EKIN, ALAINA BLAIR, COREY FERRUGIA, ERIK DINARDO, DAVID DRAKE and others, concluding with featured performances by Koffeehouse friends and favorites, CLIFF BEACH at 8:30 pm and MOI NAVARRO at 9:30 pm.
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Childrens Hospital suggests you bring one of the following, because these are what the kids want and they always run-out: Crib Activity Boxes • Rattles • Musical Crib Mobiles • Musical Plush Toys • Interactive toys with lights and music • Soft Baby Dolls (appropriate for ages under 3) • K'Nex or Legos • Cars and Trucks • Playing Cards •Craft Kits (Teen Level-challenging) • Bead Kits (Teen Level-challenging) • Operation • Bubbles (4, 6, or 8 fl oz bottles) • Clothes • Markers • Transformers • Bath & Body Works lotions/gel sets • UNO Cards • Life • Fuzzy Brand (Velvet Art Boxes and Posters) • Connect Four • Battleship • Hand-held Electronic Games • Monopoly • Model Planes/Cars (recent models) • Hello Kitty • Super Hero Action Figures • Remote Control Cars • Barbie/Monster High • Puzzles (100-piece & under) and coloring books • Target, Walmart, iTunes or Toys "R" Us Gift Cards • Anything with Dinosaurs • Transformers • Super Bounce Ball Craft Kits.
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Venue is 21+. Advance tix at http://koffeehouse.com/show.cfm?id=88554&ref=3753009DB70816F9FE9530BBC43C84713A532DDEA7BC9C0DA96F8476F97D5315&utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Claremont:
6:30 pm CYNTHIA ARTISH plays a “HOLIDAY HARP CONCERT,” with MUSICA FICTA “recorder quartet” opening the show, at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928. Tix, $12.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Altadena:
7 pm JIM “KIMO” WEST, the slack key guitar master, plays his annual “HAWAIIAN CHRISTMAS SHOW” with a cast of musical 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”).
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It’s a Hawai’ian holiday evening of ki ho'alu-Hawaiian "slack key" guitar, hula and some special guests.
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Jim "Kimo" West is an award-winning Hawaiian "slack key" guitarist and a veteran of Hawaii's famed slack key festivals where he has performed alongside noted players such as Ledward Kaapana, Cyril Pahinui, Ozzie Kotani, Makana, George Kahumoku and many others. He is known not only for his exciting live performances but also for his many original instrumental slack key compositions as represented in his catalog of five solo CD's. Kimo will be playing songs from his recent CD, "Kimo's Hawaiian Slack Key Christmas" as well as his brand new release, "Na Lani O Maui-Maui Skies." He is a recent winner of the Hawaii Music Awards, a two-time Na Hoku Hanohano (the Hawaiian Grammy) nominee, and has received the “L.A. Treasures Award” for his contributions toward the perpetuation of "ki ho 'alu." His compositions have been featured in films, documentaries and national TV commercials. He splits his time between Hawaii and Los Angeles where he also works as a composer for film and TV, and as a producer for other artists.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Del Mar:
7 pm ROB ICKES & JIM HURST play Dobro and guitar at the Del Mar Powerhouse, 1658 Coast Bl, Del Mar 92014; 858-635-1363.
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Sun, Dec 16, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm BRIN LYNN JONES plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Santa Monica:
7 pm McCABE'S free Annual “HOMEMADE HOLIDAY SHOW” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403.
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Lincoln Myerson, McCabe’s booker, says, “The year goes by so fast, doesn't it? Once again, it's time to round up the little ones and tell all the neighbors, McCabe's is putting on a Holiday Show. What does that mean? It means that the talented musicians who happen to teach and work here, along with some other special guest performers, will take to the stage in near-spontaneous expressions of seasonal joy, in an effort to entertain you and yours and whoever else shows up. We'll also put out snacks and drinks and stuff, and this bountiful feast for all the senses will be provided completely free of charge! No joke, kids, and we do it every year, if you can believe that. All you have to do is show up and enjoy.” Free.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Silverlake:
7:30 pm “SONGWRITERS SQUARE” series brings SEVERIN BROWNE, DALE LaDUKE, ANDREA ROSS-GREENE, and performing host BILL BERRY, for a song circle with L.A.-based songwriters performing their originals alone and together, at the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre & Café, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silverlake 90027; 323-540-0935; www.LyricHyperion.com. Venue serves light dinners and snacks. Tix, $15 at door; limited seating, so reservations suggested at venue’s website. $3 discount if you use a code: it’s the first name of any of tonight’s performers.
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Sun, Dec 16, in San Diego:
8 pm LOS LOBOS and MARIACHI GARIBALDI team-up to play the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Culver City:
8 pm Monthly “VARIETY NIGHT” with a featured artist and an open mic, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Signups are taken in advance; if any of the eight slots remain, they can be claimed at 7:30 pm.
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Sun, Dec 16, in Santa Monica:
11 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” closes the weekend at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Here’s MORE, through the end of DECEMBER
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Mon, Dec 17, in OC (Costa Mesa):
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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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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