The Weekend's Pre-Yule Jewels (the musical kind), Dec 22 & 23, 2012

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3 live shows and our now complete Sunday "Music-on-TV" listings:
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Sun, Dec 23, in L.A.:
4 pm "ESSENTIAL BAROQUE FOR THE HOLIDAYS" is a FREE concert with the ENLIGHTENMENT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. Info, www.enlchambermusic.org.
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Sun, Dec 23, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm DAWSON'S GANG plays the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth. It's a real, live honky-tonk like you'd find in Texas.. No cover. Go early for the free weekly BBQ at 5 pm and free dance lesson at 6 pm.
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Sun, Dec 23, in Hollywood:
8 pm ERIC SCHWARTZ, brilliantly funny comedic singer-songwriter, plays the Improv,
8162 Melrose Av, Hollywood 90046; 323-651-2583.
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MUSIC-ON-TV for Sunday, Dec 23...
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2:30-3:30 pm "CHRISTMAS ON THE TRAIL" is a 2012 cowboy Christmas musical celebration. On KCET.
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3:30-4:30 pm "CANDLES & CAROLS" is the 2012 concert from Anderson University. On KCET.
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4:30-5:30 pm 49th Annual "CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CONCERT" is the 2012 show from the OC campus in Southern Cal. On KCET.
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7-8 pm "L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION" from 2009 is a one-hour condensation of that year's six-hour live show from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. And it's a reminder that THIS year's three-hour show is FREE to attend live, Dec 24 at 3 pm in the same place; go very early to get in line and be inside in time for the first acts. This 2009 retrospective is broadcast on KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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7:30-8 pm "SUN STUDIO SESSIONS" is a recorded live performance from the legendary Memphis studio where blues greats recorded and Elvis started. On PBSOC.
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8-9 pm "CHRISTMAS AT LUTHER COLLEGE: COMFORT & JOY" is a 2012 concert from the Decorah, Iowa campus with the college's six choirs, symphony orchestra, and Luther Ringers (bell choir). On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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9 pm-3 am All six parts of "BROADWAY: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL" air back-to-back. (Repeats twice, as a complete block, 6 am-noon and Noon-6 pm Monday. On PBSOC.
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11 pm-12:30 am "ROD STEWART: MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY" is a 2012 concert with plenty of musical guests, most from the pop arena. (Repeats at Noon Monday.)at On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
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Sun night / Mon AM, Dec 23 / 24, on TV:
3-4 am "L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION" is a one-hour condensation of the three-hour 2011 show. On PBSOC.
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Full edition, as originally published...
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The weekend's live music event highlights are right here!
(More later...)
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The real jewels this weekend?
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"CHRISTMAS 101" at 8 pm Saturday at UCLA (the Guide saw Saturday's show, and it's s a holiday hoot!)
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The TOM CORBETT BAND at 7 pm Saturday at the Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Cape Breton fiddler NEREA at the Coffee Gallery Backstage on Sunday at 7 pm.
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And there IS lots of good music on TV, but for now, we must simply wish you happy hunting for it; here are the live shows in the venues and Saturday and Sunday!
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Saturday, December 22
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Sat & Sun, Dec 22 & 23, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm "FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES" brings blues, jazz, Latin, or some kind of pop (acts tba, and weather permitting) to Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey. Info, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sat, Dec 22, in SFV (Encino):
1-5 pm FINAL EVENTS (ever!) at the CTMS Center For Folk Music in Encino Park. The center, now all but vacated, hosts these final events today:
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"BLUEGRASS OPEN JAM," 1-5 pm; open to all to play or listen.
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* "CAJUN-ZYDECO JAM," 3-5 pm;  everyone welcome to enjoy Louisiana sounds.
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Sat, Dec 22, in OC (Anaheim):
5-7 pm Monthly "LIVING TRADITION JAM" at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center. Free, monthly jam sessions that allow musicians and singers to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed setting.Free. Info, www.thelivingtradition.org.
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Sat, Dec 22, in Altadena:
7 pm THE TOM CORBETT BAND plays their "Holiday Extravaganza" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Reservations, (10 am-10 pm) at 626-798-6236. Info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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Tom is master musician in things with strings, a guy so respected he can get top musicians to perform with him. Tom asks, "Are those chestnuts roasting on a open fire I smell or has Santa's reindeer been in the egg nog again? I know it's sometimes hard to get into the Holiday season at the beach, but let the Tom Corbett Band with Bill 'Dasher' Knopf on banjo and David 'Blitzen' Ferguson on guitar bring in a little holiday musical cheer to you, minus the egg nog. We'll be playing the usual musical stew and we'll surely break into a 'Jingly-Yuletide' offering at some point. Caroling, anyone?"
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Tix, $15.
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Sat, Dec 22, in Palmdale:
7 pm "ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY" and charity benefit with performances by THE BROWNE SISTERS (Celtic music festival favorites), ROD WILLIAMS, ELAYNA, LUIS EVHEVERRIA, MR. SUNLIGHT, KASEY IAEGER,  JOEY BACKENSTOE, JOHN M., THE TWO LEAF CLOVERS, CHUCK ROBERTS, and others, at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com.
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Tip jar passed around for charity, to benefit The Children's Center of the Antelope Valley The Lancaster-based Children's Center of the Antelope Valley is a non-profit organization, founded by local residents, that provides services to child victims of abuse, children at risk of abuse, and their families.With your contributions, they hope to continue to provide hope and support to transform our community one child at a time.
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Food and drinks for sale.
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Butler's says, "It's gonna be an evening of good tunes, good food and good friends, as we gather around once again at the jumpingest java joint in the A-Valley to sing a few tunes, share a few laughs and celebrate the holidays. All of 'em. So come to this house, be one of the comfortable people..."
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Their booker adds, "If you were planning to get back to me about performing, and never quite got around to it, now might be the time to do it." (Phone and website are above.)
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No cover.
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Sat, Dec 22, in South Pasadena:
7:30 pm Monthly "FOURTH SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE" with music by THE SCREAMING EARWIGS, and JEFF SPERO calling, at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030.
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This is a fun evening of music & dance and includes some refreshments. Complete info, with "the beautiful colors, the cute graphics, the snazzy type, and all that stuff," is at http://urbanoldtime.com/4thsat.html.
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Instruction for new dancers at 7:30, Contradance is 8-11 pm. Adults, $10; students with i.d., $7; kids under age 12 are free. CDSS members get a $1 discount.
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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 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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Post-show Galas, both nights,benefit the Kate McGarrigle Foundation for Sarcoma Research. Requires special vip ticket; see website.
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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 SFV (Burbank):
8-11 pm MICHEL BENEBIG 4TET + SHEM BENEBIG on vocals, plays "Soul Jazz from the South Seas" at Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank.
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Bruce Forman, foreman of Cow Bop and member of this ensemble, says, "A Night in Melanesia! Catch this swingin' organist from New Caledonia (imagine McHale's Navy crossed with Gilligan's Island and dubbed in French). Come by for this happening three hour tour."
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Michel Benebig on Hammond organ; Shem Benebig, vocals; Bruce Forman, guitar; David Wise, sax; Paul Kreibich, drums.
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Sunday, December 23
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Sun, Dec 23; Sat & Sun, Dec 22 & 23, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm "FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES" brings blues, jazz, Latin, or some kind of pop (acts tba, and weather permitting) to Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey. Info, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sun, Dec 23, in San Pedro:
2-5:30 pm Bluesman BERNIE PEARL returns to the Port of L.A. to play solo acoustic blues at CRAFTED, Angeles 110 E. 22nd St. San Pedro 90731; www.CRAFTEDportla.com; 310-732-1270.
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Bernie says, "In November, I had a very well-received afternoon there, and have been invited back just two day before Xmas.
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"CRAFTED is housed in a very large warehouse in the Port of L.A. that has been imaginatively renovated as a haven for over 100 artists and handcrafters, where they work, display, and offer their varied creations to the public. In addition to over three hours of free, live, acoustic blues from yours truly, you can do your last minute gift shopping to the beat of the Blues.
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"I perform in the dining area, equipped with several tables and seating, and the music is piped throughout the building.
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"Gourmet food trucks and other vendors offer dining options, and beverages, including beer and wine, will be available. Come and spend the afternoon with me in one of Southern California's most interesting new venues."
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Driving from the north: Gaffey and Ocean intersect at 22nd; turn left to 110 E. 22nd, across the street from the 22nd St. Landing. Turn left into lot.  From the south, Harbor Bl crosses 22nd; turn right and enter parking lot. Parking is free.
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Sun, Dec 23, in OC (Yorba Linda):
2 pm “MUSIC OF THE MAGI" is a FREE concert at the Nixon Foundation Library in Yorba Linda; info, www.events.nixonfoundation.org/concerts.
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Sun, Dec 23, in OC (Costa Mesa):
4-7 pm GYPSY'S KISS, a favorite at the venue, returns to play traditional Celtic & Irish ballads and songs, at the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa 92627; 949-646-8855; www.harpinn.com.
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Sun, Dec 23, in Long Beach:
5-9 pm DAVID SOUSA & J.P.L AND THE ALL STAR BAND play a FREE Cajun-Zydeco Christmas dance at Golden Sails, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
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ADMISSION FREE. Info, contact SIDNEY at sidneygauthier@att.net.
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Sun, Dec 23, in Altadena:
7 pm NEREA, plus TOVAH GOODMAN opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Reservations, (10 am-10 pm) at 626-798-6236. Info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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International fiddle player NEREA brings Cape Breton-style Celtic reels,foot stomping jigs, and breathtaking slow airs, combined with her funky footwork step dancing percussion.
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Nerea was raised on the fiddler's paradise of Cape Breton Island, Canada, where she mastered her driving bow arm. As a teenager, she moved to Europe where her career took off, spreading Celtic music everywhere she went. From Bercy (Paris) to Prague. From the Royal Scottish Concert Hall (Glasgow) and Edingburgh Castle to International Festivals in Spain... Her music took her to Africa, performing several times in Morocco.
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Check out her youtube channel: www.youtube.com/crazyfiddlelady. It has over 8,000 views so far.
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Nerea makes trips to California about every 1 or 2 years. During this particular trip her CD "Footprints" has already completly SOLD OUT,but tracks/mp3s can be sent by e-mail. This show is a great early Christmas gift & fun for the whole family. More about NEREA at www.nereathefiddler.com.
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Tix, $15.
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Sun, Dec 23, in South Pasadena:
7:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his authentic and original Irish music at Griffin's of Kinsale, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030. (Note later time for Ken's residency here, this Sunday only).
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The Guide's LONG RANGE LOOK AHEAD

is, most recently, in the Dec 21 edition. It remains accessible, just below or in the sidebar at left, depending on which edition you are reading.
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We're working on an update, with many more events.
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