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Coolest music story of the week: 79-year-old EVIE BRANAN (she pronounces it “evvie”) awoke from a five-year coma, and her first words were, “I want to go to a Bob Seger concert.” As she regained full awareness of her surroundings after half a decade of oblivion, she added, “I want to give him a big kiss and shake my booty for him.” Sure enough, Thursday night she did, indeed, “shake it, big time” (her words). Wondering how? Seems the Flint (Michigan) Journal newspaper had run a story about Evie’s awakening, and that was all it took to get her an invitation to attend BOB SEGER’s concert Thursday night in Michigan – with a backstage pass to spend some time with him. Through her sweet granny-like smile, she gushed, “It was my fifth Bob Seger concert. I had seen him four times before but I had never met him.” That is, she’d seen him perform before her real-life Rip Van Winkle bit. Her interview Friday morning on CNN ended with Evie answering host Don Lemon’s request to “sing part of your favorite Bob Seger song.” She said “I can’t remember the first part,” then went into the key lyrics, “I’m older now, but I’m still runnin’ against the wind.”
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In this edition: A Saturday TICKET ALERT, expanded FESTIVAL coverage, resumed BROADCAST & WEB RADIO listings, a WORKSHOP or two for artists, an event with sailboats and music, and much more that wasn’t here in the previous go-’round.
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TICKET ALERT: “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” makes its annual live-performance visit to Los Angeles on June 7. Tix go on sale Saturday morning at 10 am at the Greek Theatre box office or at ticketmaster.com (you’ll pay a hefty “service fee” at the latter, so we recommend the venue’s box office.)
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LOTS of fresh info on the best annual FESTIVALS! Check the write-ups (use our site's "search" function, at the top of the page, or scroll to find ’em by the dates). Make sure you get tix before they sell-out, and hop on their sites for early-bird discounts, volunteer opportunities, and more. Coming up are: the 20th Annual SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL (Apr 18-21), 14th Annual TOPANGA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL (Apr 20 & 21), SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL (Apr 20 & 21), STAGECOACH FESTIVAL (Apr 26-28), UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL (Apr 26-18), VENTURA BLUES FESTIVAL (Apr 27), SIERRA MADRE ART FAIR (May 4 & 5), GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL (May 10-12), LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL (May 16-18), LONG BEACH BAYOU, HENDERSON CRAWFISH FESTIVAL (May 17-19), TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 19), SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL (May 25 & 26), LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jun 14-16), HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE at its new Ontario, California venue (Jun 14-16), CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jun 15), WATERFRONT BLUES FEST (Jul 4-7), WILDLIFE WEST FEST (Jul 20), and if you're headed East, MERLEFEST (Apr 25-28), the STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL (Jun 6-9) and the NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jul 26-29). And more are added here, all the time!
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IN MEMORIUM:
• Hugely inspirational comic genius JONATHAN WINTERS, who brought a repertoire of memorable characters to his unscripted one-man stage show, TV appearances, and his own, often improvisational, TV show, died Thursday night at his home in Montecito (CA) at age 87; he was also known for movie roles, including “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.”
• Ballerina MARIA TALLCHIEF, daughter of an Oklahoma oil family who grew up on an Indian reservation, became the muse and wife of choreographer GEORGE BALANCHINE and dazzled the 20th century dance world, died Thursday in Chicago at age 88.
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Quick note, before we get to the listings / write-ups of all the live music and festivals: note our musical lifeboat for those stuck at home or unwinding after late gigs: the current edition of “TUNEFUL TEEVEE” is good through April 16, and chockfull of music-on-TV offerings. It’s at a separate click.
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Now, to the current LIVE music: there’s PLENTY happening this weekend – and next, when FESTIVALS are prolific (some start mid-week)! MORE music events are announcing themselves in press releases every day, keeping us busy distilling them info to present to you. MANY updates and additional details and partic’lars are in THIS edition. So let’s get started!
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Saturday’s Sections:
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1) TICKET ALERT
2) Saturday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
3) Saturday’s MUSIC-on-TV
4) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
5) Saturday’s FESTIVALS
6) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) TICKET ALERT:
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“A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” makes its annual live-performance visit to Los Angeles on June 7. Tix go on sale this morning at 10 am at the Greek Theatre box office or at ticketmaster.com (you’ll pay a hefty “service fee” at the latter, so we recommend the venue’s box office.)
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2) Saturday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS:
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Sat, Apr 13, WORKSHOP, in OC (Fullerton):
Noon “ASSOCIATION OF FINGERSTYLE GUITARISTS” guitar technique presentations, beginning fingerstyle seminar, and performance circle, at Mo's Fullerton Music, 121 N Harbor Bl, Fullerton 92832.
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Event begins at noon with a full hour of one-on-one guitar technique presentations. AFG’s new music director DONOVAN RAITT then presents a beginning fingerstyle seminar focusing on Latin rhythm. “The day closes with a performance circle for those that wish to share the guitar music that they have been working on. “FG is all about learning and sharing,” says organization president GREG ATKIN, adding, “So bring your guitar.” AFG plans to meet every other month throughout the year. More at www.afg.org. Event info, contact Greg Atkin at 714-663-0071 or gatkin@strum-n-comfort.com.
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These listings are in “Tuneful TeeVee,” in a FRESH separate edition, running through April 16.
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4) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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In preparation; send us your favorite! Must feature live performance, AND must be either (a) on the web (simulcast or archived or web-only), OR (b) on broadcast radio in Southern California. And, of course, the format must be folk-Americana or acoustic renaissance.
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Sat, Apr 13; Mon-Sat, Apr 8-13, pseudo-festival,
FREE, in Long Beach:
11 am-sunset 49th annual "CONGRESSIONAL CUP YACHT RACE" features free concerts, up-close racing action, and more, all FREE at Belmont Veterans Memorial Pier, #15 39th Pl, Long Beach. After-hours music goes ’til late at night, Friday & Saturday.
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The brings a beer garden, rum bar, and seafood and barbecue stations to the pier. Some money spent on those items benefits children through local nonprofit Young Horizons.
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You're so close to the sailboat action you can shout to the sailors between races. The masts almost brush you as each pair of boats race by. Top ranked sailors from around the world compete in this, the longest-running sailing Match Race in North America. View the action from the "Congressional Cup Stadium" on the pier with bleacher seating, and snack bar and more available.
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There will be 10 skippers, who compete round-robin, going head-to-head against one another in pairs to rack-up points for advancement. They include Great Britain’s Ian Williams, ranked #1 in the world, who is going for a three-peat at the Congressional Cup. The others, and their rankings, are Laurie Jury (New Zealand, #7), Taylor Canfield (U.S. Virgin Islands, #8), Eric Monnin (Switzerland, #13), Simone Ferrarese (Italy, #15), Jordan Reece (Australia, #16), Mathieu Richard (France, #18), Adam Minoprio (New Zealand, #217), and Ed Baird (USA, unranked, but a former winner). The 10th skipper is the winner of the Ficker Cup, determined by a race the preceding weekend.
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The Congressional Cup winner receives the event's signature Crimson Blazer and the largest share of a $60,000 purse.
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As for the music? It's been hard to track-down, despite featured advertising that it's included. Saturday night is a concert by BOXCAR SEVEN (rhythm & blues, soul revue). Other bands perform throughout the event, though it seems to include multiple genres , and sometimes it's deejays instead. But the daily race viewing can't be beat, and it's all FREE.
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More on the race (but nothing on the music) is at www.thecongressionalcup.com.
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POSTSCRIPT: There is MORE post-race free music nearby. From 4-10 pm is the “2nd SATURDAY ART WALK” in Downtown East Village Arts District, Linden Av & Broadway, Long Beach. Info, www.artwalklb.com. The “really good music” starts about 7 pm around the corner from the main Art Walk, in the park. Or head a bit south to Seal Beach and catch STEVE NOONAN (see 7:30 pm listing).
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Sat, Apr 13, in OC (San Juan Capistrano):
10 am-noon “BLUEGRASS & OLD TIME JAM SESSION,” all levels welcome, 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 & Sun, Apr 13 & 14, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm “FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES” features Blues, Jazz, Latin, or Pop at Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey (weather permitting). Info and schedules, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (Canoga Park):
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN, Folk Balladeer and walking encyclopedia of labor organizing and protest songs, plays the “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST’s FREE COMMUNITY LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES” at the Canoga Park Library, 20939 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303. These library programs emphasize folk songs, both American and international, sung and played on stringed instruments, guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, dulcimer, recorder, and more; American, Appalachian, African-American, Civil War, Stephen Foster songs, the songs of Pete Seeger, The Weavers, Burl Ives, Woody Guthrie, Odetta and other icons of traditional music are often included. FREE concert.
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To request a program for your library or school, or for information, contact Warren Garfield, Program Coordinator (323) 656-5813 or email: warrengar@sbcglobal.net
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Sat, Apr 13, in San Diego Co (Carlsbad):
2 pm Ukulele princess BRITTNI PAIVA plays the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008; 760-438-5996.
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Sat, Apr 13, in the San Bernardino Mtns:
2-5 pm "JAM IN THE MOUNTAINS / MOUNTAIN AREA ACOUSTIC JAM" at Rocky's Deli and Restaurant (Next to Union 76 Station), 32150 Hwy 18, Running Springs. Come up and escape L.A.; it's less than one hour from Claremont or Pomona. Info, call Sandi, 909-867-7105. More at www.scdh.org.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Green Valley Lake:
2 pm “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM / MOUNTAIN AREA ACOUSTIC JAM” at Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake 92341. Free.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Bakersfield:
2-5 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Dagney's Coffee Shop. “Come on down for some coffee, stir in some music, and you get a good time,” says host Jeff Russinsky; info, 661-364-1553 or 661-324-7504.
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Sat, Apr 13, in San Diego Co (San Clemente):
3 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SAN CLEMENTE SONG CIRCLE & BBQ / POTLUCK” in San Clemente 92672. Info and location, www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Long Beach:
4-10 pm “2nd SATURDAY ART WALK” in Downtown East Village Arts District, Linden Av & Broadway, Long Beach. Info, www.artwalklb.com. The “really good music” starts about 7 pm around the corner in the park, as part of the event.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (Studio City):
6-10 pm "ACOUSTIC MUSIC SHOWCASE" with a different lineup each week, and performing host BRYAN CHAN, at Jump Cut Café (formally Lulu’s Beehive), 13203 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Pomona:
6-9 pm "POMONA ART WALK" with live music, art for viewing and purchase, and food, in the Pomona Arts Colony, off Garey Av between Holt and Mission Bl. Info, www.metropomona.com.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Tehachapi:
6-8 pm ART LARSON plays clarinet at “APPLE SHED LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC,” a Friday and Saturday night series at the Apple Shed, 333 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-8333.
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They have a regular schedule of performers:
1st Friday - WILL JAMES - Celtic, Americana, gospel, & folk
1st Saturday - JO STONE - piano music
2nd Friday - THE GEEZERS - folk music
2nd Saturday - ART LARSON - clarinet
3rd Friday – “Country Music night” (was the late Cowboy / Western artist TONY VICE)
3rd Saturday - MOUNTAIN PASS - oldies
4th Friday - MAX VALENTINO - acoustic guitar
4th Saturday - PAT STRONG – country / ballads music
5th Saturday - CRAIG SHAW
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Sat, Apr 13, in VC (Somis):
6 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SOMIS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK” in Somis 93066. Location and info, www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” brings a different band each week to Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. They have a lot of fun every Saturday night. Here's a video of a recent performance there by the band GRASSLANDS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMwi-VZ0rwc&feature=em-share_video_user ] Grasslands - "You Are What I Am." More on that band at www.grasslandsbluegrass.com.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Altadena:
7 pm INCENDIO plays 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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Sat, Apr 13, in Venice:
7-10 pm Monthly "GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA" benefit showcase concert for charity, featuring a full lineup of recording artists performing all-acoustic, plus performing host MARK ISLAM, at the Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052. More at www.grassrootsacoustica.org.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Palmdale:
7 pm “LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC” at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; schedules and who’s playing, at www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Highland Park:
7-10 pm "NELA ARTWALK" in North East Los Angeles, specifically, the arts district in Highland Park, happens the 2nd Saturday every month. It's a gallery night that can involve live music. Info, www.nelaart.org.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Tehachapi:
Time tba THE GEEZERS play folk music for “LIVE MUSIC AT LA BELLE AMORE,” a Friday and Saturday series at La Belle Amore Italian Bistro, 209 S Green St, Tehachapi; 661-822-7419. Recommended by locals who tell the Guide, “Great live music can be heard” at this Italian Bistro, located next to the Hitching Post Theater.
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STEVE HEPNER & LAUREN ALEXANDER - 1st Friday
TERRY ASHER & FRIENDS - 1st Saturday
THE GEEZERS - folk music - 2nd & 5th Saturday
CRAIG SHAW - 2nd & 4th Friday
PETER CUTLER & DEBBY HAND as a folk duo - 3rd Friday
MARIA & CHARLY “folk & more” duo of CHARLY WALLMO & MARIA WEIR WERTH - 3rd Sat
DAVE OGDEN, Celtic fingerstyle guitar - 4th Saturday
GARY MAZOLLA - 5th Friday
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Sat, Apr 13, in L.A.:
Time tba “LIGHT UP THE BLUES CONCERT: AN EVENING OF MUSIC TO BENEFIT AUTISM SPEAKS” featuring performers CROSBY, STILLS & NASH, STEPHEN STILLS, RYAN ADAMS, RICKIE LEE JONES, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, DON FELDER, CHRISTOPHER STILLS, THE MIRACLE PROJECT FLY SINGERS, and other surprise guests, hosted by KRISTEN & STEPHEN STILLS, with emcee JACK BLACK, at Club Nokia, at L.A. Live, near Staples Center, L.A. Doors at 6:30 pm. Tix, $38.50-$125, on sale Mar 15 at 10 am.
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VIP preferred seating packages went on sale Mar 13 on the CSN official website (details at www.crosbystillsnash.com). Seated Tickets ranging from $85 to $125 and Standing Room tickets for $38.50 go on sale to the public on March 15 at 10 am, available at www.AXS.com, charge by phone at 888-9AXS-TIX or 888-929-7849 (applicable fees may apply). Tickets may also be purchased from 10 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri, at the STAPLES Center Box Office (1111 S Figueroa St, 90015), or at the Club Nokia box office (800 W Olympic Bl, 90015), open after 5 pm on show days. No fees are charged at either box office. Additional sponsor packages are available through Autism Speaks. More info from Venas Matthews-Bazin at venas.matthews-bazin@autismspeaks.org.
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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 or 818-780-5979 or barb@noblehouseconcerts.com.
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Sat, Apr 13, in OC (Seal Beach, just S of Long Beach):
7:30 pm STEVE NOONAN brings his first-rate singer-songwriter fare to Bogart’s Coffee House, 905 Ocean Av, Seal Beach; www.bogartscoffee.com. Venue has great views of the Pacific and Catalina Island, has free wifi, serves good coffeehouse fare.
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Sat, Apr 13, in San Diego Co. (Poway):
7:30 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN play the “SAN DIEGO FOLK HERITAGE” series in Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Apr 13, in San Diego:
7:30 pm ELEPHANT REVIVAL plays the “AMSD CONCERTS” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS residency, sometimes with very impressive guest players, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm LOS ANGELES WOMEN IN MUSIC (LAWIM) presents "YOUNG TALENT NIGHT" hosted by songwriter-guitarist LESLIE STODDARD, featuring performances by a select variety of youthful performers, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. (If you cannot attend, you can watch online.) This monthly showcase is part of LAWIM's ongoing commitment to nurture up-and-coming talent and reach out to the community through music.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Altadena:
7:30 pm DONNA BEA, “Singer-Songwriter Ukester” plays ukulele and sings at Amy’s Patio Café, 900 E Altadena Dr, Altadena. Reservations suggested at 626-798-4737.
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Sat, Apr 13, in L.A.:
7:30 pm Monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING” in L.A.; info and location, contact Alan Stillson, 818-884-4284.
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Sat, Apr 13, in OC (Irvine):
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE plays the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 92697; 949-854-4646.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Claremont:
8 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Santa Monica:
8 pm GURF MORLIX plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Culver City:
8 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS bring their highly acclaimed “Fingerstyle Guitar & Cello” concert to Boulevard Music 4316 Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583 .
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Sat, Apr 13, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm Ukulele princess BRITTNI PAIVA plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020. (She also does a workshop here Sunday at 1 pm.)
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Sat, Apr 13, musical, in Santa Monica:
8 pm “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Santa Barbara Co. (Goleta):
8 pm THE HAYDUDES play the “SONG TREE CONCERT SERIES” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; info & tix, 805-403-2639 or SongTree@cox.net.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Riverside Co. (the Eastern desert):
8 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play Pappy and Harriet’s Place, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown 92268; 760-365-5956.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm A NATIONALLY-TOURING BLUES HEADLINER, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Venue serves dinner with generous portions, has full bar and nightly specials. Take earplugs. Seriously. Advance tix on their website; higher at the door, but always very affordable.
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Sat, Apr 13, in San Pedro:
8 pm SPOCK’S BEARD (melodic prog rock) plays part one of their CD RELEASE SHOW (they return Sun afternoon at 4) at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (West Hills):
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES” brings pre-booked recording artists to West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307. Important that you make a reservation if you want a seat: 818-992-4142; westvalleymusiccenter.com; or email westvalleymusic@sbcglobal.net. "Extensive refreshments" are included. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Venice:
8 pm Monthly “POETRY IN MOTION,” a celebrated series with readings, refreshments, live music, videos, memories, special guests & more, hosted by EVE BRANDSTEIN, at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Bl, Venice 90291; 310-822-3006.
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Sat, Apr 13, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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THIS DAY IN HISTORY, two tragedies began. Today’s anniversaries of either or both may bring TV documentaries, but we didn’t find any when we prepared “Tuneful TeeVee.” The disasters du jour are:
• On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot in the head by actor John Wilkes Booth in Ford’s Theatre; the nation’s 16th president died the following morning.
• On April 14, 1912, the RMS Titanic struck an iceberg. She sank into a clear, calm, icy sea with great loss of life in the early morning darkness of April 15.
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1) Sunday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
2) Sunday’s MUSIC-on-TV
3) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
4) Sunday’s FESTIVALS
5) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Sunday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS:
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Sun, Apr 14, WORKSHOP in SGV (Covina):
1 pm UKULELE WORKSHOP with reigning uke princess BRITTNI PAIVA at the Fret House 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020. (She does a concert here Saturday night, Apr 13, 8 pm; see listing.)
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Sun, Apr 14, pseudo-FESTIVAL, in L.A.:
2 pm-late “BLUES REVUE & FUNDRAISER” honoring JOHN “JUKE” LOGAN and benefitting Cancer Research, with performances by DAVE ALVIN, JAMES HARMON, RICK HOLMSTROM BAND, THE DELGADO BROTHERS, KING COTTON, THE BONEDADDYS, THE MIKE ELDRED TRIO, THE GARY ALLEGRETTO BAND, BILL LYNCH & JODI SIEGEL, SHAWN MAFIA & THE TEN CENT THRILLS, JOEY HARRIS (of the BEAT FARMERS) with MOJO NIXON, BUDDY ZAPATA’S JUNKSHOP REPUBLIC, CARLA OLSON, and surprise guests, at Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams, L.A.; 323-931-4636.
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Sun, Apr 14, FESTIVAL, in Long Beach:
6:30 pm 39th annual "LONG BEACH BACH FEST" presents classical guitar great MARTHA MASTERS in its concluding concert, "Bach a Bacchus," the annual event pairing the music of Bach with wine and beer sampling at Sabata Restaurant & Lounge, 6527 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Hollywood:
8 am FAIR MARKET BAND plays their morning residency at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St, between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, in Hollywood 90028.
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Sun, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, in South Pasadena:
11 am-2 pm Weekly “SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH” with BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER on guitar & vocals at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443. “Big B” Brenner performs “The Real Folk Blues.” Features seasonal Brunch menu, mimosas, sangria and Bloody Marys. BIG B sings a mellow compilation of acoustic blues. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Altadena:
12:30 pm Monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-398-7917. Free to participate or to listen.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm “FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES” features Blues, Jazz, Latin, or Pop at Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey (weather permitting). Info and schedules, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sun, Apr 14, in San Pedro:
2-5:30 pm BERNIE PEARL concludes his blues residency at CRAFTED, a new arts venue in the Port of Los Angeles, at 110 E 22nd St, San Pedro 90731; 310-732-1270; www.CRAFTEDportla.com; www.facebook.com/Craftedportla.
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His two gigs here – including one that opened the venue -- went so well that Bernie was offered a monthly residency, second Sunday of each month through April.
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Bernie says of this new venue, "It's a great place to hear some acoustic Blues and to see what dozens of crafters are working on. Food and beverages are available. Parking and admission are free. I perform in the lounge area, where there are tables and chairs, and the live music is piped throughout the building. Take a Sunday drive to the scenic Port of L.A. and hang out for a while. I bet you'll enjoy it."
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Sun, Apr 14, in Santa Monica:
2 pm Matinee of “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Long Beach:
2 pm “IRISH SESSION” all afternoon, with “delightful Irish music; the good Craic and friendly staff” at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Santa Monica:
ON HIATUS: 2 pm Monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” singer-songwriter acoustic showcase at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-1631. This series will eventually return, somewhere, but it is NOT happening today. We’ll keep you posted.
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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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Sun, Apr 14, in OC (Huntington Beach):
3-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SUNDAYS” at Gallagher's Irish Pub & Grill, 300 PCH (pub entrance is on Walnut), Huntington Beach; 714-536-2422. Nominally, this series begins at 4 pm. All Irish Dishes on the menu are only $10 when the Irish musicians are on stage.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Murrieta:
3 pm “SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY” brings a TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION and IRISH DANCING by the Claddagh School to Shamrock Irish Pub and Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Murrieta; 951 696-5252. Enjoy the ambiance, food and libations at this new family-friendly Sunday venue.
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Sun, Apr 14, in OC (Irvine):
4 pm ARLO GUTHRIE Irvine Barclay Theatre 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine 92697 949-854-4646
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Sun, Apr 14, in San Pedro:
4 pm SPOCK’S BEARD (melodic prog rock) plays part two of their CD RELEASE SHOW (they began here Sat at 8 pm) at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Long Beach:
5-9 pm Monthly “ZYDECO DANCE” series brings a live Cajun-Zydeco band, dance lessons, and free gumbo, to the Golden Sails, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
Dances are the second Sunday of each month. No partner needed, singles, families, kids, all welcome. Free beginners' dance lesson 4:30-5 pm. Band plays 5-9 pm. Free gumbo (donations appreciated). Tasty food also available in the hotel restaurant (opens at 5 pm). More info, call
Dempsey Pappion, 562-396-1132, or David Sousa, 909-527-0926.
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Sun, Apr 14, in South Pasadena:
ON HIATUS: 6 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to his residency at Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Santa Monica:
6 pm Weekly "KOFFEEHOUSE SUNDAY SESSIONS" brings a lineup of acoustic singer-songwriters to The Charleston, 2460 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; www.charlestonla.com; 310-828-2115.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Santa Monica:
7 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN return from Colorado to Southern Cal for their first-ever show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Altadena:
7 pm THE MIGHTY ECHOES, “America’s favorite doo-wop a cappella group,” play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Sun, Apr 14, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Go early for their free weekly BBQ at 5 pm and free dance lessons at 6 pm. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 14, in the SF Bay Area:
8-11 pm "PEACEFUL EASY FEELING 40th ANNIVERSARY TOUR" with performing songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN, writer of that and many other EAGLES hits, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley.
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Sun, Apr 14, in San Pedro:
8 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS bring their highly acclaimed “Fingerstyle Guitar & Cello” concert to Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking.
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Sun, Apr 14, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Sun, Apr 14, in San Diego:
8 pm GRANT LEE PHILLIPS, GAYLE SKIDMORE, and SEAN WATKINS (of Nickel Creek) play Lestats Coffee, 3343 Adams Av, Normal Heights (San Diego) 92116; 619-282-0437.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm MERLE HAGGARD, plus opening act the VENTUCKY STRING BAND, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016. Doors at 6 pm for dinner. Show tix $75 & $100.
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Sun, Apr 14, in San Diego:
9 pm LUCERO and LANGHORNE SLIM play the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022.
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11 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase closes-out the weekend, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, two tragedies played to conclusion. (No, we’re not talking about your procrastination at getting your tax returns completed before today’s deadline.) Today’s anniversaries of either or both historical disaster may bring TV documentaries, but we didn’t find any when we prepared “Tuneful TeeVee.” The disasters du jour are:
• On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died, after being shot in the head by actor John Wilkes Booth in Ford’s Theatre the evening of April 14.
• On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank in a clear, calm, icy sea, with great loss of life, after striking an iceberg the night of April 14.
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1) Monday’s MUSIC-on-TV
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[HEY, you survived getting your taxes done, so go out and celebrate!]
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Mon, Apr 15, in Santa Barbara Co. (Santa Ynez):
7 pm The great IAN TYSON, the best folk-rocker turned cowboy singer-songwriter, plays the Ranch & Reata Roadhouse, 3569 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez 93460. 805-691-9663.
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Mon, Apr 15, in SFV (Burbank):
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 15, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Officially, it’s “no cover,” but venue expects a donation. If you can’t go, you may be able to watch online, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Apr 15, in Culver City:
7:30 pm “NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Apr 15, in Ventura:
7:30 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, Ventura; info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Apr 15, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE plays the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com.
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Mon, Apr 15, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm Weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This long-running contest for country / alt country / honky-tonk musicians has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place and this event are always fun. Preceded by free two step dance lessons for beginners and intermediate levels with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 15, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Tue, Apr 16, in OC (Huntington Beach):
6:30-9 pm "OC HAMMERED DULCIMERS" meet and share tunes and play for fun in Huntington Beach. Reservations get address and directions from bgershman@socal.rr.com. More at www.scdh.org.
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Tue, Apr 16, in San Diego:
6:30 pm “BLUEGRASS OPEN MIKE & JAM” and “BLUEGRASS 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, Apr 16, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER SERENADE” with performing host JC HYKE and a lineup of recording artists / singer-songwriters, all playing acoustic, on the heated patio at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Apr 16, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Apr 16, in Manhattan Beach:
7 pm Monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” meets at the Wayland House in Manhattan Beach 90266. Info & directions, 310-376-8760.
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Tue, Apr 16, in VC (Camarillo):
7 pm SONGMAKERS’ “ME N’ ED'S PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Me N’ Ed's Pizza in Camarillo 93010. Info & directions, www.songmakers.org.
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Tue, Apr 16, in L.A.:
8 pm RODRIGUEZ performs at The Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, L.A.; 213-749-5171. Yes, it’s SIXTO RODRIGUEZ, aka RODRIGUEZ, the musician profiled in the OSCAR-winning film, “SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN,” playing his only L.A. show. Yes, he can still sing and play guitar, and stir the longings of the soul.
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On OSCAR night, “Searching for Sugar Man,” the riveting music biopic and investigative journey of discovery by filmmaker MALIK BENDJELLOUL, won “Best Documentary Film.” It is the story of rejection, unknown fame for an artist living in obscurity, and remarkable rediscovery. It’s the story (so far) of remarkable singer-songwriter SIXTO RODRIGUEZ, a man for whom acclaim was delayed, but ultimately not denied. It’s a film about hope, inspiration and the resonating power of music.
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On February 6, the Guide’s editor attended a special “Reel Talk” screening of “Searching for Sugar Man” that included a Q & A with director Bendjelloul. (The Guide ran a “News Extra” edition on February 5, alerting readers of the chance to attend that special screening.) The film had just won at the Director's Guild of America (DGA) the previous Friday night, capturing the “Best Feature Award” at the International Documentary Association's 2012 “IDA Documentary Awards” at DGA.
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Musically, the film won the “Creative Recognition Award” for “Best Music” for RODRIGUEZ's original songs and BENDJELLOUL's additional score.
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RODRIGUEZ’s story remains one of the music world’s most unusual tales, reaching back to the 1970s. An obscure debut LP by a Detroit singer-songwriter becomes a source of hope and inspiration to the anti-Apartheid movement in South Africa. Now, the story of Rodriguez and his oft-bootlegged cult album “Cold Fact” is the basis for “Searching for Sugar Man,” the riveting new documentary by filmmaker MALIK BENDJELLOUL. Light In The Attic Records, in partnership with Sony Legacy, are honored to announce the release of the original motion picture soundtrack, comprising tracks from “Cold Fact” and its 1971 follow-up “Coming From Reality” – reissued in 2008 and 2009, respectively, by the Light In The Attic label.
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The story of RODRIGUEZ the musician begins back in the late ‘60s, when he was discovered in a Detroit bar by renowned producers DENNIS COFFEY and MIKE THEODORE. They recorded a 1970 album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. Instead, that record, “Cold Fact,” bombed, and despite the release of a second LP, entitled “Coming From Reality,” produced by STEVE ROWLAND, fame eluded Rodriguez. So he drifted into obscurity, not knowing he was becoming the subject to some fantastic rumors of a dramatic onstage death.
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He was widely rumored to have died in bizarre ways, including a widely-believed version that had set himself on fire at the end of a performance for an audience that taked louder and louder over his singing. That was after he had faded into obscurity in the U.S. as just another singer-songwriter who failed to catch-on.
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But, unknown to RODRIGUEZ, “Cold Fact” took on a life of its own when a bootleg recording found its way into the repressive apartheid-era South Africa, where everyone – not just black citizens – were subjected to curfews, bans against public gatherings, and strict regulation of what they could see, read, or hear on radio and television. “Cold Fact” was banned by the government, and that set then stage for the album to become a national phenomenon that transcended generations over the next two decades. It was the soundtrack for a resistance movement of liberal South African youth.
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Meanwhile, back in Detroit, Rodriguez was working in construction and renovation, and disgusted with what he saw of government officials’ neglect of the poor and of deteriorating infrastructure, he even ran for mayor. All the while, Rodriguez remained totally unaware that he was not just a local folk hero, but had become an iconic household name – thousands of miles away, across an expanse of ocean.
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Decades passed. Then, two South African fans, STEPHEN ‘SUGAR’ SEGERMAN and CRAIG BARTHOLOMEW-STRYDOM, set out to learn, once and for all, what had really happened to their hero. Their investigation led them to a story more extraordinary than any of the many myths they’d heard. Their story forms the basis of “Searching for Sugar Man.”
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Thanks to two obsessed fans who simply set out to learn the man's true fate, we have an OSCAR-winning, acclaimed chronicle about the rediscovery of Sixto Rodriguez, and a context for rediscovering a remarkable artist in the man himself.
Rodriguez said recently, “I describe myself as ‘musico-politico’,” adding, “I was born and bred in Detroit, four blocks from the city center. Back then, I was influenced by the urban sounds that were going on around me all the time.”
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His artist’s perspective is undiminished. That is evident as he continues, “Music is art and art is a cultural force. As far as my work from Detroit comparing to the South African Apartheid, the similarities echo. The placards of the 1970s in the United States read things like ‘We Want Jobs,’ and ‘Stop the War’ – I was looking at the music from a working class perspective that was relevant, as it turns out, to the kids in South Africa."
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Doors at 7 pm. Tix: Balcony, $45; Orchestra / mezzanine / loge, $55; Gold Circle, $65. Tix go on sale Fri, March 1 at 10 am, at www.goldenvoice.com. Two ticket limit. Tix, $45- $65, plus service / handling fee.
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Tue, Apr 16, in L.A.:
8 pm TONY FURTADO with STEPHANIE SCHNEIDERMAN and LUKE PRICE at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Tue, Apr 16, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm SALTY SUITES plays the monthly “BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA” (BASC) monthly show in the Riverside Rancho Room, plus there’s another AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND on the other stage, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Tue, Apr 16, in Altadena:
8 pm “CASH WITH AN EDGE: A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH & JUNE CARTER” featuring JIMMIE RAY & CINDY CANTRELL of BLACK TRAIN, JIM WOOTEN of Led Zepagain and Four Way Street, ORI HUBERMAN of Four Way Street, and JIM KERSEY of Led Zepagain, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Tue, Apr 16, in OC (Laguna Beach):
8-11 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE” with performing host BETH FITCHET WOOD, and a lineup of performing songwriters and some recording artists “with many different musical talents” at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach.
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Tue, Apr 16, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
8 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Tue, Apr 16, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Apr 16, in Santa Monica:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to Finn McCool’s, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-452-1734.
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Tue, Apr 16, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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1) Wednesday’s MUSIC-on-TV
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Wed, Apr 17, in Santa Barbara:
5:30 pm Weekly “GLENDESSARY JAM” of players of old-time music at Alice Keck Park (summers) and indoors (winter) on Glendessary Lane, in Santa Barbara.
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Wed, Apr 17, in Paso Robles:
6-8 pm Weekly “OPEN JAM” is mostly bluegrass, some folk, at Matts Music, 617 12th St, Paso Robles. Details, 805-237-0054, or www.mattsmusicinpaso.com.
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Wed, Apr 17, in Venice:
6:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, Apr 17, in Santa Barbara Co. (Santa Ynez):
7 pm TONY FURTADO & CARLENE CARTER play the “TALES FROM THE TAVERN” series at the Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez; 805-686-4785.
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Wed, Apr 17, in L.A.:
7-8:30 pm Weekly “SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY” and friends is “an evening of music, harmonies and stories” at Stories Books & Café, 1716 West Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90026. All events are on the outdoor patio. Info, http://songpreservationsociety.com.
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Wed, Apr 17, in South Pasadena:
7-9:30 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG CONCERT SERIES" brings performing host BRAD COLERICK and two guest recording artists to the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443.
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Wed, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, in VC (Simi):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS’ “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Info & location at www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, Apr 17, in Altadena:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s,” the acclaimed retrospective by BARRY McGUIRE, joined by JOHN YORK, plays tonight & tomorrow 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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Wed, Apr 17, in Venice:
8 pm SUGAR IN THE GOURD plays Witzend, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-305-4792.
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Wed, Apr 17, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Apr 17, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Wed, Apr 17, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Apr 17, in L.A.:
8:30 pm DROPKICK MURPHYS with SKINNY LISTER and THE INSURGENCE play Club Nokia, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; www.nokiatheatrelalive.com. Doors at 7:30 pm. Tix: Gen’l adm, $30.50 advance, $36 at door (if any remain); VIP Balcony / Pit, $36 advance only. Tix go on sale Fri, March 1 at 10 am, at www.goldenvoice.com.
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Wed, Apr 17, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE,” the long-running series booked by DONOVAN LYMAN at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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2) Thursday’s MUSIC-on-TV
3) Thursday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
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5) Thursday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Thu, Apr 18, WORKSHOP, in Pasadena:
7:30 pm FIDDLE WORKSHOP with GREGOR BORLAND in Pasadena. Info, location, and reservations, contact Chris Hendershot at scottishfiddlers@gmail.com.
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Thu, Apr 18, FESTIVAL, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7-11 pm 20th annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” begins tonight, with “SADDLE UP!” an event centered around Senses on Main St (www.sensesonmain.com) in Old Town Newhall, with a FREE block party sponsored by the City of Santa Clarita on Main Street in Old Town Newhall. It’s an evening “filled with Country music, line dancing, gourmet food trucks, Western vendors, and the unveiling of the newest “Walk of Western Stars” markers for LEE MARVIN, STUART HAMBLEN, and RODOLFO ACOSTA (www.walkofwesternstars.com). Adult Beverages served on a cash and carry basis.
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Thu, Apr 18, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly solo show of authentic and original Irish music for Happy Hour at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Thu, Apr 18; in South Pasadena:
6-9 pm Weekly “BURGERS, BEERS, & BLUES” with BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER on guitar & vocals at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; www.eatatfirefly.com; 626-441-2443. “Big B” Brenner performs “The Real Folk Blues” for dining pleasure, and each week, Chef Paul features a different hamburger creation in addition to the seasonal dinner menu. Venue features regional micro brews “at old time prices.” No cover.
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Thu, Apr 18, in SFV (Canoga Park):
6 pm “WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.
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Thu, Apr 18, near UCLA:
6 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Apr 18, in San Luis Obispo:
6-9 pm Monthly “OLD TIME JAM” at Linnaea's on Garden Street in SLO. Third Thursday, every month.
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Thu, Apr 18, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6:15 pm Weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Apr 18, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Apr 18, in VC (Oak View):
7:30 pm VENTUCKY STRING BAND plays the Big Buddha Lounge, 530 Ventura Av, Oakview (n the way to Ojai).
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Thu, Apr 18, in Culver City:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their every-Thursday residency at the Culver Hotel in Culver City; www.culverhotel.com. Band info, www.doozytunes.com. No cover.
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Thu, Apr 18, in Hollywood:
Time tba Annual “ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME INDUCTIONS” include HEART, the great sister duo of ANN & NANCY WILSON, who supplied mainstream rock with a steady and top-notch supply of acoustic hits from the mid ’70s through the ’80s, will be inducted, together with STEVE FOSSEN, MIKE DEROSIER, HOWARD LEESE AND ROGER FISHER, each honored for their contributions with the great music they created. MIKE FLICKER, HEART’s original producer, and singer-songwriter LISA NEMZO will be present at the Nokia Theatre in Hollywood celebrating with them. More at www.rockhall.com.
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Thu, Apr 18, in Altadena:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s,” the acclaimed retrospective by BARRY McGUIRE, joined by JOHN YORK, plays the second of two nights 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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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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Thu, Apr 18, in Los Feliz:
8 pm MASON SOUTH plays their every-Thursday residency at Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter; 323-664-0228.
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Thu, Apr 18, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Thu, Apr 18, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Thu, Apr 18, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” for musicians, comics & poets, at MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city Los Angeles. More at their new website, www.MUSEon8th.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Thu, Apr 18, in L.A.:
9 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays The Edison, 108 W 2nd St, Los Angeles 90012; www.edisondowntown.com; 213-613-0000.
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Thu, Apr 18, in L.A.:
9 pm “L.A. HOOTENANNY” brings various folk-Americana and youthful new-fangled old-time string bands to Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Thu, Apr 18, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Thu, Apr 18, in OC (Costa Mesa):
9:30 pm Weekly “CELTIC CEILI” with MICHAEL KELLY of SLIGO RAGS, playing a wide range of Irish ballads and favorite pub songs in a solo performance, at the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa 92627; 949-646-8855; www.harpinn.com. More at www.fiddlin4you.com/calendar .
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Thu, Apr 18, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly residency of authentic and original Irish music at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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1) Friday’s MUSIC-on-TV
2) Friday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
3) Friday’s FESTIVALS
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Fri, Apr 19, FESTIVAL, in VC (Piru):
11 am “CALIFORNIO FIESTA DE RANCHO CAMULOS” includes a concert by award-winning western performer SOURDOUGH SLIM, at Rancho Camulos, 5164 East Telegraph Rd, Piru 93040.
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This event is in conjunction with the 20th annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL,” with major events happening Saturday and Sunday at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios, Gene Autry’s old Western town movie set, in Newhall (Santa Clarita), with multiple stages and top western performers.
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Entertainer extraordinaire and the last of the vaudeville cowboys, SOURDOUGH SLIM performs in the Will Rogers tradition. His unique concert at Don Ygnacio del Valle’s estancia will highlight your afternoon at Rancho Camulos National Historic Landmark, the site that inspired the novel “RAMONA,” where the history, myth, and romance of old California still linger. Enjoy a Southwest Vaquero buffet, music, and costumed docent-led tours as you step back in time in the Santa Clara River Valley, an area that has taken to calling itself “The Heritage Valley.”
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Tickets for this Friday event are $55, and include lunch, tours, and the concert. All proceeds from today’s event benefit the nonprofit museum’s mission of historical preservation and education.
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Fri, Apr 19, FESTIVAL, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
11 am “WALKING TOUR OF THE WALK OF WESTERN STARS, HART PARK, & HART MANSION” at Hart Hall at William S. Hart Park in Newhall (Santa Clarita), is part of the 20th annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL,” with major events happening Saturday and Sunday at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios, Gene Autry’s old Western town movie set, in Newhall (Santa Clarita), with multiple stages and top western performers.
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Enjoy a day in Old Town Newhall and at the William S. Hart Park and Museum with a tour of “The Walk of Western Stars” with markers for over 80 honorees including such legends as John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, John Ford, and more. Includes lunch, a tour of Hart Park and a private tour of silent movie cowboy star William S. Hart’s western art-filled Spanish Colonial mansion, concluding with a screening of Hart’s classic silent film, “Tumbleweeds.”
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Tix for today’s event package, $25 per person, at www.cowboyfestival.tix.com.
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Fri, Apr 19, FESTIVAL, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
6:30 pm “MELODY RANCH MOVIE NIGHT” at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio in Newhall is part of the 20th annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL,” with major events happening Saturday and Sunday at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios, Gene Autry’s old Western town movie set, in Newhall (Santa Clarita), with multiple stages and top western performers.
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Enjoy an intimate western-style dinner under the stars and exclusive shopping on Melody Ranch’s Main Street, then experience a once-in-a-lifetime viewing of the classic film “THE MAN WHO SHOT LIBERTY VALANCE,” at Melody Ranch. Legendary actors Lee Marvin, Stuart Hamblen, and Rudolfo Acosta will be inducted into the “Walk of Western Stars.” Seating is limited and only ticket holders will be admitted to Melody Ranch. Guests can park at the Cowboy Festival Shuttle Site and ride the Shuttle to Melody Ranch for this event.
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Fri, Apr 19, FESTIVAL, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
SOLD OUT event: 8 pm “AN EVENING OF MUSIC WITH DON EDWARDS” in the William S. Hart Mansion, 24151 Newhall Av, Newhall / Santa Clarita 91321. This is part of the 20th annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL,” with major events happening Saturday and Sunday at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios, Gene Autry’s old Western town movie set, in Newhall (Santa Clarita), with multiple stages and top western performers.
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Americas # 1 Western Balladeer and GRAMMY nominee DON EDWARDS brings his smooth, classic songs of the trail to the 1920s art-filled mansion of iconic western silent movie star William S. Hart. Enjoy an intimate evening of nostalgia in Hart’s living room for a personal concert with this legendary historian, author, and musicologist. Two of his CDs have been added to the permanent collection of the Library of Congress. Don sings of real cowboy life, from the heart. He will take you down lonely dusty trails, fight stampedes, break your romantic heart and make you wish you were back in the saddle again. Tix, $80.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Sunset Beach:
3 pm WRECK 'N' SOW play Mother’s Tavern, 16701 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach 90742; 562-592-2111.
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Fri, Apr 19, in L.A.:
NO LONGER HAPPENING: 5 pm monthly “OLD-TIME JAM” at the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Tehachapi:
6-8 pm “APPLE SHED LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC,” a Friday and Saturday night series at the Apple Shed, 333 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-8333.
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1st Friday - WILL JAMES - Celtic, Americana, gospel, & folk
1st Saturday - JO STONE - piano music
2nd Friday - THE GEEZERS - folk music
2nd Saturday - ART LARSON - clarinet
3rd Friday – “Country Music night” (was the late Cowboy / Western artist TONY VICE)
3rd Saturday - MOUNTAIN PASS - oldies
4th Friday - MAX VALENTINO - acoustic guitar
4th Saturday - PAT STRONG – country / ballads music
5th Saturday - CRAIG SHAW
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Fri, Apr 19, in Long Beach:
6:30-7:30 pm AJ GIBBS plays his weekly Cajun-Zydeco “MR. 1 MAN SHOW” at Shear Rhythm Dance, 4126 Viking Way, Suite #220, Long Beach. Info, 562-528-6626; always subject to change, because he tours with his band.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Tehachapi:
7 pm BRUCE MOLSKY performs his masterful old-time fiddle for the “Fiddler’s Crossing Concert Series,” at a different venue, St. Jude’s in the Mountains Anglican Church, 1200 S Curry St, Tehachapi 93561; info & tix, www.fiddlerscrossing.org; 661-823-9994. Bruce also does a fiddle workshop in Tehachapi Saturday at 10 am; see listing.
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Fri, Apr 19, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE” brings a full lineup of singer-songwriters and even some duets and trios, plus performing host BRYAN CHAN, at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324. Venue offers a variety of noodle dishes, home-made curries, spring rolls, soups, barbequed spare ribs, and pho. No cover charge.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Redondo Beach:
7-10 pm ANDY & RENEE of the Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN play their weekly residency with originals and folk-rock classics at Delzano's By The Sea, 179 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-374-7525.
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Fri, Apr 19, in OC (Dana Point):
7:30 pm JIM & MORNING NICHOLS play the first of two shows for “LORD OF THE STRINGS CONCERT SERIES,” this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Ventura:
Time tba VENTUCKY STRING BAND at Amigo’s Café y Cantina, 546 E Main St, Ventura; www.amigosventura.com; 805-874-2232.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Tehachapi:
Time tba “LIVE MUSIC AT LA BELLE AMORE,” a Friday and Saturday series at La Belle Amore Italian Bistro, 209 S Green St, Tehachapi; 661-822-7419. Recommended by locals who tell the Guide, “Great live music can be heard” at this Italian Bistro, located next to the Hitching Post Theater.
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STEVE HEPNER & LAUREN ALEXANDER - 1st Friday
TERRY ASHER & FRIENDS - 1st Saturday
THE GEEZERS - folk music - 2nd & 5th Saturday
CRAIG SHAW - 2nd & 4th Friday
PETER CUTLER & DEBBY HAND as a folk duo - 3rd Friday
MARIA & CHARLY “folk & more” duo of CHARLY WALLMO & MARIA WEIR WERTH - 3rd Sat
DAVE OGDEN, Celtic fingerstyle guitar - 4th Saturday
GARY MAZOLLA - 5th Friday
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Fri, Apr 19, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
8 pm “AN EVENING OF [WESTERN] POETRY, STORYTELLING, & LIVE MUSIC” at the “OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES” at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; reservations (limited seating), 661-255-7087.
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Presented by SCVTV, the WMA California Chapter, and OutWest. Apart from the “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL,” which is happening in the same town, concurrently with this event, this concert series has become the most prolific presenter of western music in recent years. OutWest Concerts are ’purt near monthly, but at press time, we only know of one more scheduled after tonight:
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Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats, concert at 8 pm. Light refreshments included. Tix are a “suggested donation” of $15.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Altadena:
8 pm SOURDOUGH SLIM, one of the most entertaining solo artists in any genre on today’s music scene, plays his CD RELEASE SHOW for his new album 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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Fri, Apr 19, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm TAJ MAHAL and SHEMEKIA COPELAND play Campbell Hall at UCSB, 574 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara 93106; 805-893-3535.
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Fri, Apr 19, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm-1 am A GUEST HEADLINER BLUES BAND (nationally touring act), plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Venue serves dinner with generous portions (the bowl of gumbo is huge), has full bar and nightly specials. Take earplugs. Seriously. Advance tix on their website; higher at the door, but always very affordable.
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Fri, Apr 19, musical, in Santa Monica:
8 pm “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Fri, Apr 19, in San Diego Co. (La Jolla):
8 pm HAPA brings their award-winning Hawai’ian music, presented by Tula Productions, at Sherwood Hall, in the Museum Of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St, La Jolla 92037; 619-307-9817; info & tix, email tulaproductions@gmail.com
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Fri, Apr 19, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Fri, Apr 19, in SGV (Monrovia):
8 pm weekly “MONROVIA STREET FAIR” includes several venues with acoustic music, some impromptu, some more formal, including the acoustic KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM with all comers – featuring dulcimer players – at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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Fri, Apr 19, in WeHo:
8:30 pm THE WHISKEY SOUR RADIO HOUR with THE LONESOME TRIO at The Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood 90048; 310-855-0350.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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Fri, Apr 19, in Burbank:
9 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, the oh-so-delightful Austin-based trio that fuses Bob Wills with Django Reinhardt, plays Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805.
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Fri, Apr 19, in L.A.:
9 pm “THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION” returns with a show by JOHN FULLBRIGHT and PARKER MILLSAP at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Fri, Apr 19, in San Diego:
9 pm SLIGO RAGS takes a break from playing Irish music at Disneyland to play Dublin Square, 554 4th Av, San Diego 92101; 619-239-5818
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Fri, Apr 19, in Van Nuys:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY plays his weekly gig at Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Fri, Apr 19, in SFV (Chatsworth):
9 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. No cover.
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Fri, Apr 19, 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, on other nights, specifically, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.) Check their website for details, www.sonnymcleans.com.
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2) Saturday’s MUSIC-on-TV
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Sat, Apr 20, WORKSHOP, in Tehachapi:
10 am-noon BRUCE MOLSKY does a FIDDLE WORKSHOP at Fiddler’s Crossing, 206 East F St (at Robinson St), Tehachapi 93561; www.fiddlerscrossing.org; 661-823-9994. He’s a masterful old-time fiddler. He plays a concert the night before at a local venue at 7 pm; see listing.
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All-day 20th Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” brings top western music, traditional cowboy music, and western swing stars, plus the cowboy poetry that started it all, on multiple stages, to the most picturesque festival site anywhere, with performances by, Grammy winners RIDERS IN THE SKY, and an “A” list of top Western stars, including DON EDWARDS, storyteller-poet BAXTER BLACK, THE SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN, HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, SOURDOUGH SLIM, THE SADDLE CATS, ANDY NELSON, GINNY MAC, cowboy poet PAT RICHARDSON, KRISTYN HARRIS, THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES, storyteller-poet JOE HERRINGTON, the Civil Wear Re-enactor BAND OF THE CALIFORNIA BATTALION, movie/TV saloon pianist DAVE BOURNE, trick six-gun twirler JOEY DILLON, POP HAYDN, JOHN REYNOLDS, CARLOS REYNOSA, SUDBURY & RAMOS, TRACY LEE NELSON, WILD HORSE SINGERS & DANCERS, MESSICK FAMILY, DAVE THORNBURY, DAVE RAINWATER, black cavalry re-enactors THE NEW BUFFALO SOLDIERS, BISKIT HATCH, JOHN HUSTEAD, JIM TOWNSLEY, and more, at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio in Newhall / Santa Clarita. The site is Gene Autry’s Old Western movie set town, one of the world’s top festival settings. This is one of Southern Cal’s finest family-friendly roots / Americana music events. You cannot drive to the venue; there are shuttle buses, free with admission tix, that run from the free parking lot just off Main St in Newhall, west of the 14 Freeway. The site, multiple stages, ambiance, attention to detail, food, and first-rate sound reinforcement of the delightful music, combine to make this the top western festival in America. Truly. There’s plenty more on their website, including advance tix, at www.cowboyfestival.org.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 20-21, FESTIVAL, in T.O.:
Annual “SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL” with performances by ABBA GIRLZ, JENSEN & BUGGE (from DENMARK), ROSS SUTTER, DEBORAH & GARTH PHILLIPSEN, TIM RUED doing fiddle tunes, plus SCANDINAVIAN DANCE and a “STÄMMA” – FIDDLE & FOLK MUSIC JAM, along with food and culture, happens at Cal Lutheran University’s Kingsmen Park, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360; 805-493-3151. You can see for yourself if Garrison Keillor’s Lutheran jokes are valid, and have a wonderful time while you’re doing that.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm “FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES” features Blues, Jazz, Latin, or Pop at Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey (weather permitting). Info and schedules, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Bakersfield:
2-5 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Dagney's Coffee Shop. “Come on down for some coffee, stir in some music, and you get a good time,” says host Jeff Russinsky; info, 661-364-1553 or 661-324-7504.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Altadena:
3 pm Matinee with THE BLACK MARKET TRUST is a band with top-name gypsy swing musicians, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Canoga Park):
5 pm TALL MEN GROUP plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS play the “JULIE’S JOINT” House Concert series in Canoga Park. Reservations get directions at Juliejoint@johnzipperer.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Studio City):
6-10 pm Weekly “NIGHT OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC” at Jump Cut Café (formerly Lulu’s Beehive), 13203 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604. Venue serves coffee drinks, sandwiches, soups, salads and taste treats. No cover charge.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Tehachapi:
6-8 pm “APPLE SHED LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC,” a Friday and Saturday night series at the Apple Shed, 333 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-8333.
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They have a regular schedule of performers:
1st Friday - WILL JAMES - Celtic, Americana, gospel, & folk
1st Saturday - JO STONE - piano music
2nd Friday - THE GEEZERS - folk music
2nd Saturday - ART LARSON - clarinet
3rd Friday – “Country Music night” (was the late Cowboy / Western artist TONY VICE)
3rd Saturday - MOUNTAIN PASS - oldies
4th Friday - MAX VALENTINO - acoustic guitar
4th Saturday - PAT STRONG – country / ballads music
5th Saturday - CRAIG SHAW
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Sat, Apr 20, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” brings a different band each week to Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. They have a lot of fun every Saturday night. Here's a video of a recent performance there by the band GRASSLANDS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMwi-VZ0rwc&feature=em-share_video_user ] Grasslands - "You Are What I Am." More on that band at www.grasslandsbluegrass.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Altadena:
7 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS 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”). $20.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Palmdale:
7 pm “LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC” at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Tehachapi:
Time tba “LIVE MUSIC AT LA BELLE AMORE,” a Friday and Saturday series at La Belle Amore Italian Bistro, 209 S Green St, Tehachapi; 661-822-7419. Recommended by locals who tell the Guide, “Great live music can be heard” at this Italian Bistro, located next to the Hitching Post Theater.
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STEVE HEPNER & LAUREN ALEXANDER - 1st Friday
TERRY ASHER & FRIENDS - 1st Saturday
THE GEEZERS - folk music - 2nd & 5th Saturday
CRAIG SHAW - 2nd & 4th Friday
PETER CUTLER & DEBBY HAND as a folk duo - 3rd Friday
MARIA & CHARLY “folk & more” duo of CHARLY WALLMO & MARIA WEIR WERTH - 3rd Sat
DAVE OGDEN, Celtic fingerstyle guitar - 4th Saturday
GARY MAZOLLA - 5th Friday
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm SALTY SUITES play “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Apr 20, in San Diego:
7:30 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s,” the acclaimed retrospective by BARRY McGUIRE, joined by JOHN YORK, plays the “AMSD Concerts” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Apr 20, in San Clemente:
7:30 pm BAYOU BROTHERS play Iva Lee's, 555 N El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672; 949-361-2855.
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Mission Viejo):
7:30 pm JIM & MORNING NICHOLS play the second of two shows for the “LORD OF THE STRINGS” Concert Series, this one at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo 92691; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS residency, sometimes with very impressive guest players, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Irvine):
7:30 pm THE KLEZMATICS bring their award-winning klezmer music, with delightfully raucous horns, to the Merage Jewish Community Center ,1 Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine 92603; 949-435-3400.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Monthly “ARC MUSIC NIGHT” at the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett Av, North Hollywood 91606; info available from LSchallert@aol.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Granada Hills):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FOLKWORKS, “celebrating the splendid diversity of folk / traditional music in Southern California,” with HOMESICK ELEPHANT, I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., TAIKO DRUMMING, MAMAK KHADEM with T.J. TROY ("world trance music"), SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, RAMBLING HOUSE BAND with guests (Irish and Scottish jigs and reels), and emcee JOHN ACHORN, at Santa Monica YWCA - 2019 14th Street, Santa Monica 90405. Event info, benefit@FolkWorks.org or call 818-785-3839.
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• HOMESICK ELEPHANT, an old-fashioned husband / wife folk duo with fine harmonies. More at www.myspace.com/homesickelephant.
• I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., a California Country band w/ three part harmonies… lyrics musing on mortality, whales, and the geography of pre-apocalyptic L.A. More at www.iseehawks.com.
• TAIKO DRUMMING by the Taiko Center of Los Angeles playing an eclectic mix of taiko music with Japanese traditional instruments including shamisen (Japanese lute) and yokobue (Japanese flute) with touches of world music. More at www.taikocenter.com.
• MAMAK KHADEM with T.J. TROY, who has been called “...one of the wonders of world trance music,” by The Los Angeles Times. “Mamak Khadem captivates audiences by blending her roots in the ancient poetry and music of the Persian masters with a bold and revolutionary new sound.” – FolkWorks. More at www.mamak-khadem.com.
• SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, "…one of the most beautiful voices in bluegrass and folk music today." – KPFK's FolkScene.
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• RAMBLING HOUSE BAND with guests KIRA OTT & MAIRE CLERKIN, PATRICK D'ARCY, DAN CONROY and KEVIN McKIDD play lively jigs and reels and rousing songs from the Irish and Scottish traditions. More at www.facebook.com/RamblingHouseBand.
• Emcee JOHN ACHORN is a master teacher in commedia dell'Arte, having studied with Carlo Mazzone-Clementi; he was an original member of the Dell-Arte Company and was instrumental in the founding of the renowned Dell'Arte School in Blue Lake CA.
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General Admission $20; front rows reserved / limited, $25. More at benefit@FolkWorks.org or call 818-785-3839. Doors at 7 pm for refreshments and best seating, concert at 8 pm.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Pasadena:
8 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE plays the “Pasadena Folk Music Society” series, which was the long-running “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. These folks bring a talented, innovative and oh-so-musical treatment of Gypsy jazz, French fiddle, and flamenco guitar. Tix, $15, with $5 tix available for Caltech students or children.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Culver City:
8 pm BRUCE MOLSKY performs his masterful old-time fiddle at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm STEVE FORBERT, that famous folkie from Mississippi, plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm SLIGO RAGS, one of Southern California’s top acoustic bands, takes a break from playing Disneyland to bring their "Trad and Contemp Irish and Celtic" to The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.sligorags.com/home.cfm. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Irvine):
8 pm HAPA brings their award-winning Hawai’ian music to Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 92697; 949-854-4646.
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Sat, Apr 20, musical, in Santa Monica:
8 pm “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm-1 am A GUEST HEADLINER BLUES BAND (nationally touring act), plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Venue serves dinner with generous portions (the bowl of gumbo is huge), has full bar and nightly specials. Take earplugs. Seriously. Advance tix on their website; higher at the door.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Sat, Apr 20, in WeHo:
8:30 pm ED HELMS & THE LONESOME TRIO play The Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood 90048; 310-855-0350.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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Sat, Apr 20, in L.A.:
9 pm WHEELER BROTHERS, ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR, and COUNTRY MICE, play “The Fold” at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856.
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Sat, Apr 20, in L.A.:
9 pm JOHN FULLBRIGHT plays The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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1) Sunday’s MUSIC-on-TV
2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS
4) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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• The all-day 20th Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” in Newhall (Santa Clarita).
• The Annual “SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL” at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
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Sun, Apr 21, pseudo FESTIVAL, in Torrance:
Noon to 6 pm “TRIPLE B STOMP & ROMP” special event includes Cajun blues band PORTERHOUSE BOB & DOWN TO THE BONE playing 4-6 pm, at the Depot Restaurant, 1250 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Hollywood:
8 am FAIR MARKET BAND plays their residency at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, in Hollywood 90028.
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Sun, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, in South Pasadena:
11 am-2 pm Weekly “SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH” with BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER on guitar & vocals at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443. “Big B” Brenner performs “The Real Folk Blues.” Features seasonal Brunch menu, mimosas, sangria and Bloody Marys. BIG B sings a mellow compilation of acoustic blues. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Griffith Park (L.A.):
Noon-2 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” at the Museum of the American West (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027; 323-667-2000.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm “FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES” features Blues, Jazz, Latin, or Pop at Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey (weather permitting). Info and schedules, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sun, Apr 21, in SFV (Van Nuys):
1 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys. Info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Apr 21, in 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, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
2 pm Matinee of “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Sun, Apr 21, in OC (Huntington Beach):
3-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SUNDAYS” at Gallagher's Irish Pub & Grill, 300 PCH (pub entrance is on Walnut), Huntington Beach; 714-536-2422. Nominally, this series begins at 4 pm. All Irish Dishes on the menu are only $10 when the Irish musicians are on stage.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Murrieta:
3 pm “SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY” brings a TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION and IRISH DANCING by the Claddagh School to Shamrock Irish Pub and Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Murrieta; 951 696-5252. Enjoy the ambiance, food and libations at this new family-friendly Sunday venue.
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Sun, Apr 21, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “COSTA MESA SONG CIRCLE” at Debby and Terry Koken's house in Costa Mesa 92627; email for location and info, dkoken@hmausa.com.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Tujunga:
3 pm Monthly “ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE” brings the band RICKER'S GHOST and caller: LYNNANNE HANSON-MILLER at Olde Towne's Comfort & Joy Café, 10024 Commerce Av, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-2700.
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Sun, Apr 21, in downtown L.A.:
4 pm “LE SALON DE MUSIQUES” monthly CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Burbank:
5-9 pm Monthly "JONNY WHITESIDE'S MESSAROUND" at Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; www.vivacantina.com.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
6 pm Weekly "KOFFEEHOUSE SUNDAY SESSIONS" brings a lineup of acoustic singer-songwriters to The Charleston, 2460 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; www.charlestonla.com; 310-828-2115.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Altadena:
7 pm ART PODELL & TRACY NEWMAN, two alums of THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, play a show of their newer originals 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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Sun, Apr 21, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Go early for their free weekly BBQ at 5 pm and free dance lessons at 6 pm. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm KATE TAYLOR plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Culver City:
8 pm Monthly “BOULEVARD MUSIC VARIETY NIGHT” includes an OPEN MIC at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Sign-ups for this one start in advance, and the eight spots may be full before tonight. Call them.
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Sun, Apr 21, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Culver City:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Bigfoot West, 10139 Venice Bl, Culver City 90034.
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Sun, Apr 21, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Sun, Apr 21, in L.A.:
10 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays late at Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W 2nd St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-2600. This is a great band, playing exactly what their name implies.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
11 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase closes-out the weekend, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (Burbank):
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Officially, it’s “no cover,” but venue expects a donation. If you can’t go, you may be able to watch online, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Apr 22, in Culver City:
7:30 pm “NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Apr 22, in Ventura:
7:30 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, Ventura; info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Apr 22, in Altadena:
7:30 pm MERCHANTS OF MOONSHINE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $20.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm Weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This long-running contest for country / alt country / honky-tonk musicians has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place and this event are always fun. Preceded by free two step dance lessons for beginners and intermediate levels with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm Weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Downey:
6 pm Monthly “DOWNEY FOLK MUSIC JAM” at the Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey 90242; 562-904-7223.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm Twice-monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura. Hosts are GENE RUBIN, PHIL SALAZAR, and NINA WEISMAN. Jam co-host GENE RUBIN says, “Now in our eighth successful year, come and join us at Zoey’s Café. Great food and drink, lots of friends, tons of fun! We typically have between 30 and 50 bluegrass musicians of all skill levels. There is plenty of space for up to three jam circles. Texas swing and Gypsy Jazz also welcome. Our bluegrass jams are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. We are looking forward to seeing you there!” More at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio. Info, contact Gene Rubin, generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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Tue, Apr 23, in T.O.:
6 pm “THOUSAND OAKS SONG CIRCLE” at the Greenhouse Café, 652 Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Ventura Co (Camarillo):
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Tue, Apr 23, in San Diego:
6:30 pm Monthly “BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at the Boll Weevil Restaurant, 7080 Miramar Rd, San Diego 92117. Sponsored by san Diego Bluegrass Society.
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Tue, Apr 23, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER SERENADE” with performing host JC HYKE and a lineup of recording artists / singer-songwriters, all playing acoustic, on the heated patio at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Altadena:
8 pm GT HURLEY, Montana-based cowboy singer-songwriter and top award nominee, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.
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Tue, Apr 23, in OC (Laguna Beach):
8-11 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE” with performing host BETH FITCHET WOOD, and a lineup of performing songwriters and some recording artists “with many different musical talents” at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach.
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Western music award winner JOYCE WOODSON, who played there recently, says, “Some have a great deal of professional experience and some are working up to that. Beth 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.” No cover.
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Tue, Apr 23, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
8 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Tue, Apr 23, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Apr 23, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Santa Monica:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to Finn McCool’s, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-452-1734.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Wed, Apr 24, in L.A.:
7-8:30 pm Weekly “SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY” and friends is “an evening of music, harmonies and stories” at Stories Books & Café, 1716 West Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90026. All events are on the outdoor patio. Info, http://songpreservationsociety.com.
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Wed, Apr 24 through Sun, May 19, in Ventura:
“LONESOME TRAVELER” returns for a 2013 run at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura. It’s a musical event that takes audiences on a journey down the rivers and streams of American Folk Music -- from the hills of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York; from the 1920s to the 1960s. Written and directed by Rubicon’s Artistic Director James O’Neil, with Musical Direction and Arrangements by Dan Wheetman.
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"Tom Dooley," "Goodnight Irene," "Puff, the Magic Dragon," "Blowin' in the Wind," and "This Land is Your Land." These songs remind us of a time when music brought us together; when it changed us. Lonesome Traveler is a World Premier theatrical event that takes us from the backwoods of Appalachia to the nightclubs of New York and San Francisco; from the mid 1920s to the mid 1960s. Experience the music that made history and the history that made music. Rubicon Artistic Director James O'Neil directs a seven-person cast of singer/instrumentalists. More when we know it.
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Wed, Apr 24, in Altadena:
8 pm SALTY SUITES plus ALEX FINAZZO, and opening act NEW DOGS, OLD TRICKS, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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By now, you know the Suites deliver a superb show. Time to learn about NEW DOGS, OLD TRICKS, a venture with 12-year-old fiddle phenom JULIETTE BASCOM, CHUCK HAILES, and co-founders SCOTT GATES and ZACH OSTGAARD. Juliette was brought on stage at the age of ten to perform with ROY CLARK, by his invitation, at the Huck Finn Festival two years ago, and she brought the crowd to their feet. Come see a rising star ascend higher. Tix, $18.
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Wed, Apr 24, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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1) Thursday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
2) Thursday’s FESTIVALS
3) Thursday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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Thu, Apr 25, in Culver City:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their every-Thursday residency at the Culver Hotel in Culver City; www.culverhotel.com. Band info, www.doozytunes.com. No cover.
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Thu, Apr 25, in Los Feliz:
8 pm MASON SOUTH plays their every-Thursday residency at Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter; 323-664-0228.
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Thu, Apr 25, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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1) Friday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
2) Friday’s FESTIVALS
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Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Indio:
“STAGECOACH FESTIVAL” 2013 at the Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio 92201. Festival info, www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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Once again, this mega-festival has an astonishing lineup. Folk-Americana, Western, Bluegrass and Classic Country (not Nashville-pop-country) artists include OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, MARTY STUART, DWIGHT YOAKAM, RIDERS IN THE SKY, CHARLEY PRIDE, COMMANDER CODY, CONNIE SMITH, HAYES CARLL, JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, LONESTAR, ROGER McGUINN, SONS & BROTHERS, SUZY BOGGUSS, TANYA TUCKER, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND, THE WESTBOUND RANGERS, THOMPSON SQUARE, WADDIE MITCHELL, WYLIE & THE WILD WEST, and THE ZAC BROWN BAND.
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Of course, the FULL lineup is much more extensive, Here it is, all performers, alphabetically by artist’s first name / first word of band name:
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ALISSA GRIFFITH
BECKY STARK
BLUE SKY RIDERS
BROWN BIRD
CHARLEY PRIDE
CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD...
COMMANDER CODY
CONNIE SMITH
DARIUS RUCKER
DIERKS BENTLEY
DON WILLIAMS
DWIGHT YOAKAM
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
GABRIEL KELLEY
HANK WILLIAMS JR.
HAUNTED WINDCHIMES
HAYES CARLL
JANA KRAMER
JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS
JOE NICHOLS
JOHN ANDERSON
JOHN REILLY & FRIENDS
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
LADY ANTEBELLUM
LONESTAR
MAGGIE ROSE
MARTY STUART
NICK 13
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
PHIL VASSAR
RIDERS IN THE SKY
ROBERT ELLIS
RODNEY ATKINS
ROGER MCGUINN
SONS & BROTHERS
SUZY BOGGUSS
TANYA TUCKER
THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND
THE LITTLE WILLIES
THE STEEL WHEELS
THE WESTBOUND RANGERS
THOMPSON SQUARE
TOBY KEITH
TRACE ADKINS
WADDIE MITCHELL
WYLIE & THE WILD WEST
ZAC BROWN BAND
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide has consistently celebrated the inclusive booking policies of this event. Sure, the Nashville pop-country award-winners are there, BUT, there is always a fine representation from the best of the Folk-Americana, Bluegrass, Western Music, and Alt-Country / Honky-Tonk world. With “country” radio so embedded in pop-country, this festival is a joy for Traditional Country and Folk-Americana fans alike, and with multiple stages, you can find your niche and ensconce yourself, or wander and explore other auditory horizons.
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STAGECOACH has come a long way in a few short years. There are “Buy Now” and layaway options for tickets, and Stagecoach now has a BBQ Competition, an RV Resort, campgrounds with jamming and organized karaoke, money-saving “family passes” to the festival, and plenty more.
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Beyond the jam packed musical lineup, there are other ACTIVITIES and fun things to do and see while at the festival. Inside the venue, you’ll find a FERRIS WHEEL, with fabulous views of the festival - additional cost may apply. A WIFI CENTER will offer web access with computers and printers available. In the festival’s Campgrounds, they organize karaoke in the camping activities tent, and there is a “STAGECOACH KARAOKE STATION.” If hearing all that nonprofessional catterwalling stresses you, they offer sanctioned professional MASSAGE ($1 per minute, chair massage). Even without The Who, you can show your prowess at Pinball and win daily VIP upgrades & merch. In addition to the live music, Country DJs offer tunes on the dance floor. Campers will have free SUPERMARKET SHUTTLES for anything you “can't find at the general store or the farmers market.”
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In addition, there are FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES for the kids, and a WORLD RENOWNED BBQ, with 30 national BBQ teams cooking 24/7 in the hopes of being picked as Grand Champion in the BARBEQUE CONTEST.
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The festival website offers organized carpooling and a CARPOOL CONVOY signup. Once you’re there, their RECYCLING PROGRAM has an economic incentive, letting you earn free water, wristband upgrades and more by participating.
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Tickets for STAGECOACH are “All-in pricing,” with a “What-you-see-is-what-you-pay,” no surprises policy that others need to emulate. Prices include all fees & shipping:
General Admission, $239 (limit of 6 per household)
Package P1, $1099 (limit of 2 per household)
Package P2, $799 (limit of 6 per household)
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Add-on VIP Parking is $100, for those who don’t want to face the walk from the far-flung parking lots. The festival notes, “ADA reserved seats will be an option at purchase while supplies last.”
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To order festival passes by phone, call 888-512-SHOW. Festival info and tix on the web at www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Upland:
Annual "UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL" in downtown Upland. Entertainment this year doesn't appear very folk-friendly, but the event itself looks fun. (Hint: lemon meringue pie.) Check-out the stage lineups at www.uplandlemonfestival.com/fp/events/LemonFestival/entertainment/stages_lemon_idol.asp.
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Fri, Apr 26; Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Tehachapi:
6-8 pm “APPLE SHED LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC,” a Friday and Saturday night series at the Apple Shed, 333 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-8333.
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They have a regular schedule of performers:
1st Friday - WILL JAMES - Celtic, Americana, gospel, & folk
1st Saturday - JO STONE - piano music
2nd Friday - THE GEEZERS - folk music
2nd Saturday - ART LARSON - clarinet
3rd Friday – “Country Music night” (was the late Cowboy / Western artist TONY VICE)
3rd Saturday - MOUNTAIN PASS - oldies
4th Friday - MAX VALENTINO - acoustic guitar
4th Saturday - PAT STRONG – country / ballads music
5th Saturday - CRAIG SHAW
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Fri, Apr 26, in Long Beach:
6:30-7:30 pm AJ GIBBS plays his weekly Cajun-zydeco “Mr. 1 Man Show” at Shear Rhythm Dance, 4126 Viking Way, Suite #220, Long Beach. Info,562-528-6626. Time and date subject to change, because he tours all over de place.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Tehachapi:
Time tba “LIVE MUSIC AT LA BELLE AMORE,” a Friday and Saturday series at La Belle Amore Italian Bistro, 209 S Green St, Tehachapi; 661-822-7419. Recommended by locals who tell the Guide, “Great live music can be heard” at this Italian Bistro, located next to the Hitching Post Theater.
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STEVE HEPNER & LAUREN ALEXANDER - 1st Friday
TERRY ASHER & FRIENDS - 1st Saturday
THE GEEZERS - folk music - 2nd & 5th Saturday
CRAIG SHAW - 2nd & 4th Friday
PETER CUTLER & DEBBY HAND as a folk duo - 3rd Friday
MARIA & CHARLY “folk & more” duo of CHARLY WALLMO & MARIA WEIR WERTH - 3rd Sat
DAVE OGDEN, Celtic fingerstyle guitar - 4th Saturday
GARY MAZOLLA - 5th Friday
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Fri, Apr 26, in Redondo Beach:
7-10 pm ANDY & RENEE of the Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN play their weekly residency with originals and folk-rock classics at Delzano's By The Sea, 179 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-374-7525.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm Weekly “FRIDAY ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE” with a full lineup of recording artists and performing host BRYAN CHAN, at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324. Venue offers a variety of noodle dishes, home-made curries, spring rolls, soups and bbq ribs, and pho. No cover.
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Fri, Apr 26, in L.A.:
7 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS JAM” at the Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Av, Los Angeles 90066; 310-391-1380.
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7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Altadena:
7 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.
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8 pm THE BERNIE PEARL TRIO brings their acclaimed blues to the “B. NOEL BARR PRESENTS” series at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm A NATIONALLY-TOURING BLUES HEADLINER, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening, plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Venue serves dinner with generous portions, has full bar and nightly specials. Take earplugs. Seriously. Advance tix on their website; higher at the door, but always very affordable.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SGV (Monrovia):
8 pm weekly “MONROVIA STREET FAIR” includes several venues with acoustic music, some impromptu, some more formal, including the acoustic KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM with all comers – featuring dulcimer players – at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music, marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SFV (Chatsworth):
9 pm An ALT-COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY / AMERICANA band plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. No cover.
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Fri, Apr 26, in OC (Huntington Beach):
9 pm “LIVE BAND, NO COVER” at Gallagher's Irish Pub, 300 Walnut (parallel to PCH. 1 block inland), Huntington Beach; 714-536-2422; www.gallagherspub.com. Venue is “an authentic Irish Pub [with] fantastic food and libations, proper pours on Guinness, nice ambiance and friendly dedicated staff.”
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Fri, Apr 26, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Long Beach:
10 pm IRISH MUSIC at The Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine St, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com. Fridays are “FISH FRY FRIDAYS,” with all-you-can-eat Fish & Chips for $9 per person.
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Saturday’s Sections:
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1) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
2) Saturday’s FESTIVALS
3) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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In preparation; send us your favorite! Must feature live performance, AND must be either (a) on the web (simulcast or archived or web-only), OR (b) on broadcast radio in Southern California. And, of course, the format must be folk-Americana or acoustic renaissance.
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2) Saturday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sat, Apr 27, FESTIVAL, in VC (Moorpark):
Noon-all day Annual “VENTURA BLUES FESTIVAL” with JOHNNIE RIVERS, winner of 17 Gold Records and two Grammys, plus PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES, Winners Of the “Ventura County Blues Society Band Challenge,” and SAVOY BROWN, KENNY NEAL, DONA OXFORD, MICHAEL JOHN & THE BOTTOM LINE, and More, at Moorpark College in Moorpark. Info, www.venturabluessociety.org.
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Sat, Apr 27; Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Indio:
“STAGECOACH FESTIVAL” 2013 at the Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio 92201. Festival info, www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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Once again, this mega-festival has an astonishing lineup. Folk-Americana, Western, Bluegrass and Classic Country (not Nashville-pop-country) artists include OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, MARTY STUART, DWIGHT YOAKAM, RIDERS IN THE SKY, CHARLEY PRIDE, COMMANDER CODY, CONNIE SMITH, HAYES CARLL, JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, LONESTAR, ROGER McGUINN, SONS & BROTHERS, SUZY BOGGUSS, TANYA TUCKER, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND, THE WESTBOUND RANGERS, THOMPSON SQUARE, WADDIE MITCHELL, WYLIE & THE WILD WEST, and THE ZAC BROWN BAND.
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Of course, the FULL lineup is much more extensive, Here it is, all performers, alphabetically by artist’s first name / first word of band name:
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ALISSA GRIFFITH
BECKY STARK
BLUE SKY RIDERS
BROWN BIRD
CHARLEY PRIDE
CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD...
COMMANDER CODY
CONNIE SMITH
DARIUS RUCKER
DIERKS BENTLEY
DON WILLIAMS
DWIGHT YOAKAM
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
GABRIEL KELLEY
HANK WILLIAMS JR.
HAUNTED WINDCHIMES
HAYES CARLL
JANA KRAMER
JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS
JOE NICHOLS
JOHN ANDERSON
JOHN REILLY & FRIENDS
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
LADY ANTEBELLUM
LONESTAR
MAGGIE ROSE
MARTY STUART
NICK 13
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
PHIL VASSAR
RIDERS IN THE SKY
ROBERT ELLIS
RODNEY ATKINS
ROGER MCGUINN
SONS & BROTHERS
SUZY BOGGUSS
TANYA TUCKER
THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND
THE LITTLE WILLIES
THE STEEL WHEELS
THE WESTBOUND RANGERS
THOMPSON SQUARE
TOBY KEITH
TRACE ADKINS
WADDIE MITCHELL
WYLIE & THE WILD WEST
ZAC BROWN BAND
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide has consistently celebrated the inclusive booking policies of this event. Sure, the Nashville pop-country award-winners are there, BUT, there is always a fine representation from the best of the Folk-Americana, Bluegrass, Western Music, and Alt-Country / Honky-Tonk world. With “country” radio so embedded in pop-country, this festival is a joy for Traditional Country and Folk-Americana fans alike, and with multiple stages, you can find your niche and ensconce yourself, or wander and explore other auditory horizons.
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STAGECOACH has come a long way in a few short years. There are “Buy Now” and layaway options for tickets, and Stagecoach now has a BBQ Competition, an RV Resort, campgrounds with jamming and organized karaoke, money-saving “family passes” to the festival, and plenty more.
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Beyond the jam packed musical lineup, there are other ACTIVITIES and fun things to do and see while at the festival. Inside the venue, you’ll find a FERRIS WHEEL, with fabulous views of the festival - additional cost may apply. A WIFI CENTER will offer web access with computers and printers available. In the festival’s Campgrounds, they organize karaoke in the camping activities tent, and there is a “STAGECOACH KARAOKE STATION.” If hearing all that nonprofessional catterwalling stresses you, they offer sanctioned professional MASSAGE ($1 per minute, chair massage). Even without The Who, you can show your prowess at Pinball and win daily VIP upgrades & merch. In addition to the live music, Country DJs offer tunes on the dance floor. Campers will have free SUPERMARKET SHUTTLES for anything you “can't find at the general store or the farmers market.”
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In addition, there are FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES for the kids, and a WORLD RENOWNED BBQ, with 30 national BBQ teams cooking 24/7 in the hopes of being picked as Grand Champion in the BARBEQUE CONTEST.
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The festival website offers organized carpooling and a CARPOOL CONVOY signup. Once you’re there, their RECYCLING PROGRAM has an economic incentive, letting you earn free water, wristband upgrades and more by participating.
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Tickets for STAGECOACH are “All-in pricing,” with a “What-you-see-is-what-you-pay,” no surprises policy that others need to emulate. Prices include all fees & shipping:
General Admission, $239 (limit of 6 per household)
Package P1, $1099 (limit of 2 per household)
Package P2, $799 (limit of 6 per household)
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Add-on VIP Parking is $100, for those who don’t want to face the walk from the far-flung parking lots. The festival notes, “ADA reserved seats will be an option at purchase while supplies last.”
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To order festival passes by phone, call 888-512-SHOW. Festival info and tix on the web at www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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Sat, Apr 27; Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Upland:
Annual "UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL" in downtown Upland. Entertainment this year doesn't appear very folk-friendly, but the event itself looks fun. Check-out the stage lineups at http://www.uplandlemonfestival.com/fp/events/LemonFestival/entertainment/stages_lemon_idol.asp.
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Sat, Apr 27; Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Highland Park:
1 pm Monthly “OLD TIME MUSIC / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO JAM” at Audubon Nature Center in Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park / Los Angeles 90031; off the 110 Fwy; 323-221-2255.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Altadena:
7 pm THE VICTOR & PENNY SHOW is a duet guitar & ukulele swing jazz show, 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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Sat, Apr 27, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Apr 27, in San Pedro:
7:30 pm TIM WEISBERG, a true Folk-Americana music legend, plays Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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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, Apr 27, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm BERNIE PEARL, one of L.A.’s top resident acoustic Blues masters, backed by his longtime sideman MIKE BARRY, does a concert tonight and a workshop tomorrow at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com.
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Bernie on guitar and vocals, Mike on bass. Bernie says, "Been a little while since we have been there, but the renowned Covina guitar shop provides a wonderful intimate space for players and audience, and we love playing there." Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.berniepearl.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm THE PROCLAIMERS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, Apr 27, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Sunday’s Sections:
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1) Sundays WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS
4) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Sundays WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS:
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Sun, Apr 28, two WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS, in SGV (Covina):
2 & 3:30 pm BERNIE PEARL, one of L.A.’s top resident acoustic Blues masters, conducts a "GUITAR CLINIC" followed by a "HOW TO JAM" workshop, at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020 / 800-BET-FRET; www.frethouse.com.
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GUITAR CLINIC at 2 pm, "HOW TO JAM" workshop at 3:30 pm. More at www.berniepearl.com.
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Each session is $25, enrollment limited. Contact venue to the reserve your spot.
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2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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In preparation; send us your favorite! Must feature live performance, AND must be either (a) on the web (simulcast or archived or web-only), OR (b) on broadcast radio in Southern California. And, of course, the format must be folk-Americana or acoustic renaissance.
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3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sun, Apr 28; Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Indio:
“STAGECOACH FESTIVAL” 2013 at the Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio 92201. Festival info, www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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Once again, this mega-festival has an astonishing lineup. Folk-Americana, Western, Bluegrass and Classic Country (not Nashville-pop-country) artists include OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, MARTY STUART, DWIGHT YOAKAM, RIDERS IN THE SKY, CHARLEY PRIDE, COMMANDER CODY, CONNIE SMITH, HAYES CARLL, JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, LONESTAR, ROGER McGUINN, SONS & BROTHERS, SUZY BOGGUSS, TANYA TUCKER, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND, THE WESTBOUND RANGERS, THOMPSON SQUARE, WADDIE MITCHELL, WYLIE & THE WILD WEST, and THE ZAC BROWN BAND.
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Of course, the FULL lineup is much more extensive, Here it is, all performers, alphabetically by artist’s first name / first word of band name:
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ALISSA GRIFFITH
BECKY STARK
BLUE SKY RIDERS
BROWN BIRD
CHARLEY PRIDE
CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD...
COMMANDER CODY
CONNIE SMITH
DARIUS RUCKER
DIERKS BENTLEY
DON WILLIAMS
DWIGHT YOAKAM
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE
GABRIEL KELLEY
HANK WILLIAMS JR.
HAUNTED WINDCHIMES
HAYES CARLL
JANA KRAMER
JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS
JOE NICHOLS
JOHN ANDERSON
JOHN REILLY & FRIENDS
JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
LADY ANTEBELLUM
LONESTAR
MAGGIE ROSE
MARTY STUART
NICK 13
OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW
PHIL VASSAR
RIDERS IN THE SKY
ROBERT ELLIS
RODNEY ATKINS
ROGER MCGUINN
SONS & BROTHERS
SUZY BOGGUSS
TANYA TUCKER
THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND
THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND
THE LITTLE WILLIES
THE STEEL WHEELS
THE WESTBOUND RANGERS
THOMPSON SQUARE
TOBY KEITH
TRACE ADKINS
WADDIE MITCHELL
WYLIE & THE WILD WEST
ZAC BROWN BAND
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide has consistently celebrated the inclusive booking policies of this event. Sure, the Nashville pop-country award-winners are there, BUT, there is always a fine representation from the best of the Folk-Americana, Bluegrass, Western Music, and Alt-Country / Honky-Tonk world. With “country” radio so embedded in pop-country, this festival is a joy for Traditional Country and Folk-Americana fans alike, and with multiple stages, you can find your niche and ensconce yourself, or wander and explore other auditory horizons.
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STAGECOACH has come a long way in a few short years. There are “Buy Now” and layaway options for tickets, and Stagecoach now has a BBQ Competition, an RV Resort, campgrounds with jamming and organized karaoke, money-saving “family passes” to the festival, and plenty more.
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Beyond the jam packed musical lineup, there are other ACTIVITIES and fun things to do and see while at the festival. Inside the venue, you’ll find a FERRIS WHEEL, with fabulous views of the festival - additional cost may apply. A WIFI CENTER will offer web access with computers and printers available. In the festival’s Campgrounds, they organize karaoke in the camping activities tent, and there is a “STAGECOACH KARAOKE STATION.” If hearing all that nonprofessional catterwalling stresses you, they offer sanctioned professional MASSAGE ($1 per minute, chair massage). Even without The Who, you can show your prowess at Pinball and win daily VIP upgrades & merch. In addition to the live music, Country DJs offer tunes on the dance floor. Campers will have free SUPERMARKET SHUTTLES for anything you “can't find at the general store or the farmers market.”
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In addition, there are FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES for the kids, and a WORLD RENOWNED BBQ, with 30 national BBQ teams cooking 24/7 in the hopes of being picked as Grand Champion in the BARBEQUE CONTEST.
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The festival website offers organized carpooling and a CARPOOL CONVOY signup. Once you’re there, their RECYCLING PROGRAM has an economic incentive, letting you earn free water, wristband upgrades and more by participating.
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Tickets for STAGECOACH are “All-in pricing,” with a “What-you-see-is-what-you-pay,” no surprises policy that others need to emulate. Prices include all fees & shipping:
General Admission, $239 (limit of 6 per household)
Package P1, $1099 (limit of 2 per household)
Package P2, $799 (limit of 6 per household)
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Add-on VIP Parking is $100, for those who don’t want to face the walk from the far-flung parking lots. The festival notes, “ADA reserved seats will be an option at purchase while supplies last.”
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To order festival passes by phone, call 888-512-SHOW. Festival info and tix on the web at www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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Sun, Apr 28; Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Upland:
Annual "UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL" in downtown Upland. Entertainment this year doesn't appear very folk-friendly, but the event itself looks fun. Check-out the stage lineups at http://www.uplandlemonfestival.com/fp/events/LemonFestival/entertainment/stages_lemon_idol.asp.
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Sun, Apr 28; Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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Sun, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, in Altadena:
11 am Morning Children’s show, THE RIGHT WAY with COURTNEY CAMPBELL at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix only $8 for children or adults, kids under age 2 are free.
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Sun, Apr 28, in South Pasadena:
11 am BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly blues brunch at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Sun, Apr 28, in SFV (West Hills):
1 pm Monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 818-992-4142. Co-sponsored by BASC.
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Sun, Apr 28, in West L.A.:
5 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” happens in West L.A.; info and location at www.songmakers.org, or email WestLAHoot@Songmakers.org
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Sun, Apr 28, in Agoura Hills:
7 pm JOAN OSBORNE, with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI opening, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301.
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Tix, $22 general admission, $47 "gold circle" seating by the stage. Buy your tix (cash or check) through Michael Ann and she does MUCH better, financially. She will MEET YOU, or certify mail once payment is received; michaelannmusic@gmail.com, for info. She adds, "The show is selling well, so please don't wait ’til the last moment if you want to go."
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Sun, Apr 28, in Altadena:
7 pm JENI & BILLY 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”). $15.
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Sun, Apr 28, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Go early for their free weekly BBQ at 5 pm and free dance lessons at 6 pm. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 28, in Santa Barbara:
Time tba OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW plays the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com.
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Sun, Apr 28, in Culver City:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Bigfoot West, 10139 Venice Bl, Culver City 90034.
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Sun, Apr 28, in Santa Monica:
11 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase ends the weekend at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (Burbank):
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Officially, it’s “no cover,” but venue expects a donation. If you can’t go, you may be able to watch online, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Apr 29, in Culver City:
7:30 pm “NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Apr 29, in Ventura:
7:30 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, Ventura; info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Apr 29, in Altadena:
8 pm TJENDOL SUNRISE bring their top award winning rockabilly, plus an opening set by Dutch-Asian singer-songwriter PRAVINI, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This long-running contest for country / alt country / honky-tonk musicians has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place and this event are always fun. Preceded by free two step dance lessons for beginners and intermediate levels with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Tue, Apr 30, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER SERENADE” with performing host JC HYKE and a lineup of recording artists / singer-songwriters, all playing acoustic, on the heated patio at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Apr 30, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Apr 30, in Altadena:
8 pm ELLEN & STEVE STAPENHORST, a delightful sibling duo of seasoned performers who rarely perform together and really should, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.
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Tue, Apr 30, in OC (Laguna Beach):
8-11 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE” with performing host BETH FITCHET WOOD, and a lineup of performing songwriters and some recording artists “with many different musical talents” at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach.
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Tue, Apr 30, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
8 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Tue, Apr 30, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Apr 30, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Tue, Apr 30, in Santa Monica:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to Finn McCool’s, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-452-1734.
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Tue, Apr 30, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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May, 2013 (First Look)
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Fri, May 3, in T.O.:
Time tba The GRAMMY-winning MARIACHI DIVAS play the Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; www.CivicArtsPlaza.com; 805-449-ARTS (2787).
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, FESTIVAL, 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 Santa Monica:
8 pm THE CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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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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Sun, May 5, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3 pm PACIFIC SYMPHONY YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE (PSYWE) plays a free concert and joint performance with the U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for their “Spring Concert,” at Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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It’s PSYWE’s “Season Finale” concert. Established in 2007, PSYWE has quickly gained recognition for being at the forefront of wind ensemble development in the country. Representing 23 schools in and beyond Orange County, PSYWE offers performance opportunities to instrumentalists in grades 8 through 12, providing members with a high quality and innovative artistic experience. Under the direction and enthusiasm of Music Director JOSHUA ROACH from USC’s Thornton School of Music, and with the artistic direction of Pacific Symphony’s renowned Music Director CARL ST.CLAIR, the ensemble strives to encourage musical and personal growth through the art of performance. Students receive regular interaction and guidance from Symphony musicians, guest artists and Maestro St.Clair.
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Thu, May 9, in Claremont:
7 pm KRISTIN KORB, that beautifully-voiced (and beautiful) upright bass player / vocalist and purveyor of highly listenable jazz, plays a show featuring BRUCE FORMAN (COW BOP) and JEFF HAMILTON, on her California CD release tour for the new album, "What's Your Story," at the Claremont Women's Club, 343 W Twelfth St, Claremont. All ages. Tix, $30.
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Official release of CD, internationally, was April 2. More at www.kristinkorb.com.
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Fri-Sun, May 10-12, FESTIVAL, in San Diego:
Annual “GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL” with a Cajun and Zydeco live music lineup that includes GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, & LAFAYETTE RHYTHM DEVILS. It’s San Diego’s yearly celebration of zydeco blues music and incredible Louisiana food. With top musicians performing, whether you go for the dancing, the blues, or the crawfish, it’s a fun time. Book your room early at the Sheraton next to the festival to get the $119 + tax per-night rate. Go to www.sandiegofestival.com for schedules and all the details.
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Fri, May 10, in San Pedro:
8 pm KRISTIN KORB, that beautifully-voiced and stunningly beautiful upright bass player / vocalist who stretches jazz into Americana, returns from Europe to play a show featuring BRUCE FORMAN (Cow Bop) and JEFF HAMILTON, on her California CD release tour for the new album, "What's Your Story," at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. All ages. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking. Tix, $30.
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Sat, May 11, in Agoura Hills:
Time tba JUDY COLLINS plays the Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Sat, May 11, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ROLAND WHITE, a true bluegrass legend, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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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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Sat, May 11, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm BRIAN BOWERS, the most acclaimed "Autoharp Master" of our time, journeys to the West Coast and plays The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.bryanbowers.com. Tix, $15.
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Sun, May 12, in Santa Monica:
8 pm CATIE CURTIS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.
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Thu-Sat, May 16-18, FESTIVAL, in L.A.:
Annual “LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL” brings three evenings and one whole day of performances, workshops, jams, dances, and “old time is good time” music to several venues in L.A. Though produced separately, it’s become the annual lead-in to Sunday’s TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL, as well as a mighty fine event on its own. Details soon.
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Fri-Sun, May 17-19, FESTIVAL, in Nevada:
1st Annual “HENDERSON CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” in Henderson, Nevada, between Las Vegas and Lake Mead, is a new one, produced by the same folks who produce the mid-summer “LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL.” More, soon.
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Fri, May 17, in OC (Laguna Beach):
Time tba LISA NEMZO plays the “SUNSET SERENADES” outdoor series in Heisler Park Amphitheater, Laguna Beach.
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Fri, May 17, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm TOM RUSH plays two shows tonight at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $28.50.
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Sat, May 18, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH JASON "BUCK" CORBETT & FRIENDS” at the “OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES” at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; reservations (limited seating), 661-255-7087.
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Sun, May 19, FESTIVAL, in Agoura Hills:
Annual “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is Southern California’s best one-day acoustic music festival, and the contest awards are coveted and prestigious. There are multiple entertainment stages of bluegrass, old-time, and traditional folk-Americana all day, in addition to live music for dancing, and the contest competitors. It always makes for tough choices, hour-by-hour, which acts to see. The perfectly picturesque site is an old western movie-set town with surrounding oak woodlands, administered by the National Park Service. The event features NPS displays, vendors of instruments and more, and truly superior festival food. Come early, because the vast parking lots filled-up in 2011 and latecomers were turned-away; it nearly happened again in 2012. Full details at www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
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Sun, May 19, in downtown L.A.:
4 pm “LE SALON DE MUSIQUES” monthly CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES concludes today in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, FESTIVAL, in Simi Valley:
24th Annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL,” formerly “SIMI CAJUN-CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL,” brings performances by STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, J PAUL JR. & THE ZYDECO NUBREEDS, ACADIANA with THERESA RUSSELL, LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS, DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS, LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, and an additional lineup of blues artists, at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley 93063. Info, 805-517-9000; www.simicajun.org.
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A fine, well-run event, sponsored by the local Rotary Club, with profits going to numerous local charities and community organizations, this festival is held on a sprawling outdoor site, with tents over large dance floors at each of two main stages and tents for seated shade, and over rows of tables for eating. Shuttle buses from remote parking when the nearby lots fill-up.
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Here are some videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival, courtesy of Brad Sjoblum: ANDRE THIERRY performing, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K-5ftIr7U and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NlOnG5pyQ; GREG BENUSA teaching zydeco dance, www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKPrj4EM0do; dancers, www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7by1oHbWY; 97-year-old zydeco dancer Bernice Sjoblom, dancing and eating alligator, and proving you are never too old to try something new, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ipnZhDntM.
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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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Thu-Sun, Jun 6-9, FESTIVAL, in Connecticut:
Annual “STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL” in Preston, CT, has a Cajun-zydeco lineup that includes CURLEY TAYLOR & ZYDECO TROUBLE, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, SAVOY FAMILY BAND, JESSE LEGE,JIMMY JO, & PLANET ZYDECO. Go to www.strawberrypark.net/festivals/cajun-zydecofestival for details.
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Thu, Jun 13, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm THOM BRESH, “Merle Travis-Style Guitar Master,” plays The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.bresh.com. Tix, $15.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 14-16, FESTIVAL, in Ontario:
37th Annual “HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE,” the national award-winning Father's Day Weekend event, changes towns this year, moving to Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, 800 N Archibald Av, Ontario 91764.
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The popular bluegrass-themed festival is moving from its original location at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in a bittersweet decision for the family of event founder DON TUCKER, who passed away after suffering a stroke in October. The festival’s new home, Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, is a 150-acre venue with green grass stage area, bountiful trees and two stocked lakes for fishing. The park is surrounded by a variety of hotels and offers quick and easy access from the I-10 freeway. Check out the festival video at www.promo.huckfinn.com and get all the details, including early-bird discount tix, camping, etc, at www.huckfinn.com.
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Under Don Tucker’s leadership, Huck Finn achieved multiple recognitions as one of the finest family-friendly music festivals in America. We expect his family will carry on with the same commitment and continue to produce a model event.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 14-16, FESTIVAL, in Santa Barbara Co.:
Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Live Oak Camp, in the Coast Range, NW of Santa Barbara is the annual benefit for Santa Barbara / Central Coast public radio, and a superbly well-produced all-ages event with a gently bohemian feel. Get out your tie-dyes, or buy them there.
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The lineup is almost complete and they brag (with real justification) “we have some amazing acts coming your way for the 25th Annual Live Oak Music Festival Father's Day Weekend!”
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Performers include:
• JERRY DOUGLAS, 13-time Grammy winner, three-time CMA Musician of the Year and "The King of the Dobro."
• ROBERT EARL KEEN, Texas singer-songwriter and called "One of our nation's finest musical storytellers."
• STOOGES BRASS BAND, winners of the 2010 New Orleans Street Kings competition and Best Contemporary Brass Band at the 2011 Big Easy Music Awards
• RUTHIE FOSTER, rootsy rhythm, soul, rock & blues powerhouse who has also recorded a roots-of-bluegrass album.
• RUPA & THE APRIL FISHES
• DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS
• JOE CRAVEN TRIO
• RANCHERS FOR PEACE
• LA SANTA CECELIA
• TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN
• INGA SWEARINGEN
• PHIL SALAZAR & THE KIN FOLK
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Order your adult full-festival pass while they’re still available (they do sell-out) or your single-day tickets at www.liveoakfest.org, or 805-781-3030 (Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm).
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Fri, Jun 14, in VC (Newbury Park):
8 pm “FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES” brings KEN O’MALLEY with his authentic and original Irish music, fabulous voice, and multi-instrumental prowess, for a solo performance; plus, another act, tba, at Borchard Community Center,190 N Reino Rd, Newbury Park 91320; more online at www.crpd.org/parkfac/borchard/fireside_concerts.asp. Hosted by Bob Kroll, sponsored by Conejo Recreation & Park District. Info, contact Bob at 805-499-2930 or folksgr1@aol.com. A good series; adults only, no children. Arrive early for a good seat. $9 at the door.
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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, Jun 15, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm FREEBO and SEVERIN BROWNE play a co-bill at the Living Tradition Concert Series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reservations 949-646-1964.
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Sat, Jun 29, in San Diego Co (Encinitas):
7 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music, fabulous voice, and multi-instrumental prowess, for a solo performance at the “SAN DIEGO FOLK HERITAGE” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; www.sdfolkheritage.org.
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July, 2013 (Early Look)
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Jul 4-7, FESTIVAL, in Oregon:
Annual “WATERFRONT BLUES FEST” in Portland, Oregon brings 75 bands, from blues to swing and a Zydeco lineup includes CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, HORACE TRAHAN & THE OSSUN EXPRESS, TOOLOOSE, & ATOMIC GUMBO. Most of the 75 blues & swing bands had yet to be posted at press time. The fest is in Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, and brings over 20,000 attendees each day.
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Our Cajun-zydeco dance friends tell us, “If flying in, best to avoid a rental car & parking fees in downtown. Options for rooms include www.hotwire.com for a 3-star hotel ($68) at the airport (with shuttle from terminal) within walking distance to the Cascade light rail station. To / from downtown takes 45 minutes, and drops you 4 short blocks from the fest. [Another option is the] University Place Hotel (www.uplacehotel.com) for $113 / night, including tax & breakfast, ten blocks from the fest.” They also suggest the PSU campus dorm rooms with bath & amenities, $56 to $66 / night, 12 blocks from the fest; www.pdx.edu/conferences/stay-us, where you can click on “individual stay contract” for details.
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Hotels across the street from the fest include the Marriott and Hotel 50. Both are over $150 / night. The Hilton Hotel (6 blocks away) may be willing to bargain if you arrive without reservations and they have empty rooms.
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Sat, Jul 20, FESTIVAL, in New Mexico:
Annual “WILDLIFE WEST FEST” includes performances by LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS
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Fri-Mon, Jul 26-29, FESTIVAL, in Rhode Island:
Annual “NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL” in Newport, Rhode Island, with IRIS DEMENT, TROMBONE SHORTY, JIM JAMES. THE LUMINEERS, BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY, COLIN MELOY, BLACK PRAIRIE, BETH ORTON, TIFT MERRITT, THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, SHOVELS & ROPE, ANDREW BIRD, SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION, THE FELICE BROTHERS, and more. Held at historic Ft. Adams on the edge of Narragansett Bay, the Newport Folk Festival offers three stages of music, plus surprise performances around the grounds.
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Sat & Sun, Jul 27 & 28, FESTIVAL, in Long Beach:
Annual "LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL" brings Cajun & zydeco and blues, including top bands from Louisiana, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. More, soon.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Santa Clarita:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “SANTA CLARITA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” in the park at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91351; http://arts.santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=42.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Ventura:
7:30 pm Cajun blues band PORTERHOUSE BOB & DOWN TO THE BONE play the “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” series at historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura; www.cityofventura.net/mus. Reservations recommended, these events always sell-out.
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Aug 30-Sep 1, FESTIVAL, in Rhode Island:
Annual “RHYTHM & ROOTS FEST” in Ninigret State Park, RI. Go to www.rhythmandroots.com for info.
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Sat, Sep 7, in Ventura:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” series at historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura; www.cityofventura.net/mus. Reservations recommended, these events always sell-out.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 5 & 6, FESTIVAL, in Culver City:
Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage. Details when we get them. More on dulcimer-based bands and dulcimer-related events, throughout the year, at that organization’s site, www.scdh.org.
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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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Can't thank you enough for the story of the old lady coming out of the 5 year coma and right away wanting to go to a concert and "shake her booty"!!! Great of Bob Seger to spend time with her. I sent that to friends last night and everyone wrote back about it. Hope I am that with it just getting up any morning, especially if I make it to 79! Go Evvie!
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