What’s Up on Friday, April 5, 2013…

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Here’s what’s up on the LIVE MUSIC scene tonight in Southern California. MUCH more will be along shortly, with events through the weekend and waaaay beyond!
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Friday, April 5
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Friday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Fri, Apr 5, 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 5, near LAX:
6 pm “WESTCHESTER FIRST FRIDAYS” series sometimes brings folky-rootsy music; in the 6200 block of W 87th St, Westchester 90045.
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Fri, Apr 5, 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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Check their website for the latest, www.appleshedonline.com .
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Fri, Apr 5, 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 5, 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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Here’s the usual monthly schedule:
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 5, in Redondo Beach:
7-10 pm ANDY & RENEE of the Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN play a different venue tonight for their weekly South Bay residency, with originals and folk-rock classics at The Rocks, 239 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach 90277; same parking lot as their usual venue, Delzano’s.
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ANDY & RENEE are Finalists in the “INTERNATIONAL ACOUSTIC MUSIC AWARDS” for “Best Duo / Group” for their original song, "Dream It All Away." More at www.inacoustic.com/winners.html .
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Fri, Apr 5, 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 5, 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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Fri, Apr 5, in Ventura Co:
7 pm SONGMAKERS’ monthly “PENNY LANE SING CIRCLE” in Port Hueneme 93041. Info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Fri, Apr 5, in Santa Monica:
Time tba “LIVE BANDS EVERY FRIDAY, NO COVER” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811; www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Fri, Apr 5, in OC (Dana Point):
8 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS bring their highly acclaimed “Fingerstyle Guitar & Cello” concert to the first of two shows for the “LORD OF THE STRINGS” concert series, this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. Advance tix at 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656. More at www.richardsmithmusic.com.
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Fri, Apr 5, in Ventura:
7:30 pm OWEN PLANT and GABBY SOU, plus DEREK JENNINGS, at Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Fri, Apr 5, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm SEVERIN BROWNE’S monthly “FIRST FRIDAY SHOW,” with the all-star FIRST FRIDAY BAND, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Officially, it’s no cover, but all artists donate their performances and venue expects a donation in the neighborhood of $10 from each patron. You can probably watch live on the web at www.kulakswoodshed.com, but check early to see the status of that feed.
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Fri, Apr 5, in Santa Monica:
8 pm SYD STRAW 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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Fri, Apr 5, in Altadena:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH JOHN M AND DAVE MORRISON” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; Reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236. Tix, $15.
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Fri, Apr 5, in San Pedro:
8 pm JIMMY BRANLY and THE JIMMY HASLIP PROJECT 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 5, in San Pedro:
8 pm PAUL GORMLEY TRIO at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.
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Fri, Apr 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, Musical Stage Play, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm “PARADISE,” a “Divine Bluegrass Musical Comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; info@ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Fri, Apr 5, 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 5, in Culver City:
9 pm “FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE CINEMA” series with hosts I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., plus RICK SHEA opening and sitting in, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; www.thecinemabar.com.
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Venue is 21+, the size of a shoebox. Barstool seating is competitive. No cover, but bring $ for artists’ tip jar.
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Fri, Apr 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, in SFV (Van Nuys):
CANCELLED; KEN IS LEADING A MUSIC TOUR IN IRELAND; RETURNS NEXT WEEK: 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 5, in Long Beach:
10 pm IRISH MUSIC at The Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine St, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com. In addition to the music, Fridays are “FISH FRY FRIDAYS,” with all-you-can-eat Fish & Chips for $9 per person.
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