Weekend and Beyond, May 18-19, to infinity (more or less): Live Music Events, 2013

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Some late additions of live music events, and a news item added after this edition was published, precede the full edition as it originally appeared.
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LATE ADDITION...
Tue, May 21, in Hollywood:
7:30-10:30 pm "DESERT NIGHTS" acoustic music series does "a special show to celebrate the unofficial arrival of summer," in the Cactus Lounge at The Standard, 8300 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90069.
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This week brings BLISS BOWEN & FRIENDS, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, and JOHN CATE with SCARLETT RIVERA.
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The series and venue are named for the desert mural vista in the lounge located off the lobby overlooking the sunny pool deck in this elegant hotel. Accommodates 50 for cocktails and live performances.
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LATE ADDITION...
Tue, May 21, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm RIP MASTERS plays the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth. Preceded by free dance lesson at 7. No cover.
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LATE BREAKING NEWS...
We learned late Saturday that ALAN O'DAY has died. Our thoughts and sympathies are with his widow, Yuki. The Guide's editor says, "Like many reading this, I have fond memories of conversations and some shared meals with Alan. He wrote and performed the #1 hit,'Undercover Angel,' which he reprised this past December at the annual Holiday Caroling for Shut-Ins produced by Vincent Leinen. I only sang with Alan in the chorus this last time around, on some traditional Christmas carols. Carl Verheyen (Supertramp) and other stars accompanied Alan on his song. With Alan departed, it's as bestselling music biographer Paul Zollo just observed, there's quite a band in rock and roll heaven.
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Now, to the full edition as originally published.
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More outstanding Folk-Americana FESTIVALS are here, including one that’s heavy on workshops and another that’s heavy on jamming, PLUS, there’s plenty MORE to do out ‘n about at the many concert venues. Let’s get started!
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MUSIC FESTIVALS: The Guide’s updated listings (we add to this all the time...)
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THIS WEEKEND’s MUSIC FESTIVALS:
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• 8th-EVER LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL (May 16-18, L.A.)
• JOSHUA TREE ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL (May 17-19, Joshua Tree)
• HENDERSON CRAWFISH FESTIVAL (May 17-19, near Las Vegas, Nevada)
• DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL (May 18-19, Doheny State Beach, Dana Point)
• CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL (May 18-19, Oxnard)
• TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 19, Agoura Hills)
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MUSIC FESTIVALS COMING UP SOON (and LATER):
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• SWINGIN’ ON A RIFF BIG BAND JAZZ FESTIVAL (May 23-26, in L.A.)
• SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES (May 25 & 26, Costa Mesa)
• SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL (May 25 & 26, Simi Valley)
• TOPANGA DAYS FESTIVAL (May 25-27, in Topanga)
• LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jun 14-16, NE of Santa Barbara)
• HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE at its new Ontario, California venue (Jun 14-16, Ontario)
• ROADSHOW REVIVAL JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE FESTIVAL (Jun 14, Ventura)
• CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jun 15, Claremont)
• FRINGE FESTIVAL (Jun 20, Hollywood)
• BIG BEAR COWBOY GATHERING (Jun 21-24, Big Bear)
• LONG BEACH BAYOU FEST – 27th Annual (Jun 22-23, Long Beach)
• NOHO MIDSUMMER NIGHTS COFFEE HOUSE & MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jul 20, North Hollywood)
• CITRUS CLASSIC BALLOON FESTIVAL (hot air balloons, Jul 26-27, Santa Paula)
• DAY OF THE COWBOY & COWGIRL (Jul 27, Autry Museum of the American West, L.A.)
• WAVELENGTH FESTIVAL OF MUSIC (Aug 22-25, Costa Mesa)
• CINECON 49 CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL (Aug 29-Sep 2, Hollywood)
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FESTIVALS ELSEWHERE:
If you're headed EAST, there’s
• KERRVILLE FOLK FEST (May 28-Jun 4, near Kerrville, Texas)
• STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL (Jun 6-9, in Connecticut)
• TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL (40th annual, Jun 20-23, in Colorado)
• WILDLIFE WEST FEST (Jul 20, in New Mexico)
• NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jul 26-29, in Newport, Rhode Island).
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Up NORTH, there’s
• NORTHWEST FOLK LIFE (May 23-27, in Seattle, Washington)
• WATERFRONT BLUES FEST (Jul 4-7, in Portland, Oregon)
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More info and more festivals added all the time...
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AND check the Guide’s write-ups on each festival. Use our site's "search" function at the top of the “full web edition” page, or scroll to find ’em by the dates. Be sure you get tix before they sell-out – some will! We cover a LOT of details, but sometimes the link for a festival’s site has esoterica we didn’t have at press time, like provisions for jamming, where the best jams happen, early-bird discounts, volunteer opportunities that get you in free, extra-fare VIP seating, camping or lodging info, reserving shuttles / transport to avoid parking hassles, and more.
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Saturday’s Sections:
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1) Saturday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
2) Saturday’s FESTIVALS
3) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Saturday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS:
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Sat, May 18, WORKSHOP for ARTISTS:, in Hollywood:
11 am-1 pm "MASTERCLASS IN FILM SCORING" with Award-Winning Composer SHARON FARBER, presented by Los Angeles Women on Music (LAWIM) at 6565 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028. Reservations and info, www.lawim.com.
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MASTERCLASS on scoring music for film, with an inspired artist and one of the most talented composers in the industry today, SHARON FARBER. She will cover (a) The role of Music in Films; (b) How Music for Film has changed throughout the years; (c) The Real Deal; (d) Starting Out; (e) Industry Relationships; (f) The State of the Industry; (g) Schedule / Budget; (h) Your Music Team Royalties; (i) The Emotional Business of this Business; (j) Q&A.
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Sharon Farber was named the 2012 "VISIONARY AWARD IN MUSIC" winner by THE WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL FILM & TV SHOWCASE, Composer Sharon Farber, originally from Israel, has received critical acclaim as a composer in the Concert world as well as that of Film and TV. She brings influences to her music from her Middle Eastern heritage as well as her extensive knowledge of classical and American / European music.
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Limited seating, reserve early. Tickets at door if space permits, and $5 higher.
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2) Saturday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sat & Sun, May 18 & 19, FESTIVAL, in OC (Dana Point):
11 am-9:30 pm Annual “DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL” brings performances by BEN HARPER & CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, JIMMIE VAUGHAN & LOU ANN BARTON, JD MCPHERSON, “MARK HUMMEL'S BLUES HARP BLOWOUT: A TRIBUTE TO LITTLE WALTER,” JAMES HUNTER SIX, JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR, HARRY MANX, LYNWOOD SLIM & FRIENDS, RED LOTUS REVUE, DANO FORTE'S JUKE JOINT FREAK SHOW, JOE BONAMASSA, GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS, GUITAR SHORTY, ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND, JANIVA MAGNESS, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, KID RAMOS, TOAST OF THE COAST, STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS, FT. MISS, CARMEN GETIT, NICK MOSS BAND, GINO MATTEO, and more, at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629.
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Sat, May 18, FESTIVAL, in Los Angeles:
Noon-11 pm “8th Ever LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL” reaches its crescendo after three evenings, with today’s full day and evening of performances, workshops, jams, dances, and “old time is good time” music. 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. Produced by Los Angeles’ old time trio, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, the festival is a hootin’ good time, with plenty of opportunities to learn from top players.
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Saturday events all take place at the American Legion Hall Post 206, 227 N Avenue 55, Highland Park (L.A.) 90042.
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The workshops range from $10 for a single event to $20 for all of them.
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Beginning at noon, there are afternoon workshops which offer participants the opportunity to learn old-time banjo, fiddle, mandolin and guitar styles from musicians performing during the event, including JESSE MILNES, PAUL RANGELL & EMILY ABBINK, DAVID BRAGGER, CHRIS BERRY and TOM SAUBER, as well as clogging from RUTH ALPERT & REBECCA STOUT, harmony singing with EMILY MILLER, and square dance calling from SUSAN MICHAELS. The workshops are $20 ($20 for all day, including the evening dance). It's bring-your-own-instrument. Seating for workshops is limited and reservations are encouraged. Reservations can be made at www.oldtimeisagoodtime.com or by emailing davidbragger@yahoo.com.
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The afternoon will transition into the evening with a KIDS’ DANCE and CAKEWALK that starts at 6:30 pm, hosted by KATY THE FLOWER LADY and SUSAN MICHAELS, with music from L.A.’s own HOLLYWOOD BOLL WEEVILS.
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The Square Dance begins at 8 pm, with a dance set from L.A.-based SAUSAGE GRINDER, and from West Virginia, JESSE MILNES, EMILY MILLER & FRIENDS. They will be playing to the calling of SUSAN MICHAELS, and AMY HOFER from Portland. The square dance is open to all and is $10.
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SAUSAGE GRINDER is Los Angeles’ all-natural hillbilly and country blues band, combining the traditional sounds of fiddle and banjo breakdowns with the low-down sound of country blues, topped off with a touch of ragtime and hillbilly jazz. The versatile acoustic ensemble features fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, washboard, and a few odds and ends. Sausage Grinder was formed in 2008 out of a desire to play this classic music “right” without being slavish imitators or academic lecturers. As old-time and blues fiddler Adam Tanner puts it, Sausage Grinder’s “reverence to the old 78s hasn’t restrained them from exploring even grimier nooks and crannies … unrestrained and impolite the Grinder’s performances are visceral and joyous — a blast from the past with a nod to the immediacy of the future!” Or as LA Weekly says succinctly, the band’s performance feels “reminiscent of an old Mickey Mouse cartoon.” More at http://sausagegrindermusic.com
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JESSE MILNES & EMILY MILLER perform country and old-time music, singing close harmony with Jesse’s unique fingerpicked guitar style, and a healthy dose of old-time fiddling. Emily was raised playing and singing Louvin Brothers and Stanley Brothers songs with her parents while they traveled the world as journalists. Jesse grew up in the world of West Virginia old-time music, learning from masters like Melvin Wine and Ernie Carpenter. They live in central West Virginia when they are not on the road with their country band, THE SWEETBACK SISTERS. For the Saturday Square Dance they’ll be joined by friends. Inside info suspects that one of them will be THE BEES KNEES’ JOE WACK.
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AMY HOFER is another Californian who moved up to Portland, Oregon. She fiddles, calls square dances, and helps put on the “Every Sunday Square Dance.” By day she is a librarian.
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SUSAN MICHAELS is a writer and a teacher of traditional American dancing, especially contra dancing and square dancing. Susan says, “I have called and taught dances at local evenings, weekend workshops and week-long camps throughout the U.S. and Canada. I believe my ‘calling’ in life is to teach people how to hold hands in a circle.” More at www.susanmichaels.tv/about
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All the detailed info about the “8th Ever Los Angeles Old-time Social” is available from Old Time is a Good Time, at www.oldtimeisagoodtime.com
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Sat, May 18; Fri-Sun, May 17-19, in Joshua Tree:
Annual “JOSHUA TREE ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL” has a substantially different definition of “roots music” than we, in the acoustic folk-Americana world, have; the event has performances by PAPADOSIO, GANGA GIRI, BANG DATA, THE EGG, JANKA NABAY & THE BUBU GANG, ARTOFFICIAL, DOGON LIGHTS, M.A.K.U. SOUNDSYSTEM, LIBERATION MOVEMENT, THE MAIN SQUEEZE, RISING APPALACHIA, GLOBESONIC SOUND SYSTEM, JALIBA KUYATEH & THE KUMAREH BAND, MINER, ROBBI & KRIPA’S THIRD EAR EXPERIENCE, JELLY BREAD, MEXICO 68, WHOOLILICIOUS!, IAN WINTERS. at 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree 92252.
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Sat & Sun, May 18-19, in Oxnard:
Annual “CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL” in Oxnard has live music of many kinds and is free.
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Sat, May 18; 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.”
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3) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events:
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Sat, May 18, in L.A. / L.A. County:
9 am-noon Annual "GREAT LOS ANGELES RIVER CLEAN UP" includes live music by Blues guru BERNIE PEARL and others, to enjoy while you do important volunteer work. Details follow.
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Bernie Pearl says, "I have been involved in this very worthwhile event for several years. I would like you to know that I will be playing the guitar for the river clean up at the Compton Creek site this Saturday starting at 9 in the morning. There are numerous sites all along the L.A. River (see below), and your participation is not only needed to help clean the river, but to help all of the population be aware of this important, reviving, life-giving artery. I hope you can find the time and energy to join in this annual community effort. Yours, Bernie Pearl."
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See the Great Los Angeles River CleanUp webpage for more info, at www.folar.org
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The cleanup organization needs volunteers to clean at Compton Creek, Willow Street Estuary and the Arroyo Seco (contact Arroyo Seco Foundation at 323-405-7326); they need Safety Talk Docents at Haines Canyon and Marsh Park; a Photographer at Arroyo Seco and Willow Street Estuary Trash Sort; Volunteers at Lake Balboa, Compton Creek. and Willow Street Estuary sites; Nurses (with your own insurance) for first aid at several sites; Bike-Path Flaggers at Lake Balboa, Los Feliz, Marsh Park, Steelhead Park and Willow Street Estuary.
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To sign-up for one if those special need assignments, call the FoLAR Office, 323-223-0585.
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To volunteer in a clean-up role, read this:
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FOLAR PROVIDES: Cloth gloves, Trash bags, Fresh fruit and KIND Healthy snack bars, Ice-water in dispensible coolers,and Music, Raffle Prizes, T-shirts and Reusable Bags.
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WHAT TO BRING: Download and bring FoLAR's signed waiver PLUS the County's Waiver at Haines Canyon, Compton Creek and Willow Street Estuary for quick check-in. Carry your favorite reusable water bottle, Wear and bring plenty of sunscreen and if you have them Grabber arms,for that hard-to-reach trash and Rubber boots.
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WEAR: Comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty Closed-toed shoes with a good tread, Pants so you don't get scratched in the brush and A Hat to shade yourself from the sun.
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Sat & Sun, May 18 & 19, 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, May 18, in Bakersfield:
2-5 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Dagney's Coffee Shop in Bakersfield. “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, May 18, in Altadena:
3 pm YOURCHESTRA plays a matinee 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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This is an energetic, 4-piece string band that plays a variety of folk, old-time, jug-band, and blues oriented songs in their own fun, and original way. First started in Tempe Arizona in 2006, the band currently consists of: Richard Bogen (banjo), Michael Plunkett (mandolin), Steve Stutzke (guitar), and Adrian Goldenthal (upright bass).
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YOURCHESTRA members sing in harmony, play adventurous solos, play kazoos, whistles, and make funny faces; all while presenting an array of rich, historic material, with an occasional silly original song thrown in the mix. Each of the members have diverse, professional backgrounds in many types of music. When they come together to form YOURCHESTRA, their exciting blend of styles inspires listeners, and spreads the joy of old-time, traditional songs of the world for people of all ages to enjoy.
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Since it’s formation 2006, YOURCHESTRA has been making audiences laugh, dance, sing, and swing with old jug band blues, folk songs, and novelty numbers. They’ve made a point to bring their original take on folk music to venues where they might surprise new listeners; rock concerts, art house events, Universities, schools, bars, coffee houses, and sidewalks. Recently, the group has been wowing audiences at folk festivals in Arizona, as a fresh folk band with promise, depth, and creative energy that is fun to watch and listen to. www.yourchestrafolk.com
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Tix, $15.
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Sat, May 18, in SFV (Valley Center):
6-10 pm HIGHLAND WAY plays a new venue for the band, The Eagles Nest, 28960 Lilac Rd Suite C, Valley Center 92082. More at www.clachanboys.com.
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Sat, May 18, 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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This week, blues master BERNIE PEARL heads the lineup, performing at 8 pm.
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Sat, May 18, 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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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, in Bakersfield:
6:30-9:30 pm FREEBO plays solo acoustic, with friends sitting-in, at Imbibe, 4140 Truxton Av, Bakersfield 93309. Freebo tells us, “Great wine bar, relaxed atmosphere, light food.” No cover.
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Sat, May 18, in Altadena:
7 pm BILL BERRY, CYNTHIA CARLE & GARY STOCKDALE – “COMING TOGETHER AND COMING APART” 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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Three (count ‘em, 3!) of Los Angeles’ most quirky, funny, and tuneful songwriters are appearing at the great Coffee Gallery in Altadena to perform their songs solo and together. There’ll be a lot of laughs, but be advised: They can just as easily spin a tale that will tear at your heartstrings. Gary is an Emmy-nominated songwriter and composer, Bill has composed for films and television, and Cynthia has earned acclaim for songwriting, screenwriting AND choreography! (Bill and Gary will not be dancing, however. Sorry, ladies!)
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Cynthia Carle was nominated for an LA Weekly award for her work on the hit Re-Animator the Musical. Screenwriter of The Sixth Man and You Wish, actor on and off-Broadway and in Louis Malle’s “Alamo Bay” opposite Ed Harris, she performs her whip-smart songs all over Los Angeles.
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How cool is it that Bill Berry appears as “The Transit TV Music Man” on video screens on Metro buses all over the county? Along with that, Bill produced the music for ABC’s “Sons and Daughters,” and has worked with the likes of Karen Black and Martin Mull.
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Gary Stockdale is an Emmy-nominated songwriter and TV composer, most recently for “Penn & Teller: BULLSH*T” on Showtime. His musical “Bukowsical,” written with Spencer Green, won the 2007 NY Fringe Festival, and is opening at the New Line Theatre in St. Louis on May 23rd.
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Sat, May 18, 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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No cover, just buy something to eat and drink while you watch the show.
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Sat, May 18, 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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Sat, May 18, in San Diego Co (Poway):
7:30 pm EVAN MARSHALL, mandolin & fiddle master, plays 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, May 18, in NoHo:
7:30 pm Monthly "YOUNG TALENT NIGHT" sponsored by LOS ANGELES WOMEN IN MUSIC (LAWIM) at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Sat, May 18, 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, May 18, 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, May 18, 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 & Sun, May 18 & 19, in Long Beach:
Time tba LONG BEACH OPERA Presents “THE TELL TALE HEART & VAN GOGH,” at EXPO Art Center, Long Beach. LBO's double-bill features a boastful murderer and a self-condemned artist. Stewart Copeland of The Police elevates Poe's story of a meticulous murderer betrayed by his own paranoia and Michael Gordon, Bang on a Can co-founder, dives into the restless soul of the painter Van Gogh. Both operas feature music at the edge of rock, jazz, and modernism.
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Sat, May 18, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm JACK TEMPCHIN, renowned songwriter of many EAGLES hits, plays “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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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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Presented by SCVTV, the WMA California Chapter, and OutWest. Apart from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, this concert series has become the most prolific presenter of western music in recent years. More on the “Live Music” tab at www.scvoutwest.com, including info on upcoming and past “SCVTV Concerts.”
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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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Sat, May 18, in Santa Monica:
8 pm DAN WILSON plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
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Sat, May 18, in San Diego:
8 pm MARCIA BALL with the all-star ensemble of SONNY LANDRETH, CINDY CASHDOLLAR, & TERRANCE SIMIEN, at the Balboa Theatre, 868 Fourth Av, San Diego 92101; 619-570-1100.
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Sat, May 18, in Palmdale:
8 pm LENNY DODGE and ELAYNA, both favorites at this venue, return to Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html.
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Both LENNY DODGE and ELAYNA have been good pals to Butler's over the years, and they return for an evening of good tunes, good times and good friends. “These two crazy kids haven't shared a stage for, like, forever, and we're just really jazzed about having them back after so long,” says the venue.
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Things will kick off with singer-songwriter, studio whiz and eccentric millionaire playboy ("No, he's not," says his wife, Katherine) LENNY DODGE and his army of acoustic guitars taking the stage, demonstrating how to rock out gently with chops, conviction and good humor, dishing out a medley of easy-rocking originals that go down smooth, but pack an affable wallop. Lenny's been MIA for far too long, and it'll be great to see the big lug right back where he belongs.
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And then ELAYNA, the “First Lady of the Antelope Valley Folk Scene,” accompanied by her faithful sidekick DAVE "The Stringwalker" SPROWL, will be serving-up her own patented blend of smart, passionate folk music for smart, passionate folks, spinning a silvery web of spirited (and occasionally spiritual) soulfulness that cuts through it all and gets right to the heart of the matter. Elayna's nowhere near as elusive as the Mysterious Mr. Dodge, but it's still always a treat to hear her (I don't think she's ever delivered the same set twice. Whether she's dusting-off some treasured old ditty from the 1920s, delivering some prime Prine, or serving up a brand new original, Elayna's living proof that music still matters, always did, always will.
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No cover. Just buy something to eat and / or drink while you enjoy the show.
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Sat, May 18, in San Pedro:
8 pm Grammy winner JOHN PROULX lights up the room with refreshing piano and vocals at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-3813; www.grandvision.org. This night begins with a free wine-tasting by Inception Wines. Tix, $20 advance, $25 day of show, $30 table seat. Ticket includes wine tasting by Inception Wines from 6:45-7:45 pm.
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Sat, May 18, in L.A.:
8 pm SONS OF FATHERS play “The Fold” series at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856.
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Sat, May 18, in Topanga:
8 pm HOMESICK ELEPHANT plays the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 310-455-3723.
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Sat, May 18, in OC (Newport Beach):
8 pm DULCIMANIA plays their every-other-month residency at Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St, Newport Beach 92663.
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Sat, May 18, in San Pedro:
8 pm VIKTORIJA GECYTE plus GO TRIO play 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.
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VIKTORIJA GECYTE hit the stage at the age of five in her native Lithuania. She was soon singing festivals, touring Europe, recording, and making appearances on Lithuanian television. Some years later, influenced by the great American singers, Ms. Gecyte started to feel the swing and decided to freelance. Her ease, sense of rhythm, and strong low voice appealed to many ears, and earned her international awards. Now living in Paris, she met Gene and Sean while in college in the U.S., making this her fourth American tour with Go Trio.
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GO TRIO is propelled by American jazz bassist Gene Perla, formerly with Elvin Jones, Sonny Rollins, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan, and Stone Alliance: Go Trio features pianist Sean Gough, a young man who continues to stretch the boundaries of the American Songbook, jazz standards, and original melodies. Gene and Sean have been playing with many wonderful drummers, including Jon Arkin and Doug Hirlinger. Go Trio has secured multiple performances at leading jazz clubs, music festivals, and establishments featuring jazz.
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Sat, May 18, 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, May 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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Sat, May 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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Sat, May 18, in Redondo Beach:
8 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SOUTH BAY HOOT” in Redondo Beach 90277; location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, May 18, 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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1) Sunday’s FESTIVALS
2) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Sunday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sun, May 19, FESTIVAL, in Agoura Hills:
53rd 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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RUSS & JULIE of RUSS & JULIE’S HOUSE CONCERTS are being honored at this year’s Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival with the festival’s annual “LEGEND AWARD.”
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In addition to the contest performances, there are scheduled performers on three stages, plus live music for the Dance Barn and in the Eucalyptus Grove, and TONS of jamming.
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On THE MAIN STAGE:
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THE SHOW PONIES play at 11:30 am, bringing “Folk-Influenced Country.” An indie-folk band with old tyme country influences, striking a balance between old and new; joy and sorrow; rough and tender. The band started in 2011 as the combined musical creativity of Clayton Chaney and Andi Schrock.; Schrock is a native Texan, while Chaney was born in Texas and raised in Arkansas. Heading to Los Angeles at different times for unrelated reasons, they eventually found themselves singing, writing, and performing together. Jason Harris, fellow musician and Texan, initially introduced the duo. Harris jumped at the opportunity to produce The Show Ponies’ debut album, Here We Are!, bringing his extensive training in music composition to the project. Shortly after recording the album, Harris officially joined The Show Ponies as their guitarist and banjo player. Philip Glenn joined the group after recording fiddle tracks with the band. Glenn is considered by many to be one of the top young fiddle players in the country; before joining the other Ponies in the studio, Glenn attended the Mark O'Conner Fiddle Camp where he was awarded the Daniel Pearl Memorial Violin. Kevin Brown soon became the fifth Pony, lending his drumming expertise while earning his masters degree in percussion performance from CSU Long Beach. Very rarely do five people with such exceptional talent join together to create such a cohesive sound.
The Show Ponies play regularly throughout the west coast to support their debut album Here We Are!, released in April 2012. They are ramping up momentum to tour the country and record their next album.
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TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT plays at 1 pm, bringing “Foot-tappin’ American Old-Time fiddle and banjo music” -- tunes and songs -- to Los Angeles. They are Ben Guzman on fiddle and mandolin, Mike Heinle on banjo, and Kelly Marie Martin on guitar. For more than six years they’ve been playing old time music, including performances at the Autry National Center, LACMA, The Watkins Family Hour, weddings, numerous clubs around Southern California and on NPR. They have also performed at local festivals, including the Goleta Fiddlers Convention, Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest, and the New Los Angeles Folk Festival, and up the West Coast at the Portland Old-Time Gathering, the Berkeley Old-Time Music Convention, and on the Palomino stage of the Stagecoach Festival. They regularly host Old Time square dances and jams in Los Angeles. In 2011 they were voted “Best Folk Band in LA” by the LA Weekly. In 2012 they had a full-length feature article in the Los Angeles Times Arts section, their live debut performance and two live encores on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and a recorded live studio session for Roz Larman’s “FolkScene” radio show on KPFK. The band produces the annual Los Angeles Old-Time Social. They have two full length albums, “Meeting in the Air” (2006) and “Tar River” (2010), mixed by Joseph “joebass” DeJarnette in Virginia. Both are available at CD Baby and iTunes. More at www.triplechickenfoot.com
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DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, at 3 pm, is a band that mixes bluegrass string band and New Orleans horns. A Venice-based roots collective with up to ten musicians at a time, this little orchestra has toured the west with their raucous re-imagining of traditional American music, melding elements of bluegrass, New Orleans second-line swing and jug-band blues into a potent roots cocktail. In 2011, they released their acclaimed second record “Holy Ghost Station” which was recorded on one inch tape (and a 45 single) and played with artists as diverse as The Rebirth Brass Band, Best Coast, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, and others. They have played across California (including three packed days at The Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco) and have a new record coming in 2013 which reinterprets classic bluegrass, gospel and 1930s swing songs, bringing it into the new century. More at dustbowlrevival.com
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MURPHY FAMILY BAND, at 5:10 pm, plays “Straight-Ahead Bluegrass.” An exciting mix of traditional and original bluegrass music, this outfit, based in Culver City, California, has performed at bluegrass festivals, coffee houses, pizza parlors and other venues around Southern Cal. They placed first in the band contest at the 50th Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest and their members have won individual categories in fiddle, mandolin, banjo, and guitar -- plus winning the best festival logo in 2011 and 2012. They are Sara Murphy on the fiddle, Kyle Murphy on the mandolin and fiddle, Jim Murphy on the guitar, Doug Davis on the bass, Paula Lane on the dobro, and Bill Knopf on the banjo. Visit the band at: Murphy Family Band
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On THE RAILROAD STAGE:
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There are "Sing-Offs” and the Intermediate Fiddle Playoffs in the morning, then professional acts performing all afternoon.
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EVAN MARSHALL, "Mr. Solo Mandolin," performs at 1:30 pm. He is simply the World's Premier Solo Mandolin Virtuoso. Country guitar legend CHET ATKINS called Evan "One of the few great musicians of our time." Inspired by Atkins and classical violinist Jascha Heifetz, Evan has created a unique playing style that combines bass lines, chords, rhapsodic runs and tremolo melodies. Two of his solo mandolin recordings have been released by Rounder Records: “Evan Marshall Is the Lone Arranger,” which the Washington Post labeled "Truly dazzling," the Raleigh-Durham Independent called "Superhuman," and the Fresno Bee called "Mind-boggling;" and “Mandolin Magic,” which the St. Paul Pioneer Press applauded for "A stunning mastery of interpretation." Evan also has recorded three solo CDs for his own label, Mandolin Conservatory. In 1995, Evan gave his New York debut at Merkin Hall. Later that year, he made his first appearance on “A Prairie Home Companion” with Garrison Keillor. Between 1993 and 2005 Evan was a Featured Soloist at Disneyland, performing his signature “William Tell Overture: Finale,” for about two million visitors to the famous Golden Horseshoe Theater during the course of 10,000 shows. He has performed and given seminars and workshops at numerous regional and international conferences for mandolinists, and performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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BOB CARLIN & DAN LEVENSON, "Stars of Old-Time Music!" play at 2:30 pm. BOB CARLIN is faithful to timeless Southern Traditions, bringing the distinctive “clawhammer” banjo style to appreciative audiences worldwide. As a solo performer, and a member of JOHN HARTFORD’S STRINGBAND, Bob has appeared at countless festivals, clubs, schools and museums. These have included the Philadelphia Folk Festival, MerleFest, the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Rockygrass. Various national radio appearances have included NPR’s “Weekend Edition,” “A Prairie Home Companion,” “Mountain Stage” and “The Grand Old Opry.” As a member of the prestigious Virginia and North Carolina Visiting Artist Programs, Carlin presented southern traditional music and the banjo traditions of rural America to audiences in the schools and community. He has studied both in person and on transcriptions the work of master players from previous generations. Combined with archival research, the result has been over fifty different albums, primarily for Rounder Records, and countless magazine articles and CD notes. Carlin has participated in two grammy-nominated recordings. Through an association with the Blue Ridge Institute at Ferrum College, Bob helped produce the touring museum exhibit and catalog, “The Banjo in Virginia.”
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Performing with him, DAN LEVENSON is a Southern Appalachian native who has grown up with the music of that region. Today he is considered a respected master teacher and performer of both the Clawhammer banjo & Appalachian style fiddle. Dan has won awards on both instruments including first place at the 2005 Ohio Clawhammer Banjo Championship and Grand Champion at the 2010 Ajo, AZ fiddle contest. He has over 10 recordings both with his band The Boiled Buzzards and as a solo artist. Dan performs and teaches regularly throughout the country. He has taught at many of the traditional music schools and camps including the Rolland Fiddle Camp, John C. Campbell Folk School, Mars Hill, Maryland Banjo Academy, The Ozark Folk Center at Mountain View, AR and Banjo Camp North. He currently also runs various clawhammer banjo, fiddle and stringband workshops throughout the year. Dan is an author for Mel Bay publications. His books include Old Time Fiddle From Scratch; First Lessons Clawhammer Banjo; First Lessons Folk Banjo; Clawhammer Banjo From Scratch; Old Time Festival Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo; Old Time Festival Tunes for Fiddle & Mandolin; Gospel Tunes for Clawhammer Banjo; Kyle Creed Clawhammer Banjo Master; Wade Ward Clawhammer Banjo Master; and Buzzard Banjo Clawhammer Style. Dan is a writer and editor for Banjo Newsletter's “Old Time Way.” To order Dan's books, recordings and more information about Dan please go to www.Clawdan.com
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JESSE MILNES & EMILY MILLER bring "Country and Old-Time Music!" at 3:30 pm. They sing close harmony with Jesse’s unique finger-picked guitar style and a healthy dose of old-time fiddling. Emily was raised playing and singing Louvin Brothers and Stanley Brothers songs with her parents while they traveled the world as journalists. Jesse grew up in the world of West Virginia old-time music, learning from masters like Melvin Wine and Ernie Carpenter. They live in central West Virginia when they are not on the road with their country band, the Sweetback Sisters.
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ROSS ALTMAN presents “1963 + 50: From The Newport Folk Festival to The March on Washington - The American Folk Revival,” at 4:30 pm. Ross presents a solo acoustic program for the 50th anniversary of The March on Washington, featuring a variety of folk music performed at the March by Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Len Chandler and Peter, Paul and Mary. He will include a few songs that became prominent in the months leading up to the March and in the aftermath (such as Richard Farina’s “Birmingham Sunday”) and end with the 50th anniversary of the assassination of JFK on November 22. More at his website, www.ultimate.com/altman
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The Pavilion Stage hosts the Beginning Instrument competitions in the morning and professional acts in the afternoon.
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VENTUCKY STRING BAND brings “California Country and Bluegrass” 1 pm. Like a jukebox of old 78 records, The Ventucky String Band is reminiscent of a time when Jazz bands featured banjo and bluegrass music was as novel as the arrival of television. Where some have tried to diminish Ventura as “Ventucky,” this band sees their name not as a veiled jab at Bluegrass music or the city that brought them together - but instead as a tribute to the music and culture of the farmers, roustabouts, and cattlemen that helped grow the city during the early days of big-oil and agriculture in Ventura County. Typical sets can vary from 1930s Jazz & Bluegrass to cowboy ballads & honky-tonk -- all seamlessly woven together with original songwriting that draws inspiration from the deep well-spring of American roots music. Formed in late 2010, this highly skilled multi-instrumental quartet features Matt Sayles, Dave White, Rick Clemens and Mark Parson, blending their decades of musical experience into a sound that harkens back to the dust-bowl era of California, and the roots of the “"California-Country” sound. Members of the Band have played professionally for over 30 years, with individual appearances on the Grand Ole Opry, the Wheeling West Virginia Jamboree (WWVA), as well as performances with Bluegrass, Country, Texas Swing & Cajun/Zydeco legends like Johnny Gimble, Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, Larry Sparks, Doyle Lawson, the Bellamy Brothers, Fernest Arceneaux, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys and Hot Club of Cowtown. More at www.frostbittengrass.com/Ventucky.html.
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THE AMERICANS bring “traditional American Music” at 2 pm, from jug and string band to rural blues and spirituals. Formed in 2009, the Americans have performed with T-Bone Burnett and completed two cross-country tours with Ryan Bingham. Their music will appear on the soundtrack to the Coen Brothers’ 2013 Inside Llewyn Davis, a film based on the Greenwich Village folk scene in the 1960s. More at www.theamericansmusic.com/
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Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band play at 3 pm. A Southern California based group featuring Devitt Feeley, Lydia Veilleux, and Craig Ferguson, they got their start in the bluegrass music field by winning first place in the 2009 Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest Band Competition. In January of 2012, they took first place in the California Bluegrass Association’s “Great 48 Showcase Showdown,” competing against the top bluegrass bands from across the state and earning a spot in the Father’s Day Festival in Grass Valley. Their first recording, “Rocky Neck Bluegrass Band,” released in November of 2010, was recorded in a 1920’s cabin in the mountain community of Big Bear, CA, and was mastered by legendary bluegrass engineer Billy Wolf in Arlington, VA. The album has been receiving regular airplay on radio stations across the country. They have also appeared on 2 episodes of WETV's “My Fair Wedding” with David Tutera as well as in a cover story photo spread in C Magazine’s wedding edition. Their live ensemble at Topanga will include Brian Netzley on bass and long-time Topanga banjo contest judge, Kevin Gore. More at www.rockyneckbluegrass.com/.
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MIKE MAHANEY & FRIENDS perform "Cowboy Music and Poetry" at 4 pm. Mike is a founding member and advisory board member for the Western Music Association. His background includes Broadcasting for KCRW and KCSN FM in Los Angeles & KBBQ in Ventura. Mike was one of three that began the McCabes Concert Series in 1969 and began performing at Topanga with the band TRAILMIX back in 1980. Mike and Trailmix perform traditional and contemporary Cowboy and Western Swing. Mike regularly hosts the Cowboy Music and Poetry segment at the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest.
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RAY DOYLE, as a longtime member and band director of the popular Cowboy and Western band WYLIE & THE WILD WEST, logged countless miles performing on five continents at venues ranging from the Grand Ole Opry to the Kennedy and Lincoln Centers. He has played at National Folk Festivals and Cowboy Poetry Gatherings, at French Rodeos and in Australian wool sheds. After 20 years with the band, Ray left in 2011 to concentrate on his own material. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Ray emigrated with his family to Canada, and then settled in Southern California. His second solo CD, “The Emigrant Trail,” celebrates his Irish heritage, Western music influences, and first-hand emigrant experience. It was nominated by the Academy of Western Artists for top Western Album of 2009, and by the Western Music Assoc. for Trad. Western Album and Song of the Year. It also contains Ray’s song “The Jewel,” the Gold Award winner in the Western Foklife Center’s “Yellowstone” song contest. More at RayDoyle.net
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THE DANCE BARN:
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The Dance Barn hosts the Band Playoffs until noon, and more following. Here’s the post-competition schedule:
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12:30-1:30 pm Dancing with Bees Knees
1:30-2:30 pm Dancing with Modal Tease
2:30-3:30 pm Step Dancing with Katie and Samantha Harvey
3:30-4:30 pm Dancing with the David Bragger Band
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BEES KNEES are Joe Wack (fiddle), Steve Lewis (banjo), and Laura Osborn (guitar/banjo-uke). Their repertoire is an eclectic mix of traditional music ranging from high-energy, all-out dance tunes to hauntingly beautiful melodies from the Southern Appalachian region. Though they’ve only been playing together as a trio since 2008, their old-time music reflects decades of playing for dances, concerts, workshops, parties, and events, as well as just good old-time music-making with like-minded folks on both sides of the country. Joe Wack was first enthralled by old time music as an art student in West Virginia University in the early ‘70s. From that time he has maintained the dual vocations of musician and artist. As a banjo player, he was an original founder of the still-active WV stringband Stewed Mulligan. Since moving to L.A. in '93, he has worked as a character designer for “The Simpsons” TV series while remaining immersed in old-time music on fiddle, banjo, and guitar. Laura Osborn has been a lifelong musician, performing and teaching flute in the Los Angeles area for almost twenty years. While enjoying a robust family life with her husband, two children, and two cats, she finds time whenever possible to play old-time music on guitar, banjo, and banjo-uke. Steve Lewis has played the 5-string banjo most of his adult life. A veteran of contests, fiddlers’ conventions, and festivals, Steve has also produced and played for contradances since 1989. He continues to play for dances, both contra and square with one or another of four old-time bands. For the past eleven years, Steve has led an old-time jam at the CTMS Folk Music Center in Encino on the first Sunday of each month.
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Dancing with Modal Tease at 1:30 pm. "Music from Appalachia and beyond" is what they’ve been serving up, with sizzling' hot slices of “Old Tunes for New Times” since 2009. Rooted in America's old time music tradition, they’re adventurous and versatile, contrasting fast-paced breakdowns with moseying blues, archaic crooked fiddle tunes with straight-up square dance numbers, humorous ditties with Carter Family laments, mandolin with fiddle counterpoint, and typical clawhammer banjo with novel applications. What unites their varied tastes is their penchant for modal tunes, which liberally pepper their performances, giving them an "out of this world" quality often associated with Celtic or Irish music. But rest assured their music is 100% American. At this square dance Belinda Thom (fiddle) and Cliff Latimer (mandolin) will drive the groove with tight unison melodies, while Jim Hamilton (clawhammer banjo) and Larry Ullman (standup bass) provide the infectious backdrop. Recently, they won awards at the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest and the Goleta Old-Time Fiddlers Convention. In December, 2011, they released their first CD, “Aggravatin Beauty.” More at www.ModalTease.com
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THE EUCALYPTUS GROVE:
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Hosts Childrens Crafts from 11 am to 1 pm with ALAINA SMITH and THE HOLLOW TREES.
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THE HOLLOW TREES have been sharing “Folk Music for Families” around California for eight years now. Their upbeat acoustic Americana music is like a gumbo made with a mix of bluegrass, western swing, blues, and folk styles, seasoned with a generous helping of fun.
Hailing from Nelsonville, USA, they perform classic standards, strange and wonderful covers and great original songs. With some luck they’ll be joined by their friend Nelson playing his homemade banjitar. Come on by and join the hootenanny! Learn more at www.thehollowtrees.com
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Earthworm Ensemble plays at noon, bringing music for kids and parents with some of Los Angeles’s best folk/country artists singing and playing guitars, keys, ukulele, jawharp, and percussion, with rich 3 and four part harmonies. Their live show features Sherri and Shawn Nourse, Victoria Jacobs and Paul Lacques, and Denny Moynahan, aka King Kukulele. We’re calling it family music, because parents sing along as much as their kids do. They say, “Our songs are for families to enjoy together, and talk about the ideas in the songs and our live show conversations: buffalo migration, ladybugs, earthworms, composting and recycling, taking the train, farmers markets, and what we can all do to keep our planet green.” More at www.earthwormensemble.com.
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SCOTTISH FIDDLERS play at 1 pm. For the past thirty years, the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles have delighted audiences throughout Southern California with the lively, energetic and irresistibly uplifting music of Scotland, the Shetlands, Cape Breton Island and Ireland.
Their playing is characterized by hard-driving reels and strathspeys, hauntingly beautiful airs, and sweet waltzes. Directed by internally known Scottish fiddler Jan Tappan, their music is sure to get your toes-tapping and your hand-clapping. The Scottish Fiddlers perform at a variety of venues, and are always accepting new members. For information on booking the Scottish Fiddlers, or to join, contact info@scottishfiddlers.com. More at www.scottishfiddlers.org.
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See you at Paramount Ranch! The Guide strongly advises that you arrive early, before what seems like a vast amount of parking fills-up.
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Sun, May 19; Sat & Sun, May 18 & 19, FESTIVAL, in OC (Dana Point):
11 am-9:30 pm Annual “DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL” brings performances today by JOE BONAMASSA, GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS, GUITAR SHORTY, ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND, JANIVA MAGNESS, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, KID RAMOS, TOAST OF THE COAST, STEVE LUCKY & THE RHUMBA BUMS, FT. MISS, CARMEN GETIT, NICK MOSS BAND, GINO MATTEO, and more, at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629.
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Sun, May 19; Fri-Sun, May 17-19, in Joshua Tree:
Annual “JOSHUA TREE ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL” has a substantially different definition of “roots music” than we, in the acoustic folk-Americana world, have; the event has performances by PAPADOSIO, GANGA GIRI, BANG DATA, THE EGG, JANKA NABAY & THE BUBU GANG, ARTOFFICIAL, DOGON LIGHTS, M.A.K.U. SOUNDSYSTEM, LIBERATION MOVEMENT, THE MAIN SQUEEZE, RISING APPALACHIA, GLOBESONIC SOUND SYSTEM, JALIBA KUYATEH & THE KUMAREH BAND, MINER, ROBBI & KRIPA’S THIRD EAR EXPERIENCE, JELLY BREAD, MEXICO 68, WHOOLILICIOUS!, IAN WINTERS, at 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree 92252.
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Sun, May 19; 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.”
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Sun, May 19; Sat & Sun, May 18-19, in Oxnard:
Annual “CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL” in Oxnard has live music of many kinds and is free.
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2) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, in Santa Monica:
11 am “MATINEE KIDS SHOW” with MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8, kids under age 2 get in free.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, in Griffith Park (L.A.):
Noon-2 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park (L.A.) 90027; 323-667-2000. Co-sponsored by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter. All acoustic. Non-WMA members are welcome to perform. Each performer and a guest get free admission, as do WMA members. Others pay regular museum admission.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, in San Pedro:
2 pm Matinee “A TRIBUTE TO DON HO & THE ALIIS” featuring a "luau" of musicians, at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-3813; www.grandvision.org.
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MANNY LAGOD, former vocalist and bassist with DON HO, presents a tribute to this legend of Hawaiian music, featuring KIMO & PATTI HARRIS, THE POLYNESIAN PARADISE DANCERS, THE KOLOHE KANES, SCOTT MARTIN LATIN JAZZ BAND, and more.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19; Sat & Sun, May 18 & 19, in Long Beach:
Time tba LONG BEACH OPERA Presents “THE TELL TALE HEART & VAN GOGH,” at EXPO Art Center, Long Beach. LBO's double-bill features a boastful murderer and a self-condemned artist. Stewart Copeland of The Police elevates Poe's story of a meticulous murderer betrayed by his own paranoia and Michael Gordon, Bang on a Can co-founder, dives into the restless soul of the painter Van Gogh. Both operas feature music at the edge of rock, jazz, and modernism.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, 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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We received late word that today’s performers are MIKE KELLY of SLIGO RAGS and THE CLADDAGH IRISH DANCERS.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 19, in San Pedro:
4 pm WIRECHOIR, the reinvention of TONY RIZZI's famous 5 guitar ensemble, 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.
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Featuring Nick Mancini on vibes, and the Wirechoir Guitar Group of Ken Rosser, Brandon Bernstein, Jimmy Cheesman, Willis Chow, Matt Ritvo, Keegan Anglim, Will Lovell, John Atkinson, and leader Terry Carter. The group plays harmonized arrangements of jazz and swing tunes based on the solos of jazz guitarist Charlie Chrisitan and jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker. Tony Rizzi's original group formed in the ’70s and was made up of studio musicians that got together to rehearse, record, and perform these amazing and difficult tunes.
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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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Sun, May 19, 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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“Le Salon's” series of eight concerts run every third Sunday through May 19, 2013.
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Sun, May 19, 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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This monthly happening always features first-rate players, and plenty of 'em, backed by an all-star ensemble performing as the MESSAROUND BAND. All ages, admission is FREE, free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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Sun, May 19, in Echo Park (L.A.):
5:30 pm Weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” brings EILEN JEWELL, JEREMIAH & THE RED EYES, NEW AMERICAN FARMERS, and ALL SPOTS TO BLACK a full lineup of Americana / alt-country / honky-tonk recording artists to a FREE show at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200. Check-out the music, bios and pics of this week's artists at www.thegrandoleecho.com.
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Unless you’re enmeshed at Topanga Banjo Fiddle, this is the place to be. EILEN JEWELL is quite a “get” for this FREE series. Here’s a sample of her press:
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“She’s got a sweet and clear voice with a killer instinct lurking beneath the shiny surface.” - NPR Song of the Day.
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Actor TOM HANKS included Eilen as a “Summer Must” in Entertainment Weekly.
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“Dark and haunting…but alluring just the same…Give me more of that voice.” - USA Today’s Pop Candy.
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“An undiscovered gem…a layered, shimmering pearl of an album that shines like cut crystal.” - American Songwriter.
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“Emotionally raw and riveting.” – Boston Globe.
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“[Jewell] embellishes the classic Nashville vocal approach with appealing measures of blues, pop, and jazz.” – New Yorker.
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“With a burnished voice lingering somewhere between Billie Holiday and Neko Case, Eilen Jewell’s aching vocals are pure, country-gospel, box-car soul.” – My Old Kentucky Blog.
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More at www.eilenjewell.com.
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Sun, May 19, in Santa Monica:
5:30-10 pm THOSE MANNING BHOYS play a “FOILA Mixer & Meet Up” with Complimentary Appetizers and no host bar at O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-829-5303.
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Sun, May 19, in Claremont:
6 pm SEAMUS BEGLEY and OISIN MAC DIARMADA play Don Breyer’s House Concert series in Claremont 91711; reservations get directions at 909-626-8666 or debreyer@csupomona.edu.
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Sun, May 19, in Burbank;
6-10 pm Monthly "JOHNNY WHITESIDES' MESSAROUND" honors the late GEORGE JONES with an all star blitz of honky tonk heroes, including PETE ANDERSON, TONYA WATTS, LYNETTE SKYNYRD, GROOVY REDNECKS, FREIGHT SHAKERS, BRIAN HOGAN & CHRISTINE NELSON, RONNIE MACK, RICK SHEA, PATTY BOOKER, and more, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; www.vivacantina.com.
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The King of Country's ineradicable memory lives on at this hit & thrill, passionate, mad dog memorial. Messaround mastermind Jonny Whiteside rallies a stomping shock troupe of George acolytes for a heartfelt barrage of Jones favorites, country classics and plenty of random, bizarro extracurricular whim and wham song selections. Everyone were stunned into a coma of pain, loss and regret at the news of Jones' April 26 passing, but this hard-country exorcism aims to venerate the artist and elevate the mood.
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Performers at this possum-centric grand tour include fabled blues guitar wizard PETE ANDERSON, Hollywood hell raisers GROOVY REDNECKS, a dose of classic George & Tammy duets from BRIAN HOGAN & CHRISTINE NELSON, brilliant Alabama rebel child TONYA WATTS, incendiary Southern rock gyrls LYNETTE SKYNYRD, hardcore honkytonk outlaws THE FREIGHT SHAKERS, country-rockabilly guru extraordinaire RONNIE MACK, California hard country empress PATTY BOOKER, renowned Golden State provocateur RICK SHEA, plus special guests galore.
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All ages; no cover. Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, in Altadena:
7 pm THE LATE BLOOMERS 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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Dan Ames, Gayle Bluemel, Ross Johnsen and Scott Shepherd are the LATE BLOOMERS, an acoustic folk-rock band, and have been performing together since 2006. Now two married couples, they cut their teeth on the music of Dylan, Neil Young and Paul Simon while still in high school in the sixties. They have since found their own sound by not only putting their individual stamp on favorites from that era., but by performing many new original tunes as well.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, in Ventura:
7:30 pm PHIL SALAZAR & THE KINFOLK, longtime local faves, play Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137.
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Sun, May 19, in San Pedro:
7:30 pm Master pianist PAUL SMITH returns with more standards, bebop, & swing, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-3813; www.grandvision.org. Paul Smith was ELLA FITZGERALD's pianist for 20 years. Tix, $20 advance, $25 day of show, $30 table seat.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 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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Sun, May 19, in Culver City:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Bigfoot West, 10139 Venice Bl, Culver City 90034.
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Sun, May 19, 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, May 19, 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, May 20, WORKSHOP for ARTISTS, in Culver City:
7:30 pm IWOSC presents a panel discussion, “MARKETING FOR THE WRITER: HOW TO GET THE BIGGEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK-AND YOUR TIME,” at the Veterans Memorial Bldg, 4117 Overland Av (at Culver Bl), Culver City. Free parking; enter on Culver.
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Email reservations required. Reserve your seat(s) no later than 5 pm on Saturday, May 18 at info@iwosc.org. Entry is FREE for all IWOSC members, $15 for non-members. Reservations by email only, info@iwosc.org.
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Your work will not sell itself. No marketing, no nothing, nada, zilch. Regardless of the enormous competition out there, if you are savvy, creative, and energetic, your work will have an edge. But you need to know how, you need to know where, you need to know what's new and creative, and you need to know how to do it inexpensively and time-efficiently.
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What has changed recently? What is all of this new buzz about Amazon and short stories?
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IWOSC’s yearly panel has assembled experienced veterans. Learn from them and resolve to put the time and energy into improving your marketing. Yes, everyone can benefit from improved marketing.
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The panel: PENNY C. SANSEVIERI, founder and CEO of Author Marketing Experts, Inc., is a best-selling author and internationally recognized book marketing and media relations expert. She is an Adjunct Professor teaching Self-Publishing for NYU. Her company is one of the leaders in the publishing industry and has developed some of the most innovative Social Media/Internet book marketing campaigns. She is the author of five books, including Red Hot Internet Publicity, which has been called the "leading guide to everything Internet." AME is the first book marketing and publicity firm to use Internet promotion to its full impact through The Virtual Author Tour™, which strategically harnesses social networking sites, Twitter, blogs, book videos, and relevant sites in order to push an author’s message into the online community at sites related to the book's topic and thereby position the author in his or her market. AME has had eleven recent books top bestseller lists, including those of the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal. To learn more about Penny’s books or her promotional services, you can visit her web site at www.amarketingexpert.com.
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DONNA M. THOMAS, author, life & empowerment coach, ad executive and copywriter, and mother, has worked in the field of marketing and advertising since 1994. Her clients include Miss Grace Lemon Cake Company, Gaviña Gourmet Coffee, Don Francisco’s Gourmet Coffee, Gioia Apparel, Ivory Records, Andrea Woolf and IgniteYourLifeBook.com, and now Sage House Publishing. Nowadays, she’s focused her presence on Google and Social Media, and on “consciously” marketing her new memoir, “From Pebbles to Pathways: A Journey of Healing the Heart One Insight at a Time”. Even being relatively unknown, for the past 3 years, Donna has maintained 5k friends and over 900 followers on Facebook, and almost 2,800 Google friends. Her name, Donna M Thomas, dominates the first two pages in Google, and her face, book and blog site (http://donna-thomas.com) dominate the first window of Google images.
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TAMMY BLECK, ghostwriter, proficient columnist, and author of the award-winning book "Single Past 50 Now What?" and the award winning blog "Witty Woman Writing." She is known for her humor and has often been compared to Erma Bombeck and dubbed the female Andy Rooney. Her writing has been published in countless magazines and newspapers such as the "Los Angeles Daily News," "The Denver Post," "The Rocky Mountain News," "The Portland Post," "The Jewish Writing Project," and "Jewish Journal." Tammy is a recipient of the Certificate of Commendation from the mayor of Los Angeles for her work in educating the public. You can contact Tammy at Tammy@WittyWomanWrting.comand enjoy her weekly blog at www.WittyWomanWriting.com/blog/ .
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MELODY JACKSON, Ph.D., founder of Smart Girls Productions, has worked with over 3000 screenwriters and has critiqued thousands of screenplays in depth. Three times named a Top 5 Script Analyst in the country, Melody is a frequent guest speaker at screenwriting events, and and her work has appeared in such industry publications as Script Magazine and the Television Academy’s Emmy Magazine. In 2012 Final Draft Software invited Melody to deliver a webinar on Marketing Your Screenplay to Hollywood to a huge success. Smart Girls offers a unique, comprehensive range of script marketing services, including writing query letters, email queries, and targeting literary agents, managers and producers by genre. For more information on writer services, go to: www.SmartG.com/writers. Also claim your free, first-rate articles on marketing scripts and developing screenplays, at: www.smartg.com/screenwritertips.
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MODERATOR: STEVEN SANCHEZ, founder and CEO of the Los Angeles-based internet agency, INEXUS. For the past 20 years, Steven has helped large and small companies start web sites and get discovered. He has taught numerous workshops on starting web businesses and using social media to promote one’s visibility. He has also worked on several web design books such as “Homepage Usability,” “Web Design on a Shoestring,” and “The Unusually Useful Web Book.” Steven is currently developing BookPlatform101.com, a web community to help authors build successful platforms for growing full businesses out of their books. He can be reached at steven@bookplatform101.com.
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Mon, May 20, in Hollywood:
7-10 pm "BLUES MUSIC MEMORIAL FOR HERBIE KATZ" with BOB SULLIVAN leading a tribute to Herbie, and his band mates in the award-winning WUMBLOOZO playing both electric and unplugged with RANDY TOBIN sitting in on harmonica (Herbie’s instrument), at the Celebrity Center on Franklin in Hollywood.
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This is the second of THREE musical memorials in different venues, celebrating the life of the blues harmonica virtuoso and all-around great guy. Please bring a pot luck dish.
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About the other (remaining) musical memorial, still to come:
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Everyone who knew Herbie is encouraged to take part on Saturday, June 1st from 2-4 pm at Mayflower Inn in North Hollywood. This one is hosted by Herbie's son and brother. WUMBLOOZO will also be playing here, with RANDY TOBIN sitting-in on harmonica. If you come to either the Celebrity Center OR the Mayflower memorial event(s), please bring a pot luck dish. The band adds, "Thank you for all the sentiments and kind words about Herbie (Doctor Fun) that have been received." More at www.wumbloozo.com.
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Fri, May 24, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JAY NASH & DAVID RAMIREZ at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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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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Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, FESTIVAL, in OC (Costa Mesa):
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Sat, May 25, near Lake Casitas:
6 pm YOUNG DUBLINERS, plus an opening set by THE INDIAN TRADING FURS, kick-off this year's "DANCING OAK RANCH SUMMER CONCERT SERIES," located in a wooded canyon on Hwy 150, a few miles from Lake Casitas.
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The summer series returns for its 6th year with more delightfully delicious live acoustic music and the rousing, energetic and exciting Young Dubliners performing their passionate and universally popular Celtic / Celtic rock classics and catchy original tunes.
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Gates open at 5 pm for claiming your spot and pre-concert potluck. Opening act at 6, YOUNG DUBLINERS play at 7 pm.
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The YOUNG DUBLINERS are quite possibly "Celtic Rock's" hardest working band, playing hundreds of shows to thousands of fans across the US and Europe every year.
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In recent years, the Young Dubliners have twice appeared on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," had songs featured in the TV shows "Sons of Anarchy" and "Human Target," and toured extensively as headliners and as openers for a diverse list of artists, including The Flaming Lips, Collective Soul, Jethro Tull, Johnny Lang, and many more.
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Although the band's sound is most commonly called "Celtic Rock," that label, as labels often can be, is misleading.
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The Irish influence is there, certainly, but it's not the only influence that rears its head on their albums, or in live shows. "That was always the idea", Keith Roberts, lead singer for the band explains. He adds, "The sound was always intended to be a hybrid because we all come from different backgrounds. Even though two of us are from Ireland, a lot of the music we listened to growing up wasn't Irish at all, but when we got here, we got homesick and developed a new appreciation for Irish Music.”
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Opening act plays 6-6:45 pm, marking the return of the dynamite Santa Barbara indie band THE INDIAN TRADING FURS. The event promo says , “Sounds like … Mumford & Sons thrown into a circle pit. Breakneck guitar parts, whip-like drum fills, fearless banjo and soaring vocals have helped move this trio from local street corners to a nine state tour and a new album in the works.”
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Potluck dinner is optional -- come early (gates at 5 pm) and bring a dish to share in the picnic with friends, family and the band , on the grass under the oaks. They supply the cups, plates, juice, coffee & water, but it’s BYOB.
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Bring a low-back deck chair, a blanket and a small flashlight to help find your vehicle after the show. The evening gets cool -- there's a bonfire at the break -- but bring a jacket or extra blanket for the second half. Friendly, well behaved dogs on a leash are welcome.
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Tix $20 in advance or at the gate, and kids under age 15 are free. Questions? Contact Shane at 805-665-8852 or shane@ojaiconcertseries.com.
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For directions to Dancing Oak Ranch and advance tix, go to www.ojaiconcertseries.com.
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Tue, May 28, CD RELEASE SHOW,
Live in L.A., plus on TV:
8:30 pm JOHN FOGERTY plays a special, short-notice and one-night-only "Album Release & Birthday Bash" show at the El Rey in L.A.
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The show celebrates the same-day release of his much-anticipated new album "Wrote a Song for Everyone." Plus, May 28 is also the birthday of the Grammy Award-winning and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
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A limited amount of pre-sale tickets for this intimate show became available Tuesday, May 14 to members of FOGERTY’s fan club via his website, www.johnfogerty.com.
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The show will be filmed and broadcast live on AXS TV.
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The new album, on Vanguard Records, is a celebration of the iconic songbook of one of rock’s most important artists. John Fogerty is a national treasure who’s sold over 100 million albums. Produced by the artist himself, who is no stranger to the most intricate layering and nuances of music and sound, the album is a collection of 12 classics and deep tracks from his CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL and solo material, plus two brand new solo songs.
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All the classic tracks from his remarkable canon of hits were recorded this time around in collaboration with today’s biggest stars from the country, pop and rock worlds. This is Fogerty's ninth studio solo album since disbanding Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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Mixed by Bob Clearmountain, it was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville -- except for one special location -- "Proud Mary" was recorded in New Orleans with Allen Toussaint and the Rebirth Brass Band.
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FOGERTY recorded “Fortunate Son” with Foo Fighters at their 606 Studio using "the" legendary Neve recording console featured in the #1 iTunes documentary, "Sound City."
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Of course, there are tales to be told about each track. (We only wonder why he chose to include the abominable Kid Rock in such a fine project.)
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If you want to watch live on TV:
AXS TV is broadcast on DIRECTV Channel 340, DISH Network Channel 167, AT&T U-Verse Channel 1106, and Verizon FiOS Channel 569. For additional affiliate and distributor channel information, including Comcast Xfinity, Charter, Suddenlink and others, check www.axs.tv/subscribe.
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Here's the "Wrote a Song for Everyone" tracklisting, including the guest performers:
1. "Fortunate Son" (with Foo Fighters)
2. "Almost Saturday Night" (with Keith Urban)
3. "Lodi" (with Shane Fogerty & Tyler Fogerty)
4. "Mystic Highway" (John Fogerty solo)
5. "Wrote a Song for Everyone" (with Miranda Lambert, featuring Tom Morello)
6. "Bad Moon Rising" (with Zac Brown Band)
7. "Long As I Can See the Light" (with My Morning Jacket)
8. "Born on the Bayou" (with Kid Rock)
9. "Train of Fools" (John Fogerty solo)
10. "Someday Never Comes" (with Dawes)
11. "Who'll Stop the Rain" (with Bob Seger)
12. "Hot Rod Heart" (with Brad Paisley)
13. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" (with Alan Jackson)
14. "Proud Mary" (with Jennifer Hudson, featuring Allen Toussaint & The Rebirth Brass Band)
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There's more at www.johnfogerty.com. That's the same place to start if you're trying to find tickets to go.
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Wed, May 29, in History:
On this day in 1953, New Zealand beekeeper EDMUND HILLARY and Sherpa TENZING NORGAY became the first humans to reach the summit of Mt. Everest and return to tell of it. The Himalayan peak, on the border of Nepal and Tibet, is earth’s highest place, at more than 29,000 feet above sea level.
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Fri, May 31, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ANNE McCUE & DAVID OLNEY, plus SERGIO WEBB opening, 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, Jun 1, in NoHo:
1-4 pm “HERBIE KATZ MUSICAL MEMORIAL” brings a musical tribute and celebration of “the magnanimous life” of blues harmonica great HERBIE KATZ, aka “DOCTOR FUN.” It’s a potluck, so bring something to share if you go(!) It’s at the Mayflower Club, a “British-American Social Club” (to which he belonged), at 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606.
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Sat, 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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Sun, Jun 9, in Pasadena:
3:30 pm BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK play a benefit concert for homeless families in a specially-crafted “HURT & HOPE” version of their “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s” show, at 1st Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E Sierra Madre Bl, Pasadena 91107.
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In 1965, BARRY McGUIRE sang about a world of hurt in his landmark delivery of the #1 Billboard Hit (and banned from the radio) song, “Eve of Destruction.” In 2013, he sings about his journey to hope. JOHN YORK is a former member of THE BYRDS who has toured the world as an accomplished performing songwriter. It’s a benefit for the homeless, with proceeds going to Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley. More on the event at www.conta.cc/ZaAROW
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Advance tix $30 at 626-675-1316. Tix at door, $35.
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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
and still more to come.
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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, multi-instrumental prowess, and storytelling, 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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Thu, Jun 20, in Venice:
8-9 pm CAREY APPEL plays Witzend, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; if eating dinner, reserve a table at 310-305-4792; advance tix $10, at www.witzendlive.com.
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On May 17, the "Roots Music Report" weekly chart brought this comment: "VERY HAPPY that "Blue Collar" is at #4 and now Carey Appel's "House of Cards" vaulted up to #7. I co-wrote 10 of those songs, so I am VERY happy to see this. Way to go Carey and producer Lisa Nemzo, who produced BOTH CD's." -- Marc Platt.
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Carey promises "New songs - Special surprise" at this show.
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Sat, Jun 22, in T.O. area:
7 pm THE KOLES, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS , play the "WESTLAKE CANYON HOUSE CONCERT SERIES" in Westlake Canyon 91361; reservations get directions at sculptingirl@yahoo.com.
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Stunning outdoor venue, weather permitting...(dress accordingly). If indoors, the vaulted ceilings and wood floors make for fantastic acoustics. Potluck finger food / dessert at intermission. Anything you bring to share is "greatly appreciated, but not required. No glass please!" Doors at 7 pm, concert at 7:30 pm.
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Tracy Newman is a TV writer and producer. She started as a staff writer on "Cheers." In 1997, she won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for co-writing the groundbreaking “coming out” episode of Ellen. In 2001 she co-created the ABC comedy, "According to Jim." Tracy has been playing guitar and writing songs since she was 14. Her first CD, with her band, was “A Place in the Sun,” (2007.) Her new CD is “I Just See You,” (2012). More at www.tracynewman.com.
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The Koles - In her relatively short singer-songwriter career, Arlene Kole has made an impact on the scene. She has twice made the annual "Music Connection Magazine" HOT 100 List (2009 & 2012, December issues). The list names the top live unsigned artists in the nation.
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Arlene & Bill Kole believe that the heart of a society is reflected in the value they place on art, saying, “Art nourishes the soul while inspiring us all to see the good in the world and in ourselves."
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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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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
at 3 & 8 pm, plus workshops, at Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N Frontage Rd, Edgewood, NM 87015. This festival benefits a charity for injured wild animals. More at www.wildlifewest.org/bluegrass.html.
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Sun, Jul 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm I HEAR VOICES, plus TRACY NEWMAN &THE REINFORCEMENTS opening, at McCabe's in Santa Monica.
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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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Aug 22-25, FESTIVAL, in OC (Costa Mesa):
Times tba “WAVELENGTH FESTIVAL OF MUSIC” brings performances by BONNIE RAITT, THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT with PACIFIC SYMPHONY, The Music of PINK FLOYD: “THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON” played live in its entirety with Pacific Symphony (with KCRW’s Jason Bentley announcing), at the OC Fair & Event Center at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa.
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Over four summer evenings, Wavelength features a diverse array of contemporary musicians, in most cases performing with members of the PACIFIC SYMPHONY. It’s a key part the symphony’s 35th anniversary season initiatives, and described as “the launch of a new musical endeavor.”
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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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The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS and views of interest to artists everywhere, more specifically to musicians and the creative community, and music makers and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music, both traditional and innovative. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules of performances in Southern California venues large and small. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kids o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to proto blues… The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We’re on it.
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Check OFTEN for updates; we’re always adding more!
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We’re on it.
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