May 2nd: Tonight's live events, 2013

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Here's what's happening tonight only, plus a quickie news reminder.
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News quickie...
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RON SARFATY BENEFIT CONCERT is May 5
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The Guide ran a full feature story in our NEWS edition on April 20, listing all the musicians slated to perform -- and they include Grammy and other top award-winners and nominees. (It's available at a separate click.)
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If you can't be there, here's a link to donate to his Sweet Relief Account: https://www.sweetrelief.org/program/ron-sarfaty-fund/
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Here's tonight's tuneful times...
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Thursday, May 2
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Thu, May 2, in Long Beach:
5 pm  KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to the Auld Dubliner. 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Thu, May 2, near UCLA:
6 pm  Weekly "THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM" at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, May 2, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6:15 pm  Weekly "FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM" at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu-Sun, May 2-5, FESTIVAL, in VC (Ojai):
7 pm  Annual "OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL" gets underway this evening; event featuees performances by John McCutcheon, Cindy Kalmenson , Alan Thornhill, Street Corner Renaissance, Donald Davis, Carmen Deedy, Diane Ferlatte, Michael Reno Harrell, Bil Lepp, Motoko of Japan, and Antonio Sacre, at the Libbey Bowl, 201 S Signal St, Ojai 93023; 805-646-2094. Presented by "Performances to Grow On."
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Thu, May 2, in Long Beach:
7:15-8 pm. "PROTEST SONGS ON UKULELE" by GEO. McCALIP, at It’s A Grind Coffeehouse, 247 Pine Av, Long Beach 90802.
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In the last two and a half years, Geo. has developed an interesting niche, writing and performing protest songs on ukulele. In the true tradition of folk music, some of his songs are rewrites of other tunes -- “Metro," for example, is his L.A.-based rewrite of “M.T.A.” Some of his songs are completely original, like his “Airport Security Blues."
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All songs feature Geo.’s unique perspective and sense of of humor. Where else are you going to hear about the evil Amish crime syndicate taking on the law?
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Geo. is the special opening guest artist for Robby Ravenwood’s Open Mic. Find more on Geo. and his music at http://geo.mccalip.com.
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Find more on the open mic at http://robbyravenwood.com/openmic.cfm.
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Thu, May 2, in San Diego:
7 pm  Monthly "SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM" at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, May 2, in Altadena:
8 pm  BRIAN FINNEGAN and WILLIAM COULTER, (flautist of FLOOK), play tje Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm), 626-798-6236.
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Brian Fennegan & William Coulter combines Irish flute and whistle wizard Brian Finnegan, and Grammy Award-winning guitarist William Coulter. Both are veterans of the traditional music world.
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Brian spent the last many years touring and recording with the legendary Anglo-Irish band Flook, who won the Best Group at the BBC Folk Awards in 2006.
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William has been exploring traditional music for over 20 years and has performed with some of the best musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. He won a Grammy in 2004 for his solo guitar contribution to "Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar."
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Brian and William met at the Boxwood flute camp in Nova Scotia during the summer of 2008, where both were teaching. A concert was in the works and the lads enjoyed playing together so much they talked about the possibility of touring as a duo.
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When Flook disbanded amicably at the end of 2008, the time seemed right for Brian and Bill to join forces. These two virtuosos play original and traditional tunes with masterful technique and fluidity. Their dynamic energy and artistry is an experience not to be missed. This is their third US tour together.
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'Brian Finnegan...a thrilling talent, marvellous technical dexterity, bold musical imagination and urgent tone combining in playing of breathtaking suppleness and delicacy' -- Scotland on Sunday.
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'William's advanced sense of guitar melody, texture and resonance makes him one of the best ever from the Bay Area.' -- Mike Meyer, KKUP-FM.
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Tix, $20.
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Thu, May 2, in Eagle Rock:
8-11 pm  THE BRUCE FORMAN TRIO plays Curved Line Space, 1577 Colorado Bl, Eagle Rock (Los Angeles) 90041.
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Master guitarist BRUCE FORMAN is artist-in-residence at USC's Thornton School of Music. He tells us, "This is a rare L.A. trio hit for me, the space is an art gallery in Eagle Rock, the vibe is west coast hipster with a splash of bebop. An intimate listener-friendly environment to hang in and curate your corpuscles."
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Thu, May 2, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  MARY WHITE  plays the 1st of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Thu, May 2, in L.A.:
8 pm  Monthly "OLD TIME MUSIC / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO JAM" at 1642 Beer & Wine Bar, 1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-483-5571.
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Thu, May 2, in Hollywood:
9 pm  LYNDA KAY, plus FLASHCUBE (members of John Fogerty's band), and SINNER SINNERS play this month's "Club Tarantino" show, presented by Coffin Case (instrument cases) at Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St (at Santa Monica Bl), Hollywood 90038. 
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Doors at 8 pm. Lynda Kay at 9 sharp, Le Flashcube at 10, Sinner Sinners at 11 pm.
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No cover. Free parking. Get there early, it gets packed.
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Thu, May 2, in L.A.:
9 pm  Monthly "L.A. HOOTENANNY" happens tonight at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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MUCH MORE, including the coming weekend's DYLANFEST and an unbelievable abundance of festivals happening soon (or even sooner!) and more that're seemingly distant, PLUS plenty of concerts happening waaaay beyond tonight's live music scene, are in the most recent full edition of the Guide's LIVE MUSIC EVENTS, which is even a "Festival Special." (Most recent for the time being, until we can publish a whoooole big giant new one.)
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There's also the current week's edition of NEWS FEATURES.  All are here for you, at separate clicks.
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