A Web Event, a Screening & Band Reunion Tribute to ROGER EBERT, and BUNCHES of Exceptional Concerts -- some FREE? Well, YES! What a THURSDAY! -- June 27, 2013

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LOTS happening tonight. One highlight...
Music Journalist, best-selling author, and renowned photographer PAUL ZOLLO is live on the web AND live in Burbank tonight at 8 with a gallery debut of his photos of music luminaries. Details within.
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Of course the weekend is looming. And we do include a bit of it in this edition. But THURSDAY is downright exceptional! Just take a gander at the highlights in the first section. Surely you'll want to go from there. (What's that? Don't call you Shirley? Okay fine.)
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Thursday's sections:
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1) QUICKIE list of tonight's best events.
2) WEB STREAMED live event.
3) FILM SCREENING with live music / band reunion.
4) CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events.
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1) QUICKIE list of tonight's best events:

•  "WALLS OF FAME: WORDS & PICTURES OF THE GREAT SONGWRITERS," with best-selling author and photographer PAUL ZOLLO, 8-10 pm, in Burbank AND live streamed on the web.

•  "TRIBUTE TO ROGER EBERT" is a screening of the Ebert-written "BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS" and a band reunion of STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK who were in the movie, 7:30 pm, in Beverly Hills.

•  ERIC LEE, top award-winning musician from Hawai'i, 8 pm in Altadena.

•  MOLLY'S REVENGE, Celtic music, 8 pm, FREE, in Pasadena.

•  "BLACKWING SESSIONS LIVE," all-star roots music benefit concert, 8 pm in Costa Mesa.

•  ROSIE FLORES, 10 pm in Burbank.
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2) WEB STREAMED live event:
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Thu, Jun 27, 
live streamed
on the web,
AND live in Burbank:
8-10 pm "WALLS OF FAME: WORDS & PICTURES OF THE GREAT SONGWRITERS," is an evening with best-selling author and photographer PAUL ZOLLO, at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, 4001 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; www.thesongwritingschool.com
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Free, but reservations required. Call 818-848-7664, or email name(s) and phone number to: info@thesongwritingschool.com
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Paul Simon. Bob Dylan. Tom Petty. Leonard Cohen. James Taylor. Randy Newman. Joni Mitchell. They have written some of the greatest songs in the world. And they have spent hours talking with author Paul Zollo, the result of those conversations being Paul's book, an essential collection of interviews titled "Songwriters on Songwriting."
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Paul has also taken many of their pictures, along with countless other iconic figures: Slash, Adele, Rihanna, David Crosby, Moby, and more.
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The Songwriting School's statement on tonight's event says, "We join the inspiring and instructive words of the greats with pictures of them for the first installment in this remarkable Paul Zollo Gallery Series."
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For all those who cannot be there, the event will be live streamed, with a virtual "gallery" of many of the same photos exhibited on this special night.
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To watch the webcast, you'll need to "LIKE" the School's Facebook page and look for a link there at 8 pm Pacific on June 27.
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Link and info at http://thesongwritingschool.com
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3) FILM SCREENING with live music / band reunion:
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Thu, Jun 27, in Beverly Hills:
7:30 pm "TRIBUTE TO ROGER EBERT" brings live music and a screening of the Ebert-written "BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS" and a band reunion of STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK, who did the music for and appeared in the movie, all at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211.
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It's a screening of a rare archival 35 mm print of the landmark 1970 Russ Meyer camp-tastic carnival of carnal freakouts. Plus, guest of honor Chaz Ebert will present “Siskel & Ebert” memories and outtakes, ‘60s psych rockers The Strawberry Alarm Clock will reunite to perform live, beyond bombshell Erica Gavin and the film’s groovy music team Stu Phillips and Igo Kantor will be there in-person, and they'll have DJs, booze and dancing. It’s not just a tribute, it’s a HAPPENING! "Beyond The Valley of the Dolls," directed bu Russ Meyer, 1970, 35mm, 110 min. Presented by Cinespia.
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Watch the trailer for “Beyond The Valley of the Dolls” at http://www.cinefamily.org/films/special-events-june-2013#off-site-a-tribute-to-roger-ebert-feat-beyond-the-valley-of-the-dolls-saban-theater-2
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Tix $18 general / $50 VIP seating.
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4) CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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Thu, Jun 27, in Century City (L.A.):
5:30-8:30 pm  "KOFFEEHOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT CENTURY CITY MUSIC SERIES" with performances by Caitlin Linney and Juliet Roberts, at the Hyatt Regency Century City Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City.
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Caitlin Linney at 5:30, and Juliet Roberts at 7 pm.
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Every Thursday evening through the summer, Koffeehouse will showcase L.A.'s emerging artists / bands in the newly renovated main outdoor lobby lounge. Hyatt promises weekly happy hour specials on beer and discounted appetizers while enjoying the live music.
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Complete lineup of artists scheduled to perform is at www.facebook.com/KoffeehouseMusic or at www.facebook.com/events/260789477393307
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Admission is FREE. Discounted $8 valet parking provided with validation (under 4 hours) for all guests. All ages welcome.
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Thu, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27, in South Pasadena:
6 pm BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER plays his weekly blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Thu, Jun 27, 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, Jun 27,  in VC (Camarillo):
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "CAMARILLO ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE" in Camarillo 93010. Details and address at www.songmakers.org
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Thu, Jun 27, in San Diego:
7:30 pm  VAGABOND OPERA brings their raucously fun blend of Americana, klezmer, and Balkan music to the "AMSD Concerts" series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Thu, Jun 27, in Burbank
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live streamed
on the web:
8-10 pm "WALLS OF FAME: WORDS & PICTURES OF THE GREAT SONGWRITERS," is an evening with best-selling author and photographer PAUL ZOLLO, at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles, 4001 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; www.thesongwritingschool.com
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Free, but reservations required. Call 818-848-7664, or email name(s) and phone number to: info@thesongwritingschool.com
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Paul Simon. Bob Dylan. Tom Petty. Leonard Cohen. James Taylor. Randy Newman. Joni Mitchell. They have written some of the greatest songs in the world. And they have spent hours talking with author Paul Zollo, the result of those conversations being Paul's book, an essential collection of interviews titled "Songwriters on Songwriting."
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Paul has also taken many of their pictures, along with countless other iconic figures: Slash, Adele, Rihanna, David Crosby, Moby, and more.
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The Songwriting School's statement on tonight's event says, "We join the inspiring and instructive words of the greats with pictures of them for the first installment in this remarkable Paul Zollo Gallery Series."
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For all those who cannot be there, the event will be live streamed, with a virtual "gallery" of many of the same photos exhibited on this special night.
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To watch the webcast, you'll need to "LIKE" the School's Facebook page and look for a link there at 8 pm Pacific on June 27.
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Link and info at http://thesongwritingschool.com
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Thu, Jun 27, in Altadena:
8 pm ERIC LEE, top award-winning musician from Hawai'i, brings his "Kawehilani West Coast Summer Tour" to The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations (10 am-10 pm) at 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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Celebrating his twentieth year as a performer,Eric is a two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner widely known throughout the Hawaiian music industry for his intricate guitar playing,soulful vocals, and creative arrangements.
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Over the years, he has released seventeen albums,appeared on more than thirty recordings, and has shared the stage with some great names in Hawaiian music,  including Hapa, Hoʻokena, and the Mākaha Sons.
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His music embraces the diverse influences rock, country, pop, jazz, and blues music have had on him over the years, while at the same time remaining absolutely true to his traditional Hawaiian roots.
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Eric tours regularly in Hawaiʻi, Japan, and the Mainland United States, and is very excited to be celebrating his return to Los Angeles with this intimate performance.
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More, including music samples, at www.ericleehawaii.com.
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Tickets. $20.
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Thu, Jun 27, in Pasadena:
8 pm MOLLY'S REVENGE brings award-winning Celtic music to the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you're right there. Bring a beach chair or blanket and a picnic dinner, but no alcohol allowed in the park.
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Thu, Jun 27, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm "BLACKWING SESSIONS LIVE" brings an all-star benefit concert for a foundation that raises money for music education in schools; at Chuck Jones Center for Creativity, 3321 Hyland, Costa Mesa 92626; 949-660-7793.
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Lineup features:
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• Willie Watson of Old Crow Medicine Show.
• Andrew Combs and Willy Tea Taylor of the Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit.
• Michael Witcher, dobro player in Peter Rowan’s band, and founding member of The Witcher Brothers bluegrass band, will be sitting-in.
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This should be a great night of roots music.
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Doors at 7. Tix at www.blackwingsessions.com
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Thu, Jun 27,  in L.A.:
9 pm  Weekly "L.A. HOOTENANNY" at Villain's Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766. Place is "a steampunk bar."
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Thu, Jun 27, in Burbank:
10 pm ROSIE FLORES plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. Who cares if it's a weeknight and a late set? It's ROSIE FLORES! Go to another show early and come to this one late!
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Rosie's show poster:
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Here are A FEW notable events among the MANY ahead; we're accumulating, compiling, organizing, and writing about more than you can shake a rain stick at.
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MUCH MORE coming soon! For now...
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Fri, Jun 28, in Pasadena:
7:30 pm JIMMY LaFAVE, backed by RAFOSLAV LORKOVIC, plays Levitt Pavilion Pasadena, outdoors in Memorial Park. Free show. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you're right there, with no expensive parking hassles.
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The two play Four Friends Gallery in Thousand Oaks on Saturday.
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Fri, Jun 28, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  MARIA MULDAUR at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Fri, Jun 28, in Altadena:
8 pm BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av,  Altadena; reservations: (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 29 & 30,
FESTIVAL,
in Northern Cal:
Annual "KATE WOLF MEMORIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville.
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This is one if the best of the annual festivals in all of folkdom.
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Performers include:
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• John Prine
• Greg Brown
• Iris Dement
• Marianne Faithfull
• Taj Mahal
• Angelique Kidjo
• Irma Thomas
• Madeleine Peyroux
• Dave Alvin
• Paul Thorn Band
• Rebirth Brass Band
• Perla Batalla
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Perla Batalla will perform with her very impressive band, comprised of Karen Hammack, Michael Velasquez, David Hurst Batteau, and Debra Dobkin.
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In June of 1996, the "Kate Wolf Retrospective Concert" was held to celebrate the music of the late Kate Wolf. Her friends, family, and a sold-out crowd had such a wonderful time that they decided to make it an annual event. The "Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival" started as a one day, one time event.
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Now in its 17th year, the festival has grown to a three day, three night, camping event at beautiful Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, 3 hours north of San Francisco. This marks the 12th year at Black Oak Ranch for the Festival.
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Tix are still available!
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Details at
www.katewolfmusicfestival.com
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• A brand-new full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide' s NEWS & REVIEWS is in preparation.

• And a major FULL long-range edition of the Guide's LIVE MUSIC EVENTS will be here once we assemble the 1,000 piece puzzle that comes to us one piece at a time without a boxtop cover picture. Stay tuned.
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