EXTRA EVENTS this week... July 30-Aug 4, 2013

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It's an outstanding week for BLUEGRASS, with the show on Tuesday with RUN BOY RUN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena (fully described in Saturday's complete edition), and the best outdoor bluegrass concert of the summer with LAURIE LEWIS and JOHN REISCHMAN, which happens Friday at the lovely Ford Amphitheatre (across from the Hollywood Bowl). That Friday show is detailed in this "Extra" edition of the Guide, so don't miss it.
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But everything else that's happening is not in here. Only the ADDED events that are not in Saturday's edition are in this one.
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So, whoa up, thar, pard. That latest FULL edition, published early Saturday, has many events reaching through this week and waaaay into the future (including events for TONIGHT, Monday) so it is VERY MUCH still relevant and useful. But additional events that strayed-in to the ol' corral (as always) weren't around to get branded then and cut into the herd -- and we don't want you to miss anything.
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Hence, here's this lil' ol' Monday update has ONLY those late/extra events. (Surely it's the first of who-knows-how-many fresh news blasts this week).
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So, here ya go, with just the late extras...
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Tuesday, July 30 - additions
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Tue, Jul 30, in SFV (Studio City):
5:30-8:30 pm "LAWIM's Summer HAPPY HOUR NETWORKING HANG" is FREE and open to artists and everyone in the music biz, but requires an rsvp and is close to capacity, at River Rock Lounge, 12833 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; www.riverloungela.com
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LAWIM -- Los Angeles Women in Music -- says, "Bring a friend and your business cards. Join men and women from all walks of the music industry. Meet new people, re-connect with old contacts, find that new job opportunity, make the event work for you."
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Special Happy Hour food & drink discounts foe event participants.
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Business card drawing for a LAWIM Swag Bag that includes a one-year FREE membership or extension of a current LAWIM membership.
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Register free to attend at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/event/6300780805/?ref=enivte001&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&utm_term=attend&ref=enivte001
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Tue, Jul 30, in Venice:
7-10 pm  THE ZOLLO BAND with many guest artists play the Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291.
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A concert by The Zollo Band, led by songwriter and bestselling author PAUL ZOLLO.
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It's preceded by solo sets from many of his songwriter-singer friends, including Jill Freeman, Janeen Rae Heller, John M. (aka John Mollenhauer), Jeff Gold, Samantha Ahdoot, Lisa Johnson, Earl Grey, and Michael Hughes.
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Plus, The Zollo Band features Earl Grey & Lisa Johnson and more special guests, including Chad Watson, Wendysue Rosloff, Jill Freeman, Andy Kenyon, Michael Hughes, and the presence of the late great Joe Frisco.
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Paul Zollo tells us, "Gonna be an amazing night -- John M., Jill Freeman! Earl and Lisa! Me with my whole band!"
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More at www.facebook.com/events/559345644107470/?ref=22
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Tue, Jul 30, in Pasadena:
9:30 to Midnight ORCHESTRA CHARANGOA plays IXtapa Cantina, 119 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 91105; www.latindancepro.com; 626-304-9930. No cover.
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Wed, Jul 31, in Santa Monica:
8:30 pm JENNI ALPERT plays a gallery event at Broken Electric, 1413 Ocean Av, Santa Monica. Open to all.
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Thu, Aug 1, in Venice:
7-10 pm  "CONCERT FOR BANGLADESH" redux on the anniversary date of George Harrison's landmark original in 1971, is a charity benefit at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice.
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Four decades ago, it was famine exacerbated by war. Now it's economic exploitation by rich Western corporate moguls who employ workers in dangerously unsafe workplaces. The results should have been preventable because they should have been predictable. Instead, the best we can do is help those in need after they have suffered horrifying tragedy.
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Thus, tonight's "BENEFIT FOR FAMILIES OF VICTIMS OF THE RANA PLAZE BUILDING COLLAPSE & THE TAZREEN FASHION FACTORY FIRE." On this exact 42nd anniversary date of the original "Concert for Bangladesh," the proceeds this time support victims of the deathtrap buildings that housed garment-making sweatshops for top designer-label brands sold in the US.
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The multi-artist evening will include highlights from the original concert, performed by host ROSS ALTMAN and guest artists that include Eric Charles, Dennis Davis, Jeff Gold, Andy Manoff, Carol McArthur, Smokey Miles, and Michael Simmons.
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Americans pay a lot for clothes and shoes with trendy labels. Bangladeshis make sub-poverty-level wages to produce these products, often in unhealthy and physically dangerous workplaces.
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Questions about the event? Email Greygoosemusic@aol.com
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Suggested donation to attend the concert is $10 for the benefit, plus a one-drink or one-food-item purchase to support the venue.
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Thu, Aug 1, in Altadena:
8 pm  MICHAEL KOPPY, a respected and acclaimed singer-songwriter, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Michael says he's bringing FRANK LINDAMOOD, "an old pal who’s coming all the way from the Florida swamps."
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Michael Koppy’s recent CD, "Ashmore’s Store," was named “The Best Album of 2012” by Country Music People magazine—the critic going on to write “and ‘All in the Timing,' is the best song this critic has heard in the past 30 years.”
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Michael says, "Other writers have called the album 'stunning,' 'revolutionary,' and 'unprecedented in the entire history of popular music,'" though he does not identify the sources.
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Another cut on the album,“Nineteen Years Old,” was the Number One Song on several South Carolina commercial AM stations for nine straight weeks earlier this year. Michael says, "It’s the true story of a love that never died, told him by the old man who lived it and loved her, over a couple of beers on a rainy afternoon in a little dive bar in Birmingham,Alabama."
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says of Koppy, "He writes songs that actually say something—be they off-the-wall and playful, perhaps think 'Randy Newman writes for Hank Williams Jr.,' or serious and substantive."
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His current tour started in Canada on July 18 and ends in Honolulu August 10.
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Michael accompanies himself on six-string acoustic guitar, nine-string guitar, and harmonica. More at www.MichaelKoppy.com
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FRANK LINDAMOOD has been called "an authentic and unaffected link to a different time in American music." A regular at the "Florida State Folk Festival," he lives in a place he built by hand (and without indoor plumbing), at the end of a dirt road deep in the turpentine piney woods of the Florida Panhandle, not too far from a little crossroads town called Sopchoppy.
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A legitimate throwback and connection to an earlier era in American music, Frank’s original songs are mostly either religious-themed or about actual events. This will be his first time playing more than a hundred miles from home—and quite possibly the only time you’ll ever be able to see and hear him on the Pacific Coast. Frank plays banjo, guitar, and resonator guitar. More in him at www.reverbnation.com/FrankLindamood
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Thu, Aug 1, in L.A.:
8-11 pm  Monthly "FIRST THURSDAY OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM" hosted by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT at Bar 1642, 1642 Temple, downtown L.A. 90029.
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The Foot says, "Bring your instrument, learn to play old time, try out new tunes or get your fix! Beginners welcome."
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Fri, Aug 2;
not music but worth knowing,
in Topanga:
7:30 pm "FIRST FRIDAY FILM NIGHT" sponsored by the Topanga Peace Alliance presents "The Invisible War" at the new Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
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"The Invisible War" is an Academy Award nominee in 2012 and one of Time Magazine’s "Ten Best Films of the Year." From Oscar®-and Emmy®-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick,"The Invisible War" is a groundbreaking investigative documentary about one of America’s most shameful and best kept secrets: the epidemic of rape within the U.S. military.
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The film paints a startling picture of the extent of the problem. Today, a female soldier in combat zones is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. The Department of Defense estimates there were a staggering 22,800 violent sex crimes in the military in 2011. 20% of all active-duty female soldiers are sexually assaulted. Female soldiers aged 18 to 21 accounted for more than half of the victims.
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Focusing on the powerfully emotional stories of rape victims, "The Invisible War" is a moving indictment of the systemic cover-up of military sex crimes, chronicling the women’s struggles to rebuild their lives and fight for justice. It also features hard-hitting interviews with high-ranking military officials and members of Congress that reveal the perfect storm of conditions that exist for rape in the military, its long-hidden history, and what can be done to bring about much-needed change.
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The Topanga Peace Alliance screening features a vegetarian snack potluck (no alcohol) at 7:15 pm, with the film screening at 7:30 pm. A discussion follows the screening.
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Parking is available under the library and the event is ADA compliant with elevator access and headphones for those that need a little extra volume.
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A $10 donation is requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. For more info, contact Debbie Newell at DebbieinLA@outlook.com
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Fri, Aug 2, in Hollywood:
8 pm Annual "BLUEGRASS AT THE FORD" brings performances by Grammy winner LAURIE LEWIS & THE RIGHT HANDS and JOHN REISCHMAN & his band at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, the Guide's favorite outdoor venue, across from the Hollywood Bowl. The Ford Amphitheatre is at 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; www.fordtheatres.org; Box office / info 323-461-3673 or email boxoffice@arts.lacounty.gov
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The annual concert sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC) assembles two of the best West Coast bluegrass artists for this year’s "Bluegrass at the Ford," and presents the event mid-summer, rather than in the fall as in recent years.
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JOHN REISCHMAN, as one of the top-ranked contemporary mandolin players and composers,  is known for his powerful original songs, soaring vocals and refreshing interpretations of old-time repertoire.
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LAURIE LEWIS is considered “one of the preeminent bluegrass and Americana artists of our time” by the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Grammy® award-winning singer-songwriter uses traditional instruments and her command of the genre to create a sound that is often contemporary.
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Even including the fine sound at Southern California"s bluegrass festivals, the sound, architecture, and ambiance at the Ford make this the best local outdoor bluegrass concert if the year.
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You can take a picnic to enjoy on the terrace before the concert or in your seats. Alcohol is okay, so enjoy your favorite wine or moonshine (or whatever beverage) with dinner. The Ford does offer food, but everything good sells-out promptly unless you pre-order online. Whatever bags or cold packs must fit under your seat(s) and not block aisles.
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The Ford has on-site stacked parking, or you can ride their free shuttle from (and back to) the Red Line subway's free parking lot at the Universal City Station.
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Concert tix are $30; student tix $15; children, $12. VIP tix are $50 and include premium seating, gift bag, instrument raffle, and post-show meet & greet with the artists.
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Fri, Aug 2, in Altadena:
8 pm  CUESTA RIDGE, plus ELI LOCKE & THE TWO TONE RAMBLERS, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Cuesta Ridge is a band born in the sweet confines of the Santa Lucia Mountains on California's Central Coast. This six-piece,bluegrass-injected, Americana-rock conglomerate has been making music together since 2004, and their experience in their local music scene is broad.
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Constantly writing new originals, this bunch also likes to challenge themselves with fresh covers. Influences range from Django Rheinhardt, Bill Monroe, and David Grisman, all the way to Bob Marley, Mumford & Sons, and Motorhead.
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The band's upbeat nature and sophistication attracts musicologists and aficionados. Have a listen at www.patrickpearsonmusic.com
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ELI LOCKE & THE TWO TONE RAMBLERS is a country / rockabilly band that plays a wide range of tunes inspired by the likes of Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash and Elvis,as well as contemporary songs. The band takes a fast, high-energy approach to their music, mixing-in the occasional slow song. They harken back to the golden age of country music, while managing to deliver something new to their audiences at shows throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
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From their high-energy version of Old Crow Medicine Show's "Wagon Wheel" (recently in the Country Top Ten, covered by Darius Rucker), to their original favorite "Bees Knees," the band has delivered shows all over the greater Los Angeles area.
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The four-person band is aiming for national expansion and is furiously working on their first album. Front man Eli Locke has opened for and played with a wide variety of country's rising stars, including Lucky Tubb and the Modern Day Troubadours, James River Station, and Jeffrey Michaels. More at www.elilocke.com
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Saturday, August 3 - additions
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Additional info
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Sat & Sun, Aug 3 & 4,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
20th Annual "Long Beach Crawfish Festival" brings New Orleans to Southern California with top-rated Cajun & zydeco bands and trademark crawfish dinners cooked fresh on-site, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802.
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Yes, the Guide has been telling you about this one for quite a while, and it's a festival we look forward to attending every year. Time to add some additional info.
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Serving seasoned Cajun Crawfish dinners, prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world’s largest crawfish steamers, this one is both a culinary and a music-and-dance delight.  Meals include succulent red baby potatoes, buttery corn on the cob, and a creamy and delectable remoulade dipping sauce.
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Live entertainment mixes top Cajun, Brazilian, Zydeco, and New Orleans-style jazz and blues music.
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Performing Saturday only:
• STEP RIDEAU & THE ZYDECO OUTLAWS
• ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC
• BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO
• ROYALE GARDEN DIXIELAND BAND
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Performing Sunday only:
• CEDRYL BALLOU & THE ZYDECO TRENDSETTERS
• RUBEN MORENO & ZYDECO RE-EVOLUTION
• BAYOU BROTHERS
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Performing Saturday AND Sunday:
• A.J. GIBBS, "The Mydeco King" (Zydeco Dancing Lessons)
• THE LOUISIANA TO L.A. SOCIETY (LALA) "Second Line" Dancers
• THE HIGH STEPPERS NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND
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The festival's CHILDREN'S STAGE features:
• the comedy and magic of Kerry Ross
• Storytelling
• Magicians
• Inflatable Impressions
• Bounces
• FREE "E-Souvenir Picture"
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So dress up like you would for Mardi Gras, get out the beads, feathers and umbrellas, and head to the largest Mardi-Gras Experience west of the Mississippi.
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There is pay parking on the Marina Green across the street, but it fills-up. Go Metro -- take the Blue Line all the way to the last stop in Long Beach (watch it, because it's a loop and returns you to L.A. if you're not paying attention. It's just a 3 block walk west to the Rainbow Lagoon. Plan your full trip -- and be sure that includes planning your return trip, because not ecerything that gets you there will be running in the evening. Public transit trip planner is at www.metro.net/default.asp
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A very reasonable $13 (advance purchase price) gets you a General Admission . But that's ONLY a general admission, no crawfish to eat, and you're on your own for food. (Advance online purchase price; it's $15 on-site.)
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But, as good as the music and general hoop-la are, you don't want to settle for just getting in to this festival. Read on.
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For $28, you get a One-Day General Admission with a "CRAWFISH FEAST" served by Bristol Farms, and it includes 2 to 2-1/4 lbs. of fresh live steamed crawfish, red baby potatoes, corn on the cob and dipping sauce. (Advance online purchase price; it's $35 on-site until it's sold-out.)
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For $35, you get a One-Day General Admission, plus the "CRAW BUCKET FEAST," served by Bristol Farms. This feast includes 3 lbs. of fresh live steamed crawfish, red baby potatoes, corn on the cob, and dipping sauce. (Advance online purchase price; it's $48 on-site until it's sold-out.)
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HOW MUCH FOOD IS IT?
Crawfish Feast platter or Craw Bucket Feast, it's A LOT of food. And if you want to get serious, it takes a lot of delectably enjoyable time to eat it. What does that mean? A parent and a young kid can joyfully share a "Crawfish Feast" platter. Two adults can happily share a "Craw Bucket," and a couple with a young child can buy one admission-with-bucket and just two additional admissions. A dating couple could share a "feast" platter and hit the food court for more and different cuisine (see below), or a couple can fill-up sharing a bucket, spending at least an hour-and-a-half busily eating it. But if teenagers are involved and you expect to share a platter or even a bucket, they will develop a sudden love for crawfish and devour everything, leaving you an 18-inch high pile of shells and nothing else.  Finally, if you have your own crab / lobster cracking tools, take them. Crawfish have thinner shells and are smaller, but tools can make it easier. So plan a bit, and this will be a highlight of your summer.
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Special admission discounts and packages are available, but only at the festival's website.
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In addition to the crawfish, there is an extensive "International Food Court," featuring New Orleans inspired cuisine, Café du Monde-style chicory coffee and beignets, sweet potato pie, pecan pie, alligator-on-a-stick, catfish, and more.
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We must emphasize: to assure that you will enjoy CRAWFISH at the CRAWFISH FESTIVAL, you need to purchase it in advance, both to save a lot of money and to sure you get yours. It's wonderful, everybody knows it, and it sells-out.
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The festival is family-friendly, and runs Saturday, noon–11 pm, and Sunday, noon–10 pm.
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Those all-important ADVANCE TIX to get the CRAWFISH FEAST, and more info, are at
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Sat, Aug 3,  in SFV (Resesa):
3-6 pm  "RESEDA RENAISSANCE -- CELEBRATION OF RESEDA'S '80s ROCK 'N ROLL HISTORY" is a retrospective with current artists and a chance to participate, at Continental Art Supplies, 7041 Reseda Bl, Reseda 91335.
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Do you remember when Wolf & Rismiller's Country Club was a prime music venue?
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The Outreach Committee of the Reseda Neighborhood Council hosts this arts event "to celebrate Reseda's days of being the music hot spot in the Valley in the '80s."
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Special guests will talk about their experiences of being part of that scene: Richard Bruland, former owner of Bebop Records, Sal Guitarez, house photographer of The Country Club 1982-1984, and poet "Beatle John" Turney (aka "The King of Reseda") will all talk about Reseda in the '80s.
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“Reseda” will feature artworks, photography and videos by local artists inspired by Reseda.
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Valley artist Jodi Bonassi will unveil her latest barbershop painting of Medina's in Reseda (She put iconic figures from today’s Reseda in the barber chairs), while Levi Ponce and his crew will paint a mural, and many other artists and photographers will display works which represent or are inspired by Reseda.
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For detailed info, contact Spike Dolomite Ward, Co-chair, Outreach Committee, at sdward@resedacouncil.org.
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Artists can contact Spike for guidelines to participate.
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Guest speakers share stories about what it was like to be at the center of the Reseda 80s music scene.
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A poet from the era will read poetry inspired by Reseda during that time.
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Announcements will be made regarding more arts related events coming up for the "Reseda Renaissance."
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Viewing of the art and videos in the gallery runs 6-9 pm.
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Beginning at 7 pm, scheduled speakers are:
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• Richard Bruland, former owner of Bebop Records, will talk about his record store which also served as an art gallery and performing arts space which featured many well known performers.
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• "Beatle John" Turney (aka “The King of Reseda”) will read poetry about Reseda from his book, “The King of Reseda.”
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• Sal Guitarez, house photographer of The Country Club from 1982 -1984, will talk about having full access to the bands and the house to shoot his photos, what Reseda was like during that time, and how he benefitted by attending Reseda High School where he was a student of legendary photography teacher Warren King.
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• Norm Harris, owner of Norm’s Rare Guitars, will tell stories about selling guitars to famous musicians while his shop was located (for decades) on Vanowen and Tampa.
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• New L.A. City Councilman Bob Blumenfield will introduce himself and speak about his vision for Reseda.
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• Levi Ponce and his crew will be painting a Michelangelo mural on the north wall of Continental Art Supplies during the show. The store will remain open during the event.
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• Various Reseda-owned businesses will sell food, and the Cleveland HS Robotics Club will sell beverages as their fundraiser.
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"Through the arts, the community will come together, promoting good will while supporting the local economy at the same time. This event is a reminder that Reseda was once the center of music in the Valley. We can do it again," says the Reseda Neighborhood Council.
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Sat, Aug 3,
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
in Altadena:
4 pm "GUITAR WORKSHOP: Developing a Powerful Practice Routine" with master guitarist and composer KEN BONFIELD at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Bonfield leads a 90-minute workshop for guitarists and musicians of any level. This is an in-depth look at the routines and strategies he has employed to overcome injury and learn new playing techniques. He includes playing in a multitude of alternate tunings, playing slide guitar, and most recently playing 11-string Harp Guitar.
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All mastered without lessons.
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Bonfield will share with you how you, too, can be your own best teacher. In this workshop,Bonfield will show guitarists, or musicians on any instrument, how to set reasonable goals while sharing time-tested approaches to daily practice that will have you reaching your goals faster than ever.
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If you feel like learning anything new is a tough slog, or if you've found yourself plateaued in your playing, this workshop msy be just the thing for you. While you won't go home with a cool new lick, you will leave with the information to develop a plan to learn whatever it is YOU want to learn.
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He adds, "As a bonus, after you've adopted the Bonfield approach to practice for 30 days,there's a great chance you'll be playing what you've already been playing better than you ever."
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Bonfield does this 90-minute afternoon workshop, and an evening concert at 7 pm. (See 7 pm listing.)
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The Workshop fee is $25; tickets for the concert are $20 and include the new CD. Combined tickets for both the concert and workshop are $40 and include Bonfield's new album, "Legacy."
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Sat, Aug 3, in Altadena:
7 pm "ARTISTRY OF THE GUITAR" with Boston-based American Fingerstyleguitarist master guitarist Ken Bonfield, is a solo concert at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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"Legacy," Bonfield's fifth solo CD and his 7th overall, is a blend of old and new songs performed entirely solo on a variety of instruments he brings on the road. They include his newly-acquired custom Carruth guitar (http://www.alcarruthluthier.com); a 2007 baritone guitar that Bonfield likens to a plucked cello; a 2010 11-string Harp Guitar that has a standard guitar's 6 strings plus an additional 5 'sub-bass' strings that allow Bonfield to play bass and guitar at the same time; and his 2012 Small Jumbo Carruth 'Green' guitar made entirely from sustainable North American hardwoods. He is an advocate of sustainable woods, like walnut, cherry, persimmon, and maple, as well as making use of salvaged wood, such as the Redwood top on his guitar acquired in the mid 1970s from a 12-foot-tall stump -- the tree itself was originally 'harvested' in the late 1800's.
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Thus, the album name, "Legacy," has meaning. Produced by New England master engineer Tom Eaton, it was fully funded through a Kickstarter "crowd funding" campaign by Bonfield's fans.
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In the spirit of the way it was funded, everyone who pays for a concert ticket gets a free CD. As venue impresario Bob Stane says, "That's a pretty good deal."
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Bonfield does a 90-minute afternoon workshop at 4 pm and an evening concert at 7 pm, both here today. (See 4 pm listing.)
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Bonfield's 90-minute workshop for guitarists and musicians of any level on Saturday afternoon is called "Developing a Powerful Practice Routine," and it's at 4 pm.
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Tickets for the workshop-only are $25. Tix for the concert-only are $20, and include Bonfield's new CD "Legacy."  Combined tickets for both the concert and workshop are $40 and include Bonfield's new album, "Legacy."
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Sun, Aug 4, in Altadena:
7 pm THE UKELELE ORCHESTRA OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, a big outfit with small instruments, plus THE SINGER & THE SONGWRITER duo, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Start thinking "Alt Uke" and get ready for something entirely different: The Ukelele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere. Direct from Silverlake and locally grown, there's nothing quite like this 15-20 ukelele “wall of sound” -- at least not in the Southern California area of the Western Hemisphere.
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But don’t show up expecting a repertoire of lilting Hawaiian melodies. Instead, be prepared to hear unique arrangements and mash-ups, with songs ranging from Radiohead,and David Bowie, to yes, even Led Zeppelin and Dolly Parton.
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THE SINGER & THE SONGWRITER, the original duo of RACHEL GARCIA & THU TRAN. "The Singer and The Songwriter is an L.A.-based duo that blends folk and jazz to create a catchy, modern sound inspired by vintage styles." They have played at The House of Blues, "The Eagle Rock Music Festival," and Silverlake Lounge, and are currently working on their debut full-length album. Oh, and this original duo are former members of The Ukelele Orchestra of the Western Hemisphere.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, "Join the resurgence of the ukulele, the happiest instrument in all the hemispheres. See what the buzz is all about this group. Just show up – and you will leave way happier!"
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MORE is on the way. First, we must equip the drovers with new riatas and assemble them in their chaps to load the baying cattle into the stock cars and feed and water the dogies. Then we must assemble the loaded stock cars into the train, and coal and water the locomotive, and call the engineer and conductor, and attach the caboose. See what we do for your musical needs? And you thought we just got to blow the whistle, ring the big brass bell, and wave.
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July 27-31 and beyond: Last Days of July, and into August – 2013

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HOT NEWS for everyone EVERYWHERE:
Web radio network FOLK ALLEY is broadcasting LIVE all weekend from the granddaddy of folk fests, the annual “NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL” in Newport, Rhode Island.
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The tentative Folk Alley webcast schedule, released Saturday morning (converted to Pacific time) ~
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Saturday, July 27
9-9:30 am Hurray For The Riff Raff
9:30-10:10 am Rayland Baxter
10:10-11:10 am The Lone Bellow
11:10-11:30 am Houndmouth
11:30 am-12:20 pm Shovels & Rope
12:25-1:25 pm Jim James
1:25-1:55 pm Father John Misty
1:55-2:50 pm Trombone Shorty
2:50-3:10 pm Colin Meloy
3:10-4:30 pm The Avett Brothers
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Sunday, July 28
9-9:45 am Cold Specks
9:45-10:30 am Tift Merritt
10:30-11 am Spirit Family Reunion 
11-11:30 am Ramblin' Jack Elliott 
11:30 am-noon Lord Huron
Noon-1 pm Bombino
1-1:30 pm Michael Kiwanuka
1:30-2 pm Beth Orton
2-2:50 pm The Lumineers
2:50-3:15 pm Andrew Bird
3:15-4:30 pm Beck
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Free, at www.folkalley.com
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NICK REYNOLDS (1933-2008)
Guitarist was a member of the influential folk band THE KINGSTON TRIO.
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NORMAN LEAR 91
Producer of social sitcoms including “All in the Family,” and owner of an original copy of the Declaration of Independence that he has generously exhibited to make us think about freedom from oppression.
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MAUREEN McGOVERN 64
“The Morning After” singer who is known as the “Stradivarius Voice.”
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DAN BERN 48
Folk singer and author who released the political songs 'Bush Must Be Defeated' and 'President in 2004.'
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ROXY RIGGS (timeless)
Beautiful video and music mogul who works with artists nobody has ever heard of but should.
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LYNN SHIPLEY SOKOLOW (timeless)
Beautiful and talented musician from SUGAR IN THE GOURD, who plays a 3 pm matinee today at the Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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CHEYENNE KIMBALL 23
Singer chosen as America's Most Talented Kid in 2003.
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JOHANN BERNOULLI (1667-1748)
Swiss mathematician invented calculus, was the first to the use the term 'integral.'
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EVENTS THIS WEEKEND AND BEYOND...
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For Southern Californians: looking for concerts indoors & out, festivals, tuneful times, and more of the umm-umm goodness of summer? They’re all in this rather huuuuuge edition.
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And goodness gracious Shirley Temple, the QUALITY of what’s offered – especially today, Saturday – is akin to a celestial convergence! This ain't 'zactly a good time to sit home and vegetate.
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♪ THIS WEEKEND’s FESTIVALS & Music Camp
♪ NEXT WEEKEND’s FESTIVALS
♪ Saturday's LIVE MUSIC
♪ Sunday's LIVE MUSIC
♪ Monday's LIVE MUSIC
♪ Tuesday's LIVE MUSIC
♪ Wednesday's LIVE MUSIC
♪ August & Beyond
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Fri-Sun, Jul 26-28,
FESTIVAL,
in the Eastern Sierra:
5th Annual “JUNE LAKE LOOP MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL” includes country, folk, honky tonk, classic and alternative rock, and “fine local talents,” in various venues in the laid-back village of June Lake, in the Eastern Sierra of Mono County, west off US Hwy 395. There’s music, food, dancing and fun in the scenic High Sierra.
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Festival events begin at 11 am Friday at Trout Town Joe’s; officially, the festival runs 7 pm Friday through 7 pm Sunday.
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Performers include:
♪ JUDY PIAZZA
♪ GOOD MEDICINE
♪ OVER THE EDGE (Best Band of 2013 in Amador County, across the Sierra)
♪ CAVA
♪ BETH FITCHET & STEVE WOOD
♪ MARK TURNBULL
♪ Tribute to the late LARRY ROBINSON
♪ OH! RIDGE
♪ FRONTLOADERS
♪ MUMBO GUMBO
♪ KEVEN BRENNAN BAND
♪ BUSTER BLUE
♪ BONNIE MURRAY TAMBLYN & BLUE HEAVEN (Bonnie is Founding Director for the June Lake LOOP Music Festival, she sometimes performs with her actress & musician daughter, Amber Tamblyn)
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Oddly, you can get there more easily from the west side of the Sierra than from connections on the east side, though Inyo County runs a bus from Mojave to Reno that gets you close. From the west side, Yosemite Regional Transportation System has convenient stops within the June Lake Loop. YARTS provides affordable and comfortable transportation to and from Yosemite National Park and connects to other Buses, Trains and airline services in Central California.
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Full-festival passes, for all three days at all venues, are $75. Individual tickets are available for each event in each venue. The “Kids Music Camp” runs all three days and is free.
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Daily, Jun 28-Sep 1,
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in Laguna Beach:
47th Annual "SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL" at the spacious, art-filled permanent festival grounds, 935 Laguna Cyn Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org
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Sawdust is operated by a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. Visitors are invited to shop along sawdust-covered paths through a handcrafted village of fine arts and superb craftsmanship.
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Out-of-state…
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 -- and history and heritage.
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MUSIC CAMP,
closes Sat, Jul 27,
near Tehachapi:
Annual "CAMP KIYA Family Traditional Music Camp" in Tehachapi Mountain Park, 17350 Water Canyon Rd, Tehachapi 93561; registration and all info, www.campkiya.com
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Sat & Sun, Aug 3 & 4,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual "LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL" brings Cajun & zydeco and blues and top bands from Louisiana, and features STEP RIDEAUX, ANDRE THIERRY, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, THE ROYAL GARDEN DIXIELAND BAND, CYDRIL BALOU, REUBEN MORENO, and THE BAYOU BROTHERS, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802.
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Sun, Aug 4,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego
11 am-5 pm Annual “SEA CHANTEY FESTIVAL” aboard the “Star of India” sailing ship, docked in the ocean, with performances of authentic maritime music by THE JACKSTRAWS, JEFF PEKAREK, RAGGLE TAGGLE, JOHN KRAUS, PANAMERICAN SHANTY, and more, at the San Diego Maritime Museum, 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101; 619-234-9153; www.sdmaritime.org
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Sat & Sun, Aug 3 & 4,
FESTIVAL,
in the Eastern Sierra:
Annual “MAMMOTH FESTIVAL OF BEERS & BLUESAPALOOZA” with performances by MAVIS STAPLES, JOHN HAMMOND, DEANNA BOGART, DIEGO’S UMBRELLA, JIMMY THACKERY, MINGO FISHTRAP, TINSLEY ELLIS, JJ GREY & MOFRO, RUBY VELLE & THE SOULPHONICS, and more, at Sam’s Wood Site, on Minaret Rd between Main St & Meridian Bl, Mammoth Lakes 93546. Runs Saturday, 11:30 am-9:15 pm, and Sunday, 8:45 am-6:15 pm.
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Saturday CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Outdoor / "in the Park" shows, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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Sat, Jul 27, in Altadena:
3 pm SUGAR IN THE GOURD and WHAT ABOUT NETTIE play a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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As soon as you learn that one of these artists has toured as an opening act with WILLIE NELSON and opened for both WAYLON JENNINGS and JOHN SEBASTIAN, you might get the idea you should get to this show.
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Named after a traditional foot stomping fiddle tune, Sugar in the Gourd is certainly every bit as edgy and fun, but has the added depth of beautifully constructed original songs that encompass topics from trains, to drinking, to love and redemption, all the way to God. The four women who comprise this delightful Americana./Roots style band, have combined their diverse backgrounds and songwriting talents to form a sound that is as unique as it is captivating. Whether they’re singing an old blues, an original swing tune or an Appalachian style murder ballad, you’ll hear three part vocal harmonies that will melt your soul, along with world class musicianship on violin, guitar, mandolin, upright bass and banjo.
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Sugar in the Gourd was selected as an official showcase band for the 2012 FAR West conference, and have been playing consistently around the Los Angeles area in many of the top venues including McCabe’s, The Coffee Gallery, and The Echo, as well as a four month residency at The Witzend Live in Venice. They have also been featured live on KCSN’s “Tangled Roots” program.
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Merrily Weeber, on vocals and guitar, has toured as an opening act with WILLIE NELSON and also opened for both WAYLON JENNINGS and JOHN SEBASTIAN. She's been the featured vocalist for various songs in the hit sitcoms “Third Rock From the Sun” and “That Seventies Show”. She has co-written with Jack Tempchin, (who penned the Eagles' “Peaceful Easy Feeling), Janis Ian, and Lloyd Price.
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Aubrey Richmond, on vocals and violin, has performing professionally since she was a young girl. She has won numerous championships over the years, as well as maintaining a highly successful international career as a top studio and touring musician.
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Lisa Salloux, on vocals, mandolin, guitar and occasional bass, was born into an entire family who played bluegrass. She has been an accomplished musician , songwriter and vocalist since she was a teenager.
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Lynn Shipley Sokolow, on upright bass and banjo, is also a published poet and lyricist selling over half a million records. In addition, she is a former entertainment manager who has worked with Geffen recording artists Quarterflash, and Berlin, with several gold and platinum albums on her wall.
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WHAT ABOUT NETTIE brings 23 year old Nettie Rose, songwriter, singer and actress, with original songs reminiscent of classic hits. She recorded her first song when she was only eight years old. Just one year later she met Fred Sokolow, who played with the likes of Jerry Garcia, The Doors, and countless others. He taught her how to play guitar, and later became her first writing partner.
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"I've had the privilege to meet lots of people and often I turn them into characters in my songs," said Nettie. Her debut album is aptly titled People I Know. The CD Features several songs co-written and produced by three- time Grammy Award winner Anthony Kilhoffer (Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudhi), and an impressive group of musicians including organist Spooner Oldham (Neil Young, Bob Dylan), drummer Bryan Owings and bassist Dave Roe (Johnny Cash). Nettie cites influences from Phil Ochs to Emmylou Harris to poet John Keats. Will Jennings said of Nettie's songs, "She's got some special indefinable magic to her lyrics that connect with the common man in a universal way. She has a gift that's quite remarkable."
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She is the daughter of legendary music publisher Lane Freed, President of Rondor Music, and Rock archivist Judith Fisher Freed, and the granddaughter of the iconic ground-breaking disc jockey Alan Freed, who is credited for coining the phrase "Rock 'n' Roll."
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Admission to this show is “pay-what-you-want,” unusual at this venue, and unusual for such accomplished musicians.
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Sat, Jul 27, in SFV (Canoga Park):
5 pm THE KOLES plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS perform at the "Julie's Joint" house concert / backyard concert series in Canoga Park. Info and reservations, www.facebook.com/events/190891791074073
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Sat, Jul 27, in Altadena:
7 pm STRING MADNESS plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Bob Stane says, “A wow group. Sophistication and humor and a stunning display on all instruments. Solid! A ‘must see.’ Pretend I whispered into your elbow after a show and told you, ‘see, and hear, String Madness.’ Do it, please. Guaranteed. Extremely good deal at $15. A gift. Bring guests and out of towners and those folks you want to seduce into being slaves to The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Show no mercy.”
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String Madness delivers string band music from Bach to Bop -- and Beyond. Three hot instrumentalists – mandolinist Bob Applebaum, and guitarists Mitch Greenhill and Peter Spelman – pool their talents here. The group has carved out a repertoire of original compositions, string band tunes, and jazz scripture from the Books of Django and Miles. Improvised solos interweave with arranged harmonies and unison lines to propel an exciting musical exploration.
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Bob Applebaum is a nationally recognized mandolinist with over forty years professional experience in stage, recording, television and film work. He has performed and recorded with the likes of Bela Fleck, John Fogarty, Tony Trischka, Peter Wernick, Byron Berline, Stewart Ducan, Richard Greene, Mason Williams, and Sam Bush. Bob’s CD “All the Way Home” was praised by Bluegrass Unlimited as "the contemporary bluegrass album of the year…” He is coauthor of "Fretboard Roadmaps for Mandolin," published by Hal Leonard.
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Mitch Greenhill recorded two solo albums for Prestige, now re-issued on Fantasy as "Shepherd of the City Blues," and two albums in collaboration with Mayne Smith. The Boston Globe hailed his "movement and drive and touch that anyone who has ever coped with a guitar cannot but envy." He has produced an array of recordings, including a Grammy-winner for Doc Watson, and has composed and designed music and sound for regional theater, where he has received several Drama-Logue awards, and on Broadway. Mitch has appeared on screen in "The Long Riders" and "Safe."
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Peter Spelman's extensive history as soloist and band leader includes stints in both Northern and Southern California. Like Bob, Peter cut his eyeteeth in the Greenwich Village musical cauldron, then moved west. He composes much of String Madness's repertoire.
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In the words of the Los Angeles “Wicked Good” Newspaper, String Madness is "a sonic lollapalooza, a mystical kinship of passions, a mind-meld of great empathy, a riveting feast of music....They swing, they dig deep, they dazzle, and they mean it all….Not to be missed! "
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Sat, Jul 27, in OC (Tustin):
7 pm DOUG MacLEOD & DENNY CROY continue their fine acoustic blues tour of the several Lucille’s BBQ restaurants, tonight playing the one at 2550 Park Av, Tustin 92782; 714-259-1227.
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Sat, Jul 27, in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm DAVE ALVIN and EILEN JEWELL share the night at the FREE summer concert series on the The Pershing Square Downtown Stage, 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles 90013; 888-LA-PARKS.
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Sat, Jul 27, in Claremont:
7:30 pm JOHN BATDORF plays the Gelencser House Concerts series in Claremont 91711. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266 or by email at singfolk@yahoo.com
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JOHN BATDORF, musical partner with James Lee Stanley in “All Wood & Stones II,” the most downloaded-to-radio-stations CD in the world in May. He had hits way back when with BATDORF & RODNEY, and since his return to touring in the mid-double-aughts, his songwriting and performing chops – and that wonderful singing voice – are widely recognized as first-rate. Some may ask, what is it about the qualities of John Batdorf that set him apart from other excellent singer-songwriters? It’s his vulnerability, his complete opening the door to his heart. John invites the listener into his soul and shares a couple hours, open and trusting as he sings of love and hope: transforming despair to hope, hate to love and fear/ignorance to tolerance/acceptance. We share his understanding, forgiveness and are filled with compassion when the song is done. When you hear John sing live for the first time, you'll understand why his music has meant so much to his fans that have now spanned nearly four decades. More at http://johnbatdorfmusic.com/index.html
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Sat & Sun, Jul 27 & 28,
in Arcadia Saturday & in L.A. Sunday:
7:30 pm CAL PHIL's "FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN" summer series presents "Dance Fever" with Derek Hough, Emmy nominated choreographer & star of "Dancing With The Stars," plus "Tributes to Abba, Elvis, & Michael Jackson," and Dance of the 7 Veils, a Ritual Fire Dance, Hava Nagila, and Romeo & Juliet, in a very full program at Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91007. Info and tix, 626-300-8200.
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Gates open at 5:30 pm for pre-concert listening to live jazz, and for dining. Bring your picnic (alcohol permitted) or buy from on-site vendors.
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The Guide has always embraced and celebrated accessible classical music. This fulfills that, masterfully. It's Cal Phil’s 10th season of bringing great music to life, outdoors on Saturdays and indoors the next day.
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SATURDAY CONCERTS at 7:30 pm are marvelous outdoor evenings at Santa Anita Racetrack in Arcadia, amidst the gardens and fountains of the beautifully landscaped infield. The venue offers:
• Unlimited Parking
• Jumbo Video Screen
• Gourmet Foods & Full Bar
• Classics, Broadway, Pop & More
• Kid’s Activities
• World-Famous Musicians & Artists
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Cal Phil’s acclaimed outdoor concerts are "picnic-under-the-stars" events with amazing music at an historic venue with glorious views of the San Gabriel Mountains. Sit at a table with friends and family, or relax on the lawn, then enjoy the post-concert party and mingle with the Maestro.
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Saturday Tix:
Benches $25, $75, $119
Lawn $20, $60, $95
Tables for 6 (prices vary by location)
Circle $88, $264, $418
Info and tix, 626-300-8200.
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SUNDAY CONCERTS in the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center, 111 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012, are at 2 pm (go early for the talk at 1 pm - see below).
These bring the same performance as the outdoor audience enjoyed the night before, plus:
• Illuminating "Talks with the Maestro" (from the podium) as the maestro explains the music, at 1 pm
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Sunday afternoons sparkle inside Walt Disney Concert Hall as Maestro Victor Vener and Cal Phil bring wonderful concerts to record-breaking audiences.
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Sunday Tix:
Front Orchestra $100 & $270; sold out
Orchestra $78; sold out
Terrace $53; sold out
Orchestra E/W $53; sold out
Terrace E/W $43, $117, $175
Orchestra E/W $43, $117, $175
Balcony $20, $60, $100
Info and tix, 626-300-8200.
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The Guide has raved about Cal Phil's concerts in both indoor and outdoor venues. Here are a couple of other comments.
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“I would compare Cal Phil under the direction of Victor Vener to Leonard
Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic and Arthur Fiedler and the Boston
Pops. All three... flawlessly combine classical and popular music.” - Dennis Karmazyn, Internationally-Renowned Cellist.
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“There is in the California Philharmonic’s concerts a very welcoming lack of
snobbery that brings together popular and classical without having to pander. They
do what they do—and they do it very well.” - Ted Ayala, Crescenta Valley News.
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Sat, Jul 27, in Pasadena:
8 pm MILKDRIVE brings “progressive bluegrass” from Austin to the “Pasadena Folk Music Society” (formerly Caltech Folk Music Society) series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) at California Institute of Technology in Pasadena 91106; advance tix, 626-395-4652.
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Jazz-grass band MilkDrive features award-winning instrumentalists Brian Beken on fiddle and lead vocals, Noah Jeffries on guitar and harmony vocals, Dennis Ludiker on mandolin and harmony vocals, and Matt Mefford on double bass. But awards reveal nothing about the Austin-based string band’s exhilarating sound. Fueled by equal parts tradition and innovation, MilkDrive delivers a distinctive acoustic experience that crosses genres, geographies, and generations.
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In June 2009, the band recorded and released a live album, “MilkDrive Live ’09,” which spotlights the band’s vigorous picking technique and charismatic writing style. Their debut studio album, “Road From Home,” released in April 2011, combines haunting ballads with their signature instrumentals – “achieving a rootsy feel with a sophisticated edge,” as reviewer Graham Robertson put it, adding that it’s “A fantastic canvas for solo work.”
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Andrew Dansby of the Houston Chronicle calls the MilkDrive repertoire “a virtuosic blast of bluegrassy string-band music.” With labels that range from jamgrass and nu-folk to redneck gypsy jazz, the band has built a following that’s as funky and friendly as they are. The group plays festivals from coast to coast every year, with stops in between at Colorado’s beloved “RockyGrass Festival” and at home at the “Austin City Limits Music Festival.”
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Sat, Jul 27, in Santa Monica:
8 pm STAN RIDGWAY plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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The great L.A. noir troubadour returns to McCabe's for one show. Venue booker Lincoln Myerson says, “It's been a long and influential road for the songwriter-guitarist and original WALL OF VOODOO vocalist. His darkly humorous and richly cinematic musical tales of the ironies inside the American Dream have been compared to other classic songwriting iconoclasts like Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash and even hard boiled mystery writers like Raymond Chandler and Jim Thompson, as well as twisted film makers like David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino.”
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Sat, Jul 27, in Culver City:
8 pm ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND plus THE BLADERUNNERS play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Jul 27, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm CHICO TRUJILLO and LAS CAFETERAS share the night at “Grand Performances” at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90071; 213-687-2020.
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Sat, Jul 27, in SFV (Van Nuys):
8 pm MARK LEMAIRE & TWILIGHT play the Noble House Concerts series in Van Nuys 91411. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5979 or by email from barb@noblehouseconcerts.com
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Sat, Jul 27, in Arcadia:
8 pm JIMMY THACKERY & THE DRIVERS play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Sun, Jul 28, in Torrance:
10 am-noon “DOWNTOWN TORRANCE CRAFT FAIRE" brings a two-hour performance by STACY ROBIN joined by ED GOULD featuring originals, covers, and music from her newest release, "All The Way Home," at 225 El Prado Av, Torrance 90501.
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Sun, Jul 28, in downtown L.A.:
2 pm CAL PHIL's summer series presents "Dance Fever" with Derek Hough, Emmy nominated choreographer & star of "Dancing With The Stars," plus "Tributes to Abba, Elvis, & Michael Jackson," and Dance of the 7 Veils, a Ritual Fire Dance, Hava Nagila, and Romeo & Juliet, in a very full program in the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center, 111 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info and tix, 626-300-8200.
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The Guide has always embraced and celebrated accessible classical music. This fulfills that, masterfully. It's Cal Phil’s 10th season of bringing great music to life, outdoors on Saturdays and indoors the next day.
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SUNDAY CONCERTS are at 2 pm, but go early for the talk at 1 pm - see below.
These bring the same performance that the outdoor audience enjoyed the night before, plus:
• Illuminating "Talks with the Maestro" (from the podium) as the maestro explains the music, at 1 pm
• Superior acoustics
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Sunday afternoons sparkle inside Walt Disney Concert Hall as Maestro Victor Vener and Cal Phil bring wonderful concerts to record-breaking audiences.
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Front Orchestra $100 & $270; sold out
Orchestra $78; sold out
Terrace $53; sold out
Orchestra E/W $53; sold out
Terrace E/W $43, $117, $175
Orchestra E/W $43, $117, $175
Balcony $20, $60, $100
Info and tix, 626-300-8200.
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The Guide has raved about Cal Phil's concerts in both indoor and outdoor venues. Here are a couple of other comments.
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“I would compare Cal Phil under the direction of Victor Vener to Leonard
Bernstein and the New York Philharmonic and Arthur Fiedler and the Boston
Pops. All three... flawlessly combine classical and popular music.” - Dennis Karmazyn, Internationally-Renowned Cellist.
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“There is in the California Philharmonic’s concerts a very welcoming lack of
snobbery that brings together popular and classical without having to pander. They
do what they do—and they do it very well.” - Ted Ayala, Crescenta Valley News.
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Sun, Jul 28, in Echo Park (L.A.):
5:30-9 pm Weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” Americana / alt-country / honky-tonk showcase at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200.
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Sun, Jul 28, in Riverside:
6 pm ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND plays the FREE summer concert series at California Citrus State Historic Park, 1879 Jackson St, Riverside 92504; 951-780-6222.
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Sun, Jul 28, in Hermosa Beach:
7 pm DAVID LINDLEY and TOULOUSE ENGELHARDT, two formidable string wizard talents, team-up to play Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035.
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Sun, Jul 28, in Altadena:
7 pm MARK LEMAIRE & TWILIGHT, in a double-bill with JOHN BATDORF, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Tonight was to have been JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY touring their new album, "All Wood & Stones II," acoustic interpretations of Stones hits, part deux. It was the most downloaded album in the world by radio stations in May. But don’t despair. THIS is a fine show and not to be seen as “a replacement.”
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Acoustic duo Mark Lemaire and Twilight have taken the tradition of guitar and interlocking harmonies to a unique place. Bob Stane says “I was fascinated by ‘Zanzibar Sands’-- it has a unique voice and story line. After his main set ended, I did something I have never done in 50 years of putting on shows: I asked Mark if he would sing it one more time. As he did, I enjoyed its uniqueness all over again.” Mark Twang of Folkways Recordings says: "It was an impeccable performance. Never have I witnessed such control of the steel stringed guitar’s sound. This was a flawless show."
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cX7ROE6KTss, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsPzbNNM5lY
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"Lemaire has received critical kudos from the industry as well as his musical peers. Performing with van Empel, the blend of voices adds a perfect exclamation point to Lemaire's virtuoso guitar playing and songwriting." - Pasadena Weekly
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JOHN BATDORF, musical partner with James Lee Stanley in “All Wood & Stones II,” the most downloaded-to-radio-stations CD in the world in May. He had hits way back when with BATDORF & RODNEY, and since his return to touring in the mid-double-aughts, his songwriting and performing chops – and that wonderful singing voice – are widely recognized as first-rate. Some may ask, what is it about the qualities of John Batdorf that set him apart from other excellent singer-songwriters? It’s his vulnerability, his complete opening the door to his heart. John invites the listener into his soul and shares a couple hours, open and trusting as he sings of love and hope: transforming despair to hope, hate to love and fear/ignorance to tolerance/acceptance. We share his understanding, forgiveness and are filled with compassion when the song is done. When you hear John sing live for the first time, you'll understand why his music has meant so much to his fans that have now spanned nearly four decades. More at http://johnbatdorfmusic.com/index.html
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Sun, Jul 28, in San Diego:
7:30 pm TAKE 2, with Hawai’ian music greats HERB OHTA JR. and JON YAMASOTO and KEOKI KAHUMOKU, play the AMSD Concerts series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Mon, Jul 29, in Hollywood:
7 pm “KLEZMER MUSIC J.A.M. Session” is this week’s FREE offering at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Mon, Jul 29, in Burbank:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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EVENT for ARTISTS
in Santa Monica:
Noon-5 pm “TAYLOR GUITAR SPECIAL EVENT” at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Tue, Jul 30, in Venice:
7-10 pm THE ZOLLO BAND with many guest artists play the Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291.
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It's preceded by solo sets from many of his songwriter-singer friends, including Jill Freeman, Janeen Rae Heller, John M. (aka John Mollenhauer), Jeff Gold, Samantha Ahdoot, Lisa Johnson, Earl Grey, and Michael Hughes.
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Plus, The Zollo Band features Earl Grey & Lisa Johnson and more special guests, including Chad Watson, Wendysue Rosloff, Jill Freeman, Andy Kenyon, Michael Hughes, and the presence of the late great Joe Frisco.
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Paul Zollo tells us, "Gonna be an amazing night -- John M., Jill Freeman! Earl and Lisa! Me with my whole band!"
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Jul 30, in Tehachapi:
7 pm SHELBY & TIEG play an unusual midweek show at Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Tue, Jul 30, in Altadena:
8 pm RUN BOY RUN, in the midst of their national tour, play The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, in Altadena. Phone right away for reservations before all the seats are gone -- 626-798-6236 (phone 10 am-10 pm daily; no online reservations).
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This booking occasioned a special feature story and “Ticket Alert” a week ago Monday in the Guide. Here’s that story – you want to be there.
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They're a hot bluegrass / old-time band who've TWICE performed on radio's "A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION." They won the ultra-prestigious "Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest." And they are playing only ONE Southern California show -- in a small venue -- during their national tour. This'll sell-out QUICKLY, so jump on it.
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★ RUN BOY RUN is an exciting young band from Tucson, Arizona. They have a special gift for writing original songs in the classic old time / bluegrass styles, and feature a unique instrumental mix of twin fiddles, mandolin, cello and bass, along with three female lead singers with beautiful harmonies.
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Garrison Keillor, host of "A Prairie Home Companion," didn't just book them twice; he raves about them: "Hot instruments and beautiful, sweet harmony singing - that's all you need in the world today! When I hear Run Boy Run, it all comes back to me, why I started doing that show back then. I hope they go on forever."
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, "Existing in the tension between tradition and frontier, Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest winner and Two Time Prairie Home Companion guests RUN BOY RUN truly exceeds the sum of its parts as touches of classical, jazz, and folk express themselves through the old-time core of the band’s unique sound."
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The band's members include two sets of siblings. Brother and sister Matt Rolland (fiddle & guitar) and Grace Rolland (cello & vocals), combine with sisters Bekah Sandoval (fiddle & vocals) and Jen Sandoval (mandolin & vocals). The band is completed by Jesse Allen (upright bass).
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Called by Paste Magazine, "one of the top ten Arizona bands to hear now," Run Boy Run self-released their full-length album "So Sang the Whippoorwill" in March 2013 to critical regional and national acclaim.
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From winning the band contest at "Pickin’ in the Pines" in the first weeks of forming in 2009, to playing the main stage at the "Telluride Bluegrass Festival" as band contest winners in 2012, to making a second appearance on "A Prairie Home Companion" in 2013, Run Boy Run is spreading their signature instrumentation and sweet three-part female harmony vocal music and youthful energy nationwide.
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Brother and sister Matt and Grace Rolland have fiddle music running through their blood, raised with bow and rosin on every bedside table. The group's three female lead singers, sisters Bekah and Jen Sandoval, grew up deeply rooted in the bluegrass festivals of Arizona, so they too found a home in Run Boy Run. Bass player Jesse Allen was brought-up on opera and western swing, and grew to love the natural fusion inherent in American music. They're all solid, instrumentally, in a lavish string mix for the genre. The band's "whole" exceeds the sum of its formidable parts, incorporating touches of classical, jazz, and folk through the old-time core of Run Boy Run’s sound.
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Wednesday CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Outdoor / "in the Park" shows, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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Wed, Jul 31, in Hollywood:
8 pm DR. JOHN, New Orleans’ amazing impresario of the ivories who often plays two pianos with keyboards facing each other, plays the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.
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Wed, Jul 31, in Burbank:
8 pm COW BOP, that marvelous western swing / bebop jazz combo, plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.
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Wed, Jul 31, in Altadena:
8 pm TIM WEISBERG, a huge international star, returns for an encore performance at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations (STRONGLY recommended) at 626-798-6236.
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Thu, Aug 1, in L.A.:
5:30-8:30 pm Weekly “KOFFEEHOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT SUMMER MUSIC SERIES” brings performances tonight by SHANE HENRY, MAGGIE McCLURE and CLIFF BEACH, at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles 90067
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Koffeehouse showcases L.A. artists all summer long in the newly renovated main outdoor lobby lounge. Admission is FREE.
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The remaining schedule includes:
August 8: Josh Damigo and Zaiya
August 15: Natalie Gelman, Naia Kete and Angels Landing
August 22: Justin Farren and Juliet Roberts
August 29: Zaiya, Erick Macek and Cliff Beach
Happy hour specials and discounted valet parking all summer long.
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Fri, Aug 2, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm JOHN HAMMOND plays two shows tonight at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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NOTE: there are some wonderful FESTIVALS
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See “NEXT WEEKEND’s FESTIVALS”
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Sat, Aug 3, in Hollywood:
10 am PACIFICO DANCE COMPANY plays the “Big! World! Fun!” children’s / family series at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Aug 3, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm ALBERT LEE plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Aug 3, in Culver City:
8 pm SEVERIN BROWNE and JAMES HURLEY share a double-bill at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sun, Aug 4, in Santa Monica:
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS
in Santa Monica:
1-2:30 pm “MUSICAL SAW SEMINAR” with DANNY MOYNAHAN at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Danny Moynahan is a composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He plays saw in a variety of contexts, including film, theater, live music venues, and playing "Happy Birthday" over the phone for his friends and family. You, too, can get those otherworldly sounds from this most unlikely instrument with Danny's expert instruction. Topics to be covered include:
♪ proper technique for getting a sound out of your saw
♪ finding pitches, playing intervals, and using vibrato (i.e. making music)
♪ playing songs (finding the range and starting pitch)
♪ amplifying your saw (pick-ups and mic placement)
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Sun, Aug 4, in Santa Monica:
8 pm TOM MCDERMOTT, plus special guest RUTHANN FRIEDMAN, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Fri, Aug 9, in Santa Monica:
8 pm PETER BRADLEY ADAMS plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Aug 10, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ETHAN JOHNS plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sun, Aug 11, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, the greatest political-comedic singer-songwriter of our time, plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Thu, Aug 15, in Riverside:
7:30 pm MARK BARNETT brings his “ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE” show to The Box at the Fox Entertainment Plaza, 3635 Market St, Riverside; www.riversideblackbox.com+Advance tix $22, at www.brownpapertickets.com
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Fri, Aug 16, in Santa Monica:
8 pm BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK bring Barry’s “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s” song and story retrospective of the music 1960s, loaded with personal anecdotes, to McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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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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Sun, Aug 18, in Santa Monica:
8 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus the DAVE GLEASON TRIO play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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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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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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Sat, Aug 24, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ERNEST TROOST and RAY BONNEVILLE team-up to play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Santa Monica:
8 pm MARK "POCKET" GOLDBERG & TERRY EVANS play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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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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Fri, Sep 6, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JILL SOBULE plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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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, Sep 7, in Santa Monica:
8 pm MATT THE ELECTRICIAN plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sun, Sep 8, in Santa Monica:
8 pm BUFFY FORD STEWART plays her CD RELEASE and JOHN STEWART TRIBUTE SHOW featuring special guests tba, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sep 13-15, FESTIVAL, in Central Cal:
Annual "AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL" at 950 Lotus Rd, Lotus CA. PAUL THORN plays the fest on Sunday, here from Mississippi with his bluesy, rockin' Southern roots music. His 2012 release, "What the Hell’s Goin’ On," came in at #2 in the Top 100 Roots Rock records in the Roots Music Report.
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Fri & Sat, Sep 13 & 14, in Santa Monica:
8 pm CHERYL WHEELER plus special guest KENNY WHITE at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sun, Sep 15, in Santa Monica:
8 pm DENNY LAINE plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Fri, Sep 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Sep 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JIM KWESKIN (of jug band fame) with THE CROCKETT SISTERS (late of THE EVANGENITALS), at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sun, Sep 22, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JOHN DOYLE, the Celtic guitar virtuoso, plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Sep 28, in Santa Monica:
8 pm THE DEL-LORDS play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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FESTIVAL,
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Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage. Details when we get them. More on the festival and other dulcimer-based bands and dulcimer-related events throughout the year at the organization’s site, www.scdh.org.
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8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR plays the “PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY at CALTECH" 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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8 pm STEPHEN KELLOGG, plus special guest FORT ATLANTIC, plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
Time tba THE NE'ER DUWELLS, the all-star Irish band with KEN O'MALLEY, plays the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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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.
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Friday: UPDATE to the Morning Edition – July 26, 2013

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HOT NEWS for EVERYWHERE:
Web radio network FOLK ALLEY (www.folkalley.com) broadcasts LIVE Friday through Sunday from the granddaddy of all folk fests, the annual “NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL” in Newport, Rhode Island. Free, beginning at 11:30 am (Pacific) Friday. (We've heard from our readers that they are listening and enjoying it, and thanking us for telling everyone about the webcast. You're welcome.)
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THIS, as-promised, is a late update with BUNCHES O' LATE ADDITIONS to this morning's "tide-ya-over quickie edition." STILL coming later this evening is our “Last Days of July, and into August – Music for July 27-31 and beyond,” with tons 'n tons o' concerts indoors & out, festivals, tuneful times, and a whole lot more of the umm-umm goodness of summer. That'll be along in a rather huuuuuge edition.
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Friday through Sunday…
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Fri-Sun, Jul 26-28,
FESTIVAL,
in the Eastern Sierra:
5th Annual “JUNE LAKE LOOP MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL” includes country, folk, honky tonk, classic and alternative rock, and “fine local talents,” in various venues in the laid-back village of June Lake, in the Eastern Sierra of Mono County, west off US Hwy 395. There’s music, food, dancing and fun in the scenic High Sierra.
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Festival events begin at 11 am Friday at Trout Town Joe’s; officially, the festival runs 7 pm Fr-7 pm Sun.
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Performers include:
♪ JUDY PIAZZA
♪ GOOD MEDICINE
♪ OVER THE EDGE (Best Band of 2013 in Amador County, across the Sierra)
♪ CAVA
♪ BETH FITCHET & STEVE WOOD
♪ MARK TURNBULL
♪ Tribute to the late LARRY ROBINSON
♪ OH! RIDGE
♪ FRONTLOADERS
♪ MUMBO GUMBO
♪ KEVEN BRENNAN BAND
♪ BUSTER BLUE
♪ BONNIE MURRAY TAMBLYN & BLUE HEAVEN (Bonnie is Founding Director for the June Lake LOOP Music Festival, she sometimes performs with her actress & musician daughter, Amber Tamblyn)
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Oddly, you can get there more easily from the west side of the Sierra than from connections on the east side, though Inyo County runs a bus from Mojave to Reno that gets you close. From the west side, Yosemite Regional Transportation System has convenient stops within the June Lake Loop. YARTS provides affordable and comfortable transportation to and from Yosemite National Park and connects to other Buses, Trains and airline services in Central California.
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Full-festival passes, for all three days at all venues, are $75. Individual tickets are available for each event in each venue. The “Kids Music Camp” runs all three days and is free.
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Complete info and schedules for each venue, http://junelakemusic.com
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Mon-Fri, Jul 22-26, in Hollywood:
10 & 11:15 am THE GET DOWN BOYS bring two sessions each day of roots-Americana to the "Summer Sounds: World Music for Kids" series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.
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Daily, Jun 28-Sep 1,
FESTIVAL,
in Laguna Beach:
47th Annual "SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL" at the spacious, art-filled permanent festival grounds, 935 Laguna Cyn Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030; www.sawdustartfestival.org
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Sawdust is operated by a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the public and promoting the art created in Laguna Beach. Visitors are invited to shop along sawdust-covered paths through a handcrafted village of fine arts and superb craftsmanship.
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MUSIC CAMP,
near Tehachapi:
Annual "CAMP KIYA Family Traditional Music Camp" in Tehachapi Mountain Park, 17350 Water Canyon Rd, Tehachapi 93561; registration and all info, www.campkiya.com
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Fri, Jul 26, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” I old town Monrovia (San Gabriel Valley) includes live music, a vast variety of food offerings, carnival rides, kids activities, and the stalwart “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT / JAM” of traditional music practitioners who jam acoustically at 8 pm with all comers at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Jul 26, in Ventura:
7 pm Monthly “SONGMAKERS BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001. Info at www.songmakers.org
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Fri, Jul 26, in Ventura:
7:30 pm CHELSEA WILLIAMS, the most successful busking songwriter anywhere, accompanied by musical pals CHUCK HAILES, JOE BAUGH, ELAINE GREGSTON, and DOUG JOHNSON, plays a double header set at Zoey's Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001. Get more info and advance tix at www.zoeyscafe.com
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7 pm DOUG MacLEOD & DENNY CROY play Lucille’s BBQ, 7411 Carson St, Long Beach 90808; 562-938-7427.
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7:30 pm EILEN JEWELL plays the AMSD Concerts series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, Jul 26, in Arcadia:
8 pm BOB MALONE plus the ANDY T - NICK NIXON BAND play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Venue impresario BOBBY BLUEHOUSE says, “Both bands are off the hook and have major international touring ties. Plus, tomorrow, Saturday, it is Jimmy Thackery and the Drivers. Jimmy is a HUGE bluesworld talent and seems to be one of everyone's favorite performers.”
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8 pm "THE SONGS OF HANK WILLIAMS" are being celebrated at the Will Geer Theatricum Bir anucun in Topanga.
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Before his untimely death at 29, Hank Williams wrote some of the best, and best known, songs of the 20th Century.“Cold, Cold Heart”, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry”, “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)”, “Hey Good Lookin’” and many more Williams favorites performed by special guests will make for a tribute evening filled with heartaches, humor and honesty.Featuring performances by Ruthann Friedman Carlisle, Amy Blaschke, Matt Cartsonis, Paul Chesne, Geordie McElroy, Evan apRoberts, Gwendolyn, Trevor Beld, Matt Van Winkle, Ryan Fuller, Jim Reynolds, Stephen Patt, Liz Eldridge
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Fri, Jul 26, in Ventura:
8 pm MILKDRIVE brings “progressive bluegrass” from Austin to The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630. Presented by “The Bluegrass Situation.”
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Jazz-grass band MilkDrive features award-winning instrumentalists Brian Beken on fiddle and lead vocals, Noah Jeffries on guitar and harmony vocals, Dennis Ludiker on mandolin and harmony vocals, and Matt Mefford on double bass. But awards reveal nothing about the Austin-based string band’s exhilarating sound. Fueled by equal parts tradition and innovation, MilkDrive delivers a distinctive acoustic experience that crosses genres, geographies, and generations.
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The band’s much-anticipated sophomore studio album, “WAVES,” produced by Bil VornDick, was released in June 2012. It showcases the band’s sophisticated arrangements and fierce musicianship with a number of original compositions, and it notably features guests Noam Pikelny (of Punch Brothers) and Futureman (of Bela Fleck & the Flecktones).
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Dennis Ludiker, Brian Beken and Noah Jeffries met as youngsters competing in the prestigious “National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest” in Weiser, Idaho. Eventually they migrated to Austin, where they toured with an eclectic mix of bands and honed their songwriting chops before joining up with bass player extraordinaire Matt Mefford and forming MilkDrive.
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In June 2009, the band recorded and released a live album, “MilkDrive Live ’09,” which spotlights the band’s vigorous picking technique and charismatic writing style. Their debut studio album, “Road From Home,” released in April 2011, combines haunting ballads with their signature instrumentals – “achieving a rootsy feel with a sophisticated edge,” as reviewer Graham Robertson put it, adding that it’s “A fantastic canvas for solo work.”
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Andrew Dansby of the Houston Chronicle calls the MilkDrive repertoire “a virtuosic blast of bluegrassy string-band music.” With labels that range from jamgrass and nu-folk to redneck gypsy jazz, the band has built a following that’s as funky and friendly as they are. The group plays festivals from coast to coast every year, with stops in between at Colorado’s beloved “RockyGrass Festival” and at home at the “Austin City Limits Music Festival.”
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♪ Zoey’s in Ventura on Thursday
♪ The Mint in L.A. tonight
♪ The Pasadena Folk Music Society series at Caltech on Saturday.
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Fri, Jul 26, in Pasadena:
8 pm KLEZMER JUICE plays the free summer concert series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St (on Raymond between Walnut & Holly), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Fri, Jul 26, in Altadena:
8 pm KRIS COLT, DEANNA D'AMICO, MAUREENA DANICUR, & ANITA MANSFIELD team up for a formidable night of the “Ladies of Celtic & Country” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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This is an encore performance of ”An Evening in the Round, with the Ladies of Celt & Country.” All four women are uber-talented singer-songwriters and successful band leaders, each in her own right. Tonight, they take turns on stage and back each other, Nashville style. Venue impresario Bob Stane notes, "Two blondes, a redhead, and a brunette!"
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www.Deannadamico-white.com
www.Kriscolt.com
www.Maureena.com
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Fri, Jul 26, in Hollywood:
8:30 pm Annual “KOLLABORATION LOS ANGELES: ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER TALENT COMPETITION” with emcees David & Ray Choi at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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