Saturdays 'n Holidays 'n Lazy Afternoons ('n evenings) -- MUSIC for July 6, 2013

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Hot out. Cool in. And cool when evening summer music series happen under the stars. Here's your Saturday. Sunday mornin' comin' down on Sunday morning.
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Saturday, July 6, 2013
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Saturday's sections:
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1)  MEMORIAL FOR ALVIN HARRISON
2)  Today in History
3)  The Guide's next TICKET GIVE-AWAY
4)  MUSIC SPECIALS on the RADIO
5)  FESTIVALS this weekend
6)  CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
7)  SUNDAY MORNING EVENTS heads-up
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1)  MEMORIAL FOR ALVIN HARRISON:
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Sat, Jul 6,
MEMORIAL, 
in Long Beach:
1 pm MEMORIAL FOR ALVIN HARRISON, long time Bayou Fest Grand Marshal, who passed away on June 26, 2013, three days after the Bayou Festival. He last lead the parade in 2010, and those who knew him say he will be dearly missed. He was a very special and interesting man. Alvin will be laid to rest in Louisiana. Today is a Family & Friends Gathering / Remembrance at 275 E Louise, Long Beach.
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2)  Today in History, July 6:
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On this day in 1957, JOHN LENNON and PAUL McCARTNEY met for the first time at The Woolton Church Parish Fete where THE QUARRY MEN were performing.
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On this day in 1998, ROY ROGERS died in Apple Valley, California. He had been born as Leonard Franklin Slye in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1911. In between, he built a career in film features and serials, television, radio, and live performance as a cowboy singer and actor, solo and with wife DALE EVANS, and with western vocal harmony group THE SONS OF THE PIONEERS.
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3)  The Guide's next TICKET GIVE-AWAY:
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We're giving away pairs of tickets to see SARAH LEE GUTHRIE and JOHNNY IRION in a performance-interview at the Grammy Museum. Details soon!
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4)  MUSIC SPECIALS on the RADIO:
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Sat, Jul 6, on broadcast & web radio:
10 am-noon (Pacific) LIVE PERFORMANCE-INTERVIEW with singer-songwriters BETH FITCHET WOOD, STEVE WOOD, &,RICHARD STEKOL, talking and playing their originals on KX 93.5, hosted by Cindy Obrand, aka Ida Mae. Listen live on the web at http://kx935.com/home
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Sat, Jul 6, on the radio:
Noon LIVE BROADCAST of the wonderful rockin' roadhouse blues band KELLY'S LOT, plus CD tracks from John Hiatt & the Combo, North Mississippi Allstars, Nikki Hill; Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs!; Blind Boy Paxton; Scott Pemberton; David Vest; Zydeco Swamp Romp with Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band; Horace Trahan & Ossun Express; Lil’ Wayne & Same Ol’ Two-Step and Pine Leaf Boys.
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Webcast at http://kboo.fm/content/specialprogrammingmusicon070613
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Sat, Jul 6, on audio / video web;
not music, but topical:
2 pm (Pacific)  "EXPOSING THE TRUTH" web show, now with video and ad-free, with Aaron Jackson & Frank Valbiro from Zedalza Entertainment Group in New York.
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They're ontinuing last week's topic on wiretapping and whistleblowers. They'll go "more in depth about the future plans and additional funding these spy networks are getting and the secret records the MET police have on activists, even just social media anti-war activists like us, and then automatically pinpointed via facial recognition AI software connected to the national CCTV system. You can chat to us live in the chat room or even call in if you want. The show will be recorded in case you miss it."
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On www.zenlive.tv
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5)  FESTIVALS today & this weekend:
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Sat, Jul 6, 
FESTIVAL,
Daily, Jun 28-Sep 1,
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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There's music on several stages. Today, it's:
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• 11am-3 pm Balloon Divia Roaming Balloon Artistry.
• 11:30 am-4 pm Acoustic Roots; bohemian surf music.
• 11:30 am-4 pm Trevor Zinn; acoustic rock.
• Noon-4 pm Magic Matt Roaming Magic.
• Noon-4:30 pm The Eliminators; surf music.
• 5-9:30 pm The Surftones; surf music.
• 5-9:30 pm Felisha Kieswetter; folk rock.
• 5:30pm – 9:45pm Wheeland Brothers; acoustic beach rock / ukulele hip hop reggae.
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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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Full summer schedule, including who's-on-what-stage, at http://sawdustartfestival.org/entertainment-schedule/
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Fri-Sun, Jul 5-7,
FESTIVAL,
in Ojai:
2nd Annual "ONE LOVE FEST" at Libbey Bowl, Ojai; www.onelovefest.com ; tickets url,.http://onelovefest.inticketing.com/events/310133
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The Ojai Concert Series is a sponsor, it's "totally new to town, but will surely be a beloved Ojai event for years to come," they tell us. "One Love Festival" is “A three day family festival of music, kirtan, breath work, yoga, dance, workshops and more.”
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Ojai’s own Elevate Studios will is producing the festival to enable "connecting, music, dancing, playing, and gathering together as neighbors, families, and community."
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Musical acts include:
• Love in the Circus
• Jade Hendrix
• Luv Amp
• Joseph Clayton Scott
• Elijah and the Band of Light
• Shylah Ray Sunshine
• Radiance
And a dozen more acts. The cost for the 3 days is $125, but friends of the Ojai Concert Series and local residents from Santa Barbara, Ojai, and Ventura get a 50% discount by entering the code word: ‘loveojai’ enabling you to pay $62 for the whole 3 days at the OneLove website: http://onelovefest.com
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Sat & Sun, Jul 6 & 7,
FESTIVAL,
in New Bedford, Massachusetts:
Annual "NEW BEDFORD FOLK FESTIVAL" has 7 stages and performers who include:
• Cheryl Wheeler
• Lori McKenna
• Ellis Paul
• Anais Mitchell
• Vishten
• Sally Rogers
• Beppe Gambetta
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And 45 more acts, plus 22 music workshops / jams, over 90 juried crafts, wonderful food including New Bedford-landed fish and scallops, and great restaurants, all happening in the beautiful "Whaling National Historical Park" and the Zeiterion Performing Arts Theater.
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More at www.newbedfordfolkfestival.com/index.html
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Thu-Sun, Jul 4-7,
FESTIVAL,
in Oregon:
Annual “WATERFRONT BLUES FEST” in Portland, Oregon brings 75 bands, from blues to swing and a Zydeco lineup includes CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, HORACE TRAHAN & THE OSSUN EXPRESS, TOOLOOSE, & ATOMIC GUMBO. Most of the 75 blues & swing bands had yet to be posted at press time. The fest is in Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, and brings over 20,000 attendees each day.
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Our Cajun-zydeco dance friends tell us, “If flying in, best to avoid a rental car & parking fees in downtown. Options for rooms include www.hotwire.com for a 3-star hotel ($68) at the airport (with shuttle from terminal) within walking distance to the Cascade light rail station. To / from downtown takes 45 minutes, and drops you 4 short blocks from the fest. [Another option is the] University Place Hotel (www.uplacehotel.com) for $113 / night, including tax & breakfast, ten blocks from the fest.” They also suggest the PSU campus dorm rooms with bath & amenities, $56 to $66 / night, 12 blocks from the fest; www.pdx.edu/conferences/stay-us, where you can click on “individual stay contract” for details.
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Hotels across the street from the fest include the Marriott and Hotel 50. Both are over $150 / night. The Hilton Hotel (6 blocks away) may be willing to bargain if you arrive without reservations and they have empty rooms.
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6)  CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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Sat, Jul 6, in Hollywood:
10 am  LAS CAFETERAS play the family "Big! World! Fun!" series at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; www.fordtheatres.org.
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This exciting band performs on a variety of indigenous acoustic instruments from Latin America, making quite agreeable and exciting music.
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Tix are $5 for adults, kids free.
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Sat, Jul 6, in L.A.:
Noon-6 pm "HAROLD & BELLE'S 5th ANNUAL SUMMER BLOCK PARTY & CRAWFISH BROIL" at Harold &Belle's Restsurant, 2920 W Jefferson Bl, Los Angeles 90018; www.haroldandbellrsrestaurant.com
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Music by:
• AJ GIBBS
• DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS
• CARA LEE BAND
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All-you-can-eat gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish, crawfish etouffee.
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Kids activities and zydeco dance lessons included.
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Tix $25 advance, $30 at gate; children under age 10 get in free until 2 pm, accompanied by an adult.
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Sat, Jul 6, in SFV (Northridge):
2 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "NORTHRIDGE SONG CIRCLE" in Northridge. Info and location at www.songmakers.org or email  NorthCountryHoot@Songmakers.org
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Sat, Jul 6, in OC (Mission Viejo):
6 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "ORANGE COUNTY HOOT" at the home of David Borger and Ann Carrol in  Mission Viejo. Info and location at www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Jul 6, in SFV (Mission Hills):
6 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE" in Mission Hills  91345, N SFV.  Info and location at www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Jul 6, in Santa Monica:
6:30 pm Monthly "SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB" song session at Sha'Arei Am (Santa Monica Synagogue), 1448 18th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-4276.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly "BLUEGRASS CONCERTS SERIES" at Me N ' Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. Bands vary. No cover.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Altadena:
7 pm DOWN HOME TIME plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage  2029 N Lake Av, Altadena;  reservations (10 am-10 pm), 626-798-6236.
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This is a captivating new ALL STAR trio composed of longtime friends and talented musicians JOHN SOMMERS, BC CAMERON, and THOLOW CHAN.
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Using guitars, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, bass, superb vocals and humor, they offer exactly what their name implies; a fun-filled evening of country, folk, bluegrass, Irish, and originals in a relaxed “down home” atmosphere for which the Coffee Gallery is the perfect venue.
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Multi-talented John Sommers toured with John Denver in the '70s and is the composer of the Grammy nominated “Thank God I’m A Country Boy”.
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BC Cameron has performed throughout the US, Europe and Canada and, in 1975, had a successful single, “The Saga of CB Fever” with The Citizen Band.
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Tholow Chan was a member of The Back Porch Majority, and We Five, and was the house bassist at the famous Ice House in Pasadena for many years. He regularly plays with Jerry & Debbie Burgan (We 5).
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Plus, in true “sittin’ on the front porch” tradition, the extremely talented Dennis C. Brown will be joining “Down Home Time” this evening on guitar, dobro and harmonica.
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It'll be a good old ”Down Home Time."
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Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Pasadena:
7 pm "DUELING DYLANS" brings LORIN HART and TOM FAIR trading songs and doing challenges in "A Tribute to America’s Musical Poet Laureate on an All-American Weekend" for a "Dinner-and-a-Show" night at the Urban Homestead, 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena 91103;  626 844 4586; www.urbanhomestead.org
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"LORIN HART vs. TOM FAIR" reads like a fight card, but it brings each with live renditions of classic Dylan tunes and a challege: who knows more of Bob Dylan’s songs? / Who will play your favorites?
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Plus the venue begs the question, What does Bob Dylan know about organic farming? (and a few other things). Check out the answer at
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZlsP8LHHAs
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Sat, Jul 6, in Pasadena:
7 pm TARA SITSER (of John Zipperer & Friends) has a solo show at Throop Unitarian Church in  Pasadena. Info and song samples at www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/211475010
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Sat, Jul 6, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency, often with prominent performing guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Palmdale:
7:30 pm  REVOLT WITH REASON, plus BRIGHTSIDE OF BLUE, play Butler's Coffee in Palmdale.
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Revolt With Reason, just days after the Great Firecracker War of 2013, bring their shaggy miscreants selves, aka "The Jazz People" and "The Church Boys and Aunt Gertrude's Support Hose," intent on shape-shifting musical anarchy and good times.
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The Costanza sisters, aka Brightside of Blue, bring their brand of snap, crackle, pop musical merriment and sisterly harmony to the proceedings.
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More at www.butlerscoffee.com; 661-273-7703.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Burbank:
7:57 pm COW BOP returns for the second of two nights at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (adjacent to the L.A. Equestrian Center) in Burbank.
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Great blend of Western Swing and Bee Bop Jazz, led by guitar guru and USC Artist-in-Residence Bruce Forman. Solid band, all around.
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No cover. Venue offers good Mexican food & full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Griffith Park (L.A.):
8 pm IAN ANDERSON, flautist of JETHRO TULL, plays the Grammy-winning "Thick As A Brick" at the Greek Theatre. Tix, $25-$85.
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Sat, Jul 6, in L.A.:
8-9:30 pm CRAICMORE brings Celtic music in a free show for the Summer Concert series at the Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park (Levitt LA), 2230 W 6th St (at Park View St), Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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The attendant "Festival" activities, including things for kids, begin at 6:30 pm. Concert begins at 8 pm. Bring a beach chair or blanket and a picnic dinner (no alcohol allowed in the park).
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Free. More at www.levittla.org
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Sat, Jul 6, in Hollywood:
8 pm "BUGS BUNNY SPECTACULAR"concert with the L.A. Philharmomic at the Hollywood Bowl.
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Who's ready for a return again this year if Bugs Bunny at the Bowl? Well, Doc unless ya took a wroing toin at Albaquokee, this is a great show. Led by the guest conductor George Daugherty, the orchestra accompanies the classically-influenced cartoons of the Looney Toons gang and more for teo nights, to kick-off the summer's "Weekend Spectaculars" series. It's a concert that kids of all ages will enjoy.
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Sat, Jul 6, in L.A.:
8 pm  MARTHA REDBONE ROOTS PROJECT plus ADUNNI & NEFERTITI, and DESSY DI LAURO, play "GRAND PERFORMANCES" at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, downtown Los Angeles 90071; 213-687-2020.
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Martha's very notable band is Aaron Whitby on keys & melodica; Alan Burroughs on guitar & vocals; Teddy Kumpel on guitar, banjo & vocals; George Rush on upright bass & vocals; Debra Dobkin on percussion & vocals.
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Debra Dobkin says "Native American and Appalachian bass beats commune with the artfully arranged poetry of William Blake as Southerner Martha Redbone spins the warm, rooted melodies that pay tribute to an indelible stew of bluegrass, folk, and country gospel."
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Sat, Jul 6, in Chatsworth:
8 pm MERCHANTS OF MOONSHINE play the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire Av, Chatsworth 91311; 818-341-0166. Free dance lessons at 7 pm. This is L.A.'s last real honky-tonk. Full bar, fun place.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Arcadia:
8 pm DAVE GLEASON, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening both sets, at the
at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Venue has good food with genetous portions and full bar with drink specials. Fun place. But take earplugs. Seriously.
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Sat, Jul 6, in NoHo:
8-10 pm  "MAKE YOUR MUSIC VIDEO NIGHT" at Kulak’s Woodshed, 5230 ½ Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com for the web simulcast.
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You can contract with the venue tonight for a two-song set or a full half-hour done ax a multi-camera shoot with sound professionally.mixed.
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For spectators, venue expects a $10 donation in lieu of cover.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Pasadena:
8 pm CONJUNTO NUEVA OLA plays the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena in Memorial Park, on Raymond Av between Holly & Walnut, Old town Pasadena;
626-683-3230; www.levittpasadena.org
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Pre-concert activities are  6:30-7:45 pm.  There's another act doing a pre-concert performance on the Sidestage. Plus, the "KIDZONE" features child and family-focused vendors and nonprofit community partners presenting interactive fun and games. A child may get their face-painted, grab a balloon, and color to their heart's content. Parents connect with local family-friendly businesses and nonprofits and can find out about local playgrounds or services for their children.
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Free. Bring a beach chair or blanket and a picnic dinner (no alcohol allowed in the park). Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you're right there.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Covina:
8 pm Monthly "OPEN MIC" at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.
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Sat, Jul 6, in L.A.:
8 pm Monthly "OPEN MIC" at the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
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7)  SUNDAY MORNING EVENTS heads-up:
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Sun, Jul 7, in Topanga:
11 am CLINT PERRY & THE BOO HOO CREW play the "Kids Koncerts at Theatricum Botanicum" series at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
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Get Ready to Shake Your Pirate Booty! Debuting at the Theatricum Botanicum for the first time, it's a dress-up and boogie down Sunday morning. Known for their audience participation and silly lyrics, this band from San Diego is guaranteed to put a smile on your kid's face.
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Sun, Jul 7, 
FESTIVAL,
Daily, Jun 28-Sep 1,
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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• 11 am-3 pm Balloon Divia Roaming Balloon Artistry.
• 11:30 am-4 pm Jesse Miller, duo/ rock-folk.
• 11:30 am–4 pm Dave Cross; R&B-jazz-blues-pop.
• Noon-4 pm Magic Matt Roaming Magic.
• Noon–4:30 pm Blue Mountain Mule; bluegrass.
• 5–9:30 pm Robert Starr; rock & blues.
• 5:30–9:45 pm String Theory; Celtic strings.
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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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Full summer schedule, including who's-on-what-stage, at http://sawdustartfestival.org/entertainment-schedule/
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We're doing things piecemeal this weekend because we're innundated with information and just plain exhausted. More Sunday, for Sunday.
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And MUCH more than that is coming soon, including a fresh NEWS & REVIEWS edition.
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