Tuesday Ticket Giveaway is Underway, plus there's PLENTY to see 'n do! -- July 9 edition, 2013

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The Guide's latest TICKET GIVE-AWAY is here! ENTER NOW! See SARAH LEE GUTHRIE and JOHNNY IRION in a performance-interview at the Grammy Museum on TUESDAY, JULY 16 at 8 pm. Details below!
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Greetings, happy music fans! (A friend in England sent us the smiling gallery above. Ain't they adorable?)
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Now that we're all smiling, there is, indeed good reason! TICKET GIVE-AWAYS, sure! But MORE, too!

• CONCERTS and EVENTS for Tuesday AND BEYOND are within: There's a hot time in the old town TONIGHT

• Extended listings cover some great upcoming shows and events, so scroll on down and check 'em ALL out!

Let's get started...
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
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Tuesday's sections:
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1)  TICKET GIVE-AWAY is HERE!
2)  FREE WORKSHOP for ARTISTS -- conference call
3)  FESTIVALS
4)  CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
5)  WEDNESDAY MORNING EVENTS heads-up
6)  MORE UPCOMING EVENTS, sooner & later
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1)  TICKET GIVE-AWAY is HERE!
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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 on TUESDAY, JULY 16 at 8 pm.
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They'll do a performance-interview and play songs, live, from their brand-new album, in the Grammy Museum's intimate, 200-seat Clive Davis Theatre (in the L.A. Live complex across from Staples Center).
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YOU CAN WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS to be there! There's no obligation, beyond telling us your name and picking a number (see below).
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Here are the rules:

• You can enter ONCE EACH DAY while the contest is running.

• Pick a number between "1" and "300" and put it in an email (just one number in each entry).

• Title your email, ENTRY FOR JULY 16.

• You must include your NAME as it appears on the photo i.d. you will use to claim your tickets at the venue's will-call if you win.

• Be sure you include an active email address for us to notify you if you win.

• Send your entry to us at
tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com

• Contest begins Tuesday, July 9, 2013. It closes Friday night, July 12, 2013, at midnight Pacific time, and entries received after that are not eligible.

• In the event of any tie(s), we will draw the winner(s).

WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED by email SATURDAY MORNING, July 13, and are required to confirm that notification no later than 10 am (Pacific time) Monday, July 15, 2013.
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We have three pairs of tickets to give to our readers, courtesy of the Grammy Museum.Winning tickets cannot be redeemed for cash value. Good luck!
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QUICK NOTE: Yes, Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion ARE playing Wednesday night at the Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park, Pasadena -- but that one is a KIDS and family show, aimed at families with young children. The performance-interview at the Grammy Museum is for sophisticated music lovers!
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2)  FREE WORKSHOP for ARTISTS -- conference call:
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Tue, Jul 9,
WORKSHOP BY PHONE,
FREE:
5 pm (Pacific) The FINAL "ASK COACH DEBRA RUSSELL" free session for artists.
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Certified Business Coach Debra says, "I've been doing them for 4 years! As I am transitioning the Artists Marketing & Business Academy (and these calls grew out of that venture), I am also transitioning the monthly Ask Coach Debra call. Into what? Shhhh.... not quite ready to tell yet. But stay tuned ..."
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"In the meantime," she adds, "you have one last chance. If you've been sitting on a question, now's the time to ask it!"
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You can get your important questions answered at no cost during the call. Debra "will answer your individual questions about how to be successful and prosperous doing what you love, how to overcome your obstacles (internal and external) and how to create a sustainable and profitable business."
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But don't delay. She says, "I've already got some great questions for this month's call, but I have time for a few more. So bring your biggest challenges and burning questions to get the personal coaching you need to break through, or listen and learn as others get their questions answered."
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To receive the phone number, PIN and information for the call, register (you can submit your question) at
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www.AskDebraRussell.com
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and she will address it during the call.
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If you email and get the PIN, you can download the call later. More at http://artists-edge.com
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3)  FESTIVALS:
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Tue, Jul 9,
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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• 11:30 am-4 pm Pasión Gitana; Spanish Guitar / flamenco.
• Noon4:30 pm PI; Latin jazz.
• 5-9:30 pm The Surftones; surf music.
• 5:30-9:45 pm John Troy & Bob Hawkins; originals-soft rock.
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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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4)  CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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Tue, Jul 9, in Altadena:
7 pm  New Monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" brings performances tonight by ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, LISA O'KANE, ERIC SCHWARTZ, SUSAN SHELLER, and special guest radio essayist DYLAN BRODY, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Those who fondly remember "Brett Petkins' Listening Room" will at long last find a suitable heir that series, which went with Brett when he moved to Europe.
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$10 cash at the door. No Reservations needed.
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Tue, Jul 9, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly "BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM" at Convert-A-Tape. 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Jul 9, in Arcadia:
7 pm Weekly "SONGWRITERS SERENADE" hosted by JC HYKE at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar  145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Jul 9, in SFV (West Hills):
8 pm "THE ASSORTED ANGELS WEST VALLEY TOUR 2013," with PAUL ZOLLO, BILL BLOOMER, ANDY KENYON, EARL GREY, and MICHAEL HUGHES, at West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307.
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"One time only, it'll never happen like this again," reads their promo. Certainly, it is a strong lineup of local talent, inclusive of some who have played across the map. The fragile nature of this conjunction of shining talent is underlined by their statement, "ASSORTED ANGELS will be breaking up as of this gig.
Don't miss this show!"
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Tix, $15 at the door, though reservations are strongly advised.
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Tue, Jul 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm SARAH LEE GUTHRIE and JOHNNY IRION play a show for KIDS & FAMILIES at the summer concert series at the Levitt Pavilion in Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena. Bring a beach chair or blanket.
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Tue, Jul 9, in OC (Laguna Beach):
8-11 pm The weekly "SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE" with guest recording artists and performing host BETH FITCHET WOOD is in its final month at the Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach.
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It's run for eight-and-a-half years, but it all comes to end this month
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Here are the lineups for the final shows:
• Tonight, July 9: Don Swanson, Susan James, and Ray Doyle.
• July 16: Bonnie Murray Tamblyn with a live webcast to benefit the "June Loop Music Festival," plus Mark Turnbull.
• July 23: Tracy Newman, Sasha Evans with Doug Miller, and Joyce Woodson.
• July 30 -- final show-- with The Girls, with Sue Bredice, Carolyn Miller, Steve Wood, and others.

BETH FITCHET WOOD has no current plans for a new series elsewhere. We'll keep you posted.
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Tue, Jul 9, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
8 pm Weekly "TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602;  818-985-3359.
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Tue, Jul 9, in downtown L.A.:
8:30 pm-12:30 am Pianist MARC BOSSERMAN plays appropriately retro music at The Varnish, a genuine old speakeasy from the days of Prohibition, in the back room of Cole's, 118 E 6th St, Los Angeles 90014.
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Marc says, "This is a speakeasy. Some singing but no mic. Only Standards, Jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Blues."
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Tue, Jul 9, in L.A.:
10 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play their residency at  Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St  Los Angeles 90013; 323-613-0766.
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5)  WEDNESDAY MORNING EVENTS heads-up:
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Wed, Jul 10,
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. It starts in the morning.
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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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6)  MORE UPCOMING EVENTS, sooner & later:
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Some details are fully fleshed-out, others are still rather sparse. But here ya go...
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Wed, Jul 10:
7-9:30 pm Monthly "LAWIM SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT," formerly the "Soiree," presented by Los Angeles Women in Music, is a performance showcase in a respectful listening room atmosphere and a Networking Hour before and after the show, at the M Bar & Restaurant, 1253 N.Vine St (Fountain & Vine Plaza), Hollywood 90038; www.mbaronline.com
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Scheduled to perform:
• Nikki Bobbitt
• Ray Jessel
• Lady Rho
• Ashley Rezvani
• Yoli Tamu
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This event presents oiginal music and is the longest-running singer-songwriter night in L.A.
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Hosted by Grammy nominated songwriter and recording artist HARRIET SCHOCK.
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Open Seating - be sure to arrive early; guaranteed seating (held until 7:45pm) with prepaid tickets via the LAWIM Eventbrite page at www.lawim.com. Info, SSN@lawim.com.
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Free admission for LAWIM members;
$10 general public admission.
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Plus $10 food or drink, club minimum.
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Wed, Jul 10:
8 pm SALTY SUITES play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Thu, Jul 11, in Long Beach:
7-8 pm SALTY SUITES play the the beautiful El Dorado Nature Center Ampitheatre for the summer concert series at El Dorado Nature Park, 7550 Spring Av, Long Beach 90815; 562-570-1745.
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It's the Suites' third year in a row here, playing in the woodlands of Long Beach. They'll do an hour of original and traditional music with Scott Gates on mandolin, Chuck Hailes on bass, and Chelsea Williams on guitar, all singing, too. Enjoy a sunset picnic by the lake and the live music.
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Bring low chairs or blankets and earth-friendly picnic dinners. Gates at 6:30 pm.
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Tix, $3; age 5 and under are free.
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Thu, Jul 11,
FILM SCREENING,
in Pasadena:
7 pm "A PLACE AT THE TABLE," presented by the Conscientious Projector, at The Armory Center for the Arts, at 145 N Raymond, Old Pasadena.
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This documentary calls for ending hunger in the USA. Our society has the means to feed everyone in this country. Yet 50 million people in the U.S., including one in every four children, do not know where their next meal is coming from.
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Conscientious Projector takes a look at the state of hunger in America and its serious economic, social and cultural implications with this screening.
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The film's directors, Kristi Jacobson and Lori Silverbush, examine the issues via the personal stories of people struggling with food insecurity and facing a national rise in diseases related to inadequate nutrition.
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Their heartrending accounts are interwoven with insights from experts including sociologist Janet Poppendieck, author Raj Patel, nutrition policy leader Marion Nestle, and activists such as "Witness to Hunger’s" Mariana Chilton, "Bread for the World’s" David Beckman, "Top Chef’s" Tom Colicchio, and actor/founder of the "End Hunger Network" Jeff Bridges.
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David Gist, California organizer for "Bread for the World," will facilitate a community discussion following the film.
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Admission is free and the facility is accessible to disabled persons.
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Thu, Jul 11:
7-10 pm "BENEFIT FOR OKLAHOMA TORNADO RELIEF" with performances by TRACY NEWMAN, SEVERIN BROWNE, BILL BERRY, KEVIN FISHER, MARTY AXELROD, and CYNTHIA CARLE, playing in teo song circles of three artists each, at the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge in Venice.
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Thu, Jul 11:
Time tba "GRAM PARSONS TRIBUTE" at The Cinema Bar in Culver City.
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Thu, Jul 11, in Carpinteria:
8 pm "An Evening with JONATHAN McEUEN, with special guest DAN GRIMM, at the Plaza Playhouse Theater, Carpinteria.
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Tix $15, available at Curious Cup Bookstore, online, and at the theater box office.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  THE MELODIC at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $10.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Arcadia:
8 pm KAYE BOHLER plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening both sets, at the
at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr. Arcadia. Nice venue, good food served in generous portions, and full bar has drink specials. But take earplugs. Seriously.
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Sat, Jul 13,
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
in Altadena:
1-3 pm "FINGERSTYLE GUITAR WORKSHOP"with noted Western music guitarist JOHN NELSON, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 Lake Av, Altadena.
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John will begin to teach different styles and techniques suited for many different musical genres. This is the first of two finger style guitar workshops to be presented by the Western Music Association's California Chapter.
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For all ages and levels from beginner to professional. Reserve your spot by calling 661-296-6835.
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Fee is $10 per person, but those age 15 and under are FREE.
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Sat, Jul 13,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in South Pasadena:
5-9 pm  Twice-annual "SOUTH PASADENA ARTS CRAWL" with live music, street and gallery exhibitions, food, general hoopla, and more.
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Sat, Jul 13:
7 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Sat, Jul 13, in L.A.:
7:30 pm SUGAR IN THE GOURD plays the weekly "RANCH PARTY" at the original L.A. Farmers Market. Lynn Sokolow tells us, "we'll be adding a little Western Swing.. Come ride in our Little Red Wagon!"
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Sat, Jul 13:
8 pm A.J. CROCE performs the first of two shows at Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park. Info & reservations, www.houseconcerts.us
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Sat, Jul 13:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY perform at Four Friends Gallery in Thousand Oaks, presented by Bodie House Music. They're touring their new album, "All Wood & Stones II," acoustic interpretations of Rolling Stones hits, part deux. It was the most downloaded album in the world by radio stations in May. Info & reservations, www.bodiehouse.com
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Sat, Jul 13, in Arcadia:
8 pm  BB CHUNG KING plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening both sets, at the
at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr. Arcadia. Nice venue, good food served in generous portions, and full bar has drink specials. But take earplugs. Seriously.
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Sat, Jul 13:
10 pm DAFNI plays her annual Birthday show with her excellent band at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City.
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Dafni says, "It's that time of year again. I don't think I've played a full-band gig since last year's birthday! Please come out for lots of music, a few libations, and a slice of cake.
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Opening the show will be a set by Debra Tala with Jaimi Lyn Shuey and John McDuffie, at 20 pm.
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Dafni and her band -- Mark San Filippo on drums, Geoff Rakness on bass, Debra Tala on keys, and perhaps John McDuffie on a song or two (or more) on guitar -- takes over at 11 pm.
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Dafni says, "The band haven't been playing a lot; Debra hasn't been playing a lot; and Jaimi hasn't been playing a lot, so here's a rare chance to catch us all at once!"
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No cover. Venue is the size of a postage stamp and barstool seating is competitive. Bring $ fir the artists' tip jar.
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Sun, Jul 14, in Ventura:
2 & 5 pm  RASPIN STUWART plays "The Winery Concert Series" Listening Room, at 4517 Market St, Ventura 93003; 800-350-7787; www.concertartshows.org. Advance tix, $14.95 show only, or $26.95 with dinner; at door, $20 and $32.
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Sun, Jul 14:
3 pm SABRINA & CRAIG play a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Sun, Jul 14:
3:30 pm A.J. CROCE performs a matinee, and the second of two shows at Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park. Info & reservations, www.houseconcerts.us
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Thu, Jul 18, in Santa Monica:
9 pm  IAN McLAGAN plays a special late Thursday show at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Fri-Sun, Jul 19-21,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in VC (Moorpark):
"CHILDREN OF MANY COLORS NATIVE AMERICAN INTERTRIBAL POWWOW" brings Native American singing, dancing, arts, crafts, food, cultural presenters, storytellers and traditional dwellings to Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark 93021.
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Open to and welcoming the public. Here are some basics:
• Fri, 6-10 pm, beginning with an Open Flute Circle and potluck (all wind instruments welcome).
• Sat, 11 am-10 pm, includes Gourd Dancing and Intertribal Powwow, Princess Crowning (Katianna Warren of the Navajo Nation),  Prayer for the Children, Storytelling by Alan Salazar (Chumash Nation), and a dinnertime flute performance by Mac Lopez.
• Sun, 11 am-6 pm, with Gourd Dancing and Intertribal Powwow, a Veteran's Honoring (all Veterans welcome), and Storytelling by Randall Hogue (Miniconjou Lakota).
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Shade canopies and chairs are welcome. We discourage bringing dogs and other pets due to the lack of shade on the powwow grounds. There is wheelchair access on the northeast corner of the field and there are ADA approved restroom facilities. The grass is smooth and navigable.
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Camping on site for vendors, dancers and those with self-contained motorhomes is allowed. Showers in the Moorpark College gym are open from 7 am-noon Saturday and Sunday.
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Hosted by Redbird, a nonprofit Native American and environmental association. More at www.RedbirdsVision.org; 805-217-0364.
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Fri, Jul 19:
8 pm ROB RIO plus JC & LANEY perform at the "Camarillo Cafe Concert Series" in Camarillo. Info, www.camarillocafe.com
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Fri & Sat, Jul 19 & 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  PATTERSON HOOD plays two nights at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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Fri, Jul 19, in Arcadia:
8 pm LAURIE MORVAN plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening both sets, at the
at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr. Arcadia. Nice venue, good food served in generous portions, and full bar has drink specials. But take earplugs. Seriously.
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Sat, Jul 20,
FESTIVAL,
in New Mexico:
Annual “WILDLIFE WEST FEST” includes performances by LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS at 3 & 8 pm, plus workshops, at Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N Frontage Rd, Edgewood, NM 87015. This festival benefits a charity for injured wild animals. More at www.wildlifewest.org/bluegrass.html.
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Sat, Jul 20:
Time tba  ROBERT EARL "ROBBY" LONGLEY, a truly amazing guitar wizard and showman, performs at the "Full Moon Saturdays" series at Stonywood Backyard Concert Series in Pasadena. Info and reservations, www.facebook.com/fullmoonsaturdays
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Sat, Jul 20:
8 pm  JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY perform at Seth & Tony's House Concerts in Eagle Rock. They're 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. Info & reservations, ww.sethandtonyshouseconcerts.com
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Sat, Jul 20, in Arcadia:
8 pm  JASON CHARLES MILLER plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening both sets, at the
at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr. Arcadia. Nice venue, good food served in generous portions, and full bar has drink specials. But take earplugs. Seriously.
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Sun, Jul 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm I HEAR VOICES, plus TRACY NEWMAN &THE REINFORCEMENTS opening, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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This will likely sell-out; advance tix, http://store.mccabes.com/search.php? mode=search&page=1
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Mon, Jul 22:
8 pm  JOE CRAVEN, one of the most talented, continuously surprising, and versatile musicians on this (or any other) planet, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Fri-Mon, Jul 26-29,
FESTIVAL,
in Rhode Island:
Annual “NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL” in Newport, Rhode Island, with IRIS DEMENT, TROMBONE SHORTY, JIM JAMES. THE LUMINEERS, BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY, COLIN MELOY, BLACK PRAIRIE, BETH ORTON, TIFT MERRITT, THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, SHOVELS & ROPE, ANDREW BIRD, SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION, THE FELICE BROTHERS, and more.
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Sat & Sun, Jul 27 & 28,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual "LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL" brings Cajun & zydeco and blues, including top bands from Louisiana, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. More, soon.
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Sat, Jul 27:
5 pm THE KOLES plus HOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS perform at the "Julie's Joint" house / backyard concert series in Canoga Park. Info and reservations, www.facebook.com/events/190891791074073
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Sat, Jul 27:
8 pm MARK LEMAIRE & TWILIGHT perform at the "Nobel House Concerts" series in Van Nuys. Info & reservations, www.jrp-graphics.com/noblehouse
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Sun, Jul 28:
7 pm JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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They're 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.
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Info and reservations, www.coffeegallery.com
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Fri, Aug 2, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm  JOHN HAMMOND at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, Aug 3, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  ALBERT LEE at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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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
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Sat, Aug 17, in Santa Clarita:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “SANTA CLARITA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” in the park at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91351; http://arts.santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=42.
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Aug 22-25,
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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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Aug 30-Sep 1, FESTIVAL, in Rhode Island:
Annual “RHYTHM & ROOTS FEST” in Ninigret State Park, RI. Go to www.rhythmandroots.com for info.
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Sat, Sep 7, in Ventura:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” series at historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura; www.cityofventura.net/mus. Reservations recommended, these events always sell-out.
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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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Sat & Sun, Oct 5 & 6,
FESTIVAL,
in Culver City:
Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage. Details when we get them. More on 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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Sat, Oct 5, in Pasadena:
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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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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