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Here's Wednesday's live music events, PLUS a "heads up" on great things happening Thursday, AND this week's ongoing festivals and music camps. Hope you're enjoying a bit o' the outdoor concert scene that makes summer music special! (If not, there are events within to get you started...)
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In this edition.
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1) Tix still available; we're republishing Monday's Ticket Alert / Special Feature Story on RUN BOY RUN
2) Weekday Festivals & Music Camps
3) Wednesday's LIVE MUSIC
4) Heads-up on some THURSDAY Events
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TICKET ALERT / SPECIAL FEATURE STORY: RUN BOY RUN
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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.". 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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In addition to counting Garrison Keillor among their fans, it has been widely ibserved that Run Boy Run brings a special gift for writing original songs in the classic old time/bluegrass style, featuring a solid instrumental mix of twin fiddles, mandolin, cello and bass.
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★ HOW TO GET TICKETS for their ONE local show:
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It's on Tuesday, July 30, at 8 pm, at 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). Tickets are $18.
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WEEKDAY FESTIVALS &
MUSIC CAMPS
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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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This is the absolute best opportunity to give your kids an immersive experience in Folk-Americana music this summer.
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Daily, Jun 28-Sep 1,
FESTIVAL,
n 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 each day on several stages, including acoustic and often, Folk-Americana.
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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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Sun, Jul 21-Sat, Jul 27,
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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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
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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 24, in Venice:
6:30 pm Monthly "OPEN MIC" at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, Jul 24, in Pasadena:
7 pm "Bluegrass-and-beyond" mandolin and fiddle master JOE CRAVEN plays a CHILDREN'S show -- but it's truly for children if ALL AGES (to at least 90), at the FREE summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St, Pasadenain Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, actually on Raymond Av between Holly and Walnut, in Old Town Pasadena 91030; 626-683-3230; www.levittpasadena.org
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The Guide has written many times about the always amazing Joe Craven, one of the planet's most musical humans. An award-winning educator, Craven is wildly creative and can make music out of anything -- from a violin to a cookie tin to a "canjo" to hotel trash cans. And he's downright symphonic when he does it. Kids are hooked on his high energy-show, and his talented 12-year-old daughter joins him on stage.
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On-site activities begin at 5:30 pm,sponsored by "First 5 LA." The "KIDZONE," 5:30-7 pm, 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 can connect with local family-friendly businesses and nonprofits and find out more about local playgrounds or services for their children.
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Bring a beach chair or blanket and a picnic dinner (no alcohol allowed) or get grub from the food trucks.
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Wed, Jul 24, in South Pasadena:
7 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG" is a fine acoustic showcase series with a lineup of recording artists and performing host BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Wed, Jul 24, in VC (Simi Valley):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS twice-monthly "SIMI VALLEY HOOT." Location and info at www.songmakers.org
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Wed, Jul 24, in Altadena:
8 pm PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC GUITAR QUARTET plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Most recently, this Quartet won 1st place at the 2013 "Pacific Guitar Festival."
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Felix Bullock, who coaches them, presents advanced students of the Conservatory in a one hour program. Tonight, the PCM Guitar Quartet is performing music by Gerardo Rodriguez, Antonio Vivaldi, Franz Schubert & Euday Bowman. This PCM Quartet has performed at the Guitar Foundation of America Regional Symposium in San Francisco, and locally at the Frethouse and the Elks Lodge in Pasadena. Members of the Quartet are Brandon Wong (age 12), Maggie Grether (age 10), Michelle Nguyen (age 13), and Blake Hardy (age 13).
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In addition to the Quartet, other PCM advance guitar students will be performing. They are Alexander Li (age 16), Katelyn Biesiadecki (age 14), Ethan Wang (age 14) and Malechai Wang (age 11).
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The Pasadena Conservatory of Music is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Pre-collegiate Arts Schools and provides comprehensive classical guitar training to children ages 5 -18. PCM is also home to the Los Angeles Youth Guitar Orchestra (LAYGO).
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Wed, Jul 24, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm ROB STALEY plays the Cowboy Palace on Devonshire in Chatsworth. This is L.A.'s last real honky-tonk, with a big dance floor, a fun scene and full bar. Go early for the free dance lesson at 7. No cover.
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Wed, Jul 24, near LAX:
8 pm Weekly "GUITAROLOGY" showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Jul 24, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm Weekly "ACOUSTIC CORDIALE" showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thursday, July 25, 2013
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Heads-up on a FEW of Thursday's events...
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Thu, Jul 25, in Norwalk:
4 pm "AZTEC STORIES" the FREE music and storytelling presentation by MICHAEL HERALDA, brings indigenous Native American instruments for kids of all ages, at Alondra Library, 11949 Alondra Bl, Norwalk 90650.+Kids have the opportunity to make music while listening to some wonderful stories.
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Info, 562-868-7771; www.colapublib.org/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=40171
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Thu, Jul 25, in Culver City:
7 pm BARBARA MORRISON, the great blues and jazz vocalist, plays the FREE "Culver City Summer Sunset Music Festival," the Thursday evening concert series in City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City 90232; 310-253-6643.
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Thu, Jul 23, in San Diego:
7-11 pm "BENEFIT FOR THE BLUES SUMMER CAMP" with a great lineup if performers, featuring Jimmy Woodard & the Swingin’ Kings, Michele Lundeen & Blues Streak, Bayou Brothers, Robin Henkel, The Fremonts, and Fuzzy Rankin & the Blues Counselors, at Tio Leo's in San Diego.
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It brings "some of the alumni young blues guitarists from previous years... on board with the bands playing their blues licks!"
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$5 at the door. All proceeds go to supplies for the young teen musicians at Blues Camp.
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Thu, Jul 25, in OC (Fullerton):
7:30 pm PETER BRANDON plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Thu, Jul 25, in Ventura:
7:30 pm MILKDRIVE plays Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137. Venue has a limited but very tasty menu and full bar.
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Thu, Jul 25, in Hermosa Beach:
8 pm ANDY & RENEE and their band HARD RAIN play the 2nd of their CD RELEASE shows for their new album, "Kelp," at Live at the Lounge, 1018 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; get advance tix at 310-372-1193.
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Renee tells us, "The lovely and talented Jimmy Sax will be flying down from Grants Pass, Oregon to make a [musical] appearance."
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HARD RAIN was voted "The Best Band in the South Bay" for 2013. They are a "Dylan tribute band and beyond," with fine originals.
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Their shows sell-out, so make reservations.+Doors at 7 pm, show at 8. Tix, $20.
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Thu, Jul 25, in Sepulveda Pass:
8 pm THE BELLE BRIGADE plays the FREE summer courtyard concert series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-4578. Fine series, though most of it is VERY "world-music-ey." Good food available for purchase if you go early. Concert is free, parking is $10 (no local free park-and-walk option; you can ride the MTA bus, $1.50 each way).
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Thu, Jul 25, in Altadena:
8 pm JESSE TERRY & ALEX WONG play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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JESSE TERRY is a nationally-touring, award-winning singer-songwriter and road warrior. His music has been variously compared to Ryan Adams, Jackson Browne, Paul Simon and James Taylor. Jesse has toured relentlessly in support of his two full-length albums, including recent support slots for Darrell Scott (member of Robert Plant’s Band of Joy), Tony Lucca, Liz Longley and Rachel Platten. He has shared festival stages with Mat Kearney, Shawn Mullins, Dar Williams, David Wilcox and Lori McKenna.
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Jesse won Grand Prize in several international songwriting competitions, including the "John Lennon Songwriting Contest," the "CMT/NSAI Songwriting Competition," the "Ourstage.com" 2012 Finals and the "We Are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards." The esteemed “New Music Seminar” recently selected Terry as one of the Top 100 Unsigned “Artists on the Verge”. Jesse’s song “Let The Blue Skies Go To Your Head” was included on a recent NMS compilation, released worldwide on June 19th by Tommy Boy Records.
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Jesse is a regular at some of the finest listening venues in the country, including The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville), Club Passim (Cambridge, MA), Rockwood Music Hall (NYC), Eddie's Attic (GA) and The Bitter End (NYC). He has performed in Bluebird Cafe rounds with Tony Arata, Craig Carothers, Steve Seskin, Billy Montana and many other songwriting luminaries. Jesse has also been a featured performer at many prestigious festivals, including The 30A Songwriters Festival, The Plymouth Folk Festival, Cape May Singer/Songwriter, The New Jersey Folk Festival and The Montauk Music Festival. More at www.jesseterrymusic.com
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ALEX WONG is an award winning Los Angeles-based artist / producer whose signature sonic style resonates in all he creates -- from cinematic pop soundscapes to his honest, direct songwriting. His solo debut, "A City on a Lake," brought him "featured artist" recognition on the iTunes front page and on NPR’s "Mountain Stage" (prestigious everywhere else, not heard -- like all NPR music shoes -- on L.A. radio). He has produced recordings with leading artists including Ari Hest (Downtown/Mercer Street), Elizabeth and the Catapult (Verve/Forecast), Melissa Ferrick (MPress Records), Vienna Teng (Rounder/Universal), Delta Rae (Sire/Warner Bros), and Grammy nominee Ximena Sariana (Warner Bros.) Alex has garnered critical acclaim for his artistic collaborations with recording artists Amber Rubarth ("The Paper Raincoat" -- and she has played this venue), Vienna Teng, and Paul Freeman. His songwriting / production has been heard in film and television projects such as "The Last Song” (Disney / Touchstone), “One Tree Hill,” and “The Lincoln Lawyer” (Lion’s Gate), and has won several "Independent Music Awards." Alex will be heading out on a tour of the U.S and Germany supporting Vienna Teng in the Fall. More at www.acityonalake.com
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Thu, Jul 25, in L.A.:
10 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays The Satellite, 1717 Silverlake Bl, L.A. 90026; 323-661-4380.
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For more events BEYOND WEDNESDAY, see the July 19 edition
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More, including a full NEWS & REVIEWS edition, within the next few days.
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