Weekend starts early, FESTIVALS & more! Plenty to do Friday night! – July 12, 2013

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Happy Birthday, July 12, to CHRISTINE McVIE of Fleetwood Mac.
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News Quickies, July 12, before we get to all that's happening...…
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a) ROSANNE CASH reports this morning:
"My record is finished, as of today. (Except mastering, the final process, on Tuesday.) I am so excited and relieved and SO want you all to hear it. Can you wait six months? It'll be released the end of January. It's called 'The River and the Thread' and I think you're gonna like it. I know every artist says their newest work is their best, but I truly, truly think that very thing. Yay yay yay! I'm as excited as a prom queen."
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b) JOHN McLAUGHLIN reports this morning:
“I've been doing radio since 1978. Time to take a rest, so I've canceled my show. It's highly unlikely I'll be back on the air again. In the same spirit, I think I'll give Facebook a rest; the grandkids deserve more time. It's been real. OK? Bye.”
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The Guide's latest TICKET GIVE-AWAY was rolling along -- until the GRAMMY MUSEUM ANNOUNCED THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Sorry, but if you were among the readers looking forward to SARAH LEE GUTHRIE and JOHNNY IRION in their CD release / performance-interview at the Grammy Museum on TUESDAY, JULY 16, it is no longer happening.
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Friday, July 12, 2013
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Friday's sections:
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1) TICKET GIVE-AWAY hits a snag: the event itself is cancelled
2) Special Report: “GUNSMOKE” Estate Sale of Western & TV Memorabilia
3) Friday FESTIVALS
4) Friday CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1) TICKET GIVE-AWAY hits a snag: the event itself is cancelled:
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The Guide's latest TICKET GIVE-AWAY was rolling along -- until the GRAMMY MUSEUM ANNOUNCED THE EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Sorry, but if you were among the readers looking forward to SARAH LEE GUTHRIE and JOHNNY IRION in their CD release / performance-interview at the Grammy Museum on TUESDAY, JULY 16, it is no longer happening.
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2) Special Report: “GUNSMOKE” Estate Sale of Western & TV Memorabilia:
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Fri-Sun, Jul 12-14, Brentwood:
GUNSMOKE FANS: ESTATE SALE at the home of TV's “Matt Dillon,” actor JAMES ARNESS, at the home of James and his wife, Janet, at 176 Granville Brentwood 90049.
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Julie Ream, who asked us to spread the word, says, “His dear wife has been generous enough to allow friends and fans to have the opportunity to incorporate a part of Hollywood History into their homes, and collections, and I am very grateful. She was generous enough to share with me a black wrought iron Hacienda Style candelabra which I will hang proudly in the art gallery of my home forever... They will be selling household items, family collections of items; mirrors, furniture, lamps, rugs, pictures /paintings, some memorabilia, 1978 MB that Jim bought his wife for a wedding gift and some photos of Jim unsigned. There is an armoire and a brass bed and an antique French plow, steer horns etc. They keep adding things all the time. There is also a Remington “Coming thru the rye” (not the original). Much, too much to mention... I have promised to do my best to make it out this Friday and hope to see some of you there.”
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That’s all we know.
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3) Friday FESTIVALS:
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Fri-Sun, Jul 12-14,
FESTIVAL,
in Big Bear:
3-11 pm Annual “BIG BEAR BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” throughout the community of Big Bear Lakes; www.bigbearbluegrass.com
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The folks in the mountain hamlet say, “Bring out your washboards, spoons and best boots for stompin’. Enjoy three days of live 'Bluegrass with Big Bear Altitude’."
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They have “Breakfast & Bluegrass” concerts aboard the “Miss Liberty” Paddlewheel Cruise, intimate acoustic sounds onboard an authentic Haywagon Ride through the Village, free bluegrass concerts on the beach, an evening headliners “Nitegrass Concert” in the Village, and more. For bluegrass fans with little ones, the Village hosts “Beans & Banjos’” at the Old Miners Chili Cookoff, complete with pony rides, gold panning, hoppy horses, potato sack races and other events for the whole family.
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Bluegrass workshops are available for enthusiastic students eager to learn from the talented group of Americana aficionados. Shuttle service runs between sponsoring lodges, the Old Miners Chili Cookoff, and all Bluegrass concert venues.
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Here’s the lineup:
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• STAGEROBBERS
• GONE TOMORROW
• WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND
• SHADOW MOUNTAIN BAND
• THE GET DOWN BOYS
• KEEPING FIRE
• SARA PETITE
• STUART & BEAZLEY
• ASH STREET RAMBLERS

The festival’s sponsoring venues, with related activities, are:
• The Cave located in the Village
• Black Diamond Tavern
• Murray’s Saloon & Eatery
• B’s Backyard BBQ
• Nottingham’s Tavern
• Miss Liberty Paddlewheel Cruise
• Big Bear Chili Cookoff
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FREE, and they’ll even haul you around once you get there.
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Fri & Sat, Jul 12 & 13,
FESTIVAL,
in Venice, CA:
10 am-6 pm "GREEN EARTH FESTIVAL" with over 30 bands, entertainers, and national environmental non-profits, including the Sierra Club and Food Water Watch, exhibitors, skateboarding legend Christian Hosoi and fire performances, at 1600 Ocean Front Walk, Windward Plaza, Venice 90291.
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David King, Seed Library of Los Angeles (SLOLA) chair and founder, is one of the speakers at the festival and available at the SLOLA information booth. Learn why "heirloom" seeds are so important, and the myriad dangers of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) now proliferating across the planet, thanks to profit-seeking hegemony of big chemical giants.
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While all the big environmental organizations are there, we are fans of SLOLA.
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SLOLA is dedicated to preserving an open-pollinated, non-GMO supply of seeds, regionalized to the Los Angeles basin, and educating the public on how to save those seeds. A $10 lifetime membership lets you borrow seeds FREE, grow them out, enjoy the bounty, then return a like quantity of seeds at season’s end. More at www.slola.org
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Read more about SLOLA in the Los Angeles Times, at http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/2011/06/seed-library-of-los-angeles.html/
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Come out for fun, food, music and learning, all featured throughout this two day festival.
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Fri, Jul 12; Thu-Sun, Jul 11-14,
FESTIVAL.
In Northern Cal:
9 am-11 pm 17th Annual “CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST” includes some fine Folk-Americana acts, at Nevada County Fair Grounds, 11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley 95945; 530-891-4098; www.worldfest.net
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Lineup includes:
♪ PINK MARTINI
♪ VIEUX FARKA TOURE
♪ BRUCE COCKBURN
♪ DELHI 2 DUBLIN
♪ TIBETAN MONKS
♪ ALISON BROWN QUARTET
♪ YEMEN BLUES
♪ MARTHA REDBONE ROOTS PROJECT
♪ MOSHAV
♪ RITA HOSKING & COUSIN JACK
♪ MAMAJOWALI
♪ THE BROTHERS COMATOSE
♪ BADI ASSAD BAND
♪ JEFFERY BROUSSARD & THE CREOLE COWBOYS
♪ BRITTNI PAIVA
♪ LEFTOVER CUTIES
♪ RUNA
♪ BRIGA
♪ MASANGA MARIMBA ENSEMBLE
♪ PROFESSOR MERLOCH SILVERMAINE
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Fri-Sun, Jul 12-14,
FESTIVAL,
in Mammoth Lakes:
Annual "MAMMOTH LAKES JAZZ JUBILEE" includes performances by LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS and other first-rate lively bands for people who don't like "modern" (aka elevator music) jazz.
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Performances happen all over town, with a Big Top Stage, a Holler Main Stage, Village Plaza Stage, Grumpy's Main Stage, and stages in food and drink emporiums.
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Full info and schedules at www.mammothjazz.org
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Fri, Jul 12,
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 each day, including Folk-Americana, and 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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4) Friday CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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Fri, Jul 12, in Burbank:
1:30-3:30 pm THE WOODY JAMES BIG BAND, a sensational 15-piece aggregation, kicks off another wild weekend at at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. Free.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Temecula:
6-9 pm MIKE NADOLSON & DENNIS CAPLINGER (2 time GRAMMY WINNER), team-up to perform “BLUEGRASS VOCALS AND INSTRUMENTALS” in Old Town Temecula for the “HOT SUMMER NIGHTS CONCERT SERIES” in the Gazebo at the Sam Hicks Museum, North end of Old Town, at 41896 Moreno Rd, Temecula, CA 92590.
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Mike and Dennis will be joined by FRED WADE on Bass and ZACH CAPLINGER on guitar and vocals.
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Producers tell us, “We should be able to seat everyone for the show this year. The City will provide some chairs but bring your own chair or blanket to be safe. The concert is FREE.”
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Fri, Jul 12, in San Diego Co (Carlsbad):
6 pm BRAVE COMBO plays the “City of Carlsbad Summer Concert Series in Stagecoach Park,” 3420 Camino de los Coches, Carlsbad 92009; 760-602-4690. Free.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Arcadia:
7-10 pm "FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC PARTY" with MARIO ROJAS, MICHAEL McEWAN, CHAUNCEY BOWERS, and performing host J.C. HYKE, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. Venue has free wifi.
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JC hosts the every-Tuesday event here, and these occasional Friday sessions. He says they "will be playing a mix of originals and cover songs. Come on by and enjoy a Friday evening out on the patio."
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Fri, Jul 12, in Ventura:
7 pm GEORGE KRIKES plays Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, Ventura; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Fri, Jul 12, in OC (Irvine):
7:30 pm RENEE BROOKS and DANNY OTT play Bacchus Secret Celler, 6735 Quail Hill, Irvine 92603. Patty Booker tells us, "Of course I'll be there. Come on out and have a glass of wine and listen to the music."
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Fri, Jul 12, in Altadena:
8 pm SAM 'N ASH, the duo of SAMANTHA HARVEY and ASHLEY BRODER, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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SAM 'N ASH are a new and innovative duo in the world of folk music. Each well-versed in their instrument, the combination of accordion and mandolin is unique and beautiful. The duo performs mostly original material which blurs lines between multiple genres.
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ASHLEY BRODER is a multi-instrument champion from some of the tiop string instrument contests in North America. Living in Ventura, she continues as an in-demand mandolinist, violinist, and cellist. After touring for several years as a duo with violinist JAMIE LAVAL, Ashley joined the Celtic jam band, THE SYNCOPATHS, and travels across the country performing concerts and contra dances. When she is not touring, Ashley teaches music and collaborates with as many musicians as she can.
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SAMANTHA HARVEY is an award-winning accordionist, pianist, and step-dancer. Steeped in the Celtic traditions, her tunes and driving percussive steps come straight from the heart. Sam is a TCRG with the Claddagh School of Irish Dance and when not performing, teaches music and dance.
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Tix, $18.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Santa Monica:
8 pm THE MELODIC, plus THE SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY, 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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The venue says, “Tonight Kaye Bohler is gracing the stage of ABC belting out the blues like a Tina Turner on extra caffeine. Tomorrow, Saturday look out because BB Chung King is going to Rock the Blues till there ain't no more. Tonight Kaye Bohler is gracing the stage of ABC belting out the blues like a Tina Turner on extra caffeine. Tomorrow, Saturday look out because BB Chung King is going to Rock the Blues till there ain't no more.”
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Fri, Jul 12, in L.A.:
8 pm LOS NEIGHBORS play the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (6th & Park), Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701. Go early for the hoopla, free show on the side stage, and kids activities. Bring a beach chair or blanket.
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Fri, Jul 12, in NoHo:
8-10 pm SAM GLENN & FRIENDS at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood. Web simulcast (sometimes), video archives, info, at www.kulakswoodshed.com
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Officially, it's no cover, but venue expects a $10 donation per person, and artists donate their performances.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Monrovia:
8 pm Weekly "MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL" street fair includes lots of music, with trad string band KATTYWOMPUS playing and jamming with all comers at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Jul 12, in L.A.:
Time tba HUNTER HUNTED and HARRIET play the Skirball’s Gary Baseman–themed “INTO THE NIGHT: SECRETS AND TRUTH” at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Santa Monica:
8:20 to 8:50 pm D. WHITNEY QUINN plays a short set at the Trip Bar in Santa Monica.
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He say’s “[I’m] on piano, playing songs from my upcoming record, which is shaping up to extraordinary...come and be touched by the songs.” No cover.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Burbank:
8:30 pm WRECK ‘N SOW brings bluegrass, hillbilly and Americana from their dapper, delightful local string band selves, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. Free.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Burbank:
8:30 pm JOEL MARTIN & CELIEGH CHAPMAN bring a night of first-rate country music to the Riverside Rancho Room at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. Free.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Hollywood:
8:30 pm GRANDEZA MEXICANA MEXICAN FOLK BALLET performs “Mexico: Mis Raices (My Roots)” at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-.461-3673
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