Festivals, Concerts & More, Weekend & Beyond: Aug 24 edition, 2013

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Behold a MASSIVE update. As always, the Guide has vastly more Folk-Americana and acoustic music performances than any other source!
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Up front, here's a
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LATE ADDITION...
Sat & Sun, Aug 24 & 25,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Santa Monica:
1-7 pm  Annual "ENDLESS SUMMER SOULSTICE FESTIVAL" in Santa Monica didn't happen in June this year, so we lost track of it. Instead, it's this weekend, through 7 pm Sunday, between 2000 and 3000 Main St, in Santa Monica, a block from the ocean.
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Music performances happen on multiple stages. Here's the schedule for Sunday:
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On the "Edgemar Stage" (Edgemar Courtyard, 2443 Main):
♪  2 pm: Highway 61 Revisited (Bob Dylan Tribute)
♪  4:30 pm: Dr. Wu (Steely Dan Tribute)
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On the "Areal Stage" (bank parking lot between Ashland & Hill, east side):
♪  1 pm: Chainsaw Brothers (jump-scat blues acoustic trio)
♪  2 pm: Moose (a band of elementary & middle-schoolers )
♪  3 pm: Turn The Page (Bob Seger Tribute)
♪  5 pm: The Rising (Springsteen Tribute)e
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On the "Enterprise Fish Co. Stage" (Kinney, between Ashland & Pier Av, west side):
♪  1 pm: Southbound (Allman Brothers Tribute)
♪  3 pm: Petty Theft (Tom Petty Tribute)
♪  5 pm: Neil Deal (Neil Young Tribute)
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On the "220 Fitness Stage" (Pier Av, west side):
♪  1 pm: Matt Kabus
♪  1:30 pm: The WOW (Rapper KO The Legend and producer Balthazar Getty)
♪  2:10 pm: Dance Hall Pimp (swampy rockin’ genre-bending with some Cramps and Preservation Hal in the mix)
♪  2:30 pm: Jim & Sam
♪  3 pm: Nocona (Americana country punk / blues roots / psychedelic Mexicali twist)
♪  4 pm: Michelle Delamor (former American Idol blends soul, pop, rock)
♪  5 pm: Dig The Kid (multi-instrumental band)
♪  6:15 pm: Mind The Gap (dance rock from a Sri Kankan, a Mexican, a Korean, and a guy from Cleveland).
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More at www.mainstreetsm.com/endless-summer-soulstice-2013
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LATE BREAKING NEWS...
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Added after this edition's deadline...
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LINDA RONSTADT disclosed Friday that she has Parkinson's Disease. She discussed it in an interview with AARP, revealing she now "travels with a wheelchair" and uses poles "to get around." The diagnosis came long after the symptoms became evident, she said.
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She "knew something was wrong" when she "couldn't sing," she said.
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NBC broke the story. You can read it at:
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http://m.nbcnews.com/entertainment/linda-ronstadt-i-have-parkinsons-disease-8C10990756
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We join millions of others in wishing her the very best, and we wish that eight years of stem cell research had not been lost to stupid, acrimonious politics.
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Here's the very full edition as originally set for publication.
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This weekend (August 24 & 25) brings the first-ever CALIFORNIA CELTIC CLASSIC festival with music, Highland Games, food, and more; the 14th annual ELVIS FESTIVAL in OC; and, Pacific Symphony’s “Dark Side of the Moon” Pink Floyd festival with BONNIE RAITT and notable others performing; and FIESTA LA BALLONA festival; the 17th annual Stages New Musical Theatre Festival is happening; the 47th Annual SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL is rapidly nearing its end; the annual LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL is at the L.A. music Center; and there’s a whoooole lotta concert action goin' on! Let’s get started.
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In this edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide...
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♪  THIS Weekend’s Festivals
♪  Saturday's LIVE MUSIC
♪  Sunday's LIVE MUSIC
♪  Highlights through the end August (updated)
♪  Highlights of things beyond August, through the coming autumn (hugely updated)
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♪  THIS Weekend’s Festivals (there are a BUNCH of ’em!)
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Sat & Sun, Aug 24 & 25,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Dana Point):
10 am-8 pm  The First-Ever "CALIFORNIA CELTIC CLASSIC" includes a Celtic Music Festival, exciting Highland Games, Strong Man Competitions, and more, at Sea Terrace Community Park, Dana Point 92629; www.calcelticclassic.com
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Presented by EventWerks, The City of Dana Point, and World Champion Scottish Athlete Francis Brebner. Their intention is "to put together one of the most exciting [events of its kind] ever produced," with "World Class Competitions, Great Music and Celtic Culture." They’re certainly attempting it on a grand scale.
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Celtic Music & Dance includes:
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♪ Kris Colt & the Black Rose Band
♪ Highland Way
♪ Brick Top Blaggers
♪ Anita & the Yanks
♪ The Ploughboys
♪ Those Manning Bhoys (on Sunday Only)
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There are "Value Packed Family Prices" available on their website.
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Adult admission, either Sat or Sun, is only $10 if you buy in advance, online; at the gate, $15.
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Tix and more info at www.calcelticclassic.com
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Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Culver City:
Annual “FIESTA LA BALLONA” in Veterans Park, 4117 Overland Av, Culver City 90230.
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This free festival has quite a variety of live music performances, and all kinds of things for families and kids.
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Friday evening brings:
♪  JUMPIN’ JOZ BAND with swing, jump, jazz and early rhythm and blues (4:30 pm).
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Saturday, there’s:
♪  MARIACHI VOCES DE MEXICO play at Noon.
♪  TEE M performs with AL the bassman at 4:30 pm.
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Sunday, the best music day, brings:
♪  RICARDO LEMVO & MAKINA LOCA.
♪  KATIA MORAES & PURE SAMBA.
♪  LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS (Grammy nominees, based here, who play the whoooole world).
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Thu-Sun, Aug 22-25,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Costa Mesa):
Times vary  “WAVELENGTH FESTIVAL OF MUSIC” brings performances by
♪ BONNIE RAITT
♪ THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT
♪ PACIFIC SYMPHONY
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Performing 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 Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (the former Pacific Amphitheatre) in Costa Mesa.
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Over four summer evenings, "Wavelength" features a diverse array of contemporary musicians, in most cases performing with members of the PACIFIC SYMPHONY. It’s a key part the symphony’s 35th anniversary season initiatives, and described as “the launch of a new musical endeavor.” Get tix promptly.
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Sat, Aug 24; Fri-Sun, Aug 23-25,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
17th annual “Stages New Musical Theatre Festival” at two venues, the Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Bl, North Hollywood, and the Academy, 5628 Vineland, North Hollywood; info, www.anmt.org.
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The festival includes workshops, seminars and online courses designed to help artists develop and produce new musical theatre works. Young writers submit promising works to take part in the Festival. These writers come from all over the country and from prominent musical theatre programs.
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Festival Passes cost $50 and will admit you to every event in the Festival except a Friday night gala. Tickets to individual events are available at the box office 15 minutes before curtain.
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Thu-Sun, Aug 22-25,
FESTIVAL,
in downtown L.A.:
Annual “LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL” in front of Walt Disney Concert Hall is the Third Edition of Los Angeles' ultimate food and wine event. More than 100 celebrity chefs from around the Country, including Thomas Keller, Grant Achatz, Michael Chiarello, Michael Mina, Rick Bayless, take part, and more than 200 wines from around the world are available during the four-day extravaganza. Music is included. Info at 855-433-LAFW(5239) or www.musiccenter.org
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FESTIVAL,
in OC (Costa Mesa):
10 am-4 pm  14th Annual “Elvis Festival” includes three stages of music, at the Orange County Market Place / OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 92626; 949-723-6660; www.ocmarketplace.com
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The Elvis Festival is a full day tribute to the King of Rock and Roll, featuring three stages of Elvis Tribute Artists, ranging in ages from 4 to 56; a King of Cadillac’s Car Show; two hair contests: The “Piled High Priscilla Hair Contest” and the “Elevated Elvis Hair Contest;” Creme de la King Elvis Singing Competition; Elvis Presley Fan Clubs: Jailhouse Rockers of California and All Shook Up from Nevada; memorabilia and collectibles including the newly released Mr. Potato Head Elvis Live Key Ring; stilt Elvis and Priscilla, Abbit the Average Elvis; and the King of Sundaes Ice Cream Eating Contest presented by Farrells Ice Cream Parlour.
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Two of the Elvi, Martin Anthony and Chris Luna, in a special featured show will perform as the Blues Brothers for their opening act, and each will later emerge as Elvis: Anthony doing a 50s tribute and Luna taking on the jumpsuit era.
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It’s kid-friendly, with the “King of Sundaes Ice Cream Eating Contest,” and inflatable attractions.
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If it’s about Elvis, part of it has to be about food, and it is, momma-baby: there are gourmet food trucks with special menu items that include “Bacon Manias,” The Elvis sandwich made of peanut butter, banana and white bread, wrapped in bacon and deep fried; “Crepes Bonapartes Elvis,” crepe with peanut butter, bananas and bacon; “Flavor Rush’s,” The Kings Bacon Cheeseburger with ground beef, peanut butter, bacon and cheese; and for those not willing to bring a stomach pump, Market Place food concessions include pizza, bbq beef, Mexican food, frozen bananas, fresh lemonade, beer and more. Getcha a hunk-a-hunk o’ somethin’.
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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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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 what time, at http://sawdustartfestival.org/entertainment-schedule
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Saturday’s Sections:
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1) Note on Festivals happening this weekend.
2) WORKSHOPS for artists
3) Concerts, etc.

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1) NOTE: there are some wonderful FESTIVALS
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this weekend, and these are profiled in their own
special section in this edition.
See “THIS WEEKEND’s FESTIVALS”
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2) SATURDAY’S WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS:
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Sat, Aug 24,
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
in Culver City:
4-6 pm  “ANATOMY OF AN ARRANGEMENT MASTERCLASS” with Grammy Award winner Alan Copeland, Sid Jacobs, and Pablo Su, at WCC, 12120 Wagner St, Culver City 90230; www.tpsomusic.com; 562-335-3049. 
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“ANATOMY OF AN ARRANGEMENT MASTERCLASS” is a comprehensive master class in writing music for the string family; a choir and the rhythm section takes a in-depth analysis of a song arrangement, demonstrating the step-by-step process for arranging and orchestrating a jazz standard illustrated with the full concert score (118) and the recording of the song.
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Film and TV composers, singers, performers of all instruments and directors gain an understanding of how a jazz arrangement is assembled.
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The instructors demonstrate the process involved in writing an arrangement of a song orchestrated for the rhythm section, the choir, strings, a trombone and a lead singer.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Hollywood:
10 am  CROSSPULSE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE with Evie Ladin and Keith Terry John play the “BIG! WORLD! FUN!” children’s series at Anson Ford Amphitheatre (aka Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.

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Sat, Aug 24, high above the SFV:
Noon & 2 pm RANDY KAPLAN plays the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org/programs/randy-kaplan
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Randy Kaplan blends roots, country, blues, and storytelling into a performance that will get you tapping your feet and laughing along. He is an American songwriter, playwright, poet, and performer. He gained popularity for his “not-JUST-for-kids music” in the mid-2000s. He has since released four not-JUST-for-kids CDs. Dedicated members of his fan base call themselves FORKs (Fans of Randy Kaplan).
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Included in museum admission: $10 general, $7 seniors, full-time students, and children over age 12, $5 for children ages 2-12, free to Skirball Members and Children under age 2.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Highland Park (L.A.):
1 pm  Monthly “OLD TIME MUSIC / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO JAM” at the Audubon Nature Center in Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park; off the 110 Fwy, Los Angeles 90031; 323-221-2255.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Hollywood:
2 pm  WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND performs a free concert at Carvin Guitars, 7414 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90046; info 323-851-4200; www.carvinguitars.com/locations/hollywood
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Sat, Aug 25, in L.A.:
2-3 pm  “Saturday Stories at the Pete!” is a FREE summer storytelling series nearing its end, at the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles 90036; www.petersen.org/visit/museum-events; 323-964-6308.
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Saturday Stories at the Pete! story time at the Petersen is a fun activity in the 3rd floor Discovery Center, a lively and exciting car-themed story time led by the L.A. BookPALS. Free.
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Sat, Aug 24, high above the SFV:
2 pm RANDY KAPLAN plays the second of two shows today at the Skirball Cultural Center. See Noon listings for details.
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Sat, Aug 24, in San Diego:
5-7 pm  GONE TOMORROW bluegrass band plays the summer concert series in Clay Park, in San Diego’s nicest neighborhood, Rolando. Clay Park is one block S of El Cajon Bl, at Art St. Bring chairs, food and drink, and make it a picnic. FREE.
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The band is Richard Burkett, Steve Dame, Don Hickox, and Dwight Worden. More at www.gonetomorrowbluegrass.com
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Sat, Aug 24, in the Eastern Desert:
5 pm  SHADOW MOUNTAIN BAND plays Pappy & Harriet’s Place, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown 92268; 760-365-5956.

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Sat, Aug 24, in SFV (North Hills):
6 pm  "BENEFIT CONCERT FOR KRIS GARRETT" to raise funds for medical expenses as she is healing with oxygen therapy. Reservations get directions at stardustconcerts@gmail.com
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You can now donate NOW to Kris and bring your receipt (for your donation of $25 or more) with you to the show to gain automatic entrance.
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Donate at:
https://www.sweetrelief.org/program/kris-garrett-fund
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Sweet Relief / Kris Garrett, 16040 Chase St, North Hills, CA 91343.
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Just look at this line-up:
♪ THE BEATUNES
♪ SHELBY & TIEG
♪ SALTY SUITES
♪ ANGELA AI AND HANEEFAH
♪ LORIN HART
♪ JEANNIE WILLETS
♪ special musical guests
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Doors at 5:30 pm, show at 6 pm. $25 donation suggested. Larger donations appreciated. Donations will be tax deductible if paid by check to Sweet Relief / Kris Garrett fund.
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The concert evening will include a raffle. Already in the raffle is a SOLID BODY TAYLOR GUITAR. If you have anything to donate, contact stardustconcerts@gmail.com. Potluck drinks and side dishes appreciated.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Westside L.A.:
6 pm  LA SANTA CECILIA plays the Courtyard Concert Series at The Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-7300.
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Sat, Aug 24, in El Segundo:
6-9 pm  STANDup the soul of a cappella performs at El Segundo High School, in the front of School at 640 Main St, El Segundo 90245; 323-906-7346. Info, www.cccinvovle.org
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It’s a benefit concert and enjoy an evening of a cappella music, in support of our community health initiatives to battle obesity, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic illnesses and Gerris Kids, an educational scholarship developed by Concerned Citizens Community Involvement (CCCI). Since 1978, CCCI and its founder Dr. Carl C. Baccus have raised funds to promote health, education, and well-being in South Los Angeles and neighboring communities. Bringing the SOUTH to Southern California, these vocal artists will lift their voices in song, rendering of original songs to soothe your spirit and ignite your soul.
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Admission: $20 general; $30 reserved; $50 VIP, includes food at 5 pm VIP reception.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Bakersfield:
6:30-9:30 pm  FREEBO, with RAY SODOLSKY on bass, plays Imbibe, 4140 Truxton Av, Bakersfield 93309. They’re back on Sep 4.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Altadena:
6:30-8:30 pm  Guitar legend DEL CASHER, with DUANE THORIN, plus music by Amie the proprietor, and Donna Bea on ukulele, at Amy's Patio Cafe, 900 E Altadena Dr, Altadena 91001.
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Duane Thorin says, "Ya'll be sure to come to this. Have dinner. Groupon has them on line if it's your first time. No cover, byob if u like. Del Casher plays like Les Paul... you will be amazed by this great entertainer and musical pioneer. I will try to keep up."
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Sat, Aug 24, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” brings different bands each week to Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Altadena:
7 pm  SLIGO RAGS play The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; Reservations (by phone, only, 10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Now At Disneyland, these guys have, as The Guide predicted several years back, become big stars. Now that they play Disneyland daily, they cannot travel north as often. See them now. Bob Stane says, “We do not have them booked for a future date. You are warned.”
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Named among the top acoustic bands in L.A. by the Guide’s editor writing in Folkworks Magazine several years back, and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Folk and Celtic music scenes by storm with a unique blend of eclectic musical influences.
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Dan Miller of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine says "These guys have it all -- great vocals, lots of energy, captivating songs, well executed arrangements, and tasteful solos.” Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After", was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine, while their sophomore effort, "The Whiskey Never Lies," (called "the best from the West Coast Celts in many years" by Shay Clark of the Irish-American News), was named one of the Top 10 of 2007 by Folkworks.
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Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well. Award-winning flatpicking and fingerstyle guitarist David Burns (recently featured inFlatpicking Guitar Magazine), fiddler extraordinaire Michael Kelly, world renownedbassist Olivier Prud'homme,and percussion whiz-kid Jonathan Baerare guaranteed to fill the room and your lives with electricity. They may give you a good laugh or two along the way as well.
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"Sligo Rags have mastered the ability to take songs from a time gone by and make them fresh and relevant for a modern audience. Their passion for the music and their willingness to take risks combine for an outstanding live show." -- Music Connection
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"A money back, no questions asked if you are not thrilled,act. Dynamic, up tempo,multi-talented. A fusion that just crackles." -- Bob Stane,The Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Long Beach:
7 pm SPORTIVE TRICKS plays the Red Leprechaun, 4000 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804; 562 494-8726; www.redleprechaun.com
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Sat, Aug 24; Fri & Sat, Aug 23 & 24, & Aug 28-Sep 1,
LIVE THEATRE,
in Griffith Park (L.A.):
7-9:35 pm “As You Like It” is staged by the “Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival” at The Old Zoo at Griffith Park, near 4730 Crystal Spring Dr, Los Angeles 90027 (cross streets, Crystal Springs Dr / Los Feliz Blvd); 818-710-6306.
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Independent Shakespeare Co. returns with the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, celebrating 10 years of Free Shakespeare in the Park. In “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, directed by Cassandra Johnson, the question is posed, What would you do if you could break all the rules? One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies tells the story of a kingdom in disorder. Its rightful leader is banished, a young man is denied his due by his malevolent elder brother, and a woman is exiled from the place that has always been her home. All of their paths lead away from the painted pomp of the court into the heart of the forest of Arden. It’s a place where natural laws outweigh the laws of man and the force of love reigns supreme.
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Sat, Aug 24, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
7 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills 91367. Location & info, www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Aug 24, in L.A.:
7 pm Triple Chicken Foot’s monthly SQUAREDANCE is CANCELLED this month. The trio’s Kelly says, “The legion hall is working on the building and they won't be finished in time. We are very sorry but look forward to seeing you NEXT Month, Saturday, September 21st.”
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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
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Sat & Sun, Aug 24 & 25,
in Arcadia Saturday &
in L.A. Sunday:
7:30 pm CAL PHIL's "FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN" summer series presents  in an attractive program at Santa Anita Race Track, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91007. Info and tix, 626-300-8200.
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This weekend's production, "LES MIZ & BERNSTEIN" brings singers RANDAL KEITH and MELISSA LYONS,stars of Les Miz on Broadway and the National Tour, plus the CAL PHIL CHORALE under the direction of Chorus Maestra MARYA BASARABA.
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The program includes:
• "Les Misérables" 
• "Candide"
• "On The Town" and "Symphonic Dances" from "West Side Story"
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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 six (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
• Superior acoustics
• A more formal concert setting, but one that's not stuffy
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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
Orchestra $78
Terrace $53
Orchestra E/W $53
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, Aug 24, in San Marino:
7:30-9:30 pm  “Summer Festival at The Huntington” at the  Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 91108; 800-726-7147; event info, www.swmusic.org
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Sat, Aug 24, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm  GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass show, often with impressive guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350. No cover.
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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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The Guide has written glowing reports and reviews of ERNEST TROOST many times. So we’ll introduce you to RAY BONNEVILLE.
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Award-winning Austin, Texas artist Ray Bonneville is touring in celebration of his new radio-charting Red House release, “Bad Man's Blood.” One of Americana’s most masterful players and songwriters, Ray is a veteran musician just now getting his due. With the release of this tour de force, Ray confirms that “His time has definitely come” (Real Blues Magazine).
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Not putting a pretty veneer on it, Ray recorded these songs straight and unfiltered. He recorded all the basic tracks by himself, playing guitar, harmonica, foot percussion and singing, surrounded by six or seven microphones and four guitar amps. Mixing high quality with "dirty" mics, he and co-producer Justin Douglas captured Ray’s raw energy and intoxicating groove, recording nine new songs and new versions of two older ones.
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“Some songs just will not leave you alone after they are recorded,” Ray says. “The guitar groove and words keep evolving over time. Two such songs, previously only released in Canada, kept on whispering to me.” So going back to his first album, Ray re-recorded the sweet up-tempo tune “Good Times” as well as his 1997 song “Blonde of Mine,” which has French and English lyrics intertwining. “I love to mix the two languages together,” he says. “It brings me back home.”
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Ray grew up in French Canada but moved to the United States when he was young, speaking both languages and moving all over, from Alaska to Louisiana. The New Orleans influence runs deep in Ray’s playing, and his swampy blues style can be heard in his cover of “Mississippi,” which was written by the late Chicago musician Mike Jordan (Wet Dog Band, Famous Potatoes, Mike Jordan & the Rockamatics). Released as a digital single in June, it is a timely song about the flooding of the Mississippi River and fits-in perfectly with Ray’s new originals, showing his remarkable ability to bridge blues, folk and Americana to create his own unique sound. The dark, edgy guitar on “Mississippi” carries a punch after the melancholy banjo sounds (played by Gurf Morlix) on “River John” and the funky horns on “Sugar and Riley.”
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Sat, Aug 24, in Pasadena:
8 pm  EVIE LADIN & KEITH TERRY, plus an opening set by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, at the “Pasadena Folk Music Society” (formerly Caltech Folk Music Society) concert series in “Little Beckman” on the Caltech campus in Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
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Evie Ladin, known for her work in THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, is a fine clawhammer banjo player, “but,” say our friends producing the show, “this will be much more than just a banjo concert”.
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While a few of the numbers will likely be "banjo tunes," Evie has many talents, and the banjo is often an accompanying instrument that adds to her fine original songs and great singing. She also plays guitar and sometimes needs those hands free when she's going through the body moves and hand percussion that she and Keith are known for. Listen to last year's recording, “Evie Ladin Band,” and you'll hear the rousing traditional “Sleepy Eyed Joe,” along with a beautiful version of the Carter Family's “Shadow of the Pines,” and a wonderfully evocative, faster version of Ewan MacColl's “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” made so popular by Roberta Flack. Evie's music is varied, including not just old time, but some moving personal songs, a bit of jazz, blues and more. She has a very engaging personality and she is a very upbeat person. Keith adds his great body percussion, bass playing, and singing to the mix for a very lively show indeed. As the lyric in the old classic rock and roll song, Good Golly Miss Molly goes, "We're gonna have some fun tonight!"
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Listen to Evie’s vocal and that great banjo, punctuated by Keith's bass on a fine original song, “Down to the Door,” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZWrO86fTxY 
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Hear her with a pair of her former band mates in the Stairwell Sisters doing her song, “The Longest Night of the Year,” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=xetJaYCEBsY .
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The opening act, Triple Chicken Foot, can be relied upon to deliver real, traditional old-time music with guitar, banjo, fiddle, and a bit of mandolin. The members of this relatively young band left rock and roll and have embraced old time string band music with a vengeance, playing shows and dances all over Southern California. Their dedication is bringing old time music to new audiences. Perhaps we'll hear their rousing “He Said if You Love Me, Feed My Sheep.”
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Hear them playing the Stagecoach Festival’s Mustang Stage in Indio a couple of years ago, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uEoCHCXmhE
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See them in their local small-stage mode at Taix Lounge in L.A., at www.youtube.com/watch? v=PWUmt1OBV_I&list=PLCCFC2D701E60A0DF.
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Park free in either of the lots at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, and walk, following the signs.
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Sat, Aug 24, in NoHo:
8 pm WICKED SAINTS play the Republic of Pie, 11118 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood; www.republicofpie.com
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Sat, Aug 24, in South Pasadena:
8-11 pm Monthly "CONTRA DANCE" brings JIBBERISH, a band of players renowned for their roles in other bands -- Jeff Spero, Kira Ott, and Jimmy Murphy, and calling the moves, Frannie Marr, at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena  1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030.
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Adults: $10; students w/ID $7; under 18 years of age get in free. CDSS members get $1 off.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Arcadia:
8 pm  Bluesman KK MARTIN, "who really is a bad mutha (... shut your mouth) on the delta slide action and, quite the personality himself," plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. We are told they will perform the song "No Blues Today" and premier a new song, "Jump in your Fire."
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Sat, Aug 24, in Hollywood:
8 pm KRISTIN CHENOWETH plays the second of two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Ave , Los Angeles , 90068.
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Sat, Aug 24, in San Pedro:
8 pm  FABULOUS ESQUIRES IN CONCERT at the Warner Grand, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-548-2493; www.grandvision.org/calendar-details.asp?id=474
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Like that Big Band sound? Like Swing? Then you will LOVE the Fab Esq’s a swingin’ 14 piece dance orchestra with special guest vocalists and period dancers to delight and amaze you.
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Sat, Aug 24, in SFV (Van Nuys):
8 pm  CLAUDIA NYGAARD plays the “Noble House Concerts” series in Van Nuys 91411. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5979 or by email to barb@noblehouseconcerts.com
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A winner of the Kerrville, TX Folk Festival songwriting competition and former Nashville Music Row staff songwriter, Nygaard has learned her craft well. Her latest CD “Let The Storm Roll In” rose to the coveted #1 position on the Roots Country Chart and #8 on the Folk DJ Chart - with every one of her self-penned compositions receiving airplay.
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The album received glowing reviews from the press that included five stars from Americana benchmark “Maverick” magazine. The legendary Folk music magazine “Sing Out” claimed her songs “rival the likes of Guy Clark or Ian Tyson in their plainspoken, memoir-like quality, rich with personalized images and a resonant point-of-view.”
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With a powerful, resonant voice like amber honey, and a twinkle in her eye that makes everyone in the audience think she is sharing a secret with them alone, Claudia Nygaard’s brilliant storytelling overflows from her songwriting into her live performance.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Venice:
8 pm  THOMAS LEEB, renowned fingerstyle guitar wizard, plays a house concert "at a very nice place" in Venice 90291, "organized by the wonderful folks at Trilogy Guitars." Reservations get directions by emailing john@trilogyguitars.com
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We're enthusiastic about this:
Check-out the video of Leeb's cover and acoustic reinterpretation of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb," filmed in the wild hills behind his house in Val Verde, CA. It has wonderfully innovative camera work -- including the camera inside the guitar and many other views and angles that are waaay cool. It's a joy to watch as well as to hear:
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Plus, he's got a new CD titled "Juvenilia" (no, it wasn't named to celebrate the recent birth of his son). The CD combines his early work from two extinct vinyl albums, 1995-1997, and he has it available for sale for only six dollars, at 
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Sat, Aug 24, in Arcadia:
8 pm  Bluesman KK MARTIN, "who really is a bad mutha (... shut your mouth) on the delta slide action and, quite the personality himself*," plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. We are told they will perform the song "No Blues Today" and premier a new song, "Jump in your Fire."
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Sat, Aug 24, in Culver City:
8 pm  THE FOLK COLLECTION plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Doors at 7:30 for advance tix holders and the best seats.
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Sat, Aug 24; Wed-Sat, Aug 21-24; and Aug 27, in Pasadena:
8-9:30 pm "CITIZEN TWAIN," the stage show with VAL KILMER as Mark Twain, at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino, Pasadena 91203; tix, 626-356-7529; www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/box-office/mainstage/citizen-twain
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Famous for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and Batman (Batman Forever), Val Kilmer inhabits the spirit of legendary American figure Mark Twain in his acclaimed one-man show CITIZEN TWAIN. Exploring the famed author’s wry humor from politics to death, love to money, racism, cats and everything in between Val Kilmer reveals the wit and wisdom of the man considered to be America’s greatest storyteller and first stand-up comedian. Each performance ends with a live post-show Q&A with Val Kilmer. VIP Meet & Greet Pass with Val Kilmer is available for an additional $25 per person.
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Sat, Aug 24, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  "I LOVE THIS BAR NIGHT" brings KENNY ALLEN and drawings for "I Love This Bar" t-shirts & Toby Keith cds, and a drawing for the ones wearing " I Love This Bar " t-shirts, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, with dancing to live music every night, a full bar, and no cover. It’s lots of fun.
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Sat, Aug 24, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm  Fared Shafinury brings “cerebral virtuosic sounds” for the final show of the summer’s “GRAND PERFORMANCES at CALIFORNIA PLAZA” series, atop Bunker Hill at the California Plaza Water Court Stage, 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90071; 213-687-2020.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Pasadena:
8 pm  QUETZAL plays the summer’s final show at the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (on Raymond, between Walnut & Holly), Old Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Sat, Aug 24, in the Eastern Desert:
8 pm  MIKE STINSON and FUNKY JENN play Pappy & Harriet’s Place, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown 92268; 760-365-5956.
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Sat, Aug 24, in SFV (NoHo):
8:30-10 pm  “The New Voices Project” at the Academy for New Musical Theatre, 5628 Vineland Av, North Hollywood; 818-506-8500; www.anmt.org/events_reservation_1.asp?eventid=218
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The New Musicals Initiative launches the New Voices Project with the goal of helping young writers between the ages of 18-25 showcase their original work by participating in the 17th annual “Stages New Musical Theatre Festival” held in Los Angeles between August 23-25, 2013.
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The New Musicals Initiative is the professional division of the Academy for New Musical Theatre. ANMT is a Los Angeles based developmental company offering workshops, seminars and online courses designed to help artists develop and produce new musical theatre works. Young writers submit their promising works to take part in the Stages New Musical Theatre Festival. These writers come from all over the country and from prominent musical theatre programs.
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More information on the New Voices Project at www.newmusicalsinc.com/newvoices.
Information on the “Stages New Musical Festival” at www.anmt.org.
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Sat, Aug 24, in L.A.:
9:30 pm  REBECCA PIDGEON plays Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90046; 323-653-0640. Venue is known for its Chinese food and full bar. If you go early to eat, make sure they seat you in the music hall.
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1) Note on Festivals happening this weekend.
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Sun, Aug 25,
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
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11 am-1 pm  Evie Ladin is teaching an “Old Time Harmony Singing Workshop,” a participatory workshop for anyone who wants to sing and understand a bit more about old-time harmony.
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WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
in Pasadena:
6-9 pm “Group Song Evaluations” workshop, presented by NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL (NSAI) at Thurnher House in Lacy Park, 1485 Virginia Rd (two blocks N of Huntington Dr), San Marino.
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Song evaluations are not only a great way to hone your songwriting skills, they also help to prepare your songs (and you) for the type of scrutiny they are likely to encounter in the real world of the music business. The workshops are also a good hang and a great way to meet potential co-writers. Beginning through advanced writers in all genres are welcome. Bring a song on CD, cassette, or to play live plus 10 copies of your typed lyric sheet. Lyrics only can also be critiqued. Free for NSAI members, $15 for non-members after two free trial meetings.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Hollywood:
8-10 am  FAIR MARKET BAND brings bluegrass and old timey string band tunes to the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028. Free.
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Sun, Aug 25, in San Diego:
10 am-1 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Topanga:
11 am "KIDS KONCERT" series brings LOVEBUG and ME MUSIC to the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
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Sun, Aug 25, in South Pasadena:
11 am-1 pm  BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly “BLUES BRUNCH” at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Sun, Aug 25, high above the SFV:
Noon & 2 pm  Yiddish Tango Club plays the “Family Amphitheater Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org/programs/yiddish-tango-club
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Move to the music of the Yiddish Tango Club, a talented group of musicians who combine traditional Jewish music with Latin flare.
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Included in museum admission: $10 general, $7 seniors, full-time students, and children over age 12, $5 for children ages 2-12, free to Skirball members and children under age 2.
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Sun, Aug 25, in SFV (West Hills):
1-3 pm  Monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS JAM” at Jeff Gold’s West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 818-992-4142.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Santa Monica:
2-6 pm "THE ASH GROVE FAMILY POTLUCK & SING AROUND" at the home & garden of Jan Goodman & Jerry Manpearl, in Santa Monica 90402. Reservations get directions at 310-586-9860 or email deb.lagutaris@edpearl-ashgrove.org
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Sun, Aug 25, in T.O.:
2 pm  BETTMAN & HALPIN,  the new performing name of STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN, return to Southern Cal from their Colorado base to play a few shows, including this one presented by “Bodie House Concerts” at the Grant R. Brimhall Thousand Oaks Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309.

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Sun, Aug 25, in San Dimas:
2-7 pm THE BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND hosts a jam session at Zendejas Mexican Restaurant, 665 W Arrow Hwy, San Dimas.
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Preceding the jam -- at noon -- is the annual election meeting of the "Los Angeles Blues Society," and Bernie says to our readers that it's an organization "which I encourage you to support."
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THE BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND plays an opening set at 2 pm, then the jam ensues.
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Sun, Aug 25, in downtown L.A.:
2 pm CAL PHIL's summer series presents "LES MIZ & BERNSTEIN" in an attractive 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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This weekend's production, "LES MIZ & BERNSTEIN" brings singers RANDAL KEITH and MELISSA LYONS,stars of Les Miz on Broadway and the National Tour, plus the CAL PHIL CHORALE under the direction of Chorus Maestra MARYA BASARABA.
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The program includes:
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• "On The Town" and "Symphonic Dances" from "West Side Story"
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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:
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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
Orchestra $78
Terrace $53
Orchestra E/W $53
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, Aug 25, high above the SFV:
2 pm  Yiddish Tango Club plays the second of two shows today in the “Family Amphitheater Performances” series at the Skirball Cultural Center. See Noon write-up.
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Sun, Aug 25, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3-8 pm  Monthly “Costa Mesa song circle & jam” meets at Debby and Terry Koken’s in Costa Mesa 92627. They break for potluck dinner at 5:30. Info and directions at 949-574-0333.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Culver City:
4 pm  "I LOVE A GOOD STORY" is a live storytelling and music show with storytellers ALEX STEIN, TERRI MINTZ, PETER MEHLMAN, SEA GLASSMAN, and ARLENE SCHINDLER, and singer-songwriter TRACY NEWMAN, at The Fanatic Salon Theatre, 3815 Sawtelle Bl (at Venice Bl), Culver City 90066.
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Sun, Aug 25, in SFV (Tujunga):
4-5:30 pm  Klezmer Juice plays the Summer Concert series at the McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga 91042; www.mcgroartyartscenter.org; 818-352-5285.
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Sun, Aug 25, in L.A.:
4 pm  JOSÉ-LUIS OROZCO plays the final children’s show of 2013 at the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park 2230 W 6th St (at Park View), Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701. Related kid’s activities begin at 2:30 pm.
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Sun, Aug 25, in West L.A.:
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5:30-9 pm  Weekly "GRAND OLE ECHO" brings DAN JANISCH, BEN REDELL BAND, and all the way from Austin, Texas, RAY BONNEVILLE and SARAH STANLEY crooning on the Back Porch Stage, plus host Chris Morris, at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl (just E of the Glendale Bl underpass), Echo Park.
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Sun, Aug 25,
Film Screening,
in Santa Monica:
5:30 pm  “Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001) Screening and Panel Showcase” at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Av, Santa Monica 90403; www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/cowboy-bebop-the-movie-1
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Sun, Aug 25, in Claremont:
6:30 pm  Monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928. $1 cover.

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7-9 pm  GOAT RODEO SESSIONS at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90028; 323-850-2000; www.hollywoodbowl.com
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7 pm  "Dark Side of the Moon" is a PINK FLOYD retrospective with JULIE CHRISTENSEN singing and the Omega String Quartet playing, concluding the FREE series of 50 summer concerts, at the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park 2230 W 6th St (at Park View), Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Altadena:
7 pm  “AN EVENING WITH HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR MASTER, JIM “KIMO” WEST and special guests, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; Reservations (by phone, only, 10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Aug 25, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm  COUNTRY GONE AWRY plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, with dancing to live music every night, a full bar, and no cover. It’s lots of fun.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Hollywood:
7:30 pm  “CULTURAL COLLABORATIONS” performed by the LOS ANGELES JEWISH SYMPHONY at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (aka Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Santa Monica:
8 pm MARK "POCKET" GOLDBERG plays his CD release show for his new "Off the Wire," at McCabe's, 3101 Pico, Santa Monica.
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Sun, Aug 25, in Santa Monica:
11 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase closes-out the weekend’s music scene, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Mon, Aug 26, in West Hollywood:
8 pm  TONY GILKYSON, JD BENDER, MIKE STINSON, and BARTHOLOMEW present a formidable lineup of Americana honky-tonkers at The Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-358-1881/
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Mon, Aug 26, in Altadena:
8 pm  BETTMAN & HALPIN, the new performing name of STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN, return to Southern Cal from their Colorado base to play a few shows, including two at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; Reservations (by phone, only, 10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Tue, Aug 27, in Pasadena:
8-9:30 pm  CLOSING NIGHT for "CITIZEN TWAIN," the stage show with VAL KILMER as Mark Twain, at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino, Pasadena 91203; tix, 626-356-7529; www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/box-office/mainstage/citizen-twain
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Famous for his portrayals of iconic characters such as Jim Morrison (The Doors), Doc Holliday (Tombstone) and Batman (Batman Forever), Val Kilmer inhabits the spirit of legendary American figure Mark Twain in his acclaimed one-man show CITIZEN TWAIN. Exploring the famed author’s wry humor from politics to death, love to money, racism, cats and everything in between Val Kilmer reveals the wit and wisdom of the man considered to be America’s greatest storyteller and first stand-up comedian. Each performance ends with a live post-show Q&A with Val Kilmer. VIP Meet & Greet Pass with Val Kilmer is available for an additional $25 per person.
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5 pm  "ALTADENA FARMERS MARKET" at 600 Palm St, Altadena 91001; www.facebook.com/AltadenaFarmersMarket
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LIVE THEATRE,
in Griffith Park (L.A.):
7-9:35 pm “As You Like It” is staged by the “Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival” at The Old Zoo at Griffith Park, near 4730 Crystal Spring Dr, Los Angeles 90027 (cross streets, Crystal Springs Dr / Los Feliz Blvd); 818-710-6306.
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Independent Shakespeare Co. returns with the Griffith Park Free Shakespeare Festival, celebrating 10 years of Free Shakespeare in the Park. In “As You Like It” by William Shakespeare, directed by Cassandra Johnson, the question is posed, What would you do if you could break all the rules? One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies tells the story of a kingdom in disorder. Its rightful leader is banished, a young man is denied his due by his malevolent elder brother, and a woman is exiled from the place that has always been her home. All of their paths lead away from the painted pomp of the court into the heart of the forest of Arden. It’s a place where natural laws outweigh the laws of man and the force of love reigns supreme.
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Thu, Aug 29, in Burbank:
7:30-9 pm  Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC NIGHT” brings the Western State Of Mind trio to Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Western State Of Mind is John Bergstrom, Gency Brown and John Nelson. They have a varied repertoire, and their historical songs come from John B's four CDs.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 30-Sep 1,
FESTIVAL, in the Eastern Sierra:
2nd Annual "MAMMOTH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" at Mammoth Mountain
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Fri-Sun, Aug 30-Sep 1,
FESTIVAL,
near Yosemite:
Semi-annual "STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL" brings its fall edition, , at Camp Mather bordering Yosemite National Park, at 35250 Mather Rd, Groveland.
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♪ The Del McCoury Band
♪ Peter Rowan & the Big Twang Theory
♪ Ray Bonneville
♪ The California Honeydrops
♪ Mary Gauthier
♪ 10 String Symphony
♪ Sam Baker
♪ The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit
♪ Chris Webster and Nina Gerber
♪ Hillbenders
♪ Sarah Potenza & the Tall Boys
♪ Kathy Kallick Band
♪ The Haunted Windchimes
♪ Chicago Farmer
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Fri-Sun, 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, Aug 30, in L.A.:
Time tba  "NIGHTSHIFT '13" is the "2nd Annual Labor Day Concert" withthe some stellar musicians in support of working families, an outdoor ticketed event in Lot #7 next to STAPLES Center, at the L.A. LIVE complex in L.A.
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♪ Aaron Neville
♪ Lucinda Williams
♪ The Iguanas
♪ Etana
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Fri & Sat, Aug 30 & 31, in Hollywood:
8 pm  JOHN WILLIAMS returns to conduct “MASTER OF THE MOVIES” for the first of two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90028; 323-850-2000; www.hollywoodbowl.com
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Sat, Aug 31, in Pasadena:
2 pm “The Musical Legacy of the Great March” presented by ROSS ALTMAN, at the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S Marengo Av (at Glenarm St), Pasadena 91106; 626-744-7260; www.pasadenapubliclibrary.net
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It’s the second program in the Allendale Branch Library’s two-part celebration of the 50th anniversary of the August 28, 1963 “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom,” a watershed in the struggle for civil rights in the United States. The March, which culminated with Martin Luther King’s "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial, is widely credited with helping to pass the Civil Rights Act (1964) and the Voting Rights Act (1965).
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Folk singer Ross Altman will present a program of folk music originally performed at the March on Washington by Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Len Chandler, and Peter, Paul and Mary. The performance will also include a few songs that became prominent in the months leading up to the March from the 1963 Newport Folk Festival with Pete Seeger and the Mississippi Freedom Singers, and in the aftermath (such as Richard Farina’s "Birmingham Sunday"), and will conclude with a 50th anniversary remembrance of the assassination of John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963.
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Sat, Aug 31, in L.A.:
2-3 pm  “Saturday Stories at the Pete!” is a FREE summer storytelling series that ends today, at the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles 90036; www.petersen.org/visit/museum-events; 323-964-6308.
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Sat, Aug 31, in Monrovia:
7 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! plays the "Monrovia Traditional Folk Gathering" in the Plaza Courtyard in Old Town Monrovia; enter the Courtyard through the The Dollmakers, 412 S Myrtle Av, between Lemon & Lime Streets; 626-357-1091; www.sokattywompus.com/Events.html
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Sat, Aug 31, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm  JODY MULGREW & THE SKELETON CREW, plus SB Folk Heroes INDIAN TRADING FURS, play Muddy Waters Café, 508 E Haley St. Santa Barbara.
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Sat, Aug 31, in Hollywood:
8 pm  JOHN WILLIAMS returns to conduct “MASTER OF THE MOVIES” for the second of two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90028; 323-850-2000; www.hollywoodbowl.com
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Wed, Sep 4, in Bakersfield:
6-8:30 pm  FREEBO, with RAY SODOLSKY on bass, plays Imbibe, 4140 Truxton Av, Bakersfield 93309.
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7 pm FREEBO plays the Folkey Monkey, 6154 Mission Gorge Rd Suite 100, San Diego 92120.
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FESTIVAL,
on Mt. Baldy:
2nd annual "BIGHORN MUSIC FESTIVAL" at the "Top of the Notch" on multiple stages in a high, wild, truly alpine environment, at the top of the Mount Baldy ski lifts, Mt Baldy 91759;  www.mtbaldyskilifts.com
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Single Day Pass is $25.
The full 3 Day Pass is $50.
A 3 Day Pass with camping is $75.
A VIP 3 Day Pass with camping and meals in the restaurant is $199.
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Fri, Sep 6, in OC (Laguna Beach):
6:30 pm  FREEBO and JOE RATHBURN play “A back & forth” at the “SUNSET SERANADE CONCERT SERIES” in Heisler Park, Laguna Beach. Free.
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8 pm JILL SOBULE plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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FESTIVAL,
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"TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" brings multiple-masted sailing vessels and sea chanteys and other maritime music, by WILLIAM PINT & FELICIA DALE, BILL DEMPSEY, JOHN KRAUS, SLACKJAW BROTHERS, and more, at the Ocean Institute, Dana Point Harbor, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629; 949-496-2274.
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Sat, Sep 7, in Griffith Park (L.A.):
2 pm  NEW WEST, the hugely popular and long-absent western trio, plays a concert sponsored by the Western Music Association's California Chapter in the Wells Fargo Theatre at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum) in Griffith Park, L.A., across from the L.A. Zoo.
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Sat, Sep 7, in SFV (North Hills):
6 pm  "BENEFIT CONCERT FOR 'SUMMERSONGS'," at the "Stardust House Concert Series" in North Hills. Reservations get directions at stardustconcerts@gmail.com
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♪ Penny Nichols
♪ Dale LaDuke
♪ Ed Tree
♪ Rebecca Troon
♪ Honeysuckle Possums
♪ Janice Bina Smith
♪ Jaynee Thorne
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7:30 pm PASADENA POPS presents a "MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: THE GERSHWINS AND ME," at their summer outdoor concert series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, on Baldwin Av, just S of the 210 Fwy in Arcadia.
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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
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Sat, Sep 7, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  SAUSAGE GRINDER plays the "FOLKWORKS CONCERT SERIES" at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-395-2290.
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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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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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Annual "AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL" at 950 Lotus Rd, Lotus CA.
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Fri, Sep 13, in Tehachapi:
7 pm ANGELO M. brings award-winning folk and blues to Fiddlers Crossing, 206 East F St (at Robinson St), Tehachapi. Tickets by phone, 661-823-9994.
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He caught Nashville's attention with his two successful self-released albums. His 2012 label debut, "From Steel to Strings," is now gaining worldwide airplay. Some of the tracks are featured in the PBS television series "RoadTrip Nation," and have brought him several prestigious songwriting honors, including a win in Billboard's "World Song" contest.
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Fri, Sep 13, in VC (Newbury Park):
8 pm  "FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES" presents a wonderful night with three-headline acts, with the TOM CORBETT TRIO with BILL KNOPF & DAVID FERGUSON, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, all at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd (at Borchard), Newbury Park. Info, contact Bob Kroll, folksgr1@aol.com
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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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FESTIVAL,
in Michigan:
Annual "ARTPRIZE" brings 1524 artists at 169 venues and covers 3 square miles in Grand Rapids, Michigan; www.artprize.org
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The Guide was there. It's amazing, and encompasses everything from abundant live music everywhere, to indoor and outdoor exhibitions of art at the Gerald Ford Presidential Library, to sculpture gardens with performance stages that take over parking lots, to indoor venues where stages and audiences are surrounded by paintings, 3-D art, huge and boldly colorful graphic arts, and truly a whole lot more. If you are in, or can route yourself through, Grand Rapids Michigan - a town with five colleges - then by all means, do it.
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√  PLAN YOUR VISIT - Voting, events, education, where to stay and how to get around.
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Sun, Sep 15, in Sierra Madre:
7 pm  "BENEFIT CONCERT FOR LAURIE KALLEVIG & HER 'SURVIVOR GIRL' UKULELE BAND PROJECT," with many artists participating, including BRITTA LEE SHAIN, at Bethany Church, 93 N Baldwin Av, Sierra Madre.
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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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Thu, Sep 19, in NoHo:
Time tba  LAUREN ADAMS plays a set at Bob's Espresso in NoHo. She tells us, "Finally, I'll get to meet 'Damon' from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.' I need those tickets to Cheap Trick!" No doubt the mysteries inherent in all that will be solved by Lauren at this show.
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"LAUREN ADAMS BAND: This is an all-star outfit, from superb songwriter / band leader LAUREN ADAMS, to PHIL PARLAPIANO on keys and accordion, and MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG on bass. This is easily one of L.A.’s top ten electric Americana bands, and Lauren’s originals should be hit songs. Their rendition of ERNEST TROOST’S 'Evangeline' with Lauren’s vocals is powerful and compelling and very different from the classic blues ballad delivery that Ernest gives it. Lauren’s song 'Thirsty,' title track to one of her albums, evokes lost country & western, from a time before Nashville lost the western part and turned it all into dysfunctional relationship, red-state-trailer-park rock. Each band member got a featured song, since all are singer-songwriters with solo albums and dozens of credits on records by big names. Be sure to catch LAUREN ADAMS when she performs in town, or at her monthly 'Americana Music Circle' showcase at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles." -- Larry Wines, Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
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"One listen and I was hooked. Superb, intelligent, thought-provoking songs. Real songs for real people wrapped in melodies that, promise to capture, inspire and pull the listener in again and again. Songwriters of Lauren Adams' level are few and far between." -- LAURIE JOULIE, Take Back Country Magazine.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 20-22,
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in the Eastern Sierra:
22nd Annual "MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Millpond County Park, 5 miles north of Bishop. Produced by the Inyo Council for the Arts; 760-873-8014; http://inyo.org/music/millpond-festival
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This is a wonderfully delightful smaller festival that always books great acts from the big festivals. It's in a beautiful setting, with the High Sierra as the backdrop behind the stage. In short, Millpond Music Festival brings an eclectic collection of music to one of the most intimate festival surroundings imaginable.
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The 2013 Main Stage Line-Up includes:
♪ The Bills
♪ Hot Buttered Rum
♪ The Iguanas
♪ LoCura
♪ Houston Jones
♪ David Myles
♪ Stratusphunk
♪ Carbè-Durand Duo (from Incendio)
♪ Chris Webster & Nina Gerber
♪ A. J. Croce
♪ Mathew Tembo
♪ Carolyn Wonderland
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Crossing ethnic and cultural lines in a celebration of life in all its diversity, you can immerse yourself in an exotic mix of music, surrounded by the stunning mountains at autumn’s first blush.
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Friday Night:
6:30 pm Stratusphunk
7:35 pm David Myles
9:10 pm The Iguanas
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1 pm still to be determined
2:10 pm The Iguanas
3:30 pm Houston Jones
5 pm The Bills
Dinner Break
7 pm LoCura
9 pm Carolyn Wonderland
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9:30 am Houston Jones (Gospel set)
11:35 am Carbe-Durand Duo (from Incendio)
12:35 pm Chris Webster & Nina Gerber
2 pm Mathew Tembo
3:40 pm Hot Buttered Rum
5:20 pm still to be determined
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Food is available from the rather extensive menu of the park's large snack bar, and there is always at least one pancake breakfast and a BBQ presented by local service organizations. Or bring your own food.
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Festival goes on rain or shine. A nice feature is that Inyo and Mono County students through 8th grade, accompanied by a paying adult, get in free (children must be accompanied by an adult to get into the festival).
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Full Weekend, 3-Day Pass for Sep 20-22: $85, purchased before Sep 1st; $90 at the gate. 
Friday 1-Day Pass: $25.
Saturday 1-Day Pass: $35.
Sunday 1-Day Pass: $35.
Student Pass: 3-Day, $25; Student 1-Day, $15.
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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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Wed-Sun, Sep 25-29,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in Texas:
Annual Southwest Regional Folk Alliance (SWRFA) Conference at the Holiday Inn Midtown in Austin, Texas. Info, www.swfolkalliance.org
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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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Sat & Sun, Oct 5 & 6,
FESTIVAL,
in Santa Monica:
"WAY OVER YONDER" FESTIVAL, presented by the Newport Folk Festival as its first West Coast venture, is on Santa Monica Pier, with  performers that include Conor Oberst, Neko Case, Calexico, Justin Townes Earle, Jonathan Wilson, Shovel & Rope, and plenty more. Info at www.wayoveryonder.net
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Sat & Sun, Oct 5 & 6,
FESTIVAL,
in Culver City:
Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage at Culver-Palms United Methodist Church in Culver City.
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You can buy tix for just the Saturday evening concert, featuring top players brought-in from distant places. Or let the concert conclude a full day Saturday, spent exploring hands-on instrument displays, workshops for players of various levels, and the delightful sounds made by these instruments, as massed-dulcimer jams ensue and artistry comes alive, one instrument at a time.
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Details when we get them. More on the festival and other dulcimer-based bands and dulcimer-related events are maintained 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.
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Mon, Oct 7, In L.A.:
9 pm  THE WATERBOYS play the only L.A. show on their US / Canada tour (the first in six years), at the El Rey Theater,  5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; www.theelrey.com/calendar.php?y=2013&m=10
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Who else does modern Irish folk / folk-rock with lyrics written by legendary Irish poet W.B. Yeats? In fact, they're touring the release of their first new album in five years, "An Appointment with Mr. Yeats," on Proper Records.
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“Romantic Ireland may be dead and gone, but Mike Scott and the Waterboys certainly aren’t, and neither is W.B. himself.” -- NoDepression.com.
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Wed, Oct 9, in L.A.:
8 pm THE AVETT BROTHERS plus musical guest NICHOLAS DAVID play the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, 665 W Jefferson Bl, Los Angeles 90007.
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Listen to The Avett Brothers "Another Is Waiting" streaming from NPR (which is rich with music, except in L.A.), at http://n.pr/1480uTe
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MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in OC (Irvine):
Annual FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE at the Hyatt Regency in Irvine, CA.
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FESTIVAL,
in downtown L.A.:
"BIG TOP," a four-night, five-performance (one matinee) concert-and-more presented by EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, brings a giant circus big top tent, live music, vaudeville-style acts, and more, to Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, adjacent to downtown Los Angeles 90012.
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If you haven't seen their theatrical exploits and appreciated the musicality of this band, you obviously missed the national train-based tour they did with OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW. Sharpe and his enormous troupe of music-makers are sort of alt-folk or post-folk, and the crowds go wild for them, dual accordions and all.
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Tickets for "Big Top" go on sale Friday, Aug. 9, at 10 am; see below.
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The names of other bands and extent of live music, beyond the sponsoring band, has not yet been revealed. But read on.
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This festival is billed as "A modern-day circus, unlike any other, with an eclectic mix of artists, performers, a farmer's market, late night happenings & much, much more."
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The event will feature a carnival theme with beer gardens and a farmers' market. There also will be performances by "an eclectic mix of musicians," vaudeville comedians, contortionists, acrobats, and puppeteers, as well as interactive performance art. Films and visual art will be part of the four-day run of Big Top. And of course, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will perform inside the Big Top tent with its 360-degree tiered seating.
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The band's Alex Ebert explains, "These days a band is a fast machine, cramming in dates, cutting fat, making the most money it can. Far gone are the ancient days of the traveling troubadours, lingering in towns, meeting the people, entertaining for days."
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Ebert continued, "If you tour, or you have been to a 'professional' show, you may have had the sense that something is missing from the experience... And so, here comes the idea of Big Top - a one-off experiment in reaching for a more colorful, soulful, way to tour."
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The band's statement says, "Big Top will continue the band's tradition of curating a uniquely interactive experience for fans. Continuous entertainment and activities will transform a single location into distinct yet equally captivating environments by day and night. The outdoor space surrounding the tent will offer a carnival like setting with a farmer's market, avant-garde performances, and games as well as local vendors, artisans and charities."
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We're not sure how they'll handle daytime admissions, but the event features daytime activities. During the day, "selected films and visual art installations, as chosen by the band," will be highlighted.
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At night the tent presents an eclectic mix of featured artists to perform, entertain, and inspire. Ultimately, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros take the stage, surrounded by fans on all sides. No doubt the crowd will love that.
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This band has demonstrated a knack for theatricality. The Los Angeles Times, reporting on the band's Sunday night homecoming show at the Hollywood Bowl where the four-day 'Big Top' festival was announced, described the scene: "Concert-goers exiting the Bowl were greeted by circus performers on stilts dressed in black and white outfits looking like something out of a Tim Burton film to promote the [October] event."
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More at www.EdwardSharpeBigTop.com
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$60 for any night; 7 pm gates, 8 pmFri show on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; $25 tix for the family show at noon Sunday.
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This is a general admission seated event; all ticket purchasers receive a commemorative BIG TOP ticket upon entry.
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Fri, Oct 25, in Santa Monica:
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:
8 pm  KEN O'MALLEY and THE NE'ER DUWELLS, an L.A.-based all-star Irish band, play the "FOLKWORKS CONCERT SERIES" at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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