Labor Day Weekend Music Festivals, and Friday Concerts, Aug 30 2013 edition

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[This edition is now obsolete; the Guide's coverage of Labor Day weekend FESTIVALS is substantially UPDATED in the Aug 31 edition.]
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Here are all the WEEKEND FESTIVALS, and FRIDAY’S MUSIC. It’s all we have time for right now. The bewildering abundance of concerts and such that happen Saturday & Sunday (and beyond) are still being made comprehendible for you. So more later, but plenty now.
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In this edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide...
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♪  FESTIVALS on LABOR DAY WEEKEND.
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♪  FESTIVALS during LABOR DAY WEEKEND
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LABOR DAY weekend is here! We have all the FESTIVALS happening this weekend (one or more days, August 30 through September 1); and keep in mind the summerlong 47th Annual SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL reaches its end, too (it’s in here).
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Fri, Aug 30,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
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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Performers include:
♪ Aaron Neville
♪ Lucinda Williams
♪ The Iguanas
♪ Etana
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Tix at http://action.workingcalifornians.org/NightShiftTickers
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"Working Californians" is an organization committed to uniting performance, art and action to improve the community for working families. Every year, they host a concert to raise some money, raise awareness and have some fun.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 30-Sep 1,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego:
9 am-7 pm Annual “FESTIVAL OF SAIL” brings tall ships and sea chanteys and other maritime music from BILL DEMPSEY and others, at the Port of San Diego, 1492 N Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101; 619-234-9153.
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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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This year's three-day festival brings at least 15 bands, including some big names in bluegrass, on stages at two venues, Canyon Ski Lodge and The Village at Mammoth. Online ticket sales started May 1st.
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Tix and info, www.Mammothbluegrassfestival.org
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*** POSTPONED; new dates tbd, due to the huge fires around Groveland…
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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Performances by:
♪ 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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Sat, Aug 31,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
“KJAZZ BLUES FESTIVAL,” presented by the “LONG BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL,” looks like a good event, but appears to be open only to those who pledge minimum amounts to KJAZZ radio station at Cal-State Long Beach. Check it out at http://longbeachbluesfestival.org/
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Daily, CLOSES Sun, Sep 1, 
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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Friday’s CONCERTS, nightclub gigs, coffeehouses, showcases, etc.:
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Fri, Aug 30, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” features plenty of acoustic music inddors and out, including the trad-roots music “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Date: Fri, Aug 30, in San Pedro:
7:30 pm  "FRIDAY NIGHT BLUES" is this edition of the monthly "B. NOEL BARR PRESENTS" series, bringing DAVE WIDOW & THE LINE UP for a concert at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; reservations, 800-403-3447.
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B.Noel "Bob" Barr is the premier South Bay music journalist. He says, "There is a feeling of pride in accomplishing a dream. Dave Widow is receiving accolades and invitations since his CD 'Waiting For The World To End' was released about a year ago.
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"In that time, Dave Widow and The Line Up has wowed audiences with his ability to play blues-inspired solos with such a funky R&B appeal that is absolutely irresistible. His sound is soulful and melodic; it has great appeal across different genres from blues, R&B to rock."
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Airplay for Dave Widow and The Line Up is growing. You can hear his music on Sirius X/M Satellite Radio’s "BB King’s Bluesville" and KJAZZ’s Gary Wagner’s "Nothin But The Blues." Gary Wagner said, “These are creatively written songs combined with excellent musicianship on Dave’s CD”.
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Cory Marcus, station manager, summed it up, saying, “We have been playing ‘Waiting For The World to End’ continuously on the station since its release last year. This is a classic blues inspired R&B record that we love playing.”
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Barr continues, "The talent and quality that Widow brings to each gig is astounding. Playing on the upcoming gig at Alva's on August 30 will be drummer James Gadson, who has over 500 gold record sessions under his belt. Expect to hear more great things from Dave Widow and The Line Up."
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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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Fri, Aug 30, in La Mirada:
8 pm “TRIBUTE TO GARTH BROOKS & SHANIA TWAIN” by DEAN SIMMONS, at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
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With over 18 years of experience, Dean Simmons – “The Garth Guy” -- is the premier Garth Brooks tribute artist. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
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Fri, Aug 30, in West L.A.:
8-10 pm “ON A HUMOROUS NOTE - An Evening of Musical Madness” with an impressive lineup, at Cornerstone Music Conservatory, 12121 W Pico (2nd floor / 1 door w of Bundy), West L.A.
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Presented by Frank Entertainment, tix are available for purchase by the public, and admission is free for presenters and program directors in town for the Western Arts Alliance Booking Conference.
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-- top award-winning husband & wife cabaret duo ALAN CHAPMAN and KAREN BENJAMIN
-- 4-time MAC Award winner (and Einstein Doppelganger) Ray Jessel
-- Amanda Gari (Boston Globe's Best Actress Award; Broadway & more!)
-- Dick Halligan (founding member Blood Sweat & Tears * inspired jazz pianist!)
-- DerFrankLloydWrightenLieder! by Scott Guy starring Scott, Elise Dewsberry (Hysterically historical opera based on letters between Frank Lloyd Wright and Aline Barnsdall)
-- DerStrunkenWhitenLieder! by Scott Guy starring Scott and Elise Dewsberry (The annual Christmas letter leads to an exploration of the use of the apostrophe --and more!)
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Tix, $20. Easy free parking in lot.
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Fri, Aug 30, in Altadena:
8 pm Ex-BYRDS JOHN YORK and BILLY DARNELL, with CHAD WATSON, bring the show they had been calling “BYRDS AND BEYOND” to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, (by phone, only, 10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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A former member of the legendary folk-rock band, The Byrds, John York has played with The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, and Blues legend Lightin' Hopkins. Joining him on stage will be Billy Darnell, who played guitar for the Gene Clark Byrds, The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw, and Roger McGuinn, and Chad Watson, legendary bass player for Janis Ian, Delaney Bramlett, Charlie Rich, Freddy Fender and countless other artists. At The Coffee Gallery Backstage. The show is filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine original songs and great interpretations of songs from the era.
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Fri, Aug 30, in Topanga:
8-10 pm MURPHY'S FLAW brings their "bluegrass without pity" for their “one-year-at-the-venue” celebration, at Froggy's Topanga Fish Market and Restaurant, 1105 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga.
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The point-out, “In the last 12 months since we started playing each month at Froggy's:
-- the Shuttle Discovery was flown to Los Angeles and berthed in a museum.
-- Voyager landed safely on Mars.
-- The 405 underwent a massive construction project.
“Coincidence? We think not.”
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More at www.murphysflawband.com
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Fri, Aug 30, in Hollywood:
8:30 pm “A NEW ORLEANS MUSICAL CELEBRATION” with VAUD & THE VILLAINS plus SIN & TONIC at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673; www.fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/589
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Think Moulin Rouge meets American noir as VAUD & THE VILLAINS swagger to the Ford stage with their 19-piece New Orleans orchestra and cabaret show. Presented by PAE Live, Vaud & the Villains’ early 20th century motif is full of bold sounds, with melodies ranging from parlor songs, spirituals and Mardi Gras classics, and pageantry that brings 1930s New Orleans to life.
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Plus, as inspiring and spontaneous as the Big Easy itself, SIN & TONIC promises an evening of entertainment and revelry.
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Fri, Aug 30, in Venice:
9 pm-midnight PAUL from the WICKED SAINTS, plus RAMEKEGA, MICHAEL McEWAN, ANNIE BOXELL, & others, at the Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Av, Venice 90291.

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Fri, Aug 30, in Topanga:
10 pm  BRIAN TRAVIS BAND plays a show for Brian's birthday at a Topanga Canyon landmark for music, Abuelita's Mexican Restaurant, 137 S Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga.
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They are notable on the L.A. acoustic nu-folk scene and the L.A. folk-rock scene.
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They'll do two sets. Brian says, "I have just one birthday wish and that is to see a spike in sales of our new CD, 'The Coyote & The Crow.'"
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Fri, Aug 30, in Echo Park:
10:30 pm GWENDOLYN & her New Fangled Country Band headline after a set by SLIM ZWERLING & THE YUMS, in the 321 Lounge at Taix, 1911 Sunset Bl, Echo Park.
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No cover. But venue IS the best French restaurant in L.A. and has a full bar. GWENDOLYN & co. go on at 11:30. More at www.gwendolyn.net
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