Music, Music, Music! Mid-August events edition, Aug 13, '13

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[Friday morning note to readers -- even with ALL that's in this edition, and the many "Late Additions" added to it over the past three days, (the added events that are up front), we are innundated with information on even more. So, two things: (1) be sure to check the "Festivals!" Special Edition, and (2) come back late Friday for a bunch of additions.]
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With a lot of LATE ADDITIONS, all up-front so you can find them easily...
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Here's this week's musical hoopla, and everything BEYOND that we've prepared for publication (so far). Enjoy!
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TICKET ALERTS
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... so you won't be left out in the parking lot...

√ TICKET ALERT for Thu, Aug 15...

MARK KNOPFLER plays the Terrace Theatre in Long Beach on Wed, Oct 23 at 8 pm.
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You can get advance pre-sale tix on Thu, Aug 15, from 10 am-10 pm, using password:
SUMMER at:
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http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/0B004B08E5D9A391?artistid=769953&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_August14
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Of course, the usual extortion of a high Ticketmaster "processing" fee is added-on. Public sale starts Fri, Aug 16.
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Show is at the Terrace Theatre at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, 300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach 90802.

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√ TICKET ALERT for Sat, Aug 17...

GOV'T MULE plays the Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood on Oct 30 (doors at 7 pm, tix $30). Tix go on sale Sat, Aug 17 at 10 am at the usual places.
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Up front first, we have
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LATE ADDITIONS...
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Made since this was published (grouped up-front so you don't need to dig through if you've already read this edition).
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Note the WEBCAST Wednesday.
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LATE ADDITION...
Wed, Aug 13,
ON THE WEB:
4 pm (Pacific) "MUSIC CITY ROOTS" brings live performances by mandolin legend SAM BUSH, RUSSELL MOORE & IIIrd TYME OUT, DONNA ULISSE & THE POOR MOUNTAIN BOYS, THE STEELDRIVERS, and FLATT LONESOME, all live on your computer.
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DONNA ULISSE, who sent us word, says, "big night at Music City Roots and we are proud to be part of the lineup! Hope you can be there in person but if not, stream the show live over the internet! And PLEASE share to help spread the word! Woo Hoo!"
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Watch the live stream at:
www.musiccityroots.com/live-stream
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Wed, Aug 14, in L.A.:
8 pm  AMBER RUBARTH returns to L.A., opening for NICHOLAS DAVID and sharing credits with MacKENZIE BOURG, at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles 90036; www.theelrey.com
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AMBER RUBARTH's career really took off after she moved from L.A. to NYC a few years back. She's done TV's nationally-distributed "Live from the Artist's Den" with her cellist, DAVE EGGAR, and she's on the road as a headline act playing the circuit of folk festivals and eclectic festivals. In the next few weeks, she'll play: all three days at the "Sisters Folk Festival" in Oregon; the "Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion" with LUCINDA WILLIAMS, COLIN HAY, IRIS DEMENT, KELLER WILLIAMS, DEER TICK, BLITZEN TRAPPER, DEORO, & more, in Tennessee; the "Life is Good Festival" with headliners JACK JOHNSON, DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, THE ROOTS, AMOS LEE, DAWES, and others, in Massachusetts; the "Rock for the River 10th Anniversary" in New York; and a couple of gigs at the Tupelo Music Hall in New Hampshire, one supporting DAVID WILCOX, the other supporting MELANIE, for which Amber says, "I've got a brand new pair of roller skates."
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As for tonight's L.A. show, the gracious and charming Amber says, "Been spending every day and night in the studio this week out here! Feeling so grateful to make music with so many of my favorite people on the planet. I am lucky lucky lucky lucky and so excited to share it with you all. Thank you for listening, it means the world to me. I'll be sharing some soon.... videos.... songs.... excited to hear what you think! THANK YOU THANK YOU for all of your kindness and support."
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More at www.AmberRubarth.com
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Tix, $20, all-ages show (nearly sold out). Doors at 7 pm. The El Rey is a general admission, standing room venue.
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Advance tix at www.AmberRubarth.com/tour
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Wed, Aug 14, in L.A.:
8 pm NICHOLAS DAVID, a vibrant and multi-talented singer-songwriter from Saint Paul, MN, plays the El Rey Theatre in L.A.
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Before hitting the road supporting the AVETT BROTHERS on select dates this fall, he returns to Los Angeles for this one performance.
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For more than a decade, Nicholas has composed his own mix of alternative soul and has been a fixture of his local music scene in Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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NBC's "The Voice" catapulted Nicholas to nationwide fame. He returned to the TV show to unveil "Say Goodbye," the song the Minneapolis Star-Tribune heralded as “versatile country soul.” Within 24 hours, his EP with the song hit #1 on the iTunes Alternative Chart and #2 on the iTunes overall Top Album Chart. Altogether, he has done five critically-acclaimed albums. 
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You can see him perform “Say Goodbye” on MPR at: http://www.thecurrent.org/feature/2013/05/02/nicholas-david
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Doors 7 pm.
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Thu, Aug 15, in OC (Huntington Beach):
6-8 pm TRADITIONAL MUSIC and astronomy are mixed at the "SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER JAM," the third jam here sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage (SCDH), at the Shipley Nature Center in Huntington Beach.
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The jam is followed by a "Sky Viewing" session with the OC Astronomers and their large telescopes. Join in the music, and all this beautiful setting has to offer.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 16-18,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
3rd Annual "LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL" brings live music and food to Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802; www.longbeachbbqfestival.com
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This is a Texas-sized Barbeque feast, as America’s top pit masters gather to grill juicy pork ribs, pulled pork, tri tip, sausages, chicken and more. Visitors enjoy endless summer sides with their BBQ, and non-stop live country-western entertainment. There's a children’s area, artisannu exhibits, sports tent, beer and wine cantinas, and the “People’s Choice” Awards for best BBQ Ribs and BBQ sauce in all of Southern California. For info on "THE BIG 5 National Rib Cookers," check-out  www.longbeachbbqfestival.com/cookers.php
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Festival runs Fri, 5-11 pm; Sat, Noon-11 pm; Sun, Noon-10 pm.
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CONFIRMED MUSIC ACTS:
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Fri, Aug 16:
♪ Grand Junction, 7 pm-closing.
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Sat, Aug 17:
♪ Bennie & The Swamp Gators, 1-3 pm.
♪ Lazy Brad Lewis, 4-6 pm.
♪ Texas House Party, 7 pm-closing.
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Sun, Aug 18:
♪ Lazy Brad Lewis, 1-3 pm.
♪ Bonne Musique Zydeco, 4-6 pm.
♪ Rumble King, 7 pm-closing.
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All three days:
♪ Dance instruction by A.J. Gibbs. "Zydeco to Mydeco" throughout the day and night.
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More info on all the acts at www.longbeachbbqfestival.com/music-events.php
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CHILDREN’S STAGE:
Operates Sat & Sun, noon-6 pm, with storytelling, magicians, inflatable impressions, bounces, and more, under the direction of Terrell & Takako, variety entertainers who specialize in juggling, magic, mime, origami, and unicycling. They have performed for thousands of audiences in Canada, Japan, and the United States. This couple has been featured on television in all three countries.
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Terrell studied mime with Marcel Marceau, taught juggling at the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Clown College, performed as a clown at Disneyland, and in 1986 won an audition to become Tokyo Disneyland’s first variety entertainer.
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TICKETS:
• One-day general adm. is $13 advance, $15 at gate; includes free souvenir E-photo. (DOES NOT include Rib Feast or All You Can Eat VIP Rib Village.) Children under age 12 get in free when accompanied by an adult. FREE admission for active US military.
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• Advance purchase admission, INCLUDING BBQ FEAST, is $28; $35 at gate. Only available online. INCLUDES 1-Day General Admission, FREE Souvenir E-Photo, and a 1/2 slab of Pork Ribs Feast.
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• RIBS FEAST includes a 1/2 slab of Pork Ribs, potato salad, and either baked beans, coleslaw or collard greens. Various a la carte menu items available, from $2-$25.
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• ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT VIP RIB VILLAGE individual ticket (includes admission) is $75 for adults, $20 for young adults age 12-16, $10 for children up to age 11. Includes VIP designated table seating, service and dining that includes all you can eat: ribs from National Award Winning rib cookers; chicken; pulled pork; salad; sides; desserts; and ALL YOU CAN DRINK beer, wine (21+) and nonalcoholic beverages.
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Fri, Aug 15,
on the web:
6 pm (Pacific)  "INDIE SHOWCASE" on web radio, hosted / programmed by Shashona Goodman-McCall, will feature the re-release of JOHN M's CD, "A Taste of Things to Come," at:
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To celebrate, John M (aka  John Mollenhauer) says, "You can get a FREE single song download from the record right now on my website, www.johnm.com at the 'Store' page. This was my very first record, (album) recorded on vinyl back in 1975. It has been completely re-mixed and re-mastered for CD, but none of the original tracks have been replaced or re-done. Shashona Goodman-McCall will be playing the entire album on her internet radio show. So you can hear the whole thing without spending a dime before you buy. You can read Shashona's fantastic review of this record AND listen to her radio show on Friday at www.indieshowcase.net ."
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Sat, Aug 17, in Claremont:
7:30 pm  HOBO JAZZ, plus DAVE BROWN, play the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; www.folkmusiccenter.com
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HOBO JAZZ plays an instantly recognizable blend of roots music and original pre-war soul. Since 2001 they've been entertaining fans and converting detractors with a glib attitude that matchs their music. More at www.hobojazz.com
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DAVE BROWN, a native of Riverside channels the spirit and style of Jimmie Rodgers, America's Blue Yodeler, with the songs of Jimmie and his contemporaries of the 1930s.
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A fine double-bill. Doors at 7 pm for the best seats.
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Sun, Aug 18,
on the web:
1-3 pm (Pacific) MARK "POCKET" GOLDBERG performs songs from his new CD, "Off the Wire," live on "TANGLED ROOTS" on KCSN 88.5 FM in Los Angeles, simulcast at:
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Mark's band of L.A. all-stars joins him for the live performance. They are Debra Dobkin, Nicholas Kirgo, and Ed Tree.
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"Pocket" says, "Pat Baker always broadcasts a Great Show! Very honored to be included."
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The Guide concurs. The editor is a former broadcast colleague of Pat's. His knowledge and respect for artists and their music is unsurpassed.
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Sun, Aug 18,
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
in Claremont:
4:30-6 pm "HARMONICA WORKSHOP: BEGINNING & THEN SOME," with BILL BARRETT, at the Folk Music Center,  220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; www.folkmusiccenter.com
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Beginners will learn to play a melody, single notes clearly, bending notes and basic chugging. Intermediate players will learn throat vibrato, hand tremelo, licks and scales Call 909-624-2928 for more info.
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Fee is $20.
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Here's the edition as originally published...
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Daily FESTIVAL, ongoing....
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Daily, Jun 28-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 http://sawdustartfestival.org/entertainment-schedule 
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Here's this week's concerts / jams / showcases / and other highlights...
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
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Tue, Aug 13, in Ventura:
6 pm  Twice-monthly "VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM" at Zoey's Cafe, on Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-0091; www.zoeyscafe.com
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Tue, Aug 13, in Agoura Hills:
6 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "AGOURA HILLS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK" in Agoura Hills 91301. Location & info, www.songmakers.org
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Tue, Aug 13, in San Diego Co (La Mesa):
6:30 pm  Monthly "BLUEGRASS NIGHT" presented by the San Diego Bluegrass Society at Fuddruckers, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa 91942.
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Tue, Aug 13, in La Crescenta:
7 pm  ROY ZIMMERMAN, the best political & satiric performing songwriter of our time, plays the UU Church of Verdugo Hills, 4451 Dunsmore Av, La Crescenta 91214; 818-248-3954.
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Tue, Aug 13, in Arcadia:
7 pm  Weekly "SONGWRITERS SERENADE" brings a lineup of recording artists playing acoustic, plus performing host JC HYKE, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover, free parking in the back.
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Tue, Aug 13, in Signal Hill:
7 pm  Weekly "BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM" at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Aug 13, in Redlands:
8 pm  "JIM CURRY's TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER" at the Redlands Bowl "Summer Music Festival" concert series, 25 Grant St, Redlands 92373.
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Tue, Aug 13, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  DEANNA D'AMICO WHITE plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.cowboypalace.com
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L.A 's last real honky-tonk has live music nightly; no cover (except on rare special occasions). A dance hall analogy to "Cheers."
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Tue, Aug 13, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
8 pm  Weekly "TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill,  10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602;  818-985-3359
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Tue, Aug 13, in Little Tokyo (L.A.):
9 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO, plus guests KATHLEEN GRACE and INGA SWERINGEN, and the L.A. CD Release show by ROSE & THE NIGHTINGALE, at The Blue Whale, 123 Astronaut ES Onizuka, 3rd Floor, L.A.
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Moira Smiley & VOCO at 9, Rose & The Nightingale at 10:15 pm.
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♪ VOCO and Moira feature the bell-tones and acoustic mastery of Sally Dworsky, Pilar Diaz, and Jody Redhage, with Inga Swearingen sitting-in. VOCO is a top winner in the vocal competition at Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. More at www.moirasmiley.com
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♪ ROSE & THE NIGHTINGALE is, says Moira Smiley, "an astonishing New York City-based ensemble of women at the very top of the jazz world." They are Jody Redhage, Sara Caswell, Laila Biali, and Leala Vogt, joined tonight by the beautiful Kathleen Grace. Moira says, "Their all-original music is [an] utterly unique embodiment of ethereal vocal harmony, virtuosic strings and the voice of the trumpet."
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This is the Los Angeles CD Release show for their "Spirit of the Garden" on the renowned jazz label, Sunnyside Records.More at www.roseandthenightingale.com
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
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Wed, Aug 14, world music, in L.A.:
Noon  BRAZIL BRASIL plays the free lunchtime concert series at the Pershing Square Downtown Stage, 532 S Olive St, downtown Los Angeles 90013; 888-LA-PARKS.
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Wed, Aug 14, in Culver City:
6:30 pm Monthly "WESTSIDE HAMMERED DULCIMER SESSION" at  Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Room 6, Culver City 90230. More at www.scdh.org
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Wed, Aug 14, in Venice:
6:30 pm  Monthly "OPEN MIC" at the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091. 
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Wed, Aug 14, in South Pasadena:
7 pm  Weekly "WINE & SONG" showcase brings THE KOLES and performing host BRAD COLERICK at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; reservations, 626-441-2443.
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THE KOLES continue to impress, with ARLENE DAWN KOLE & BILL KOLE and JIM ROLFE.
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Venue is just a stone’s throw from the Mission Gold Line Station (Recently renamed South Pasadena Station on the platform signs visible out the train window, so don't miss your stop.)
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Food, wine & music; children are welcome.  No cover, but venue is a restaurant, so buy something.
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Wed, Aug 14, in San Diego:
7:30 pm  THE HONEYCUTTERS play the AMSD Concerts series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Wed, Aug 14, in VC (Simi):
7:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "SIMI VALLEY HOOT" in Simi Valley; location & info, www.songmakers.org
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Wed, Aug 14, in San Diego:
8 pm  LYLE LOVETT & HIS LARGE BAND play Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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Wed, Aug 14, in Altadena:
8 pm  BARRY McGUIRE performs his ever-evolving song-and-storytelling “Trippin’ The 60’s” show with JOHN YORK (the BYRDS), 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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Barry sang "Eve of Destruction," and before that, he was the vocal in THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS' "Greenback Dollar." He was the original lead in "Hair" on Broadway. His backup band became THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS. So there's plenty to learn from him, in a very entertaining and engaging show.
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Wed, Aug 14, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  BRANT VOGEL plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.cowboypalace.com
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Wed, Aug 14, in L.A.:
8 pm  Weekly "GUITAROLOGY" showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Aug 14, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm  Weekly "ACOUSTIC CORDIALE" at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thursday, August 15, 2013
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Thu, Aug 15,
FESTIVAL,
in Laguna Beach:
5:30 pm  LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the 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 daily, Jun 28-Sep 1, 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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Thu, Aug 15, in SFV (Canoga Park):
6-10 pm Monthly "THIRD THURSDAYS IN CANOGA PARK" (formerly "CANOGA PARK  ART WALK"), features live music performances at several venues, including SOUL DOGS playing at Henri's, 21601 Sherman Way (at Remmet Av), Canoga Park 91303; 818-348-5582.
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SOUL DOGS is Sharon Benson on 7-string Viper-electric violin, guitar, & vocals; Steve Kaufman on guitar & vocals; Gary Fitzgerald on stand-up & electric bass; Leslie Daniel on drums.
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They earned a nice endorsement last time: "Thank you Soul Dogs for the stellar performance at the Canoga Park ARTrageous Art Walk!!! Soul Dogs delighted artists & visitors to our art walk in a grand manner! The community is still a buzzin' with the good vibe music!!!" -- Mary Paterson, Executive Director of Canoga Park Improvement Association and Follow Your Heart Marketing/PR/Ambassador.
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"THIRD THURSDAYS IN CANOGA PARK" is a community event bringing the entire SFV into the streets to participate in, and enjoy, art and music.
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Thu, Aug 15, near UCLA: 
6 pm  Weekly "THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM" at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Aug 15, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6:15 pm  Weekly "FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM" at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Aug 15, in San Diego:
7 pm  Monthly "SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM" at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Aug 15, in OC (Fullerton):
7:30 pm  THE BROMBIES bring their superb bluegrass to the summer concert series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Thu, Aug 15, in Riverside:
7:30 pm MARK BARNETT brings his “ROY ORBISON TRIBUTE” show to The Box at the Fox Entertainment Plaza, 3635 Market St, Riverside; www.riversideblackbox.com
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Advance tix $22, at www.brownpapertickets.com
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Thu, Aug 15, in Pasadena:
8 pm NEW FOUND ROAD plays one of the few Americana shows at this summer's FREE concert series at the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena, in Memorial Park, on Raymond between Walnut & Holly, Old Town Pasadena.
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NEW FOUND ROAD is a gospel / bluegrass band characterized by soulful vocals. A vibrant group of young but seasoned musicians, they have performed with legends like JOE DIFFIE and JUDY COLLINS.
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Before the concert, the east-to-miss "Luckman World Arts Sidestage" host a 6:30 - 7:45 pm performance by Musician's Institute student SARAH DOKOWICZ, who brings her acoustic pop music. The times are the same for the "KIDZONE," which features child and family-focused vendors and nonprofit community partners presenting interactive fun and games. Parents can connect with local family-friendly businesses and nonprofits and learn about local playgrounds or services for their children.
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The FOOD COURT features the "Don Chow Taco Truck," "N.A.T.H.A," "BitieBitez Mini Donuts," and "Shaved Ice," or you can bring your own picnic dinner (no alcohol). Bring a beach chair or a blanket.
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Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you're right there, with no traffic or parking hassle.
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Thu, Aug 15, in OC (Dana Point):
Time tba  JANN KLOSE and MARTIN GERSCHWITZ play "Two Timin' Tuesdays" at Hennessey's Tavern, 34111 La Plaza, Dana Point 92629; www.hennesseystavern.com/dana_point ; 949-488-0121.
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"Two Timin' Tuesdays" runs all Day: 2-4-1 burgers & 2-4-1 breakfast.
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See the 10 pm Friday write-up for info on JANN KLOSE, an exciting performer from Kenya, South Africa, and Germany.
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Thu, Aug 15, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8:30 pm  DAWSONS GANG plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.cowboypalace.com
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Thu, Aug 15, in Hollywood:
9 pm "AN EVENING WITH LYNDA KAY" at Three Clubs 1123 Vine St (cross st Santa Monica Bl), Hollywood 90038.
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Her performances here are bringing critical raves, and tonight she does an extended set.
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Check out her music: download the track "Fly Fly Away" for free, at http://lyndakay.com/dl -- enter the code qcaw-cpwz
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$5 cover, venue has free parking. Doors at 8:30 pm; get there early to get a seat.
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Thu, Aug 15, in L.A.:
9 pm  Weekly "L.A. HOOTENANNY" at Villains Tavern, the "steampunk bar" at 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Friday, August 16, 2013
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Fri, Aug 16, in Oceanside:
6-8 pm  HIGHLAND WAY plays lively Celtic music at the Free summer concert series hosted by the Friends of Oceanside and the City of Oceanside at Rancho Del Oro Park, 4701 Mesa Dr, Oceanside 92056; www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/gov/ns/parks/summer.asp
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6-10 pm Weekly "MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL" includes plenty of live music indoors and out, some of it acoustic, including the dulcimer-friendly 8 pm "KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM" with all comers, at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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7:30-10:30 pm  "2013 COMET AWARD HONOREE CONCERT," as Los Angeles Women in Music (LAWIM) presents "AN EVENING WITH KAT PARSONS" a concert by the uber-talented honoree at Casa Elisabeta, 1826 Laurel Canyon Bl, Los Angeles 90046.
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LAWIM honors Kat with the presentation of its highest annual prize, the 2013 Comet Award, recognizing excellence as an artist, songwriter, musician and overall performer.
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Doors at 7:30 pm, show starts at 8 pm
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ADVANCE TICKETS REQUIRED (see below). Food & Alcohol will NOT be provided; guests are welcome to bring their own beer or wine to enjoy.
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More at www.katparsons.com
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Questions, email lizzieziegler@gmail.com
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Fri, Aug 16, in SFV (Northridge):
8 pm  WICKED SAINTS preview their big show coming up at the Wiltern, with a set in the "Friday night music showcase" series at Pho-King Delicious Restaurant, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge.
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♪ Wicked Saints, "raw organic music with no artificial sweeteners," 8-8:45 pm.
♪ James Russell & Brian Alan Patterson, "country soul;" James' song, "Crazy Glue," is on Jessica Sanchez's "Me, You & the Music" CD on Interscope Records; she was an "American Idol" runner-up in 2012; the duo plays 9-9:45 pm.
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Fri, Aug 16, in Santa Monica:
8 pm BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK bring Barry’s ever-evolving “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s” song and story retrospective of the music of the 1960s, loaded with personal anecdotes, to McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Fri, Aug 16, in Altadena:
8 pm DAVE NACHMANOFF plays The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; Reservations (by phone, only, 10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Fri & Sat, Aug 16 & 17,
MUSICAL THEATRE,
in NoHo:
8 pm "THANK YOU MINERVA," a critically-acclaimed production, is nearing the end of its World Premiere run at the Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Bl (just W of Lankershim), North Hollywood 91601.
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This is the closing weekend, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, through Aug 18.
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Tickets through the box office are higher thsn other options (see below). Box office tix, $32; $25 for seniors, students, veterans, law enforcement and handicapped.
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A limited number of HALF-PRICE TICKETS are available through L.A. Stage Alliance, at
www.lastagealliance.com/thank-you-minerva
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Discounted tickets are at Sold Out Crowd, at
www.soldoutcrowd.com
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Cast is Rachel Berman (AEA), John McCool Bowers (AEA), Rachel Howe, Julia Shear Kushner, Espy Magana and Jackson Smith.
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Book by Alan Stillson.
Director: Alissa-Nicole Koblentz.
Musical Director: Bonnie Janofsky (composer / songwriter, www.BonnieRuthJanofsky.com).
Production Manager: Patrick T. Rogers.  Produced by: stillsonworks.com
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The show is receiving great reviews:
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Review in Broadway World:
http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-THANK-YOU-MINERVA-Opening-Tomorrow-at-Secret-Rose-Theatre-20130711
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Full review by Rich Borowy in Accessibility Live Off-Line: http://accessiblyliveoffline.wordpress.com/
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Full review by Dennis Spair in the Tolucan Times: http://tolucantimes.info/section/theatre_review/thank-you-minerva/
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Fri, Aug 16, in Pasadena:
8 pm  LIMELIGHT STEEL ORCHESTRA plays the free summer concert series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St (on Raymond between Walnut & Holly), Old Town Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Fri, Aug 16, in Redlands:
8:15 pm  TAIKOPROJECT, that energetic and exviting to watch traditional Japanese percussion with big drums, plays the "Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival" concert series at 25 Grant St, Redlands 92373.
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Fri, Aug 16, in L.A :
8:30 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS & her trio, BUSTER, play Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, Los Angeles.
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Fri, Aug 16, in SFV (Chatsworth):
9 pm  DAWSONS GANG plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.cowboypalace.com
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L.A 's last real honky-tonk has live music nightly; no cover (except on rare special occasions). A dance hall analogy to "Cheers."
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Fri, Aug 16, in Venice:
10 pm  JANN KLOSE plays WitzEnd, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice; 310-305-4792; www.witzendlive.com
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First, it's pronounced "YANN CLOSE."
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"Klose shows he can create diverse new tunes that rival those of such masters as (Tim) Buckley. Jann sings Tim Buckley's parts in the movie, "GREETINGS FROM TIM BUCKLEY" (Tribeca Film/Focus World) which will be out on DVD, Sep 17." -- Paul Freeman, San Jose Mercury News.
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Jann's new album, MOSAIC is now on iTunes and Amazon and Spotify.
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"MOSAIC" is finding support from a variety of edgy characters, including TIME Magazine Columnist Joel Stein, who pranked Jann in his June 2013 column. This is an artist everyone hears something different in, and an example is the feedback on the song "Make It Better," which got good airplay through last year's election day. The song became a favorite of talk radio from Berkeley, CA Underground to the AM dial in Boston.
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Three show-offy quotes were registered in just over a week for "Make It Better." Michael McCarty (loveispop) wrote, "Stylistically, his voice and songwriting split the difference between Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen." Meanwhile, Jim Sullivan compared "Make It Better" to the Clash & world music, and Ricky Flake of Biloxi, MS's Sun Herald hears the song as "mid-career Clapton-flavored."
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Born in Germany, raised in Kenya, South Africa, and Germany, Jann Klose first came to the States as an exchange student in Cleveland. Jann's co-writing songs and performing with Gary Lucas (Captain Beefheart, Jeff Buckley), and has shared the stage with Gary Hoey, Renaissance's Annie Haslam, Rusted Root, Vonda Shepard, Pete Seeger, and the late Les Paul. Jann appers on the GRAMMY nominated "Healthy Food For Thought" compilation, MTV CRIBS and movies, "Dead Broke" (Warner Bros.) featuring Paul Sorvino. Writes M MUSIC MUSICIANS' Ken Partridge, "There’s little out of his range."
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If you can't make this show, his tour brings him backin after he ranges north to Seattle. Jann plays Sep1 at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club in Santa Barbara; Sep 7 at a hoyse concert in Lake Carmel (San Diego); and Sep 8 with REBECCA LOEBE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Sat & Sun, Aug 17 & 18,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in VC (Port Hueneme):
11 am-6 pm  15th Annual Celebration of the "TONI YOUNG HUENEME BEACH FESTIVAL" this year includes some music that fans of Folk-Americana will like, at Hueneme Beach Park, 550 E Surfside Dr, Port Hueneme 93041; http://huenemebeachfest.org
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Always billed as "The hottest beach party in Southern California," this year's family-friendly event promises "laughs, fun in the sun, great food and music that will have you out of your seat and dancing till your feet hurt," plus "an expanded children's area with rides, games and attractions for kids of all ages."
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Saturday music:
CAUGHT RED HANDED, a country band that has backed Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen, plays 11 am-1 pm.
BELLA DONNA, a Stevie Nicks tribute, plays 1-4 pm.
CAPTAIN CARDIAC & THE CORONARIES plays 4-6 pm.
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Sunday music:
TERESA RUSSELL plays rockin' blues 11 am-1 pm.
THE LONG RUN, the top Eagles tribute act, plays 1-4 pm.
SOUL CITY SURVIVORS plays 4-6 pm.
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The "CLASSICS BY THE SEA" car show revs its engine both days. On display are classics, lowriders, customs, and street rods; call 805-279-2879 for car show sign-up and info.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Hollywood:
10 am  The summer morning "BIG! WORLD! FUN!" series is ostensibly for kids and families, but this one is compelling, as the KUTTURAN CHAMORU PACIFIC ISLANDERS OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS IN MICRONESIA bring music, folk tales, and stories of their lands already disappearing beneath rising seas brought by global warming; it's at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (aka Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Aug 17, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
5:30 pm  "BACKYARD INVASION" house concert series resumes with DAVE MORRISON and LUANN & MALCOLM at Marilynn Bradbury's, 5540 Matilija Av, Sherman Oaks 91401.
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DAVE MORRISON is back in town after a successful tour up north, and he's bringing his acoustic band.
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Gather at 5:30 pm, music starts at 6, dinner is at 7. $15 donation covers all of that.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm  Weekly "BLUEGRASS CONCERT" brings various bands to perform at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Altadena:
7 pm  HONEY WHISKEY TRIO plays The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; Reservations (by phone, only, 10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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2013 "Harmony Sweepstakes National Champions," The Honey Whiskey Trio explores harmony in folk, bluegrass and any melody that catches the ear.
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The trio is Courtney Gasque, Ann Louise Thaiss, & Christina Wilson. Through their full harmonies, body percussion, haunting melodies and vitality on stage, Honey Whiskey Trio captivates and moves audiences, earning them such honors as the "Audience Favorite" awards at both the Regional and National Harmony Sweepstakes.
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These storytellers-in-song found their roots in the vocal jazz department of CSU Long Beach, where the members all studied with Christine Guter. This foundation in jazz gives this trio an inherent flexibility to their sound, allowing them to change and adjust their tone to fit each song, be it bluegrass, folk or even the occasional ANDREWS SISTERS-style tune.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Santa Clarita:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS bring their GRAMMY-nominated Cajun-zydeco music to the FREE "Santa Clarita Summer Concert Series" in the park at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91351; http://arts.santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=42.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Hollywood:
7 & 10 pm  "JULIE GOLD and CHRISTINE LAVIN TRIBUTE SHOW" at the M Bar, 1253 N Vine St, Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036.
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Sat, Aug 17, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm  "CELTIC-INFLUENCED ORIGINAL & TRADITIONAL ROOTS MUSIC" from KATE MacLEOD and KAT EGGLESTON at "The Living Tradition Concert Series" at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, Anaheim; tix and info, www.thelivingtradition.org.
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The weekly "Irish Missive" writes, "Kate MacLeod and Kat Eggleston's performances and recordings supplement their individual work as roots-music songwriters and performers, but as a duo their charm and musicality transform into a sum greater than its parts.
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"The artists were introduced to each other through their affiliation with Waterbug Records and first began performing together on a double-billed concert tour in Europe. By the end of the tour they had become a duo, backing up each others' work as if they had been doing it all their lives. They have now been performing together since 1999 and since have published two full-length recordings, 'Drawn from the Well' and 'Lost and Found.'
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"Both artists have a strong background in traditional Celtic and American music that is reflected in their sound. Kate is featured on vocals, fiddle, and acoustic guitar. Kat is featured on vocals, hammered dulcimer and acoustic guitar."
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More at their individual websites, www.katemacleod.com and www.kateggleston.com
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The Living Tradition concert series is a non-profit, all volunteer organization presenting folk music concerts since 1982 on the 3rd Saturday of every month (except December).
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Sat, Aug 17, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm  GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency, sometimes with veeery impressive guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91350.
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Sat, Aug 17, in SFV (Granada Hills):
7:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM" at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Long Beach:
8 pm  ROY ZIMMERMAN, the greatest political & satiric performing songwriter of our time, plays the UU Church of Conejo Valley, 3327 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park 91320
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Sat, Aug 17, in Pasadena:
8 pm  The Grammy-winning MARIACHI DIVAS, the exciting all-female band clad in black suits that make them look like bullfighters, play the FREE summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St (on Raymond between Walnut & Holly), Old Town  Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Bring a beach chair or blanket and a picnic dinner (no alcohol) or buy from the food vendors on site. Associated activities and hoopla, including things for kids, begin a couple hours earlier.
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Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you're right there with no traffic or parking hassle.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Culver City:
8 pm  STRING MADNESS plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Hollywood:
8 pm  "RETABLOS DEL PASADO: BALLET FOLKLORICO OLLIN" brings "STORIES OF PASSION AND REVOLUTION" in dance and music, at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre (aka Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Aug 17,
MUSICAL THEATRE,
in NoHo:
8 pm "THANK YOU MINERVA," a critically-acclaimed production, presents the last of its nighttime shows in its World Premiere run at the Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Bl (just W of Lankershim), North Hollywood 91601.
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This is the closing weekend, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, through Aug 18.
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Tickets through the box office are higher thsn other options (see below). Box office tix, $32; $25 for seniors, students, veterans, law enforcement and handicapped.
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A limited number of HALF-PRICE TICKETS are available through L.A. Stage Alliance, at
www.lastagealliance.com/thank-you-minerva
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Discounted tickets are at Sold Out Crowd, at
www.soldoutcrowd.com
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Cast is Rachel Berman (AEA), John McCool Bowers (AEA), Rachel Howe, Julia Shear Kushner, Espy Magana and Jackson Smith.
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Book by Alan Stillson.
Director: Alissa-Nicole Koblentz.
Musical Director: Bonnie Janofsky (composer / songwriter, www.BonnieRuthJanofsky.com).
Production Manager: Patrick T. Rogers.  Produced by: stillsonworks.com
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The show is receiving great reviews:
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Review in Broadway World:
http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-THANK-YOU-MINERVA-Opening-Tomorrow-at-Secret-Rose-Theatre-20130711
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Full review by Rich Borowy in Accessibility Live Off-Line: http://accessiblyliveoffline.wordpress.com/
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Full review by Dennis Spair in the Tolucan Times: http://tolucantimes.info/section/theatre_review/thank-you-minerva/
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Sat, Aug 17, in Long Beach:
9:30 pm  WRECK 'N' SOW plays The Pike Bar & Fish Grill, 1836 E 4th St, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-4453.
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Sat, Aug 17, in Hollywood:
10 pm  "JULIE GOLD and CHRISTINE LAVIN TRIBUTE SHOW" at the M Bar, 1253 N Vine St, Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. (First show at 7 pm.)
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Sun, Aug 18, in Hollywood:
8 am-noon  FAIR MARKET BAND plays bluegrassy-old-timey string band music at the Hollywood Farmer's Market on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028. Free.
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Sun, Aug 18, in San Diego:
10 am  Weekly "BLUEGRASS BRUNCH" at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464
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Sun, Aug 18, in South Pasadena:
11 am-2 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 18, in Griffith Park (Los Angeles):
1-3 pm  Monthly "WESTERN MUSIC JAM" at the Autry National Center (formerly Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park (Los Angeles), across from the L.A. Zoo 90027; 323-667-2000.
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Sun, Aug 18, in SFV (Van Nuys):
1 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "EAST VALLEY HOOT" in Van Nuys. Location & info at www.songmakers.org
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Sun, Aug 18, in La Verne:
2 pm  Monthly "IRISH, OLD-TIME, BLUEGRASS SESSION" at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322.
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Sun, Aug 18, in Altadena:
3 pm  THE NE'ER DUWELS, the Irish music ensemble with KEN O' MALLEY, play a matinee 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 18,
MUSICAL THEATRE,
in NoHo:
3 pm "THANK YOU MINERVA," a critically-acclaimed production, stages its CLOSING SHOW of its World Premiere run at the Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Bl (just W of Lankershim), North Hollywood 91601.
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This is the closing weekend, with shows Friday and Saturday at 8 pm and Sunday at 3 pm, through Aug 18.
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Tickets through the box office are higher thsn other options (see below). Box office tix, $32; $25 for seniors, students, veterans, law enforcement and handicapped.
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A limited number of HALF-PRICE TICKETS are available through L.A. Stage Alliance, at
www.lastagealliance.com/thank-you-minerva
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Discounted tickets are at Sold Out Crowd, at
www.soldoutcrowd.com
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Cast is Rachel Berman (AEA), John McCool Bowers (AEA), Rachel Howe, Julia Shear Kushner, Espy Magana and Jackson Smith.
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Book by Alan Stillson.
Director: Alissa-Nicole Koblentz.
Musical Director: Bonnie Janofsky (composer / songwriter, www.BonnieRuthJanofsky.com).
Production Manager: Patrick T. Rogers.  Produced by: stillsonworks.com
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The show is receiving great reviews:
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Review in Broadway World:
http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-THANK-YOU-MINERVA-Opening-Tomorrow-at-Secret-Rose-Theatre-20130711
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Full review by Rich Borowy in Accessibility Live Off-Line: http://accessiblyliveoffline.wordpress.com/
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Full review by Dennis Spair in the Tolucan Times: http://tolucantimes.info/section/theatre_review/thank-you-minerva/
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Sun, Aug 18, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "COSTA MESA SONG CIRCLE" at Debby and Terry Koken's house; email for directions, dkoken@hmausa.com
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Sun, Aug 18, in OC (Lake Forest):
3:30 pm  DAVE NACHMANOFF plays a House Concert in Lake Forest. Reservations get directions from Phil, at pdjwilson@cox.net
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Sun, Aug 18, in Industry:
4 pm  CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, with its wonderful accordionist, plays VFW Post 1944, 16157 E Gale Av, City of Industry 91745; 626-475-8965.
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Sun, Aug 18, in L.A.:
4 pm  SILK ROAD plays the Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at Park View), Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Sun, Aug 18, in OC (San Juan Capistrano):
4:30-7 pm  KELLY'S LOT brings their excellent roadhouse blues to Hamilton Oaks Winery, 29943 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
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Kelly tells us, "We'll be playing acoustic versions of some of our songs, plus our full tilt blues/rock."
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They're just back from a multi-state tour, and they're festival favorites in Europe.
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Sun, Aug 18, in Echo Park:
5:30-9 pm  Weekly "GRAND OLE ECHO" Americana / alt-country / honky-tonk showcase, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200.
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Sun, Aug 18, in Burbank:
6 pm Monthly "JONNY WHITESIDE'S MESSAROUND" is a usually electric and sometimes Americana-honky-tonkish affair at Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; www.vivacantina.com
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This all-ages, no cover event has become an institution.
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Performances by :
♪ GO BETTY GO
♪ THE BILLYBONES
♪ THE DIRTY MOTHERS
♪ THEE PARAMOUNTS
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JONNY WHITESIDE, who writes for the L.A. Weekly, is an L.A. wordsmith whose preferences for the colorful get exercised in his write-ups for his monthly bit of hoopla at Viva. To wit, he says:
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"Another Messaround Battle Royale with a Trans-Generational Punk Rock versus Big Beat Twist!
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"Messaround arbiter Jonny Whiteside happily welcomes back fabulous punk rock chicas GO BETTY GO. These paragons of pop-punk exploded into life back in 2001 creating a star-crossed whiz-bang mixture of musical dynamics, memorably crafted English & Espanol lyrics, a singular high intensity psychic sensitivity and strange, fateful 'got-too-big-too-fast & never-stood-a-chance' circumstance that made for a dizzying punk rock soap opera scenario. Back with ALL original members intact, expect nothing less than a scorching blast of pure, sweet, sanctified slamology as only these capable women can conjure.
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"Better still, we have THE BILLYBONES, led by one the true fine genuine architects of L.A. punk rock circa ’76, the one and only Billy Bones from the late, great Skulls. With all his strut and sneer in full roaring bloom, the super boss guitar kapow of Mau Mau Mike Livingstone and a brain pulping brilliant new album The Complexity of Stupidity, Bones and his boys (Dustin Snodgrass, Easy Lou Jones, Alex Gomez) are guaranteed to throw down non-stop high-voltage punk rock perfection!
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"Tearing it up Eastside style, we have the souped-up, psyched-out, slash, bash and trash pyrotechnics of THE DIRTY MOTHERS, a banging, wiggy new aggregation headed up by the notable wildman Edgar Fernandez (he of Zoo Foundation infamy) along with ELA teen sensations THEE PARAMOUNTS, who will bring an all original onslaught of tangy, high-impact rock & roll. As formidable Chicano rock pioneer Ruben Funkahuatl Guevara says, 'These teens from Roosevelt and Torres High Schools are serious rockers for their young age. Be there or be no where!'
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Sun, Aug 18, in Altadena:
7 pm  JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS present "UKELELE MADNESS," with lots of "Prohibition Era Naughty Fun," 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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7-8:30 pm DAVID LINDLEY plays the FREE summer concert series at the Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park, corner of 6th St & Park View St, Los Angeles 90057
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One of the planet's ultimate multi-instrumentalists delivers an electro-acoustic performance tonight, advertised as combining "elements of American folk and bluegrass with African, Arabic, Celtic & Turkish influences."
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This is one of the great offerings in.the Levitt's "Americana" and "Grammy Museum" Series. (We haven't been all that attuned to either of the two L.A.-area Levitt series this summer because they are mostly world music-ey / world beat. Go support Americana -- they'll book what draws a crowd!)
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Bring a beach chair or blanket and a picnic dinner (no alcohol) or buy from the food vendors; tonight, that's Mama's International Tamales (a local landmark), and Mary Sue's Homemade Eats.
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Ride the Red Line subway to MacArthur Park Station and walk around the lake; that will save you looking for street parking within the ten surrounding blocks.
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Sun, Aug 18, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play their CD RELEASE show, plus the DAVE GLEASON TRIO is the co-bill, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com
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I SEE HAWKS IN L.A.'s 7th CD, "Mystery Drug," officially drops on August 20. So this CD release show gives those in attendance a two-day jump to buy it at the show.
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The following is a compilation of comments on pre-release copies of the album, from lots of material released to the media. (We are not interested in plagiarizing from others' comments, and we do include our own here; but we freely use from all we agree with from what was given us by the Hawks. We choose this move for expediency, because it should give our readers an earlier opportunity to decide if they want to make reservations for the show. If you wait for our review of the new record, that would be awhile.)
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The new album, on Western Seeds Records (in the US) comes on the heels of the Hawks' latest successful tour of continental Europe and the UK, and the album's overseas release on Blue Rose Records.
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I See Hawks In L.A. can be, and had been, variously described as part acoustic nu-folk, part psychedelic country acoustic-and-electric rockers, and as all-Americana. This latest album represents a gathering of their longtime musical tribe with stellar guest contributions from some of California’s finest roots country musicians. The album has already been acclaimed by critics, one ststing it "breathes with a new life that will both refresh and challenge long time fans."
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Hawks listeners will be struck by the chances taken in this latest phase of the band's journey — mixing the serious country cred of the band's members, who have played with Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, John Denver, Hazel and Alice, "and in every honky-tonk from Mississippi to Malibu" — with wild lyricism and surreal story telling. 
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Audra Schroeder of the Austin Chronicle calls the Hawks, "Americana, traversing the landscape of the Golden State like Didion on horseback. It's a divine fusion of humor and twang that's definitely high, but not that lonesome."
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This album, "Mystery Drug," burrows deeper down the white rabbit hole. Layered with the electric swagger and sweetness of 1950's rock n roll, songs like "If You Remind Me," "Yesterday's Coffee," and even public service announcement "Stop Driving Like an A**hole," carry the innocent melodies of a different time. Indeed, the whole of "Mystery Drug" carries a lightness in sharp relief to the dark contemplations of last year's all-acoustic "New Kind of Lonely." 
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Are the Hawks more optimistic these days?  Maybe, or maybe it's just the opposite and they have let go of all the false expectations of genre, or for that matter, career.  There's a freedom here. A weightlessness. Floating on soft beds of reverb and pedal steel, a gentle and rowdy warmth surrounds the entire work, particularly on dreamlike "The River Knows," the final song of the record and perhaps its strongest and most hopeful statement.
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"Mystery Drug" cuts a wide swath of post-Gram Parsons California country music: a sardonic / tragic cowpunk essay on commerce-as-love, titled "My Local Merchants"; a haunted accordion theme on a desert marriage ritual, in "One Drop Of Human Blood"; and folk rockers on the vanishing of spirits and aquifers of the American West, in "Sky Island," and "Oklahoma's Going Dry".
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Musical guests include pedal steelers Rick Shea (Dave Alvin, Wanda Jackson) and Pete Grant (Grateful Dead, The Dillards, Rodney Crowell).  There's honky-tonk and slide guitar, a Celtic 6/8 on "Death and Ancestry," three memorable love ballads, the signature Hawks' harmonies, and lots of cosmic acousticism. All that combines to make "Mystery Drug" a complex and varied voyage, full of wit and surprises.
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I See Hawks In L.A. were founded in 1999 by Minnesotan turned Echo Park dweller Rob Waller and Cal natives Paul and Anthony Lacques. The band has been declared “the city’s premier roots band” by the Los Angeles Times andthe their music “trance-inducing, the stories transfixing, the vibe completely Californian,” by No Depression.
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Hawks records have always mixed traditional bar room musings with tales rooted in geography, as in their treatments of the mating dances of whales, the life of Senator Byrd from West Virginia, a Humboldt pot grower’s flight to Tibet, boom-and-bust in guitarist Lacques’s Mojave desert homeland, wandering hippie caravans, and the imminent collapse of suburban Houston.  In 2002, the Hawks were decidedly ahead of the curve in condemning the Bush administration’s drums of war.
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Despite this out-on-a-limb perch, I See Hawks In L.A. have been embraced by legends of contemporary country, requested as an opener by Lucinda Williams and Chris Hillman (who plays on ‘06’s album, "California Country," hitting the Americana Charts, #2 on XM radio’s alt country, and with three #1’s on the "Freeform American Roots Chart."  They’ve toured the U.S. many times, and just completed their fourth return to continental Europe and the UK, May 22-July 8.
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You might catch the Hawks at outdoor "Hempfest" and "Belladrum Fest" in Scotland, at Joe’s Pub in NYC, Old Town School Of Folk Music in Chicago, House Of Blues and McCabes in L.A., or on the main stage at the Folk Alliance in Memphis.  From acoustic folk to raging big stage country rock psychedelia, the Hawks choose it all.
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Sun, Aug 18, in Culver City:
8 pm Monthly "VARIETY NIGHT" brings a featured guest artist, followed by an "OPEN MIC" at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sun, Aug 18, in L.A.:
8:14-9:15 pm AMY ENGLEHARDT plays her "Los Angeles Birthday Show" at The Mint, 6010 Pico Bl, L.A. 90035; advance tix, www.themintla.com
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The touring Amy says, "Join me and killer keyboardist Bob Malone (of the John Fogerty band), the bass-tastic Steve Deutsch, and banger extraodinaire Scott Breadman for a witty yet rocking musical evening. No presents, only presence!"
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Sun, Aug 18, in Santa Monica:
11 pm Weekly "ACOUSTIC CORDIALE" showcase brings the weekend music scene to a close at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Tue, Aug 20, in Altadena:
7 pm  The monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" is becoming one of the premier songwriter showcases in Los Angeles, and it happens at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. No reservations for this one -- it's get there-in-time-for-a-seat, and pay-at-the-door.
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Featuring some of the best talent in independent music, from award winners and hit songwriters to beginners. It's a showcase of Folk, Blues, Rock, Americana, Country, Pop, and more, plus a segment of humor / storytelling with resident writer and "purveyor of fine words and phrases," Dylan Brody.
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♪Chad Watson (bass player / record producer to the stars)
♪Kelly Zirbes (leader of Kelly's Lot, internationally-touring roadhouse blues band)
♪The Skip Heller Trio (plated with everybody from Stan Ridgway to Wana Jackson)
♪Bliss Bowen (celebrated journalist / musician)
♪Dylan Brody ("OffRamp" on KPCC)
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Tue, Aug 20, in Burbank:
8 pm  JEFFREY FLECK and his new band, CRAZY HEART, play the monthly "BASC Bluegrass Night" sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank. More at http://socalbluegrass.org/bascnite.html
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Wed, Aug 21, in Altadena:
8 pm  "THE JOHN REYNOLDS SHOW" featuring John Reynolds, Van Dyke Parks, and David Jackson, premier musicians and funny guys, all together for "A NIGHT OF SILLY SONGS" 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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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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Thu, Aug 22, in Altadena:
8 pm THE SALTY SUITES plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND play a fine double-bill right from the main stages of bluegrass / roots music festivals, 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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Sat & Sun, Aug 24 & 25,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Dana Point):
The First-Ever "CALIFORNIA CELTIC CLASSIC" includes a Celtic Music Festival, exciting Highland Games, Strong Man Competitions, and more, at

Presented by EventWerks, The City of Dana Point, and World Champion Scottish Athlete Francis Brebner. Their intention "to put together one of the most exciting [events of its kind] ever produced," with "World Class Competitions, Great Music and Celtic Culture."
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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.
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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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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 rafflle 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 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 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 a feature story in the works on RAY BONNEVILLE. But don't wait. Get tix while they're still available.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Hollywood:
8 pm KRISTIN CHENOWETH plays the Hollywood Bowl. It's an orchestra-backed performance by the the Emmy- and Tony-winning actress and recording artist, joined by the preeminent Los Angeles Philharmonic. The acclaimed star performs from her Broadway, television and film successes ("Wicked," "Glee," "Les Misérables"), plus some of her personal favorites, including some time-honored greats and entertaining surprises.
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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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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 
http://thomasleeb.com/new/albums/juvenilia -- Tracks 3, 4, 7 and 13 can be previewed in full on his website.
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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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It's a celebration of the selection of The Ash Grove Foundation and its founder, ED PEARL, to receive “The 2013 Best of the West” award from Folk Alliance FAR-West at its upcoming annual conference. More on Ed's selection and the honor at www.far-west.org
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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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Bernie adds, "This will be our [band's] first performance at a LABS event, and Albert, Mike, Hurricane and I are rarin' to go! I expect that we might be joined by a special guest or two. Zendejas is a spacious and beautiful venue with a generous dance floor,and it serves delicious food and drink."
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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:
• "Les Misérables" 
• "Candide"
• "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:
• 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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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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“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, 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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Wed, Aug 28; every 4th Wed, in Altadena:
5 pm  "ALTADENA FARMERS MARKET" at 600 Palm St, Altadena 91001; www.facebook.com/AltadenaFarmersMarket
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FESTIVAL, in the Eastern Sierra:
2nd Annual "MAMMOTH BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" at Mammoth Mountain
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FESTIVAL,
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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 and 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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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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"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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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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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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Last year's inaugural festival brought wonderful music and lots of it. It suffered from being underpublicized and therefore being grossly underattended because only Guide readers and those who saw it in a few newspapers knee about it.
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This year, they're calling it, "Mt Baldy's other Pride & Joy." It will feature three days of music "at the Southland's most unique spot to camp under the stars and enjoy the area's best americana, blues and folk bands."
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We don't yet know who they've booked and the times each day are tba. But again, last year's acts were outstanding.
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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 Santa Monica:
8 pm JILL SOBULE plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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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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WMA spokesperson Gency Brown says her organization "is so proud to present the event of the year in western music [in L.A.]," continuing, "New West is a top-notch group comprised of singer-songwriter Michael Fleming, guitar-mandolin virtuoso Raul Reynoso, and renowned bassist David Jackson. Earlier this year they wowed audiences on a month-long tour of Arizona, then returned to Southern California for a sold-out house concert with Bob and Marie Mann in Altadena. For a fun filled afternoon of western music at its best, don't miss this concert. We will also have our ever popular raffles during the intermission, which will include western art,books, CDs, and even a guitar!"
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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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"Summersongs" is an annual songwriting camp in Cambria, California for all ages.
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Performing this evening are:
♪ Severin Browne
♪ 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 MATT THE ELECTRICIAN plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sun, Sep 8, in Santa Monica:
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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Sep 13-15, FESTIVAL, in Central Cal:
Annual "AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL" at 950 Lotus Rd, Lotus CA.
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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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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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FESTIVAL,
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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Here's the full schedule:
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
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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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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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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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8 pm THE DEL-LORDS play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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FESTIVAL,
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Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage at Culver-Palms United Methodist Church in Culver City.
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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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FESTIVAL,
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"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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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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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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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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$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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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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Time tba  THE NE'ER DUWELLS, the all-star Irish band with KEN O'MALLEY, plays a BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FOLKWORKS E-ZINE at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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