Thursday's Music Scene, August 22, 2013

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♪ Thursday has plenty to do! The Guide’s reconstruction of lost data has enabled us to put it all back together for tonight, with ’purt near everything that would have been here before the crash. (We are still reconstructing the weekend, which will be along tomorrow.) Here’s your tuneful Thursday!
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
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Thu-Sun, Aug 22-25,
FESTIVAL,
in downtown L.A.:
Annual “LOS ANGELES FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL” in front of Walt Disney Concert Hall is the Third Edition of Los Angeles' ultimate food and wine event. More than 100 celebrity chefs from around the Country, including Thomas Keller, Grant Achatz, Michael Chiarello, Michael Mina, Rick Bayless, take part, and more than 200 wines from around the world are available during the four-day extravaganza. Music is included. Info at 855-433-LAFW(5239) or www.musiccenter.org
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Thu, Aug 22, 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 22, in OC (Costa Mesa):
7 pm BONNIE RAITT and KEB' MO' play the Verizon Wireless (formerly Pacific) Amphitheater, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 92626; 714-708-1870.
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Alas, our big feature story on this show was devoured by the cyberspace monsters in Monday’s data loss…
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Thu, Aug 22, in Idyllwild:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS bring their Grammy-nominated Cajun and zydeco music to a FREE show at the Idyllwild Community Center, 26150 Hwy 243, Idyllwild 92549.
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Thu, Aug 22, in OC (Fullerton):
7:40 pm ARPANA DANCE COMPANY plays the FREE summer series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.

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Thu, Aug 22, high above SFV:
8 pm MARIA MULDAUR and THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS play the FREE “Sunset Concerts” summer series at the Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org/programs/maria-muldaur-campbell-brothers
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This world-premiere collaboration between Grammy-winning vocalist Maria Muldaur (best-known for her recording of “Midnight at the Oasis”) and The Campbell Brothers is a perfect meeting of Muldaur’s own brand of New Orleans-flavored blues, R&B, and swamp funk and The Campbell Brothers gospel-inspired music. The high-energy ensemble features the swinging voice of pedal and lap steel guitars played by two of the finest in the tradition, Chuck and Darick Campbell, as well as a dynamic rhythm section led by Phil and Carlton Campbell.
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This concert is FREE, parking costs $10; no reservations, limited seating on a first-come, first-served basis. AND, you MUST show a Skirball parking stub or an MTA bus ticket to gain admission.
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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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In 2012, THE SALTY SUITES released their first CD, self-titled. Now, 2013 will bring another CD, yet to be named, plus fresh off the press, the studio-edited live version of their celebrated concert at Castoro Cellars (for sale at this show).
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Born and raised in Southern California, Scott Gates began learning piano at the age of three, and mandolin at the age of seven, studying under master mandolinist Evan J. Marshall of Los Angeles for six years. By 13 Scott established his own bluegrass bands (Pacific Ocean Bluegrass; The Scott Gates Band), winning several mandolin and band competitions. Scott performs across the country at many venues and has appeared on radio and television, performing with artists as varied as Kenny Loggins, Steve Martin, Ed Helms, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and a virtual whos who of bluegrass.
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Chelsea Williams has been writing and performing her own music from the age of thirteen. By the age of 17, she took the stage, on her own, performing first at clubs and coffee houses. While some of her early songs are still hits with her fans, she has continued to develop as a writer penning over 100 original songs to date. Chelsea is also known for making her living by busking -- selling tens of thousands of homemade demos, one by one, simply on her own, on the street. Her magnetic personality drawn in the fans; her songs set the hook.
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Chuck Hailes brings a background in bluegrass, original musical gems, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Classical Music on the Upright Bass. Chuck Hailes sings and plays in a way that is uniquely his own, is in great demand as a session player, teaches the bass, and takes his expertise directly to young children in the schools, teaching FUNdamentals of Music and Movement.
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As close to a house band as the Coffee Gallery has, The Salty Suites play here monthly when schedules allow and are happy to bring their show to the small intimate setting of the Gallery. Come have a blast.
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Opening are their young friends, The Wimberley Bluegrass Band. Comprised entirely of four teenage siblings based in Southern California, they are Danielle Wimberley (age 19) who plays mandolin and is a Weber Instruments endorsed artist; James Wimberley (age 18) who is a Deering Banjos endorsed artist and plays banjo; Mark Wimberley, his twin, who is a Black Diamond Strings endorsed artist and plays guitar; and Michael Wimberley (age 14) who plays the fiddle. They all sing, with Michael usually taking the lead and the others singing that tight harmony unique to family groups. Wimberley Bluegrass Band provides fun and wholesome musical entertainment, and strives to keep the traditional sounds of bluegrass music alive and well by taking it to new audiences. They have performed at such noted venues as Winter NAMM, The Echo in Los Angeles, CA, the Main Stage at the Orange County Fair, CA, the Jimmy Driftwood Barn in Mountain View, AR, and Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO – and more.
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They have also performed at many Bluegrass festivals in California, including the Parkfield Bluegrass Festival and the Huck Finn Jubilee; they were the headlining band at the Big Bear Bluegrass Festival in 2012. They take their lead from the likes of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Dailey & Vincent, and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver.
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Tix, $18.
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Thu, Aug 22, in Burbank:
8 pm MURPHY'S FLAW brings their "bluegrass without pity" to Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (at Main), Burbank. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.
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Thu, Aug 22, in L.A.:
8 pm QUETZAL GUERRERO plays the FREE summer concert series at the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at Park View), Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Bring a lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner, or buy vittles from the on-site food vendors (Mama’s Tamales are delicious!).

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Thu, Aug 22, in Burbank:
8:30 pm MARK HEYES plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.
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Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.

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Thu, Aug 22; Wed, Aug 21-Sat, Aug 24; and Aug 27, in Pasadena:
8-9:30 pm "CITIZEN TWAIN," the stage show with VAL KILMER as Mark Twain, at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino, Pasadena 91203; tix, 626-356-7529;
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Tix, $30-$75.
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Thu, Aug 22, in L.A.:
9 pm Twice-monthly “L.A. HOOTENANNY” happens at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766. Venue is a “steampunk bar,” and a lot of fun.
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