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Friday, October 11, 2013

CONCERTS, etc -- Weekend & Long Range: Oct 11 edition 2013


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FULLY UPDATED for the weekend and waaaay beyond, and with more Folk-Americana music events that you’ll find ANYWHERE else, here’s the latest from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide.

√  Concerts, club gigs, showcases – even workshops – are in THIS edition.
√  Festivals & Music Conferences nationwide, happening this weekend are LISTED here, and DETAILED in the Guide’s “FESTIVALS” edition. They are...
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♪  AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, ONLINE and in Austin, TX.
♪  SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES, Oct 12 & 13, in Ventura
♪  FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, Oct 12 & 13, in OC (Irvine)
♪  ART WEEKEND / TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE, Oct 12, in Pasadena
♪  SOUTH PASADENA ART CRAWL, Oct 12, in South Pasadena
♪  SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION (FESTIVAL), Oct 13, in Goleta
♪  OJAI WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL includes an evening Hawai’ian concert, Oct 12, in Ojai
♪  EUROPEAN JAZZ @ UCLA, Oct 12 & 13, in L.A.
♪  LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the Eastern Sierra
♪  JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the East desert (Joshua Tree)
♪  DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS, continuing through next week, globally
♪  CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL 2013, Oct 12 & 13, in New York City
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Note: the SON JAROCHO FESTIVAL happened in August, and is NOT on Oct 12 in L.A.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Burbank:
1:30-3:30 pm  THE WOODY JAMES BIG BAND plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. No cover. 
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Fri, Oct 11, in Ventura:
5 pm  Annual “SEASIDE HIGLAND GAMES” festival kicks-off with an evening gathering followed by a concert at the Four Points Sheraton, 1050 Schooner Dr, Ventura 93001; 805-658-1212.
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The biggest West Coast festival of its kind continues all weekend at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with lots of Celtic music, Scottish Heavy Athletic competitions, a sanctioned Scottish Fiddle competition, Darts Competition, gathering of the Scottish Clans, massed and individual and competitive Pipe (bagpipe) & Drum Corps, food (including haggis), Sheepdog demonstrations, cars of the British Isles, and plenty of activities for all ages.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm  Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” (street fair) in old town Monrovia brings plenty of free music, much of it acoustic, in impromptu and formal venues, including the 7 pm acoustic “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” with all comers playing traditional instruments (including dulcimers) at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Oct 11, world music, in San Diego:
6:30 pm  JANUSZ PRUSINOWSKI TRIO brings its POLISH FOLK MUSIC to the Folk Dance Center, 4569 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-281-5656.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Arcadia:
7 pm-1 am WAYNE SHARP & THE SHARP SHOOTER BAND (Michael Burks' former band) plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Tix, $11.50 online, $15 at door.
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Fri, Oct 11, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm  Weekly "FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE" at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge, 91324.
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** 7-7:45 pm --- ROBERT HELLER, a versatile and entertaining musician. He has been a song writer, guitar and bass player since his youth in South Africa and, as a young man living in England, Robert earned a living for a while performing in a cabaret trio. Currently Robert lives in Santa Clarita where he regularly hosts open mic nights with his wife Aurora. In addition to playing weekly in his church worship team Robert is a member of the Flying Musicians Association and performs at air shows around the country with renowned musicians. Robert has recently been enjoying studying songwriting under a Nashville publisher and learning to play the saxophone.
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** 8-8:45 pm --- STEVE BIE & ROSS ALTMAN as a duo.
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Steve Bie is a singer, songwriter, acoustic guitarist, and coffeehouse performer with a background in rock and folk.
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Ross Altman says, "Call me a Singer-Songfighter. I sing 'to comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.' I sing old labor songs, antiwar songs, civil rights songs, topical and protest songs, traditional songs, love songs, Jewish songs in Yiddish and English, and original songs that carry on that tradition. I grew up on the folk music of Woodie Guthrie, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger, Burl Ives, Theodore Bikel, Josh White, Big Bill Broonzy, Bill Holliday, and later on Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Malvina Reynolds. I have a Ph.D. in English and an M.A. in Speech. For the last twenty years I have made my living in the Los Angeles area singing for old folks homes, schools, labor unions, political gatherings, folk festivals, libraries, book stores, churches, synagogues, and peace demonstrations."
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** 9-9:45 pm --- PAT NASON. A native of Baltimore, Pat is developing a reputation in the L.A. singer-songwriter community for well-crafted original songs that deliver keen observation of life with humor, wit, and depth of feeling. He is a news editor for United Press International, where he covered the entertainment beat in Los Angeles. As a double major at Towson University in Maryland, Pat earned a B.S. degree in Mass Communication and in Theater Arts. Check out Pat's songs at www.americansongspace.com
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Venue has a variety of noodle dishes, salads, spring rolls, soups, sandwiches, and Vietnamese pho.
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Fri, Oct 11, in San Diego:
7 pm  ANDY & RENEE play a House Concert in San Diego. Reservations get directions at tsatin@hotmail.com
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ANDY & RENEE & their band HARD RAIN were named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013. And ANDY & RENEE just played a huge event in China.
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Doors at 6 pm, show at 7.
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$20 donation requested, BYOB and a dish to share.
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Fri, Oct 11,
Film Screening,
in San Pedro:
Time tba "HEART OF GOLD," the NEIL YOUNG concert film, screens at the Warner Grand Theatre on 6th St in San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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All ticket buyers are automatically entered to win a guitar donated by Alvas Music.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Riverside:
7:30 pm  STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play the splendid Fox Performing Arts Center (a restored movie palace), 3801 Mission Inn Av, Riverside 92501; 951-779-9800.
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Fri, Oct 11, in OC (Dana Point):
7:30 pm  LOREN BARRIGAR & MARK MAZENGARB play the first of two nights for the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series, this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Culver City:
7:30P pm  SWEDISH FIDDLER SÄBB ANDERS with INGRID SÄBB & ROLAND BLOMÅL play a concert & dance at Lindberg Hall, 5041 Rhoda Way, Culver City 90230; 562-884-5763; info, chris.p.gruber@gmail.com
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Fri, Oct 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm  KEALI'I REICHEL plays Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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Fri, Oct 11, in L.A.:
8 pm  THE BROTHERS COMATOSE play “The Bluegrass Situation” concert series at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Malibu:
8 pm  THE DUNWELLS play the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
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They’re a young British band making waves on both sides of the pond. The Guide found them so heavy-duty rock-and-roll that we wondered why roots-Americana audiences have embraced them elsewhere. But they have, so we’re including this show.
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More at http://thedunwells.com
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Tix, $35, $25, and $15; $10 for full-time Pepperdine students. Tix available now at 310-506-4522 or nline at http://arts.pepperdine.edu/.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Altadena:
8 pm  PHIL LEE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Santa Monica:
8 pm SAM AMIDON plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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"Newcomer Sam Amidon... has released one of our favorite records of this year, 'Bright Sunny South' on the vaunted Nonsuch label," says McCabe's booker Lincoln Myerson. He continues, "Here, Mr. Amidon takes a wonderfully intuitive approach to adapting old-school oral folk traditions for the technological age. He's no rigid purist clinging to dog-eared songbooks -- he has an easygoing, naturalistic drawl that doesn't belie any particular tradition or style. He just sings as if he's lived with the material all his life, like a favorite blanket, accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, fiddle, or banjo. Amidon has married singer Beth Orton and moved to England since his previous record, so this might be your only chance to see him for a while. Don't miss out."
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Fri, Oct 11, in San Diego Co (Poway):
8 pm  ROGER MCGUINN and MARTY STUART play the Poway Center for Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway 92064; 858-668-4797.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Burbank:
8 pm  WRECK ‘N SOW plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Fri, Oct 11, in L.A.:
Time tba  LOU DOILLON, top award-winning singer-songwriter from France, plays the El Rey Theatre in L.A.
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French chanteuse Lou Doillon just kicked-off her debut US tour. Lou, the daughter of international icon Jane Birkin and Jacques Doillon, and the stepdaughter of Serge Gainsbourg, has received top awards and praise for her musical talents and prolific songwriting abilities.
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She won the French equivalent of the Grammy award for "Female Artist of the Year" for her debut album "Places," which was released in the US via Verve Records. The Huffington Post said, “Places deserves every superlative you can think of.”
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She is also featured in the fall campaign for Barney’s New York.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Murietta:
9 pm  THE McKINTREE BOYS play The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Beverly Hills:
9 pm  ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS play "a live performance of his hits, old and new," at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills,
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Wait. He's a hard-core rocker, right? There's that blurry Americana line again. Remember "House of the Rising Sun"-? No Depression says, "Eric Burdon is back, bigger and better than ever. It’s about time, for him and for us."
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American Songwriter magazine writes, "[Eric Burdon's] voice is gruffly wizened but still unmistakably the person who mesmerized '60s youngsters singing 'House of the Rising Sun' with booming angst. With a top notch band behind him led by co-producer/drummer Tony Braunagel and a batch of pretty good rockers that reflect on a life filled with more ups and downs than most of us will ever experience,this is a well-earned victory lap. Eric Burdon’s river is far from running dry."
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Eric Burdon wraps-up the summer leg of his hectic and ongoing World Tour that includes the "Bumbershoot Festival" in Seattle and this one stop in L.A.
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Some of music's most articulate voices, from Bruce Springsteen to Patti Smith and Iggy Pop, have cited his strong influence upon their work.
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Earlier this year, Eric released "'Til Your River Runs Dry," (on ABKCO) heralded as his most personal album to date. It has been met with critical acclaim worldwide and is making an impact on AAA radio. Hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time,” Eric Burdon has long been a groundbreaker while maintaining a commanding presence in music with the Animals, with WAR and simply as Eric Burdon.
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Sat, Oct 12, in VC (Ojai):
11 am  MOANALANI BEAMER performs “THE JOY OF HULA” at Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 E Ojai Av, Ojai 93023.
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This is followed by another Hawai’ian themed performance at 1 pm; see listing.
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Sat, Oct 12, in VC (Ojai):
1 pm  KEOLA BEAMER performs the “ART OF SLACK KEY GUITAR & THE MEANING OF ALOHA” at Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 E Ojai Av, Ojai 93023.
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This is prededed by another Hawai’ian themed performance at 11 am; see listing.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Green Valley Lake:
1 pm  Monthly “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM” at Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake 92341.
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Sat, Oct 12, in L.A.:
2 & 7 pm  PETER ASHER performs at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), Los Angeles 90015; 213-765-6800.
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Sat, Oct 12, in OC (San Clemente):
2 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SAN CLEMENTE SONG CIRCLE & BBQ/POTLUCK” in San Clemente 92672. Location and info at www.Songmakers.org 
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Sat, Oct 12, in Burbank:
2:30-5 pm  THE JANIE STEELE BAND with special guest JIMMY HARRIS plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Sat, Oct 12, in VC (Somis):
5 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SOMIS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK” in Somis 93066. Location and info. www.Songmakers.org 
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Sat, Oct 12, in Lakewood:
5:30 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Oct 12, at Mt. Baldy:
6 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS plays Mt. Baldy Lodge at Mt. Baldy Village.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Altadena:
6:30-8:30 pm "DINNER & SONG WITH DUANE THORIN & DEL CASHER," plus ukulele music & song by DONNA BEA, at Amy's Patio Cafe, 900 E Altadena Dr (at Lake, waaay up the hill), Altadena 91001
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Joining Duane and Del for dinner here has become one of L.A.'s best underground gigs. DEL CASHER is the fingerstyle guitar legend (acoustic & electric) who invented the wahwah pedal. He"ll tell you he's thrilled to give Thorin top-billing for their tour -- with great singing --  through the Great American Songbook. This time around, Donna Bea provides a little ukulele interlude between sets, and she says, "don't be surprised if there are other surprises." No cover. Venue has a good menu and offers specials (not on the menu) for these music nights.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
6:30 pm  GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91350.
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Sat, Oct 12, in L.A.:
6:30 pm  Monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING” at a private residence in Los Angeles. For info and location, call Alan Stillson, 818-884-4284.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Pasadena:
7:30 pm  FRANK FAIRFIELD & ZAC SOKOLOW play the concert series at the Urban Homestead Urban Farm, 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena 91103; info, Anais Dervaes, 626 844 4586 or www.urbanhomestead.org
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FRANK FAIRFIELD just played rhe! Way Over Yonder" festival and his surprise accompanist was none other than ZAC SOKOLOW. Their set was, by far, the most traditional, old-timey string band folk performance of that festival.
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Frank and Zac are a very tight duo. They play lots of lively traditional dance songs on double fiddles, double banjos, guitars, various combinations of those instruments, and they even put in a pump organ into the mix. They've recorded an album (out of print), toured together in England, and are always a delight.
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You can call Frank Fairfield a traditionalist, and his music nostalgic. He is a high energy musician, a banjo picker, a fiddle hummer, a song singer. We’ve heard him described as someone who was discovered at a farmers market out in California, as if he were some long lost treasure or mythical land.
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His music isn’t some deep yearning for a time long forgotten that drives Frank Fairfield. He isn’t trying to be something that no longer exists, because in fact, he DOES exist.
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The music he plays, creates, and performs is the music that carried all of us, from all over the world, to the place we are now, wherever that place may be. He plays the American landscape, the one he himself sees and experiences. He goes about it with the only tools necessary, as any good craftsman would. Its not some ship filled with Spanish doubloons, or some ancient Amazon city of Gold, it's Frank Fairfield, a musician, a banjo picker, a man not competing with time, only living in his own.
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Space is limited; advance tix recommended, at www.urbanhomesteadsupply.com. Info & reservations (pay at door), at or 626-844-4586 or info@urbanhomestead.org.
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Includes complementary light refreshments (snacks & drinks). Proceeds go to organic farming and music education.
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Tix are "suggested donation:" $20 single, $35 couple / pair; $10 for children under age 12. Doors at 7 pm for the best seats.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Altadena:
7 pm  KAYE & TED RODDEN play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only), 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Oct 12, at UCLA:
7 pm  MELANIE O'REILLY, Dublin-born singer and songwriter, performs a free concert as part of “EUropean Jazz @ UCLA," in Schoenburg Hall at UCLA in Westwood.
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Melanie represents Ireland at this major international EUropean Jazz Festival -- The first European jazz festival ever presented in the United States. It features a free concert series with performances by ten musical groups from nine countries.
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“EUropean Jazz @ UCLA,” a four-day festival of arts and culture, spotlights Europe’s top jazz artists celebrating America’s original music at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall, Oct 10-13.
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More at:
http://web.international.ucla.edu/sites/eurojazzfestival
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http://web.international.ucla.edu/eurojazzfestival/ireland
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Tom McConville, host of "The Irish Hour" on the radio, says, "Melanie O’Reilly’s unique and compelling bridge between Irish traditional music and jazz has won her a glowing reputation in Europe and the USA. She is well established in the ranks of creative Irish artists and has a strong reputation as a rising star of the international Jazz firmament. Melanie will be representing Ireland at this unique festival.
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European Jazz @ UCLA was initiated by Croatia and supported by the EU in partnership with UCLA to advance cultural cooperation. European Jazz @ UCLA is collaboration between nine European consulates located in Los Angeles and San Francisco and UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, Center for European and Eurasian Studies and Theionious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance.
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http://jazztimes.com/articles/105624-four-day-european-jazz-ucla-festival-set-for-oct-10-13
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Free, but reservations are strongly recommended (online, at the festival site). UCLA's exorbitant parking fees apply.
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Sat, Oct 12, in San Diego:
7 pm  MARK ST. MARY LOUISIANA BLUES & ZYDECO BAND plays the Cajun-zydeco dance presented by Bon Temp Social Club at the War Memorial Hall in Balboa Park, 3325 Zoo Dr, San Diego 92101; 858-496-6655.
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Sat, Oct 12, in L.A.:
7 pm  PETER ASHER performs at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), Los Angeles 90015; 213-765-6800. (Earlier performance at 2 pm.)
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Sat, Oct 12, in OC (Mission Viejo):
7:30 pm  LOREN BARRIGAR & MARK MAZENGARB play the second of two nights for the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series, this one at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo 92691; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm  SWEET TALK RADIO plays the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; 805-403-2639; SongTree@cox.net
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Sat, Oct 12, in L.A.:
8 pm  THE SHOW PONIES play their CD RELEASE show, with NATALIE NICOLES, MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE, & THE WELL PENNIES, in a big night with a big bill at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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The SHOW PONIES are a talented young roots-Americana outfit who impressed us a year ago at the Mt. Baldy Music Festival; we’ve seen ‘em at gigs and festivals since, and they always deliver the goods.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Culver City:
8 pm  MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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This is one f the best four-part female vocal ensembles you’ll ever hear, and their exciting choreography – including closely-missing whacking each other while doing body percussion – is truly exciting.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Ventura:
8 pm  THE PEAT-FIRE FLAME duo delivers precise classical Celtic music from COLYN FISCHER on violin, and SHAUNA PICKETT-GORDON on piano, as they play a house concert in Ventura. Reservations get directions at 650-580-0838 or 805-642-3950.
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Sat, Oct 12, in San Pedro:
8 pm  NATALIE GELMAN, acclaimed singer-songwriter, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Her music is described as "like Jewel and Carole King."
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Sat, Oct 12, in Arcadia:
8 pm-1 am  COREY STEVENS plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Sat, Oct 12, in San Pedro:
8 pm THE BILLY MINTZ QUINTET plays Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; reservations, 800-403-3447.
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The Billy Mintz Quintet features
John Gross ~ tenor saxophone
Roberta Piket ~ piano, organ
Putter Smith ~ bass
Joey Sellers ~ trombone
Billy Mintz ~ drums, compositions
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Billy has been performing with the band members in various band formats for the last thirty years, starting when Billy moved from New York to Los Angeles in 1981. Billy met John Gross at that time along with other great LA jazz musicians playing in Tom Persons' big band. Around 1986 when Joey Sellers relocated from Phoenix to LA, Billy joined Joey's 11-piece jazz band. Joey is one of the world's great trombonists, composers, arrangers, and orchestrators. Billy started playing with Putter Smith in Alan Broadbent's Trio in 1989. In 2003 Billy moved back to NYC where he started playing in Roberta Piket's trio. Roberta too is a world class pianist, composer, arranger and orchestrator, which is demonstrated on her recently released CD, Sides, Colors, featuring trio with horns and string quartet.
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Recently this group of musicians performed several concerts in New York City and recorded an upcoming release.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Burbank:
8 pm  THE FREIGHT SHAKERS play one stage at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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In the Riverside Rancho Room: MARTINI presents THE RHYTHM SHAKERS, with DJ Chuy, dance lessons, more, 10 pm. 
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Sat, Oct 12, in Hollywood:
8 pm  "¡VIVA LA TRADICION! A TRIBUTE TO FREDDY FENDER" is the season closing concert at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; Box Office, 323-461-3673 or boxoffice@arts.lacounty.gov
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It's a star-studded night of Grammy® award-winning artists -- a celebration of the life and contributions of the late Freddy Fender to mainstream, country and Tex-Mex music.
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Hailing from a Mexican American family in a small town in Texas, Fender rose to the top of the country and pop music charts as a solo artist with a sound heavily influenced by Louisiana swamp pop. He later formed the Texas Tornados, whose sound combined Tejano, Conjunto music (originating out of south Texas, influenced by the German introduction of the button accordion), R&B, country and blues.
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Fender paved the way for the success of contemporary Mexican American artists, and his influence continues.
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The sweeping line-up of talent performing Fender’s music tonight includes THE TEXMANIACS, formed by MAX BACA; and American country music star RICK TREVINO, as well as local special guests LAS COLIBRI and HERMANOS HERRERA.
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Fender’s former colleagues and band mates will perform fan favorites such as “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” and “Before the Next Teardrop Falls.”
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Tix (reserved seating) are $45 and $35; students & children, $32 & $24. This is the final Saturday night concert of the year at the marvelous outdoor venue; this show is presented by Colibrí Entertainment.
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Sat, Oct 12, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm  “ENCUENTRO DE JARANEROS” with CONJUNTO JARDIN, TALLER DE JARANA, Y ZAPATEADO CON ANDRÉS FLORES, at 6622 Agnes Av, North Hollywood 91606; 310-367-5090.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Pasadena:
RESCHEDULED: 8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR at the Pasadena Folk Music Society (formerly Caltech Folk Music Society) series happened Oct 5, after being rescheduled from the originally-announced date of Oct 12.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Murietta:
10 pm  THE YOUNG DUBLINERS play The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Tix, $20. This is a rare concert by a big-name band at an up-close and intimate venue.
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
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First, there’s are TWO WORKSHOPS today…
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Sun, Oct 13,
WORKSHOP,
in Claremont:
4:30-6 pm  "BLUES UKULELE WORKSHOP" at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; www.folkmusiccenter.com
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You will learn basic 12 bar blues strums and rhythms, and some intros, endings and riffs to impress your friends and family. Taught by Jerry O’Sullivan and Ellen Harper. Bring a GCEA tuned uke or borrow one of ours and be prepared to have a lot of fun playing the blues.
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Call 909-624-2928 for sign-ups and info.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
Time tba "MUSICAL SAW SEMINAR / WORKSHOP" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Call for details.
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Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, etc.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Hollywood:
9 am-Noon  THE FAIR MARKET BAND plays acoustic roots & bluegrass at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St, between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028. Free.
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Sun, Oct 13, in San Diego:
9 am-1 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Oct 13, in South Pasadena:
10 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, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
11 am  JAMBO plays the “MATINEE KIDS' SHOW” series ay McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Altadena:
11:30 am-1 pm  Monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” is FREE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-398-7917.
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Sun, Oct 13, in OC (Newport Beach):
2 pm  KRIS COLT & THE BLACK ROSE BAND play the Free "Courtyard Concert" series at Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach 92660; www.muldoonspub.com
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The Black Rose Band is a festival favorite. They are Steve Ayvazian (vocals and percussion), Phil Ernst (guitar), Peter Moloney (fiddle and mandolin), Mike Salazar (bass) and Kris Colt (lead vocalist, guitar and bodhram).
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Sun, Oct 13, in Murietta:
2 pm  “FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY IRISH MUSIC” by the HUMBLE HOOLIGANS with Irish Dancing by THE CLADDAGH DANCERS, at The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Altadena:
3 pm  HOUSTON & JONES DUO (the condensed version of Houston Jones) plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Long Beach:
3-7 pm MARK ST. MARY Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band plays the Cajun-zydeco dance at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
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Gumbo (by Crazy Creole) available fir a $5 suggested donation.
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Info: Dempsey, at 562-396-1132 or  bontemppappion@aol.com; or, David, at 909-527-0926 or davidsousa@verizon.net
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Sun, Oct 13, in L.A.:
3:30 pm  ANNY CELSI, KAREN NASH, & OWEN JENKINS play the monthly "FOOLS ON STOOLS" showcase at The Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W 2nd St, Los Angeles 90012.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Burbank:
6 pm  DEBRA LEE & TRIGGER HAPPY play Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Altadena:
7 pm  Grammy-winner TIM WEISBERG returns to what’s become a monthly residency at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236. Do call for reservations, as his show always sells-out.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
7-9:30 pm "LIBRARY GIRL PRESENTS" with acoustic music performances by AMILIA K. SPICER and MASON SUMMIT, and many featured writers, at Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405.
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Celebrating the 4 year anniversary of the series, featuring writers Sissy Boyd, Eric Trules, Richard Modiano, Jerry Garcia, Jon Hess, Carlye Archibeque, Chanel Brenner, Crystal Lane Swift & Rich Ferguson.
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Performances by ManPoems (aka Gray Palmer), Bill Burns, Joe Seely, Mike Wiles & Paul Mackley and "surprise guests." Plus a celebration of Mason's 17th birthday (there will be cake). Produced by Susan Hayden for Ruskin Group Theatre.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Barbara:
8:30 pm  THE DUNWELLS play SOHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
10 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase closes-out the musical weekend, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Monday, October 14, 2013
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Mon, Oct 14, in Burbank:
7:30-10:30 pm  THE BROMBIES play L.A.’s best weekly BLUEGRASS RESIDENCY, featuring L.A. studio star-singer-mandolinist George Doering (who's on the soundtrack dozens of movies) as well as songwriter JoEllen Doering on guitar, the great Bill Bryson (Bluegrass Cardinals, Desert Rose Band, Chris Hillman Band, mucho mas) on upright bass, and bluegrass phenom Patrick Sauber on banjo, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Mon, Oct 14, in Hollywood:
9 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS with BUSTER at the Dresden Lounge, 1760 N Vermont Av, Hollywood 90027.
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013
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Tue, Oct 15, in Ventura:
6 pm  TOAD THE WET SPROCKET plays a free gig for their homecoming, in-store at Salzer’s Records, 5577 Valentine Rd (intersection of Hwy 101 & Victoria Offramp), Ventura.
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The full band is in town, just 30 miles from their home town of Santa Barbara, and this is “A very special home-coming in-store performance: bring your albums to get them signed and enjoy their tunes, old and new! This is all surrounding their tour in celebration of the October 15th release of ‘New Constellation,’ the first new album in 16 years!)
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Tue, Oct 15, in Pasadena:
7-9 pm  Monthly "GUITAR NIGHTS" series brings CELIA LIU on pipa and CABALACHE on son jarocho to Guitars on Hill, 130 N Hill Av, Pasadena.
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Tue, Oct 15, in Burbank:
8 pm  TWO events at the venue, both at 8 pm:
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b)  Monthly BLUEGRASS ASSOC. OF SOUTHERN CAL. “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” with bluegrass band KEEPING FIRE, in the Riverside Rancho Room:
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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Wed, Oct 16, in Industry:
10-11 am or 12:30-1:30 pm "ALL ABOUT COWBOYS" is a children's program at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry 91745; www.homesteadmuseum.org; 626-968-8492.
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Yee-haw! Learn about the life of a cowboy in early California. Children ages 2 to 6 will enjoy a craft, game, and story.
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Wed, Oct 16, in Murietta:
6:30 pm  "OPEN MIC: THE SHAM JAM" with SIMON & HUNTER at The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Wed, Oct 16, in Burbank:
7 pm  DEBRA PRICE’S CLASSICAL HOUR at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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In the Riverside Rancho Room: GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND plays at 7 pm.
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At 8 pm  It’s “A hot, all-Italiano session with CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS.”
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Later, MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY AFTER DARK RENDEZVOUS, with discounted drink specials (at the back bar), and special guest Vinyl Record Assn. DJs, and more. At 10 pm.
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Wed, Oct 16, in Altadena:
7:30 pm Monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" showcase brings ALFRED JOHNSON, ERIC SCHWARTZ, LISA NEMZO, SHAUN CROMWELL, and DYLAN BRODY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 North Lake Av, Altadena 91001; more at www.coffeegallery.com
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David's monthly showcase brings folk Americana, rock, blues, and an original story from its resident spoken word performer.
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Featuring...
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Alfred Johnson. Do you love songs with a funky groove with the rhythm and soul of joyful blues? Want a bit of rockin' Mardi Gras to make your toes tap the second line? Well, Alfred Johnson brings all that and so much more to his music -from funky rock and blues to ballads and jazz - his songs are classics. Alfred co-wrote three songs with Rickie Lee Jones on her Platinum Grammy Award winning premiere album containing the hit single, "Chuck E’s In Love." Alfred's songs have been covered by Diane Reeves and Ernie Watts. More at www.facebook.com/alfred.johnson
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Eric Schwartz grabs you the first moment you hear him. Eric is brilliant -- he takes folk and crafts great melodies with the funniest, sharpest, and edgiest lyrics, twists it, and twists it again. In the purest tradition of folk as social, political, and protest music, Eric harpoons all the idiocy in America with such infectious joy. So you'll laugh yourself silly, but it's never an exercise in silliness. Then, Eric will craft a ballad so beautiful and perfect your heart will ache. His new CD "Aristocrat" just came out. He encourages you to buy it, because he has a very large snake to feed. More at www.ericschwartz.com
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Lisa Nemzo. Emmy nominated award winning producer and songwriter Lisa Nemzo is known for her show stopping, over-the-neck harmonic 12-string guitar solos. Lisa has released eight CD’s, three on German label Metronome/Polygram, garnering worldwide fans. During her celebrated career, Lisa has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Heart, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Christopher Cross, Firefall, Hall and Oates, and others. Lisa’s newest project "Arlington" is a song and short film based on the true story of a young serviceman who died defending our country. “Arlington” won "Best Merit Award 2012" and "Best Music Video" at the ACCOLADE FILM FESTIVAL La Jolla. View it at www.arlington-film.com and see why the Washington Post called this video and song, "An anthem for our generation." More at www.lisanemzo.com
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Shaun Cromwell. His roots songs "bring a wall of sound with style and passion," says Harvey. His exquisite fingerstyle guitar and banjo channel the deep sounds of the Delta with a contemporary voice -- think Mississippi John Hurt meets Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. Shaun is a favorite of Tracy Newman, and he plays folk festivals and gains fans everywhere he performs. More at www.shauncromwell.com
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And a topical essay in "A Word" With Dylan Brody. Brody is an award winning playwright, a thrice published author, a humorist and a story-teller. He's a writer for the Huffington Post and a new contributor to NPR's OffRamp on KPCC. He is also a martial artist, but those skills will not come into play during the show. Unless something goes horribly wrong. More at http://dylanbrody.com
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More at
www.CityOfAngelsAcoustic.weebly.com
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$15 cover at the door (cash); no reservations taken for this show (unlike all the others at the venue).
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Wed, Oct 16, in San Pedro:
Time tba  "THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT" (Marymount Ito / Matsuura Films) at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
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♪  BIG TOP, a big deal, Oct 17-20, in downtown L.A.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS with BUSTER at Demitasse, 1149 Third St, Santa Monica 90403; 310-260-6308.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Murietta:
8 pm  PATRICK McKEONE plays The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Thu, Oct 17 & 24, in Hollywood:
8-10 pm HOLLY CONLAN plays a three-date Record Release Residency (starting Oct 10) for her new album, "The Sirens" at The Hotel Cafe, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl (half a block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood 90028.
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Officially release of "The Sirens" is on iTunes on Oct 22nd.
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Holly promises "Lots of special guests and new songs to be heard, weekly features will be announced during the month."
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Innovative idea -- a record release residency.
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Advance tix, all three dates -
https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets
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Friday, October 18, 2013
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Fri, Oct 18, on Mt. Baldy:
7:30-10 pm "MOONLIGHT HIKE & BBQ" concert series brings RON ELY for a return to the “Top of the Notch” Lodge, at the top of the Mount Baldy Ski Lifts; park at the North end of Mt Baldy Rd (take Mountain Av North from the 210 Freeway, then right on Mt Baldy Rd to the end) Mount Baldy.
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The lift is an exhilarating ride up (and down) the canyon, or you can hike one or both ways in the moonlight. The food is good there, too, with huge portions, and they have a full bar.
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Fri, Oct 18, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ELLIS PAUL plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Oct 18, in L.A.:
9 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS with BUSTER, plus LIA ROSE, and RANGER, play the "L.A. UNDERGROUND PRESENTS" series at Pieter Performance Space, 420 W Ave 33, Unit 10, Los Angeles 90031.
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Street parking only. Bring blankets, pillows, "and stuff to sit on."
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Fri, Oct 18, in Murietta:
9 pm  LEXINGTON FIELD plays The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
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2-5:30 pm JOELLEN LAPIDUS on mountain dulcimer, YVETTE DEVEREAUX on violin, & OLIVER STEINBERG on upright bass, in a free concert at Crafted, 110 E 22nd St #100, at the Port of L.A., San Pedro 90731; www.craftedportofla.com
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Sat, Oct 19, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  KELLY JOE PHELPS plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Oct 19, in Murietta:
9 pm BRICK TOP BLAGGERS play The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Sunday, October 20, 2013
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Sun, Oct 20, in Murietta:
2 pm  "IRISH FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY" with Irish music by fiddler MICHAEL KELLY (SLIGO RAGS) with Irish dancing by THE CLADDAGH DANCERS, at The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Sun, Oct 20,
WORKSHOP,
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4:30-5:30 pm  "KIDS RHYTHM WORKSHOP" with Ray McNamara, at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; www.folkmusiccenter.com
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Sun, Oct 20, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm  "KINGS OF CALIFORNIA TRAIN TOUR" with DAVE ALVIN, CHRIS SMITHER, & PETER CASE play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
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6:30-9 pm THORIN'S SOUL RUSTLERS plus THE LICATA BROTHERS play Big Mama's Rib Shack Southern Barbecue Restaurant, 1453 N Lake Av (above the 210 Fwy), Pasadena 91104.
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Tue, Oct 22, in L.A.”
7:30 pm  BLUES TRAVELER plays at the El Rey Theatre in L.A.; doors at 7 pm. Tix are general admission, $32.
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Tue, Oct 22, in L.A.:
8 pm  "DANNY ELFMAN’S MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON" with the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra and The Page L.A. Choir, conducted By John Mauceri, featuring Danny Elfman’s first live US performance in 18 years; at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live. Doors at 7:15 pm. Tix, $45, $65, $75, $95, $125.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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Wed, Oct 23, in Long Beach:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER plays the Long Beach Terrace Theater.
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To celebrate the release of "Privateering," out September 10 on UMG’s Verve Records, Mark Knopfler will play four dates on the West Coast, including this one. It's the first opportunity for fans to hear "Privateering" material live. Knopfler, who is fresh from a 70-date sold-out European tour, brings the seven-piece band that helped create "Privateering" – Richard Bennett (guitar), Jim Cox (piano), Guy Fletcher (keyboards), John McCusker (fiddle), Mike McGoldrick (whistle and flute), Ian Thomas (drums) and Glenn Worf (bass).
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A multiple Grammy award winner as the lead singer-songwriter for Dire Straits, Knopfler combined his wry lyrics with his guitar prowess to create such major hits as “Money For Nothing,” “Sultans Of Swing,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Walk of Life.”
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http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/mark-knopfler
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
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Music conference starts today:
♪  MEOW CONFERENCE, Oct 24-26, in Austin
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8 pm  "TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON" with SHANA MORRISON (Van's daughter) and ANDY & RENEE & FRIENDS at The Lounge at the Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-1193.
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ANDY & RENEE & their band HARD RAIN were named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013. And ANDY & RENEE just played a huge event in China.
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Doors at 7 pm, show at 8.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
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Fri, Oct 25, in Redondo Beach:
6:30-9:30 pm RENEE SAFIER (ANDY & RENEE, HARD RAIN) and MARTY RIFKIN (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN) play On The Rocks, 239 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-379-7438.
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Oct 25, in San Pedro:
8-10 pm  KELLY'S LOT brings blues, folk, and roadhouse rock to The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Fri, Oct 25, in Santa Monica:
8 pm STEPHEN KELLOGG, plus special guest FORT ATLANTIC, plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Acton:
4 pm  5th Annual "FALL COWBOY ROUNDUP" with performances by DAVE STAMEY, JERRY "BROOKSIE" BROOKS, and FIDDLIN' PETE WATERCOTT, at Mike and Paulette Tcherkassky's Whistle Stop Ranch in Acton. (Off the 14 Fwy, in the mountains between L.A. and Palmdale).
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The ranch gate opens at 4 pm for visiting and dinner, show starts promptly at 7 pm. Make reservations early. This books to capacity.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Pasadena:
6:30 pm  "MORE MOUNTAIN MUSIC" brings THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND; LINA BIRD on flute & banjo; JUNE KATO on upright bass; TOM FAIR (emcee) on guitar & vocals; plus special guests, at the Urban Homestead, 631 Cypress Av,Pasadena 91103.
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Tom Fair says, "The Mountain Music concert of September 28th was a sold-out success -- so much so that we've scheduled a repeat performance. For those of you who attended the earlier concert, there will be some additions to the song selections that will keep the program fresh and new. Same great performances, same high energy!"
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Sat, Oct 26, in Long Beach:
7-10 pm KRIS COLT & THE BLACK ROSE BAND plays the Red Leprechaun American Irish Pub, 4000 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804; 562-494-8726; www.redleprechaun.com
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Sat, Oct 26, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  Blues prodigy JONNY LANG plays the California Canyon Theater in Beverly Hills.
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He's touring his first new studio album in seven years, "Fight For My Soul," which comes out Sep 17 on Concord Records, and it's getting fine reviews.
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Lang’s songwriting on "Fight For My Soul," the follow up to his 2006 GRAMMY Award-winning "Turn Around," takes a major leap forward, as he explores the struggle for love and family with startling heart and depth.
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The Wall Street Journal, who premiered the album with a pre-release album stream observed, “Lang has done plenty of growing up since his precocious teenage years, and it shows in the 11 songs on 'Fight for My Soul'.”
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USA Today calls “Blew Up (The House)”, the album’s first single, “…an incendiary blues-rock stomper about taking extreme measures to make a fresh start.”
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“This album is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” offers Lang. “Some of these songs may surprise people, but that’s what it's all about. It keeps it fresh, and it keeps me growing. Creatively, I think there is a lot more going on inside of me than I’ve been sharing on record so far. Much of what I've experienced through music and life in general is in these songs.”
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Lang has toured non-stop since his first major label album "Lie To Me" was released in 1997 when he was 16. That won him a large and incredibly loyal audience, along with a well deserved reputation as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation.
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Now in the midst of touring to support the new album, Jonny will make a special hometown "CD Release Day" stop in Fargo, North Dakota at The Fargo Theatre. Fargo may not be a blues town, but it will be that day.
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Oct 26, in San Pedro:
Time tba  MYSTIC JOURNEY brings "transcendent world music" with renowned flautist Suzanne Teng, at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm-1 am  "BUNNYNOSE HALLOWEEN RAREBIT GHOUL" show at TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica 90405.
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The music starts at 8 pm sharp. Arrive by 7:30 for the best seats. The evening starts with a short set by piano-songwriting practitioner D. Whitney Quinn (https://myspace.com/dwhitneyquinn).
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Next up, for a short set, are the Mike Randle Westside All-Stars; you never know what you'll get from Seaside Michael except it'll be good.
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Following the All-Stars is Michael Miller (http://michaelmillercrusade.com/) with his rich textural songs.
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After Michael, it's Bunnynose (http://bunnynose.net), followed by Johnny Rad and the Eggplants and Sexy Black and the One Percent.
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Virgilia's Taco Truck will be out front, so consider saving your appetite for some of her tacos and tortas. Quinn says, "Her food is better than most restaurants at a substantial savings of moneys."
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TRiP is always FREE - no cover charge to see interesting bands on the west side. Parking is free on the street after 6 pm, but come early to get the closest parking.
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TRiP serves a variety of craft and gourmet beers and a selection of gold-medal wines.
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"A prize may be awarded to the costume the Bunnynose band deems the most interesting and coolest," adds Quinn.
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D. Whitney Quinn will be accompanied by John O'Kennedy on guitar.
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Michael Miller will be accompanied by Butch Norton on drums, Peter Adams on keyboards and Joel Graves on guitar.
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Oct 26, in L.A.:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER plays the Wiltern Theater in L.A.
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A multiple Grammy award winner as the lead singer-songwriter for Dire Straits, Knopfler combined his wry lyrics with his guitar prowess to create such major hits as “Money For Nothing,” “Sultans Of Swing,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Walk of Life.”
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  LAURENCE JUBER plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  KEN O'MALLEY and THE NE'ER DUWELLS, an L.A.-based all-star Irish band, play the "FOLKWORKS CONCERT SERIES" at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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Oct 26, in L.A.:
8 pm  COLIN HAY plays a benefit at the The Luckman Fine Arts Complex to support the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena which provides FREE concerts all summer long. Tix for the special night at tge Luckman are selling fast, at: http://bit.ly/18GO2BM
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Barbara Co (Los Olivos):
8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS launch Peter's 51st season of bluegrass concerts with a show at Saint Mark's In The Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Av, Los Olivos.
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In 2008, Peter was awarded "Music Legend Award of 2008" by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization of greater Los Angeles.
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The Very Lonesome Boys include Tom Lee on bass, Blaine Sprouse on fiddle, and David West on banjo & guitar. The program will feature bluegrass standards, songs of the West, classic fiddle tunes, and a number of 1920s-30s country songs adapted to the bluegrass format.
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Advance tickets are $12, available on-line at www.BlueGrassWest.com and at The Book Loft on Mission Drive in Solvang. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Suggested donation at the door is $15.
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Sun, Oct 27, in NoHo:
3 & 7 pm  “SAMHAIN: THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN & TALES OF THE CELTIC SUPERNATURAL” told through song, story, music & dance, is presented by Celtic Rhythms in association with The Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606.
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This is the third year for "Samhain: The Story of Halloween,” and it’s a brand new show with tales of fairies and otherworldly creatures from Celtic mythology. It’s told in the format people have come to love -- a Celtic Halloween extravaganza with high energy Irish dances, traditional Celtic tunes that will bewitch your feet and keep your toes a-tappin', ghostly love songs that will rip your heart out, and exciting dances with real swords and axe handles for a start.
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Tix, www.celtic-rhythms/samhaintickets
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$15 general seating, $18 preferred seating at the 3 pm show; at 7 pm, it’s $18 general seating, $22 preferred seating. This always sells-out.
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Sun, Oct 27, in SGV (San Marino):
6-9 pm  "NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL" brings pro songwriter WARREN SELLERS as its guest speaker at Thurnher House, located at the entrance to beautiful Lacy Park, at 1485 Virginia Rd (2 blocks N of Huntington Dr) , San Marino.
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Guest speaker, pro songwriter Warren Sellers: It's all about the song, but when it comes to making your song stand out over all the others, it's all about the idea. Pro writer Warren Sellers shares his insights on coming-up with great and unique song ideas. Warren has been a Nashville staff writer and has had songs cut by Jonell Mosser, Shane Yellowbird, and many others. Bring a song on CD, and one or more, typed lyric sheets.
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Directions: proceed along Huntington Dr to Virginia Rd, turn North two blocks; Lacy Park is on the left, and Thurnher House is just inside the entrance. Park your car on the street or in the Thurnher House parking lot, the next driveway past the entrance.
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Sun, Oct 27, in NoHo:
7 pm  “SAMHAIN: THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN & TALES OF THE CELTIC SUPERNATURAL” told through song, story, music & dance, is presented by Celtic Rhythms in association with The Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, at the Mayflower Club, in North Hollywood.
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Sun, Oct 27, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  KIM RICHEY plus special guest DAVE GLEASON play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Wed, Oct 30, in San Pedro:
Time tba  "ALL TOGETHER NOW" 2013 (Marymount Ito-Matsuura Film Series) at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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November & December, 2013
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Fri, Nov 1, in Torrance:
7:30 pm ANDY & RENEE & their band HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play a HALLOWEEN PARTY house concert at the home of Geri Chaudhri. Reservations get directions at the online store at www.andyandrenee.com
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ANDY & RENEE just played a huge event in China. HARD RAIN is ostensibly a Bob Dylan tribute band, with plenty of originals.
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Light dinner served. BYOB. Doors at 6:30, music at 7:30 pm. "Wear a costume...you might win a prize!"
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Fri, Nov 1, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  RICK SHEA and TONY GILKYSON play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Nov 2, in Oak Glen:
Noon-3 pm  WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND plays Riley's at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Road #13, Oak Glen 92399.
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Sun, Nov 3, in Hollywood:
5th Annual "REMEMBER THE MUSIC" benefit for Alzheimer's disease research presented by "BETTY'S FOUNDATION" at The Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (half a block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood 90028.
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Sun, Nov 3, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  TISH HINOJOSA plus special guest JOEL RAPHAEL play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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Sun, Nov 3, in San Pedro:
Time tba  SHAKEH & BRYAN ASHER bring "rich folk with cello" to their CD Release show at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Tue, Nov 5, in San Pedro:
Time tba  PAUL BRADY, Internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Ireland, plays The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Fri, Nov 8, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  CALICO the band plus special guests SUGAR IN THE GOURD play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 9, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  GARLAND JEFFREYS plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 9, in San Pedro:
Time tba  LITTLE BLACK TRAIN brings vintage Americana with fiddle & mandolin to The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sun, Nov 10, in SGV (San Marino):
6-9 pm  "GROUP SONG EVALUATIONS" hosted by "Nashville Songwriters Association International" (NSAI) at Thurnher House, located at the entrance to beautiful Lacy Park, at 1485 Virginia Rd (2 blocks N of Huntington Dr) , San Marino.
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Group Song Evaluations. Bring a song on CD, cassette, or to play live, plus 10 copies of your typed lyric sheet.
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Directions: proceed along Huntington Dr to Virginia Rd, turn North two blocks; Lacy Park is on the left, and Thurnher House is just inside the entrance. Park your car on the street or in the Thurnher House parking lot, the next driveway past the entrance.
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Sun, Nov 10, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  JON DEE GRAHAM plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Nov 15, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  WESLEY STACE (formerly JOHN WESLEY HARDING) plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 16, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 16, in San Pedro:
Time tba  FANTASTIC DIAMOND, Tribute to Neil Diamond, at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sun, Nov 17, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  SLAID CLEAVES plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri & Sat, Nov 22 & 23, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  TOM PAXTON plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Nov 24, in San Pedro:
Time tba  SARA GAZAREK & JOSH NELSON, "effervescent new jazz artists," play The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Fri, Dec 6, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm JACKSH*T "Have Yourself A Very Sh*tty Xmas IV" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Dec 6, in San Pedro:
Time tba  TAIKO CENTER OF L.A. plus EAST L.A. TAIKO bring "East-West drum fusion" to The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sat, Dec 7, in Santa Monica:
8 pm CHARLIE HUNTER & SCOTT AMENDOLA play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Dec 7, in San Pedro:
Time tba  CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, Bluegrass with sing along carols, at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sun, Dec 8, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  "ERIN McKEOWN'S ANTI HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Dec 24, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  TERRY SYLVESTER of The Hollies plus special guests DEBBI PETERSEN (of The Bangles), and JOHN WICKS (of The Records) play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Dec 31, in Beverly Hills:
8 pm DON McLEAN, with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI opening, at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.
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Michael Ann asks, "Please purchase tickets through me," at michaelannmusic@gmail.com
or, she adds, "I will have a link to my Amazon direct pay... for Don McLean tickets."
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Jan 23-26, 2014,
MUSIC TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE,
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Annual NAMM SHOW at the Anaheim Convention and in all the meeting and convention facilities of all the surrounding hotels, in Anaheim. More, as the date approaches.
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Sat & Sun, Feb 8 & 9, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm  HOT TUNA Acoustic plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Jun 8-14, 2014,
MUSIC CAMP,
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5th Annual "NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP" in New Orleans, Louisiana 70175.
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