A Summerlike Thursday, and one to GET YOUR TICKETS ~ Feb 13, 2014

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This issue has all of tonight’s considerable happenings and a News Feature, but the MAIN NEWS here is our THIRTY (that’s 30) TICKET ALERTS, so you can get ’em while they’re still available – because you know how you are when you miss-out and pout.


February 13 in History…

On this day in 1731, the very first magazine published in America, “The American Magazine,” was issued in Philadelphia. The editors expected they would catch-on quickly with readers, but, turns-out they didn’t have anything the newspapers were not already carrying. After three issues, they folded.
 
 
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In this edition…

♪  TICKET ALERT THURSDAY (THIRTY, yep 30, events that’ll soon sell-out)
♪  NEWS FEATURE
.   √  SPECIAL "WSM MIDNITE JAMBOREE," ONLINE SATURDAY
♪  MUSIC-ON-TV
♪  THURSDAY’S ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
♪  THURSDAY-Only MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
 
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♪  TICKET ALERT THURSDAY (THIRTY, yep 30, events that’ll soon sell-out)

All 30 of these are things that will soon be gone forevermore, so you need to jump on the ones you want to see…


1)  “ACOUSTIC ARTISTS SHOWCASE” with SABRINA & CRAIG, GARY STOCKDALE, and JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, is Feb 15, at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts in Whittier. Tix are $25, but discounted $20 tix are available through Feb 13, using code ACREV, at www.shannoncenter.org

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2)  TIM McGRAW's "Sundown Heaven Town Tour" arrives May 18 at Verizon Amph-Irvine for its only L.A.-area stop. Presale tix available Thu, Feb 13, 10 am-10 pm, at : http://bit.ly/1g0atUs with password: earlybird. Or wait for general tix sales, starting Fri, Feb 14 at 10 am.

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3)  EAGLES in Las Vegas on Feb 15 & 16; tix still available for the MGM Grand (expensive: $280 for not bad seats) at http://cncrt.ly/LC7aa7

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4)  “JIM CURRY'S JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE” is a big show on Sun, Feb 16, at 3 pm in Upland, with Jim Curry and the band – mandolin, flute, drums, bass, keyboard – plus multi-media slides and video that accompany each song. Jim was the singing voice of the late John Denver in the movie, and he’s performed with the original orchestra and all the band members who toured with the late John Denver. Concert is at the Grove Theatre, 276 E 9th St, Upland 91786. This may sell-out; he’s that good. Tickets are $15-$25 from the box office, at 909-920-4343 or online at http://grovetheatre.com/show.cfm?id=21523

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5)  REVEREND HORTON HEAT with DEKE DICKERSON, JAMES INTVELD, and Nekromantix (on March 21), or with The Dwaves (on March 23), or with others tba (on March 22), plays the Roxy, doors at 7:30 pm each night. Tix, $25, on sale Feb 14 at 10 am, at www.goldenvoice.com

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6)  JASON ISBELL with HOLLY WILLIAMS plays April 28 at the Roxy, doors at 7:30 pm. Tix, $25, on sale Feb 14 at 10 am, at www.goldenvoice.com

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7)  OLD 97's with NIKKI LANE play May 9 at the El Rey Theatre, doors at 8 pm. Tix, $25, on sale Feb 15 at 10 am, at www.goldenvoice.com

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8)  Two shows, both Thu, Feb 20:
THE QUEBE SISTERS return for two shows, 5 & 8 pm, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. It’s essentially the only small venue they still play, anywhere in America. Every member of this young Texas-based band is a fiddle champ, either state or national, and their vocal harmonies are amazing. They are western music’s best crossover / breakout act to come along in decades.

Tix ALWAYS sell-out. Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. There may be more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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9)  BENEFIT CONCERT is Sat, March 1, as the Wild Honey Foundation presents a star-studded house band and guest singers performing the classic Beatles records “Revolver” and “Abbey Road,” live, in their entirety, and in order. Event benefits the Autism Think Tank and the Children’s Music Fund, at the historic Wilshire Ebell Theatre, at 8 pm. Info & tix, www.autismthinktanknj.com ~ or ~ http://thecmf.org/who-we-are ~ or ~ www.facebook.com/groups/183120448393501

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10)  “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight: An Evening with Alexandra Fuller” is a “Visions and Voices Signature Event” on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 pm at USC, with a reception and book signing to follow. Admission is free and open to everyone, BUT reservations are required and these things fill-up. Each year, USC President Nikias identifies a few books that he believes every USC student should read. This year he highlighted Alexandra Fuller’s “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight: An African Childhood,” a powerful book documenting Fuller’s childhood in Rhodesia during a time of intense struggle. This event brings an opportunity to hear directly from the author in a stirring and intimate exploration of war, family, love and death. The book was a New York Times Notable Book, a finalist for the Guardian’s First Book Award, and winner of a Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize. Fuller’s four non-fiction books, at once anti-war stories and love stories, are rooted in the belief that “everything we do is political, from the decision we make to wake up in the morning, to the clothes we put on our bodies, to the words we have the courage to speak.”

Online reservations can be made beginning Thursday, February 13, at 9 am, at www.visionsandvoices.usc.edu

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11)  Two shows Fri, Feb 14:
8 & 10 pm  DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS play McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

Sure to sell-out both shows. Tix, $26.50, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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12)  Event is Sat, Feb 15, in Pasadena:
6-9 pm  COYOTE CREEK RAMBLERS play a western music "dinner-and-a-show" night for their CD release of "Songs of the Hearth," at Porticos Art Space in Pasadena; www.porticosartspace.org
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$15 at the door includes dinner, concert, and the new CD. Reservations appreciated by Wed, Feb 12, to guarantee enough food, by contacting Judy@CoyoteCreekRamblers.com, or phone 909-894-9899.

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13)  Event is Sat, Feb 15:
7:30 pm  BERNIE PEARL plays his CD release celebration show for "Take Your Time" at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center in L.A. “Schmooze with the blues” begins at 7:30 in the atrium with a Champagne reception ending at 8 when the house bar opens; the CD Concert is at 8:15, with Bernie, Barbara Morrison, Mike, Al, and Hurricane, and at 9:30, there’s a Blues Jam, hosted by Big T. and Jamie Powell and special guests.

This will surely sell-out promptly. Tix $20, at http://barbaramorrisonpac.com/?ai1ec_event=bernie-pearl-cd-release-party&instance_id=29427

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14)  Concert is Sat, Feb 15, 8 pm; MARIACHI VARGAS DE TECALITLAN plays City National Grove of Anaheim.

Internationally acclaimed as the best mariachi in the world, the group makes a rare local appearance.

Originally founded by Don Gaspar Vargas, Manuel Mendoza and two violinists in the town of Tecalitlan, Mexico in 1898, this mariachi group has since starred in more than 200 movies, recorded dozens of albums of pasodobles, valses, bailables, polkas, and danzones, as well as collaborated with various artists including Juan Gabriel and Linda Ronstadt.

Today the group is composed of three trumpets, one harp, one vihuela, guitar, guitarron, guitara and six violins. With this ensemble, a new sound has been brought to light that crosses all international borders. Their music today now ranges from traditional sones to classical works as well as other styles that continue to enchant their worldwide audience.

Ticket prices start at $43.25 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or at 800-745-3000, or at The City National Grove of Anaheim Box Office.

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15)  Concert is Sun, Feb 16, 8 pm; BETTMAN & HALPIN return from their Colorado base for a CD release tour and a few Southern Cal shows, including this, their big one, at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

Tix, $20, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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16)  Concert is Sat, Feb 22, 8 pm; THE CHIEFTAINS, “Ireland's Musical Ambassadors to the World,” play the Valley Performing Arts Center at CSUN in Northridge.

Tix, $75 / $60 / $45 / $30, at www.valleyperformingartscenter.org/calendar/the-chieftains

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17)  Concert is Feb 22, 8 pm; FRANK FAIRFIELD banjo and multi-instrumentalist purveyor of old-time string band merriment, plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

Tix, $15, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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18)  Concert is a matinee kids show, Feb 23, 11 am; LISA LOEB at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

Tix, $15, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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19)  Concert is Feb 23, 8 pm; SYLVIA TYSON, CINDY CASHDOLLAR, SCARLET RIVERA play McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

Tix, $24.50, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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20) THIS WAS SOLD-OUT, BUT 20 MORE TIX WERE MADE AVAILABLE; Concert is Sun, March 2, 8 pm; LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays a newly-added second show at McCabe’s in Santa Monica. The first show on March 1 sold-out promptly.

Tix, $55, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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21) Concert is March 5, 8 pm; MERLE HAGGARD plays the City National Grove of Anaheim. Whether fugitive, troubadour, misfit or crusader, California country music legend Merle Haggard has explored each perspective with a critical acuity, a hard-won skill that's allowed him to score no less than 40 number one country hits. Immediately embraced by country fans, Haggard also earned the respect of his peers. He has won just about every music award imaginable, both as a performer and as a songwriter, and in 2010 he was honored at the Kennedy Center Honors in recognition for his lifetime contributions to American culture through the performing arts. His body of work easily places him beside Hank Williams as one of the most influential artists in country music.

Over a distinguished fifty year-plus career that's taken him from a drastically misspent criminal youth to solitary confinement in San Quentin to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Haggard has memorably portrayed, in song, myriad archetypal characters. After being diagnosed with lung cancer in 2008 and having part of his lung removed, Haggard shows no signs of the disease returning and continues to produce songs and perform live with more energy and enthusiasm than many a younger man or woman.

Advance tix available now, at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004B72C5B37552?artistid=821092&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Feb5

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22) Show is Fri, March 7, 8 pm; LEWIS BLACK at the City National Grove of Anaheim.

"I can't wait to see what our leadership isn't going to accomplish next." - Lewis Black

Lewis Black, Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sell out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and United States. He is one of a few performers to sell out multiple renowned theatres including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center, the Main Stage at the Mirage in Las Vegas and most recently a sold out Broadway run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in NYC.

His live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. He is a passionate performer who is a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world.

Lewis Black came into national prominence with his appearances on The Daily Show in 1996. Those appearances on The Daily Show led to comedy specials on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and Epix. In 2001, he won the Best Male Stand-Up at the American Comedy Awards. He has released eight comedy albums, including the 2007 Grammy Award-winning "The Carnegie Hall Performance." Lewis Black won his second Grammy Award for his album "Stark Raving Black." Lewis has published three bestselling books, Nothing's Sacred (Simon & Schuster, 2005), Me of Little Faith (Riverhead Books, 2008) and I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, 2010).

Advance tix available now, at:
www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com/events/event_details.asp?id=2699

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23) Concert is March 14, 7 pm; YOUNG DUBLINERS plus special guests THE HUMBLE HOOLIGANS, and BROTHER, at the City National Grove of Anaheim.

Advance tix available now, at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004B83DBE07647?artistid=806054&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Feb5

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24) Event is Sat, Mar 15, 8 pm; THE FENIANS play the St. Paddy's Day Celebration Concert at the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano. Doors at 6 pm.

Tix at 949-496-8927 or   HYPERLINK "http://www.thecoachhouse.com" www.thecoachhouse.com

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25) Concert is March 19, 8 pm; KENNY ROGERS, with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI opening, at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Michael Ann says, “apparently out of quite a few submissions, my music was chosen!”

Half the tickets are already sold-out. Jump on it at 323-655-0111 or www.sabantheatre.com

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26) Concert is Sat, April 5, 8 pm; PETER CASE plays his “6OTH BIRTHDAY SHOW” at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

Tix, $20, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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27) Two shows: Sat, April 12, & Sun, April 13, 8:30 pm;  BRUCE COCKBURN at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.

Tix, $30, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.

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28) Show is Mon, April 28, 8 pm; JOHN McEUEN journeys from New York and takes a break from touring with The Nitty Gritty Dirt band to play with Matt Cartsonis, and his back up guys, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.

His infrequent solo shows sell-out early, and Matt Cartsonis is a show all by himself. Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. There may be more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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29) Festival is Sun, May 4: 24th Annual "DYLANFEST" runs Noon-8 pm, at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, outside on the Torino Plaza, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 90503.

Early-Bird tickets are available until April 1 at the discounted price of $25 adult, $10 child, $100 vip, at: http://andyandrenee.com/store.php

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30) Show is Sat, June 7, 7:30 pm; ERIC ANDERSEN plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica. Tix, $26.50, at  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com or 310-828-4497.
 
 
 
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    √  SPECIAL "WSM MIDNITE JAMBOREE," ONLINE SATURDAY

MIKE SCOTT to host, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of “Grand Ole Opry Star” Ernest Tubb

(February 13, 2014) - Rural Rhythm Records announced today from Nashville that recording artist Mike Scott will guest-host the long-running WSM "Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree" on Saturday, February 15, from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Music Valley Drive in Nashville. The show is done with a live audience at the Texas Troubadour Theatre, broadcast on WSM radio, and goes-out worldwide at www.wsmOnline.com.

The show has been on the air more than 60 years, and is second in longevity only to the "Grand Ole Opry."

MIKE SCOTT & THE NASHVILLE BAND includes Carl Jackson, Scott Napier, Heath VanWinkle , Kim Gardner and Steve Day.

They will perform along with special guests CARL JACKSON, LARRY CORDLE & VAL STORY, plus JOE MULLINS & THE RADIO RAMBLERS.

Saturday night’s show is part of a series celebrating Ernest Tubb.

“I was honored to have known Ernest Tubb when I moved to Nashville to work for JIM & JESSE & THE VIRGINIA BOYS at The Grand Ole Opry in 1983 and later attended his funeral with Jim & Jesse in 1984. This date also marks the '10th Memorial' of the loss of my Dad, Charles Virgil Scott (6/23/31 - 2/15/04),” said Mike Scott.

A lot of good programming still is not available everywhere. Mike Scott is seen by millions of TV viewers each week during prime-time on RFD-TV, which reaches 72 million households, though almost none in Southern California. Mike performs with RONNIE RENO & THE RENO TRADITION on RFD's "Reno's Old Time Music Show." In addition, he is the host of the new music TV series "Behind the Dream" ™ currently airing on BlueHighways TV.

Mike Scott’s current album "Home Sweet Home (Civil War Era Songs)" was released in 2013, and with the ongoing 150th anniversary of the central event of American history, the album's profile remains high. Two of its songs will be performed in upcoming episodes of "Reno's Old Time Music Show" during the new season, airing this spring.

Scott, producer and performer on "Home Sweet Home," assembled an all-star group of musicians to pay tribute to the popular parlor songs, minstrel songs and marching songs from the era, some still known to us as traditional standards. Joining Scott on the album are awarding winning players Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Bryan Sutton, Aubrey Haynie, Tim Stafford, Mike Compton, Ben Isaacs, Jeff Taylor and Scott Miller.

Will Saturday's "WSM Midnite Jamboree" bring any of that mid-nineteenth century music because Mike Scott is hosting? Possibly. But you can bet you'll hear fine interpretations of the great tunes of Ernest Tubb.

Catch the show at www.wsmOnline.com, Saturday, from 10-11:30 pm, Pacific time (Midnight-1:30 am Nashville time). You can tune-in starting at 5 pm Pacific for three editions of the "Grand Ole Opry," as well.
 
 
 
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Thu, Feb 13, on AXS TV:
11 am (Pacific) “Stagecoach - California's Country Music Festival Best of 2013” showcases performances by Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, Lonestar, Dwight Yoakam, Justin Townes Earle, Phil Vassar, Blue Sky Riders, Thompson Square, Jana Kramer, Nick 13 and Hayes Carll.
 
 
 
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♪  THURSDAY’S ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
 
Through Feb 13,
Theatre,
in San Pedro:
8 pm  “AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS” closes the “Pick of the Vine: Season 12” tonight at the Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro.
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Info & tix at www.littlefishtheatre.org
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Runs Jan 10-Feb 15: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays, Jan 26-Feb 2 at 2 pm; Thu, Feb 13 at 8 pm.

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Thu-Sat, Feb 13-15;
continuing through Feb 23,
live theatre,
in South Pasadena:
8 pm  "FROM The BEST of The FEST" presented by the L.A. Women's Theatre Festival and the Fremont, at the Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-5977.
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This powerful "From the Best of the Fest" Benefit highlights some of the multicultural and multi-disciplined performers from the L.A. Women's Theatre Festival from 1996-2013. The Annual Festival honors the achievement of extraordinary women in theatre.

Runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $25 at the door, cheaper in advance; $20 general, $15 students and seniors..

Tix and info at:www.FremontCentreTheatre.com or toll-free at 866-811-4111.

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Through Feb 23, in Sierra Madre:
8 pm “AN IDEAL HUSBAND,” Oscar Wilde's classic comedy, continues at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024.
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Those new to Wilde will understand why he is considered one of the greatest English writers (though born in Dublin) of his time (1854-1900).
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Opening Night Gala performance tonight, followed by Champagne reception and light buffet. Ample free parking behind theatre.
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Runs at 8 pm Fri, Sat, & some Thursdays; 2:30 pm Sundays; through Sun, Feb 23. Additional performance times are Sun, Feb 9 at 7 pm and Thursdays, Feb 13 and Feb 20 at 8 pm.
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Tix, $25; seniors and students $22; children age 12 and under $15. Phone, 626 355-4318. Online tickets: www.sierramadreplayhouse.org
 
 
 
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Thu, Feb 13, in Long Beach:
5 pm  KEN O'MALLEY brings a solo show of his authentic and original Irish music to the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, Feb 13, in OC (Costa Mesa):
5:30 pm  “A VALENTINE PRELUDE” is dinner-and-a-symphonic pops concert / fund-raiser for music education” with THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY at the Center Club.
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It’s sure to be a heart-filled evening of music, dining and entertainment when Pacific Symphony’s support group, the Pacific Symphony League, hosts “A Valentine Prelude” to benefit the Symphony’s music education programs. The fund-raising dinner serves as an overture to the Symphony’s “Valentine’s Day with Matthew Morrison” Pops concert.
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Taking a cue from Morrison, who attended Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), the Prelude features OCSA’s premier performing ensemble, Montage!, comprised of students in grades 7-12,with the highest level of the artistic talents. After the dinner, guests are charmed by award-winning, Broadway star and “Glee” actor Matthew Morrison, who performs a romantic array of show tunes and jazz standards for a Valentine’s Day concert that is sure to be special.
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Tix, 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org
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Tonight only, this precedes the three-night run of “Valentine's Day with Matthew Morrison,” tonight through Feb 15, at 8 pm in Segerstrom Hall (see listing).

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Wed, Feb 13, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm  ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play the Buffalo Fire Department, 1261 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501; 310-320-2332.
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Renee tells us, "The food is delicious and reasonably-priced; the staff is friendly and helpful; all ages are welcome, and it's a great place to hear music."

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Thu, Feb 13, in Ventura:
6:30-10 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “VENTURA ROUND TABLE SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza, 4255 E Main St, Ventura 93003. Info at www.songmakers.org

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Thu, Feb 13, in San Pedro:
7 pm  BARRY ANTHONY & HIS NEW ORLEANS WAILERS bring a “Taste of Mardi Gras” at The Whale & Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro.
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Barry and three hot traditional jazz musicians lay-down some good old foot-stomping music at San Pedro's favourite English Pub and gathering place.
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Go online to reserve at www.whaleandale.com, or call 310-832-0363. 

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Thu, Feb 13, in San Diego:
7 pm  “ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE II: THE BEATLES’ LOVE SONGS” presented by the Folkey Monkey at the Visual Center for Spiritual Living, 6154 Mission Gorge Rd Suite 100, San Diego 92120; 619-871-1653.
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Scheduled performers include JOE RATHBURN, SABRINA & CRAIG, PETER BOLLAND, CHRISTOPHER DALE, JOHN FOLTZ JERRY GONTANG, PATTY HALL, ROB MEHL, JEFFREY JOE MORIN, and MICHAEL TIERNAN.
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$20 advance.

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Thu, Feb 13, in Echo Park:
7:30 pm THE ROSWELL SISTERS, a close-harmony vocal group specializing in a combination of '30s jazz and '60s pop, plays the nice mudic stage patio at Stories, 1716 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90026.
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More at www.facebook.com/TheRoswellSisters

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Thu, Feb 13, in Topanga:
7:30 pm  “LIVE WORLD GROOVE VALENTINES DAY DANCE CELEBRATION” at The 1909, 1909 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 424-272-1909; Topanga1909@gmail.com

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Thu, Feb 13, in Burbank:
7:30 pm  RIVA! plays a Pre-Valentine show at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com/" www.vivacantina.com.
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More on the venue’s other stage at 10 pm. See listing.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Thu, Feb 13, in Altadena:
8 pm  SALTY SUITES with special guests THE LICATA BROTHERS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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The Salty Suites, a delightful acoustic ensemble of instrumental and vocal wizards bring Scott Gates on blazing mandolin, Chelsea Williams on guitar, and Chuck Hailes on upright bass, and all of them on vocals with the energy level set to high. The band are festival favorites and they have two acclaimed CDs to their credit. Their self-titled debut CD came in 2012 and was followed in 2013 with their "Live at Castoro Cellars" project. Currently putting the finishing touches on their 3rd new CD, the Salty Suites are prolific songwriters, penning over 60% of their set's songs as originals they harmonize and craft amazing mental pictures thru their music. Scott is considered one of the finest young mandolinists in the country with his lightning fast picking and amazing improvisational skills, and he has been showcased on national TV with Steve Martin and other stars. Chelsea has the voice of an angel and has been featured nationally on Sirius XM as well as national television. She can be seen performing solo at Universal City Walk as well as the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica. Chuck Hailes is a consummate bass player, picking the bass or bowing, and his songwriting is solid, as is his backline with the band.
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Opening is The Licata Brothers, the region’s hot musical prodigies. Jimmy Licata (born 1997) began composing original violin tunes at age 9 and even joined in on the folk tune "Marmaduke's Hornpipe" with a local bluegrass band that same year. Five years of lessons followed with renowned Filipino classical guitarist Perfecto de Castro. Brother Tony (born 2000) has pursued a musical path that nicely rounds-out this musical duo. Starting with piano lessons at age 7, Tony has become an accomplished drummer and developed a remarkably expressive singing voice. Tony and Jimmy are hard at work developing their brother harmonies. Come see these up-and-comers while you can, before they only get booked at big venues.
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The Salty Suites like to support youth music and new artists by helping Bob Stane book them as openers. Scott Gates' busking advice to the Licata Brothers when Jimmy was 16 and Tony was 13 really paid off last August, as the brothers played their hearts out across Kentucky, Nashville, Muscle Shoals (Alabama), Memphis, the Mississippi Delta and New Orleans. Since then the boys have opened several Coffee Gallery shows with an exciting mix of country, rockabilly and folk favorites. Look for some surprises and nice harmonies tonight. Check out some of their adventures at www.TheLicataBrothers.com
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Tix, $18. Reservations at 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. There’s more on the venue’s website, at: www.coffeegallery.com

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Thu Feb 13, in Silver Lake (L.A.):
8 pm  Weekly "HONK TONK HACIENDA" does a special night that brings back the Speakeasy with old time / hot zazz / Western swing / “and other acoustical iterations from the ’20s and ’30s, tonight only at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.ElCidLA.com; 323-668-0318.
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This week, it’s “elegant and hot swing from the 1930s,” with:

♪  DAVE STUCKEY & THE HOTHOUSE GANG, plus,
♪  THE MOONRISE CLUB.

Every Thursday, El Cid turns into “Honky Tonk Hacienda” with bands, songwriters and musical instigators tearing it up with Outlaw Country, Roots, Old Time and Americana.
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No cover before 8:30 pm, $5 thereafter. Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 8. Ample street parking; valet parking available.

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Thu-Sat, Feb 13-15, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  “VALENTINE’S DAY WITH MATTHEW MORRISON” is a symphonic pops concert with THE PACIFIC SYMPHONY in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787;  HYPERLINK "http://www.ocpac.org" \t "_blank" www.ocpac.org..
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Award-winning Broadway star and “Glee” actor Matthew Morrison performs a romantic array of show tunes and jazz standards for a Valentine’s Day concert that is sure to be special.
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Thu, Feb 13, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm  FISHTANK ENSEMBLE that wildly innovative ensemble with some unlikely instruments, plays the Edison, 108 W 2nd St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-613-0000.

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Thu, Feb 13, in downtown L.A.:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm “THE DROP: BENMONT TENCH” at the GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl Ste A245, Los Angeles 90015.

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Thu, Feb 13, in Murrieta:
8 pm  BRENNAN & SAL from MASTER SPLINTER & THE SHREDDERS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Thu, Feb 13, in L.A.:
8 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” happens at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, near downtown Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.

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Thu, Feb 13, waaay out in the desert in Pioneertown:
8 pm  THE FAR WEST plus RON GALLO of TOY SOLDIERS play Pappy & Harriet’s Place, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown 92268; 760-365-5956.

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Thu, Feb 13, in L.A.:
Time tba  Special show with original FLEETWOOD MAC guitarist JEREMY SPENCER at Largo at the Coronet.

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Thu, Feb 13, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm  DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS, plus THE DRAW, opening, play the Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016; www.canyonclub.net
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Singer-songwriter Dan Hicks is an American original. Since the early 1960s, Hicks has deftly blended elements of Swing, Jazz, Folk and Country music to create the appealing sound he sometimes calls "Folk Jazz." The lyrics of his songs range from the simply sublime to the sublimely ridiculous, all presented with his uniquely skewed and inscrutable touch. Dan's irresistible sense of rhythm, hip lyrical styling, laid-back vocalizing, and infamous on-stage wit will make most who listen fans for life. He's a snappy dresser, too.
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Doors at 6 pm, show at 9 pm.
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Tix, $25-$50, + applicable fees. Special option for $99 includes Soundcheck Party at 4 pm (+ applicable fees.
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Under age 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call 818- 879-5016 to make dinner reservations, necessary for guaranteed seats.

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Thu, Feb 13, in Burbank:
10 pm  REVEREND MARTINI’S “SPECIAL ROCKABILLY PSYCHOBILLY & VALENTINE’S PARTY” with THE SPOOFS and TRES MUERTOS at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com/" www.vivacantina.com.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).
 
 
 
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