Saturday is hoppin’ with all kinds o’ musical options and opportunities ~ Feb 8 2014

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February 8 in History…

Today is the birthday of the great JULES VERNE, in 1823. Perhaps the greatest visionary in all of literature and the father of science-fiction become technological fact.


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In this edition…

♪  PICKS for Saturday
♪  TICKET ALERTS (lots of ’em – all things that’ll sell-out)
♪  MUSIC-ON-TV and ON THE WEB
♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
♪  SATURDAY-Only MUSIC & ART EVENTS

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♪  PICKS for Saturday


√  MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER plays the Walt Disney Concert Hall in L.A., 8:30 pm.

√  SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION, with NEAL CASAL, at the Echo in Echo Park, 6 pm.

√  KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD plays the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, 9 pm.

√  I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., plays a song circle with TONY GILKYSON, BRANTLEY KEARNS, and PAUL MARSHALL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, 7 pm.

THE BLACK IRISH BAND plays the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, 8 pm.

√  HOT TUNA plays at McCabe’s in Santa Monica, 8 & 10 pm.

√  JAMES LEE STANLEY plays the Fret House in Covina, 8 pm.

√   “THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART” closes today at the Broad in Santa Monica, , with performances at 2 pm & 7:30 pm.

√  Monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTIC” charity benefit showcase brings “MARK ‘POCKET’ GOLDBERG & FRIENDS NIGHT OF ROOTS MUSIC,” with performances by MATT CARTSONIS, ERNEST TROOST, LAUREN ADAMS & her band, and more, at the Talking Stick in Venice, 7 pm.

√  "CASINO MODERNE" presented by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, on the 3rd Floor of the Los Angeles Athletic Club in L.A., 7-11 pm.

√  THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays Boulevard Music in Culver City, 8 pm.

√  ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, blues-infused folk-rock and the “BEST BAND MAKES THE BEST IN THE SOUTH BAY” in 2013, plays the Grand Annex in San Pedro, 8 pm.

√  JOHN BATDORF and TERRY HOLDER play the “Song Tree Concert Series” in Goleta, 7:30 pm.

√  SANDY CASH and RICHARD BERMAN play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (near Agoura Hills), 8 pm.

√  FISHTANK ENSEMBLE, that whacky, broadly multi-instrumental, and oh-so-dazzlingly musical group, plays The Mint in L.A., 10:30 pm.



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♪  TICKET ALERTS (lots of ’em) ~

Are in THURSDAY’S edition an still available. All are things that will sell-out, so you need to jump on them right away…



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♪  MUSIC-ON-TV and ON THE WEB…


Sat, Feb 8, on AXS TV:
8:30 am  “MERLE HAGGARD LIVE AT BILLY BOB’S” brings legend Merle Haggard joining an all-star cast of musicians performing at the "World's Largest Honky Tonk" - you guessed it - Billy Bob's Texas.

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Sat, Feb 8, concert on the web:
5 pm (Pacific)  JESS KLEIN plays a "Concert Window" live webcast show. She tells us, "I'll be playing songs, taking requests, and answering your questions in real time! Wherever you are in the world, you can tune in. You can purchase online tickets starting now. The webcast will not be taped – it's offered in real time. I hope you can join me!"
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Austin-based singer-songwriter Jess Klein has released three albums and is solidly among folk-rock performers there and in the Northeast. "In between recording, Klein spends endless time touring, having performed with popular acts like 10,000 Maniacs, Richard Shindell, and Jill Sobule." ~ Charlotte Dillon, "All Music Guide."
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We just missed her show in L.A. because we didn't know in time, but her reputation would have brought us there. With this live web show, all can see and hear her, globally.
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Webcast is "Pay-what-you-want" for tix to get the site code, at:
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www.concertwindow.com/shows/2627-jess-klein



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♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS


Sat, Feb 8; Thu-Sat, Feb 6-8;
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 13,
Theatre,
in San Pedro:
8 pm  “AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS” opens the “Pick of the Vine: Season 12” 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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Sat, Feb 8, in OC (Costa Mesa):
10:30 am-6:30 pm “COMMUNITY ENSEMBLES FESTIVAL” presents “OC FRONT AND CENTER” with PACIFIC SYMPHONY, the final of three “OC Front and Center” events taking place in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787;  HYPERLINK "http://www.ocpac.org" \t "_blank" www.ocpac.org. 
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This “gives the adult musical community a chance to perform on the concert hall stage, learn from other ensembles and receive feedback from Pacific Symphony musicians. This all-day event, featuring eight Orange County ensembles, is open to the public.”
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Tickets: 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org

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Sat, Feb 8,
stage play,
in Santa Monica:
2 pm & 7:30 pm  “THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART” on the Edye Stage at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200.
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This is an “interactive theatrical production,” by the National Theater of Scotland, unleashing a company of five raucous actors and musicians to tilt your kilt in a rollicking, wildly entertaining evening of supernatural storytelling, music and theatre, inspired by the Border Ballads, Robert Burns, and the poems of Robert Service. This ballad about ballads is written with a contemporary twist and is staged with an interactive and inventive sense of fun. Life-affirming and touchingly beautiful, you don't have to be Scottish or like haggis to agree with the critics. "...more vibrantly, sexily alive than any piece of theatre I've seen in Scotland for years." ~ The Scotsman).
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Tix, 2 pm matinee $80-$60.
Tix, 7:30 pm $85-$65.
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Discount available using promo code PUB at checkout.
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Tix at:
http://thebroadstage.com/prudencia

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Sat, Feb 8, in San Diego Co (Escondido):
3 pm  BETTMAN & HALPIN, aka Stephanie Bettman & Luke Halpin, return from their Denver base for four Southern Cal shows, including tonight at the home of Hugh and Jan McClean, in the Escondido / San Diego Area.
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Reservations get directions from the McLeans, contact Hugh or Jan at 760-294-1490 or hmclean930@gmail.com
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Stephanie & Luke are touring their new CD, "Diamond."
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The duo has a new look on their website, at:
www.bettmanandhalpin.com
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Stephanie tells us, “We are going to play a lovely and intimate house concert on February 8th at the home of Hugh and Jan McClean in San Diego (Escondido area). Feb 14 we will be up the coast in Atascadero at the wonderful Musica Del Rio Series. For info on that contact Fred at Fred@MusicaDelRio.org again, limited space available - contact him right away! And THEN we are so excited to come back to McCABE’S on February 16th - at the legendary venue - we can't wait! Last time we had such an awesome crowd, I completely lost track of time. I'm super excited to return and hope to see you all there with all your friends again!”
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Details and advance tix at
www.bettmanandhalpin.com

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Sat, Feb 8, in SFV (NoHo):
4-6 pm  TERRY OKEY plays all acoustic tunes at The Republic Of Pie, 11118 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood 91601; 818-308-7990.
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Terry says, “This charming, cozy and homey little coffee shop has great home made from scratch food and a large living room feel. A wonderful place for an early Saturday evening hang. I will be playing my steel string, my nylon string AND my slide resonator guitar.”
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More on Terry Okey at www.totunes.com

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Sat, Feb 8, in Echo Park (L.A.):
6 pm  SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION, with NEAL CASAL, at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; venue, 213-413-8200 or  HYPERLINK "http://www.attheecho.com" www.attheecho.com
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More at:
www.theecho.com/event/418077-sarah-lee-guthrie-johnny-los-angeles/
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Tix, $12advance, $14 at door if any remain. All ages.
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Direct link for tickets:
www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/418077? wrKey=4175E7E108C8F513A8885609B918C660

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Sat, Feb 8, in Altadena:
6:30-8:30 pm  “DINNER & A SONG” with DUANE THORIN on guitar & vocals accompanied by world famous studio musician CAL BEZEMER on piano, and ukulele songstress DONNA BEA, at Amy's Patio Café, 900 E Altadena (go way up the hill on Lake Av, to the corner of Altadena), in Altadena.
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Good food, special dinner menu plus “you-have-to-ask-to-know-about-them” specials. Intimate Venue with a friendly music loving-crowd.

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Sat, Feb 8, in Venice:
7 pm  STACY ROBIN and her musical special guests play Witzend, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291. All ages show.

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Sat, Feb 8, in Venice:
7 pm Monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTIC” charity benefit showcase brings “MARK ‘POCKET’ GOLDBERG & FRIENDS NIGHT OF ROOTS MUSIC,” with performances by MATT CARTSONIS, ERNEST TROOST, LAUREN ADAMS & her band, and more, at the Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091;  HYPERLINK http://www.thetalkingstick.net www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052.
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Guest host Mark Pocket Goldberg's night of roots music raises pledges for Vanessa Ballesteros' participation in “The Wendy Walk,” which funds sarcoma research. Vanessa walks in memory of her mother Pitz Ballesteros. If you're unable to attend but want to help Vanessa make a measurable difference, consider an online donation. And if you're in the neighborhood, attend the show at The Talking Stick on Saturday night!”
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“Friends” inclyde Ernest Troost, Matt Cartsonis, Lauren Adams & Mark Shark joining Debra Dobkin, Dave Fraser performing host Mark Islam, plus other special guests.
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The LAUREN ADAMS BAND is a fine Americana outfit with Lauren Adams on guitar & vocals, Nick Kirgo on guitar & vocals, Debra Dobkin on drums, and Mark "Pocket" Goldberg on upright bass.
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"LAUREN ADAMS BAND -- This is an all-star outfit, from superb songwriter / band leader LAUREN ADAMS to PHIL PARLAPIANO on keys and accordion and MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG on bass. This is easily one of L.A.’s top ten electric Americana bands, and Lauren’s originals should be hit songs. Their rendition of ERNEST TROOST’S “Evangeline” with Lauren’s vocals is powerful and compelling and very different from the classic blues ballad delivery that Ernest gives it. Lauren’s song “Thirsty,” title track to one of her albums, evokes lost country & western, from a time before Nashville lost the western part and turned it all into dysfunctional relationship, red-state-trailer-park rock. Each band member got a featured song, since all are singer-songwriters with solo albums and dozens of credits on records by big names. Be sure to catch LAUREN ADAMS when she performs in town, or at her monthly “Americana Music Circle” showcase at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles." — Larry Wines, Acoustic Americana Music Guide
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No cover. All donations to this month’s charity.

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Sat, Feb 8, in L.A.:
7-11 pm "CASINO MODERNE" presented by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, on the 3rd Floor of the Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W 7th St, downtown L.A. 90014.
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"Now, if you're blue, and you don't know where to go to... Why don't you go where fashion sits? Puttin on the Ritz!"
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Dressed to the nines and looking for excitement? It’s a 1920s speakeasy evening at Casino Moderne at the historic Los Angeles Athletic Club. The LAAC is one of the city's oldest, and most beautiful private clubs. “Great place, great people, great food - all included in the price of a ticket.”
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Enjoy “expertly blended cocktails, delicious hors d'oeuvres, scintillating company and more. Rumor has it there will be [legal] gambling going on inside, and the more you play, the better your chances of taking home one (or more) wonderful raffle prizes. Last year was a sell-out, and one of the most talked about events of the year! This year's event features more ticketing options, so don't be disappointed-make your reservation today.”
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The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and awareness of Art Deco as a major influence on the 20th century and beyond. Since 1983, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles has welcomed people with an interest in the many facets of Art Deco. More recently, we have refined our efforts into three major areas: education, preservation and socializing with other "Deco-Philes" in beautiful environments throughout the Los Angeles area. (Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, P.O. Box 972 Hollywood, California 90078; www.adsla.org; 310-659-3326; artdecola@sbcglobal.net
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With a nod to the HBO series, "Boardwalk Empire" that is set in 1920 during Prohibition, the ADSLA offers a step back in time. For one magical night, our guests will be able to immerse themselves in living history, vintage style, legal gaming tables and prohibition-era cocktails in the oldest private club in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Athletic Club was founded in 1880 and counts many of old Hollywood's glitterati among its members. The evening begins at 7pm. Enjoy 4 hours of drinking Sidecars, savoring hors d' oeuvres, pasta bar and taking your chances at the medley of gaming tables from Poker to Roulette. 1920s dress in encouraged, but not required.
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The ADSLA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that focuses on the celebration and preservation of the architecture, art, music, dance, clothing and elegance of Art Deco.
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"Casino Moderne" is a fundraiser for the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. The ADSLA is is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
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Tix at at http://m.bpt.me/event/513155 or 800-838-3006; more at 310-659-3326; email artdecola@sbcglobal.net; web: http://adsla.org
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General admission, $65
Friends of ADSLA tickets - $55
ADSLA and LAAC Member tickets - $50
Tickets go up $10 at the door.
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Parking $7. Parking structure is adjacent to the Club. Entrance is just past LAAC's awning on the right.

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Sat, Feb 8, in Altadena:
7 pm  I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., plays a song circle with TONY GILKYSON, BRANTLEY KEARNS, and PAUL MARSHALL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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The Hawks host an acoustic evening of trading songs and stories with Tony Gilkyson and Brantley Kearns. Both are frequent collaborators with the Hawks and both are one of a kind, if that's possible. Tony Gilkyson is known for his jaw dropping guitar work with Lone Justice, X, Bob Dylan, Mike Stinson, and T-Bone Burnett, but his songwriting and world weary vocals are equally masterful. His "Goodbye Guitar" album is a classic. Brantley Kearns learned old time music from his square dance caller dad back in High Point, NC, left for San Francisco in 1964, caught the counterculture wave, and never looked back. A key player in the bands of David Bromberg, Dwight Yoakam, partner with Rick Shea, and in demand session player. Brantley is the real deal.
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I See Hawks In L.A. are Southern California's leading alt country psychedelic folk rock ensemble,with seven critically acclaimed albums,known for witty and sardonic lyrics,rich vocals,and a pushing the envelope instrumental sound.
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"One of Southern California's unique treasures." -- Dave Alvin
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Tix, $18, and it will likely sell-out (the Guide gave you a “Ticket alert”). Reservations, 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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Sat, Feb 8, in San Pedro:
7 pm  L.A.VATION U2 Tribute Band  at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Jason James Thiesen on vocals, Bart Davis on guitar, John Classick on bass, Jorgen Ingmar Alofs on drums.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks.
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Tix, $20.

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Sat Feb 8, in Palmdale:
7 pm PALMDALE REPERTORY THEATRE, plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, play Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale; 661-272-9530.
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Thius promises “all sorts of magic in the air as the Palmdale Repertory Theatre returns to grace us with a Special Encore Sneak Peek at their newest musical review, “I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change!,” which zeroes in on the myriad hilarious ways our species, already not known for its mental stability, goes full-tilt gonzo when love rears it's pointed little head. But be forewarned: the person you're laughing at may be you.”
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Plus the aleays good JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS.
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Cover is a one-purchase food or drink minimum.

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Sat Feb 8, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm   JOHN BATDORF and TERRY HOLDER play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; 805-403-2639 or SongTree@cox.net
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"John Batdorf and Terry Holder. The consummate singer-songwriter, John Batdorf brought a bushel basket full of thoughtfully conceived songs containing insightful lyrics and tuneful melodies and delivered them to a rapt audience. With his clear, articulate, pitch-perfect tenor voice and superb acoustic guitar accompaniment, Batdorf made excellent use of the natural resonance of the room and moved effortlessly from delicate finger picking ballads to rhythmic rockers with powerful lead lines and strumming. His easy, relaxed stage presence and refreshingly transparent guitar sound (among the finest I've ever heard) were an added bonus to a performance that left nothing lacking. Terry Holder opened for John Batdorf with a solid, heart-felt set of originals and accompanied her sweet light and lilting soprano with fine open-tuned guitar. Terry’s performance was complimented by the skilled lead guitar work and vocal harmony of her husband, Jerry Holder, who added just the right touch" -- Tim Noah, Thumbnail Theater.
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John Batdorf -- "’One Last Wish.’ Many of these songs have the Springsteen-like dynamic of endurance and self-belief. Unlike so much current music which paints landscapes both bleak and lonely, this is affirmative music, music that seems to have emanated from an old soul of much empathy and soul. He’s a great singer, with an expressive tenor like an unbound Don Henley on some songs, with hints of Stephen Stills and Dan Fogelberg. It’s a voice that cuts like a knife through the rich folk-rock textures of acoustic guitars, twin electric guitar leads, vocal choirs, tapestry drums and sparkling mandolins. People think nobody’s making music this meaningful anymore. They’re wrong; Batdorf is. This is great." -- Paul Zollo, Bluerailroad.
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"One Last Wish. The promise made back in 1972 with the first Batdorf & Rodney album has been fulfilled time and again by John - and this, his newest release, almost 40 years on is one more reason to have remained a fan all this time. His way of wielding words with sublime melody is a talent others only wish they had. Once more with feeling - and a lot of it." -- Dean Sciarra, Itsaboutmusic.com

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Sat, Feb 8, in Eagle Rock:
7:30 pm  ADRIANNE GONZALEZ plays Seth & Tony's House Concerts in Eagle Rock. Reservations get directions at www.sethandtonyshouseconcerts.com

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Sat, Feb 8, in Santa Monica:
7:30-9:30 pm  PATTY MOORE plays a fundraiser for her third indie recording project / album, at Off The Wall Music Lounge Music Productions, 2043A Colorado Av, Santa Monica 90404.
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Tix at www.events.constantcontact.com
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Patsy Moore, a critically-acclaimed, multi-award winning singer-songwriter, will be performing songs from her upcoming album, Hiraeth. Hosted by Off The Wall Music.

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Sat, Feb 8,
stage play,
in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm  “THE STRANGE UNDOING OF PRUDENCIA HART” on the Edye Stage at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200.
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This is an “interactive theatrical production,” by the National Theater of Scotland, unleashing a company of five raucous actors and musicians to tilt your kilt in a rollicking, wildly entertaining evening of supernatural storytelling, music and theatre, inspired by the Border Ballads, Robert Burns, and the poems of Robert Service. This ballad about ballads is written with a contemporary twist and is staged with an interactive and inventive sense of fun. Life-affirming and touchingly beautiful, you don't have to be Scottish or like haggis to agree with the critics. "...more vibrantly, sexily alive than any piece of theatre I've seen in Scotland for years." ~ The Scotsman).
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Tix, 2 pm matinee $80-$60.
7:30 pm $85-$65.
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Discount available using promo code PUB at checkout.
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Tix at:
http://thebroadstage.com/prudencia

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Sat, Feb 8, in San Pedro:
8 pm  THE BLACK IRISH BAND plays the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-548-2493.
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The band celebrates 24 years of performances and their release of of 24 albums, featuring Celtic, Italian & American music.
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Tickets available at: www.blackirish.brownpapertickets.com

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Sat, Feb 8, in Covina:
8 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.
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James tells us, “I thought I would have my new solo cd, ‘Mobiustrip,’ with me, but it's still in the womb. I'll still do some stuff from it. I'm thinking of doing my favorite songs from each of my 27 albums that I'm CERTAIN you all have, but live they do transmogrify as I am sure you realize, but then that's part of the fun, isn't it? In any event, the place only holds about a hundred people, so get together and decide who is coming and who is off the hook and I will make certain that this is a very special show...hey I am on the, ahem, mature side, so you never know do you?”
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Hear the new solo CD at:
www.jamesleestanley.com/backstage.html
“All Wood and Doors:” www.allwoodanddoors.com

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Sat, Feb 8, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm "SHOW OF THE CENTURY (OR THE WEEK)" brings Chauncey Bowers with Lisa Turner and David Plenn, rocking, rolling, folking, and having fun, plus Garret Swayne who is putting it all together with some band mates, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at  HYPERLINK http://www.kulakswoodshed.com www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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$10 cover.

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Fri, Feb 8, in San Pedro:
8 pm  ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, blues-infused folk-rock and the “BEST BAND MAKES THE BEST IN THE SOUTH BAY” in 2013, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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General admission $20 advance, $25 door if any seats remain. VIP table seat $25 advance.

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Sat, Feb 8, in Oak Park (near Agoura Hills):
8 pm  SANDY CASH and RICHARD BERMAN play Russ & Julie's House Concerts. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us
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SANDY CASH is a Jerusalem-based, award-winning songwriter whose original material covers everything from current events to magic mirrors to historical heroes, while exploring the challenges of childhood and motherhood -- and the journey between them -- with warmth, humor and intelligence. Sandy has performed with the Israeli Opera and Tel Aviv's Kameri Theater, and has released four solo albums.
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Check out the Sandy Cash promo video at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yBEmZ5AUCY
More about Sandy at: www.sandycash.com
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RICHARD BERMAN has performed in coffeehouses, clubs, festivals and house concerts across the U.S., and has toured in Ireland, England, Wales and Sweden. He has won the Napa Valley Folk Festival's Emerging Songwriters Contest, the South Florida Folk Festival's songwriting contest, was selected to showcase at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (twice), won the Sierra Songwriters Festival's songwriting contest, was a finalist at The Wildflower Festival's songwriting contest and the Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk songwriting contest, and more. Richard will be accompanied by Dan Levitt and Gary Lynch on banjo and upright bass respectively.
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Here are a couple of Richard's live performance music videos:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZBQBiWIFUg
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=11tAEESOiQE
More about Richard at: www.richardberman.com
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$20 per person, suggested donation, payable in cash at the door. All the money goes to the performers. Includes coffee and dessert buffet. Door at 7:30 pm.

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Sat & Sun, Feb 8 & 9, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm  HOT TUNA plays at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405;  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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Tix, $$42.50.

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Sat, Feb 8, at UCLA:
8 pm  BASSEKOU KOUYATE and BLUES BLUES play Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Wesrtwood.
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Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA presents an exclusive concert pairing that celebrates Malian music tradition and traces the legacy of American Blues Saturday. Bassekou Kouyate, master of the ngoni, the ancient traditional lute of West Africa—headlines, performing with his thrilling ensemble Ngoni Ba. True Blues, led by American blues and reggae musician Corey Harris opens the show.
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Ngoni Ba is comprised of four sizes of ngoni and features intricate, quick-fingered music. Backed by percussion from the calabashes and tama (West African pressure drum) with Kouyate’s wife Amy Sacko in lead vocals, this concert is an energizing ensemble of remarkable lineage.
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Kouyate has collaborated with many musicians in and outside of Mali: He played in the Symmetric trio alongside Toumani Diabate (kora) and Keletigui Diabate (balafon). He was part of Taj Mahal and Toumani Diabate’s “Kulanjan” project, as well as being one of the key musicians on Ali Farka Touré’s posthumous album “Savane” which was released July 2006. He toured with Ali Farka Touré leaving a lasting impression on the audience as the band’s solo ngoni player.
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After his celebrated debut album “Segu Blue” and the Grammy nominated follow-up “I speak fula,” hundreds of concerts all over the globe, performing as headliner in the AfroCubism project Bassekou Kouyate is back with his new album ‘Jama ko,” which was named world album of the year in 2013 by London’s Independent.
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Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, bandleader and MacArthur Genius Grant winner Corey Harris has become a standard bearer for acoustic blues guitar, performing with Alvin Youngblood Hart and Guy Davis in a stripped-down all-acoustic set of his ongoing passion project, True Blues.
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With one foot in tradition and the other in contemporary experimentation, Harris is a truly unique voice in contemporary music. He has appeared at venues throughout the North America, Europe, Brazil, The Caribbean, West Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
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He has performed, recorded, and toured with many of the top names in music such as B.B. King, Taj Mahal, Buddy Guy, Henry Butler, R.L. Burnside, John Jackson, Ali Farka Touré, Dave Matthews Band,
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Tix, $25-$60, at 310-825-2101 or www.cap.ucla.edu or in person at the UCLA Central Ticket Office located in the southwest corner of the James West Alumni Center. Student rush tickets, subject to availability, are offered at $15 one hour before show time to all students with valid ID.

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Sat, Feb 8, in Arcadia:
8 pm-1 am  RICK ESTRIN & THE NIGHTCATS bring “their own brand of sophisticated blues, and Rick is a master of the Blues Harp with stories to tell,” plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and special guests, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006;  HYPERLINK "http://www.arcadiabluesclub.com" www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Good food is available from 7 pm until midnight. Free parking is available on the street and in the city lot across the street behind Denny’s. Fun place. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Advance tix (and even reservations) are discounted, at http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com
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Tix, advance online $15 + $1.75 fee.
Door, $20 (+ $2 fee if reserved but unpaid in advance).
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The Arcadia Blues Club reports, "Last weekend the Chris Duarte Group from Atlanta performed on Friday and was on fire. He is so darn good. Several top pro guys came over from the NAMM SHOW to join Chris on stage and it was incredible. Then on Saturday Marks Sells, Barry Badhand and Bobby Bluehouse hosted the ABC NAMM Blues Jam. Over 50 musicians and singers performed in just about every genre of the blues and the dancers had something to really dance to. It was a ton of fun all night long. No backing down for Mark or Barry."

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Sat, Feb 8, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm  “GARRET SWAYNE & FRIENDS” with special guest CHAUNCEY BOWERS at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at  HYPERLINK http://www.kulakswoodshed.com www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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$10 cover.

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Sat, Feb 8, in (Echo Park (L.A.):
8 pm THE CONCENTR8S play Stories Books & Cafe, 1716 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park  90026

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Sat, Feb 8, in Culver City:
8 pm  THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Feb 8, in L.A.:
8:30 pm  MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER plays the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; 323-850-2000.

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Sat, Feb 8, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm  KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD plays the Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016; www.canyonclub.net
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There are few artists whose names are synonymous with one instrument and how it's played in service to an entire genre.

Utter the phrase "young blues guitarist" within earshot of anyone with even a cursory knowledge of the modern musical vanguard and the first name they are most likely to respond with will be Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Still barely in his 30s, the Louisiana born axeman and songsmith has been selling millions of albums, throwing singles into the Top 10, shining a light on the rich blues of the past and forging ahead with his own modern twist on a classic sound he has embodied since his teens.
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Doors at 6 pm, show at 9 pm.
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Tix, $55 - $80, + 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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Sat, Feb 8, in Murrieta:
9 pm  THE GALWAY HOOKER BAND plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Sat, Feb 8, in SFV (Northridge):
9 pm  BARRY KEENAN plays solo acoustic at Pho King Delicious in Northridge.
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Barry says, “I go on around 9 pm. There are two acts before me and I'm told they are both really good. So come on out, have some dinner and enjoy a night of good music. I'm told the food is good as well.”

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Sat, Feb 8, in L.A.:
10:30 pm  FISHTANK ENSEMBLE, that whacky, broadly multi-instrumental, and oh-so-dazzlingly musical group, plays The Mint 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.



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