Thursday Quickie: Music & Art; and a Saturday Festival ~ March 6, 2014

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Just the events, ma’am. Just the events. – for tonight, and a heads-up on a FESTIVAL that starts Friday evening and runs through this weekend.
 
More later: the News, Ticket Alerts, Reviews, all the things you expect from the Guide. For now, no time, no time, no-no-no-no time – just a look at what’s happening out there tonight.
 
 
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In this edition…

♪  FESTIVAL HEADS-UP: St. Patrick’s Day is early! 3-day “IRISH FEST” starts Friday
♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
♪  THURSDAY’S LIVE MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
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♪  THURSDAY’s LIVE MUSIC &
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♪  FESTIVAL HEADS-UP: St. Patrick’s Day is early! 3-day “IRISH FEST” starts Friday

This Friday through Sunday, March 7-9, the spring FESTIVAL season arrives, and it happens in at Fairplex in Pomona. It’s the NEW Annual "IRISH FEST" at the L.A. County Fairgrounds (Fairplex);  HYPERLINK "http://www.fairplex.com" www.fairplex.com.

Now, we know what you’re thinking: Where have they been? The big “L.A. County Irish Fair” has been happening there for years! True, but this ain’t it. This is something different.

This festival has the cheapest admission of any good-sized festival in years (only $5), and the schedule bears close examination -- in advance -- for who is performing on what days. For example, Friday night will draw a good crowd with THE FENIANS and SLIGO RAGS playing their only sets at the three-day event. So, we bring you the full schedule here, to help you plan.

Quick history: The long-running pre-St. Patrick’s Day “L.A. County Irish Faire” decided to change its schedule to become a midsummer event and go elsewhere, and the experienced professional folks at Fairplex, aware they were about to lose a good chunk of revenue in early March, decided to produce their own “Irish Fest.” So, this is it, in its inaugural year, with two music stages.

The festival runs:
Fri, Mar 7, 6 pm-midnight.
Sat, Mar 8, noon-midnight, with a variety of acts.
Sun, Mar 9, noon-6 pm, with a variety of acts.

FRIDAY on the KILLARNEY STAGE ~
6 & 7 pm California Celts
8:30 & 10:30 pm The Fenians

FRIDAY on the DUBLIN STAGE ~
6 & 9 pm Staggering Jack
7 & 10 pm Sligo Rags
8 & 11 pm The Fooks

SATURDAY on the KILLARNEY STAGE ~
12:30-5 pm Dance groups
6:30, 8, 9:30, & 11 pm Joshua Tree

SATURDAY on the DUBLIN STAGE ~
Noon & 3 pm Craic Haus
1 & 4 pm Staggering Jack
2 & 5 pm Paddy's Pig
6 & 9 pm The Humble Hooligans
7 & 10 pm Hoist the Colors
8 & 11 pm The Fooks

SUNDAY on the KILLARNEY STAGE ~
12:30, 2, 3:30, & 5 pm Joshua Tree

SUNDAY on the DUBLIN STAGE ~
Noon & 3 pm Dublin Public
1 & 4 pm Green Ashes
2 & 5 pm California Celts

There’s more at:
www.irishfestatfairplex.com/fp/events/irishFestival
and at:
www.fairplex.com/fp/events/view_event.aspx?EventId=3664&EventName=IrishFest_at_Fairplex
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Questions? Email IrishFest@Fairplex
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Admission $5; free for ages 6 and younger when accompanied by a paid adult over 21.
$10 for parking. Use Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.
 
 
 
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♪   ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
 
ONGOING (through March 16), in Santa Monica:
8 pm  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM" under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier.
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"TOTEM" plays the Santa Monica Pier:
Tue-Fri, 8 pm
Sat, 4:30 & 8 pm
Sun, 1 & 4:30 pm
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"TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential." -- the show's promo.
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"Spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic." -- The Toronto Star.
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"TOTEM is visually ravishing" -- The Boston Globe.
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Tix by phone, at 800-450-1480.
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Tix & info online, at:
http://m.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/americas/usa/california/santa-monica.aspx
 
 
 
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Thursday, March 6, 2014
TODAY / TONIGHT ONLY
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Thu, Mar 6, 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, Mar 6, in South Pasadena:
5 pm  BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his blues residency at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.

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Thu, Mar 6, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm  ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play their residency at 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, Mar 6, Agoura.:
6 pm  “AGOURA IRISH SESSION” is a structured jam at Brendan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818.

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Thu, Mar 6, in SFV (Universal City):
6-9 pm  Piano man MARC BOSSERMAN plays the Hilton Universal in Universal City.
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Marc tells us, “It's a great space. Huge atrium. Kawai Grand piano. And I'm singing and playing--everything from Stephen Foster to Bruno Mars! The food is great. And it's at Universal Studios so you just never know who might be hanging out.”

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Thu, Mar 6, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6-10 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

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Thu, Mar 6, in Monrovia:
6:30 pm THE LICATA BROTHERS play Friends Café, 425 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia.
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Tony and Jimmy Licata are teenage musical prodigy guitar phenoms who perform great Americana tunes and Iconic songs from the ’50s, ’60s and more.
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Venue has "some yummy salads, and goodies and lots of drink choices," says a music fan.

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Thu, Mar 6, in WeHo:
7:30 pm  STACY ROBIN, with musical guests, plays the Voodoo Lounge at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069
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All ages, family friendly show. Stacy says, "Great food and great atmosphere."

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Thu, Mar 6,
“Not music but cool,”
in L.A.:
7 pm  “IS THE NEWS DRIVING US CRAZY?” is the topic examined tonight in the “LECTURES & CONVERSATIONS” series at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $10.
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Philosopher Alain de Botton, whose insights on everything from love to art and architecture have made him a best-selling author in 30 countries, discusses what the news is doing to our brains, our souls, and our views of one another. Learn more and make reservations by calling the Getty (Number above).

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Thu, Mar 6, in OC (Irvine):
7:30 pm  ERIC BRACE & PETER COOPER, quite accomplished Americana Artists, play the the 22 Rabbits House Concert in Irvine. Reservations get directions by email: itzpeggy@gmail.com
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Their Southern Cal tour began last Saturday. They have one more show after this one:
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√  Fri, Mar 7 in Santa Monica at McCabe's Guitar Shop with Steve Forbert, 8 pm. Info & tix, www.mccabes.com
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These two singer-songwriters are surely familiar to you: ERIC BRACE is the leader of LAST TRAIN HOME, a celebrated roots-rock-alt-everything band. PETER COOPER is a sweet-singing songwriter with three solo records to his name, who is also the chief music writer for Nashville's daily newspaper, “The Tennessean.” His newest solo release, “Opening Day,” is a work of a man at the peak of his substantial talents. The boys will be singing a bunch of songs from it, and a bunch of songs from their latest duo record, “The Comeback Album,” a fine collection of thoughtful, whimsical, exquisitely-wrought, and downright excellent tunes.
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Together, Eric and Peter harmonize, tell stories, pick their guitars, and force you to ponder life's bigger mysteries, like: * Why was Phil Rizzuto crying in the broadcast booth? * How many bones are there in the human body? * Why won't Peter take his boy to the circus? * What's so dismal about Dismal Hollow? * Who is Warren Mihachik?
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For the answers to these and other pressing questions, head on out to see them. And if you ask real nice, the boys will play some songs from Eric's latest creation, “Hangtown Dancehall,” a folk-opera about the California Gold Rush.

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Thu, Mar 6, in Silver Lake (L.A.):
8 pm  Weekly "HONK TONK HACIENDA" brings its weekly show to El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.ElCidLA.com; 323-668-0318.
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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. Venue is 21+. Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 8. Ample street parking; valet parking available.

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Thu, Mar 6, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  MARY WHITE plays the first of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the free dance lesson.

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Thu, Mar 6, in Murrieta:
8 pm  BRIAN CALDWELL from HIGHLAND WAY & PAUL “THE MEAN FIDDLER” play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Thu, Mar 6, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY plays Ravel's Piano Concerto plus Berlioz's Suite from "Romeo and Juliet," 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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Brilliant, clear and light -- with influences ranging from Mozart to jazz -- Ravel's Piano Concerto is performed by Alexandre Tharaud, who possesses "fingertips with the force of nature," according to The New York Times. Plus, Berlioz's Suite from "Romeo and Juliet."
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Go early for the Concert Preview at 7 pm with host Alan Chapman.
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Tix, call 714-755-5799 or online at  www.PacificSymphony.org

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Thu, Mar 6, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.

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Thu, Mar 6, in L.A.:
9 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” happens at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, near downtown Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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What started as a bunch of friends playing music for food became one of the most fun music parties in L.A. Just reporting their usual personnel the way do will give you some idea:
Guil- Vocals, Guitar, Pugilist
Todd- Vocals, Guitar, Communications
Eric- Vocals, Guitar, Underwater Demolition
Cody- Vocals, Washtub Bass, Edged Weapons
Kevin- Drums, Engineer, Poisons
Nick aka Knuckles- Electric Bass, Tuhon
Gerard- Lead Guitar, Ballistics
Tim- Banjo, Jester, sniper
Mars- Lead Guitar, Pharmacology
Ben- Harmonica, Sax, Interpreter
Miranda- Fiddle, Demolitions
Dustin- Vocals, Hoofer
Jessica- Vocals, Diva
Sally- M.I.A

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Thu, Mar 6, in Burbank:
10 pm  REVEREND MARTINI'S “ROCKABILLY DANCE CLUB PARTY” 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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