Music on Mother's Day & Beyond -- May 11, 2014

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Happy Mother's Day! Here's an update, with plenty of tuneful places to take your Mom.

In this edition...

♪  MUSICAL RETROSPECTIVE FROM JOEL RAFAEL, SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE WEB

♪  FESTIVALS  concluding today

♪  SUNDAY WORKSHOP: Banjo, in San Diego

♪  SUNDAY CONCERTS, ETC.
Places to take Mom, today & tonight

♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
More places to take Mom

♪  FESTIVALS NEXT WEEK, NEXT WEEKEND, & LATER IN MAY
 

Let's get started!

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♪  MUSICAL RETROSPECTIVE FROM JOEL RAFAEL, SUNDAY NIGHT ON THE WEB
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This is a special weekend for touring folk troubadour and recording artist Joel Rafael, as he celebrates his birthday on his weekly broadcast / web radio show.  And while he generally plays music from a lot of artists, including his iconic folkie pals (living and dead), this time around, Joel succumbs to many requests that he share more "Music of Joel Rafael" on this edition of the show. So, Joel agreed to play a great collection of his own tracks spanning the past 20 years.

Listen Sunday evening at 8 pm (Pacific) to his "Rockin' the Rez," streaming online on iHeartRadio at:

www.iheart.com/#/live/5655/?autoplay=true

If you're in in the San Luis Rey River Valley, the station is Rez Radio, 91.3 KOPA FM. It's on the Pala Reservation in San Diego County, and the only tribally-owned full service radio station in Southern California.

Happy Birthday, Joel!


 
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♪  FESTIVALS  ~  concluding today
(Details are in the May 2nd edition)
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The annual "GATOR BY THE BAY" finishes its four-day run at Spanish Landing Park, on North Harbor Dr, San Diego.

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The annual "PARKFIELD BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" finishes-up in the earthquake capital of California, Parkfield 93451.


 
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2 pm  BILL EVANS presents a BANJO WORKSHOP and your chance to learn from this master player and bestselling author of "Banjo for Dummies," at Morse Academy, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-200-7498.


 
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♪  SUNDAY CONCERTS, ETC.
Places to take Mom, today & tonight...
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Sun, May 11, in Altadena:
2 pm  BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK return with their hit live-performance cavalcade “TRIPPIN’ THE '60s” in song and story, for a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.

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Sun, May 11, in Echo Park:
3-8 pm  Weekly "GRAND OLE ECHO" Americana / alt country / honky-tonk showcase is FREE, at its new start time at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90026; 213-413-8200.

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Sun, May 11, in Pasadena:
3 pm  TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS plus NATHAN McEUEN play "THE CELLAR SESSIONS" at Old Oak Cellars, 2620-D East Foothill Bl, Pasadena; 626-794-1244.

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Sun, May 11, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
4 pm  THE KOLES play the "Sunday at the Book Store" series presented by Red Rock Concerts at the old Crown Books in Westfield Promenade, one of the two big malls in Woodland Hills. Full info on the Koles, the venue, and the series, at:
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Sun, May 11, in Altadena:
7 pm  TIM WEISBERG plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.

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Sun, May 11, in Burbank:
7:30 pm  JEFF SCROGGINS & COLORADO play the "Bluegrass Association of Southern California Concert Series" at Viva Cantina, in the Riverside Rancho Room, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.

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Sun, May 11, in Hollywood:
8 pm Guitar great JANET ROBIN, briefly home from her constant European touring, plays a full band show at Hotel Cafe.
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Janet tells us, "We'll be doing a special, 75-minute, long set with secret special guests as well... continue celebrating in the evening with Mom... bring her to the show, she gets in for half price ($10) at the door by using the password: MAMA."
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Discount tickets are still available at:
www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/? s=events_view&id=2820

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Sun, May 11, in L.A.:
8-11 pm  "CELTIC SUNDAYS" at the Lash, 117 Winston St, Los Angeles; 213-687-7723.

 
 
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♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
More places to take Mom...
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ONGOING, through Jun 1, in downtown L.A:
8 pm  “THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS” is presented by Center Theatre Group at the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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Winner of the 2012 Tony Award® for “Best Musical Revival,” The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging. This re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.”

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ONGOING, through May 25, in L.A.:
“THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST,” presented by Center Theatre Group, runs Apr 12-May 25 at the Mark Taper Forum at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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Obie Award-winner DANIEL BEATY chronicles PAUL ROBESON’s remarkable life in an extraordinary theatrical biography. Beaty fills the theatre with the dreams, words and songs – American classics like “Ol’ Man River” – of a man who sacrificed everything in the name of liberty. This play, with live music, is directed by Moisés Kaufman.

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ONGOING at the Getty Villa, through Aug 25, in Malibu:
“Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections” at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $15.
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Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” at the Getty Center.
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The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“JACKSON POLLOCK’S MURAL,” and “HATCHED! CREATING FORM WITH LINE,” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 8, in L.A.:
“A ROYAL PASSION: QUEEN VICTORIA & PHOTOGRAPHY” and “HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: PAST TENSE” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 22, in L.A.:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: BYZANTINE ILLUMINATION AT THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS” is a new temporary exhibition at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.




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♪  FESTIVALS NEXT WEEK,
NEXT WEEKEND,
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Thu- Sat, May 15-17,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
“9th Ever LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL” brings three days of pure old time fun, with musicians and dance callers from Colorado, Kansas, New York, Santa Cruz, Texas, West Virginia, and the City of Angels, at various venues in L.A., and culminating with “The Best of the Old Time Social” on the Pavillion Stage at the Topanga Banjo Fiddler Contest & Folk Festival on Sun, May 18 (see separate listing).
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Prepare for the OLD TIME SOCIAL by deciding which of the many workshops you want to sign-up for; you can attend a concert, bake a cake, or dust-off those dancing shoes at this unique festival, where “Old Time is a Good Time!”
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Thursday brings the Old Time Social Kick Off Party, at 8 pm, at 1642 Bar, 1642 Temple Av, downtown L.A. 90026; $5 –$10 donation. Performers are the L.A. Bluegrass Hoppers, White Chocolate Drops, and the Smoggy Mountain String Band.
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Friday is the Old Time Social Friday Night Concert at 8pm, at the Velaslavasay Panorama, 1122 W 24th St, near USC, L.A. 90007 Tix, $20. Performers are Triple Chicken Foot, Spencer & Rains, Brian Vollmer & Ben Townsend.
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Saturday is a very day of workshops and events at the American Legion Hall Post 206, 227 N Ave 55, Los Angeles 90042. It’s $20 for the day. Email davidbragger@yahoo.com for registration and questions.
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Full info, schedules, and tix, at:
www.oldtimeisagoodtime.com


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Sun, May 18,
FESTIVAL,
in Agoura Hills:
9 am-6 pm  52nd Annual “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” is, and has remained, for many years, the best one-day festival anywhere. It’s at Paramount Ranch, in the Santa Monica Mtns. Nat’l Recreation Area, run by the National Park Serrvice, in Agoura Hills, off the 101 Fwy west of Thousand Oaks.
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Presented by the nonprofit Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization.
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In addition to discovering dazzling talents on the contest stages, professional musicians play on four stages throughout the day.
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On the MAIN STAGE:
♪  SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND
♪  THE AMERICANS
♪  RUN BOY RUN
♪  ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS
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In the DANCE BARN:
♪  FLATFOOT & CLOGGING WORKSHOP
♪  CONTRADANCE with MODAL TEASE
♪  SQUARE DANCE with BEE’S KNEES
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On the PAVILION STAGE:
♪  MURPHY’S FLAW
♪  BEST OF THE OLD TIME SOCIAL (the L.A. festival just before this one)
♪  MIKE MAHANEY & FRIENDS (western / cowboy music)
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On the RAILROAD STAGE:
♪  BRIAN VOLLMER & BEN TOWNSEND
♪  STEVE WERNER, REBECCA STOUT, & BRANTLEY KEARNS
♪  STU MASON & GARY ARCEMONT
♪  ROSS ALTMAN
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In the EUCALYPTUS GROVE:
♪  CHILDREN’S CLOGGING with REBECCA STOUT
♪  BILL DEMPSEY with maritime music
♪  HOLLOW TREES
♪  SCOTTISH FIDDLERS
♪  CELTIC JAM SESSION
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Tix & info, 818-382-4819.


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Sat & Sun, May 24 & 25,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Costa Mesa):
Annual “SCOTTISH FEST,” billed as “America's Festival of Celtic Music, Entertainment, Food & Libations,” on MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND at the Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa.
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Celtic Entertainment with Pipe and Drum Bands, and main stage sets by:
♪  Eric Rigler & Bad Haggis
♪  The Irish Volunteers
♪  Sligo Rags
♪  Highland Way
♪  The Ploughboys
♪  1916 Band
♪  Neil O'Neill
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There’s also a Whiskey Pavilion and Whiskey Tastings.
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Tix and more info at:
www.scottishfest.com


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Sat & Sun, May 24 & 25,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Simi Valley):
Noon-7:30 pm  25th annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL” brings two full festival stages and runs for two of the three days of  Memorial Day weekend, at Rancho Santa Susanna Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley.
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Headliners include ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND, SWAMP DOGG, JOHN MAYALL, CANNED HEAT, C.J. CHENIER, and GUITAR SHORTY.
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This first-class event features two full stages, one for each of its musical genres. Both stages proceed non-stop each day from noon until 7:30 pm. The Los Angeles area’s largest Cajun, Zydeco, Blues and Roots Music festival features a daily Mardi Gras parade, kids’ activities, crafts, and dozens of food booths.
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The blues stage brings the festival’s debut of new blues stage booker Martin Fleischmann. The stage presents its strongest bill ever, featuring Robert Randolph & the Family Band, the American Funk and Soul Ensemble led by pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph; Los Angeles-based Southern soul and blues legend Swamp Dogg; British blues patriarch John Mayall; blues revival pioneers Canned Heat; Texas-born bluesman Guitar Shorty; and Blues Music Award-winning singer and guitarist Tommy Castro. The blues stage will also feature Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats, Nancy & the Nightcrawlers, Dennis Jones and Andy Walo.
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On the Cajun-Zydeco stage, C.J. Cheneir brings the Red Hot Louisiana Band, assembled by his father, Zydeco king and Grammy Lifetime Achievement winner Clifton Chenier. Veteran Zydeco accordionist Nathan Williams Sr. will appear, as will Nathan Williams Jr. & His Zydeco Big Timers. Dwayne Dopsie, hailing from one of the top Zydeco families in the world, will front the Zydeco Hellraisers. Feufollet is a brilliant young band that presents authentic old-style Cajun classics, and their own indie-rock-influenced Cajun music. Southern California’s own Lisa Haley & the Zydecats, Grammy nominees and a popular attraction at the festival for many years, will return, as will Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic, and the Bayou Brothers.
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The annual Mardi Gras Parade will take place both days at 4 pm.
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Tix, $22 adults, age 13+; $15 for children ages 7-12; tix available online at www.simicajun.org/2014 or at the gate, unless it sells-out. Parking is ample and free, with a free shuttle to/from the remote lot.


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Sat-Mon, May 24-26,
FESTIVAL,
in Topanga:
41st Annual “TOPANGA DAYS” is the only local festival that runs on Memorial Day Monday; at the Topanga Community House & Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
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There are multiple music stages all three days, much of it acoustic, and venues include the picturesque main stage with the on the audience on the ball field and the stage terraced on the hillside above, and the indoor stage in the Community House. The ambiance here is a bit of hippie heaven, and a lot of fun. Plenty of good food is offered, too.
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There’s even a parade through the canyon on Sunday morning. (It closes the road, so plan your trip accordingly.)


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Sat, May 31,
FESTIVAL,
in Claremont:
Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” features a wide range of music, art and learning experiences, housed within the natural beauty of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, at 1500 N College Av, Claremont.
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Performers include:
♪  Ben and Ellen Harper
♪  Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones
♪  The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet
♪  The Coals
♪  The Chapin Sisters
♪  Rick Shea
♪  Phoebe Bridgers
♪  The Ooks of Hazzard
♪  Blue Highway
♪  Steve James
♪  Ross Altman
♪  Peter Harper
♪  Old Brown Shoe
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There’s also Storytellers, Workshops, and Kid’s Activities. General Admission and VIP Seating tickets are available. Children age 12 and under are admitted free, except in the VIP section.
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Last year sold-out in advance, so get your tix now, at:
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http://m.bpt.me/event/573893
 

 
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Though the Guide's brief hiatus is NOT yet over, we did believe you would enjoy this quickie. More, soon, as always.
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♪  The Guide has made some CH-CH-CHANGES – turn, embrace the change – with more to come as spring becomes summer of 2014. A new editor will soon take over the reins. There are already, and will be more, points of departure to make room (and time) for the new. As always, the Guide will cover all that we can, because we operate with the editor’s motto, “One does what one can.”
 
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