Wednesday – Arts & Music News / Events & Festival Preview – May 28 edition, 2014

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♪ Here’s the news of music festivals this week and weekend in Southern California, AND Wednesday night’s theatrical and acoustic & Americana music scene. It all awaits you within.

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♪ The Guide published a SPECIAL EDITION this morning, available at a separate click:
. √ REMEMBERING MAYA ANGELOU ~ Wednesday morning Special Edition, May 28, 2014

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In this edition…

♪ FESTIVAL this week, three nights, in Southern California
. √ “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY runs Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa), nightly at 8 pm.

♪ FESTIVAL coming this weekend in Southern California:
. √ 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 in Claremont, Sat, May 31.

♪ FESTIVALS happening ELSEWHERE this month:
. √ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” begins its run of 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

♪ NEWS FEATURES:
. √ WATCH TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE 2014 VIDEOS ON LINE
. √ NEW JAMES HURLEY ALBUM HAS AN EARLY SELL-OUT
. √ NEW ALBUM JUST OUT, & AWARD NOM FOR ANNIE WENZ’S EARLIER CO-WRITE

♪ THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
. √ Birthdays, and a bit of an omnibus, careening down a narrow road…

♪ TICKET ALERTS:
. √ “THE DROP: JOHN FULLBRIGHT” coming to the Grammy Museum.
. √ “ROADSHOW REVIVAL – JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE FESTIVAL;” IAN ANDERSON (Jethro Tull); CROSBY, STILLS & NASH (2nd show added at the Greek Theatre).
. √ CANCELLED: Maestro ENNIO MORRICONE conducting his film scores in L.A.
. √ “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” with Garrison Keillor on Fri, Jun 6; RODRIGUEZ on Fri, May 30; PAUL McCARTNEY on Aug 10 at Dodger Stadium; THE BOTH, the duo of AIMEE MANN & TED LEO, with NICK DIAMONDS of Islands.

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♪ FESTIVAL
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Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY at Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org
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Full program:
Previn: “Principals” for Orchestra
Previn: Double Concerto (West Coast premiere)
Previn: Owls
Previn: Honey and Rue
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Discover the immense talents of one of the most versatile musicians of the 20th century. In addition to international career in classical music, Previn has previously enjoyed success in the movies, musicals, popular music and jazz. No stranger to the Southland, Previn served as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1985-89.
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♪ Carl St.Clair, conductor
♪ André Previn, composer
♪ Jaime Laredo, violin
♪ Sharon Robinson, cello
♪ Elizabeth Futral, soprano
♪ Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser
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Tix at 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org



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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 & 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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Plus Storytellers, Workshops, and all-day Kid’s Activities. General Admission and VIP Seating tickets are available. Children age 12 and under are admitted free, except in the VIP section, where they require VIP tix.
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Last year sold-out in advance, so get your tix now, at:
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√ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” runs 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.
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A post arrived a couple days ago from Southern Cal-based musician / bestselling author Paul Zollo: “In Kerrville with my brother-in-song Darryl Purpose. Had a beautiful time hearing the beautiful Judy Collins last night - with a wonderful tribute to the great Pete Seeger – and seeing and hearing new friends and old, like Freebo F. Freebo who is here and so many others – and all the new friends.”
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Celebrating songwriters for 43 years, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North America. It was created by Rod Kennedy, affectionately known as “The RodFather,” who died in April. In addition to concerts each evening, Kerrville features “Ballad Tree” song-sharing sessions, campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for children, organized canoe trips on the Guadelupe River and Hill Country bike rides, a professional development program for teachers, as well as a three-day songwriters school and instrumental workshops. All the info and schedules are at: www.kerrville-music.com.
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See feature story #2 in the May 22nd edition’s NEWS section.



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News Feature #1

√ WATCH TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE 2014 VIDEOS ON LINE

For the first time ever, the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival had video crews stationed at all the stages, recording contestants and professional performances alike, all day. The prestigious “TBFC” marked its 54th annual run earlier this month, on a day with beautiful weather and, as always, countless jams large and small, and nothing but smiling faces.

All the TBFC videos are now available for your enjoyment on YouTube. The events and playlists (where applicable), by stage, are listed at:

www.youtube.com/user/Topangabanjofiddle/playlists

All videos are filed and available at:

www.youtube.com/user/Topangabanjofiddle/videos

No doubt those who plan to compete next year will be studying the techniques of this year’s winning performers. The rest of us can just watch and enjoy.


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News Feature #2


√ NEW JAMES HURLEY ALBUM HAS AN EARLY SELL-OUT

Southern Cal-based troubadour JAMES HURLEY reported today, “CD Baby just notified me that once again, they've sold out of my new album ‘Voice and Guitar’ and would I please send more!... [so] Off to the Post Office! In the meantime, it's available for download there [at CD Baby] and at Amazon and a bunch of other places too.”

Needless to say, it’s a very big deal when a record by a solo indie artist sells-out repeatedly anywhere. For those who don’t want to wait for the CD restock to become available, here (thanks to the vigilant Marissa Meizel) are the links to buy the download versions.

www.amazon.com/Voice-Guitar-Jam es-Hurley/dp/B00K8N59A0

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/voice-and-guitar/id877457048


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News Feature #3

√ NEW ALBUM JUST OUT, & AWARD NOM FOR ANNIE WENZ’S EARLIER CO-WRITE

Florida-based folksinger-songwriter ANNIE WENZ has lived in Northern California, long enough to help harvest and bottle a special vintage at a winery there, and she just got back from a sailboat adventure in the Caribbean – just in time to drive to the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas to perform.

Annie has a brand-new CD, just out, titled, “Rain on Bare Skin,” but we just got it and don’t have a review ready yet. Meanwhile, Annie reported this morning from Kerrville:

“Jaime Michaels is off to the New Mexico Music Awards where our [co-written] song, ‘Dirty Wine,’ was nominated for ‘Song of the Year!’ Just being nominated was amazing in our book... But hell, it still would be fun to ‘take the cake’... Wish us well!”

Her many Southern Cal fans and friends and readers elsewhere are surely doing that. Hit your browser and bring-up some music videos. And check-out or order the new album at www.anniewenz.com.



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√ May 28 is the birthday of two L.A. music scenesters, JANIS VAILE, and the Urban Homestead’s JORDANNE DERVAES.

√ May 28 is the birthday of the late LESLIE PERRY, (May 28,1936-March 5,2014), renowned storyteller, author, and Civil Rights activist.

√ May 28 is the birthday of a Teabagger darling, freshman US Senator Marco Rubio (R) Florida. Also…

√ Today is “National Hamburger Day,” coming just three days after “National Tap Dance Day,” which was followed two days ago by “Grey Day,” and it’s just before tomorrow’s “End Of The Middle Ages Day,” which will be followed by “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it Day.” Yes, all those are officially proclaimed by governing bodies – somewhere.



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√ “THE DROP: JOHN FULLBRIGHT” is a CD release event presented in conjunction with the Americana Music Association & 88.5FM KCSN. It happens Mon, Jun 30, at 8 pm at the Grammy Museum in L.A. General on-sale begins Thursday, May 29, 2014 at noon. (American Express-only presale ended Wed, May 28, at 10:30 am.)
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Just two years ago, John Fullbright released his debut studio album, From The Ground Up, to a swarm of critical acclaim. The LA Times called the record "preternaturally self-assured," while NPR hailed him as one of the "10 Artists You Should Have Known." The Wall Street Journal crowned him as giving one of the year's 10 best live performances, and the album also earned him the ASCAP Foundation's Harold Adamson Lyric Award. If there was any doubt that his debut announced the arrival of a songwriting force to be reckoned with, it was put to rest when From The Ground Up was nominated for Best Americana Album at the GRAMMY Awards, which placed Fullbright alongside some of the genre's most iconic figures. But for Fullbright, it hasn't been all the acclaim that means the most to him, but rather his entrance into a community of songwriters whose work he admires. Now, as part of our popular Americana Music Series, we celebrate Fullbright's latest work, Songs, released May 27. The arrangements on Songs are stripped down to their cores and free of ornamentation. Fullbright's guitar and piano anchor the record, while a minimalist rhythm section weaves in and out throughout the album. Songs has its moments of darkness, tracks born from pain and heartbreak, but for a craftsman like Fullbright, there are few greater joys than carving emotion into music, taking a stab at that lofty goal of immortality through song. Join us in The Clive Davis Theater for an interview with Fullbright, moderated by Vice President of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares, and performance. Doors at 7:30 pm. All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803, or online at www.grammymuseum.org.

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√ “ROADSHOW REVIVAL – JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE FESTIVAL” happens Sat, June 14; tix available now.

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√ IAN ANDERSON (Jethro Tull) performs legendary hits and his new album ‘Homo Erraticus’ at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in OC, on Sep 18. Tix available now at: www.scfta.org

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√ CROSBY, STILLS & NASH – 2nd show added at the Greek Theatre on Oct 3; originally set for only one show on Oct 4. Tix on sale now.

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CANCELLED: Maestro ENNIO MORRICONE conducts for the first time ever in L.A., at the Nokia Theatre, Jun 15 at 8 pm.
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The Oscar and Grammy winning legend was set, for the second time, to conduct his first-ever L.A. concert of his most memorable film scores.
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Tickets were available at: http://m.axs.com/events/245467/ennio-morricone-tickets?cid=AEGLIVE_ENMOFB_032014
(Check there for refunds.)

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PLUS:
We’ve alerted you to presale ticket opportunities for all the following shows. Some remaining tix are still available:

√ "A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION" with Garrison Keillor on Fri, Jun 6, at 7:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.

√ RODRIGUEZ plays Fri, May 30, at 7:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.

√ PAUL McCARTNEY plays Aug 10 at Dodger Stadium, doors at 7 pm. Tix $25, $49.50, $69.50, $99.50, $125, $165, $250.

√ THE BOTH, the duo of AIMEE MANN & TED LEO, with NICK DIAMONDS of Islands, perform Jun 14 at 8 pm at the El Rey Theatre. Tix, $25, on sale now.



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Wed, May 28, in Burbank:
6-11 pm A full evening with CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS, plus DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR on one stage, and on the other stage, GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND -- recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue – plus REVEREND MARTINI'S ROCKABILLYHOP ‘N HANG, all at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com
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√ CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS play at 6 & 8 pm.
√ DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR happens at 7 pm.
√ GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND at 7 pm, named “Best Free Big Band Event” in LA Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue.
√ REVEREND MARTINI'S ROCKABILLYHOP ‘N HANG with the Vinyl Record Assoc., at 10 pm.
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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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Wed, May 28, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm ANDY & RENEE, leaders of HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play their residency at the Buffalo Fire Dept., 1261 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501; 310-320-2332.

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Wed, May 28, in Murrieta:
6:30 pm “THE SHAM JAM” OPEN MIC, hosted by HUNTER & SIMON, at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
7 pm WILLIE WATSON plays “The Fold” concert series at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856.

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Wed, May 28, in South Pasadena:
7 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG" brings a lineup of pre-booked recording artists, plus surprise musical guests, and performing host BRAD COLERICK, all performing all-acoustic, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443; www.WineAndSong.com
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No cover for the show, but the venue may try to seat you where you can’t see unless you tell them you’re there for DINNER and the show.

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Wed, May 28, in OC (Fullerton):
7 pm STEVE NOONAN & FRIENDS weekly acoustic show, and Steve says, “it's the Paradox Hoot Night” at the venue, Bourbon Street, 110 E Commonwealth, Fullerton.
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Steve says, “Hey Ole Folkies - Blues Rats - and Iconclasts - Time for another Steve Noonan and Friends. We've been having a good turnout for this show -more and more players are coming each week. We even had a Tap Dancer last time. So whatever you do, if you wanna come Strut yer Stuff, come on down and do it.”

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Wed, May 28, in Venice:
7-9 pm ACOUSTIC AGAIN, the new duo of globetrotting pro ASHLEY MAHER and FEDERICO RAMOS, returns to FEED Body & Soul, 1239 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-5550; http://feedbodyandsoul.com
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Ashley tells us, "Last weeks' show went so well, FEED Body & Soul wants us back! Federico Ramos and I will be playing acoustic originals and covers again this Wednesday. They have moved our time to slightly later, 7 -9 pm. Would love this to become a weekly residency. If you missed it, come along. The food is amazing, the ambiance beautiful, the bar serves amazing organic cocktails, and WE sound goooooooood! See you there, my friends! Love, Ashley."
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No cover. More at www.ashleymaher.com

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Wed, May 28, in Santa Monica:
7-11 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play their every-Wednesday residency at Areal, 820 Main St, Santa Monica.
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$5 cover. More at www.thegetdownboys.com

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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
7-11 pm “IRISH TRAD SESSION” is a structured jam at Tom Bergin's Public House, 840 S Fairfax Av, Los Angeles; 323-936-7151.

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Wed, May 28, in VC (Simi):
7:30-11 pm SONGMAKERS twice-monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT.” Location and info, www.songmakers.org


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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
8 pm JAMESTOWN REVIVAL does a live performance-interview event at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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At the heart of Jamestown Revival is a friendship that spans over a decade. Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance grew up together in the small Texas town of Magnolia. From a young age, they shared a love for music as well as the outdoors. About an hour north of Magnolia TX, there was some old family land with a dilapidated ranch house where they spent the better part of their adolescence. At one point or another, music from Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Everly Brothers, to fellow Texans Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Stevie Ray Vaughan found its way through an old pair of speakers that sat on the back porch. At the age of 22, they moved to Austin and began to craft a sound of their own. Deeply rooted in harmony, they merged the sounds of the South with classic American and Western rock. Looking for adventure, as well as a change of pace, they eventually made the decision to head west and made the move to Los Angeles. Throughout the course of the next 12 months, they wrote their debut album, "UTAH." It's heavily autobiographical, telling the stories of their adventures, their discomforts and their observations. In order to capture the spirit of the music, the two found a log cabin high within the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. The pair, along with their band and engineer, set out to convert it into a temporary recording studio. With wild moose right outside the window, and aspen leaves spinning in the wind, they tracked the songs for "UTAH" live-to-tape and without headphones. Jamestown Revival is gearing up for life back out on the road with a national tour in May and June.
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This is the fourth offering in the museum’s Americana series, co-sponsored by the Americana Music Association and KCSN 88.5 FM. The discussion is moderated by Vice President of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares, followed by a live performance.
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Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats (line forms well ahead of that time). All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum.
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Tix, $15, available at the Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803 or online at www.grammymuseum.org

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Wed, May 28, in Altadena:
8 pm LAUGHING STOCK plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane tells us, “Big fan following… will sell out.”
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Bob tells us, “For the mere $15 admission, you can be entertained by six actresses performing six monologues. That’s less than three dollars a person. What a bargain! These women have been brought together for an evening of fun and frivolity to delight the audience with a variety of characters. Four of the monologues are from the play ‘Talking With…’ by Jane Martin. ‘The monologues make direct emotional appeals that at times flirt with self-indulgence…A very pleasurable exercise for those of you who love good theater and stand-out performances,’ says FlagerLive.com. Marianne Davis will perform ‘Audition,’ about a woman who is desperately attempting to give a good audition but forgetting simple things like her stage name but not the puns. Sandra Cruz will compete with ‘Rodeo,’ about a broncobuster, Sarah Hunter will deliver ‘French Fries,’ about an aging woman who wishes to live at McDonalds, and Lynda Pyka offers us ‘Scraps,’ about a housewife who begins to dress like a character from the Wizard of Oz books.”
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He continues, “In addition to these pieces, you will witness the acting prowess of Graciemarie Serafina in ‘I Hate My Purse,’ by the great Nora Ephron. Ephron’s insider wit and wisdom for daily life comes to fruition through Serafina’s performance. And for something completely different, we get a Catholic school lesson by Julie Beltran from ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All,’ by Christopher Durang. It is nun to be missed. $15 tix.”
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Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. All-ages. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
8 pm FIRST AID KIT with WILLY MASON plays the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-4790; www.theelrey.com.
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Wed, May 28, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm COLDWATER CANYON plays the second of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Also tonight, the POOL TOURNAMENT. Starting time approximately 7:30 pm. It’s Double Elimination, Blind Draw Partners, $5 per person, amount may change by players, but $5 per entry goes to the Cowboy Palace. Sign-up sheet is with the bartenders.
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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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Wed, May 28, in Murrieta:
8 pm An UNDISCLOSED (AND PROBABLY IRISH) BAND plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Wed, May 28, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An undisclosed AMERICANA / ALT COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY / HONK TONK BAND plays 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 nightly free dance lesson.

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Wed, May 28, near LAX:
8 pm Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.



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ONGOING, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS,” presented by Center Theatre Group, opens tonight, runs Apr 22-Jun 1, 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 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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The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS and views of interest to artists everywhere, more specifically to musicians and the creative community, and music makers and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music, both traditional and innovative. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules of performances in Southern California venues large and small. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kids o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to proto blues.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We’re on it.
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