ANNUAL ARC FESTIVAL, WORLD TAIKO FESTIVAL, BOTH DRAW MAJOR TALENT; plus PLENTY of concerts in Southern Cal, some free. Saturday, July 19, 2014

In this edition…

♪ Musician’s Birthdays
♪ SATURDAY’S MUSIC FESTIVALS
♪ SATURDAY’s Today/Tonight-Only MUSIC EVENTS


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MUSICIAN’S BIRTHDAYS

The Guide sends Happee Burfdee wishes

Today

Dafni Amirsakis, Saturday, July 19th

Tomorrow

Sabrina Schneppat, Sunday, July 20th

…and recently… birthday wishes to

Claudia Russell, Monday, July 7th

Andy Gates, Tuesday, July 8th

Cheryl Wheeler, Thursday, July 10th

Kandace Barnes, Britta Lee Shain, and Maria Moss, all born Wednesday, July 16th

Melinda Gibson and Stewart Moser, both born Thursday, July 17th

Lisa Johnson, Friday, July 18th



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♪ SATURDAY’S MUSIC FESTIVALS
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Sat, Jul 19,
FESTIVAL,
in SFV (NoHo):
5:45-11 pm 19th Annual “NoHo MIDSUMMER NIGHT COFFEEHOUSE & MUSIC FESTIVAL” for the benefit of ARC (Activities, Recreation & Care for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities), at At the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett, North Hollywood 91606. (One block north of Victory between Laurel Canyon Bl & Coldwater Canyon Bl, corner of Whitsett and Hamlin.)
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The event brings traditional, original, and acoustic music performed under the stars by some of the area’s finest musicians and friends of the ARC, featuring:
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♪ LAURENCE JUBER
♪ SHELBY & TIEG
♪ SIERRA HIGHWAY
♪ JOHN BATFORF
♪ THE CANYON COUNTRY COWBOYS REUNION with MARIE WISE HAWKINS
♪ THE FONEY MALONEYS
♪ MURPHY'S FLAW
♪ THE ALASKANS
♪ THE McMAMMALS
♪ JOE CANDIDO
♪ FRED MOSE
♪ JOHN KELLAR
♪ STEPHEN MENDEL
♪ JOEL BLOOM
♪ DOUG DENNIS
♪ MONICA & LORA
♪ TOM GRAHAM & FRIENDS
♪ ROB YURIK
♪ ARC BELL CHOIR
and more....
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Doors open at 5 pm. Cash bar serving from 5-10 pm. Bring your checkbook for the raffle and ARC coffee mugs for sale.
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Admission includes:
Dinner, served 5:30-8:30 pm
Refreshments: treats, & coffee, served 5-10 pm
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ADMISSION by “Suggested donation” Adults, $20; ARC Young Adult Club Members $15; Kids ages 5-18, $15; Kids under age 5 are admitted free.
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Info, 818-762-4365 (ARC office); 661-714-2549 (Larry Schallert).


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Sat, Jul 19,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
“WORLD TAIKO GATHERING” brings several concerts and events this week, including two today:
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Noon “WORLD TAIKO GATHERING NOONER JAM” at the Japanese American Community and Cultural Center, on the JACCC Plaza, 244 S San Pedro St (also accessible from 100 N Central Av), Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-3700.
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8 pm “WORLD TAIKO GATHERING” main concert, with TAIKOPROJECT (Los Angeles), CHIEKO KOJIMA & EIICHI SAITO (Kodo) , KAORU WATANABE (Sado, Japan), M TAIKOZ (Sydney, Australia), KAGEMUSHA TAIKO (Exeter, U.K.), GRAND MASTER SEIICHI TANAKA (San Francisco), TARO KOBAYASHI (Tokyo, Japan), SEN-RAI (Sendai, Japan), at the Aratani / Japan America Theatre in the Japanese American Community & Cultural Center, 244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-3700



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♪ SATURDAY’S
TODAY / TONIGHT ONLY
MUSIC EVENTS
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Sat, Jul 19, in Santa Monica:
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN performs traditional folk music, in a FREE concert presented by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization, at the Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica 90401.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Altadena:
3 pm SODA PANTS plus NOLAN BENNETT play the first of two shows today at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jul 19, in the San Bernardino Mtns:
5:30 pm GRITS & GRADY, the duo of Diane Grady & Sandi Huckaby on Hammered Dulcimers, play the “FREE OUTDOOR GARDEN CONCERT SERIES” in downtown Green Valley Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains. Info, call Sandi Huckaby at 909-867-7105 or check out: http://wakethebard.com

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Sat, Jul 19, in Malibu; not music, but cool:
5:30 pm “DINNER AT THE BYZANTINE TABLE: GREEK TRADITIONS, ROMAN TASTES” is a lecture and DINNER event at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $10.
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A special program at the Getty Villa explores the culinary world of the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) with a lecture by historian Andrew Dalby on the distinctive flavors, aromas, and textures of this distant empire and a four-course dinner inspired by the cuisine of Byzantium. Tickets $175 per person (includes wine). Tickets became available beginning Tuesday, July 1, so jump right on it if you want to go.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Jul 19, in San Diego Co (Carlsbad):
7 pm DAVID LINDLEY plays “THE BANJO SERIES” at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008; tix, 760-438-5996.

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Sat, Jul 19, in OC (Anaheim):
7 pm ERNEST TROOST and SHAUN CROMWELL play the monthly “The Living Traditon” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Hollywood:
7 pm The monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” charity benefit series presents the “AMERICANA MUSIC CIRCLE” musically hosted by LAUREN ADAMS, at the Steve Allen Theatre, 4773 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90027; 323-666-4268.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Altadena:
7 pm THE DUO TONES, with their surf guitar and vocal classics, play the second of two shows today at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jul 19, in La Mirada:
7 pm “PORCH THERAPY” MUSIC & POETRY CIRCLE at “the home of Stella in La Mirada;” reservations get directions at 323-353-0156 or email stellacruz707@hotmail.com

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Sat, Jul 19, in Claremont:
7:30 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus fabulous young singer-songwriter PHOEBE BRIDGERS play the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Santa Clarita (Newhall):
7:30 pm THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350. Just off I-5 at Lyons Av.

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Sat, Jul 19, in SFV (Granada Hills):
7:30-11 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Pasadena:
8 pm JIMMY LaFAVE, a nu-folk favorite, plays the FREE summer concert series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (aka Levitt Pasadena), 85 East Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.

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Sat, Jul 19, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, today’s best politically satirical singer-songwriter, plays the Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Culver City:
8 pm THE MURPHY FAMILY BAND plus KYLE MURPHY plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Oak Park (Agoura area):
8 pm THE JILL KNIGHT TRIO plays Russ & Julie’s House Concerts series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or rsvp@houseconcerts.us

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Sat, Jul 19, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm QUETZAL plays its “20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” concert, as a FREE offering in the “Grand Performances” summer schedule, at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90071; 213-687-2020.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Silverlake:
8 pm Weekly summer “SONGWRITER'S SQUARE” at the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre and Café, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silverlake (Los Angeles).

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Sat, Jul 19, in San Diego:
8-10 pm MICHELE LEWIS plays a benefit concert for the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION at Villa Jenkins House Concerts series, 14813 Old Creek Rd, San Diego 92131.
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Advance tickets required through Paypal.com; full info at:
www.dropbox.com/s/c0phplyuf6fhri1/Michelle%20Lewis%20House%20Concert%20Flyer.pdf
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Sponsors tell us, “Michelle’s music is caring, vivacious and completely authentic. Watch her perform and you will understand. Her fingers articulate every note; her voice picks out every word. But you don’t hear notes and you don’t hear words. When Michelle plays, all you hear is music, and it all makes sense.”
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Requires prepayment by PayPal. This concert will sell out and will be closed at 200 paid reservations. No "walk ups" allowed. No children under age 14 admitted. Taco buffet provided to all attendees provided by ADA and "I Love Tacos".
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Gate at 6:30 pm for the buffet.

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Sat, Jul 19, in OC (Newport Beach):
8-10:30 pm DULCIMANIA, the traditional string band of Norm Jacobson (hammered dulcimer), Barbara Gershman (hammered dulcimer & accordion), Brad Moore (octave mandolin, baritone violin), plays their “3rd Saturday every other month” gig at Alta Coffee House & Restaurant, 506 31st St, Newport Beach.
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Info, contact Norm Jacobson at dulcimaniaband@gmail.com
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No cover. Mostly Celtic music, mostly on hammered dulcimer. And Norm says “The coffee and food are great!”

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Sat, Jul 19, in Pasadena:
8 pm “MUSIC @ BOSTON COURT” series presents “WILD UP SHAKING UP THE WORLD” with conductor CHRISTOPHER ROUNTREE bringing the exciting modern music collective WILD UP to Boston Court “for a thought provoking concert of new music designed as the catalyst for shared community experiences,” at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; www.bostoncourt.org; 626-683-6883.
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There is a a preshow discussion with Christopher Rountree beginning at 7:15 pm so go early.
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Tickets $25, $20 for seniors.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Palmdale:
8 pm FIFTH HARMONY plays the Palmdale Amphitheater, west of the 14 Fwy off Rancho Vista Bl, Palmdale.
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This summer, the Palmdale Amphitheater welcomes Phil Vassar, Fifth Harmony, The Whispers and Banda Machos to its summer concert series. Celebrating its 10th year, the Palmdale Amphitheater offers food, beer and wine options.
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Tickets are $10 General Admission, $20 VIP, both options include free parking. Get yours at www.cityofpalmdale.org/TheAmp before they’re gone.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Redondo Beach:
8 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SOUTH BAY HOOT” in Redondo Beach 90277. Info, www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Jul 19, in Pasadena:
8:30 pm-12:30 am NOCONA, plus GREG FELDEN, and THE HEARTACHE SISTERS, play “THE CALIFORNIA ROOTS UNION” series at T. Boyle's Tavern, 37 N Catalina Av, Pasadena 91106
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From Bonnaroo to SXSW to The California Roots Union, NOCONA unpack their musical suitcase and shake out their bluesy psychedelic country rock outfits, trimmed with with a bit of punk 'n' twang.
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GREG FELDEN's songwriting is rooted in the tradition of folk poets, Americana and country music. Powerful and impactful music from a talented, handsome and genuinely nice guy. David Serby says, “We're not fawning, either - you will leave a fan.”
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Laura Benitez and Michelle Kappel-Stone are THE HEARTACHE SISTERS, singing beautiful close harmonies accompanied by a variety of stringed instruments, a tiny drum kit, resonating lyrics and shining melodies.
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$5 “dues” at the door.


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