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Up front: some LATE ADDITIONS...
First, two quick reminders:
1) NEWS FEATURES in recent additions are still relevant and still available.
2) Remember to set your clocks back one hour Saturday night/ Sunday morning.
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Added late...
Sun, Nov 2, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
2-5 pm "WESTERN ART RECEPTION / AUTHOR EVENT and WESTERN CHARACTER COSTUME CONTEST" is free at Out West, in Historic Old Town Newhall.
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Go early and stroll the town's "Western Walk of Stars."
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It's an afternoon of western fun, art and music, beginning at Out West at 2 pm with an art reception and author event. Meet Eric H. Heisner, author of "West of Bravo: A Western Novel," and Al P. Bringas, the illustrator for the book. A collection of Al's Art is currently featured on the walls at OutWest.
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Event includes a classic western costume contest, so come dressed as your favorite western character. Light refreshments served, we heard a rumor the chili pot will be fired up.
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There's an exceptionally good concert in town at 7:30. See listing.
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Sun, Nov 2, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm NEW WEST plus SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND are a strong double-bill, playing a benefit for the "WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION'S CALIFORNIA CHAPTER" at the Repertory East Playhouse, in Newhall.
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The concert is preceded by a reception in the venue's Hydeaway Lounge, beginning at 6:30 pm. Concert intermission features a raffle of four "great items."
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This will likely sell-out. Call 818-365-8709 for reservations (they accept check or cash).
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Now, here's the full edition
as originally published.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Or "Samhain" (pronounced "sah-win") if celebrate the original Celtic holiday... which was three nights (nights, not days) that marked the Celtic New Year.
There's a wonderful annual Samhain show on SUNDAY (performances at 3 & 7 pm) with live traditional Irish music, dance, and spooky Celtic storytelling. Highly recommended! See the Guide's listings.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to…
on Friday, October 31st:
Cody's Viva Cantina in Burbank
Musician Robert W. Wilson
on Saturday, November 1st:
The Fret House in Covina
the band, The Savvy Trio
on Sunday, November 2nd:
Musician Michael Ann Azoulai
Musician John-Michael Kaye
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We appreciate you, our readers, for your QUARTER-MILLION PAGE-VIEWS per year.
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What’s in this edition…
♪ NEWS FEATURES
. 1) NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS PLAYING LAST SHOWS FEATURING BARRY McGUIRE
. 2) “SAMHAIN! A Celtic Halloween” – the story of Halloween & Celtic Tales of the Supernatural
♪ FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
♪ ONGOING EVENTS
♪ FRIDAY’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.
♪ SATURDAY’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.
♪ SUNDAY’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.
♪ Notable Events AFTER the coming weekend (MANY ADDED)
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News Feature #1:
♪ NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS PLAYING LAST SHOWS FEATURING BARRY McGUIRE
THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS featured the great BARRY McGUIRE on some of their biggest hits. But, Barry, citing health issues, is retiring from his “Trippin’ the ’60s” show that he’s been performing with JOHN YORK (former BYRD), and it seems, really retiring. There are just two final appearances by Barry McGuire with The New Christy Minstrels, on Nov 2 in Cerritos, and on Nov 16 in Palm Desert. Info and ticket links for both are below.
In addition, an appearance on November 4 by Minstrels leader Randy Sparks, with Becky Jo, says Bob Stane, “maybe a lot of the members of The New Christy Minstrels, joining Randy & Becky Jo,” at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
Here are all the options:
On Nov 2, in Cerritos, tix at:
www.cerritoscenter.com/tickets/reserve.aspx? performanceNumber=4702
On Nov 4, Randy Sparks & Becky Jo (only) play the Coffee Gallery Backstage; tix at:
www.coffeegallery.com
On Nov 16, at the McCallum, tix at: http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/show_details.php?id=731
For reservations at the Coffee Gallery Backstage for Randy Sparks & Becky Jo, phone 626-798-6236.
Bob Stane goes waaaay back with all these legendary folk artists. He says, “These shows are a very big deal, folks. Loaded with musical and comedic talent and on the cusp of musical history and legend. Always. By the way, in the early days of The New Christy Minstrels, I had a lot to do with furnishing Randy with individuals in the group. My clubs, the Upper Cellar and the Ice House, nurtured many, many later members of this fantastic group. Randy will tell stories of these days from then until the introduction of Vecca The Show Dog.”
A great many folkies have been members of the group, including Tracy Newman and David Zink. There’s lots of history about the New Christy Minstrels on their web site, at: http://www.thenewchristyminstrels.com/
The link for upcoming concerts by the New Christy Minstrels is: www.thenewchristyminstrels.com/#SCHEDULE
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News Feature #2...
♪ “SAMHAIN! A CELTIC HALLOWEEN” – THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN & CELTIC TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL
The Guide looks forward to this one every year. And on Sunday, November 2nd, you’ll get two chances to enjoy it, at 3 & 7 pm, with both shows in the SFV (North Hollywood).
They’ve played a lot with the title this year, and no wonder, because this is a very full show of Irish music and dance, together with storytelling and performed scenes. Producer Aedan MacDonnell, who also performs, tells us, “The Dead Do Tell Tales, told through song, story, music and dance.” It’s produced through her company, Celtic Rhythms, at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, N Hollywood 91606.
Samhain: (pronounced sow-in, like the pig) is a Celtic Halloween extravaganza. You'll hear tales of the true origins of the Jack O' the Lantern, of ghostly encounters, and the origins of All Hallows' Eve, told with high energy Irish dances, traditional Celtic tunes that will bewitch your feet and keep your toes a-tappin', ghostly love songs that will rip your heart out, and exciting dances with real swords and axe handles with the dancers in very close proximity to one another. The promo asserts, “You won't want it to end!” That’s true. It’s that good.
Aedan says, “This year we have a new line-up in outstanding musicians, as well as those that have been with the show from year one. And we also have an official Samhain song, written by Padraic Conroy, one of our new additions. He wrote two songs for the show, one is previewed on our website.”
You can enjoy that one at http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain
The Guide heartily endorses this show, which has become an annual tradition on the Southern Cal arts scene. We recommend you get tix right away, as it will likely sell-out. And we recommend you opt for the “Preferred” seats, because the venue has a flat floor.
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Tickets for the 3 pm show are $15 general seating, $18 Preferred Seating
Tix for the 7 pm show are $18 general seating, $22 preferred seating.
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Info & tickets at:
www.Celtic-Rhythms.com/Samhain
email: celticrhythms22@gmail.com
Tix by phone at 818-939-4313
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♪ FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND,
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
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√ Fri, Oct 31,
FESTIVAL,
in Topanga:
4 –10 pm Annual “THEATRICUM BOO-TANICUM” at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com.
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It’s their annual Halloween festival, complete with a haunted house, games, food and lots of fun surprises for families with children of all ages (as well as adult children.)
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Treat yourself to a frightfully good time as you wander Theatricum’s grounds in the heart of rustic Topanga Canyon. You'll discover their haunted house, ghost stories, pumpkin carving, game booths, improv comedy, a bounce house, belly dancing, music, tasty edibles and "things that go bump in the night." Perfect for ghosts and goblins of all ages.
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Special BOO-tanicum Events include TRICK OR TREATING at selected doors on the Theatricum Grounds, a Halloween play by Creative Playground, Melanie Kareem's Belly Dancers, Music for folks of all ages performed by the Ukulady, Spine-chilling tales spun by Theatricum actors, and Improv comedy by Theatricum's own "Off the Grid."
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Tix, $15; children age 5 years and under admitted free. Tix available at the door.
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√ Sat, Nov 1,
FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
Annual “SAN PEDRO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” happens this year in two parts. Tonight, Saturday, it resumes, with performances by MARIACHI LOS TOROS, QUITAPENAS, SALT PETAL, and more. (This past Thursday, it began in conjunction with the weekly “SAN PEDRO ART WALK.”)
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Both days, it’s a free event. Celebrate San Pedro's Dia de Los Muertos Festival with friends and family on the 300-block of 6th Street, right in the heart of San Pedro's Waterfront Arts District. Enjoy thematic street food, art, face painting, and a line up of live musical entertainment, both nights.
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√ Ongoing, through Nov 10,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
“ENCUENTRO 2014” is the the Los Angeles Theatre Center’s annual festival, in association with the “Latina/o Theatre Commons,” and it’s a national theatre festival from October 12 through November 10. This groundbreaking month-long event is the first theatre festival in the US to bring together more than 150 artists and 19 theatre companies from across the country to present 17 works that explore the multi-faceted Latina/o experience — from Pulitzer Prize-winning works and violence at the border, to immigration and the complexities of romantic relationships.
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Tix: Get $20 tickets (that’s almost 50% off) with promo code: ENC14 at www.TheLATC.org/festival-passes
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Use the same url to learn about the $75 ALL-ACCESS pass, allowing you to catch all the drama, all the laughter and all the stories for one price.
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Students enjoy significant savings with a $10 ticket (use promo code: STUDENT10).
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Al show schedules, tickets and info, at 213-489-0094 or www.TheLATC.org
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√ Sat & Sun, Nov 1 & 2,
Not a FESTIVAL, but cool,
in Santa Barbara:
9 am-8 pm "JURASSIC QUEST" at the Earl Warren Show Grounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara 93105.
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This is not your ordinary exhibition. It’s billed as “The largest exhibition of lifelike, moving, museum-quality dinosaurs in North America,” and it includes everything from realistic dioramas to lots of hands-on interactivity.
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Who didn’t grow-up enamored with dinosaurs? Okay, maybe you’ve seen fossilized bones mounted into full skeletons in museums, or even experienced earlier moving re-creations of the ancient beasts. But wait. Ever wanted to RIDE one?
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Jurassic Quest offers a dinosaur adventure for the whole family. The main dinosaur exhibit features ultra-realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs; over 50 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even RIDE a few. It features realistic scenes, enormous dinosaurs, cute baby dinosaurs and lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. There are huge T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs where young paleontologists can uncover long-hidden dinosaur bones. There’s also the “Dino Bounce” area with several towering dinosaur-theme inflatable mazes, plus that odd activity that kids love, face painting. There are Dino crafts, and the promo promises, “much more.”
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The producers tell us, “We are passionate about creating outstanding guest experiences. Our exhibitions have opened to great success around the country and have delighted audiences in convention centers, fairgrounds and other venues. Thanks to our team of experts and our collaborations with our paleontological partners, we’ve been able to build an exceptional product and a solid reputation.”
Tix: Adults (13-64) $20; Kids (ages 2-12) $16; VIP Kids (ages 2-12) $24; Kids under age 2 are free; Seniors & Military with ID, $16.
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Regular tickets include the Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Crafts, Dino Science Station, Dino Theater, coloring station, Dino Tour, Dino Basketball, and Dino Soccer. Tickets for dinosaur rides, dinosaur inflatables and the fossil dig can be purchased for $5 each. There is additional cost for face painting and green screen photography.
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VIP Tickets include all the regular ticket attractions plus unlimited Dinosaur Rides, unlimited Dinosaur Inflatables, unlimited Fossil Dig, unlimited Dino Scooters, and unlimited Dino Bungee Pull. There is additional cost for face painting and green screen photography.
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Runs Sat, 9 am-8 pm; Sun, 9 am-7 pm. More info and advance tix, at:
www.jurassicquest.com
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√ Sun-Wed, Nov 2-5,
FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
in L.A.:
Noon-5 pm “YOUTH POWER-UP DAY” is a free festival on Sunday at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, L.A. 90071; 213-687-2272. The full event is based at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
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Local youth and their families are invited to a free outdoor festival in downtown Los Angeles, when California Plaza will come alive with performances by student ensembles, presentations about music education and youth development, and a jam session with local youth hosted by KEVIN EUBANKS, former leader of the “Tonight Show” band. Presented by Berklee College of Music and A Place Called Home, as part of the 2014 Berklee City Music Network Conference.
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The Berklee Conference is entitled “American Popular Music III: Innovations in Youth Development” and will be held November 2-5 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Conference registration and info:
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www.berklee.edu/berklee-city-music-network/conference-2014
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POST-WEEKEND…
√ Mon, Nov 3,
10 am-4 pm 3rd Annual “DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL” includes a performance by CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS at East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park 91754.
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Includes artists, vendors, music, food, and toy drive for “Wish Upon An Angel.”
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THIS WEEKEND, OUT-OF-TOWN…
√ Fri-Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2,
FESTIVAL,
in Logandale, Nevada (NE of Vegas):
Annual “FALL FESTIVAL” is an OUTDOOR BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL in Logandale, NV, includes music by the SALTY SUITES, a car show, carnival, BBQ, and allows you to BYOB.
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More at http://logandalefallfestival.com/
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Tix, $5 advance, $8 at gate. Site is at 1301 Whipple Av, Logandale, NV 89021; 702-398-3247. Salty Suites play Fri, Oct 31, 4-5 pm and 10-11 pm. Sat, Nov 1, 7:30-8:30 pm.
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Fri, Sat & Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2, in Hollywood
8 pm "RE-ANIMATOR- THE MUSICAL" at Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood.
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Adapted from the story by H.P. Lovecraft. Based on the film “H.P. Lovecraft’s Re-Animator” produced by Brian Yuzna. Musical director: Peter Adams. Choreography by Cynthia Carle. Directed by Stuart Gordon.
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Stuart Gordon revives his hit musical in time for the Halloween season with new stars and some returning actors. The plot? At the local college, the dean's beautiful daughter is put in danger when science prodigy Herbert West invents a serum to re-animate the dead. Features hilarious songs and spooky special effects. Runs Fridays through Sundays at 8 pm, and just extended through Nov 23, after which it goes to Vegas.
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Fri, Sat & Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2, in WeHo:
8 pm (6 pm Sun) "GARBO'S CUBAN LOVER, " at the Macha Theatre, 1107 N Kings Rd, West Hollywood 90069.
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Based on true events. screenwriter MERCEDES De ACOSTA has affairs with both GRETA GARBO and MARLENE DIETRICH. Like Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” Runs Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 6.
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Fri, Oct 31, in L.A.:
6-9 pm “HOLLYWOOD COSTUME EXHIBITION WALKTHROUGH” at the Wilshire May Company Building (next to LACMA), 6067 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles.
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Hollywood Costume curator and costume designer Deborah Nadoolman Landis PhD, along with costume designers Deborah L. Scott and Chrisi Karvonides, will lead special tours of Hollywood Costume at 6 pm, 6:30 pm, and 7 pm. Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Guests who purchase tickets for a timed entry between 6-7 pm (6 pm/6:15 pm/6:30 pm/6:45 pm/7 pm) are invited to join the walkthroughs at no extra charge. The exhibition stays open late on Halloween until 9 pm.
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Deborah Nadoolman Landis is an Academy Award nominee for “Coming to America” and designer of “Raiders of the Lost Ark,’ “Michael Jackson's Thriller,” and more.
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Deborah L. Scott is an Academy Award winner for “Titanic,” designer of “E.T. Extraterrestrial,” “Back to Future,” “Avatar,” and more.
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Chrisi Karvonides is an Emmy Award winner for “American Dreams,” designer of “Big Love,” “Carnivàle,” “American Horror Story,” and more.
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After the walkthrough, party like Picasso at the 11th annual “LACMA COSTUME BALL: THE LIVING MUSEUM,” where guests are encouraged to attend dressed as a work of art or artist. Entertainment includes an all-night Warp Records takeover featuring “Oneohtrix Point Never,” a costume contest judged by Academy Award-winning costume designers, live horror performance in the galleries, and more.
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Info on the LACMA COSTUME BALL at:
http://www.oscars.org/events/hollywood-costume-exhibition-walkthrough?hq_e=el&hq_m=113682&hq_l=17&hq_v=1a7ef945a4
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Tickets available at lacma.org/muse or by calling 323-857-6010.
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Fri, Oct 31, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is a street fair in old downtown Monrovia with plenty of live acoustic music, including the 8 pm “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Oct 31, in N San Diego Co (Escondido):
7:30 pm JAKE SHIMABUKURO, that ukulele master and fine multi-instrumentalist & vocalist, plays the California Center For The Arts, 340 N Escondido Bl, Escondido 92025; 800-988-4253.
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Fri & Sat, Oct 31 & Nov 1, in L.A.:
7:30-9:30 pm ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO & PETER BUCK play the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com.
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Advance tix, $20; $25 at door is any remain. It’s a 21+, “2 legends-2 nights” affair. Both shows are standing, no seats. Seats available by purchasing dinner and drinks at the bar.
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Fri tix at: http://themintla.com/event.cfm?id=171055&cart#
Sat tix at: http://themintla.com/event.cfm?id=171056&cart
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You can spend serious money and reserve a vip booth; includes entry ahead of the line, tickets for six people and one free appetizer, all for $300; email deana@themintla.com after purchasing package online to confirm.
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Fri, Oct 31, in Arcadia:
8 pm KING BROTHERS, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Hippies, spike-haired youths, business-types and appreciative musicians are packed in front of the stage, all grooving to the same upbeat music. It's another full house for a King Brothers' gig, whose unique passion and visceral interpretation of the blues attract fans from all walks of life. Rather than relying solely on tried and true blues stylings - which the Kings inherited naturally from second-cousins and blues legends Freddy and Albert King - Sam and Lee King are establishing a new standard . "It's danceable , it's rock-flavored, funk-flavored, gospel-flavored, " explains Lee of the King Brothers' music. "I don't know a damn thing about picking cotton; I don't drink whiskey; I don't dip snuff; I don't fit any of those blues-man stereotypes. We just dig it for the art form, and we're taking it where it needs to go."
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Venue has full bar and offers good food with generous portions. Great place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Substantial discount for advance tix (it’s always very reasonable here, anyway):
http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com/
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Fri, Oct 31, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm Annual “HALLOWEEN PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST” with CASH PRIZES, with music by JIMI NELSON, at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Specials on drinks and goodies. No dance lessons tonight.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, and always fun. No cover, full bar.
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Fri, Oct 31, in OC (Newport Beach):
8 pm DENNIS ROGER REED plays Alta Coffee Warehouse & Restaurant, 506 31st St, Newport Beach 90814; 949-675-0233.
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Fri, Oct 31, in OC (Santa Ana):
8 pm RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET plays Djangostyle Gypsy Jazz at the Gypsy Den, 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana 92701; 714-835-8840.
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Fri, Oct 31, in San Pedro:
8 pm MYQ KAPLAN & FRIENDS bring “The AmHam Show,” presented by the San Pedro Art Association at the Warner Grand Theater on 6th in San Pedro.
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Comedian Myq Kaplan is a national headliner. This show is not suitable for children due to adult material and language.
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$10 advance tickets available on TIX.com by using coupon code MYQ at check-out, or at the SPAA Gallery in the Ports O' Call Village.
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Sat, Nov 1, in SFV (Northridge):
2-5 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “NORTHRIDGE SONG CIRCLE” in Northridge. Location & info at NorthCountryHoot@Songmakers.org
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Sat, Nov 1, in Altadena:
3 pm Matinee with AOLANI, Hawaiian Slack-Key Guitar champ JIM “KIMO” WEST, plus ukulele music and HULA DANCERS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Bob Stane tells us, “Lots of slack key, lots of ukulele. Wallow in it. Everything but poi and the roasted pig in the afternoon.”
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AOLANI is an exceptionally gifted singer-songwriter and entertainer whose music begins with the traditional sounds of Hawaii but then journeys through contemporary ballads, country, jazz and vocal pop. Her style of performance is engaging, warm, inviting. Her shows brings the essence of the islands to you with bright lyrics, rich vocals and beautiful melodies.
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Growing up in a rich culture of music including country, pop and jazz of the mainland, her forte is bright, melodic and lyrical original songs that offer her unique experience as a native of Hawaii. From her family and her culture she has created a rich musical landscape that captures the ordinary magic of islands like Maui, where she feels the most at home. For many years now she has honed a band of musicians who offer jazz textures, rhythmic Hawaiian instrumentation that entertains as well as soothes with a feeling of the paradise found only on the Hawaiian islands. The band covers multi genres including country, blues and jazz based around AOLANI's original songwriting. She will be appearing to promote the release of her new album, "Funny Love" produced by bass player, Mauro. Come see this show and AOLANI will bring the islands to you through music and entertainment.
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JIM “KIMO” WEST, champion of the Hawaiian slack key guitar, will be a special guest on this afternoon.
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Tix, $15.
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Sat, Nov 1, in South Pasadena:
5-10:30 pm WICKED SAINTS plus CHAUNCEY BOWERS and the WILD MOUNTAIN MYSTICS play Annie's Backyard House Concert in South Pasadena. Reservations get directions at momby799@gmail.com
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Song circle follows. Musicians, bring your instruments to share a few tunes.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Echo Park (L.A.):
5-7 pm Monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734 .
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Sat, Nov 1, in L.A. Harbor (Wilmington):
6 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 play a “Pirate gig” at the Chowder Barge, 611 N Henry Ford Av, Wilmington; 310-830-7937; www.chowderbarge.com.
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Venue has food and drink and is boat-and-dinghy-friendly, at Latitude 33.777164, Longitude 118.242718.
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More at www.oldnumber7.net
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Sat, Nov 1, in OC (Mission Viejo):
6 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” at the home of David Borger and Ann Carroll in Mission Viejo. Info and location, www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Nov 1, in Griffith Park (L.A.)
6:30 pm TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND and GARY CLARK JR., plus THE GREYHOUNDS, at the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park 92014.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” with various bands at Me N Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Santa Monica:
6:30 pm Monthly “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” music session at Sha'Arei Am (Santa Monica Synagogue), 1448 18th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-4276.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Altadena:
7 pm TOULOUSE ENGLEHARDT and JOHN YORK play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Dubbed the “Segovia of Surf” by music critics, 12-string acoustic guitar virtuoso Toulouse Engelhardt shares the stage with “special guest” John York, singer-songwriter and former member of the Byrds.
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Toulouse Engelhardt was the last member of the “Takoma 7,” an elite group of guitar innovators that recorded for John Fahey’s Takoma Records from 1958-1976. John Fahey and Leo Kottke were his labelmates! Toulouse says; ““To pursue a career as a solo guitarist you need to be somewhat of masochist, contortionist and just a little bit crazy, but honestly I still consider it a real honor to be recognized as a fingerstyle guitar legend even if it doesn’t always pay the bills!” This concert is the first of a series of many shows to promote Toulouse Engelhardt’s highly anticipated new recording entitled, ” L’Esprit Jardins” distributed internationally by MVD Entertainment Group. This collection of 13 novelettes spans the vast spectrum of musical form and is a plethora of eclectic guitar virtuosity. Included in this sonic odyssey, will be original compositions for 12-String and Spanish Guitar, encapsulating the guitarist’s signature lightning fast “free-form “guitar style, atonal experimentation and melodic fantasias! “Anyone drawn to Fahey and Kottke will immediately gravitate to Toulouse Engelhardt, an especially brilliant and gifted guitarist.”…L.A. Times Sharing the bill, will be legendary Singer/songwriter John York. John will be performing some of his signature songs along with his brilliant renditions of some of the classic hits of the Sixties. Legendary rock and roll producer Kim Fowley is quoted as saying…“John York is the last great silver voice of the Sixties.” “A living legend, equally as talented as his peers Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges”…Alan Fark; Minor 7th.com
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“One of my all time favorite guitar players!” -- David Lindley, of Toulouse’s live performance.
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“Toulouse Engelhardt plays the guitar with such dexterity that it sounds like the man has at least 15 fingers! He is a showcase of technical brilliance and a master in both composition and performance!” -- Richard Foss; All Music Guide.
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More at www.toulousemusic.com and www.johnyorkmusic.com
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Tix, $20.
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Sat, Nov 1, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm JIMI NELSON plays the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, and always fun. Go early for the free dance lessons. No cover, full bar.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Pasadena:
7 pm "O, HOMESTEAD, WHERE ART THOU?" at the Urban Homestead, 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena.
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It’s a night celebrating the 15th anniversary of “O, Brother Where Art Thou?” with music galore and a lot of humor and talent, along with great home cooked vittels straight from their organic garden.
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This two-hour show features WRECK AND SOW, those blugrassy boys from Viva Cantina, and quite a few other fine acts including the LICATA BROTHERS, the gal duo POWDERCOAT, dancer SAHIIRA, DUANE THORIN, and LIL MO.
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They hint at an appearance by “the tempting Sireens from the movie,” adding, “Grown men have fainted at the sight of our exotic four armed dancer, but Dr. Duanio's Medicne Show and miracle cure potion can revive 'em.”
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Wear your patched dungarees, old floppy hat and corn cob pipe and “set a spell” as they transport you to the depression era Ozarks for the evening. Gospel choirs, runaway chain gang prisoners, a soup kitchen bread line, old timey string band music with some of the sound track songs from the great Coen Brothers film, “O Brother Where ArtThou?” and more.
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Reservations by email at
info@urbanhomestead.org
or text/call 626-765-5704.
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Doors & dinner at 6:30, food served continuously through evening. Concert at 7 pm.
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Donation $20; free light refreshments; dinner options available.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Palmdale:
7 pm CHUCK ROBERTS plus JEN HAJJ at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551, near the Antelope Valley Mall; 661-272-9530.
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This show is described as “a good old-fashioned guitar pull, featuring two very different singer-songwriters, offering very different takes on things, swapping songs and stories, and sharing tales from the big ol’ goofy thing we call life.”
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No cover charge, but there is a one purchase (food or beverage) minimum.
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Sat & Sun, Nov 1 & 2, in SFV (Valley Village):
7 pm (2 pm on Sun) Musical “THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT- THE SMELL OF THE CROWD,” presented by Children’s Theatre Group of Southern California, has its opening weekend, at the Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Bl (between Chandler & Magnolia), Valley Village 91607.
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Book, music and lyrics by LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY; Directed by BONNIE HELLMAN; Choreographed by KAY COLE; Musical director EMILY COHN; Produced by SHERRY LYNN and ROBERT BRISCOE EVANS; The cast: SEAN SMITH, ALEC MEDLOCK, LIAM DANIELS, CAITLIN GALLOGLY, MARC ANTONIO PRITCHETT, PHIL BIEDRON, LOLA MICHELLE BROWN, TESS COOLEY, ALEXA DRUYANOFF, LANGDON JANOS, VERA WHEATLEY and JENNA ZUCKERMAN.
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Sat, Nov 1 at 7 pm; Sun, Nov 2, at 2 pm.
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Sat, Nov 1, in L.A.:
7:30-9:30 pm ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO & PETER BUCK play the second of two nights at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com.
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Advance tix, $20; $25 at door is any remain. It’s a 21+, “2 legends-2 nights” affair. Both shows are standing, no seats. Seats available by purchasing dinner and drinks at the bar.
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Fri tix at: http://themintla.com/event.cfm?id=171055&cart#
Sat tix at: http://themintla.com/event.cfm?id=171056&cart
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You can spend serious money and reserve a vip booth; includes entry ahead of the line, tickets for six people and one free appetizer, all for $300; email deana@themintla.com after purchasing package online to confirm.
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Sat, Nov 1, in San Diego Co (Encinitas):
7:30 pm SMALL POTATOES, plus SABRINA & CRAIG, play the "SAN DIEGO FOLK HERITAGE" series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024
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It’s an evening of music featuring two acclaimed folk duos.
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JACQUIE MANNING and RICH PREZIOSO are the Chicago-based SMALL POTATOES. They say it has taken them years of careful indecision to develop a repertoire they describe as “Celtic to Cowboy.” Superb musicianship and showmanship, award-winning songwriting, and a strong sense of tradition has made them, as Dirty Linen Magazine once said, “one of the most polished, inventive, and entertaining shows on the circuit.”
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SABRINA & CRAIG’s signature sound is rooted in luscious harmonies that envelop the listener. Their heartfelt vocal connection is anchored by Craig’s masterfullycrafted guitar voicings while Sabrina’s bass, ukulele and percussion expand the dimension of their performances.
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More info at http://sdfolkheritage.org/events/small-potatoes-sabrina-and-craig
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More about Small Potatoes at www.smallpotatoesmusic.com
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More on Sabrina & Craig at www.sabrinaandcraig.com
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Tix for the all-ages event is $15 for SDFH members and $18 general admission. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at www.ticketweb.com
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Sat, Nov 1, in Culver City:
7:30 pm “AN EVENING WITH DYLAN BRODY” is the inaugural show for Eve Brandstein's “Poetry in Motion's” new series of solo shows, at Beyond Baroque in Culver City.
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Dylan says this “will give me a chance to present a whole bunch of stories and poems and it will all be recorded by the good people of Rooftop Media for release through Audible.com.”
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Sat, Nov 1, in Santa Clarita (Newhall):
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350. (Lyons exit off I-5.)
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Sat, Nov 1, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm “DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION” featuring CAFÉ TACVBA, OZOMATLI, LAS CAFETERAS, HY BRASIL, and more, at the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Glendale:
8 pm "JUST IMAGINE" returns tonight only at the ARTN Theatre, 4407 San Fernando Rd, Glendale 91204.
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"Critics Choice!" - L.A. Times; "Go!" - LA Weekly; "Tim Piper IS John Lennon!" - KABC radio; "Amazing" - Variety.
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Imagine John Lennon returns for one last concert and you are there.
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"Just Imagine, " starring Tim Piper as John Lennon, transports you to another place and time, putting you "one on one" with the musical legend who shook the world. Experience Lennon's timeless musical genius as Tim Piper takes you through John's life from tumultuous childhood to worldwide pop music superstar to groundbreaking social icon that influenced generations. You'll share a unique perspective on Lennon's life, the stories behind the songs, and revealing insights about the birth of the Beatles, the pressures of super-stardom, and Lennon's relationships with his loves and fellow Beatles.
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Tix, from $25 to $75, at:
www.itsmyseat.com/events/111287M.html
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Sat, Nov 1, in SFV (Van Nuys):
8 pm PHIL SALAZAR & MARK HEYES team-up to play the “Noble House Concerts” series in Van Nuys 91411. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5979 or email barb@noblehouseconcerts.com
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Sat, Nov 1, in Monrovia:
8 pm JOE SANDS FONTENOT CAJUN CREOLE BAND plays the Knights of Columbus Hall, 130 W Pomona Av, Monrovia 91016.
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Music Starts at 8 pm; Gumbo served between 7 and 8 pm. Entry is $12. Make an additional donation to eat some gumbo. Call Phil Auzenne for more information, at 626-484-1823.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Cerritos:
8 pm JAKE SHIMABUKURO, the ukulele master and multi-instrumentalist / vocalist, plays the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts in the Lyric Theatre, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos 90703; 562 916-8501 or 800- 300-4345.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Lomita:
8-11 pm ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN’s annual “HALLOWEEN ROCK N ROLL BALL” at the Lemonade Stand, 24100 Narbonne Av, Suites 102-104, Lomita 90717; 310-294-0810.
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Tix, $25, include dancing, the costume contest, a red carpet, snacks & candy; cash bar available.
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Get advance tickets at their online store, and you could win 10 Andy & Renee CDs.
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Tix at:
http://andyandrenee.com/store.php
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Sat, Nov 1, in Culver City:
8 pm RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET plays Djangostyle Gypsy Jazz at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Santa Monica:
8 pm McCabe’s is dark tonight. At 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 1, in Arcadia:
8 pm BROPHY DALE BAND, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Brophy Dale has gained a widespread respect for his passionate roots-rockin' guitar and vocals. He's played all over the world, from Moscow to Melbourne, Anchorage to Zurich. lived in Texas to Africa, but now calls Southern California home. He honed his guitar chops in the Midwest, mostly Ann Arbor/Detriot area in countless Rock, R'n B, Blues, Oldies, and Country bands that set him on a journey and has taken him from local bar guitar hero to an international recognized performer. Brophy's first big moment came when he got to back up the late great Memphis soul singer, O.V. Wright (Nickel and a Nail) for a few gigs. Moving out West in the late 80s, Brophy worked/toured with Robert Lucas of Canned Heat, Smokey Wilson, Joe Houston, & King Ernest to name a few, on the Southern California blues scene. He's also had the opportunity to work with some of his heroes, which include Dave Edmunds, Delbert McClinton and a few tours with Scotty Moore. The last ten years Brophy has worked steadily with Alligator recording artist Lee Rocker, a Rockabilly/Americana cat who came to fame in the '80s as bassist for the wildly popular Stray Cats. He's recorded six records, with co-writes on the last three and been on several compilation records with Lee also. Brophy's playing can be heard and on sound tracks for Kids ESPN in Japan to placement on TV shows with Lee, Numbers and the WB show Supernatural. The Brophy Dale Band is a rocking blues trio that plays in Southern California featuring Dave Gore on bass and vocals, Dave Kida on the drums and Brophy on guitars and vocals.
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Venue has full bar and offers good food with generous portions. Great place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Substantial discount for advance tix (it’s always very reasonable here, anyway):
http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com/
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Sat, Nov 1, in Covina:
8 pm Monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.
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Sat, Nov 1, in San Pedro:
8 pm KARIZMA, featuring DAVID GARFIELD, at Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 310-519 1314.
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Sun, Nov 2, in Hollywood:
8 am-1 pm FAIR MARKET BAND plays their weekly morning gig at the Hollywood Farmers Market, Ivar Av & Selma Av, Hollywood 90028. Free.
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Sun, Nov 2, in South Pasadena:
10 am BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly “BLUES BRUNCH” gig at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Sun, Nov 2, in San Diego:
10 am-2 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Nov 2, in SFV (Valley Village):
2 pm Musical “THE ROAR OF THE GREASEPAINT- THE SMELL OF THE CROWD,” presented by Children’s Theatre Group of Southern California, has its opening weekend, at the Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Bl (between Chandler & Magnolia), Valley Village 91607.
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Book, music and lyrics by LESLIE BRICUSSE and ANTHONY NEWLEY; Directed by BONNIE HELLMAN; Choreographed by KAY COLE; Musical director EMILY COHN; Produced by SHERRY LYNN and ROBERT BRISCOE EVANS; The cast: SEAN SMITH, ALEC MEDLOCK, LIAM DANIELS, CAITLIN GALLOGLY, MARC ANTONIO PRITCHETT, PHIL BIEDRON, LOLA MICHELLE BROWN, TESS COOLEY, ALEXA DRUYANOFF, LANGDON JANOS, VERA WHEATLEY and JENNA ZUCKERMAN.
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Sat, Nov 1 at 7 pm; Sun, Nov 2, at 2 pm.
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Sun, Nov 2, in SFV (NoHo):
3 & 7 pm “SAMHAIN! A CELTIC HALLOWEEN” – The Story of Halloween & Celtic Tales of the Supernatural (The Dead Do Tell Tales) told through song, story, music & dance, produced by Celtic Rhythms, at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, N Hollywood 91606.
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The Guide heartily endorses this show, which has become an annual tradition on the Southern Cal arts scene. We recommend you get tix right away, as it will likely sell-out. And we recommend you opt for the “Preferred” seats, because the venue has a flat floor.
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Samhain: (pronounced sow-in, like the pig) is a Celtic Halloween extravaganza. You'll hear tales of the true origins of the Jack O' the Lantern, of ghostly encounters, and the origins of All Hallows' Eve, told with high energy Irish dances, traditional Celtic tunes that will bewitch your feet and keep your toes a-tappin', ghostly love songs that will rip your heart out, and exciting dances with real swords and axe handles with the dancers in very close proximity to one another. The promo asserts, “You won't want it to end!” That’s true. It’s that good.
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Tickets for the 3 pm show are $15 general seating, $18 Preferred Seating
Tix for the 7 pm show are $18 general seating, $22 preferred seating.
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Info & tickets at:
www.Celtic-Rhythms.com/Samhain
email: celticrhythms22@gmail.com
Tix by phone at 818-939-4313
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Sun, Nov 2, in Pasadena:
3 pm “THE SURVIVOR GIRL UKULELE BAND PROJECT” presents THE SMOKING JACKETS with HEIDI SWEDBERG, in a BENEFIT CONCERT matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations are a special number for this show only; see below.
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This is a Benefit Concert for Laurie Kallevig and her Survivor Girl Ukulele Band Project: Bringing restoration and hope to survivors of human trafficking through the healing power of music and love.
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Laurie founded Survivor Girl Ukulele Band Project in 2012 and has worked with over 100 survivors of human trafficking in India. She is currently raising funds to bring SGUB Project to Kolkata, one of the largest hubs of human trafficking in the world.
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THE SMOKING JACKETS with HEIDI SWEDBERG are described as “Sophisticated, Educated, Medicated.” The Smoking Jackets are a band of virtuoso multi-instrumentalists who bring their brilliance and bon-vivance to the smallest and hippest strings- the ukulele. Daniel Ward, John Bartlit and Craig McClelland team up with actress Heidi Swedberg for some serious music and comedy. Their repitoire includes twisted takes on jazz, classical, avant-guard, flamenco and pop standards. It's a Pink Martini shaken by Victor Borge and served to Dean Martin...with a twist!
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Brit Rodriguez, an emerging singer and songwriter, is known for her soulful, smoky voice that beautifully contrasts with the bright, colorful sound of her ukulele. As a musician, she is renowned for her lyrical content and melodic prowess. As a performer, audiences are captivated by her unique sense of humor and down to Earth personality. Influenced by late fifties R&B and nineties dance music, Brit is a hybrid of the raw, youthful energy of today and the great soul and folk divas of the past.
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SURVIVOR GIRL UKULELE BAND PROJECT is a 501c3 organization. For more info and to donate: website: survivorgirls.org blog: workingdraft.me
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Do not contact Coffee Gallery for reservations. Instead reserve by phone or email withLaurie Kallevig, at: lauriekallevig@gmail.com or 626-755-4587.
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Tix, $15.
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Sun, Nov 2, in Long Beach:
4-7 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Sun, Nov 2, in Cerritos:
THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS play one of two last shows with BARRY McGUIRE, at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; info, 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com.
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THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS featured the great BARRY McGUIRE on some of their biggest hits. But, Barry, citing health issues, is retiring from his “Trippin’ the ’60s” show that he’s been performing with JOHN YORK (former BYRD), and it seems, really retiring. There are just two final appearances by Barry McGuire with The New Christy Minstrels, on Nov 2 in Cerritos, and on Nov 16 in Palm Desert. Info and ticket links for both are below.
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In addition, an appearance on November 4 by Minstrels leader Randy Sparks, with Becky Jo, says Bob Stane, “maybe a lot of the members of The New Christy Minstrels, joining Randy & Becky Jo,” at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Here are all the options:
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On Nov 2, in Cerritos, tix at:
www.cerritoscenter.com/tickets/reserve.aspx? performanceNumber=4702
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On Nov 4, Randy Sparks & Becky Jo (only) play the Coffee Gallery Backstage; tix at:
www.coffeegallery.com
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On Nov 16, at the McCallum, tix at: http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/show_details.php?id=731
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For reservations at the Coffee Gallery Backstage for Randy Sparks & Becky Jo, phone 626-798-6236.
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Bob Stane goes waaaay back with all these legendary folk artists. He says, “These shows are a very big deal, folks. Loaded with musical and comedic talent and on the cusp of musical history and legend. Always. By the way, in the early days of The New Christy Minstrels, I had a lot to do with furnishing Randy with individuals in the group. My clubs, the Upper Cellar and the Ice House, nurtured many, many later members of this fantastic group. Randy will tell stories of these days from then until the introduction of Vecca The Show Dog.”
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A great many folkies have been members of the group, including Tracy Newman and David Zink. There’s lots of history about the New Christy Minstrels on their web site, at: http://www.thenewchristyminstrels.com/
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The link for upcoming concerts by the New Christy Minstrels is: www.thenewchristyminstrels.com/#SCHEDULE
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Sun, Nov 2, in SFV (NoHo):
7 pm “SAMHAIN! A CELTIC HALLOWEEN” – The Story of Halloween & Celtic Tales of the Supernatural (The Dead Do Tell Tales) told through song, story, music & dance, produced by Celtic Rhythms, at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, N Hollywood 91606.
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The Guide heartily endorses this show, which has become an annual tradition on the Southern Cal arts scene. We recommend you get tix right away, as it will likely sell-out. And we recommend you opt for the “Preferred” seats, because the venue has a flat floor.
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Samhain: (pronounced sow-in, like the pig) is a Celtic Halloween extravaganza. You'll hear tales of the true origins of the Jack O' the Lantern, of ghostly encounters, and the origins of All Hallows' Eve, told with high energy Irish dances, traditional Celtic tunes that will bewitch your feet and keep your toes a-tappin', ghostly love songs that will rip your heart out, and exciting dances with real swords and axe handles with the dancers in very close proximity to one another. The promo asserts, “You won't want it to end!” That’s true. It’s that good.
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Tickets for the 3 pm show are $15 general seating, $18 Preferred Seating
Tix for the 7 pm show are $18 general seating, $22 preferred seating.
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Info & tickets at:
www.Celtic-Rhythms.com/Samhain
email: celticrhythms22@gmail.com
Tix by phone at 818-939-4313
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Sun, Nov 2, in L.A.:
7 pm “CELEBRATING RODNEY DANGERFIELD” at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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On November 2, 2014, The GRAMMY Museum will unveil “The Comedic Genius of Rodney Dangerfield.” Located on the Museum’s third floor, this one-of-a-kind exhibit will offer visitors an in-depth look at the iconic career of GRAMMY Award-winner Rodney Dangerfield. Curated in conjunction with Joan Dangerfield, Rodney's widow, the exhibit kick-off will feature a special public program celebrating Dangerfield's extraordinary life. Hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning singer Michael Bolton, the evening will feature other friends and special guests influenced by Dangerfield reflecting on his life, career and his impact on the comedy world.
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Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online. All proceeds benefit the GRAMMY Museum. For more information, call 213-765-6803 or go to www.grammymuseum.org
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Sun, Nov 2, in Pasadena:
7 pm LATE BLOOMERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Nov 2, in Santa Monica:
7:30-11 pm Weekly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-829-5303.
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Sun, Nov 2, in Santa Monica:
8 pm I HEAR VOICES! plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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I Hear Voices! is a unique vocal quartet from Tucson, Arizona, that was formed in early 2012 by Bobby Kimmel, founder of The Stone Poneys with Linda Ronstadt, and McCabe's first concert director. Relying on uplifting material and lush vocal harmonies, they mix about half original songs with songs by other contemporary writers like Ruth Moody of the Wailin' Jennys and Gillian Welch. Their vocal sound changes with the styles of the songs they sing, from soft jazz to modern bluegrass, with interesting stops in between. Tracy Newman, who started at McCabe's playing guitar with Ricky Jay back in the day, is a Peabody- and Emmy-winning writer (Cheers, Ellen, According to Jim) who has now returned to her first career choice, folksinger. With her natural narrative, Tracy's songs are funny takes on family and insightful notes on living. Her band is top-notch, and the music is, too. What's not to like?
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Tracy Newman, whose music career began when she was the youngest-ever member of the New Christy Minstrels, has gone on to earn an Emmy and a Peabody Award for her television writing. She’s still working on a Grammy for the trifecta.
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Tue, Nov 4, in Altadena:
8 pm RANDY SPARKS and BECKY JO BENSON from THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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The two may or may not be joined by any of the many current or former members of the group. We do know that they will have just played one of two last shows with BARRY McGUIRE, at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, on Sunday.
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THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS featured the great BARRY McGUIRE on some of their biggest hits. But, Barry, citing health issues, is retiring from his “Trippin’ the ’60s” show that he’s been performing with JOHN YORK (former BYRD), and it seems, really retiring. There are just two final appearances by Barry McGuire with The New Christy Minstrels, on Nov 2 in Cerritos, and on Nov 16 in Palm Desert. Info and ticket links for both are below.
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In addition, an appearance on November 4 by Minstrels leader Randy Sparks, with Becky Jo, says Bob Stane, “maybe a lot of the members of The New Christy Minstrels, joining Randy & Becky Jo,” at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Here are all the options:
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On Nov 2, in Cerritos, tix at:
www.cerritoscenter.com/tickets/reserve.aspx? performanceNumber=4702
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On Nov 4, Randy Sparks & Becky Jo (only) play the Coffee Gallery Backstage; tix at:
www.coffeegallery.com
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On Nov 16, at the McCallum, tix at: http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/show_details.php?id=731
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For reservations at the Coffee Gallery Backstage for Randy Sparks & Becky Jo, phone 626-798-6236.
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Bob Stane goes waaaay back with all these legendary folk artists. He says, “These shows are a very big deal, folks. Loaded with musical and comedic talent and on the cusp of musical history and legend. Always. By the way, in the early days of The New Christy Minstrels, I had a lot to do with furnishing Randy with individuals in the group. My clubs, the Upper Cellar and the Ice House, nurtured many, many later members of this fantastic group. Randy will tell stories of these days from then until the introduction of Vecca The Show Dog.”
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Fri-Sun, Nov 7-9,
FREE FESTIVAL,
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"PLAY/GROUND ANNUAL NEW PLAY FESTIVAL" at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org
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The free readings are open to the public. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling emailing JoeM@bostoncourt.com or calling 626-683-6883. Limit 4 tickets per reservation.
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Friday, November 7 at 8 pm “MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES,” by Luis Alfaro, directed by Jessica Kubzansky Luis Alfaro, author of the explosive Oedipus el Rey, continues his reexamination of the Greek classics through the modern lens. Mojada is a breathtaking reimagining of Euripides' Medea transported to East Los Angeles. In an epic journey of crossing borders, Medea, a Mexican seamstress with extraordinary skill, is running from a past filled with betrayals. With husband Jason and their son in tow, our storied heroine’s struggle to adapt takes a disastrous toll when old and new worlds meet in the City of the Angels. Alfaro's stunning contemporary take on the Greek myth tackles family, tradition, culture and the explosive moment when they all collide.
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Saturday, November 8, 11 am “MAD BEAT HIP & GONE,” by Steven Dietz, directed by Michael Michetti Mad Beat Hip & Gone is an on-the-road comedy with a jazz soul. This valentine to the wanderlust of growing up imagines the adventures of the two guys who may have been in the car right behind Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady in 1947. America, it's been said, is the country where you always find the thing you never knew you were searching for.
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Saturday, November 8, 2:30 pm “HILLARY AND CLINTON,” by Lucas Hnath, directed by Lindsay Allbaugh In an alternate universe light years away from our own is a planet called Earth. It looks a lot like our Earth, except it's slightly different. And living on this other earth is a woman named Hillary. Hillary is trying to become the president of a country called the United States of America. It's 2008 and she's campaigning in a state called Iowa. She's not doing very well in the polls. She needs more money to keep the campaign going, so she calls her husband for help. He offers her a deal, a tough deal, but when she gets his help, she gets more than she bargained for. You may think you know where this story is going, but you don't. After all, the play takes place in an alternate universe where anything can happen...
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Saturday, November 8, 5 pm “IN A WORD,” by Lauren Yee, directed by Casey Stangl For Fiona, today is the two-year anniversary of her young son’s disappearance. And still, nothing makes sense. Not her blasé husband, the incompetent detective, or the neighborhood kidnapper who keeps introducing himself in the checkout line. But when her son’s case is on the brink of being declared “cold,” Fiona delves back into her memories of that fateful day, to uncover that crucial missing piece. in a word chronicles Fiona’s attempts to make sense of the past, as grief and comedy collide, and ordinary turns of phrase take on dangerous new meanings.
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Sunday, November 9, 11 am “YOUR NAME WILL FOLLOW YOU HOME,” by Carlos Murillo, directed by Michael John Garces The young, reclusive novelist Danny Santiago came out of nowhere and took the literary world by storm. His novel, Famous All Over Town, was a gritty, authentic depiction of Chicano life in East L.A. told through the eyes of a troubled teenager. But is it authentic? And who is the real Danny Santiago? And what happens when best friends and collaborators Javier and Alvaro attempt to make sense of the story. Originally commissioned by Steppenwolf Theatre, Your Name Will Follow You Home takes us on a wild, only-in-America, odyssey to the darkest heart of these questions. Charlie Chaplin. Communists in Hollywood. HUAC. The Blacklist. 50s B-Monster Movies. Architectural Fantasias. Fake Latinos. Jesse James.
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MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in Albuquerque:
Annual “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION” CONFERENCE & AWARDS in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is always a good time, with plenty of live performances of traditional cowboy and western swing musioc, cowboy poetry and storytelling, and plenty of workshops, clinics, and panels, plus the most coveted awards in the genre.
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Fri, Nov 14, in VC (Newbury Park):
7:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY and THE KOLES headline, plus THE HARMONISTAS, at the "FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES" at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd (at Borchard), Newbury Park.
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HARMONISTAS: The joint is always jumpin’ when the Harmonistas hit the scene. Sally Charette, Janice Gelencser, Louise Dobbs and Launice Walker are back again with a set that is 90% new to Fireside. These four diverse talents apply their unique harmonies to fresh arrangements of blues, rock, acapella, doo wop, gospel and folk. They hail from the four corners of the greater Los Angeles area, but the passion for harmony that brought them together is too powerful to resist. Just try to pin them down to traditional harmony parts –it can’t be done! Each Harmonista likes to play the harmonic field, finding the right combination for each song. The Harmonistas have played Fireside Concerts, Gelencser House Concerts in Claremont, Chuck’s Place concerts, Noble House, Chuck’s Place and Butler’s Coffee House. salcharette@aol.com
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KEN O’MALLEY: As a solo artist, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; Quickly drawing the audience in, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question, as the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be "widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today." In Dublin at the age of 15, he opened for legendary balladeer Paddy Reilly at the equally legendary Old Sheiling Pub. His fluency in the Gaelic language was earned from his education by the Christian Brothers and his summers in the West of Ireland. A true ambassador of Irish culture, he infuses every performance with the rich history of his native land and audiences quickly become engaged with his compelling stories. One show producer put it this way: “He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad, playing a solo on the mandolin, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland, Ken O’Malley is all-in, wide open to the world, and as true as an arrow’s flight.” Another simply stated that “Ken O'Malley connected with our audience in a way none of our other artists have.” kenomalley.com
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THE KOLES: The Koles are a folk pop trio with Arlene Kole, Bill Kole and Jim Rolfe.whose original songs and vocal arrangements captivate audiences everywhere. With roots in the progressive bluegrass sounds of Nickel Creek and harmonies that harkens back to the Manhattan Transfer and beyond, the Koles challenge modern day pop antics with streamlined brilliance in their musically stimulating offerings. Their performances caused them to be recognized in Music Connection Magazine’s Top 100 Live Acts in the USA for both 2009 & 2012. Past performances include Russ & Julie’s House Concerts, Thousand Oaks Library and the Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center. More at www.thekolesmusic.com
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Info? Contact Bob Kroll at folksgr1@aol.com or 805-427-4707
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More at www.Crpd.org/parkfac/borchard/fireside_concerts asp.
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$10 at the door. Arrive early for the best seats. Adults only, no children.
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Fri, Nov 14, in L.A.:
8 pm LAUREN ADAMS plays Muse on 8th, Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city L.A.; www.MUSEon8th.com; 323-933-MUSE (6873). It was formerly Café Muse, on Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson) in Hollywood.
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We’ve written about Lauren before, as have others:
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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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"One listen and I was hooked. Superb, intelligent, thought-provoking songs. Real songs for real people wrapped in melodies that, promise to capture, inspire and pull the listener in again and again. Songwriters of Lauren Adams' level are few and far between.” -- LAURIE JOULIE, Take Back Country Magazine.
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Sat, Nov 15,
not music, but cool,
at UCLA:
All day “WALLACE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION” honoring the life and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace, presented by the UCLA Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in Schoenberg Hall, on the UCLA Campus.
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The Wallace Centennial Celebration includes distinguished speakers:
9 am-noon ANDREW BERRY, JARED DIAMOND, ED LARSON and MICHAEL SHERMER.
1-4 pm FRANS DE WAAL, TIM LAMAN & EDWIN SCHOLES, and WADE DAVIS.
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Alfred Russel Wallace (1823-1913) was a British naturalist, the co-discoverer along with Charles Darwin of evolution by natural selection and the father of biogeography. All proceeds from this event support the A.R. Wallace Fund, which provides need-based financial support for field research and discovery in international settings. The Fund’s 10-weeks of project-based learning transform students into producers of knowledge, preparing them for careers in ecology and evolutionary biology.
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Seating is limited, register early. Registration includes coffee and light refreshments, souvenir program, field notebook and book signing opportunity.
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There are Half-Day & All-Day ticket options. Full Day Registration, $35 ($30 tax deductible); Half Day Registration, $25 ($20 tax deductible).
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For assistance with registration, call 310-206-6503 or email CollegeEvents@support.ucla.edu
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Sat, Nov 15, in Pasadena:
8 pm JENI & BILLY bring Appalachian folk roots music and original songs, presented by the Pasadena Folk Music Society, in “Little Beckman” on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena. Park in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, in Pasadena.
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Producers tell us, “We're excited about their return appearance in our series. Jeni was born in Virginia coal country, Billy hails from Baltimore and they now live in East Nashville, touring the US and Canada extensively. Jenny's singing style has been compared to the lonesome voices of Maybelle Carter and Iris Dement and her songwriting has been likened to that of Southern authors, Carson McCullers and Flannery O’Connor. They switch off between various guitars, banjo, mandolin, and Billy plays harmonica and adds backing vocals.”
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Get a taste of their performance of the traditional song, “Panting for Heaven,” at www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVWKmf7cqWE
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Check out their closing number, “If I Ever Get Ten Dollars,” performed at “Merlefest,” the huge annual traditional music festival in North Carolina that honors Merle Watson, son of Doc Watson. It’s at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qU64Yngelc
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Jeni and Billy have a brand new CD, Picnic in the Sky and this will be a very unique and wonderful performance as they will be joined by most of the musicians who performed on the recording, including Craig Eastman (fiddle, lap Steel, and mandolin), Dillon O'Brian (keyboards and harmony vocals), Denny Weston Jr. (percussion), perhaps David Jackson (bass & accordion), and Dave Way (percussion & guitar), the famed producer who engineered the recording. This concert will be a special and rare opportunity to hear Jeni & Billy in this format.
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More at http://jeniandbilly.com.
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See their web site at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu to discover all they have coming up.
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Tix, $15 for adults, $5 for Caltech students and children. Tix available for cash at the door or in advance at the Ticket Office (no service charge if you go in person) or call them (for an added fee) at 626-395-4652.
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Tix online is a new option, by going to the Caltech Ticket Office website, at www.caltech.edu/content/jeni-billy -- click "Buy Tickets" at the bottom. There is a $6 charge per order and $1.50 charge per ticket in addition to the ticket price for online orders. There are no online ticket sales the day before or the day of the show.
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Sat, Nov 15, in Pasadena:
9 pm "The California Roots Union Presents" MICHAEL UBALDINI and SARA PETITE at T. Boyle's Tavern, 37 N Catalina Av, Pasadena 91106.
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CRU presents San Diego's genuine hillbilly siren Sara Petite, and SoCal's rock and roll poet, the Los Twangeles troubadour Michael Ubaldini at CRU's next T. Boyle's Tavern show.
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Sun, Nov 16, in L.A.:
6-9 pm ERIC SCHWARTZ and DAVE CROSSLAND do "THE BIG DOUBLE CD RELEASE SHOW" at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035.
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Dave Crossland releases "Mother Country" at 7, and Eric Schwartz releases "The Better Man" (and, belatedly, "The Aristocrat, ") at 8:30.
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Plus, another act, Wild Rumpus, is tentatively planned for 10 pm.
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Doors open at 6. Music starts at 6:30 sharp. 21+ show.
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Tix are $20 in advance, $25 on day of show. You can buy them at The Mint's website via http://tinyurl.com/EricDaveRelease
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Sun, Nov 16, in Palm Desert:
THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS play their final show featuring the great BARRY McGUIRE at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert.
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THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS featured the great BARRY McGUIRE on some of their biggest hits. But, Barry, citing health issues, is retiring from his “Trippin’ the ’60s” show that he’s been performing with JOHN YORK (former BYRD), and it seems, really retiring. There are just two final appearances by Barry McGuire with The New Christy Minstrels, on Nov 2 in Cerritos, and on Nov 16 in Palm Desert. Info and ticket links for both are below.
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In addition, an appearance on November 4 by Minstrels leader Randy Sparks, with Becky Jo, says Bob Stane, “maybe a lot of the members of The New Christy Minstrels, joining Randy & Becky Jo,” at The Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Here are all the options:
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On Nov 2, in Cerritos, tix at:
www.cerritoscenter.com/tickets/reserve.aspx? performanceNumber=4702
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On Nov 4, Randy Sparks & Becky Jo (only) play the Coffee Gallery Backstage; tix at:
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On Nov 16, at the McCallum, tix at: http://www.mccallumtheatre.com/show_details.php?id=731
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For reservations at the Coffee Gallery Backstage for Randy Sparks & Becky Jo, phone 626-798-6236.
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Bob Stane goes waaaay back with all these legendary folk artists. He says, “These shows are a very big deal, folks. Loaded with musical and comedic talent and on the cusp of musical history and legend. Always. By the way, in the early days of The New Christy Minstrels, I had a lot to do with furnishing Randy with individuals in the group. My clubs, the Upper Cellar and the Ice House, nurtured many, many later members of this fantastic group. Randy will tell stories of these days from then until the introduction of Vecca The Show Dog.”
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A great many folkies have been members of the group, including Tracy Newman and David Zink. There’s lots of history about the New Christy Minstrels on their web site, at: http://www.thenewchristyminstrels.com/
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Tue, Nov 18, in L.A.:
"A VERY GRAMMY CHRISTMAS" live performance for TV taping at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.
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The road to “Music's Biggest Night ®” begins with "A Very GRAMMY Christmas" and culminates with the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards, live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb 8, 2015, and broadcast on CBS at 8 pm ET/PT. Last year's airing of "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night" helped lead to stellar ratings for the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which ultimately garnered more than 30 million viewers — the second-largest audience for the awards broadcast since 1993. The telecast also was the biggest social television event at that time, with 34 million social media interactions (with statistics compiled by Facebook, Instagram, Tumblr and Twitter).
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"A Very GRAMMY Christmas" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer.
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Tickets on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com or via Ticketmaster or charge-by-phone lines at 866-448-7849.
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Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, October 30, 2014
NEWS, FESTIVALS, and EVENTS; Edition for Oct 30 2014
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LATE ADDITION...
Thu, Oct 30, ON THE WEB:
5:30 pm (Pacific) JULIE CHRISTENSEN performs online.
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Julie says, "Join us this evening LIVE ONLINE! Click the link and sign on for free... our concert is pay what you want, starting at only $1. There will be a live chatroom going, though we won't be taking requests. You will love my new band."
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"On three tours, Julie Christensen helped share Leonard Cohen's music with the world. She's also sung with Steve Wynn, John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Lou Reed, and Van Dyke Parks. With Chris D., she headed up post-punk rockers Divine Horsemen. Others utilizing Julie's talents have been as far-flung as Iggy Pop, PiL, Robben Ford, and k.d. lang. The newest album is 2007's folk-rock 'Where the Fireworks Are.' The other recent one is 'Something Familiar,' a collection of standards and blues. Stone Cupid's earlier two acclaimed independent albums are a soulful hybrid of roots and folk. Julie was a featured member of the Cohen song projects produced by Hal Willner. The 'Came So Far for Beauty' concerts (on which the documentary film 'I'm Your Man' was partly based) had four installments over 4 years. In Dublin, Julie performed a fiery Joan of Arc with Lou Reed." -- from the NASHVILLE SCENE, July 2014.
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There are plenty of great singer-songwriters in East Nashville, but very few with a résumé that rivals Julie Christensen’s. Christensen, who moved to Music City from Los Angeles a year ago, was a member of renowned ’80s L.A. punk band The Divine Horsemen (with then-husband Chris Desjardins), followed by a lengthy stint in Leonard Cohen’s band. ...She’s worked with Iggy Pop, Public Image Ltd, Todd Rundgren, k.d. lang and more.
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Her 2012 album, "Weeds Like Us" is an intoxicating blend of gritty roots rock and old-school soul. Highlights include the lead track “Restless,” a steamy dose of bubbling country funk; the moody ballad “Outside”; and the swampy, yearning “Call Me Up.”
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"Christensen may be new to town, but she wasted no time finding a stellar backing band, including guitarists Sergio Webb and Chris Tench, bassist Bones Hillman and drummer Steve Latanation. Reckless Johnny Wales opens." -- JACK SILVERMAN, July 2014.
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♪ NEWS FEATURES
. 1) REVIEW: TAYLOR SWIFT's "1989" PERFORMANCE ON TV's GMA, Oct 30, 2014
. 2) HALLOWEEN’s CELTIC ORIGINS
. 3) SUNDAY: “SAMHAIN! A CELTIC HALLOWEEN” – TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL
. 4) Services are Saturday for the late BRUCE FRANZEN
. 5) NSAI SONGWRITING CONTEST ENDS OCTOBER 31st
. 6) HALLOWEEN “SCREAM STREAM” RETURNS ON FOLK ALLEY
♪ FESTIVAL TONIGHT
♪ FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND, Saturday & Sunday
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News Feature #1...
REVIEW: TAYLOR SWIFT's "1989" PERFORMANCE ON TV's GMA, Oct 30, 2014
So, TAYLOR SWIFT brought her legs that stretch into next week and did ABC's "Good Morning America" show this morning to promote her new album. She has gone pop – yes, even more pop than Nashville's supposed country.
That new album is "1989," and it's supposed to be a return to a time when pop was more musical, rather than droll and atonal or, most recently, with the characteristics of an amp short-circuiting and somebody being electrocuted.
Our only experience with Swift's new/retro album was this morning's live performance.
Retro? There are recessive genes of Devo and Blondie in the DNA, and her dancers have moves from another time. Even though Swift's own stage gestures emulate rap's gang-twit hand signs as much as anything.
So, what sound does it have?
Things were overwhelming percussive in that relentless, monotonously simplistic pop style, and every opportunity to borrow from rock's pantheon of great drum riffs was scrupulously ignored.
But mostly, what characterized her performance (along with her legs) was that her lyrics were unintelligibly inscrutable. Her opener, the album's first track, seemed to be semi-understandable, until you learn that it was her self-proclaimed anthem of her "new life," post-Nashville, titled "Welcome to New York." But it seemed to come-out as "Weh-come to the young-young-young-young." Go figure.
Was it the sound engineering on ABC's outdoor stage? Read on.
Along with misheard lyrics there, and lyrics that were entirely gibberish elsewhere, there was another dominance: the combination of keys and chords and octaves and what those did with/to her vocals? Well, the most descriptive word is, "annoying." Somebody is tone deaf, and it isn't me.
A bit of background. I must say that Taylor Swift's trademark country stage shtick, that thing of deer-in-the-headlights, "Home Alone" movie poster "surprise," is something she overplayed for so many years that it long ago transcended "Oh, please." Yet, from the time I learned she would be going pop in a retro style with "1989," I thought, "Pop music used to be better. A lot better. She's a big star with a big following. This could be a good thing. Maybe we'll get melodies back. Maybe harmonies, too. Maybe this ubiquitous godawful pulse-wave electronica crap will become passé. She could be the one to do it."
This morning, she did feature some nice, if brief, vocal harmonies of those inscrutable lyrics with her backup singer-dancers. And if that putzy pounding percussion hadn't been so over-the-top in the mix, there were some melody lines in there better than recent pop.
We're left with one impression, applicable on multiple points: this morning on GMA was squandered opportunity after two years of work to redefine herself. So, maybe we'll catch some tracks from the finished album. Maybe. But after hearing it live, we won't go out of the way to do it.
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News Feature #2...
HALLOWEEN’s CELTIC ORIGINS
From “Zydecobrad’s S/C Cajun & Zydeco 823rd Newsletter,”
a great source for Cajun music and zydeco dance events
Halloween or Hallowe'en (/ˌhæləˈwiːn, -oʊˈiːn, ˌhɑːl-/; a contraction of "All Hallows' Evening"), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
It initiates the triduum of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers. Within Allhallowtide, the traditional focus of All Hallows' Eve revolves around the theme of using "humor and ridicule to confront the power of death.”
According to many scholars, All Hallows' Eve is a Christianized feast initially influenced byCeltic harvest festivals, with possible pagan roots, particularly the Gaelic Samhain. Other scholars maintain that it originated independently of Samhain and has solely Christian roots.
[The Guide’s past research found Samhain to be the root of Halloween, and centuries of obfuscation by the Catholic church, which famously co-opted dozens of pagan feast and celebration days, naming them after various saints or events in Christian folklore to create all-encompassing Christian dominion over cultures being Christianized.]
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News Feature #3...
(reprised from last week)
SUNDAY: “SAMHAIN! A CELTIC HALLOWEEN” – MUSIC & TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL
The Guide looks forward to this one every year. And on Sunday, November 2nd, you’ll get two chances to enjoy it, at 3 & 7 pm, with both shows in the SFV (North Hollywood).
They’ve played a lot with the title this year, and no wonder, because this is a very full show of Irish music and dance, together with storytelling and performed scenes. Producer Aedan MacDonnell, who also performs, tells us, “The Dead Do Tell Tales, told through song, story, music and dance.” It’s produced through her company, Celtic Rhythms, at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, N Hollywood 91606.
Samhain: (pronounced sow-in, like the pig) is a Celtic Halloween extravaganza. You'll hear tales of the true origins of the Jack O' the Lantern, of ghostly encounters, and the origins of All Hallows' Eve, told with high energy Irish dances, traditional Celtic tunes that will bewitch your feet and keep your toes a-tappin', ghostly love songs that will rip your heart out, and exciting dances with real swords and axe handles with the dancers in very close proximity to one another. The promo asserts, “You won't want it to end!” That’s true. It’s that good.
Aedan says, “This year we have a new line-up in outstanding musicians, as well as those that have been with the show from year one. And we also have an official Samhain song, written by Padraic Conroy, one of our new additions. He wrote two songs for the show, one is previewed on our website.”
You can enjoy that one at http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain
The Guide heartily endorses this show, which has become an annual tradition on the Southern Cal arts scene. We recommend you get tix right away, as it will likely sell-out. And we recommend you opt for the “Preferred” seats, because the venue has a flat floor.
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Tickets for the 3 pm show are $15 general seating, $18 Preferred Seating
Tix for the 7 pm show are $18 general seating, $22 preferred seating.
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Info & tickets at:
www.Celtic-Rhythms.com/Samhain
email: celticrhythms22@gmail.com
Tix by phone at 818-939-4313
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News Feature #4:
(updated from original that ran last week.)
SERVICES ARE SATURDAY FOR THE LATE BRUCE FRANZEN,
Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Board Member
By Michele Marotta, Guide correspondent
Bruce Franzen August 9, 1950 – October 15, 2014
I received a text message on Sunday, October 19, 2014 advising that Bruce Franzen had passed away. I first met Bruce in 1972. Over time, we lost contact, and then reconnected in 1991. We were friends ever since. Bruce was an "older brother" to me, helping me move once and he must have thought he was constantly rescuing me from bad relationships.
Bruce was past president of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, and together with his wife Jackie, the two have been organizers and volunteers on the roots music scene for many years.
Bruce's eyes would light up when Jackie's name was mentioned, and he was the love of her life.
Bruce was especially active with an annual event where he played a key role, the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival. It’s a landmark event held every May at the old western-town movie set at Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a site administered by the National Park Service. The couple’s other involvements include the acoustic music series held at the Airtel Hotel, along with a variety of folk, bluegrass and western music events.
The Topanga Banjo•Fiddle website still includes his autobiographical paragraph as a board member: "Hello, my name is Bruce Franzen and I'm a native Californian, born in the San Fernando Valley. I attended my first Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest in 1967 and after that I was hooked. Soon I began playing mandolin at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor and then at Topanga itself in 1983. I am now serving on the Board of Directors of the contest. Currently I'm employed by the City of Los Angeles and since 1989 have volunteered for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. I am a past president of that organization. I look forward to helping to make this year's Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest the most enjoyable ever. See you there!"
Those who saw Bruce at Topanga over those many years will carry fond memories of interactions with him.
I spoke to Bruce’s wife, now widow, Jackie, just after his passing. Jackie told me that she and Bruce had been together over 26 years. They were married for more than fourteen of those years.
In addition, Jackie shared, "Bruce and I were co-Presidents of the Jaycees at the same time. Bruce was also very active in elections and worked our precinct for a number of years. We did everything together. I love him so much."
Bruce had a very diverse working career. Initially, he was a plumber by trade. Bruce also worked for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Department for two years before he went to work for the LAPD Motor Transport Division.
About 18 months ago, Bruce told me his kidneys were failing. He came to my office and spoke to the attorney I where I worked at that time; the attorney had undergone a kidney transplant several years ago. The attorney, Mr. Gold, spoke to Bruce for almost two hours, explaining the pros and cons of dialysis, and suggested he look for a kidney donor.
Bruce was on dialysis several times a week, and last week, he succumbed to septicemia.
Bruce leaves behind his lovely wife, Jackie, their cat, and numerous relatives and friends, including his many music friends. All of whom will miss him.
If you have a story to share about Bruce, email Joy Felt (bgraskal1@earthlink.net) and she will incorporate it into Bruce’s special memory book for Jackie.
Services are Saturday, November 1, at 10 am in the chapel at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St, Chatsworth, CA 91311; 818-341-0344.
Joy Felt will host a musical celebration for “A Life Well Lived” following the ceremony. Jackie has requested that you bring your instruments to celebrate Bruce’s love of music.
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“The poetry, the paintings and the music, they're all merely drawn from the well of mankind and so must be returned to him so that he may drink and in drinking come to know himself.” – Fredrico Garcia Lorca.
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News Feature #5...
(reprised from last week)
NSAI SONGWRITING CONTEST ENDS OCTOBER 31st
22 winners to be determined
This year's NSAI contest is sponsored by CMT.
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) was established in 1967, and is “dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.” This year marks the 15th anniversary of the NSAI Song Contest presented by CMT. And this one is notable for sponsors who are serious players, and some fine prizes.
Grand Prize
• Mentoring session with Warner Music Nashville Recording Artist, Charlie Worsham.
• One-year single song contract with Little Louder Music.
• Publishing meetings with three (3) professional music publishers.
• A&R meeting with one major record label.
• Three-day (3) trip to Nashville including hotel accommodations and airfare.
• Two (2) tickets to the 2015 CMT Music Awards.
• More
There are prizes for the “Lyric-Only Winner:”
• Mentoring session with hit songwriter Tia Sellers.
• Publishing meeting with one (1) professional music publisher.
• One-year NSAI membership.
• Six (6) month Sonicbids subscription.
• More
There are prizes for the “Runners-Up:”
• Publishing meeting with one (1) professional music publisher.
• One-year NSAI membership.
• Song placement on the NSAI Top 40 song page.
• More
“Honorable Mentions” have tangible worth, too:
• Song placement on the NSAI Top 40 song page.
• Certificate of achievement.
Just for entering, “All Entrants” get a personalized score sheet.
Enter by printing-out the form on the website, or enter online via www.sonicbids.com.
The contest is open to amateur songwriters and all genres of music are accepted and encouraged.
The entry cost is $35 per entry for NSAI members and $45 per entry for all non-NSAI members. Songwriters may enter as many songs as they like.
All entries must be postmarked by the FINAL CONTEST DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. ET Oct 31, 2014.
Music industry executives, professional songwriters and NSAI board members judge songs based on lyrics, melody and composition. Performance and production will not be evaluated.
Prizes are awarded to one (1) Grand Prize CMT Listeners' Choice Winner, one (1) Lyric-Only Winner, ten (10) Runners-Up and ten (10) Honorable Mentions. All songs entered receive a personalized score sheet.
CMT urges users to refer to the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use info before entering any of our sweepstakes or contests. All details are at
www.nashvillesongwriters.com
Sponsors:
The Americana Music Association is a professional non-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world. The Association produces events throughout the year including the annual Americana Music Festival and Conference. www.americanamusic.org
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music. ASCAP's mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates, obtain fair compensation for the public performance of their works and to distribute the royalties that it collects based upon those performances. The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. www.ascap.com
Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in more than 8.5 million musical works created and owned by more than 600, 000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers www.bmi.com
Little Louder Music, formed by Arturo Buenahora and Eric Church, is home to great songwriters like Erin Enderlin, Eric Church, Luke Dick, Dave Pahanish, Haley Georgia, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell, Charlie Worsham and Oscar Charles. Little Louder Music recently celebrated the company's first No. 1 hit with "Give Me Back My Hometown" by Eric Church (Songwriters: Luke Laird and Church). www.littlelouder.com/
SESAC is a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) representing songwriters and music publishers and their right to be paid royalties whenever their songs are played in public. The most progressive organization in the U.S., SESAC represents such artists as Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey, Mumford & Sons and Zac Brown. Headquartered in Nashville, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and London. www.sesac.com/
“Why should you apply on Sonicbids?” asks contest sponsor, Sonicbids. They answer, “The Sonicbids' EPK (electronic press kit) is the industry standard for career-focused musicians. The EPK format and Sonicbids tools make it easy for us to review, filter applications and receive all the necessary info we need to book artists. Plus for artists, Sonicbids is a cheap and easy way to access hundreds of gig listings by 30, 000 promoters in over 100 countries.” (We have our own opinions on what they charge and what they give you.) Their site is www.sonicbids.com
We Make Tapes & Discs, another contest sponsor, says, “Customers have a lot of choices for their CD or DVD duplication and packaging needs, but We Make Tapes & Discs continues to prove that you can get great looking disc packages of any quantity and quick turnaround at very reasonable prices. We have great prices, we get the job done when promised (or before!) and we actually respond to your phone inquiries in real time -- no phone menus, messages or operators.” Their site is www.wemaketapes.com
More info on the contest is at http://www.cmt.com/asm/contests/nsai/2014/
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News Feature #6...
(reprised from last week)
HALLOWEEN “SCREAM STREAM” RETURNS ON FOLK ALLEY
The “Scream Stream” is back for October again this year. The popular web-based folk music web radio station tells us, “It's that time of year when the Folk Alley tries to scare the bejeezus out of you with the creepier side of folk music. Your Halloween season will be even more frightening when you listen to our exclusive Scream Stream - five hours of freakish folk music from around the world, with new music added for 2014. From murder ballads and Celtic myths to tales of demons, devils and ghosts, the Scream Stream is a horror story set to music. Feel the hairs on the back of your neck raise as you stream these eerie songs passed down by folks sitting around the fire on dark, autumnal evenings. Folk Alley's Scream Stream will be available until November, so visit our Scream Stream page and treat yourself to a spooky good time!”
You can listen at:
http://www.folkalley.com/music/halloween/
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♪ THERE ARE TWO TONIGHT, before things that arrive this WEEKEND.
√ Thu, Oct 30,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Fullerton):
6 pm Annual “DAY OF THE DEAD / DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” FESTIVAL at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton 92833.
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√ Thu, Oct 30,
FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
5-9 pm Annual “SAN PEDRO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” happens this year in two parts. Tonight, it’s in conjunction with the weekly “SAN PEDRO ART WALK.” Saturday, it resumes, with performances by MARIACHI LOS TOROS, QUITAPENAS, SALT PETAL, and more.
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Both days, it’s a free event. Celebrate San Pedro's Dia de Los Muertos Festival with friends and family on the 300-block of 6th Street, right in the heart of San Pedro's Waterfront Arts District. Enjoy thematic street food, art, face painting, and a line up of live musical entertainment, both nights.
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√ Fri, Oct 31,
FESTIVAL,
in Topanga:
4 –10 pm Annual “THEATRICUM BOO-TANICUM” at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com.
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It’s their annual Halloween festival, complete with a haunted house, games, food and lots of fun surprises for families with children of all ages (as well as adult children.)
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√ Sat, Nov 1,
FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
Annual “SAN PEDRO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” happens this year in two parts. Thursday, it’s in conjunction with the weekly “SAN PEDRO ART WALK.” Tonight, Saturday, it resumes, with performances by MARIACHI LOS TOROS, QUITAPENAS, SALT PETAL, and more.
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Both days, it’s a free event. Celebrate San Pedro's Dia de Los Muertos Festival with friends and family on the 300-block of 6th Street, right in the heart of San Pedro's Waterfront Arts District. Enjoy thematic street food, art, face painting, and a line up of live musical entertainment, both nights.
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√ Ongoing, through Nov 10,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
“ENCUENTRO 2014” is the the Los Angeles Theatre Center’s annual festival, in association with the “Latina/o Theatre Commons,” and it’s a national theatre festival from October 12 through November 10. This groundbreaking month-long event is the first theatre festival in the US to bring together more than 150 artists and 19 theatre companies from across the country to present 17 works that explore the multi-faceted Latina/o experience — from Pulitzer Prize-winning works and violence at the border, to immigration and the complexities of romantic relationships.
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Tix: Get $20 tickets (that’s almost 50% off) with promo code: ENC14 at www.TheLATC.org/festival-passes
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Use the same url to learn about the $75 ALL-ACCESS pass, allowing you to catch all the drama, all the laughter and all the stories for one price.
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Students enjoy significant savings with a $10 ticket (use promo code: STUDENT10).
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Al show schedules, tickets and info, at 213-489-0094 or www.TheLATC.org
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√ Sat & Sun, Nov 1 & 2,
Not a FESTIVAL, but cool,
in Santa Barbara:
9 am-8 pm "JURASSIC QUEST" at the Earl Warren Show Grounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara 93105.
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This is not your ordinary exhibition. It’s billed as “The largest exhibition of lifelike, moving, museum-quality dinosaurs in North America,” and it includes everything from realistic dioramas to lots of hands-on interactivity.
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Who didn’t grow-up enamored with dinosaurs? Okay, maybe you’ve seen fossilized bones mounted into full skeletons in museums, or even experienced earlier moving re-creations of the ancient beasts. But wait. Ever wanted to RIDE one?
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Jurassic Quest offers a dinosaur adventure for the whole family. The main dinosaur exhibit features ultra-realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs; over 50 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even RIDE a few. It features realistic scenes, enormous dinosaurs, cute baby dinosaurs and lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. There are huge T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs where young paleontologists can uncover long-hidden dinosaur bones. There’s also the “Dino Bounce” area with several towering dinosaur-theme inflatable mazes, plus that odd activity that kids love, face painting. There are Dino crafts, and the promo promises, “much more.”
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The producers tell us, “We are passionate about creating outstanding guest experiences. Our exhibitions have opened to great success around the country and have delighted audiences in convention centers, fairgrounds and other venues. Thanks to our team of experts and our collaborations with our paleontological partners, we’ve been able to build an exceptional product and a solid reputation.”
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Tix: Adults (13-64) $20; Kids (ages 2-12) $16; VIP Kids (ages 2-12) $24; Kids under age 2 are free; Seniors & Military with ID, $16.
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Regular tickets include the Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Crafts, Dino Science Station, Dino Theater, coloring station, Dino Tour, Dino Basketball, and Dino Soccer. Tickets for dinosaur rides, dinosaur inflatables and the fossil dig can be purchased for $5 each. There is additional cost for face painting and green screen photography.
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VIP Tickets include all the regular ticket attractions plus unlimited Dinosaur Rides, unlimited Dinosaur Inflatables, unlimited Fossil Dig, unlimited Dino Scooters, and unlimited Dino Bungee Pull. There is additional cost for face painting and green screen photography.
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Runs Sat, 9 am-8 pm; Sun, 9 am-7 pm. More info and advance tix, at:
www.jurassicquest.com
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Tix are also available at the door.
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√ Sun, Nov 2,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
Noon-5 pm “YOUTH POWER-UP DAY” is a free festival at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, L.A. 90071; 213-687-2272.
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Local youth and their families are invited to a free outdoor festival in downtown Los Angeles, when California Plaza will come alive with performances by student ensembles, presentations about music education and youth development, and a jam session with local youth hosted by KEVIN EUBANKS, former leader of the “Tonight Show” band. Presented by Berklee College of Music and A Place Called Home, as part of the 2014 Berklee City Music Network Conference.
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POST-WEEKEND…
√ Mon, Nov 3,
10 am-4 pm 3rd Annual “DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL” includes a performance by CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS at East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park 91754.
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Includes artists, vendors, music, food, and toy drive for “Wish Upon An Angel.”
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THIS WEEKEND, OUT-OF-TOWN…
√ Fri-Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2,
FESTIVAL,
in Logandale, Nevada (NE of Vegas):
Annual “FALL FESTIVAL” is an OUTDOOR BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL in Logandale, NV, includes music by the SALTY SUITES, a car show, carnival, BBQ, and allows you to BYOB.
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More at http://logandalefallfestival.com/
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Tix, $5 advance, $8 at gate. Site is at 1301 Whipple Av, Logandale, NV 89021; 702-398-3247. Salty Suites play Fri, Oct 31, 4-5 pm and 10-11 pm. Sat, Nov 1, 7:30-8:30 pm.
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Fri, Sat & Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2, in Hollywood
8 pm "RE-ANIMATOR- THE MUSICAL, " at Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood.
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Adapted from the story by H.P. Lovecraft. Based on the film “H.P. Lovecraft’s Re-Animator” produced by Brian Yuzna. Musical director: Peter Adams. Choreography by Cynthia Carle. Directed by Stuart Gordon.
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Stuart Gordon revives his hit musical in time for the Halloween season with new stars and some returning actors. The plot? At the local college, the dean's beautiful daughter is put in danger when science prodigy Herbert West invents a serum to re-animate the dead. Features hilarious songs and spooky special effects. Runs Fridays through Sundays at 8 pm, and just extended through Nov 23, after which it goes to Vegas.
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Fri, Sat & Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2, in WeHo:
8 pm (6 pm Sun) "GARBO'S CUBAN LOVER, " at the Macha Theatre, 1107 N Kings Rd, West Hollywood 90069.
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Based on true events. screenwriter MERCEDES De ACOSTA has affairs with both GRETA GARBO and MARLENE DIETRICH. Like Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” Runs Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 6.
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Thu, Oct 30, at USC:
5 pm “ARCHIVES, ALGORITHMS AND ART” is a program in the “VISIONS & VOICES” series at the Friends of the Libraries Lecture Hall in Doheny Memorial Library, Bldg 240, on the USC campus in University Park, L.A.
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Admission is free and open to everyone. Reception to follow. While advance reservations are full, tickets will be available at the door on a standby basis.
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Kevin Hamilton, a leader in national conversations about arts-based research, will shed light on an early cybernetics lab that also produced zines, an interactive database of nuclear-test films and a comic book examining the anti-war and racial politics of the 1960s. Hamilton will be joined by former student Ben Grosser, whose projects include a painting robot and a software program intended to confuse the NSA. They will present a hands-on workshop on prototyping, collaboration and interactive art and design. The event will also consider how digital interfaces are changing our conceptions of friendship, why we become emotionally attached to software and much more. Organized by Tara McPherson (Critical Studies and Gender Studies). Co-sponsored by the Harman Academy for Polymathic Studies.
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Thu, Oct 30, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to his weekly residency at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300 .
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Thu, Oct 30, in South Pasadena:
5 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his acoustic blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443 .
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Thu, Oct 30, in VC (Camarillo):
5:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza. Location and info at www.songmakers.org
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Thu, Oct 30, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm Weekly “WOOD 'N' LIPS OPEN MIC” at Kaffee Meister Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Bl, #30, Santee.
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Thu, Oct 30, in Malibu:
8 pm JAKE SHIMABUKURO, the ukulele master and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with a wide-ranging repertoire, plays the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu 90265; 310-506-4522.
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Sat, Oct 30, in Altadena:
8 pm THE MISKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS play their CD release show for their debut CD, “MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST,” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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A bluegrass band like no other, THE MISKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS features the world class musicianship of JOHN MARSHALL, EVAN MARSHALL, DUANE MICHAELS and MICHELLE LYNSKEY.
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Evan Marshall is one of the preeminent mandolinists in the world. Renowned for his stunning duo-style playing, he is a true virtuoso, and his jaw-dropping rendition of The William Tell Overture as a solo piece is legendary to mandolin enthusiasts worldwide. John Marshall, also a virtuoso of his craft, has wowed audiences for more than 25 years with his unique and incomparable melodic / rhythmic slap bass style. Duane Michaels, known for his dynamic and masterful solos, is widely considered to be on of Bluegrass’ most authentic and innovative fiddle players. Rounding out the MMB line-up is bassist /vocalist, Michelle Lynskey, who has been a featured performer on film and television soundtracks for more than 20 years, and was also a world championship Irish Dancer. Individually, they’ve performed all over the world, and at prestigious venues such as the HOLLYWOOD BOWL, various POPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS, and have been featured performers in radio, television and film, including A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION with GARRISON KEILLOR, and HBO’S series, BIG LOVE. They are now delighted to be combining their talents and expertise to create this incredible, one-of-a-kind band. This wonderful show consists of unique and exciting musical arrangements that incorporate hints of jazz, classical and swing with traditional Bluegrass, and includes such innovative elements as double double slap-bassing, blazing fiddle duets, driving Bluegrass tunes, amazing vocals and harmonies, and powerful step dancing. Add in the joy and camaraderie of these long time friends, and you have an evening of fun and music you won’t soon forget.
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The Miskey Mountain Boys are proud to announce the release of their debut CD, “MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST.”
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From the very first resonant bowed bass opening of the title track, to the fast and furious final notes of the cd, MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST takes listeners on a musical journey they’ll never forget. From classical bluegrass to classical music, from the sounds of swing to blues and jazz, each track carries the distinct signature that only this band can deliver. Their unique arrangements and infectious energy “Miskify” each tune, providing that innovative and creative flavor that leaves the listener happily satisfied.
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One of the many things this recording successfully captures is the high energy and intimate feel the band is known for. Other unique elements that are featured on this cd include incredible slap bass, energetic twin fiddle numbers, mellifluous mandolin solos, drum-like percussion on the bass, and inspiring vocals.
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Featuring audience favorites as well as four never-before heard tracks, MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST is sure to delight current fans as well as inspire a new following of folks who will love the creativity and musicianship of The Miskey Mountain Boys.
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Tix, $20.
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Thu, Oct 30, in San Diego:
8 pm RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET brings Djangostyle Gypsy Jazz to Dizzy's, 4275 Mission Bay Dr, Pacific Beach 92109; 858-270-7467.
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Thu, Oct 30, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm HOLLYWOOD HILLBILLIES perform the second of two nights, plus, the venue’s annual “POOL TOURNAMENT” concludes (beginning at 7:30 pm), at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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“POOL TOURNAMENT” is double elimination, blind draw partners; $5 per person (amount can change by players); $5 from Cowboy Palace per entry. Sign up with the bartenders.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, and always fun. Go early for the free dance lesson. No cover, full bar.
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Thu, Oct 30, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at L.A.’s “steam punk” bar, Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766 .
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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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LATE ADDITION...
Thu, Oct 30, ON THE WEB:
5:30 pm (Pacific) JULIE CHRISTENSEN performs online.
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Julie says, "Join us this evening LIVE ONLINE! Click the link and sign on for free... our concert is pay what you want, starting at only $1. There will be a live chatroom going, though we won't be taking requests. You will love my new band."
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"On three tours, Julie Christensen helped share Leonard Cohen's music with the world. She's also sung with Steve Wynn, John Doe, Exene Cervenka, Lou Reed, and Van Dyke Parks. With Chris D., she headed up post-punk rockers Divine Horsemen. Others utilizing Julie's talents have been as far-flung as Iggy Pop, PiL, Robben Ford, and k.d. lang. The newest album is 2007's folk-rock 'Where the Fireworks Are.' The other recent one is 'Something Familiar,' a collection of standards and blues. Stone Cupid's earlier two acclaimed independent albums are a soulful hybrid of roots and folk. Julie was a featured member of the Cohen song projects produced by Hal Willner. The 'Came So Far for Beauty' concerts (on which the documentary film 'I'm Your Man' was partly based) had four installments over 4 years. In Dublin, Julie performed a fiery Joan of Arc with Lou Reed." -- from the NASHVILLE SCENE, July 2014.
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There are plenty of great singer-songwriters in East Nashville, but very few with a résumé that rivals Julie Christensen’s. Christensen, who moved to Music City from Los Angeles a year ago, was a member of renowned ’80s L.A. punk band The Divine Horsemen (with then-husband Chris Desjardins), followed by a lengthy stint in Leonard Cohen’s band. ...She’s worked with Iggy Pop, Public Image Ltd, Todd Rundgren, k.d. lang and more.
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Suffice to say, she’s got cred.
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Her 2012 album, "Weeds Like Us" is an intoxicating blend of gritty roots rock and old-school soul. Highlights include the lead track “Restless,” a steamy dose of bubbling country funk; the moody ballad “Outside”; and the swampy, yearning “Call Me Up.”
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"Christensen may be new to town, but she wasted no time finding a stellar backing band, including guitarists Sergio Webb and Chris Tench, bassist Bones Hillman and drummer Steve Latanation. Reckless Johnny Wales opens." -- JACK SILVERMAN, July 2014.
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Tix at:
https://t.e2ma.net/click/1gq2f/9eqnxd/9ajj2d
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Now, here's the rest of the edition as originally published.
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Tonight’s acoustic and Americana music events in Southern Cal, all the weekend festivals (including some TONIGHT), and six NEWS FEATURES, are all in this edition.
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What’s in this edition…
♪ NEWS FEATURES
. 1) REVIEW: TAYLOR SWIFT's "1989" PERFORMANCE ON TV's GMA, Oct 30, 2014
. 2) HALLOWEEN’s CELTIC ORIGINS
. 3) SUNDAY: “SAMHAIN! A CELTIC HALLOWEEN” – TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL
. 4) Services are Saturday for the late BRUCE FRANZEN
. 5) NSAI SONGWRITING CONTEST ENDS OCTOBER 31st
. 6) HALLOWEEN “SCREAM STREAM” RETURNS ON FOLK ALLEY
♪ FESTIVAL TONIGHT
♪ FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND, Saturday & Sunday
♪ ONGOING EVENTS…
♪ TONIGHT’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.
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News Feature #1...
REVIEW: TAYLOR SWIFT's "1989" PERFORMANCE ON TV's GMA, Oct 30, 2014
So, TAYLOR SWIFT brought her legs that stretch into next week and did ABC's "Good Morning America" show this morning to promote her new album. She has gone pop – yes, even more pop than Nashville's supposed country.
That new album is "1989," and it's supposed to be a return to a time when pop was more musical, rather than droll and atonal or, most recently, with the characteristics of an amp short-circuiting and somebody being electrocuted.
Our only experience with Swift's new/retro album was this morning's live performance.
Retro? There are recessive genes of Devo and Blondie in the DNA, and her dancers have moves from another time. Even though Swift's own stage gestures emulate rap's gang-twit hand signs as much as anything.
So, what sound does it have?
Things were overwhelming percussive in that relentless, monotonously simplistic pop style, and every opportunity to borrow from rock's pantheon of great drum riffs was scrupulously ignored.
But mostly, what characterized her performance (along with her legs) was that her lyrics were unintelligibly inscrutable. Her opener, the album's first track, seemed to be semi-understandable, until you learn that it was her self-proclaimed anthem of her "new life," post-Nashville, titled "Welcome to New York." But it seemed to come-out as "Weh-come to the young-young-young-young." Go figure.
Was it the sound engineering on ABC's outdoor stage? Read on.
Along with misheard lyrics there, and lyrics that were entirely gibberish elsewhere, there was another dominance: the combination of keys and chords and octaves and what those did with/to her vocals? Well, the most descriptive word is, "annoying." Somebody is tone deaf, and it isn't me.
A bit of background. I must say that Taylor Swift's trademark country stage shtick, that thing of deer-in-the-headlights, "Home Alone" movie poster "surprise," is something she overplayed for so many years that it long ago transcended "Oh, please." Yet, from the time I learned she would be going pop in a retro style with "1989," I thought, "Pop music used to be better. A lot better. She's a big star with a big following. This could be a good thing. Maybe we'll get melodies back. Maybe harmonies, too. Maybe this ubiquitous godawful pulse-wave electronica crap will become passé. She could be the one to do it."
This morning, she did feature some nice, if brief, vocal harmonies of those inscrutable lyrics with her backup singer-dancers. And if that putzy pounding percussion hadn't been so over-the-top in the mix, there were some melody lines in there better than recent pop.
We're left with one impression, applicable on multiple points: this morning on GMA was squandered opportunity after two years of work to redefine herself. So, maybe we'll catch some tracks from the finished album. Maybe. But after hearing it live, we won't go out of the way to do it.
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News Feature #2...
HALLOWEEN’s CELTIC ORIGINS
From “Zydecobrad’s S/C Cajun & Zydeco 823rd Newsletter,”
a great source for Cajun music and zydeco dance events
Halloween or Hallowe'en (/ˌhæləˈwiːn, -oʊˈiːn, ˌhɑːl-/; a contraction of "All Hallows' Evening"), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a yearly celebration observed in a number of countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day.
It initiates the triduum of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed believers. Within Allhallowtide, the traditional focus of All Hallows' Eve revolves around the theme of using "humor and ridicule to confront the power of death.”
According to many scholars, All Hallows' Eve is a Christianized feast initially influenced byCeltic harvest festivals, with possible pagan roots, particularly the Gaelic Samhain. Other scholars maintain that it originated independently of Samhain and has solely Christian roots.
[The Guide’s past research found Samhain to be the root of Halloween, and centuries of obfuscation by the Catholic church, which famously co-opted dozens of pagan feast and celebration days, naming them after various saints or events in Christian folklore to create all-encompassing Christian dominion over cultures being Christianized.]
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News Feature #3...
(reprised from last week)
SUNDAY: “SAMHAIN! A CELTIC HALLOWEEN” – MUSIC & TALES OF THE SUPERNATURAL
The Guide looks forward to this one every year. And on Sunday, November 2nd, you’ll get two chances to enjoy it, at 3 & 7 pm, with both shows in the SFV (North Hollywood).
They’ve played a lot with the title this year, and no wonder, because this is a very full show of Irish music and dance, together with storytelling and performed scenes. Producer Aedan MacDonnell, who also performs, tells us, “The Dead Do Tell Tales, told through song, story, music and dance.” It’s produced through her company, Celtic Rhythms, at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, N Hollywood 91606.
Samhain: (pronounced sow-in, like the pig) is a Celtic Halloween extravaganza. You'll hear tales of the true origins of the Jack O' the Lantern, of ghostly encounters, and the origins of All Hallows' Eve, told with high energy Irish dances, traditional Celtic tunes that will bewitch your feet and keep your toes a-tappin', ghostly love songs that will rip your heart out, and exciting dances with real swords and axe handles with the dancers in very close proximity to one another. The promo asserts, “You won't want it to end!” That’s true. It’s that good.
Aedan says, “This year we have a new line-up in outstanding musicians, as well as those that have been with the show from year one. And we also have an official Samhain song, written by Padraic Conroy, one of our new additions. He wrote two songs for the show, one is previewed on our website.”
You can enjoy that one at http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain
The Guide heartily endorses this show, which has become an annual tradition on the Southern Cal arts scene. We recommend you get tix right away, as it will likely sell-out. And we recommend you opt for the “Preferred” seats, because the venue has a flat floor.
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Tickets for the 3 pm show are $15 general seating, $18 Preferred Seating
Tix for the 7 pm show are $18 general seating, $22 preferred seating.
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Info & tickets at:
www.Celtic-Rhythms.com/Samhain
email: celticrhythms22@gmail.com
Tix by phone at 818-939-4313
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News Feature #4:
(updated from original that ran last week.)
SERVICES ARE SATURDAY FOR THE LATE BRUCE FRANZEN,
Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Board Member
By Michele Marotta, Guide correspondent
Bruce Franzen August 9, 1950 – October 15, 2014
I received a text message on Sunday, October 19, 2014 advising that Bruce Franzen had passed away. I first met Bruce in 1972. Over time, we lost contact, and then reconnected in 1991. We were friends ever since. Bruce was an "older brother" to me, helping me move once and he must have thought he was constantly rescuing me from bad relationships.
Bruce was past president of the Glendale Chamber of Commerce, and together with his wife Jackie, the two have been organizers and volunteers on the roots music scene for many years.
Bruce's eyes would light up when Jackie's name was mentioned, and he was the love of her life.
Bruce was especially active with an annual event where he played a key role, the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival. It’s a landmark event held every May at the old western-town movie set at Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a site administered by the National Park Service. The couple’s other involvements include the acoustic music series held at the Airtel Hotel, along with a variety of folk, bluegrass and western music events.
The Topanga Banjo•Fiddle website still includes his autobiographical paragraph as a board member: "Hello, my name is Bruce Franzen and I'm a native Californian, born in the San Fernando Valley. I attended my first Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest in 1967 and after that I was hooked. Soon I began playing mandolin at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor and then at Topanga itself in 1983. I am now serving on the Board of Directors of the contest. Currently I'm employed by the City of Los Angeles and since 1989 have volunteered for the Glendale Chamber of Commerce. I am a past president of that organization. I look forward to helping to make this year's Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest the most enjoyable ever. See you there!"
Those who saw Bruce at Topanga over those many years will carry fond memories of interactions with him.
I spoke to Bruce’s wife, now widow, Jackie, just after his passing. Jackie told me that she and Bruce had been together over 26 years. They were married for more than fourteen of those years.
In addition, Jackie shared, "Bruce and I were co-Presidents of the Jaycees at the same time. Bruce was also very active in elections and worked our precinct for a number of years. We did everything together. I love him so much."
Bruce had a very diverse working career. Initially, he was a plumber by trade. Bruce also worked for the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks Department for two years before he went to work for the LAPD Motor Transport Division.
About 18 months ago, Bruce told me his kidneys were failing. He came to my office and spoke to the attorney I where I worked at that time; the attorney had undergone a kidney transplant several years ago. The attorney, Mr. Gold, spoke to Bruce for almost two hours, explaining the pros and cons of dialysis, and suggested he look for a kidney donor.
Bruce was on dialysis several times a week, and last week, he succumbed to septicemia.
Bruce leaves behind his lovely wife, Jackie, their cat, and numerous relatives and friends, including his many music friends. All of whom will miss him.
If you have a story to share about Bruce, email Joy Felt (bgraskal1@earthlink.net) and she will incorporate it into Bruce’s special memory book for Jackie.
Services are Saturday, November 1, at 10 am in the chapel at Oakwood Memorial Park, 22601 Lassen St, Chatsworth, CA 91311; 818-341-0344.
Joy Felt will host a musical celebration for “A Life Well Lived” following the ceremony. Jackie has requested that you bring your instruments to celebrate Bruce’s love of music.
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“The poetry, the paintings and the music, they're all merely drawn from the well of mankind and so must be returned to him so that he may drink and in drinking come to know himself.” – Fredrico Garcia Lorca.
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News Feature #5...
(reprised from last week)
NSAI SONGWRITING CONTEST ENDS OCTOBER 31st
22 winners to be determined
This year's NSAI contest is sponsored by CMT.
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) was established in 1967, and is “dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.” This year marks the 15th anniversary of the NSAI Song Contest presented by CMT. And this one is notable for sponsors who are serious players, and some fine prizes.
Grand Prize
• Mentoring session with Warner Music Nashville Recording Artist, Charlie Worsham.
• One-year single song contract with Little Louder Music.
• Publishing meetings with three (3) professional music publishers.
• A&R meeting with one major record label.
• Three-day (3) trip to Nashville including hotel accommodations and airfare.
• Two (2) tickets to the 2015 CMT Music Awards.
• More
There are prizes for the “Lyric-Only Winner:”
• Mentoring session with hit songwriter Tia Sellers.
• Publishing meeting with one (1) professional music publisher.
• One-year NSAI membership.
• Six (6) month Sonicbids subscription.
• More
There are prizes for the “Runners-Up:”
• Publishing meeting with one (1) professional music publisher.
• One-year NSAI membership.
• Song placement on the NSAI Top 40 song page.
• More
“Honorable Mentions” have tangible worth, too:
• Song placement on the NSAI Top 40 song page.
• Certificate of achievement.
Just for entering, “All Entrants” get a personalized score sheet.
Enter by printing-out the form on the website, or enter online via www.sonicbids.com.
The contest is open to amateur songwriters and all genres of music are accepted and encouraged.
The entry cost is $35 per entry for NSAI members and $45 per entry for all non-NSAI members. Songwriters may enter as many songs as they like.
All entries must be postmarked by the FINAL CONTEST DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. ET Oct 31, 2014.
Music industry executives, professional songwriters and NSAI board members judge songs based on lyrics, melody and composition. Performance and production will not be evaluated.
Prizes are awarded to one (1) Grand Prize CMT Listeners' Choice Winner, one (1) Lyric-Only Winner, ten (10) Runners-Up and ten (10) Honorable Mentions. All songs entered receive a personalized score sheet.
CMT urges users to refer to the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and Terms of Use info before entering any of our sweepstakes or contests. All details are at
www.nashvillesongwriters.com
Sponsors:
The Americana Music Association is a professional non-profit trade organization whose mission is to advocate for the authentic voice of American roots music around the world. The Association produces events throughout the year including the annual Americana Music Festival and Conference. www.americanamusic.org
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of every kind of music. ASCAP's mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates, obtain fair compensation for the public performance of their works and to distribute the royalties that it collects based upon those performances. The ASCAP license offers an efficient solution for businesses to legally perform ASCAP music while respecting the right of songwriters and composers to be paid fairly. www.ascap.com
Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in more than 8.5 million musical works created and owned by more than 600, 000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers www.bmi.com
Little Louder Music, formed by Arturo Buenahora and Eric Church, is home to great songwriters like Erin Enderlin, Eric Church, Luke Dick, Dave Pahanish, Haley Georgia, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell, Charlie Worsham and Oscar Charles. Little Louder Music recently celebrated the company's first No. 1 hit with "Give Me Back My Hometown" by Eric Church (Songwriters: Luke Laird and Church). www.littlelouder.com/
SESAC is a Performing Rights Organization (PRO) representing songwriters and music publishers and their right to be paid royalties whenever their songs are played in public. The most progressive organization in the U.S., SESAC represents such artists as Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey, Mumford & Sons and Zac Brown. Headquartered in Nashville, the company also has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Miami and London. www.sesac.com/
“Why should you apply on Sonicbids?” asks contest sponsor, Sonicbids. They answer, “The Sonicbids' EPK (electronic press kit) is the industry standard for career-focused musicians. The EPK format and Sonicbids tools make it easy for us to review, filter applications and receive all the necessary info we need to book artists. Plus for artists, Sonicbids is a cheap and easy way to access hundreds of gig listings by 30, 000 promoters in over 100 countries.” (We have our own opinions on what they charge and what they give you.) Their site is www.sonicbids.com
We Make Tapes & Discs, another contest sponsor, says, “Customers have a lot of choices for their CD or DVD duplication and packaging needs, but We Make Tapes & Discs continues to prove that you can get great looking disc packages of any quantity and quick turnaround at very reasonable prices. We have great prices, we get the job done when promised (or before!) and we actually respond to your phone inquiries in real time -- no phone menus, messages or operators.” Their site is www.wemaketapes.com
More info on the contest is at http://www.cmt.com/asm/contests/nsai/2014/
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News Feature #6...
(reprised from last week)
HALLOWEEN “SCREAM STREAM” RETURNS ON FOLK ALLEY
The “Scream Stream” is back for October again this year. The popular web-based folk music web radio station tells us, “It's that time of year when the Folk Alley tries to scare the bejeezus out of you with the creepier side of folk music. Your Halloween season will be even more frightening when you listen to our exclusive Scream Stream - five hours of freakish folk music from around the world, with new music added for 2014. From murder ballads and Celtic myths to tales of demons, devils and ghosts, the Scream Stream is a horror story set to music. Feel the hairs on the back of your neck raise as you stream these eerie songs passed down by folks sitting around the fire on dark, autumnal evenings. Folk Alley's Scream Stream will be available until November, so visit our Scream Stream page and treat yourself to a spooky good time!”
You can listen at:
http://www.folkalley.com/music/halloween/
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♪ THERE ARE TWO TONIGHT, before things that arrive this WEEKEND.
√ Thu, Oct 30,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Fullerton):
6 pm Annual “DAY OF THE DEAD / DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” FESTIVAL at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton 92833.
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FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
5-9 pm Annual “SAN PEDRO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” happens this year in two parts. Tonight, it’s in conjunction with the weekly “SAN PEDRO ART WALK.” Saturday, it resumes, with performances by MARIACHI LOS TOROS, QUITAPENAS, SALT PETAL, and more.
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Both days, it’s a free event. Celebrate San Pedro's Dia de Los Muertos Festival with friends and family on the 300-block of 6th Street, right in the heart of San Pedro's Waterfront Arts District. Enjoy thematic street food, art, face painting, and a line up of live musical entertainment, both nights.
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√ Fri, Oct 31,
FESTIVAL,
in Topanga:
4 –10 pm Annual “THEATRICUM BOO-TANICUM” at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com.
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It’s their annual Halloween festival, complete with a haunted house, games, food and lots of fun surprises for families with children of all ages (as well as adult children.)
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√ Sat, Nov 1,
FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
Annual “SAN PEDRO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” happens this year in two parts. Thursday, it’s in conjunction with the weekly “SAN PEDRO ART WALK.” Tonight, Saturday, it resumes, with performances by MARIACHI LOS TOROS, QUITAPENAS, SALT PETAL, and more.
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Both days, it’s a free event. Celebrate San Pedro's Dia de Los Muertos Festival with friends and family on the 300-block of 6th Street, right in the heart of San Pedro's Waterfront Arts District. Enjoy thematic street food, art, face painting, and a line up of live musical entertainment, both nights.
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√ Ongoing, through Nov 10,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
“ENCUENTRO 2014” is the the Los Angeles Theatre Center’s annual festival, in association with the “Latina/o Theatre Commons,” and it’s a national theatre festival from October 12 through November 10. This groundbreaking month-long event is the first theatre festival in the US to bring together more than 150 artists and 19 theatre companies from across the country to present 17 works that explore the multi-faceted Latina/o experience — from Pulitzer Prize-winning works and violence at the border, to immigration and the complexities of romantic relationships.
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Tix: Get $20 tickets (that’s almost 50% off) with promo code: ENC14 at www.TheLATC.org/festival-passes
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Use the same url to learn about the $75 ALL-ACCESS pass, allowing you to catch all the drama, all the laughter and all the stories for one price.
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Students enjoy significant savings with a $10 ticket (use promo code: STUDENT10).
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Al show schedules, tickets and info, at 213-489-0094 or www.TheLATC.org
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√ Sat & Sun, Nov 1 & 2,
Not a FESTIVAL, but cool,
in Santa Barbara:
9 am-8 pm "JURASSIC QUEST" at the Earl Warren Show Grounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara 93105.
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This is not your ordinary exhibition. It’s billed as “The largest exhibition of lifelike, moving, museum-quality dinosaurs in North America,” and it includes everything from realistic dioramas to lots of hands-on interactivity.
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Who didn’t grow-up enamored with dinosaurs? Okay, maybe you’ve seen fossilized bones mounted into full skeletons in museums, or even experienced earlier moving re-creations of the ancient beasts. But wait. Ever wanted to RIDE one?
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Jurassic Quest offers a dinosaur adventure for the whole family. The main dinosaur exhibit features ultra-realistic, life-size animatronic dinosaurs; over 50 life-size dinosaurs in all. Visitors can interact with these huge creatures, learn about them and even RIDE a few. It features realistic scenes, enormous dinosaurs, cute baby dinosaurs and lots of fun activities for kids of all ages. There are huge T-Rex and Triceratops fossil digs where young paleontologists can uncover long-hidden dinosaur bones. There’s also the “Dino Bounce” area with several towering dinosaur-theme inflatable mazes, plus that odd activity that kids love, face painting. There are Dino crafts, and the promo promises, “much more.”
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The producers tell us, “We are passionate about creating outstanding guest experiences. Our exhibitions have opened to great success around the country and have delighted audiences in convention centers, fairgrounds and other venues. Thanks to our team of experts and our collaborations with our paleontological partners, we’ve been able to build an exceptional product and a solid reputation.”
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Tix: Adults (13-64) $20; Kids (ages 2-12) $16; VIP Kids (ages 2-12) $24; Kids under age 2 are free; Seniors & Military with ID, $16.
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Regular tickets include the Dinosaur Exhibit, Dino Crafts, Dino Science Station, Dino Theater, coloring station, Dino Tour, Dino Basketball, and Dino Soccer. Tickets for dinosaur rides, dinosaur inflatables and the fossil dig can be purchased for $5 each. There is additional cost for face painting and green screen photography.
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VIP Tickets include all the regular ticket attractions plus unlimited Dinosaur Rides, unlimited Dinosaur Inflatables, unlimited Fossil Dig, unlimited Dino Scooters, and unlimited Dino Bungee Pull. There is additional cost for face painting and green screen photography.
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Runs Sat, 9 am-8 pm; Sun, 9 am-7 pm. More info and advance tix, at:
www.jurassicquest.com
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√ Sun, Nov 2,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
Noon-5 pm “YOUTH POWER-UP DAY” is a free festival at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, L.A. 90071; 213-687-2272.
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Local youth and their families are invited to a free outdoor festival in downtown Los Angeles, when California Plaza will come alive with performances by student ensembles, presentations about music education and youth development, and a jam session with local youth hosted by KEVIN EUBANKS, former leader of the “Tonight Show” band. Presented by Berklee College of Music and A Place Called Home, as part of the 2014 Berklee City Music Network Conference.
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POST-WEEKEND…
√ Mon, Nov 3,
10 am-4 pm 3rd Annual “DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL” includes a performance by CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS at East Los Angeles College (ELAC), 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park 91754.
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Includes artists, vendors, music, food, and toy drive for “Wish Upon An Angel.”
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THIS WEEKEND, OUT-OF-TOWN…
√ Fri-Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2,
FESTIVAL,
in Logandale, Nevada (NE of Vegas):
Annual “FALL FESTIVAL” is an OUTDOOR BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL in Logandale, NV, includes music by the SALTY SUITES, a car show, carnival, BBQ, and allows you to BYOB.
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More at http://logandalefallfestival.com/
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Tix, $5 advance, $8 at gate. Site is at 1301 Whipple Av, Logandale, NV 89021; 702-398-3247. Salty Suites play Fri, Oct 31, 4-5 pm and 10-11 pm. Sat, Nov 1, 7:30-8:30 pm.
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Fri, Sat & Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2, in Hollywood
8 pm "RE-ANIMATOR- THE MUSICAL, " at Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood.
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Adapted from the story by H.P. Lovecraft. Based on the film “H.P. Lovecraft’s Re-Animator” produced by Brian Yuzna. Musical director: Peter Adams. Choreography by Cynthia Carle. Directed by Stuart Gordon.
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Stuart Gordon revives his hit musical in time for the Halloween season with new stars and some returning actors. The plot? At the local college, the dean's beautiful daughter is put in danger when science prodigy Herbert West invents a serum to re-animate the dead. Features hilarious songs and spooky special effects. Runs Fridays through Sundays at 8 pm, and just extended through Nov 23, after which it goes to Vegas.
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Fri, Sat & Sun, Oct 31-Nov 2, in WeHo:
8 pm (6 pm Sun) "GARBO'S CUBAN LOVER, " at the Macha Theatre, 1107 N Kings Rd, West Hollywood 90069.
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Based on true events. screenwriter MERCEDES De ACOSTA has affairs with both GRETA GARBO and MARLENE DIETRICH. Like Mae West said, “Too much of a good thing can be wonderful.” Runs Fri & Sat at 8 pm, Sun at 6.
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Thu, Oct 30, at USC:
5 pm “ARCHIVES, ALGORITHMS AND ART” is a program in the “VISIONS & VOICES” series at the Friends of the Libraries Lecture Hall in Doheny Memorial Library, Bldg 240, on the USC campus in University Park, L.A.
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Admission is free and open to everyone. Reception to follow. While advance reservations are full, tickets will be available at the door on a standby basis.
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Kevin Hamilton, a leader in national conversations about arts-based research, will shed light on an early cybernetics lab that also produced zines, an interactive database of nuclear-test films and a comic book examining the anti-war and racial politics of the 1960s. Hamilton will be joined by former student Ben Grosser, whose projects include a painting robot and a software program intended to confuse the NSA. They will present a hands-on workshop on prototyping, collaboration and interactive art and design. The event will also consider how digital interfaces are changing our conceptions of friendship, why we become emotionally attached to software and much more. Organized by Tara McPherson (Critical Studies and Gender Studies). Co-sponsored by the Harman Academy for Polymathic Studies.
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Thu, Oct 30, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to his weekly residency at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300 .
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Thu, Oct 30, in South Pasadena:
5 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his acoustic blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443 .
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Thu, Oct 30, in VC (Camarillo):
5:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza. Location and info at www.songmakers.org
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Thu, Oct 30, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm Weekly “WOOD 'N' LIPS OPEN MIC” at Kaffee Meister Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Bl, #30, Santee.
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Thu, Oct 30, in Malibu:
8 pm JAKE SHIMABUKURO, the ukulele master and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with a wide-ranging repertoire, plays the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu 90265; 310-506-4522.
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Sat, Oct 30, in Altadena:
8 pm THE MISKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS play their CD release show for their debut CD, “MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST,” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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A bluegrass band like no other, THE MISKEY MOUNTAIN BOYS features the world class musicianship of JOHN MARSHALL, EVAN MARSHALL, DUANE MICHAELS and MICHELLE LYNSKEY.
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Evan Marshall is one of the preeminent mandolinists in the world. Renowned for his stunning duo-style playing, he is a true virtuoso, and his jaw-dropping rendition of The William Tell Overture as a solo piece is legendary to mandolin enthusiasts worldwide. John Marshall, also a virtuoso of his craft, has wowed audiences for more than 25 years with his unique and incomparable melodic / rhythmic slap bass style. Duane Michaels, known for his dynamic and masterful solos, is widely considered to be on of Bluegrass’ most authentic and innovative fiddle players. Rounding out the MMB line-up is bassist /vocalist, Michelle Lynskey, who has been a featured performer on film and television soundtracks for more than 20 years, and was also a world championship Irish Dancer. Individually, they’ve performed all over the world, and at prestigious venues such as the HOLLYWOOD BOWL, various POPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS, and have been featured performers in radio, television and film, including A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION with GARRISON KEILLOR, and HBO’S series, BIG LOVE. They are now delighted to be combining their talents and expertise to create this incredible, one-of-a-kind band. This wonderful show consists of unique and exciting musical arrangements that incorporate hints of jazz, classical and swing with traditional Bluegrass, and includes such innovative elements as double double slap-bassing, blazing fiddle duets, driving Bluegrass tunes, amazing vocals and harmonies, and powerful step dancing. Add in the joy and camaraderie of these long time friends, and you have an evening of fun and music you won’t soon forget.
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The Miskey Mountain Boys are proud to announce the release of their debut CD, “MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST.”
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From the very first resonant bowed bass opening of the title track, to the fast and furious final notes of the cd, MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST takes listeners on a musical journey they’ll never forget. From classical bluegrass to classical music, from the sounds of swing to blues and jazz, each track carries the distinct signature that only this band can deliver. Their unique arrangements and infectious energy “Miskify” each tune, providing that innovative and creative flavor that leaves the listener happily satisfied.
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One of the many things this recording successfully captures is the high energy and intimate feel the band is known for. Other unique elements that are featured on this cd include incredible slap bass, energetic twin fiddle numbers, mellifluous mandolin solos, drum-like percussion on the bass, and inspiring vocals.
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Featuring audience favorites as well as four never-before heard tracks, MISKEY BEFORE BREAKFAST is sure to delight current fans as well as inspire a new following of folks who will love the creativity and musicianship of The Miskey Mountain Boys.
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Tix, $20.
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Thu, Oct 30, in San Diego:
8 pm RHYTHM FUTURE QUARTET brings Djangostyle Gypsy Jazz to Dizzy's, 4275 Mission Bay Dr, Pacific Beach 92109; 858-270-7467.
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Thu, Oct 30, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm HOLLYWOOD HILLBILLIES perform the second of two nights, plus, the venue’s annual “POOL TOURNAMENT” concludes (beginning at 7:30 pm), at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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“POOL TOURNAMENT” is double elimination, blind draw partners; $5 per person (amount can change by players); $5 from Cowboy Palace per entry. Sign up with the bartenders.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, and always fun. Go early for the free dance lesson. No cover, full bar.
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Thu, Oct 30, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at L.A.’s “steam punk” bar, Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766 .
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