Early darkness? Stay inside where there’s live music! Nov 5 onward, 2014

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Your Wednesday is fully covered herein. After that, it’s spotty, but you will find some kind stuff you’ll want to get reservations and tickets to see, before they’re all gone. More events, tomorrow.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to some mighty fine music-makers…

Wednesday, November 5th
Terry Holder

Thursday, November 6th
Teresa Tudury

Sunday, November 9th
Craig Lincoln

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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…

♪  Two WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS coming Thursday, Nov 6… 

♪  FESTIVALS – NOW, and THIS COMING WEEKEND

♪  ONGOING EVENTS… 

♪  THIS WEEKNIGHT’s NOTABLE CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.

. √  WEDNESDAY NIGHT’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.

. √  THURSDAY NIGHT’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.

. √  FRIDAY NIGHT’S CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.

♪  THE COMING WEEKEND’s most notable CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.

♪  Notable Events AFTER this coming weekend


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♪  Two WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
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A pair of ’em in different places, both worthwhile, both during the day…

Thu, Nov 6,
WORKSHOP,
in Culver City:
8:45 am-12:30 pm  "GEAR UP" is a FREE half-day "mega-event" with eleven workshop seminars to choose from in three sessions. Several have worth for performing and recording artists to market their music -- and themselves, to get hired for gigs. It's at the Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Av, Culver City 90230.
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The event is designed for you to "Network with hundreds of businesses and choose from 11 Seminars. Free morning refreshments, no fee to attend."
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More info and register for the sessions you want at:
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http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e9zluuuabc230100&llr=dllphocab&viewType=DESKTOP

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Thu, Nov 6,
WORKSHOP,
in OC (Irvine):
5:30-8:30 pm  "BUILDING A SOCIAL MEDIA GAME PLAN, plus new tips and tricks for Facebook," is a workshop with SCORE (the nonprofit Service Corps of Retired Executives) at the Irvine Heritage Library, 14361 Yale Av, Irvine.
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Performing and recording artists can benefit from this.
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Simply having an account on a social media channel is not enough. Developing a plan to stay top-of-mind is the next step.
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In this workshop, learn how small businesses and non-profits can leverage today's social media networks like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to create new opportunities and reach customers and those that matter most to your organization. This presentation promises to "show some next steps, strategies and best practices to get the most out of your social media activities."
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The presenters are Pasadena-based HUTdogs, officially-licensed by "Constant Contact" to market that platform. They will look at it, AND  the top social media channels and how they can work for your business or non-profit; show how email can work hand-in-hand with other social media; survey how content is the magnet for engagement; look at real-world examples; brainstorm ideas to help you build a game plan.
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The presenters will take a deeper look at how Facebook can be used to promote your business or non-profit, discuss best practices and show you real-world examples of how others are using that marketing platform to stay "top of mind" with their audience.
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The Guide's editor has attended a workshop by these presenters. Worthwhile in itself, what the presenters email you after attending is even better. Again, performing and recording artists can benefit from this.
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Admission? Bring your business card.
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http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=fyx7upcab&oeidk=a07e9ebf2x4d9490b35



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★–   FESTIVALS !   – ★–   FESTIVALS !   – ★–   FESTIVALS !   – ★

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♪  FESTIVALS – NOW, and
THIS COMING WEEKEND
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√  Sun-Wed, Nov 2-5,
FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
in L.A.:
“American Popular Music III: Innovations in Youth Development” is a music conference presented by Berklee College of Music, runs November 2-5 at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, L.A. 90071; 213-687-2272.
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It began Sunday with “Youth Power-Up Day,” a free festival. California Plaza comes 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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Conference registration and info:
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www.berklee.edu/berklee-city-music-network/conference-2014

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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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Fri-Sun, Nov 7-9,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
"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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Wed-Wed, Nov 5-12, (weekdays only) in L.A.:
11 am-6 pm  “The Art of the Empty Orchestra: Creativity in a Karaoke Culture” is an exhibition with an opening night program in USC’s “VISIONS & VOICES” series at MFA Gallery, 3001 S Flower St, Los Angeles.
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The exhibition runs Wed, Nov 5-Wed, Nov 12; hours are Mon-Fri, only, 11 am-6 pm. Admission to the exhibition is free and open to everyone.
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Reservations are required for the opening events on Wed, Nov 5, 7-11 pm; see the Guide’s Nov 5 write-up. Make reservations at www.visionsandvoices.usc.edu

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Fri, Sat & Sun, Nov 7-9, 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, Nov 7-9, 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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Wed, Nov 5, in South Pasadena:
7 pm  Weekly “WINE & SONG SERIES” brings Eddie Cunningham, Robb Strandlund, and performing host BRAD COLERICK, at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Eddie Cunningham tells us, “[It’s] Gram Parsons Birthday, and I’m playing along with my special guest, mega hit songwriter Robb Strandlund. And the host Brad Colerick will showcase world-class, solid written tunes. It's a don't miss night.”
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No cover, but make the venue believe you will buy dinner so they’ll give you a seat where you can hear the music.

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Wed, Nov 5, in L.A.:
7-11 pm  “The Art of the Empty Orchestra: Creativity in a Karaoke Culture” holds the OPENING EVENT for the exhibition as a program in USC’s “VISIONS & VOICES” series at MFA Gallery, 3001 S Flower St, Los Angeles.
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The exhibition runs Wed, Nov 5-Wed, Nov 12; hours are Mon-Fri, 11 am-6 pm. Admission to the exhibition is free and open to everyone.
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Reservations required for the opening events, at www.visionsandvoices.usc.edu
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Tonight’s opener include a 7:30 pm “Roundtable with the Artists,” and an 8:30-11 pm “Open Mic Karaoke.”
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Karaoke—a Japanese word that translates into English as “empty orchestra” — is always criticized in the Guide as “the death of vocal music. Nevertheless, it is everywhere. It can accompany anyone on a smartphone, a tablet, on YouTube, in taxis or “on demand” through cable or satellite providers.
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A roundtable discussion, participatory karaoke event and week-long exhibition will explore karaoke as a technology, an aesthetic and a participatory cultural practice. Bobby Abate and Lynne Chan aka New Sound Karaoke and performance artist Amy Von Harrington connect karaoke to vaudeville and LGBT performance practices. Visual artist and writer Jibade-Khalil Huffman explores karaoke as a gateway to a new literary formalism. The exhibition also includes documentation of live, politically motivated karaoke performances, such as Valerie Tevere and Angel Nevarez’s “Another Protest Song: Karaoke with a Message.” The opening on November 5 promises to be a wild and irreverent evening of conversation and performance. Organized by Karen Tongson (English and Gender Studies) and A.L. Steiner (Art and Design). Online reservations are required (url is above).

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Wed, Nov 5, in South Pasadena:
7:30-10:30 pm  Weekly “IRISH TRAD SESSION” at Griffins of Kinsale, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena 626-799-0926.

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Wed, Nov 5, in VC (Simi):
7:30-11 pm  SONGMAKERS twice-monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT.” Info and location at www.songmakers.org

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Wed, Nov 5, in Murrieta:
7:30 pm  Weekly “SHAM JAM” at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145, Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Wed, Nov 5, in Pasadena:
8 pm  LOAFER'S GLORY plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage,  2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm).
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This is an excellent acoustic roots string band, featuring legends of pickin' & grinnin'. Bob Stane says, “A unique engagement of the finest of bluegrass players. A show that will be talked about for years to come. Treat you and yours to historical fun.”
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Herb Pedersen on guitar and vocals is an American musician, guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter who has played a variety of musical styles over the past forty years. Pedersen is a member of the Desert Rose Band, and he has fronted his own band called the Laurel Canyon Ramblers. He has also worked with the Pine Valley Boys, Earl Scruggs, The Dillards, Smokey Grass Boys, Old and in the Way, David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Tony Rice, Dan Fogelberg, Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Jackson Browne, John Denver, John Jorgenson, and Leland Sklar.
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Tom Sauber, on fiddle, banjo, and vocals, is a native of Southern California who has helped bring authentic traditional music to the film industry. In 1980, along with Ry Cooder and David Lindley, he played the music for the motion picture “The Long Riders.” He has also appeared in “Bound for Glory,” “Geronimo,” and numerous TV movies and series.
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PATRICK SAUBER (son of old time player Tom Sauber) has mastered the old-time pre-bluegrass styles on banjo and mandolin, as well as the classic approach to good solid Scruggs-style 5-string banjo and mandolin, i.e. Bill Monroe and more current styles. For such a young player, it will be interesting to see where he carries this talent. He also sings all the needed parts in the good trio and quartet numbers.
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Bill Bryson comes from a long discography of bluegrass and country music. One of the most skilled of the upright bass players in the business, he's been with such great groups as: The Bluegrass Cardinals, The Country Gazette, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, The Desert Rose Band, and Bluegrass Etc. He's a wonderful lead singer, and is one of the best baritones in demand today. He also plays guitar and minstrel 5-string banjo.
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Wed, Nov 5, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  ROB STALEY plays the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Wed, Nov 5, not music, but cool, in L.A.:
8 pm  “An Evening With Kathy Griffin” at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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Two-time Emmy® and GRAMMY award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin is a towering figure on television, on tour and in publishing. She breaks through the entertainment clutter with her universally recognized brand of pull-no-punches comedy. This year, Kathy made history with her 6th consecutive GRAMMY nomination and first win for Best Comedy Album (Kathy Griffin: Calm Down Gurrl), joining Whoopi Goldberg and Lily Tomlin as the only other female comedians to ever win GRAMMY awards for Best Comedy Album. In 2013, Kathy was inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records for writing and starring in an unprecedented 20 televised stand-up specials– more than any comedian in history. Buoyed by her dedicated and engaged fans, Kathy’s live standup performances are legendary and in a class of their own. Not only do hundreds of thousands of people flock to see her perform sold out shows everywhere from Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, Kathy also draws a huge audience to CNN’s New Year’s Eve special, which she has co-hosted with Anderson Cooper since 2007, beating Fox News in the coveted ratings demographic. She is one of television’s go-to hosts for premier live events. Griffin’s sure-fire hosting success led to her own LIVE late night talk show, Kathy. It was where the biggest celebrities went to have the most fun. Her boisterous and revealing memoir, Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin, debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times Bestseller List. Please join us as we continue to celebrate the GRAMMY Museum’s first-ever Comedy Month with An Evening With Kathy Griffin, hosted by Vice President of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares Scott Goldman. Doors open at 7:30 pm. All proceeds benefit the GRAMMY Museum.
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Info and tix, 213-765-6803 or www.grammymuseum.org

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Wed, Nov 5, near LAX:
8 pm  Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” at Melody Bar & Gril, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.

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Wed, Nov 5, in Burbank:
9-11:30 pm ORCHESTRA CHARANGOA plays Joe's Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-841-3337.
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Venue has dance floor, friendly atmosphere, lots of parking.
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Free entry; $5-$10 suggested donation for this first-rate band.



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Thu, Nov 6, at USC:
7:30 pm  “Aaron Koblin: Media Wall Mash-Up” is a USC “VISIONS & VOICES” event at Annenberg Forum, celebrating the opening of the new Wallis Annenberg Hall on the USC Campus in University Park (L.A.); Make reservations at www.visionsandvoices.usc.edu
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Celebrate the opening of the technologically transformative Wallis Annenberg Hall. Among the highlights of this extraordinary new building is a towering three-story media wall that serves as an interactive digital showcase for the work of USC students and faculty, as well as talented collaborators from across the globe. In a thrillingly innovative event, Aaron Koblin — creative director of Google’s Data Arts Team and an internationally acclaimed artist and designer specializing in data and digital technologies — will use the new Wallis Annenberg Hall media wall to showcase extraordinary, creative, contemporary digital work by himself and others. Organized by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Co-sponsored by USC Annenberg Innovation Lab and USC Program Board Performing Arts Committee.
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Reservations required. Admission is free and open to everyone. Reception follows.


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Fri-Sun, Nov 7-9,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
"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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♪  TUNEFULL
GOODNESS
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Notable Events this coming weekend or
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Fri-Sun, Nov 7-9,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
"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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Sat, Nov 8, at USC:
7 pm  “Drawing Out of Order: An Evening with Marjane Satrapi & Chris Ware,” at Bovard Auditorium on the USC Campus in University Park (L.A.); Make reservations at www.visionsandvoices.usc.edu
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Reservations required. Admission is free and open to everyone.
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Award-winning graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi and graphic novelist Chris Ware are two artists whose beautiful storytelling combines visual pleasure with subject matter of the highest seriousness. Satrapi’s internationally best-selling graphic memoir and critically acclaimed film Persepolis recounts her youth in Iran amid the Islamic Revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. Chris Ware uses stunningly lyrical drawings and spare text to create haunting, beautiful and unshakable books called “delicate and achingly beautiful” by the New York Times, including Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth and Building Stories. Join us for a rare opportunity to see these two critically acclaimed artists—and longtime mutual admirers—in conversation about their own and each other’s work. The discussion will be moderated by USC professors Dana Johnson and Jeff Solomon. Organized by Alice Gambrell (English), Dana Johnson (English and Creative Writing) and Jeff Solomon (English and Creative Writing). Co-sponsored by the USC Comic Book Club and LA/Islam Arts Initiative.

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Wed-Sun, Nov 12-16,
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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Thu, Nov 13, in L.A.:
8 pm  “An Evening With Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey, Celebrating 50 Years of Peter, Paul and Mary,” at the + Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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Peter, Paul and Mary became famous for their ability to convey powerful, personal and political messages through songs that’s touched the minds, hearts and conscience of millions of Americans. However, their first unofficial session took place in a grungy, fifth-floor Greenwich Village walkup. To test the chemistry of their voices, they chose a simple nursery rhyme, “Mary Has a Little Lamb.” Within moments, Peter Yarrow, Noel Paul Stookey and Mary Travers knew: when they sang together, there was magic in the air. Half a century and worlds of change later, Peter, Paul And Mary: Fifty Years in Music and Life celebrates the songs, vision and conviction that fueled the folk trio’s impressive success and ignited the nation’s conscience. On every page, what Peter, Paul and Mary stood for, lived for and shared come alive through remarkable images. Drawn from interviews and personal writings, including diaries, the accompanying narrative merges each artist’s words and perspective, reflecting Peter, Paul and Mary’s commitment to consensus, in their social-political advocacies as well as their musical choices and efforts. Offering a rare and wonderfully intimate view of the trio’s collaborative work process and unique relationship, Peter, Paul and Mary takes readers not only backstage but deep in the group’s beliefs, emotions and passions. A special panel discussion is included.
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Doors open at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are $25, available at 213-765-6803 or www.grammymuseum.org

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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.;  HYPERLINK "http://www.MUSEon8th.com" 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,  HYPERLINK "http://www.rvrb.me/fan_reach/pt?eid=A362468_23257502_13359613_lnk1010&url=http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/" \t "_blank" 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. Walk and follow the signs.
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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" performances by 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:
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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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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