Friday’s Music & Arts Events, LIVE in Southern California, plus TV, Nov 21, 2014

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What’s in this edition…

♪ FRIDAY’s MUSIC ON TV

♪ TICKET ALERTS

♪ FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND

♪ ONGOING EVENTS, including theatre this weekend

♪ FRIDAY’s NOTABLE CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.


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Fri, Nov 21, on TV:
8-8:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” brings a performance by J.D. MacPHERSON from the famous recording studio in Memphis. On KLCS. Repeats 3-3:30 am tonight.

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Fri, Nov 21, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” features a 2014 concert from the DAVID GRISMAN FOLKJAZZ TRIO from a natural big “room” in a limestone cavern, 330 feet underground beneath Tennessee. On KLCS. Repeats 3:30-4 am tonight.

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Fri, Nov 21, on TV:
9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” brings a new show with ERIC CHURCH doing selections from his “Outsiders” album. On KLCS. Repeats 4-5 am tonight.

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Fri, Nov 21, on TV:
10-11 pm “FRONT & CENTER” features a 2014 edition with THE FRAY from NYC. On KLCS.

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Fri, Nov 21, on TV:
10-11 pm “STUDIO A” profiles Southern Cal music and bands. On KCET.

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Fri, Nov 21, on TV:
11 pm-1 am “CELTIC THUNDER: VOYAGE” is their 2011 tv special from Kansas City. On KCET.

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Fri, Nov 21, on TV:
1-2:30 am “JOE BONAMASSA: TOUR DE FORCE” is the guitarist in a 2013 concert from several London venues. On KCET.

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Early Sat, Nov 22, on TV:
5-6 am “FRONT & CENTER” airs an earlier 2014 show with CYNDI LAUPER. On KLCS.


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♪ TICKET ALERTS
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“THE DAN BAND HOLIDAY SHOW” is Dec 19 at Club Nokia in downtown L.A. / Doors at 8 pm / tix, $25 GA, $35 VIP / on sale Nov 7 at 10 am.

ALAN JACKSON with BRANDY CLARK & JON PARDI is February 27 at Nokia Theatre, L.A. LIVE in downtown L.A. / Doors at 7 pm / tix, $25, $55.95, $79.95, $149.95 / on sale Nov 7 at 10 am.



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

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Fri, Sat & Sun, Nov 21-23, 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, closes here Nov 23, after which it goes to Vegas.



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Fri, Nov 21, in Burbank:
1-3 pm THE WOODYJAMES BIG BAND plays their weekly residency at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425; www.vivacantina.com

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Fri, Nov 21, in San Diego Co (Santee):
5:30-8:30 pm BAYOU BROTHERS play the Santee Trolley Ampitheatre “Christmas Concert & Tree Lighting Ceremony,” free & open to the public, with plenty of room to DANCE, 9850 Mission Gorge Rd (at Cuyamacca St), Santee 92072.

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Fri, Nov 21, in Palmdale:
6-9 pm Monthly “DESERT SONG OPEN MIC” at Butlers Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale (just N of Antelope Valley Mall, N of 14 Fwy.)
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This “runs briskly.” Signups begin at 5:30 pm for 15 slots. Each slot is 10 minutes. Standby signups are taken, but do not play unless the show runs short.
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Free show, one item purchase (food or drink) minimum.

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Fri, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, in Bellflower:
7-10 pm JANNEL RAP, leader of the nationwide “SQUEAKY WHEEL TOUR” plays her own night at Firehouse Chefs, 16530 Bellflower Bl, Bellflower 90706; 562-866-3454.

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Fri, Nov, 21, at USC:
7 pm USC THORNTON OPERA presents HENZE’S “THE ENGLISH CAT,” beginning with a pre-performance discussion at 7, and show at 8 pm, in the Bing Theatre, on the USC Campus in University Park, L.A.; visionsandvoices.usc.edu
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The USC Thornton Opera and USC Thornton Symphony present The English Cat, a curious and delightful opera by famed 20th-century composer Hans Werner Henze, featuring a libretto by controversial British playwright Edward Bond. Based on a short story from Scenes of the Public and Private Lives of Animals by Honoré de Balzac, The English Cat explores class division through the eyes of a group of bourgeois cats who form the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Rats. The great British tabby, Lord Puff, is called on to approve of his arranged fiancée, Minette. Soon after the meeting, Minette is discovered on a rooftop with Tom, a stray cat with whom she has fallen in love. Minette is tried and convicted for breach of promise by a jury of birds. When Tom falls for Minette’s sister, Babette, Minette gives her blessing while being tied in a sack to be thrown into the Thames River.
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Tix, $12; seniors, alumni and students (non-USC students) $18; Free for USC students, staff and faculty with valid USC ID.

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Fri, Nov 21, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE” at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324.
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No cover. Venue offers a variety of noodle dishes, salads, spring rolls, soups and sandwiches, and Vietnamese pho.
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Schedule:
7-7:45 pm--- BRYAN CHAN & PAUL McCARTY. Bryan Chan says he is “always trying to achieve the goal of giving blues music the heart, soul and respect it deserves.” Paul McCarty joins him on harmonica. You tube video of Bryan Chan, http://youtu.be/uVewjXwCJr4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcrIBv1ug4c
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8-8:45 pm--- GARRY CORMAN. www.myspace.com/fishgotgroovemusic. “Garry's favorite genre of music is a great song. He has had a number of indie cuts,including one with Lisa O'Kane (‘Paper Thin’) on her critically acclaimed ‘It Don't Hurt’ CD. Garry is the cofounder of Twirling Betty, a genre-defying band he formed with Justefanie Strachan in 2010. Whether he's rockin' with the Bettys, delivering torch songs with Samantha Ahdoot, or just “surfing the neuroses” in a solo set, Garry promises to take you on a thrill ride of incred ----- oh never mind, just sip your latte, and have a Xanaxhandy.” – Bryan Chan.
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9-9:45 pm --- BRAINARD & RUSSELL. www.brainardandrussell.com. “The classic experience of blowing out a tire on a desolate highway and being stranded for hours is the inspiration for Brainard and Russell's newly released CD ‘Red Rock Canyon.’ The new tracks still combine California Comfort with Brit Pop sense as with their 2005 CD ‘Life in Java,’ but carry even more of an edge. Think of the band America turned up a notch. These homegrown valley guys have been gigging together since 1981 and will be harmonizing their way through songs from both albums.” – Bryan Chan.

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Fri, Nov 21, in Rolling Hills:
7-9 pm “OPEN MIC NITE” at “Amuse,” at the the Palos Verdes Music Center, 43C Peninsula Center, Rolling Hills; 310-377-7838.

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Fri, Nov 21, in La Crescenta:
7:30 pm Monthly DINNER & A SHOW “OPEN MIC/SHOWCASE for MUSICIANS & WRITERS” hosted by BARABARA PAUL & JOE BULL at Que Linda Boutique/Body 'N Soul Studio, 3608 E Footlhill Bl, La Crescenta. Showcase begins at 7:30; sign-ups at 7:15.
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$10 cover includes a light hot dinner, desserts; beverages.

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Fri, Nov 21, in VC (Camarillo):
8 pm “CAMARILLO CAFÉ 26th ANIVERSARY BLUEGRASS SPECIAL” with LOAFERS GLORY, at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo 93010.
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This fine and fun series, which is not in a café at all, is starting its 26th year with a big ol' Bluegrass bang, starring a band whose members have been a legendary part of the Southern California Bluegrass scene about as long as there has been a Southern California Bluegrass scene, and toured the planet, and been on countless records.
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LOAFERS' GLORY is a classic.
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With the ever advancing technology in the music process, it’s refreshing to know that one band on the music scene is more into the development of good solid live performances than the pyrotechnics that go with today’s new look at country music and its by-products. That band is Loafer’s Glory, an amalgam of four acclaimed professionals who together produce “hair-raising harmonies and powerhouse picking!”
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HERB PEDERSEN is an alumnus of legendary bands The Dillards, Country Gazette, The Desert Rose Band, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, Old & In The Grey, Chris Hillman with Tony & Larry Rice, Here Today, and Vern & Ray. He also played with The Foggy Mountain Boys for a time, subbing for Earl Scruggs back in the late 60s. Herb is a guitar wizard, a great singer and a gifted songwriter.
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BILL BRYSON has, over the past 40 odd years, contributed his talents to some of the best bands in the business, such as Bluegrass Etc., The Bluegrass Cardinals, The Desert Rose Band, Country Gazette and The Laurel Canyon Ramblers. He’s not only a great upright bass player, but also an accomplished old time banjo player and an amazing singer/ songwriter. Oh, and he’s pretty funny too.
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TOM SAUBER has been in the forefront of the traditional old-time music scene for more years than he cares to admit. An accomplished fiddle and 5-string banjo player, he has appeared on countless recording projects and movie soundtracks, and has a healthy teaching schedule to boot. Tom’s love of the music has brightened up many sessions and performances with people like Alice Gerrard, Mike Seeger, Dirk Powell and Mark Graham.
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PATRICK SAUBER, Tom’s son, came to essentially the same musical background as his dad. He’s one of those astounding multi-instrumentalists who feels as at home on the 5-string as he does on the mandolin and guitar. Patrick works occasionally with Laurie Lewis, the Bladerunners and now with Loafers’ Glory, adding a punch musically & vocally that everybody’s talking about.
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More at www.LoafersGloryBand.com
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Doors open at 7:30 pm. Although not an actual dining establishment, the Camarillo Café is a delightful, intimate, smoke-free and alcohol-free coffeehouse-style concert series hosted by Gary & Kathy Lynch in Camarillo, California. On the third Friday in January, March, May, July, September and November, the finest singers, songwriters and musicians from the Southern California area and beyond will entertain you.
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Suggested donation for this special show: $20 at the door. Delicious complimentary refreshments.

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Fri, Nov 21, in L.A.:
8-10 pm A particularly good edition of the monthly "NETTE RADIO & FRIENDS" showcase brings sets by MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI, ED GOULD, THE CONLONS, & TRISH LESTER, at Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av, Los Angeles 90036.
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Annette Conlon brings her web radio show to a performance venue to live-record the show. This month, join NetteRadio and Friends to honor our Vets with the "Nette for Vets VA Book Drive." Bring a new/gently used soft cover book with you to be donated to the VA Hospital in West LA.
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Doors at 7:45, music starts at 8 pm.
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The show is free with a one-two drink/food purchase minimum. Bring a new/gently used soft cover book to donate to the VA Hospital in West L.A.
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Park free on La Brea or in the Bank of America parking lot.
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More at:
www.facebook.com/MUSEon8th www.netteradio.com/http://www.reverbnation.com/theconlons www.reverbnation.com/trishlester
www.reverbnation.com/michaelann
www.reverbnation.com/edgould

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Fri, Nov 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm LITTLE FEAT'S PAUL BARRERE & FRED TACKETT play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Nov 21, in Altadena:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND plus their musical guest, top-notch songwriter BRAD COLERICK, play the return of ‘THE WOODSHED SESSIONS” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations by phone only, at 626-798-6236.

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Fri, Nov 21, in Burbank:
8 pm THE MELROSE MUSIC REVIEW with special guests TBD, play Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425; www.vivacantina.com
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No cover; one purchase minimum.

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Fri, Nov 21, in San Pedro:
8 pm TOULOUSE ENGLEHARDT, marvelous guitarist known as the “Segovia of Surf,” plays Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 310-519-1314.
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Penned the “Segovia of Surf” by music critics, 12-String acoustic guitar virtuoso, Toulouse Engelhardt has been touring to promote the release of his highly anticipated, new album,“ Mind Gardens” distributed internationally by MVD Entertainment Group. Toulouse Engelhardt was the last member of the “Takoma 7,” an elite group of guitar innovators that recorded for John Fahey’s legendary Takoma Records from 1958-1976. John Fahey and Leo Kottke were his labelmates.
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Toulouse says; “To pursue a career as a solo guitarist you need to be somewhat of a masochist, contortionist and just a little bit crazy, but honestly I still consider it an honor to be recognized as a fingerstyle guitar legend even if it doesn’t always pay the bills!”
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Tix, $20, at 800-403-3447

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Guide EXTRA:

Review by B. Noel Barr, Music Writer Dude

Toulouse Engelhardt’s New CD Mind Gardens Comes Alive at Alvas

Twelve-string, finger-style guitarist Toulouse Engelhardt returns to Alvas Showroom Nov. 21 for a concert supporting his new CD Mind Gardens.

Engelhardt’s Mind Gardens is a work of sublime beauty and grace. Each track takes one into the world of acidic neo-folk music. He subtitles this recording as “13 Novelettes of Space, Time and Contemplation” is not as odd as it may sound. It is a musical story played with a dramatic whimsy of surrealist tone poems, which have a beginning, middle and end.

His opening track, “Nierika,” is a textured piece that places the listener in a contemplative mood for a journey to your mind. Where in the“Theme to The First Annual Bluebelly Lizard Roundup,” the 12-string maestropicks up the pace with a delightful frenzied round up of critters that one could only imagine.

Track 10, “Lady of The Light” is about the tale of a lighthouse keeper’s wife who died or a woman who committed suicide along the cliff’s at the Point Vicente Lighthouse. There are various stories on the sightings of this woman in a white dress with long, wet, black hair. Here we have a song with emotion and wonder.

Engelhardt as “The Segovia of Surf” doesn’t fail us with his version of Dick Dale’s “The Wedge.” Its wild Gypsy rhythms cutting through the air like a surfer switching back and forth on the waves along the Palos Verdes coast. Totally bitchin’ bro!

The closing track is a duet with an alto flute, “Dialogue With An English Rill” is a gorgeous song dedicated to his British bride.

Mind Gardens is a sonic treat for acoustic guitar lovers, Engelhardt will be bringing this album to life at Alvas Showroom on Nov. 21.

Details:www.alvasshowroom.com

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Fri, Nov 21, in OC (Santa Ana):
8 pm MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE plus CHRISTIAN LOPEZ play the Constellation Room, 3503 S Harbor Bl, Santa Ana 92704; 714-957-0600.

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Fri, Nov 21, in Arcadia:
8 pm Dark tonight: no show at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.

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Fri, Nov 21, in L.A.:
9 pm THE WILD REEDS, a marvelous youthful rootsy band, plus NOAH GUNDERSEN, play the El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-936-6400.

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Fri, Nov 21, in Culver City:
9:30 pm DAVID SERBY & THE LATEST SCAM, the band of EDWARD TREE, GREGORY BOAZ, & JIM DOYLE, plus a set by GREG FELDEN, all rounding-up a ruckus at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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No cover; tiny venue but one known for music; barstool seating is competitive.



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