Friday’s Live Music & Art Scene & Music on TV, Dec 5 2014

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♪ ONGOING EVENTS, including theatre this weekend

♪ FRIDAY’s NOTABLE CONCERTS, JAMS, ETC.

♪ FRIDAY’s MUSIC ON TV


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Fri-Thu, Dec 5 to 11, FILM SCREENING, in Pasadena:
Times below "POVERTY INC." in a limited screening at the Laemmle on Colorado Bl in Pasadena.
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This is an important new documentary by GARY NULL about American politics / economy / power structure. Singer-songwriter Duane Thorin tells us, “It is ONLY showing in two US cities this week, New York and Pasadena, and only to qualify for Oscar nominations. It is the real deal, and trumps all the distractions created for us to argue about.” The Guide plans to go.
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Screenings at 1:30 pm; 4:20 pm; 7:10 pm and 10 pm each day. A live Q&A will be held following one of the 7:10 screenings (tba) with Bobby Elias, Cary Harrison and Roy of Hollywood. Note that Gary will not be able to make it to L.A. since his New York City debut is on the same exact days.

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Fri, Dec 4-Sat, Dec 20; THEATRE, in Burbank:
8 pm "A CHRISTMAS CAROL – AN ADAPTATION THAT USES ONLY DICKENS' ORIGINAL WORDS" at the Grove Theater Center, 1111-b, W Olive Av, Burbank; 800-838-3006; www.gtc.org
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Adapted by GTC's artistic director and co-founder Kevin Cochran who directs this production. The cast includes Jenna Augen, winner of the 2014 UK Theatre Award for Supporting Performance; Broadway veteran David Allen Jones; and Frank Simons; all appearing courtesy of Actors' Equity Association. They guide the audience through the story – as storytellers; or as Dickens' beloved characters, including Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit, Marley's Ghost, Scrooge and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present & Future-but always using the actual words of Charles Dickens' 1843 classic.
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Runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm, through Dec 20. (No show on November 28; one additional performance December 18.)
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Tix, $34.50 general; $29.50 Burbank residents; $24.50 seniors/students.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Sierra Madre:
8 pm “A LITTLE HOUSE CHRISTMAS” is a play with songs, based on the “LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE” stories by LAURA INGALLS WILDER, at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024.
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Adapted for the stage by JAMES DeVITA. Directed by EMILY CHASE. Presented by SIERRA MADRE PLAYHOUSE. The cast (in alphabetical order): JOLIE ADAMSON, PAMELA DALY, JEFF DOBA, JIM HARNAGEL, ERIC CHARLES JORGENSEN, FLETCHER KAMAL, VALERIE ROSE LOHMAN, ANDREW STOCK, HANNAH VICTORIA STOCK and AMY TOLSKY.
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Runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm.
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Ample free parking behind theatre.

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Fri, Dec 5; PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION, in San Marino:
Times tba “IRISH & BRITISH ROOTS & AMERICAN PHOTOGRAPHERS” is an exhibition at the Mary Lou and George Boone Gallery in the Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 91108; 626-405-2100.
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This traveling exhibition pairs, for the first time, approximately 150 works by American pho-tographers Paul Caponigro (b. 1932) and Bruce Davidson (b. 1933), enlightened observers of Britain and Ireland in the 1960s and ’70s. For Caponigro, Ireland and Britain became sites of creative energy to which he returned repeatedly. Davidson brought the same gritty street sensibility that had made his Brooklyn Gang series a sensation among photograph collectors. The exhibition examines the artistic, social, and historical forces informing two master pho-tographers as they bring American eyes to enduring landscapes and changing cultural scenes.
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Runs Nov 8, 2014, through Mar 9, 2015.



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Fri, Dec 5, in Burbank:
1-3 pm THE WOODY JAMES BIG BAND plays their late-lunch gig at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425; www.vivacantina.com
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See 7:30 & 8 pm listings for additional shows here tonight on the venue’s two stages.
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No cover; one purchase minimum.

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Fri, Dec 5, near LAX:
5:30-8:30 pm “WESTCHESTER FIRST FRIDAYS” showcase at Westchester Triangle, 6200 block of W 87th St, Los Angeles.

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Fri, Sat, Dec 5 & 6, in OC (Orange):
6-7:30 pm 51st Annual “CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY WASSAIL” performing during the Wassail hour and through dinner in Fish Interfaith Center, with the annual WASSAIL CONCERT following in Memorial Hall and recorded for broadcast on KCET, on the Chapman University Campus in Orange.
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BETTER THAN ONE, the dulcimer duo of PATTI AMELOTTE & BARBARA GERSHMAN, join many college musicians. Info & tix, call the Chapman U. ticket office at 714-997-6812 Usually sells out early!

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Fri, Dec 5, 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, Dec 5, in Long Beach:
6:30-9 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! presents their FREE Christmas Program with Jim Cope-fiddle, bouzouki, guitar, bodhran; Bea Romano-hammered dulcimer, autoharp, bowed psaltry; Marianne Scanlon-hammered & fretted dulcimers; Jim Romano-guitar, bodhran, snare; Terry Gucwa, guest-cello; at “BIXBY KNOLLS FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK,” on Atlantic Av, from Bixby Rd to San Antonio Dr, Long Beach 90807
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A free event first Friday nights each month. Participating businesses promote local artists & musicians through extended operating hours. More at www.WhenPigsFlyMusic.com

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Fri, Dec 5, in Ventura:
6:30-9 pm J PETER BOLES plays his "Hand-Picked Acoustic Music" for the "1st Friday" series at Studio 1317, 1317 Ventura Av, Ventura.

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Fri, Dec 5, in OC (Dana Point):
7 pm RICHARD SMITH & AARON TILL play the first of two concerts for the “LORD OF THE STRINGS” concert series, this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629; tix, 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.

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Fri, Dec 5, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE” with headliner SAL GUITAREZ, at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324.
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7-7:45 pm --- Bryan Chan, who says he ís “always trying to achieve the goal of giving blues music the heart, soul and respect it deserves.” Competed at the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. 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 --- Singer-songwriter Jeff Winter, whose “lyrics reflect a deep concern for political corruption, moral behavior, and the current state of the American social landscape.
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9-9:45 pm --- Sal Guitarez, “a versatile songwriter-guitarist. His original songs feature outstanding finger picking, smooth propulsive rhythms strums, and lyrics that blend passion, humor, protest, and hope. One of LA’s most successful guitar teachers for over 30 years (at NORMAN’s RARE GUITARS in Tarzana) he was also the video producer of the historic “Andres Segovia Classical Guitar Master Class” at USC in 1986, and helped revive the music of Ritchie Valens. He has photographed 28 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Members and is now preparing a Photo Gallery and Book.
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No cover. Venue has a variety of noodle dishes, salads, spring rolls, soups, sandwiches, and Vietnamese pho.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Venice:
CANCELLED: 7 pm SIMON LYNGE plays Witzend, 1717 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291.
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** Simon tells us, “I am just recovering from a serious bout of pneumonia and have lost my voice.” He hopes to reschedule early in 2015.
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Simon said (prior to cancellation): “My friend and fellow Greenlander, Mikisoq H. Lynge, came to Los Angeles with a camera and followed the process of recording 'The Absence Of Fear' at Bell Sound in May 2013. He recorded over 70 hours of footage including interviews and back alley soccer, which he turned into a documentary short, entitled 'Souls In A Room (the making of an album)'.
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“The film had it's debut at Greenland Eyes International Film Festival in Nuuk, Greenland, on August 29th and it is currently touring with that festival and being shown in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Faroe Islands and Iceland. In that connection I will be visiting Inari, Finland, on November 22nd to perform after the screening. Should be a cold, dark time of year in those parts.
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More at: www.simonlyngemusic.com

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Fri, Dec 5, in L.A.:
7 pm MASON SUMMIT plays Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (above Amalfi Ristorante) L.A. 90036.
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Fri, Dec 5, in Pasadena:
Time tba “CONTESSA'S CHRISTMAS PARTY” at Contessa Italian Home Collection, 380 S Lake Avenue #101; 626-744-0252.
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Food, live MUSIC.

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Fri, Dec 5, in San Diego Co (National City):
7:30 pm “AN IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA” with OISÍN MAC DIARMADA, SÉAMUS BEGLEY, & MÉABH BEGLEY, plays the AMSD Concerts series at the Laura R. Charles Theater, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950; 619-201-0520.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Cerritos:
8 pm Annual “AN IRISH CHRISTMAS” is a multi-artist music, song and dance touring extravaganza presented by Kerry Records, and tonight it plays the splendid 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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In an enchanting presentation of Ireland’s culture, history, and holiday customs, An Irish Christmas mingles ancient traditions with the modern artistry of the country’s finest performers. It’s a family-friendly evening of merriment, filled with seasonal songs, Celtic music, lively story-telling, and superb Irish dance. A great Irish night.
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Tickets are $35-$65.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Altadena:
8 pm SLIGO RAGS brings their excellent show to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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They’re taking a break from their residency at Disneyland to bring their bluegrass-flavored Irish / Celtic music to the foothills.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Culver City:
8 pm T SISTERS bring their fine harmony singing to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Fri, Dec 5, in South Pasadena:
8 pm STRING MADNESS plays the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm CHRISSIE HYNDE (of the PRETENDERS) plus special guest THE RAILS play the Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara.
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Tix at: http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004D22D85B313F?artistid=1473674&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Dec3

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Fri, Dec 5, in Arcadia:
8 pm RICKY Z, plus the fine house band BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Blues, rockin' Cajun festival fave RICKY Z is a talented axe man with STEVE LUKATHER, JOSH GROBAN, LAURYN HILL, SHEILA E., & GLORIA ESTEFAN.
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NOTE: The venue’s excellent New Years Eve Party has early bird tix on sale now; get the best seats and save money. 1st come,1st served.
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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, Dec 5, in Burbank:
8 pm WUMBLOOZO plays Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425; www.vivacantina.com
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See 7:30 pm listing for additional show here tonight on the venue’s other stage.
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No cover; one purchase minimum.

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Fri, Dec 5, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm MARY WHITE plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Hollywood:
Time tba ORQUESTRA CHARANGOA plays El Floridita, 1253 N Vine St, Hollywood; www.elfloridita.com; 323-871-8612.
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$10 cover, or free with dinner. Reservations recommended.

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Fri, Dec 5, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm Monthly “FIRST FRIDAY” show brings SEVERIN BROWNE & FRIENDS, including the all-star FIRST FRIDAY BAND, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913; live web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com

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Fri, Dec 5, in OC (Fullerton):
9 pm RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN END plus DAVID SERBY & THE LATEST SCAM play a great honky-tonkin’ Americana double-bill at Big's, 323 N State College Bl, Fullerton 92831
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9 pm - RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN END
10 pm - DAVID SERBY & THE LATEST SCAM

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Fri, Dec 5, in SFV (Chatsworth):
9 pm MARY WHITE plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the dance lesson that runs 7:30-9 pm every Fri & Sat.

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Fri, Dec 5, in Murrieta:
9 pm THE AMERICAN WAKE plays the Shamrock Irish Pub and Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145 Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com



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Fri, Dec 5, on TV:
7-8:30 pm “CELTIC THUNDER CHRISTMAS” was recorded in 2010. On KLCS.

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Fri, Dec 5, on TV:
8:30-9 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS guests on a new 2014 “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND. On KLCS.

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Fri, Dec 5, on TV:
9 pm-midnight "A TRIBUTE TO BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN" is a multi-artist concert hosted by JON STEWART of "The Daily Show," with performances by JACKSON BROWNE, EMMYLOU HARRIS, ELTON JOHN, MUMFORD & SONS, KENNY CHESNEY, ALABAMA SHAKES, BEN HARPER, FAITH HILL, JIM JAMES, and JUANES. Recorded live in 2013 in L.A. On PBS SoCal. (Repeats Thursday, 7-10 pm, on PBS+).

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Fri, Dec 5, on TV:
9-10 pm "A VERY GRAMMY ® CHRISTMAS" brings performances by ARIANA GRANDE, MAROON 5, TIM McGRAW, & PHARRELL WILLIAMS, on CBS.
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It’s a new one-hour special featuring performances of holiday songs and current pop hits, as well as artists sharing favorite holiday memories and GRAMMY moments.
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Nominations for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards ®, including “Album Of The Year Nominees” were announced this morning, so that may play some role in other performers being included who were also taped.
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Featured are: singer-songwriter Ariana Grande, three-time GRAMMY-winning group Maroon 5, three-time GRAMMY winner Tim McGraw, and seven-time GRAMMY winner Pharrell Williams.
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Broadcast is in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network. Updates and breaking news at www.GRAMMY.com, and The Recording Academy ® 's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.
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"A Very GRAMMY Christmas" was taped on Tuesday, Nov 18, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. 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.
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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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About the GRAMMY organization: Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Google+, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.

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Fri, Dec 5, on TV:
9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” airs a new 2014 show with JUANES and JESSE & ROY. On KLCS.

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Fri, Dec 5, on TV:
10-11 pm “FRONT & CENTER” re-airs a 2014 show with RICHIE SAMBORA. On KLCS.




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