May 7th (and beyond) UPDATE: Ticket alerts, tonight’s events, today in history, and a peek into the future

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This edition covers things TONIGHT, with an extended look at SOME of what’s ahead – tomorrow, we’ll bring you the rest of the weekend’s doin’s, including Mother’s Day stuff.

TICKET ALERTS for some key upcoming events are in here – including one that goes on-sale TODAY and things that’ll sell-out quickly. We add to that all the time, so check back every day or so.

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Guide to this edition…

1) TODAY IN HISTORY

2) TONIGHT’S MUSIC & EVENTS

3) TICKET ALERTS…
• TIX going ON-SALE TODAY.
• FESTIVALS this coming weekend, so you can plan.
• TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 17).
• Concerts & festivals coming up, some with advance discounts, others that’ll just sell-out.

Viva la musica!


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1) TODAY IN HISTORY

May 7th, one hundred years ago today ...

The RMS Lusitania, a luxurious ocean liner built to carry passengers, was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine, at least 1,195 people died – men, women, and children – including 128 Americans – and the world was shocked.

It was the second “unsinkable” gigantic ocean liner that went to the bottom of the sea in just a three-year span, following the loss of Titanic on April 15, 1912.

It took another two years, but this tragic incident precipitated the US entry into World War I. And enabled Allied victory. And made the US a player on the world stage. Briefly. Until the austerity-demanding isolationists took us off that stage, virtually assuring WW II.

As for the Lusitania herself? She was world-renowned, and had held the Blue Riband, the trophy for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic. But the British were secretely using her to smuggle war materiels from North America into Britain. And the Germans knew it, and placed a small ad in the New York papers before what would be her last voyage. The ad warned Americans not to sail on liners of British registry.

The Lusitania was torpedoed and quickly sank 12 miles off the south coast of Ireland. The U-boat captain who sank her was villified - except in Germany, where he was knighted.

The wreck of the Lusitania is at the extreme depth limit for divers. When she began to be visited in the 1970s, a sudden series of catastrophic collapses of the wreck began. Now there isn't much left. Some marine engineers and architects believe the Royal Navy secretely destroyed her, in stages, to cover-up the truth of the war materiels she was carrying on this day in 1915, one hundred years ago.

There's a real-time simulator for how fast Lusitania sank.

https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=gB7uFyH7bIs&itct=CCEQpDAYASITCNX05NGSsMUCFQdUfgod2TUA0TIHcmVsYXRlZEjcss6zmMyW4tkB

There is a look at the wreck on the sea floor that speculates how much time is left before the once-beautiful ship collapses into a heap.

https://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=A7AuCXfNRdg

Musically, there are a few notable things out there. First, a 70-song set of recordings about various disasters from the era features art from the period of Lusitania going down. We follow that with two more YouTube links, including one for a 1915 song a one for a modern song.

• "People Take Warning! Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs, 1913-1938."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4TQl_HOeAI

• "When the Lusitania Went Down," written and recorded in 1915 and released just 13 days after the sinking, is the only song done at the time. Written by Charles McCarron, who died young in 1919, and Nathanial Vincent, who lived until 1979, and who also wrote "When the Bloom is on the Sage," "When Old Bill Bailey Plays the Ukulele," "Pucker Up and Whistle," and "That Railroad Rag." The link includes lyrics and excellent notes by music historian Tim Gracyk.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=2cRaYYZzmVw

• There's a modern Andrew Bird song titled "Lusitania" which is quite cryptic and obtuse and doesn't have much, if anything, to do with the ship or what happened to it. He recorded it with female singer St. Vincent, aka Annie Davis.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=OecM1x7iVPU

That modern song is a good place to note that it's always impossible for people in any time to comprehend the impact of events at the time they happened. But it's necessary that we try, if history is to hold any lessons for us.


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2) TONIGHT’S MUSIC & EVENTS

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Festivals, followed by Concerts, etc.

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FESTIVALS OPENING TODAY…
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Thu-Sun, May 7-10,
FESTIVAL,
in Parkfield:
Annual “PARKFIELD BLUGRASS FESTIVAL” in Central California, returning as always for Mother's Day Weekend with a bunch of amazing musicians. Parkfield is east of Paso Robles and about 3 hours north of Santa Barbara. The HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS will be playing music on the main stage and doing various workshops for the kids, ukulele, harmony, and strumsticks.
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Parkfield is east of Paso Robles and about 3 hours north of Santa Barbara.
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Info, with lineups and schedules: www.parkfieldbluegrass.org
Tix, www.parkfieldbluegrass.org/online-ticketing/

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Thu-Sun, May 7-10,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego:
14th Annual “GATOR BY THE BAY,” Southern California’s largest Cajun-blues-zydeco and crawfish festival, is a big deal with 85+ performances and 10,000 pounds of crawfish, with headliners BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET, BRIAN JACK, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS, and many more, at Spanish Landing Park, North Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101.
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Thursday, 6-10 pm, the opening night headliner is BeauSoleil avec Micheal Doucet.
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Friday, 3:30-10:30 pm, includes “Gator By Night - Bourbon Street Supper Club" with zydeco, blues & swing on three stages.
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Saturday, 10:30 am-8:30 pm, and Sunday, 10:30 am-7:30 pm, is the full festival, “A zesty gumbo of music, food, and joie de vivre with 85+ performances, dance lessons, activities for kids, Cajun cooking demos and Southern culinary delights, including 10,000 pounds of fresh, live crawfish straight from Louisiana.”
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Ticket options include single day tix, 3 & 4 day festival passes, and Saturday Night Dance tickets. Schedules, tix, and full info, at:
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www.gatorbythebay.com


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Thursday’s CONCERTS, etc.
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Thu, May 7, in OC (Laguna Woods):
Noon-3 pm Monthly “HAMMERED DULCIMER JAM” open to all level hammered dulcimer player.s Led by virtuoso of the instrument, Patti Amelotte. Patti says, “You need to have your name on the list at the guard gate, so please email or call if you want to come.” patti@pattiamelotte.com or 310-995-7171. Donations accepted. Bring a snack to share.

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Thu, May 7, in San Diego Co (Fallbrook):
1-3 pm “SAN DIEGO'S NORTH COUNTY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP” holds their monthly session at the San Diego County Library’s Community Room, 124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook. Free. Beginners through advanced welcome. Information: ncmountaindulcimers@gmail.com or call Ellen at 760-749-3013.

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Thu, May 7, in Glendale:
2-7 pm LIVE MUSIC at the new weekly "Downtown Glendale Farmers Market" which opens toay on Brand Bl, across from the Alex Theatre.
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Organizers tell us, "We'll have music and food and produce and flowers. And we will be open until 7 pm. New operator. New time. New location."

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Thu, May 7, in Long Beach:
5-8 pm KEN O'MALLEY, that authentic and original Irish singer & multi-instrumentalist, plays his weekly residency at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, May 7, in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm THE REED BROTHERS BAND, with DENNIS ROGER REED, plays Cafe Aroma, 54750 North Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Food, drink and fun at a great spot that includes an art gallery and renowned chef. No cover.

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Thu, May 7, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6-10 pm Twice-monthly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

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Thu, May 7, in VC (Camarillo):
6-9 pm Monthly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Brendan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818.

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Thu, May 7, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kaffee Meister - Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Bl, #30, Santee.

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Thu, May 7, in San Diego Co (La Mesa):
7-10 pm HIGHLAND WAY, that wonderful Celtic band, plays their FREE monthly residency at Hooley's Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa 91942.
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Map/directions: http://tinyurl.com/ov9dahe
More at: http://www.hooleys.com

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Thu, May 7, in Altadena:
8 pm THE LITTLEST BIRDS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av., Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane reports:
THE LITTLEST BIRDS.....an old-time/bluegrass/folk duo, are Sharon, who wields a quiver of banjos with more dexterity than Robin Hood, and Dave, who plays his french cello like a dance with a life-long lover. Their voices blend in perfect clarity and harmony, singing songs both old and new, with a sprinkling of stories from far off countries, trials in the studio's garden, and life on the road. Classically trained, over-educated, but firmly rooted in reality, you'll connect to The Littlest Birds. If you think you can’t be blown away by a cello & banjo duo playing old time music, think again and plan to come see The Littlest Birds. They may hail from a small mountain town in the Eastern Sierra of California, but The Littlest Birds have established themselves as the ambassadors of folk and old time music on national and international stages, and back porches, alike. Both are classically trained: Dave Heubner plays the cello and Sharon Martinson plays the banjo and French horn – “think instrumental virtuosity balanced by a breezy, backwoods soul; music that is both intellectually stimulating and emotionally soothing.” Tight harmonies weave together ancient songs from the mountains, and new pieces from today. This music will make you pause and rest for a moment, and remember all the good things in life; you'll walk out with a smile, and days later, when you're humming their tunes, you be smiling again. Who could ask for anything more?
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“Within about eight bars of their first song, there was a stunned silence in the room,and the audience remained captivated to their last note,” Agostino said. “I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed that before. … I know of few duos that have a more unique,compelling sound.”-Tom Agostino,Folk Sessions director,Prescott, AZ
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The Littlest Birds are David Huebner, cello - David spent most of his childhood studying classical cello, but after a decade of music competitions and orchestral performences (youngest member of The Debut Orchestra, principal cellist for the Disney Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra), he gave it all up to pursue a life in the Sierra Nevada. That life consisted mostly of adventure -- It was during those long winters that he rediscovered music in his own way, playing the guitar and writing songs, and eventually, returning to his beloved cello. Sharon Martinson, banjo - Sharon was born in the winter in the mountains of Wyoming, and her music and songs are ever inspired and shaped by her landscape, its history and her various homes. Sharon is classically trained on the French horn, performing for over two decades, most recently with the Dartmouth Chamber Orchestra. It was a gift from her grandfather that would twist her career. The old banjo sat nearly untouched under her bed in a cardboard box while she completed her doctorate in ecology. The last year of her studies, she heard a banjo being played clawhammer style and was inspired to pick up the instrument. While working on a climate change project at Oregon State University and the Univerisity of California--Santa Cruz, she performed with many musicians and accumulated banjos like some people take in stray cats (Sharon plays a Seth Kimmel custom fretless banjo, an 1800’s Nelson, a plantation-style gourd banjo, a Recording King Madison, and the crown jewel, her dear grandpa's 1800's Washburn).
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More at: www.littlestbirds.net
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Tix, $15.

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Thu, May 7, in L.A.:
8-11 pm TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, that dee-lightful L.A.-based old time trio, hosts the jam at Landmark 1642 in downtown L.A.
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Go catch the tunes and learn more about the “Tenth Ever L.A. OLD TIME SOCIAL” that the band hosts, May 14-16.

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Thu, May 7, in San Pedro:
8 pm KLEZMER JUICE, a wonderfully fun band, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813. Co-sponsored by Temple Beth El.
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Saxophonist Gustavo Buglach and his band are breathing new life into Klezmer, which he defines as “Jewish soul music.”

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Thu, May 7, in L.A.:
8:30 pm KIP BOARDMAN plays his "'BOARDMAN' ALBUM RELEASE show with mighty impressive guest musicians, at this week's "Honky Tonk Hacienda" at El Cid.
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It's Kip Boardman with Dave Gleason, Eric Heywood, Rob Douglas, and Steve Mugalian.

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Thu, May 7, in Malibu:
8:30-11:55 pm Weekly "AMERICANA MUSIC SONGWRITER SERIES hosted by MIchael ONeill at Casa Escobar, Malibu Beach.
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Featuring, this week, Annette Conlon, The Blue Dolphins, Jeff Kossack (of THE TALL MEN), & Michael ONeill.

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3) TICKET ALERTS…
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• TIX going ON-SALE TODAY

• FESTIVALS this coming weekend

• TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 17)

• FESTIVALS coming up, some with advance discounts, others that’ll just sell-out

• CONCERTS, etc., coming up, some with advance discounts, others that’ll just sell-out


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TIX going ON-SALE TODAY
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*** LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages on September 19. Password-presale tix are available TODAY ONLY, Thu, May 7, 10 am-10 pm. Password: BALAS at
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FESTIVALS THIS COMING WEEKEND…
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Thu-Sun, May 7-10,
FESTIVAL,
in Parkfield:
Annual “Parkfield Blugrass Festival” in Central California, returning as always for Mother's Day Weekend with a bunch of amazing musicians. Parkfield is east of Paso Robles and about 3 hours north of Santa Barbara. The HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS will be playing music on the main stage and doing various workshops for the kids, ukulele, harmony, and strumsticks.
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Parkfield is east of Paso Robles and about 3 hours north of Santa Barbara.
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Info, with lineups and schedules: www.parkfieldbluegrass.org
Tix, www.parkfieldbluegrass.org/online-ticketing/

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Thu-Sun, May 7-10,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego:
14th Annual “GATOR BY THE BAY,” Southern California’s largest Cajun-blues-zydeco and crawfish festival, is a big deal with 85+ performances and 10,000 pounds of crawfish, with headliners BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET, BRIAN JACK, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS, and many more, at Spanish Landing Park, North Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101.
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Thursday, 6-10 pm, the opening night headliner is BeauSoleil avec Micheal Doucet.
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Friday, 3:30-10:30 pm, includes “Gator By Night - Bourbon Street Supper Club" with zydeco, blues & swing on three stages.
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Saturday, 10:30 am-8:30 pm, and Sunday, 10:30 am-7:30 pm, is the full festival, “A zesty gumbo of music, food, and joie de vivre with 85+ performances, dance lessons, activities for kids, Cajun cooking demos and Southern culinary delights, including 10,000 pounds of fresh, live crawfish straight from Louisiana.”
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Ticket options include single day tix, 3 & 4 day festival passes, and Saturday Night Dance tickets. Schedules, tix, and full info, at:
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www.gatorbythebay.com


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TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL, May 17
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Sun, May 17,
FESTIVAL,
in Agoura Hills:
9 am-6 pm 55th annual “TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch, the historic old western town movie set run by the National Park Service, at 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills 91301; info, 818-382-4819; www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
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This year brings a very special honor...
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LAWRENCE WINES, the Guide's founding editor, will receive the "MUSIC LEGEND" award in a Main Stage ceremony. Info on the award and the honoree, at:
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http://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/legend_award.html
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The Festival’s performances, contests, food, etc...
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There are multiple stages that all vie for your attention. This year brings performances by T-SISTERS, MOLLY’S REVENGE, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, BLUEGRASS HOPPERS, HOLLOW TREES, SCOTTISH FIDDLERS, REBECCA LOMNICKY & DAVID BREWER, ROSS ALTMAN, MIKE MAHANEY’S COWBOY CORRAL, ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS, and many more, plus the instrument, band, and vocal contests, AND the “Music Legend” award presentation(!)
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THE MAIN STAGE: Over 100 instrumental and singing contestants, plus performances by The T Sisters, Molly’s Revenge, Dustbowl Revival and the Bluegrass Hoppers.
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DANCE BARN: Band Playoffs, Clogging, Ceilidh, Square and Contra Dancing - with all live music by Bees Knees, and others.
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PAVILION STAGE: Beginning Instrument Competitions, Best of the L.A. Old-Time Social, Rockyneck Bluegrass and Mike Mahaney’s Cowboy Music & Poetry.
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RAILROAD STAGE: Traditional Singing Playoffs, Fiddle Playoffs and other artists TBA.
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EUCALYPTUS GROVE: this year brings new, expanded programs in the grove. Besides the long-running Kid’s Programs and youth-oriented music, there will be organized jams and sing-alongs, beginning at 11 am with The Hollow Trees, the Scottish Fiddlers of L.A., and more.
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Also returning: the ever-popular Arts & Crafts for young children.
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This year brings a new Clogging Workshop.
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JAM WITH YOUR FRIENDS: On Western movie sets and mountain locations - banjos, fiddles, guitars, basses, mandolins, whatever - bring your instruments and play along with other jamming musicians.
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FOLK ART BOOTHS AND VENDOR WARES: Weaving, ceramics, metal craft, leather craft, jewelry, needlework, painting, instruments, straw hats, and more.
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ACTIVITIES: Environmental and public service booths provide information and displays of national, state, and local parks, hiking trails, volunteer organizations, environmental groups and native plants. Come see ”L.A.’s National Park!“
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TICKETS: Advanced tickets available on the TBFC site at a DISCOUNT. Tickets also available at the gate on the day of the event. Online ticket prices are deeply discounted, $15 for ages 18-64, $10 for ages 10-17 or over age 65. No charge for children under 10. At the gate, tix are $20 adults, $15 kids and seniors.
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FOOD: you can bring your own picnic, or buy from vendors on site (there's always good food at this festival).
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PARKING: FREE parking for everyone, plus a HANDICAPPED parking lot for those who need it, and shuttle bus service from the parking lots to the main gate. (If you drive your motor home, note that no generators are allowed in the parking area.)
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DIRECTIONS: Take the (101) Ventura Freeway to Kanan Road offramp in Agoura Hills, California. Head south towards the ocean 1/4 mile to Cornell Rd. Turn left on Cornell Rd and continue 2 1/2 miles to the entrance of Paramount Ranch. Signs are posted along the way. There's a "Maps and Directions" page on the TBFC website with more information.
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CAMPING: Paramount Ranch has no camping facilities. However, Malibu Creek State Park has overnight camping in Malibu Canyon. Reserve sites at 818-880-0365.
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Sponsored by the non-profit Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival, Inc. in cooperation with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service.
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Discount tix and full info at:
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www.topangabanjofiddle.org

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All coming up, some SOON, many with advance discounts, others that’ll sell-out quickly.

Thu-Sat, May 14-16,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
"10th Ever LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL" is Southern California's trademark event for old-time music (essentially, that's pre-bluegrass stringband and vocal music, and it tends to be raucous, danceable, and a whole lot of fun). The event brings evening concerts and dances and a full day on Saturday with workshops and other events.
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Thursday, May 14, at 8 pm, the OLD TIME SOCIAL has a night of music and dancing with Tom Sauber and Tom Carter, Sausage Grinder, and Mr. Joe Fontenot, for the weekly “Honky Tonk Hacienda” series at El Cid Restaurant, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; 323-668-0318.
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Friday, May 15, at 8 pm, the OLD TIME SOCIAL moves for its concert, bringing the Happy Neighbor Club, The Gallus Brothers, Beverly Smith & John Grimm, and Riley Baugus, Sabra Guzman & The Stuart Brothers, for the big show at the Velaslavasay Panorama, 1122 W 24th St, Los Angeles 90007.
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Saturday, beginning at 11 am, events move to the American Legion Hall Post #206, 227 N Avenue 55, Highland Park 90042. Workshops include: Fiddle/Banjo Duets with Travis and Trevor Stuart, OldTime Guitar with Beverly Smith, Early Italian Mandolin/Guitar with Paul Rangell, OldTime Fiddle and Bowing with David Bragger, Buck Dancing with Ruth Alpert and Rebecca Stout, Appalachian Flatfoot Dancing with Charmaine Slaven, Square Dance Calling with Susan Michaels and Charmaine Slaven, Banjo and Fiddle—Lucas Hicks & Devin Champlin, Harmony Singing with Sabra Guzman and Kelly Marie Martin.
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The OLD TIME SOCIAL has become THE KICKOFF event for the annual TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL on Sunday (May 17), giving you two nights and two full days of delightful music in Southern California.

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Sat & Sun, May 16 & 17,
FESTIVAL, in OC (Dana Point):
Annual “DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL” with performances by Bonnie Raitt, Paul Rodgers, Boz Scaggs, Beth Hart, The Mavericks, Dave & Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones, and many more, at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629.

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Sat & Sun, May 23-24,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Simi Valley):
26th annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN, BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley 93063; www.simicajun.org
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There are two stages, each with a full arena sound package, each with a portable wood dance floor, plus great food vendors and plenty of Louisiana bayou culture. This well-run festival benefits a long list of local charities.
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The Guide will bring you a feature story on the Simi event in the next few days.

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Sep 18-21,
FESTIVAL,
in Coloma (Northern Cal):
9th annual "AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL" announced its lineup and began offering discounted early bird tickets on May 1. Full info, www.americanrivermusic.org/festival.php


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All coming up, some SOON, many with advance discounts, others that’ll sell-out quickly.


*** NOTE this one: UNUSUAL TIME. GREAT SHOW:

Fri, May 8, in Altadena:
3 pm National Fiddle Champion AARUN CARTER and American roots artist JONATHAN TRAWICK play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm; reservations (only available by phone), 626-798-6236.
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Just last year, National Fiddle Champion Aarun Carter and roots artist Jonathan Trawick recorded “Deep End Sessions, Vol. 1,” highlighting their early American fiddle and guitar sound. The album was voted #5 in “Top Ten Albums of 2014” by Northwest Music Scene. Now they return, bringing sounds of early American culture, western swing, Ozark square dance music, hot Texas fiddling, folk music in overdrive, and tales from the road, to the delightfully intimate Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Check-out this video from their appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, “The Spud Goodman Show” ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dBube6qPFg
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Tix, $15. And despite the time of day on a Friday, don’t dawdle calling for a reservation.

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Fri, May 8,
FILM SCREENING,
in San Pedro:
7:30 pm “BOB DYLAN: DON’T LOOK BACK” (1967) screens in the “Reel Rock Films” series at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813.
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The film is an intimate glimpse of Dylan's 1965 tour of the UK. There’s an after-Film reception at Post-Future Art, featuring iconic rock images by John Van Hamersveld.

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Sat, May 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm RUNA, the great Celtic band, plays the Pasadena Folk Music Society series in “Little Beckman” on the Caltech campus in Pasadena. Park at the end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, and walk, following the signs.
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This may sell-out, so get your tix early.
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RUNA is a quintet of very fine musicians from Ireland, the United States, and Canada. Their main singer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan, plays bodhrán and is a very engaging performer with an outstanding voice. Her husband, Fionán de Barra, is an excellent guitarist from Dublin who comes from a musical family. His brother, Cormac, performed at Caltech with Moya Brennan a few years ago. David Curley is a talented multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bodhrán, among other instruments) from Galway, Ireland, who also sings and step dances along with Shannon. Cheryl Prashker is a versitile percussionist from Montreal who has toured the world and is fun to watch as she tastefully punctuates their music. Their newest member, fiddler Maggie Estes White, is from Kentucky, and though she was steeped in the world of bluegrass, she shows her great flexibilty playing Celtic music.
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Hear RUNA's beautiful version of Gerry O'Beirne's “Holy Ground” at
www.youtube.com/watch? v=GVvxR43hcWQ&list=RDGVvxR43hcWQ
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Get an idea of their many sides in two minutes at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=okSk9HRNMwY.
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You might also try their version of Claudine Langille's “Jealousy” at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5cNh1GCkg.
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Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $5 for Caltech students and children. Order them at the Caltech Ticket Office, 9 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday at 626-395-4652 or in person (no service charge) at Winnett Student Center on campus.
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You can buy tickets online for this show, as well as their upcoming shows, including the Saturday, May 30 concert with BRYAN BOWERS, great autoharp player and storyteller ($15/$5), and the Saturday, June 13 bluegrass and mountain folk music of SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND ($15/$5), all at:
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http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase? orgid=43949&schedule=list
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Plenty of info on the series at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu and http://pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.

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Sat, May 9, in Santa Monica:
8 pm PERLA BATALLA plays The Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; www.thebroadstage.com
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Grammy-nominated Perla "Sings for Everybody and their Mother," performing with The Dave Palmer Trio. Direct from her recent European concert tour, Santa Monica native Perla Batalla returns to The Edye for an intimate evening of "Cohen, Classics, and Canciones Romanticas." The Grammy-nominated singer, described by Songtalk Magazine as "an astonishingly rich contralto capable of stratospheric arches of un-adulterated emotion", will wrap her soulful voice around songs that celebrate the redemptive powers of the loving heart, in honor of mothers everywhere.

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May 21, in L.A.:
7:30 pm IBRAHIM MAALOUF plays Theatre Raymond Kabbaz in L.A.
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From Sting, via Disiz la Peste, Mathieu Chedid, Amadou & Mariam and Vanessa Paradis, trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf has long been one of the most sought-after musicians to accompany famous artists in a wide variety of styles, not only in the studios but also on stage.
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“To mark the 40th anniversary of the loss of Arabic diva Umm Kulthum (Oum Kalthoum), I had a strong desire to cover one of her most successful songs, ‘Alf Leila wa Leila’ (One Thousand and One Nights), undoubtedly her greatest hit, is far more popular and richer in folklore. This piece is [an] all-time classic that is celebrated across the Arab world, and yet it remains virtually unknown in the rest of the world. So this was an opportunity for me to present this symphonic masterpiece which celebrate the voice of the Arab world’s most popular singer.” - IBRAHIM MAALOUF.
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Performing with Frank Woeste (piano), Mark Turner (saxophone), Ira Coleman (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums).
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Tix sales began Fri, May 1, at 10 am, at:
https://www.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?m=241d6077b39728479d58e072170e1c6f&t=tix&theme=mobile

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Jun 18, in L.A.:
STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES play the El Rey Theatre in L.A.; doors at 7 pm. Tix, $45, went on sale Fri, May 1, at 10 am at the usual places.

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