Memorial Day Weekend brings big FESTIVALS & plenty of CONCERTS, and ALL are in this edition!

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SIX festivals in Southern Cal this weekend? Whhhoooooo-eeeeee. If you’re sitting home bored, you just aren’t paying attention. Plus there are scads o’ concerts. C’mon in, where tunefulness prevails.

Want some reviews before a foray to the record store? Last week’s Tuesday edition has write-ups on THREE new CDs and a new book that all hit the streets that day.

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Guide to this edition…

1) NEWS: A new “Mastering Academy” and a story for Memorial Day…
• iZotope LAUNCHES MASTERING ACADEMY WITH JONATHAN WYNER
• A MEMORIAL DAY STORY…

2) MUSIC on TV FRIDAY NIGHT

3) MUSIC on the RADIO (two specials)

4) FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND, and MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

Memorial Day events with live music…
• Aboard Battleship Iowa in San Pedro
• Aboard Aircraft Carrier Midway in San Diego

FESTIVALS!
• 26th annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN, BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL”
• Annual “SCOTTISH AMERICAN CELTIC FESTIVAL”
• Annual “TOPANGA DAYS FESTIVAL”
• “ADELANTO NEW BLUES FESTIVAL”
• Annual “VALLEY GREEK FESTIVAL”
• 4th Annual “GARIFUNA FILM FESTIVAL”
• Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL”
• 42nd Annual “SACRAMENTO MUSIC FESTIVAL”
• Annual “NORTH WEST FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL”

5) CONCERTS & ARTS EVENTS, Friday through Monday

6) WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS this weekend

7) FESTIVALS NEXT WEEKEND
• 32nd Annual CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL is May 30

8) TICKET ALERTS…
• ON SALE TODAY
• More FESTIVALS – some of what’s coming up soon, some with advance discounts.
• CONCERTS & arts events coming up, some with advance discounts, others that’ll just sell-out.


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1) NEWS: A new “Mastering Academy” and a story for Memorial Day
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• iZotope LAUNCHES MASTERING ACADEMY WITH JONATHAN WYNER
• A MEMORIAL DAY STORY…

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• iZotope LAUNCHES MASTERING ACADEMY WITH JONATHAN WYNER

Cambridge, MA (May 22, 2015) – If you go, your learning experience includes tours of iconic musical sites in Boston, including Symphony Hall and Berklee College of Music. At the Mastering Academy, Audio professionals will learn how to produce their best-sounding masters through hands-on mentoring

iZotope, Inc., a leading audio technology company, is now accepting applications for its first-ever Mastering Academy event for audio professionals, to be held July 23-25, 2015.

Led by iZotope's Education Director and GRAMMY-nominated mastering expert Jonathan Wyner (David Bowie, Howie Day), with special guest Adam Ayan (Carrie Underwood, Pearl Jam), this intensive workshop combines small-group instruction with hands-on practice. Personalized mentoring from Jonathan will help take students' mastering abilities to the next level.

The majority of the training takes place in iZotope's brand-new, fully equipped mastering studio in Cambridge, MA. In this acoustically optimized listening environment, participants will learn advanced mastering techniques and best practices on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment.

Students will analyze their own habits and patterns through feedback and insight from world-renowned mastering professionals. They'll also add new pro audio skills to their arsenal, learn time-tested strategies for dealing with clients, and grow their network of pro audio peers.

"It's a real thrill to be launching our first major learning initiative of this scale," says Jonathan Wyner. "Education has always been a personal passion of mine, so I'm looking forward to working with students individually. I'll be sharing strategies and techniques so they can tackle their next mastering project with greater confidence."

Mastering Academy is the culminating event of iZotope's "Mastering Education" month. Throughout July, iZotope will offer events and resources designed to help audio professionals achieve better-sounding mastering results in their studios.

More info, online application, and application deadlines, at:
http://izotope.com/masteringacademy

iZotope makes innovative products that inspire and enable people to be creative. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, iZotope has spent over a decade developing award-winning products and audio technologies for professionals and hobbyists alike. Used by millions of people in over 50 countries, iZotope products are a core component of GRAMMY-winning music studios, Oscar and Emmy-winning film and TV post production studios, and prominent radio studios, as well as basement and bedroom studios across the globe. Through a robust licensing program, iZotope also powers products made by industry partners such as Adobe, Avid, Microsoft, and Sony. iZotope was recently honored with an Emmy® Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Development for its flagship audio repair suite, RX®. For more information on iZotope and its product line, go to www.izotope.com.


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• A MEMORIAL DAY STORY…

By Glenda Rodger

On this Memorial Day weekend it is with a very heavy heart I share this story of my husband’s and my only living parent. He was decorated in WW II. He’s now a 94 year-old man. And he’s sitting in a hospital with no one listening.

He has never had any serious health problems until a couple weeks ago, when he went to the doctor because he had a bad cold. I believe he had a reaction to at least one of the ten new medicines they put him on. This man has never even had high blood pressure, let alone anything else serious. But the doctors do not believe me – what do I know.

Now, last night, they tell us “his blood type changed.” They have been giving him “A positive” blood and his blood type has always been type “O.”

How sad to live all these years, so healthy, only to be put through hell again. Let me explain. This week, another WW II Vet was in the bed next to his. He, too, “coded.” And they did not save him.

My father-in-law watched and listened as the man, a fellow veteran, took his last breath. To him, this was a sad reminder of how many times he had witnessed this before – in his war experience.

My father-in-law looked into my eyes and said to me, "Don't you think WW II was enough?"

I said to him “More than enough."

Don't give up, we will get someone to listen! For those that wonder, this is not a VA hospital. This is regular hospital in the desert town of Lancaster, California.

I will go back to work tomorrow. Luckily, he has a very hard-working wife by his side. I hope we win this one and someone listens. A wonderful teacher named Jeanne Grandstaff, many years ago said it best: "War does not prove who is right, it proves who is left."

Before we ever send our loved ones to fight – supposedly for our country – we better start taking care of the ones that have been there and done that. Their blood is on our hands and weighs heavy in our hearts.

Happy Memorial Day!



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2) MUSIC ON TV Friday tonight
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All on KLCS, L.A.’s NPR affiliate that has long been friendly to roots-americana music, and Friday is when you set your recording device before device before you head out the door:

8-8:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS.”

8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND.”

9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS.”

10-11 pm “FRONT & CENTER.”



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3) MUSIC on the RADIO (two specials)
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Sat, May 23,
on broadcast & web RADIO:
6-8 am "ALIVE & PICKING" special edition in the "Roots Music and Beyond" time slot. Mary Katherine Aldin will be sitting in for Mark Humphrey with a special edition of her elusive show, "Alive and Picking."
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NOTE:
The following week, John and Deanne Davis are scheduled for one of their fifth-Saturday-of-the-month "HEARTFELT MUSIC" shows in the "Roots Music and Beyond" time slot, Sat, May 30, also 6-8 am.
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All three of these radio programmer/hosts have been celebrated for many years of bringing great folk-americana music to the airwaves. So make the time and find a way to listen-in, either to the broadcast or the web simulcast, going out live to the globe.
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KPFK is 90.7 FM, Los Angeles, or it's www.kpfk.org
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Also, you can hear the shows for two weeks after their broadcasts on KPFK Audio Archives at http://archive.kpfk.org



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4) FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND, and
MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS
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Memorial Day events with live music…

• Aboard Battleship Iowa in San Pedro
• Aboard Aircraft Carrier Midway in San Diego

FESTIVALS!

• 26th annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN, BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL”
• Annual “SCOTTISH AMERICAN CELTIC FESTIVAL”
• Annual “TOPANGA DAYS FESTIVAL”
• “ADELANTO NEW BLUES FESTIVAL”
• Annual “VALLEY GREEK FESTIVAL”
• 4th Annual “GARIFUNA FILM FESTIVAL”
• Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL”
• 42nd Annual “SACRAMENTO MUSIC FESTIVAL”
• Annual “NORTH WEST FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL”

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
COMMEMORATIVE EVENTS
with live music…
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There are live music events aboard two historic ships:

• The BATTLESHIP USS IOWA in San Pedro has THE LINDY SISTERS performing ANDREWS SISTERS songs with great costumes and choreography at noon, followed by a 1 pm special program that includes "Love Boat" actor BERNIE KOPPEL, a USS Iowa veteran; plus, carnival games from 9 am-3 pm. All for “United States Military Appreciation Day.” The Iowa is moored at 250 S Harbor Bl, San Pedro 90731; www.pacificbattleship.com

• The AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS MIDWAY in San Diego has live music, but we do not have details.


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FESTIVALS !
Friday through Monday,
May 22 to 25
(note that MOST run only through Sunday)
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Sat & Sun, May 23-24,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Simi Valley):
10:30 am-8 pm 26th annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN, BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL” features performances by CANNED HEAT, THE MAGNOLIA SISTERS, DWAYNE DOPSIE & THE ZYDECO HELLRAISERS, ANDRE THEIRRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, THE YARDBIRDS, TERRANCE SIMIEN & THE ZYDECO EXPERIENCE, CANDYE KANE, GUITAR SHORTY, JEFFREY BROUSSARD & THE CREOLE COWBOYS, and more, in Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley 93063; 805-517-9000; 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. Voulez les bonne temps roulez!


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Sat & Sun, May 23 & 24,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Costa Mesa):
9:30 am-5:30 pm Annual “SCOTTISH AMERICAN CELTIC FESTIVAL” with plenty of Celtic music, heavy Scottish athletics, sheepherding dogs, and performances by NEIL O’NEILL, BAD HAGGIS, HIGHLAND WAY, SLIGO RAGS, WICKED TINKERS, THE PLOUGHBOYS, CHRISTOPHER YATES, SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES, 300 drums and bagpipers playing en masse, authentic food from the Brirish Isles and Ireland, and more, at the Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 92626.


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Sat-Mon, May 23-25,
FESTIVAL,
in Topanga Canyon:
10 am-7 pm Annual “TOPANGA DAYS FESTIVAL” with multiple stages and a fine assortment of folk-Americana, world and eclectic music, belly dancers, and fun shenanigans, is the closest thing to hippie heaven you’ll find in 2015, at the Topanga Community Club, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 310-455-1980; www.topangacommunityclub.com


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Sun, May 24,
FESTIVAL,
in the desert (Adelando):
“ADELANTO NEW BLUES FESTIVAL” featuring performances by CANNED HEAT, NEW BLUES REVOLUTION, 44'S, MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS, BOXCAR 7, THE BLUE HENRY'S, DJ PARKER BAND, VICTOR CRAIN, and more, at High Desert Mavericks Heritage Field (minor league baseball stadium), Adelanto 92301; 760-246-6287; www.hdmavs.com
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Tickets:
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/BuyClear.asp?EventID=146479&continue=buynew.asp#.VUiLiCS2XYN


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Sat & Sun, May 23 & 24,
FESTIVAL,
in the SFV:
Annual “VALLEY GREEK FESTIVAL” offers plenty of live music, dancing, authentic Greek food, and the welcoming warmth of Greek culture, at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in Northridge.
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If you only went for the food and ouzo, you’d be happy. Nearly all the music becomes a jam-band sort of thing, often for an hour or more with the same tune. If you don’t know Greek dances, they are happy to let you dance your own way. Info at www.valleygreekfestival.com


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Fri-Mon, May 22-May 25,
FILM FESTIVAL,
In L.A.:
10 am-10 pm, each day 4th Annual “GARIFUNA FILM FESTIVAL” brings the theme, “A Century of Change for Indigenous Cultures,” at Electric Lodge Performing Arts, 1416 Electric Av, Venice.
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In addition, May 26 has been proclaimed Official “Garifuna Film Day” by both the City of Los Angeles and the State of California.
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There is a much larger performing cast involved than one usually finds at a film festival. Head Dancer is Monique MacGregor. Segunda Palarba is Cristina Tacata. Head Fire Keeper is Citlamina Tezcacoatl, and Concha is Luis Linares.
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Official film selections include categories in film, documentaries, web series, and music videos.
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The critically acclaimed Garifuna Film Festival captures attention from filmmakers, musicians and artists from all over the world. The festival’s focus has always been to give a message of hope and solidarity with conflicting countries and cultures proving they could work together both productively and creatively. International creators are crediting Garifuna as a multi-sensory, multi-modal, multi-literate experience to give new voice to native literacy, pride and identity. The goal is to heal the divide between nations thereby transcending petty politics and borders .
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Garifuna’s founder and director, Freda Sideroff, is well-known for “cracking the pavement” to make new ground for this festival. Realizing what it means to be stripped of her native culture, heritage, and language – “because of the colonialist’s need to assimilate native Indigenous cultures and deny them their priceless facets of heritage,” she forged the Garifuna Foundation to help children academically, as “research shows that those who are immersed in their cultures perform better, have higher self-esteem, and lead more productive and happy lives.”
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It is the 218th Anniversary of the Exile of Freda’s people, coincides with the 14th Anniversary of UNESCO'S Proclamation proclaiming the Garifuna language, music and dance as a heritage of humanity. “We as a people are very proud of our culture and are working toward supporting it's preservation,” she says.
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Rare Garifuna art is being flown in from around the world for the event, including Kabbalistic art from Zfat Israel and artists Nazim, Penny Slinger, Wai-sin Tong Darbonne, Karen Redding ,Eulogia Penny Goree , John Casimiro , Isaiah Nicholas and David Friedman.
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Guest Speaker Marianne Williamson is an American spiritual teacher, author and lecturer. She has published ten books, including four New York Times number one bestsellers. She is the founder of Project Angel Food, a meals-on-wheels program that serves homebound people with AIDS in the Los Angeles area, and the co-founder of The Peace Alliance, a grass roots campaign supporting legislation to establish a United States Department of Peace. She serves on the Board of Directors of the RESULTS organization, which works to end poverty in the United States and around the world. Williamson is also the force behind Sister Giant, a series of seminars and teaching sessions that provides women with the information and tools needed to be political candidates. Through these seminars, she encourages women to run for office and align their politics with their spiritual values.
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Hostess Helena Cardona is a citizen of the world, calling the United States, France and Spain home. Fluent in five languages she is a graduate of American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Actor’s Studio in New York. With over 55 films to her credit, Sydney Pollack was so impressed with Helena, he based the Nicole Kidman character in The Interpreter (2005) in part on Cardona's life by making her a Sorbonne linguist and a musician. For Serendipity (2001), she co-wrote with director Peter Chelsom and composer Alan Silvestri the song Lucienne, which she also sang. Host Police Chief Joseph Paulino San Bernardino City Schools and Vector USA made SBC schools safer, more secure and saved money His strong ties in the San Bernardino community, his problem-solving skills, and his passion for making a positive difference in the lives of students is making him a role model throughout California. As police chief ,he oversees a department of 26 sworn police officers, 55 campus security officers, and more than 10 support staff. The department is responsible for ensuring the safety of the district’s 53,000 students and protecting district property.
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Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl is the resident Aztec dance group for Tia Chucha’s Centro, a cultural arts center located in the North East San Fernando Valley. Beginning in September 2006, Temachtia Quetzalcoatl has worked to learn, apply and share the indigenous Mexika teachings of their ancestors through dance, drum, song and community workshops. We dance each Monday night at Tia Chucha’s Centro and every Sunday afternoon at our local community college, Los Angeles Mission College; all practices are free to the community and open to people of all ages. We host Equinox/Solstice ceremonies every year and present a 4-day Dia de los Muertos workshop each November, all free to the community. Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl has participated in annual local events such as the City of San Fernando Cesar Chavez March and the Pacoima Christmas Parade, has brought dances of blessing to local schools such as Head Start in San Fernando, Vaughn Next Century Learning Center in Pacoima and Canterbury Elementary in Arleta. Temachtia Quetzalcoatl has had the honor of participating in annual Mexika ceremonies from San Jose, Ca., to Tijuana, Mex., and have been invited- to our great honor- to dance in American Indian pow- wows. Danza Temachtia Quetzalcoatl is dedicated to the physical, social, emotional and cultural well- being of our dancers and community, viewing our dedication to the Red Road and its ceremonies as a way to bring peace and harmony into this world.
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Google for more info, film clips and trailers, and music videos.


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Fri, May 22,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in SGV (Monrovia):
6-10 pm Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is a street fair with music on the corners, on a stage, and in several venues (some that serve food, some with full bars). Of note to folkies is the weekly “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT / JAM,” at 8 pm, right in the middle of things at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.


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Sat & Sun, May 23 & 24,
FESTIVAL,
in Sacramento:
42nd Annual “SACRAMENTO MUSIC FESTIVAL” used to be the Jazz Festival, and it brings a wide variety of music, much of it folk-Americana. Zydecosis strikes the Jubilee as LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play both days on two of the many stages in Old Town Sacramento. There are multiple venues across from 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento 95814. Venues include Freeway Gardens, Firehouse Lot & Courtyard, The Depot, Riverfront Refuge, and many more.
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Fri-Mon, May 22-25,
FESTIVAL, in Seattle, WA:
Annual “NORTH WEST FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL” at Seattle Center is a must-go-before-you-die event, with literally dozens of stages, bunches of workshops, acoustic jamming that’s tastefully spaced so you can enjoy one group at a time, and a delightful immersion in all things folk music. FREE at Seattle Center, the preserved World’s Fair site that is why this can happen there.



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5) CONCERTS & ARTS EVENTS Friday through Monday
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If you’re not spent-out from all the festival action, the concert and arts scene this weekend is mighty fine.

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Friday’s CONCERTS & Arts Events
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Fri, May 22, in Altadena:
5 pm & 8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY DUO plus BRYAN BOWERS team-up for two shows at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; Reservations (an absolute necessity for this show) by phone only, at 626-798-6236.
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This is a hot, entertaining duo from the renowned band LOAFER'S GLORY, with a special guest, the amazing "best ever" autoharp wizard, BRYAN BOWERS.
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PATRICK SAUBER is a prodigy on banjo, mandolin, vocals. Son of old time player Tom Sauber, whom is also in the band, Patrick 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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TOM SAUBER does it all, and you won't hear anyone do it better. He's a master musician in a variety of styles, a multi-instrumentalist (banjo, fiddle, guitar, and mandolin) and singer, well grounded in tradition, with a comprehensive grasp of style and an exceptional ability to teach. Old-time fans have heard Tom’s music on his recently released CD with harmonica virtuoso Mark Graham (Thought I Heard it Blow), on his recording with Dirk Powell and John Herrmann (One-Eyed Dog), or through his performances with former Fuzzy Mountain String Band members Blanton Owen and Tom Carter. Bluegrassers know of his work with Byron Berline, John Hickman, and Alan Munde. He has also performed with cowboy musician Skip Gorman, and Cajun accordionists Joe Simien, Wilfred Latour, and Jo-el Sonnier. He has even appeared on a recent Weird Al Yankowitz recording.
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BRYAN BOWERS, autoharp master, singer-songwriter, storyteller, multi-instrumental performing artist is a real “wow” musician. Bower's creativity and talent won him induction into Frets Magazine's First Gallery of the Greats after five years of winning the stringed instrument, open category of the magazine’s readers' poll. This distinction put Bowers alongside other luminaries, such as Chet Atkins, David Grisman, Stephan Grappelli, Itzhak Perlman, Tony Rice, Rob Wasserman and Mark O'Connor, recognized for their personal accomplishments. In 1993, Bryan was inducted into the Autoharp Hall of Fame to stand only with Maybelle Carter, Kilby Snow, and Sara Carter. More at www.bryanbowers.com
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Tix, $18, either show.

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Fri, May 22,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in SGV (Monrovia):
6-10 pm Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is a street fair with music on the corners, on a stage, and in several venues (some that serve food, some with full bars). Of note to folkies is the weekly “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT / JAM,” at 8 pm, right in the middle of things at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.

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Fri, May 22, in L.A.:
7-10:30 pm Monthly "NETTE RADIO & FRIENDS 4th FRIDAY SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE" at Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av, Los Angeles 90036; www.museon8th.com
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Performances by:
Annette Conlon with Doug Conlon (aka The Conlons), emiko, Sara Ault, Grant Maloy Smith.
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Doors at 7, music starts at 7:30 pm. Venue is on La Brea near the corner of 8th, just S of Wilshire. They offer organic vegetarian/vegan fare, fair trade coffee, desserts and baked goods from local bakeries and more. Annette says, "It's all freshly made and yummy. Arrive hungry and purchase one menu item to help support the venue."
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Free show with a one-two drink/food purchase minimum.
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Park for free on La Brea or side streets, but get there early for a spot. There is also sometimes valet next door at Little Bar or some of the other establishments on La Brea, there is also a $5 lot on La Brea that is sometimes available.
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More at:
www.facebook.com/MUSEon8th
www.netteradio.com
www.facebook.com/AnnetteConlon
www.facebook.com/DougConlon
www.facebook.com/TheConlons
www.facebook.com/therealemiko
www.facebook.com/SarahAultMusic
www.facebook.com/grantmaloysmith

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Fri, May 22, in Ventura:
7 -10 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001. Info at www.songmakers.org

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Fri, May 22, above Santa Barbara:
Time tba JANET ROBIN, the delightful guitar goddess, plus amazing and highly entertaining player BRUCE GOLDISH at the Cold Spring tavern in the mountains above Santa Barbara.
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Bruce Goldish and his guitar delighted the audience at the Live Oak Festival a couple years back. The guy is amazing. More on Bruce at www.brucegoldish.com
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Free show.

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Fri, May 22, in Santa Monica:
8 pm The MAGNOLIA SISTERS featuring ANN SAVOY play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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They’re in town, headlining the big Cajun & Blues fest in Simi. Go there and dance to them, or here’s your chance to catch ’em in a venue built for listening.

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Fri, May 22, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm DAVID LEON, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Doors at 7 pm. Venue has good food (generous portions), full bar, pool tables. Substantial discount for tix bought online. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.

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Fri, May 22, in Altadena:
8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY DUO plus BRYAN BOWERS team-up for two shows (5 & 8 pm) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; Reservations (an absolute necessity for this show) by phone only, at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, May 22, in San Pedro:
8 pm “Jeff Hamilton Presents” AKIKO with GRAHAM DECHTER at Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Fri, May 22, in Los Feliz (L.A.):
8-11 pm PLOUGHBOYS play their weekly residency at the Tam O' Shanter Ale & Sandwich Bar Lounge, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; 323-664-0228.

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Fri, May 22, in Long Beach:
8 pm Monthly “ROOTS MUSIC NIGHT” at Alex's Bar, 2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804; 562-434-8292.

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Fri, May 22, in San Pedro:
8 pm “MOVIE UNDER THE GUNS” presents “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” on the deck of the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro. The Iowa is moored at 250 S Harbor Bl, San Pedro 90731; www.pacificbattleship.com

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Fri, May 22, in S.L.O.:
8 pm ANNY CHELSI and Aussie songbird TRYSETTE LOOSEMORE play Linnaea's Café in San Luis Obispo. More at www.annycelsi.com

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Fri, May 22, in South Pasadena:
9 pm THE DROPKICK MICKEYS plus MICHAEL KELLY & PADRAIC CONROY bring a rollickin’ night of Irish music to Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.

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Fri, May 22, in Murietta:
9 pm THE GET DOWN PARTY plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145 Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.getshamrocked.com; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com



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Sat, May 23, in Highland Park (L.A.):
1 pm Monthly “OLD TIME / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO MUSIC JAM” outdoors at Audubon Nature Center in Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park; off the 110 Fwy, in Los Angeles 90031; 323-221-2255.

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Sat, May 23, in San Pedro:
Time tba “MUSIC UNDER THE GUNS” presents the MILLIKAN HIGH SCHOOL BAND on the deck of the Battleship Iowa in San Pedro. One of several Memorial day weekend special events. The Iowa is moored at 250 S Harbor Bl, San Pedro 90731; www.pacificbattleship.com

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Sat, May 23, in Whittier:
3 & 8 pm THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO play the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier 90601; 562-907-4203.

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Sat, May 23, in OC (Anaheim):
5-6:45 pm Monthly “LIVING TRADITION FOLK MUSIC JAM” at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim. All acoustic instruments (not amplified) are welcome. Info: 714-267-4567.

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Sat, May 23, in SFV (Canoga Park):
5:30 pm NATHAN McEUEN plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS play the Julie’s Joint House Concert Series in Canoga Park 91306. Reservations get directions at 818-261-0682 or juliesjoint@johnzipperer.com
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The doors open at 5 pm with the music starting at 5:30. Opening is John Zipperer & Friends with Tara Sitser, Barrett Tagliarino, Jime Van Booven, and John Thomas. A potluck dinner (with Julie’s BBQ pulled pork) follows the opening act, then the headliner follows. Bring your guitar for the song circle afterwards. All the musicians have CDs to buy.
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Sat, May 23, in Atascadero:
6-8 pm ANNY CHELSI and Aussie songbird TRYSETTE LOOSEMORE play Last Stage West BBQ in Atascadero. More at www.annycelsi.com

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Sat, May 23, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” brings a different band most every week at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, May 23, in the mountains:
6:30-9 pm GRITS & GRADY, the old-timey band featuring DIANE GRADY & SANDI HUCKABY on hammered dulcimers, plays the Lake Inn in the hamlet of Green Valley Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains. Info from Sandi Huckaby, 909-867-7105 or check them out at http://wakethebard.com

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Sat, May 23, in Altadena:
7 pm AIREENE ESPIRITU and her all-star band AIREENE & THE RARITIES, plus THE PLUNK & PHUNK ORCHESTRA, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; Reservations by phone only, at 626-798-6236.
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They are ripping up the folk world. Topping the bill at the best venues. Third return engagement at the venue.
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Plus the special guest act, The Plunk & Phunk Orchestra (more at www.debradobkin.com and http://markpocketgoldberg.com. Plunk and Phunk Orchestra have been working as a rhythm section for many years and can be heard on numerous recordings and in concert with many artists. They are co-producers on the last two critically acclaimed Mark "Pocket" Goldberg CDs. Debra Dobkin (Vocals & Drums) has toured and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, Richard Thompson, Shawn Colvin, Jackson Browne, and many others. Mark “Pocket” Goldberg (Vocals & Upright Bass) has toured and recorded with Mick Fleetwood, Canned Heat, Willie Dixon, Screamin’ Jay Hawkins and many others. Together, as Plunk and Phunk Orchestra, they bring a new rhythmic twist to the Bluesy-Folk Acoustic Duo, delivering soulful original songs with a rock-solid groove.
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“Espiritu’s penchant for songs that sound like they came off a 78 rpm record,listeners will be swept away.” - Good Times Weekly, Santa Cruz CA.
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Sat, May 23, in VC (Ojai):
7 pm LEFTOVER CUTIES play the Dancing Oak Ranch Concert Series, presented by the Ojai Concert Series, on the ranch on Hwy 150, at 4585 Casitas Pass Rd, waay above Ventura 93001; 805-649-5189.
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Sat, May 23, in San Pedro:
7-11 pm THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS play Ports O’ Call Restaurant, on the patio, at 1200 Nagoya Way, Berth 76, San Pedro. Info, 909-527-0926.
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Sat, May 23, in SFV (Northridge):
7 pm RAFE & CLELIA STEFANINI play the Old Time Tiki Parlour House Concert series in Northridge. Reservations get directions by email to davidbragger@gmail.com

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Sat, May 23, in Burbank:
7 pm TRACY NEWMAN & ART PODELL, two alums of The NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, play the intimate series at Theta Sound Studio, 1309 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; reservations required at 818-955 5888 or rmt@thetasound.com

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Sat, May 23, in Pasadena:
7 pm DALE LADUKE BAND plus the DAVE MORRISON BAND play the acoustic concert series at Throop Unitarian Universalist Church, 300 S Los Robles Av, Pasadena 91101.
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Sat, May 23, in West SFV (Woodland Hills):
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills 91367. Info and location at www.songmakers.org
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Sat, May 23, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm Weekly GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS residency, sometimes with very interesting guests sitting-in, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.

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Sat, May 23, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm BRYAN BOWERS the master of the autoharp, plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.
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Sat, May 23, in Los Feliz (L.A.):
8-11 pm THE NE’ER DUWELS play the Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Angeles 90039; 323-664-0228.
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Sat, May 23, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Sat, May 23, in South Pasadena:
8-11 pm Monthly "CONTRA DANCE" with live music by LES AMIS at the Womans Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030.
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John Rogers is the caller. Band personnel, Les Amis, has Daniel Slosberg on fiddle, Mark Burrill on accordion & feet, Jim Scheel on guitar, Ned Boyer on harmonica & recorder.
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Sat, May 23, in Whittier:
8 pm THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO play the second of two shows (3 & 8 pm) at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier 90601; 562-907-4203.

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Sat, May 23, in San Pedro:
8 pm ALAN PASQUA, PETER ERSKINE, & DAREK OLES play Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Sat, May 23, in San Pedro:
8 pm CONJUNTO OYE! Plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.

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Sat, May 23, in Murietta:
9 pm CRAIC HAUS plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145 Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.getshamrocked.com; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com



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Sunday’s CONCERTS & Arts Events
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Sun, May 24, in Hollywood:
8 am-1 pm Weekly “HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET” with live music by the FAIR MARKET BAND, at Ivar & Selma Aves, Hollywood 90028.

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Sun, May 24, above Arcadia:
Noon-5 pm “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS” series brings VIN FIZ FLYER, DARREN LONGMAN, and TIM TEDROW to Adams’ Pack Station on Chantry Flat Rd, at the end of the road that begins at Santa Anita Av (go N from the 210 Fwy) above Arcadia 91006; 626-447-7356.
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Sun, May 24, in SFV (West Hills):
1-5 pm Monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS JAM” at West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 818-992-4142.

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Sun, May 24, in San Diego:
1:30-4:30 pm Monthly “SAN DIEGO FOLK SONG SOCIETY MUSIC SESSION” at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library, 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego.

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Sun, May 24, in downtown L.A.:
3-5:30 pm Weekly “WILDE THISTLE IRISH SESSION” is a structured jam at the Wilde Thistle, 3456 Motor Av, Los Angeles; 310-730-6208; www.thewildethistle.com

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Sun, May 24, in OC (Costa Mesa):
4 pm DAMNGIVERS, plus DEREK THOMAS, SKYLINE DRIVE, and THE FALLEN STARS, play the Wayfarer in Costa Mesa. If you’re ready for more after a day at Scotsfest (also in Costa Mesa), here ya go.
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Sun, May 24, in VC (Santa Paula):
4 pm BEVERLY SMITH & JOHN GRIMM bring old time music to the Deep End Ranch near Santa Paula. Reservations get directions from David Bunn david.bunn@mac.com

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Sun, May 24, in Long Beach:
4-7 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Sun, May 24, in West L.A.:
5-9 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” in West L.A. 90025. Info & location at www.songmakers.org or email WestLAHoot@Songmakers.org

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Sun, May 24, in Echo Park (L.A.):
5:30-9 pm Weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” brings performances by roots-Americana, alt-country, trad-country (NOT Nashville pop country), and / or honky-tonk bands, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200.
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Sun, May 24, in Murietta:
Time tba Monthly “SHAMROCK IRISH JAM” at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145 Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.getshamrocked.com; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Sun, May 24, in Altadena:
7 pm BURNING HEART BLUEGRASS, with guest performer DAVID NAIDITCH on harmonica, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.
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L.A.'s hottest new acoustic band, Burning Heart Bluegrass is a group of seasoned musicians with nearly one hundred years of experience among them. This is the sound of authentic Bluegrass – no gimmicks, upgrades or additives. There is nothing like the sound of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and doghouse bass for that bluegrass groove. Add to that high-powered vocals and soaring harmonies and you have Burning Heart Bluegrass. Check them out at their new website, burningheartbluegrass.com.
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Sun, May 24, in San Diego Co (National City):
7:30 pm CHAD & JEREMY play the AMSD Concert series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.

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Sun, May 24, in Santa Monica:
7:30-11 pm Weekly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-829-5303. Note: this is one of TWO O’Brien’s locations with music tonight.

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Sun, May 24, in Santa Monica:
9 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly residency of authentic and original Irish music at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica 90405. Note: this is one of TWO O’Brien’s locations and both usually have music Sunday nights.



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Monday’s CONCERTS & Arts Events
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Also check today’s FESTIVALS section:
The annual “TOPANGA DAYS FESTIVAL” is the only major music festival in Southern Cal that lasts through the whole holiday weekend, into today.
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Mon, May 25, in Santa Barbara:
1-3 pm “ART ALONG THE CREEK,” includes a full concert set by THE HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS, playing next to Rocky Nook Park, across the street from i madonnari in Santa Barbara. The ladies tell us, “And where we are playing there's more beautiful art exhibited by SCAPE. We are happy to be a part of the the creativity overflowing.”

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Mon, May 25, in Ventura:
7-10 pm SONGMAKERS twice-monthly “UKULELE AT THE E.P. FOSTER LIBRARY” Second & Fourth Mondays, at the E.P. Foster Library, 651 E Main St, Ventura. More at www.songmakers.org

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Mon, May 25, in Burbank:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.

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Mon, May 25, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913.

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Mon, May 25, in SFV (Studio City):
8-11 pm Weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE and IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Mayflower Club, 4843 Laurel Canyon Bl, Studio City; 818-760-8322.
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Sat, May 23, in SFV (Northridge):
2 pm “OLD TIME FIDDLE / BANJO WORKSHOP” by RAFE & CLELIA STEFANINI presented by the Tiki Parlour House Concert series in Northridge. Reservations get directions by email to davidbragger@gmail.com

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Sun, May 24, in VC (Moorpark):
PATTI AMELOTTE begins her latest “HAMMERED DULCIMER GROUP CLASS” in Moorpark, for “Advanced Beginners.” Series runs May 24-June 14, on Sundays, from 10:30 am-Noon, in a private home in Moorpark. Call or email Patti for info: 310-995-7171 or patti@pattiamelotte.com



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7) FESTIVALS NEXT WEEKEND (May 30 & 31)
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Sat, May 30,
FESTIVAL,
in Claremont:
32nd Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” brings performances by THE DAVID GRISMAN BLUEGRASS EXPERIENCE, BLIND BOY PAXTON, PERLA BATALLA, ROSS ALTMAN, and many more. Music and workshops begin at 10 am and it goes all day, and it’s a wonderful event in a delightful setting.
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• ON SALE TODAY.

• More FESTIVALS coming soon (THIS weekend and the following weekend are in their own sections, above). Some offer advance discounts, others will just sell-out.

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


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“CLASSICAL SIDE OF CUBAN MUSIC” is June 19 in the Mark Taper Forum, at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Cuban pianist Daniel Amat, accompanied by some of Los Angeles sought-after studio musicians, pays a tribute to some of Cuba’s most prolific composers featuring music from Ignacio Cervantes (1847-1905), Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963) and Israel Lopez “Cachao” (1918-2008). Tickets on sale May 22.



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MORE UPCOMING FESTIVALS
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Fri-Sun, Jun 12-14,
FESTIVAL,
in San Bernardino Co (Ontario):
Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” features RALPH STANLEY & THE CLINCH MOUNTAIN BOYS, RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER, HOT RIZE, BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN, STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS, and many others.
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http://huckfinn.com


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Sat, Aug 8, in downtown L.A.:
3-7 pm “BURGERS & BEER FESTIVAL” at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Features Los Angeles’ best burger restaurants serving their signature sliders and the state’s best craft breweries sampling the brews that have made them famous. Confirmed restaurants include Animal, Bouchon Bistro, Grill 'Em All, Ledlow, Pono Burger and many more to come. Confirmed breweries include Angel City Brewery, Bottle Logic Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing, Strand Brewing Company and many more to come.
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LA Weekly offers an exclusive presale / password opportunity to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
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Starts May 12, 10 am, ends May 17, 11:59 pm. Promo Code is BURGERMAIL BUY TICKETS
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Fri-Sun, 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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UPCOMING CONCERTS
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All coming up, some SOON, many with advance discounts, others that’ll sell-out quickly.


“ANDRE & DORINE BY KULUNKA TEATRO” (Spain) runs May 21-June 7 at LATC. Andre & Dorine tells the story of an elderly couple and how they relive and reinvent their love together as Alzheimer’s becomes a permanent part of their relationship. Three actors portray more than 15 characters whose story is told through mask, and movement, with no spoken dialogue.

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CENTER THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: “IMMEDIATE FAMILY” continuing through June 7 at the Mark Taper Forum at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Race, sexuality and religion are on the menu as Modern Family meets Guess Who's Coming to Dinner in this “timely and important American play” (Chicago Tribune), directed by Tony Award ® winner Phylicia Rashad.

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LUNCHTIME CONCERTS series continues Thursday, May 28. Feed your soul with live music from L.A.-based artists on Grand Park’s performance lawn in downtown L.A. This season, Grand Park partners with the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts to preview greatness from the next generation.

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REDCAT PRESENTS: LARS JAN / EARLY MORNING OPERA: “THE INSTITUTE OF MEMORY (TIMe)” runs May 28-31 at Roy and Edna Disney / CalArts Theater, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. A multi-dimensional visual design sets the stage for award-winning director and media artist Lars Jan’s theatrical exploration of the blurring of short and long term memories, and how “remembering” is changing now and into the future.

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Fri, May 29, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm DAVID LEON BAND, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Doors at 7 pm. Venue has good food (generous portions), full bar, pool tables. Substantial discount for tix bought online. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.

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CENTER THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: “MATILDA THE MUSICAL” running May 29-July 12 at the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards ® , Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

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Sat, May 30, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm "WEST COAST BLUES NIGHT" with performances by MIGHTY MOJO PROPHETS, HENRY CARVAJAL, and SAN PEDRO SLIM, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Doors at 7 pm. Venue has good food (generous portions), full bar, pool tables. Substantial discount for tix bought online. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.

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“MARIACHI UNDER THE STARS: AN EVENING WITH GREGORIO LUKE” is May 30 at L.A. Plaza de Cultura y Artes. Join L.A. Plaza for an evening exploring mariachi music! Mariachi Under the Stars is a spectacular outdoor event that brings together a large format multimedia presentation by art expert Gregorio Luke and a live mariachi performance. Taking you on a journey through this vibrant music, Luke will showcase the work of mariachi legends, including Jorge Negrete, Javier Solis and Lucha Reyes, among others.

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“DANCE DOWNTOWN: SALSA” is a participatory event on June 5 on The Music Center Plaza, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Kick off the “Dance Downtown” season with salsa! Move and shake the night away under the starry skies with fellow Angelenos. No partners or experience necessary. Beginner lessons throughout the evening.

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NEXT ON GRAND: “AVAILABLE LIGHT” is June 5-6 at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Music by John Adams, Dance by Lucinda Childs, Set by Frank Gehry 31 years after the extraordinary event opened the Temporary Contemporary (Geffen/MOCA), Available Light, in a brand new production, reunites the original creative team. Friday only: post-performance discussion with the creators! Co-presented by the LA Phil and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.

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“THE LOAD-IN,” a world premiere comedy and “HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL” selection, starts June 7 at Three Clubs Cocktail Lounge, 1123 N Vine St, Hollywood 90038. World Premiere engagement of a new comedy, written and directed by David Svengalis. Produced by Mahoobla Productions. Original music by Nicole Marcus. 21+ show. Runs Sun, June 7, at 8 pm; Fri, June 12 at 4 pm; Sun, June 14 at 10 pm; Tue, June 16 at 8 pm; Fri, June 19 at 6 pm; & Sat, June 27 at 6 pm. Tix, $13. Reservations, 323- 455-4585. Online tix, www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/2490

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L.A. OPERA PRESENTS: “DOG DAYS,” June 11-15 at Roy and Edna Disney / CalArts Theater, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. A shocking reminder of contemporary opera's raw power, Dog Days blends classical vocalism with dark heavy metal influences to tell the story of a family caught in the aftermath of an unimaginable catastrophe. The work has been hailed by The Wall Street Journal as “one of the most exciting new operas of recent years.”

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EIFMAN BALLET OF ST. PETERSBURG – “RODIN” is June 12-14 at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Boris Eifman's popular St. Petersburg-based company returns to The Music Center for the latest of his signature dance-theatre pieces - Rodin. This full-length work explores the tragic nature of genius the life and creative work of the great sculptor Auguste Rodin and his apprentice, lover and muse, Camille Claudel.

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L.A. LAWYERS PHIL(harmonic) & LEGAL VOICES: “RHAPSODY IN BLUE & BROADWAY MUSICALS” on June 13 in Walt Disney Concert Hall, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Founder-Conductor Gary S Greene, Esq. leads the LA Lawyers Philharmonic, Legal Voices & Big Band of Barristers’ 6th Annual Concert Extraordinaire featuring Rhapsody in Blue, Chichester Psalms and Broadway musicals. Actress June Lockhart; KFI’s Bill Handel; Choral Director Jim Raycroft.

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“THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES-MASTER QUEST” is June 14 in Walt Disney Concert Hall, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Journey back to the land of Hyrule with Master Quest, the next chapter in the acclaimed world tour, The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses. Master Quest is a never-before seen or heard multimedia concert experience that celebrates the beloved 29-year-old franchise.

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2015 “LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” is June 17 in Walt Disney Concert Hall, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. The Los Angeles International Music Festival presented by World Projects Corporation, affords top ensembles from around the world an opportunity to perform at this world class venue. This year’s concert Features ensembles from Serbia, Saipan and the United States.

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STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES play the El Rey Theatre in L.A. on June 18; doors at 7 pm. Tix, $45.

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JOHN FOGERTY's "1969" TOUR plays its only L.A. (and Southern Cal) date at the Hollywood Bowl, with trad-New Orleans keyboard wizard BOB MALONE, on July 15.

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LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages on September 19.

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