Thursday’s Music Scene, News, & peeks at a FREE weekend festival, more festivals elsewhere, and fresh ticket alerts

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Here’s what’s up tonight and Friday, a remembrance for a departed icon, and more to help you do some planning. Thursday, June 4, 2015.

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Guide to this edition…

1) NEWS: Farewell to a Music Icon
Appalachian Music Legend Jean Ritchie, Gone at 92…

2) Tonight’s Music Scene

3) Friday’s Music Scene

4) TICKET ALERTS…


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1) NEWS: Farewell to a Music Icon
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APPALACHIAN MUSIC LEGEND JEAN RITCHIE, GONE AT 92.

Jean Ritchie died on Monday, June 1. The Pasadena Folk Music Society remembered when they booked her for a concert many years back, before they were in existence as the Caltech Folk Music Society, when she still toured.

They wrote this morning, “A few of us remember hearing Jean's wonderful voice, mountain dulcimer, autoharp and guitar in a free, informal show in Caltech's Dabney Hall way back in 1979, well before Brian Toby founded the Folk Music Society. You can see it listed in Caltech's student newspaper, the ‘California Tech,’ in the ‘Caltech Y calendar’ at the bottom on page 2 at http://caltechcampuspubs.library.caltech.edu/1167/1/1979_02_23_80_19.pdf.

“This announcement is from American Folklife Center:

“ ‘We're very sad to pass on the news of the death of Jean Ritchie on Monday, June 1. She was 92 years old. No one was more important to the survival, appreciation, and revival of traditional Appalachian folk music in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries than this ballad singer, songwriter, folksong collector, Fulbright scholar, and champion of the Appalachian dulcimer. The producers of a recent tribute CD to Jean write:

" ‘We are so sad to have to share the news that our beloved Jean passed away on Monday evening. She was surrounded by members of her family, who sang at her bedside in the last hours. Her family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be sent to Appalachian Voices. [ http://www.appalachianvoices.org/ ]’

“ ‘Ritchie was recorded many times for the AFC archive--our first recordings of her go back to 1946. In 2009, she and her late husband, the photographer and filmmaker George Pickow, arranged for their extensive archive of audio and video recordings, film, photographs, and manuscripts—the results of their seven decades of involvement in traditional performances and folklife documentation—to be preserved in the AFC archive. To read more about Ritchie, Pickow, and their remarkable collection, please download the issue of Folklife Center News at the link below.”

http://www.loc.gov/folklife/news/pdf/FCN_Vol33no1-2.pdf

Ritchie, a few years back, gave her endorsement to Southern Cal-based, Kentucky-born musician SUSIE GLAZE. The Pasadena Folk Music Society has a concert booked with Susie Glaze & the Hilonesome Band on June 13. Susie Glaze sang for Ms. Ritchie at a CD release concert in May, 2014 in Berea, Kentucky. Also on the bill were Kathy Mattea and John McCutcheon. “Many fans have told me, that on the Jean Ritchie songs, they can’t tell if it is me or Jean singing,” says Glaze, “Jean herself has told me the same thing.”

You can still get a ticket for the upcoming show, where you’re sure to hear some of Ritchie’s songs. Tix are $15 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. Or get tix online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=43949&schedule=list. More at the series’ websites, at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu and at http://pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.



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2) Tonight’s Music Scene
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Thu, Jun 4, in Long Beach:
5-8 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly residency of traditional and original Irish music at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, Jun 4, in Agoura Hills:
6-9 pm Monthly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at Brendan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 30315 Canwood St, Agoura Hills 93010; 888-874-9400.

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Thu, Jun 4, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6:10 pm Twice-monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708. Happens first & third Thursdays.

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Thu, Jun 4, in WeHo:
7 pm-midnight "L.A. UNDERGROUND SUPERSTARS" series launch / opening night,
at Bar 20 at the Grafton on Sunset, 8462 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069.
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Performances by ANNIE BOXELL & THE VICIOUS CIRCLE, CAROLYN SAMUELSON, REBECCA ROTH, QUEEN OF KINGS, MOLLY KRUSE, and DAY TRAITORS.
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ANNIE BOXELL gives you enumerated reasons to go:
“1. The Best Free Music Show In Los Angeles
2. Six Super-Talented Musical Acts
3. Great Deals On Food and Drinks
4. A Great Place To Bring a Date or Find One
5. Our Own State-Of-The-Art Sound System & Lighting
6. Easy Parking
7. All For The Price Of A Smile.”
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No cover.

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Thu, Jun 4, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm Weekly “WOOD 'N' LIPS OPEN MIC” at Kaffee Meister’s Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard #30, Santee.

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Thu, Jun 4; Fri-Fri, May 29-Jun 5,
FILM PREMIERE,
in Bev Hills:
7 pm “SEEDS OF TIME” screens at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; tix at www.laemmle.com
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This is an L.A. Weekly “CRITICS PICK,” and there are multiple special programs. Opening night at Laemmle Music Hall 3, Cary Fowler and Director Sandy McLeod will be on hand for a Q&A after the 7 pm show. On Saturday, Sandy McLeod will return for a Q&A after the 7 pm show. On Sunday, David King of the Seed Library of Los Angeles will do a Q&A after the 7 pm show. Whether or not you attend any of those events, the film will be here for one week only.
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Critics have called the film "riveting," "exceptional," and a "commanding call to action."
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Synopsis: A perfect storm is brewing as agricultural pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food. Gene banks of the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation-inspired rioting and the accelerating effects of climate change are already affecting farmers globally.
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Fowler's journey, and our own, is just beginning. From Rome to Russia and, finally, a remote island under the Arctic Circle, his passionate and personal journey may hold the key to saving the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds.
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More at www.laweekly.com/movies/seeds-of-time-5448030

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Thu, Jun 4, in Altadena:
8 pm FREDDIE STEADY KRC plus PETER & ARWEN LEWIS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; Reservations (only by phone) 626-798-6236.

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Thu, Jun 4, in L.A.:
8-11 pm Monthly “OLD TIME MUSIC JAM,” hosted by that fine old time string band TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, at the 1642 Beer and Wine Bar, 1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-483-5571.

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3) Friday’s Music Scene
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Fri, Jun 5, near LAX:
5:30-8:30 pm Monthly “WESTCHESTER FIRST FRIDAYS” music series in the Westchester Triangle, 6200 Block of W 87th St, Los Angeles.

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Fri, Jun 5, in Venice:
6 pm THE MUSIC JUNKIES play the "FUN FRIDAYS" series at the Venice Bistro, 323 Ocean Front Walk, Venice 90291.

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Fri, Jun 5,
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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CLOSING NIGHT, Fri, Jun 5,
FILM PREMIERE,
in Bev Hills:
7 pm “SEEDS OF TIME” screens at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; tix at www.laemmle.com
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This is an L.A. Weekly “CRITICS PICK,” and there are multiple special programs. Opening night at Laemmle Music Hall 3, Cary Fowler and Director Sandy McLeod will be on hand for a Q&A after the 7 pm show. On Saturday, Sandy McLeod will return for a Q&A after the 7 pm show. On Sunday, David King of the Seed Library of Los Angeles will do a Q&A after the 7 pm show. Whether or not you attend any of those events, the film will be here for one week only.
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Critics have called the film "riveting," "exceptional," and a "commanding call to action."
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Synopsis: A perfect storm is brewing as agricultural pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food. Gene banks of the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation-inspired rioting and the accelerating effects of climate change are already affecting farmers globally.
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Fowler's journey, and our own, is just beginning. From Rome to Russia and, finally, a remote island under the Arctic Circle, his passionate and personal journey may hold the key to saving the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds.
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More at www.laweekly.com/movies/seeds-of-time-5448030

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Fri, Jun 5, in SFV:
Time tba “AN EVENING OF ROCK ‘N ROLL COMEDY” at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org; 310-440-4500. Free on-site parking; street parking strictly prohibited.
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The Skirball is doing a series of salutes to the history and culture of rock. Call them for details. They’re located just off the I-405 atop Sepulveda Pass.

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Fri, Jun 5, in San Diego Co (Nat’l City):
7:30 pm DAVE STAMEY, one of today’s absolute western music stars, plays the AMSD Concerts series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.

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Fri, Jun 5, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
8 pm PAT DONOHUE, guitar master and longtime performing songwriter on radio’s “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION,” plays the Cambridge Drive Concert Series, 550 Cambridge Dr, Goleta 93117; reservations necessary at 805-964-0436 or cambridge.concerts@gmail.com

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Fri, Jun 5, in SaMo:
8 pm ROY BOOK BINDER returns to McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Fri, Jun 5, in Altadena:
8 pm CAROLINE SPENCE & THE TATTLETALE SAINTS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.

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Fri, Jun 5, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm Monthly “FIRST FRIDAYS” series brings SEVERIN BROWNE & FRIENDS plus guest recording artist PHIL WARD to Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913.
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Watch it live on the webcast if you can’t be there: www.kulakswoodshed.com

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Fri, Jun 5, in Los Feliz (L.A.):
8-11 pm THE 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, Jun 5; world music, in San Pedro:
8 pm TAIKO CENTER of LOS ANGELES plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; tix at 310-833-6362.
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Fri, Jun 5, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm JULIEN CORYELL, 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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Fri, Jun 5; Fri-Sun, through Jun 7:
8 pm “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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Fri, Jun 5; Fri-Sun, through Jun 7:
8 pm CENTER THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: “IMMEDIATE FAMILY” 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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Fri, Jun 5; Fridays through July 12:
8 pm CENTER THEATRE GROUP PRESENTS: “MATILDA THE MUSICAL” opening May 29, running through 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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Fri, Jun 5, in the eastern desert:
Time tba NEW AMERICAN FARMERS plus NOCONA play Pappy and Harriet's in Pioneertown.

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Fri, Jun 5, in San Pedro:
8 pm Okay, one for you rockers: L.A.VATION, a U2 Tribute Band, plays Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks.
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Tix, $20.

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Fri, Jun 5, in Sunset Beach:
8:30-11:30 pm “B & B's MUSICAL THRILLS” at Don's Beachcomber in Sunset Beach, with PAPERPLANES at 8:30 pm, DAMNGIVERS at 9:30 pm, SAM OUTLAW at 10:30 pm.
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Fri, Jun 5, in Murietta:
9 pm LIVE IRISH / CELTIC MUSIC or CELTIC ROCK 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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4) TICKET ALERTS…
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Festivals first, followed by the section for upcoming concerts and arts events…

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UPCOMING FESTIVALS
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Jun 4-5-6-7, in Connecticut:
Annual “STRAWBERRY PARK FEST” in Preston, CT, features performances by Geno Delafosse & French Rockin‘ Boogie, Pine Leaf Boys, Savoy Family Band, Lil’ Wayne & Same Ol’ 2-Step, Jesse Lege & Zydeco Brew, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Dennis Stroughmatt & Creole Stomp, plus local Cajun-zydeco bands. Full info at www.strawberryparkcajunzydecofest.net


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Sat, Jun 6,
FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
Annual “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA,” based on France’s “Fete de la Musique,” is an all-day, multi-venue celebration of live music and the people who make it. Mostly free, as it is throughout France (where the entire country goes crazy for it), but a few ticketed events have taken-over the publicity in Pasadena. We’ll bring you a full report before the weekend, but you really should plan to go. You can ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you’ll be adjacent to two venues with several more in reasonable walking distance, and both the Metro and Foothill buses can get you to several more.


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Sat & Sun, Jun 6 & 7,
FESTIVAL,
in New Orleans:
Annual free “LOUISIANA CAJUN-ZYDECO FESTIVAL” gives New Orleans' summer festers another excuse to put on their dancing shoes and sweat it out for a full weekend at Louis Armstrong Park.


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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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Full info on camping, parking, food, workshops, and more, along with discounted advance tix, at:
http://huckfinn.com


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Jul 2-3-4-5,
FESTIVAL,
in Oregon:
Annual “WATERFRONT BLUES FEST” in Portland, OR. Their 2015 schedule is not yet posted, nor are prices and discount accommodations at nearby PSU. Festival headliner on Sunday, July 5 is Buddy Guy. Zydeco bands include Chubby Carrier, Rosie Ledet, Dog Hill Stompers, Corey Ledet Zydeco Band, plus local Cajun-zydeco bands, AND over 80 local & national blues bands on three main stages, and a large zydeco dance floor. Keep an eye on www.waterfrontbluesfest.com for all details as they post.


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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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Sep 4-5-6,
FESTIVAL,
in Rhode Island:
Annual “RHYTHM & ROOTS FEST” in Ninigret State Park, RI. Full info at www.rhythmandroots.com. If you go, make it a day early to catch Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys on Sep 3 at the Towers.


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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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Oct 9-11,
FESTIVAL,
in Louisiana:
Annual “FESTIVALS ACADIENS” in Lafayette, LA. Info at www.festivalsacadiens.com includes discount room rates at Ramada Inn, Lafayette, if you book early.


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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.

Through Jun 5,
FILM PREMIERE,
in Bev Hills:
7 pm “SEEDS OF TIME” screens at the Laemmle Music Hall, 9036 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; tix at www.laemmle.com
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This is an L.A. Weekly “CRITICS PICK,” and there are multiple special programs. Opening night at Laemmle Music Hall 3, Cary Fowler and Director Sandy McLeod will be on hand for a Q&A after the 7 pm show. On Saturday, Sandy McLeod will return for a Q&A after the 7 pm show. On Sunday, David King of the Seed Library of Los Angeles will do a Q&A after the 7 pm show. Whether or not you attend any of those events, the film will be here for one week only.
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Critics have called the film "riveting," "exceptional," and a "commanding call to action."
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Synopsis: A perfect storm is brewing as agricultural pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food. Gene banks of the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation-inspired rioting and the accelerating effects of climate change are already affecting farmers globally.
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Fowler's journey, and our own, is just beginning. From Rome to Russia and, finally, a remote island under the Arctic Circle, his passionate and personal journey may hold the key to saving the one resource we cannot live without: our seeds.
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More at www.laweekly.com/movies/seeds-of-time-5448030

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Fri, Jun 5, in downtown L.A.:
“DANCE DOWNTOWN: SALSA” is a participatory event 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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June 5 & 6, in downtown L.A.:
NEXT ON GRAND: “AVAILABLE LIGHT” is 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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June 7-27, in Hollywood:
“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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Wed, Jun 10, in WeHo:
8 pm ANNIE BOXELL & THE VICIOUS CIRCLE, followed by "AUSTRALIANS IN L.A." as a special night of the "L.A. Underground Superstars" music showcase/concert series with performances by ANDREW FURZE, SARAH DOKOWICZ, and "some other awesome Aussies," this one co-presented by Vicious Circle Studios, at the State Social House, 8782 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069.
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Expect "several wonders from down unders who've come quite a few miles to become L.A. Superstars and are tough to resist in any country."
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Music starts with Annie Boxell & the Vicious Circle at 8 pm, upstairs in "The Attic," which has "its own full dedicated bar and impeccable sound with vaulted wood ceilings and a view of the Sunset Strip bustling behind the bands."
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No cover. Downstairs venue has food and libations available that can be "enjoyed in comfy leather chairs with full table service from the friendly and always gorgeous staff (two drink minimum etiquette applies but easy to meet with such great gastropub food and good beer selection)."

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June 11-15, in downtown L.A.:
L.A. OPERA PRESENTS: “DOG DAYS” 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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June 12-14, in downtown L.A.:
EIFMAN BALLET OF ST. PETERSBURG – “RODIN” is 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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June 13, in downtown L.A.:
L.A. LAWYERS PHIL(harmonic) & LEGAL VOICES: “RHAPSODY IN BLUE & BROADWAY MUSICALS” 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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June 14, in downtown L.A.:
“THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES-MASTER QUEST” is 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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June 17, in downtown L.A.:
2015 “LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” is 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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June 18, in L.A.:
STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES play the El Rey Theatre in L.A.; doors at 7 pm. Tix, $45.

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June 19, in downtown L.A.:
“CLASSICAL SIDE OF CUBAN MUSIC” happens 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).

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July 15, in Hollywood:
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.

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Sep 19, in Hollywood:
LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages.

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