Your Weekend: News, THREE festivals, including the HUCK FINN JUBILEE. More upcoming FESTIVALS. Weekend CONCERTS, Workshops, Music on TV, and plenty more, within!

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Rosin up your bow. Or your beau, if that’s your preference. Start a-wishin’ and a-thinkin’ about a-pickin’ and a-grinnin’. Then head for Ontario for the annual Huck Finn Jubilee. Then go rest-up at work all week, ’cause there’s MORE coming. Plus, we have weekend CONCERTS and our fine assortment of TICKET ALERTS.

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Guide to this edition…

1) NEWS:
• Farewell to TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT: Saturday is last tango for L.A.’s key Old Time band
• Happy 800th Birthday, MAGNA CARTA! Two Saturday music shows celebrate

2) THIS WEEKEND’S FESTIVALS ~
• The annual HUCK FINN JUBILEE & BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
• 37th Annual "PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL"
• Annual "OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL"

3) Festivals coming soon (after this weekend)
• Including a BIG section on all the festivals happening Fri-Sun, JUNE 19-21.
The opportunity is ’uge. Abundantly, ridiculously ’uge.

4) THIS WEEKEND’S CONCERTS & ARTS EVENTS

5) WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS THIS WEEKEND

6) THIS WEEKEND’S MUSIC ON TV

7) TICKET ALERTS…


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1) NEWS:
Farewell TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT; Happy Birthday, Magna Carta
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First News Feature…

• Farewell to TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT: Saturday is last tango for L.A.’s key Old Time band

We’ll let renowned contra dance, square dance, and old time dance caller Susan Michaels tell you about it, just as we learned it from her.

Hello Friends of The Foot:

This is Susan Michaels writing here … your friendly neighborhood caller. By now I am sure you’ve heard that our beloved Triple Chicken Foot is moving along to new towns and new projects and will be no more. For me, this is sad, sad news. Triple Chicken Foot changed my life in profound ways. They took my hand and said hey come along with us and we’ll start a revolution… a Squarevolution. With Kelly and Ben and Mike I’ve spent almost a decade calling square dances in the unlikeliest places – in a parking garage, art gallery, traffic island, under the Spring St. Bridge, in a corn field that was not a cornfield, at bars and restaurants and parks and playgrounds … and over the years we created dance magic for thousands of people who didn’t know how much joy there is in the simple act of holding hands in a circle until we showed up. Yeah sure, when I met Triple Chicken Foot I had already been calling dances for almost 20 years, but they were the ones who helped me find my “calling.” I am sure you’re not surprised to know there are tears in my eyes as I write this…

So here’s the deal. Our last dance and jam is this Saturday, June 13 from 6-9pm. We’re playing for the opening of a new community center in Rowland Heights with a dance from 6-7:30 and a jam and opening dancing from 7:30 -9. It is a FREE event.

I know… it’s a weird time on a Saturday in an inconvenient location … but I hope some of you will come out for even just a little while to help us go out with a bang. If we have a few friends there to make music with us and hold hands in a circle it will make the parting a little more sweet. Please, come help us close an important chapter in the story of L.A. Old Time and then start a new one…

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Here is the link for the event: http://fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/936
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Here at the Guide, our admiration for Triple Chicken Foot – always “The Foot” to their fans – goes back to the days when they first got together, and we were on the radio on Los Angeles, and we begged them to record something so we could play it on-air. After that came much acclaim for the band, including their ten years of producing the “LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL,” the annual three-day lead-in to the long-running TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL. Topanga has even set aside stage time each year for “The Best of the Old Time Social,” which always concluded the night before the big TBFC Sunday. No word on the future of the Old Time Social, or any more on which ways the band members will go when they depart. But if you can get there Saturday night, go out and enjoy one last session of raucously fun old time string band music from these masters.


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Second News feature...

• THE FIRST DOCUMENT IN HUMAN HISTORY GUARANTEEING HUMAN RIGHTS: Monday marks 800 years since the Magna Carta was extracted from the king of England

It’s the grandfather of the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and the United Nations Declaration of Human Freedoms. Ross Altman, honored a few years back with the TBFC “Music Legend Award,” has both the academic and musical credentials to make that meaningful for everyone, and he does that in a pair of thematic performances on Saturday.

Ross writes, in his recent feature story for FolkWorks, "Runnymede, England, June 15, 1215. 800 years ago, King John’s Barons forced him to sign the founding document of English liberty — 'The Great Charter,' 'The Magna Carta.'

"Written in Latin, it was the first organized effort to drive a wedge between Noblemen and the King, guaranteeing to British Nobility rights which had formerly been allocated only to the King. That was the beginning of such rights eventually making their way down to the bottom rung of the social order and permeating a democratic society.

"That document now resides in the Bodleian Library of the British Museum; I have a framed replica which I found a number of years ago at an Out-of-the-Closet thrift shop. Outside of my Gibson J-200 guitar it is my most treasured possession—a daily reminder of the human rights that became the animating principle of the American Revolution, the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and Bill of Rights."

Read the rest of Ross Altman's piece on the Magna Carta's birthday at:

http://folkworks.org/columns/how-can-i-keep-from-talking-ross-altman/45671-the-magna-carta-turns-800

And catch his performances Saturday afternoon at 2 pm at the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S Marengo, Pasadena 91106, or Saturday night at 7 pm at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Bl, Venice 90291; 310-822-3006.


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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, LONESOME RIVER BAND, FRANK SOLIVAN & DIRTY KITCHEN, DETOUR, LEFTOVER SALMON, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, RUSSELL MOORE & IIIRD TYME OUT, BLUE HIGHWAY, and more, in Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, 800 Archibald Av (just N of I-10), Ontario 91764.
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Finally, the schedules work! There is no conflict this year with the “Live Oak Music Festival,” which is the weekend after this.
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The late Don Tucker built this into such a wonderful festival that it was acclaimed by national publications as one of the finest family festivals in America. Since his death, the family sold the festival to the Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, and they have proven their commitment to keeping the quality of the acts and the festivarian experience.
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Of course there’s much more than “just” the main stage. But you should see it listed, so here ya go.
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Main Stage, day-by-day:
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Friday, June 12
Note: Dr. Ralph Stanley will be a special guest, sitting-in with a few bands in the Friday line-up.
10:15 AM - 11:15 Am SWBA Kids
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Driven
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM The Spinney Brothers
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Sierra Hull
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Hot Rize ft. Red Knuckles
8:45 PM - 11:00 PM Del McCoury Band
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Saturday, June 13m
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Detour
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lonesome River Band
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Steep Canyon Rangers
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Steve Martin and Steep Canyon Rangers
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Jeff Austin Band
8:45 PM - 10:45 PM Railroad Earth
11:00 PM - 12:00 AM Scythian
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Sunday, June 14
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Damascus Road
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM Tennessee Mafia Jug Band
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Blue Highway
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM Russell Moore IIIrd Tyme Out
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM The Infamous Stringdusters
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Keller Williams’ Grateful Grass
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Greensky Bluegrass
8:45 PM - 10:45 PM Leftover Salmon
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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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Sat & Sun, Jun 13 & 14,
FESTIVAL,
in Hollywood:
37th Annual "PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL" is centered at the Hollywood Bowl, with subsidiary events all over the place, as far west as Agoura Hills. Music at the Bowl begins at 3 pm Saturday.
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Mostly it's all about various forms of what folkies think of as neo-jazz. So we don't cover it. But we do always list it, for those whose tastes appreciate it.
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Bowl tix range from $20-$166.


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Fri-Sun, Jun 12-14,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Ojai):
Annual "OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Libbey Bowl, 210 S Signal, Ojai, and other Ojai venues, is one of the leading classical music gatherings in the Western states.
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This year, the music of 49 different composers will be performed. Things get underway Friday at 6 pm and run through the weekend. Full info at www.libbeybowl.org
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Tix range from $15-$150.


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Out-of-Town Festivals…

Sat & Sun, Jun 13 & 14,
FESTIVAL, in New Orleans:
29th annual "CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL" in the French Market, brings plenty of free live music to celebrate the shining star veggie (or is that a fruit?) of Louisiana summers. It's got all the tomatoes you can eat, crates of them to buy, music, food from local restaurants, contests, and shopping in the the French Market.


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Sun-Sat, Jun 14-20,
FESTIVAL,
in Cuba:
"ART BIENNIAL HAVANA 2015" in Havana, Cuba's capital, now that Americans can go. During Havana Art Biennial, "the city is dressed with a unique blend of tastes, sights and sounds, art and culture and lots more." The Havana Art Biennial is seven days of "performances throughout the city... a place trapped in time for the past 50 years that's now available to experience by every American."
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It brings a chance to buy Cuban art directly from well known Cuban artists. You can "interact and get to know firsthand artists, dancers, musicians and performers throughout the city's art galleries, studios and stages."


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Including a BIG section on all the festivals happening the weekend (Fri-Sun) of JUNE 19-21. The opportunity is ’uge. Abundantly, ridiculously ’uge.


Psst. Hey, kid. Yeah, YOU! The weekend of Friday through Sunday, June 19-21, is CRAAAA-ZEEE with first-rate festivals. Maybe one each day, for those who can afford the tickets? It’ll make for a memorable start to your summer! (If you’re travel-challenged, two festivals are in Long Beach!)


Fri-Sun, Jun 19-21,
FESTIVAL,
inland N of Santa Barbara:
Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” is a delightful event in a picturesque setting and supports folk-friendly public radio on the Central Coast, with performances by GLEN DAVID ANDREWS, LIL’ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS, JUNGLE FIRE, RIYZZ QAWWALI, NIKKI HILL, MAMAJOWALI, CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS, NIKKI HILL, DEREK SENN, EMY REYNOLDS BAND, and more, at Live Oak Camp, 4600 Highway 154, Santa Barbara 93105.
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Finally, the schedules work! There is no conflict with the “Huck Finn Jubilee,” which is the weekend before this.
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Things get underway Friday with the first main stage performance at 2 pm, and go right through Sunday evening at 8:30 pm (on Fri & Sat, shows run late) with reliably good sound, workshops, good food, interesting vendors, lots of hippie heaven dancing under the giant oak trees, jamming in the campgrounds, and more. Take your low back folding chair, blankets, and warm duds for chilly evenings.


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Fri-Sun, Jun 19-21,
FESTIVAL,
In the San Bernardino Co desert (Victorville):
Annual “ROUTE 66 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” brings performances by ERIC UGLUM & BUD BIERHAUS & THE VINTAGE MARTINS, SILVERADO BLUEGRASS BAND, THE GET DOWN BOYS, GRASSLANDS, BURNING HEART, MOJAVISOUL, THIS JUST IN, WINDY RIDGE, BACK PORCH BLUEGRASS, SWEET TIDINGS, SWBA BLUEGRASS KIDS, and more, at the San Bernadino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St, Victorville 92395; info, 760-218-8752 or email route66bluegrass@gmail.com
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Since Don Tucker, the founder of the “Huck Finn Jubilee,” died suddenly three years ago, the family sold the festival to the Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau (it was held the weekend of June 13-15). Before that, it had been a longtime annual event at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville. Obviously, Victorville misses its annual bluegrass fix (and the business it brought). Hence, this new bluegrass festival, held a week ahead of “Huck Finn,” so hardcore pickers ‘n grinners can now catch TWO Southern Cal bluegrass fests on consecutive weekends. Take your low back folding chair, blankets, and warm duds for chilly evenings.
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Things get underway Friday with the first performance at 3 pm, and conclude about 3 pm Sunday so you’ll have plenty of time to drive home. (Note that Amtrak is an option from L.A. Union Station or Fullerton to Victorville, but it’s the Chicago train, once per day, each way.)


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Sat & Sun, Jun 20 & 21,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
11 am-9 pm Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL” brings Cajun-Zydeco on one stage, and blues on the other, each with a portable wood dance floor, and performances by acts from Louisiana and elsewhere, including CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND, STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS, BERNIE PEARL, STONEY B BLUES BAND, T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND, CHARLIE JENE, JOEL SAVOY, JESSE LÉGE & THE CAJUN COUNTRY REVIVAL, CORNEY MIMS & THE KNOW-IT-ALLZ, SEVILLE, and more, on the local bayou at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, on East Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802. Take your low back folding chair, blankets, and warm duds for chilly evenings.


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Sat & Sun, Jun 20 & 21,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
10 am-7 pm Annual “BIG IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL” has moved around the calendar, in recent years, and now it returns with performances by bigtime groups THE DUBLIN 4, YOUNG DUBLINERS, THE FENIANS, THE HUMBLE HOOLIGANS, and more, in El Dorado Regional Park III, 7550 E Wardlow Dr, Long Beach 90815.


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Sat & Sun, Jun 20 & 21,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego Co (Poway):
10:30 am-5 pm Annual “SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL” presented by San Diego Folk Heritage, with performances by the Mark Jackson Band, Patty Hall & Gregory Martin Campbell, Mari Black, Poway Folk Circle Chorus, Levi Dean & the Americats, The Lacemakers, The Storytellers of San Diego, plus an Open Mic, Bluegrass and Old Time Jams, a Contradance, and more, at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.


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Sat, Jun 20,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Fullerton):
Noon-4 pm Annual “SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL” with performances by TRIO ELLAS, THE SALTY SUITES, GONZALO BERGARA, and more, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.


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Sat & Sun, Jun 27 & 28,
FESTIVAL,
in Ventura:
10:30 am 7th annual “ROADSHOW REVIVAL, A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash,” brings two days of music, fun, and plenty of other planned activities in its new location, Mission Park in old downtown Ventura (across from Mission San Buenaventura), at 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura.
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This year’s lineup includes rockabilly virtuosos REVEREND HORTON HEAT, outlaw country legend BILLY JOE SHAVER, roots rockers THE BLASTERS, BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY RITE BOYS, JOHN DOE from seminal L.A. punk band X, SLIM JIM PHANTOM from THE STRAY CATS, rockabilly revivalist ROBERT GORDON, GAMBLERS MARK, The FREIGHTSHAKERS, PETUNIA & THE VIPERS, BIG TWEED, THE VONETTES, MATT ARMOR, MEDICINE HAT, JUST DAVE BAND, HIGHWAY STARR, and more.
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The seventh annual event, as always presented by Ross Emery Entertainment, features popular outlaw country, rockabilly, bluegrass and Johnny Cash tribute bands, plus a pin-up girl pageant, hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles, Johnny Cash memorabilia, a guided tour of Johnny Cash’s legacy in Ventura, food & beverage, a kid’s corral, and scores of vendors with unique offerings and collectibles.
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Tix and info, www.roadshowrevival.com
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Tix are $32 (advance) for a 2-Day “Get Rhythm” Main Stage Pit ticket ($65 value) with access to all of the Roadshow Revival festivities as well as entry into the Pit area of the Main Stage.
$20 (advance) gets you a 2-Day general admission ticket ($40 value).




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Sat, Jun 13, in Hermosa Beach:
1-5 pm Monthly “HERMOSA BEACH OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM” at 657 Porter Lane, Hermosa Beach 90254.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Pasadena:
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN performs his new original program. “Of Thee I Sing: the Magna Carta,” one day shy of the landmark document’s 800th birthday, at the Allendale Branch Library, 1130 S Marengo, Pasadena 91106. Ross Altman was honored with the TBFC “Music Legend” a few years back, and he is at his best when he does one of his well-researched, history / social justice-based musical shows. Free program, but limited space. Getting there early is a must.

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Sat, Jun 13, in San Pedro:
2:30-4:40 pm FORTUNATE SON, the Creedence Clearwater Revival band, plays the "Music Under the Guns" concert series aboard the Battleship Iowa, moored as a museum in San Pedro.

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Sat, Jun 13,
FILM SCREENING,
in SaMo:
Time tba “VINTAGE MASTERS OF SWING” screens at the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, hosted by film historian and critic Leonard Maltin.
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Tix & info at:
www.musiciansatplay.org

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Sat, Jun 13, in Altadena:
3 pm GOH plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jun 13, in South OC (San Clemente):
3-8 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SAN CLEMENTE SONG CIRCLE & BBQ / POTLUCK” in San Clemente 92672. Location and info at www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Jun 13, in SFV (Canoga Park):
5-11:55 pm "JULIE'S JOINT" outdoor house concert series presents THE TOM CORBETT TRIO plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, in a spacious back yard. Reservations get directions at Juliesjoint@johnzipperer.com
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Doors at 5 pm, music starts at 5:30 with John Zipperer & friends. There's a pot luck dinner with BBQ Pulled Pork and other delicious dishes, even vegetarian dishes. After dinner, sit back & enjoy the wonderful music and humor of the Tom Corbett Trio. Bring your guitar for the song circle afterwards.
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Tom Corbett is a mandolin and guitar playing singer songwriter who has toured and recorded with some of the best musicians in the folk and roots music world. The Acousticats, Phil Salazar and Cyrus Clarke (Cache Valley Drifters), John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), Jennifer Warnes, Vassar Clements, Laurie Lewis and John Sebastian.
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In addition to being an in demand sideman, Tom has recorded three of his own albums with feature a whoʼ s who of guest musicians including Herb Pedersen and Bill Bryson (Chris Hillman, Desert Rose Band) David Hidalgo and Victor Bisetti (Los Lobos), Nina Gerber, David West, Tom Ball and Kenny Sultan, Greg Leisz, Tom Rozum, Claire Holley and Jonathan McEuen. His songs were include in Peter Spirerʼ s feature film “Dunsmore” from Image Entertainment, and his current CD “Tonight I Ride” has been in the top 10 on the Euro-Americana charts (2011) for several months.
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Tom Corbett. What a joy. There is good music and laughter left in our troubled world. If we could only dry it into a powder, package it and send it around the globe marked, "just add water." -- Bob Stane, Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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It’s music and food for $20 (all goes to the musicians).

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Sat, Jun 13, in Rowland Heights:
6-9 pm TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT plays its FAREWELL SHOW for, ironically enough, the opening of a new community center in Rowland Heights, with a dance from 6-7:30 and a jam and opening dancing from 7:30-9 pm.
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See the NEWS FEATURE in this edition.
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As caller Susan Michaels says, “Come out for even just a little while to help us go out with a bang. If we have a few friends there to make music with us and hold hands in a circle it will make the parting a little more sweet. Please, come help us close an important chapter in the story of L.A. Old Time and then start a new one.”
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Here is the link for the event: http://fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/936

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Sat, Jun 13, in Idyllwild:
6 pm DON & DENNIS REED, aka THE REED BROTHERS, play Aroma Café, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild 92549; 951-659-5212.

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Sat, Jun 13, in VC (Somis):
6 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SOMIS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK” in Somis 93066. Location and info at www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Jun 13, in Palmdale:
6:30 pm WOMEN ON THE MOVE, the award-winning trio of JOAN ENGUITA, TRISH LESTER, and LINDA GELERIS, play Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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Free show with a one-purchase food or drink minimum.
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As a larger ensemble, WOMEN ON THE MOVE owned the top “Editor’s Pick” album spot at CD Baby longer than anyone, ever. As a trio, they won the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest Vocal Competition. Thet promise a JONI MITCHELL tribute tonight.

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Sat, Jun 13, in SFV (Mission Hills):
6:30-10 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” in Mission Hills 91345. Location and info at www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Jun 13, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERTS” series at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Hollywood:
7 pm “THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION” concert series presents MANDOLIN ORANGE, DAVID WAX MUSEUM, PAWN SHOP KINGS, HELLHOUNDS OF LONDON, and LANEY JONES & THE SPIRITS, all in one night at Hotel Café, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (half-a-block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood 90038; 323-461-2040.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Altadena:
7 pm SHELBY & TIEG plus JUSTIN HOUCHIN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675, reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Echo Park (L.A.):
7-10 pm Monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” charity benefit concert series presents a musical showcase of recording artists and bands, all playing fully acoustic, all for charity, at the Echo Park Film Center, 1200 Alvarado St, Echo Park 90026.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Hollywood:
7-9 pm CATAHOULA, from New Orleans, plus SOMEDAY GIRL, the talented AMANDA ABIZAID’s newest band, plays all-acoustic at the new 9onVine, 1253 Vine St (corner of Fountain & Vine), Hollywood 91602.
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Someday Girl will feature songs from their new album “Someday Girl Vol 2.” American Lebanese singer-songwriter Amanda Abizaid performs in the styles of Singer Songwriter and Acoustic World. Someday Girl is headed by accredited vocalist and songwriter Amanda Abizaid (vocals/lyrics/flute) and musician songwriter Lindsay Gillis (instrument/programming producer). Someday Girl is opening for the New Orleans-based band Catahoula. Arrive at 7 pm to meet Amanda and Lindsay and the Catahoula band and enjoy a delicious meal at this beautiful New Hollywood Club. Wear your best for this fabulous evening of eclectic live music.
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Tix $10 online, $15 at door, and remember to specify at the door which artist you are coming to see, so they can get paid.
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Advance tix through https://www.facebook.com/events/830166553720491/
Someday Girl website is http://www.somedaygirl.com
Catahoula website is https://loosegravelprod.wordpress.com/

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Sat, Jun 13, in N San Diego Co (Carlsbad):
7-9 pm "HEARTS OF THE DULCIMER” DOCUMENTARY FILM and CONCERT with JOELLEN LAPIDUS on dulcimer, YVETTE DEVEREAUX on violin, and OLIVER STEINBERG on upright bass, at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008.
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An absolutely gorgeous film documenting the rich development of of the mountain dulcimer on the West Coast. More at www.dulcimuse.com.
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Reservations, 760-304-5844.
More info, www.museumofmakingmusic.org
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Sat, Jun 13, in L.A.:
7:30 pm Monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING.” Call Alan Stillson for info, at 818-884-4284.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency, sometimes with very impressive guest musicians, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Eagle Rock (L.A.):
7:30 pm RANDI DRISCOLL plays Seth & Tony's House Concerts series in the Highland Park / Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles 90042. But that’s all we know.

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Sat, Jun 13, in San Diego Co (National City):
7:30 pm IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY 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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Sat, Jun 13, in Pasadena:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play the Pasadena Folk Music Society concert series at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in the Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the campus in Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652. Park in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar.
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Susie and her band are celebrating the release of their new CD, but the death of Jean Ritchie on June 1 has made this much more. Ritchie, a few years back, gave her endorsement to Southern Cal-based, Kentucky-born musician SUSIE GLAZE. The Pasadena Folk Music Society already had this concert booked with Susie Glaze & the Hilonesome Band for June 13, and we can expect some of Ritchie’s songs in tribute.
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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.”
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You can still get a ticket for the upcoming show, if you hurry. 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.
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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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Sat, Jun 13, in SaMo:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm TOM RUSSELL plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sat, Jun 13, in Culver City:
8 pm PAT DONOHUE, composer, guitar wizard, and performing songwriter on radio’s “A Prarie Home Companion,” plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Note: he also does a workshop here Saturday afternoon; see “workshops” section.
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If it were it easy, every fingerstyle guitarist would play as well as Pat Donohue. A Midwesterner with the rhythm of a drummer and the soul of a New Orleans saxophonist, Donohue has the fingers of the world's finest guitarists. He brings his talent weekly to the radio stage of A Prairie Home Companion, where he started regularly playing in its band in 1993. You'll also catch him on concert stages nationwide and in the lesson room, where he teaches guitar playing. Though he was named National Finger Picking Guitar Champion in 1983, perhaps the greatest testament to the virtuosity of Donohue's guitar playing is the kudos he receives from fellow musicians. Guitar great Leo Kottke calls Donohue's playing "haunting." And Chet Atkins jokes on Donohue's latest album, "Backroads," that perhaps it's time for him to steal from Pat. "One time I was on the air, I was playing with Chet and suddenly he just told everybody that he thought I was one of the best fingerpickers in the world," Donohue said. "It's hard to get past that."
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His skill, wit, and warm, infectious personality earned him accolades, and his songs have been recorded by such performers as Chet Atkins, Suzy Bogguss, and many others. Donohue himself has released several albums, including Backroads, which includes guest appearances by Chet Atkins, Kate MacKenzie, Howard Levy, and Butch Thompson. His travels with A Prairie Home Companion and extensive solo engagements allow him to conduct workshops and clinics throughout the U.S.
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www.patdonohue.com/bio.html

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Sat, Jun 13, in SFV (Van Nuys):
8 pm JACK WILLIAMS plays the Noble House Concerts series in Van Nuys 91411. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5979 or by email to barb@noblehouseconcerts.com

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Sat, Jun 13, in VC (Camarillo):
8 pm THE MARA WELLS TRIO plus PHIL SALAZAR & MARK HEYES play Linda Lee’s House Concerts series in Camarillo. Reservations get directions at iamlindamiller@yahoo.com

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Sat, Jun 13, in downtown L.A.:
Time tba 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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… through Jun 27 (see sched. below), 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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Thu-Mon, Jun 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.
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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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Fri-Sun, Jun 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.
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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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Sat, Jun 13, in Long Beach:
10 pm THE AMERICAN WAKE plays the Auld Dubliner Irish Pub, 71 S Pine St, Long Beach; 562-437-8300.
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Today is Flag Day.

Sun, Jun 14, in the Nat’l Forest above Arcadia:
Noon-5 pm “TERRY OKEY’S CACTUS JAM” at Adams’ Pack Station, near the end of Chantry Flat Rd, above Arcadia 91006; 626-447-7356. Drive up Santa Anita Av N from the 210 Fwy, into the mountains. When you almost reach the end, you’ll see a gate. Tell them you’re there for the Pack Station’s music and they’ll direct you to parking.
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This is the last operating pack station, with horses and mules, in these mountains. They also put-on a nice bbq on music days.

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Sun, Jun 14, in OC (Newport Beach):
2 pm SPORTIVE TRICKS play their CD Release Party for their new album, “Tricks Up Our Sleeves!” at Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach; 949-640-4110; www.muldoonspub.com
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Sun, Jun 14, in Altadena:
3 pm THE GARLIC BAND plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Whether it’s to the banks of the Tisa or the foothills of the Tatras, whether Romanian, French, jazz à la Reinhardt/Grappelli, Rom (Gypsy), or original compositions, you’ll hear music with an authenticity and pungency that only the Garlic Band can deliver. Settle back and relax as Miamon Miller (violin/viola), Cory Beers (cimbalom/tupan), Joshua Kaufman (accordion), and Simeon Pillich (bass) take you on a whimsical musical journey. These musicians have spent decades beating the back roads of Transylvania and the back alleys of Bucharest in search of musical gems.
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Tix, $18.

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Sun, Jun 14, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
4 pm THE BETTER HALVES plus THE HONEY WHISKEY TRIO play Ron Sarfety’s “Red Rock Concerts” series at Crown Books (inside the mall), 6100 Topanga Canyon Bl #1340, Woodland Hills 91367.
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Sun, Jun 14, in Long Beach:
4-8 pm THEO & THE ZYDECO PATROL play the Cajun-Zydeco dance series at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
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Admission: $10 at the door. Kids welcome. Families, singles welcome.
Gumbo by Crazy Creole available for a $5 suggested donation.
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Info: Dempsey, 562-396-1132 or bontemppappion@aol.com or David, 909-527-0926 or davidsousa@verizon.net

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Sun, Jun 14, in San Pedro:
4 pm BRAD DUTZ 4TET plays Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Tix, $20.

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Sun, Jun 14, in Murietta:
5 pm THE DROPKICK MICKEYS bring their traditional Irish tunes from fiddler Michael Kelly of Sligo Rags, accompanied by very talented musician Padraic, at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Sun, Jun 14, in L.A.:
5 pm LEVITT PAVILION LOS ANGELES kicks-off its Sunday kids series as its 2015 season launch continues in the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Today brings Birdie's Playhouse. The “Children’s Festival’ begins at 5 pm, and the music gets underway at 6:30 pm.
More at www.birdiesplayhouse.com
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Bilingual kids music with a Latin twist will make you shake your tail feathers. Birdie’s Playhouse uses music to educate and entertain young children.
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Free event.

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Sun, Jun 14, in Santa Barbara:
5 pm JACK WILLIAMS plays the Guitar Bar in the Funk Zone, 137 Anacapa St, Suite A, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-770-SBGB.

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Sun, Jun 14, in Altadena:
7 pm PAT DONOHUE, composer, guitar wizard, and performing songwriter on radio’s “A Prarie Home Companion,” plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations only by phone, 626-798-6236.
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This is about his 5th engagement at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. He sells it out, so hurry.
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Bob Stane Says: I was listening to Garrison Keilor on "Prairie Home Companion" when I heard PAT DONOHUE sing and play, with "The Shoe Band," a song called "Frisco Bound." I almost drove off the road. I had to pull over to the shoulder and recompose myself. When I got home I looked him up with the help of YAHOO and sent him an e mail. I asked about "Frisco Bound" and offered, in my usual shameless way a gig at The Coffee Gallery Backstage whenever he came to Los Angeles. He sent me a wonderful promo pak and phoned about a week later and accepted my impertinent offer. Be sure to go to his Web Site (below) and check it out. Great accomplishments and ongoing goodies.
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If it were it easy, every fingerstyle guitarist would play as well as Pat Donohue. A Midwesterner with the rhythm of a drummer and the soul of a New Orleans saxophonist, Donohue has the fingers of the world's finest guitarists. He brings his talent weekly to the radio stage of A Prairie Home Companion, where he started regularly playing in its band in 1993. You'll also catch him on concert stages nationwide and in the lesson room, where he teaches guitar playing. Though he was named National Finger Picking Guitar Champion in 1983, perhaps the greatest testament to the virtuosity of Donohue's guitar playing is the kudos he receives from fellow musicians. Guitar great Leo Kottke calls Donohue's playing "haunting." And Chet Atkins jokes on Donohue's latest album, "Backroads," that perhaps it's time for him to steal from Pat. "One time I was on the air, I was playing with Chet and suddenly he just told everybody that he thought I was one of the best fingerpickers in the world," Donohue said. "It's hard to get past that."
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His skill, wit, and warm, infectious personality earned him accolades, and his songs have been recorded by such performers as Chet Atkins, Suzy Bogguss, and many others. Donohue himself has released several albums, including Backroads, which includes guest appearances by Chet Atkins, Kate MacKenzie, Howard Levy, and Butch Thompson. His travels with A Prairie Home Companion and extensive solo engagements allow him to conduct workshops and clinics throughout the U.S.
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There’s much more on Pat at bunches of websites: www.daddario.com/DADDARIO_ENDORSEES/donohue.HTM
www.patdonohue.com/bio.html
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Tix, $20

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Sun, Jun 14, in Venice:
7 pm ROSS ALTMAN with CAROLY HESTER & LEN CHANDLER perform “Of Thee I Sing: the Magna Carta” one day shy of the landmark document’s 800th birthday, at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Bl, Venice 90291; 310-822-3006.

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Sun, Jun 14, in SaMo:
8 pm ARI HEST plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.


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5) WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS THIS WEEKEND
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Sat, Jun 13,
WORKSHOP,
in Culver City:
3 pm GUITAR WORKSHOP with PAT DONOHUE, composer, guitar wizard, and performing songwriter on radio’s “A Prarie Home Companion,” at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230. Phone for your spot, 310-398-2583.
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If it were it easy, every fingerstyle guitarist would play as well as Pat Donohue. A Midwesterner with the rhythm of a drummer and the soul of a New Orleans saxophonist, Donohue has the fingers of the world's finest guitarists. He brings his talent weekly to the radio stage of A Prairie Home Companion, where he started regularly playing in its band in 1993. You'll also catch him on concert stages nationwide and in the lesson room, where he teaches guitar playing. Though he was named National Finger Picking Guitar Champion in 1983, perhaps the greatest testament to the virtuosity of Donohue's guitar playing is the kudos he receives from fellow musicians. Guitar great Leo Kottke calls Donohue's playing "haunting." And Chet Atkins jokes on Donohue's latest album, "Backroads," that perhaps it's time for him to steal from Pat. "One time I was on the air, I was playing with Chet and suddenly he just told everybody that he thought I was one of the best fingerpickers in the world," Donohue said. "It's hard to get past that."
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His skill, wit, and warm, infectious personality earned him accolades, and his songs have been recorded by such performers as Chet Atkins, Suzy Bogguss, and many others. Donohue himself has released several albums, including Backroads, which includes guest appearances by Chet Atkins, Kate MacKenzie, Howard Levy, and Butch Thompson. His travels with A Prairie Home Companion and extensive solo engagements allow him to conduct workshops and clinics throughout the U.S.
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There’s much more on Pat at bunches of websites: www.daddario.com/DADDARIO_ENDORSEES/donohue.HTM
www.patdonohue.com/bio.html

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Sat, Jun 13,
WORKSHOP,
in N San Diego Co (Carlsbad):
1-4 pm “BUILD A CARDBOARD DULCIMER” with Joellen Lapidus, AND learn to play it, at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008. Reservations, 760-304-5844.
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Cost is $60, and includes entrance to the evening concert and film at the museum.
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More at:
www.museumofmakingmusic.org or contact Joellen Lapidus, 310-474-1123, www.lapidusmusic.com

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PLUS: There are plenty of musicians’ workshops at the Huck Finn Jubilee, all weekend; see that listing in FESTIVALS for website & info.

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6) THIS WEEKEND’S MUSIC ON TV
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This weekend, it’s all on Sunday, and it’s all on AXS tv, for those fortunate enough to have it as an option from their satellite or cable provider.

Sun, Jun 14, on AXS tv:
(All times Pacific)
MARTINA McBRIDE - 10:15 am
JOHN HIATT & THE GONERS - 11:45 am
SHELBY LYNN plus ROBINELLA & THE CC STRING BAND (premiere) - 12:45 pm
BRANDI CARLILE - 1:50 pm
JOHN MELLANCAMP - 2:55 pm
STEVIE NICKS - 4 pm
MELISSA ETHERIDGE (premiere) - 5 pm (& 9:55 pm)
JEWEL - 6:50 pm (& 11:45 pm)
SHERYL CROW - 8:55 pm (& 1:50 am)


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7) TICKET ALERTS…
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FESTIVALS are listed first (oh boy, ARE they listed, whoooo-eeee!), followed by an ever-growing section for UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events…

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happening after this coming weekend
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Out-of-Town Festivals…

Thu-Sun, Jul 2-5,
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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Fri-Sun, 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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Fri-Sun, 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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All coming up, some SOON, many with advance discounts, others that’ll sell-out quickly.

… through Jun 27 (see sched. below), 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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Thu-Mon, Jun 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.
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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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Fri-Sun, Jun 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.
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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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Sun, Jun 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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Wed, Jun 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.
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Thu, Jun 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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Fri, Jun 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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Sat, Jun 20, in Culver City:
9:30 pm-1:30 am "SUMMER'S EVE" of all-acoustic music with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI performing with MERLE JAGGER, the GROOVY REDNECKS (acoustic), and TALKIN' TREASON, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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10 pm - Talkin' Treason
11 pm - Groovy Rednecks (acoustic)
12 am - Michael Ann with Merle Jagger (that great band with Mark Christian)
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Sat, Jul 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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Sat, Sep 19, in Hollywood:
LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages.

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The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS and views of interest to artists everywhere, more specifically to musicians and the creative community, and music makers and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music, both traditional and innovative. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules of performances in Southern California venues large and small. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kids o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to proto blues.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell.
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