Thursday’s Music Scene, NEWS, tonight’s live music, fresh ticket alerts

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Yes, Virginia, there is live music tonight.

Fresh “Ticket Alerts” prepare you for upcoming events before the little signs say “SOLD OUT.”

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Guide to this edition…

1) NEWS:
(a) Giant 6 Ton Potato & 18-Foot-High Fork: Spuds & Table Utensils Meet again Saturday
(b) Single, debuted today from LYLAS, touted as a "Nashville Supergroup"
(c) Americana Music Recordings: discount downloads on Amazon, through today

2) GO SEE LIVE! ~ Today / Tonight in Southern Cal Venues...

3) TICKET ALERTS…
Note one added at the top that goes ON SALE TODAY


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1) NEWS: three fresh features for you today
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Today’s 1st News Feature...

GIANT 6 TON POTATO & 18-FOOT-HIGH FORK: SPUDS & TABLE UTENSILS MEET AGAIN SATURDAY

What artsy-fartsy type can resist this?

This Saturday morning, July 11, the Idaho Potato Council returns to Pasadena with their 18-wheeler Potato Mobile to sidle-up to the 18- foot high "Fork In the Road." It happens at the home of the fork, at the intersection of St. Johns Place and Pasadena Ave. – a “fork-in-the-road,” of course.

The fork is always there, and worth a trip on its own. It frequently attracts global visitors for selfie photo shoots. But this is sumpin’ ya don’t see everyday: a 6-ton potato, served-up for the brobdignagian fork. Oh sure, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, which is actually up in Altadena, has put-on a show of huge potatoes and enormous table utensils for the enjoyment of crowds of people – and to be featured on the evening news – several times in the past few years. But the potato is a product of Idaho. (It had to be there or Maine, after all), and the spud lives in Idaho when it’s not roaming the nation for celebrity spud appearances. Which is most of the time. So catch it while you can.

The actual address for that navigating machine on which you are far too dependent, is “Fork Plaza,” 200 W. Bellefontaine, Pasadena, CA 91105.

The Idaho Potato Council trucks-in their 6-ton fiberglass potato and the action begins right around 10:30 am. There will be potato sack races, hot potato jugglers, singers doing potato and fork songs, and several other events, fork- and potato- oriented. Expect a charity to be there, benefiting their cause with a sign-up board for some future event that will likely happen at the fork. It’s been doing noble service for food bank food drives and other good causes since it first mysteriously appeared there as a guerrilla art installation.

Oh, and the truck hauling the potato comes with lots of visual toys and a colorful crew.

The Coffee Gallery webpage has more about it, along with the full schedule of delightful acoustic music shows in its “Backstage” showroom. The Coffee Gallery Backstage offers Folk-Americana music with national headliners most every night and sometimes with weekend matinees. It has great sound and professional lighting.

All that, plus the news from fork central, is at:

www.coffeegallery.com.


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Today’s 2nd News Feature...

SINGLE, DEBUTED TODAY FROM LYLAS, TOUTED AS A "NASHVILLE SUPERGROUP"

Listen free online. Song is preview of an upcoming album.

Whoo, boy. This track, "Sensual People" by the LYLAS, was just prestigiously debuted by “American Songwriter.” It becomes available today for online listening or download. And our little two-word interjection? That’s because it is representative of post-popcalyptic Nashville, trying to figure out what the hell happened.

The first thing you hear is banjo, which has to be encouraging. “Ah! Okay!” you say. “Nashville, returning to roots, and all.”

But. Things get... strange. It doesn't take long to discern a narrow thread of electronica woven in there. And as the band wears the coat in through the door, you see the front is colored with that droll monotonic convention that infested youth music for a decade — before this changes-up to find actual melody, and dreamlike vocal harmonies float-in. They tout this as "born of a dream," by the way, though they don't reveal what induced the comatose state that produced the dream.

This wouldn't be receiving commentary if it was from New York, where you'd expect it from one of those strange bands on Saturday Night Live. But this outfit is from Nashville and touted as "Nashville supergroup, Lylas."

If you're looking for a song for the scene in the film where the secondary character has been dumped and is wandering looking for meaning because their life is suddenly meaningless without the primary character (stop to inhale) — this is your song.

Lylas, the, uhh, "Nashville supergroup," features members of Lambchop, Stone Jack Jones, Coupler, Natural Child, and The Features.

We really do recommend you give this a listen, just to see where music is going in Nashville from a collaborative ensemble that is highly regarded there, and promoted by "American Songwriter."

Hear "Sensual People" via Soundcloud at:

https://m.soundcloud.com/lylas/sensual-people-1

Or, if the link doesn't activate (it didn't, this morning), it's prominently on the first page at:

www.lylas.net

For their part, the band says, "'Sensual People' was born of a dream, very literally. The lyrics, the melody, and the beat appeared fully formed in singer and guitarist Kyle Hamlett's head early one morning. Initially not sure the tune felt like Lylas, he soon realized it could herald a new phase for the project.

"'Sensual People' (debuted by American Songwriter) served as the entry point for a future album, a set of more beat driven, ambient, dream like musings. Recorded in East Nashville's Battletapes Studios with Jeremy Ferguson - it features Lampchop's Ryan Norris and Scott Martin, as well as members of Stone Jack Jones, Coupler, Natural Child and The Features.

"It's a song of mystery seeking mystery, trusting that sometimes the far corners connect."

In a film, yeah, maybe. But in the car or in the headphones? Perhaps those “far corners” connect better on some other road.


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Today’s 3rd News Feature...

AMERICANA MUSIC RECORDINGS: DISCOUNT DOWNLOADS ON AMAZON, THROUGH TODAY

MIKE & RUTHY are dependable young icons of the nu-folk / Folk-Americana genres, and they’re part of the “Americana 4th of July Sale on Amazon.” They’re the ones who alerted us to something that includes them and a bunch more artists and bands. You can browse around and find plenty there that you’ll like. But to do that and save a few bucks, you have to do it before midnight.

The url is:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W6P5L38/ref=cm_sw_su_dp

Amazon.com is featuring "Bright As You Can" as the MIKE & RUTHY offering in the online retailer’s “Americana 4th of July” sale. The download is $6.99.

As Ruthy observes, “This will hopefully be a great way to reach a lot of new ears.”



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Thu, Jul 9, in Burbank:
5-10 pm LIVE MUSIC in a full lineup on two stages in separate rooms at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
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* 7-8:30 pm GLEN ROBERT's 17-PIECE BIG BAND JAZZ BAND plays classic swing in the Trailside Showroom.
* 7:30 pm THE CODY BRYANT EXPERIENCE with special guest SUPERFLY HARRIS for twang supreme from a powerhouse tag team in the Front Showroom.
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Thu, Jul 9, in OC (Huntington Beach):
5:30-9:30 pm ANDY HILL, co-leader of of the award-winning Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN, plays his weekly gig of originals and classic folk-rock covers at Pete's Sunset Grill, in the Hyatt Huntington Beach, 21500 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach; 714-845-4775
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Thu, Jul 9, in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm DENNIS ROGER REED plays Cafe Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212.
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Food, drink and fun at a great spot, with nu-folky string players brothers Don and Dennis Reed.

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Thu, Jul 9, in Culver City:
7 pm CULVER CITY'S “BOULEVARD MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL” STARTS its weekly Thursday run tonight (July 9 through August 13) in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City’s City Hall.
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Each concert is FREE and parking is free, with an optional $10 up-front reserved seat.
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The season’s offerings are diverse. Tonight’s season opener brings Latin and Flamenco rhythms with pop/rock/funk and electronic elements from CALÉ, plus salsa, cumbia, and Latin jazz from CONGANAS.
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July 16: Classic Jazz/Blues with a superb trio of vocalists fronting the GEORGE KAHN JAZZ & BLUES REVUE, plus the look and feel of classic 60’s Motown/Soul from STONE SOUL.
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July 23: Elements of Celtic music, country (western and swing, too), blues, Cajun, Baroque, rock and roll and more from HOT LIPS & FINGERTIPS.
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July 30: Hot Jazz and Western Swing from the HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN (a Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick!)
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Aug 6: Classic Rock with incredible vocals from VENICE.
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Aug 13: Zydeco music featuring the sounds of Creole from Louisiana and Texas, with the excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO (a Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick!)
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Avoid the crowds and parking hassles of other areas on the Westside. Courtyard opens at 4:30 pm. Careful with arriving early, because the free parking is free for two hours in designated parking structures in Culver City. Dozens of dining options are available within walking distance. You can even catch the new light rail to Culver City and a convenient Culver Bus to the concert, and not drive at all.

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Thu, Jul 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm DE TEMPS ANTAN, a delightful Quebecois band, plays Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (at Walnut) Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Thu, Jul 9, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8:30 pm-12:30 am LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY nightly at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, no cover, full bar, and friendly people who all like to dance. Go early for the free dance lessons. There’s live music every night, seven nights a week; sometimes acoustic, sometimes heavy on the pedal steel or the twang, but never that annoying fahke ackscent Nashvulle scene.

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Thu, Jul 9, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm DAVE FRASER BAND plays Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401.
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Thu, Jul 9, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm DAVE FRASER BAND plays Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401.
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Mark "Pocket" Goldberg says, "This is going to be such a great, fun night to remember! Original music, vintage songs, guests galore!"



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4) TICKET ALERTS…
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Mon, Jul 27, in L.A.:
8pm “AN EVENING WITH MARK O'CONNOR” is a performance-interview in the Clive Davis Theatre at the GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (at Figueroa), Los Angeles 90015; grammymuseum.org. General tix go on sale Thursday, July 9, 2015, at noon.
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For his first recording for Sony Classical, “Appalachia Waltz,” GRAMMY-winning violinist MARK O'CONNOR collaborated with fellow GRAMMY winners YO-YO MA and EDGAR MEYER. The album gained O'Connor worldwide recognition as a leading proponent of a new American musical idiom.
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His successful follow-up release, “Appalachian Journey,” received a GRAMMY for “Best Classical Crossover Album.” After an award-winning recording career in Nashville appearing on more than 500 albums, several of which are GRAMMY winners, including his own “New Nashville Cats,” O'Connor has immersed himself into perpetuating American classical music. His first full-length orchestral score, "Fiddle Concerto," has become the most-performed modern violin concerto composed in the last 50 years.
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In 2009, he developed the “O'Connor Method” for violin and strings, which takes an American classical approach to modern violin playing, offering a technical foundation using a diverse range of traditional American string repertoire. The “O'Connor Method Camp” will be held for the first time in New York this August. O'Connor's "Americana Symphony," recorded by MARIN ALSOP AND THE BALTIMORE SYMPHONY, had a successful multimedia performance earlier in June with the NATIONAL REPERTORY ORCHESTRA in Breckenridge, Colorado.
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O'Connor's upcoming release, “Duo,” a collaboration with his wife, fiddler/violinist MAGGIE O'CONNOR, features American classics arranged for two violins. In the museum’s Clive Davis Theater, Mark O'Connor will engage in an intimate discussion surrounding his music career, moderated by Scott Goldman, Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation. And yes, the discussion will be followed by a special performance with O'Connor and his wife.
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Doors open at 7:30 pm, though the line forms earlier for the best seats. Show is at 8. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office or online. General onsale begins Thursday, July 9, 2015 at noon.
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Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Info or purchase by phone at 213-765-6803. Online purchases at www.grammymuseum.org


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NOW, BACK TO OUR STANDARD FORMAT...

ONGOING EVENTS are listed in the first section, followed by UPCOMING FESTIVALS listed in their own section, then our ever-growing catalog of UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events.

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Now through Sep 26, in Topanga:
3:30 pm “AS YOU LIKE IT” re-sets Shakespeare to the American Civil War, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley.
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Note, “the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more.”
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In this production of “As You Like It,” director ELLEN GEER moves the tale of two sets of brothers — one alienated by ambition, the other estranged by envy — to the divided South of the post-Civil War era, adding traditional American folk music and dance from the period. Rosalind is forced to flee camp when her uncle Frederick, usurper of his brother’s position as a general in the Union army, threatens to have her killed. Accompanied by her cousin Celia, Rosalind disguises herself as a man for safety's sake. The disguise comes in handy when she tests the devotion of her noble admirer, Orlando, on the run from his hostile older brother. Meanwhile, the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more. With Rosalind's wit leading the way, the forces of true love, justice and song eventually triumph.
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This production runs June 7 through Sep 26, ALTERNATING WITH OTHER PRODUCTIONS. Production dates / times: Sunday, June 7 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, June 14 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, June 20 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, June 28 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, July 12 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, July 18 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug. 1 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Aug. 9 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3:30 pm * • Saturday, Aug. 22 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug. 29 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sept. 6 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3:30 p.m .
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A special Prologue (pre-show discussion) happens Saturday, Aug 15 at 2:30 pm. (included in ticket price).
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Tickets range from $10-$39.50; children 6 and under are free. Info, complete schedule of all performances this summer, and advance tix, at 310-455-3723 or www.theatricum.com

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Jul 11 through Sep 26, in Topanga:
7:30 pm “GREEN GROW THE LILACS,” the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play that inspired “Oklahoma!”, at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, in the heart of Topanga Canyon, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley. The production opens Sat, Jul 11 and runs through Sep 26. See the feature story in the “News” section of the Guide’s Jun 22 edition.
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Tix range from $10-$39.50, with discounts available for students, seniors, the military and AEA members.
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The season’s offerings here alternate. For a complete schedule of the summer season’s performances and to purchase tickets, call 310-455-3723 or go to www.theatricum.com

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Now through Aug 2, in Hollywood:
Andrew Lloyd Webber's “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” is a new production by Cameron Mackintosh at the Hollywood Pantages, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood; www.HollywoodPantages.com
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In L.A. for a limited 8-week run through August 2 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, with newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design. This new version of “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” is performed by a stunning cast and orchestra comprised of 52 superbly talented actors, singers and musicians. It’s being billed as “the MUST SEE production of 2015.”
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Tix start at $29. Box office opens daily at 10 am except holidays for in-person or phone orders at 800-982-2787. Info on the production, a video sneak peek, and online tix at: www.ThePhantomOfTheOpera.com/ustour

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happening after this coming weekend
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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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Fri-Sun, Sep 4-5-6,
FESTIVAL,
in Rhode Island:
Annual “RHYTHM & ROOTS FEST” in Ninigret State Park, RI. 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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Full info at www.rhythmandroots.com


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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, and that offer closes SOON.
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The festival recently announced its line-up:
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Main Stage:
Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, The Infamous Stringdusters, Dangermuffin, Nora Jane Struthers & The Party Line, Shook Twins, David Luning Band, Songs of the Fall, David Myles Trio, Spark and Whisper, Dennis Johnson and The Mississippi Ramblers.
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Other Stages ~ Campgrounds and Hot Spots:
Dangermuffin, Shook Twins, David Luning Band, Songs of the Fall, David Myles Trio, Spark and Whisper, Dennis Johnson and The Mississippi Ramblers, A Thousand Years at Sea, Proxima Parada, Achilles Wheel Duo, McNevin & The Spokes, Island of Black and White, The Keller Sisters, Stringtown Ambassadors, The Love Choir, Moon Shiner, The Painted Horses, Lumadae, Tamra Godey.
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Friday Night Showcase hosted by Michael Gaither:
Ten more performances tba.
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Sponsors say, "The South Fork wants you to hear music on its banks! Limited Time left to get ‘Early Bird’ discounts at the festival website.”
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The festival was named "Best of" choice for fun things to do in the Sacramento Bee newspaper, and called, "Friendly, Unforgettable" in the Mountain Democrat. "...what a great vibe at the festival" wrote the Auburn Journal. "Music and Moving Water in Perfect Harmony" says Submerge Magazine.
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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.


Wed, 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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Wed, Jul 15, in L.A.:
7:30 pm “CAN'T STAND LOSING YOU: SURVIVING THE POLICE” screens in the “Reel To Reel” series, featuring a special post-screening discussion with guitarist ANDY SUMMERS, at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl, Ste A245, Los Angeles 90015.
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General tix sale begins Thu, June 25, at noon.
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Based on the acclaimed memoir “One Train Later” by guitarist Andy Summers, “Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police” follows Summers' journey from his early days in the psychedelic '60s music scene when he played with THE ANIMALS to chance encounters with drummer STEWART COPELAND and bassist STING, which led to the formation of the Grammy-winning trio THE POLICE.
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During the band's rise and its dissolution at the height of their popularity in the mid-’80s, Summers captured history with his candid photographs. Using rare archival footage and insights from the guitarist's side of the stage, “Can't Stand Losing You” brings together past and almost-present as the band members reunite, two decades later, for a global reunion tour in 2007. Following the film screening, Summers will participate in a panel discussion, moderated by Scott Goldman, Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation.
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Tix, $20, available three ways: in person at the Museum Box Office; online at www.grammymuseum.org or at 213-765-6803. Tix are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Sat, Jul 18, in SFV (West Hills):
8 pm "JEFF GOLD'S MONTHLY ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES" brings RASPIN STUWART plus DANNY FARAGHER at West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 818-992-4142; www.westvalleymusiccenter.com
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• Raspin Stuwart — powerfully passionate songwriter-stylist wows audiences with bluesy, jazzy, spirited music sung from his soul. Raspin is also the founding editor of arts journal "Boulevard" magazine.
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• Danny Faragher — dynamic singer and multi-instrumentalist, he delivers an eclectic mix of well-crafted original songs with honesty and conviction.
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Aug 22, in Bev Hills:
LEON RUSSELL plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Sep 10, in Bev Hills:
JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO plus TAJ MAHAL TRIO play the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Sat, Sep 19, in Hollywood:
LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages.

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Oct 2, in BevHills:
GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Dec 12, in BevHills:
""FRANK SINATRA'S 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION" featuring FRANK SINATRA JR. "Sinatra Sings Sinatra" at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Word to the wise: we add to “Ticket Alerts” all the time, so act accordingly.


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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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