This WEEKEND’s FESTIVALS, plus THURSDAY events UPDATE – Aug 20 2015 (& beyond...)

.
.
♪ FESTIVALS are happening this weekend. TWO very fine local festivals! Details within.

A separate NEWS EDITION is in preparation. We’ve been working on it all week. The trucks just keep backing-up and bringing us more. There is no respite. We are getting things researched, sorted, verified, assembled and yes, ready to be published, right here for you. We know, you feel like that pope in the movie where Michelangelo was painting the church ceiling, and kept saying, “Soon.” He coulda done it in three days if he’d used a roller.

Meantime, don’t miss anything good that’s coming-up on the listening and participatory music-making scenes: be sure to jump into the “TICKET ALERTS” section before it all sells-out – or just so you can plan ahead before you agree to have dinner with Aunt Tillie and eat her spaghetti that she always burns.


<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>

Guide to this edition…

1) NEWS FEATURES...
=
♪ Nope. Not yet. They’re coming. This is just a teaser to remind you to check back for the full News Edition that’s on the way. And for event updates, too, including the full weekend edition.
___

2) FESTIVALS this coming Weekend...
♪ There are TWO FESTIVALS this coming weekend, both local, and both are BIG DEALS in terms of their FOLK-AMERICANA MUSIC offerings. We'll have all the details for you late Thursday. We reported on Monday that all our sources have not all checked-in yet, and we would know soon, to sort it all out for you. Well, well, well. Surprise, surprise, surprise.
___

3) THURSDAY’s CONCERTS / Music & Arts Scene
___

4) TICKET ALERTS…
=
Separate categories for
a) ONGOING EVENTS, including stage musicals & plays in production are in this subsection.
b) FESTIVALS AHEAD (after this coming weekend) are listed in their own subsection.
and then, our ever-growing catalog of...
c) UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events, single-event screenings, etc., are in an ’uge and ever-growing subsection.


<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>


÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
1) NEWS FEATURES...
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷


♪ Nope. Not yet. They’re coming. This is just a teaser to remind you to check back for the full News Edition that’s on the way. And for event updates, too, including the full weekend edition.



÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
2) FESTIVALS this coming Weekend...
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷


♪ Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23,
FESTIVAL,
on Mt. Baldy:
4th Annual "BIGHORN MUSIC FESTIVAL" with 25 bands on 3 stages is the best local festival in terms of both a wild alpine experience and superbly talented young Folk-Americana / Nu-Folk bands and artists. It’s high atop the San Gabriel Mountains in Baldy Notch, at the top of the Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts. (Address for parking at the bottom of the lifts is 8401 Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy 91759). Phone is 909-982-0800.
+
Fans of trad and alt country, bluegrass, blues, Americana, and nearly every other form of American roots music will love this mountain-top musical event. You start with a 20-minute scenic ride up the canyon on a chair lift; it’s not every festival where the fun begins en-route.
+
Once up there, this is a music festival with all the amenities you expect, and it’s at an elevation of nearly 8,000 ft. above sea level, high atop the ridge that leads up to 10,064-ft. Mt. Baldy. The Guide has attended two of the first three annual editions of the “Big Horn Music Festival,” including the inaugural festival, and we rate it highly. Patrons of the 4th annual event can expect an exciting lineup of 25 bands performing this year on three stages over the course of the weekend.
+
The bands are presented on the festival site with pictorial icons of their latest CDs, and clicking each links to music samples and the band’s or artists’ websites. But the Guide could not copy a list of names of the acts to give you here. So check the festival’s site for who is playing.
+
Only about an hour from nearly anywhere in Southern California, this mountain festival is a treat and retreat for all who attend, a genuinely unique festival for Southern California, more like the famous events that lure festivarians to the high Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Festival goers get access to the live music, good food cooked in a real restaurant kitchen, and a wide variety of fun and informative booths and vendors located adjacent to the top of the ski lift.
+
Festival goers are encouraged to stay for the entire weekend.
+
Camping...
+
Folks are free to pitch a tent and set up camp within eye and earshot of the live music and festivities; bands perform as late as 11 pm each evening. Tent cabin rentals are also available.
+
Take everything together, and the “Big Horn Music Festival” is far more than just live music. It’s an nicely affordable weekend getaway, up out of the stifling heat, up into the fresh mountain ai, with breathtaking views, world class hiking, and fine adventure. Sponsors cleverly say, “Escape the sounds of the car horns and leaf blowers of the city for some of the finest homegrown American Roots music in one place anywhere in Southern California.” Indeed, they’ve delivered that each of the past three years.
+
Food is available at the festival site at the Top of the Notch, a full restaurant and bar, and at additional food vendors on-hand for the festival.
+
Single-day tix: reduced from $25 to $20.
Full weekend pass: reduced from $75 to $50.
Tent cabin available from $109.
Parking at the bottom of the ski lift is $5.
+
Tix & info:
+
www.bighornmusicfest.com


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


♪ Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual “LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802; 562-495-5959.
+
Don’t think it’s only about food – the kind that mesmerizes you with that sweet aroma of barbecue sauce. It’s very much about music and dancing, too. Here’s the list of music performances:
+
Friday (runs 5-11 pm):
♪ GRAND JUNCTION
♪ A.J. GIBBS
+
Saturday (runs Noon-11 pm):
♪ RUMBLE KING
♪ TEXAS HOUSE PARTY
♪ BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO
♪ BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS
♪ A.J. GIBBS
+
Sunday (runs Noon-7 pm):
♪ THE BILL MAGEE BLUES BAND
♪ LAZY BRAD LEWIS
♪ GRAND JUNCTION
♪ A.J. GIBBS
+
One ticket option includes ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BBQ at the Rib Village.
Available eats include pork ribs, beef ribs, tri-tip, pulled pork, chicken, sausages, and more.
Kids age 12 and under get in FREE (admission, not food).
Ticket packages are quite variable, so check the festival site.
+
Advance tix and more info at:
+
www.longbeachbbqfestival.com

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
3) THURSDAY’s CONCERTS / Music & Arts Scene
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷


Thu, Aug 20, in Long Beach:
5-8 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly residency of authentic and original Irish music at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in OC (Huntington Beach):
5:30-9:30 pm ANDY HILL, co-leader 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
+
More at www.andyandrenee.com

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in La Canada-Flintridge:
6 pm RICKEY WOODARD plays the “Descanso Gardens Summer Concert / Concerts Under the Oaks” series in the Under the Oaks Amphitheatre, Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200.
+
RICKEY WOODARD got his start as a jazz man playing in a family band. As a recording artist, band leader and sideman, he has worked with RAY CHARLES, THE CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA, THE JUGGERNAUT, and THE CHEATHAMS, among others.
+
Bring a picnic and beach chair for a wonderful night under the Descanso oaks. Lawn seating is first-come, first served.
+
Series runs periodically on weekend afternoons or weeknight evenings through the summer, on a beautiful little outdoor stage with nice sound and bench seating. Gardens admission MAY include concert; check with venue.
+
Concert is included with Gardens admission, which is $9 adults, $6 students & seniors, cheaper for young kids.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, FREE, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6-10 pm Twice-monthly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Santa Clarita:
6:30 pm MARY KAYE, lovely young western music star, plays the “House Concert at the Huml” series in Santa Clarita; usually, reservations get directions for a house concert. All we have for this one is the address, 28303 Alaminos Dr, Santa Clarita 91350.
+
A number of great Western Music stars are coming to the Los Angeles area to celebrate the 90th Birthday of MARILYN TUTTLE, herself a huge tv and recording star of yesteryear in L.A.
+
MARY KAYE is a critically acclaimed and multiple award winning singer-songwriter. She tours extensively throughout the United States and Canada with her unique brand of western roots music. Her full spectrum vocals literally fill the theater with sound. She has been compared to Patsy Cline, LeAnn Rimes, Faith Hill, and Emmy Lou Harris. Her show is not just music performed live but "Live Entertainment!" Mary Kaye's award winning three octave range, amazing musical dexterity, singing well loved classics along with her award winning originals, magnetic stage presence, beautiful guitar playing, great song introductions, and her fun sense of humor all make for a memorable show. Her music crosses many boundaries and has won her many faithful fans.
+
"Mary Kaye is a major find.... She possesses a voice that defies categorization." – BREATHEcast. "Her sound is wonderfully rich, rootsy, and deeply evocative." - Peter Hay, Twin Vision. "Mary Kaye is one of the strongest singers working today." - Big Sky Journal.
+
Awards and recognitions... Nominee, 2014 & 2013, “Entertainer of the Year,” Western Music Association; 2013 “Female Performer of the Year,” Western Music Association; 2013 “Songwriter of the Year,” Western Music Association; 2013 “Spur Award,” Western Writers of America; 2013 “Best Solo Musician,” True West Magazine.
+
There’s plenty more at: www.mary-kaye.com

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Pismo Beach,
& LIVE ON THE WEB:
6:30 pm PHIL LEE, plus RAGGED COMPANY, JANINE ROSE, RANDALL LAMB, CHRISTIANA NEWCOMB & FRIENDS, play the “SONGWRITERS AT PLAY” series with performing host STEVE KEY at the Shell Cafe, 1351 Price St, Pismo Beach; 805-773-8300.
+
Free, all ages. This time around, it’s a co-production with MADELINE ROYAL of “LOVE LIVE MUSIC.”
+
The show streams FREE and live on the web, at:
+
http://centralcoastlive.com/watch-our-live-streams-concerts-here/
+
This is quite a webcast, with multiple cameras and truly superior sound. They even have provisions for you to watch it through your big flatscreen tv! Their site explains all that. But it is a little confusing because there’s no “click here to watch” button. Just be online and the show starts when it starts.
+
More on this prolific multi-venue Central Coast concert series and upcoming live (and some archived) webcasts, at:
+
www.songwritersatplay.com

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm Weekly “WOOD 'N' LIPS OPEN MIC” at the Kaffee Meister Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Bl, #30, Santee.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Hoillywood:
7 pm-midnight MEIKO with JESSE THOMAS leads-off a very full evening at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
+
Here’s the full lineup:
+
♪ MEIKO with JESSE THOMAS at 7 pm
♪ GREAT CAESAR at 10 pm
♪ ARI HERSTAND at 9 pm
♪ THE MORNING GLORIES at 11 pm
+
Tickets purchased on the venue’s web ticket page are counted for the mentioned artist only; other acts receive no compensation from that ticket sale, so their site says, “Please purchase accordingly.” (Shows that are being presold are not listed on their site’s ticket page.) One ticket is often good for the entire night, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. They do not accept credit cards at the door; they do have an ATM. Seating at The Hotel Café is very limited; tables are first come first serve and generally available only for those who order food, unless reserved by a band.
+
Venue is 21+ for all patrons.
+
Advance tix, more info, at:
+
www.hotelcafe.com

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Griffith Patk (L.A. side):
7 pm COLBIE CAILLAT & CHRISTINA PERRI unite for "THE GIRLS NIGHT OUT, BOYS CAN COME TOO TOUR", plus opener RACHEL PLATTEN, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com
+
To list this or not to list this? It’s surely not a Folk-Americana performance. But the two headliners often accompany semi-pseudo folkies on their tours. So, deciding to list it, we need to let you know who these people are.
+
Sure to be a talked-about pop music summer event, COLBIE CAILLAT and CHRISTINA PERRI co-headline this North American tour. It makes its L.A. stop at the Greek Theatre. Support throughout comes from RACHEL PLATTEN.
+
Two-time Grammy Award-winner COLBIE CAILLAT released her fourth full-length album, "GYPSY HEART," in September of 2014. The album immediately landed in the Top 20 of Billboard's Top 200 Chart fueled by the strength of her gold-selling single "Try." Co-written by producer-singer-songwriter Babyface, "Try" became one of the most commercially successful songs featured as an iTunes "Single Of The Week." Quickly amassing nearly 40 million YouTube/VEVO views, the single's companion video became a global viral sensation and reached the #1 spot on the iTunes Video Chart. On radio, that propelled the song to the Top 10 at Hot AC.
+
To date, Caillat has sold over six million albums and ten million singles worldwide. Her breakthrough hit "Bubbly" remains "one of the best-selling digital tracks in history" and her multi-platinum debut “Coco” hit #5 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, while her gold-selling sophomore set “Breakthrough” landed at #1. 2011's “All of You” yielded the gold track, "I Do," and the platinum track, "Brighter Than The Sun," which got over twenty film and television placements.
+
An international live draw, Caillat has played sold-out venues everywhere alongside artists from JOHN MAYER to SHERYL CROW.
+
CHRISTINA PERRI has spent much of the past year on the road celebrating the release of her acclaimed second album "Head or Heart." In addition to high profile TV appearances, festival performances, and treks with OneRepublic and Demi Lovato, Perri recently returned from her biggest worldwide headline tour to date, with sold out shows in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America.
+
"Human," the first single from "Head or Heart," was certified platinum by RIAA for sales in excess of 1 million. Additionally, the album features the singles "Burning Gold" and "The Words," along with her fans’ favorite, "Be My Forever," a duet track that Christina did with ED SHEERAN.
+
Named iTunes' "Breakthrough Pop Artist of 2011," Perri earned critical applause and an increasingly fervent fan following with her extraordinary debut, "lovestrong." Highlighted by the 4x-platinum certified "Jar of Hearts," the album entered the SoundScan/Billboard 200 among the Top Five upon its initial 2011 release. Perri followed "lovestrong" with the RIAA 4x-platinum certified single, "A Thousand Years," exclusively featured on "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 & 2– Original Motion Picture Soundtracks."
+
After two years of writing, RACHEL PLATTEN found her first big spark with "Fight Song." She turned inward, telling her own story through it. Turns out it was just the message her fan base needed. "The reactions were honest and intense. People have been sending me the most beautiful stories of how they refuse to give up," she recalls. The fire that "Fight Song" ignited has connected not only with music fans but also at Columbia Records. Now planning her major label debut, Rachel is currently touring the U.S. with ANDY GRAMMER, performing a number of songs from her cache.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, FREE, in SaMo:
7-10 pm 31st Annual "TWILIGHT SUMMER CONCERT" 2015 series has returned on the Santa Monica Pier; this year brings a variety of acts to these long-running FREE all-ages summer events on the iconic Santa Monica Pier.
+
Frankly, the series has been getting less and less Folk-Americana-friendly and much more alt-pop the past few seasons. So the Guide is listing only a few of its 2015 offerings and encouraging you to read the write-ups so you won't be disappointed because you didn't go, or did.
+
PARKING is always a challenge at these concerts. Use the link at the bottom to find the best rates. If you can, bike or walk instead. Or ride transit. There's the Big Blue Bus, including Line 10 that comes-in from downtown L.A. (behind Union Station.) Metro bus lines 4, 33, 20, 534, 704, 720, and 733 all stop within walking distance of the pier. Plan your trip at metro.net.
+
Free, except for how you negotiate that expensive area parking.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in OC (Orange):
(Time tba) WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, a delightful and proficient family of musical siblings, plays TEDxChapmanU on the campus of Chapman University, One University Dr, Orange 92868; 714-997-2400.
+
The band members are students here, and are about to astonish their classmates by revealing their alter-egos. They report, “TEDxChapmanU 2015 welcomes extraordinary game-changers, challengers and thought-leaders to the stage at historic Memorial Hall at Chapman University.”
+
Check-out a video from their recent tour through Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvuKCloGEzs
+
There’s more on their YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/user/wimberley4

++++++

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Thu, Aug 20, in OC (Fullerton):
7:30 pm Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the summer concert series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton 92833; www.themuck.org
+
Celebrating their 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in New Guinea, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at:
+
www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React To That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that

++++++

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Thu, Aug 20, in Topanga:
7:30 pm “MARTIN & MUSIC” is Theatricum company member GERALD C. RIVERS, known as “the voice of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” and Broadway vocalist CHARLES HOLT, starring in a highly acclaimed two-man show about MLK's enduring legacy, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com
+
Part of “Under the Oaks,” an annual series that hoids its OPENING NIGHT Aug 20 and presents performances and live music outdoors in the intimate S. Mark Taper Pavilion at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum.
+
Full series, each a different production, runs Aug 20–Sep 17. See venue’s website for the full schedule.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Burbank:
7:30 pm LIVE AMERICANA / TRAD OR ALT COUNTRY in a full lineup on two stages in separate rooms at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
+
√ CODY BRYANT, peerless multi-instrumentalist, joined by special guests on the Cantina Stage, 7:30 pm.
+
√ “HOLLYWOOD COUNTRY NIGHTS” with Alabama country rocker TONYA WATTS, and kickin’ country colleagues BOBBY JOYNER, CASEY CANNON, & special guests, 8 pm. (Note the early start time in August while Glen Roberts is on hiatus).
+
A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue has a full menu & full bar.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Altadena:
8 pm THE JANGLE BROTHERS return to play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com
+
“THE JANGLE BROTHERS,” says venue impresario Bob Stane, are “The best music this side of Bob Dylan and the Band.”
+
JOHN YORK is a former member of the legendary BYRDS, and currently touring with BARRY MCGUIRE & P.F. SLOAN. He has played with THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS, DR. JOHN, JOHNNY RIVERS, RICK DANKO, RICHARD MANUEL, THE SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET, NICKY HOPKINS, and the late blues legend LIGHTNIN' HOPKINS. Joining him on stage are BILLY DARNELL, who played guitar for the GENE CLARK BYRDS, THE EVERLY BROTHERS, DR. JOHN, DOUG KERSHAW, and ROGER McGUINN, and the two are joined by CHAD WATSON, amazing bass player for JANIS IAN, DELANEY BRAMLETT, CHARLIE RICH, FREDDY FENDER, and countless other artists.
+
Tix, $20. And don’t dawdle if you want to go. This show often sells-out here.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20; Wed-Sun, Aug 19-23, in SaMo:
8 pm “EMPIRE BURLESQUE” is a new musical, performed as “An exclusive staged reading of a work-in-progress” at the Edye Second Space at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.org; www.events.smc.edu
+
With book & lyrics by DAN CASTELLANETA & DEB LACUSTA (“The Simpsons,” “Second City”), and music by Laura Hall (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Second City”), this is a highly anticipated new production. Director is David H. Bell; Musical Director is David O; Casting by Michael Donovan, CSA.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE is a satirical Vaudeville romp, “hosted by MARK TWAIN,” chronicling America's bumbling first foray into empire – The Spanish-American War. The revue features the red-hot vocal stylings of EMMA GOLDMAN, William McKinley's patriotic sleight-of-hand, Teddy Roosevelt's tap dance up San Juan Hill, and a bevy of all-American showgirls.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE was selected as part of the “Disney / ASCAP Musical Workshop” hosted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ. Before his passing, historian and author HOWARD ZINN (“A People’s History of the United States”) called Empire Burlesque “hilarious and powerful,” and “certainly relevant to what is happening today.”
+
Runs Wed-Fri, Aug 19-21, at 8 pm; Sat, Aug 22 at 3 & 8 pm; Sun, Aug 23, at 3pm.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in San Pedro:
8 pm LADIES OF SALSA play the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
+
Top-notch Cuban percussionist Melena & her powerhouse all-star group debut a new series at the Annex, wherein the audience is invited to dance as well as listen. Learn some moves with Salsa instructor JOSIE NEGLIA at 8 pm, and keep moving with THE LADIES OF SALSA at 9 pm. All included with your ticket.
+
Tix DISCOUNT: Use code "3RDSALSA" for $2 off General Admission tickets at the venue’s website.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm BLUZ D'LUXX, the band with longtime session player MIKE LEY, is doing a live video shoot at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info, www.kulakswoodshed.com
+
This is a private performance and admission is complimentary and by advance confirmation, "But it will be as close to a typical performance as possible except for an occasional technical modification (move a camera, mic). You might actually have your face included in one of the videos." Space is limited. If you want to go, phone the venue or send an email asap to: sagepicker@yahoo.com

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in San Diego:
8 pm ORQUESTA BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB brings their trademark Cubano blues-jazzy-Caribbean Creole to Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, FREE, in Pasadena:
8 pm Weekly "AMERICANA MUSIC SERIES" at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
+
Activities begin at 6:30...
• KidZone 
• an additional artist does a "Sidestage Performance" at 7 pm.
+ 
Ride the Metro Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you’re right there.
+
Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, and a picnic (no alcohol allowed in the park, and that’s enforced with expensive citations) or grab a bite to eat from the “Taste of Levitt Pavilion Pasadena” (rotating food trucks). Arrive early to enjoy a pre-show performances on the little “Grassy Hill Side Stage,” and check out the local “Community Partners” while the little ones enjoy the KidZone.
+
Free, except what you buy to eat. More at: www.levittpasadena.org

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, FREE, atop SFV:
8 pm YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE plays the Free Thursday evening summer concert series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org; 310-440-4500.
+
Of course, the Guide does not delve into “world music” / “world beat.” That’s the bailiwick of FolkWorks. We are listing the two summer Skirball music (Thursdays series and weekend series), and we do want to say for the benefit of all that the YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE, which specializes in Middle Eastern / Levantine music, is really a top outfit, string wizards on instruments you have and haven’t ever seen, and plenty of film score credits.
+
Other’n that? We know that “Folk-Americana People” are not world music people. So, word to the wise: the Thursday scene at the Skirball has gone all “world mus-icky.” Want a MUCH BETTER BET? Catch the WEEKEND AMERICANA SERIES, with performances at Noon and 2 pm by one group Saturday, another group Sunday.
+
This summer’s WEEKEND Skirball “Family Amphitheater Performances” take family visitors on “a ramblin’ musical road trip, inspired by Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution.” Series runs Saturdays and Sundays, Jun 27–Sep 6, with performances at noon and 2 pm.
+
Weekend performances are included with Museum admission. On weekends, there’s free on-site parking; street parking strictly prohibited.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in OC (Capistrano):
8 pm MARC COHN plays the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675; 949-496-8927.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Solana Beach (San Diego):
8 pm VAUD & THE VILLAINS play the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach 92075; 858-481-9022.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm LIVE AMERICANA / TRAD & ALT COUNTRY at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
+
Go early for the free dance lessons at 7:30 pm.
+
Every night, they present LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK music for listening and dancing – unless they’re closed when Hollywood rents the place to shoot a movie or tv show, and the place has been in hundreds of film and tv shoots over the years.
+
This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, no cover, full bar, and friendly people who, howdy pardner, 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 pop-“country” Nashvulle scene.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm LEON RUSSELL plays the Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016.
+
Of course, this is the venue (W of SFV, off the 101 Fwy) that requires you to go hours early and eat rubber lasagna if you want a seat. So it’s not an 8:30 pm arrival. Call them for details.

++++++

Thu, Aug 20, FREE, in Culver City:
9 pm AMERICANA / ALT or TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK MUSIC is a distinct possibility tonight at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bld, Culver City 90230.
+
No cover. Venue is 21+, the size of a postage stamp, and barstool seating is competitive. Still it’s always a fun place.

++++++



÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
4) TICKET ALERTS…
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

There are separate sections within.
a) ONGOING EVENTS, like plays in production, are listed in the first section, followed by...
b) FESTIVALS AHEAD, listed in their own section; and then, our ever-growing catalog of...
c) UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events, single-event screenings, etc.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
a) ONGOING, through the dates shown…
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷


√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Thursdays-Sundays, through Sep 13, in SGV (Sierra Madre):
(Time varies; usually 8 pm, some 2:30 pm matinees)
“ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE” is a big time music-filled show at the charming little Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.com
+
This is the fastest ticket-seller in the Playhouse’s history. To accommodate the extraordinary demand, additional matinee performances have been added. Don’t dawdle getting tickets to this one. (The Guide” News Feature that announced the production’s opening night is re-run here.)
+
It’s a real, live stage MUSICAL, a theatrical production focusing on the vocal magic of PATSY CLINE, you’ll experience how she evoked the heartbreak and longing that have made her songs country and pop classics. Written by Ted Swindley, directed by Robert Marra, with musical director Sean Paxton, it’s a Sierra Madre Playhouse production starring CORI CABLE KIDDER and NIKKI D’AMICO.
+
“Always….Patsy Cline” depicts the legendary singer backed by a live band performing twenty-seven of her greatest hits in this jukebox musical. Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was one of the most popular and influential vocalists of the 20th Century.
+
Although most associated with country music, she was the first female crossover artist, also singing traditional pop, torch songs, rockabilly, honky-tonk, country swing, and gospel. The first female solo artist admitted to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Patsy was also included among “The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll” by VH1, “The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone, and “The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music” by CMT.
+
She first appeared on radio in Winchester, VA in 1947. In 1954, country star Jimmy Dean brought her aboard as a regular on the radio show “Town and Country Jamboree” in Arlington, VA. In 1955, she began appearing on television, on the TV version of “Grand Ole Opry” and on “Ozark Jubilee.”
+
But it was her sensational success on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” in 1957 that truly launched her as a national figure. Godfrey’s show, a precursor of competitions like “Star Search” and “American Idol,” also launched Ann-Margret and Pat Boone, among others.
+
“Always…Patsy Cline” is based on a real incident that occurred in 1961. Super-fan Louise Seger befriends Cline before a concert in Houston. After the show, Louise takes her home, cooks her breakfast and appears with her on a local radio broadcast. The two maintain a correspondence, writing each other letters until Cline’s untimely death in a Tennessee plane crash in 1963. The star closed each of her letters to Seger, “Always…Patsy Cline.”
+
CORI CABLE KIDDER portrays PATSY CLINE. A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, she toured with IN THE MOOD and sang at Tokyo Disney for a year. Coming to L.A., she appeared in+ “The Producers” and with SWING DAMES, performing the music of the Andrews Sisters.
+
NIKKI D’AMICO plays Louise. Her extensive musical theater credits include National Tours of “Evita,” “Cats,” “A Chorus Line,” “The Fantasticks,” “Chaplin,” “West Side Story,” and more. Most recently, she appeared with Pacific Resident Theatre in its Ovation-nominated production of “A View from the Bridge.”
+
ROBERT MARRA directs. In addition to numerous New York credits, his local shows include “The World Goes Round,” “Once on this Island,” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “Into the Woods,” “Chess in Concert,” “The Devil and Daisy Jane,” “A Chorus Line,” and many more. He is also a choreographer.
+
TED SWINDLEY is the playwright. He was the Founding Artistic Director of Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston. He also wrote “Stories My Grandmother Told Me.” Fans of Patsy Cline’s music will be in musical heaven as they’ll hear, performed live, twenty-seven of her greatest hits, including “Walkin’ After Midnight” (the Godfrey show hit), “Sweet Dreams” (a signature tune for Cline, although originally a hit ten years earlier by Faron Young), “Crazy” (written for her by WILLIE NELSON), “I Fall to Pieces,” “She’s Got You,” “Your Cheating Heart,” and many more.
+
“Always…Patsy Cline” debuted in 1988. It is one of only two stage productions about the singer licensed and authorized by The Estate of Patsy Cline. In addition to affording a revue of great songs, “Always…Patsy Cline” is a heartwarming story of an enduring friendship.
+
“Always… Patsy Cline” runs July 31-Sep 13, 2015, on this schedule: Fri’s & Sat’s at 8 pm, Sun’s at 2:30 pm. Additional matinees have been added at 2:30 pm on Thu, Aug 27; Sat, Aug 29; Sat, Sep 5; Sat, Sep 12, and Sun, Sep 13.
+
Tix: $30 gen’l. Seniors (age 65+) $27. Students (ages 13-21) $20. Children age 12 and under, $17. Call for tix. Ample free parking behind theatre.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

...through Nov 13, in L.A.:
"CORAZÓN DE LA COMUNIDAD: A STORY OF MARIACHI IN LOS ANGELES," runs May 15-Nov 13, 2015, at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St, Los Angeles 90012; 888 488-8083; http://lapca.org
+
Mariachi music — and musicians — have become symbols of Mexican and Mexican American identity. From rancheras sung at weekend parties to the recent "Dolls of the World Barbie" dressed in a mariachi traje, this musical form is one of the most recognized icons of Mexican and Mexican American culture. "Corazón de la Comunidad: A Story of Mariachi in Los Angeles" explores the changing identity and history of the genre in L.A.
+
Regular visitor hours are M, W & Th, noon–5 pm, and Fri through Sun, noon-6 pm; info@lapca.org
+
Go on the right days and you'll a get live music performance along with the exhibition; keep reading.
+
Go when there’s LIVE MUSIC &/or RELATED PROGRAMMING...
+
• "Metalachi: Mariachi Fusion" is a special music program on Sat, Sep 26, at 7 pm.
+
• "Platicas at LA Plaza: Is Mariachi Music all the Same?" happens Thu, Oct 8 , at 6:30 pm.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Ongoing, on a variable sched., through Sep 26, in Topanga:
“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.
+
Note, “the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more.”
+
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.
+
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, Sep 6 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 13 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 19 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 20 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 26 at 3:30 p.m .
+
A special Prologue (pre-show discussion) happens Saturday, Aug 15 at 2:30 pm. (included in ticket price).
+
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

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

...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.
+
Tix range from $10-$39.50, with discounts available for students, seniors, the military and AEA members.
+
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

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷


÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
b) UPCOMING FESTIVALS –
after this coming weekend...
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷


Sat, Aug 29,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual “LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL” includes plenty of live music performances, in Rainbow Lagoon Park,Long Beach,CA
+
The excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays Creole-centered Cajun-Creole-Zydeco – featuring the squeezebox and rub-board – for listening and dancing, 2-2:30 pm. More on the band at www.BonneMusiqueZydeco.com ; Google the event for details and the full lineup.


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Fri-Sun, Sep 4-6,
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.
+
Full info at www.rhythmandroots.com


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Fri-Sun, Sep 11-13,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Dana Point):
31st Annual "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" at the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629; 949-496-2274; www.ocean-institute.org
+
This is a festival with lots of action. You can take ship tours and set sail for cannon battles at sea, catch musicians performing sea chanteys, nautical storytellers, Polynesian dancers, live sea creatures in the Ocean Institute, re-eanctors portraying pirates, saefarers from the age of sail, Civil War sailors and soldiers, cannoneers, and more.
+
Friday is the “Sunset Parade Sail” The full Festival happens Sat & Sun, 10 am-5 pm, with ship tours ending at 3:30 pm, to prepare to go to sea for the “battles.”
+
This is a wonderful time and place to explore the majesty and wonder of life at sea through the sights and sounds of working tall ships. Ashore, the interactive living-history encampments include blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, knot tiers, and the infamous “Port Royal Privateers” entertain and amaze guests of all ages.
+
Cannon Battle and Sunset Sail ticket sales are now open. REGISTER EARLY, because the ships fill quickly. Tix and complete info, at:
+
www.tallshipsfestival.com


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Sat, Sep 12,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual “LONG BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL” in Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach.
+
There’s music all day and evening, and the cuisine is very much centered on the lobsters flown-in from New England. The excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays Creole-centered Cajun-Creole-Zydeco – featuring the squeezebox and rub-board – for listening and dancing, 4-5:30 pm. More on the band at www.BonneMusiqueZydeco.com ; Google the event for details and the full lineup.


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Sat, Sep 12,
FESTIVAL,
in Downey:
Annual “INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL” in Downey includes live music performances.
+
Recommendation: Playing at 4 pm is INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards.
+
Details at: www.incendioband.com


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
FESTIVAL,
in Riverside Co (Murrieta):
Annual "GET SHAMROCKED IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Town Square Park, 24701 Jefferson Av, Murrieta
+
Much more coming here in the Guide. This is a big-deal Irish / Celtic music event.
+
Full info: www.getshamrocked.com


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
FESTIVAL,
in Ontario, Cal.:
Annual "ROUTE 66 CRUISIN’ REUNION" brings three days of food, live music, entertainment and more than 2,000 classic cars from throughout the US and around the world.
+
Downtown Ontario’s historic block of Euclid Avenue is the center of things for immersion in vintage automobiles and motorcycles and a wide range of events, including the music stages.
+
Info, 800-867-8366. The festival’s website was not yet completed as of Aug 8. But it may be when you check it:
https://route66cruisinreunion.com/


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


A lil’ bit OUT-OF-TOWN...
Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
FESTIVAL,
near Bishop (East of the High Sierra):
Annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” always brings fine music performances, this year with headliners TONY FURTADO, DAVID MYLES, RICHARD SMITH, NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS, INCENDIO, MARCH FOURTH!, DAN CONNOR, THE MILLPOND ALL-STAR JAM, plus the BANANA SLUGS doing a kids performance and multiple NEA-sponsored workshops, and plenty of other acts, all at Millpond Park (Inyo Co. Park) and Campground, NE of Bishop, Cal.
+
Presented by the Inyo Council for the Arts, whose staff attends bunches of other festivals and concerts to choose the best acts, this is a very fun festival that somehow feels intimate in the vast expanse of the great outdoors, in a fine place with the right ambiance and exceptionally good sound, all operating with the spectacular backdrop of the High Sierra. Though not specifically billed as a “folk fest” or an “all-acoustic” affair, essentially it is both, with first-rate acts each day. In addition to the main stage outdoors and with large trees for shade at the top of the slope (which is a bit of a natural grass lawn amphitheater), there is a smaller workshop stage in a large tent. They have a permanent snack bar that cooks good food, including breakfast each morning. Tent camping is available along the lake (the old sawmill’s mill pond, hence the name) and RV camping is available is the developed campground where the showers are located. This one is the autumn counterpart to the annual spring “Live Oak Music Festival” (held a few hundred miles away).
+
Playing a Saturday set at 6:30 pm is INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards. They are perennially so popular they are booked back among a lot of “first-time here” acts. If you don’t know INCENDIO, you should check them out at: www.incendioband.com
+
Here’s the schedule for the MAIN STAGE and the festival’s two other venues (one venue is newly added this year)...
+
MAIN STAGE Schedule
Friday Night...
6:30 pm: Bodie 601
7:40 pm: Cafe Musique
9 pm: AJ Ghent Band
+
Saturday Main Stage...
Noon: Mohavisoul
1:15 pm: Dave Gunning
2:35 pm: Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett
4 pm: March Fourth!
Dinner Break
6:30 pm: Incendio
8:30 pm: New Orleans Suspects
+
Sunday Main Stage...
9:30 am: Banana Slugs (Kids Performance)
10:25 am: Dan Connor
11:40 am: UNLV Marimba/Steel Drum Ensembles
1 pm: Richard Smith
2:15 pm: Tony Furtado
3:50 pm: David Myles
5:40 pm: Millpond All-Star Jam
+
WORKSHOP TENT Schedule
Saturday...
9-10 am: Open Mic
10:15-11:15 am: Cafe Musique
11:30 am-12:15 pm: tba
12:30-1:15 pm: tba
1:30-2:15 pm: tba
2:30-3:15 pm: MohaviSoul – Songwriting workshop
+
Sunday Workshop Tent...
9-9:45 am: Open Mic
10-10:50 am: tba
11:05 am-Noon: Joe Craven
12:15-1 pm: tba
1:15-2:15 pm: tba
2:15-3 pm: tba
+
NEW for 2015: NEA EDUCATION TENT Schedule
Saturday...
9-9:45 am: AJ Ghent – Slide Guitar
10-10:45 am: Banana Slugs – Kids workshop, ages 5-7
11-11:45 am: Banana Slugs – Kids workshop, ages 8-10
Noon-12:45 pm: Banana Slugs – Kids workshop, ages 11-13
1:30-2:30 pm: tba
3-4 pm: tba
+
Sunday NEA Tent...
9:15-10:15 am: Jim Stubblefield (Incendio) – Exotic Guitar
10:45-11:45 am: Richard Smith – Fingerstyle Guitar
Noon-1 pm: Tony Furtado – Banjo
1:15-2:15 pm: tba
2:30-3:30 pm: Sage Romero – Native American dance
+
All the info, including advance tix (discounted in advance) and campground reservations (absolutely necessary in advance for RVs) is available by phone at 760-873-8014, or online, at: www.inyo.org/music/millpond-festival


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
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.
+
The festival recently announced its line-up:
+
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 & THE MISSISSIPPI RAMBLERS.
+
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.
+
Friday Night Showcase hosted by Michael Gaither:
Ten more performances tba.
+
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.”
+
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.
+
Full info and tix, www.americanrivermusic.org/festival.php


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Sun, Sep 20,
FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
Annual “TRI ART FESTIVAL” at Ports O’ Call Village in San Pedro; http://triartsp.com
+
We do not yet know what the other two of the three arts are that this festival celebrates, but one is certainly live music performance, so we’re on-board.
+
Playing at 4:30 pm and celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at:
+
www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React to That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


OUT-OF-TOWN...
Wed-Sat, Sep 23-26
FESTIVAL,
in NC:
Annual "OUTER BANKS BLUEGRASS ISLAND FESTIVAL" on Roanoake Island, North Carolina, has one of the most dazzling lineups of the year.
+
Full info at: www.BluegrassIsland.com


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Sat, Sep 26,
FESTIVAL,
in Riverside Co (Murrieta):
4-5:30 pm Annual “MURRIETA LOBSTER FESTIVAL” in Town Square Park, Jefferson Av & Kalmia St, downtown Murrieta.
+
This one is new to us. We know that the excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays Creole-centered Cajun-Creole-Zydeco – featuring the squeezebox and rub-board – for listening and dancing, 4-5:30 pm. More on the band at www.BonneMusiqueZydeco.com ; Google the event for details and the full lineup.


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Sat, Sep 26,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Irvine):
Annual “IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL” at Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine 92606; www.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage
+
We know that it isn’t totally all “world-mus-icky.” Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are perforning.
+
Celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at:
+
www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React To That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Sun, Sep 27,
FESTIVAL,
at the OC Fairgrounds:
Annual “BIG SQUEEZE FESTIVAL,” Southern Cal’s accordion-lovers fest across all folk genres that center tunes on the squeezebox, from concertina to button- to piano- accordion, happens all day at the Orange County Fairgrounds (OC Fair & Events Center), 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 92626.
+
We know that this festival is VERY dancer-friendly, and we know the excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays Creole-centered Cajun-Creole-Zydeco – featuring the squeezebox and rub-board – for listening and dancing, Noon-12:45 pm. More on the band at www.BonneMusiqueZydeco.com ; Google the event for details and the full lineup.


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


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.


+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷
c) UPCOMING CONCERTS
& Arts Events
÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷


What’s ahead. Some are coming SOON. Some are even FREE, but you could still miss ’em. Some offer advance discounts. Others’ll just sell-out quickly if you’re not on top of things.

+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+
Chronological listings...
+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+


Fri, Aug 21, in Burbank:
1-3 pm GLEN ROBERT's 17-piece BIG BAND brings classic swing from some of the best in the business, to the Trailside Showroom at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has full menu and full bar, and is known for its Mexican food.
+
ACover is a one-item food or drink purchase. Venue has a full menu & full bar.

++++++

Fri, Aug 21, in L.A.:
7-9 pm “SUMMER NIGHTS IN THE GARDEN” concludes its 2015 run tonight at the L.A. Natural History Museum. The promo says, “Come awaken your senses at the Natural History Museum’s summer outdoor happy hour complete with great music, garden-inspired cocktails, hands-on garden and science projects, botanical tours, food trucks, and more.”
+
The evening’s happenings feature things like - Pickling with food writer Emily Han* - Nature Screen Printing with Self Help Graphics* - Build Bee Hotels* - Patio chats and smoke fly sampling with NHM Citizen Science experts - Enchanting Toy Theater Performances - Live animal presentations
+
Complete program runs 5-9 pm, with live music from 7-9.
+
FREE, but REQUIRES A TIMED-TICKET; available on a first-come basis. Make your required free reservation at:
+
https://tickets.nhm.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=nhmonline&C=SummerNights1

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Fri, Aug 21; Wed-Sun, Aug 19-23, in SaMo:
8 pm “EMPIRE BURLESQUE” is a new musical, performed as “An exclusive staged reading of a work-in-progress” at the Edye Second Space at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.org; www.events.smc.edu
+
With book & lyrics by DAN CASTELLANETA & DEB LACUSTA (“The Simpsons,” “Second City”), and music by Laura Hall (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Second City”), this is a highly anticipated new production. Director is David H. Bell; Musical Director is David O; Casting by Michael Donovan, CSA.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE is a satirical Vaudeville romp, “hosted by MARK TWAIN,” chronicling America's bumbling first foray into empire – The Spanish-American War. The revue features the red-hot vocal stylings of EMMA GOLDMAN, William McKinley's patriotic sleight-of-hand, Teddy Roosevelt's tap dance up San Juan Hill, and a bevy of all-American showgirls.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE was selected as part of the “Disney / ASCAP Musical Workshop” hosted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ. Before his passing, historian and author HOWARD ZINN (“A People’s History of the United States”) called Empire Burlesque “hilarious and powerful,” and “certainly relevant to what is happening today.”
+
Runs Wed-Fri, Aug 19-21, at 8 pm; Sat, Aug 22 at 3 & 8 pm; Sun, Aug 23, at 3pm.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Sat, Aug 22, in Griffith Park:
1-3 pm “THE MUSIC OF THE CIVIL WAR AND HOW IT MOVED WEST” is an afternoon of music from WALT RICHARDS and PAULA STRONG of TRAILS AND RAILS, in a special event at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), in the Mary Pickford Education Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org
+
Presented by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter. The musicians will perform songs from the Civil War era, noting that many of them changed to become music identified with those who moved West.
+
This program is just in time to support and enrich the Autry’s new exhibit, “Empire and Liberty – the Civil War & the West.”
+
Tix, $20; ages 14 and under are admitted free, but reservations for all are advised as SPACE IS LIMITED. Reserve tix at 661-492-8930 or www.westernmusiccalifornia.org
+
Note: concert admission does not include admission to the adjacent museum.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sat; Aug 22, in SaMo:
3 & 8 pm “EMPIRE BURLESQUE” is a new musical, performed as “An exclusive staged reading of a work-in-progress” at the Edye Second Space at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.org; www.events.smc.edu
+
With book & lyrics by DAN CASTELLANETA & DEB LACUSTA (“The Simpsons,” “Second City”), and music by Laura Hall (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Second City”), this is a highly anticipated new production. Director is David H. Bell; Musical Director is David O; Casting by Michael Donovan, CSA.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE is a satirical Vaudeville romp, “hosted by MARK TWAIN,” chronicling America's bumbling first foray into empire – The Spanish-American War. The revue features the red-hot vocal stylings of EMMA GOLDMAN, William McKinley's patriotic sleight-of-hand, Teddy Roosevelt's tap dance up San Juan Hill, and a bevy of all-American showgirls.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE was selected as part of the “Disney / ASCAP Musical Workshop” hosted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ. Before his passing, historian and author HOWARD ZINN (“A People’s History of the United States”) called Empire Burlesque “hilarious and powerful,” and “certainly relevant to what is happening today.”
+
Runs Wed-Fri, Aug 19-21, at 8 pm; Sat, Aug 22 at 3 & 8 pm; Sun, Aug 23, at 3 pm.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sat, Aug 22, in Bev Hills:
LEON RUSSELL plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
+
Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Sat, Aug 22, in Culver City:
8 pm INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards, plays Boulevard Music in Culver City.
+
Details at: www.incendioband.com

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Sat, Aug 22, in OC (Irvine):
8 pm “STAR TREK” AT THE SYMPHONY, wherein PACIFIC SYMPHONY plays the score as the film screens “STAR TREK,” the 2009 feature film, at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine.
+
It’s a symphonic night at the movies perfect for the whole family. On the big screen: J.J. Abrams’ 2009 blockbuster featuring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto boldly going where no one has gone before. On stage: PACIFIC SYMPHONY performing Academy Award-winner MICHAEL GIACCHINO’s score, live. Giacchino's other films include Pixar’s “Up,” "Ratatouille," “The Incredibles,” and this summer's trifecta of "Tomorrowland," "Inside Out," and "Jurassic World."
+
Gates open at 6 pm for picnicking. Prefer not to cook? Enjoy the new Wine Bar or add on a gourmet Bristol Farms picnic box, ready for convenient pickup just inside the gates to the amphitheatre. Use the web link below to order.
+
Tix at: www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert_calendar

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sat, Aug 22, in L.A.:
7:30 pm "POSTCARDS FROM ABROAD" performed by CAL PHIL, the California Philharmonic, under the evening sky at lovely Santa Anita Park (the infield of the famous horseracing track) in Arcadia.
+
The Following afternoon, the same program is performed indoors in the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center.
+
Tix & more info by phone, 626-304-0333 (10 am-6 pm, M-F), or info online at: www.calphil.com/home

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sun, Aug 23, in SaMo:
3 pm CLOSING PERFORMANCE of “EMPIRE BURLESQUE” is a new musical, performed as “An exclusive staged reading of a work-in-progress” at the Edye Second Space at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.org; www.events.smc.edu
+
With book & lyrics by DAN CASTELLANETA & DEB LACUSTA (“The Simpsons,” “Second City”), and music by Laura Hall (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Second City”), this is a highly anticipated new production. Director is David H. Bell; Musical Director is David O; Casting by Michael Donovan, CSA.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE is a satirical Vaudeville romp, “hosted by MARK TWAIN,” chronicling America's bumbling first foray into empire – The Spanish-American War. The revue features the red-hot vocal stylings of EMMA GOLDMAN, William McKinley's patriotic sleight-of-hand, Teddy Roosevelt's tap dance up San Juan Hill, and a bevy of all-American showgirls.
+
EMPIRE BURLESQUE was selected as part of the “Disney / ASCAP Musical Workshop” hosted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ. Before his passing, historian and author HOWARD ZINN (“A People’s History of the United States”) called Empire Burlesque “hilarious and powerful,” and “certainly relevant to what is happening today.”
+
Runs Wed-Fri, Aug 19-21, at 8 pm; Sat, Aug 22 at 3 & 8 pm; Sun, Aug 23, at 3 pm.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sun, Aug 23, in L.A.:
(Time tba) "POSTCARDS FROM ABROAD" performed by CAL PHIL, the California Philharmonic, in the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center.
+
The previous evening, the same program is performed under the evening sky at Santa Anita Park (the infield of the famous horseracing track) in Arcadia.
+
Tix & more info by phone, 626-304-0333 (10 am-6 pm, M-F), or info online at: www.calphil.com/home

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Tue, Aug 25, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm “THE DROP: DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER with Special Guests IRVIN MAYFIELD and THE THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE,” is a performance-interview program tonight in the Clive Davis Theatre at the Grammy Museum, Olympic & Figueroa, across from Staple Center in downtown L.A.
+
Set for release on August 7, Bridgewater's latest album, “Dee Dee’s Feathers,” is a journey through the history of New Orleans as told through song collaborations with GRAMMY winner IRVIN MAYFIELD & THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, and the album is an homage to the people and culture of New Orleans in honor of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
+
Over the course of a four-decade career, multiple GRAMMY-winning jazz artist DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards while re-envisioning jazz classics. She's performed with such jazz notables as Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, and Dizzy Gillespie, and has released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including “Dear Ella,” her tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, and “Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love,” both of which received GRAMMY Awards. Bridgewater also won a Tony Award for her role as “Glinda” in 1975's “The Wiz,” and received a British “Laurence Olivier” nomination for “Best Actress in a Musical” for her role in “Lady Day.”
+
As a “Goodwill Ambassador” to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, Bridgewater continues to appeal for international solidarity to finance global grassroots projects in the fight against world hunger.
+
The GRAMMY Museum hosts Bridgewater and Mayfield for an intimate discussion surrounding their career and new album, followed by a special performance featuring Bridgewater, Mayfield and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble, hosted by Scott Goldman, Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation.
+
Tix at www.grammymuseum.org, or call 213-763-2133. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats.
+
Be sure to peruse the Guide’s “TICKET ALERTS” in this edition for a wide variety of upcoming Grammy Museum programs.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Thu Aug 27, in OC (Laguna):
5 pm Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the ongoing daily “SAWDUST FESTIVAL” at the Festival of the Arts Grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651.
+
Full lineup of music acts and events for the day and the summer season are at:
+
http://sawdustartfestival.org/festivals/
+
Celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at:
+
www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React To That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sat, Aug 29, in Whittier:
3-7 pm PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays Mulcahey's, 15334 Whittier Bl, #8, Whittier 90603.
+
Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us, "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!"
+
More at: www.paddyspig.com

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Sat, Aug 29, in San Pedro:
8 pm STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE brings doo-wop classics with soaring harmonies to the Grand Annex in San Pedro.
+
This exciting act has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Diana Reeves, and many other “name” stars.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sun, Aug 30, in Long Beach:
Noon-5 pm 1st Annual “LONG BEACH TIKI SOCIAL + TIKI SWAPMEET” includes appropriately-themed live music, hosted by Roxanne's Cocktail Lounge and the New Latin Grill, at Roxanne's Cocktail Lounge, 1115 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach 90807
+
First band starts at 2 pm. The promo says, “August 30th will bring together the best that Southern California has to offer in the Tiki world, Including Kelly Merrel from Trader Sam's, Local Tiki bands from all around Southern California, the best tiki vendors So-Cal has to offer, as well as local vendors.” An “After-Party” at Roxanne’s starts immediately at 5 pm. Mahalo.
+
21+ event, Food will be served. Tix: “Lei Package” $16.82; regular tix, $6.27 are sold-out.

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
+
Sun, Aug 30, in Santa Barbara:
7 pm DIANA KRALL with special guest GREGORY PORTER play the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411.
+
Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz pianist and world renowned singer DIANA KRALL plays the Santa Barbara Bowl as part of her "Wallflower World Tour." Krall has made several national TV appearances to promote the tour, including performances on “LIVE! with Kelly and Michael” on Feb 2 and “The Late Show with David Letterman” on Feb 3.
+
Produced by 16-time GRAMMY Award-winning producer David Foster, “Wallflower” finds Krall breaking new ground with her interpretations of some of the all-time best-selling pop songs. The album features popular classics from the late ’60s to present day that have inspired Krall since her early years, as well as an unreleased composition from Paul McCartney, titled "If I Take You Home Tonight".
+
The "Wallflower World Tour" features Krall performing the Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreaming," the Eagles' "Desperado," and Bob Dylan's "Wallflower," which inspired the album's title track. Krall is accompanied onstage by folk luminary STUART DUNCAN on fiddle, ANTHONY WILSON on guitar, DENNIS CROUCH on bass, KARRIEM RIGGINS on drums, and PATRICK WARREN on keyboards.
+
Diana Krall recently headlined “The Montreal International Jazz Festival” performing to over 100,000 loyal fans. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, she has won five Grammy Awards, eight Juno Awards and has also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Her unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.
+
There’s plenty more on Diana Krall at:
www.dianakrall.com/
+
GREGORY PORTER, fellow GRAMMY winner and renowned jazz musiacian, joins Diana Krall on this tour. Porter has been called “The next great male jazz singer” by NPR Music. His last album brought this from the Wall Street Journal: “‘Liquid Spirit’ is shot through with gospel, blues and R&B influences… the title track pairs soulful horns with a deep, enveloping bassline that frames the California native’s supple tenor.” The New York Times wrote, “Gregory Porter [is] a powerful baritone who writes his own songs… from a more ’70s or early ’80s-oriented place in the African-American jazz tradition, strong and sometimes experimental yet serenely unacademic, and mightily good.”
+
Tix ,$84.50 - $49.50, at https://sbbowl.com

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Sun, Aug 30. ONLINE CONCERT:
(Time tba) MARINA V, the delightful and globetrotting piano and acoustic guitar-based performing songwriter, does a live concert from her house in Southern California, before embarking on more tour dates in Europe & the US East Coast.
+
Marina says, “Tune into our next online concert! Wherever you are in the world, you can attend, and as always, Nick & I will take song requests and answer your questions. Our tour with Árstíðir was amazing. Nick & I became good friends with this wonderful Icelandic band and loved touring with them (in spite of exausting days and typical road challenges. If you watched our TOUR DOCUMENTARY you now understand :)). Big thanks to every one of you who came to the shows!! And big thanks to our 2 Songs A Month Club members! Your support makes a huge difference every month.”
+
Marina V is on the road now, in fact, opening for HOWARD JONES in Atlanta, GA, and Washington, DC, Aug 16 & 18. She says, “Both venues are beautiful theatres.”
+
NOTE...
On August 22, MARINA V and Nick play CalTech's famed Beckman Auditorium in Pasadena.
+
After this Aug 30 online concert, Nick & Marina are off to the Netherlands, playing the “Redhead Days Festival” Sep 4 & 5 in Breda. Marina then continues, sans Nick, to play 2 shows in Germany (Cologne) with her friends JOHNA, then one more solo show in Moscow.
+
Always full of good ideas, Marina reports, “We drove 4,885 miles on this tour, and the contest winners of "Guess How Many Miles We Will Drive on this Tour" are: 1st place, Kirk G. from Venice, CA (he guessed 4,715 miles); 2nd place, Alex S. from Ontario, Canada (he guessed 4,656 miles); 3rd place, Joyce L. from Chicago, IL (she guessed 4,599 miles).” A fun bit of fan involvement that brough nice prizes.
+
Watch tonight’s ONLINE CONCERT and discover this delightful artist at:
+
https://www.concertwindow.com/9673-marina-v
+
More at:
www.MarinaV.com

÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷

Fri-Sun, Sep 4-27, in Pomona:
93rd annual “LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR” at Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Av, Pomona 91768.
+
This annual fete is a major Southern California family tradition with big time concert headliners and plenty more live music by non-famous musicians and bands throughout the enormous fairgrounds. Like the other major fairs – OC< Ventura, San Diego County – this one includes all the concerts with gate admission. + The Guide is preparing the same kind of complete concert coverage that we brought our readers for the just-ended Orange County Fair and Ventura County Fair. + The event starts Labor Day weekend and runs through the month of September with something for everyone — themed attractions, a carnival midway, concerts, FairKids Field Trips, community events, wine tasting, horse racing, shopping, and that iconic Fair food. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Sat Sep 5, in Ventura: 7:30 pm Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the prestigious “OLIVAS ADOBE CONCERT SERIES” at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 92002. + GET TIX EARLY or you’ll find it sold-out: www.cityofventura.net/mus + Celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at: + www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React To That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Thu, Sep 10, in Bev Hills: JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO plus TAJ MAHAL TRIO play the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills. + Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 12, in OC (Seal Beach): 8 pm INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards, plays Spaghettini in Seal Beach. + Details at: www.incendioband.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sun, Sep 13, in Topanga: 10:30 am EVO BLUESTEIN plays his "Evo's Kid's Concert" for the "FAMILY FUNDAYS: THEATRICUM KIDS CONCERT” series at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com + There is also the ongoing "Peter Alsop's Children's Concert Series" here; if you have small fry, keep an eye on the venue's website. + Tix, $10. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Thu, Sep 17, in the Marina: (Time tba) PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays the first of three gigs for "HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY," this one at Brennan's in Marina Del Rey. + Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us, "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!" + More at: www.paddyspig.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Fri, Sep 18, in the near IE (Rialto): 4 pm PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays one of three gigs for "HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY," this one at O'Leary's in Rialto. + Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!" + More at: www.paddyspig.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 19, in Hollywood: LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 19, in Redondo Beach: (Time tba) PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays the last of three gigs for "HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY," this one at Hennessey's Tavern in Redondo Beach. + Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us, "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!" + More at: www.paddyspig.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 26, in Pasadena: 5 pm "MAGICAL MOONLIGHT SONATA GALA," a full program by the PASADENA SYMPHONY & POPS, at Ambassador Gardens, 380 W Green St, Pasadena 91123. + Pasadena Symphony and POPS annual gala, “Moonlight Sonata,” features music under the stars, a deluxe dining experience with Claud & Co., an awards presentation, and exciting live and silent auction opportunities. All hosted by DAVID LOCKINGTON, Music Director, Pasadena Symphony and POPS. + Maestro Lockington adds, “This year, the Pasadena Symphony and POPS is honoring Anne Akiko Meyers (violinist extraordinaire), Peter Hoffman (Sierra Auto Group) and Kin Hui (Singpoli Group) - three amazing and thrillingly supportive members of the PSA family. There is space in the event program book to offer your congratulations to these luminaries -email eventinfo@pasadenasymphony-pops.org to learn more.” + Tix and more info: www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A Guide "SHOW of the WEEK" Pick... + Sat, Sep 26, in L.A.: 8 pm BRIGITTE, the Platinum-selling French indie sister-duo, known for their retro folk Parisian style, at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State L.A., 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles 90032; 323-343-6600; www.luckmanarts.org + The Alliance Française de Pasadena presents this as a fundraiser for the Alliance and its educational programs, in collaboration with The Luckman fine arts complex. + Pre-show reception at 7 pm, concert at 8 pm. + All tix include the reception where you can enjoy a selection of wine and cheeses. + $50 limited tix are preferred seating with the best front-center seats in the house. + $25 to $35 general admission tix, despite being billed as "concert-only," also include the pre-show reception hosted by "French Morning" with refreshments and snacks at 7 pm. + Tix at: www.luckmanarts.org ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Fri, Oct 2, in BevHills: GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills. + Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Wed, Oct 7, in Santa Barbara: 7 pm DON HENLEY (EAGLES), plus special guest SHAWN COLVIN, play the Santa Barbara Bowl. A real "wow" of a double-bill; like you'd see at a festival, but here with a better seat. + Tix: On sale SAT, AUG 8, 11 am, at: + http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004EFEDC516588?brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Aug5 ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Sat, 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. + Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Tue, Jan 19, 2016, in OC (Anaheim): 6-9 pm "MUSIC PRODUCTS MEDIA PREVIEW" on the Disney Garden Walk, Anaheim. + Presented by RobertsonComm (Robertson Communications Corp.) It's a pre-NAMM event. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Word to the wise: we add to “Ticket Alerts” all the time, so act accordingly. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ More soon, as always. +=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Direct to the current editions / MOBILE-DEVICE-FRIENDLY editions load quickly at . www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com . <^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>
.
CONTACT US at / send Questions / Comments to:
.
Tiedtothetracks (at) Hotmail (dot) com
.
<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>
Contents copyright © 2015,
Lawrence Wines & Tied to the Tracks.
All rights reserved.
<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>
.
♪ 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.
.
The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell.
.
<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>-<^>
.