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"Concerts Only" update. You'll find everything else that is NOT a concert in the latest FULL edition of the Guide... currently that is the full edition published last Thursday, for the last of October, onward.
★ In HERE: All the CONCERTS, and ONLY the concerts.
★ NOT in here: All the Festivals, news feature stories, workshops, stage plays, and everything else — which are all in the FULL edition.
Only two sections from the usual format are in here:
√ Section 6)
THE STALWARTS OF L.A.’S MUSIC SCENE - the venues that deliver regularly and reliably, with quickie notes on WHO'S PLAYING NOW.
√ Section 7)
CURRENT / UPCOMING CONCERTS — recommendations & “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” picks, music & arts.
Jump right in! (And remember, all the festivals 'n such are in the FULL edition, NOT here.)
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When you don't know of somethin' specific that you know you want to see? (A musician or a band...) Start here. THESE venues deliver the goods, regularly and reliably.
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***** (5 stars)
THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE...
Nightly, in Altadena:
AMERICANA /BLUEGRASS / BLUES / SINGER-SONGWRITER / ACOUSTIC BAND / or AMAZING INSTRUMENTALIST plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info & current schedule: www.coffeegallery.com
The acts booked here are first-rate, and are usually national or international touring bands or solo artists. This venue is widely acclaimed for its intimacy (no seat is more than 20 feet from the stage) with the best sound and stage lighting in all of L.A. Tix generally range from $15 to $20, depending on the show. Always make reservations (by phone) to avoid disappointment.
8 pm weeknights, 7 pm weekends (unless otherwise noted), plus weekend matinees.
(Extensive write-ups for MANY current shows at this venue are in Section 7; there are simply too many shows at "CGB" for us to attempt a short, complete list here.)
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*** (3 stars)
HOTEL CAFE...
Nightly, in Hollywood:
7 pm FULL LINEUP, mostly acoustic, nightly at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Their website describes most (but never all) of the acts playing there.
♪ Twice a month, “THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION” presents a show, on an irregular schedule.
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 usually 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
TIX NOW AVAILABLE...
√ Dara Sisterhen - 10/27
√ Maty Noyes - 10/27
√ Christopher The Conquered - 10/28
√ OYLS - 10/28
√ Bombadil - 10/28
√ Young Patches - 10/28
√ Worn Tin - 10/28
√ Divided Heaven - 10/29
√ Balanced Breakfast presents: Abbot Kinney (Release of new single) - 10/29
√ The Rituals - 10/29
√ Abby & The Myth - 10/30
√ Dominique Toney - 10/30
√ Jason Gallaghar of Leroy Justice - 10/30
√ 222 - 10/30
√ Valise - 11/2
√ Katie Garfield - 11/2
√ Paul Rey - 11/3
√ Ethan Lipton & His Orchestra - 11/5
√ Paul Bergmann - 11/5
√ Night Lights - 11/5
√ David Ramirez - 11/6
√ Kevin Earnest - 11/6
√ Valley Shine - 11/7
√ Megan Brickwood - 11/7
√ Daniel Blue of Motopony - 11/9
√ Jason Robert Blum - 11/9
√ Frances - 11/10
√ Alex & Sierra - 11/10
√ Bellehouse Band - 11/10
√ Kier (Record Release Show) - 11/11
√ Rome (Record Release Show) - 11/11
√ Sunny Ozell - 11/11
√ ALT 98.7 "Close To Home" Presents: Freedom Fry - 11/12
√ KCRW Presents: Shana Halligan (Record Release Show) -11/12
√ The Accidentals - 11/12
√ BalconyTV Presents: Dylan McDonald & The Avians - 11/13
√ Tim Wheatley (Record Release Show) - 11/13
√ Erin McKeown - 11/14
√ Pete RG - 11/14
√ Marco with Love - 11/14
√ Kate Davis - 11/16
√ Taylor Von - 11/15
√ Alex & Sierra - 11/17
√ Craig Stickland - 11/17
√ Gabriel Rios - 11/18
√ El May & Sara Lov - 11/18
√ James Hersey - 11/19
√ Jay Nash - 11/19
√ Joel Eckels Band - 11/19
√ Paul Pfau - 11/19
√ Toadies - 11/20
√ "The Bluegrass Situation" presents: Billy Strings & Don Julin - 11/21
√ Gabriel Kahane - 11/21
√ Sacred Destinies w/ Angelo De Augustine - 11/30
√ Marie Digby - 12/1
√ Jade Jackson & Jonny Two Bags - 12/4
√ Calico The Band & friends Holiday Show - 12/4
√ Heather Reid - 12/5
√ The GIrls & Jones Street Station - 12/5
√ Hohotel - 12/11 & 12/12
√ Samantha Crain - 1/16/16
& more.
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CODY'S VIVA CANTINA...
Nightly, in Burbank:
7-11 pm LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY /HONKY TONK on two stages in separate rooms at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
Generally all ages. A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue has a full menu & full bar and is known for its Mexican cuisine. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (affiliated owners).
UPCOMING SHOWS at Viva...
√ Wed, Oct 28: DEANNA D'AMICO.
√ Thu, Oct 29: DEBRA LEE & TRIGGER HAPPY.
√ Fri & Sat, Oct 30 & 31: JIMI NELSON
√ A huge Friday, Oct 30: STEVE WADDINGTON & THE RETRO ROCKIN’ ALL STARS, featuring SUSAN RITTER, 9:30 pm; First, PLAY ‘N LUCKY, 7 pm; THE GREG & CHRIS SHOW, 5 pm - all on one of the venue's two stages. On the other stage, MELROSE MUSIC REVIEW, 6:30 pm; first, THE WOODY JAMES BIG BAND, 1-3 pm.
√ Sat, Oct 31: Halloween party with COW BOP at 8 pm; first, THE GREG & CHRIS SHOW, 5 pm; REX McNEIL & Friends, 2 pm. More on the other stage at 8 pm, tba. More on the "ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST" with prizes: 1st Place, $100; 2nd Place, $50; 3rd Place, $25; special drinks & treats. Performing, JIMI NELSON.
√ Sun, Nov 1: PAUL JUSTIN & RIVER ROAD BAND (time tba). STEVE LEWIS' OLDTIME MUSIC JAM, 11 am (on the front patio). Then, on one stage, Bluegrass Brunch with MURPHY’S FLAW, noon- 2 pm, and at 3 pm, BLUEGRASS GHOSTS; "Q-It-Up Karaoke" with KJ TARAN, 9 pm. On the other stage, DEBRA LEE & TRIGGER HAPPY, 6 pm; later, SHUFFLE BROS. BLUES JAM, 9:30 pm.
√ Mon, Nov 2: on one stage, it's "Bluegrass night" with THE BROMBIES, 7:30-10:30 pm. First, CODY BRYANT & EVAN MARSHALL, 5 pm. On the other stage, "The Melrose Mountain Jam" with special guests TBD, 8 pm. And somewhere in there... CHAD WATSON BAND, 8:30-9:30 pm, followed by "TALENT CONTEST," 9 pm to closing, with a CASH PRIZE; hosted by CHAD WATSON (used to be weekly at Cowboy Palace; tonight it's here at Viva, and it may alternate for a while).
√ Tues, Nov 3: one stage, "JOHN PISANO’S Guitar Night" with special guests TBD, 7:30 pm. First, CODY BRYANT & EVAN MARSHALL, 5 pm. Other stage, music TBD, 7: 30 pm. First, "Mr. Bill’s Traveling Karaoke Show" sets up for a mid-day songfest, 2-5 pm.
√ Wed, Nov 4: one stage, CODIO & THE SWINGIN’ ARMANIS, 7:30 pm.
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*** Other stage, a Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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THIS AIN'T YOUR DADDY'S BIG BAND, "A wild 'Big Band Rock Party' featuring two slamming sets from this amazingly great outfit featuring members of the bands of Buddy Rich, Brian Setzer, Manhattan Transfer, Tower of Power,The Captain & Tennille, Rod Stewart and more," 7:30 pm. (Wed, Nov 4.)
√ Thu, Nov 5: THE GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND, 7 pm.
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*** Later, a Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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"CODY’s CLASSIC COUNTRY & WESTERN NIGHT" with Alabama Outlaw country rocker TONYA WATTS, RONNIE MACK,plus CODY BRYANT, and special guests TBD, 9 pm.
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On the other stage (Thu, Nov 5), CODY BRYANT, 7:30 pm. First, JOEL BENNETT & friends, 5 pm.
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THE COWBOY PALACE...
Nightly*, FREE, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY /HONKY TONK music nightly *(currently except Tuesday) at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
Go early for the free dance lessons at 7:30 pm. This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, no cover, full bar, and friendly people who, howdy pardner, all like to dance. The music is sometimes acoustic, sometimes heavy on the pedal steel or the twang, but never that annoying fahke ackscent pop-“country” Nashvuhle scene.
No cover charge, so buy a couple drinks. Every night (currently except some Tuesdays), they present live music for listening and dancing – unless they’re closed when Hollywood rents the place to shoot a movie or tv show. The place has been in hundreds of tv shows and motion pictures over the years.
WHO'S PLAYING THERE NOW...
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♪ Every Monday is the TALENT CONTEST with cash prizes, 9:30 pm-closing, hosted by CHAD WATSON. (Artists & bands take note!) Before the contest, the CHAD WATSON BAND plays 8:30-9:30 pm. No cover.
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CINEMA BAR...
Nightly, FREE, in Culver City:
9 pm AMERICANA / ALT or TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK MUSIC is always a distinct possibility 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.
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McCABE'S / McCABE'S GUITAR SHOP...
Fri & Sat, (sometimes Sundays), in SaMo:
8 pm FOLK- AMERICANA or other live music at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
This is a world-famous venue: a music hall behind a guitar store. Many, many stars have played here, and some of their McCabe’s performances are legendary.
Tix often sell-out well in advance, and range from $10-$39 per show.
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**** (4 stars)
ARCADIA BLUES CLUB...
Fri & Sat, in SGV (Arcadia):
7-11:30 pm A NATIONAL HEADLINING BLUES ARTIST OR BAND (different each night), plus excellent house band BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
Doors at 7 pm. Venue has good food (generous portions), full bar, pool tables. Substantial discount for tix bought in advance online. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.
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TWICE MONTHLY or more often...
**** (4 stars)
BOULEVARD MUSIC...
Boulevard Music in Culver City is a music store than magically transforms into an intimate performance venue with a stage and nicely mixed sound reinforcement. They book a LOT of guitar virtuosos. And other acoustic, roots, acoustic renaissance, and other performers at the "oh-wow" level. Located at 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Check their concert schedule at www.boulevardmusic.com
(Nunerous listings for concerts there, into 2016, appear with descriptive write-ups in Section 7.)
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THE LOW-KEY FREE SCENE...
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MUSE ON 8th...
Most evenings, in West Adams (L.A.):
There's a fun low-key scene at MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Ave at 8th St (just S of Wilshire Bl, in the Miracle Mile / Mid-City area of Los Angeles; 323-933-MUSE / 323-933-6873; www.MUSEon8th.com
√ Monday nights at 8 pm, it's "THE SONG CIRCUS" with ANNIE BOXELL & THE VICIOUS CIRCLE, featuring different singer-songwriters each week — google Annie's page for the lineup and to get in touch to perform.
√ All shows here start at 8 pm, but arrive early to get settled-in and order drinks / food before the show starts. Plus, parking on La Brea Ave opens at 7 pm and it is much easier to find parking before 8 pm.
Muse on 8th now has events almost every night of the week, all of them free, everyone is welcome to drop-in; the venue always remains open to the browsing public for food & coffee, so there is some bustle.
√ On Monday & Friday nights, they host live music, with various events every Thursday, such as storytelling or comedy, and recently they've added some events on Tuesdays. Wednesday night is the quiet night, no entertainment.
They have several recurring events...
√ 1st Fridays: "Acoustic Singer-Songwriter Night" with Mark Soper & Friends.
√ 3rd Fridays: "Acoustic Soul Series" open-mic for acoustic soul music & spoken word.
√ 3rd Thursdays: "Pinata: Personal Essay Show" hosted by Christine Schoenwald.
√ 4th Thursdays: "Tattle-Tales Storytelling Show."
√ 4th Fridays: "NetteRadio" brings a new line-up of singer-songwriters for the monthly live version of the web radio show that features women artists and female-fronted bands.
√ On alternate Tuesday & Thursday nights, there's "Fifth House Comedy" with Sarah Taylor & Michael Patrick Duggan.
√ Saturday nights weekly "Literary Salon" for writers & performers, hosted by Alex Stein. Go in at 7:30 pm to network, socialize, catch up, and grab some coffee & a snack. Stories start around 8 pm. Writers, check out the group, join if you're interested; get in touch with the host now if you want to share your work:
http://goo.gl/mcD6Sf
√ Sundays (7 pm) "Seismic Comedy" produced & hosted alternately by Jim Coughlin, Solange Castro & David Robinson with changing lineups.
Other remaining events for October...
√ Thu, Oct 29: Fifth House Comedy
No cover.
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(We're working on descriptions of more "stalwart" venues. Be patient.)
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Tue, Oct 27, in SFV (North Hills):
6:55 pm FREEBO performs one of his "KEYNOTE CONCERTS" at the Onion, 9550 Haskell Ave.,North Hills. 1/2 mile N of Nordhoff on Haskell, North Hills. (Nordhoff exit off 405 freeway.) Directions, www.spiritualunitymovement.org
Freebo, renowned musician who tours the world, after doing that for 17 years as bass player for BONNIE RAITT, tells us, "I will be speaking for SPIRITUAL UNITY MOVEMENT (S.U.M.) at THE ONION in North Hills (The Valley),a 45 minute talk entitled 'The Courage To Change The Things You Can…If Not Now When.' It could also be called 'Honoring Your gifts, Finding Your Bliss...If Not Now When' or maybe even 'Are You Ready To Rock ’n’ Roll… If Not Now When.' I welcome your thoughts of these or other choices. My Keynotes are meant to be INSPIRATIONAL, MOTIVATIONAL, and ENTERTAINING, and they seem to be a natural progression of where I’ve come to as a musician, a singer, a songwriter, and as a human being. I weave personal stories, life reflections, and lessons I've learned with songs from my latest CD, “IF NOT NOW WHEN.” And if any of these lessons or perspective I’ve acquired over this lifetime can be of some help to the listener in his or her life, while hopefully entertaining at the same time, I have accomplished my purpose. If you’re anywhere near Los Angeles or know folks who are, I think you will enjoy this presentation and perhaps be even more motivated toward finding or deepening your life’s purpose… If Not Now,When?!!"
$10 Suggested donation to Spiritual Unity Movement (S.U.M.)
More at:
www.freebomusic.com
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Tue, Oct 27, in Altadena:
7 pm (Note earlier time) Monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" showcase at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. No reservations taken for this show; more info at: www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm
David Harvey says, "Great music plus an original story, we have it all!" Featuring...
√ Tracy Newman with her great harmony and brilliantly smart songwriting. Tracy has a long and notable background as a multi-talented artist - from folk singer and card flourisher on the "Tonight Show with Johnny Carson," to being a founding member of the famous L.A. Comedy group "The Groundlings," writer on "Cheers," "Ellen," and co-creator of "What about Jim." She won both an Emmyfor and a Peabody for her writing, and these days she garners awards for her songwriting, which was her first love.
More at: www.tracynewman.com
√ Shaun Cromwell. Shaun's roots songs bring a wall of sound with style and passion. His Mississippi fingerstyle guitar and banjo channels the deep sounds of the Delta with a contemporary voice. Think John Hurt meets Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. Shaun is a favorite in folk festivals and everywhere he performs.
More at: www.shauncromwell.com
√ Hayley Rueger. A fresh, new face on the Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene. She has an ever-expanding following on her Youtube channel, mightybeans19, where she features original songs in her "Music MondHays" segments. At age nineteen, Hayley is a coming-of-age artist with a great voice beyond her years.
√ Storyteller Dylan Brody. "A Word with Dylan Brody" is always a fine addition to this monthly showcase. Brody is an award-winning playwright, a thrice-published author, a humorist and story-teller. He's a writer for the Huffington Post and a new contributor to public radio's "OffRamp" on KPCC. He is also a martial artist, but those skills will not come into play during the show. Unless something goes horribly wrong.
More at: http://dylanbrody.com
Tix, $10, at the door. Arrive early to get the best seats.
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Tue, Oct 27, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) MATY NOYES at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
When Maty Noyes approached her parents about quitting school at 16-years-old to leave Mississippi for Nashville and become a singer, they said, “Yes,” but with a few caveats. “They gave me these rules,” recalls Noyes. “They told me I had to find my own place, get a job, pay for everything, make straight A’s, and finish high school online. My mom and dad were shocked when I did it all, and they let me go. The day I got my driver’s license I moved.” That’s just a snapshot of how dedicated this girl is. In 2014, she found herself alone in Nashville, constantly writing songs between her day job, and playing at night whenever and wherever she could. At a party one evening, Noyes impressed her current manager, Phoenix Stone, with a stunning impromptu piano and vocal performance. The next day, the budding singer and songwriter had a management deal, and she continued solidifying a striking style with her guitar always in hand. Nodding to early influences like Johnny Cash and Elvis as well as Arcade Fire, The Strokes, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, Noyes unearthed a captivating musical identity of her own. “You get this organic feel in my music, but it’s still pop,” she explains. “I want to include as many sounds as possible. I love pop, alternative, indie, and rock. I try to make the songs relatable, most importantly. It’s honest, real, and truthful.”
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Tue, Oct 27, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) DARA SISTERHEN at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
For Dara Sisterhen, age has never been anything but a number. An immensely talented singer-songwriter with a fresh new voice, she began working with acclaimed producer Dave Cobb when she was just 14 years old. Now 18, Sisterhen has re-teamed with Cobb (the Svengali behind award-winning albums from Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson) to create one of the best EPs in recent memory. Combining ‘60s influences with gorgeous vocals and insightful lyrics, "Boom" will leave you stunned and wanting for more.
"Mixing '60s guitar pop and country music doesn’t necessarily sound like the most obvious recipe for success. Clearly, though, no one told Dara Sisterhen that when she was cooking up the five tracks on Boom.... Where [Sisterhen] really succeeds, though, is the sheer quality of its songs, with the potential for hit records felt throughout, and the sense that you’re listening to something special, something that’s both genuine and enthralling." — songwritingmagazine.co.uk. Check out her video for "Kids" at the venue's website.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Wed, Oct 28, in Altadena:
8 pm ELLEN & STEVE STAPENHORST plus performing guest SEVERIN BROWNE play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. Phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236; more info at: www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm
As Bob Stane characterizes it, this is an evening of "GRIT, HUMOR AND MUSICAL FUN as some of the longest-running acts who have ever graced The Coffee Gallery Backstage return for a once-per-year gig. Read the amazing copy."
√ Watching Ellen Stapenhorst perform in person a number of years ago, the scientist, humanitarian and philosopher Buckminster Fuller told her, “All my life, I’ve dreamed of what humanity could be, and tonight I see it manifest in you.” True story, but instead of figuring her work on this planet was done, she picked up the torch and has continued to inspire enthusiastic audiences worldwide.
From the L.A. coffee houses of the '60s, Ellen moved on to castles on the Rhine, concert halls in Europe and the Caribbean, and the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre near Denver. She brings a joyful intimacy to venues large and small. Guitar and fiddle in hand, Ellen makes the trek from her Western Colorado home to Southern California with her moving and powerful songs, humor and a love of bringing people together. On the airwaves, Ellen’s “Traveler” rode the "Tied to the Tracks" L.A. acoustic radio’s most requested list for two years, and “Grand Junction” hit the jackpot, being featured on NPR’s Car Talk! Ellen’s recording her fifth album of original songs, a mix of personal tales that touch the heart and the spirit, and often make us cry and laugh in the process.
More at: www.ellenstapenhorst.net
√ Her brother, Steve Stapenhorst, is a musician and actor with long credits in TV and film, including Mad Men, Dexter and Space Cowboys. On that night long ago, Bucky Fuller gave Steve one of his books, writing, “To Steve Stapenhorst, who is progressively enriching the music of these extraordinary times.” He continues to enrich the music with his ever-fluid guitar, harmonies in the right place, a song or two from his soul and sibling banter that can only surface after their hundreds of years of performing together . . . more or less. They were both in the eclectic Aspen-based band, Tanglefoot, that toured nationally and recorded in the '70s and early '80s.
√ Sharing the bill is singer and songwriter extraordinaire Severin Browne. A frequent performer at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Severin is one of the most respected and popular musicians in L.A. acoustic music, solo and as part of The Tall Man Group. He has shared stages with the Kingston Trio, John Hartford, Kenny Rankin, Country Joe and the Fish, Sonny Terry & Brownie McGee, Delaney Bramlett, and his brother Jackson. But still, Ellen and Steve feel fortunate to call Severin a friend, and wish Bucky could have heard him.
More at: www.severinbrowne.com
Tix, $18.
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Fri, Oct 30, in Santa Barbara Co (Carpenteria):
7:30 pm KATHLEEN GRACE with THE LEMON TREES do a concert at the Playhouse Theater in Carpenteria.
More info at: www.KathleenGrace.com
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Fri, Oct 30, (world music) in Altadena:
8 pm ALMANOVA WORLD MUSIC COLLECTIVE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. Phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236; more info at: www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm
We know, it takes a lot to get acoustic Americana people interested in world music. But with this group, it's worth your time to see if this sparks your attention. This is an exciting and innovative international quartet playing a kind of "World Music" that's infused with jazz, rock and classical meanderings. The group consists of voice, two guitars, and percussion.
√ Almer Imamovic is a classical guitarist originally from Bosnia who grew up playing folk music from the Balkans while playing electric guitar and bass in Rock Bands across Europe.
√ Vocalist Abram Poliakoff is a California native who comes from the classical vocal traditions but moves seamlessly from Verdi, Jobim and Bosnian Sevdalinka.
√ German drummer extraordinaire Till Richter brings his magical touch and good taste to the group adding layers of sound, bringing the music to new heights.
√ Guitarist Tyler McCarthy is a jazz master who beautifully compliments the style of Almer and brings his deep understanding of harmony and improvisation.
The end result is a musical quartet that pushed the boundaries of music and dares to bring something new and original to the scene.
More at: www.almanovaduo.com
Tix, $20.
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Fri, Oct 30, in SaMo:
8 pm JACKSH*T plays "Scary Sh*t: A Cochtotan Haunted Halloween" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
Tix, $22.50. It all may sound strange to you. But for plenty of others, it doesn't. These guys always sell-out at McCabe's. Adults-only show.
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Fri, Oct 30, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) ABBY & THE MYTH concludes her October residency tonight at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
A fresh, unique voice, ABBY POSNER demonstrates through her writing an introspective humanity and an intangible artistic quality that draws you close and holds you tight. Pulling from a palette that is both intellectually broad and emotionally deep, the results are well worthy of the attention she has received. Abby began studying music and performance at age six. A gifted pint-sized pianist, she quickly picked up guitar, drums, bass, banjo, and mandolin, and has continued to master new instruments throughout her career.
Posner moved to Los Angeles in 2002 to advance her musical training at California Institute of the Arts, where she concentrated on both world percussion and composition for songwriting. Upon moving to Los Angeles, Abby began performing live with a number of bands in the L.A. area, establishing a name for herself as a multi-talented artist.
Posner started working on her solo project, now called Abby and The Myth, in February of 2011. “Abby & the Myth are the kind of band that music fans always hope to stumble upon at a bar, but seldom ever do. With a presence big enough to fill an arena, it is hopefully just a matter of time before they get there” - Music Connection.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Saturday, October 31
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Sat, Oct 31, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JAKE SHIMABUKURO, ukulele master, vocalist, songwriter, master of the traditional catalog, and virtuosic multi-instrumentalist, plays Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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Sunday, November 1
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Sun, Nov 1, in SaMo:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with JAMBO at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
Tix, $10 (kids under age 2 get in free).
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Sun, Nov 1, in Altadena:
7 pm LOAFER'S GLORY, the superb ensemble of HERB PEDERSEN, BILL BRYSON, TOM SAUBER, & PATRICK SAUBER, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. Phone for reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236; more info at: www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm
LOAFER'S GLORY is a supergroup band of legends of pickin' & grinnin'. Venue impresario Bob Stane calls them "A unique engagement of the finest of bluegrass players. A show that will be talked about for years to come," and he says, "Treat you and yours to historical fun."
√ HERB PEDERSEN on guitar & vocals, is an American musician, guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter who has played a variety of musical styles over the past forty years. Pedersen once members of the Desert Rose Band. Pedersen also fronted his own band called the Laurel Canyon Ramblers. Besides this, Pedersen has also worked with the following musicians and groups: Pine Valley Boys, Earl Scruggs, The Dillards, Smokey Grass Boys, Old and in the Way, David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Vassar Clements, Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Tony Rice, Dan Fogelberg, Stephen Stills, Linda Ronstadt, Kris Kristofferson, John Prine, Jackson Browne, John Denver, John Jorgenson, and Leland Sklar.
√ TOM SAUBER on fiddle, banjo, & vocals, is a native of Southern California who has been integral in bringing authentic traditional music to the film industry. In 1980, along with Ry Cooder and David Lindley, he played the music for the motion picture "The Long Riders." He has also appeared in "Bound for Glory," "Geronimo," and numerous TV movies and series.
√ PATRICK SAUBER on banjo, mandolin, & vocals, happens to be the very musical son of old time player Tom Sauber. Patrick has mastered the old-time pre-bluegrass styles on banjo and mandolin, as well as the classic approach to good, solid Scruggs-style 5-string banjo and mandolin, including "Bill Monroe style" and more current styles. Already, his mmbership in two other bands has him touring constantly (Laurie Lewis & the Right Hands and the Brombies). For such a young player, it will be interesting to see where he carries this talent. He also sings all the needed parts in the good trio and quartet numbers.
√ BILL BRYSON on upright bass & vocals comes from a long discography of bluegrass and country music. One of the most skilled upright bass players in the business, he's been with such great groups as The Bluegrass Cardinals, The Country Gazette, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, The Desert Rose Band, and Bluegrass Etc. (He's still a member of the ladt two). Bill is a wonderful lead singer, and is one of the best baritones in the biz and always in demand for recording sessions. He also plays guitar and minstrel 5-string banjo.
Plenty more at: http://loafersgloryband.com
Tix, $20.
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Sun, Nov 1, in South Pas:
7 pm ERNEST TROOST, DAVID SERBY, & ED TREE, three superb performing songwriters, play The Hideout at Kidd's Jewelry Heist, 1510 Mission, South Pasadena.
$20 in advance with reservation to:
sharonhan@earthlink.net
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Sun, Nov 1, in SaMo:
8 pm KATE TAYLOR plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
Tix, $20.
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Wed, Nov 4, in Burbank:
7:30 pm THIS AIN'T YOUR DADDY'S BIG BAND, "A wild 'Big Band Rock Party' featuring two slamming sets from this amazingly great outfit featuring members of the bands of Buddy Rich, Brian Setzer, Manhattan Transfer, Tower of Power,The Captain & Tennille, Rod Stewart and more," for a landmark night at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue is generally all ages, has a full menu & full bar and is known for its Mexican cuisine. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (affiliated owners).
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Thu, Nov 5, in Burbank:
8 pm "CODY’s CLASSIC COUNTRY & WESTERN NIGHT" with Alabama Outlaw country rocker TONYA WATTS, and the legendary RONNIE MACK, plus CODY BRYANT, and special guests TBD, at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue is generally all ages, has a full menu & full bar and is known for its Mexican cuisine. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (affiliated owners).
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Thursday, November 5
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Thu, Nov 5, in Altadena:
3 pm THE ROLAND WHITE BAND — he of The Kentucky Colonels, Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys, Lester Flatt & The Nashville Grass, Country Gazette, and The Nashville Bluegrass Band — brings his own Grammy-nominated band to the intimate Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; www.coffeegallery.com
THE ROLAND WHITE BAND in its West Coastand touring incarnation features Diane Bouska on guitar & vocals, Herb Pedersen on banjo & vocals, Bill Bryson on bass & vocals, Blaine Sprouse on fiddle, and leader Roland White on mandolin.
After a distinguished career devoted to playing bluegrass in several of the most popular and influential groups in the music’s history, Roland White embarked on another chapter of personal musical discovery, fronting his own bluegrass group in the form of The Roland White Band. And really, it was the only thing he still hadn't done.
Roland is known as one of the few unique stylists on the mandolin, with his own unmistakable sound and touch. His gifts as a musician have delighted audiences everywhere: his vitality,soul,and infectious rhythm enable him to speak and even dance through his instrument. Add to this his mastery of ensemble playing,harmonic sophistication, and warm voice guided by a subtle and swinging sense of phrasing, and you have the legend of bluegrass that Roland has become.
Springing from a large family of musicians,they formed The Kentucky Colonels, whose influence has far exceeded the band’s short tenure as an active band. Their "Appalachian Swing" album remains one of the most influential albums of that era. Roland’s tradition-based yet imaginative mandolin playing alongside Clarence’s breathtaking guitar virtuosity cemented this as an indispensable album in any true bluegrass aficionado’s collection. During the years the Kentucky Colonels were together, they featured such great musicians as Roger Bush, Billy Ray Lathum, Leroy Mack, Bobby Slone, and the legendary fiddler Scott Stoneman. And Roland, after The Kentucky Colonels?
Roland became guitarist for Bill Monroe & the Bluegrass Boys in the late '60s, absorbing the traditional feel and repertoire from the acknowledged "Father Of Bluegrass" that remains a strong element in his music today. Roland's tenure included several landmark recording sessions as a Bluegrass Boy, among them "The Gold Rush," "Is The Blue Moon Still Shining," "Crossing The Cumberlands," "Sally Goodin," "Kentucky Mandolin," and "The Walls Of Time." From Monroe’s band?
Roland moved on to that of another bluegrass pioneer, Lester Flatt, playing mandolin and recording several albums as a member of The Nashville Grass from 1969-1973.
He next spent thirteen years with the progressive west coast group Country Gazette, with such bluegrass luminaries as Byron Berline, Alan Munde, Joe Carr, and Roger Bush.
Then came the Nashville Bluegrass Band, who distinguished themselves as the premier bluegrass band of their generation, winning two Grammys andtheir earning Grammy nominations on every one of their albums. All that was left was Roland putting his own name up-front.
The Roland White Band’s debut album, "Jelly On My Tofu," was nominated for the "Best Bluegrass Album" Grammy in 2003. And plenty of fans of Roland's virtuosity, of the band, and of the best bluegrass music, will tell you that they just keep getting better.
More at: www.rolandwhite.com
Tix, $20.
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Friday, November 6
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Fri, Nov 6, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm ROLAND WHITE BAND featuring Herb Pedersen, Bill Bryson, Blaine Sprouse & Diane Bouska at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
The Fret House presents a special California edition of The Roland White Band, featuring the legendary Roland White on mandolin along with Roland White Band guitarist/vocalist Diane Bouska, and celebrated banjo player and vocalist Herb Pedersen, bassist Bill Bryson and fiddler Blaine Sprouse.
Roland began his career in California in 1954, leading younger brothers Eric and Clarence in The Country Boys, and later The Kentucky Colonels, a groundbreaking bluegrass band whose LP “Appalachian Swing” is considered a landmark recording in the history of bluegrass. Roland has been a member of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, Lester Flatt’s Nashville Grass, Country Gazette, two-time Grammy-winners Nashville Bluegrass Band, and since 2000 has led the Grammy-nominated Roland White Band.
Herb Pedersen, who cut his musical teeth playing banjo with California’s pioneering bluegrass group Vern & Ray in the 1960s and has since played with The Dillards, Old & In The Grey, The Foggy Mountain Boys (even subbing for Earl Scruggs), and was a founding member of the award-winning Desert Rose Band and Laurel Canyon Ramblers. Pedersen’s instrumental versatility (banjo, guitar, dobro), warm vocals, and talents as a songwriter (for example, “Wait A Minute”) and producing talents have led to extensive studio work with many important recording artists.
Bill Bryson, who played bass with Herb in both The Desert Rose Band and The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, is also a member of Herb’s west coast group Loafer’s Glory, is another California bluegrass performer with a rich history in the music. He was an early member of The Bluegrass Cardinals, who were formed in southern California, along with the aforementioned bands, and has recorded with groups and artists as diverse as Rose Maddox and Ry Cooder. He has also been a member of southern California bands Bluegrass Etc. and The Grateful Dudes. Also a songwriter of some note; he composed the bluegrass classic “The Girl At The Crossroads Bar.”
Blaine Sprouse relocated to California from Nashville a few years ago, bringing with him a background as one of the most in demand session players in Music City. He has also performed and recorded with a virtual Who’s Who of bluegrass over the years, including stints with James Monroe, Bill Monroe himself, Jim and Jesse, and most memorably perhaps, The Osborne Brothers. Early in his career, Blaine was a protégé of the immortal Bluegrass Boy Kenny Baker, with whom he recorded a duet album, as well as three solo albums for Rounder.
Diane Bouska plays rhythm guitar and sings blues-flavored leads and bluegrass harmony. As a founding member of the Roland White Band, Diane has recorded and co-produced with Roland all of their projects, the 1994 Sugar Hill release “Trying To Get to You”, the Grammy-nominated “Jelly On My Tofu” of 2003, The New Kentucky Colonels’ “Live in Holland 1973″, and The Roland White Band’s current CD, “Straight-Ahead Bluegrass”. She also plays and teaches bluegrass banjo, has authored bluegrass mandolin and guitar instruction books, and teaches rhythm guitar at bluegrass workshops around the country.
Bluegrass Mandolin Master “As long as Roland White has a voice in the inner circle, I know everything’s gonna be alright concerning the tradition and the future of bluegrass.” – Marty Stuart.
Tix, $20.
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Fri, Nov 6, in SaMo:
8 pm JEFFREY FOUCAULT plus special guest Caitlin Canty play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
Tix, $20.
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Saturday, November 7
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Sat, Nov 7, FREE*, in Palmdale:
7 pm THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH, Celtic festival favorites, play a FREE* show at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com
*- One-purchase cover, food or drink, from the menu of coffeehouse fare.
This little venue rates a "wow" each time they get this booking, which happens about once a year here, without parallel in any similar venue. THE BROWNE SISTERS and their cousin GEORGE CAVANAUGH have been headlining Scottish and Irish faires and festivals and highland games since the siblings were knee-high to a kilted bagpiper. With their soaring and interwoven vocal harmonies and George's superb guitar, there's no mystery why.
Arrive early for a good seat and to order your tasty toasted sandwich. This group is well worth the trip up the 14 Freeway to the only place in the Antelope Valley that brings live acoustic music every Saturday night. And they're just off the 14 Fwy, so you won't need safari security to venture into the mysterious hinterlands of Lawrence of Arabia's desert.
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Sat, Nov 7, in Santa Barbara Co (Carpinteria):
7:30 pm HOPE & JUSTIN and their acoustic full band play the CD RELEASE SHOW for their new "Love+War" album at the Plaza Playhouse Theater, presented by Ones to Watch Productions and the Santa Barbara Music Foundation, in Carpinteria.
They have been selected as “New Folk Finalists” in the Texan Kerrville Folk Festival, semi-finalists in the International Songwriting Competition (chosen among 20,000 contestants), and won honors for “Best Folk Song” in the West Coast Songwriter’s Competition, all since the 2013 release of their second album, "Eastern Bound."
Hope and Justin Schneir have been playing music together since the first night they met. Fifteen years later they are still at it with some incredibly talented friends. One of the best-loved new bands in the West Coast folk scene, they deliver homegrown music with lots of soul: everything you loved about '70s folk and bluegrass, with a modern vibe.
With emotive harmonies, explosive fiddle, driving bass, and foot-stomping ballads, their creativity is irresistible and their songwriting stellar. You’ll hear influences from Appalachia, Celtic roots, Southern rock, and Indie-folk. Their sound is warm and eclectic, both nostalgic and fresh, and their chemistry and energy onstage is contagious.
Featuring Sean Wood of Celtic Spring on fiddle & mandolin, Daniel Bagdazian on guitar & bass, Gabriel Bagdazian on piano & accordion, and Jeff Evans of The Mini Bar Project and Blimp on percussion.
Three years in the making, their latest album, "Love+War," will be hot off the press Nov. 7 and available on both CD and vinyl. More on the band and the album at:
www.hopeandjustin.com
Tix info, and more on the concert , at:
www.onestowatchproductions.com
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Sat, Nov 7, in L.A.:
7:30 pm LEE RANALDO, "rediscovering his love of acoustic folk music," plays the November offering in the "Saturday Nights at the Getty" series at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles. (Appr'x 12 miles NW of downtown Los Angeles.) Note: Parking is $10 after 5 pm.
Free, but free ticket is required, available beginning Tue, Oct 20, at:
http://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/performances/saturday_nights.html
For thirty years, Lee Ranaldo was the lead guitarist of Sonic Youth, one of the most influential and artistically sophisticated alternative rock bands of the recent era. Since the band's end in 2011, Ranaldo has been exploring new roles as a solo performer, leader of his new band The Dust, and beyond, to interdisciplinary collaborations in alternative venues like cathedrals and museums, often with his partner Leah Singer. Their recent live performances have been large-scale, multi-projection quadraphonic sound and cinema events. From performing on an electric guitar suspended from the ceiling and swinging over the audience, to rediscovering his love of acoustic folk music, Ranaldo's experimentalist spirit connects with music lovers across the spectrum, from classic rock to avant-garde.
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Sat, Nov 7, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) VALLEY SHINE plays their CD release show at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Valley Shine was distilled from a love of whiskey, cats and bluegrass music. In early 2014, Jenna Blake was in search of a writing partner with an appreciation for folk music who shared her passion for songwriting. Hailing from Louisville, KY, Jenna was influenced by traditional bluegrass music and roots rock like CCR, CSNY and Joni Mitchell. By a sheer stroke of luck, Jenna discovered Sam Sobelman and the two met up to see if there was any musical chemistry. After a couple of writing sessions influenced by whisky, laughs and some banjo pluckin', they quickly discovered their songwriting styles were a perfect match Check out their stripped down performance of "Sugar Dream" live at Outpost on the venue's website.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Sat, Nov 7, in SaMo:
8 pm The STEEL WHEELS play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
Tix, $15.
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Sunday, November 8
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Sun, Nov 8, in SaMo:
8 pm The ROLAND WHITE BAND plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
It's a special California edition of The Roland White Band, featuring the legendary Roland White on mandolin along with Roland White Band guitarist/vocalist Diane Bouska, and celebrated banjo player and vocalist Herb Pedersen, bassist Bill Bryson and fiddler Blaine Sprouse.
Roland began his career in California in 1954, leading younger brothers Eric and Clarence in The Country Boys, and later The Kentucky Colonels, a groundbreaking bluegrass band whose LP “Appalachian Swing” is considered a landmark recording in the history of bluegrass. Roland has been a member of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, Lester Flatt’s Nashville Grass, Country Gazette, two-time Grammy-winners Nashville Bluegrass Band, and since 2000 has led the Grammy-nominated Roland White Band.
Herb Pedersen, who cut his musical teeth playing banjo with California’s pioneering bluegrass group Vern & Ray in the 1960s and has since played with The Dillards, Old & In The Grey, The Foggy Mountain Boys (even subbing for Earl Scruggs), and was a founding member of the award-winning Desert Rose Band and Laurel Canyon Ramblers. Pedersen’s instrumental versatility (banjo, guitar, dobro), warm vocals, and talents as a songwriter (for example, “Wait A Minute”) and producing talents have led to extensive studio work with many important recording artists.
Bill Bryson, who played bass with Herb in both The Desert Rose Band and The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, is also a member of Herb’s west coast group Loafer’s Glory, is another California bluegrass performer with a rich history in the music. He was an early member of The Bluegrass Cardinals, who were formed in southern California, along with the aforementioned bands, and has recorded with groups and artists as diverse as Rose Maddox and Ry Cooder. He has also been a member of southern California bands Bluegrass Etc. and The Grateful Dudes. Also a songwriter of some note; he composed the bluegrass classic “The Girl At The Crossroads Bar.”
Blaine Sprouse relocated to California from Nashville a few years ago, bringing with him a background as one of the most in demand session players in Music City. He has also performed and recorded with a virtual Who’s Who of bluegrass over the years, including stints with James Monroe, Bill Monroe himself, Jim and Jesse, and most memorably perhaps, The Osborne Brothers. Early in his career, Blaine was a protégé of the immortal Bluegrass Boy Kenny Baker, with whom he recorded a duet album, as well as three solo albums for Rounder.
Diane Bouska plays rhythm guitar and sings blues-flavored leads and bluegrass harmony. As a founding member of the Roland White Band, Diane has recorded and co-produced with Roland all of their projects, the 1994 Sugar Hill release “Trying To Get to You”, the Grammy-nominated “Jelly On My Tofu” of 2003, The New Kentucky Colonels’ “Live in Holland 1973″, and The Roland White Band’s current CD, “Straight-Ahead Bluegrass”. She also plays and teaches bluegrass banjo, has authored bluegrass mandolin and guitar instruction books, and teaches rhythm guitar at bluegrass workshops around the country.
Bluegrass Mandolin Master “As long as Roland White has a voice in the inner circle, I know everything’s gonna be alright concerning the tradition and the future of bluegrass.” – Marty Stuart.
Tix, $22.50.
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Tuesday, November 10
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Tue, Nov 10 & Nov 17, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) ALEX & SIERRA, indie folk duo, play the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton met on the beach in Florida when they were in high school, not realizing at the time that it was the fortuitous beginning of a musical journey. Alex was a musician, inspired by the infectious music and optimistic attitude of Jason Mraz, while Sierra was a competitive dancer with a love for all things artistic. Every week Sierra would drive over an hour to see Alex perform at venues around Daytona and New Smyrna Beach and it was only a matter of time before he began calling her up onstage to sing. As this continued for a year, the collaboration became more and more significant and transitioned into Alex & Sierra. Eventually, the American indie folk-pop duo went on to win season 3 of "The X Factor USA." Over the spring of 2014, they worked with various musicians and producers, including Jason Mraz, Toby Gad, Sam Hollander, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, John Shanks and Martin Johnson to create their debut album “It’s About Us” peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart in 2014. Check out their video for "Little Do You Know" at the venue's website.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Thursday, November 12
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Thu, Nov 12, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) SHANA HALLIGAN plays her CD release show for her new "Back To Me" at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Okay, this one is really for those who like new, somewhat edgy, music. But if that's you, there's a charm and charisma in "Back To Me" from sultry songstress Shana Halligan, in its exploration of human sensuality told through songs of romance, heartache and personal reflection. Adding that perfectly sealed kiss of mystique, pain and hope, Halligan’s uniquely tortured voice brings back the art of classic vocal allure mixed with modern-day, moody production. Her voice carries the vintage appeal of emotive jazz crooners, the ferocity of a modern woman in charge of her artistic destiny, and the vigor of a performer fully realizing her creative zenith. During and since her time as the lead singer/songwriter of Bitter:Sweet, Halligan has sold more than 500,000 records and has accumulated over 70 album credits to her name. Additionally, her music has received numerous high-profile synchs and licensing deals in film, TV, ad campaigns and beyond, including "The Devil Wears Prada," "Bright Eyes," "Focus," "Cars 2," “The Blacklist,” “Orange Is the New Black,” “Entourage,” “Nip Tuck,” and “Grey's Anatomy,” plus others. She’s also collaborated with many major acts, including writing and recording with Serj Tankian of System of A Down, Thievery Corporation (co-writing and performing their biggest hit in recent years “Depth Of My Soul”), new wave bossa nova French collective Nouvelle Vague, and Morgan Page, among others.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Thu, Nov 12, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) French indie folk duo FREEDOM FRY, presented by ALT 98.7 "Close To Home" at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
The French/American duo, whose stage name is a satire on US & French relations during the Iraq war, have been self-producing and releasing music since 2011 when they first met on the set of a music video. Their home base, Los Angeles, and all the warmth and sunshine of California tends to heavily bleed into their sound, which skirts the lines between pop, folk and indie-rock, always blended with danceable rhythms and a sing-a-long chorus. Since their 2011 debut EP, Let The Games Begin, they’ve appeared on The Hype Machine over 40 times and amassed over 2 million plays on SoundCloud. In the Summer of 2014 they released their latest EP, The Wilder Mile, which included the title track – an indie folk duet with an infectious stomp beat, sing-a-long chorus, handclaps, and a whistle refrain. The now married twosome of Parisian Marie Seyrat and Michigan-native Bruce Driscoll, self-create everything in the Freedom Fry universe from their album art to their cinematic videos and stage clothing. "Their song ‘The Wilder Mile’ is such a happy and clap-along song! Check out the infectious good times!” - Perez Hilton.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Saturday, November 14
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Sat, Nov 14, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm SQUEAKIN' WHEELS plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
Squeakin’ Wheels fuse musical influences from a wide range of times and places. Their shows are like an aural tour through the American musical landscape of the past century. In a nod to folk traditions, old songs are reinvented and mixed in with originals by siblings David and Marguerite Millard. Squeakin’ Wheels are a compendium of folk, country, blues, rock and gospel flavors. Their soulful, vocal harmonies rubbing up against some rambunctious licks will help you re-imagine what folk music is.
Tix, $15.
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Sat, Nov 14, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) ERIN McKEOWN with ROD PICOTT at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Erin McKeown is a musician, writer, and producer known internationally for her prolific disregard of stylistic boundaries. Her brash and clever electric guitar playing is something to see. Her singing voice is truly unique – clear, cool, and collected. Over the course of 7 studio albums and thousands of live performances, Erin has developed and refined a distinct and challenging mix of American musical styles.
“Her operative mood is effortless grace” - LA Weekly.
“Her playing is so muscular, her arrangements so well conceived that she succeeds brilliantly. As with all truly great guitarists, the wonder is less in her chops than her choices” - Boston Globe.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Sunday, November 15
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Sun, Nov 15, in Altadena:
7 pm NOCTAMBULE brings their Celtic music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-798-6236; www.coffeegallery.com; Reservations recommended
More on Noctambule, the duo of Marla Fibish & Bruce Victor, at: www.noctambulemusic.com
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Monday, November 16
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Nov 16, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) KATE DAVIS at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
The music of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Kate Davis has been turning heads in New York's music scene since 2012. Whether she's crooning rootsy ballads or plucking bright riffs from her bass, the gutsy songstress from Portland, Oregon, puts a fresh spin on the standards and brings a canonical sensibility to her own lush tracks.
Vivid, nostalgic melodies materialize out of Kate's musical arrangements, her songbird voice complimented by a rich rock 'n' roll bass-line. Alternating between achingly soulful and flippantly funny, Kate's songwriting combines ranging sonic textures with an anecdotal knack. Her lyrics are novel and rhapsodic, cutting through the clichés and trivia of pop parlance to deliver something honest and truly perceptive.
She's performed at such illustrious venues as The Kennedy Center, The Bowery Ballroom, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall -- as well as pretty much every noteworthy club in NYC. Check out her song "Smoke" live at Rockwood Stage 1 on the venue's website.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Tuesday, November 17
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Tue, Nov 17, in Altadena:
8 pm MARI BLACK & HER WORLD FIDDLE ENSEMBLE,
The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Reservations (by phone only, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
MARI BLACK swept the "Maritime Fiddle Championship" then became the first-ever American to defend the title, which she did successfully.
Venue impresario Bob Stane says, "She is a musical star who is also great at stagecraft. Every violin student and professional should witness this."
"How many total championship titles do you have at this point?" Bob asked her manager, who replied, “ Bob, you should see her shelf with all of her trophies and awards... two-time 'Maritime Fiddle Champion' (something I'm told no other U.S. fiddler has ever accomplished)."
Mari added, "I'm also the reigning National U.S. Scottish Fiddling Champion. And, more importantly, we have a really great show planned for you folks! I'm very excited to come play on a Tuesday!"
Bob continues, "MARI BLACK & Her World Fiddle Ensemble. I can assure you they are a show-stopping act, and they have been asked back to every venue and every audience they have played on either coast. I am very confident that The Coffee Gallery Backstage will be no exception."
Multi-style violinist and champion fiddler MARI BLACK is rapidly building a reputation as one of the most dynamic young artists of her generation. Her energetic playing, engaging stage presence, and commitment to bringing people together through music have made her a favorite with audiences across the country and around the world. As the reigning U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion and a master of diverse musical styles, Mari's shows feature her fresh dance-driven music that transcends genre and innovatively blends Celtic, American, and Canadian fiddling, jazz, tango, klezmer, folk, original works, and more. Together with her World Fiddle trio, including a contrabass and a pianist, Mari Black will take you on a high-energy tour of dance music from around the world — brilliant Celtic step dances, classic swing tunes, luscious South American tangos, spicy International folk dances, and more. Her show will have you tapping your toes and jumping out of your seat to participate.
There's more at: www.MariBlack.com
"One of the brightest young fiddlers around today" — Brian O'Donnovan, host of WGBH radio's "A Celtic Sojourn."
“Superb, inspiring, and unforgettable! Her magic is such that she sweeps audiences along with the sounds she and her instrument make.” — Willie Ruff, Director of the Ellington Fellowship Jazz Series, Yale University.
“Particularly impressive” — The Boston Globe.
“I don’t know any musician who has crossed as many boundaries as Mari has — from folk to jazz to classical to world music. Actually, for Mari Black, there are no boundaries.” — Tim McLaughlin, concert presenter.
Tix, $20. Sure to sell-out.
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Tue, Nov 17, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) ALEX & SIERRA, indie folk duo, play the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Alex Kinsey and Sierra Deaton met on the beach in Florida when they were in high school, not realizing at the time that it was the fortuitous beginning of a musical journey. Alex was a musician, inspired by the infectious music and optimistic attitude of Jason Mraz, while Sierra was a competitive dancer with a love for all things artistic. Every week Sierra would drive over an hour to see Alex perform at venues around Daytona and New Smyrna Beach and it was only a matter of time before he began calling her up onstage to sing. As this continued for a year, the collaboration became more and more significant and transitioned into Alex & Sierra. Eventually, the American indie folk-pop duo went on to win season 3 of "The X Factor USA." Over the spring of 2014, they worked with various musicians and producers, including Jason Mraz, Toby Gad, Sam Hollander, Julian Bunetta, John Ryan, John Shanks and Martin Johnson to create their debut album “It’s About Us” peaking at number eight on the Billboard 200 chart in 2014. Check out their video for "Little Do You Know" at the venue's website.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Wednesday, November 18
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Wed, Nov 18, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) EL MAY & SARA LOV, plus The Other Person is You, at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Songwriter El May - also known as Lara Meyerratken - has created an album full of love, loss, desire, and strength. Get to know the layered and orchestral The Other Person is You – with it’s striking images and auditory delights – and it will come as no surprise that before building a career as a freelance musician and composer, Meyerratken was a painter and printmaker, and still makes time for visual experiments. This is the second full-length album written, produced and performed by El May.
Her self-titled debut LP was released in 2010, and received radio support from KCRW and KEXP, and was licensed for television ("Pretty Little Liars," "The Lying Game," "Melrose Place") and film ("Our Idiot Brother").
Prior to recording under the moniker El May, Meyerratken’s impressive capabilities as a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist were harnessed by a remarkable variety of artists such as Nada Surf, Luna, Crooked Fingers, and Luscious Jackson. She also composes music for film and advertising, and is a visual artist. Lara scored original music for Hank and Asha - a darling of the 2013-2014 independent film festival circuit. In 2010 Meyerratken won the lauded Cannes “Gold Lion” award as Musical Director for the Match.com “Duet” campaign, and in 2005 won an ARIA Award for her album cover art for Ben Lee’s "Awake is the New Sleep."
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Thursday, November 19
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Nov 19, in L.A.:
8:30 pm TAMARA LAUREL plays her RECORD RELEASE SHOW for "Runaway" at the Mint in L.A.
This seven-song album has been called, "A perfect blend of Americana, Folk, and Alt Country."
“Tamara has inherent ability and musicianship to convey her lyrics and music in a pure aesthetic sense, and bares her soul in a timeless way.” – GUITAR GIRL.
Her new album's latest focus single, “Come on Come on,” premiered exclusively on Yahoo! Music in mid-October. The album’s first single and video, “Whiskey,” was released in May to some stellar reviews including one from "For The Country Record," which said the song “sees Tamara rise to a whole new level of songcraft and musicianship.”
Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Tamara Laurel performs this show as a special release event for her new album "Runaway" which hit stores on October 16th.
The bill also features performances by The Danielle Nicole Band, Liz Vice and William Caleb Parker.
Produced by Philip Allen (Grammy winner for his work on Adele's "21") and recorded at Hybrid Studios in Orange County, the seven-song album was entirely self-written by Tamara and features a lovely and emotional blend of country and folk that clearly shows the lineage of her influences running from Emmylou Harris through Grace Potter.
Tamara will soon announce a full slate of tour dates for the fall and winter in continuing support of the new record. She recently signed on for a partnership with Pikolinos, a premium artisanal Spanish leather footwear and handbag brand, for a Fall/Winter 2015 and Spring/Summer 2016 campaign that includes a digital photography and video marketing campaign to be used in their catalogs, website and social media and that will coincide with her CD tour.
Tix, $12 advance, $14 day-of-show.
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Saturday, November 21
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Sat, Nov 21, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm BRAD COLERICK & MICHAEL McNEVIN play the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
Billboard Magazine called Brad Colerick “one of a baker’s dozen of acts to watch in the folk community around the world.” A finalist at Kerrville, Falcon Ridge, and Sisters Folk Festival songwriter competitions, Colerick’s songs have landed in the top 5 of both the Folk-DJ and Euro-Americana charts.
Michael McNevin grew up in a train town in the east bay hills of the San Fransisco Bay Area. His songs read like short stories, with a keen eye for detail. Accomplished guitar work and seasoned vocals underscore the characters and places he comes across in his travels. He is a winner of the Kerrville New-folk award in Texas, six-time winner of the “Song Of The Year” from the West Coast Songwriters, and a “Top 12 DIY Artist Of The Year” in The Performing Songwriter Magazine. He’s shared hall stages with Johnny Cash & The Carter Family, Donovan, Shawn Colvin, Utah Phillips, Christine Lavin, Richie Havens, and hundreds of others on the US songwriter circuit. He’s been a main-stager at the High Sierra, Strawberry, Kerrville, and Philadelphia music festivals.
When he’s not gigging, he owns and operates “The Mudpuddle Shop”, a converted 1920′s 15′x15′ barbershop in his hometown of Niles, in the SF East Bay hills of Fremont. Now it in it’s tenth year, the shop is a creative hive for concerts, swaps, jams, and songwriting workshops. He’s also an Etch A Sketch artist of some renown (not kidding) – he illustrates his lyrics, dumfounding audiences with the little red toy. His drawings hang proudly on the Mudpuddle Shop walls, waiting for an earthquake.
More info at www.michaelmcnevin.com
Press Quotes:
“I don’t know what’s best about ‘Sketch’ – Michael McNevin’s music or his Etch-A-Sketch drawings that accompany each song. McNevin is a singer songwriter of the highest order…” ~ Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
“Secondhand Story” is an evocative peek into a stranger’s life.” ~ Chicago Tribune.
“The talent of Michael McNevin lies in his ability to extract juicy bits of life from his surroundings and let a tale unravel from each one.” ~ The Performing Songwriter Magazine.
“…heard you on the KFOG acoustic Sunday morning show …bagging groceries and an Etch-A-Sketch. Two of my historical accomplishments — dig the tunes.” ~ Tony Bennett.
“McNevin, whose cynical-hopeful lyrics, and funky semi-cover of Paul Simon’s ‘The Boxer’ (with hysterical new lyrics and a new title, ‘The Taxer’) made him a crowd favorite at the High Sierra Music Festival. His childhood baseball tale, ‘The Pride of Niles-Centerville’, was another that captured imaginations.” ~ Village View, L.A.
Tix, $15.
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Sat, Nov 21, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) "THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION" presents BILLY STRINGS & DON JULIN at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Incendiary American roots duo Billy Strings & Don Julin tap into the vein of the earliest bluegrass music on their new album Fiddle Tune X, back when bluegrass was a rough-and-tumble art form pouring out of the Appalachian mountains, made with great virtuosity and huge attitude.
With just two instruments and one voice, this duo has been tearing up stages across America and generating huge buzz based on their intense live shows. Drenched in sweat, grimacing like a banshee, howling like a bluegrass berserker, and picking with such ferocity that he’s been known to break three strings in one song, 22-year-old guitarist and singer Billy Strings could have tumbled out of coal country in the old mountains, tattoos and all, but actually hails from Michigan.
That's where he met mandolinist Don Julin. Older in years and experience, Strings’ musical partner Julin has carved out a lengthy career at the forefront of acoustic mandolin music, known for his wide versatility, powerful picking technique, and remarkable creativity on this humble instrument.
On stage, the two egg each other on to more and more intense riffs and improvised breaks, pushing harder and harder on their own abilities to try to break through to new levels of musicianship. There’s a reason that they were called “the unholy child of Pantera and Tony Rice” by The Bluegrass Situation, and they show this intensity on their new album, "Fiddle Tune X." Expect plenty from the album at this show.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Sat, Nov 21, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) GABRIEL KAHANE at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
Hailed by Rolling Stone as "one of the year's very best albums", Gabriel Kahane's major label debut, "The Ambassador," is a meditation on the underbelly of Los Angeles seen through the lens of ten street addresses.
Last season, Kahane appeared at BAM's Harvey Theater in the critically-acclaimed New York premiere of the stage production of "The Ambassador," directed by Tony Award-winner John Tiffany. The production was also presented by the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA, as well as by Carolina Performing Arts at UNC Chapel Hill, where Kahane is involved in a multi-year academic and artistic residency. The 2015-2016 season finds Mr. Kahane involved in a number of touring projects with friends and collaborators new and old.
In addition to making solo appearances with the North Carolina and Colorado Symphonies, as well as with Boston-based string orchestra A Far Cry, Kahane will appear on separate tours with the string quartet Brooklyn Rider, and with pianist/composer Timo Andres, the latter tour culminating in a duo recital at Carnegie Hall as part of that institution's 125th anniversary season. In March, Kahane makes his European solo debut in a concert at the recently opened Paris Philharmonie.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Saturday, November 28
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Sat, Nov 28, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm JERRY & DEBBIE BURGAN with THOLOW CHAN play the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
Jerry Burgan, co-founder of We Five, returns to the Fret House on Saturday, Nov 28. Joined by We Five’s lead singer,Debbie Burgan, and long time bassist, Tholow Chan, their musical roots trace back to the classic folk era of the early 60s before they rode the leading edge of the folk-rock with their hit recordings of You Were On My Mind and Get Together.
The Songs & Stories of Burgan and Chan bring audiences on a first-person joy ride though some of the most magical and memorable moments of their common musical experience– when folk songs topped the charts, Dylan hadn’t plugged in, and Lewynn Davis wasn’t even a glint in the Cohen Brothers’ eye.
Between songs, Jerry shares fascinating tales from his new book, Wounds to Bind – A Memoir of the Folk Rock Revolution, interwoven with the spirit of departed legends like Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and the Weavers, as well as the next wave of artists they inspired—like Jerry’s mentor and Americana pioneer, John Stewart.
Along with a the wealth of classic folk material drawn from seven We Five albums and Jerry’s solo CD, Reflections, Songs & Stories, you can count on hearing some of your favorite tunes—and a few surprises just for fun. Burgan and Chan’s rapport has a seamless quality that’s been honed by time and they draw each audience into the feel-good experience. When the three of them sing together, their tight arrangements bring to life the exhilarating power, harmony and charm that made folk trios so popular.
It’s an intimate, up close experience that puts you up front for a terrific folk concert with artists that made it happen. Don’t miss it.
Tix, $20.
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Saturday, December 5
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Sat, Dec 5, in the "nearby" Mojave Desert:
5-8 pm "CHILI, CRAFTERS, & COWBOY SONGS" plus cowboy poetry, combine for “Holidays on the Homestead” at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, 15701 E Avenue M, E of Lancaster. From Hwy 14, take Avenue K east, turn right on 150th Street East, and left on East Avenue M. The short road into the museum is on the left.
This unique California State Park unit, the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, is very well worth a special drive to the desert anytime. This special event makes it all the more compelling. On this evening, the museum presents its annual old-time country Christmas celebration.
Originally a singularly picturesque 1930s homestead alive with art (preserved by the state), tonight the historic museum hosts a chili cook-off and country craft boutique with homestead-era holiday décor, cowboy coffee, and western poetry performed around a blazing bonfire. Explore the unique hand-built museum and soft, warm lighting of the whimsical grounds, with the wintery night sky sparkling over the desert.
Sit around a blazing bonfire under the stars as cowboy singer Michael Tcherkassky, “The Saddle Serenader,” croons the romantic poetry about life on the range. Composed by day by cattlemen during their journeys across the old west, then shared around the campfire when the sun went down, cowboy poetry is often very funny with a built-in message.
Michael Tcherkassky has performed traditional cowboy songs and poetry for many years at the annual "Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival" and other history and western-themed events across America.
A country craft boutique at the event features one-of-a-kind handmade gifts. The crafters carry on the artistic spirit of Howard Arden Edwards, who built the Indian Museum to house his collection of American Indian artifacts. The Craftsman-style building is decorated with his colorful representations of Indian culture and creative hand-made furniture. This is a great opportunity to support local artists and find unique gifts.
The event also features a chili cook-off, as Howard’s wife Rose was known for her tasty chili and cornbread feasts at their 1930s holiday celebrations. Park visitors can enjoy Rose’s original rib-sticking chili recipe and the chili contest submissions with complementary cornbread provided by the Lemon Leaf Café. The 2015 judge is new ranger Colin Daxon, who recently joined the State Parks department.
Historic grounds tours will be offered repeatedly throughout the evening.
$10 event admission for adults
$5 for ages 6-12
Free for ages 5 and under.
This event is a fundraiser for the non-profit "Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum," which provides funding to help keep the museum open.
Participants are currently being sought for the chili cook-off and craft booths; contact Jean Rhyne at 661-946-6900 or Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov for information and an application.
Information about the Antelope Valley Indian Museum can be found at www.AVIM.parks.ca.gov and www.Facebook.com/AVIndianMuseum or call 661-946-3055 (711, TTY relay service). This special holiday event happens rain or shine to support the museum.
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Thursday, December 10
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Thu, Dec 10, in Hollywood:
(Time tba) THE SHADOWBOXERS at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
The Shadowboxers have a passion for captivating lyrics, tight harmonies, and soulful vocals. Founding members Scott Schwartz, Matt Lipkins, and Adam Hoffman experienced an almost-instantaneous musical compatibility when they first started writing together. They’ve forged a cohesive sound based on a shared reverence for the strong, taut harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel, D’Angelo, and The Beatles. This young band’s unified sound has an R&B-soaked, smart perspective replete with an abundance of vocal talent and songwriting skill. In the short time they’ve been playing together, The Shadowboxers have found a collective voice that is intelligent, soulful, and catchy. Check out their cover of "Pusher Love Girl" live in Atlanta on the venue's website.
One ticket is often good for the entire night at the venue, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. Seating 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
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Saturday, December 12
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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.
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Friday, January 9, 2016
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Fri, Jan 9, 2016, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm JOHN YORK, the former BYRD, plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
John York is a singer, composer, guitarist well known as a former member of the Byrds with Roger McGuinn, Clarence White and Gene Parsons. He also played with the SIr Douglas QUintet and The Mamas and The Papas touring band. John is currently touring with Barry McGuire. Continuing in the Byrds tradition, John York sings with a rich emotional voice and favors the 12 string guitar. His music is strongly rooted in America. The show is filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine original songs, and great interpretations of songs from the era and the best music this side of Bob Dylan and the Band. Tickets may be purchased in store or over the phone: 626-339-7020.
See more at:
www.frethouse.com/event/john-york/#sthash.d7cyYZEJ.dpuf
Tix, $15.
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Saturday, January 16, 2016
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Sat, Jan 16, 2016, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm ED GERHARD plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
Grammy winner Ed Gerhard has created a “guitar voice” of his own that is recognized and praised worldwide. Known for his gorgeous tone and compositional depth, Gerhard can move a listener with a single note. Scott Alarik of the Boston Globe said it best when he wrote “Gerhard does not write instrumentals. He writes songs only a guitar can sing.”
$20 tickets may be purchased in store or over the phone: 626-339-7020.
See more at:
www.frethouse.com/event/ed-gerhard/#sthash.Q5KUJ7w0.dpuf
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
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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.
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Friday, January 29, 2016
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√ A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Fri, Jan 29, 2016, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm MURIEL ANDERSON, stellar guitarist, plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
Award winning guitarist, composer, and harp guitarist Muriel Anderson is one of the few international touring guitarists equally at home with fingerstyle, bluegrass, classical, freeform, and international music. She has recorded with country legend Chet Atkins, performed with jazz greats Les Paul and Victor Wooten and with classical orchestras. Her recent CD Nightlight-Daylight placed first in its category in 11 national awards, and is the first ever to incorporate interactive fiber optics. Founder of the renowned Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT®, she enjoys sharing her joy of music via her charity, the MUSIC-FOR-LIFE ALLIANCE.
Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship. Muriel’s unique approach to the instrument virtually transforms the guitar into a lyrical choir, then a marching band, then a Japanese koto, then a Bluegrass band, one minute launching into a Beatles’ tune and the next, Rodrigo’s Concerto de Aranjuez. Her gentle sense of humor and her facility across multiple genres of music is revered by guitarists worldwide.
Tix for this show, $20, plus tix for "ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHTS" and more, available at:
http://murielanderson.com/shop/product-category/concerttickets/
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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. From the deepest roots to today’s acoustic renaissance, that’s our beat. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules and inside info on FESTIVALS and select performances in Southern California, in venues monumentally large and intimately small and cozy. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kinds 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 bluegrass and pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to all the roots of the blues and where the music is now.
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