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Start your Friday evening at "ART NIGHT," free in Pasadena. Then head north & west to the ocean at Ventura for the very Celtic, very musical, "SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES," all weekend, and the all-day-Sunday "SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION" (FESTIVAL). Of course, there's plenty to distract you along the way, closer to home, wherever home is.
Oh, by the way, MUSIC ON TV is in a new section with concerts you can enjoy on the web & on the radio.
THIS WEEKEND'S QUOTE...
"Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow"
— Funkadelic.
Let's get started.
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Guide to this edition…
1) NEWS FEATURES...
√ They'll wait for an "all-news" edition so you aren't scrolling yourself silly here.
2) MUSIC ON THE SCREENS, WEBS, & RADIO
...available everywhere you can read this.
a) MUSIC on TV:
"the small screen scene" on television, covered for the whole weekend.
b) RADIO PERFORMANCES:
radio with live Folk-Americana performances, BROADCAST & WEB this weekend, mostly from stations in Los Angeles.
c) WEBCAST CONCERTS: web VIDEO shows, live from the Central Coast...
3) FESTIVALS this WEEKEND...
√ Local (there are EIGHT in Southern Cal!); listed by start dates / times...
♪ (a) 6th annual "CULTURE COLLIDE FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES" Thu-Sat, Oct 8-10, in L.A.
♪ (b) "ART NIGHT PASADENA" (Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick), Fri, Oct 9, in Pasadena.
♪ (c) "POLITICON" Fri & Sat, Oct 9 & 10, in L.A.
♪ (d) Annual "SAN PEDRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" (SPIFF), Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11, in San Pedro.
♪ (e) 21st annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” (Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick), Sat, Oct 10, in OC (Costa Mesa).
♪ (f) Annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” (Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick), Sat & Sun, Oct 10 & 11, in Ventura.
♪ (g) OKTOBERFEST "BEER ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL SANTA MONICA" BENEFIT FEST, Sat, Oct 10.
♪ (h) 44th Annual “SANTA BARBARA OLD-TIME FIDDLERS' CONVENTION & FESTIVAL” (Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick) Sun, Oct 11, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta).
√ NORTHERN CAL Festivals this weekend & next...
♪ "LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL" celebrates the silver screen's love affair with the Eastern Sierra AND live music written or inspired there, this weekend.
♪ "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST MUSIC CONFERENCE" this coming week, Oct 15-18 in Oakland.
√ WAY Out-of-Town Festivals this weekend (several of 'em in here).
Details below on all of 'em, starting with the LOCAL festivals, in chronological order by start time / date...
4) UPCOMING FESTIVALS, music conferences, music camps, etc. (happening AFTER this coming weekend)...
5) TICKET ALERTS… “Hot” alerts!
Stuff that'll probably sell-out quickly.
6) THE STALWARTS OF L.A.’S MUSIC SCENE - the venues that deliver regularly and reliably; and notes on who’s playing there.
7) CURRENT / UPCOMING CONCERTS, etc. – recommendations & “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” picks, music & arts.
8) ONGOING / NOW PLAYING & RECOMMENDED ...recommended stage musicals, plays, exhibitions, etc., running multiple dates.
9) WORKSHOPS for artists / musicians / sound engineers, etc.
√ Several ART workshops, some of 'em FREE.
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1) NEWS FEATURES...
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They'll wait for an "all-news" edition so you aren't scrolling yourself silly here.
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2) MUSIC ON THE SCREENS,
WEBS, & RADIO
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...available everywhere you can read this.
Here's how it's organized:
a) MUSIC on TV:
"the small screen scene" on television, fully covered for the whole weekend.
b) RADIO PERFORMANCES:
radio with live music, BROADCAST & WEB available this weekend, mostly from stations in Los Angeles.
c) WEBCAST CONCERTS: web VIDEO shows, live from the Central Coast...
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...the small screen scene on L.A. television.
MUSIC on TV — "the small-screen scene"...
TWO SPECIAL NOTICES, up-front, before the chronological listings:
(1) FIRST, THURSDAY OVERNIGHT TO NOON FRIDAY...
Late Thu / early Fri, on FXM:
3 am through Noon Friday...
MUSICAL FEATURE FILMS air nonstop on FXM.
Here's the lineup of those musical films:
√ 3-4:15 am "JITTERBUGS" (1943) brings LAUREL & HARDY as musicians who turn the tables on con men.
√ 4:15-5:45 am "SUN VALLEY SERENADE" (1941) stars SONJA HENIE as the ice skater in a musical set at a post-Deprssion, pre-war winter resort.
√ 5:45-7:20 am "SPRINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES" (1942) with BETTY GRABLE and JOHN PAYNE heading a cast of favorites from the musical film genre of the time.
√ 7:20-8:50 am "THE SHOCKING MISS PILGRIM" (1946) brings BETTY GRABLE fighting for womens rights in a musical set in postwar Boston.
√ 8:50-10:25 am "YOU WERE MEANT FOR ME" (1948) DAN DAILEY & JEANNE CRAIN in a musical set at the crash of 1929, and its somehow suitable fodder as subject for its impacts on a young bandleader and his wife.
√ 10:25 am-noon "BLOODHOUNDS OF BROADWAY" (1952) is "a pleasant little Damon Runyon fable" complete with lots of violence, presented as a musical starring SCOTT BRADY as a bookie and MITZI GAYNOR as a hillbilly.
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(2) CELTIC SATURDAY CRAIC...
"CELTIC THUNDER" / "CELTIC TENORS" fans will want to set the recording device for Saturday, Oct 10, from 11 am to 6 pm to catch the marathon of these shows on KCET-TV. See Saturday's listings for specifics.
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Now, HERE are the chronological listings of all the live or recorded-live music performances, through the entire weekend (including early MONDAY morning)...
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Thu, Oct 8
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Thu, Oct 8, on Palladia:
7-8 pm "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" brings AMOS LEE as the guest performer. (Repeats 9-10 pm.)
Thu, Oct 8, on "PBS+":
8-9:30 pm "BILLY JOEL: THE 2015 GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG" features live performances by the honoree and TONY BENNETT, NATALIE MAINES, JOHN MELLANCAMP, LeANN RIMES, MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, and others. (Repeats 5-6:30 am Fri & 1-2:30 pm Fri.)
Thu, Oct 8, on Palladia:
9-10 pm "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" brings AMOS LEE as the guest performer.
Thu, Oct 8, on "PBS+":
9:30 pm-midnight "THE TEMPEST" brings the operatic rendition of Shakespeare's only play about the New World to "GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET" in this 2013 production conducted by THOMAS ADES. (Repeats 6:30-9 am Fri & 2:30-4 pm Fri.)
Thu, Oct 8, on Palladia:
11 pm-1 am "CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL '07" with B.B. KING, SHERYL CROW, ROBERT CRAY BAND, JEFF BECK, JOHN MAYER, and more.
Late Thu / early Fri, Oct 9, on Palladia:
1-2 am "CROSSROADS" series brings a 2002 episode with WILLIE NELSON & SHERYL CROW.
Late Thu / early Fri, Oct 9, on PBS World:
1:30-2 am "TAVIS SMILEY" airs a show that concludes with a live performance by JEWEL from her new album. The rest of the show has a renowned philosopher as the guest. But go online and find this week's entire show with JEWEL. It's excellent. A penetrating performance-interview that will get you thinking. Really. Do it. (Repeats 9:30-10 am Fri.)
Late Thu / early Fri, Oct 9, on Palladia:
2-3 am "CROSSROADS" series brings a 2014 edition with BOB SEGER & JASON ALDEAN.
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Fri, Oct 9
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Fri, Oct 9, on "PBS+":
5-6:30 am "BILLY JOEL: THE 2015 GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG" features live performances by the honoree and TONY BENNETT, NATALIE MAINES, JOHN MELLANCAMP, LeANN RIMES, MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, and others. (Repeats 1-2:30 pm.)
Fri, Oct 9, on "PBS+":
6:30-9 am "THE TEMPEST" brings the operatic rendition of Shakespeare's only play about the New World to "GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET" in this 2013 production conducted by THOMAS ADES. (Repeats 2:30-4 pm.)
Fri, Oct 9, on PBS World:
9:30-10 am "TAVIS SMILEY" airs a show that concludes with a live performance by JEWEL from her new album. The rest of the show has a renowned philosopher as the guest. But go online and find this week's entire show with JEWEL. It's excellent. A penetrating performance-interview that will get you thinking. Really. Do it.
Fri, Oct 9, on "PBS+":
1-2:30 pm "BILLY JOEL: THE 2015 GERSHWIN PRIZE FOR POPULAR SONG" features live performances by the honoree and TONY BENNETT, NATALIE MAINES, JOHN MELLANCAMP, LeANN RIMES, MICHAEL FEINSTEIN, and others.
Fri, Oct 9, on VH-1CRW:
2-3:30 pm "HEART: DREAMBOAT ANNIE" (2007) brings ANN & NANCY WILSON for a 2007 live performance of the full album, with some tracks all-acoustic.
Fri, Oct 9, on "PBS+":
2:30-4 pm "THE TEMPEST" brings the operatic rendition of Shakespeare's only play about the New World to "GREAT PERFORMANCES AT THE MET" in this 2013 production conducted by THOMAS ADES.
Fri, Oct 9, on VH-1CRW:
3:30-4:30 pm "THE PRETENDERS: LIVE IN LONDON" (2010) performing their hits, including "Back on the Chain Gang," "Don't Get Me Wrong," and "Talk of the Town."
Fri, Oct 9, on KLCS-TV:
8-8:30 pm "SUN STUDIO SESSIONS" hosts a 2015 in-studio performance by the GREYHOUNDS from Austin, a blues-funk duo. (Repeats late tonight, 3-3:30 am.)
Fri, Oct 9, on KLCS-TV:
8:30-9 pm "BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND" airs a 2015 edition with JERRY DOUGLAS' group, EARLS OF LEICESTER, performing over 300 feet underground in a limestone cavern concert hall. (Repeats late tonight, 3:30-4 am.)
Fri, Oct 9, on KLCS-TV:
9-10 pm "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" re-airs its Season 41 opener, the "2015 HALL OF FAME SPECIAL" with performances by LYLE LOVETT, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, DWIGHT YOAKAM, VINCE GILL, GILLIAN WELCH & JASON ISBELL saluting LORETTA LYNN, GUY CLARK, TOWNES VAN ZANDT, & FLACO JIMENEZ, at the 2015 ACL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Repeated from last week; repeats again, 4-5 am Fri, and on "PBS+" on Sat, 5-6 am.)
Fri, Oct 9, on KLCS-TV:
10-11 pm "FRONT & CENTER" brings LITTLE BIG TOWN" recorded in 2015. (Does not repeat, but a different episode airs 5-6 am Sat.)
Late Fri / early Sat, Oct 10, on KLCS-TV:
3-3:30 am "SUN STUDIO SESSIONS" hosts a 2015 in-studio performance by the GREYHOUNDS from Austin, a blues-funk duo. (Late-night repeat.)
Late Fri / early Sat, Oct 10, on KLCS-TV:
3:30-4 am "BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND" airs a 2015 edition with JERRY DOUGLAS' group, EARLS OF LEICESTER, performing over 300 feet underground in a limestone cavern concert hall. (Late-night repeat.)
Late Fri / early Sat, Oct 10, on KLCS-TV:
4-5 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" re-airs its Season 41 opener, the "2015 HALL OF FAME SPECIAL" with performances by LYLE LOVETT, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, DWIGHT YOAKAM, VINCE GILL, GILLIAN WELCH & JASON ISBELL saluting LORETTA LYNN, GUY CLARK, TOWNES VAN ZANDT, & FLACO JIMENEZ, at the 2015 ACL Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Late-night repeat.)
Early Sat, Oct 10, on TCM:
3-5:08 am " THANK YOUR LUCKY STARS" (1943) brings EDDIE CANTOR, DINAH SHORE, and a bunch of Warner Brothers wartime musical acts.
Early Sat, Oct 10, on "PBS+":
3-4:30 am "AMERICAN MASTERS" re-airs its 2011 show, "BILL T. JONES: A GOOD MAN" in which the Tony Award-winning choreographer is shown preparing his dance piece for Abraham Lincoln's bicentennial.
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Early Sat, Oct 10, on KLCS-TV:
5-6 am "FRONT & CENTER" brings the season 5 premiere with country performer HUNTER HAYES with guests in a 2015 concert from the Marathon Music Works in Nashville. (Only this air time.)
Early Sat, Oct 10, on "PBS+":
5-6 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" re-airs its Season 41 opener, the "2015 HALL OF FAME SPECIAL" with performances by LYLE LOVETT, ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, DWIGHT YOAKAM, VINCE GILL, GILLIAN WELCH & JASON ISBELL saluting LORETTA LYNN, GUY CLARK, TOWNES VAN ZANDT, & FLACO JIMENEZ, at the 2015 ACL Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
Sat, Oct 10, on Palladia:
6-7 am "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" brings BEN FOLDS in a 2015 edition.
Sat, Oct 10, on Palladia:
7-8 am "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE" goes "LIVE AT THE BORGATA" in Atlantic City, with ALLEN STONE & SHARON JONES.
Sat, Oct 10, on Palladia:
10:30 am-noon "BIG EASY EXPRESS" (2012) the wonderful documentary of the concert tour by rail, done as a sold-out tour by OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, MUMFORD & SONS, and EDWARD SHARP & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, is a must-see. Only problem you'll have is the moronic hard cut to commercial in the middle of "Wagon Wheel," and the fact they leave thr film running while they're selling viagra and tampons.
Sat, Oct 10, on KCET-TV:
11 am-1 pm "CELTIC THUNDER: MYTHOLOGY" (2013) is the big song-and-dance group's annual concert for US public television, this time filmed in Dublin. This is the first of four "Celtic Thunder" and "Celtic Tenors" specials today, broadcast consecutively.
Sat, Oct 10, on KCET-TV:
1-2:30 pm "CELTIC TENORS: NO BOUNDARIES" (2010) this is a mix of classical, folk, and very listenable pop. This is the second of four "Celtic Thunder" and "Celtic Tenors" specials today, broadcast consecutively.
Sat, Oct 10, on KCET-TV:
2:30-4 pm "CELTIC THUNDER: HERITAGE" is the umpteenth broadcast of the group's 2011 taped-for-tv show, but with lots of Celtic tuneage. This is the third of four "Celtic Thunder" and "Celtic Tenors" specials today, broadcast consecutively.
Sat, Oct 10, on Palladia:
2:30-3:30 pm ED SHEERAN guests on a 2013 edition of "LIVE AT THE ARTISTS DEN."
Sat, Oct 10, on Palladia:
3:30-5 pm TAYLOR SWIFT guests on "STORYTELLERS" from 2012.
Sat, Oct 10, on KCET-TV:
4-6 pm "CELTIC THUNDER: THE SHOW" was recorded in 2007 in Dublin for US public television, with the huge cast of Irish musicians doing traditional Irish and other songs. This is the last of four "Celtic Thunder" and "Celtic Tenors" specials today, broadcast consecutively.
Sat, Oct 10, on VH-1CRW:
5-7 pm "CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL '10" with TEDESCHI-TRUCKS, ZZ TOP, GARY CLARK JR, RONNIE WOOD, STEVIE WINWOOD, JEFF BECK, JOHN MAYER, more.
Sat, Oct 10, on PBS SoCal:
6-7 pm "LAWRENCE WELK" airs a 1980 show done as a tribute to "THE SONGS OF JIMMY McHUGH," which include "I'm in the Mood for Love."
Sat, Oct 10, on VH-1CRW:
9-11 pm "THE DOORS: WHEN YOU'RE STRANGE," is the insightful 2008 documentary that brought never-before-seen footage, decades after the death of JIM MORRISON, revealing the band's inner workings. (Repeats 3-5 pm Sunday.)
Sat, Oct 10, on VH-1CRW:
11 pm-1 am "THE DOORS" Oliver Stone's 1991 "bloated and hallucinatory portrait of the 1960s rock band," as one critic puts it. Stars VAL KILMER and MEG RYAN. (Repeats 1-3 pm Sunday.)
Late Sat / early Sun, Oct 11, on PBS SoCal:
Midnight-1 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" airs a 2015 show with CASSANDRA WILSON. Repeats Sun, 8-9 pm, on "PBS+".
Late Sat / early Sun, Oct 11, on KLCS-TV:
1:30-2 am "RHYTHM ABROAD" takes host BRITTANY PIERCE to Spain's Andalalusia region in 2014 to explore the flamenco.
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Sun, Oct 11, on VH-1CRW:
1-3 pm "THE DOORS" Oliver Stone's 1991 "bloated and hallucinatory portrait of the 1960s rock band," as one critic puts it. Stars VAL KILMER and MEG RYAN.
Sun, Oct 11, on VH-1CRW:
3-5 pm "THE DOORS: WHEN YOU'RE STRANGE," is the insightful 2008 documentary that brought never-before-seen footage, decades after the death of JIM MORRISON, revealing the band's inner workings.
Sun, Oct 11, on TCM:
5-8:15 pm "A STAR IS BORN" brings JUDY GARLAND and JAMES MASON in the classic 1954 original.
Sun, Oct 11, on "PBS+":
7:30-8 pm "JAMMIN' AT HIPPIE JACK'S" airs a 2015 performance by singer-songwriter ASHLEY CLEVELAND.
Sun, Oct 11, on "PBS+":
8-9 pm "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" airs a 2015 show with CASSANDRA WILSON.
Sun, Oct 11, on KLCS-TV:
10-11 pm "SOUL OF CUBA WITH ENRIQUE CHIA" is a 2012 exploration by the pianist of his Cuban songbook.
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EXTRA...
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EARLY Mon, Oct 12, on KCET-TV:
5-5:30 am "CALIFORNIA'S GOLD" airs a 2010 episode titled "MUSIC VIDEO," in which HUELL HOWSER makes a music video at Musician's Institute for the traditional song, "California Here I Come." Repeats Monday evening, 7-7:30 pm.
Mon, Oct 12, on Palladia:
7-8 am MUMFORD & SONS play "LIVE AT THE ARTISTS DEN" from the series' 2013 season premiere. Taped live in L.A.
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c) RADIO PERFORMANCES
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Folk-Americana performances on the radio, BROADCAST & WEB...
√ "FOLKSCENE" is a weekly, long-running, and legendary two-hour radio show, broadcast & web, with a recorded-live performance-interview hour with a folk artist or band. It's on KPFK 90.7 FM broadcast in L.A., and worldwide at:
www.kpfk.org
Each show is archived for a bit less than two weeks.
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d) WEBCAST CONCERTS...
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...web VIDEO shows, live from the Central Coast...
Almost nightly, there are FREE LIVE WEBCASTS from the Central Coast of California presented by the prolific “SONGWRITERS AT PLAY” showcase series, with full acoustic lineups. Shows start as early as 6:30 pm and as late as 8 pm; check their website. This series offers as many as six or seven live video webcasts each week – plus an occasional more-produced retrospective radio show that is an audio web simulcast.
Performing host STEVE KEY uses any of several music halls operated by wineries or microbreweries, or various other nice venues – all somewhere between Paso Robles and Santa Barbara. Attending most of their shows in-person is usually no-cover. Quite remarkable.
Shows stream FREE, live on the web, at:
http://centralcoastlive.com/watch-our-live-streams-concerts-here
These webcasts feature 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 learn the start time from their site, then be online at that time and the show starts when it starts.
This weekend and beyond...
♪ There are plenty throughout October; check their site. One of note:
♪ Oct 13: “JOHN LENNON TRIBUTE” at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club, Santa Barbara.
More on this prolific multi-venue Central Coast concert series and its upcoming live (and some archived) webcasts, at:
www.songwritersatplay.com
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3) FESTIVALS this WEEKEND...
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Holy moley! First, the list:
√ Local (there are EIGHT in Southern Cal!); listed by start dates / times...
♪ (a) 6th annual "CULTURE COLLIDE FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES" Thu-Sat, Oct 8-10, in L.A.
♪ (b) "ART NIGHT PASADENA" (Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick), Fri, Oct 9, in Pasadena.
♪ (c) "POLITICON" Fri & Sat, Oct 9 & 10, in L.A.
♪ (d) Annual "SAN PEDRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" (SPIFF), Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11, in San Pedro.
♪ (e) 21st annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” (Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick), Sat, Oct 10, in OC (Costa Mesa).
♪ (f) Annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” (Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick), Sat & Sun, Oct 10 & 11, in Ventura.
♪ (g) OKTOBERFEST "BEER ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL SANTA MONICA" BENEFIT FEST, Sat, Oct 10.
♪ (h) 44th Annual “SANTA BARBARA OLD-TIME FIDDLERS' CONVENTION & FESTIVAL” (Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick) Sun, Oct 11, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta).
√ NORTHERN CAL Festivals this weekend & next...
♪ "LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL" celebrates the silver screen's love affair with the Eastern Sierra AND live music written or inspired there, this weekend.
♪ "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST MUSIC CONFERENCE" this coming week, Oct 15-18 in Oakland.
√ WAY Out-of-Town Festivals this weekend (several of 'em in here).
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Details below on all of 'em, starting with the LOCAL festivals, in chronological order by start time / date...
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(a) Thu-Sat, Oct 8-10,
FESTIVAL & MUSIC SUMMIT,
in L.A.:
6th annual "CULTURE COLLIDE FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES" takes place at multiple venues, including Echoplex, Taix, The Champagne Room, The Church, The Echo, and Lot 1 Café.
CULTURE COLLIDE bills itself as, "The quintessential music, arts and industry experience. The festival celebrates creative curiosity as an array of venues play host to dozens of established and on-the-rise bands from around the world for multiple days of musical discovery."
The CULTURE COLLIDE festival begins in San Francisco and runs there Oct 1 & 2. Day-by-day lineups with set times are available. Download the SF schedule at:
http://msopr.com/files/ccsf_10_1_2a-jpeg.jpg .
Ladyhawke (NZ), Ash (UK), The Juan Maclean (US), are touted as headliners, with over 60 artists of varying genres from around the world also performing. For the full line up, see:
www.culturecollide.com/festivals/losangeles
In addition to the main acts for the music festival, on Fri, Oct 9, CULTURE COLLIDE's annual "Creative Summit" in Los Angeles features music industry panels focused on trends in music, media and tech from around the world, at Taix Restaurant, 1911 Sunset Bl, L.A. 90026.
The artist-and industry-led forum--hosted by The Guardian (UK)--will discuss and examine exciting trends in music, opportunities for international artists in the U.S., the future of music distribution and other breaking topics.
Here are some more options...
√ Fri, Oct 9, CULTURE COLLIDE hosts "an array of Chinese indie rock artists" for the "Modern Sky Festival" at the Regent Theatre, 448 S Main St, L.A. 90013.
√ Sat, Oct 10, Culture Collide festival Los Angeles hosts "a massive international record fair in cooperation with Independent Label Market" featuring over 20 record labels.
√ Sat, Oct 10, the Aussie BBQ hosted by Sounds Australia, featuring Australian bands and solo acts, returns to Taix Champagne Room.
√ Pass to all Culture Collide international showcases (various venues) $10.
√ Ladyhawke w/ Northeast Party House Oct 8 at the Echoplex, $20.
√ Ash w/ Nick Diamonds, Oct 9 at the Echoplex, $20.
√ Chinese indie night, Oct 9 at the Regent, $30.
√ The Mynabirds, Oct 9 at the Echo, $10.
√ The Juan Maclean w/ Vieux Farka Toure, Oct 10 at the Echoplex, $20.
For all CULTURE COLLIDE festival Los Angeles ticket options, see the festival's website. Advance tix and the most updated info for both the Northern and Southern Cal events is at: www.culturecollide.com
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(b) √ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Fri, Oct 9,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
6-10 pm twice-annual "ART NIGHT PASADENA" happens at venues, galleries, theatres, and museums throughout Pasadena, when they open their doors for FREE. Many provide special concerts or mount special exhibitions for ArtNight.
A free shuttle bus service connects all the venues and events, and food trucks park just outside the doors.
The only problem you'll have is deciding whether to plant yourself at one venue or go for a grand tour.
All the details are at:
www.artnightpasadena.org
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(c) Fri & Sat, Oct 9 & 10, in L.A.:
"POLITICON" at the L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 90015. Event website: www.politicon.com
It features live music and comedy performances, panels with leading national political journalists and readily recognizible political celebrities, film screenings, and more.
Tix and info: www.politicon.com
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(d) Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11,
FILM FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
Annual "SAN PEDRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" (SPIFF) presents a weekend of fresh stories and differing global perspectives at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.
SPIFF kicks-off Friday evening with a solid event, the Opening night 20th anniversary showing of "The Usual Suspects" followed by a Q&A with the Director, Bryan Singer, on Friday, Oct 9.
There's plenty on screen all weekend, but Sunday is a very big deal.
√ Sunday brings a pre-released film screening of the unseen anywhere feature film, "A Ballerina's Tale: The Incredible Rise of Misty Copeland." Profiled on "60 Minutes," Misty Copeland grew-up poor in the South Bay, living in a motel for years as she went to school and studied ballet. Now she is a principal dancer with the prestigious New York City Ballet.
√ SPIFF Presents "2030" on Sunday, Oct 11, at 3 pm. Set in 2030 Vietnam, a young woman seeks the truth about the murder of her husband whom she suspected has been killed by the people of a floating farm.
Of course there's more. But look for those.
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Sat, Oct 10,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Costa Mesa):
9 am-8 pm 21st annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” presented by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage (SCDH) is a quality event and lots of fun even if you do not play the dulcimer. It brings concerts by prominent artists flown-in to teach and headline, plus talented local players of both kinds of dulcimer – hammered and mountain (lap) dulcimer. Location has changed this year to Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2850 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa 92626. (Fairview exit off 405 freeway. Corner of Adams & Fairview, across from Orange Coast College and near Costa Mesa HS, OC Fairgrounds & 55 fwy.)
Featured Artists are:
♪ JODY MARSHALL, Hammered Dulcimer
♪ BING FUTCH, Fretted Dulcimer
Each featured artist does a four-hour focus workshop on Oct 11, 9:30 am-1:30 pm.
√ The Oct 11 Hammered Dulcimer workshop is at Island Bazaar in Huntington Beach.
√ The Oct 11 Mountain Dulcimer workshop is at a private home in Downey.
At the festival, there are workshops on tracks all day for hammered and fretted dulcimers, for players of all levels, with eight instructors. The workshops at the festival include:
√ Banjo Styles - Fretted & Banjo Dulcimers
√ Bowed Psaltery (loaners available)
√ Guitar Accompaniment for Irish Music in Standard Tuning
√ “How Can I Keep from Singing”
√ Intro. to Finale & TablEdit Software
√ Piano / Keyboard Accompaniment for Trad. Music
√ Singing in Harmony with Your Instrument
√ Try Out Fretted Dulcimers (reserve loaners)
√ Ukulele 101
Free jamming all day is a highlight when you’re not busy, and the Free Mid-day concert – open to the public without festival registration – features performances by regional dulcimer and jam groups. There’s also a free workshop on jamming.
The “Community Jam Evening Concert” requires an extra ticket, and the performers are JOELLEN LAPIDUS, BING FUTCH, and JODY MARSHALL with LOONEY’S FORTUNE.
Tix / festival and more info, are at:
www.scdh.org
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Sat & Sun, Oct 10 & 11,
FESTIVAL,
in Ventura:
Annual “SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES” is always a good one, this year with performances by the TANNAHILL WEAVERS, CELTIC SPRING, THE ANGRY BRIANS, GOLDEN BOUGH, HIGHLAND WAY, and more, at Seaside Park in the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura 93001.
This festival also features an officially-sanctioned SCOTTISH FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP competition. Plus, sheepdog demonstrations, pipe and drum band competitions, processions and concerts by the massed bands (something to behold, with all those bagpipers), authentic food of the British Isles – including haggis, and plenty more. A lot of fun, in the cool air by the ocean. And you can choose to drive or you can ride Amtrak right to the gate, from L.A., OC, san Diego, or Santa Barbara and points north.
This has been built into the premier Scottish Festival on the West Coast, with performances each day by competing pipe and drum bands and the pageant of the Massed Bands, plus parades, traditional dance exhibitions, bagpipes, traditional Celtic and Irish musical entertainment and Celtic rock, a Children's Glen, more than 80 Clan Societies exhibiting and helping you find your lineage, the officially-sanctioned "Scottish Heavy Athletics" competitions with "Large Men and Lovely Ladies Throwing Stuff," plus herding sheepdog demonstrations and plenty more.
Major stars this year, direct from Scotland, are The Tannahill Weavers, one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. The Tannahill Weavers' diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. These versatile musicians consistently receive worldwide accolades for their exuberant performances and outstanding recordings, which bring the musical heritage of the Celtic peoples to young and old alike.
The Guide's founding editor says, "This is a delightful and highly recommended festival."
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Sat, Oct 10,
BENEFIT FESTIVAL,
in SaMo:
1-5 pm "BEER ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL SANTA MONICA" is ostensibly about celebrating OKTOBERFEST, at the 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St, Santa Monica.
This event features four hours of live music from three bands. Possibly the beerfest of the Oktober season, with a tap list of over 40 California breweries. The event focuses on the beer but doesn’t skimp on the art, offering installations and open studios alongside bands, vendors, and food trucks. Plus, all proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, Southern Cal’s leading artist residency program.
Check out the video (and more) from the 2014 fest: http://18thstreet.org/bam
Tix, $40-$55, at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-art-music-festival-tickets-15854264532?aff=ebriterallyla
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Sun, Oct 11,
FESTIVAL,
in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
10 am-5 pm 44th Annual “SANTA BARBARA OLD-TIME FIDDLERS' CONVENTION & FESTIVAL” brings performances by the VENTUCKY STRING BAND, THE KATHY KALLICK BAND, FRONT COUNTRY, plus contestants and more, at the Stow House Museum, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta (just N of Santa Barbara) 93117.
This marks the initial year that responsibility for this long-running festival is being handed-over to the Goleta Valley Historical Society, the organization that manages, maintains, and provides tours of the event's delightful year-round site.
Our friends at the Pasadena Folk Music Society did a nice description: "This is like a mini-Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest day, also in a wonderful spot, surrounding the historic Stowe House and featuring jamming, workshops, main stage performances, and, of course, the contest! Once you pay the modest admission price, you can enter the contest and perform a song to compete for prizes. Or you can sit back and listen to some great music of the fine hired performers, and mingle with the jamming musicians. It is called the 'Fiddle Contest,' but you'll hear a similar mix of instruments and singing that you hear in our series. And you could even take the train up there, then you can walk a mile or so or you can call a cab."
Frankly, contestants are needed at all levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced players, in banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and "other instruments." Signups are at the gate, and the contest rules, a few of which may be new this year, can be found on the web site at
http://stowhouse.com/events/fiddlers-festival/
Festival producers want us to encourage all acoustic musicians to enter the contests. They tell us, "It's extremely important that we continue to support this event, which has been going for 44 years, as attendees and as contestants. If there are insufficient entries in some categories, those categories may be dropped."
Advance tix at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/old-time-fiddlers-convention-festival-tickets-18269004083
Adult tix, $20.
Senior (65+) tix, $15.
Student, $5.
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Sat, Oct 10, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
6-8 pm "OLD TIME FIDDLERS' FEST KICK-OFF SHOW," with VENTUCKY STRING BAND playing, is the first time there's been an informal kick-off for the festival; it's at the Goodland Hotel in Goleta.
As the historical society takes-over production of the long-running Fiddlers Convention & festival, this is an addition that's new to everybody.
More at: www.ventuckystringband.com
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√ ALSO: The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise tells us:
"We look forward to seeing you at the 44th Annual Old Time Fiddlers’ Convention & Festival and we have some exciting news to share with you. The Goleta Valley Historical Society (GVHS), which has provided the Festival’s venue for many years at the Rancho La Patera & Stow House, has agreed to produce the festival in the years to come.
"The event, created in 1972 by Peter Feldmann, has a long and impressive history, which will be continued by the GVHS. The Rotary Club of Santa Barbara Sunrise looks forward to remaining involved by providing support for an event the community has grown to cherish.
"We need your support now more than ever to keep this festival alive and vibrant. We’d love to hear from you.
"For more information, contact Dacia Harwood, Events Coordinator at dacia@goletahistory.org
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Thu-Sun, Oct 8-11,
FESTIVAL,
in Lone Pine:
26th annual "LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL" has a theme of "The Early Years" for the vintage films being screened (all shot in or near Lone Pine or the Southern Sierra).
This festival celebrates the silver screen's love affair with the Eastern Sierra AND live music written or inspired there, and it runs this full weekend.
A concert by DON EDWARDS kicks things off Thursday night, Oct 8, at Lone Pine High School. Tix, $30 advance, $40 door, $45 premium seats, at: 760-876-9103 or at festival website.
The festival features film screenings, panels, Tom Mix's 1937 Cord Phaeton, celebrity guests, a rodeo, movie location tours, arts & crafts vendors, a Sunday parade, Sunday evening campfire, more. Full info and festival tix at:
www.lonepinefilmfestival.org
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This coming week...
Thu-Sun, Oct 15-18,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in Nor Cal (Oakland):
Annual "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST MUSIC CONFERENCE" with thirteen Official Showcase performances on big stages, dozens of small stage "guerrilla" showcase performances, workshops, Storytelling Expo, "venues choice" performances, networking for radio and other media that presents acoustic music, and more, at the Oakland Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA.
Mostly acoustic, the event presents music from soulful Americana, folk and classical, traditional blues and swing, bluegrass and newgrass country, to world music and even a group this year that calls itself "chamber-folk."
Full info and Conference registration at:
www.far-west.org/far-west-2015.html
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WAY Out-of-Town Festivals & Conferences this weekend...
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Thu-Sun Oct 8-11,
FESTIVAL,
in NYC:
Annual "NEW YORK COMICON" features live music performances. Among them?
The LEGENDARY SHACK SHAKERS, with their "Agridustrial" Americana, led by wildly charismatic, rail-thin frontman / blues-harpist / comic-author J.D. Wilkes. The Shack Shakers are a four-man wrecking crew from the South whose explosive interpretations of blues, punk, rock and country have made fans, critics and legions of potential converts into true believers.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11,
FESTIVAL,
in Austin, Texas:
Annual "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL" runs its second of two weekends in Zilker Park in Austin, with related events in the city's most famous venues, on outdoor stages, and in impromptu venues all over town.
"ACL Fest isn't mentioned in the same revered breaths as Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza and SXSW, but that's what makes this festival such a special one to attend. Make no mistake, it's still a huge deal and has sold-out for the last decade. But falling in October means that the summer festival rush has ended and this serves as a positive: You get a more relaxed crowd, milder temperatures in Austin and less chaos on the whole. Plus, it's two weekends long now, so the party is twice as good." - ACL promo.
Last weekend was carried live on three streaming video channels. Check for any surprises there this weekend, but no more live webcasts are scheduled:
www.redbull.com/us/en/music/events/1331670800293/austin-city-limits-festival
Among the highlights on Red Bull TV's ACL 2015 livestream were:
• Dwight Yoakam
• Father John Misty
• The Decemberists
• Of Monsters and Men
• TV on the Radio
The LIVESTREAM schedule — which happens on the FIRST WEEKEND ONLY — was announced late, on Sep 30, and the Guide brought you all the listings for acoustic and Americana performances. So it concludes in Austin this weekend, and so far as we know, you need to be there this go-'round.
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...concludes Oct 11,
FESTIVAL,
in Michigan:
7th Annual "ART PRIZE" with half-a-million dollars in prizes that are determined by public vote of attendees, happens all over Grand Rapids, Michigan from Sep 23-Oct 11, and it truly is unlike anything else. There are live music performances, kinetic sculpture displays, visual and performing art exhibitions, and the word "more" gets a workout.
Very complete details are in the full write-up on ArtPrize, in the next section on "upcoming festivals" (because it runs so long).
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Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11,
FESTIVAL,
in Louisiana:
Annual “FESTIVALS ACADIENS” in Lafayette, LA. Info at www.festivalsacadiens.com includes discount room rates at Ramada Inn, Lafayette, if you book early.
This festival includes many stages across a wide area. It's a VERY big deal.
See www.festivalsacadiens.com for the complete schedule.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11,
FESTIVAL,
in Afghanistan:
Annual “TENNESSEE FALL HOMECOMING” supposedly takes place in “Clinton, Afghanistan.”
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Sat, Oct 10,
FESTIVAL,
in Washington state:
Annual "CHEHALIS WATERSHED FESTIVAL" in Morrison Riverfront Park, Aberdeen, Washington.
Among the music acts, from 11 am-2 pm, Vince Brown & LaVon Hardison perform, and the Guide recommends catching them. With the severe drought in the western states now in its fifth year, this festival will no doubt bring greater appreciation for the river watershed that gives this festival its name.
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Fri & Sat, Oct 16 & 17, &
Oct 23 & 24,
FILM FESTIVAL,
in Venice:
"G2 GREEN EARTH FILM FESTIVAL" includes live music and presents nature & wildlife films in a two-weekend festival supporting art & the environment at the G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-452-2842; www.theg2gallery.com
Opening night schedule...
√ FRIDAY, Oct 16 – Opening Night 6-10 pm...
(Nonprofit partner: The Bay Foundation)
√ 5:45 pm - Doors, Valet opens, Food Truck.
√ 6–7 pm – Featured Shorts:
• "Co 2 ld Waters," runtime 10 minutes, Dir. Jeremy Roberts, Prod. Jeremy Roberts;
Synopsis: Take a fly-fishing trip with several huge names in the industry, including Yvon Chouinard of "Patagonia" outdoor gear, as they hit a world-class spring-fed creek and talk shop about cold water, trout and climate change solutions.
• "Dutch Weed Burger," runtime 30 minutes, Dir. Mark Kulsdom, Prod. Lisette Kreischer; Synopsis: the film follows vegan foodie Lisette Kreischer and documentary filmmaker Mark Kulsdom as they aim to make seaweed the sustainable, eco-friendly food of the future. Together they immerse themselves in New York’s finest vegan culture in search of the perfect seaweed recipe.
• "Into the Microscope," runtime 11 minutes, Dir. Colin Shepherd, Prod. Colin Shepherd; Synopsis: this film is an experimental project that shows the visual experience of the environmental world through the microscope.
√ 7-8 pm - Opening Night Party – complimentary open bar, appetizers, live music by the WILL BRAHM DUO, and valet.
Films, continued:
√ 8 pm - Bay Foundation PSA – "Desert Delivery" by Ryan Maples, followed by the evening's feature film.
• "Project Wild Thing," runtime 75 minutes, Dir. David Bond, Prod. Ashley Jones; Synopsis: this full-length film is the hilarious, real-life story of one man's determination to get children out and into nature. Frustrated with the ubiquity of screens in his children’s lives, filmmaker and father David Bond appoints himself Marketing Director for Nature. With the help of branding and outdoor experts, David develops and launches a nationwide marketing campaign to get British children outside. But the competition is not going to lie down and let some upstart with a free product steal its market.
Full info at:
www.theg2gallery.com/g2_green_earth_film_festival_2015_day_1.html
The G2 Gallery is free and open to the public. Admission to special events, including artist receptions, is $10 at the door and will directly support environmental charities.
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Sat, Oct 17,
FESTIVAL,
in Nor Cal (Sausalito):
11 am-6 pm "CREOLE UNITED FESTIVAL" brings Cajun-zydeco- Creole music, dancing, and food, and supports music education and happens on the Sausalito waterfront with spectacular vistas of San Francisco Bay.
Individual seats are available now in the Waterfront reserved section.
$75 includes shared table, meals, drinks, dessert, samplings, and more. Info & tix, 510-331-5575.
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Sat, Oct 17,
FESTIVAL,
in Illinois:
"SEROSUN FARNS ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL," at 45W489 Berner Rd, Hampshire, IL; full info at:
www.serosunfarms.com or 847-683-4796.
Features a 3 pm set by SMALL POTATOES
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Sat, Oct 24,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in SaMo:
7-10 pm "JAZZ FUNK & ARTS FEST" is more of a multi-act concert evening presented by the UnUrban, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90401; 310-315-0056.
In the legendary tradition of the Venice West Café, home of the Beat Generation in the '60s and Sponto Gallery from 1984-2008, local Venice musicians and artists celebrate "the rebellious liberation of creativity" in this festival. The original Jazz Funk Fest started at Sponto Gallery in 2005 and continues in the tradition of Sponto.
Jazz Funk & Arts Fest has announced a special addition: Trish Ellebracht will host a small art show during the fest. People can view and purchase small works by local artists, photographers, and painters.
Music schedule...
√ 7 pm: RAG’n'BONES - "Within the free collective RNB (aka Black Shoe Polish, BSP), words that should never be said collide with notes that should never be played. Fiery poetic readers Tryg Hanson, & Rex Butters slap sense into words through multi-dimensional discourse. Gerry Fialka, Merritt Evan Raff, Alex Soschin & guests combine fantastical funky sounds from drums, guitars & keyboards in a cauldron of controlled chaos, creating ink stained improvisational interplay. Spoken Word and Free Improvisation as it was never meant to be, Rag'n’Bones reconvenes the Inconceivable with righteous rascality."
√ 8:30 pm: ERIC AHLBERG'S JAZZ WORKSHOP - Lyrical multi-instrumentalist Ahlberg, along with Sam Clay, Freddie Ginns & Merritt Evan Raff, recall the explorations of Gil Scott-Heron, Public Enemy, Hank Williams, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, George Carlin and John Coltrane with world beat tangents.
More info at:
• http://blackshoepolish.blogspot.com
• contact Gerry Fialka at 310-306-7330
• www.Laughtears.com
Get your free admission tix at:
www.Laughtears.com
or by phone at 310-306-7330.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 24 & 25,
FESTIVAL,
in Tennessee: 40th “MOUNTAIN MAKINS” is an annual folk festival in Morristown, Tennessee.
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Sun, Oct 25,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
(Time tba) "FAIRFAX IRISH FESTIVAL" is centered at 19 Broadway, in the Fairfax district of L.A.
One of the Celtic / Irish bands playing is NOCTAMBULE, led by Marla Fibish & Bruce Victor; info on them at:
www.noctambulemusic.com
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Fri-Sun, Nov 12-14,
FESTIVAL,
in Florida:
Seventh Annual “NATIVE RHYTHMS FESTIVAL” self-identifies as a folk festival in Melbourne, Florida.
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Sat & Sun, Nov 13 & 14,
FESTIVAL,
in Ohio:
“SOUTHERN OHIO INDOOR MUSIC FESTIVAL” is heavy on bluegrass, in Wilmington, Ohio.
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Fri-Sun, Dec 10-12,
FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
in L.A.:
2nd annual "YOUBLOOM L.A. MUSIC FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE" with the 2015 conference portion of the event scheduled during the day Dec 12 at the Highland Park Ebell Club, and the music venues (all three days /nights) to be situated in the NELA area of Los Angeles including Highland Park, South Pasadena, and Pasadena. Speakers for the conference will be announced in the coming months.
Dublin, Ireland, has seen two annual "Youbloom Festival & Conference" and L.A. gets its second in December (the first US event was in November here last year). The northeast Los Angeles event will bring "three full days of entertainment, industry enlightenment, and more."
Last year, performances filled five venues in Highland Park and Pasadena, hosting more than 60 bands from 11 countries around the world, including those from L.A. and across the US, for "a rockin’ 3 days/nights of live music and learning."
The inaugural 2014 conferences in L.A. and Ireland hosted top-selling artists and professional music industry suits. That would suggest this year will be very worth attending.
Find all details as they become available at:
www.youbloom.com/la-2015
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Sat & Sun, Dec 12 & 13,
FESTIVAL,
in Montreal, Canada:
2nd annual "SECRET MOUNTAIN IN THE HEART OF THE PLATEAU FESTIVAL," along with vying for the longest name, is a French-language festival of arts & music where families can enjoy French performances inspired by books like "Wapiti" and "Un trésor dans mon jardin" (A Treasure in My Garden). It happens at Centre Cultural Calixa-Lavallée in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Secret Mountain is a respected childrens' record label and book publisher / distributor. If you need holiday gifts for small fry, check them out.
They're currently promoting two new TSM titles that won "Parents' Choice Awards."
First is their CD, "Sleep Softly: Classical Lullabies by Brahms, Schubert, Satie, Debussy," which received a Gold Award for music. Secret Mountain tells us, "'Sleep Softly' is our third instalment in our classical music series after 'Listen to the Birds: An Introduction to Classical Music,' and 'Simply Fantastic.'"
Second, Hilary Grist's "Tomorrow is a Chance to Start Over" has received a Recommended Award for storytelling. Vancouver-based indie musician and visual artist Hilary Grist writes, performs and, along with her creative team, spearheads the unique clay animation shown depicted on the cover. "Tomorrow is a Chance to Start Over" has also been nominated for a Canadian Folk Award.
Both new titles were released in 2015 and have inspired many enthusiastic reviews. The Guide has reviewed past releases from Secret Mountain and we definitely liked them.
Festival tix go on sale Oct 15, at:
www.lamontagnesecrete.com
But don't wait, EVEN IF YOU AREN'T GOING. Hit this link now:
http://www.thesecretmountain.com/TheSecretMountainInTheHeartOfThePlateauFestival2015
That link works early or anytime to enjoy listening to the music that plays automatically there: "Comptine pour l'enfant qui ne veut rien savoir" from the label's book-CD "Un trésor dans mon jardin."
Complete descriptions of, and how to order the label / publisher's CDs and books, is at:
www.thesecretmountain.com
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Thu-Sun, Jan 21-24, 2016,
MUSIC CONFERENCE /TRADE SHOW,
in OC (Anaheim):
The 2016 “NAMM SHOW” is the music industry’s biggest annual trade show, music conference, and gathering of music retailers with manufactures and endorsed musicians who very notably perform. It features opportunities for music educators, school administrators, college students, and NAMM Foundation Partners to attend, learn and connect with the music products industry. People in all those categories will be able to register for badges and reserve hotel rooms starting September 30, 2015. Mark your calendar and plan ahead, so you’ll have all your information ready to reserve your room. As the promo proclaims, “The music begins at The NAMM Show — and for that reason, it attracts the world's most powerful buyers.”
The basics... NAMM completely takes-over the Anaheim Convention Center and all the meeting and convention spaces in the surrounding hotels. The Convention Center is located at 800 W Katella Av, Anaheim, CA 92802.
The daily schedules are:
√ Thursday, Jan 21, 10 am–6 pm
√ Friday, Jan 22, 10 am–6 pm
√ Saturday, Jan 23, 10 am–6 pm
√ Sunday, Jan 24, 10 am–5 pm √ Hall E and Level 2 open at 9:30 am
Information on the 2016 NAMM Show grows rather regularly at:
https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016
Let’s note that playing the NAMM Show really does mean “playing THE NAMM SHOW.” As in, going through the process outlined above, becoming part of the music industry’s most celebrated scene, and enjoying the enhanced credibility that brings. We add that because every year we are surprised by who is sponsoring an event at NAMM, or by who is trying to lure us away from the Big Show to a concurrent show of their own. And well, that’s a happy surprise when it’s one of the first case. And it’s often rolling our eyes in surprise at the second case; that includes wondering how anyone doing an unaffiliated performance expects the NAMM crowd to leave expensive parking to drive to their guerrilla show, then hope to find a space in the garage (and pay again) back at the NAMM Show.
It may help to know that NAMM has a simple and clear policy about such things. Here it is:
“Planning to host an event at the NAMM Show? This is just a friendly reminder that when creating and promoting your event during NAMM in and around Anaheim, there are a couple of rules to follow.
√ “Events taking place at an Anaheim venue are only approved for use by NAMM member companies.
√ “The use of the NAMM name, logo, and/or font in the title of your event is prohibited. The NAMM name may be used in your promotion only to reference that your event is occurring during the dates of NAMM show. This will ensure everybody is clear about who is producing the event. All NAMM produced events take place at the Anaheim Convention Center, Grand Plaza, and Hilton or Marriott. Other events are not official NAMM events and should not be promoted as such.
√ “If NAMM is mentioned anywhere in the promotion, please add “Event produced by XYZ company and NAMM has no affiliation with or liability for this event.”
Keep this link handy for reference as you dream and scheme...
https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016/articles/important-information-about-namm-show-events
And waste no time applying to do a gen-you-wine, officially-sanctioned NAMM SHOW performance.
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ALSO, NAMM-RELATED...
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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Sun, May 1, 2016,
FESTIVAL,
in Torrance:
26th annual "DYLANFEST" at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center.
Info: www.andyandrenee.com
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Go here. THESE venues deliver the goods, regularly and reliably.
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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 weekendsthat (unless otherwise noted), plus weekend matinees.
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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 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
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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).
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Nightly*, FREE, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY /HONKY TONK music nightly *(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 Tuesday), 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.
♪ Every Monday is the TALENT CONTEST with cash prizes, 9:30 pm-closing, hosted by CHAD WATSON. Before that, the CHAD WATSON BAND plays 8:30-9:30 pm. No cover.
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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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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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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. __________
TWICE MONTHLY or more often...
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
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THE LOW-KEY FREE SCENE...
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.
Schedule of events for October...
√ Thu, Oct 8: Fifth House Comedy
√ Tue, Oct 13: Fifth House Comedy
√ Thu, Oct 15: Pinata: The Personal Essay Show
√ Fri, Oct 16: Acoustic Soul Series
√ Tue, Oct 20: Playreading of Eugene O'Neil's 'Hughie,' with John Solari
√ Thu, Oct 22: Tattle Tales Storytelling Show
√ Fri, Oct 23: NetteRadio Singer-Songwriter Showcase
√ 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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♪ CHRONOLOGICAL LISTINGS of select events; recommendations & “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” picks in music & the arts.
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Friday, October 9
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Fri, Oct 9, in Long Beach:
7-11 pm ANDY & RENEE, leaders of the award-winning Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN, play a BENEFIT for the MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach.
Get Tickets and more info at:
http://marinemammalcare.org/pinnipedsgowild
Dance your flippers off to the Live Music of Andy & Renee. Includes access to all Aquarium exhibits, and you can enjoy beer, wine, and appetizer bars by SAVOR.
Adults $80; Children (under age 12) $50. VIP tickets also available. All donations are tax-deductible.
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Fri, Oct 9, in Inglewood:
8 pm DON HENLEY (EAGLES) plays an L.A. date at the Forum in Inglewood.
He also plays the Santa Barbara Bowl on Oct 7 at 7 pm with SHAWN COLVIN.
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Fri, Oct 9, in SaMo:
8 pm RAY WYLIE HUBBARD plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Oct 9, in Hollywood:
8 pm ALICE WALLACE, a delightful artist, plays her CD RELEASE SHOW for her new album, "Memories, Music & Pride," with guests CALICO THE BAND and TED RUSSELL KAMP, at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (1/2 blk S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood.
Alice is one to go see. And she's excited, telling us about her Hotel Cafe gig, "This is one of the best-sounding rooms in Los Angeles, and I am thrilled that we get to release this beautiful new album to the world in such a wonderful setting. I hope everyone will be there. Our friends in CALICO the band will be joining us for a few songs, and we'll be playing the album from front to back. The whole band will be there, including Tom Bremer, Joshua Huppert, Jeremy Long (Yes! He's not touring with Sam Outlaw right now), and we'll have the fantastic Ted Russell Kamp on bass (if you know the L.A. country scene, then you know TRK). This is a night not to be missed. I hope you will join us for the celebration!"
Of course, Alice has tours booked after this album comes out, so catch her here with this fine lineup before she hits the road.
Some upcoming tour highlights (events you may want to attend, anyway) include:
√ Oct 16 - FAR-West Official Showcase, 9 pm, Marriott City Center, Oakland, CA (tickets here)
√ Oct 23 - Borrego Days Desert Festival, 7 pm, Borrego Springs
√ Oct 24 - San Diego Co. CD Release Show - Wynola Pizza, 6 pm, Julian
√ Nov 10 - 22 - Full Band tour through New Mexico and Texas; more dates TBA.
√ December - West Coast tour all the way to Seattle; dates TBA.
Alice adds, "I'm already beginning to plan for next year, including a trip back to Florida in January, a possible trip to the UK in March, and definitely a big swing through the midwest in May/June. And after my first trip to Nashville last week, I can't WAIT to get back there. So I will definitely be doing a trip through the Southeast in the spring, as well. So if you have ideas of places for me to play, let me know! Now that this album is finished, it's time to spread it far and wide! THANK YOU again for all of your support. I can't wait to hear what you think of this new album. :) love - Alice."
Get your Oct 9 show ticket in advance (so Alice and her act will get paid and you will get in) at:
https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=4269
Tix: $10, plus $2.50 online fee.
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Fri, Oct 9, in L.A.:
9 pm SANDRA PILLER sings the "Hit Parade Music of Ruth Roberts" at the Gardenia, 7066 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90038; 323-467-7444.
Doors at 7 pm for dinner. Show at 9.
$15 cover, + 2 items of food / drink. Dinner reservations will hold a table. More at:
www.sandrapiller.com
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Saturday, October 10
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Sat, Oct 10, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
6-8 pm "OLD TIME FIDDLERS' FEST KICK-OFF SHOW," with VENTUCKY STRING BAND playing, is the first time there's been an informal kick-off for the festival; it's at the Goodland Hotel in Goleta.
As the historical society takes-over production of the long-running Fiddlers Convention & festival, this is an addition that's new to everybody. Come out and show support.
More at: www.ventuckystringband.com
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Sat, Oct 10, in San Pedro:
(Time tba) "COUNTRY BBQ FUNDRAISER" for "MEET THE MUSIC YOUTH EDUCATION" sponsored by the Grand Vision Foundation (operators of the Warner Grand Theatre and Grand Annex) in San Pedro, at the home of Bryan and Cindy Fried. It'll be "a rootin', tootin' good ole time. Great food,dancing and more all to benefit youth music education."
Tickets and Info at 310-548-2493 or:
www.grandvision.org
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Sat, Oct 10, in Santa Barbara:
6:30 pm NEIL YOUNG, plus PROMISE OF THE REAL, plays the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411; https://sbbowl.com
Tix went on sale Fri, Aug 21, at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004F11FE8C6A1C? brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Aug19
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Sat, Oct 10, FREE, in OC (Anaheim):
7 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays "Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen Party Time," in Downtown Disney at 1590 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim.
Free, except for parking or a bus ride in to avoid expensive parking. Jazz on over to the Jazz Kitchen, a savvy representation of New Orleans' dual legacies - food and music - served up in a whimsical setting depicting the charm, ambience and hospitality of historic and contemporary New Orleans. Located in Downtown Disney® District, this two-story replica of traditional French Quarter architecture includes a ground floor, interior, open-air courtyard flanked by a quick service dining facility (Jazz Kitchen Express) and a New Orleans-style jazz club (Flambeaux's). Upstairs, there's traditional New Orleans dining rooms and an outdoor 'Jazz balcony' with seating that overlooks the revelry of the Downtown Disney® District.
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Sat, Oct 10, North of Sunland-Tujunga:
(Time tba) BRAD COLERICK plays a solo show, an "intimate evening of song," at Coddy Nuckols' A-Frame, 11305 Blue Sage Dr, Kagel Canyon (N of Sunland-Tujunga).
Brad tells us, "Gonna pull out some rare gems from the archives for this one since no one has to follow my meandering through memory lane. Hope you'll come for this place that I've heard so much about. Looking forward to it!"
Reservations required at 818-486-8505.
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Sat, Oct 10, in L.A.:
7:30 pm JESSICA PRATT plays her "psychedelic folk" music for 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.)
Jessica Pratt is a singer-songwriter whose singular voice and transfixing, intimate performances are rooted in a California psychedelic folk tradition. However, the acoustic dream-pop meditations on her album "On Your Own Love Again" go beyond straightforward folk sounds, with a distinctly British perspective that evokes the high-pitched eccentricities of Kate Bush, the delicate pop melodies of early Marianne Faithfull, and the lingering introspection of Nick Drake.
While living in San Francisco, Pratt worked in relative obscurity, making bedroom recordings. She was discovered and championed by Tim Presley, the mastermind behind the excellent psychedelic rock outfit White Fence, who famously put up his entire life savings to release Pratt's first record. Its follow up, On Your Own Love Again, was released by the storied independent label Drag City, making her labelmates with figures like Bill Callahan, Joanna Newsom, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy.
Pratt's songwriting contains an intoxicating warmth and manages to take conventional pop hooks, interpreted with craft and humor, and push them into weird, otherworldly places. As NPR wrote, "With little more than a weary sigh, Pratt flips the banal into the magical; she makes listeners wonder about the circumstances she describes. There's more. You can feel it in the pauses, the implications, the breath."
Appearing on the heels of a national tour with indie luminaries Beach House, Jessica Pratt will perform in the architecturally striking Harold M. Williams Auditorium, a space distinctly receptive to quietly compelling and nuanced performances.
Watch a video of Jessica performing, at:
http://www.getty.edu/museum/programs/performances/saturday_nights.html
Free; advance ticket required; available at above web url.
Note: Parking is $10 after 5 pm.
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Sat, Oct 10, in Torrance:
7:30 pm ANDY & RENEE, leaders of the award-winning Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN, play a house concert hosted by Jim Ahumada & Keri in Torrance 90501. Reservations get directions with online tix purchase at:
http://andyandrenee.com/store.php
$20, BYOB and a dish to share. Doors at 6:30.
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Sat, Oct 10, in Culver City:
8 pm FRONT COUNTRY plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com
"Front Country is the best new bluegrass band out there... period. But to call them just bluegrass misses the mark by a wide margin. They're progressive yet organic with a sound that's brand new but familiar at the same time. Their upcoming album 'Sake Of The Sound' is a great listen front to back." — TIM CARBONE, Railroad Earth.
Formed in 2011 as a collective of the Bay Area’s finest young acoustic talent, Adam Roszkiewicz, Jacob Groopman, Jordan Klein, Leif Karlstrom, Melody Walker and Zach Sharpe joined forces to play a monthly gig with friends in San Francisco’s Mission District. They quickly found a musical rapport that was open to challenging arrangements, unique covers and original songwriting. Since then, they have continued to expand their repertoire and push the boundaries of bluegrass on the national scene.
In 2012 they won the "Rockygrass" band competition in Colorado, and followed up in 2013 with a win at the mega-wonderful "Telluride Bluegrass Festival," becoming the third band in history to win both contests.
Also in 2013, lead singer Melody Walker won the "Chris Austin Songwriting Competition" at North Carolina's "Merlefest," and mandolinist Adam Roszkiewicz was nominated for a Grammy for his work with the Modern Mandolin Quartet on their album, "Americana."
2013 and early 2014 has seen Front Country break onto the national scene with festival performances at Rockygrass, Old Settlers Music Festival, Wintergrass, Grass Valley Bluegrass Festival, and many others, along with headlining performances at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
In addition to performances at Telluride, Summergrass and IBMA's Wide Open Bluegrass Festival, 2014 saw the release of their highly anticipated debut album, "Sake of the Sound," last September. Chris Pandolfi of the Infamous Stringdusters says of the album, "Front Country have arrived, the latest acoustic ambassadors to emerge from the California coast. This first album will certainly serve them well, meeting all the technical criteria without getting lost in, focusing instead on the substance of these great songs. They represent their roots well, both musical and geographical, but the door is clearly open to transcend both. With 'Sake of the Sound,' Front Country are well on their way"
"Front Country draw on the ever valuable lessons of bluegrass while making music that is distinctly their own........Front Country have arrived, the latest acoustic ambassadors to emerge from the California coast." — Chris Pandolfi (Infamous Stringdusters).
"Front Country's willingness to stretch the bluegrass boundary while maintaining the acoustic integrity of the music will solidify them as one of the top new bands on the acoustic /bluegrass scene." — Woody Platt (Steep Canyon Rangers).
Show at 8, doors at 7:30 pm.
There's plenty more at:
www.frontcountryband.com
Tix, $15, may be purchased in person at Blvd Music or by phone at 310-398-2583, using a major credit card. A $1 service charge per ticket is added on phone orders.
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Sat, Oct 10, in Pasadena:
8 pm THE KATHY KALLICK BAND plays the always excellent "Pasadena Folk Music Society" concert series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka "Little Beckman") on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena. Park free in either lot at the end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, then walk, following the paper-flyer signs.
Tix, $15 for adults; $5 for Caltech students and children. Order them online at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?pid=8065959 or get tix from the Caltech Ticket Office, 9 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday at 626-395-4652 or in person (no service charge that way) at Winnett Student Center on campus.
Tix also available at the door until it sells-out, so go a bit early (do that anyway for the best seats).
More at http://pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org
Their site has details of this and their upcoming shows.
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Sunday, October 11
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Sun, Oct 11, in Pasadena:
3:45 pm "CELLAR SESSIONS" all-acoustic show at Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E Foothill Bl, Pasadena.
Performing host BRAD COLERICK welcomes "wonderful blues from the legendary" artist KAL DAVID, performing with Miss LAURI BONO, and an opening set the KAREN TOBIN TRIO.
Brad tells the Guide, "I think the world of these two and named my son after Kal. Wine tasting begins at 3 with music kicking off at 3:45. There will be some snacks, but bring something to share if you like."
Tix, $22 advance, $25 door, and include the wine tasting. Adv. tix at:
http://bit.ly/1W0LG6w
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Sun, Oct 11, in Long Beach:
4:30-7:30 pm THE BAYOU BROTHERS play the Cajun-zydeco dance series at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
Info on the Bayou Brothers:
www.bayoubrothers.net
Admission: $10 at the door. Info:
call Dempsey, 562-396-1132
or email bontemppappion@aol.com
Or call David, 909-527-0926
or email davidsousa@verizon.net
Kids welcome, families, singles welcome. Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant; opens at 5 pm.
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Sun, Oct 11, in San Diego Co (Solana):
8 pm DAR WILLIAMS and JENNY O. team-up at the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach 92075; 858-481-9022.
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Monday, October 12
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Mon, Oct 12, in Altadena:
8 pm Scotland’s TANNAHILL WEAVERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena. Reservations by phone only (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) at 626-798-6236.
Bob Stane hadn’t yet announced this show when we first published this. Jump on it before it sells-out.
The TANNAHILL WEAVERS are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't get better... yet continue to do just that.
Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate ROBERT TANNAHILL, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Over the years “The Tannies” have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes – their versatile piper LORNE MacDOUGALL arranged and performed for for the 2012 Disney Pixar movie "Brave" under the leadership of PATRICK DOYLE, and for Dreamworks’ “How to Train Your Dragon 2." They are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage; from reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs,the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." - New York Times.
“These guys are a bunch of heroes every time they go on tour in the states.” - Garrison Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion.
“…their great humour and superb musicianship make them one of the finest bands on the circuit.” - Rogue Folk Review.
“The music may be pure old time Celtic,but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll.” - Winnipeg Free Press.
More at: www.tannahillweavers.com
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Mon, Oct 12, in SaMo:
8 pm "NEIL YOUNG TRIBUTE SHOW" with performances by ANDY & RENEE, leaders of the award-winning Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN, plus UNDERCOVER LOUNGE with Jamie Daniels, Scott Gerber, Brax Cutchin and Robert Resnik, at Rusty's Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica.
Adv. tix, $20. Get tickets at:
http://andyandrenee.com/store.php.
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Tuesday, October 13
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Tue, Oct 13, in Tehachapi:
7 pm SARAH McQUAID plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
Fast on the heels of her “Cornwall Folk Festival” performance on the 29th of August, Sarah is flying to the US for a two-month, coast-to-coast, 36-show tour, then returning to Jolly Ol’ just in time to play the first of her 22 UK dates, starting October 30th.
We really like this artist. Her latest concept is based on thoughtful analysis of what’s happening to music and how that keeps everyone from hearing a complete record, as we all once did. In this digital era, “listening to a record” has become a near-nonexistent phenomenon; even CD purchases tend to go straight onto an iPod from which tracks will pop up at random. UK-based singer-songwriter SARAH McQUAID was keen to ensure that her fourth solo album, “Walking into White,” got at least a few full-length listens before being subsumed into playlists – so she’s performing the whole thing live, track by track, as the first half of each concert on her forthcoming September-October US tour.
“Sarah McQuaid has clearly held true to her own musical vision,” wrote Helen Gregory in Folk Radio UK, “and it’s to be hoped that ‘Walking into White’ is the album which will bring her the wider commercial success she so richly deserves.”
Belgian blogger Michel Preumont (concerts-review.over-blog.com) described it as “Original, acrobatique et audacieux ... Un album brillant ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives pour Sarah McQuaid.” (“Original, acrobatic and audacious ... A brilliant album that opens new perspectives for Sarah McQuaid”).
She’s quite literally playing the whole country this time around. Fortunately, we get several chances to see her in the Southern half of California:
√ Oct 12 in Santa Cruz, at a House Concert
√ Oct 13 in Tehachapi at Fiddlers Crossing
√ Oct 14 in Camarillo at the City of Camarillo Public Library
√ Oct 16 in Poway, at the San Diego Folk Heritage Concert series
√ Oct 17 in OC (Anaheim) at The Living Tradition Concert Series
Make a special effort to catch her.
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Fri, Nov 13, in Santa Barbara Co (near Cambria):
7:30 pm NOCTAMBULE brings their Celtic music to Painted Sky Studios, , 2177 Old Creamery Rd, Harmony (near Cambria) 93435; 805-927-8330; www.paintedskystudios.com
More on Noctambule, the duo of Marla Fibish & Bruce Victor, at: www.noctambulemusic.com
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Tue, Oct 13, in BevHills:
8:30 pm DAR WILLIAMS plays the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856.
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Wednesday, October 14
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Wed, Oct 14, in Santa Barbara Co (Santa Ynez):
7 pm JESSE DENATALE and TONY FURTADO play the long-running “Tales from the Tavern” series at the Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez 93460; 805-686-4785.
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Wed, Oct 14 in VC (Camarillo):
7 pm SARAH McQUAID plays at the City of Camarillo Public Library. Use your browser for details.
Fast on the heels of her “Cornwall Folk Festival” performance on the 29th of August, Sarah is flying to the US for a two-month, coast-to-coast, 36-show tour, then returning to Jolly Ol’ just in time to play the first of her 22 UK dates, starting October 30th.
We really like this artist. Her latest concept is based on thoughtful analysis of what’s happening to music and how that keeps everyone from hearing a complete record, as we all once did. In this digital era, “listening to a record” has become a near-nonexistent phenomenon; even CD purchases tend to go straight onto an iPod from which tracks will pop up at random. UK-based singer-songwriter SARAH McQUAID was keen to ensure that her fourth solo album, “Walking into White,” got at least a few full-length listens before being subsumed into playlists – so she’s performing the whole thing live, track by track, as the first half of each concert on her forthcoming September-October US tour.
“Sarah McQuaid has clearly held true to her own musical vision,” wrote Helen Gregory in Folk Radio UK, “and it’s to be hoped that ‘Walking into White’ is the album which will bring her the wider commercial success she so richly deserves.”
Belgian blogger Michel Preumont (concerts-review.over-blog.com) described it as “Original, acrobatique et audacieux ... Un album brillant ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives pour Sarah McQuaid.” (“Original, acrobatic and audacious ... A brilliant album that opens new perspectives for Sarah McQuaid”).
She’s quite literally playing the whole country this time around. Fortunately, we get several chances to see her in the Southern half of California:
√ Oct 12 in Santa Cruz, at a House Concert
√ Oct 13 in Tehachapi at Fiddlers Crossing
√ Oct 14 in Camarillo at the City of Camarillo Public Library
√ Oct 16 in Poway, at the San Diego Folk Heritage Concert series
√ Oct 17 in OC (Anaheim) at The Living Tradition Concert Series
Make a special effort to catch her.
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Fri, Oct 16 in Poway:
7 pm SARAH McQUAID plays the “San Diego Folk Heritage” Concert series at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.
Fast on the heels of her “Cornwall Folk Festival” performance on the 29th of August, Sarah is flying to the US for a two-month, coast-to-coast, 36-show tour, then returning to Jolly Ol’ just in time to play the first of her 22 UK dates, starting October 30th.
We really like this artist. Her latest concept is based on thoughtful analysis of what’s happening to music and how that keeps everyone from hearing a complete record, as we all once did. In this digital era, “listening to a record” has become a near-nonexistent phenomenon; even CD purchases tend to go straight onto an iPod from which tracks will pop up at random. UK-based singer-songwriter SARAH McQUAID was keen to ensure that her fourth solo album, “Walking into White,” got at least a few full-length listens before being subsumed into playlists – so she’s performing the whole thing live, track by track, as the first half of each concert on her forthcoming September-October US tour.
“Sarah McQuaid has clearly held true to her own musical vision,” wrote Helen Gregory in Folk Radio UK, “and it’s to be hoped that ‘Walking into White’ is the album which will bring her the wider commercial success she so richly deserves.”
Belgian blogger Michel Preumont (concerts-review.over-blog.com) described it as “Original, acrobatique et audacieux ... Un album brillant ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives pour Sarah McQuaid.” (“Original, acrobatic and audacious ... A brilliant album that opens new perspectives for Sarah McQuaid”).
She’s quite literally playing the whole country this time around. Fortunately, we get several chances to see her in the Southern half of California:
√ Oct 12 in Santa Cruz, at a House Concert
√ Oct 13 in Tehachapi at Fiddlers Crossing
√ Oct 14 in Camarillo at the City of Camarillo Public Library
√ Oct 16 in Poway, at the San Diego Folk Heritage Concert series
√ Oct 17 in OC (Anaheim) at The Living Tradition Concert Series
Make a special effort to catch her.
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√ A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Fri, Oct 16, in L.A.:
8 pm "A CONVERSATION with JOHN FOGERTY" presented in association with "Live Talks Los Angeles" at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), L.A. 90015
In his long-awaited memoir, "Fortunate Song: My Life, My Music," John Fogerty takes readers from his Northern California roots, through Creedence Clearwater Revival's success and his retreat from music and public life, to his hard-won revival as a solo artist who finally found love. In association with "Live Talks Los Angeles," the GRAMMY Museum welcomes Fogerty to the Clive Davis Theater for an intimate discussion.
Tix: $55 general admission seating (includes signed book), $65 reserved section seating (includes signed book). Tix & info, 213-765-6803 or online at:
www.grammymuseum.org
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Saturday, October 17
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Sat, Oct 17, in OC (Anaheim):
7 pm SARAH McQUAID plays “The Living Tradition Concert Series” at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim.
Fast on the heels of her “Cornwall Folk Festival” performance on the 29th of August, Sarah is flying to the US for a two-month, coast-to-coast, 36-show tour, then returning to Jolly Ol’ just in time to play the first of her 22 UK dates, starting October 30th.
We really like this artist. Her latest concept is based on thoughtful analysis of what’s happening to music and how that keeps everyone from hearing a complete record, as we all once did. In this digital era, “listening to a record” has become a near-nonexistent phenomenon; even CD purchases tend to go straight onto an iPod from which tracks will pop up at random. UK-based singer-songwriter SARAH McQUAID was keen to ensure that her fourth solo album, “Walking into White,” got at least a few full-length listens before being subsumed into playlists – so she’s performing the whole thing live, track by track, as the first half of each concert on her forthcoming September-October US tour.
“Sarah McQuaid has clearly held true to her own musical vision,” wrote Helen Gregory in Folk Radio UK, “and it’s to be hoped that ‘Walking into White’ is the album which will bring her the wider commercial success she so richly deserves.”
Belgian blogger Michel Preumont (concerts-review.over-blog.com) described it as “Original, acrobatique et audacieux ... Un album brillant ouvrant de nouvelles perspectives pour Sarah McQuaid.” (“Original, acrobatic and audacious ... A brilliant album that opens new perspectives for Sarah McQuaid”).
She’s quite literally playing the whole country this time around. Fortunately, we get several chances to see her in the Southern half of California:
√ Oct 12 in Santa Cruz, at a House Concert
√ Oct 13 in Tehachapi at Fiddlers Crossing
√ Oct 14 in Camarillo at the City of Camarillo Public Library
√ Oct 16 in Poway, at the San Diego Folk Heritage Concert series
√ Oct 17 in OC (Anaheim) at The Living Tradition Concert Series
Make a special effort to catch her.
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√ A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Sat, Oct 17, in Culver City:
8 pm RICHARD SMITH plus TONY FURTADO (TRIO) plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com
RICHARD SMITH is one of the greatest guitar players on the planet. Incredible fingerstyle player (National Fingerstyle Guitar Champion) and, also, one of the hottest Bebop/Django/Flatpicking players in the world, Richard Smith presents an evening of Travis picking, ragtime, jazz, and classical.
His playing ranges from amazing to flashy and beautiful. Here are a couple of quotes regarding Richard — from Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed:
“The most amazing guy I know on the guitar. He can play anything I know, only better.” — Chet Atkins, CGP.
Richard Smith owns many instruments, but his most prized is a guitar, which has written on it, “To my hero, Richard” — signed, Jerry Reed.
And Chet Atkins Mandell says "Two Thumbpicks Up! Way up."
About TONY FURTADO...
“Tony Furtado is a major musical force without a doubt. He has his black-belt in voice and bottleneck guitar and his banjo playing scares the crap out of me.” — David Lindley, musical adventurer.
Very few musicians of any stripe so personify a musical genre as completely as Tony Furtado embodies Americana roots music. Tony is an evocative and soulful singer, a wide-ranging songwriter and a virtuoso multi-instrumentalist adept on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele who mixes and matches sounds and styles with the flair of a master chef (he’s also an accomplished sculptor, but that’s another story).
All of the music of America is in Tony’s music. Relix hit the nail on the head when writing of Tony: “True talent doesn’t need categories.”
A native of Pleasanton, California, who now makes his home in Portland, Oregon, Tony Furtado took up the banjo at age 12, inspired by the "Beverly Hillbillies" TV show and a sixth grade music report. He first attracted national attention in 1987 when he won the "National Bluegrass Banjo Championship" in Winfield, Kansas. Not long after that, Tony opted for the life of a full-time professional musician, joining Laurie Lewis & Grant Street. A second victory at Winfield, in 1991, bookended his years with Grant Street.
In 1990, Tony signed a recording deal with Rounder Records, one of the country’s preeminent independent record companies. Beginning with Swamped in 1990, he recorded six critically acclaimed albums for the label, collaborating with such master musicians as Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, Tim O’Brien, Stuart Duncan, Kelly Joe Phelps and Mike Marshall. During this period, Tony also performed and recorded with the band Sugarbeat and the Rounder Banjo Extravaganza with Tony Trischka and Tom Adams.
Beginning in the late 1990s—influenced by such musical heroes as Ry Cooder, David Lindley and Taj Mahal—Tony added slide guitar, singing and songwriting to his musical toolbox and began leading his own band. He is a tireless road musician who performs in a dizzying variety of formats: solo, in a duo or trio or with his full five-person band. He especially values the opportunities he has had to tour with such legendary musicians as Gregg Allman and with such esteemed slide guitarists as David Lindley, Derek Trucks and Sonny Landreth.
Tony has performed throughout the world at top venues and appeared at such prestigious music festivals as the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, High Sierra Music Festival, Jazz Aspen, Kerrville Folk Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Sisters Folk Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival and countless others. “I love playing live,” he says. “All my energy is focused on the love of playing music and rolling with the moment. It’s a give and take from the audience to the stage, and back. And the music that is created is something that otherwise might not occur without that flow.”
Tony has recorded and produced almost a dozen CDs for various labels such as Dualtone, What Are Records and Funzalo Records. Tony enthusiastically describes his newest CD, The Bell, as “the most personal of my career.” To be released this summer on his own YousayFurtado Records, The Bell is an important release for several reasons: it represents a return to Tony’s banjo-playing roots, with the banjo and cello-banjo more prominent than in recent years; the original songs concern such weighty themes as the loss of his father, the birth of his son and his own creative rebirth with the move to a new record label and management team; his working band is featured; and, most important of all, this is the first album in a long time on which Tony had complete artistic control. It’s his music, done his way. ( Jon Hartley Fox ) www.richardsmithmusic.com www.tonyfurtado.com
Tix, $20, may be purchased in person at Blvd Music or by phone at 310-398-2583, using a major credit card. A $1 service charge per ticket is added on phone orders.
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Thursday, October 22
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Thu, Oct 22, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7 pm TOM CORBETT TRIO, featuring BILL KNOPF & MIKE MULLINS, play "The OutWest Concert Series" presented by SCTV, at the Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall.
These concerts are filmed and aired by SCVTV, the community’s public television media center. "SCVTV Presents The OutWest Concert Series" features top performers of Western, Bluegrass, Swing, and Americana Roots Music in Old Town Newhall’s intimate Repertory East Playhouse. Sponsored by SCVTV, OutWest, The REP, and the Western Music Association's California Chapter, with acknowledgement to the Magazine of Santa Clarita.
Ticket will-call window and the theatre's Hydeaway Lounge open at 7 pm. Concert at 8 pm.
Tix: general admission $20.
Members of WMA, WMACC, SCVHS, FOHP, & BASC get $17 tix.
Advance tix from OutWest:
By phone at 661-255-7087
Online at
http://www.outwestmktg.com/events/live-music.cfm
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Sunday, October 25
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Sun, Oct 25, in Altadena:
7 pm THE FRETLESS brings Celtic & Irish music from a hot act, with international flavor and the highest degrees from Berklee College Of Music, to play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
Bob Stane, the venue's impresario, really feels his oats when he books an act of this caliber. He asks, "Are you aware of the multi-Grammy Award acts that grace the stage of The Coffee Gallery Backstage? And stars from all over the world who migrate here? And highly talented and intelligent 'pick of the litter' acts from music schools such as Berklee ? This is the center of high music art. Good music. Good music and stagecraft."
"THE FRETLESS bring CELTIC & IRISH with degrees from Berklee School of music. Phenoms that swing it. String Quartet. Champions in exciting fields.
"THE FRETLESS are a young and innovative band that melds the worlds of Celtic, folk and chamber music into an amazing and unique sound they like to call rad trad. They may look like a string quartet, but with innovative arrangements and roots deeply based in Celtic and Canadian fiddle styles, The Fretless is creating their own unique path in the music world.
"Three members of The Fretless (Ivonne, Karrnnel and Trent) met many many years ago in the Canadian fiddling and step dancing competition circuit and quickly became great friends and each others best competition. It was only natural that they would all go on to end up individually making names for themselves as Canada's top fiddlers. Winning such awards as BC Provincial Fiddle Champion multiple times (Trent & Ivonne), Saskatchewan Provincial fiddle Champion four times (Karrnnel), Canadian National Fiddle Championship finalists (Trent, Ivonne & Karrnnel), Grand North American Fiddle Champion five times (Ivonne) and finalists (Trent & Karrnnel), European Fiddle Champion (Ivonne); it is clear how they would continue on to much musical success.
"Ivonne and Trent went on to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, USA. It was there that they met Eric. It's not often that you see a cellist that can play trad and Irish music. They quickly bonded and ended up graduating Magna Cum Laude (that's with honors) in 2 degrees in Professional Music (Trent & Eric) and a dual major of Music Business & Management and Performance (Ivonne). Collectively they have earned the following prestigious awards:
√ 2014 CFMA Ensemble of the Year
√ 2014 WCMA Instrumental Album of the Year
√ 2012 CFMA Ensemble of the Year
√ 2012 CFMA Instrumental Group of the Year
√ 2012 WCMA Instrumental Album of the Year
More at: www.thefretless.com
Tix: $20. Sure to sell-out.
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Friday, October 30
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√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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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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Thursday, November 5
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√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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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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Saturday, November 7
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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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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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Tuedday, 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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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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Tuesday, January 19
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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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8) ONGOING / NOW PLAYING & RECOMMENDED
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...recommended stage musicals, plays, exhibitions, etc., running multiple dates.
ONGOING, through the dates shown…
...through Oct 25, in L.A.:
"BREATHING ROOM" starring musician-actress MARY LOU NEWMARK, directed by Dan Berkowitz, produced by Gary Thomas, is now running at the Greenway Court Theatre, 544 N Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90036.
Saturdays at 2 pm & 8 pm; Sundays at 7 pm. Through October 25. Nine performances to go, coming into the Oct 9-11 weekend.
Note the Oct 10, 2 pm performance has a "talk-back" with the audience following the show.
Reviews...
Ron Irwin of the Examiner wrote,"Breathing Room is a unique theatrical experience. . . I had never before seen or heard an electric violin. But in the intensely talented hands of Ms. Newmark, it became musical magic."
Tix and info at:
www.greenwaycourttheatre.org/breathing-room/
Free parking for the theater in adjacent lot.
For more on electric violin-playing lead actress, go to: www.greenangelmusic.com
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...through Oct 31, in L.A.:
"THE SOUND OF MUSIC" live on stage at the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center.
Tony Award–winner Jack O'Brien directs this new production by Center Theatre Group, with its fresh re-telling the iconic tale of Maria and the Von Trapp family.
Thanks to the Guide's Getty360 connection, you can use promo code "MARIA" to receive a Family 4-pack ticket offer. (Code MARIA is valid for 9/20–10/2 performances only. Restrictions may apply.)
Learn more and get tickets at:
http://m.centertheatregroup.org/m2/app.html?v=150810
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Ongoing; opened Sep 30, in L.A.:
(Museum hours) The GRAMMY Museum's newest exhibit, "GEORGE CARLIN: A PLACE FOR MY STUFF," commemorates the late GRAMMY-winning comedian at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), L.A. 90015; Tix & info, 213-765-6803 or online at www.grammymuseum.org
The exhibit marks the third display in the Museum's comedy series, and include Carlin's GRAMMY Awards, the set lists from his performances on "The Tonight Show" in 1962 and "The Ed Sullivan Show" in 1971, his public arrest records, and more.
"George Carlin helped redefine the art form of stand-up comedy. He used his talent to not only entertain, but to question conventional wisdom and social injustices," said Bob Santelli, Executive Director, who continues, "With this latest display in our comedy series, we continue to spotlight some of the greatest comedy acts, many of whom have been recognized by the GRAMMY Awards."
This is a fine tribute and a fun way to celebrate a redefining figure in stand-up comedy.
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...through Nov 1,
STAGE PLAY,
in Pasadena:
"SEVEN SPOTS ON THE SUN" at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org
Everything they do here is high quality.
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...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... (one more remaining)
• "Platicas at LA Plaza: Is Mariachi Music all the Same?" happens Thu, Oct 8 , at 6:30 pm.
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COMING SOON — GET TIX NOW...
Tue-Sun, Dec 1-6, in Hollywood:
"RIVERDANCE 20th Anniversary World Tour" at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028.
Extraordinary discount ticket offer, thanks to our friends at the Pub Guide — use Code IRISH when ordering tickets at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/90160/778497?brand=pantagesca
No one under age 5 admitted. All patrons must have a ticket.
The international Irish dance phenomenon returns by popular demand with RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour. The production, composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty, and directed by John McColgan, just completed a sold out, critically-acclaimed run across Europe and Asia, and arrives in North America in Fall 2015.
"RIVERDANCE - The 20th Anniversary World Tour" is an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures.
Runs:
Tue-Fri, Dec 1-4, 8 pm.
Sat, Dec 5, 2 pm & 8 pm.
Sun, Dec 6, 1 pm & 6:30 pm.
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9) WORKSHOPS for artists / musicians / sound engineers, etc.
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Sun, Oct 18,
FREE WORKSHOP,
in L.A.:
3:30–5:30 pm "THE BIG DRAW L.A. AT THE GETTY" presents "Drawing from the Masters: Gathers and Folds" at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-7300
The Big Draw L.A. is a public drawing celebration spanning Southern California and linked to WORLDWIDE "Big Draw" events during the month of October.
Enjoy the tradition of sketching from original artworks at the Getty. Artist Kaitlynn Redell shares techniques for drawing dynamic drapery. Participants are encouraged to bring sketch pads. Sign up begins at 2:30 pm at the Information Desk.
Admission to the Getty Center is FREE. But PARKING is $15 ($10 after 5 pm for Saturday evening hours and for evening events).
Free; no ticket required.
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Sun, Oct 24,
FREE WORKSHOP,
in Pacific Palisades:
11 am–noon "DRAWING FROM ANTIQUITY: CREATIVE / CLASSICAL" at the Getty Villa, , 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades 90272; 310-440-7300.
Take part in the centuries-old tradition of sketching from ancient works at the Getty Villa. Put your own spin on classical forms during this creative sketching session inspired by the Villa's Inner Peristyle gardens and architecture. Supplies are provided; all skill levels are welcome.
Free; advance ticket required, at:
www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/ev_693.html
On-site sign-up begins at 10:45 am at the Tour Meeting Place.
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Sun, Nov 15,
WORKSHOP,
in Pacific Palisades:
10 am–4:30 pm "WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP" at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades 90272; 310-440-7300.
Join artist Elmira Adamian for a daylong watercolor workshop focusing on landscapes in antiquity. Tour the exhibition Greece's Enchanting Landscape: Watercolors by Edward Dodwell and Simone Pomardi, then practice plein-air watercolor techniques in the Outer Peristyle gardens.
Course fee $125 (includes lunch and materials). Register at:
www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/ev_738.html
Admission to the Getty Villa is FREE. An advance, timed-entry ticket is required. Complimentary parking for preregistered workshop participants. Parking for normal visits is $15 ($10 for evening events after 5 pm.)
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