November / Nowonder Split Personality edition: everything that's NOT a concert is in here (concerts are in the other half)...

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Too much scrolling isn't fun. So the Guide has developed a split personality.

This isn't all we have for you. THIS is where you'll find everything that is NOT a concert. But don't worry: in the OTHER half of today's edition of the Guide, we have all the concert listings and descriptive write-ups, hugely updated.

Sooooo...

★ In HERE: All the Festivals, news feature stories, workshops, stage plays, and everything else — EXCEPT concerts, which are all in the OTHER edition.

★ NOT in here: All the CONCERTS, which are in the OTHER edition.

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QUOTE FOR THIS EDITION...

"We have probed the earth, excavated it, burned it, ripped things from it, buried things in it, chopped down its forests, leveled its hills, muddied its waters, and dirtied its air. That does not fit my definition of a good tenant. If we were here on a month-to-month basis, we would have been evicted long ago." — Rose Bird, Chief Justice of California Supreme Court (b. 1936, d. 1999).

Let's get started.


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Guide to this edition…

1) NEWS FEATURES...
√  FAR-West 2015 Showcases now Online; Marketing Your Tour
√  Berklee Online Shortlisted for the Reimagine Education Awards 2015

2) MUSIC ON THE SCREENS, WEBS, & RADIO
...is taking a break.

3) FESTIVALS this WEEKEND and NEXT...
√ Local (there are NONE in Southern Cal this weekend, for the first time in months).
√ NORTHERN CAL Festivals this weekend...
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√  WAY-OUT-OF-TOWN Festivals this weekend...
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4) UPCOMING FESTIVALS, music conferences, music camps, etc. (happening AFTER this coming weekend)...

5) TICKET ALERTS… see the many new concert listings in Sections 6, 7, & 8; we just can't comb-out things for you.

In the companion "CONCERTS-ONLY" edition:
6) THE STALWARTS OF L.A.’S MUSIC SCENE - the venues that deliver regularly and reliably, with quickie notes on WHO'S PLAYING NOW.

In the companion "CONCERTS-ONLY" edition:
7) CURRENT / UPCOMING CONCERTS, etc. – recommendations & “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” picks, music & arts.

In the companion "CONCERTS-ONLY" edition:
8) RUNNING MULTIPLE DATES / ONGOING / UPCOMING WITH MULTIPLE PERFORMANCES (and in each case, RECOMMENDED)... stage musicals, plays, exhibitions, etc., running multiple dates.

★ So, THIS EDITION makes a beeline to...

9) WORKSHOPS for artists / musicians / sound engineers, etc.
√ Several workshops, some of 'em FREE.


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1) NEWS FEATURES...
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News Feature # 1...

√  FAR-WEST 2015 SHOWCASES NOW ONLINE; MARKETING YOUR TOUR

The web is extending the reach of performers selected to showcase their music at Folk Alliance. And how we learned that led to an important point.

Performing songwriter Jody Mulgrew was among the artists honored by being chosen to present a performance in a main stage "official showcase" at last month's Folk Alliance Region West — FAR-West – the annual western states / western Canadian provinces event held this year in Oakland, California.

Jody tells us, "My friend John Nowel and I had the privilege of playing to some amazing crowds this last month, including our performance at the 2015 FAR-West Conference. We kicked off the three-nights of music and fun in the Grand Ballroom of the Oakland Marriott, with a 25-minute set for an enthusiastic crowd."

Jody continues, "We were in good company, as each night's showcase featured some of the most exciting up-and-coming talent I've heard in a while, including Freddy & Francine, who rocked the main stage and then treated us to some intimate hotel-room performances early into the morning."

Intrigued by what you missed? (Or want to enjoy it again, if you were there?)

You can listen to the archive of Jody's concert, and others, at:

http://kccaferadio.com/far-west-2015-venues-choice-showcase

Jody explains, "The sweet folks at KC Cafe Radio have made it available to download. I especially like the performance of 'Tennessee' that happens around 5 min and 20 secs in, and 'Til My Peace Be Made,' which closes-out the performance."

As for Jody Mulgrew, the man is on a roll. He's currently scheduling an album release tour of the West Coast for the end of January / beginning of February. It's especially notable that it "will loosely follow the California Mission Trail, since one mission in particular figured so prominently in the inspiration for 'On the Line' and the new album," says Jody.

And that example raises an important point: always find a "hook" for marketing your tour by personalizing it in some interesting way. People like that. And so do the reporters and assignment editors whose attention you hope to attract to publicize your shows and put paying butts in the venues' seats.


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News Feature # 2...

√ Berklee Online Shortlisted for the Reimagine Education Awards 2015

Berklee Online has been shortlisted for the "Reimagine Education Awards" 2015. Everyone knows Berklee College of Music, based in Boston, MA. In recent years, they have aggressively and innovatively developed their web education options for a global base of part-time and full-time students of music, along with students of music production and marketing.

The awards, for which Berklee is a shortlisted finalist, recognize innovative higher education institutions and programs, and will be conveyed in a prestigious event December 5-7. There, in addition to the awards, heavyweight presenters will conduct forums, panels and workshops on the possibilities and future of innovations to reinvent education. More on the conference at:

www.reimagine-education.com


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2) MUSIC ON THE SCREENS,
WEBS, & RADIO
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... we're giving ourselves a break for awhile. It just takes too much time to research and write the tv / radio / web concert section.


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3) FESTIVALS this WEEKEND and NEXT...
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None reported.


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NORTHERN CAL Festivals & Conferences this weekend...
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None reported.


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None reported.


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4) UPCOMING FESTIVALS, music conferences, music camps, etc. (AFTER this weekend)...
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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

EVEN IF YOU AREN'T GOING, hit this link to enjoy the music:

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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Perhaps the time to renew doing this for you will magically reappear. Someday. But not this time around.


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6)  The concerts sections,
7)  are in the separate
8)  companion edition.


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Sat, Nov 14,
WORKSHOP,
in Hollywood:
11 am-1 pm "Recording Techniques for Home AND Pro Studios - PART 2" with Engineer/Producer Lenise Bent and special guest Eva Reistad, sponsored by LAWIM (Los Angeles Women in Music), at SAE-LA Institute, 6700 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038.

LAWIM says, "PART 1 was so popular, Lenise and Eva are back for more! (You do NOT have to have attended the first workshop to benefit from this one. Whether you want to record at home or book time at a professional studio, this workshop will help you make the most of your recording session and empower you in the studio. Learn basics that have stood the test of time, plus the latest options in technology that are allowing more people to put their recordings in their own hands."

They continue, "If you are a beginner, this will give you crucial information to uncomplicate a sometimes overwhelming process! And if you've been doing this for a while, or are an aspiring engineer/producer... You are bound to learn a trick or two that will save you time, money, or put more tools in your tool bag! Demonstrations & PowerPoint presentation will focus on: mic technique and placement mixing signal processing and what do all those plugins do?"
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Info on the Speakers...

√ Lenise Bent

Lenise Bent is one of the first women engineers in the industry and honed her skills on many iconic records including "Aja" by Steely Dan, "Breakfast in America" by Supertramp, and "Tusk" by Fleetwood Mac, as well as being the first woman to receive a platinum album for engineering for Blondie’s “AutoAmerican” record which included “The Tide is High” and the very first hit rap recording, “Rapture.”

Lenise is also a post production audio professional, specializing in shooting and editing foley for several films and animated series such as “RoboCop,” “Street Sharks,” and “Extreme Ghostbusters,” creating foreign music and effects tracks for several popular TV series and films and has traveled the world for Dreamworks supervising the foreign dialogue recording and producing the vocals for such animated features as “Shrek” and “Shrek 2.”

She is also a guest lecturer for several audio schools and programs and is an audio restoration and repair specialist, recently restoring the audio for the photo exhibit “Who Shot Rock & Roll” for the Annenberg Space for Photography among other challenges.

Lenise is a long-standing member of NARAS and the Producers & Engineers Wing of the Recording Academy, the Audio Engineering Society (AES), Association of Recorded Sound Collectors (ARSC), the prestigious Hollywood Sapphire Group, The Blues Foundation, and Women’s Audio Mission (WAM). She is on the Board of Directors for Los Angeles Women in Music (LAWIM). Currently, she is producing and engineering several projects for both up and coming artists as well as seasoned professionals.

Lenise believes ”there are only two kinds of music… good and bad. I love working on all styles… as long as it’s in the first group.”

√ Eva Reistad

Eva Reistad is a Los Angeles based engineer/songwriter who is currently serving as Session Manager and one of the in-house engineers at Kingsize Soundlabs. She’s worked in a variety of studios since she moved to LA four years ago- including Nightbird Recording Studios, Fourth Street Recording, RMC Studios, and others. Some of her credits include Matt Skiba, Miley Cyrus, Avril Lavigne, and Vetiver.
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Park FREE in the on-site gated parking lot, off Las Palmas.

Advance tix (guaranteed seating) available until midnight, Nov 13, at: reservations@lawim.com or by phone (biz hours) at 213-243-6440.
Advance:
$20 for LAWIM Members (current membership verified).
$25 Student Discount (must present valid student photo i.d. at the door)
$30 General Public (all are welcome).
Walk-ups, if space permits, are $5 more.


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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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