NEWS & EVENTS: Live Music thru the weekend, plus Music News Feature Stories... Wed, Jan 20, 2016 edition.

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LATE ADDITIONS -- Concerts, etc., plus a note on a special TV showing of a music documentary on the EAGLES have been added, up front...

LATE ADDITIONS... more concerts, benefit shows, etc., happening Saturday & Sunday...

We received word of these after the deadline for the edition (which immediately follows, as published).

SATURDAY, late additions...

Sat, Jan 23, in Santa Barbara Co (Carpinteria):
5-7 pm "NATURE'S MUSIC," an art reception and concert featuring SUSAN MARIE REEVES and RANDALL LAMB, happens at Palm Loft Gallery, 410 Palm Av, Loft A-1, Carpinteria 93013; 805-684-9700; palmloft@aol.com

More at:
www.wherevent.com/detail/Palm-Loft-Songwriters-Concert-after-Art-Reception-with-Susan-Marie-Reeves-and-Randall-Lamb

The exhibition, "Nature's Music," runs January 23 to February 28, 2016.

"Palm Loft Gallery is a local treasure, featuring only original works of art by this area's established painters and other wonderful but under-recognized artists. The shows are expertly arranged, a work of art in themselves. The artists' receptions are fun and inspiring. The music performed is intimate and original."

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Sat, Jan 23, in San Diego:
7-10 pm THEO & THE ZYDECO PATROL play "a Brazilian Mardi Gras fund raiser" at
Green Acre Restaurant in San Diego. This is all we know about it. They also play on Jan 26 at Pal Joey's, 5147 Waring Rd, San Diego, 7:30-10 pm.

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Sat, Jan 23, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm JACOB "WALTERS" HUFFMAN BAND, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.

Buy $5 tix online at:
http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com
Tix are $10 at the door.

Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm with Bobby Bluehouse. Seating is 1st come, 1st serve. Venue has full bar, good food (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.

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Sat, Jan 23, in SaMo:
8 pm THE LEMON TREES, a very impressive new female trio, play their "last show for a while," with WE ARE THE WEST, in the cavernous parking garage at The 701 Building, 701 Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica 90401.

YouTube videos of The Lemon Trees:

1) https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=EG9j98l2f40

2) https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=Qz5DC09ii_Q

Tix: Donation.

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Sat, Jan 23, in Torrance:
8-11:30 pm ANDY & RENEE (leaders of the multi-award-winning Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN), play originals and classics at Texas Loosey's, 22252 Palos Verdes Blvd.
Torrance 90505; 310-540-9799.

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SUNDAY, late additions...

Sun, Jan 24, in Topanga:
1:30 pm "BENEFIT CONCERT" by LISBETH SCOTT with pianist JEFF COLELLA and bassist Chris Colangelo, for the battered women assistance "Forgotten Dream Project," at the famous Mermaid Inn in Topanga.

Legendary film composer JOHN WILLIAMS calls Lisbeth Scott "Absolutely ravishing."

Variety calls her performance "Perfection."

This is "a gorgeous concert in an idyllic setting," where you can "eat incredible organic food,sip wine, and help women who really, really need and deserve help."

Purchase tickets ahead of time as they will not be sold at door. Tix are $100, available at:

www.lisbethscott.com

Lisbeth Scott is ...
"Stunning" — New York Times.
"Beautiful...." — Yo Yo Ma.

Jeff Colella is...
"Exquisite, atmospheric" —  Downbeat.
"(Bill) Evans like relaxed introspective lyricism" — Jazz Music

More, including info on the "Forgotten Dream Project," at:
www.lisbethscott.com

Check out her music at:
www.youtube.com/lisbethscott

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NOW, here's the edition as originally published, with lots MORE live music, plus news...

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One more...

*** Quick late-addition "Music-on-TV" note:
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Sat, Jan. 24, Showtime runs "HISTORY OF THE EAGLES," a fine 2013 music documentary on the full history of the band, returning as a tribute to the late GLENN FREY. It's on one Showtime channel from 3-6:15 pm, and on another from 6-9:15 pm.
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Now, here's the edition as originally published.
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In this edition..
√ Daily live music listings thru Sunday.
FEATURE STORIES...
• NAMM happens this week
• BETTMAN & HALPIN return to L.A. & San Diego, Jan 28, 30, 31
• Bluesman THE REVEREND SHAWN AMOS has Southern Cal shows, a new album, and a full interview on NPR (link provided)
• EAGLES tribute concert Feb. 20 in Thousand Oaks

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DAILY MUSIC LISTINGS...
recommended concerts & live performances

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20
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Wed, Jan 20, in Whittier:
7:30PM MURIEL ANDERSON, guitar goddess, plus MINO CINELU, play the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier 90601; 562-907-4203.

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Wed, Jan 20, in Malibu:
8 pm TOMMY EMMANUEL plus THE WISHERKEEPERS play the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu 90265; 310-506-4522.

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Wed, Jan 20, in San Diego Co (Solana Beach):
8 pm THE WOODS BROTHERS play the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach 92075; 858-481-9022.


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THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
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Thu, Jan 21, in OC (Anaheim):
10 am-6 pm Annual "NAMM SHOW" opens its 4 days of exhibiting all the new music-related products, sharing by and with, and educating music pros, and much, much more. The show itself is for music industry professionals only, and no guest badges are available.

However, a number of FREE publicly-accessible performances happen in the lobbies of the surrounding hotels, and tix are available for several evening concerts in large hotel banquet/meeting spaces.

Unless you are credentialed to attend, do NOT park at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Av, Anaheim 92802. NAMM participants invest a lot of money to be there, and they need ALL the available expensive parking. So, if you're going only for the live music outside the NAMM Show, park at Downtown Disney and walk.

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Thu, Jan 21, in L.A.:
8 pm THE WOODS BROTHERS play the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L. A. 90036; 323-936-6400.

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Thu, Jan 21, in L.A.:
8-11 pm "HONKY TONK HACIENDA" Americana music series brings different recording artists/bands every Thursday at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; 323-668-0318.

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Thu, Jan 21, in San Pedro:
8 pm DON ALDER plays Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 310-519-1314.


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FRIDAY, JANUARY 22
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Fri, Jan 22, in OC (Anaheim):
10 am-6 pm Annual "NAMM SHOW" is in the 2nd of its 4 days. The show itself is for music industry professionals only, and no guest badges are available.

However, a number of FREE publicly-accessible performances happen in the lobbies of the surrounding hotels, and tix are available for several evening concerts in large hotel banquet/meeting spaces.

Unless you are credentialed to attend, do NOT park at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Av, Anaheim 92802. NAMM participants invest a lot of money to be there, and they need ALL the available expensive parking. So, if you're going only for the live music outside the NAMM Show, park at Downtown Disney and walk.

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Fri, Jan 22, in San Diego:
7:30 pm SPECIAL CONSENSUS plays the "San Diego Bluegrass Society" concert series at 1st Baptist Church of Pacific Beach, 4747 Soledad Mountain Rd, San Diego 92109.

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Fri, Jan 22, in San Diego Co (Poway):
7:30 pm JIM MALCOLM plays the "Stevenson House Concert" series in Poway. Reservations get directions from Sue Stevenson at suestevenson13@gmail.com

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Fri, Jan 22, in SaMo:
8 pm JIM KWESKIN, jug band king, with Meredith Axelrod & Suzy Thompson, plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405;  310-828-4497.


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SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
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Sat, Jan 23, in OC (Anaheim):
10 am-6 pm THE 2016 NAMM SHOW reaches its biggest day. See the Guide's # 1 Feature Story.

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Sat, Jan 23, in San Diego Co (National City):
7:30 pm DAVE STAMEY, top cowboy / western music artist, plays the "AMSD Concerts" series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.

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Sat, Jan 23, in L.A.:
8 pm DAWES plus VETIVER play "The Bluegrass Situation" concert series at the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles 90015; 213-623-3233.

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Sat, Jan 23, in SaMo:
8 pm DAVE ALVIN & PHIL ALVIN, Blasters founders, play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sat, Jan 23, in Culver City:
8 pm ED GERHARD plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Jan 23, in VC (Newbury Park):
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, the top political satirist / performing songwriter working today, plays the Conejo Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 3327 Old Conejo Rd, Newbury Park 91320; 805-492-8751.

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Sat, Jan 23, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, featuring new band member ANNIE BOXELL, play Kulak’s Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91606; 818-766-9913.

Tix, $15 at the door. Arrive early to get in.

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Sat, Jan 23, in SaMo:
8 pm DEAD ROOSTER, THE SWING RIOTS, and THE MISCREANTS team-up to bring a wildly eclectic night of "Old Time Appalachian, Carpathian, Creole, Gypsy Jazz, and Ethno Roots" to the Trip Bar, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-396-9010

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Sat, Jan 23, in SaMo:
8 pm JIM MALCOLM plays the "Yvonne Fleury House Concert" series in Santa Monica. Reservations get directions at: irishfleury@earthlink.net


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SUNDAY, JANUARY 24
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Sun, Jan 24, in OC (Anaheim):
10 am-5 pm THE 2016 NAMM SHOW reaches its final day. See the Guide's # 1 Feature Story.

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Sun, Jan 24, in SaMo:
8 pm DAVE ALVIN & PHIL ALVIN, Blasters founders, play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.

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Sun, Jan 24, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm JIM KWESKIN, jug band king, with Meredith Axelrod & Suzy Thompson, play the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.


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NEWS FEATURE STORIES
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# 1 news feature...

NAMM HAPPENS THIS WEEK

The annual "NAMM SHOW," the biggest music trade show in the world, returns this week for its four-day run. It occupies the entire Anaheim Convention Center, including the basketball arena, plus every bit of the convention and meeting spaces in all the surrounding mega-hotel complexes. It's a very big deal, and all the instrument makers bring all their elite endorsed artists to perform in their booths. And "booths" doesn't quite convey the magnitude of the temporary multistory city that comprises the exhibition spaces on each of the cavernous levels.

The show itself is for music industry professionals only, and no guest badges are available.

However, a number of FREE publicly-accessible performances happen in the lobbies of the surrounding hotels, and tix are available for several evening concerts in large hotel banquet/meeting spaces.

BUT... Unless you are credentialed to attend, do NOT park at the Anaheim Convention Center, 800 W Katella Av, Anaheim 92802. NAMM participants invest a lot of money to be there, and they need ALL the available expensive parking. So, if you're going only for the live music outside the NAMM Show, be good humans and park at Downtown Disney and walk.


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# 2 news feature...

BETTMAN & HALPIN RETURN TO L.A. & SAN DIEGO, JANUARY 28, 30, 31

Writing "from the frozen tundra that is Denver these days," fiddle maven and fine vocalist STEPHANIE BETTMAN, a former denizen of L.A., couldn't resist saying,  "As I look out my window, it looks COLD. The sky is gray, the trees are skeletons, and everything is still covered in snow from a week ago."

Thus, she and music partner LUKE HALPIN are especially looking forward to this return and the three shows they will play.

Stephanie adds, "Luke and I have been learning some new songs for the upcoming shows. We are very excited to share them with you - and to share our cellist and percussionist! You're gonna love them!"

They're playing Pepperdine University's Wegner Center in Malibu on Jan. 28th at 8 pm,  and the Haugh Center for the Performing Arts at Citrus College on Jan. 31st at 2 pm. In between, they head south for a 6 pm Home Concert in San Diego on Jan. 30st (contact Sally right away at 619-225-9005). All three shows are on their website at:

www.bettmanandhalpin.com


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# 3 news feature...

EAGLES TRIBUTE CONCERT, FEB. 20 IN THOUSAND OAKS

With the outpouring of love and grief following this week's death of Eagles co-founder GLENN FREY, all-things EAGLES are very much in demand.

The Long Run: Experience the Eagles, long acknowledged as the top EAGLES tribute band, performs Sat., Feb. 20, at 7:30 pm in the Scherr Forum Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-449-ARTS (2787); www.CivicArtsPlaza.com

The presenters, West Coast Performing Arts, had announced the show prior to the death of Frey. It was already set to be "The Eagles Greatest Hits Performed Live." The promo details that as, "From 'Take it Easy,' 'Hotel California,' 'Lyin' Eyes,' 'Desperado,' ' Tequila Sunrise,' to ' 'Peaceful Easy Feeling,' 'Already Gone,' and more, The Long Run will perform many of the greatest hits of the Eagles on this one-show, one-night-only special performance."

Since their debut in 1999, THE LONG RUN -Experience The Eagles, has earned its place among the top-drawing tribute acts in North America and is widely-regarded as the finest Eagles tribute show working today. Selected to perform the music of The Eagles by the Mark Cuban-Ryan Seacrest network AXS tv, their 90-minute live concert for the hit TV show "The World's Greatest Tribute Bands" was broadcast to millions of viewers over five countries.

Marked by lush vocal harmonies and exceptional musical accuracy, every TLR performance delivers a reverence for the beloved Eagles studio recordings blended with The Long Run's own live-concert personality.

Tix are $44 + $4 facility fee for all seats. No age-related discounts. Groups: 10% off.

Check-out the promo video at:
http://youtu.be/qXvUR3XmvDM?hd=1


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