WEEKEND IN JULY, BELOW THE BRUSH FIRES... July 23rd edition, 2016

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As always when we see smoke-filled skies, we are thinking about the safety and well-being of our firefighters, on the ground and in the air. Even as we make our happy choices from richly diverse offerings in music and the arts, we need to be mindful that not everyone gets to make such happy choices.
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A THOUGHT FOR TODAY:

"It is never my custom to use words lightly. If twenty-seven years in prison have done anything to us, it was to use the silence of solitude to make us understand how precious words are and how real speech is in its impact on the way people live and die."

- Nelson Mandela, activist, South African president, Nobel laureate (1918-2013).

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Contents / In this edition (no. 1564)...

1) CENTER STAGE OPERA HAS THREE SUMMER EVENTS, STARTING THIS SUNDAY

2) GUITAR GREAT MURIEL ANDERSON HAS DAZZLING NEW ONLINE VIDEOS
(Plus, She's HEADED FOR SOUTHERN CAL)

3) THE "SANTA BARBARA ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT CELEBRATION," COMING LATE SEPTEMBER-EARLY OCTOBER

4) "THE SATURDAY EVENING SOCIAL CLUB" BRINGS THE TUNES ON JULY 30th

5) WARNER GRAND & GRAND ANNEX ANNOUNCE FALL SEASON

6) EXCITING LIVE MUSIC AT McCABE'S THIS WEEKEND & NEXT

7) RECORD STORE CRAWL IN L.A. JULY 23

8) TUNEFULLY GOOD, VARIOUS VENUES, NOW & UPCOMING

9) RECOMMENDED: "MUSIC AT BOSTON COURT" THIS SATURDAY

10) SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY! US NAT'L SCOTTISH FIDDLE CHAMP JAMIE LAVAL PLAYS THE MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC IN CARLSBAD

11) THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE THRILLS DAY & NIGHT THIS WEEKEND

12) ANNUAL "TASTE OF SAN PEDRO" BRINGS TASTY MUSIC, AUGUST 6

13) LAUREN ADAMS & HER EXCELLENT BAND TO PLAY CD RELEASE SHOW ON AUGUST 20


Let's get started!


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# 1 news feature


CENTER STAGE OPERA HAS THREE SUMMER EVENTS, STARTING THIS SUNDAY


Not enough folks know about L.A.'s "other" opera company, Central Stage Opera ("CSO" to fans), and its performances at several San Fernando Valley venues. You can correct that oversight as soon as this weekend, or book tix for an upcoming production. Details for all that are within.
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Sunday, July 24, at 6 pm, enjoy "AMICI DELLA MUSICA" at Cucina Bene, 4511 Sepulveda Bl, Sherman Oaks. CSO Co-Artistic Directors Shira Renee Thomas and Dylan F. Thomas welcome special guest Maggie Renee Valdman. Maggie has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the House of Blues, Anaheim, and get this: she just graduated from High School! The evening will also honor teachers and staff from Reseda High School who worked tirelessly to bring CSO to their students. $55, including dinner, tax & tip.
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3rd Annual "CSO-LAVC Vocal Competition Finals Concert" is Saturday, Aug 6, at 3 pm, at L.A. Valley College, 5800 Fulton, Valley Glen (in the SFV). Enjoy exceptional performances (and vote for your audience favorite) as outstanding vocalists vie for top honors before an all-star panel of judges. ("Last year's finalists were spectacular, and this year's entrants promise more of the same.") The Finals Concert will feature the best in three divisions: High School, Young Artist, and Professional. Tickets are $25.
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"La Cenerentola" (Cinderella) opens this fall's upcoming 2016-17 Opera Season. This one will be produced at the Performing Arts Center at Reseda High, 18230 Kittridge, Reseda. Rossini's delightful retelling of the story of Cinderella opens their 12th season, with performances Sep 17 at 7:30 pm, and Sep 18 at 3 pm. Featuring an outstanding cast and The Center Stage Opera Orchestra, director Dylan F. Thomas brings a delightful dose of humor to this age-old tale. VIP tickets are $55 (including reserved parking). Regular tickets are $40, $35, and $30, with a 10% discount for seniors and students.
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The season continues with Gounod's "Romeo et Juliette," Feb 11 & 12, 2017, and "The Best of Broadway, Vol. III," May 20 & 21, 2017, and the 4th Annual "Vocal Competition Finals Concert" (date TBA).
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Call 818-517-4102 for savings on Season Subscriptions and for individual production tickets. Full info at:

www.centerstageopera.org


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# 2 news feature


GUITAR GREAT MURIEL ANDERSON HAS DAZZLING NEW ONLINE VIDEOS
THE "SANTA BARBARA ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT CELEBRATION," COMING LATE SEPTEMBER-EARLY OCTOBER

Plus, She's HEADED FOR SOUTHERN CAL


After headlining the annual "Chet Atkins Appreciation Society Convention" at the Sheraton Music City, July 15 & 16 in Nashville, one of the Earth's true guitar goddesses is heading our way. We get to that in the news feature that follows this one.

As always, she's been busy. That includes getting her new Truefire course (in DVD or download) called "Essentials: Chet Atkins Style," available and promptly collecting rave reviews. Muriel tells us, it's "a great way to learn via easy tunes designed to walk you into playing like Chet."

But whatever else you think you need to do, take time for THE coolest thing you'll see (and hear) all day. And in the midst of a two-week span when we really need to know there is still something wonderful.

Of course, we're talking about a video you can watch by the always amazing MURIEL ANDERSON. It collected over a million-and-a-half views in its first 12 days. (Check the counter to see what it's up to when you watch it.) It's a remarkable single-mic live performance video of Muriel playing a Brunner folding harp guitar, doing Dire Straits’ “Why Worry.” (Oh, and be sure you click to watch it full-screen):

http://murielanderson.com/why-worry-on-brunner-harp-guitar/

Want more? (Of course you do, after seeing THAT).

Here's "View from Space," one she composed that's intermixed with images from orbit, including the aurora borealis, AND, it has a real space connection (read that below, and remember to click the video to full screen):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khVpuXZ01Tk&feature=youtu.be

Here's the rest of the story. Muriel had just posted the video when she explained, "... my 'Heartstrings' CD accompanied astronaut Susan Helms.... She told me it was good music to watch the earth by. I wrote 'View from Space' inspired by the images from the space shuttle 'Discovery'... I'm playing it live at the Muriel Anderson's All Star Guitar Night at the Ryman Auditorium in 2009, together with some of the footage that so inspired the song, compiled by Bryan Allen."

More videos, audios, details on what we've discussed here, and more, are all at:

www.murielanderson.com

Now, what was that about Muriel's upcoming Southern Cal performance? See the very next item.


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# 3 news feature


THE "SANTA BARBARA ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT CELEBRATION," COMING LATE SEPTEMBER-EARLY OCTOBER


The full event runs September 29–October 2, and is billed as having "the finest contemporary acoustic instruments and music." That, of course, includes the great Muriel Anderson who plays two days of it, Saturday & Sunday, Oct 1 & 2.

Muriel explains, "The building of musical instruments from wood by hand – lutherie – is a singularly complex achievement of human culture. It is an alchemy of craft, sculpture, acoustics, physics, engineering, labor, passion and countless years of experience. The dynamic between the luthiers who make the instruments and the musicians who create music on them is unparalleled in its significance and impact across all civilizations."

She continues, "The roots of modern lutherie took hold a half century ago with the masters of the era including D’Aquisto, Fox, Gurian, Larrivee and Schneider, who based their work on the classic instrument designs but began to explore new design innovations and construction techniques.

"A young group of now legendary woodworkers, largely focused on steel string and archtop guitars as part of contemporary music, soon followed under their guidance and in turn spearheaded today’s renaissance of instrument making.

"Many of these lutherie legends will be in attendance at the Celebration along with numerous contemporary icons who continue to set the standard and break new ground. The quality of craft and sound from today’s steel string and nylon guitars, mandolins, classical and harp guitars, ukuleles and other stringed instruments is unmatched, inspiring legions of dedicated luthiers and musicians to further their art.

"The modern 'guitar festival' in which the public could meet directly with a number of celebrated luthiers was created two decades ago by Charles Fox, Tom Ribbecke, and Todd Taggart in Healdsburg (CA) and brought to fruition by Chris Herrod and LMII. The 'Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration' is indebted to their vision and continues the tradition of presenting the state of the craft and the art of the music in an informal setting.

"The 'Santa Barbara Acoustic Instrument Celebration' is a unique opportunity to meet many contemporary masters of lutherie, and to see, play and purchase some of the finest handmade instruments directly from the builder. Please join us for an unparalleled festival including fingerstyle, jazz, blues, classical, and slack key acoustic music all weekend at a relaxed California gallery and garden setting, in one of America’s premier destination towns."

On the "Celebration" website, you'll find information about the instrumental concerts, the master classes, the Acoustic Trade Show, Santa Barbara, and a comprehensive catalogue of the showcase luthiers where you can explore and familiarize yourself with their work in detail.

BUY YOUR TICKETS EARLY, especially for the Priority Pass benefits, as attendance is limited. And sponsors say, "come with a plan to visit with your favorite luthiers and musicians in order to fit everything in you can, as there’s so much to choose from."

Full info & tix at:

http://sbaic.com/


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# 4 news feature


"THE SATURDAY EVENING SOCIAL CLUB" BRINGS THE TUNES ON JULY 30th


We have a feature in this edition on Lauren Adams upcoming CD release show. This one involves her, too, as the producer of her "Song-O-Rama" multi-artist series, "The Saturday Evening Social Club." Some of the best in L.A.'s local and touring songwriters are invited by the Lauren Adams Trio to share stage time and play for your enjoyment. This go-'round is sumpin' special. The evening features:

- Chauncey Bowers - an American Folk Rock artist. Coining the genre “Garage Folk,” his music has been described as Kurt Cobain meets Bob Dylan. Chauncey creates music that is unbridled, raw, honest and passionate.

- Lisa Turner - who plays what might be described as Celtic-tinged acoustic power folk-rock. Lisa is right in the vanguard of the new generation of female songwriters who not only sing, but have taken the time to master their instrument as well (in her case, the guitar). She's got a clean, pure, agile voice coupled with some smokin' tight guitar licks making her a very compelling act to watch onstage. Paul Anderson of the L.A. Times said, "Her crystal-clear voice will make your head turn. And once you hear her folk-based songs, you're hooked..."

- Brad Colerick - "Colerick's stories are worth hearing in part because he makes singing sound so easy. His warm, sunny, homey tenor brings alive the characters, places and relationships in these 11 songs." — Associated Press.
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The evening starts at 5 pm with a cookout. Lauren says, "We'll have the grill going and we'll have burgers and dogs etc. and dessert. Bring a side dish if you like and BYOB but we'll have soda and water for you. Then, THE LAUREN ADAMS TRIO (Nick Kirgo, Hank Van Sickle, Lauren Adams) will play a set at 6:30, and after a break for dessert it's Song-O-Rama!"

The suggested donation is $15 per person for dinner and the show.

To make a reservation for this House Concert in Reseda, send an email to - LosFeliz55@gmail.com - you will receive all the location information in return.


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# 5 news feature


WARNER GRAND & GRAND ANNEX ANNOUNCE FALL SEASON


It began as community coming together to save one of the grand old movie palaces, the warner Grand in San Pedro. Not many people gave them much hope of success, in a town that had experienced economic downturns and near depression after the Long Beach naval Shipyard was caught in a congressionally mandated base closure, and the local fishing fleet declined to nearly nothing. But the nonprofit Grand Vision Foundation not only saved the theatre and branched out into an ambitious educational program, it went on to do even more. It opened an intimate but high-ceilinged theatre a few doors up the street, sharing the address with the foundation offices. That smaller theatre, the 150-seat cabaret concert venue called the Grand Annex, opened another world of possibilities, allowing productions and musical acts that inescapably would be money-losers in the cavern of the Warner Grand.

The Grand Annex is now on everybody's short list of favorite venues for traditional and contemporary folk, Americana, world music that can't fill a big venue in L.A., and plenty more, including some top-flight acts that headline music festivals all over the world.

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Here's what's coming up at the Grand Annex through their just-announced Fall 2016 Season.

Get tix early before shows sell-out. Info on their current and just-announced shows and events, on through December, are below.

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CHANGUI MAJADERO with Special Guests. Friday, September 16, 8 pm. Dynamic Cuban roots music, led by Gabriel Garcia on the Cuban Tres guitar. Produced by GRAND VISION FOUNDATION. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25
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Optional "Dining in Town Prix Fixe Packages" available:
San Pedro Brewing Company or the Whale & Ale British Pub
$50 with Cabaret Seat Annex Ticket
$55 with VIP Deck Annex Ticket

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THE SPAZMATICS. Friday, September 23, 8 pm. Ultimate '80s New Wave show complete with "way cool sounds, styles and dance steps." Produced by GRAND VISION FOUNDATION. Ticket options:
Premium Concert Pricing
General Admission $25
Cabaret Table Seat $30
VIP Deck Table Seat $35
Private Cabaret Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $140 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $30

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GRACEBAND. Saturday, October 1, 8 pm. Tribute to the King of Rock N Roll. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Premium Concert Pricing. Ticket options:
General Admission $25
Cabaret Table Seat $30
VIP Deck Table Seat $35 (Sold Out)
Private Cabaret Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $140 (Sold Out)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $30

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EL TWANGUERO. Friday, October 7, 8 pm. All the way from Spain, Latin Grammy winner DIEGO GARCIA, innovator of the Latin-Twang sound. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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SMITHFIELD BARGAIN. Saturday, October 8, 8 pm. Speakeasy folkies with unique jazzcat style and a happy dose of humor. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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HONEY WHISKEY TRIO with BIG BAD ROOSTER. Friday, October 14, 8 pm. Stunning folk harmonies with foot-stomping old time favorites. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO. Saturday, October 15, 8 pm. Unbridled, authentic washboard rubbin' Zydeco & Cajun tunes. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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ILIANA ROSE BAND. Friday, October 21, 8 pm. Exuberant danceable rhythms of Cuba. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS. Saturday, October 22, 8 pm. Obscure, lovely, and naughty songs from the 1910s, '20s & '30s. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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NIKI J. CRAWFORD. Saturday, October 29, 8 pm. "A vibrant embodiment of soul, funk, and blues." Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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ASHLEY MAHER, plus openers, TEAM TAIKO. Friday, November 04, 2016
8 pm. Ashley Maher's music is a shimmering mix of African and Caribbean rhythms, along with warm jazzy vocals. Imagine Sade, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon all rolled into one. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
General Admission $20
Cabaret Table Seat $25
VIP Deck Table Seat $30
Private Cabaret Table $100 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $25

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THE PETTYBREAKERS. Saturday, November 5, 8 pm. Premiere Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers tribute band. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Premium Concert Pricing; ticket options:
General Admission $25
Cabaret Table Seat $30
VIP Deck Table Seat $35 This level is Sold Out
Private Cabaret Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $140 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability) This level is Sold Out
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $30

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"TAPESTRY: CAROLE KING TRIBUTE." Saturday, November 12, 8 pm. A "Beautiful" tribute to the music of Carole King. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Premium Concert Pricing; ticket options:
General Admission $25
Cabaret Table Seat $30
VIP Deck Table Seat $35
Private Cabaret Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $140 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $30

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WOODIE AND THE LONGBOARDS. Saturday, December 3, 8 pm. The best of the Beach Boys. Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Premium Concert Pricing; ticket options:
General Admission $25
Cabaret Table Seat $30
VIP Deck Table Seat $35
Private Cabaret Table $120 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP Deck Table $140 (Seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Door Price Day of Event General Admission $30

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"WAREHOUSE ONE HOLIDAY SHOW" is Saturday, December 10, at 8 pm. It's the 2nd Annual "SKA-ROCK HOLIDAY SHOW" with "favorite local band." Produced by Grand Vision Foundation. Ticket options:
Standing room only $15
Cabaret table seat $25
VIP deck table seat $30
Private cabaret table $100 (seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)
Private VIP deck table $120 (seats up to 4 guests, limited availability)

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The Grand Vision Foundation & Grand Annex are located down the street from the Warner Grand, at 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org

The Warner Grand Theatre, the restored movie palace that hosts full stage plays, musicals, and more, is at 478 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-548-2493; www.grandvision.org


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# 6 news feature


EXCITING LIVE MUSIC AT McCABE'S THIS WEEKEND & NEXT


Santa Monica landmark McCabe's always has something wonderful on the verge of being sold-out. Tix, info, address and more, at www.mccabes.com

Here's a look at McCabe's concert schedule.
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Sat, Jul 23, 8 pm. JOLIE HOLLAND and SAMANTHA PARTON, founding members of
The Be Good Tanyas, plus special guest BLACK YAYA. $20.
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Sun, Jul 24, 8 pm. JIM LAUDERDALE. $20.
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Fri & Sat, Jul 29 & 30, 8 pm. CHRIS HILLMAN & HERB PEDERSEN. Either night, $32.50.
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Sun, Jul 31, 8 pm. "A BENEFIT FOR OWEN SHELLEY" stepson of Chad Stuart of Chad & Jeremy, with performances by BILLY J. KRAMER, JOHN WICKS & THE RECORDS, COCO DOLENZ, ROSEMARY BUTLER, ANDREW SANDOVAL, JOHN CLAUDE GUMMOE of the Cascades, and more to be announced. $30.


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# 7 news feature


RECORD STORE CRAWL IN L.A. JULY 23


A record store crawl? Say whattttt? We told ya last week, but if you were vacationing in Lower Slobovia and missed it... Imagine the best of a bar crawl, record shopping, and exclusive music performances all rolled into a one-of-a-kind experience. Join a group of wide-eyed vinyl enthusiasts and back-in-my-day crate-diggers hopping from one record store to another in Los Angeles, or maybe a city near you elsewhere in America, depending where you are. Are you in?

the folks at Rhino records tell us, "We sure are, and we're even hooking you up with 20% off tickets for this epic adventure. Just use the code CRAWL20 at checkout" when you get your tix through the event's site.

It happens in L.A. on July 23.

Tickets for the Record Store Crawl Summer Series in seven
cities across the United States are now on sale. Here are the other cities and dates:

Jul 24, Austin
Jul 30, Nashville - SOLD OUT
Jul 30, New York City
Aug 6, Washington DC - SOLD OUT
Aug 6, Chicago
Aug 13, Portland

Tix and details for each city are at the link below. Just remember to use Rhino's code, CRAWL20 at checkout, and save some serious bucks.

http://www.recordstorecrawl.com/


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# 8 news feature


TUNEFULLY GOOD, VARIOUS VENUES, NOW & UPCOMING


In addition to all we present and recommend in our feature stories, there is always a need to collect and simply miss other performances and events that are too good to overlook. That's what's right here.
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"LOST HIGHWAY FESTIVAL" featuring BRANTLEY GILBERT is Sat, Jul 23, San Manuel Amphitheater formerly Glen Helen Pavilion, above San Bernardino.
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Sat, July 23, 7:30 pm: I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., plus TONY GILKYSON, at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Avenue, Claremont CA 91711; 909-624-2928. Acoustic music in a great setting from a well-toured (including England, many times) L.A.-based Americana band. Plus Tony Gilkyson, and you've got a memorable evening. Doors open at 7, 7:30 concert. Call 'em for tix.
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Sat, Aug 20: LILY WILSON. 8 pm, at Boulevard Music in Culver City. Outstanding Folk-Americana songwriter and marvelous vocalist with fine acoustic string skills.


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RECOMMENDED: "MUSIC AT BOSTON COURT" THIS SATURDAY


"Music @ Boston Court" performances are the tuneful series presented at one of L.A.'s best 99-seat equity theatres, which has state-of-the-art lighting and sound. Until weekend before last, they had never presented their "Music @ Boston Court" events on their Main Stage (they have two stages), and if last weekend's sold-out performances are any indication, this weekend will be an event to remember.
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"HOLLYWOOD REVISITED: A MUSICAL REVUE," happens July 22 & 23, at 8 pm. Because July 22nd sold out promptly - A SECOND PERFORMANCE WAS ADDED JULY 23rd. It's "A musical theater extravaganza from the golden age of Hollywood musicals including the original costumes used in the films. 'Hollywood Revisited' brought not only show stopping gorgeous costumes to our concert stage, they also infused the night with the grandeur associated the the golden age of cinema." - Michael Feinstein, entertainer.

"...a chance to see the magic of old Hollywood come to life. The audience roared with approval!" - The Los Angeles Times.

"... we loved your music, your singers and the absolutely stunning costumes. Everything was so right!" - Motion Picture and Television Fund.

Tickets (Regular/Senior/Student): $30/$25/$20
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Boston Court is located at 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org


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# 10 news feature


SUNDAY, SUNDAY, SUNDAY! US NAT'L SCOTTISH FIDDLE CHAMP JAMIE LAVAL PLAYS THE MUSEUM OF MAKING MUSIC IN CARLSBAD


U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Jamie Laval creates rapt audiences with his passionate performances of traditional Celtic music, showcasing his stunning virtuosity, contemporary flair, and uncanny imitation of Highland bagpipes. A concert with Jamie combines toe-tapping melodies, amusing and informative stories, foot percussion, and an innovative arrangement style to create a beautiful atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands. “One of North America’s finest practitioners of traditional Scottish music” (San Jose Mercury News) and “The next Alasdair Fraser” (Press & Post), Jamie performed for Her Majesty the Queen and recently presented a TED Talk.


We told you last week about his only performance in L.A., which happened July 21, at MacLeod Brewing Company in Van Nuys.

Now, you can catch his only other nearby performance (we had that in last week's edition, too).

Sunday, July 24, at 2 pm, JAMIE LAVAL plays the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad (N San Diego County). It's $12 general admission, general seating. Reservation line is 760-304-5844.

Solo unplugged. No accompaniment, just reveling in the beauty of acoustic violin and the majesty of Highland pipe tunes. Guest cameo appearance by Jennifer Febre Boase, bagpiper and member of Pasadena Pipes and Drums. This program is funded in part by a Community Arts Grant from the City of Carlsbad's Cultural Arts Office. Museum members receive a 10% ticket discount.

Highly recommended, and a nice chance to go early and see the museum.


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THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE THRILLS DAY & NIGHT THIS WEEKEND


We've been publishing the Acoustic Americana Music Guide a long time, and it's been impossible to do that without homage to impresario Bob Stane and his charming coffeehouse music parlor, The Coffee Gallery Backstage, at 2029 N Lake Av, in Altadena. You can phone for reservations, which is the only way to know you'll get it: (call 10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
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Here's what's happening this weekend:

*** Saturday, July 23, 7 pm. The SPORK & FOON REVUE features five highly respected members of the LA music and songwriting community – singer AIREENE ESPIRITU, guitarist ED TREE, keyboardist MARTY AXELROD, bassist MARK POCKET GOLDBERG and percussionist DEBRA DOBKIN – in a groove-oriented ensemble that allows each member to explore distinct areas of his or her songwriting career. Aireene brings her blues side to the project, covering songs by Sugar Pie DeSanto in addition to originals like “The Itch”. Ed airs his Southern soul with propulsive grooves like “The Thing and the Thang”. Marty highlights his country-inflected writing, as in the rocker “Make Ends Meet Before I Meet My Maker”. Mark contributes blues-oriented material from his recent release “Off the Wire”, and Debra adds her unique brand of r&b funk with “Persuaded”. Tickets, $20.
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***** Sunday, July 24. Matinee at 3 pm. THE NE’ER DUWELS are an outstanding band that combines traditional Irish musical heritage with a contemporary acoustic sensibility. Their long awaited self-titled debut album, “Ne’er Duwels,” belongs in your CD player. This album, as well as their live performance, was described by the Guide's editor as "traditional Irish music meets modern world sounds and rhythms." Ken O’Malley's rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence have delighted audiences for over 30 years. "He holds nothing back. Whether singing a passionate ballad, playing a solo on the mandolin, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland, Ken O’Malley is all-in, wide open to the world, and as true as an arrow’s flight. Ken’s fine tenor voice could carry him through a show all alone, but he backs himself beautifully on guitar and mandolin... His wonderful wit and good humor draw us in and carry us along, and the beauty of his songs, both traditional and original, fills us with irresistible joy." Joining Ken onstage is Patrick D'Arcy, also from Dublin, one of the finest uilleann pipers in the United States. Patrick has toured extensively with many well known artists throughout the world and is also a talented pennywhistle and bodhran player. He is an expert on the culture and history of the Irish pipes and as such is a much sought after teacher and consultant. His work has been featured in many film, television and live theatre productions. Bryan Dobbs is the “sound” of the Ne’er Duwels. Originally from New Mexico, Bryan adds the mysterious, the romantic and the attack that traverses the musical spectrum, accompanying on the mandolin, the acoustic guitar or the very creative, innovative sounds of his Fender Stratocaster. Grammy award winning percussionist Forrest Robinson provides the heartbeat of the ensemble. An alumni of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Forrest has traveled the globe to perform with such artists as India Arie, Victor Wooten, Arrested Development, TLC, and many others. A lover of Celtic music and rhythms, Forrest drives the rhythm that combines The Ne’er Duwels' unique, eclectic blend of traditional Irish music and song with a modern, electronic edge. The band began two years ago when Ken enlisted Bryan and Pat to join him for a weekend of shows in a casino near Las Vegas and it was there that the magic began. Later, Forrest met Ken at one of his solo concerts at the Coffee Gallery, another flame was lit and the four became the Ne’er Duwels. www.neerduwels.com. Tickets, $20.
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*** Sunday, July 24, at 7 pm. THE GENE BUTLER BAND was formed many years ago when renowned fiddle player, Brantley Kearns, could still run a mile in under an hour and a half, and prolific songwriter, Gene Butler, could still read words in 9 point font without the benefit of glasses. Now, Kearns drives everywhere further than fifty yards, and Butler refuses to read anything under 12 point print or higher. A couple of years later, versatile and ultra-cool bass player, Matthew McFadden, join the group. Then came drummer, Alan “Shotgun” Weiss – to this day nobody knows why he’s called “Shotgun” – and then, the final piece to the puzzle, Robert Romanus, a wonderful musician who plays both guitar and bass with what seems like four hands and eighteen fingers. THE GENE BUTLER BAND started out at the famous Palomino Club in North Hollywood, opening for the great Dwight Yoakum. Since that time they’ve performed many times at all the famous clubs in Los Angeles, including the Troubadour, the Viper Room, the House of Blues, the Key Club, and recently at the amazing Coffee Gallery Backstage. Their music is all original and is a blend of Americana, Bluegrass, the Blues, Country and Southern Rock. Butler calls it ‘Concrete Americana’. Bob Stane says, "Watch for upcoming newspaper features on Gene Butler and his band." Tickets $18.


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ANNUAL "TASTE OF SAN PEDRO" BRINGS TASTY MUSIC, AUGUST 6


Saturday, August 6, the Annual "TASTE OF SAN PEDRO" celebrates the San Pedro community and its eateries AND it includes plenty of musicians performing. "Eat, drink, celebrate" is their theme, to which we add, "go listen." It starts at 5:30 pm at the Crafted Arts Marketplace, an occasional music venue which is transformed for the evening to host a culinary spectacular featuring food, handcrafted beers, spirits & fine wines, and music. Guests can sample fare from twenty-five San Pedro and Peninsula area restaurants.

Wanna save money? Our friends at the nonprofit Grand Vision Foundation (they run the Warner Grand Theatre and the Grand Annex) have a special code you can use. Enter GVFTASTE when ordering and save $10.

So, what's the live music? Taste of San Pedro entertainment features STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE, L.A. TAIKO INSTITUTE, SIRENA SERPENTINA, and more. Tickets and info are below. And remember to use the discount code.

www.grandvision.org


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LAUREN ADAMS & HER EXCELLENT BAND TO PLAY CD RELEASE SHOW AUGUST 20


Folk artist LAUREN ADAMS brings her exceptional full band of seasoned pros to celebrate her new album, "Somewhere Else," at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90046, on August 20, 6-8 pm. It's a FREE performance.

The quite impressive lineup of musicians on stage -- each a recording artist in his/her own right -- are Lauren, Nick Kirgo, Debra Dobkin, Mark "Pocket" Goldberg, Dave Frase, Hank VanSickle, and Lisa Turner.

Full info on the new album and the band are at:

http://www.laurenadams.com/

At her site, you can listen to Lauren talk about songwriting and her process -- in "The STANDING ‘O’ PROJECT" and watch the video for "Somewhere Else" which premiered at "Songwriting UK."

"Lauren’s song 'Thirsty,' title track to one of her albums, evokes lost country and western from a time before Nashville lost the western part and turned it all into dysfunctional relationship, red-state-trailer-park rock." -- Larry Wines, The Acoustic Americana Music Guide, 2012.

Heartfelt and full of emotion, Adams always adds her sense of humor making the music fun and upbeat. As she has done on her previous three releases, with "Somewhere Else," Adams delivers quality songwriting in the Carol King / Eagles / Lucinda Williams vein: deep Americana roots and vivid storytelling delivered by a group of tasteful, compassionate players including her producer and friend Nick Kirgo (Nels Kline of Wilco, JD Souther, Vonda Shepard), Mark 'Pocket' Goldberg and Dave Fraser).

Lauren Adams’ songs evoke lots of places and times and themes. You hear everything from the Florida Everglades to L.A.'s Laurel Canyon. There’s wood and steel and sweet harmonies at one turn and fuzz guitar and drums at the next. But the song remains king.

Go early and you can order dinner. The venue is known for its Chinese food. But make sure they seat you in the music hall, and be early enough to get a seat at what'll be a capacity crowd for this FREE show.



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