Mid-August Musicality -- this Weekend in Southern Cal... Aug 12 edition, 2016

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After last week's enormous edition, we're focusing on just three things this time around. Of course, you can still go back and finish reading whatever you didn't get to last week...

(C'mon, go catch some live music. You need some kind of break from the Olympics. You're getting fat on the couch watching all those athletes do all that exertion!)

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IN THIS EDITION / CONTENTS...

1) Live Music this Weekend

2) This Week's Video -- Amazing Guitarist Gary Lucas

3) 32nd Annual "Tall Ships Festival" Returns September 9 thru 11


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LIVE MUSIC THIS WEEKEND


The Guide's picks for each day & evening in tuneful environs, indoors & out...

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Friday, August 12
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Fri, Aug 12, 6 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play the Shoppes at Chino Hills, 13920 City Center Dr, Chino Hills 91709.
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Fri, Aug 12, 6-10 pm Weekly "MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL" is a free street fair with plenty of live music in old downtown Monrovia, including the KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM, 8-10 pm, at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Call for the url to watch the live stream on the web.
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Fri, Aug 12, 6:30-9 pm "TRADITION IRISH TUNES WITH THE QUINNS" weekly residency at La Arcada Bistro, 1112 State St, Santa Barbara
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Fri, Aug 12, 7 pm THE BETTER HALVES play Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Fri, Aug 12, 7:30 pm LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE plus the INDIGO GIRLS play Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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Fri, Aug 12, 7:30 pm LEFTOVER CUTIES plus THE LOVEBIRDS play the " SAN DIEGO FOLK HERITAGE" concert series in Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.
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A GUIDE FRIDAY FOCUS SHOW...
Fri, Aug 12, 8 pm DIRTY CELLO plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reserv (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236. Tickets: $20.

Bob Stane recorded his Comments from last show: "...A hugely successful show in early March of 2016. Two standing encores. Every person in the room adored them. 5 member group but really two people doing the heavy lifting. Husband talked (very well) and the wife played a big, cello. Did origninals, covers, folk, rock, etc. Exceptional. One of the best acts of the year. This is creative and original and very, very entertaining. All played instruments. The female lead has done movie and TV work. Do everything possible (and legal) to get my loyal (and trusting) patrons to attend."

DIRTY CELLO..... From wild gypsy music through the blues and ending with some shredding classic rock, "The Dirty Cello Show" presents cello like you've never heard before! Think BB King meets Yo Yo Ma.

Go to their web page and hear the great songs... dirtycello.com

Starting with a bang and never stopping, Dirty Cello features the virtuosic cello stylings of Rebecca Roudman, one of the San Francisco bay area's most exciting cross-over cellists. Dirty Cello takes you on a wild tour of uptempo music featuring down home blues, Eastern-European dance music, a bit of bluegrass, and some classic rock.

With a truly unique voice, Dirty Cello presents a high energy performance of everything a cello can do. Having wowed audiences in numerous tours throughout the U.S., plus acting as cultural ambassadors to China and working the European festival circuit, Dirty Cello has a unique voice that’s resonated around the world.
"Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical." Lou Fancher, Oakland Magazine.

From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!

"The band plays every style imaginable, and does some fantastic covers. (Their rendition of “Purple Haze” is incredible.) But what is most spectacular about them is hearing the depth of soul in Roudman’s playing—it goes beyond what most people would expect from the instrument. She plays it with so much heart, you’ll wonder why more bands don’t have a cellist." Good Times Santa Cruz

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Fri, Aug 12, 8 pm JUDY HENSKE & JERRY YESTER play McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Aug 12, 8 pm LILA DOWNS plus GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY play the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Fri, Aug 12, 8-11 pm MATT SCHOFIELD plays the Arcadia Blues Club is at 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Take the Santa Anita offramp and go S from the 210 Fwy not quite a mile. Turn left on Huntington, and the venue is in the first block on the right side.

Advance tix are substantially cheaper, though shows are never expensive. Buy online at:

www.eventbrite.com/o/arcadia-blues-club

They have good food with generous portions (two can share) and a full bar. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously. 877-BLUES-07 (877 258 3707); www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Fri, Aug 12, 8-11 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their weekly residency at the Tam O' Shanter Ale & Sandwich Bar Lounge, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; 323-664-0228.
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Aug 12, 8-10 pm, Beach Movie Nights: Pixar's "Inside Out" at Dockweiler Youth Center. It's a screening on the beach. Tell 'em that in Iowa.
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Fri, Aug 12, 9 pm THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION presents GREGORY ALAN ISAKOV plus LANGHORNE SLIM at the Fonda Theater, 6126 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-464-0808.
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Fri, Aug 12, 8 pm QUETZAL plays the plays the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial park station and you're right there, bring a picnic, but no alcohol allowed.
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Saturday, August 13
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Sat & Sun, Aug 13-14, 11 am, Free "FARMER JOHN FOOD TRUCK TOUR" stops at Santa Monica & Venice. You can get free Dodger Dogs, L.A. Hot Dog, and styling Sausage Dogs as the Farmer John food truck makes another appearance on its tour across L.A.
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Sat, Aug 13, Noon & 2 pm LOS ANGELES CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE plays traditional and modern Chinese music for today's installment of the every-weekend summer concert series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049, 310-440-4578.
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Sat, Aug 13, 1-4 pm Monthly "HERMOSA BEACH OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM" at a private home in Hermosa Beach 90254. Info & location, EastValleyHoot@Songmakers.org or contact Jim Hamilton, hamiltonjim4@gmail.com
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A GUIDE SATURDAY FOCUS SHOW...
Sat, Aug 13, 3 pm CAROLYN HESTER and JOHN YORK play a matinee in the cool confines of the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reserv (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236. Folk Music Revival of Greenwich Village, An Afternoon to Remember the 60s,

Carolyn Hester, noted Folk Singer from the 60's Greenwich Village scene, can easily be called the First Lady of the American Folk Revival. Before Joan Baez, Judy Collins, or Joni Mitchell, there was Carolyn Hester. She is today considered one of the leading artists of the era. In addition to appearing on the cover of the "Saturday Evening Post in 1964, she is remembered in Chronicles, Bob Dylan's autobiography, as the individual who was most instrumental in Dylan's signing to Columbia records. In 1961, Hester met Bob Dylan and invited him to play on her third album, her first on the Columbia label. Hammond, her producer, quickly signed Dylan to the label.

Hester is known for her angelic voice and her repertoire of traditional English ballads mixed with an original selection of contemporary folk. She has recorded more than fifteen albums in her fifty years of performing. She was signed to the Decca/Coral label in 1957 by her manager-producer, Norman Petty. Also under Petty's influence at that time, was a hip entertainer and friend of Hester's, Buddy Holly. Throughout the '60s, Hester was well-established in the Greenwich Village folk scene.

Hester was one of many young Greenwich Village singers who rode the crest of the 1960s folk music wave, helping launch Gerde's Folk City in 1960. She appeared on the cover of the May 30, 1964, issue of the Saturday Evening Post. According to Don Heckman of the Los Angeles Times, Hester was "one of the originals—one of the small but determined gang of ragtag, early-'60s folk singers who cruised the coffee shops and campuses, from Harvard Yard to Bleecker Street, convinced that their music could help change the world." Hester, dubbed "The Texas Songbird," was politically active, spearheading the controversial boycott of the television program Hootenanny when Pete Seeger was blacklisted from it.

JOHN YORK hardly needs an introduction to The Coffee Gallery Backstage audiences. But, for the uninitiated, York is one of a small handful of musicians alive today who was one a member of the legendary 60s folk-rock band, The Byrds. But, he’s also played and toured with Sir Douglas Quintet, the Mamas and the Papas and Johnny Rivers. He has most recently recorded and toured with Barry McGuire along with his own band known as The Jangle Brothers featuring Chad Watson and Billy Darnell. Seeing York in concert is not only bringing classic folk-rock songs alive, but making them urgent and relevant to today.

Today, John York is a living treasury of story, song and instruments collected throughout his life. When talking with him, it’s hard not to miss the musical odyssey that shines through his eyes. He is an authentic example of how one musician can carry a legacy of spirit, truth, compassion and wisdom that continues to grow through his musical expressions. Not only has he survived the perilous rock & roll days of the 60s, he has thrived and transcended them.
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Sat, Aug 13, 6:30-10:30 pm Weekly Free "BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES" at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Aug 13, 6:30-10 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE" in SFV (Mission Hills). Info & location, www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Aug 13, 6:30-11 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "SOMIS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK" in Ventura Co. (Somis 93066). Info & location, Bill & Lana Lynch, 805-910-7565, or SomisSongCircle@songmakers.org
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Sat, Aug 13, 7-9 pm "FROGTOWN ARTWALK" with live music (Cajun Music with HIGH LIFE CAJUN BAND at 8) on Community Garden Stage, 1816 Blake Av, 90039.
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A GUIDE SATURDAY FOCUS SHOW...
Sat, Aug 13, 7 pm THE TOM CORBETT TRIO plus MARK HEYES & PHIL SALAZAR play the evening show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reserv (10 am-10 pm, 7 days). THE TOM CORBETT TRIO and the duo of MARK HEYES & PHIL SLAZAR.

Let's start with Mark & Phil.... MARK HEYES & PHIL SLAZAR.....An entertaining collaboration that’s been wowing audiences and selling out shows. Mark Heyes is an Emmy Award winning composer, singer, songwriter and guitarist. A truly ecclectic artist, Mark performs story driven, energetic, emotional Alt-Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Folk songs. Opening for the likes of Marshall Tucker Band and the legendary Dave Mason, Mark’s making an impression with his masterful guitar playing, distinctive voice and songwriting.
Phil Salazar is an entertainer, teacher, record producer and champion fiddler. He straddles the borders between traditional bluegrass and contemporary sound, performing world-wide. The California veteran has fronted and performed as a member of many bands (Rincon Ramblers, Cache Valley Drifters, Kinfolk, and more), produced several recordings, and recorded and/or performed with Bob Weir, Kenny Loggins, Gilles Apap, Dave Mason, David Grisman, John and Jonathan McEuen and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Plus....THE TOM CORBETT TRIO...(many encores at The Coffee Gallery Backstage)....featuring Mike Mullins and Bill Knopf.

Tom Corbett is a mandolin and guitar playing singer songwriter who has toured and recorded with some of the best musicians in the folk and roots musical world. He toured and recorded with The Acousticats which featured Phil Salazar and Cyrus Clarke (Cache Valley Drifters) which lead to him working with John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) and The String Wizards. Corbett recorded several albums with John as well as the award winning DVD John McEuen & Jimmy Ibotson-Nitty Gritty Surround on AIX Records. During his stint with John he played and recorded with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Jennifer Warnes, Vassar Clements, Laurie Lewis and John Sebastian. After working with John for several years Tom then toured with Robin and Linda Williams from Garrison Keillor’s Prairie Home Companion. He also played mandolin on Mike Ness’s (Social Distortion) solo CD “Cheating At Solitaire.”

Mike Mullins took up guitar at age 10, mandolin at age 20, and has been a regular fixture on the California acoustic music scene for over 30 years. In 1984 he began a long-standing musical alliance with fiddler extraordinaire Phil Salazar, recording two albums, and in 1990 co-founded the Acousticats with Phil and Cache Valley Drifter alumnus Cyrus Clarke. In 1992 they released the acclaimed "Down At Evangelina's" on Flying Fish Records. Since 1993 Mike has been the guitarist for the Cache Valley Drifters, recording three albums, including "White Room," "Mightyfine.net," and "Live in Germany.

Bill Knopf... He has recorded six albums over the years which stretch the boundaries of bluegrass banjo by including jazz, pop/rock, Scott Joplin ragtime, and John Philip Sousa marches. For five years he was a featured player with Doc Severinsen's touring "Las Vegas" show. Besides Las Vegas they played Atlantic City, Mardi Gras, state fairs, conventions, TV's "Hee Haw", and one of the Presidential Inaugural Balls in Washington, D.C. . In 1979 Bill toured with Donna Douglas—Elly May Clampett of TV’s “Beverly Hillbillies.” Bill and his bands have played at Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Magic Mountain. As a studio musician he's played on the soundtracks to many films including Fire Down Below, Something to Talk About, Here's Wally Sparks, Back to the Future III, Her Alibi, A Horse For Danny, Tad, Cannery Row, Pursuit of D. B. Cooper, Tiger Heart, television's Dukes of Hazzard, Days of Our Lives, Murder She Wrote, Just Shoot Me, The Simpsons, Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman.
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Sat, Aug 13, 7 pm THE HARMONISTAS plus LANG STATION play a free, all-ages show at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. They ask for a one-item menu purchase, food or drink, per person. Arrive early to get a seat (seats about 50 and fills-up).
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Sat, Aug 13, 7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES play their long-running free twice-monthly BLUEGRASS residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Aug 13, 7:30 pm Monthly "LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING" in L.A. Contact Alan Stilson, 818-884-4284 or astillson@sbcglobal.net
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Sat, Aug 13, 7:30 pm "RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK" - FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA, Constantine Kitsopoulos, conductor • Pacific Symphony, in a special celebration of the film’s 35th anniversary under the stars at Irvine Meadows.
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Sat, Aug 13, 7:30 pm Monthly CONTRA-DANCING in South Pasadena, with FRANK HOPPE and SOUTHERN EXPOSURE making the music and JACQUI GRENNAN calling, at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030. Steve, the organizer, says "It’s looking to be another hot summer night in SoPas, but the air conditioning at the Woman’s Club is doing a great job keeping it just right inside." Instruction for new dancers at 7:30, Contradance 8-11. Adults $12, students w/i.d. $7, under age 18 free. CDSS members, $1 off. Info, www.caldancecoop.org
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Sat, Aug 13, 8 pm LILA DOWNS plus GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY play the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Aug 13, 8 pm SCHTICK SHIFT + JOELLEN LAPIDUS play Klezmer and Dulcimer music for the concert series at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Aug 13, 8 pm BLIND BOY PAXTON plays McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. It's local blues phenom BLIND BOY PAXTON... including FRANK FAIRFIELD and MEREDITH AXELROD. That rates a wow!
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Sat, Aug 13, 8-11 pm CHEF DENIS & FRIENDS play the Arcadia Blues Club is at 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Take the Santa Anita offramp and go S from the 210 Fwy not quite a mile. Turn left on Huntington, and the venue is in the first block on the right side.

Advance tix are substantially cheaper, though shows are never expensive. Buy online at:

www.eventbrite.com/o/arcadia-blues-club

They have good food with generous portions (two can share) and a full bar. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously. 877-BLUES-07 (877 258 3707); www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Sat, Aug 13, 8 pm WHISKEY SUNDAY plays the Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Angeles 90039; 323-664-0228.
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Sat, Aug 13, DEAN TORRENCE plays the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial park station and you're right there, bring a picnic, but no alcohol allowed.
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Sunday, August 14
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Sun, Aug 14, 9:30 am-2:30 pm Weekly "BLUEGRASS BRUNCH" with a different band each week at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Aug 14, 10:30 pm HULLABALOO plays Peter Alsop’s Kids Concerts series at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 310-455-3723.
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Sun, Aug 14 (Sat & Sun, Aug 13-14), 11 am, Free "FARMER JOHN FOOD TRUCK TOUR" stops at Santa Monica & Venice. You can get free Dodger Dogs, L.A. Hot Dog, and styling Sausage Dogs as the Farmer John food truck makes another appearance on its tour across L.A.
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Sun, Aug 14, Noon & 2 pm LUCKY DIAZ & THE FAMILY JAM BAND play today's installment of the weekend summer concert series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-4578.
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Sun, Aug 14, Noon-4 pm Monthly BASC BLUEGRASS JAM sponsored by the Bluegrass Assoc. of Southern Cal, at Vincenzo's Newhall, 24504 Lyons Av, Newhall. Info, contact Jeff Fleck, at 310-390-4391 or jeffreyfleck@mac.com
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Sun, Aug 14, 2 pm THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR play the matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reserv (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Aug 14, 2 pm KIMERA plays the free show at the Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Rd, Camarillo (VC) 93010;
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Sun, Aug 14, 3 pm HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS plus MICHAEL McNEVIN play BRAD COLERICK's "THE CELLAR SESSIONS" at Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E Foothill Bl, Pasadena 91107; 626-794-1244. Careful with the address, because you'll think it isn't really there.
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Sun, Aug 14, 4 pm ERNEST TROOST plays the free monthly "SUNDAY AT THE BOOK STORE" series presented by Ron Sarfety's Red Rock Concert Series inside the spacious Crown Books, 6100 Topanga Canyon Bl #1340, Woodland Hills (West SFV) 91367.
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Sun, Aug 14, 4:30-7:30 pm DENNIS G & THE ZYDECO TRAIL RIDERZ play the "Cajun-Zydeco Dance Series" at the Best Western Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803. Dance or listen at this spacious dance club in Long Beach.
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Sun, Aug 14, 4:30-7:30 pm Weekly "SANTA BARBARA IRISH SESSION" at La Arcada Bistro, 1112 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-965-5742.
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Sun, Aug 14, 5-9 pm SONGMAKERS Monthly "BEVERLY HILLS-BILLY SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK" in Beverly Hills. Info and location, contact Jeff or Sandra, at 818-730-5290 or 323-206-8411.
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Sun, Aug 14, 7 pm THE FENIANS play the evening show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reserv (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Aug 14, 7-10 pm Weekly "TRAD IRISH SESSION" at O'Brien's Irish Pub on Main Street, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica 90405.
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Sun, Aug 14, 7 pm KOREAN EXCHANGE plays the Levitt in MacArthur Park, Los Angeles. Ride the Red Line subway to MacArthur Park station and you're a walk-around-the-park away; bring a picnic, but no alcohol allowed.

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***** A SHOW-OF-THE-SUMMER PICK******
Sun, Aug 14, 7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN & MARTIN SHORT plus THE ALL MALE BLUEGRASS BOYS play the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411.
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Sun, Aug 14, 7:30-11 pm Weekly "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-829-5303.
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Sun, Aug 14, 7:30 pm WE THE FOLK play their weekly residency at the Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-558-9400.
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**** A FREE SHOW OF THE SUMMER PICK ****
Sun, Aug 14, 8 pm DOUG MacLEOD plays the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230. Winner of the 2014 Blues Music Awards for Acoustic Artist Of The Year and Acoustic Album Of The Year (There’s A Time), the 2013 Blues Blast Music Award for Male Artist Of The Year, and perennial Blues Music Award nominee, is a prolific singer, songwriter, engaging storyteller, and masterful guitarist born in the blues and rooted in the American tradition. Official Website: www.doug-macleod.comRide the Gold Line light rail to Memorial park station and you're right there, bring a picnic, but no alcohol allowed.
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THIS WEEK'S VIDEO -- AMAZING GUITARIST GARY LUCAS


GARY LUCAS -- the guy is somethin'! He was guitarist for Captain Beefheart during the latter's '80s MTV days, long after the guy I know (Doug Moon) who was Beefheart's guitarist. I think Lucas has done all kinds of stuff...

Check out (and stay with it, for what follows...):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIskunRKR0Q

Gary Lucas (from www.youtube)... dubbed "Guitarist of 1,000 ideas" by The New York Times gives a solo acoustic performance of "Mad World," and talks about his musical influences.



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32nd ANNUAL "TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" RETURNS SEPTEMBER 9 THRU 11


The annual "Tall Ships Festival" happens at sea and aboard docked vessels and in the friendly land-based facilities of the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629; 949-496-2274.

Most events, including plenty of maritime music, sea chanteys, and the like, happen September 10 & 11, 2016, from 10 am-5 pm. Beyond that, there are plenty of specifics -- starting Friday, Sept. 9 -- that require advance planning, and some of those need extra tickets that sell-out well in advance.
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Festival Admission, Sails, & Special Events...

Tall Ships Festival Tickets in advance, online, are available now at:

http://www.ocean-institute.org/tall-ships-festival-tickets

Visiting from out of town? Monarch Beach Resort is offering Ocean Institute Tall Ships Festival visitors a special discounted rate. Go to http://www.monarchbeachresort.com for more information.
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The "Tall Ships Festival Adventure Pass" is the basic way to take part, either Saturday or Sunday...

The pass includes:
• All day admission to the Festival.
• Tours of the Brig Pilgrim, the Spirit of Dana Point, and all visiting vessels.
• Access to shop and food vendors, pirate encampments, exhibitions, crafts, activities, & more.

Both Saturday & Sunday, September 10 & 11, it's good from 10 am–5 pm. Ship deck tours end at 3:30 pm, except Pilgrim remains open until 5 pm; Pilgrim will close during live shows and crew demonstrations.

Cost:
Members: $9 / adults (15 years and up), $7 / child (ages 3-14)
Non-members: $10 / adults (15 years and up), $8 / child (ages 3-14)
Group Rates:
$30 Four Pack, Member and Non-Member (Online Only, before 9/10)
$7 Per guest for groups over 10 (Must call (949) 496-2274, before 9/10)
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ADDITIONAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES...

The Guide wants to be sure you have the charts to the channel and your hand on the rudder:

The "Parade of Sail" happens on Sept. 9th...

Every year, a fleet of historically significant sailing vessels comes to join the Ocean Institute's vessels based at Dana Point. They come not only to display their beauty and majesty but also to share with the public a maritime history that is inextricably part of California’s past, a heritage we work hard to preserve as we educate future generations about our oceans. It is in support of this effort that the event assembles these great ships for all to experience.
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September 9, 6-9 pm...

Enjoy the Parade of Sail from the Ocean Institute at the "Sails & Ales Tall Ships Festival Kickoff Party," featuring beer tastings from Sierra Nevada, Valiant Brewing, Stone Brewing, and Mother Earth Brew Company, live music from LA Edwards & Jesse Daniel Edwards, food trucks, and mermaid encounters. Sponsors say it’s an event the whole family can enjoy.
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September 9, 4:30-7:30 pm...

"Sunset Parade Sails"

Join the armada as you cast off for adventure aboard a historic tall ship during the annual tall ships parade at sunset. Work with the crew hauling up sail or simply sit back and enjoy the spectacular demonstration of skill, knowledge and survival.
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"Mermaid Breakfast"

Sat, Sept. 10, 9-10:30 am
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Sun, Sept. 11, 9-10:30 am

Join special guest Mermaid Catalina for a one-of-a-kind breakfast experience. Meet and greet your Mermaid friend, make a fun mermaid craft, enjoy pancakes from Party in a Box catering, and watch the mermaid swim underwater. Family fun for all mermaids at heart.
Price: $40 per person INCLUDES a Tall Ships Adventure Pass for admission to the Festival; Members receive 10% off when entering member ID at checkout.
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"Cannon Battles"

Sat, Sept. 10, 4:30-7:30 pm
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Sun, Sept. 11, 4:30-7:30 pm

One of the best ways to experience the Ocean Institute Tall Ships Festival is by sailing aboard a tall ship during the popular mock cannon battles. Enjoy blasting cannons, towering rigging, bustling decks and the magnificence of canvas full of wind. Work with the crew hauling up sail or simply sit back and enjoy the spectacular demonstration of skill, knowledge and survival.
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Don't delay getting tickets for the events that happen at sea. Those sell-out. Whether or not you have the dubloons for those, the many activities at the Ocean Institute and the live music and on-board tours and demonstrations will make this a highlight of your end-of-summer.



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♪ The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS and views of interest to artists everywhere, more specifically to musicians and the creative community and music makers and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music, both traditional and innovative forms. From the deepest roots to today’s acoustic renaissance, that’s our beat. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules and inside info on FESTIVALS and select performances in Southern California in venues monumentally large and intimately small and cozy. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kinds o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to bluegrass and pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to all the roots of the blues and where the music is headed now.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell.

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