A Venue Closing Concert Evening & an Online Concert Afternoon -- both Saturday, Nov 19 -- in this edition for 11/19/2016

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Contents / In this Edition

1) LAST TANGO AT BUTLER'S COFFEE -- HIGH DESERT MUSIC VENUE'S FINAL SHOW IS DEC 19th, 7 PM

2) SATURDAY AFTERNOON "PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT" ONLINE CONCERT BY MARINA V

3) STUFF STILL AHEAD: TASTY REMNANTS FROM THE GUIDE'S MUSIC CALENDAR

Let's jump in!

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LAST TANGO AT BUTLER'S COFFEE -- HIGH DESERT MUSIC VENUE'S FINAL SHOW IS DEC 19th, 7 PM


Last show stars Celtic festival headliners THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH, who have played all over the US and in Canada.

There are two regions that L.A. folks call "the High Desert," and those places are quite far apart. While one of them -- the other one -- is the Joshua Tree - 29 Palms - Pioneertown area, which is loaded with music venues and frequent music and art festivals. The other one -- this one, the one that's close to L.A. -- has had only ONE acoustic music venue for the past several years. And there weren't any venues in "the "AV" for a long time before that. Now, the Antelope Valley, the Palmdale-Lancaster area, is losing its only venue, and locals are about to face a great silence once again. For L.A. folks, after Saturday, it'll be a nod of reminiscence as they pass through on the way to the monthly Fiddler's Crossing concert series and the annual California State Old-Time Fiddlers Association fete, both farther north, in Tehachapi.

BUTLER'S COFFEE had relocated to Palmdale from its original home in Ventura County. The proprietors brought with them all the things they already knew how to do. In terms of entertainment, the centerpiece of that was presenting established acoustic artists and bands to an area with a reputation for, shall we say, neglecting the cultural tastes of its own local populace.

Oh, sure, there's the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, presenting big celebrity acts with ticket prices comparable to major L.A. venues. But that gild-plated venue has proven too expensive for local music presenters, festival sponsors, community theatre groups and others to rent, and rentals don't come with the theatre's publicity machine. The much smaller Palmdale Playhouse has offered more economically accessible offerings, including musical programs. Both places have pretty full schedules. But neither of those competing municipal theatres -- nor anyplace else in the western Mojave Desert -- has concentrated on presenting live acoustic music, except Butler's.

On top of that, Butler's was always been friendly and accessible to community musicians, hosting monthly events that include a Celic music session and the meeting and performance round of the Antelope Valley Guitar Society. Both of those groups include talented and established musicians, people who have toured globally and authored or edited brand-name music journals, and enjoyed laying low and jamming with fellow music-makers for intimate local crowds.

Plenty of places that sell coffee have offered free music since the Guide first introduced the term, "Acoustic Renaissance" in our old "Tied to the Tracks" days. And we've enjoyed the amenities and ambience of many of them. But when it came to sipping a hot beverage or a smoothie and chomping on a tasty snack while enjoying free music? Butler's was always special. In fact, only Bean Town in Sierra Madre -- where music is long gone -- was ever on par with Butler's weekly Saturday night music offerings and recurring monthly sessions. And that takes into consideration the quality of the acts and the sound reinforcement. Butler's featured a sound engineer and a full mixing console. they could have recorded in there, but for the beverage machinery and customers opening and closing the door.

Butler's Coffee tells us they have "loved hosting open mics, book signings, art shows and music nights that gave aspiring and established artists a chance to share their gift with others."

But they can't do it anymore. Officially, the venue is for sale. (Details are at: http://sellingrestaurants.com/restaurant-for-sale/coffeehouse-for-sale-in-ventura.html )

But in this economy... that's why they booked a farewell concert, Saturday evening.

Accordingly, we received this note "from Pam at Butler’s Coffee in Palmdale (Antelope Valley):"

"This is a difficult thing to write because we've made so many wonderful friends over the eight years Butler's has been open. Butler's Coffee is for sale at the moment. However, if Butler's doesn't find a buyer, we will be closing our doors December 9th.
"To those of you who have been loyal customers this announcement breaks our hearts. We hate to disappoint you, and we hope Butler's has always been as special to you as it's been to us. But it's time we opened a new chapter in our lives.

"We're excited and sad at the same time. We've tried very hard to truly be a community coffeehouse, and there aren't nearly enough of those anymore."

"But we can't leave you without a big bash. We're calling it a 'Butler's Wake,' because we want to celebrate how amazing our years at Butler's have been. The date we've picked is Saturday, November 19th and the music that night will be The Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh. (Hopefully I can sing without crying.)

"Dave and I encourage you to please come in and use any Butler's gift cards you have. Spread the word to all your friends and family also, so that they too can redeem their cards.

"But in the meantime, it's business (and music) as usual. And we look forward to seeing you November 19 around 7:00 pm...

"-- Pam"

Butler’s Coffee is located at 40125 10th Street West, Palmdale, CA 93551; 661-272-9530; http://www.butlerscoffee.com

Arrive plenty early to get a seat and order some tasty fare, as well as something from the extensive offerings of hot beverages. Or a real fruit smoothie. In fact, arrive early to be sure you can get in! They have the most spacious audience area, with tables, of just about any coffeehouse venue. But on this night, with this festival-headlining group, the place will be full to capacity.

Here's a sample of THE BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH performing at a festival in Northern California. Those harmonies... wow!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-N0g8ojvbc

We'll add our own adieu and sincere best wishes for the proprietors and employees who always made us feel welcome. 'Cause, y'know, this is a damn shame.


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SATURDAY AFTERNOON "PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT" ONLINE CONCERT BY MARINA V


The Guide's staff are longtime fans and boosters of the lovely MARINA V, the singer-songwriter with a fusion of folk, classical, and pop elements. She's a naturalized American citizen born in Moscow, and while she knows a repertoire of Russian folk tunes, nearly all her writing and singing is in English. She and Nick, her husband and fellow perfomer, spend a whole lot of their time performing all over the world.

Catching her at home in Southern California isn't easy. But today, her pay-what-you-want online concert this Saturday, Nov 19, at 1:30 pm Pacific time.

It's streaming live from Marina's music room at:

https://www.concertwindow.com/9673-marina-v

Her new song "Born to the Stars" was nominated for the Hollywood Music Awards, and the awards show was this past Thursday. Marina says, "I didn't win. But at least I got to wear a cute dress."

Catch a sample of her performing -- fabulous vocal and keyboard:

https://www.concertwindow.com/9673-marina-v

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STUFF STILL AHEAD: TASTY REMNANTS FROM THE GUIDE'S MUSIC CALENDAR


The Guide no longer adds to this, being that we're returning to concentrating on MUSIC NEWS. BUT there are still things queued-up -- THINGS THAT HAVEN'T HAPPENED YET. The Guide, for many years, published its trademark amazing annotated music calendar, L.A.'s best, hands-down. But we stopped, back on Oct. 28th. There were still events listed, and we continue to list them until the last one happens. Here they are.

Festivals, Concerts, whatever else that's appealing -- stuff we've already rounded-up for a look ahead


Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following are the festivals, the concerts, and everything else, listed chronologically.
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Fri, Sat, Sun, ongoing...
11 am-All day "LOS ANGELES FINE ART SHOW" is a new event running every Fri, Sat, & Sun, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles 90015; 213-741-1151; www.lacclink.com.
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It brings Art Galleries - Art Museums - Arts & Culture. The Los Angeles Fine Art Show, a new art fair dedicated to historic and contemporary traditional works, has just launched in conjunction with the LA Art Show.
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Tix: $20 at the door, or advance at: www.losangelesfineartshow.com
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...through Dec 11:
World premiere engagement of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sat, Nov 19:
8-10 pm "PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS at the Grange" at the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Los Olivos. Tix, $15 advance, at http://bluegrasswest.com/tickets.htm or at The Book Loft in Solvang. Traditional bluegrass from TBFC "Music Legend" Peter Feldmann, David West, Tom Lee, and Blaine Sprouse.
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Sun, Nov 20:
7 pm "DYLANFEST LIVE" CD Release Concert at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035. The new CD features 14 live tracks performed by HARD RAIN at Dylanfests from 2015 and 2016. band co-leader Renee Safier says, "You can play this one in your car and rock out on the way to work!" CDs are $15 plus $4 shipping. If ordered in advance at: www.andyandrenee.com/albums.php
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Doors at 6 pm, opening act at 7 pm, Dylanfest host band HARD RAIN plays at 8 pm. Tix, $20, advance, at: www.saintrocke.com/event/1338181-andy-renee-hard-rain-hermosa-beach
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Fri, Nov 25:
7:30 pm Monthly "SEA SHANTY SING" at The Whale & Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-832-0363.
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Sat, Dec 3:
5-8 pm 6th annual “HOLIDAYS ON THE HOMESTEAD” brings Cowboy Songs, a Chili Cook-off, Crafters, and more, at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, a California State Park, at 15701 East Avenue M; a Lancaster address that's 20 miles from that town, and near Lake Los Angeles. Info, www.AVIM.parks.ca.gov; 661-946-3055.
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Stay warm around the blazing bonfire while cowboy-singer MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY, “The Saddle Serenader”, croons the romantic poetry about life on the range that cattlemen composed by day during their journeys across the old west, and then shared around the campfire when the sun went down. Michael has performed traditional cowboy songs and poetry for many years at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival and other events around the country.
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Featuring live acoustic music around a campfire, the museum, originally a 1930’s homestead, and its historic grounds, will be decorated in vintage holiday style. A chili cook-off, tours of the grounds, a country craft boutique, real cowboy coffee brewed over the fire, and hot chocolate or cider for the kids make for a nice evening. Explore the unique hand-built museum and whimsical grounds at night, with soft lighting and the smell of fresh greenery, and the wintery sky sparkling over the desert.
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The country craft boutique features unique gift ideas, made by local artists. The crafters carry on the artistic tradition of Howard Arden Edwards, who built the Indian Museum to display his collection of American Indian artifacts. The Craftsman-style building is decorated with his colorful representations of Indian culture and creative hand-made furniture.
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Rose Edwards was known for her tasty rib-sticking chili and cornbread feasts at their holiday celebrations. Try the chili cook-off entries and Rose’s original 1930 Christmas Chili recipe, complemented by delicious cornbread generously provided by The Lemon Leaf Café.
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The Chili Cook-off is still open to competitor sign-ups, and vendors are still being accepted. Contact Jean Rhyne at 661-946-6900 or Jean.Rhyne@parks.ca.gov for information.
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This event is a fundraiser for the non-profit Friends of the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, which provides funding to help keep the museum open. Event is rain or shine to support the museum!
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Event admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6-12, and ages 5 and under are free.
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Cell phones are iffy out there, so here are directions. From Fwy 14, take Avenue K east 17 miles, turn right on 150th Street East for two miles, then left on East Avenue M. The museum is on the left, at the foot of the big rocky butte.
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm WITCHER, RECUPIDO, AND LEVITT, featuring the nucleus of the Witcher Brothers, Dennis Witcher and Tony Recupido, joined by the fine banjo of Dan Levitt, play the Pasadena Folk Music Society series at Caltech in Pasadena. Park free in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar. Call the Caltech Ticket Office Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm, at 626-395-4652, or buy tickets online or at the door (if any remain). www.Pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.
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Sat, Dec 3:
9 pm: THE COUNT BASIE SEPTET, presented by The World Stage Performance Gallery on The World Stage, 4321 Degnan, Leimert Park (Los Angeles). Tix $15-$20. The Count Basie Orchestra, founded over 80 years ago, is widely regarded as the greatest jazz orchestra in the world. The orchestra continues to tour the world spreading its unique brand of swing. In early December The Count Basie Orchestra will be in Los Angeles to record its latest collection of music. During their stint at Capitol Records several of the band members will break from the recording to "stretch out" at the venerable World Stage Performance Gallery co-founded by master drummer Billy Higgins and consummate poet Kamau Daaood. This is a historic, limited engagement. One night only. ** Presale tickets are $15, available before Nov 1.
** General Admission tix are $20 thru Dec 2, 2016. Tickets at the door, subject to availability.
** Because seating for this historic, limited engagement is limited, patrons are advised to purchase tickets in advance, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-count-basie-septet-the-world-stage-tickets-27344172155?aff=erellivmlt
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Sun, Dec 4:
ANDREA BOCELLI plays the Honda Center in Anaheim.
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Tue, Dec 27:
3:30 & 7:30 pm TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA plays two Southern Cal shows during its annual national holiday tour, both at Citizens Business Bank Arena, Ontario. Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO) is an American progressive rock band founded in 1996 by Paul O'Neill. The Washington Post has called them "an arena-rock juggernaut", describing their music as "Pink Floyd meets The Who and Andrew Lloyd Weber." 2014 marks the first time they will be touring their all new live rock opera “The Christmas Attic”. This new show features songs that have never been performed live as well as fan favorites including 'Wizards In Winter, 'Requiem' and 'Christmas Eve/ Sarajevo 12/24'". TSO has played more than 1,600 shows for more than 13 million fans, cementing itself as one of the world's biggest rock acts. Tix at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/780815?wt.mc_id=EML_NTF1038455_4
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Mar 7 & 8, 2017:
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS with TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE play Staples Center.
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May 27, 2017:
2nd show added: "BRIAN WILSON PRESENTS PET SOUNDS: The Final Performances with special guests AL JARDINE and BLONDIE CHAPLIN," at the Hollywood Pantages."
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Tix available now. You nay get some advantage by using the password: PETSOUNDS
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