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NOTE:
We have made late additions, after we first published this edition.
Each one begins with a top line that reads:
** (LATE ADDITION...)
so you can find all of 'em easily.
The dates affected are:
(a) 20th annual "UNDERWOOD FAMILY FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL" has new listings for Oct 14-15 and Oct 21-22.
(b) many newly-added concerts in daily listings, Sun, Oct 15, through Sun, Oct 22.
Other 'n that, everything from here on is just as originally published.
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Greetings, fellow survivors. And this time, that means all of us.
Y'see, Thursday morning, an ASTEROID went screaming by, just 26,000 miles over Antarctica. For comparison, the Moon is 240,000 miles away. So this one was about as near to grazin' the hair on the back of your neck as a near miss can get!
Of course, nothing in space actually "screams." All those zaps and explosions in your favorite fantasy space movie? The expensive sound effects are what makes those movies fantasies instead of science fiction. Because space is a vacuum. And sound cannot travel in a vacuum. But asteroids can. And they do get loud 'n rowdy if they break into Earth's atmosphere. Just ask the dinosaurs.
Since we survived (this time), we have plenty of reason to celebrate. (As long as we don't think about corporate-controlled politicians whom deny that climate change can do-us-in as easily as an asteroid strike. But even though Halloween is coming up, we'll save that scare for another time.) So, let's celebrate the joy of being alive this weekend. Tunefully and artfully and fulfillingly. Except that so many choices of wonderfully fun things to do, well, that does make things challenging. So spin your roulette wheel — but don't throw a dart. Your computer screen wouldn't like that. And let's not get ahead of ourselves. First you need to survey all the choices. And dive into the music news.
So, let's get started!
First, it's a BIG weekend of FESTIVALS! A gen-you-wine "don't-stay-home" sorta weekend. Especially since some of what's good is also FREE, and what's not free is especially good.
You might recall as how Horace Greeley said "Go West." We say it's a time you can venture in 'purt near any direction and find tuneful satisfaction and get a tan from all the artful exposure.
Beyond that? If'n all that doesn't motivate you, try these alternative metaphors:
Our trainload of MUSIC NEWS has helper engines. Needed 'em, or we couldn't have gotten it all to you while it's still news, instead of just information. And plenty of what's whistling in on THIS express is as fresh n' timely as the best produce in an organic farmers' market. Which, in old railroad terms, was transported in block-ice refrigerator cars called reefers. And that's not madness. Just a tasty, fresh-picked cargo of music news, picked at the height of tunefulness.
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Contents / in this edition...
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* First Section: EVENTS, THIS WEEKEND OR IMPENDING
A-1) Music Festivals this Weekend
A-2) Film Festivals & Special Screenings, Now & Coming Up
A-3) Concerts 'N Such this Weekend — FRIDAY
A-4) Concerts 'N Such this Weekend — SATURDAY
A-5) Concerts 'N Such this Weekend — SUNDAY
A-6) Later In October, into November — Concerts 'N More
A-7) Festivals — Local Folk-Americana / Roots / Acoustic Fests, Oct. / Nov.
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** Second Section: EVENTS FEATURE STORIES
B-1) "Frightday the 13th," A Horror Double Feature & Record Release Show
B-2) "Interplay," 4th Annual "Festival of Arts and Ideas" with Pacific Symphony, Coming Oct. 22
B-3) Milena and Friends, a Special Concert Event, Oct. 22
B-4) "Let’s Play!" Community Musicians Say “Yes!” to Invitation by Pacific Symphony
B-5) The JERRY DOUGLAS Band Headlines the Troubadour, Nov. 13
B-6) Disney's "Frozen" Sing-Along with Special Live Hosts Elsa & Anna, Nov. 14
B-7) Barbara Dane & The Chamber Bros. — "Jazz, Blues, & Songs For Peace & Justice," Oct 21 at UCLA
B-8) Jesse Clegg, South African Singer-Songwriter, Concludes U.S. Tour with San Diego, L.A. Shows, Oct 30 & Nov 7
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*** Third Section: MUSIC NEWS FEATURES
C-1) Dolly Parton's New Album "I Believe In You" Arrives Friday, Oct. 13
C-2) Eric Church: Two-Part Documentary "Holding My Own" and Concert Event "Eric Church on the Rocks" Premiere Oct. 13
C-3) Preservation Plea: Sign the ADSLA Petition to Save "The Hollywood Reporter" Building
C-4) "All in for the Gambler: Kenny Rogers' Farewell Concert Celebration" to Be Held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, Oct, 25, 2017
C-5) Performing on the Steam-Powered Durango-Silverton Cowboy Poetry Train
C-6) Kathleen Grace Sings Irving Berlin
C-7) Mark Chesnutt Presented First-Ever "Trailblazer Award" at 2017 Texas Country Music Awards
C-8) "At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight," 20-CD Box Set on Bear Family Records, Due Oct. 20
C-9) Big Deal Music Celebrates Five Years of Expansive Growth and Success
C-10) 10-DVD Collection "CMA Awards Live: Greatest Moments 1968-2015," Available for the First Time Ever
C-11) Warner Grand Makes LA Weekly's "Best of" List
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D-1) The "Oh, By the Way..." Department
D-2) Deep Dive Archive / Resources Department
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About that "Oh, by the way" department...
We added a section at the end with url's for all the news editions of the Guide you may have missed recently. 'Cause ya can't go through life with an "incomplete" in your transcripts.
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# A-1 events roundup feature...
♪ MUSIC FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
...the local ones only, in Southern California or within a day's drive. To see ALL the Folk-Americana / roots / acoustic music festivals happening everywhere in the U.S. and Canada, (updated from the Guide's "Encyclopedia Festivanica"), see the October 7 edition for its 'uge "# 8 events feature" story, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/10/quickie-this-weekends-events-sat-sun.html
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Here's the latest FESTIVALS update...
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Continuing Oct 6-29, FESTIVAL, in Los Angeles, CA:
1st-ever "RED BULL MUSIC ACADEMY FESTIVAL LOS ANGELES."
* The month-long program "celebrates the musical and cultural diversity of L.A., from conversations with creative pioneers to concerts and club nights that showcase the ever-evolving sounds of the city."
* A huge schedule of performances across many music genres is involved, under the guise of an "expanding array of experiences."
* ST. VINCENT is in the lineup, and there are some singer-songwriters, so parts of it may interest you.
* The "Do LA" site has a comprehensive guide to the event, and since it's primarily electric eclectic, we aren't gonna do a guide to it here. Theirs is at: http://dola.com/p/guide-to-rbma
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Fri, Oct 13, FREE FESTIVAL, in Pasadena, CA:
6-10 pm Twice-annual "ARTNIGHT PASADENA" is FREE at museums, galleries, and music venues large and small throughout Pasadena; there are FREE shuttle buses to get you between/among all the venues and live performances. One place you can start is Pasadena City Hall - Courtyard
City Hall Courtyard, 101 N Garfield Av, Pasadena, CA. Get a printed map at any of the venues or download one (url below), and use it and your mobile device in tandem.
* The shuttles allow you to park once and ride, with stops at each of the 21 venues; you can also get to/from Pasadena on the Gold Line light rail.
* Last spring 28,000 people experienced the excitement of ArtNight.
* there are food trucks outside most of the venues; often multiple trucks to choose from.
* Normally these museums charge admission fees; for example, the Norton Simon any other time is $12. But they're free on ArtNight.
* (# 6) CITY OF PASADENA – CITY HALL, 100 N Garfield Av; Features music from the Golden Age of American Song (1920s–1930s) by the HOLLY STREET STOMPERS. This is the hub where you can enjoy a snack and live music while you wait for a free shuttle to take you to one of the many cultural venues open during ArtNight.
* (# 2) ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, 145 N Raymond Av; 626-792-5101; features a classical guitar performance by SHEU PETTIT DUO.
* (# 1) A ROOM TO CREATE, 1158 E Colorado Bl; 626-204-0331; music and dialogues with local dance and performing artists; the Pennington Dance Group presents "a kinetic evening."
* (# 4) artWORKS TEEN CENTER, 2914 E Walnut St; 626-793-9202; alongside musical entertainment, artWORKS teens display their talents through live performances and visual arts.
* (# 7) JACKIE ROBINSON COMMUNITY CENTER, 1020 N Fair Oaks Av; 626-744-7300; music by JAZZ ZONE and artwork from Alkebu-lan Cultural Center; history of African American art; legacy of Pasadena and world icons Jackie and Mack Robinson.
* (# 9) LINEAGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 89 S Fair Oaks Av; 626-844-7008; music by PRISCILLA & THE STACHE; selections from the Lineage Dance Company and special guests.
* (# 8) LIGHT BRINGER PROJECT @ DAY ONE, 175 N Euclid Av; 626-590-1134; live music and storytelling, culture filled with interactive Dia de Los Muertos installations.
* (# 11) PARSON'S NOSE THEATER, 95 N Marengo Av, Suite 110; 626-403-7667; live performances of "THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO: The Lone Ranger/The Shadow/Flash Gordon." Return to those thrilling days of yesteryear...
* (# 12) PASADENA CENTRAL LIBRARY, 285 E Walnut St; 626-744-4066; music by CROWN CITY SYMPHONY; plus Theatre Americana; Rose Poets; Gloria Arjona, PhD; Reiyukai America; the 5th Annual Author & Book Fair; spooky theater; an art lecture on Frida Kahlo; family crafts; poetry and music; all presented by community organizations.
* (# 13) PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, 1570 E Colorado Bl; 626-585-3285; West African music by BALANDUGU FOLY; plus African Masks from the June Harwood Collection and more in Boone Family Art Gallery.
* (# 14) PASADENA CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, 100 N Hill Av; 626-683-3355; live music in multiple venues on campus; continuous classical, multicultural, and interactive performances.
* (# 16) PASADENA MUSEUM OF HISTORY, 470 W Walnut St; 626-577-1660; guitar and violin duo GYPSY JAMBO; plus, history and tradition of the Rose Queen® and Royal Court featuring exquisite gowns, crowns, memorabilia.
* (# 5) BOSTON COURT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 70 N Mentor Av, 626-683-6801; rotating music, theatre, and dance performances on the topic of immigration with Danza Floricanto/USA, Karthik Srinivasan, Rose Portillo, and Noel Arthur; plus, their Annual Art Show featuring Conditional Transitive, a site-specific installation by artist David B. Jang.
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Full info on all 21 venues and their events, where to find all the food trucks, the free shuttle bus route maps, and more, at:
http://www.artnightpasadena.org/
ONE BIG CAUTION: You can, indeed, get stranded: if you dawdle too long after 10 pm, you can miss the last shuttle runs, and you're on your own to get back to your car or the light rail.
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* Download the brochure with venue addresses and shuttle routes at: http://www.williamsongallery.net/artnight/2017/fall/ArtNight_Fall2017.pdf
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* ALL THE DETAILS AND VENUES are at the official event website: http://www.artnightpasadena.org
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Fri & Sat, Oct 13 & 14, pseudo-FESTIVAL, in Carlsbad, CA:
Annual "HARP GUITAR HAPPENING" at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008; 760-438-5996.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 13-15, FESTIVAL, in Joshua Tree, CA:
Annual "DESERT DAZE" at the Institute of Mentalphysics, 59700 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252; 760-365-3880; www.mentalphysics.net
* This one defies genre classification. It gets listed as Alternative, Avant-Garde, Chamber Music, DJ, EDM, Electronica, Garage Rock, Indie, Music Festivals, Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, R&B, Rock, Shoegaze.
* We list it primarily because that list includes Chamber Music, though that seems dubious.
* LA Weekly writer Falling James describes it thusly: "There are other desert festivals, but there’s something unique about Desert Daze, now in its sixth year. The Joshua Tree fest has more of a psychedelic emphasis, which combines with the austere setting at the spiritually themed Institute of Mentalphysics for a potentially transcendent experience. Friday is helmed by such festival-circuit regulars as Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile, hard-rock earthmover Ty Segall and psych-pop dandy Ariel Pink, but things expand fully on Saturday with a rare visitation from arty chamber-rock provocateur and Velvet Underground icon John Cale, juxtaposed with the trance-like spirals of new-music visionary Terry Riley and the primal soul-punk eviscerations of Iggy Pop. The magic deepens Sunday with Spiritualized’s electric glam euphoria and Death Valley Girls’ punk-pop ferocity, while shadowy fuzz trio L.A. Witch set the stage for the cottony dream pop of their reclusive inspiration, Hope Sandoval. With Courtney Barnett & Kurt Vile, Ty Segall, Badbadnotgood, Panda Bear, Ariel Pink, Liars, Boris, La Femme, Budos Band, Lee Fields & the Expressions, John Maus, Ian Svenonius, Deap Vally, Aldous Harding, Drinks, MNDSGN, Froth, Emel Mathlouthi, Prettiest Eyes, Starcrawler and others."
* Tix range from $99 to $450.
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Sat, Oct 14, FREE FESTIVAL, in Palmdale, CA:
10 am-6 pm "KALEIDOSCOPE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Palmdale Amphitheater, "the Antelope Valley's premier entertainment venue," in the large park at 2723 Rancho Vista Bl, Palmdale, CA 93551; 661-267-5611.
* MUSIC: features first-rate Cajun-zydeco music by Grammy noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS; check out their "Chicken Fiddler" Video – almost 679,000 Youtube hits – at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
* MORE MUSIC: includes performances by PADDY'S PIG, a great Irish band that plays big festivals; plus more music by the bands STONE SOUL, HIGH-D BOYS, and others tba.
* Features live chalk artists, artisans, visual & performing arts, "Art of the Brew," "Brushes & Brews," "Fresh Made Market," food vendors, and more.
* Info: http://www.palmdaleamphitheater.com/event/530ff9673f861e445391a8f5bcbaf56b
* Free event, free parking.
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♪ LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the Tapestry Stage at 1:30 pm. Grammy-nominated Lisa Haley is a fiddler, dancer, vocalist, and songwriter who serves up — along with The Zydekats — heartwarming Louisiana Bayou rhythms, traditional stylings and original songs that speak to all ages. Bringing modern Roots music to a wide audience, Lisa Haley & The Zydekats reach far beyond the traditional genre — prepare to catch Zydecosis.
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♪ HIGH-D BOYS play the Tapestry Stage at noon. A banjo, a guitar, and a washtub — add four-part harmony and it’s a recipe for the best musical comedy group this side of the Mississippi river! The High-D Boys began as a jazz duo with Patrick Summers and Javier Alcontrar-Rojas on ukulele. They threw in comedy and Daniel Reyes on guitar and Phil Clevinger on washtub bass. Though they were happy with the sound they created, a wandering harmonizer named Robert Keil Blomker II convinced them with his majestic voice that they needed yet another member. As time went by, the boys added a banjo playing paint store manager named Mike Kelly. Be prepared for a comedic show that includes the moon walk, thigh-slapping jokes, flashy skills like Bo-Staff and rope, and of course, tasteful music to fill the longing heart. Their style ranges from Latin to honky tonk to soothing ballads and hippity-hop swing.
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♪ PADDY’S PIG plays the Tapestry Stage at 3 pm. They are an Irish band equally at home in a small dark pub at midnight or on a vast festival stage in broad daylight. Striking a balance between folk traditionalism and rock-n-roll energy, they combine a distinctive male-female vocal approach with a diverse song list — everything from timeless pub standards and toe-tapping instrumentals to modern Irish rock and authentic original songs. You’ll want to get up and dance, tap your toes and stomp your feet.
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♪ MEGAN TIBBITS plays the Tapestry Stage at 11 am. She made her TV debut on ABC's Rising Star, where she advanced to the Top 12. A talented musician — she plays guitar, harp, oboe and saxophone — her distinctive acoustic harmonies are sure to please. Megan recently released her debut album, "Until I Fly."
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♪ STONE SOUL plays the Tapestry Stage at 4:30 pm. Playing the best of Classic Soul and Motown, Stone Soul's spot-on renditions of timeless hits from legendary artists has brought them recognition as one of the best Classic Soul and Motown bands working today. Their talents have been called upon to support Stevie Wonder, The O'Jays, Diana Ross, and BB King, as well as entertaining thousands at clubs and special events all over Southern California and beyond. Catch Stone Soul as they tear the roof off!
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** Playing on the Mosaic Stage:
♪ SLICE (singer-songwriter) 10:30 am
♪ BLACK EYE AFFAIR / JIMMY LONG (singer-songwriter) 11:30 am and 4 pm
♪ JESSICA MAE ROSS (singer-songwriter) 12:30 pm and 4:30 pm
♪ MEGAN TIBBITS (singer-songwriter) 1 pm
♪ GENE LOIACONO (singer-songwriter) 1:30 pm and 5 pm
♪ DYLAN DIXON (singer-songwriter) 2 pm and 5:30 pm
♪ JAMES STERRETT-BRYANT (American classics) 2:30 pm
♪ SINDY LOPEZ (contemporary singer) 3 pm
♪ MISS TIA (contemporary singer) 3:30 pm
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Sat, Oct 14, FREE FESTIVAL:
Annual "REYES ADOBE DAYS" at historic Reyes Adobe, 30400 Rainbow Crest Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 323-799-5621.
* The excellent Orchestra Charangoa plays 11 am-noon.
* Free family fun day with "Music, Petting Zoo, Food, Activities, Beer, Tours of the Adobe."
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Sat & Sun, Oct 14 & 15, FESTIVAL, in Moorpark, CA:
10 am-4 pm Annual "ANTIQUE TRACTOR WEEKEND" at the 20th annual "UNDERWOOD FAMILY FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL" at the farm's huge Moorpark location, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021.
* Antique Tractor Weekend brings operating antique tractors and demonstrations of old farminmg techniques, and even a tractor parade by the "Ventura County's Topa Topa Flywheelers;" details at: https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/antique-tractor-weekend
* Note: the annual "WESTERN WEEKEND" with cowboy music is Sat & Sun, Oct 21 & 22, 11 am-3 pm. See the Guide's listing, or go to: https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/western-weekend
* Every weekend, Sep 30-Oct 31, 2017, weekend admission includes a tractor-drawn wagon ride, the corn maze & hay pyramids, an Animal Center with "Fun Hill," "Craig's Chicken Show," "Kid's Corral" & play area, plus live bands including themed-weekend entertainment, the "Animal Show," 'Pig Races," and lots of open space and photo ops in the pumpkin patch.
* There's also the "Pumpkin House" and "Pumpkin Basket" - with photo opportunities.
* For info on this season's WEEKDAY activities, go to the admission page at https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com
* Discount coupons online at site above.
* The festival says, "We are proud contributors to many local non-profit organizations. A portion of the proceeds helps support the Rotary Club, Pleasant Valley Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, Ventura County Sheriff Explorers and Foundation, Ventura County Fire Department's charitable organizations, numerous high school groups and many other non-profit organizations."
* Festival hours, beyond the Western Weekend," are 9 am-6 pm.
* Weekend day gate admission:
- $20 - Oct 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29.
- Children under age 2 are free.
- weekday admission to the Festival (Monday-Friday) is $6.
* Free parking.
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Sat, Oct 14, FESTIVAL, in Huntington Beach, CA:
6 pm-midnight "GRAM PARSONS COSMIC AMERICAN MUSIC FEST WEST" is an indoor festival with two stages and 15 bands, at Don the Beachcomber, 16278 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 562-592-1321.
* It celebrates the music of Gram Parsons with performances by Ronnie Mack, Mick Rhodes, Rick Shea, Grant Langston, and a lot of other great bands.
* Rick Shea tells us, "I'll be doing one or two of Gram's songs, songs from my new album, and maybe a couple others. I play around 8 pm, music starts at 6. I still have my original copy of Gram's 'Gilded Palace,' a little worse for wear."
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Sat & Sun, Oct 14 & 15, FESTIVAL, in Ventura, CA:
9 am-5 pm Annual "SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES" in Seaside Park at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura, CA 93001; www.seaside-games.com
"SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES" in Seaside Park at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura CA; www.seaside-games.com
✔ TIX: Discount tix through Oct 1 are $18 single-day, $28 two days; Seniors & military $15 single-day, $23 two days. At the gate, $20 single-day, $30 two days; seniors & military $17 one-day, $25 two days; children age 6-12, $5 two day tix. Free for children age 5 & under.
✔ NOTE 1: the festival kicks-off Fri, Oct 13, with a concert and Scottish evening at the Four Points (separate ticket).
✔ NOTE 2: To enter the games (Scottish Heavy Athletics, etc., men's and women's), contact Rick LaVallee at caberdroper@gmail.com
✔ CAMPING: Yes, for RVs only.
✔ THE SCENE: It's a large, well-run, respected and respectable Scottish/Celtic festival with plenty of music and trad highland games that include Scottish Heavy Athletics — or, as the festival promo always put it, "Large men throwing stuff." There's also Whisky Tasting. With its Massed Pipebands, parades and competition, the sanctioned Scottish Fiddling Competition, sheepdog herding demonstrations, Scottish Entertainers, Clan Tents, Children's Glen, British and Scottish Food, Highland Dancing, Battle Re-enactments, and classic British car show, the Festival atmosphere will transport you to the Scotland of yesterday and of today and will lay before you the music, dance, games, food and drink of that great culture.
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* The Guide has already presented full-features on this year's event (as we do every year) and it's in the "Encyclopedia Festivanica" that we published back in April.
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More...
* Ride Amtrak – the station is across the street; or the fairgrounds has plenty of pay parking.
* As always, a delightful music lineup performs on multiple stages (indoors and out), plus Scottish Heavy Athletics ("large men and lovely lassies throwing things"), a sanctioned US Nat'l Scottish Fiddle Championship preliminary competition, marching bagpipe and drum bands competitions, massed band performances, a harp circle, sheepdog demos, trad Irish dance demos, classic British car display, Children's Glen with games and storytelling, authentic food of Britain, Ireland, and Scotland, and more.
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* Gates open both days at 10 am. You'll want to spend the entire day, to have any chance of taking-in everything this event offers.
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* YES, we DO bring you even more in the Guide's full "Encyclopedia Festivanica" write-up, with all the other October & November festivals in the final section of this edition.
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* LINEUP: here's a QUICKIE LIST OF SOME OF THE MUSIC ACTS; always a solid mix of nationally-touring trad Celtic, Scottish, Irish, and Celtic rock:
♪ BLACKWATERSIDE
♪ CELTIC SPRING
♪ THE ANGRY BRIANS
♪ SLIGO RAGS
♪ HIGHLAND WAY
♪ and there's a LOT more.
** Scottish Country dancing in McBride Hall; this one has:
♪ Traditional dance demos on Saturday.
On Sunday, it's primarily a music stage, with:
♪ Rigel (local Scottish folk and dance music group)
♪ Three for Joy (upbeat young Scottish music/country dance)
♪ The annual open Celtic Jam Session
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* For more deets, see our most recent already-published News Features:
- # 10 "Annual 'Seaside Highland Games' Happens October 14 & 15 in Ventura"
and,
- # 11 (festival extras...) "'Seaside Highland Games' Brings Special Scottish Evening Events"
in the Guide's Sep 27 2017 "Jumbo news features edition," at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
* Tix, lineups, schedules, more, at: www.seaside-games.com, or by phone, 818-886-4968.
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Fri & Sat, Oct 13 & 14, FESTIVAL:
OKTOBERFEST "PARTY LIKE A BAVARIAN: FOOD, MUSIC & MORE" at Fairplex, the L.A. County fairf=grounds in Pomona.
* promo says, "Bust out your lederhosen and get ready to party, Bavarian style, at Oktoberfest at Fairplex. Bring your appetite and a group of friends for a day chock-full of oom-pah music, the Chicken Dance, authentic German food and, of course, plenty of beer. You'll have tons of brews to choose from, including traditional Oktoberfest and wheat beers direct from Germany. In addition to German folk music from The Rheinlanders, you can hear the tunes of some of your all-time favorite bands, with rockin' cover acts including Queen Nation (Queen tribute), The Ultimate Stones (Rolling Stones tribute) and DSB (Journey tribute), plus Schlagen spinning vinyl every night. Each ticket includes a commemorative stein with one pour."
* Tix $16-$19.50, at: https://www.goldstar.com/events/pomona-ca/oktoberfest
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Sat & Sun, Oct 14 & 15, FESTIVAL, in Mojave, CA:
Semi-annual "SAVE-A-LIFE MUSIC FESTIVAL" is off Backus Rd (an offramp from the 14 Fwy), 5 miles west of the freeway, at 8448 Joshua Lane, Mojave, CA 93501; 661-824-2440.
* It's an "outdoor music festival, cat adoption event, and estate sale" benefit for Save-a-Life, a no kill animal sanctuary in the Antelope Valley.
* Donations are sought for food for the animals.
* Cat and Dog items are for sale.
* The estate sale is "everything you didn't know you needed."
* Enjoy the event and play with the 200 kitties in 8 barns that are hoping to get adopted this weekend.
* This "Super Duper Yard Sale and Music Festival" also Features collectibles, vintage and estate Items, plus lots of donated TARGET stores new merchandise — Overstock and Discontinued Items.
* You'll find paintings, vintage clocks, lamps, furniture, and other wonderful items . In the overstock section you'll find famous brand items galore, including X box items, designer bags and luggage, fancy girl items, shoes, and other things.
* EXTRAS include a truckload of Back to School Items and basic necessities for your Home, including lots of designer perfumes, soap, and other donated Items from Target stores at a fraction of the store prices.
* Located on a big ranch between the towns of Mojave, Tehachapi, and Rosamond, this oasis of trees and buildings is like a Disneyland for cat lovers and shoppers alike. The ranch is called SAVE-A-LIFE and is a cat rescue and adoption non-profit group that is reaching out to the community for participation and support.
* We do not know the music lineup.
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♪ FILM FESTIVALS & SPECIAL SCREENINGS — SOME FREE — NOW & COMING UP
Oct 5-15, FILM FESTIVAL:
6th Annual "SAN PEDRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-7672.
* Celebrating the diverse culture and community of San Pedro with a wide spectrum of independent film, documentaries, and shorts. SPIFF is committed to exhibiting films that embody inspiring entertainment for all.
* Fri, Oct 13 events:
7 pm - Horror Shorts:
• "In My Room"
• "Scratch"
• "Jitterman"
• "Bestia"
• "Leshy"
• "Diablera"
• "325 Sycamore Lane"
9 pm - "Friday the 13th" (1980) – Feature Film
10:30 pm - After Party
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* Sat, Oct 14 events:
Noon Panel: Production & Design
1 pm LIVING OCEAN & OCEAN DOCS
• "The End Game"
• "Code Yellow"
• "Capt Piers Whales"
• "Manmade Water"
• "Hidden Life"
MPAs: "A Virtual Paradise" (follows Ocean Docs)
2 pm - VR, Augmented & Mixed Reality
3:30 pm - "High School 911" - Documentary Feature
5:30 pm - SHORTS 3:
• "Underhanded"
• "Perception"
• "The Masked Murderer"
• "The Adventures of Lucy"
• "Five Dollars"
• "North & Nowhere"
• "UFO Diary"
• "White Room"
7 pm - Red Carpet
7 pm - "Every Night’s A Saturday Night" – "The Life of Bobby Keys" – Documentary Feature
9:30 pm - After Party
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* Sun, Oct 15 events:
12:30 pm - Student Shorts
• "Audition"
• "Marty’s Sunshine Farms"
• "Sangre"
• "Peace at the Pipeline"
• "The Loveliest Flower"
• "Pet Rituals"
• "Blue"
2:30 pm - Mixed Media:
• "Pivot Point" – Season 3 – Episode 14 – “You ARE going to be a terrorist”
• "Orders Up"
• "DogGone It!"
• "Life Interrupted"
• "Knights of Rock"
Music Videos:
• "Unsymmetrical" (music vid)
• "STARDUST" (features the band, Next Is Best)
• "Cinderella" (music vid)
• "The River" (music vid)
4:30 pm - Shorts 4
• "Last Night In Town"
• "Stonehead"
• "The Collection"
• "Collar"
• "War Torn"
• "Gonna Be a Soldier"
• "Chasing Titles Vol. 1"
6:30 pm - Wrap Party & Winners Announced
Screenplays Finalists:
• "Dimiuendo"
• "Jamies Book"
• "God Gene"
• "A Woman, Untitled"
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* Tix and more info: http://spiffest.org/
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Fri, Oct 13, FILM SCREENING:
11:59 pm-2:15 am "FRIDAY THE 13th ON FRIDAY THE 13th" presented by the "Nerds Like Us" group at the Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
* Tix: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friday-the-13th-on-friday-the-13th-tickets-37674445280
* MORE like this one?
- Oct 27: Mel Brooks' "YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN" screens at the Vista, presented by the 35mm Secret Movie Club; tix $10.50–$38, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mel-brooks-young-frankenstein-screening-at-the-vista-tickets-37553993004
- Oct 21: "THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS" outdoors on the beach for "BeachFront Cinema," presented by Activated Events at Huntington State Beach, Newland & PCH, Huntington Beach, CA; tix, $10–$49, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beachfront-cinema-the-nightmare-before-christmas-october-21-tickets-31498660341
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Fri, Oct 13, "GERMAN CURRENTS 2017" FILM FESTIVAL EVENTS:
7:30 pm AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE, as part of its "GERMAN CURRENTS 2017," screens "TIGER GIRL" at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood.
* "The American Cinematheque launches German Currents, a festival celebrating some of the choicest films to emerge from Germany over the last year. Things get rolling with a red-carpet gala presentation of Tiger Girl, the story of a young wallflower (Maria-Victoria Dragus) who gets schooled by a street-tough gal named Tiger (Ella Rumpf). Masquerading as security guards, they embark on a vigilante spree that soon gets out of hand. There will be a discussion afterward with director Jakob Lass, followed by a reception." - LA Weekly.
* In "TIGER GIRL," Tiger, an assertive, street-smart young woman, takes twenty-something push-over Maggie under her wing. Hitting the streets of Berlin in borrowed security uniforms, the unlikely duo aims to correct minor social injustices, but the increasingly self-confident Maggie ultimately takes things a bit too far.
* Discussion after the film with director Jakob Lass, followed by a reception for all tickets holders.
* Tix, $12; info: http://americancinemathequecalendar.com/egyptian_theatre_events
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ALSO SCREENING in the series:
* "BEUYS," on Sat, Oct 14, 5 pm - Golden Bear-nominated documentary.
* "TIGER MILK" and "GOODBYE BERLIN" on Sat, Oct 14, 7:30 pm - Discussion between films with TIGER MILK director Ute Wieland, cinematographer Felix Cramer and producer Susanne Freyer.
* Tix, $12; info: http://americancinemathequecalendar.com/egyptian_theatre_events
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Sat, Oct 14, FREE FILM SCREENING:
7:30 pm "HIDDEN FIGURES" screens in the free "Front Porch Cinema" outdoor series on Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
* Gates open at 6 pm.
* Food trucks will be on hand.
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Oct 19-22, FILM FESTIVAL:
5th Annual "NEW URBANISM FILM FESTIVAL: CITY STORIES ON THE SILVER SCREEN" presented by Noodles & New Urbanism, at 135 North La Brea Av, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
* This unique film festival that takes the conversation about urban planning out of the classroom and beyond the council chamber doors and onto the big screen. It's four days of movies about people from all over the world who are making their neighborhood a better place.
* After each feature film, or group of short films, a local urbanist interprets "the lessons of the film and how we can apply them to our own neighborhoods here in Los Angeles."
* Tix: $0–$95 (advertised); tix to attend all events, $184; online tix links and schedules: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-new-urbanism-film-festival-tickets-37748730469
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Oct 20-22, FREE FILM FESTIVAL:
5th Annual "G2 GREEN EARTH FILM FESTIVAL" in Loyola Marymount University’s Mayer Theater, 1 LMU Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90045.
* It's a weekend of environmental film screenings, expert panel discussions, receptions and more. There are some world premiere screenings. The G2 Green Earth Film Festival was established to create an opportunity for filmmakers of all skill levels to screen environmental documentaries while raising awareness for issues critical to nature and wildlife.
* The schedule of screenings is arranged over three days, each with its own theme. A panel discussion will follow each evening's program of films. In keeping with festival’s mission of supporting the environment, donations raised throughout the weekend will go directly to three environmental nonprofits dedicated to tackling issues raised by the films.
* Full list of films being screened is at: www.GreenEarthFilmFest.com
* Tix and schedule: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-g2-green-earth-film-festival-tickets-32483684575
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Sat, Oct 21, FREE FILM FESTIVAL:
10 am-6:30 pm "HALLOWEEN FILM PESTIVAL" (yes, "pestival") is free for all ages, and the name makes sense when you learn that it's presented by Western Exterminator at the Los Feliz Movie Theatre, 1822 N Vermont Av, Los Angeles, CA.
*** THERE'S A LOT AT THIS ONE...
* Complimentary drink, popcorn and edible insects will be served. Free parking.
* Open to all-ages, brave movie goers will be able to enjoy unBUGlievable films including Bee Movie (20th Century FOX), The Ant Bully (Warner Brothers Pictures), Epic (20th Century FOX), The Birds (Universal Pictures), The Fly (20th Century FOX), Big Ass Spider (Epic Pictures), and Eight Legged Freaks (Warner Brothers Pictures).
* Cricket eating contests - Which risk-takers can eat the most crickets the fastest? Prizes will be awarded.
* Bug exhibit to learn about creepy crawlers and entomology, the study of insects.
* Halloween costume contests - Get in the Halloween spirit and dress up in your favorite costume and winners will be rewarded.
* Free popcorn and beverage for each attendee - a flavored insect topping bar will be available for added flair to your popcorn.
* Complimentary insect-infused lollipops and candy.
* Free parking at nearby parking lot, at 4640 Melbourne Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027.
* RSVP required to your movie showing of choice (up to 4 tickets).
* Note that tickets are FREE and RSVP does not guarantee admittance. Seat availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
* RSVP at: https://goo.gl/5w5vSM.
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Sat, Oct 21, FILM SCREENING:
"THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS" outdoors on the beach for "BeachFront Cinema," presented by Activated Events at Huntington State Beach, Newland & PCH, Huntington Beach, CA; tix, $10–$49, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beachfront-cinema-the-nightmare-before-christmas-october-21-tickets-31498660341
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Oct 27, FILM SCREENING:
"YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN," the Mel Brooks classic, presented by the 35mm Secret Movie Club, screens at the Vista Theatre, 4473 Sunset Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027.
* Tix $10.50–$38, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mel-brooks-young-frankenstein-screening-at-the-vista-tickets-37553993004
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# A-3 events roundup feature...
♪ CONCERTS 'N SUCH THIS WEEKEND — FRIDAY
Fri, Oct 13:
6-9 pm " COCKTAILS IN HISTORIC PLACES®" sponsored by the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, is a "No Host, No RSVP required" event at TRAXX in Union Station, on Alameda St, downtown Los Angeles.
* The romance of the past and the spirit of the future merge seamlessly at Traxx Bar and Restaurant. Traxx is located inside one of L.A.'s most famous landmarks, Union Station, where Spanish Colonial Revival, Art Deco, and Streamline architecture fuse to create a chic, sleek Temple of Travel. A star player in many a Hollywood production, breathtaking Union Station is always a society favorite.
* You can join members of the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for Cocktails in Historic Places™ — non-members are invited. Come straight from work, or slip into something more Deco. Traxx Bar is located close to Union Station's Main Entrance near the South Patio. A limited menu is served at the bar, but if you're in the mood for something more substantial, Traxx Restaurant, just above the North Patio, is a great option. For dinner reservations, go to Open Table or call 213- 625-1999 or https://www.opentable.com/traxx
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Fri, Oct 13:
7 pm "A NIGHT IN NASHVILLE" at the Hotel Cafe Second Stage, with JENN BOSTIC, SARAH DARLING & MICHAEL LOGEN, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (1/2 block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood, CA 90028; 323-461-2040; www.hotelcafe.com
* Show info links and tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets
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Fri & Sat, Oct 13 & 14:
8 pm SIXTEEN-TIME GRAMMY WINNER DAVID FOSTER stars for PACIFIC SYMPHONY’s 2017-18 Pops season opener at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
* For the complete story, see the Guide's # 19 news feature in the Sep 27 edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
* Single tickets are $35-$159. Or you can choose a seven-concert subscription for the Pops, ranging from $245-$1,099.
*For more info or to purchase tickets, call 714-755-5799 or get 'em online at www.PacificSymphony.org
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Fri, Oct 13, LIVE THEATRE:
8 pm "VINO VERITAS" is the West Coast Premiere of a comedy by David MacGregor. The premise: Two couples are presented with a mystical wine that compels its imbibers to tell the truth. Uh-oh. At Theatre 40, 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
* Runs at 8 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 pm matinee show on Sundays.
* Don't dawdle, it ends October 16.
* Tix: 310-364-0535 or https://theatre40.org
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Fri, Oct 13; runs Oct 12-15, LIVE THEATRE:
L.A. THEATRE WORKS presents the taut WWII political thriller "WATCH ON THE RHINE," by by LILLIAN HELLMAN, at the James Bridges Theater on the UCLA campus, 235 Charles E Young Dr, Melnitz Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095. All the details and show times are in the # 13 news feature in our Sep 21 edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/big-edition-music-news-features-on.html
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Fri, Oct 13:
8 pm EL TWANGUERO plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-7672.
* Called a "Fire Breathing Guitar Hero," Grammy & Goya nominated Spanish guitarist El Twanguero" a.k.a Diego Garcia puts a unique twist on the early American rock of Chet Atkins, Carl Perkins and more. "El Twanguero is a journey into the heart of the music.“ - Rolling Stone Magazine.
* Tix: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S46000000t3o2EAA
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Fri, Oct 13:
9 pm MARSHALL TUCKER BAND plays the Canyon in Agoura Hills.
Tix: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/the-marshall-tucker-band-agoura-hills-california-10-13-2017/event/09005255C84A532B
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Fri, Oct 13:
10 pm ALEXZ JOHNSON plays her hot Friday Night Residency at Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Alexz Johnson is an independent Canadian singer-songwriter and Gemini-Award winning actress based in NYC. Her brand-new album produced by Grammy-award winning Mark Howard (Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Emmylou Harris) released September 1st, had pre-orders starting July 14. Her new single, “Right Now” released July 4th is available on all digital platforms. Her soulful sound, passionate songwriting style, and acting success in TV and film (Instant Star, Final Destination, Blue on HULU) has helped Alexz garner a massive and loyal international fan following. After declining several major label offers that didn’t well suit her authentic music path, in 2012 Alexz took to the streets and raised over $67k through Kickstarter to fund the release of her Skipping Stone EP, as well as her sold out North American tour. In 2014, Alexz’s fan base once again showed overwhelming support and raised over $56k on PledgeMusic to produce her previously released album Let ‘Em Eat Cake produced by David Kahne (Lana Del Rey, Regina Spector, Sublime) and become a winner in the International Songwriting Competition for best music video, “Ruthless Love”. Alexz continues to work independently in both music and film, holding true to her sound and vision as an artist.
* Tix for Oct 13, 20, or 27, at: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/
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# A-4 events roundup feature...
♪ CONCERTS 'N SUCH THIS WEEKEND — SATURDAY
Sat, Oct 14; FREE LIVE MUSICAL:
6 pm "EARWORM THE MUSICAL: LIVE" at Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe, 2106 Hyperion Av, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323-928-2299.
* "An earworm is a tune that gets stuck inside your brain, like 'We Will Rock You,' 'Macarena,' or 'It's a Small World,' and James DeLorean has written an entire musical about the phenomenon called 'Earworm the Musical: Live. 'The story follows Danny, a geeky, 30-something film and TV sound editor who's driven mad by a catchy piece of music that sounds similar to 1980s ELO. After visiting the doctor, he learns he has an actual earworm in his head threatening to take over his brain and has only a week to find a cure. Written, directed and starring DeLorean, the cast features Rachel Benezra, Erin Alexis, Wade Ryan, Michael Gutierrez, Shelly Snellman and a surprise guest, who sing along to original songs, some performed live, replete with keytar shredding." - LA Weekly.
* FREE to attend, if you register in advance (phone above).
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Sat, Oct 14:
7 pm TARA LOUISE & KIRA MORRISON, "an evening of charm and song," at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* Bob Stane says, "This is a wow! double bill. Read about their accomplishments. More than two lifetimes worth. These are solid citizens with big, big credentials."
* TARA LOUISE is a 24-year-old singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, producing emotionally-charged music in the Pop/R&B vein. By the age of 15 she'd written more songs than The Beatles, and by 18 had performed over 300 shows in and among LA. Tara released her debut EP 'Mainstream' (written and produced entirely by herself, mixed & mastered by Grammy award winner Cassidy Turbin) in December 2014. Tara has become a notable singer for Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox from her performance of 'Nsync's 'Bye, Bye, Bye' and you can catch her in a few other hit videos with the band. Amongst writing and fully producing her own music, she also 'toplines' vocals for the EDM scene, some of her tracks having reached over 14 million on youtube.
* KIRA MORRISON is a Los Angeles native, born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. Influenced by artists like Taylor Swift, Ingrid Michaelson, Theo Katzman, and Lady Gaga, she is a singer-songwriter emerging onto the music scene with a warm, upbeat and enjoyable sound reminiscent of classic and contemporary soft pop and folk. While her main genre is pop, she also has experience singing classic and modern rock, jazz, R&B, and world music. Before the age of 25, Kira has already performed on stage with acts such as Aubrey Logan (Postmodern Jukebox), Adam Levy (Norah Jones), Gordon Goodwin, Matt Bennett ('Victorious'), Donny Most, and Becky Martin.
* Tix, $18.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 14 & 15; runs Oct 12-15, LIVE THEATRE:
L.A. THEATRE WORKS presents the taut WWII political thriller "WATCH ON THE RHINE," by by LILLIAN HELLMAN, at the James Bridges Theater on the UCLA campus, 235 Charles E Young Dr, Melnitz Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095. All the details and show times are in the # 13 news feature in our Sep 21 edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/big-edition-music-news-features-on.html
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Sat, Oct 14, LIVE THEATRE:
8 pm "VINO VERITAS" is the West Coast Premiere of a comedy by David MacGregor. The premise: Two couples are presented with a mystical wine that compels its imbibers to tell the truth. Uh-oh. At Theatre 40, 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
* Runs at 8 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 pm matinee show on Sundays.
* Don't dawdle, it ends October 16.
* Tix: 310-364-0535 or https://theatre40.org
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Sat, Oct 14:
BRIAN WILSON presents "PET SOUNDS: THE FINAL PERFORMANCES" at the Pacific Amphitheatre in OC.
Tix: http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0052A8A34040EA
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Sat, Oct 14:
8 pm DAVID BECKER brings his virtuoso jazz guitar to the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com
* More, including performance vids, at: http://davidbeckertribune.com/index.html
* Tix, $20.
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Sat, Oct 14:
8 pm SIXTEEN-TIME GRAMMY WINNER DAVID FOSTER stars for PACIFIC SYMPHONY’s 2017-18 Pops two-night season opener at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
* For the complete story, see the Guide's # 19 news feature in the Sep 27 edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
* Single tickets are $35-$159. Or you can choose a seven-concert subscription for the Pops, ranging from $245-$1,099.
*For more info or to purchase tickets, call 714-755-5799 or get 'em online at www.PacificSymphony.org
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Sat, Oct 14:
8 pm TIM WEISBERG brings his fusion, jazz, rock to Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732.
* Tim's laudable career includes 20 albums on the biggest record labels in the business including A&M, Columbia, Warner Brothers, and MCA. His recording of "A Hard Way to Go" was used in the Oscar-winning Woody Allen movie Annie Hall. He has sold over 5 million albums and played some of the largest venues in the world, and his legendary bands have been long heralded as the forerunners of Jam Bands.
* His definitive artistry was soon heard on a diverse range of albums including The Carpenters, Kim Carnes, Lani Hall, Paul Horn, Gino Vannelli, and Dave Mason, John McLaughlin and the Mahavishnu Orchestra, as well as opening for many acts such as Jefferson Starship, Loggins and Messina, James Taylor, and Crosby, Stills and Nash, further propelled Tim into the public eye. Tim has shared the concert stage with such artists as Duke Ellington, The Modern Jazz Quintet, Jean-Luc Ponty.
* Performing are:
Tim Weisberg - flute
Chuck Alvarez - guitar
Barnaby Finch - keyboards
Maria Martinez - drums
Bill Saita - bass
* Tix $25 online at: http://alvasshowroom.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=996164
* Any remaining tix are available at the door.
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Sat, Oct 14:
9 pm PAT BENATAR + NEIL GIRALDO play the Canyon in Agoura Hills.
Tix: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/an-intimate-acoustic-evening-with-pat-agoura-hills-california-10-14-2017/event/09005310C334506F
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Sat, Oct 14:
10 pm JOHN WEST plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Singer-songwriter John West (who personally prefers the term ‘professional emoter’) has been part of the Los Angeles music community for a pretty good while now. Hailing from Baton Rouge, West’s sound combines the soulful influence of his home state with his love for sad, pretty things, muted bass lines, and plastic egg shakers. He is also a veteran of the Santa Monica Promenade, where he sold more than a few CDs on the streets, eventually resulting in a record deal which resulted in collaborations with the likes of Pusha T and Big Sean. Jaded, moderately broken Hollywood dreams ensued, including an attempt to rebrand as Public School (kudos to KCRW for the “Don’t Wake Me Up” spins). Eventually West walked away from music for close to three years. And now it’s 2017. John realized, “Holy hell. Let me just have some fun again!” With that pronouncement, West is back with some familiar players, some vibed-out tunes, and a couple of new stories about getting unstuck and doing that thing you love to do most in the world. Almost sounds like a movie.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6860
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# A-5 events roundup feature...
♪ CONCERTS 'N SUCH THIS WEEKEND — SUNDAY
Sun, Oct 15:
11 am "BEETHOVEN, BAGELS & BANTER" at the Broad Stage, centerpiece of the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, located at 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401; box office, 310-434-3200. A very description is our # 12 news feature in the Sep 21st edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/big-edition-music-news-features-on.html
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Sun, Oct 15:
2 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE NE'ER DUWELS play Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA; 949-640-4110; www.muldoonspub.com
* You can still get your first-rate Irish music, even if you can't get to the Seaside Highland Games festival this weekend.
* The "real deal" from Ireland, Ken O'Malley's rich, resonant voice and engaging stage presence have delighted audiences for over 30 years. PATRICK D'ARCY, also from Dublin, one of the finest uilleann pipers in America and a former member of FLOGGING MOLLY. BRYAN DOBBS is the "sound" of the Ne'er Duwels. Originally from New Mexico, Bryan adds the mysterious and the romantic that traverses the musical spectrum.
* Grammy award winning percussionist FORREST ROBINSON provides the heartbeat of the ensemble.
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Sun, Oct 15:
2 pm "VINO VERITAS" is the West Coast Premiere of a comedy by David MacGregor. The premise: Two couples are presented with a mystical wine that compels its imbibers to tell the truth. Uh-oh. At Theatre 40, 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
* Runs at 8 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 pm matinee show on Sundays.
* Don't dawdle, it ends October 16.
* Tix: 310-364-0535 or https://theatre40.org
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Sun, Oct 15:
4 pm "LE SALON DE MUSIQUES - MASTERS REDISCOVERED" commences the series' season 2017-2018 in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, in an intimate setting on the Fifth Floor, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
* This concert invites you to embark for Vienna to celebrate this year's Grand Opening with three Romantic Masters —
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN
FRANZ SCHUBERT
LOUIS SPOHR
* In an intimate setting, without any stage or separation between the audience and the artists, you can feel the essence of Chamber Music and immerse yourself in the "Heart of the Art" to become one with the music.
* A French Champagne reception with a High Tea Gourmet Buffet catered by Patina follows the performance and the Q & A between the artists and the audience.
* Introduced by Musicologist Dr. Kristi BROWN-MONTESANO, the exquisite program for Strings will be performed by four Virtuosos —
Ambroise AUBRUN, Violin
Serena MCKINNEY, Violin
Ben ULLERY, Viola
Yoshika MASUDA, Cello
* Use self-parking at the Music Center Garage on Grand Avenue, or ride the Red/Purple Line subway to Civic Center Station and walk iup the hill.
* Limited seating. Reserve your ticket online or by phone:
www.LeSalondeMusiques.com
or call 310-498-0257
* Tickets: Student: $45 - Regular: $85
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Sun, Oct 15:
7 pm BOB LIND at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* ”Elusive Butterfly of Love” is his, and many other known songs.
* Singer-songwriter Bob Lind changed the face of American music with his stunning megahit "Elusive Butterfly of Love." Since then, his songs have been recorded by more than 200 artists including Cher, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Richie Havens, Nancy Sinatra, Hoyt Axton, Glen Campbell and The Four Tops. His music continues to be covered today. But there's no experience quite like seeing this dynamic performer delivering his spellbinding songs in person. Singing alone, with just his acoustic guitar, Lind is edgy, fearless and passionate onstage. His songs hit the heart like a wrecking ball. He has the rare ability to make audiences laugh and cry – often at the same time. His obvious love of performing and rapport with his audiences create an atmosphere of rare intimacy.
* "If Shakespeare and Chaucer lived in the 21st century, played acoustic guitar and spoke accessible American English, they'd probably steal Bob Lind's lyrics."
* Bob Stane says: "This is your time to experience Bob Lind’s amazing poetry set to music and played by Bob Lind himself. This is a remarkable turn for a legendary troubadour
* Tix, $18.
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Sun, Oct 15, MUSICAL THEATRE:
7 pm "THE FACE, Behind The Face, behind the face" is the solo musical by ANTHONY GRUPPUSO, about the struggles of a musical performer. It features glorious singing. At Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Bl West, Los Angeles CA 90068
* Runs Sundays only, at 7 pm.
* Ends October 29
* Tix: 323-851-7977 or http://theatrewest.org
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Sun, Oct 15; runs Oct 12-15, LIVE THEATRE:
L.A. THEATRE WORKS presents the taut WWII political thriller "WATCH ON THE RHINE," by by LILLIAN HELLMAN, at the James Bridges Theater on the UCLA campus, 235 Charles E Young Dr, Melnitz Hall, Los Angeles, CA 90095. All the details and show times are in the # 13 news feature in our Sep 21 edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/big-edition-music-news-features-on.html
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** (LATE ADDITION...)
Sun, Oct 15:
8 pm SHAWN MULLINS plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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# A-6 events roundup feature...
♪ LATER IN OCTOBER & INTO NOVEMBER — CONCERTS & MORE
Mon-Sat, Oct 16-21:
"IRELAND WEEK" arrives in America and L.A., with numerous events at L.A. Live's Regal Center, adjacent to Staples Center and a block from the Grammy Museum.
* "Arts & Culture" events include a "Music and Band Showcase where music industry professionals from both sides of the water get to exchange connections and ideas but most of all, MUSIC."
* This is billed as a "blend of conference and cultural events encompassing some of the finest food, film, art and music Ireland has to offer."
* There's a participatory Irish Dance Event; email cnaglosangeles@gmail.com ASAP.
* Info and schedules at: www.irelandweek.com
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Mon Oct 16:
7 pm "CÁTEDRA MÉXICO WITH GRACIELA ITURBIDE" the world-famous photographer, is on hand for a FREE "Visions and Voices Signature Event" in the "Town and Gown" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* Presented with the Consulate General of Mexico in Los Angeles. Reception follows.
* Admission is FREE, but reservations are required, at: http://visionsandvoices.usc.edu
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Mon, Oct 16:
7:30 pm PHIL SALAZAR & THE KINFOLK play the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S 7th St, Santa Paula, CA 93060.
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Mon, Oct 16, LIVE THEATRE:
8 pm "VINO VERITAS" is the West Coast Premiere of a comedy by David MacGregor. The premise: Two couples are presented with a mystical wine that compels its imbibers to tell the truth. Uh-oh. At Theatre 40, 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
* Runs at 8 pm on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2 pm matinee show on Sundays.
* Don't dawdle, it ends October 16.
* Tix: 310-364-0535 or https://theatre40.org
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Tue-Fri, Oct 17-20, MUSIC CAMP:
Annual "CAMBRIA PICKIN’ IN THE PINES" acoustic music camp at Cambria Pines Lodge, 2905 Burton Dr, Cambria, CA 93428; 800-966-6490.
* All acoustic instruments welcome.
* Offers autoharp enthusiasts a supportive venue for jamming, workshops, open mic, and concerts.
* $265 + hotel includes complete meals.
* Full info: http://cambriapickininthepines.com
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Tue, Oct 17:
7 pm 40 AMP FUSE and SO PETTY present "A TRIBUTE TO TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* Bob Stane says, "Not just another unique tribute show. This time it's for the cameras. Prepare to be in the audience for a social video taping shown around the world."
* The CGB website has links where you can see these musicians' awards, etc. Check in the illustrated poster at www.coffeegallery.com/ShowsAt.
* Tickets: $18
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Tue, Oct 17:
7 pm LENKA plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Aussie singer-songwriter Lenka is releasing her 5th solo album, this time moving into territory that sees her doing her own programming and production. The new collection of songs, ranging from ukulele ditties to soul-pop beatsy ballads explore life-defining themes of a universal nature and were recorded in Sydney and in the Aussie bush. The new live show brings forth a trio of electro-acoustic collaborators to fire up the old tunes, as well as, perform new material fresh from the studio.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6467
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Tue, Oct 17:
7:30 pm ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION plus DAVID GRAY at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 213-480-3232.
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Tue, Oct 17:
8 pm SARAH JAROSZ plus BROTHER ROY at the Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310-276-6168.
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Wed, Oct 18:
2 pm "JAMES hd BROWN: LIFE AND WORK IN MEXICO" is "an Exhibition Tour and Discussion with the Artist" at the USC Fisher Museum of Art, for the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP online.
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Wed, Oct 18:
6:30 & 8:30 pm "MAKING MOVEMENTS: DANCE AND SOCIAL CHANGE FEATURING JON BOOGZ" for the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* Movement artist Jon Boogz has choreographed for luminaries ranging from Mikhail Baryshnikov to Gloria Estefan.
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP online.
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Wed, Oct 18:
7 pm ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION play the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103; 805-962-7411
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Wed, Oct 18:
7 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG" series brings performances this week by GARY STOCKDALE, and SUGAR STILL, in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Lane, South Pasadena, CA.
* Adjacent to the Blue Guitar is the Arroyo Seco Grill which has food, wine, and full bar.
* You can bring your own bottle for a $10 corkage fee.
* Venue doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime.
* The restaurant is open all day.
* GARY STOCKDALE has done it all in the music world — from film and TV to musicals and live performances. He was the composer on 8 seasons of Showtime’s award-winning show Penn & Teller: BULLSH*T! which garnered him an Emmy nomination. An original member of the Brian Setzer Orchestra, he is also a wonderful and witty songwriter. Gary has a new CD out this month entitled “Keep Letting Go” from which he’ll be performing songs.
* SUGAR STILL are conservatory-trained violinist/vocalist Sarah Blick and acclaimed roots singer-songwriter Charlie Cheney. They have been touring the US and Canada non-stop for the past couple years and recently released their 3rd album "Go". They perform lively, poignant originals and contemporary covers filled with rocking guitar riffs, swinging blue violin, and beautiful vocal harmonies reminiscent of It’s a Beautiful Day, Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys, Civil Wars, and Jefferson Airplane.
* Tix, including seat selection, are available online, at: https://deepmix.thundertix.com/events\
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Wed, Oct 18:
8 pm JONATHA BROOKE "live on tour" at Zipper Concert Hall, 200 S Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
* “Charming and very funny. A seasoned musician with a beautiful voice, Brooke rocks it” — The New Yorker.
* “Immerses us in her world through beautiful storytelling.” — "The Key" (WXPN).
* Jonatha Brooke has been writing songs, making records and touring since the early '90s. After four major label releases, she started her own independent label, Bad Dog Records in 1999, and has since released eight more albums including the companion CD to her critically acclaimed one woman, Off-Broadway show My Mother Has 4 Noses (which ran for 10 weeks) and her most recent studio release, the timely Midnight. Hallelujah..
* In recent years, Jonatha has co-written songs with Katy Perry (for her album PRISM), and The Courtyard Hounds. She's also written for four Disney films, various television shows, and composed the theme song for Joss Whedon's Dollhouse.
* Currently, Ms. Brooke is working on two other musical projects - Quadroon, with the music of contemporary jazz pianist Joe Sample; and Switched (working title), with playwright Geoffrey Nauffts, and director Sheryl Kaller.
* Tix: http://kalakoa.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=979957
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Wed, Oct 18:
8 pm SARAH JAROSZ plus BROTHER ROY play the "Lobero Live" series at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-963-0761.
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Thu, Oct 19:
7 pm JOEY ABARTA, who dazzles on the Irish/Celtic Uillean pipes, plays "Don Breyer’s House Concert" series in Claremont.
* Reservations get directions by email to: debreyer@gmail.com
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Thu, Oct 19:
7 pm "DIS...MISS: PERFORMING GENDER" for the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* This is an "intersectional, interactive event [that] combines video, images, talks, exercises, questions, and tweets, to reveal a broad spectrum of gender possibilities beyond the simplistic binary. Writer-performer Kristina Wong will emcee a multidisciplinary evening featuring projections of short videos and artist-designed postcards; scholarly reflections by Karen Tongson, Amelia Jones, and Valorie Thomas; and a theatrical workshop led by Anita Dashiell-Sparks. With performance artists as your guides, get ready to encounter others’ performances of gender and consider how gender performs you."
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP beginning Tue, Sep 26, at 9 am.
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Thu, Oct 19:
7:30 pm "THE ROADHOUSE SERIES PRESENTS: AN EVENING OF ROCKABILLY" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* For the series' October edition, The Roadhouse Series honors the great American roots-tradition of Rockabilly. With Patrick Carrico at the helm, we will explore the diversity and influence of this great American music.
* Rockabilly is often defined as a fusion of country music and rhythm & blues. Much of it would be called rock ‘n’ roll. But, rockabilly held its own distinction and remained an influential genre of music from its early origins in the late 1940s, to today. Early champions and considered its founding fathers include Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis. But, it can be heard in the Central California sound of Maddox Brothers and Rose, and later from Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran. Rockabilly soon seeped into the national consciousness and could be heard in songs by artists as diverse as Queen, Linda Ronstadt and the Beatles. It was embraced by the Punk movement of the 70s and 80s morphing into today’s popular psychobilly. So, put on your blue suede dancing shoes and let’s have a rockabilly party!
* Artists for this show include M/C and Artist-in-Residence, the face of The Roadhouse Series, Patrick Carrico. Also included will be Roadhouse alumni, Kassidy Heal, Susan Sheller, Levi Petree, Coyote Moon, with special guests, Chad Watson, Pam Loe, Jeffery Paul Ross and Matt Lesser.
* Tix, $20.
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Thu, Oct 19:
8 pm LESLIE POWELL plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Leslie Powell is a native Texan, born and raised in Austin with her sister, brother, parents and 13 cousins. Before graduating from the Communications School at the University of Texas, with a degree in Radio/Television/Film, she managed to get her first cut on platinum album recording artist Elvis Blue's album, Journey, in 2013. The song, Not Gonna Say Goodbye, became a single and charted up to #12 on the South African charts. The same song also appeared in a Terrence Malick produced film, Red Wing, later that year. Leslie is now based in Nashville making her living singing and songwriting. Her music is said to have traces of Colbie Caillat and Andy Grammer making you want to get off your feet and dance.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6875
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Thu, Oct 19:
8 pm "THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION" presents JOHNNYSWIM at The Novo, 800 W Olympic Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
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Thu, Oct 19:
8:30 pm SARAH JAROSZ plays the Music Box, 1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101.
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Fri, Oct 20:
7 pm GABE DIXON plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Gabe Dixon released his sophomore solo album, Turns To Gold, on April 8th, 2016. Produced by Paul Moak, engineered by Devin Vaughan, and mastered by Brad Blackwood, the LP marks Gabe’s first official collection as an independent artist. Following the release of 2011’s One Spark, the Nashville-based troubadour changed almost everything. He was focused on starting from scratch, and parted ways with his longtime management and record label, Concord Music Group. The one thing that didn’t change was that honest, heartfelt approach to songwriting that countless fans fell in love with when he first emerged in 1999. Throughout his career, many other notable artists have taken note of and supported Gabe’s immense talents. He’s opened for and toured with the likes of Loggins & Messina, Gavin DeGraw and Delta Rae, as well as held side gigs as the keyboardist and vocalist for Paul McCartney, Alison Krause & Union Station, O.A.R. and Supertramp. His songs have received placements on major television shows including Parks and Recreation, Grey’s Anatomy, and Vampire Diaries, and his song “Find My Way” served as the title for the box office hit The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock. Fans have seen him perform twice on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, as well as The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and on festival stages everywhere from Bonnaroo to High Sierra Music Festival. However, it’s with Turns To Gold that listeners will hear Gabe Dixon as he always meant.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6799
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Fri, Oct 20:
7 pm THE MOUNTAIN & THE MOON play Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Fri, Oct 20:
7:30 pm TRACY GRAMMER plus PEGGY WATSON play the "San Diego Folk Heritage" series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas, CA 92024; 858-566-4040.
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Fri, Oct 20:
7:30 pm NICK CHARLES (the musician, not the character in "The Thin man") plays the 1st of three nights for the "Lord Of The Strings Concert Series," this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St., Dana Point, CA 92629; 949-244-6656.
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Fri, Oct 20:
7:30 pm JOHN BATDORF plays "Sessions at the Loft" at 2465 Ventura Bl, Camarillo, CA 93010; 805-383-3333.
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Fri, Oct 20:
7:30 pm DAVID GANS with special guest Craig Marshall OF CUBENSIS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* A David Gans "solo electric" performance is likely to consist of several elements: country-blues-style fingerpicking; loop-based improvisations created live in the moment; sweetly-sung ballads, original or borrowed; Grateful Dead songs reinterpreted to suit his voice and guitar; wry observations of the music-festival subculture and the larger world; soulful and passionate political commentary; favorites from the folk-rock canon of the last 50 years. Mix and match - it's never the same show twice, but it's always worth a listen. With Craig Marshall of Cubensis
* Check out:
- http://cloudsurfing.gdhour.com
and,
- http://www.dgans.com/gigs.html
* Perhaps the foremost interpreter of Grateful Dead music today and an accomplished guitarist, singer and songwriter in his own right, David Gans has now shared with us his own well-crafted and heartfelt interpretations of some of the Grateful Dead’s best songs on It’s a Hand- Me-Down, released November 27th, 2015 on his Perfectible Recordings label.
* Gans approaches Grateful Dead music with a unique range and a rare degree of mastery on multiple levels: as a noted writer (his most recent volume, This Is All a Dream We Dreamed: An Oral History of the Grateful Dead [Nov 2015], co-authored with Blair Jackson, presents the definitive story of the Grateful Dead in their own words), commentator, and radio-show host he has introduced, contextualized, and exposed Grateful Dead music to generations of Deadheads and casual fans. As a musician, singer, and impresario he has brought the music to life in solo and ensemble configurations. As an interviewer and documentor, he has chronicled the Grateful Dead experience from a kaleidoscopic array of perspectives, as an insider, an outsider, and a songsmith. It’s a Hand-Me- Down sets some of the Dead tunes Gans most enjoys performing in a “solo electric” context closely modeled on his performance style, making extensive use of looping and electronics to bring the sort of shimmery elastic feel required to do this material justice. A “solo electric” performer combining original material with interpretations of songs from various sources, strong vocals, and layered instrumentals using a looping device, all in service of the song.
* Tix, $20.
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Fri, Oct 20:
8 pm SEAN WATKINS (NICKEL CREEK) plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-6362.
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Fri, Oct 20:
8 pm "TOP SHELF VOCAL A Cappella Showcase" presents HONEY WHISKEY TRIO plus LEGACY at the Rockwell Table & Stage, 1714 N Vermont Av, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323-669 1550.
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Fri, Oct 20:
8 pm JAKE XERXES FUSSELL plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Oct 20:
8:30 pm SARAH JAROSZ plays the Music Box, 1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101.
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Sat, Oct 21:
Noon "THE MET IN HD: MOZART’S DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE (THE MAGIC FLUTE)" for the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP beginning Mon, Oct 2, at noon.
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Sat, Oct 21:
2 pm "TOM PETTY TRIBUTE SHOW" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* "The Roadhouse Presents: A Tribute to Tom Petty-From Influences To Innovations."
* A special "Roadhouse Series" event brings you a show by featured L.A. band Broken Arrow with Roadhouse alumni Crist Moshos and special guests PAUL ZOLLO, NEIL ROSENGARDEN, and CALICO THE BAND. This show will be centered on songs by Tom with stories and appreciations by Tom's friend, singer-songwriter & author, PAUL ZOLLO (who published the critically acclaimed book, "Conversations with Tom Petty"), MANDA MOSHER, KIRSTEN PROFFIT, NEIL ROSENGARDEN and host, TERRY PAUL ROLAND.
* Featured artists include host band BROKEN ARROW fronted by CRIST MOSHOS. They are an L.A.-based classic rock band focused on preserving the legacy of the great L.A. bands of the '60s and '70s. For this show they will devote their music to the music of Tom Petty and those artists who influenced him like Bob Dylan, The Byrds and The Buffalo Springfield.
* PAUL ZOLLO had a professional relationship with Tom Petty which turned into a friendship. He is a singer-songwriter, a music journalist, an author and photographer. His books,
* NEIL ROSENGARDEN is the Roadhouse Series magical-musician-at-large who brings his own magic to every show with multi-instruments and a unique take on the songs he covers. You’ll usually seem on stage behind his keyboard and his bag musical instruments.
* CALICO THE BAND with EMILY ZUZIK & TED RUSSELL KAMP will bring sweet harmonies and a sense of L.A.’s Laurel Canyon and Palomino past with modern sensibilities. They have just returned from a triumphant series of shows at Nashville’s Americana Music Festival. They have an excellent new album out called Under Blue Skiles Emily is a singer-songwriter who is original, engaging and a gifted interpreter of songs.
* NICK GUZMAN is a local rock ‘n’ roll wunderkind who always brings a fresh magic to his take on classic rock songs. He has appeared on stage with Stephen Stills and Graham Nash and is a regular at the annual Wild Honey shows in Glendale.
* This show will be a celebration of the life and times of one of rock’s most beloved and enduring artists who left us way too soon.
* Saturday afternoon matinee.
* Tix, $25.
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Sat, Oct 21, BENEFIT:
ANDY & RENEE will be part of the "SILVER SEAL GALA" for the "MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER LOS ANGELES." Venue is the Marriott Marina Del Rey. Details & tix: http://www.marinemammalcare.org/gala
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Sat, Oct 21:
5:30 pm JOHN ZIPPERER plays the season closer for "Julie’s Joint House Concert Series" in Canoga Park, CA 91306.
* Reservations get directions via email to: juliesjoint@johnzipperer.com
* Admission includes a hefty potluck dinner.
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Sat, Oct 21:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS takes a break from their Irish/Celtic/bluegrassy gig at Disneyland to play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* They're Irish, and Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, hot instrumentals, singing, comedy and more. Big act here.
* The darlings of Disneyland‟s “Paradise Garden Bandstand,” this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk (and so much more) with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Named among the top acoustic bands in LA (by Folkworks Magazine) and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Folk and Celtic music scenes by storm with a unique blend of eclectic musical influences. Dan Miller of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine says “These guys have it all—great vocals, lots of energy, captivating songs, well executed arrangements, and tasteful solos.” Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After", was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine, while their sophomore effort, “The Whiskey Never Lies,” (called “the best from the West Coast Celts in many years” by Shay Clark of the Irish American News), was named one of the top 10 by Folkworks. Don‟t be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well. Award-winning flatpicking and fingerstyle guitarist David Burns (recently featured in Flatpicking Guitar Magazine), fiddler extraordinaire Michael Kelly, world renowned bassist Eli Marcus, and percussion whiz-kid Jonathan Baer are guaranteed to fill the room and your lives with electricity. They may give you a good laugh or two along the way as well.
* Tix, $20.
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Sat, Oct 21:
7 pm NICK CHARLES (the musician, not the character in "The Thin man") plays the 2nd of three nights for the "Lord Of The Strings Concert Series," this one at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Oct 21:
7:30 pm GEMINI plus JOHN BATDORF play the monthly "The Living Tradition" concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805; concerts@thelivingtradition.org
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Sat, Oct 21:
7:30 pm BARBARA DANE plus THE TAMMY HALL TRIO, PABLO MENENDEZ, OSAMU MENENDEZ, and THE CHAMBERS BROTHERS, play the "CAP UCLA" series in Royce Hall on the UCLA Campus in Westwood, CA 90095; 310-825-4401.
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Sat, Oct 21:
7:30 pm LAS MIGAS WITH FLAMENCO ARANA play the California Center For The Arts "Lyric Court" series, 340 N Escondido Bl, Escondido, CA 92025; 800-988-4253.
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Sat, Oct 21:
7:30 pm HONEY WHISKEY TRIO plays the concert series at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808; 562-420-2292.
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Sat, Oct 21:
8 pm Monthly "CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES" brings a superb billing of JAMES HURLEY plus LOIS BLAISCH AND FRIENDS, at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo, CA 93010; http://camarillocafe.com; 805-814-9366.
* The Guide is a big fan of both these artists, having had them perform (separately) multiple times on the old "Tied to the Tracks" broadcast radio show when it aired from los Angeles.
* JAMES HURLEY was described by the Guide's editor, writing in Folkworks Magazine, as “One of the Top Ten Live Acoustic Male Singer Songwriters in L.A.” James Hurley’s eloquent guitar, smooth voice and masterful writing combine in a jazzy, bluesy, pop-folk that has been called “Americana, on-the-rocks…with a twist”.
* Here is an excerpt of a review the series booker wrote after seeing JAMES HURLEY live for the very first time, eight years ago, long before the two became good friends: “What do you say to describe a force of nature or a mirage of an enigma? How do you relate something you've never experienced before?.... one of the most unique performers I've ever seen… his music almost defies description at times.... reminds one of a diverse palette of genres from Hoagy Carmichael to OingoBoingo to Delta blues and all points in between. He is both a reviewer's delight and a nightmare to try to describe. His songs range from the perfectly-over-the-top 'The Vampire Song'... about the vampires of [the music industry in] Southern California [to] 'Mushroom,' where the real house of horrors comes with a hefty mortgage! But just when you think you can pigeon-hole him as a hopelessly quirky escapee of the Dr. Demento Home for the Musically Insane, he hits you with a song like 'Mountain,' a driving blues riff that is a scathing indictment of the damage done in the name of 'progress' and the 'nuisance' of conscience. Or one like 'To Carry On,' an inspirationally uplifting ballad urging us to strive through adversity. This is no 'novelty' act, though he is loaded with personality and quirkiness. James is an amazing guitarist, both in a technical and creative sense, and his voice has so much personality that you might overlook how GOOD it is, pitch perfect over a wide range, with an emotional depth."
* More at www.jameshurleymusic.com (which he expresses in song, in his only self-ptomotional jingle.)
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* LOIS BLAISCH is that most rare of artists – one who knows commercial success while still retaining her artistry. She's a singer, guitarist, songwriter, performer and producer best known for writing the multi-platinum #1 Pop & AC hit "Could've Been” which was sung by Tiffany, and was later chosen by Carrie Underwood for her U.S. debut on TV's "American Idol."
* Lois’ songs have been nominated for three Grammy awards in the categories of Pop, Jazz & Children’s Music, and for “The Golden Reel Award” for the writing and singing on the theme to “Street Sharks” (a Disney TV series).
* She had a top 10 hit with jazz artist Earnestine Anderson (of Quincy Jones’ Quest records) and she’s a member of BMI’s “Million Airs” Club.
* Lois’ vocals and/or songs are featured on "Friends," "Splash," "Touched by an Angel," "Thick of the Night," "Top of The Pops," "Sailor Moon," Neil Young’s “Living with War," and “Oasis 4.”
* Her songs also appear on gold and platinum albums "Asia" and "Africa."
* She has produced and released two of her own CD’s, “Through Thick & Thin” and ”Valentine,” both released worldwide, and she is currently finishing her latest CD, "Rollercoaster."
* Neat factoids: Lois’ first professional gig was a tour of the Orient with “Bob Hope’s USO Shows” at age 18. After returning home, she performed at local nightclubs, colleges and amusement parks for a living while studying music at UCLA. Lois was invited to write music and sing for Walt Disney children's records, which resulted in song placements on three platinum Disney albums: "Mousersize", "Rainbow Bright," & Winnie the Pooh,“Take My Hand“. Lois started her studio singing career on the themes to TV shows "Stingray" and "Hunter' for Mike Post Productions and she sang lead on the feature film "Splash." Lois also sang many demos for hit songwriters Diane Warren and Steve Diamond, and on a variety of TV shows and radio commercials (Levi’s, Coke, Kaiser-Permanente, Oregon Lotto, Pepsi, Budweiser, Round Table Pizza, Van Camps, Sunny D. and Safeway).
* More at www.loisblaisch.com
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* Tix, $20 at the door. No advance ticket sales; arrive early for preferred seating.
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Sat, Oct 21:
8 pm THE MIGHTY ECHOES play the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-7672.
* Take a trip down memory lane with The Mighty Echoes. This a cappella quartet brings back the classic doo-wop sound of The Drifters, The Persuasions and more. They have made numerous television performances, making their television debut in the late 80's on Who's the Boss?
* Tix: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S46000000t45fEAA
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Sat, Oct 21:
8 pm PERLA BATALLA "House of Cohen" in the Edye at the Broad Stage, at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-434-3200.
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Sat, Oct 21:
8 pm JOHNNYSWIM plays the House of Blues San Diego, 1055 5th Av, San Diego, CA 92101; 619-299-BLUE.
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Sat, Oct 21:
8 pm VAUD & THE VILLAINS play the Torrance Cultural Arts Center's James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503; 310-781–7171.
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Sat, Oct 21:
8 pm SARAH JAROSZ plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Oct 21:
8 pm DIRK HAMILTON plays Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732; 310-519-1314.
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Sat, Oct 21:
10 pm PENNY & SPARROW play the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* There are things that we ought to be afraid of. Things that, rightfully, send cold sweat nightmares. For kids it can be anything from the darkness under a bed, or strangers, or crossing a busy street. For adults it might change face a bit and become things like sickness, job security, or heartbreak. And sometimes, when you point the flashlight right at the thing you’re terrified of, you declaw it. You take its mask off and it returns to being an empty, boring closet with nothing inside to harmyou. Or maybe the light shows an unexpected beauty in the place of what you thought was horrific. Other times, though, you aim the beam straight into the pitch black and the thing that you prayed wasn’t real, the one with all the teeth, is right there smiling at you. Texas born duo Penny and Sparrow know these things, and in their 2017 release Wendigo they turn the lights off on purpose and hunt for what’s really there in the dark. With a musical maturity that has been honed over half a decade and hundreds of live shows, Kyle Jahnke and Andy Baxter are presenting their most ambitious album yet. Rejoined by Chris Jacobie (producer and engineer of Creature, Tenboom, Struggle Pretty & Christmas Songs) Penny & Sparrow delve into numerous new and diverse sound landscapes throughout Wendigo, without sacrificing the sharp honesty that’s accompanied their career thus far.
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Sun, Oct 22:
2 pm JAN SEIDES (pronounced Sigh-deez) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* Singer/Songwriter Jan Seides (www.janseides.com) writes and performs original, lyrics-driven, award-winning songs that combine uptown sophistication with down-home truth. They have been presented with style and verve in prestigious venues in the U.S. and Europe.
* Jan says…” I first felt the pull of music when I was three. My mother would always turn on the radio while we ate dinner, and one day I surprised her by singing to her by heart one of the songs we had heard. She was pretty excited about that, so I immediately learned another. That was followed closely by piano lessons, the discovery that I had "perfect pitch" (I know what note I'm hearing, the same way people recognize colors.) Because of these experiences and abilities, I've always felt my purpose to be making music, especially when I started writing songs of my own. To me, a perfect life would be to entertain people with my music in intimate settings where I could get to know the members of the audience and they could get to know me in a way that is not possible in an arena. Stardom was never my goal, though I admit, I got addicted to applause early in life. But there is real joy in looking out at an audience and seeing them laugh, or hold one another's hands, or wipe away an escaping tear because of my song. If I could do that until soul and body were parted, I'd be completely content."
* HEAR HER PERFORM at:
- http://www.sonicbids.com/JanSeides
- http://www.reverbnation.com/janseides
- http://www.myspace.com/janseides
* She adds, "I’m sincerely delighted you came to visit, and I have lots of wonderful things to show you. I would also love to hear from you! So…
Pull up a cup of your favorite beverage, relax, listen to some music, look at some pictures, read a newsletter or two (or three, or four) and let me know who you are, where you are, and what’s on your mind. Thanks for stopping by.- Jan."
* Here's a late review of Siren Song from friend and fellow music-lover, Roni Lynn:
“Absolutely love the cd. It’s terrific. Beautiful, meaningful words and story songs. Your voice and arrangements are unique. Just well done! So glad i got to hear it. And know the person who wrote such amazing songs. Very moving and honest lyrics “
* Jan Seides has enjoyed acclaim across the U.S. in Europe and in Israel. Her songs present down-home truths with up-town sophistication, performed with style and spirit. Her music has most often been compared to Nanci Griffith, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos and Suzanne Vega.
* Jan now has 5 CDs to her credit, and a 6th being readied for release. This latest adventure involves stories from the Bible, told from unexpected points of view. Some are joyful, some angry, some somber, and a few are even humorous.
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Sun, Oct 22 & 29:
3 & 7 pm 7th Annual "SAMHAIN, THE CELTIC HALLOWEEN," sponsored by the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, runs two Sundays at MacLeod Ale Brewing Co, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys 91411.
* It's the ORIGINAL Halloween, and it's a Gaelic Irish word, pronounced like the name for the pig, the "sow" ("s" in front of "ow" like an owie; so it's not what seems obvious at all. Not "sam"). Then add a quickly attached "in," to get sOW-in.
* This year promises new songs and stories, as well as beloved ones from past shows.
* You can enjoy a pint of freshly brewed ale as you listen to the stories, tap your feet to the music, and — since it's the original roots of Halloween — feel the breath of those long gone on the back of your neck.
* "If you like, bring a picnic lunch or dinner, show up early and hang out. Or try out the food truck."
* Last year people were turned away, hence, double the number of shows this year: two dates, two shows on each (four performances total).
* See the write-up in the Sep 27 Guide: the # 9 news feature, "7th Annual 'Samhain, The Celtic Halloween,' Runs Two Sundays, Oct 22 & 29," at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
* Tix are $15, $18 & $22, at: https://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain-tickets
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** (LATE ADDITION...)
Sun, Oct 22:
3 pm NICK CHARLES (the musician, not the character in "The Thin man") plays the 3rd of three shows for the "Lord Of The Strings Concert Series," this one a matinee at CA Wine at SOCO Center, 3303-3323 Hyland Av, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 949-244-6656.
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** (LATE ADDITION...)
Sun, Oct 22:
4-7:30 pm LES AMIS ACADIEN play the "CAJUN CREOLE MUSIC DANCE" series in the PCH Club at the Best Western Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803
* They're a new band formed by a group of friends with long time passions for the music of the bayou, performing today "With special guests."
* Admission. $10.
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** (LATE ADDITION...)
Sun, Oct 22:
7 pm SARAH JAROSZ plus BROTHER ROY play the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675; 949-496-8927.
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Sun, Oct 22, MUSICAL THEATRE:
7 pm "THE FACE, Behind The Face, behind the face" is the solo musical by ANTHONY GRUPPUSO, about the struggles of a musical performer. It features glorious singing. At Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Bl West, Los Angeles CA 90068
* Runs Sundays only, at 7 pm.
* Ends October 29
* Tix: 323-851-7977 or http://theatrewest.org
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Sun, Oct 22:
7 pm The BEATUNES at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* Bring together four of So.Cal’s top musicians - solely to honor and play as faithfully to the recordings as possible - the timeless and spirit-lifting music of The Beatles. The BEATUNES continue to increase their repertoire and precision in replicating the sound of The Beatles. From the early "Fab Four" days to the final recordings, band members constantly search for new ways to bring more realism to the sound; every sound you hear at a BEATUNES concert is played live by the band.
* No tracks. It's done live. It's done right.There’s some kind of Magic in the air, and in The Music.
* No wigs. No costumes. Simply enjoy the timeless music of the band that rocked history.
* For music that transcends the generations, check-out how these guys do the music of The Beatles, respectfully, done right.
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Sun, Oct 22 & 29:
7 pm 7th Annual "SAMHAIN, THE CELTIC HALLOWEEN," sponsored by the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, runs two Sundays at MacLeod Ale Brewing Co, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys 91411. See the 3 pm listing for all the deets.
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Mon, Oct 23:
4-7:30 pm "THE NATION SKATE: DIPLOMACY, DIVERSITY, AND GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT THROUGH SKATEBOARDING" for the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* "Explore the vast influence and world-changing potential of skate culture in two panels featuring skateboarding legends..."
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP beginning Wed, Sep 27, at 9 am.
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Tue, Oct 24:
7 pm CAAMP plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Evan plays the banjo, Taylor plays the guitar, and together they slam stages as the power duo, Caamp. The childhood friends have been writing songs since 2012 and began performing as Caamp in 2015. In March of 2016, the duo released their self-titled, debut record that has since put them on the map. Caamp is known for their heartfelt sound, and authentic live shows that leave their loyal crowds with hearts pounding. Taylor and Evan are two good gentlemen, writing good music, and plan on ... Caamping til? they croak!
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6656
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** (LATE ADDITION...)
Thu, Oct 26:
7:30 pm THE DARDEN SISTERS BAND bring their Folk, Blues & Jazz to close the 2017 concert season at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton, Ca 92831; www.themuck.org; 714-738-6595.
* With their roots near the museum in Fullerton, The Dardens bring "country-flavored Alternative Americana" tthat they learned "at the feet of their grandfather, legendary local troubadour JOE TATAR, who, along with Anaheim-raised teen sensation SEAN OLIU, will join the sisters on stage.
* The series adds, "We are proud to announce that the entire evening will be broadcast on KBPK 90.1 FM."
* IF YOU CAN'T GO, CHECK-OUT THE BROADCAST.
* Tix: https://themuck.showare.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=481&a=10&src=eventperformances
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Thu Oct 26:
7:30 pm "TONIGHT AT THE PALACE! A VARIEDADES TRIBUTE" for the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* At the Downtown Palace Theatre, 630 S Broadway, Los Angeles 90014. Revisit the spectacular history of Spanish-language vaudeville shows, or variedades. "Mexican singer/songwriter Amandititita will emcee an exciting evening of music, dance, film, and conversation featuring traditional Mexican music by La Familia Gonzalez de Los Angeles; the hip hop and Afro-Latin moves of Versa-Style Dance Company; a jam session with legendary Latin American session players; and excerpts from Laurel & Hardy films."
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP beginning Mon, Sep 25, at 9 am.
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Thu, Oct 26:
8 pm SEAN WATKINS (NICKEL CREEK) plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-7672.
* Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Sean Watkins is best-known as one-third of the bluegrass wunderkind band Nickel Creek. Along with solo projects, Watkins co-leads The Watkins Family Hour; has guested on Prairie Home Companion and has collaborated with Jackson Browne, Lyle Lovett and many other groundbreaking roots-rock artists.
* Tix: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S46000000t45kEAA
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Thu, Oct 26:
JOHN MORELAND plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* The replay of John Moreland's network television debut is…glorious and affirming and a sucker punch. He is announced by Stephen Colbert, lights dissolve, and the camera slowly focuses on the person midway across the unadorned stage, revealing him beneath muted blue lights. He is a big man. Seated, alone, cradling his acoustic guitar. He looks like nobody who is famous. Then he begins to sing, to caress the song “Break My Heart Sweetly,”
and all that remains is to whisper, “Oh, my god.” In Colbert's studio everybody stood, like they were in church.
* "Big Bad Luv" is the record John Moreland made after everything in his life changed for the better.
* He sings in one of those accents from flyover country that's impossible to locate and implausible to mimic. (Texas, by way of Northern Kentucky, but mostly Tulsa, as it happens.) He sings directly from his heart, with none of the restraint and filters and caution the rest of us would apply for public protection. He sings with resolute courage. He sings. And writes. Writes with simple eloquence about love and faith and isolation; the human condition; what every song and poem and novel is about, at the core: Life.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=7033
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Fri, Oct 27:
8 pm THE JANGLE BROTHERS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* They're master musicians John York, Billy Darnell & Chad Watson.
* Bob Stane calls them "The best music this side of Bob Dylan and the Band."
* He adds, "Guitar heaven with former members of the BYRDS. Come see the legends sing and play."
* Good humor and fun, too. This act gets more popular every time they play.
* JOHN YORK is a former member of the legendary Byrds, and currently touring with Barry McGuire. He has played with P.F. Sloan, The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Nicky Hopkins, and Blues legend Lightnin' Hopkins.
* BILLY DARNELL, who played guitar for the Gene Clark era of the Byrds, and with The Everly Brothers, Dr. John, Doug Kershaw, and Roger McGuinn,
* CHAD WATSON, amazing bass player for Janis Ian, Delaney Bramlett, Charlie Rich, Freddy Fender and countless other artists.
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Sat, Oct 28, WORKSHOP & more:
11:30 am-2:30 pm ON A LARK plays Medieval Music for an event billed as "MEDIEVAL BRASS RUBBINGS & ENGLISH TEA," at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Medieval Arts Center / Tea Room, 525 E 7th St (at Atlantic Av), Long Beach, CA 90813.
* Featuring: Jill Cassidy on Irish whistle; Barbara Gershman on hammered dulcimer; Terry Gucwa on cello.* Event has its own page at: www.stlukeslb.org/brass-rubbing.html
* Info contact - bgershman@socal.rr.com
* Reservations to participate: brass.rubbing.lb@gmail.com
* Cost to take part: $16 youth, $26 adult.
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Sat, Oct 28:
7 pm PHIL SALAZAR & THE KINFOLK at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* "The Coffee Gallery Backstage was fortunate to headline PHIL SALAZAR & THE KINFOLK last October," says Bob Stane. He continues, "The response, and attendance, from my customers was delight and a full house. Probably the best attendance of the year.Therefore, I am bringing them back for another October extravaganza. As usual there will be a cornucopia of picking’ and singing’ and funny bone thrashing humor. They take no prisoners. Their performance and creativity always fulfills my desires and leaves the audience members to ask me, “how did you get these guys?” Unique arrangements that work and a top notch show that left the audience completely satisfied and ready for their return. This is a talented crew and what every venue owner desires to have on their stage. Grab them up. I have, and always will…This is what The Entertainment Business is all about." - Bob Stane, The Coffee Gallery Backstage."
* They're led by Phil Salazar – Fiddle champ, teacher of fiddle champs, recording and touring artist. Phil has recordings with his Bands and with Bob Weir of The Grateful Dead, Jonathan McEuen, Kenny Loggins, Kate Wolf, Gilles Apap, John McEuen, and many more.
* "Bob Weir, of The Grateful Dead, incorporated Phil Salazar into the concert, who never met a tune he couldn't instantly enhance". - D. J. Palladino, Santa Barbara Independent 2014.
* Other band members:
- Charl Ann Gastineau – Phil's fabulous Twin Fiddle Partner. Charl and Phil have been Twin Fiddling since 1984. They've won championship in twin fiddle many times. They've recorded 4 albums and are currently working on a new one with Phil Salazar and the Kin Folk.
- Tom Corbett - Mandolin and guitar. A Southern California “A” list picker. Always the funniest guy on stage. Tom is a 2011 Kerville, New Folk Songwriter finalist, a 2012 Telluride Bluegrass Festival troubadour, toured with John McEuen, Robin and Linda Williams, and The Acousticats.
- Bill Knopf – Banjo. Another Southern California “A” list picker. Bill has played with almost everybody and has taught the rest. Bill has been playing banjo and guitar since the folk revival days of the 1960's. Bill was a nationally featured player with the Doc Severinsen's touring Las Vegas Show.
- Rick Borella- Bass. Rick has been playing with me, Phil, since way back in 1984 with the original Phil Salazar Band. Rick is an amazing bass player and he has never played a note I didn't love!
- Bill Flores - On Everything,...dobro, mandolin, guitar, steel guitar, fiddle, accordion, and more! Touring with Jeff Bridges' band, The Abiders, for many years now, thanks to Bill's talents with so many instruments, you'll see Bill pretty much everywhere.
* Phil says, "We've been playing music together for 33 years, so you know, it’s got to be good!"
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Sat, Oct 28:
8 pm RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN' END play their album release party at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com
* More at: https://www.rickshea.com/
* Tix, $20.
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Sat, Oct 28:
8 pm "THE HALLOWEEN BASH" is FREE at Skinny's Lounge, 4923 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood, CA.
* Haunted theme décor to scare you at every turn.
* "Grooving and dancing" to the band Captain Danger, bringing "catchy, quirky pop with a funky soul.”
* Happy Hour from 7 to 9 pm.
* Costume Contest for the sexiest costume.
* Costume mandatory.
* Free admission until 10 pm.
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Sat, Oct 28:
8 pm TREVOR GREEN plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Spirited, deep, and thought provoking are just a few words to describe the artist known as Trevor Green. His music is something fresh and distinctly new, yet is deeply woven in the spiritual fabric of our ancient ancestors. Surrounded by 5 guitars, 3 didgeridoos, an array of percussion instruments and decorated of symbolic ancestral nature, Green's stage appears to be a musical playground not for the faint of heart.
* On the heels of Green's recent EP 'Collide,' comes the latest and most anticipated of his musical offerings. 'Voice of the Wind,' Green's 5th studio album, is a captivating sonic journey exposing the foundational fabric from which his inspiration is born. Traveling the depths of emotion and musical experience, 'Voice of the Wind' brings the listener into the haunting mystical realms of songs like "Rainbow Medicine," to the foot stomping grooves of "Let it Go" and into the celebratory experience of the songs like "Red Road" and the title track "Voice of the Wind." This record is a culmination of Trevor's music and spiritual experiences to date and expresses the willingness to invite each listener into his personal journey as a reflection of their own.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6959
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Sat, Oct 28:
9 pm KEATON SIMONS plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* "Keaton Simons is a musically diverse recording artist born and raised in Los Angeles, California.
* The Blues and Folk-based singer songwriter has shared the stage with The Black Eyed Peas, Cold Play, Gnarles Barkley, Chris Cornell, Santana, David Duchovny and Ben Harper to name a few. Keaton has a notorious sync history with his music appearing on SUITS, SONS OF ANARCHY, THE GOOD WIFE, PRIVATE PRACTICE, NCIS, PROM, SKY HIGH and many more.
* "He finds his best place in life is on stage with his guitar."
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=7048
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Sat, Oct 28:
10 pm 4th Annual "NEW MOOSE MASQUERADE BALL" at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Join some great musicians for an evening of music to benefit the Alive Inside Foundation (as seen on the Viral Netflix Documentary) dedicated to bringing music and peace to Alzheimer’s patients, teaching youth connection and wisdom skills and sparking an empathy revolution to transform elder-care, education and culture. Lineup includes performances by Greg Holden, Garrison Starr, Valerie Broussard, Andrew Heringer, Caroline Pennell, PJ Pacifico, Sleeping Wolf & more!
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6966
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Sun, Oct 29:
3 & 7 pm 7th Annual "SAMHAIN, THE CELTIC HALLOWEEN," sponsored by the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, runs two Sundays at MacLeod Ale Brewing Co, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys 91411.
* It's the ORIGINAL Halloween, and it's a Gaelic Irish word, pronounced like the name for the pig, the "sow" ("s" in front of "ow" like an owie; so it's not what seems obvious at all. Not "sam"). Then add a quickly attached "in," to get sOW-in.
* This year promises new songs and stories, as well as beloved ones from past shows.
* You can enjoy a pint of freshly brewed ale as you listen to the stories, tap your feet to the music, and — since it's the original roots of Halloween — feel the breath of those long gone on the back of your neck.
* "If you like, bring a picnic lunch or dinner, show up early and hang out. Or try out the food truck."
* Last year people were turned away, hence, double the number of shows this year: two dates, Oct 22 & 29, two shows on each (four performances total).
* See the write-up in the Sep 27 Guide: the # 9 news feature, "7th Annual 'Samhain, The Celtic Halloween,' Runs Two Sundays, Oct 22 & 29," at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
* Tix are $15, $18 & $22, at: https://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain-tickets
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Sun, Oct 29:
4 pm "BEETHOVEN WAS A LESBIAN: A TRIBUTE TO PAULINE OLIVEROS" for the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* Pauline Oliveros (1932–2016) was "a groundbreaking avant-garde composer whose work was inspired by and deeply committed to the women’s movement. ONE Archives, in collaboration with author, playwright/director, and poet IONE and the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE), will present an immersive event featuring performances, meditations, screenings, and discussions in tribute to Oliveros’s extensive work."
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP beginning Wed, Oct 4, at 9 am.
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Sun, Oct 29:
7 pm 7th Annual "SAMHAIN, THE CELTIC HALLOWEEN," sponsored by the Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, runs two Sundays at MacLeod Ale Brewing Co, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys 91411. See the 3 pm listing for all the deets.
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Sun, Oct 29:
LAURA CORTESE & THE DANCE CARDS hit L.A. for just one show on their big tour for their new album, "California Calling," playing tonight at the Hotel Cafe, with JENN BOSTIC, SARAH DARLING & MICHAEL LOGEN, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (1/2 block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood, CA 90028; 323-461-2040; www.hotelcafe.com
* See the Guide's # 11 news feature in the Sep 21 "Big Edition," at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/big-edition-music-news-features-on.html
* Show info links and tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets
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Sun, Oct 29:
8 pm ZAC BROWN BAND with special guest DARRELL SCOTT at the Hollywood Bowl.
Tix: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00522DBEF33697
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Mon, Oct 30:
6:30 pm "BIOHORROR" is an offering in the "Visions and Voices" series at the University of Southern California (USC) University Park Campus.
* "Our cultural anxieties and fears of difference will be revealed in this unique exploration of biological/body horror. Horror-film experts Adam Lowenstein and Isabel Cristina Pinedo; Smithsonian parasitologist Anna Phillips; and Joseph Hawkins, a USC lecturer in anthropology and director of the ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives, will illuminate the viscerally compelling languages of biohorror in classic scenes from movies like Alien, The Thing, and Videodrome."
* Admission is FREE, reservations required. RSVP beginning Thu, Oct 5, at 9 am.
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Nov, various dates:
DOE PAORO plays a November Residency at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Drawing musical comparisons from Carole King to Fiona Apple to D’angelo, Syracuse native Doe Paoro writes songs that feel classic in their honesty and somehow motion to another world. Paoro credits the mystical quality of her music to the influence of Tibetan Folk Opera, which she studied for a few years in India. Crafting her last record in Wisconsin with many of the musicians from Bon Iver, Paoro returns to Los Angeles after a year of producing her forthcoming third album in London. She will be premiering some of these songs at her residency in November.
* “The best of what humans and machines can bring out in each other” - NPR.
* “Strokes of brilliance” - Rolling Stone, Australia.
* Tix and calendar of dates she's playing: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/
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Thu, Nov 2:
6 pm MATT WERTZ at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* A self-made singer/songwriter, Matt Wertz spent years creating soulful, feel-good pop music on his own terms. Nashville — a city that doubled as his muse and adopted hometown — always played a big role in that creation process. It was the place where Wertz wrote his songs, the place he recorded his albums, the place he'd return after touring the country with songwriters like Jason Mraz, Maroon 5, Parachute and Gavin DeGraw.
* More than a decade into a career filled with commercial success and touring milestones, Matt Wertz remains proud to be an independent singer/songwriter. But don't mistake Gun Shy for the sort of intimate album you'd hear at your local coffee shop. These are not acoustic guitar songs. They're songs built on laptops and driven forward by dance beats. Songs that move you physically and emotionally. Songs that splash Wertz's super-sized hooks across the backdrop of the Los Angeles skyline, creating their own brand of scenery along the way.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6653
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Fri, Nov 3:
7 pm Jennifer Chung plays her Record Release Show with with Nessa Rica & Priska at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* California native singer-songwriter, Jennifer Chung, began sharing her voice to the whole world over 10 years ago when she uploaded her first video on YouTube. Since then, she's garnered over 37 million views, released her first full length album "4 years & counting..", and continued performing all over the US and South Korea. Her journey ultimately led her to Atlanta, GA after marrying rapper-musician, Joules. The two have since debuted their duo music group known as WATS (We Are The Songs.) Jennifer returns to The Hotel Cafe in celebration of her new solo mini-album "After All."
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6843
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Fri, Nov 3:
9 pm The Bluegrass Situation presents: The Steel Wheels at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Hailing from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, The Steel Wheels are familiar with the traditions of folk music and how a string band is supposed to sound. In fact, they’ve been drawing on those steadfast traditions for more than a decade. Yet, their name also evokes a sense of forward motion, which is clearly reflected in their latest album, Wild As We Came Here. The Steel Wheels recorded their album in rural Maine, where producer Sam Kassirer owns a recording studio inside a renovated farmhouse from the 18th century. All four band members – Trent Wagler (guitar, banjo), Eric Brubaker (fiddle), Brian Dickel (upright bass) and Jay Lapp (mandolin) – hunkered down for a week and a half to create Wild As We Came Here.
* The band’s name is a tip of the hat to steam-powered trains, industrial progress and the buggies of their Mennonite lineage. Their musical style weaves through Americana and bluegrass, folk and old-time music, and the acoustic poetry of the finest singer-songwriters. By incorporating percussion and keyboards into their recording sessions for the first time, Wild As We Came Here adds new textures to their catalog, as themes of discovery and perseverance run throughout the collection.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6737
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Sat, Nov 4, BENEFIT:
ANDY & RENEE perform for the "OUTWARD BOUND" fundraiser (that's the great wilderness / outdoor leadership program). Details TBA, check at http://www.andyandrenee.com/
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Sat, Nov 4, MUSICAL THEATRE:
8 pm "BILLIE HOLIDAY: FRONT AND CENTER" opening night, at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Bl, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90008.
* See the Guide's # 7 news feature story in the Sep 27 edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
* Runs for six performances: Sat, Nov 4 at 8 pm; Sun, Nov 5 at 3 pm; Fri, Nov 10 at 8 pm; Sun, Nov 12 at 3 pm; Sat, Dec 2 at 8 pm; Sun, Dec 3 at 3 pm.
* The closing performance on Dec. 3 will be a benefit for "Bridge to Africa Connection" honoring Ms. Dawn Sutherland. Tickets for that benefit are $75 general admission or $150 for a V.I.P. ticket.
* Tix to all other performances: $30 general, $25 seniors (age 65+), at 800-838-3006, or online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3077843
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Sun, Nov 5, MUSICAL THEATRE:
3 pm "BILLIE HOLIDAY: FRONT AND CENTER" opening night, at Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Bl, Suite 101, Los Angeles, CA 90008.
* See the Guide's # 7 news feature story in the Sep 27 edition, at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
* Runs for six performances: Sat, Nov 4 at 8 pm; Sun, Nov 5 at 3 pm; Fri, Nov 10 at 8 pm; Sun, Nov 12 at 3 pm; Sat, Dec 2 at 8 pm; Sun, Dec 3 at 3 pm.
* The closing performance on Dec. 3 will be a benefit for "Bridge to Africa Connection" honoring Ms. Dawn Sutherland. Tickets for that benefit are $75 general admission or $150 for a V.I.P. ticket.
* Tix to all other performances: $30 general, $25 seniors (age 65+), at 800-838-3006, or online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3077843
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Wed, Nov 6:
DONNA THE BUFFALO plays Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; box office / reception, 310-372-0035 (M-F opens at noon, Sat-Sun, opens at 4 pm); www.saintrocke.com.
* “Donna The Buffalo is from central New York state, not Louisiana, but this widely loved quintet has woven that joyful, hip-shaking zydeco pulse into the DNA of its sound, and leaders Jeb Puryear and Tara Nevins have wrapped that core vibe with hopeful, mellow lyrics.” — Music City Roots, Craig Havighurst.
* Donna the Buffalo just passed the marker as their 25th year as a band and have proven to be a consistent purveyor of American music. What’s the recipe? To be sure, it’s infused with more spices than you’ll find at a Cajun cookout by way of a southern-fried, rockin’ country old-time jamboree. “For the dizzying array of styles and genres with which they work, Donna The Buffalo maintain a surprising level of consistency. The New York-based band has played around with folk, zydeco, and many other musical ideas over the course of their 25-year career, but they retain a sharp focus that has helped them create some truly lasting music,” writes Elmore Magazine.
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Sat, Nov 11:
2:30 pm THE LICATA BROTHERS, RASIN STUWART, NEIL ROSENGARDEN & CHAD WATSON, "a cornucopia of talent" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* Bob Stane says, "It’s hard to believe that our home-grown, youthful THE LICATA BROTHERS have just completed seven years at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. TONY and elder brother JIMMY LICATA continue to rock the house with catchy Americana favorites, soulful harmonies, bold and catchy international tunes and a growing catalog of eclectic original work. Hard at work on their third CD, these capable lads are regular features in Coffee Gallery tribute shows and across the San Gabriel Valley with their extensive work with local non-profit organizations. Come join them for another exciting Saturday matinee performance with some of the finest local musicians whom they now count as good friends and collaborators."
* RASPIN STUWART is back with the Licata Brothers again after their SRO performance back in June. His intensely clever and entrancing songs bring that rare blend of spiritual insight, social commentary and self-deprecating humor that had the audience singing along to his diverse song catalog, including from his most recent CD, “We Do What We Do”. In the intimate, comfortable atmosphere of the Coffee Gallery Backstage, an afternoon “session” with Raspin is just what the doctor ordered in these troubled times.
* NEIL ROSENGARDEN, a youthful prodigy in his own day, brings a lifetime of multi-instrument mastery to every event he supports at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. Whether on keyboards, guitar or trumpet, the Licata Brothers are thrilled to have him backing them up as they pull out the stops on music from just about any era and genre. Neil will also have for sale copies of his recent CD, “Four Songs”, on which he collaborated with the renowned lyricist/poet STEPHEN KALINICH.
* CHAD WATSON, lovingly referred to in these parts as ”God’s Bass Player”, brings a rhythmic, melodic and harmonic richness and clarity to every performance. His charming voice, soothing manner and infectious enthusiasm for good music of any period really lights up the room (and his fellow musicians). If you have not yet seen this master at work, get ready for this “soulful keel” on the ship of musical adventure for a truly memorable afternoon.
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Sat, Nov 11:
10 pm MELISSA POLINAR at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Melissa Polinar first embarked on her journey when the industry was evolving into something new with the digital age. Many of her first steps forward as a singer-songwriter were in large part thanks to YouTube at its beginning. She bubbled to the top of the website’s music category with a collection of original songs, which instantly set her apart from most other curators who are more known for covers of pop music. Self-penned songs like 'Try' and 'Meant to Be' solidified her presence on YouTube not just as a singer, but an authentic songwriter known for her artistic poise and lyrical sincerity.
* It was during the formidable years between her YouTube videos and her extensive songwriting experience at a young age in Nashville when she began to fit into her shoes evolving to the artist that she is today. As the old industry further gave way to the social media era, she was able to reach more of an audience with her work than had arguably ever been available for Asian-American artists before. Polinar put a face and a voice to rising artists worldwide from the early stages of her career onward - thanks to her Internet presence and grassroots approach. Outside of writing, performing, and producing her own art, Polinar has contributed her talents across multiple albums by other artists.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6871
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Sun, Nov 12:
2:30 pm RIVERBOAT DIXIE JAZZ BAND plays the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo, CA 90245; 310-322-2592. All seats: $20 (cash or check only); reservations recommended, at 310-322-2592.
* "Come hear traditional New Orleans Dixieland jazz with lots of great tunes and songs composed between 1897 and the 1920s - the 'Jazz Age.'
* Early American jazz, humorous narrative, and audience participation make for an evening of exciting, upbeat, toe-tapping fun for the whole family."
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Sat, Nov 18:
7 pm “POSTCARDS FROM HOME: AN EVENING OF STORIES, SONGS AND DANCE” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* It's "A Hawaiian Treat and Festival Of Stories, Song & Dance."
* Singer, Songwriter from Hawaii now a California resident, Kimo Williams returns after a SRO crowd earlier this summer. His cache of Hawaiian classic music blends beautifully with his own original compositions reflecting his island home of O'ahu.
* Kimo brings with him master hula dancer Mahealani Harder who enchanted the audience earlier this year with her mesmerizing hula.
* For Kumu Mahealani, hula is a lifestyle and a way of being. You will see her magic as she dances. It will touch your heart.
* Bob Stane says, "A Coffee Gallery Backstage veteran returns. Delightful storyteller Hawaiian native Kamaka Brown joins Kimo and Mahahealani for some of his original stories about growing up in Hawaii. Kamaka's musings and gentle humor in Hawaiian Pidgin English will capture you in a much simpler time in Hawaii. You will love the nostalgic journey into Hawaii's past. Be Blessed. Be light. Be aloha!"
* Hear their music in rotation at: http://www.V93FM.com
* There's more on the awards and accomplishments of one of these artists at: http://www.kamakabrown.com
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Sat, Nov 25:
7 pm JIM KWESKIN & JULI CROCKETT at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; Reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, by phone only: 626-798-6236.
* They bring a four-person band of extreme quality and fun.
* JIM KWESKIN is best known from jug band fame, and these days, as a singer-songwriter and bandleader, but he also created one of the bedrock guitar styles of the folk revival, adapting the ragtime-blues fingerpicking of artists like Mississippi John Hurt and Pink Anderson to the more complex chords of pop and jazz. Jim Kweskin and the Jug Band was the original "Americana" band, playing everything from classic blues to hillbilly country, ragtime, jazz, and rock 'n' roll. Kweskin has maintained a remarkably consistent musical vision since his jug band days, continuing to explore traditional folk and blues with the sophisticated sensibility of a jazz musician and traditional jazz with the communal simplicity of a folk artist.
* Alabama-born JULI CROCKETT is a bona fide Renaissance woman: singer, songwriter, playwright, theater director, undefeated professional boxer and amateur champion, ordained minister, Doctor of Philosophy, and leader of the alt-country / avant Americana genre-defying band THE EVANGENITALS, as well as THE CROCKETT SISTERS. (They’re the same band – you choose which name you prefer. Some bookings have a problem with the original name.)
* The teaming of Jim Kweskin and Juli Crockett is the happy collision of classic and contemporary Americana music. Together, Kweskin and Crockett performances are celebrations of virtuoso musicianship seasoned with humor andexuberance.
* Joined by super mandolin player Daniel Mark (Dustbowl Revival) and bassist Carl Sealove, Jim and Juli have a great time singing both old jazzy, folkyfavorites mixed in with Juli's original (and occasionally irreverent) compositions. Take a wild ride through history and into the future of folk with Kweskin and Crockett.
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Nov 29 & 30:
7 pm CRISTIN MILIOTI at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Cristin Milioti makes her two-night Hotel Cafe debut after numerous sold out NYC concerts, including the prestigious Lincoln Center’s American Songbook. Cristin is known for her dramatic, comedic, and musical work on stage, television and in film. She starred as “Girl” in the Broadway smash hit musical ONCE, for which she won a Grammy and was nominated for a Tony Award, and was recently seen in David Bowie's "Lazarus". Her film and television credits include Martin Scorsese’s THE WOLF OF WALL STREET, this upcoming season of Netflix's "BLACK MIRROR", season 2 of FX's Golden Globe-winning drama "FARGO", and CBS’s hit comedy, "HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER", to name a few.
* Tix:
- Nov 29: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6951
- Nov 30: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=6952
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Dec 2:
7 pm JESSE MALIN at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
* Few in the modern musical landscape have reinvented themselves like Jesse Malin. Revered by iconic figures from Bruce Springsteen and Joe Strummer to Ryan Adams and Jim Jarmusch, Malin's songwriting has shape-shifted through decades and genres and left an indelible mark on hardcore, punk, folk, and everything in between. Produced by songwriter Joseph Arthur, Jesse Malin’s new EP Meet Me at the End of the World aims his singular blend of gritty street poetry and incisive self-reflection squarely at our troubled, modern times. "The songs were written on tour looking out the van window," reflects Malin. "We were driving around America just watching the frightening and embarrassing ascension of the current administration amidst a really dark and manipulative international media blitz." The music was recorded fast and raw with Malin's live band: drummer Randy Schrager, bassist Catherine Popper, and longtime sideman/producer/co-writer Derek Cruz. The collaboration with Arthur was initially intended to be a one-time affair for Malin's Positive Panther charity, which raises funds for his former European merch-seller Nathalie Baverstock in her fight against cancer, but the two songwriters discovered a natural kinship in the studio. “It's not unusual for Jesse to be writing great songs, but it feels like there's a new energy to it right now," adds Joseph.
* Tix: https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets/?s=events_view&id=7002
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Sat, Dec 16:
8 pm MICHAEL O'DORN, "Merle Travis Fingerstyle Master," plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com
* Tix, $20.
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Feb 1-3, 2018:
Annual "NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING" in Elko, Nevada.
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Sat, Feb 10, 2018:
MIRANDA LAMBERT "Livin' Like Hippies Tour" at the Forum.
* Tix go on sale Fri, Oct 13.
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♪ FESTIVALS — LOCAL FOLK-AMERICANA / ROOTS / ACOUSTIC FESTS, Oct. / Nov.
... the ones that happen AFTER October 15th.
This is only the local ones, happening in Southern California or within a day's drive. To see ALL the Folk-Americana / roots / acoustic music festivals happening everywhere in the U.S. and Canada, (updated from the Guide's "Encyclopedia Festivanica"), see the October 7 edition for its 'uge "# 8 events feature" story, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/10/quickie-this-weekends-events-sat-sun.html
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Fri-Sun, Oct 20-22, FESTIVAL:
61st annual "SILVERADO DAYS FESTIVAL" at William Peak Park, 7225 El Dorado Dr, Buena Park, CA 90602; www.silveradodays.com/cms/
* Features a 7:30 pm set of first-rate Cajun-zydeco from Grammy noms LISA HALEY AND THE ZYDEKATS; check out their "Chicken Fiddler" Video – almost 679,000 Youtube hits – at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4
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Oct 20-22, FESTIVAL, in Southern Nevada:
"LOGANDALE FALL FESTIVAL" in the Clark Co. Fairgrounds, Logandale, NV; http://logandalefallfestival.com
✔ TIX: not yet available. Site shows 2016 prices of $10 one-day, $30 three-day.
✔ CAMPING: may be limited to dry RV camping; in 2016, camping included ONE 3-day pass.
✔ THE SCENE: Temps have cooled-down by late October. This fest began many years ago as a purely bluegrass festival. Now it has many added aspects. "With a Bluegrass Festival–BBQ Cookoff–Craft & Stuff Show–Kids Zone–Small Animal Fair–Rock and Gem Show... this is an annual festival in Nevada's Moapa Valley, in the town of Logandale." That's off I-15, NE of Las Vegas, on the way to the interstate's dramatically scenic trip through the Virgin River Canyon (which is a must-do drive).
✔ 2017 LINEUP:
♪ Not yet announced: their site still shows the 2016 bands, which were:
Cassidy Shewmake Project
Chris Cerna and the Bluegrass Republic
Desperado Bluegrass Band
Frequent Flyers
Get Down Boys
Grasslands
James Reams and the Barnstormers
Johnny Campbell and the Bluegrass Drifters
One Button Suit
Out of the Desert
Pittman Wash All Star Strings
Stillhouse Road
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Stuck in Reverse
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Sat, Oct 21, FREE FESTIVAL, in Covina, CA:
All day Annual "THUNDERFEST - COVINA CAR & MUSIC FESTIVAL" with LES JOHNSON AND HOUSE OF ROCK sponsored by The Fret House, and more live music, all free, in a big multi-block street fair in downtown Covina, centered on The Fret House at 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com
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Sat & Sun, Oct 21 & 22, FESTIVAL, in Moorpark, CA:
11 am-3 pm Annual "WESTERN WEEKEND" at the 20th annual "UNDERWOOD FAMILY FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL" at the farm's huge Moorpark location, 3370 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021.
* Live performances of Western / cowboy music, stunt ropers, a covered wagon, frontier magician, and more; details at: https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com/western-weekend
* At 3 pm, the cowboys ride off, but the other Harvest Festival activities continue until 6 pm with other live music, games, rides, races and family fun.
* Every weekend, Sep 30-Oct 31, 2017, weekend admission includes a tractor-drawn wagon ride, the corn maze & hay pyramids, an Animal Center with "Fun Hill," "Craig's Chicken Show," "Kid's Corral" & play area, plus live bands including themed-weekend entertainment, the "Animal Show," 'Pig Races," and lots of open space and photo ops in the pumpkin patch.
* There's also the "Pumpkin House" and "Pumpkin Basket" - with photo opportunities.
* For info on this season's WEEKDAY activities, go to the admission page at https://underwoodfamilyfarms.com
* Discount coupons online at site above.
* The festival says, "We are proud contributors to many local non-profit organizations. A portion of the proceeds helps support the Rotary Club, Pleasant Valley Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, Ventura County Sheriff Explorers and Foundation, Ventura County Fire Department's charitable organizations, numerous high school groups and many other non-profit organizations."
* Festival hours, beyond the Western Weekend," are 9 am-6 pm.
* Weekend day gate admission:
- $20 - Oct 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29.
- Children under age 2 are free.
- weekday admission to the Festival (Monday-Friday) is $6.
* Free parking.
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Sun, Oct 22, FESTIVAL, in Orange, CA:
"INTERPLAY," 4th annual "FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND IDEAS" with PACIFIC SYMPHONY features an afternoon of California-inspired chamber music and art at the Hilbert Museum on the campus at Chapman University in Orange, CA, when partners Pacific Symphony and Chapman University present the latest “Interplay” concert. See the full feature story in Section "B" of this edition.
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Oct 26-29, FESTIVAL, in the Western Sierra foothills, CA:
7th annual "HANGTOWN MUSIC FESTIVAL" at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds, 100 Placerville Dr, Placerville, CA 95667; http://hangtownfestival.com
✔ TIX: $40 – $170.50. "A very limited number of 'Blind Faith' [pre-lineup announcement] 4-Day Passes" with deep adv.discounts went on sale Apr 13, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hangtown-music-festival-2017-tickets-33469566374?aff=bucket
✔ CAMPING: Yes.
✔ THE SCENE: Along with a record of fine lineups, it's family-friendly with extensive kids activities. A hallmark of this one is: "For those who like to enjoy music into the wee hours, our Late Night shows offer unique musical pairings for fans of all tastes. All artists performing in Late Night shows also perform on the daytime stages." The Guide's 2016 advance coverage concluded, "This one warrants a road trip."
✔ 2017 LINEUP:
♪ Not yet announced by press time (mid-April, 2017).
♪ The 2016 lineup featured The Infamous Stringdusters, Railroad Earth, The Brothers Comatose, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, Whiskey Shivers, and the great Joe Craven in a huge lineup.
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Sat, Oct 28, FESTIVAL in Los Angeles, CA: (prospective)
"GRAND AVE ARTS: ALL ACCESS, MUSIC CENTER ON TOUR" in ten venues throughout downtown Los Angeles; http://grandavearts.tumblr.com/ (still shows 2016 info at press time).
✔ TIX: It's free.
✔ CAMPING: No.
✔ THE SCENE: From The Guide's 2016 write-up: "Using some iconic L.A. locations and venues, this brings a cavalcade of artists and rich variety of activities. There are kid-friendly performances to light up the family stage on The Music Center Plaza, and a vast offering of music in a bunch of venues nearby, atop Bunker Hill, inside the Music Center and beyond, ten venues, with informal activities all the way down the cascading Grand Park to across from City Hall Plaza, all a very big FREE deal." The 2016 event included Folk-Americana / roots artist Moira Smiley leading two sessions of "The Big Sing" for packed houses inside the Music Center for all who signed-up. Venues / major host institutions:
• Center Theatre Group at the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Av.
• The Music Center including Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, Music Center Plaza and the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 135 N Grand Av.
• Grand Park, 200 N Grand Av.
• REDCAT at the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex: 631 W 2nd St.
• L.A. Opera at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Av.
• L.A. Phil at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av.
• Los Angeles Master Chorale at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av.
• MOCA, 250 S Grand Av.
• Colburn School of Music, 200 S Grand Av.
• Los Angeles Central Library: 630 W 5th St at Grand Av.
✔ 2017 LINEUP:
♪ Not announced by press time (early April, 2017).
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Sat, Oct 28, FESTIVAL, in Downey, CA:
Annual "ST. RAYMOND’S HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL" at St. Raymond's, 12348 Paramount Blvd., Downey, CA 90242; 562-923-4509; www.saintraymond.org
* Special Halloween-themed festival with concerts, dancing, food & games.
* Features music all day, including trad folk by WHEN PIGS FLY! (playing at 3 pm) with Marianne Scanlon - hammered dulcimer, guitar, fretted dulcimer; Jim Romano - guitar, banjolele, fretted dulcimer, doumbek, bodhran; Bea Romano - hammered dulcimer, autoharp, tambourine.
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Nov 11 & 12, FESTIVAL, in Orange County, CA:
9 am-8 pm 23rd annual "HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS" sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage, this year on VETERANS DAY, at Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2850 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (Freeway close off the 405 and across from Orange Coast College).
* Features WORKSHOPS, ALL-DAY JAMMING, MID-DAY CONCERT and EVENING CONCERTS, VENDORS, OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS
* SCHEDULE, REGISTRATION, more at: www.scdh.org
* Extra events, "FOCUS WORKSHOPS," on Sunday, Nov 12:
1) "APPALACHIAN HERITAGE MUSIC" for "Hammered Dulcimer & Other Instruments," 10 am-2 pm - in a private home in Fullerton.
2) "PLAYING TOGETHER IN PARTS" for "Fretted Dulcimer & Other Instruments," 11 am-3 pm - in a private home in Downey.
✔ TIX: available online or at the gate, but the concerts and Sunday workshops may sell-out early.
✔ CAMPING: No.
✔ NOTE: Presented by the nonprofit Southern California Dulcimer Heritage (SCDH).
✔ THE SCENE: Each of the days is different. Saturday is filled with workshops, all-day jamming, mid-day and evening concerts, vendors, displays of beautiful handmade instruments, and opportunity drawings from 9 am-8 pm, with the evening concert at 8 pm; all at the main site in Costa Mesa. Sunday moves from Costa Mesa to two intensive workshops presented by the festival's headliner artists; one is "Hammered Dulcimer & Other Instruments" 10 am-2 pm in Fullerton, the other is "Fretted Dulcimer & Other Instruments" 11 am-3 pm in Downey. (This is the same festival that was held for many years in Culver City.)
✔ 2017 LINEUP:
♪ Heidi Muller, fretted dulcimer (OR)
♪ Bob Webb, multi-instrumentalist (OR)
♪ Ruth & Steve Smith, she on hammered dulcimer, he a multi-instrumentalist (NC)
♪ Plus local artists and teachers perform, lead a youth ensemble concert, and more.
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Sat & Sun, Nov 11 & 12, FESTIVAL, in San Pedro, CA:
Annual "VETERAN'S DAY / FESTIVAL / CONCERT" aboard the Battleship IOWA, docked as a museum at 250 S Harbor Bl , San Pedro, CA 90731; 877-446-9261.
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Both days, activities begin with an11 am opening ceremony for the BATTLESHIP IOWA 2nd ANNUAL VETERAN’S DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL, running all day.
* $11 general tour admission of the ship to all family & friends accompanying a Veteran.
* Enjoy "some of L.A.’s premiere bands."
* FREE sandwiches, chips & water for the first 800 Veterans and their families (both days).
* Special exhibitors include military branch booths, DJ, Daughters of the American Revolution, Sea Cadets, UCLA FOCUS, Sailor’s Bar, and "a place to come and honor the men and women who serve our great nation." Supported by Councilman Joe Buscaino, The Port of Los Angeles, and Black Knight Patrol.
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♪ "FRIGHTDAY THE 13th," A HORROR DOUBLE FEATURE & RECORD RELEASE SHOW
The unbearable DOCTOR MORBIUS presents the bands THRILLSVILLE and the RADIOACTIVE CHICKEN HEADS as the latter holds their record release celebration at HM157
Friday October 13th, enjoy a horror film double-feature and the music of Radioactive Chicken Heads record release listening party.
* Doors open at 8 pm
* $10 entrance.
* No BYOB, a full bar awaits you.
* DJ Thin Man also plays some role in this.
* At HM157, 3110 N. Broadway, Lincoln Heights 90031; 562-895-9399.
It's got everything you need to jump start your Halloween season. A double-feature of "two terrifying blood-horrors to rip out your guts just like they were released together way back in 1970... rabies-crazed cannibals in 'I DRINK YOUR BLOOD' (1970, color), and Voodoo-maddened monster-people in 'I EAT YOUR SKIN' (1964, BW)." Like, EEEK ! already.
Check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nbaDytAeP4
At 10 pm, THRILLSVILLE plays the cinema intermission.
See them perform at: https://itsthrillsville.bandcamp.com/releases
Meanwhile, inside the haunted house HM157, is " The World's Most Notorious Band of Genetically Modified Poultry Punk Rock Mutants," THE RADIOACTIVE CHICKEN HEADS, with their record release listening party. The drummer Nuke Boy (aka Laffy Pants) got into a terrible motorcycle accident and he is still in the hospital.. he just had surgery.. so regretfully the band cannot play live. So come hobnob with the venue's favorite mutants and celebrate release of their highly anticipated record album, “Tales From The Coop."
The first 100 people to show up get a FREE CD.
Watch and hear the band perform at: http://RadioactiveChickenHeads.com/
Before we give you another link... The Guide neither endorses nor supports spyware-laden Facebook (it exploits its users by selling ALL of your personal information!) Still, we recognize that many venues and musicians list details of their events ONLY on facebook. So, with total reluctance, kicking and screaming, we offer the necessary links to participate in the spyware-infested arena:
https://www.facebook.com/events/278077682671453/
DJ Thin Man is playing DJ sets inside HM157. You can see what he's about at:
https://www.facebook.com/ThinManEntertainment
And there's more about this whole scene at:
https://www.facebook.com/Doctor-Morbius-Movie-Mausoleum-1666621450252963/?ref=br_rs
* "Age 12 and older" event.
* LOW-PRICE ADMISSION — $10 Entry
* The venue says: "It's everything you never knew you wanted in a Friday the 13th! You don't want to miss this grisly festival of fright and monstrous delight with that completely obnoxious creature of the night, DOCTOR MORBIUS."
* More at: www.hm157.org
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♪ "INTERPLAY," 4th ANNUAL "FESTIVAL OF ARTS AND IDEAS" WITH PACIFIC SYMPHONY COMING OCT. 22
It's an afternoon of California-inspired chamber music and art at the Hilbert Museum when partners Pacific Symphony and Chapman University present a concert for “Interplay.”
Orange County, Calif. — Oct. 12, 2017 — Pacific Symphony and Chapman University are partnering for a fourth year to present "INTERPLAY, a festival of arts and ideas." The festival includes many events that are free and open to the public, and offers audiences a fascinating, in-depth look at a particular facet of our culture that will entertain, enlighten, illuminate and inspire.
Great music by outstanding musicians in an wonderful venue surrounded by fine art by many of California’s most noted artists — what more could you ask for? Maybe wine and cheese? It’s got that, too.
The public is invited to enjoy this (free!) chamber music performance by Pacific Symphony in a concert that's just part of the INTERPLAY festival. This event features a string quartet from the Symphony and a cello ensemble from Chapman. Laszlo Mezo, member of the Symphony and lecturer at Chapman, has crafted an imaginative program inspired by the collection at the university’s Hilbert Museum of California Art, and an upcoming special exhibition.
The concert has a dimension of context and history seldom possible. It features a number of composers — from George Antheil to Lou Harrison, Terry Riley and more — who were writing music in California around the time the art works in the exhibit were created.
“The Symphony asked me if I would be interested in leading a concert at the Hilbert Museum, and the answer was of course, yes,” says Mezo. “I regularly perform chamber music nationally and internationally, and I couldn’t be happier to plan this event’s repertoire.
“We have two groups performing: the ChapCelli cello ensemble with University musicians and the string quartet with Pacific Symphony members,” he continues. “We’ll perform early Baroque to contemporary works and show connections between the pieces, locations and visual art. Most of the selections were inspired by the exhibition at the Hilbert Museum.”
The late-afternoon performance also features a poetry reading of works written by Chapman graduate students and inspired by the exhibit’s art. Then, a California wine and cheese reception follows the performance.
* The program takes place Sunday, Oct. 22, at 4 pm, in the Hilbert Museum, 167 N Atchison St, Orange, CA.
* Doors open at 3:30 pm, with free parking in front, and additional public parking on the top floor of the University structure at 230 N Cypress.
* Seating is limited and is first-come, first-served, with limited standing room at the back of the venue.
* There's more info at:
www.PacificSymphony.org
and at
www.Chapman.edu/Interplay
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♪ MILENA AND FRIENDS, A SPECIAL CONCERT EVENT, OCT. 22
Starring internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic
Of her 2013 appearance in Los Angeles Opera’s Carmen, reviewer Carol Jean Delmar wrote, “Mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic was an alluring, crafty Carmen who managed to be charming as well. Her ‘Habanera’ and ‘Seguidilla’ were seductive. Her voice had swelling highs that flowed seamlessly from her chocolaty lows, and she danced like a Broadway trooper, but with far superior vocality.”
This special concert event features some of opera’s most beloved works, performed by internationally acclaimed mezzo-soprano Milena Kitic, Center Stage Opera Artistic Directors Shira Renee Thomas and Dylan F. Thomas, and CSO Vocal Competition winners Joseph Lopez, Anastasia Malliaras, Maggie Liu, and Christina Roszhart.
* It happens Sunday, October 22, at 3 pm.
* Venue is The Performing Arts Center on the campus of Reseda High School, 18230 Kittridge St, Reseda, CA 91335.
* Tix range from $27-$60, with a 10% discount for seniors and students:
$60 (VIP Seating, reserved parking); $35 (Orchestra); $30 (Loge); $27 (General Admission).
* Tix available online at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3045064
or call 818-517-4102
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♪ "LET’S PLAY!" COMMUNITY MUSICIANS SAY “YES!” TO INVITATION BY PACIFIC SYMPHONY
Community musicians get to rehearse and perform chamber music with orchestra musicians on Samueli Theater’s concert stage
Orange County, CA — Oct. 11, 2017 — Pacific Symphony’s perennially popular program, “OC Can You Play With Us?,” has been inviting amateur musicians from across Orange County to perform onstage with orchestra members for almost seven years now. What began as a one-time endeavor in 2011 to expose the community’s musicians to professional music education and performance has continued to grow and morph with each passing year. In 2014, the Symphony expanded the program to include a chamber music edition that would allow for a more intimate learning and playing experience. Just as popular as the original program, which engaged avocational musicians in a side-by-side performance with the full orchestra, the chamber edition provides the unique opportunity of playing a variety of selected repertoire in one of five chamber ensembles led by Symphony conductors and musicians.
“This program highlights the various sections of the orchestra in chamber ensembles, where the philosophy is ‘the more the merrier!’ ” says Kelli Frager, the Symphony’s community arts engagement manager. “This allows us to connect with avocational musicians who enjoy getting together in a non-competitive environment to embrace the fun of making music with others who do the same. We make a place for everyone, and they get the chance to play under the guidance of a Symphony musician or conductor, as well as continue the network of community musicians in Orange County and beyond.”
The culminating event for “OC Can You Play With Us?,” which is similar to an open rehearsal, takes place on Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m., in the Samueli Theater (located at the rear of the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall).
* Friends and interested observers are invited to attend the workshop-style final event for free (general admission), but free tickets are required and can be reserved through the Symphony’s box office at 714-755-5799, or online at PacificSymphony.org/tickets/concert/OCCYP_CE_2017-18 or if still available, at the door.
* Find music tips and interact with the musicians on the “OC Can You Play With Us?” Facebook page at: Facebook.com/OCCanYouPlayWithUs.
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♪ THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND HEADLINES THE TROUBADOUR, NOV. 13
New Album 'What If' Out Now on Rounder Records
THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND, led by 14-time Grammy Award-winning and three-time Country Music Association Musician of the Year JERRY DOUGLAS, are set to perform a headlining show at The Troubadour on Monday, November 13, during a stop on their current national U.S. tour in support of the recently released album, "What If" on Rounder Records.
The band will bring their unique sound that decisively merges jazz inclinations with the bluegrass, country, blues, swing, rock, and soul to the history-drenched venue.
"What If" is the debut studio album from THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND, released August 11 to a wave of critical praise (excerpts from some of the standout reviews are below).
On the album, there's "Hey Joe" in a genre-bending arrangement; the song's video premiered on Rolling Stone. The song — in addition to a funky, soul-drenched arrangement of "2:19," the Tom Waits' gem — was performed recently alongside bassist Daniel Kimbro during a live session with Paste Magazine. Other "What If" standouts, include the album's title track and "Battle Stick," both performed on the streets of New York City for "City Winery Cellar Sessions."
Though Douglas has previously recorded several of the songs on the new album, he turns them inside out here in bold new arrangements filled with unexpected elements. For example, in 1992 he covered "Hey Joe," the Billy Roberts folk tune that became one of Jimi Hendrix's most beloved blues-rockers. Jerry did it then as an uptempo bluegrass song. Here, it's recontextualized again with drums and fiddle — and horns instead of mandolin.
He also radically reconfigures the album opener "Cavebop," originally recorded in 2002. This time, it contains the horns he always wanted it to have.
"The first time I recorded it, we just played it as fast as we possibly could," says Douglas, continuing, "This time, we made it a bit more sophisticated, with more of an arrangement. A lot of times, when you record songs, you don't really know 'em yet. I got another shot at this one."
As soon as he graduated from high school, Jerry Douglas headed to Washington, D.C. to join CHARLIE WALLER, RICKY SKAGGS, and DOYLE LAWSON in the COUNTRY GENTLEMEN.
He's since performed in so many incarnations; at one point, he counted membership in eight bands, simultaneously. His recent history includes his band the EARLS OF LEICESTER — his version of the Flatt and Scruggs band — with SHAWN CAMP, CHARLIE CUSHMAN, JEFF WHITE, JOHNNY WARREN, and BARRY BALES; their self-titled 2014 debut earned Douglas his 14th Grammy.
He'd already picked up eight Grammys with ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION, with whom he's closing-out his second decade, and shared the "Album of the Year" win for "O Brother, Where Art Thou?," the film soundtrack that helped replant traditional roots music in the modern American psyche.
That brings us to the here and now. Here's some of the praise collected by "WHAT IF:"
"Even after 14 Grammys, Jerry Douglas is still exploring unlikely musical pairings, as evidenced by the soul-and bluegrass-melding rendition of 'Hey Joe...' Jerry Douglas Band's version opens with a furious Dobro lick before driving to the chorus with thick ascending horn lines that suggest Sixties Motown. While more traditional Country instrumentation of fiddle and trebly electric guitar both take instrumental flights of their own, saxophonist Jamel Mitchell, nephew of Al Green producer Willie Mitchell, blows a bluesy solo that offers a fresh sonic counterpoint." —RollingStone.com, August 4, 2017.
"... What If is a new beginning...it's a freewheeling, musically sprawling set, perhaps more jazz and rock oriented than most would expect. Douglas writes most of the material yet works up innovative, substantially rearranged versions of 'Hey Joe,' best known by Hendrix's cover but here given a caffeinated backwoods workup, and Tom Waits' '2:19.' The album's centerpiece is its title track, a pensive progressive jazz/bluegrass fusion instrumental that allows the members to stretch out and shows both their creativity and talent. Ditto for the Douglas-Bela Fleck co-write 'Freemantle,' best described as bluegrass/jazz fusion, where Douglas' Dobro interweaves with the horns and guitar in electrifying fashion. There's enough fret-shredding in the opening five minute 'Cave Bop' (a re-recording of a Douglas original, first heard in 2002) with its high energy soloing and near free-jazz approach, and the closing 'Hot Country 84.5' that's somewhat more laid back but just as musically challenging, to satisfy those looking for Douglas' sizzling picking. But it's the interaction of the instruments throughout, in particular the horns, that makes this a true band production...whether you come for hot licks, compositional diversity or to experience a talented band firing on all cylinders with like-minded players delving into a variety of styles they love, the superb What If has you covered. Hopefully this is the start of a long term ensemble, willing to test individual musical parameters and expand their roots based standards into new, dynamic and fresh frontiers." (4 out of 5 stars) — Hal Horowitz, American Songwriter, August 16, 2017.
"The new project merges jazz with bluegrass, country, blues, swing, rock, and soul on eleven tracks filled with bold arrangements and unexpected elements. One such song is Douglas' rendering of Tom Waits' '2:19.' A funky revelation, the song drips with soul courtesy of some dynamic horn-work and Douglas' bluesy vocals." — Tara Joan, No Depression, July 20, 2017.
"Ultimately, What If signals that after so many years and so many recordings, Douglas is still pushing the envelope and challenging himself to do new things with his music... The song ['2:19'] is an interesting choice...essentially it is a blues tune and with Jerry Douglas and his talented band at the helm, the song is loaded with twang, horns, and some damn fine solo work. It stands out for the heavy dose of funk and soul the band whips up." — GlideMagazine.com, July 24, 2017.
"...Dobro master Jerry Douglas is pulling the strings, taking Billy Roberts' classic composition ['Hey Joe'] to new and exciting places...Douglas & Co. truly soup up the tune, adding plenty of bluegrass fire and thunder along the way." — Damian Fanelli, GuitarWorld.com, August 8, 2017.
"While you may not associate the dobro or the lap steel with jazz, Jerry Douglas shows that it can swing harder than 75% of so called jazzers. He's teamed with Daniel Kimbro/b, Doug Belote/dr, Christian Sedelmyer/vi, Mike Seal/g, Jamel Mitchell/sax and Vance Thompson/tp on a hard hitting bopper that has Douglas, Mitchell and Thompson sounding like its 52nd St in New York on the frenetic 'CaveBop' and the blues-burning 'Unfolding.' Douglas gets Hendrixy in groove and attitude with Mitchell's frantic tenor sax on a riveting read of 'Hey Joe' and the band gets swampy on '2:19.' As far as emotions go, Douglas makes the strings cry like Roy Orbison on a bel canto 'The Last Wild Moor' while getting down home on 'Hot Country 84.5' Fun on the frets!" — George Harris, JazzWeekly.com, October 9, 2017.
"Douglas has never been afraid of pushing labels aside in his search for arresting sounds and musical adventure. Like banjo-bashing Bella Fleck and mando-wizard Dave Grisman, he can and does turn his hand to almost anything that catches his fancy. With What If, he has again pushed the boat way out, far beyond the comfort zone of many, to deliver an album that has horns where banjo or mando might be expected, and at times his own gravel-strewn voice to produce an unexpectedly confident stab at the blues; one track, Tom Waits' '2.19,' is clearly a straightforward, powerfully produced traditional, twelve-bar blues number where his picking and singing both combine to remarkable effect, and his take on the old rock-blues standard 'Hey Joe' (his second recording of the track) is an up-tempo, driving tour de force. Add a few Celtic traditional sounding instrumental tracks to the mix and you have a release that is truly surprising, inspired, unexpected but beautifully done." — Iain Patience, ElmoreMagazine.com, August 8, 2017.
Get your tix for the Troubadour show before they're gone.
More at: http://www.jerrydouglas.com
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♪ DISNEY'S "FROZEN" SING-ALONG WITH SPECIAL LIVE HOSTS ELSA & ANNA, NOV. 14
Thousand Oak's Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum to host noon and 4 pm showtimes
Sing-along hosts Anna and Elsa — and those who know the world of Disney musicals will know who they are — will be live onstage to guide the crowd. The premise is getting everyone ready for the winter season by reliving Disney's animated hit "Frozen" in a sing along event the whole family can enjoy.
Watch the movie play-out on a large screen, and sing along to all of the movie's most popular songs, including "Let it Go."
On-screen lyrics make it easy to join in the fun, and dressing-up as a favorite character can add to the enjoyment, especially for the small fry. The event promo suggests, "'Let go' of your inhibitions because on this day, you're the Snow Queen/Snowman of the night!"
The story's premise becomes interactive, as you join Anna as she sets off on an epic journey. There, she teams-up with mountain man Kristoff and a snowman named Olaf to find her sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Sing-along to all your favorite "Frozen" songs.
To get you in the mood to get the kids organized, here's the promo video link:
http://video.disney.com/watch/frozen-sing-along-promo-4f1b13bbfba10ab3772545fd
It happens in The Scherr Forum Theater at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362; 805-449-ARTS (2787); www.CivicArtsPlaza.com
* Tix: http://www.civicartsplaza.com/showinfo.php?id=256
All seats $19 + $4 facility fee; no age discounts for this show; groups get 10% off.
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♪ BARBARA DANE & THE CHAMBER BROS. — "JAZZ, BLUES, & SONGS FOR PEACE & JUSTICE," OCT 21 AT UCLA
Show at Royce Hall, UCLA, Saturday, October 21, at 7 pm
Thanks to Ed Pearl and his "Ash Grove Group," you can get a hefty discount of 50% + on your concert tickets. Use the code PROMO50 when you order your tickets on the UCLA web site: http://cap.ucla.edu/
“In song and struggle, Barbara Dane a singular voice … one of the true unsung heroes of American music." — The Boston Globe.
It's Barbara Dane's 90th Birthday Concert, celebrating a lifetime of jazz, blues, and songs for peace and justice, with her special guests, the Chambers Brothers.
Honoring her inspiring life of artistry and activism, CAP UCLA hosts Barbara Dane with renowned jazz pianist TAMMY HALL’S TRIO. Cited as an inspiration by artists ranging from BOB DYLAN to BONNIE RAITT, Dane continues to sing out with wit, wisdom and swing. Her rich history in blues and jazz includes collaborations with greats like LOUIS ARMSTRONG, EARL “FATHA” HINES, and LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS.
Taking a cue from early mentor PETE SEEGER, Dane has never confined herself to one genre or conformed to the demands of the music industry. Outspoken and indomitable, she struck out on her own path, singing for peace and social justice.
The evening’s guest artists include PABLO MENÉNDEZ, leader of Cuban band MEZCLA, and Cuban blues and rock musician OSAMU, Dane’s son and grandson.
* Marking the milestone with a historic reunion, the CHAMBERS BROTHERS will accompany Dane on freedom songs recorded together on the seminal 1966 Folkways album, "Barbara Dane and the Chambers Brothers," which will be reissued on vinyl in time for the celebration.
* Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKfZlqaKhW0&feature=youtu.be
* Tix at: http://cap.ucla.edu/calendar/details/barbara_dane
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♪ JESSE CLEGG, SOUTH AFRICAN SINGER-SONGWRITER, CONCLUDES U.S. TOUR WITH SAN DIEGO, L.A. SHOWS, Oct 30 & Nov 7
Plays Balboa theatre in San Diego Oct 30
Concludes tour at The Hotel Café in Hollywood on Tue, Nov 7th
We have reported multiple times on RODRIGUEZ, aka SIXTO RODRIGUEZ, the biggest music star ever in South Africa. He is an American singer-songwriter who got nowhere in the US, and had no idea he was a household name whose music provided the anthems that brought-down apartheid in South Africa. In fact, his fans there believed he was dead, and when the discovery came that he wasn't, it created a nationwide phenomenon that has taken him there for several massive concert tours.
But, since the Guide doesn't report on "world music," we haven't had an occasion to talk about anyone else who is hot in that nation's music scene. Until now.
We're going to tell you about JESSE CLEGG. He's a South African star with a pedigree and he continues to expand his American fanbase. At press time, singer-songwriter Jesse Clegg is headed back for his third tour of North America. It will end with a show in Los Angeles at The Hotel Café on Tuesday, November 7th. Tickets for this 9 pm show are $10, at www.hotelcafe.com
We mentioned his pedigree. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because Jesse is the offspring of iconic Afro-pop musician JOHNNY CLEGG, with whom Jesse spent the first six years of his life — on the road, with Johnny on-tour. This readied Jesse for the life of a career musician, but he found his own musical path in the sounds of modern rock from the U.S. and the UK. Jesse will be supporting his father Johnny Clegg on the "Final Journey" tour that kicks off in Boston, MA on October 14th and concludes in Boulder, CO on November 2nd, before he heads to the West Coast on his own for his exclusive headliner gigs.
A star in his home country and one of South Africa’s premier acts, the young artist is distinguished as one of only a few to achieve Platinum success there. On this, his third American tour, he will perform songs from his first two albums "When I Wake Up" and "Life On Mars," as well as the recent international hits “Use Me”, “Breathing," and other new material from his current album "Things Unseen," which shows Jesse augmenting his sound by incorporating electronic and pop elements into the production.
In 2016 Jesse toured North America for a second time, and earlier this year he made his debut at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. The single “Breathing” was also released in 2017, reaching #1 in South Africa and becoming one of the most-played songs there.
Jesse has achieved so much in these early years of his career, with five Top Ten singles, extensive touring throughout South Africa playing the biggest festivals in the country, and performing abroad many times in both Europe and North America. As an official ambassador for the "Nelson Mandela 46664 Foundation," Jesse was invited to play at Radio City Music Hall in New York City for their annual "Mandela Day Concert" alongside Stevie Wonder, Black Eyed Peas, Alicia Keys, and many others. He has also achieved three "South African Music Award" nominations.
More at: http://jesseclegg.com
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♪ DOLLY PARTON'S NEW ALBUM "I BELIEVE IN YOU" ARRIVES FRIDAY, OCT. 13
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music icon Dolly Parton will be EVERYWHERE, including all over television, radio and digital platforms, as she celebrates the worldwide release of her first-ever children’s album, "I Believe In You." Dolly’s media blitz includes appearances on TODAY, Fox & Friends, The View, The Chew, Sprout TV, Access Hollywood, E!, Entertainment Tonight, Huckabee, Voice of America, SiriusXM People NOW, The 700 Club, and many more outlets.
Reviewers are already raving about "I Believe In You." Here are a couple of samples:
“Dolly Parton may be singing children’s songs on I Believe In You, but the album’s topics and depth speak to listeners of all ages.” — Mike Ragona, Huffington Post.
“Weaving powerful life lessons with catchy, sing-along music, led by one of the finest vocalists of any genre, Dolly pours her love of children into each of the 14 tracks on I Believe in You. It's a must-have not only for children, but for parents, grandparents, teachers, and anyone who works with the younger generation.” — Gayle Thompson, The Boot.
The album features 14 new songs, all written and performed by Dolly with the spirit and heart of children in mind.
Proceeds from the album will benefit "Imagination Library," which was established in 1995 to honor Parton’s father, who never had the chance to learn to read or write.
She is scheduled to make the rounds with numerous TV shows, including these:
"The View" Monday, Oct 16
"The Chew" Tuesday, Oct 17
"Entertainment Tonight" Friday, Oct 13
"E!" Friday, Oct 13
"Access Hollywood" Saturday, Oct 14 & Sunday, Oct 15
Here's the track listing for "I Believe In You:"
1. I Believe in You
2. Coat of Many Colors (new recording)
3. Together Forever
4. I Am a Rainbow
5. I’m Here
6. A Friend Like You
7. Imagination
8. You Can Do It
9. Responsibility
10. You Gotta Be
11. Makin’ Fun Ain’t Funny
12. Chemo Hero
13. Brave Little Soldier
14. Bonus track spoken audio: Coat of Many Colors (book read by Dolly Parton)
ABOUT DOLLY PARTON:
She is the most honored female country performer of all time. Achieving 25 RIAA certified gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, she has had 25 songs reach #1 on the Billboard Country charts, a record for a female artist. She has 41 career top 10 country albums, a record for any artist, and she has 110 career-charted singles over the past 40 years.
All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hits collections, paid digital downloads and compilation usage during her Hall of Fame career have reportedly topped a staggering 100 million records – which includes sales of her 2016 chart-topping disc "Pure & Simple," her first number-one album on the Billboard Country Album charts in twenty-five years.
She has garnered eight Grammy Awards – including a 2017 win with PENTATONIX in the "Country Duo/Group Performance" category for their collaboration on her iconic 1973 hit “Jolene.”
She's won 10 Country Music Association Awards, five Academy of Country Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and she is one of only five female artists to win the Country Music Association’s "Entertainer of the Year" Award.
In 1999, Parton was inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and became a member of the National Academy of Popular Music Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001. Broadcast Music Inc. honored Parton with their "Icon Award" in 2003, and in 2004 the U.S. Library of Congress presented her with their "Living Legend Award" for her contribution to the cultural heritage of the United States. This was followed in 2005 with the "National Medal of Arts," the highest honor given by the U.S. government for excellence in the arts.
The honors keep coming. The 2016 made-for-television movie, "Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love," is currently nominated in the “Television Movie” category for the 69th Annual Emmy Awards. The film also won in the TV and Cable category at the 68th Annual "Christopher Awards," which also includes the Movieguide Epiphany Prize for Television. The film served as the follow-up to her highly rated 2015 film "Coat Of Many Colors," also broadcast on NBC, which won the Academy of Country Music's "Tex Ritter Award."
Now, in 2017, Dolly's release of "I Believe In You," a collection of children's songs, fills the last unfilled niche in a storied career. The new album is on Dolly Records through her partnership with Sony Music Nashville.
ABOUT DOLLY PARTON’S "IMAGINATION LIBRARY:"
Founded in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting organization that has, to date, mailed more than 100 million books to children in Australia, Belize, Canada, United Kingdom and the United States. Each month, the program currently mails more than one million specially selected, high-quality, age-appropriate books to registered children from birth until they start Kindergarten in participating communities.
Dolly envisioned creating a lifelong love of reading in children, preparing them for school and inspiring them to dream.
Recent studies suggest participation in the Imagination Library is positively and significantly associated with higher measures of early language and math development. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
There's more information on Dolly Parton at: www.dollyparton.com
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♪ ERIC CHURCH: TWO-PART DOCUMENTARY "HOLDING MY OWN" AND CONCERT EVENT "ERIC CHURCH ON THE ROCKS" PREMIERE OCT 13
TV premiere at 8 pm on AT&T AUDIENCE Network and Streaming on DIRECTV NOW
It's rare that any artist or any studio can get a two-part live music event in one night of airtime. That's just what Eric Church has achieved.
"Holding My Own" is a one-hour documentary airing at 8 pm ET/PT
"Eric Church: On The Rocks" is a concert that airs at 9 pm ET/PT
Those times apply to both DIRECTV and U-verse (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114) and DIRECTV NOW.
Tune-in this Friday, October 13 to watch the broadcast premiere of the tour documentary and concert event featuring Eric Church. Church's "Holding My Own" one-hour documentary affords viewers a never-before-seen glimpse behind this year's CMA "Entertainer of the Year" nominee from footage filmed across his 61-stop "Holdin' My Own" Tour. The second one-hour special, "Eric Church: On The Rocks," at 9 pm was a concert recorded live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO in 2016.
Audience Network's new music slate continues to deliver groundbreaking concerts, unique stories and exclusive performances across all genres, plus select programming in ultra high-definition/4K1, to audiences nationwide since multiple series began airing this past January.
Recent concert specials include: Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Keith Urban, CeeLo Green, Hank Williams Jr., Lukas Graham, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy, Panic! at the Disco, 2 Chainz, Keith Urban, The Lumineers, Cole Swindell, Cypress Hill, Dan + Shay, Andra Day, Melissa Etheridge, Mac Miller, Good Charlotte, Brett Eldredge, Tinashe, JoJo, Bebe Rexha, Brandy Clark, Chris Janson, Sheryl Crow, Daya, Machine Gun Kelly, Trey Songz, Lauren Alaina, Rae Sremmurd, RaeLynn, William Michael Morgan, X Ambassadors, Sam Hunt, The Head and the Heart, Chris Lane, and others.
New shows premiere as national broadcasts on Fridays at 9 pm ET/PT on DIRECTV Ch 239/AT&T U-verse Ch 1114, and stream on-demand at DIRECTV NOW, directv.com, uverse.com, and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.2
Audience Network's multiple series of original and exclusive performances give music fans an intimate view of music's most influential artists today. The network collaborates directly with musicians to create a unique show from their perspective.
Eric Church, the three-time Country Music Association and six-time Academy of Country Music Award winner, cemented his reputation as a maverick by releasing his 2015 album "Mr. Misunderstood" as a surprise, delivering it to fans before announcing its existence and putting it on sale. His current single, "Round Here Buzz" follows his anti-hate single "Kill a Word" which AXS called, "one of the most important singles [Church has put out]." It also follows the Grammy-nominated "Record Year," which Rolling Stone dubbed "the most moving moment" on the widely lauded album. RIAA Gold-certified "Record Year" hit the top of the charts making seven No. 1s for what Vulture called, "one of the brightest lights in any genre."
Church embarked on his cross-continent, 61-city, "Holdin' My Own" Tour this year. It was named the No. 1 most-attended music tour in the world at the time by Pollstar. The double-set / sans-opener show gave fans 3+ hours of pure Eric Church, and it sold-out every stop. It consistently stayed on Billboard's Country Boxscore chart despite cancelling more than 33,000 tickets listed on the secondary market in an effort to reduce ticket scalper activity. The tour's major market stops included New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia, and ended with a two-night run in Nashville, Tenn. breaking Bridgestone Arena's attendance record the first night and topped Church's own just-set record on its second night.
The New York Times said he is the man who produces songs that insist music is "fuel for love, for anguish and, naturally, for other music." Most recently he earned the 2017 ACM "Merle Haggard Spirit Award," 2016 CMA "Album of the Year Award" for "Mr. Misunderstood," and the 2016 ACM "Music Video of the Year Award" for the album's first title-track single. At the upcoming awards show in November, Church is nominated for three CMA Awards including his second nod for "Entertainer of the Year."
The North Carolina native's previous album, "The Outsiders," debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart and Top Country Albums Chart. That marked the highest debut position and sales of any release in the format that year, making Church 2014's top-selling country music artist. The album garnered Grammy, CMA, and ACM "Album of the Year" nominations and featured his No. 1 hits "Give Me Back My Hometown" and "Talladega," as well as multiple nominee "Like A Wrecking Ball." "The Outsiders" was the follow-up to Church's 3x Platinum-certified "CHIEF," named the 2012 "Album of the Year" by both CMA and ACM, and GRAMMY-nominated for "Best Country Album." The LP featured five Top 20 singles: "Homeboy" (certified Platinum for sales in excess of one million); the Top 10 "Like Jesus Does" and the Top 5 "Creepin'" (both certified Platinum); and two No. 1 hits, "Drink in My Hand" (certified Platinum) and "Springsteen" (certified Double Platinum for sales in excess of 2 million singles). Church's sophomore album, "Carolina," (2009) is RIAA Platinum certified and his 2006 debut album, "Sinners Like Me" is RIAA Gold certified.
More info on Eric Church at: https://www.ericchurch.com
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# C-3 news feature...
♪ PRESERVATION PLEA: SIGN THE ADSLA PETITION TO SAVE "THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER" BUILDING
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles (ADSLA) is seeking Landmark Status for The Hollywood Reporter Building through the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission
Status is essential to save anything from the wrecking ball in L.A.
The ADSLA Committee for Preservation Advocacy is engaged in a multi-phase process of working toward gaining Historic Cultural Monument status for the Hollywood Reporter Building on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. The building housed the first Los Angeles-based daily entertainment industry trade paper.
The nomination passed its first two steps towards Historic Cultural Monument (HCM) designation. At its meeting on August 17, 2017 meeting, the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission voted in favor of the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles' nomination. Next, on Tuesday, October 17 at 2:30PM, the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) committee has to vote in favor and then the nomination goes to the full city council.
Please lend your support. It is important that the city council knows how many people care about preserving this building.
If you would like to help by attending a hearing, email ADSLA at: artdeco@adsla.org
The property (and the ADSLA nomination) actually consists of three buildings built between 1924 and 1947. The front building facing Sunset is a 1936 redesign by architect Douglas Hannold for its brief life as the upscale "Sunset House" menswear store. This design is a very distinctive (and unusual) Hollywood Regency / moderne style. While in need of restoration, it is mostly intact. The regal interiors of the original Sunset House are extant, including wooden doors, columns, a fireplace and other ornamentation. The Hollywood Reporter eventually used the entire building for offices and actually printed the paper daily, onsite, until the late 1980s.
For fans of Turner Classic Movies, it may interest you to know that Robert Osborne worked for The Hollywood Reporter for many years, penning the "Rambling Reporter" column.
The Sunset House may have been designed to rival downtown L.A.'s Oviatt where the Cicada Club is today.
The Hollywood Reporter, located at 6715 Sunset Boulevard, is just west of Crossroads of the World, which is already an Historic Cultural Monument.
The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and awareness of Art Deco as a major influence on the 20th century and beyond.
Since 1983, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles has welcomed people with an interest in the many facets of Art Deco. More recently, we have refined our efforts into three major areas: education, preservation and socializing with other "Deco-Philes" in beautiful environments throughout the Los Angeles area.
Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, P.O. Box 972, Hollywood, California 90078; www.adsla.org; 310-659-3326; artdeco@adsla.org
* Online ticketing for their many fun events is available on Brown Paper Tickets (for most events produced by ADSLA), at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/
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# C-4 news feature...
♪ "ALL IN FOR THE GAMBLER: KENNY ROGERS' FAREWELL CONCERT CELEBRATION" TO BE HELD AT NASHVILLE'S BRIDGESTONE ARENA, OCT, 25, 2017
Once-in-a-lifetime finale with DOLLY PARTON & KENNY ROGERS will make music history
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – LIONEL RICHIE will join an all-star lineup of musicians performing some of Kenny Rogers greatest hits at this one-night-only farewell concert celebration in Nashville, Tennessee on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 7 pm CT.
"All In For The Gambler: Kenny Rogers' Farewell Concert Celebration" will feature some of the biggest stars in Nashville, including: KENNY ROGERS, DOLLY PARTON, REBA McENTIRE, CHRIS STAPLETON, LITTLE BIG TOWN, LADY ANTEBELLUM, ALISON KRAUSS, THE FLAMING LIPS, IDINA MENZEL, JAMEY JOHNSON, WYNONNA JUDD, NAOMI JUDD, and ELLE KING. The star-studded event will include very special surprise guests, unforgettable duets with country and pop music royalty and a once-in-a-lifetime finale that will make music history.
LIONEL RICHIE and KENNY ROGERS’ friendship may seem unlikely, but it's been decades in the making. The two larger-than-life performers have shared countless memories both on and off stage, and together contributed one of music’s most endearing and timeless hits, “Lady.” Written by Richie for Rogers, “Lady” touched the hearts of millions of fans, and cemented a lifelong friendship between the two talented artists.
"A lifetime of friendship, and I could not be more honored to be a part of Kenny’s Farewell Concert Celebration,” says Richie. “It’s going to be a special night.”
A limited number of platinum tickets are available via Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena box office. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation and the Kenny Rogers Children's Center.
KEITH WORTMAN of Blackbird Presents, creator and executive producer of Nashville's recent highly acclaimed "SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD," is the creator and executive producer of "All In For The Gambler." GRAMMY® Award Winner DON WAS will serve as music director, and preside over a stellar house band backing the performers at this historic concert event taping. Kenny Rogers' manager, KEN LEVITAN, also serves as executive producer.
The event will be filmed and recorded for multi-platform distribution throughout traditional media (worldwide broadcast, music, and digital).
For complete show details, see the official concert website: www.allinforthegambler.com
About Kenny Rogers:
Kenny Rogers began recording in the late 1950s, notching a local hit in the Houston, TX market with "That Crazy Feeling" that resulted in a national TV appearance on "American Bandstand." After stints with the jazz group THE BOBBY DOYLE THREE and folk favorite THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, Rogers formed THE FIRST EDITION in 1967. As the lead singer of the group, Rogers sang on the band's biggest hits, such as "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" and "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town." The group, who hosted their own syndicated television series, "Rollin'", stayed together through 1975.
In 1976, Rogers signed a deal in Nashville with United Artists. With the help of producer LARRY BUTLER, Rogers released "Lucille" in early 1977, his first No. 1 hit. The singer would tally many classics through the decade, including "Love Or Something Like It," "Sweet Music Man," "The Gambler," and "Every Time Two Fools Collide," which he recorded with the late DOTTIE WEST. Rogers was named "Male Vocalist of the Year" by both the CMA and the ACM, being also recognized as "Entertainer of the Year" by the latter in 1979.
In 1980, Rogers made musical history with his crossover success of "Lady." The LIONEL RICHIE composition netted the singer a hit in the Country, Pop, AC, and R&B fields. The album from which the song was pulled, "Kenny Rogers' Greatest Hits," was certified Diamond for sales of over ten million units. In the 1980s, he stayed on top of the charts with hits like "I Don't Need You," "We've Got Tonight," and "Morning Desire," and sang on the Grammy® winning "USA For Africa" charity single, "We Are The World," joined by an unprecedented number of music legends. He also established a successful career as an actor – with roles in "The Gambler" movie series – and as a photographer, with several published books of photos to his credit, including "This Is My Country."
Rogers has sold over 120 million albums worldwide during his career, making him one of the best-selling male artists of all-time according to the RIAA, with twenty Platinum albums and eleven Gold. He has won awards from every organization imaginable, including multiple GRAMMY® Awards, as well as CMA, ACM, CMT, TNN, Music City News, and American Music Awards. In 2012, Rogers released his successful memoir, "Luck or Something Like It" and became a New York Times Best-Selling Author. In the fall of 2013, Rogers was bestowed with his biggest honor, being inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. He continues to endear himself to audiences through his timeless music, and appearances on television – including a well-received Geico commercial in 2015.
In the fall of 2015, Kenny Rogers made headlines with the announcement that he would soon embark on a farewell tour – after one of the most successful and iconic careers in the history of show business. The spring of 2016 saw the singer begin that process with his "The Gambler's Last Deal" Final World Tour, saying goodbye to his loyal legion of fans one city and one night at a time in what has been a critically-acclaimed night of music and memories.
There's plenty more at: www.kennyrogers.com
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# C-5 news feature...
♪ PERFORMING ON THE STEAM-POWERED DURANGO-SILVERTON COWBOY POETRY TRAIN
Award-winning cowboy musician ANDY HEDGES just returned from performing at the annual "Durango Cowboy Poetry Gathering" (Oct 5-8) in Colorado (http://www.durangocowboygathering.org/main.php. And it's been in the Guide's "Encyclopedia Festivanica" since April). There, extending the venues from the historic old mining town (and modern overpriced winter ski mecca), Andy performed on a moving train pulled by a steam locomotive — a rare treat for a musician and any music fan to experience. It happened aboard the 3-foot-narrow-gauge "Durango-Silverton Cowboy Poetry Train," a feature each year at the festival.
No, we don't have any echoing-whistle-and-chuffing-steam-engine recordings for you. But we do have some good, clean, studio music links, so keep reading.
He also did a two-part interview with fellow cowboy musician Mike Beck on the "Cowboy Crossroads" show, and that's one you can experience.
California songwriter and horseman Mike Beck appears on episodes 21 and 22 of "Cowboy Crossroads." Mike talks about growing up in Monterey, California, working with Tom & Bill Dorrance, cowboyin' on the Spanish Ranch, and much more.
LISTENING...
It's available on Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/cowboycrossroads/sets/cowboy-crossroads-with-andy) or you can listen to all the episodes in the archive and subscribe for free on iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cowboy-crossroads/id1190352130).
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# C-6 news feature...
♪ KATHLEEN GRACE SINGS IRVING BERLIN
If you missed her Thursday night at the Blue Whale in L.A., the marvelous Kathleen Grace has a new video on YouTube of her heartfelt rendition of the timeless classic, "What'll I Do." She's accompanied on piano by Larry Goldings (he's toured with John Mayer). Though her show Thursday included Gabe Witcher (The Witcher Brothers) on violin as part of a notable full band? The teamwork of the duo in the video doesn't need any other instruments. As always when Kathleen sings, this is one to savor:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW-_d3MvEDg&feature=youtu.be
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# C-7 news feature...
♪ MARK CHESNUTT PRESENTED FIRST EVER "TRAILBLAZER AWARD" AT 2017 TEXAS COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – On Thursday, September 28th, multi- platinum selling country artist and Texas native, Mark Chesnutt, was presented the first ever Trailblazer Award along with a Thank You Plaque for serving as a Spoken-person for the Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) at their 2017 awards ceremony. Though Chesnutt was unable to attend due to an unexpected illness, his good friend and co-writer Roger Springer accepted the award in his honor.
"It was unfortunate that Mark got ill and could not make it to the Awards show. “said Linda Wilson, founder of the TCMA. “He was missed, but the Finalists and Award Recipients along with amazing performances made the 2017 Texas Country Music Awards show an evening that will go down in history."
Mark was heavy hearted that he could not attend the event, but was thrilled that Roger Springer, co-writer of the #1 singles “It’s a Little Too Late” and “Thank God For Believers” was there to accept it in his place.
“I am very sorry to have missed such a special event,” Chesnutt said. “Receiving the Trail Blazer award from my home state is such an honor, and I am thankful for my friend Roger Springer for accepting it in my absence.”
The TCMA is an organization dedicated to the promotion and support of both established and new artists, songwriters and musicians from Texas, as well as those who perform in the state. Chesnutt doubles as spokesperson for Texas Country Cares, the TCMA’s charity, which will show the support of the music community in times of need throughout the state.
The Texas Country Music Association, Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization with 501c3 status and donations are tax deductible. To join, donate or for more information visit www.texascountrymusic.org.
A native of Beaumont, Texas, traditional-minded classic country singer Mark Chesnutt began his run up the charts in 1990 with “Too Cold At Home,” and followed that initial hit up with blockbuster 90s favorites such as “Brother Jukebox,” “Let It Rain,” and “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” Along the way, he has earned one Gold album and four Platinum albums. He has been nominated for several industry awards, and has a CMA trophy to his credit – the 1993 Vocal Event of the Year prize for “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” a hit for The Possum, George Jones. Chesnutt continues to be a touring favorite, with close to 175 dates on his calendar – which is booked well into the beginning of 2017. For more information on Mark Chesnutt, please visit markchesnutt.com.
There's more information on Mark Chesnutt at: www.markchesnutt.com
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# C-8 news feature...
♪ New Release
"AT THE LOUISIANA HAYRIDE TONIGHT" 20-CD BOX SET ON BEAR FAMILY RECORDS, DUE OCT. 20
Features rare performances from HANK WILLIAMS, ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, & more
SHREVEPORT, La. — For more than two decades, the "Louisiana Hayride" radio show was a Saturday night staple for music lovers. Broadcast by Shreveport, Louisiana’s KWKH-AM from 1948-1960, "Hayride" stood as the chief rival to the now better-known "Grand Ole Opry." While the Opry favored established Nashville stars, Hayride offered headliners and newcomers alike an opportunity to perform. It was this policy that led Hayride to say “yes” to a young singer from Tupelo, Mississippi after the Opry said “no.” That singer, ELVIS PRESLEY, debuted on the show in October 1954 and later made his first TV appearance on the television version in March 1955.
Time was when the Louisiana Hayride show at the Municipal Auditorium in Shreveport, Louisiana was the place for country music fans to be on a Saturday night. Just sixty cents for adults (thirty for kids) bought the finest night’s entertainment anytime, anywhere.
Featuring more than 25 hours of music, this unprecedented collection comes packed in an LP-sized package complete with a 224-page hardcover book. There are rare performances from stars of a golden age, including ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY CASH, JUNE CARTER, KITTY WELLS, GEORGE JONES, and WEBB PIERCE, as well as a previously unknown HANK WILLIAMS recording.
Rolling Stone Country premiered the unheard Hank Williams track from the set.
You can hear it at: http://rol.st/2gf77XJ
Presley’s 15 songs here (which include “That’s All Right,” “Baby Let’s Play House,” “Heartbreak Hotel,” and “Don’t Be Cruel”) are just a fraction of the more than 500 tunes stocking At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight. Bear Family Records’ 20-CD box set holds a treasury of long-buried live Hayride performances — many of which have never been heard since the day they were broadcast — with perhaps the rarest of these rarities being the previously unknown recording of “I’m a Long Gone Daddy” by HANK WILLIAMS.
The compilation has been constructed in chronological sequence. Throughout the 20 discs songs are interspersed with the Louisiana Hayride theme tune (“…we’re gonna have a wonderful time…”), and with show announcements, intros, ads, comedy routines, and even mistakes, giving listeners a real sense of what it was like to hear the show on the radio, or to have plunked down your 60¢ (or 30¢ for children) for a ticket to watch it live in Shreveport’s Municipal Auditorium. One of these stage announcements, in fact, is the old-time emcee Horace Logan making the now-famous proclamation that “Elvis has left the building.”
Eighteen of the set’s CDs cover the classic weekly Louisiana Hayride broadcasts that took place from April 3, 1948 until August 27, 1960. The other two CDs collect material from some post-1960 shows, along with commercial recordings made in the KWKH radio studios, promotional discs, and transcribed shows from KWKH’s early days. Among the studio-recorded commercial tracks are hits by SLIM WHITMAN, THE BROWNS, MITCHELL TOROK, JIM REEVES, MAC WISEMAN, and CAROLYN BRADSHAW. Additionally, there are 11 “as live” studio-recorded transcriptions that feature selections from KITTY WELLS, JOHNNIE AND JACK, HANK WILLIAMS, and CURLEY WILLIAMS.
Louisiana Hayride was known as “The Cradle of Stars,” and At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight’s lengthy track-list provides plenty of reasons for that. The CDs’ 167 acts reveal a who’s-who of country music royalty (GEORGE JONES, JOHNNY CASH, KITTY WELLS, JUNE CARTER, ROY ACUFF, WEBB PIERCE, FARON YOUNG, ERNEST TUBB, ROGER MILLER, and JIM REEVES) along with regional heroes such as Cajun stars DOUG & RUSTY KERSHAW, and California country stalwarts ROSE MADDOX and WYNN STEWART. The set serves as a reminder too that Hayride was about more than just country music. Presley obviously brought rock ’n’ roll to the show, but there was also rockabilly from WARREN SMITH, WERLY FAIRBURN, and BOB LUMAN, bluegrass from THE LOUVIN BROTHERS and DOBBER JOHNSON, and yodeling from SLIM WHITMAN.
"At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight" also spotlights the impressive group of regulars that included JIMMY MARTIN, MERLE KILGORE, CHARLIE WALKER, RED SOVINE, and JOHNNY HORTON, and emerging local singers MARGARET LEWIS, JERRY KENNEDY, and LINDA BRANNON. The house band similarly was home to many highly-regarded sidemen, like Hall of Fame pianist FLOYD CRAMER, slide guitar masters JIMMY DAY and SHOT JACKSON, guitar legend JAMES BURTON, and future Presley drummer DJ FONTANA.
Besides presenting a wealth of little-heard recordings with stars singing their hits, the set also shows them playing cover tunes (PRESLEY does “Maybellene” and “Long Tall Sally”), performing in a character (FERLIN HUSKY shows up in his comical persona "SIMON CRUM"), and doing commercials (JOHNNY CASH plugs Southern Maid Donuts as the “best in the world”). This extraordinary release also provides the chance to enjoy the other JOHNNY MATHIS — “Country” Johnny Mathis — as well as to discover such lesser-known acts, such as MARLENE ALLEN, DOUG BRAGG, DEAN EVANS, FAY DARLING, and JOE JANKA.
"At the Louisiana Hayride Tonight" is the latest in the Bear Family Records’ highly acclaimed series of releases exploring roots music. This collection, which comes in an LP-sized package complete with a 224-page hardcover book, not only takes a comprehensive look at Louisiana Hayride but also offers an exhilarating portrait of the American music scene during the late ’40s into the early ’60s.
So, what does it include, with its advertised "fabulously restored sound"-? Let's have a look.
• 529 ‘live’ tracks including previously unknown recordings by HANK WILLIAMS.
• 11 ‘as live’ studio-recorded transcriptions, including KITTY WELLS, JOHNNIE AND JACK, HANK WILLIAMS, and CURLEY WILLIAMS.
• 19 studio-recorded commercial discs, including hits by SLIM WHITMAN, THE BROWNS, MITCHELL TOROK, JIM REEVES, MAC WISEMAN, and CAROLYN BRADSHAW.
• 167 artists in total, including HANK WILLIAMS, ELVIS PRESLEY, JOHNNY HORTON, WEBB PIERCE, FARON YOUNG, JIM REEVES, GEORGE JONES, JOHNNY CASH, ROSE MADDOX, FRANKIE MILLER, COUSIN EMMY, JUNE CARTER, ROY ACUFF, THE BAILES BROTHERS, THE OKLAHOMA WRANGLERS, NORMA JEAN, THE BROWNS, THE CARLISLES, THE LOUVIN BROTHERS, JIMMY NEWMAN, RAY PRICE, ROGER MILLER, FERLIN HUSKY, WARREN SMITH, WYNN STEWART, GRANDPA JONES, RUSTY AND DOUG KERSHAW, SLIM WHITMAN, and THE WILBURN BROTHERS.
• Hayride regulars including JAMES O’GWYNN, CURLEY WILLIAMS, RED SOVINE, BETTY AMOS, HARMIE SMITH, BUDDY ATTAWAY, MARGIE SINGLETON, TONY DOUGLAS, JACK FORD, WERLY FAIRBURN, JEANETTE HICKS, GOLDIE HILL, TIBBY EDWARDS, HOOT AND CURLEY, MARTHA LYNN, CLAUDE KING, DAVID HOUSTON, JERRY JERICHO, BOB LUMAN, JIMMY AND JOHNNY, MERLE KILGORE, JIMMY MARTIN, JOHNNY MATHIS, JIMMY LEE, CHARLIE WALKER, BILLY WALKER, and DEE MULLIN.
• All backed by the ultra-talented Hayride staff bands, including FELTON PRUETT, JIMMY DAY, FLOYD CRAMER, SONNY TRAMMELL, JAMES BURTON, D. J. FONTANA, SHOT JACKSON, SONNY HARVILLE, DOBBER JOHNSON, BUFFALO YOUNT, DON DAVIS, and TILLMAN FRANKS.
The track listing for the entire 20-CD set is available at: https://www.bear-family.com/various-artists-at-the-louisiana-hayride-tonight-20-cd.html
The 20-CD set list price is $230.04. And for what's been unearthed from a musical Tutankhamun's vault, or the price of a ticket to Stagecoach 2018, the price of this set shouldn't scare true fans.
We 'spect this'll be marked as not just a landmark release, but a treasure trove of historic finds made all the more remarkable because it's all available in one, overwhelming package.
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# C-9 news feature...
♪ Big Deal Music Celebrates Five Years of Expansive Growth And Success
Service-Oriented Publishing Company Rebrands As "Big Deal Music Group"
In the face of endless corporocratic overconsolidations into a hegemony of Big Media (including all of America's mainstream news media sources) now under the control of only SIX giant corporate entities, it's cause for celebration when a little upstart attains success.
That's why we're happy to report on Big Deal Music. Ray LaMontagne and St. Vincent are both signed with them.
And what artist isn't longing for a business relationship that says it "provides a meaningful alternative for those creative individuals who prefer an active one-on-one relationship with an experienced publishing partner."
Celebrating its fifth anniversary as one of the most dynamic, fastest growing companies in the industry, Big Deal Music just announced its evolution into Big Deal Music Group. That may sound like business legaleses, but the new umbrella will house the existing companies "Big Deal Music Publishing," "Words & Music Administration" and "Big Deal Media," a recently developed content division, as well as other related ventures yet to come.
With a roster ranging from iconic, headline rock acts like My Morning Jacket and Sleater-Kinney to jazz innovator Kamasi Washington and Grammy-winning songwriter Dan Wilson, Big Deal’s five year run of remarkable growth and success include a Grammy Award for St. Vincent, multiple #1 singles across several formats, and the launch of a groundbreaking company initiative that creates a new business structure for some of today’s top songwriters.
“The past five years have felt like Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride” said Big Deal Music Group President and co-founder, Kenny MacPherson. “We’ve grown from a small independent publishing company with a handful of clients and a three person staff, to a top 10, self-administered publishing group with global reach. We felt it was time to organize our teams to better serve the needs of our songwriters and artists in this continually evolving music business climate.”
That evolution has resulted in the company’s recent alliances with peermusic, Mushroom Group, Because Music, Native Tongue and The David Gresham Entertainment Group as global sub-publishers for the future. Additionally, the company launched Big Deal Media, for producing master recordings as well as digital content such as the acclaimed songwriting podcast AND THE WRITER IS… a venture with hit songwriters Ross Golan, Joe London and Mega House Music.
Big Deal Music Publishing was founded in September 2012, by former Chrysalis Music colleagues Kenny MacPherson, Jamie Cerreta, Dave Ayers, along with Pete Robinson, and veteran artist manager Michael McDonald. Casey Robison signed on shortly thereafter to head the pop division.
2015 proved to be a pivotal year for Big Deal Music, continuing to grow the roster and staff, and launching Global Music Initiatives, targeting opportunities for their talent by leveraging data and emerging technologies in the digital space. As 2015 drew to a close, Big Deal acquired Nashville-based administration company, Words & Music, transforming the company, according to MacPherson, into “a 21st Century music company — adaptable, flexible, with a real guerrilla attitude.” Early this year, the company heralded its expanding global objectives by opening an office in London headed by former BMG Co-Head of A&R/VP Creative, Kate Sweetsur.
Their self-description is worth sharing: "Big Deal Music Group is a full service publishing company giving new meaning to the term artist-driven. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, Nashville and London, Big Deal is a human-scaled, deeply committed, truly independent publishing company whose staff is dedicated to maximizing opportunities for the artists and writers on its roster with the aim of helping them achieve productive careers in a nurturing environment. Big Deal Music Group provides a meaningful alternative for those creative individuals who prefer an active one-on-one relationship with an experienced publishing partner; and represents some of the industry’s premier artists, bands, and songwriters such as St. Vincent, Ray LaMontagne, My Morning Jacket, Dan Wilson, John Ryan & Brad Tursi."
5-Year Highlights Include:
• Recently occupied two of the three top positions on Top 40 radio charts with Niall Horan’s #1 “Slow Hands” (co-written by John Ryan & Julian Bunetta) and Shawn Mendes’ “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” (co-penned and produced by Teddy Geiger).
• #1 Billboard Top 200 Album and #1 Country Album - Thomas Rhett “Life Changes” (co-written by Joe London, Julian Bunetta and John Ryan)
• #1 Billboard Country Album “Happy Endings” by Old Dominion (Brad Tursi)
• Awards such as ACM Single Record of the Year, CMA Single of the Year and BMI Country Song Of The Year, ("Die a Happy Man," Thomas Rhett), Triple J Album of the Year (Utopia Defeated, D.D Dumbo), ASCAP Pop Music Award (Travis Scott, "Antidote"), Independent Icon Award (Nick Lowe), BMI Song of the Year ("Stitches," Shawn Mendes), American Music Prize (Kamasi Washington) Grammy Award for Best Alternative Album (St. Vincent), Americana Award for Best New Artist (Shakey Graves), AMP Award (Sylvan Esso), NSAI Award (Brad Tursi)
• Chart-topping singles — #1 Single Billboard Country Airplay ("The Fighter," Keith Urban ft. Carrie Underwood), #1 Billboard 200 Album (Illuminate, Shawn Mendes), #1 Top 40 single (Maroon 5, "Don't Wanna Know"), #1 at Top 40 Radio ("Stitches," Shawn Mendes), Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 single ("Perfect," One Direction), #1 Dance Club Song, ("Chains," Nick Jonas)
• Platinum hits — Nick Jonas' "Chains," written by Danny Parker, has been certified Platinum by the RIAA. Travis Scott's "Antidote," co-written by Thomas Brenneck, Homer Steinweiss and Dave Guy, certified Triple Platinum.
• Since its launch in January 2017, "And The Writer Is..." has been a fixture among the top 20 music genre podcasts at iTunes, in the top 5% of all podcasts. Produced by multi-platinum songwriters Ross Golan and Joe London, it’s been praised by Rolling Stone, Billboard, The LA Times and Forbes. The podcast returned for a second season in September with an interview with Jack Antonoff. Upcoming guests include Thomas Rhett, Dan Wilson, Lindy Robbins and Babyface.
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# C-10 news feature...
♪ 10-DVD COLLECTION "CMA AWARDS LIVE: GREATEST MOMENTS 1968-2015," AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER
Includes 127 Historical CMA Performances
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Time Life, in conjunction with the Country Music Association, has announced the upcoming release of "CMA Awards Live: Greatest Moments 1968-2015," an extensive 10-DVD set of many of Country’s musical moments that have made history over the years.
Time Life will begin taking pre-orders Wednesday, Oct. 11, with a 30-minute infomercial promoting the package airing throughout the fourth quarter of 2017. "CMA Awards Live" will be officially released to retail early next year.
Since 1968, millions of Country Music fans tune in each year to the CMA Awards to see which of their favorites walk away with the most coveted awards in the industry. In addition to the presentation of the yearly accolades to the biggest stars in the Country format, the yearly telecast is famous for historic performances and collaborations – many of which are the first time legendary songs were featured on television. Outside of their original airings, these performances have never been commercially available.
The set includes 127 performances from five decades of the nationally-televised ceremony, with performances from many of the premiere artists in the genre – GLEN CAMPBELL, JOHNNY CASH AND JUNE CARTER CASH, BARBARA MANDRELL, BUCK OWENS and KENNY ROGERS – all of which helped define the sound that brought popular appeal to Country Music.
The 10-DVD set features key moments from the artists who changed the sound of country over the past decade and took pop-country to new spheres of commercial profitability, like MIRANDA LAMBERT, BRAD PAISLEY, TAYLOR SWIFT, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, and KEITH URBAN.
Besides the performances, the set also includes bonus features and interviews with artists that have performed – and won – on the telecast over the years, including NAOMI JUDD and CHARLEY PRIDE, as well as the last interview with the longest-serving CMA Executive Director, JO WALKER MEADOR, and CMA’s current Chief Executive Officer SARAH TRAHERN.
Other moments include:
• MERLE HAGGARD’s performance of the iconic “Okie From Muskogee,” the Single of the Year from 1970 – the same night that he was named CMA Entertainer of the Year.
• DOLLY PARTON AND KENNY ROGERS' riveting performance of “Islands In The Stream,” which opened up the 1983 telecast – the same year that the song topped the Country and Pop charts throughout the world.
• ALAN JACKSON’s 2001 world premiere performance of “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)” which captivated America following the tragic 9/11 attacks.
• CMA "Entertainer of the Year" winners BROOKS AND DUNN (1996) and REBA McENTIRE (1986) performing a passionate version of “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” in 2008.
• ALAN JACKSON AND GEORGE STRAIT’s tender tribute to GEORGE JONES following his passing in 2013 with a soaring version of "He Stopped Loving Her Today," a CMA "Single" and "Song of the Year" winner from 1980.
And, speaking of collaborations, there are plenty in the collection, like once-in-a-lifetime pairings of artists LORETTA LYNN, DOLLY PARTON AND TAMMY WYNETTE, from 1993 performing "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," and an incredible performance from MIRANDA LAMBERT, LORETTA LYNN, and SHERYL CROW of Lynn's signature "Coal Miners' Daughter" from 2010.
"CMA Awards Live: Greatest Moments 1968-2015" also features many performances from some of music’s biggest stars from outside of the format, including JIMMY BUFFETT, RITA COOLIDGE, and LIONEL RICHIE. Also included with the collection is a 44-page collectible booklet featuring Award winners and the history of the CMA Awards shows.
More on the DVD set at: www.timelife.com/CMADVDs
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♪ WARNER GRAND MAKES LA WEEKLY'S "BEST OF" LIST
"Best Broadway-Style Movie Palace That's Actually in San Pedro" may sound awkward, but it's cause for well-earned satisfaction in the harbor community.
L.A. Weekly just added the Warner Grand Theatre to the "Best of L.A.: Arts & Entertainment" list. It's nice to see the theater described as a "magnificent art deco / moderne structure that would fit right in" along Broadway's "famous row of architecturally striking vintage movie palaces, which include the Los Angeles Theatre, the Orpheum Theatre and the Theatre at Ace Hotel."
The Warner Grand is big brother to the Grand Annex, with both owned and managed by the nonprofit Grand Vision Foundation. The latter venue often appears in The Guide's list of "picks," since it's frequently the venue that hosts Folk-Americana music performances. But everything started with the many years of community effort to preserve and restore the old movie palace that is the Warner Grand. We add our congratulations to the art and architecture lovers who proved that community effort can change the entire character and reputation of a town, and create a legacy of opportunity for future generations to perform, to aspire, to achieve, and to dream.
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THE "OH, BY THE WAY..." DEPARTMENT
You can still access ALL THE NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED in our most recent 2017 editions. Most of it is still pretty daggone relevant and useable!
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*** OCT. 7 — We published an overview of all the October & November Music Festivals happening everywhere, with a "quickie" of that weekend's events and some "picks" coming up. It was the OCTOBER "PICKS" edition, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/10/quickie-this-weekends-events-sat-sun.html
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*** OCT. 2 — The Guide did a special edition, before other sources had all the info that we reported on a terrible tragedy. It's:
"LAS VEGAS MUSIC FESTIVAL: THE LATEST, AND THE WORST, MASS-SHOOTING IN U.S. HISTORY. OCTOBER 2 2017 SPECIAL EDITION." It's at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/10/las-vegas-music-festival-latest-and.html
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*** SEP. 27 — We published a "JUMBO NEWS FEATURES" edition to kick-off October, and that's available at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/octobers-tunefully-and-artfully-big.html
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*** SEP. 22 — Led by the news that a local venue would host a new CNN music show, we ran six news features. That's at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/local-venue-to-host-new-cnn-music.html
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*** SEP. 21 — We published TWO editions.
a) There's our "BIG EDITION — MUSIC NEWS, FEATURES ON EVENTS, TOURS, ALBUMS, MORE" from Sep. 21. It's still available in the archive, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/big-edition-music-news-features-on.html
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b) We proudly ran a short Special Edition celebrating "INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY" on Sep. 21 — which subsequent events would make poignantly urgent through impending cruel irony. It's available at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/extra-special-2nd-edition-happy.html
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SEP. 17 — With eleven news features that included "Musicians Helping Those Hurt By Natural Disasters," news of the "Get Shamrocked Music Festival," and our editorial support to get money out of politics with a 28th Amendment as focus on the annual "Constitution Day." It's at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/musicians-help-folks-in-need.html
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SEP. 10 — The Guide's " Music (& Art) on TV" pertained to that period of time, BUT, it helps you know what days shows run regularly — music performance shows you may not know about! It's at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/music-art-on-tv-today-this-week-sep-10.html
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SEP. 2 — We presented a special feature, "Water — Need, Greed, Exploitation, And Why Flooding Brings Fleecing" (which remains a valuable read). It ran along with Labor Day events news, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/09/labor-day-news-heat-water-september.html
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DEEP DIVE ARCHIVE / RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Visiting those "Tuneful Times Past" with The Guide...
The Guide has PLENTY o' music history archived, back to when Lassie was a little bitty puppy dog, Napoleon was a private, and banjos only had four strings. Where, o where, could all that possibly be, you say?
Wellsir, the entire history and past content of the Guide, at least since we moved the archival editions to Blogspot years 'n years ago, is searchable at the basic url:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
Seriously: Escape the unpleasantries of the current moment by crankin' the tunes as your soundtrack, then go get lost in acoustica esoterica with memories of past performances, albums, festivals, concerts and events. Our past selves also await whenever you're bored with the pop pablum that infests mainstream media.
After all, we published THE 2017 "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" for you, at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
So maybe we oughta call the Guide's archive the "Encyclopedia Nostalgica."
No? Well, since we came up with it, we'll use it on sumpin'.
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THAT'S A WRAP FOR THIS EDITION
The Guide will return with many more inclusive and inquisitive
and informative and pretty dad-burn complete coverage
of all kindsa things, continuing forward and onward
in our next MUSIC NEWS edition,
coming your way soon.
Meantime, check in and let us know what you think about THIS one.
Y'all come back now, y'hear?
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See you next time!
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Seriously...
THIS IS HERE FOR YOU, THE ACOUSTIC MUSIC-MAKER AND FAN, SO LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK...
As always, we invite you to join us and to let us know what YOU are listening to, and what artists or bands just sent you swooning and need to be shared with others.
Doing our part depends on you doing your part. That way, you'll know that a whole lot more is always coming soon — including fresh MUSIC NEWS, PREVIEWS & REVIEWS, and more additions to our massive guide to the MUSIC FESTIVALS of 2017.
Meantime, we are ALWAYS big advocates of supporting LIVE PERFORMANCE. With everything happening in the big, wide world, and through these festival-packed, waning-of-summer weekends? Go get tuneful!
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Boilerplate? Where's the main pressure gauge? And the firebox?
What "boilerplate"? Who came up with that goofy term for the basic essential informational stuff...
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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. That includes 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 (now undergoing a major update), and inside info on FESTIVALS and select performances in Southern California in venues from the monumentally large to the intimately small and cozy. We cover workshops, conferences, 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 swamp water roots of the blues and the bright lights of where the music is headed now.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell. The porch'll be here anytime you come back from the road.
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