November arrives with TWO weekend festivals and much more. Nov 3 edition 2017

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This one covers the month of November, and gets into some things happening in December and on into 2018. Yes, the sand is about out of the 2017 hourglass.
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Hoo-eee, it's NOVEMBER, past the time when you 'spect things would be settling down... yet there are TWO festivals this weekend! Plus, there's a three-day conference on the future of finding ways to take effective political action, and that is the stuff that some of our readers will find irresistible. So the info on all three things is in here.

November is off to a seriously fun and musically solid start, and we don't just mean the concert action (which we cover, too, just after our number-one feature on the festivals and that conference).

This edition is all about helping you find events and places where you can find harmonious fulfillment, if even for a little while in this crazy, mixed-up world. Because, sometimes the best we can hope for? Well, it's the music that just makes you glad you're there.

The weekend's festivals are delightfully unusual. The one that runs both Saturday and Sunday is complete with artsy-fartsy delights and hissing, reciprocating, hard-to-figure-how-they-keep-'em-balanced, whirling, twirling, thrashing and dancing mechanical contraptions large 'n small. And it even comes with melodiously charming steam whistle accompaniments that, contrary to all those songs, won't sound lonesome at all! It's just up the 101 freeway to Hwy 126 in the charming lil' Ventura County burg of Fillmore.

And before that, you can get to the Saturday-only FREE festival with music, theatre, dance, and spectrum-wide samplers of the great cornucopia of performance arts, all happening in downtown L.A.!

Are you smiling yet?

Not to diminish that smile, but there is that conference on where things are headed that we cannot escape (and that we ignore at our peril), and what we can do -- just maybe -- to get them turned in a direction that can benefit ALL of us... and, to find ways to make the powers-that-be and the forces of corporatocracy look out for the well-being of the planet, sustainability, and the futures of all those who will follow us as our inheritors. The event is called "The Left Coast Forum." It's the first one to start this weekend (on Friday, running through Sunday). But we list it after the two festivals, since it's not music. Though you might just find blissful harmony in the company of others who were thinking like you do, until they spent more time contemplating what we can do, TOGETHER, about all of it.
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So, welcome to this edition.

Now, let's get started!


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CONTENTS / IN THIS EDITION...

1) Festivals this Weekend

2) Concerts and Such, this Weekend's Picks -- Friday through Sunday

3) After this Weekend -- Picks for November, and on INTO NEXT YEAR


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# 1 events feature...


♪ FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND


Three events -- two festivals with earfuls o' tunefulness, and one conference on finding harmony in the institutions that govern us.
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Sat, Nov 4, FREE FESTIVAL:
11 am-5 pm Annual "GRAND AVENUE ARTS" is a FREE ARTS & CULTURE EVENT FOR ALL, at
* There's plenty happening with this, including lots of kids activities and multiple music venues, all FREE.
* Los Angeles is a playground for arts and culture, and in recent years, Grand Avenue is, increasingly, its epicenter. For the second year in a row, "Grand Ave Arts" invites all to explore, be curious, pop-in and choose their own adventures with free access to more than 10 participating cultural institutions along Grand Avenue -- plus what those venues are bringing to the park and adjacent public spaces.
* Events include family-friendly craft-making, performances, architecture tours, workshops, museum exhibitions, food and drink and kids screenings. Events are free and open to the public.
* MUSIC PERFORMANCE VENUES AND SCHEDULES:
a) LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA at the COLBURN SCHOOL, 200 S Grand Av; MUSICBOX: Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra presents the world’s tiniest concert hall—MusicBox. Pop inside the Box for an immersive, intimate concert experience like no other. Anyone can hear the music from outside the Box, but the concert inside is just for you; South Plaza Tent, 1:30 pm–3:30 pm.
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b) L.A. OPERA at the DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION, 135 N Grand Av; PERFORMANCES: Singers from L.A. Opera’s prestigious Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist Program will perform beloved arias and ensembles from favorite operas. Stern Grand Hall, noon and 2 pm.
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c) L.A. PHIL at WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL, 111 S Grand Av; "WAR OF THE WORLDS: Inspiration is where you find it" – An Introduction to "War of the Worlds" by radio personality Alan Chapman. Learn more about Yuval Sharon’s upcoming opera based on Orson Welles’ 1939 radio broadcast, during which DTLA’s defunct air raid sirens will broadcast the performance from Walt Disney Concert Hall, while performers at the sirens send their reports back to WDCH. Event today at BP Hall, 11:30 am–noon, and 12:45–1:15 pm.
• MUSIC WORKSHOPS With Toyota Symphonies for Youth, 11:30 am–1:30 pm.
• MUSIC WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILIES: Music activity with an L.A. Phil teaching artist; 4 sessions with short breaks in between for participants to enter and leave; in Keck Auditorium.
• INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO: Walk through the Blue Ribbon Garden on the west terrace of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and get to know some instruments from the orchestra; in the Blue Ribbon Garden.
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d) COLBURN SCHOOL: 200 S Grand Av.
• LITTLE KING: Violist Ryan Davis, aka Little King, performs original music with a looping pedal. Plus, he’ll work with audience members to write new music on the spot.
South Plaza; 11 am–12 pm.
• TAP: Tap extraordinaire and Colburn faculty Denise Sheerer leads a small group in a lively and rhythmic pop-up performance.
South Plaza; 12–12:30 pm.
• "CONDUCT US:" Step up to the podium and lead a small chamber orchestra as their maestro. No prior experience necessary—just have fun.
South Plaza Tent; 12:30–1:30 pm.
• CONCERT CHOIR OPEN REHEARSAL: Pop in to hear the Community School’s choir. Mayman Hall; 3–3:45 pm.
• ACADEMY VIRTUOSI: The Music Academy’s conductorless ensemble performs beloved works for a small orchestra. Thayer Hall; 4–4:45 pm.
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e) MUSIC CRAFTS & VENUE TOURS:
• THE MUSIC CENTER: 135 N Grand Av; The Music Center offers a day of family-friendly activities and tours of its four iconic venues, including the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum, and the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
• CRAFT-MAKING + MUSIC: Visit The Music Center Plaza for family-friendly craft-making workshops accompanied by music from a Los Angeles-based DJ. 11 am–3 pm.
• WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL TOURS: Check-in in front of Walt Disney Concert Hall. Begin at 11 am, 30 min in duration. Final tour at 2:30 pm.
• DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION TOURS: Check-in in front of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Begin at 11 am, 30 min in duration. Final tour at 2:30 pm.
• AHMANSON THEATRE TOURS: Check-in in front of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Begin at 11 am, 30 min in duration. Final tour at 2:30 pm.
• MARK TAPER FORUM TOURS: Check-in in front of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.
Begin at 11 am, 30 min in duration. Final tour at 2:30 pm.
• L.A. OPERA BACKSTAGE TOUR: Experience all the different art forms that go into the creation of an opera — the grandeur of the music, the spectacular singing, the craftsmanship of the sets, the intricacy of the costumes and so much more. Line for the LA Opera Backstage Tour will begin outside of Dorothy Chandler Pavilion along Hope Street; 11 am–12 pm, 1–2 pm, and 3–4 pm.
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Participating Organizations:
The Broad
Center Theatre Group
Colburn School
Grand Park
LA Chamber Orchestra
LA Opera
LA Phil
Los Angeles Public Library
Los Angeles Master Chorale
MOCA
The Music Center
REDCAT
* Grab the whole crew to take a peek behind-the-scenes for "the ultimate (free) Los Angeles arts field trip."
* More info: http://grandavearts.tumblr.com

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Sat & Sun, Nov 4 & 5, FESTIVAL:
10 am-5 pm "STEAM PUNK FESTIVAL CALIFORNIA" in the town park and historical depot / museum grounds adjacent to the Fillmore & Western Railway, 364 Main St, Fillmore, CA 93015
* Tix (festival admission & all on-site activities): adults $15 per day at gate; kids age 10-18 and seniors $5 per day; kids under age 10 get in free.
* Train ride tix: one-hour steam train rides, both days, depart at 10 am, noon, 2 pm, & 4 pm. Reservations required online or by phone, as the seam locomotive runs rarely, so all these trains will sell-out. Adult, $25; Adult & baby (under age 2, on lap) $25; Child age 2-3, $10; Youth age 4-12, $15.
* Train ride tix at: https://public.whistletix.com/FWRY/Events/Calendar
* Festival options:
$50 VIP tickets include a 2 day pass with preview evening on Friday, early entry each day, reserved seating at workshops and a laser etched event pin.
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* Not so fast, because it's not likely you have the whole picture here. That's even (maybe especially) if you among those who recognize the modern educational acronym of "S.T.E.A.M -- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math," (you know, the stuff that USED to be included in EVERYBODY's public school education before "austerity" became to rage).
* Likewise, if you have experienced "STEAMPUNK," you still don't get all that's happening here. For the uninitiated to THAT term, steampunk is a movement that often gets classed as sci-fi, based on the following premise: what if technology had advanced along mechanical lines, rather than electronics?
* Thus MUSIC that's compatible with steampunk isn't too-terribly plugged-in, and it embraces a lot of archaic and arcane and old-timey trad and folky instruments and forms.
* Of course, that means steam engines and steam locomotives and such are purt near required attendees.
* NOW, put all those elements together and you've got a fair picture of a steampunky S.T.E.A.M. festival. And THAT, including a train you can ride, pulled by a real, standard-gauge steam locomotive, are what you'll find at this festival. And plenty more, for kids and, uhh, "big" kids.
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* In education circles, S.T.E.A.M. is an educational approach to learning that uses Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math as access points for guiding students inquiry, dialogue and critical thinking, and it has been brought to the forefront of schools' curriculum in recent years. S.T.E.A.M. is a movement championed by Rhode Island School of Design & widely adopted by educational institutions, corporations and individuals.
* The S.T.E.A.M. festival arrives this weekend in Fillmore "to make learning fun with Steampunk themed workshops, games, vendors and entertainment; united through the power of imagination and shaped with the aesthetic of Time Travelers, Tinkerers and Steampunks." It’s the worlds of Jules Verne and Leonardo Da Vinci played out exclusively at old train towns and museums across the western United States as this festival plays in a different place each time it's held. Steampunk is often defined as a genre of science fiction that has a historical setting and typically features steam-powered machinery rather than advanced technology. (Wait a minute. Who SAYS steam locomotion isn't "advanced technology"-? Who do YOU know who can calculate thermodynamics for the volume of a boiler's firebox, or boiler horsepower through cylinders of any given stroke and bore, or tractive effort with drivers of any given diameter?) Anyway, the producers of this festival believe they have devised "a perfect fit for the existing train museums that feature Steam engines and other extinct technology" with the latest effort to get needed support back into education.
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* MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Stage and set times at: http://thesteamfestival.com/index.php/entertainers-the-steam-punk-festival/
FRYTOWN TOUGHS – born out of Doc Holiday’s musical saloon show in Tombstone, Arizona. Their specialties: "Piano! Singing! Music! Mayhem! And plenty of shenanigans."
STRANGE INDEED – All that sound from two people? Projecting larger-than-life musical entertainment through soulful vocal harmonies, banjo, resophonic guitar, harmonica and foot percussions.
STONE STANLEY – is a one man band (Jason Trombley) who plays foot drums, guitars and vocals simultaneously to create Mudstomp Music!
DR. SOLAR – Steampunk Medicine Man show; Magic, Puppetry and oddities abound on the only Solar powered Gypsy caravan stage.
POPLOCK HOLMES – Chap Hop artist and Master of Ceremonies. Poplock Holmes raps about hunting Yeti, Drinking Tea fighting crypto-creatures and dropping scientific facts like the Hundredth Monkey theory.
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You'll encounter all sorts of colorful entertainers, contraptions, and crazy spectacles to behold. The festival is one part science fair and one part traveling circus, “The S.T.E.A.M. Festival” sets up a world which co-exists in the old Train and Steam museums that dot the west coast. This time it’s in historic Fillmore, California. There are activities and adventures at every turn. A stage is brought in for the musical entertainment. A curated ensemble of Steampunk music create a festive atmosphere that will be live broadcast online and via AM radio signals by Steampunk Podcast professionals “Dreadfully Punk”. There will also be a vendor alley where patrons can grab their own goggles, top hat or any number of goodies and gadgets from over 20 unique vendors. Steam Machines will run at the Steam Engine and Machine display, a scavenger hunt will send children to all corners of the festival grounds to learn interesting S.T.E.A.M. facts as they complete their quest, and of course the museum will showcase their splendid Steam powered equipment. While all this fantastic fun is unfolding, there will be educational panels about items of historical significance like Antique Cameras, Antique Musical Instruments like the Theremin, Improvisation workshops, Junk build-offs, and more fun workshops at “The S.T.E.A.M. Festival.”
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* More at: http://thesteamfestival.com

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Fri-Sun, Nov 3-5:
"LEFT COAST FORUM 2017: STATE OF THE STRUGGLE" at Los Angeles Trade Technical College, 400 W Washington Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90015.
* The full event runs Fri, Nov 3, starting at 6 pm, through Sun afternoon at 1 pm.
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* Renowned educator, university professor, economist and author Richard D. Wolff opens the event on Friday evening. His keynote topic is "A Left Program for the US Today." Wolff says, "Beset by worsening instability and inequality, a broken US capitalism has betrayed many millions. Gone is their confidence in both party establishments," Wolff says. "Neither imagines, let alone offers an adequate solution. A new left solution — real system change — is available; now is its historical moment."
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* Producers tell us, "With the grim racist, anti-immigrant, anti-woman, anti-labor ideology that has grasped much of the nation’s political dialog, the time couldn’t be better to introduce a new platform to West Coast activists and organizers eager to combat this unprecedented reactionary takeover."
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* Modeled on and partnering with New York City’s venerable "Left Forum," the inaugural three-day "Left Coast Forum" brings luminaries of political, social, and economic justice. It is set to focus on ways the burgeoning populist uprisings — think Occupy, Standing Rock, Black Lives Matter, Fight 4 Fifteen, Dreamers — can mold themselves into a lasting movement to create a racially and economically "just" world that we, as Americans, too-often honor in our words, but so rarely in our deeds.
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* You’ll find speakers, panelists, and fellow activists building upon the sometimes-disjointed street protests, online petitions, and "siloed" thinking. All are there to create the potent united front needed to reclaim all threatened rights and freedoms.
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* The editor and publisher of "L.A. Progressive, who is sponsoring the event, say, "Join us in mapping out the state of our struggle. Join us in moving beyond resistance."
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* TIX range from $20–$125, and there are plenty of options:
- The "Solidarity All-Event Pass" is $75 (+$5.12 fee).
- A "Low Income 3-Day Pass" is $25 (+$2.37 fee).
- A "1-Day Pass" is $20 (+$2.09 fee).
- A "Vendor/Publisher/Organization Table" is $125 (+$7.87 fee)
* All tix options are available at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/left-coast-forum-2017-state-of-the-struggle-tickets-37712459983


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# 2 events feature...


♪ CONCERTS AND SUCH, THIS WEEKEND's PICKS -- FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY


Chronologically, by day and time.
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ONGOING, closes Nov 19:
"BRIGHT STAR" the musical by STEVE MARTIN and EDIE BRICKELL, with CARMEN CUSACK in her Tony-Award nominated role from Broadway, is on stage at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles CA; 213-972-4400; www.ahmansontheatre.org
* STEVE MARTIN, who first recorded comedic material, is the Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar winner who has become a banjo master and is respected in bluegrass and roots music circles; Grammy winner EDIE BRICKELL has a long and distinguished music career.
* In this collaboration, Martin is credited with the music, book, and story, and Brickell with the music, lyrics, and story.
* The production won "Best Musical" of 2016 in the NY Outer Critics Circle, and it's in L.A. for a limited run, with its original Broadway star.
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Fri-Sun, Nov 3-5, MUSIC CAMP in the local mtns:
Annual "MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS" presented by L.A. Songmakers at Camp de Benneville Pines, 41750 Jenks Lake Road West, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305.
* Registration and complete info at: http://www.uucamp.org/camps-retreats/adult-camps/music-in-the-mountains
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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 world over ten 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 U.S. 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:
8 pm THE SHOW PONIES plus HONEY WHISKEY TRIO play the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731
* A Guide favorite since we first heard them at a festival high up in the mountains, the Show Ponies deliver a sassy blend of indie-folk, bluegrass, old-time country and American roots-rock. Openers Honey Whiskey Trio, Harmony Sweepstakes A Capella Festival Champions, offer up traditional folk music with sparkling harmonies.
* Honey Whiskey Trio are first-rate, national a cappela champs, and soulfully folky.
* Limited tix available at the door, so arrive plenty early.
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Fri, Nov 3:
8 pm DON McLEAN plays the Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; 818-879-5016.
* His hits of long ago include "American Pie" and "Vincent."
* he also plays The Rose in Pasadena, Saturday night, Nov 4.
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Fri, Nov 3:
8 pm JOLIE HOLLAND & SAMANTHA PARTON (of THE BE GOOD TANYAS) play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com; tix, $20.
* The LA Weekly writes: "Although Samantha Parton and Jolie Holland are both founding members of The Be Good Tanyas, they hadn't worked much with each other after Holland departed the Canadian folk-country group following the release of their 2001 debut album, 'Blue Horse.' While Holland went on to a well-received solo career, Parton continued with The Be Good Tanyas until she was laid low by injuries she suffered in two separate auto accidents. When Holland phoned Parton out of the blue to talk about collaborating again, Parton was ready to try something new after spending several years recovering. The recording of the duo's new album, 'Wildflower Blues' (on their own Cinquefoil Records), not only helped to restore Parton's confidence, it opened new sonic pathways for both vocalists, whose soothing harmonies are layered within their intimate balladry in a sublimely enchanting fashion."
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Fri, Nov 3:
8 pm RICKY Z plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA (take Santa Anita exit off 210 Fwy, go S, left on Huntington and you're right there. Free parking all over the area, including the big city lot.)
* Tickets are available for all concerts at http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
* Advance tix online come with substantial savings (though shows here are never expensive, anyway).
* Fun venue, two stages, full bar, good food (generous portions, two can share), pool tables, friendly vibe. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Fri, Nov 3:
8 pm LA SANTA CECILIA plus MEXRRISSEY MARIACHI FLOR DE TOLOACHE play Campbell Hall at Univ. of ca;lif. Santa Barbara, 574 Mesa Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106; 805-893-3535.
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Fri, Nov 3:
9 pm "THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION" presents THE STEEL WHEELS at the Hotel Café Second Stage, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90038; 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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Saturday
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Sat, Nov 4, BENEFIT:
5 pm ANDY & RENEE and a huge number of their musical friends are performing a "TOM PETTY TRIBUTE" as a "NOR CAL FIRE BENEFIT," and they're doing it as a house concert with more people lined-up to perform than you've ever imagined you'd see in a house concert. (It's in Torrance.)
* Renee, co-leader of the multiple award-winningf band HARD RAIN, tells us, "We're raising money for the victims of the Napa & Sonoma Fires while remembering, playing and paying tribute to the great music of Tom Petty. We're asking for a minimum $20 donation which will go to DirectRelief.org. DONATE MORE, if you can, and you don't need to be there to donate! We'll have lots of special guests too!"
* A light dinner is included, and you can BYOB.
* Musical guests will include: Andy Hill, Renee Safier, Brax Cutchin, Russell Wiener, Evyn Charles, Terry Buck, Arlen Rimmer, Joe Caccavo, Dave Crossland, John Hoke, Dave Batti & more TBA.
* Reservations (and contributions) get directions, at: http://www.andyandrenee.com/store.php
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Sat, Nov 4:
5:30 pm PHIL SALAZAR & THE KINFOLK play the concert series at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 380 N Fairview Av, Goleta, CA 93111.
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(LATE ADDITION...)
Sat, Nov 4:
5:30-8:30 pm J. PETER BOLES, wonderful acoustic guitar based singer-songwriter, performs at Endless Summer, 113 Harbor Way, in the Santa Barbara HARBOR, CA.
* Whether or not you can go, check-out his "Hand-Picked Acoustic Music" at: www.jpeterboles.com
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Sat, Nov 4:
7 pm THE QUITTERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, 7 days, 10 am-10 pm: 626-798-6236.
* This is a a guitar duo consisting of a right-side up finger picker (Stevie Coyle) and an upside down flat picker (Glenn Houston). They were two of the three founding members of the virtuoso string band, The Waybacks, and one was the long-time lead guitarist and co-founder of the Americana powerhouse, Houston Jones. Now they play together, on their own, hence the name, “The Quitters”. They deliver a mostly acoustic celebration of flatpick and fingerstyle mastery plus vocals, spiced with humor and serendipity.
* Originally from New Jersey, Glenn Houston's (nee Pomianek) guitarist influences range from Albert King to Doc Watson, as shows in his mastery of both the acoustic and electric guitar. He has shared billing with luminaries in the folk, Americana, blues, country, rock and jazz genres far too numerous to list, and has even been a choral vocal performer with the LA Philharmonic and the Boston Symphony! After an illustrious career with several Bay Area bands, he co-founded the Waybacks in 1999 with Stevie Coyle and Chojo Jacques, leaving to pursue other directions before their first CD was made. One of those directions was co-founding The Houston Jones Band, with vocalist Travis Jones, from which he made his departure last year.
* Stevie Coyle's dad ran a radio station, his granny was a vaudeville pianist, his mother played in a mandolin orchestra, David Lindley rehearsed right next door and gave Stevie his first guitar lessons, and the first Hot Tuna album inspired him to begin fingerpicking! After degrees in Theatre and Theology he hit the road with The Royal Lichtenstein Circus, doing comedy, magic, wire-walking, sword-swallowing, and juggling. He has collaborated with Roy Zimmerman for 25 years, including folk tribute / parody band, The Foremen, and comedy duo, The Reagan Bros. In 1999 he co-founded The Waybacks and toured with them through 2007. https://www.quittersduo.com
* More info: https://www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm
* Tix, $18.
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Sat, Nov 4:
7 pm JOELLEN & THE URBAN GYPSIES play a house concert at the home of Shan Cretin and Emmett Keeler in Santa Monica, CA.
* Sorry, no contact info provided.
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Sat, Nov 4:
8 pm SELWYN BIRCHWOOD plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA (take Santa Anita exit off 210 Fwy, go S, left on Huntington and you're right there. Free parking all over the area, including the big city lot.)
* Tickets are available for all concerts at http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
* Advance tix online come with substantial savings (though shows here are never expensive, anyway).
* Fun venue, two stages, full bar, good food (generous portions, two can share), pool tables, friendly vibe. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Sat, Nov 4:
8 pm BOBBY LONG plus CURTIS McMURTRY play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com; tix, $20.
* The venue tells us, "Saturday brings us UK folk heartthrob Bobby Long for another night of soulful back porch serenades. Long emerged from London's club scene with a reputation for creating memorable songs inhabited by hauntingly poetic lyrics. Since relocating to New York, he has released two CDs of powerful original material: the first - 'A Winter Tale' (2011) - is an homage to his acoustic roots, while the second - 'Wishbone' (2013) - bears a grittier sound that showcases his sorrow-filled voice and his stellar guitar playing. 2015's 'Ode To Thinking,' his third full album, married his varied musical influences, and his rabid fan base has enabled Long to continue, completely crowdsourcing his fourth album, now in production. Additionally, he has published two volumes of poetry -- 'Losing My Brotherhood' (2012) and the newly-released 'Losing My Misery.'"
* "Opening tonight," they continue, "is Austin native Curtis McMurtry whose laconic Americana has made him a favorite in his home town, and who made many new fans at McCabe's opening for Sarah Jarosz last year."
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Sat, Nov 4:
8 pm DON MCLEAN plays the Rose Theatre, 300 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena, CA 91129; 818-879-5016.
* His hits of long ago include "American Pie" and "Vincent."
* he also plays the Canyon Club in Agoura Hills, Fri night, Nov 3.
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Sat, Nov 4:
8 pm BOBBY LONG plays the storied concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 4:
8 pm THE PACO DE LUCÍA PROJECT plays "FLAMENCO LEGENDS," with JAVIER LIMÓN, at the Valley Performing Arts Center on the campus of CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-3000.
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Sat, Nov 4:
8 pm THE NOVEL IDEAS plus JASON HAWK HARRIS play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Nov 4:
8:30 pm SON LITTLE plays the Soda Bar, 3615 El Cajon Bl, San Diego, CA 92101; 619-255-7224.
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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:
12:30 pm CENTER STAGE OPERA presents "AMICI DELLA MUSICA," "A very special Musical Luncheon" at Buon Gusto Ristorante, 15535 Devonshire St, Mission Hills, CA.
* Featured performers are Shira Renee Thomas, Dylan F. Thomas, and Siuzanna Iglidan
* Center Stage Opera friends and family invite you to enjoy a full-course gourmet meal, plus "the very best of opera, Broadway, jazz and soft rock."
* Tix, $55, include tax and tip (wine available at additional charge).
* Reservations required, at: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3129503, or call 818-517-4102.
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(LATE ADDITION...)
Sun, Nov 5:
2:20 pm J. PETER BOLES, wonderful acoustic guitar based singer-songwriter, performs at Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd, Paso Robles, CA; 805-226-8881.
* Whether or not you can go, check-out his "Hand-Picked Acoustic Music" at: www.jpeterboles.com
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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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Sun, Nov 5:
7 pm BIG DADDY plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, 7 days, 10 am-10 pm: 626-798-6236.
* Almost two ago, BIG DADDY sold out the venue in record time. The band returns as these “Kings of 1950’s Mash-Up continue their quest to transform contemporary hits through a joyous romp back to the golden age of 1950’s Rock & Roll."
* Bob Stane says, "This is a renowned act. They are great. A wonderful Sunday’s entertainment."
* The Rhino recording act stormed the U.K.’s charts in 1985 with their top-twenty version of Bruce Springsteen’s "Dancing in The Dark" and has released six LP’s to date. Two of them, "Cutting Their Own Groove," and "Sgt. Pepper’s," have been placed on Stereophile Magazine’s list of "Records To Die For," including 2014’s "Smashing Songs of Stage & Screen." They also play newer works by Taylor Swift, Leonard Cohen and Bruno Mars, as BIG DADDY continues to amaze audiences with their outrageous renditions of Pop & Rock standards.
* Randy Lewis said in his L.A. Times’ review, "More than a gimmick, Big Daddy creates new takes on Pop and Rock songs that were consistently inspired, illuminating and often hilarious."
* Tix, $25.
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Sun, Nov 5:
8 pm ARIEL HOROWITZ, "AN EVENING OF ARTISTRY AND ACTIVISM," with special guests Linda Tillery and Miles Graber play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com; tix, $20.
* Hailed by The Washington Post as "sweetly lyrical", violinist Ariel Horowitz cannot remember life before loving music. Winner of top prizes at the Stulberg and Irving M. Klein International String Competitions, as well as The Juilliard School's Violin Concerto Competition, The Violin Channel praised Ariel's artistic energy: "If they gave out prizes for attitude...we think we may have found the Olympic champion." Ariel is a student of Itzhak Perlman and Catherine Cho at The Juilliard School as a recipient of the Arnold R. Deutsch/Dorothy DeLay Scholarship.
* Ariel is joined by celebrated pianist Miles Graber, and Oakland's Linda Tillery, who has powered many of the Bay Area's most popular bands over the past four decades. A central figure in the emerging women's music movement in the 1970s and 80s, Linda was also a founding member of Bobby McFerrin's vocal ensemble Voicestra. She currently leads the Cultural Heritage Choir, performing African American roots music.
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Sun, Nov 5:
9 pm SON LITTLE plays the Constellation Room, 3503 S Harbor Bl, Santa Ana, CA 92704; 714-957-0600.
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# 3 events feature...


♪ AFTER THIS WEEKEND -- PICKS FOR NOVEMBER, AND ON INTO NEXT YEAR


Very worth spending some time with this section. Not just to help you plan travels 'n such, but very much to be sure you'll have TICKETS before they sell-out!
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FIRST, OVERVIEWS OF A FEW KEY VENUES and SCHEDULES...

COMING UP AT THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE:
* Location: 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, 7 days, 10 am-10 pm: 626-798-6236.
* Thu, Nov 9, 8 pm - JIM & ANNE CURRY "The Songs of John Denver;" $18; You may have to go on the Waiting List.
* Fri, Nov 10, 8 pm - BABY GRAMPS; $18.
* Sat, Nov 11, 2:30 pm matinee - THE LICATA BROTHERS, RASPIN STUWART, NEIL ROSENGARDEN & CHAD WATSON bring a cornucopia of talent; $20, and that's cheap for what you'll see and hear.
* Sat, Nov 11, 7 pm - INCENDIO; $20.
* Sun, Nov 12, 7 pm - THE FOLK COLLECTION; $20.
* Tue, Nov 14, 8 pm - National Yodeling Champion LARRY B. WILDER plays his always-anticipated once-a-year engagement here; $15.
* More info: https://www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm
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UPCOMING AT McCABE's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com; in the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop.
* The venue has announced shows into 2018, and tix are available for all listed events.
♪ Fri, Nov 10, 8 pm - HAWKTAIL (formerly Haas Kowert Tice); $25.
♪ Sat, Nov 11, 8 pm - KRIS DELMHORST and JEFFREY FOUCAULT in a stellar double-bill; $25.
♪ Sun, Nov 12, 8 pm - "THE ROCK GODZ MUST BE CRAZY" is "a special night of storytelling to benefit the MusicRising Foundation." (See the write-up. This'll be uniquely special.)
♪ Fri, Nov 17, 8 pm - JOEL RAFAEL with John Trudell's Bad Dog; $25.
♪ Sat, Nov 18, 8 pm & 10 pm - KINKY FRIEDMAN (2 shows); $35, either performance.
♪ Sun, Nov 19, 10:30 am - "Matinee Kids' Show" A FAERY HUNT, "The Fairy & the Pirate;" $15; kids under age 2 get in free.
♪ Sat, Nov 25, 8 pm - LINDA PERHACS plus CHRIS PRICE; $20.
♪ Sun, Nov 26, 7:30 pm - JACK TEMPCHIN plus Chelsea Williams; $25.
♪ Sun, Dec 3, 8 pm - TRACE BUNDY; $25.
♪ Fri, Dec 8, 8 pm - SEAN WATKINS; $25.
♪ Sat, Dec 9, 8 pm - VONDA SHEPARD; $25.
♪ Sun Dec 10, 8 pm - HOLIDAY SWING with MARIA MULDAUR & JOHN JORGENSON; $35.
♪ Fri & Sat, Jan 19 & 20, 2018, 8 pm - ALBERT LEE; either night, $26.50.
♪ Fri & Sat, Feb 9 & 10, 2018, 8 pm - DAVID LINDLEY; either night, $25.
♪ Sat, Feb 17, 8 pm - TOM RUSSELL; $35.
♪ Sat, Feb 24, 2018, 8 pm - JANIVA MAGNESS; $25.
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COMING TO THE ARCADIA BLUES CLUB:
Location: 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA (take santa Anita exit off 210 Fwy, go S, left on Huntington and you're right there. Free parking all over the area.
* Coming up:
Fri, Nov 10: CK AllStars
Sat, Nov 11: Phillip Sayce
Fri, Nov 17: Gentlemen's Blues Club plus "very special guests"
Sat, Nov 18: Shawn Jones Band
* Tickets are available for all concerts at http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
* Advance tix online come with substantial savings (though shows here are never expensive, anyway).
* The Bobby Bluehouse Band, with various special guests, is also on hand to kick-off these concerts and perform between sets every Fri. & Sat. night.
* Fun venue, two stages, full bar, good food (generous portions, two can share), pool tables, friendly vibe. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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PACIFIC SYMPHONY's November Concerts Roundup:
There are 11 concerts presented by Pacific Symphony in November. Their "Classical series" continues with the first performances by the orchestra of a major work in the repertoire. The "Pops series" offers a tribute to one of the greatest jazz singers in history. The orchestra's Youth Ensembles launch their concert seasons. And the orchestra takes a trip to the Soka Performing Arts Center. Here, in quick overview, are the places to catch them:
* "Tribute to the great Ella Fitzgerald" with guest conductor Larry Blank; Nov 3 & 4.
* "OC Can You Play With Us - chamber music edition" as community musicians ages 22 and up gather in Samueli Theater; Pacific Symphony musicians conduct five ensembles; FREE concert but tix are required; Nov 6.
* “Cathedrals of Sound” with Anton Bruckner’s giant "Symphony No. 8" led by Carl St. Clair brings the orchestra in its first-ever performances of the work; preludes are organist Christoph Bull with music by Bach and Bruckner, and the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey singing Gregorian chants; Nov 9-11.
* Pacific Symphony Youth Wind Ensemble's 1st concert of the season; Gregory X. Whitmore conducts a program of band classics by Wagner, Grainger, Gordon Jacob and others, and a rare performance of John Philip Sousa’s early “President Garfield’s Inauguration March.” Tickets are free but required; Nov 12.
* St. Clair and the orchestra perform Mozart’s final two concertos, the Piano Concerto No. 27, and the Clarinet Concerto, plus the Papagena/Papageno duet from “The Magic Flute;” at the Soka Performing Arts Center in Aliso Viejo; Nov 12.
* Roger Kalia and Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra perform a program of Berlioz, Austin Wintory and Stravinsky; Nov 12.
* Irene Kroesen and Pacific Symphony Santiago Strings get their season underway with music by J.C. and J.S. Bach, Prokofiev, Rimsky-Korsakov and Brian Balmages; Nov 19.
* Symphony debut of Estonian guest conductor Anu Tali. Her program (Nov.30 and Dec. 1-2) bookends a pair of Czech masterpieces — Smetana’s “The Moldau” and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 — with Gershwin’s snazzy Concerto in F as centerpiece. The noted Chinese pianist Xiayin Wang is soloist; Nov 30, & Dec 1 & 2.
* More at: www.PacificSymphony.org
* TIX for each performance use individual links, but it's a mobile-friendly page, at: https://pacificsymphony.blog/2017/10/31/pacific-symphony-november-concerts
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ONGOING, closes Nov 19:
"BRIGHT STAR" the musical by STEVE MARTIN and EDIE BRICKELL, with CARMEN CUSACK in her Tony-Award nominated role from Broadway, is on stage at the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles CA; 213-972-4400; www.ahmansontheatre.org
* STEVE MARTIN, who first recorded comedic material, is the Grammy, Emmy, and Oscar winner who has become a banjo master and is respected in bluegrass and roots music circles; Grammy winner EDIE BRICKELL has a long and distinguished music career.
* In this collaboration, Martin is credited with the music, book, and story, and Brickell with the music, lyrics, and story.
* The production won "Best Musical" of 2016 in the NY Outer Critics Circle, and it's in L.A. for a limited run, with its original Broadway star.
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INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE DATES

Mon, 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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Tue, Nov 7:
9 pm JESSE CLEGG, South African singer-songwriter, concludes his U.S. tour tonight at the Hotel Café in Hollywood.
* See the Guide's full feature story, events feature B-8, in the Oct 13 edition, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/10/mega-mondo-mid-october-music-news.html
* Tickets are $10 advance, at www.hotelcafe.com
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Sat & Sun, Nov 11 & 12, FESTIVAL, in Orange County, CA:
9 am-8 pm (Sat) 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).
* The MAIN events all happen on Saturday, with performances and jams, vendors, instrument makers, and lots of workshops, including HEIDI MULLER (Mountain Dulcimer), BOB WEBB (Multi-instrumentalist from Joseph, OR), RUTH SMITH (Hammered Dulcimer), STEVE SMITH (Multi-instrumentalist from Zionville, NC) and more. The Sunday events move to two different places, and are extra-fare workshops.
* The Guide has had info on this since April, in our "Encyclopedia Festivanica." In fact, here's more, from there:
* 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:
2nd 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.
* Both days, activities begin with an 11 am opening ceremony, then things run all day.
* Enjoy "some of L.A.’s premiere bands."
* A discounted $11 general tour admission of the ship will be available to all family & friends accompanying a Veteran.
* 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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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:
4 pm THOMPSONIA plays the "Deep End Sessions" in Santa Paula, CA 93060.
* Reservations get directions via email to David Bunn, at: deependsessions@gmail.com
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Sat, Nov 11:
6 pm BRENDA HUNTER & DAVE OGDEN plus HEIDI MULLER & BOB WEBB, and RUTH SMITH & STEVE SMITH, play the evening concert presented by Southern Californa Dulicimer Heritage as part of the "HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS" Festival, at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, 2850 Fairview Rd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
* Separate tix are available for those not attending the festival.
* Brenda is a former National Hammer Dulcimer champ.
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Sat, Nov 11, BENEFIT:
6 pm MARINA V, multiple award-winning singer songwriter and vocalist-pianist, plays a "Breast Cancer Charity Fundraiser" at Tashia's House Concert series in Redondo Beach, CA
* Reservations get directions at: https://www.marinav.com/tour
* “Hauntingly beautiful” says the L.A. Times.
* A longtime Guide favorite, whether she's singing traditional Russian folksongs or American Songbook standards or her own compositions.
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Sat, Nov 11:
7-10 pm "THE POETRY OF MUSIC" honoring JACKSON BROWNE and OZOMATLI, is Get Lit's Fall Gala, at the Candela Lounge, 831 S La Brea Av, Los Angeles, CA 90036.
* The evening includes dinner and the awards.
* The honorees are (obviously!) icons who have been integral to the history and culture of music.
* "Dinner & cocktails will be served, and the Get Lit Players will perform original pieces inspired by incredible music... all to raise money to transform education in Los Angeles" through our the organization's writing programs."
* More on Get Lit's mission and activities at www.getlit.org
* The producers tell us, "Get Lit’s curriculum bonds classic poetry with students’ original spoken word responses to transform school engagement and empower youth to make their voices heard. The result is transformative and, for some, life-saving. All proceeds from “The Poetry of Music” will go towards adopting LA County schools with literacy and dropout rates among the most severe in the nation. Come, support, and help galvanize our young writers and performers to greatness. Join the 'Literary Riot!'"
* Tix range from $20 to $500, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/get-lits-fall-gala-the-poetry-of-music-tickets-37498818977
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Sat, Nov 11:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE play the "PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY" concert series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka "Little Beckman") on the Caltech campus at 400 S Wilson Av, Pasadena, CA 91106.
* Park free in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, and ignore the "reserved" signs when attending concerts.
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Sat, Nov 11:
8 pm BERKLEY HART plays Java Joe's Coffee House, 3536 Adams Av, San Diego, CA 92116; 619-354-5637.
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Sat, Nov 11:
8 pm KRIS DELMHORST plus JEFFREY FOUCAULT play the storied concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 11:
8 pm THE KINGSTON TRIO and JOHN SEBASTIAN team-up for a two-act folk legends concert at the "Lyric Theatre" at Cerritos Performing Arts Center, 12700 Center Court Dr., Cerritos, CA 90703; 562-916-8501 or 800-300-4345.
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Sat, Nov 11:
8 pm ADAM MILLER plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-398-2583.
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(LATE ADDITION...)
Sat, Nov 11:
8 pm "WEST VALLEY MUSIC'S ACOUSTIC MUSIC SERIES" returns with its season-opening concert, with JEFF GOLD plus JOHN ZIPPERER & THE CURRENT BAND, at West Valley Music, 24424 Vanowen Street, West Hills, CA 91307.
* Jeff Gold - "His gentle voice, fluid guitar playing, and captivating melodies draw you into the rich lyrics of his urban-folk style."
* John Zipperer and The Current Band - "A cross between Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, John's clear voice, infectious melodies, and heartfelt lyrics reach listeners in places that they didn't know existed."
* Tix, $15, includes refreshments; make reservations by phone: 818-992-4142.
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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 pm THE FOLK REUNION is a consolidation of legends, THE KINGSTON TRIO with JOHN SEBASTIAN, playing the Kavli Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362.
* In 1957, The Kingston Trio put a new twist on dormant folk music and quickly became part of an immensely popular “folk revival.” The Kingston Trio’s use of acoustic guitars, banjos, and three- part harmony can be heard in their hits “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and their number one Grammy-winning song “Tom Dooley.”
* The Kingston Trio has put together a brand-new exciting show for the upcoming fall tour. Josh Reynolds, son of Nick Reynolds, one of the original-founding members of the Trio, and Nick’s cousin, Mike Marvin, along with the talented Tim Gorelangton will now continue performing the traditional hit songs of the Kingston Trio.
* Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of the American musical fabric. His group, The Lovin' Spoonful (which he founded with Kingston's late great Zal Yanovsky) played a major role in the mid sixties rock revolution, and their music still reverberates today. Such hits as “Do You Believe in Magic,” “Daydream,” and “Summer in the City” have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric.
* The Kingston Trio and John Sebastian are booking more gigs than ever, a sign of the boomer generation’s return to acoustic music.
* TIX: single tickets are priced from $35-$55 with group discounts available. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com, or through the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office, located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard.
* More information, call 805-449-ARTS (2787) or go to www.civicartsplaza.com
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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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Sun, Nov 12:
7-9 pm MARINA V, multiple award-winning singer-songwriter and delightfully musical vocalist-pianist, plays her ALBUM RELEASE SHOW with her band at Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90038.
* “Hauntingly beautiful” says the L.A. Times.
* A longtime Guide favorite, whether she's singing traditional Russian folksongs or American Songbook standards or her own compositions.
* Marina, who tours the globe almost incessantly, tells us, "I am so excited about this show - it is the first show w/my band here in over 4 years! We will have this venue for the whole evening: we will perform, then hang out and celebrate the release of my new album, 'BORN TO THE STARS!'"
* Must be 21+ (sorry, kids.)
* TIX, $10 in advance at www.MarinaV.com or $20 at the door; plus the venue asks that you buy 2 drinks in the course of the evening (2 drink minimum).
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Sun, Nov 12:
8 pm KRIS DELMHORST plus JEFFREY FOUCAULT play SOHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-962-7776.
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Sun, Nov 12:
8 pm DWIGHT YOAKAM plays the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd., Santa Clarita, CA 91355; 661-362-5304.
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Sun, Nov 12, BENEFIT:
8 pm "THE ROCK GODZ MUST BE CRAZY" is "a special night of storytelling to benefit the MusicRising Foundation," in the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com; tix, $20, VIP tix, $100.
* The evening features true tales about music's biggest icons - from Elvis to Dylan - as told by producers, rock writers, roadies and others who were there, featuring Mike Stoller, Dr. Demento, Artie Butler, Felice Mancini, Artie Ripp, and others. In addition to the regular tickets, there are VIP ticket packages that include a wine tasting/meet & greet at Upper West restaurant, preferred seating, gift bags courtesy of Shout! Factory and Rock Beat Records.
* All proceeds go to benefit Music Rising, tasked with raising money to help replace the instruments lost in schools affected by the recent catastrophic hurricanes in the United States and U.S. Territories.
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Mon, Nov 13:
9 am & 11 am "ROOTS OF MUSIC PROGRAM" with CAMBALACHE at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731.
* The venue says, "The legendary Son Jarocho ensemble, Cambalache, will perform for our RoMP students at the Grand Annex, and we'd like you to join us! Performances are at 9 am and 11 am. Please RSVP by calling 310-833-4813 and we'll reserve a seat for you on the VIP deck at the Annex."
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Mon, Nov 13:
THE JERRY DOUGLAS BAND headlines The Troubadour in WeHo, during a stop on their current national U.S. tour in support of the recently released album, "What If" on Rounder Records.
* See the Guide's full story in the Oct 13 edition, events feature B-5, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/10/mega-mondo-mid-october-music-news.html
* Get your tix for the Troubadour show before they're gone. More at: http://www.jerrydouglas.com
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Tue, Nov 14:
Noon & 4 pm DISNEY'S "FROZEN" SING-ALONG with special live hosts ELSA & ANNA, at the Thousand Oak's Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362; 805-449-ARTS (2787); www.CivicArtsPlaza.com
* See the Guide's full feature story, events feature B-6 in our Oct 13 edition, at:
https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/10/mega-mondo-mid-october-music-news.html
* 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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Wed, Nov 15:
7 pm DANNY KORTCHMAR plus STEVE POSTELL, and DAN NAVARRO, team-up to play the "Tales from the Tavern" series at the Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460; 805-686-4785.
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Fri, Nov 17:
8 pm JOEL RAFAEL plus JOHN TRUDELL'S BAD DOG play the storied concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 18:
"CASINO MODERNE" at American Legion Post 43, Hollywood, CA
* The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles presents "Casino Moderne," an evening of gaming (poker, roulette, craps and more), hot proto jazz from the nineteen-teens, twenties and thirties by JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS, a silent auction, period vendors, and plenty of prohibition-style cocktails (no-host) at the perfect venue: built in 1929 in Art Deco style.
* Cocktail or Evening attire. Vintage or contemporary.
* Age 21 and over.
* Tix:
- ADSLA members $40 (join before the event and save)
- General Admission $55
- Advance ticket sales end Nov 17 at noon.
- Tickets at the door are $60.
* This event benefits the preservation activities of the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles.
* Parking prices TBA at the Post.
* Parking is also available for $15 at Hollywood and Highland complex. It is a short Uber or Lyft ride up Highland to the American Legion Post 43.
* ADA, etc: Please note that the elevator into the event space is unreliable in this vintage building.
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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 18:
7:30 pm MEN OF WORTH plus THE McMAMMALS play the monthly "The Living Tradition" concert series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805; concerts@thelivingtradition.org
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Sat, Nov 18:
8 pm JOEL RAFAEL plus JOHN TRUDELL'S BAD DOG play the "San Diego Folk Heritage" concert series at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Av, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
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Sat, Nov 18:
8 pm DAVID LINDLEY brings his mega-multi-instrumental magic to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-6362.
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Sat, Nov 18:
8 pm & 10 pm KINKY FRIEDMAN plays two shows tonight in the storied concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 18:
8 pm CORBETT, MULLINS & KNOPF plus BURNING HEART BLUEGRASS play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Nov 18:
8 pm WENDY WALDMAN plays the monthly "Camarillo Cafe" concert series at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo, CA 93010; 805-814-9366.
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Sun, Nov 19:
10:30 am "A FAERY HUNT: THE FAIRY AND THE PIRATE" is the "Matinee Kids' Show" at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Nov 19:
8 pm ILE plus GABY MORENO play the Valley Performing Arts Center, on the CSUN campus at 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-3000.
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Sun, Nov 19:
2 pm THE KINGSTON TRIO play the lovely McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260; 760-340-ARTS or 866-889-ARTS.
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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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Sun, Nov 26:
7:30 pm JACK TEMPCHIN plus CHELSEA WILLIAMS in a fine double-bill in the storied concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
* Jack has written many hits for the EAGLES and that band's individual members.
* Chelsea, a performing songwriter with the SALTY SUITES ensemble, was discovered by John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) who recommended her and resulted in her first radio gigs, playing live on our old "Tied to the Tracks" show when it was broadcast from Los Angeles.
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Wed & Thu, 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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Wed, Nov 29:
7:30 pm "AN IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA" presented by AMSD Concerts in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City, CA 91950; 829-303-8176.
* Get your tix promptly; this'll sell-out early.
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Thu, Nov 30:
7 pm CRISTIN MILIOTI at the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood, CA 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040. (See Nov 29 write-up.)
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Thu, Nov 30:
8 pm ANAT COHEN TENTET plays the Valley Performing Arts Center on the CSUN campus at 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330; 818-677-3000.
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Thu, Nov 30:
8 pm DWIGHT YOAKAM plays City National Grove Of Anaheim, 2200 E Katella Av, Anaheim, CA 92806; 714-712-2700.
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Thu, Nov 30:
8 pm THE MIGHTY ECHOES play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Thu through Sat, Nov 30-Dec 2:
8 pm PACIFIC SYMPHONY, joined by internationally acclaimed Chinese pianist XIAYIN WANG, for a "DOUBLE DEBUT" to perform GERSHWIN’S "Concerto in F" led by Estonian conductor ANU TALI, at the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
* Performing with Pacific Symphony for the first time is the international sensation, Chinese pianist Xiayin Wang. This sublime talent gives fresh, dynamic energy to Gershwin’s Concerto in F. Considered an artist of keen musicality and sweeping virtuosity, Wang brings audiences to their feet with her riveting playing. The Washington Post called her playing “precise and strong,” her drive “unrelenting” and her concentration “intense.”
* Considered Gershwin’s most classical piece, the Concerto in F represents the ideal blend of the rhythmic liberty of jazz fused with classical roots.
* Making her debut on the Symphony’s podium is outstanding Estonian Conductor Anu Tali, one of the most intriguing young conductors on the scene today. Tali leads both the Sarasota and Nordic Symphony Orchestras, and she serves as guest conductor for this program, which also features Smetana’s enchanting “The Moldau” and Dvořák’s dramatic Symphony No. 7.
* In addition, the audience is treated to image magnification projected on large screens for an up-close look at the artists.
* The program runs for three performances, Thursday through Saturday, Nov 30-Dec 2, at 8 pm.
* TIX are $25-$126; Box Circle tix, $196-$206; all available at 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org
* Go early: A preview talk with Alan Chapman begins at 7 pm.
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Fri, Dec 1:
7:30 pm BLACK MARKET TRUST plays the 1st of 3 dates 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, Dec 1:
8 pm AARON NEVILLE DUO plays the Luckman Fine Arts Center, 5151 State College Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90032; 323-343-6600.
* Aaron also plays a solo show Sat, Dec 2, in Poway.
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Fri, Dec 1:
8 pm FEUFOLLET plays their authentic old Cajun music with superb liveliness for the "ArtPower" series in The Loft, at Univ. of Calif. San Diego, 9500 Gilman Dr, Price Center East, San Diego, CA 92093; 858-822-3199..
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Sat, Dec 2:
2 pm & 5 pm "ART & STUDY OF TAIKO" at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center's James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503; 310-781–7171.
* The traditional form of thunderous Japanese drumming has transcended into many modern expressions and gained huge followings in America.
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Sat, Dec 2:
3 pm & 8 pm "AN IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA" arrives for two shows in the Curtis Theatre, at the Brea Civic & Cultural Center, One Civic Center Circle, Brea, CA 92821; 714-990-7722.
* Don't dawdle getting tix; this will sell-out early.
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Sat, 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 2:
7 pm BLACK MARKET TRUST plays the 2nd of 3 shows for the "Lord Of The Strings Concert Series," this one at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo, CA 92691; 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Dec 2:
7 pm JACKIE MORRIS plays her CD release concert at the Palm Loft Gallery, 410 Palm Av, Loft A-1, Carpinteria, CA 93013; 805-684-9700.
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Sat, Dec 2:
8 pm AARON NEVILLE plays the Poway Center for Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064; 858-668-4797.
* He also plays, in a duo, on Fri, Dec 1, at the Luckman in L.A.
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Sat, Dec 2:
8 pm JIM ‘KIMO’ WEST plays his award-winning Hawai'ian slack key guitar at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732; 310-519-1314.
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Sun, Dec 3:
2 pm & 7 pm "AN IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA" stages two performances of its tour today at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center's James Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA 90503; 310-781–7171.
* Don't dawdle getting tix; this will sell-out early.
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Sun, Dec 3:
3 pm BLACK MARKET TRUST plays the 3rd of 3 shows for the "Lord Of The Strings Concert Series," this one at LCA Wine at SOCO Center, 3303-3323 Hyland Av, Costa Mesa, CA 92626.
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Sun, Dec 3:
8pm TRACE BUNDY plays the storied concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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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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