Weekend Concerts and Events — artists in town for NAMM! — Jan 19 2018 edition

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A very big MUSIC NEWS EDITION will be along shortly. Meantime, A BUNCH of musicians are arriving for the annual NAMM Show, the music industry's biggest trade show, happening this coming week. And, being rational humans whose ways are paid by the instrument makers or other manufacturers who are their endorsers? Well, it just makes sense to play extra gigs while you're in Southern California, doesn't it? Especially if it lets you escape snow and ice at home. So (drum roll, maestro) — here are this weekend's event picks.


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First: Through the weekend - Ongoing
(followed by individual listings for
Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
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Fri-Sun, now through Jan 28:
"SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS" at the Broad Stage / Theatre at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401; www.thebroadstage.org
* See feature story in this edition.
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Fri-Sun, now through Jan 28:
"SHAKESPEARE HIS WIFE AND THE DOG" in the Edye at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401; www.thebroadstage.org
* See feature story in this edition.
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Fri, Jan 19:
7:40 pm "CHAMBER MUSIC IN HISTORIC SITES" presents PACIFICA QUARTET at the Doheny Mansion, 10 Chester Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007; 213-477-2962.
* Indiana-based ensemble brings "superior, nuanced dynamics and rich tonal textures." — LA Weekly.
* Series presented by the Da Camera Society.
* Tix: http://dacamera.org
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Fri, Jan 19:
8 pm THE HONEY WHISKEY TRIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236.
* This award-winning female trio specializes in "harmony in folk, bluegrass and any melody that catches the ear."
* The Honeys have headlined the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival, the SheSings Festival, the South Eastern Minnesota A Cappella Festival, and have been showcase artists at FAR-West. They have also performed at the Broad Stage, the Rogue Valley Roots Festival, the Long Beach Folk Revival Festival, the Grand Annex, TedX Temecula, and the Shedd Institute for the Arts, and even opened for the Manhattan Transfer. Called “One of the most talented vocal harmony groups performing today” by John Neal, Harmony Sweepstakes executive producer, The Honey Whiskey Trio is a group you don’t want to miss experiencing live.
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Fri, Jan 19:
8 pm AL HOLBROOK BAND, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE (excellent house band), play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA.
* Fun venue; with two stages, the music here is continuous. But bring earplugs — seriously.
* Pool tables and a friendly environment.
* Full bar; good food with generous portions, so two can share.
* Advance tix bring substantial savings, though admission here is never expensive; tix: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Fri & Sat, Jan 19 & 20:
8 pm ALBERT LEE plays two nights (Fri & Sat) as the guitar legend plays the legendary concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
* Tix, either night, $26.50.
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Fri, Jan 19:
8 pm BERKLEY HART "CROW" SHOW at Java Joe's in Old Town, 2611 Congress St, San Diego, CA 92110.
* It's the second-to-last show in the acclaimed duo's "Entire-Album-Front-To-Back" series.
* The guys say, "We'll be doing all the songs from our album 'Crow'."
* Tix: Email javajoes91@gmail.com or call 619-274-9989 for tickets.
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Fri, Jan 19:
8:30 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR with members of NICKEL CREEK plays the Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood, CA 90048; 310-855-0350.
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Sat, Jan 20 - morning thru all-day:
8:30 am "WOMEN'S MARCH L.A." event starts in Pershing Square in downtown L.A. (ride the Red or Purple Metro subways to the Pershing Square Station; parking in the area is all pay-to-park and hard to find.) The actual march starts at 10 am, to reach Grand Park and City Hall by 11 am.
* IN L.A. — the nationwide event includes an area with LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES, ARTIST DISPLAYS, AND BOOTHS in Grand Park, downtown L.A.
* A very long list of politicians and activists are scheduled to talk in Grand Park until 3 pm. Yes, there is also live music there. On the main stage, there will be plenty of Hollywood “special guests,” including actresses LAVERNE COX, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, and OLIVIA MUNN.
* This year's march theme is "Power to the Polls" — NOT to the "pols" (as in the politicians), but to the POLLS, as in the places where we go to vote to hold those "pols" accountable.
* Another theme will be advanced: "Feminism, Not Militarism" and "an end to those making a killing on killing," with a call to divest from the War Machine, from the organization Code Pink.
* One arts booth in particular? If you go, check out artist JANET WALLACE's booth (# 10) at 1st and Broadway, in upper Grand Park. Online, you can view Janet's "series of artwork in response to the times we live in," at http://www.coveringthenewsart.com/
* Janet describes the full event: "It will be a great day for gathering to share and strengthen our belief in a world at peace, equal rights, healthy environment and more... (there's) easier access to march this year with more metro trains (Red/Purple subway to Civic Center / Grand Park Station)... lots of informative speakers and inspiring musicians!"
* Also see: "What you need to know about the women's march in L.A." in the L.A. Times online edition, which has a map of the route and more, at: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-womens-march-what-to-know-20180119-htmlstory.html
* CAN’T GET TO L.A., but want to take part? Other marches in Southern Cal will be held in the South Bay, Orange County, Riverside County, Kern County, Bakersfield and Santa Barbara.
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Sat, Jan 20:
2 pm & 7 pm THE MAKAHA SONS, featuring JEROME KOKO with KIMO ARTIS and MARK YIM, play the excellent and long-running "HAWAIIAN ALOHA MUSIC SERIES" at the Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier, CA 90601; 562-907-4203.
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Sat, Jan 20, FESTIVAL:
3 pm "ACOUSTIC STRINGS FESTIVAL" with DIEGO FIGUEIREDO on guitar; TESSA LARK on violin/fiddle & piano; BETTMAN & HALPIN on fiddle & guitar; KAKI KING on guitar; GERMÁN LÓPEZ on timple & guitar; at the Soka Performing Arts Center, Peace Lake Area, 1 University Dr, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; 949-480-4278.
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Sat-Sun, Jan 20-21:
3 pm-all night 23rd Annual "HOLLYWOOD PERFORMANCE MARATHON" is the annual benefit at and for Theatre of Note, 1517 Cienega Bl, N of Sunset, L.A., CA.
* It is indeed a marathon of performances, with more than 50 eclectic acts including folk.
* This begins Sat., January 20, at 3 pm and runs continuously 'til DAWN on Sunday, Jan. 21.
* See feature story in this edition.
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Sat, Jan 20:
3 pm BRETT PERKINS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236.
* The former lead singer of The Sneaks from Arcadia moved to Denmark in the late '90s to pursue music and romance. Since then, he's traveled to 39 countries as a performer, presenter, guest speaker and artist consultant.
* He has songs and vocals appearing on over twenty commercial releases, numerous film and tv placements (MTV’s "Road Rules," NBC "Movie Of The Week," etc), and his awards include 1st Prize in the "Great American Song Contest" and "Australian Song Contest" and widespread international airplay.
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Sat, Jan 20:
3:45 pm FREE GUITAR CLINIC: Chapman Guitars Clinic Featuring Rabea Massaad at Alvas Showroom, 1417 W. 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732.
* LIMITED SPACE. First 100 people guaranteed admittance.
* Doors open at 3:45 pm.
* Ages 13 and up.
* FREE.
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Sat, Jan 20:
4 pm CILLIAN'S BRIDGE brings Irish and Celtic music to the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA; www.harpinn.com
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Sat, Jan 20:
4:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy-winning guitarist, plays "Beatles inspired music" at Grand Oak Live, 2413 Grand Oak Circle, Upland, CA 91784.
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Sat, Jan 20:
7 pm JIM KWESKIN, the jug band revival pioneer, plays Russ and Julie’s House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area); reservations required: rsvp@houseconcerts.us
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Sat, Jan 20:
7 pm THE COTERIES play the "Two Worlds Connect" concert series at 14743 Cool Valley Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082; 760-419-5082.
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Sat, Jan 20:
7 pm RATTLE THE KNEE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236.
* Prepare to be transported to the traditional music of Ireland.
* This group's members have played everywhere from the LA Music Center and the Ford Amphitheater to the Grand Ol' Opry and far-off places including the pubs and stages of Japan.
* Tix, $20.
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Sat, Jan 20:
7 pm THE MAKAHA SONS, featuring JEROME KOKO with KIMO ARTIS and MARK YIM, play the excellent and long-running "HAWAIIAN ALOHA MUSIC SERIES" at the Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier, CA 90601; 562-907-4203.
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Sat, Jan 20:
7:30 pm JAMES HURLEY, splendid guitarist and vocalist, plays the Gelencser House Concerts in Claremont, CA 91711; reservations required at: singfolk@yahoo.com
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Sat, Jan 20:
8 pm STEEP CANYON RANGERS play the Smothers Theatre at the Pepperdine Univ. Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu, CA 90265; 310-506-4522.
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Sat, Jan 20:
8 pm ALBERT LEE plays two nights (Fri & Sat) as the guitar legend plays the legendary concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
* Tix, either night, $26.50.
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Sat, Jan 20:
8-11 pm ED GERHARD plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina, CA 91723; 626-383-5495; https://frethouse.com/pages/concerts-events
* Performing on 6-string, 12-string, slide guitar or Acoustic Hawaiian Lap Slide, Gerhard captivates his audiences with virtuosity, generosity and sly humor. Known for his gorgeous tone and compositional depth, Gerhard can move a listener with a single note. Scott Alalrik of the Boston Globe said it best when he wrote ‘Gerhard does not write instrumentals. He writes songs only a guitar can sing.
* Tix, $20, at: https://frethouse.com/collections/concert-tickets
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Sat, Jan 20:
8-10 pm EDDIE MATHEWS BAND plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; http://www.boulevardmusic.com/events
* EJ Mathews is the "2017 Breakout Artist of the Year" in "Living Blues" Magazine.
* Every once in a blue moon someone comes out with a song that makes you take notice. Not only did he come with a song, but he also made a video to go along with it. Hear it and see him live.
* Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jan 20:
8 pm ADONIS PUENTES AND THE VOICE OF CUBA ORCHESTRA bring "exhilarating Latin dance music" to the Caltech Public Events Concert Series, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena CA.
* Known as a soñero, Adonis sings ballads backed by the mix of Spanish guitars with African rhythms peculiar to Cuba.
* His album, "Sabor a Café," was nominated as "World Music Album Of The Year" at the 2014 Canadian Juno Awards (the Canadian Grammies, which are FAR more inclusive of things other than soundalike pop than the Grammys have EVER been).
* The recording consists of Adonis’ original compositions, and is notable for its sparkling production and dance-happy, horn-heavy songs.
* Listen to "Tumbando Mangos" to hear their great sound, at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojzZuXbZm8U
* In Beckman Auditorium, aka "Big Beckman," the round "wedding cake" shaped building.
* TIX: Mention the "Pasadena Folk Music Society" when you buy tickets at the door on Saturday night, and get a $5 discount on each ticket.
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Sat, Jan 20:
8 pm THE IMPERIAL CROWNS make their "glorious return," plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE (excellent house band), play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA.
* Fun venue; with two stages, the music here is continuous. But bring earplugs — seriously.
* Pool tables and a friendly environment.
* Full bar; good food with generous portions, so two can share.
* Advance tix bring substantial savings, though admission here is never expensive; tix: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sun, Jan 21:
10 am-4 pm Launch of the 1st monthly "SMORGASBURG L.A. RECORD FAIR" at Alameda & Bay St, Los Angeles, California 90021; 718-928-6603; www.la.smorgasburg.com
* Smorgasburg L.A. and Beat Swap Meet have joined forces to bring this new monthly record fair.
* It'll return the 3rd Sunday of each month at the same place, the Smorgasburg LA Market.
* Today is the launch of this new monthly event, every 3rd Sunday at the Smorgasburg L.A. Market in DTLA.
* The event brings "crate digging" to downtown L.A.
* Over 10,000 examples of vintage vinyl will be on hand, plus vintage t-shirts, cassettes and CDs.
* "All genres" are promised: "blues, classic rock, disco, funk, hip hop, jazz, metal, prog, psych, punk, soul, and more." Hmmm. All genres? We didn't see Folk-Americana in there.
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Sun, Jan 21:
10:30 am HULLABALOO plays the "Matinee Kids' Show" series at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Jan 21:
Noon-3 pm "WESTERN MUSIC SHOWCASE" is an open mic for western and western swing musicians that often draws touring big names (and will, with NAMM happening), is in the Mural Court at the Autry Museum, across from the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park.
* Regular museum admission applies, so go early and tour the galleries.
* The cafe has tasty grub, before the show.
* Performers and current members of the Western music Association get in free.
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Sun, Jan 21:
2 pm ALEX DePUE and MIGUEL De HOYOS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236.
* Bob Stane says, "They rarely come north and this is part of their appearance at NAMM. They fill big venues everywhere and I am overjoyed at getting them."
* Fiddler Alex DePue has been viewed worldwide over four million times its Grammy nomination for "Best Live Rock Instrumental Performance" at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
* MIGUEL DeHOYOS is one of “the” best guitarists in Mexico.
* This will sell-out promptly. Don't dawdle.
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Sun, Jan 21:
2 pm CILLIAN'S BRIDGE brings Irish and Celtic music to the "Courtyard Concert" series at Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA; 949-640-4110; www.muldoonspub.com
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Sun, Jan 21:
4:30-8 pm BAYOU BROTHERS BAND plays Still Water, 24701 Del Prado Dana Point, CA 92629; http://danapointstillwater.com/
* Two-and-a-half hour Cajun-zydeco dance lesson is available for $10; see venue site for times.
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Sun, Jan 21:
5 pm "JAZZ VESPERS" series returns for 2018, this time with RUSSELL FERRANTE accompanied by STEVE SCHAEFFER on drums and MICHAEL VALERIO on bass, at All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Av, Pasadena CA (Across from City Hall─two blocks north of Colorado Bl). * Founding member of the YELLOWJACKETS and an All Saints parishioner, Russell Ferrante has performed with Joni Mitchell, Bobby McFerrin, Robben Ford, Jimmy Witherspoon, Jim Pepper, Joe Farrell, Al Jarreau, Marilyn Scott, Kevyn Lettau, Ernie Watts, Sadao Watanabe, GRP, Big Band, Lee Ritenour, Tom Scott, Take 6, Michael Franks, Eric Marienthal, and Brenda Russell.
* Russ currently teaches in the Jazz Studies department at USC.
* More at: www.russellferrante.com
* Mike Kinman offers a meditation.
* No charge. No reservations required. A goodwill offering is accepted.
* Child care is provided.
* Parking available in the lot North of the Church and on the street; and validated parking is available in the Plaza las Fuentes (entrance under California Pizza Kitchen on Union St.)
* If you need the elevator for accessibility, arrive five minutes early.
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Sun, Jan 21:
6 pm TIM WEISBERG brings his world-class jazz flute and five-piece band to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, (10 am-10 pm, 7 days), 626-798-6236.
* His performance on "Give Me Some Time," from the album Nether Lands by Dan Fogelberg, which resulted in a friendship and collaboration on the 1978 album "Twin Sons of Different Mothers." The LP went on to become a pop/rock mainstay of the late '70s and is considered one of the most iconic instrumental albums of the time.
* He's performed on a diverse range of albums including The Carpenters, Kim Carnes, Lani Hall, Paul Horn, Gino Vannelli, and Dave Mason. Sharing the concert stage with such artists as Duke Ellington, The Modern Jazz Quintet, Jean-Luc Ponty, 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.
* Tix: $20.
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Sun, Jan 21:
6 pm CENTER STAGE OPERA presents "Amici della Musica" featuring 3 exciting professional voices, at Café Della Vita, 23759 Roscoe Bl, West Hills CA.
* Tix, $55, including tax and tip (wine available at additional charge).
* Limited Seating, reservations required; call 818-517-4102.
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Sun, Jan 21:
7 pm MURIEL ANDERSON, one of the planet's true guitar greats, plays SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-962-7776.
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Sun, Jan 21:
7:30 pm THE HILLBENDERS play "The Who’s Tommy, A Bluegrass Opry" at the California Center For The Arts' Center Theatre, 340 N Escondido Bl, Escondido, CA 92025; 800-988-4253.
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Sun, Jan 21:
7:30 pm JOHN STEWART BAND performs for the "10th Anniversary of his death" at Dark Thirty House Concerts, 1132 Pinehurst Dr, Lakeside, CA 92040; 619-443-9622.
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Sun, Jan 21:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy-winning guitarist, plays the concert series at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach, CA 90808; 562-420-2292.
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Sun, Jan 21:
7:30 pm MARY BRIDGET DAVIES performs "THE MUSIC OF JANIS JOPLIN" at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813.
* Nominated for a Tony Award in 2014 for her title role in the Broadway musical, “A Night With Janis Joplin,” Mary Bridget Davies pays tribute to The Queen of Psychedelic Soul.
* Davies is an "International Blues Challenge" winner and a "Blues Blast Magazine" award nominee for "Best New Blues Artist" release. She also performs with her band, The Mary Bridget Davies Group.
* Tix: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0S46000000OrRkEAK
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Sun, Jan 21:
8 pm CARRIE NEWCOMER plays the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University's Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu, CA 90265; 310-506-4522.
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Sun, Jan 21:
8 pm JOACHIM COODER, plus special guest ROBERT FRANCIS, in the legendary concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
* Tix, $20.
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Sun, Jan 21:
8-10 pm "VARIETY NIGHT" brings SID FISHER plus an open mic at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; http://www.boulevardmusic.com/events
* Variety Night presents special guest singer-songwriter Harvey Sid Fisher with his great originals.
* Plus sign-ups to fill out the bill. One of them, Harvey, is noted for his "Astrological Sign" album, doing a funny song for each of the twelve month signs.
* Sign-ups are taken until all eight slots have been filled.
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Sun, Jan 21:
8:30 pm MICHAEL NESMITH & THE FIRST NATIONAL BAND play Pappy and Harriet’s Place, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown, CA 92268; 760-365-5956.
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