Saturday & Sunday Arts & Music Scene. Nov 17 2018 edition.

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Here's your Southern California music and arts scene for this weekend -- plus one HEADS-UP TICKET ALERT for a December event.

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Our Thursday feature, celebrating the life of ROY CLARK, who died that day, is still available, at:

https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2018/11/roy-clark-is-gone-at-age-85-thursday.html


We've published lots of news recently, and you can select previous editions in the sidebar at left -- you may need to hit "view desktop edition," or something that reads similarly, depending on your device and browser. But it's all there, going back to when Lassie was a lil' bitty puppy dog and Napoleon was a private.
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For today and tomorrow, the emphasis is on staying indoors. Partly that's because the season causes bookings to go that way.

But it's also for you to avoid breathing smoke and lingering particulates.

The air is far worse in San Francisco -- the City by the Bay had the worst air quality IN THE WORLD on Friday, as winds combined to blow current and past palls of smoke and pile them up there, from a week's worth of the horrific destruction of the Northern Cal "Camp" fire. Saying that the state has had it rough is a paltry understatement. Firefighters and first responders have come to help from near and far. Many have been on the fire lines north and south for days with little to eat and practically no real rest. We could insert a smarmy note here, that more overstretched resources will go away from public safety to enable a presidential visit today -- but, hey, if he actually learns something, that could be of great benefit.
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This coming Tuesday is the annual "giving" day when you'll be bombarded with appeals from all manner of charities.

We'll be providing a list, with links, for charities and relief organizations involved directly in the California wildfires, helping victims and helping those who help us in public safety.

We're suggesting that the most appropriate HOLIDAY GIFTS, in this year of record fires, are donations to appropriate relief funds, made in the names of your friends and loved ones.

And we hope we can ALL think about that as the psychological warfare of mindless consumerism arrives with its lizard-brain appeals to hedonism and its efforts to implant notions that it's hopeless for you to be considered cool if you don't buy the right trendy crap. We're looking at YOU, advertising moguls of "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday" and you programmers of bots who send-out all those coupons and "We're-not-done-yet, just-pay-a-separate-fee" stupid "offers" for junk we've all lived our whole lives, so far, without needing.

If that sounds like too much, hey, like we said, it's been a tough week for all of us in California.

So, hey, go listen to some wonderful musicians making live music this weekend. And maybe chew a spell on the rest of it.

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Events are presented chronologically, by day and start time.


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Saturday...

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Sat, Nov 17, ON THE RADIO:

6-8 am - "ART POWELL'S FOLK-POURI" makes its occasional airing live on KPFK 90.7 FM in Southern Cal.

* For all others, nationwide / globally, it's streaming live at: http://kpfk.org

*  After that, it archives for 14 days for on-demand listening, at: http://archive.kpfk.org

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Sat & Sun, Nov 17 & 18:

11 am- all day, into the night, & Sunday - "PATSY'S PUB 35th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION," with Bagpipes, Live Music, and '80s Costume Contest, at Patsy's Irish Pub, 28971 Golden Lantern St #108, Laguna Niguel, California 92677

* Main stage Sat, noon-3 pm, is trad "IRISH DUET WITH EAMON CARROLL"

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Sat, Nov 17:

1-4 pm - ORQUESTRA CHARANGOA plays a FREE show at Fisherman's Village, 13755 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292.

* FREE show, free 2-hr parking.

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Sat, Nov 17, FILM SCREENING:

1:30 pm - "YOUNG GUNS" (1988) is part of the series, "WHAT IS A WESTERN?" at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

* This 1988 surprise hit was described by historian Paul Hutton as the most historically accurate movie about Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County War.

* Directed by Christopher Cain. Stars Emilio Estevez, Keifer Sutherland, and Lou Diamond Phillips.

* Screened in 35mm / Rated R

* Included With Museum Admission; Space Is Limited / Reservations Recommended at:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-a-western-film-series-young-guns-1988-tickets-50079177167

* Check-out www.TheAutry.org/30Years to see upcoming films and related events.

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Sat, Nov 17:

2 pm - "A BRONX TALE: THE MUSICAL" is a touring show, at the Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood, CA, 90028

* "A musical based on the play by the same name with a book by Chazz Palminteri, music by Alan Menken, and lyrics by Glenn Slater. After a ten year development process, the original one-man show was adapted into this new musical." -- Playbill.

* Tix, $39-$155, by phone, 323-468-1770; online, https://thrillcall.com/concerts/2780939-a-bronx-tale-the-musical-a-bronx-tale-the-musical-touring-pantages-theatre-los-angeles-2018

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*** SPECIAL NOTICE: $10 TIX***

Sat, Nov 17:

5 pm - L.A. PHILHARMONIC performs "FLUXUS: FLUXCONCERT - LA MONTE YOUNG," billed as "the wildest concert of the season," at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012;

* A rare performance of a two-hour section of La Monte Young’s "The Second Dream of The High-Tension Line Stepdown Transformer" from "The Four Dreams of China," directed by the composer, with lighting by Marian Zazeela.

* Program: LA MONTE YOUNG and MARIAN ZAZEELA : The Melodic Version (1984) of The Second Dream of The High-Tension Line Stepdown Transformer from The Four Dreams of China (1962) in Dream Light,  La Monte Young, composer.

* Artists: Los Angeles Philharmonic; La Monte Young, composer; Marian Zazeela, light artist; Jung Hee Choi, director.

* Tix are CHEAP, just $10. Seating is general admission by section.

* Get tix at: https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/533/2018-11-17/fluxus-fluxconcert-la-monte-young/

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Sat, Nov 17:

7 pm - WITHERWARD at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at: 626-798-6236.

* WITHERWARD is a permanently touring trio. Now back in the states from their Subaru Europe sponsored tour, they bring beautiful acoustic and electric guitars, explosive violin and mandolin, and thick three part harmony. The trio will make you laugh and cry through their exploration of the many sub-genres of folk and Americana. Come hear the stories behind the songs and experience what it’s like to live on the open road.

* Tix, $18.

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Sat, Nov 17:

7:30 pm - MEN OF WORTH plus BERNICE LEWIS  play the monthly "Living Tradition" concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim, CA 92805.

* Info: www.thelivingtradition.org

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Sat, Nov 17:

7:30 pm - SWINGRIOTS QUIRKTETTE play the Pocock Brewing Company, 24907 Avenue Tibbitts, Ste B, Santa Clarita, CA 91355; 661-775-4899.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy-winning guitar wizard from Paul McCartney's WINGS, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-6362.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - THE KINGSTON TRIO plays Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster, CA 93534; 661-723-5950.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - WEST MY FRIEND plays the "Camarillo Cafe" concert series at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St., Camarillo, CA 93010; 805-814-9366.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - RODNEY CROWELL plays the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362; 805-449-2787.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - BEN HUNTER & JOE SEAMONS play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Nov 17:

SOLD OUT: 8 pm - PETER ASHER & ALBERT LEE play Campus Jax, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - RICHIE FURAY plays The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675; 949- 496-8930.

* The American singer, songwriter, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member is best known for forming the bands BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD with Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Bruce Palmer, and Dewey Martin, and POCO with Jim Messina, Rusty Young, George Grantham and Randy Meisner, and for the trio, SOUTHER HILLMAN FURAY.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - PACIFIC SYMPHONY performs Respighi's "Church Windows," and "Poems Autumnal," at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714-556-2787.

* Pacific Symphony is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 40 years, the Symphony is recognized as an outstanding ensemble making strides on both the national and international scene, as well as in its own community of Orange County. Presenting more than 100 concerts a year and a rich array of education and community programs, the Symphony reaches more than 275,000 residents—from school children to senior citizens.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - "QUACK" at the Kirk Douglas Theatre

9820 Washington Bl, Culver City, CA, 90232; 213- 628-2772.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - GUITAR SHORTY plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND play the "Winter Blues Series" at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA.

*  Doors at 7; FREE parking behind venue and in nearby city lot.

* Venue has full bar; menu with generous portions, two can share.

* Pool tables, plenty of seating, dance floor space, two stages at opposite ends to keep the music continuous.

*  Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.

* Adv tix at a substantial discount, available for all shows at the venue, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com

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Sat, Nov 17:

8 pm - CELTIC THUNDER in Concert, at the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, L.A., CA 90014.

* Since their inception in 2007, Celtic Thunder "have gone from success to success with their mixture of traditional Celtic folk songs with more contemporary numbers (not to mention their boy band looks)!"

* More, incl tix info, at: www.celticthunder.com

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Sat, Nov 17:

8-10 pm - THE ALMOST FREE BENEFIT COMEDY SHOW" with DAVID ZASLOFF at (and to benefit) The Spirit of Studio 12, 6006 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood, CA 61601

* Tix, only $5

* All Proceeds Go To Studio 12

* For More Information Call:

Will W. 818-915-0534 or David Z. 818-566-1442.

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Sat, Nov 17:

8:30 pm - THE STEFANI VALADEZ ENSEMBLE plays Casa Nueva, 23759 Roscoe Bl, West Hills, CA 91307; 818-340-7900.

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Sat, Nov 17:

10 pm - THE LADS bring their Irish Music to O'Malley's on Main, 140 Main St, Seal Beach, California 90740; www.omalleyssealbeach.com

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Sunday...

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Sun, Nov 18:

9:30 am- 2:30 pm - Weekly "BLUEGRASS BRUNCH" with a variety of bands, every Sunday at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104.

* Find out who's performing, or make table reservations, at: 619-295-6464.

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Sun, Nov 18:

10 am - CLINTON DAVIS plays Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, 5627 La Jolla Bl, San Diego, CA 92037

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Sun, Nov 18:

10:30 am-noon - "HOUSE OF IRELAND TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION" happens every Sunday, sometimes with additional nearby traditional music, plus food, culture-sharing, and featured participation by the entire surrounding village of "International Houses," at the House of Ireland in Balboa Park, 665 Pan American Plaza, San Diego, CA.

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Sun, Nov 18:
Noon-3 pm - "WESTERN MUSIC SHOWCASE" SPONSORED BY THE Western Music Association's California Chapter, at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027.

* Many of those performing are freshly returned from the WMA's national convention, and some will be sporting freshly-earned awards.

* Admission is free for WMA members and performers.

* The showcase is included with regular museum admission for all listeners.

* Go early -- the museum has PLENTY to see, and a special "Latin American Crafts Marketplace" runs all weekend.

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Sun, Nov 18:

Noon-2 pm - MURPHY'S FLAW plays the monthly bluegrass brunch at Viva Rancho Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center).

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Sun, Nov 18:

2 pm - PAULA BOGGS BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at: 626-798-6236.

* This 6-piece ensemble traverses jazz, world, rock, and Americana.

* Their sound is “Seattle-Brewed Soulgrass” and the band has performed 100+ shows nationally and in Canada since releasing “Carnival of Miracles.”

* The band released an “unplugged” EP of consciousness songs, “Live at Empty Sea, Songs of Protest & Hope” and a 3rd studio album, "Elixir, The Soulgrass Sessions," also produced by Shoemaker, in 2017.

* Interesting side notes on Paula Boggs: She had a 14-year career in public service, including as a federal prosecutor, and attorney for the U.S. military and for the White House. She is an Army Airborne veteran, and received a Congressional appointment to the US Naval Academy – among America’s first women to do so. She also spent many years as Starbucks' top lawyer and as a vice president at Dell Corporation.

* Tix, $18.

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Sun, Nov 18:

2 pm - "CAMERON CARPENTER PLAYS SAINT-SAËNS" with the L.A. PHILHARMONIC at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012;

* The colorful, iconoclastic Cameron Carpenter shows off Walt Disney Concert Hall’s awe-inspiring pipe organ with the crushing power chords of Poulenc’s idiosyncratic Concerto and Saint-Saëns’ beloved, melody-rich Third Symphony.

* Program: CHRISTOPHER CERRONE: "The Insects Became Magnetic" (World premiere, LA Phil commission with generous support from Elizabeth and Justus Schlichting); POULENC: "Organ Concerto"; Intermission; SAINT-SAËNS: Symphony No. 3, “Organ.”

* Artists: Los Angeles Philharmonic, Roderick Cox, conductor; Cameron Carpenter, organ.

* GO EARLY: Pre-Concert Talk, "Upbeat Live" with Christopher Russell – 1 pm. Enhance your concert experience with this pre-concert talk. The "Upbeat Live" series provides historical and cultural context for many concerts, featuring engaging speakers, audio examples, and special guests. These events are free to ticket holders and held in BP Hall, on the second floor, accessible after your ticket is scanned.

* Tix at: "https://www.laphil.com/events/performances/243/2018-11-18/cameron-carpenter-plays-saint-saens/

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Sun, Nov 18:

3 pm - THE KINGSTON TRIO plays the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway, CA 92064; 858-668-4797.

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Sun, Nov 18:

3 pm - WEST MY FRIEND, the Canadian eclectic acoustic ensemble, plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi, CA 93561; 661-823-9994.

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Sun, Nov 18:

5 pm - TROOPER THORNE plays the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E. 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA; www.harpinn.com

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Sun, Nov 18:

7 pm - EARTH MAMA SONG SWAP plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA; phone for reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at: 626-798-6236.

* An all-girl trio. Read about each, below.

* JILL FREEMAN has been a professional singer/songwriter for over 20 years. Her solo album, "Songs about Sex and Depression", released on Magic Records, received rave reviews and resulted in placement of her songs in several motion pictures. One of these is a featured recording by EMI artists "Once Blue" of her song "Kisses Good" in Touchstone Pictures, "Mister Wrong”. Jill's songs and singing voice have continued to be used in television and films on such shows as: Raising Hope, Chelsea Lately, Better Off Ted, The Oranges, among many others. She most recently placed a song in the 2018 major motion picture, “Book Club”. In her 2016 CD, “A Handmade Life” Jill uses traditional folktales as a springboard into the dark pool of her own psyche, inviting listeners to embark on their own inner journey. Jill continues to write and perform live with her husband, songwriter/producer JOEL WACHBRIT.

* BERNICE LEWIS: With four decades as a national touring artist and seven acclaimed CD’s, Singer/Songwriter Bernice Lewis has built a solid national fan base. She is also a published poet, a producer, and an educator extraordinaire. She is an Artist in Residence for the National Park Service and the Artist Associate of Songwriting at Williams College in Williamstown, MA. Her ballad, "Bridges That Hold," was included in Peter, Paul and Mary's Lifelines video (PBS). and has shared the stage with many renowned artists, including Dar Williams, Dixie Chicks, Patty Griffin, Pete Seeger, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, Livingston Taylor, Odetta, Christine Lavin, Marty Sexton, Patty Larkin, Mary Gauthier, Catie Curtis.

* LAURIE MCCLAIN: While Americana Folk Singer/songwriter Laurie McClain accompanies herself expressively on guitar, ukulele and harmonica, it's her honey voice that soothes and her powerful lyrics that heal hearts. Reminiscent of 60s/70s folk, her songs are messages of hope for a weary world.

* Tix, $18.

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Sun, Nov 18:

7 pm - DANIEL KAHN & THE PAINTED BIRD play the Pico Union Project, 1153 Valencia St, Los Angeles CA 90015

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Sun, Nov 18:

SOLD OUT: 7 pm - PETER ASHER & ALBERT LEE play Bogie's Bar, 32001 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361; 818-889-2394.

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Sun, Nov 18:

8 pm - CLINTON DAVIS plays the Sycamore Den, 3391 Adams Av, San Diego, CA 92116

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Sun, Nov 18:

9 pm - JOHN MAYALL plays The Canyon - Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 Valencia Bl, Suite 1351, Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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TICKET ALERT...

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Dec 16:

"THE MOST CLASSIC HOLIDAY MUSIC EVER" presented by Los Cancioneros Master Chorale, celebrating its 70th season, at the James R. Armstrong Theater, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance, CA; www.LCMasterChorale.com

* "WOW-WORTHY" with renowned NY Metropolitan Opera tenor / local boy who has "made it big" AARON BLAKE as special guest.

*  From Shaw to Rutter to Hairston to Esenvalkds and many more, this Holiday Concert will quickly bring you into the holiday mood. Joining us for this concert is renowned Metropolitan Opera tenor and former LCMC Scholarship recipient, Aaron Blake. Of course you will be asked to join in with our audience carol sing-along.

* Read the local South Bay newspaper's delightful story (Nov 16 edition) on AARON BLAKE at: https://easyreadernews.com/high-notes-from-the-hill/

* Tix, $25 for adults, $15 for students; plus a $1.00 service charge.

* Get your tickets NOW, while you still can, by phone or online: 310-781-7171 (theatre box office), or online:

https://squareup.com/store/lcmc/item/the-most-classic-holiday-music-ever

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