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This edition is now OBSOLETE.
Events after January 20th, with added content, are in the edition at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2020/01/january-wont-end-when-calendar-page.html
Events from Jan 12 through Jan 20, with updates and MANY added photos beyond what's in here, are in the edition at: https://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2020/01/a-week-of-concerts-and-events-before.html
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Here is this edition as published (and updated while it was still the current source for things).
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New decade. New ways. This edition is the last time we'll look like this. We're taking the Guide away from a "calendar-centered" format, because organizing and presenting things this way devours all the time we need to report NEWS, do interviews, reviews, and write FEATURE STORIES about things you want to know.
As always, we remain centered on three things that we're re-stating afresh for new times:
1) news of acoustic and Americana music and musicians, the craft and art of performance, instruments, innovations, a committment to celebrating authenticity, explorations that rediscover hand-crafted old ways, and an utter rejection of roboticized trendiness and cyberized lunacy; and all based from out there on the scene;
2) news of the arts scene in Southern California and elsewhere that's relevant to roots or acoustic music, recognizing that the folks who like those genres also like lotsa creative good stuff;
3) news on a broad spectrum of topics that excite the passions, joie de vivre, and built-in need for action on the parts of artists and art lovers, and that can contribute to intellectual comprehension, de-bunking of BS, and advancing human understanding, and dammit, love.
That brings us to what's below, and changing.
The EVENTS herein are those we already had compiled until we necessarily shifted our format. Only a very limited number of additional events will be added to the listings below, as they come-in... otherwise, upcoming events will be reported as NEWS FEATURES -- in an e-zine format, NOT a chronological calendar -- as the Guide enters yet another new decade of serving you, our treasured readers.
So here's one last tango for the old ways before they get the boot, one last chance to write in the graduating class's yearbook before it goes on the shelf. One for our baby, one more for the road...
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Oh, geez... old habits die hard. Make that die harder. We've gone back in, several times, and added whole great big bunches more events in UPDATES as recently as Saturday, January 11th, at 9:35 am.
So there IS even more here for you... !
As always, we remain centered on three things that we're re-stating afresh for new times:
1) news of acoustic and Americana music and musicians, the craft and art of performance, instruments, innovations, a committment to celebrating authenticity, explorations that rediscover hand-crafted old ways, and an utter rejection of roboticized trendiness and cyberized lunacy; and all based from out there on the scene;
2) news of the arts scene in Southern California and elsewhere that's relevant to roots or acoustic music, recognizing that the folks who like those genres also like lotsa creative good stuff;
3) news on a broad spectrum of topics that excite the passions, joie de vivre, and built-in need for action on the parts of artists and art lovers, and that can contribute to intellectual comprehension, de-bunking of BS, and advancing human understanding, and dammit, love.
That brings us to what's below, and changing.
The EVENTS herein are those we already had compiled until we necessarily shifted our format. Only a very limited number of additional events will be added to the listings below, as they come-in... otherwise, upcoming events will be reported as NEWS FEATURES -- in an e-zine format, NOT a chronological calendar -- as the Guide enters yet another new decade of serving you, our treasured readers.
So here's one last tango for the old ways before they get the boot, one last chance to write in the graduating class's yearbook before it goes on the shelf. One for our baby, one more for the road...
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Oh, geez... old habits die hard. Make that die harder. We've gone back in, several times, and added whole great big bunches more events in UPDATES as recently as Saturday, January 11th, at 9:35 am.
So there IS even more here for you... !
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and very worth
seeing / hearing...
(UPDATES have been
ADDED to ONGOING EVENTS)
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Jan 14-Feb 16:
"THE LAST SHIP," the acclaimed musical stage production written by STING, plays in the Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center in downtown L.A., 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* "This unbelievable show has some of the best talent in the industry... The Last Ship consistently delivers the strongest stage performers around and has a track record of performing in front of sold out audiences..."
* WATCH A VID CLIP of the show on Broadway: https://youtu.be/XEfztIeQcfg
* TIX at: http://www.ahmansontheatre.net/events/
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Ongoing PODCAST, on-demand:
"RECORDING ARTISTS: RADICAL WOMEN" is a new podcast series from the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In it, art historian HELEN MOLESWORTH explores the lives and work of six artists — ALICE NEEL, LEE KRASNER, BETYE SAAR, HELEN FRANKENTHALER, YOKO ONO, and EVA HESSE.
* What was it like to be a woman making art during the feminist and civil rights movements? In this season of "Recording Artists," Molesworth delves into their lives and careers, spanning several generations. Hear them describe, in their own words, their work, relationships, and feelings about the ongoing march of feminism. Contemporary artists and art historians join the conversation, offering their own perspectives on the recordings and exploring what it meant—and still means—to be a woman and an artist. Share this with one who'll appreciate it.
* HERE'S THE LINK. The whole series is here in individial episodes so you can pace yourself or binge it. You'll hear rare audiotaped interviews and fresh perspectives on what it meant — and still means — to be a woman making art:
http://www.getty.edu/recordingartists/
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Ongoing, through Feb 23; FREE:
11am-5 pm - "FALLEN FRUIT: SUPERSHOW!" at PDC Gallery, 8687 Melrose Av, West Hollywood CA
* Runs Sun, Nov 24 through Feb 23; free.
* Opening day Sunday features outdoor jamming, preceded by an artist talk with FALLEN FRUIT (aka DAVID BURNS and AUSTIN YOUNG), and Young will be taking his trademark portraits of whoever wants one inside the installation, plus music and apparently, cheerleaders.
* This is "A gorgeous mile of fruit and flower garland wallpaper in a gradient of saturated hues containing within its two story installation multiple scenarios and vignettes of photography and ceramic, faux Grecian luxury statues, gilded mirrors, chaises and sundry objects. All of this exists in the mode of a secular temple to beauty, as well as a sort of public living room where communities are formed through the universal language of shareable fruit."
* Might be the right thing for a memorable date.
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Ongoing, through Mar 1:
“MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS 2019: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE” at the Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles CA 90049
* This intends to be the first of many annual exhibitions that highlight the Getty Museum’s acquisitions made throughout the year.
* Highlights key works of newly added art selected by the Museum's director. It includes ancient gems and sculpture; Renaissance and 19th-century paintings; Renaissance sculpture; medieval manuscripts; old-master drawings; and 20th-century and contemporary photography.
* "It’s a small but succinct show, just one gallery, but with a variety of work, including [an] early Crucifixion in which our Lord appears to have four arms, a sort of biplane Jesus." -- Easy Reader News.
* Open 10 am-5:30 pm Sun-Fri, Sat 10 am-9 pm, closed Mon.
Holiday closures: Dec 25, Jan 1; early closings Dec 24 & 31 at 4 pm; short hours Dec 23 & 30, 10 am-5:30 pm.
* Free admission, parking costs. Info, 310-440-7300 or www.getty.edu
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Ongoing, through May 29:
“INCREDIBLE JOURNEY: BUGS” opened mid-Dec at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Bl, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA
* Gawd, we love experiential learning. Whichever journey Garden visitors decide to take, they are transformed into that bug – literally (via props).
* This program interactively educates visitors about the butterflies, spiders, ants and bees that can be found in the Garden.
* Full info, 310-544-1948 or www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
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Ongoing, through April 12, daily:
10 am-5 pm - "EGYPT'S LOST CITIES" exhibition at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley CA 93065
* Akin to your best fantasies of Atlantis, these are artifacts recovered from beneath the sea.
* One day as the Mediterranean sun beat down on the bay of Aboukir, two bustling cities of ancient Egypt slipped into the sea without a whisper of wind, buried for centuries.
* These cities, before they sank beneath the waves, were known throughout the world as cultural centers of power, of wealth, of trade, and novel artistry.
* Time may have eroded the memory of a civilization, but not the mystery -- or the breathtaking artifacts -- of what it was.
* This exhibition runs Oct 5, 2019–Apr 12, 2020.
* View the holiday tree exhibit (through Jan 5; see our listing) and the Air Force One Pavilion, along with this current special exhibition, all during one visit for the price of museum admission. But allow yourself PLENTY of time.
* Open seven days a week, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
* Facility features a nice cafeteria-style cafe.
* TIX include the exhibition and the 125,000 square feet of all the permanent exhibits and displays, including Air Force One; you need to allow three to four hours to enjoy all of the galleries and grounds. Gen'l adm $29.95, discounts for youth, kids, seniors; active US military get in free. Free parking. Tix available in advance or at the door. It's worth adding the $7 "audio tour." Online adv. tix:
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales/
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& more!
First up, here's what's
Continuing,
seeing / hearing...
ADDED to ONGOING EVENTS)
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Jan 14-Feb 16:
"THE LAST SHIP," the acclaimed musical stage production written by STING, plays in the Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center in downtown L.A., 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* "This unbelievable show has some of the best talent in the industry... The Last Ship consistently delivers the strongest stage performers around and has a track record of performing in front of sold out audiences..."
* WATCH A VID CLIP of the show on Broadway: https://youtu.be/XEfztIeQcfg
* TIX at: http://www.ahmansontheatre.net/events/
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Ongoing PODCAST, on-demand:
"RECORDING ARTISTS: RADICAL WOMEN" is a new podcast series from the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In it, art historian HELEN MOLESWORTH explores the lives and work of six artists — ALICE NEEL, LEE KRASNER, BETYE SAAR, HELEN FRANKENTHALER, YOKO ONO, and EVA HESSE.
* What was it like to be a woman making art during the feminist and civil rights movements? In this season of "Recording Artists," Molesworth delves into their lives and careers, spanning several generations. Hear them describe, in their own words, their work, relationships, and feelings about the ongoing march of feminism. Contemporary artists and art historians join the conversation, offering their own perspectives on the recordings and exploring what it meant—and still means—to be a woman and an artist. Share this with one who'll appreciate it.
* HERE'S THE LINK. The whole series is here in individial episodes so you can pace yourself or binge it. You'll hear rare audiotaped interviews and fresh perspectives on what it meant — and still means — to be a woman making art:
http://www.getty.edu/recordingartists/
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Ongoing, through Feb 23; FREE:
11am-5 pm - "FALLEN FRUIT: SUPERSHOW!" at PDC Gallery, 8687 Melrose Av, West Hollywood CA
* Runs Sun, Nov 24 through Feb 23; free.
* Opening day Sunday features outdoor jamming, preceded by an artist talk with FALLEN FRUIT (aka DAVID BURNS and AUSTIN YOUNG), and Young will be taking his trademark portraits of whoever wants one inside the installation, plus music and apparently, cheerleaders.
* This is "A gorgeous mile of fruit and flower garland wallpaper in a gradient of saturated hues containing within its two story installation multiple scenarios and vignettes of photography and ceramic, faux Grecian luxury statues, gilded mirrors, chaises and sundry objects. All of this exists in the mode of a secular temple to beauty, as well as a sort of public living room where communities are formed through the universal language of shareable fruit."
* Might be the right thing for a memorable date.
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Ongoing, through Mar 1:
“MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS 2019: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE” at the Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles CA 90049
* This intends to be the first of many annual exhibitions that highlight the Getty Museum’s acquisitions made throughout the year.
* Highlights key works of newly added art selected by the Museum's director. It includes ancient gems and sculpture; Renaissance and 19th-century paintings; Renaissance sculpture; medieval manuscripts; old-master drawings; and 20th-century and contemporary photography.
* "It’s a small but succinct show, just one gallery, but with a variety of work, including [an] early Crucifixion in which our Lord appears to have four arms, a sort of biplane Jesus." -- Easy Reader News.
* Open 10 am-5:30 pm Sun-Fri, Sat 10 am-9 pm, closed Mon.
Holiday closures: Dec 25, Jan 1; early closings Dec 24 & 31 at 4 pm; short hours Dec 23 & 30, 10 am-5:30 pm.
* Free admission, parking costs. Info, 310-440-7300 or www.getty.edu
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| "When the sea shall give up her dead." The many displayed artifacts recovered from the ocean floor include the Stele of Thonis-Heracleion (SCA 277), loaned by the National Museum of Alexandria – IEASM excavations. Photo by Christoph Gerigk ©Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation |
Ongoing, through May 29:
“INCREDIBLE JOURNEY: BUGS” opened mid-Dec at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Bl, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA
* Gawd, we love experiential learning. Whichever journey Garden visitors decide to take, they are transformed into that bug – literally (via props).
* This program interactively educates visitors about the butterflies, spiders, ants and bees that can be found in the Garden.
* Full info, 310-544-1948 or www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
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Ongoing, through April 12, daily:
10 am-5 pm - "EGYPT'S LOST CITIES" exhibition at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley CA 93065
* Akin to your best fantasies of Atlantis, these are artifacts recovered from beneath the sea.
* One day as the Mediterranean sun beat down on the bay of Aboukir, two bustling cities of ancient Egypt slipped into the sea without a whisper of wind, buried for centuries.
* These cities, before they sank beneath the waves, were known throughout the world as cultural centers of power, of wealth, of trade, and novel artistry.
* Time may have eroded the memory of a civilization, but not the mystery -- or the breathtaking artifacts -- of what it was.
* This exhibition runs Oct 5, 2019–Apr 12, 2020.
* View the holiday tree exhibit (through Jan 5; see our listing) and the Air Force One Pavilion, along with this current special exhibition, all during one visit for the price of museum admission. But allow yourself PLENTY of time.
* Open seven days a week, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
* Facility features a nice cafeteria-style cafe.
* TIX include the exhibition and the 125,000 square feet of all the permanent exhibits and displays, including Air Force One; you need to allow three to four hours to enjoy all of the galleries and grounds. Gen'l adm $29.95, discounts for youth, kids, seniors; active US military get in free. Free parking. Tix available in advance or at the door. It's worth adding the $7 "audio tour." Online adv. tix:
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales/
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DAY-BY-DAY,
STUFF TO HEAR -
SEE - DO -
PARTAKE OF -
PARTICIPATE IN -
STUFF TO HEAR -
SEE - DO -
PARTAKE OF -
PARTICIPATE IN -
& more!
Here's what's happening,
chronologically,
by date and start time.
(Plenty of updates since the last edition)
(Plenty of updates since the last edition)
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Again, We're taking the Guide away from a "calendar-centered" format, because organizing and presenting things that way devours all the time we need to report NEWS. See the intro at the top of this edition. The EVENTS herein are those compiled until we necessarily shifted our format. Only a very limited number of additional events will be added below, as they come-in... otherwise, upcoming events will be reported as NEWS FEATURES as the Guide enters yet another new decade of serving you, our treasured readers. Below is "old format," with the emphasis that you won't see after this edition...
We often include a lil' piece on "this day in history" for whatever date it is. You've probably discovered some of those. Sometimes we feature a quote from a person born on that date. Again, We're taking the Guide away from a "calendar-centered" format, because organizing and presenting things that way devours all the time we need to report NEWS. See the intro at the top of this edition. The EVENTS herein are those compiled until we necessarily shifted our format. Only a very limited number of additional events will be added below, as they come-in... otherwise, upcoming events will be reported as NEWS FEATURES as the Guide enters yet another new decade of serving you, our treasured readers. Below is "old format," with the emphasis that you won't see after this edition...
Often, that stuff gets added the morning of that day. Humor us and read it, okay?
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Wednesday
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Wed, Jan 8:
THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards."
-- Baltasar Gracian, philosopher and writer (born Jan 8, 1601, died 1658).
(Thanks to A.Word.A.Day.)
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Today would have been the 85th birthday of ELVIS PRESLEY (born Jan 8, 1935), "whose musical career began when he recorded a song for his mother’s birthday," as Garrison Keillor reminds us.
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Tue & Wed, Jan 21 & 22:
Pianist JOLYNN J. CHIN, here from Malaysia thanks to last week's NAMM Show, plays gigs at a pair of L.A. venues. She's marvelous. Catch her while you can. Details below.
* Jan 21st, she plays TR!P in Santa Monica CA
* Jan 22nd, she's at the Silver Lake Lounge in Silver Lake (Los Angeles) CA
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Tue, Jan 21:
9:15 pm-10:15 pm - Pianist JOLYNN J. CHIN plays TR!P Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; https://www.tripsantamonica.com/
* We discovered her performing for Steinway piano at the 2020 NAMM Show. From a distance, we were hearing an adaptation of Bach’s famous "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" with a hint of her signature jazz rhythms and modern bold sounds. Moving toward the source, we encountered a large, transfixed crowd. Turns out it was Jolynn performing, live, her 2018 debut single, “Toccata.”
* “Toccata” was a hit that garnered many positive reviews in magazines and media outlets including "Applause to the Musician" (USA), "One Song Magazine" (INDIA), "Asian Journeys" (SINGAPORE), and tvSarawak.com (MALAYSIA). Here's a quote from one of those reviews: “The best word to describe her personality on the ivory keys is PASSIONATELY BOLD. You will be taken away each time she hits a key on the piano” – New Sarawak Tribune.
* The GUIDE, experiencing her live, is similarly impressed.
* She is a wonderfully talented classical-crossover pianist known for her classical virtuosic arrangements, amazing piano dexterity, and eclectic blends of classical cross-over styles inclusive of pop and jazz elements.
* Jolynn’s latest album, "Beyond Classical," an EP, was recently considered for the 62nd Grammy Awards, in the category of "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album."
* “It is rarely where we can get the best from both worlds and this album is a gift for the sophisticated classical music listeners with a flair for entertainment.” -- Dimitar Kovachev, writer, composer and arranger.
* Jolynn worked with many renowned musicians including music producer Roger Montejano, a member of the Grammy Recording Academy in NYC, and involved also the work of mastering engineers Mike Couzzi and Howie Weinberg, who have previously worked with Nirvana, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Metallica, among many other acclaimed international acts.
* “She hit those piano notes with perfection. Her mesmerizing piano tunes were so infectious it caught the crowd in awe.” – Kuching Borneo Blog.
* Born in Sarawak, Malaysia, Jolynn started her music education at the early age of 5. Classically trained on the piano for many years, she has been under the tutelage of Dr. Nicholas Ong, DMA graduate from The Juilliard School.
* Jolynn has also studied under acclaimed concert pianists including Andrew Brownell, champion of the 2005 J.N. Hummel Competition, and Li Ming Qiang, winner of the 4th Chopin International Competition in 1960.
* She has won several prizes in competitions internationally, and was awarded the Gold Prize at the Asia International Piano Academy Festival Competition. She has performed at a vast array of prominent venues and events, including the 2020 NAMM Show for Steinway piano.
* Her classy style and aura of performance resonates with a style that touches on equal parts originality and familiarity, giving her audience a taste of something fresh yet still identifiable. Her music is also reminiscent of personal artist influences including Maksim, Havasi, and Peter Bence, among others.
* Catch her while you can. She has only two L.A. performances in different venues, Jan 21 & 22.
* Free show/no cover, but 1 drink minimum.
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later in
Wed, Jan 22:
8 pm - Pianist JOLYNN J. CHIN plays the Silverlake Lounge, 2906 W Sunset Bl, Silver Lake / Los Angeles CA 90026
* TIX $10, at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/silverlake-lounge-18378723769
* See the Guide's extensive write-up in our Jan 21st listing.
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Wed, Jan 22:
7 pm - LICITY COLLINS & BERNIE LARSEN play BRAD COLERICK'S "Wine & Song Wednesdays" Americana / Singer-songwriters series in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena CA
* TIX $17/$12, & info, at: https://deepmix.thundertix.com/
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Wed, Jan 22:
8 pm - CRUZ CONTRERAS WITH ETHAN BALLINGER plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Cruz Contreras is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and producer with roots in Tennessee and Michigan, who has impacted Americana music worldwide.
* Joining him is the harmonic Ethan Ballinger.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Thu, Jan 23:
7:30 pm - "OFF MY HEAD STORYTELLING" is TY FANCE's series that brings splendid storytellers (including Ty) to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Acclaimed as "A lasting storytelling experiece," it's your chance to see why this ancient art form remains fresh and compelling for today's cyber-addict audiences. Often funny, sometimes poignant, always authentic, these presenters exude personality and completely involve you as they spin their narratives, most based on personal stories.
* Featuring storytellers Stuart Jacobson, Ashleigh Shapiro, Lori Ada Jaroslow, Shelley Anne Martain, Owen Dara, & Frank Mundo.
* RESERVATIONS for this show only at: offmyhead.bpt.me
* Reserve online, pay at the door, $15 (cash only). No reservation is subject to available seating.
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Fri & Sat, Jan 24 & 25:
7 pm Fri (& 2 pm Sat) - "THE MUSIC OF ELMER BERNSTEIN" presented in a full concert in the Wells Fargo Theater at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way (Griffith Park, across from the L.A. Zoo), Los Angeles CA 90027
* Academy Award–winning film composer Elmer Bernstein's stirring anthems are performed by a special ensemble of world-class musicians and singers.
* With an emphasis on his famous Westerns -- "The Magnificent Seven" and "True Grit," it also includes his diversely masterful soundtracks from "To Kill a Mockingbird," "The Great Escape," and "Ghostbusters."
* TIX, $20, and include Museum admission before the show.
* ADV TIX: https://theautry.org/events/music-and-festivals/music-elmer-bernstein
* Sat is SOLD-OUT. Don't dawdle!
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8 pm - DAVE STAMEY: AWARD WINNING ENTERTAINER and one of Western/cowboy music's brightest stars, plays an increasingly-rare intimate-venue show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* "Cowboys and Indians" Magazine has called him “the Charley Russell of Western Music.” "Western Horseman" Magazine declared his “Vaquero Song” one of the best Western songs of all time.
* We used to say Dave Stamey has been honored with 'purt near every award there is in Western Music. Now, it 'pears he's got all of 'em, and most of 'em multiple times. He's a wonderful songwriter who impresses and delights everybody, and with all his widespread festival bookings, catch him in a concert when and while you still can.
* TIX, $25; make reservations PROMPTLY; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* He also plays San Diego 7:30 pm tomorrow night; see listing.
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Fri, Jan 24:
8 pm - JOLIE HOLLAND plus RALPH WHITE play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Fri, Jan 24:
8 pm - STEEP CANYON RANGERS play the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine Univ.'s Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu CA 90265; 310-506-4522
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Fri, Jan 24:
8 pm - ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN play, live, their entire album "KELP," an unusual collection of original funny songs, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro CA 90731
* These Southbay favorite folk-rockers have won Best Band honors several years running. The host the annual "DYLANFEST," and have honors as a celebrated tribute band, but that takes nothing away from their splendid presence as performing songwriters who have toured the world with their originals.
* They ALWAYS sell-out here, so don't dawdle.
* TIX $27-$32, at: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/
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Sat, Jan 25; Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26, LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
3 pm & 7:30 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* See details in Fri, 7:30 pm listing.
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Sat, Jan 25:
4 pm - LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND plays the "Deep End Sessions" house concert series in Santa Paula (inland Ventura Co) CA 93060
* Reservations get directions from David Bunn, at: deependsessions@gmail.com
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Sat, Jan 25:
7 pm - STEEP CANYON RANGERS, Grammy winners when then backed Steve Martin, play the Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College, 1000 W Foothill Bl, Glendora CA 91741; 626-963-9411
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Sat, Jan 25:
7:30 pm - DAVE STAMEY, one of Western/cowboy music's brightest stars, plays the AMSD Concerts series at Sweetwater Community Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita (San Diego Co) CA 91902; 619-201-0520
* We used to say Dave Stamey has been honored with 'purt near every award there is in Western Music. Now, it 'pears he's got all of 'em, and most of 'em multiple times. He's a wonderful songwriter who impresses and delights everybody, and with all his widespread festival bookings, catch him in a concert when and while you still can.
* He also plays Altadena Fri, Jan 24, 8 pm; see listing.
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Sat, Jan 25; Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26, LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
7:30 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* See details in Fri, 7:30 pm listing.
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Sat, Jan 25:
8 pm - ERIC ANDERSEN featuring SCARLET RIVERA play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* THEY ALSO PLAY Altadena Mon, Jan 27, 8 pm; see listing.
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Sun, Jan 26:
3 pm - THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS, big-time bluegrass stars, play the Fiddlers Crossing concert series at the BeeKay Theatre, 110 S Green St, Tehachapi CA 93561
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Sun, Jan 26; Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26, LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
3 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" - closing performance - written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* See details in Fri, 7:30 pm listing.
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Sun, Jan 26; FILM FEST:
4 pm - Annual "WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL" at the Performing Arts Center, West High School, 20401 Victor St, Torrance CA
* FULL PDF BROCHURE on all the films, downloads to your device HERE.
* Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents the latest nationwide tour of this film fest, dedicated to raising awareness of issues facing the natural environment.
* The Festival started in 1983 and is now the largest film festival of its kind in the US. W&SFF partners internationally to present “On Tour” festivals by engaging hosts who jointly raise awareness of preservation issues in nature.
* The Conservancy proudly presents an exciting selection of adventurous and inspirational films about nature, promising, "With beautiful cinematography and some remarkable individuals, the passion is contagious. You will be moved, transfixed and energized to make a difference in our world."
* The entire festival happens locally twice, first on Jan 12 at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro CA, and only the San Pedro event includes a free photo booth, raffle worth over $3,000, and beer from Brouwerij West.
* TIX $15 adv, $20 at door. Adv online at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PVPLC/WildScenicTickets.html
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Sun, Jan 26; on TV:
Annual GRAMMY AWARDS broadcast. We do not yet know if the West Coast will see the show live, or three hours later in prime-time. You CAN be reasonably certain that it will unreasonably exclude coverage of the few awards for Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, and Blues, making more airtime for the inscrutable duplications of Rap, Hip-Hop, Rap-Hop-Pop, and robotic-voice-altered electrocution electronica. They may call it "Music's Biggest Night," but...
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Sun, Jan 26:
7 pm - "SWEET LAND: CREATING A CONTEMPORARY OPERA" at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way (Griffith Park, across from the L.A. Zoo), Los Angeles CA 90027
* Learn about the creative process and larger themes of this new opera that reimagines stories of America's founding and westward expansion. The discussion includes Yuval Sharon, founder and artistic director of The Industry; Raven Chacon, co-composer; and Cannupa Hanska Luger, artist and co-director of Sweet Land, facilitated by Carolina Miranda of the L.A. Times.
* FREE w/ adv reserv at: https://theautry.org/events/lectures-and-workshops/sweet-land-creating-contemporary-opera
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Sun, Jan 26:
DAVID WILCOX plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Mon, Jan 27:
8 pm - ERIC ANDERSEN featuring SCARLET RIVERA play a rare intimate-venue show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* This is one of those listings when you say, "Oh, somebody made a big mistake! HE isn't playing THERE!" Well, he is, honest and truly.
* ERIC ANDERSEN’S voice, songs, guitar and piano-playing created a career that's spanned over 45 years. He has recorded 25 albums of original songs, and made numerous tours of North America, Europe and Japan.
* His songs have been recorded and performed by world-renown artists including Ricky Nelson, Judy Collins, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, The Kingson Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, Linda Rondstadt, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Linda Thompson, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Francoise Hardy, and many others in Europe, Australia, England and Japan.
* “Andersen is the most elegant of singers.” ~ ROLLING STONE
“ERIC ANDERSEN is a great ballad singer and writer.” ~ Bob Dylan.
“A singer and writer of the first rank.” ~ New York Times.
“Didn’t that guy write ‘Thirsty Boots?’" ~ Overheard in a Detroit sports bar.* SCARLET RIVERA burned a hole in the fabric of rock history with her pioneering electrified violin sound. Based in classical roots, she became the rebel bending capabilities of accepted norms by playing all styles of music. From the Jazz of Ornette Coleman to the robust innovation of a violin amid a 17 piece cuban band, Scarlet was a revolutionary at the start, an iconoclast of '70s rock sound.
* Her discovery by Bob Dylan in 1975 set in motion the tapestry of a new sound and era, leading the way for strong female voices in instrumentation and paving the highway for the acceptance of strings in rock music.
* Bob Dylan recognized her genius and unique vision and use of the violin much like a lead guitar. Their first collaboration was the legendary 1976 album ‘Desire’, and the rest is history.
* TIX, $20 (THAT's not a mistake, either!); make reservations PROMPTLY, as in RIGHT NOW; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* THEY ALSO PLAY McCabe's Sat, Jan 25, 8 pm; see listing.
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Wed, Jan 8:
THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"It is better to sleep on things beforehand than lie awake about them afterwards."
-- Baltasar Gracian, philosopher and writer (born Jan 8, 1601, died 1658).
(Thanks to A.Word.A.Day.)
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Today would have been the 85th birthday of ELVIS PRESLEY (born Jan 8, 1935), "whose musical career began when he recorded a song for his mother’s birthday," as Garrison Keillor reminds us.
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Wed, Jan 8; Tue-Fri, Jan 7-10; TRADE SHOW:
Annual "CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW" in Las Vegas presents, exhibits, demonstrates and gives "test drives" of all the revolutionarily new, slightly new, and seemingly new (inside "new" glittery cases) stuff from all the world's tech manufacturers that aim to capture your money. As always, you'll be craftily convinced you can't live without something you didn't know exists. And you'll be deluded into believing it serves you, instead of the other way around. CES sells devices -- because you've already bought the hipness of hype.
* DAY ONE at CES... the scattalogical day...
■ Waverly Labs "Ambassador" is a pair of over over-the-ear language translators for $179. If you can get someone to wear the other one -- someone whose language is as inscrutable to you as yours is to them, like the cab driver or hotel front desk person or waiter -- you can get someplace, or secure some kind of lodgings, or order something you can probably eat, anywhere in the world. Or you could just be like every person from every other country on Earth, and put yourself out enough to learn another language.
■ The "Roll Bot" fetches a roll of toilet paper if you're, uh, sitting on the can with your phone in your hand and telling the program how helpless you are. Let's be clear: it won't bring you a beer or a sandwich or let you stay on your fat ass and bring you the tv remote. It only transports ticker tape and tracks you down while obviously carrying it. If you buy that device, change your social media status to "pathetic."
■ A new robotic dog is four hundred bucks. It claims to be companionship that you don't need to feed, and no doghair. No word on cyberslobber. Maybe you can get your '70s doll that cries and poops to ride bareback on the thing. Or spend the $400 on actually going out with a human date.
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Wed, Jan 8; GROUP CALL:
5 pm (Pacific) - "NO WAR WITH IRAN DAY" emergency group call with US Senators BERNIE SANDERS and ELIZABETH WARREN, Members of Congress RO KHANNA and BARBARA LEE, and leading experts on foreign policy, in an emergency call to stop Trump's war with Iran.
* RSVP HERE to get the number for the call, which takes place TONIGHT.
* Breaking news may bring word of escalation between the U.S. and Iran; no one can be sure what will happen next.
* But we can push for diplomacy and de-escalation and not let a Trumpertantrum provoke a devastating war.
* Yes, competing Presidential Candidates Sen. Sanders and Sen. Warren have BOTH signed-on as guest speakers.
* This call will also prepare anyone who wishes to take part tomorrow, Thu, Jan 9, in nationwide "anti-war, pro-diplomacy majority" demonstrations of Americans making themselves visible in actions across the country. Thursday already has OVER 200 EVENTS with more being added every hour for "NO WAR WITH IRAN DAY."
* Assassinations don't make us safer. Trump’s unhinged foreign policy has needlessly endangered the lives of U.S. troops and Iraqi, Iranian, and countless other civilians. This is the crucial moment to declare, "We will not be led into another illegal war."
* While climate change deniers continue to pillage the planet, the warconomy's merchants of death accelerate destruction and suck-up the resources needed to save the only home we've got. Finally, people in the US and around the globe are tired of war, and want to work together because we're all in this together.
* American military families have endured multiple deployments and multiple generations in the same conflicts, and to what end?
* Iranian, Iraqi and Afghani families in the United States worry for their loved ones back home and for their safety here, amidst rampant xenophobia.
* If we’ve learned our lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan and Yemen and global endless war, we cannot be led into another costly, unnecessary war of choice. And we cannot allow our neighbors to be targeted by law enforcement. We cannot allow ourselves to be divided by a glory-hungry lout.
* RSVP to get the number for the call, at: https://act.moveon.org/survey/moveon-rapid-response-call-nowarwithiran/
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Wed, Jan 8:
6:30 pm-8:30 pm - ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN play early at the Bottle Inn Riviera, 1700 S Catalina Av (entrance on Ave I), Redondo Beach CA 90277; 310-543-6800
* The award-winning band who sponsors the annual "DYLANFEST" tells us, "This is a wonderful restaurant, and we love playing there."
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Wed, Jan 8; FREE MOVIE TICKET: (just in at 5:43 pm)...
7 pm - FREE "GIRLS NIGHT OUT SCREENINGS" at ArcLight Hollywood, ArcLight Sherman Oaks, and ArcLight Pasadena.
* Need something to do tonight? We have a FREE ticket offer for you from ArcLight to watch the advance "Girls Night Out Screening" of "LIKE A BOSS."
* To redeem this offer:
a) click this link, which takes you to Atom Ticketing.
b) Select one of the ArcLight locations.
c) Use code BOSS2020 at check out. (Only valid for showings tonight at 7 pm (1/8/20). While supplies last, US only, see terms at atm.tk/promos
* Guests in attendance also receive a FREE compact mirror and lipstick pen.
* Film Synopsis: Best friends Mia and Mel run their own cosmetics company which they built from the ground up. But they're also in over their heads financially, and the prospect of a buyout offer from an industry titan proves too tempting to pass up. The beauty business is about to get ugly as the proposal puts Mia and Mel's lifelong friendship to the ultimate test.
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Wed, Jan 8:
8 pm - I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. with two of their favorite bands, GREAT WILLOW and ZACHARIAH & LOBOS RIDERS, at the lovely Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa, L.A. CA 90042
* Re the Hawks connection with Zachariah and Lobos Riders -- the Hawks were Zach's backup band for his new record.
* Doors at 8, GREAT WILLOW at 8:30, HAWKS at 9:30, ZACH and co at 10:30.
* Tix: Free.
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Thursday
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"It seems to me that those songs that have been any good, I have nothing much to do with the writing of them. The words have just crawled down my sleeve and come out on the page."
-- Joan Baez, musician (born Jan 9, 1941)
(thanks to A.Word.A.Day)
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Thu, Jan 9:
"NO WAR WITH IRAN DAY" brings nationwide "anti-war, pro-diplomacy majority" demonstrations of Americans making themselves visible in actions in communitirs large and small across the country. By Wednesday morning, there were already OVER 200 EVENTS with more being added every hour. Tell your browser the name of your town and No War with Iran Day if you'd like to take part.
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Friday
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
-- Lord Acton (John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton), historian (born Jan 10, 1834, died in 1902).
(thanks to A.Word.A.Day).
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Fri, Jan 10, on TV:
5 pm-7 pm & 10 pm-midnight - "McCARTHY" premieres on the PBS documentary series, "THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE" locally in Los Angeles on PBS WORLD channel.
* "McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy threatening America—emanating not from a rival superpower, but from within.
* In a dark series of events -- that are chillingly echoing in our time -- free of restraint or oversight, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being enemies of the state, launching and pursuing a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations, bullying intimidation, grandiose showmanship and cruel victimization.
* Before Joseph McCarthy first waved around his ever-changing list of supposed Communists in the State Department at a Republican dinner in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 9, 1950, the Cold War red scare to which he gave his name had been producing headlines—and victims. McCarthyism, as we understand it today, encompassed much more than the antics of one notorious senator from Wisconsin. It was the longest-lasting and most widespread episode of political repression in American history.
* Anti-communist political repression went far beyond Senator Joseph McCarthy, and threatened the very freedoms and protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
* If you wonder how America can produce a clever, conniving, self-promoting demagogue, Joe McCarthy was the prototype.
* REPEATS on PBS WORLD channel: Fri 1/10, 5-7 pm & 10 pm-midnight; Sat 1/11, 6-8 am & noon-2 pm.
* AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND only through Feb 2nd.
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Fri, Jan 10:
8 pm - DAVID LINDLEY plus BOBBO BYRNES play the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675; 949-496-8927
* David Lindley is still one of the world's most thrillingly adept multi-instrumental string musicicians.
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Fri, Jan 10:
8 pm - "THE WOODSHED SESSIONS" roots-Americana series with performing hosts THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE, featuring guest artists from Southern California and beyond, returns after a long hiatus to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2021 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Tonight's guest is performing songwriter, recording artist, and concert and record producer BRAD COLERICK.
* TIX, $20, and reservations strongly recommended (everybody on the lineup has a sizeable following), 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Jan 10:
8 pm - MANDOLIN ORANGE play the Observatory North Park, 2891 University Av, San Diego CA 92104; 619-239-8836
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Annual "CES - CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW" in Las Vegas presents, exhibits, demonstrates and gives "test drives" of all the revolutionarily new, slightly new, and seemingly new (inside "new" glittery cases) stuff from all the world's tech manufacturers that aim to capture your money. As always, you'll be craftily convinced you can't live without something you didn't know exists. And you'll be deluded into believing it serves you, instead of the other way around. CES sells devices -- because you've already bought the hipness of hype.
* DAY ONE at CES... the scattalogical day...
■ Waverly Labs "Ambassador" is a pair of over over-the-ear language translators for $179. If you can get someone to wear the other one -- someone whose language is as inscrutable to you as yours is to them, like the cab driver or hotel front desk person or waiter -- you can get someplace, or secure some kind of lodgings, or order something you can probably eat, anywhere in the world. Or you could just be like every person from every other country on Earth, and put yourself out enough to learn another language.
■ The "Roll Bot" fetches a roll of toilet paper if you're, uh, sitting on the can with your phone in your hand and telling the program how helpless you are. Let's be clear: it won't bring you a beer or a sandwich or let you stay on your fat ass and bring you the tv remote. It only transports ticker tape and tracks you down while obviously carrying it. If you buy that device, change your social media status to "pathetic."
■ A new robotic dog is four hundred bucks. It claims to be companionship that you don't need to feed, and no doghair. No word on cyberslobber. Maybe you can get your '70s doll that cries and poops to ride bareback on the thing. Or spend the $400 on actually going out with a human date.
___
Wed, Jan 8; GROUP CALL:
5 pm (Pacific) - "NO WAR WITH IRAN DAY" emergency group call with US Senators BERNIE SANDERS and ELIZABETH WARREN, Members of Congress RO KHANNA and BARBARA LEE, and leading experts on foreign policy, in an emergency call to stop Trump's war with Iran.
* RSVP HERE to get the number for the call, which takes place TONIGHT.
* Breaking news may bring word of escalation between the U.S. and Iran; no one can be sure what will happen next.
* But we can push for diplomacy and de-escalation and not let a Trumpertantrum provoke a devastating war.
* Yes, competing Presidential Candidates Sen. Sanders and Sen. Warren have BOTH signed-on as guest speakers.
* This call will also prepare anyone who wishes to take part tomorrow, Thu, Jan 9, in nationwide "anti-war, pro-diplomacy majority" demonstrations of Americans making themselves visible in actions across the country. Thursday already has OVER 200 EVENTS with more being added every hour for "NO WAR WITH IRAN DAY."
* Assassinations don't make us safer. Trump’s unhinged foreign policy has needlessly endangered the lives of U.S. troops and Iraqi, Iranian, and countless other civilians. This is the crucial moment to declare, "We will not be led into another illegal war."
* While climate change deniers continue to pillage the planet, the warconomy's merchants of death accelerate destruction and suck-up the resources needed to save the only home we've got. Finally, people in the US and around the globe are tired of war, and want to work together because we're all in this together.
* American military families have endured multiple deployments and multiple generations in the same conflicts, and to what end?
* Iranian, Iraqi and Afghani families in the United States worry for their loved ones back home and for their safety here, amidst rampant xenophobia.
* If we’ve learned our lessons from Iraq and Afghanistan and Yemen and global endless war, we cannot be led into another costly, unnecessary war of choice. And we cannot allow our neighbors to be targeted by law enforcement. We cannot allow ourselves to be divided by a glory-hungry lout.
* RSVP to get the number for the call, at: https://act.moveon.org/survey/moveon-rapid-response-call-nowarwithiran/
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Wed, Jan 8:
6:30 pm-8:30 pm - ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN play early at the Bottle Inn Riviera, 1700 S Catalina Av (entrance on Ave I), Redondo Beach CA 90277; 310-543-6800
* The award-winning band who sponsors the annual "DYLANFEST" tells us, "This is a wonderful restaurant, and we love playing there."
___
Wed, Jan 8; FREE MOVIE TICKET: (just in at 5:43 pm)...
7 pm - FREE "GIRLS NIGHT OUT SCREENINGS" at ArcLight Hollywood, ArcLight Sherman Oaks, and ArcLight Pasadena.
* Need something to do tonight? We have a FREE ticket offer for you from ArcLight to watch the advance "Girls Night Out Screening" of "LIKE A BOSS."
* To redeem this offer:
a) click this link, which takes you to Atom Ticketing.
b) Select one of the ArcLight locations.
c) Use code BOSS2020 at check out. (Only valid for showings tonight at 7 pm (1/8/20). While supplies last, US only, see terms at atm.tk/promos
* Guests in attendance also receive a FREE compact mirror and lipstick pen.
* Film Synopsis: Best friends Mia and Mel run their own cosmetics company which they built from the ground up. But they're also in over their heads financially, and the prospect of a buyout offer from an industry titan proves too tempting to pass up. The beauty business is about to get ugly as the proposal puts Mia and Mel's lifelong friendship to the ultimate test.
___
Wed, Jan 8:
8 pm - I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. with two of their favorite bands, GREAT WILLOW and ZACHARIAH & LOBOS RIDERS, at the lovely Highland Park Bowl, 5621 N Figueroa, L.A. CA 90042
* Re the Hawks connection with Zachariah and Lobos Riders -- the Hawks were Zach's backup band for his new record.
* Doors at 8, GREAT WILLOW at 8:30, HAWKS at 9:30, ZACH and co at 10:30.
* Tix: Free.
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Thursday
_______________________
THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"It seems to me that those songs that have been any good, I have nothing much to do with the writing of them. The words have just crawled down my sleeve and come out on the page."
-- Joan Baez, musician (born Jan 9, 1941)
(thanks to A.Word.A.Day)
___
Thu, Jan 9:
"NO WAR WITH IRAN DAY" brings nationwide "anti-war, pro-diplomacy majority" demonstrations of Americans making themselves visible in actions in communitirs large and small across the country. By Wednesday morning, there were already OVER 200 EVENTS with more being added every hour. Tell your browser the name of your town and No War with Iran Day if you'd like to take part.
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Friday
_______________________
THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
-- Lord Acton (John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton), historian (born Jan 10, 1834, died in 1902).
(thanks to A.Word.A.Day).
___
Fri, Jan 10, on TV:
5 pm-7 pm & 10 pm-midnight - "McCARTHY" premieres on the PBS documentary series, "THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE" locally in Los Angeles on PBS WORLD channel.
* "McCarthy" chronicles the rise and fall of Joseph McCarthy, the Wisconsin senator who came to power after a stunning victory in an election no one thought he could win. Once in office, he declared that there was a vast conspiracy threatening America—emanating not from a rival superpower, but from within.
* In a dark series of events -- that are chillingly echoing in our time -- free of restraint or oversight, he conducted a crusade against those he accused of being enemies of the state, launching and pursuing a chilling campaign marked by groundless accusations, bullying intimidation, grandiose showmanship and cruel victimization.
* Before Joseph McCarthy first waved around his ever-changing list of supposed Communists in the State Department at a Republican dinner in Wheeling, West Virginia on February 9, 1950, the Cold War red scare to which he gave his name had been producing headlines—and victims. McCarthyism, as we understand it today, encompassed much more than the antics of one notorious senator from Wisconsin. It was the longest-lasting and most widespread episode of political repression in American history.
* Anti-communist political repression went far beyond Senator Joseph McCarthy, and threatened the very freedoms and protections guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.
* If you wonder how America can produce a clever, conniving, self-promoting demagogue, Joe McCarthy was the prototype.
* REPEATS on PBS WORLD channel: Fri 1/10, 5-7 pm & 10 pm-midnight; Sat 1/11, 6-8 am & noon-2 pm.
* AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND only through Feb 2nd.
___
Fri, Jan 10:
8 pm - DAVID LINDLEY plus BOBBO BYRNES play the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675; 949-496-8927
* David Lindley is still one of the world's most thrillingly adept multi-instrumental string musicicians.
___
Fri, Jan 10:
8 pm - "THE WOODSHED SESSIONS" roots-Americana series with performing hosts THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE, featuring guest artists from Southern California and beyond, returns after a long hiatus to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2021 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Tonight's guest is performing songwriter, recording artist, and concert and record producer BRAD COLERICK.
* TIX, $20, and reservations strongly recommended (everybody on the lineup has a sizeable following), 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Jan 10:
8 pm - RICKY Z plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and various special guests, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006
* Fun venue, two stages to assure continuous music, pool tables, bar specials, tasty menu (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.
* Advance online tix save money, but this venue is never overpriced, anyway.
* Upcoming events, more: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
* TIX for all concerts here, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Fri, Jan 10:
8 pm - MANDOLIN ORANGE play the Observatory North Park, 2891 University Av, San Diego CA 92104; 619-239-8836
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Fri & Sat, Jan 10 & 11:
SOLD OUT - 8 pm - DAR WILLIAMS plus special guest SETH GLIER gets two nights in the famous concert hall in back of McCabes Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405
* TIX, $40, + $4.50 per ticket online or by phone. Adv. online at: https://www.store.mccabes.com/cart.php
* THEY ALSO PLAY SAN DIEGO Sunday at 7:30 pm; see listing.
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Saturday
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR 80° (F) TEMPS THIS WEEKEND, you won't find 'em in sunny Southern California. But you WILL find them in (brace yourself) West Virginia. In the Appalachian Mountains. The land of bluegrass music, where they should be huddled around the stove to pick banjos in January. Seems we don't need to slap climate-change-deniers up 'side the head. Nature is doing it, anyway.
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Sat, Jan 11; FREE WORKSHOPS:
Noon-1 pm - "BEYOND THE SURFACE: ARTIST PANEL DISCUSSION AT MOAH" and the chsnce to browse the panelists' work currently exhibited, AND a photography workshop, all at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), 665 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster CA 93534
* Featuring the work of eight photographers, including a survey of Melanie Pullen’s work in the Main Gallery, Joni Sternbach’s "Surfland" series in the East Gallery, "This Too Shall Pass" by Matthew Finley in the North Gallery, Rob Grad’s "Finding Foreverland" series in the Wells Fargo Gallery, work from Christopher Russel in the Moore Family Trust Gallery, photographic installation by Rodrigo Valenzuela in the South Gallery, along with sculpture by John Peralta, and 16mm, a site-specific installation, by Kira Vollman.
* Panel Discussion with visual artists Melanie Pullen, Rob Grad, Matthew Finley, and Rodrigo Valenzuela. The discussion will be moderated by the Museum’s curator Andi Campognone.
* At 2 pm, catch the free workshop, "Jane Szabo: Practical Advice for Photographers."
* In lieu of a real website, those whose devices are infested with Facebook spyware can find more at: www.facebook.com/events/lancaster-museum-of-art-and-history-moah/beyond-the-surface-artist-panel-discussion/24112739756
* You can make a fun day of this. The Metrolink train runs to/from L.A. Union Station through Glendale, Burbank, the SFV, Santa Clarita, and scenic Soledad Canyon to the end of the line in Lancaster. MOAH is a nice walk from the station along the "Aerospace Walk of Honor" with its monuments and murals, and there are several restaurants and informal eateries along the way. There's also the 1870s Western Hotel museum, the monument to the Tuskeegee Airmen, and the WPA mural inside the old post office, plus the "Friends of the Lancaster Library" are holding their monthly used book sale inside the library. So, plenty of things along the way, before you catch the train back.
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Sat, Jan 11; FREE CONCERT:
1 pm - ANDRE GIRALDO plays classical guitar featuring compositions from around the world at the "PENINSULA LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES," Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates CA
* Sat series offers four free concerts in Jan and Feb presented by the Palos Verdes Library District, featuring musical talent from Southern California. All concerts are Saturdays at 1 pm.
* Today's diverse program includes music from Brazil, France, Argentina, and Russia, by composers H. Villalobos, M.D. Pujol, J. Morel, N. Coste, and more, offering something for everyone from the serious classical music aficionado to the causal listener. It's also billed as "a great opportunity to expose children to a live music experience in a relaxed environment."
* The FULL SERIES looks delightful:
■ Jan 25: EKATERINA BESSMELTSEVA & MARIA APLECHEEVA present a repertoire of German, French, Polish and Russian art songs featuring music composed by R. Schumann, S. Rachmaninov, C. Debussy, F. Chopin that has been recognized as a representative depiction of their epoch. "This program will undoubtedly enrich and expose the audience to the exquisite voice and piano literature. It will be a trip to the classical period through listening to music."
■ Feb 22: RYAN AYERS delivers a solo performance of fingerstyle classical guitar featuring his original compositions. More: https://www.ryanayersmusic.com/
■ Feb 29: ASHLEY STANBURY in a solo voice performance with piano accompaniment. Ashley sings "hand selected tunes from Broadway, jazz, classical and a few modern takes on old classics." More: http://www.ashleystanbury.com/
* Full info, contact Tim Parker at the library, at tparker@pvld.org or by phone at 310-377-9584, ext. 218.
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Sat, Jan 11:
2 pm - THE MAKAHA SONS FEATURING JEROME KOKO play the excellent long-running Hawai'ian music series at Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier CA 90601; 562-907-4203
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Sat, Jan 11:
3 pm & 7 pm - THE LIMELITERS plus THE HONEY-LULUS do both a matinee & an evening show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* TIX, $20; reservations, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* It's a double feature starting with soulful island sweethearts THE HONEY-LULUS followed by universally acclaimed national headliners and folk icons, THE LIMELITERS.
Saturday
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR 80° (F) TEMPS THIS WEEKEND, you won't find 'em in sunny Southern California. But you WILL find them in (brace yourself) West Virginia. In the Appalachian Mountains. The land of bluegrass music, where they should be huddled around the stove to pick banjos in January. Seems we don't need to slap climate-change-deniers up 'side the head. Nature is doing it, anyway.
___
Sat, Jan 11; FREE WORKSHOPS:
Noon-1 pm - "BEYOND THE SURFACE: ARTIST PANEL DISCUSSION AT MOAH" and the chsnce to browse the panelists' work currently exhibited, AND a photography workshop, all at the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), 665 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster CA 93534
* Featuring the work of eight photographers, including a survey of Melanie Pullen’s work in the Main Gallery, Joni Sternbach’s "Surfland" series in the East Gallery, "This Too Shall Pass" by Matthew Finley in the North Gallery, Rob Grad’s "Finding Foreverland" series in the Wells Fargo Gallery, work from Christopher Russel in the Moore Family Trust Gallery, photographic installation by Rodrigo Valenzuela in the South Gallery, along with sculpture by John Peralta, and 16mm, a site-specific installation, by Kira Vollman.
* Panel Discussion with visual artists Melanie Pullen, Rob Grad, Matthew Finley, and Rodrigo Valenzuela. The discussion will be moderated by the Museum’s curator Andi Campognone.
* At 2 pm, catch the free workshop, "Jane Szabo: Practical Advice for Photographers."
* In lieu of a real website, those whose devices are infested with Facebook spyware can find more at: www.facebook.com/events/lancaster-museum-of-art-and-history-moah/beyond-the-surface-artist-panel-discussion/24112739756
* You can make a fun day of this. The Metrolink train runs to/from L.A. Union Station through Glendale, Burbank, the SFV, Santa Clarita, and scenic Soledad Canyon to the end of the line in Lancaster. MOAH is a nice walk from the station along the "Aerospace Walk of Honor" with its monuments and murals, and there are several restaurants and informal eateries along the way. There's also the 1870s Western Hotel museum, the monument to the Tuskeegee Airmen, and the WPA mural inside the old post office, plus the "Friends of the Lancaster Library" are holding their monthly used book sale inside the library. So, plenty of things along the way, before you catch the train back.
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Sat, Jan 11; FREE CONCERT:
1 pm - ANDRE GIRALDO plays classical guitar featuring compositions from around the world at the "PENINSULA LIBRARY CONCERT SERIES," Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates CA
* Sat series offers four free concerts in Jan and Feb presented by the Palos Verdes Library District, featuring musical talent from Southern California. All concerts are Saturdays at 1 pm.
* Today's diverse program includes music from Brazil, France, Argentina, and Russia, by composers H. Villalobos, M.D. Pujol, J. Morel, N. Coste, and more, offering something for everyone from the serious classical music aficionado to the causal listener. It's also billed as "a great opportunity to expose children to a live music experience in a relaxed environment."
* The FULL SERIES looks delightful:
■ Jan 25: EKATERINA BESSMELTSEVA & MARIA APLECHEEVA present a repertoire of German, French, Polish and Russian art songs featuring music composed by R. Schumann, S. Rachmaninov, C. Debussy, F. Chopin that has been recognized as a representative depiction of their epoch. "This program will undoubtedly enrich and expose the audience to the exquisite voice and piano literature. It will be a trip to the classical period through listening to music."
■ Feb 22: RYAN AYERS delivers a solo performance of fingerstyle classical guitar featuring his original compositions. More: https://www.ryanayersmusic.com/
■ Feb 29: ASHLEY STANBURY in a solo voice performance with piano accompaniment. Ashley sings "hand selected tunes from Broadway, jazz, classical and a few modern takes on old classics." More: http://www.ashleystanbury.com/
* Full info, contact Tim Parker at the library, at tparker@pvld.org or by phone at 310-377-9584, ext. 218.
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Sat, Jan 11:
2 pm - THE MAKAHA SONS FEATURING JEROME KOKO play the excellent long-running Hawai'ian music series at Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier CA 90601; 562-907-4203
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Sat, Jan 11:
3 pm & 7 pm - THE LIMELITERS plus THE HONEY-LULUS do both a matinee & an evening show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* TIX, $20; reservations, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* It's a double feature starting with soulful island sweethearts THE HONEY-LULUS followed by universally acclaimed national headliners and folk icons, THE LIMELITERS.
* TIX, $20, and reservations strongly recommended, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Jan 11:
3 pm - TIDEPOOL WALK along the newly-landscaped trails lined with drought tolerant plants and interpretive signage at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes CA
* Explore the tide pools and pillow lava formations on this "Moderate walk."
* Park in lot at the park, where the adventure departs.
* Sign-up at www.pvplc.org
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Sat, Jan 11:
4 pm-7 pm - LENNY HANSELL & DENNIS ROGER REED play the Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery, 54301 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild CA; 951-659-9000
* Wine and art, good times, acoustic music.
* Check out Dennis Roger Reed's latest CD, "Before it Was Before," with Don Reed, at: http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/dennisrogerreedwithdonreed
* TIX, https://www.middleridge.com/Store/The-Gallery
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Sat, Jan 11:
7 pm - OUT OF THE BLUE plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi CA 93561; 661-823-9994
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Sat, Jan 11:
3 pm - TIDEPOOL WALK along the newly-landscaped trails lined with drought tolerant plants and interpretive signage at Abalone Cove Shoreline Park, 5970 Palos Verdes Dr. South, Rancho Palos Verdes CA
* Explore the tide pools and pillow lava formations on this "Moderate walk."
* Park in lot at the park, where the adventure departs.
* Sign-up at www.pvplc.org
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Sat, Jan 11:
4 pm-7 pm - LENNY HANSELL & DENNIS ROGER REED play the Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery, 54301 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild CA; 951-659-9000
* Wine and art, good times, acoustic music.
* Check out Dennis Roger Reed's latest CD, "Before it Was Before," with Don Reed, at: http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/dennisrogerreedwithdonreed
* TIX, https://www.middleridge.com/Store/The-Gallery
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Sat, Jan 11:
7 pm - OUT OF THE BLUE plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi CA 93561; 661-823-9994
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Sat, Jan 11:
7 pm - THE LIMELITERS plus THE HONEY-LULUS do both a matinee & an evening show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* TIX, $20; reservations, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* It's a double feature starting with soulful island sweethearts THE HONEY-LULUS followed by universally acclaimed national headliners and folk icons, THE LIMELITERS.
7 pm - THE LIMELITERS plus THE HONEY-LULUS do both a matinee & an evening show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* TIX, $20; reservations, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* It's a double feature starting with soulful island sweethearts THE HONEY-LULUS followed by universally acclaimed national headliners and folk icons, THE LIMELITERS.
* TIX, $20, and reservations strongly recommended, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Jan 11:
7:30 pm - "CAMARILLO CAFE CONCERT SERIES" presents RITA HOSKING and SEAN FEDER for an evening of "Heartful Americana" at the Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo CA 93010; http://camarillocafeconcerts.com
* The series is celebrating "30 Years of Great Live Music."
* * Northern California’s Rita Hosking sings of forest fires, culture clash, dishes, rivers, black holes and hope. An award-winning and prolific songwriter characterized as "here and now" by The Observer, her stories, songs and soul-stirring, country-folk voice are partnered with longtime collaborator and multi-instrumentalist Sean Feder on dobro, banjo and guitar. Together, they deliver what Acoustic Magazine calls “timeless, unhurried elegance.”
* More praise for Rita: "Heartfelt country soul set by someone who has quietly become one of the best...Hosking is a real talent, and sits up alongside Nanci Griffith as someone who understands the human heart and can touch it every single time." --Jeremy Searle, Maverick Magazine.
* Doors at 7 pm, no advance ticket sales, arrive early for preferred seating.
* TIX: Suggested donation, $20 at the door, includes coffee, tea, and snacks; all profits go to the musicians.
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Sat, Jan 11:
8 pm - CATFISH KEITH plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina CA 91723; 626-339-7020
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Sun, Jan 12, on TV:
12:30 pm-2 pm - BLUESMAN GARY CLARK, JR gets a solid performance-interview-bio treatment on today's "CBS SUNDAY MORNING," which aired too damn early at 6 am on L.A.'s network flagship. (Fortunately, you get another chance.)
* Featured are Clark's phenomenal playing from a young age to the present, accolades from longtime music icons, his supportive parents when he began at age 12, his road to success, and Clark at home with his Australian model wife and their young children. That, btw, is on their beautiful ranch in the Texas hill country near his Austin birthplace... and there the story includes the racism that touched his childhood and resurfaced recently in the form of a redneck ranch neighbor -- which is why the title track of his latest album is "This Is My Land."
* If you pay for the online "CBSN" package, you can catch it on demand. If you don't, and your cable or satellite package has it, watch on the POPHD channel.
* Today's show also has a splendid story on the super-intelligent octopus, and a closing segment with kangaroos on the beach in New South Wales, fleeing the apocalyptic Aussie fires.
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Sun, Jan 12:
2 pm-4 pm - "DREAM 2020: PERSEVERE!" is an arts-culture-historical perspective event at Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Av, Redondo Beach CA
* A free, interfaith event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King features a panel discussion with Derik Smith, Assoc. Prof. of African-American Literature & Culture at Claremont McKenna College; Rev. Dr. Eric Law, founder & Exec. Dir., Kaleidoscope Institute; and Rabbi Leah Lewis, Temple Menorah, Redondo Beach.
* The Echoes of Praise dancers perform.
* Sponsored by South Coast Interfaith Council, South Bay Baha’is, & the Center for Spiritual Living.
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Sun, Jan 12:
3 pm - THE KINGSTON TRIO, THE LIMELITERS, & THE BROTHERS FOUR team-up for a formidable immersion in the '60s Folk Revival at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center's Lyric Theatre, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos CA 90703; 562-916-8501 or 800-300-4345
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Sun, Jan 12; FILM FEST:
4 pm - Annual "WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL" at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro CA
* FULL PDF BROCHURE on all the films, downloads to your device HERE.
* Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents the latest nationwide tour of this film fest, dedicated to raising awareness of issues facing the natural environment.
* The Festival started in 1983 and is now the largest film festival of its kind in the US. W&SFF partners internationally to present “On Tour” festivals by engaging hosts who jointly raise awareness of preservation issues in nature.
* The Conservancy proudly presents an exciting selection of adventurous and inspirational films about nature, promising, "With beautiful cinematography and some remarkable individuals, the passion is contagious. You will be moved, transfixed and energized to make a difference in our world."
* The entire festival repeats Jan 26, 4 pm, at the Performing Arts Center, West High School, 20401 Victor St, Torrance CA. But only the San Pedro event includes a free photo booth, raffle worth over $3,000, and beer from Brouwerij West.
* TIX $15 adv, $20 at door. Adv online at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PVPLC/WildScenicTickets.html
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Sun, Jan 12:
4 pm - "LE SALON DE MUSIQUES - MASTERS REDISCOVERED" is 2020's return of the series in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Fifth Floor, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles CA 90012
* Celebrate the new year with three genius Russian Masters:
⊙ Pyotr TCHAIKOVSKY - String Quartet No.3 in E Flat minor Op 30
⊙ Anton ARENSKY - Piano Quintet in D Major Op 51
⊙ Sergei RACHMANINOFF - Trio "Elegiaque" No.1 in G minor; "Two Pieces" Op 2 for Cello & Piano
* This exquisite program for Piano & Strings is introduced by Musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano.
* "Le Salon de Musiques" is a chamber music series performed in an intimate space without any stage or separation between the audience and the artists. It allows you to feel the purity and essence of the music and the vibrations of each instrument and connection to each artist.
* A French Champagne reception with a high tea buffet catered by Patina follows the performance and the Q & A between the artists and the audience.
* Cosponsored by the French & German Consulates of Los Angeles.
* TIX include champagne & buffet: student, $45; regular, $95; at 310-498-0257, or online at: LeSalondeMusiques.com
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LATE ADDITION
Sun, Jan 12:
4:30 pm-7:30 pm - DWIGHT CARRIER brings Cajun-zydeco for listening and dancing to the French Quarter Creole Bar & Grill, 16728 Bellflower Bl, Bellflower CA 90706
* You can go and listen if you don't have happy feet. Sponsors tell us, "The start time of the dance might be slightly delayed if there is a Saints playoff game still in progress."
* Info: contact either Dempsey, at 562-396-1132, bontemppappion@aol.com, or David, at 909-527-0926, davidsousa@verizon.net
* Admission: $15 at the door.
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Sun, Jan 12:
7 pm - RICK SHEA & JON LANGFORD team-up to play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* JON LANGFORD is a prolific Welsh musician and artist based in Chicago. He is one of the founders of punk band The Mekons, post-punk group The Three Johns, and alternative country ensembles The Waco Brothers and Pine Valley Cosmonauts. He records for Bloodshot Records and tours extensively in the US and Europe.
* "Summarizing Jon Langford’s contributions to punk rock and all of its permutations, as well as his career-long obsession with American roots music, is liable to overwhelm anyone." ~ L.A. Times.
* RICK SHEA is a longtime Southern California singer-songwriter. Rick Shea got his early musical education in the bars and honky-tonks of San Bernardino. With nine critically acclaimed albums, he’s performed all over Southern California, the West Coast, the US, and Europe. Shea's songs reflect the folk, country, rock and Mexican influences he grew up with. "Songs tell our stories and our history and songs were how those stories were shared in the past, I'd like to continue that tradition."
* (Shea is) "A hauntingly nostalgic vocalist, imperative guitarist and literate, detail rich songwriter, do yourself a favor". ~ Sing Out magazine.
* TIX, $20; make reservations before this sells-out; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Jan 12:
7:30 pm - DAR WILLIAMS and SETH GLIER play the AMSD Concerts series at Sweetwater Community Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita (San Diego Co) CA 91902; 619-201-0520
* With both shows sold-out early-on at McCabe's, here's your final chance.
* If you go, and you're driving down from L.A.-ish: go in the morning, and catch the FREE music at the international village in Balboa Park. Today is when the "IRELAND HOUSE" gets the main stage for presentation of the music and dance of the Emerald Isle, 10:30 am-noon, plus many of the nationally-themed cottages have free snacks representing favorite foods from their cultures. After that, all of Balboa Park with its museums, and the San Diego Maritime Museum at the waterfront, are MORE than enough to fill your day before the evening concert!
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Sun, Jan 12:
JOACHIM COODER plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Monday
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Mon, Jan 13:
8 pm - ANDREW MOLINA plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* A 27-year-old ukulele virtuoso from Maui Hawaii, he’s been playing the uke since he was 13.
* Now he is an acclaimed recording and touring artist who’s performed all around the world.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Tuesday
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Tue, Jan 14:
8 pm - THE DALI QUARTET plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* This is a pure instrumental show, on two violins, one viola, and one cello.
* Their signature mix of classical roots and Latin soul from Texas to Toronto “leaves the audience almost dancing in the aisles." - Peninsula Reviews.
* The journey from Spain's Arriaga to Brazil's Villa-Lobos might include a side-trip to visit Puccini's Italy (a little Schubert for a snack perhaps?). Enjoy a little Piazzolla along the way and combine with just the right spices, for a great road-trip with the Dalí and what "SF Classical Voice" celebrates as their "dance-band persona."
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Tue, Jan 14; OPENING NIGHT:
"THE LAST SHIP," the acclaimed musical stage production written by STING, plays in the Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center in downtown L.A., 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* RUNS: Jan 14-Feb 16.
* "This unbelievable show has some of the best talent in the industry... The Last Ship consistently delivers the strongest stage performers around and has a track record of performing in front of sold out audiences..."
* WATCH A VID CLIP of the show on Broadway: https://youtu.be/XEfztIeQcfg
* TIX at: http://www.ahmansontheatre.net/events/
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Wednesday
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Wed-Sun, Jan 15-19; OUT-OF-TOWN FESTIVAL:
21st annual "PORTLAND OLD-TIME MUSIC GATHERING" sponsored by Bubbaville, a non-profit, all-volunteer arts organization that supports old-time music and dance in Portland, Oregon; http://bubbaguitar.com/gathering/
* With Artist-in-Residence 2020 – Bruce Molsky
* We had to show you their handcrafted design for this year's poster.
* Belinda Thom, aka FIDDLING MAMA B, of the Southern California-based old-time string bands MODAL TEASE and HIGH STRUNG, tells us, "I’m super excited to be able to go to Portland next week for the annual Portland Old Time Music Gathering, which is always a blast and where I always pick up cool new old tunes for my bands to explore when I get back."
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Wed, Jan 15:
Noon-1:30 pm - "SINGING BOWLS" concert/experience at 109 W Torrance Bl, Redondo Beach CA
* "Crystal Alchemy, Singing Bowls" presented by Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) hosts TERESINA MOSCO, certified Qi Gong and Crystal Bowl instructor. Mosco will introduce "Shi Bashi" —18 healing movements of flowing Qi Gong, which combines "movement, visualization, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy. Shi Bashi releases blockages and teaches the gentle art of 'letting go' of the old and making space for the new. The program will conclude with the healing sounds of Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls."
* More at: 310-376-3550 or www.cancersupportredondobeach.org
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LATE ADDITION
Wed, Jan 15:
7 pm - BEN DE LA COUR & JUSTIN FARREN play BRAD COLERICK'S "Wine & Song Wednesdays" Americana / Singer-songwriters series in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena CA
* TIX $17/$12, & info, at: https://deepmix.thundertix.com/
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Thu-Sun, Jan 16-19; WORLD'S BIGGEST MUSIC SHOW:
The NAMM SHOW returns to the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA, filling four full days and every square foot of the cavernous facility and all the convention and meeting spaces in the surrounding hotels.
* There is nothing like NAMM. It is NOT open to the general public, but most anyone connected with the music industry or music education has (or had) an avenue to get in.
* The GUIDE will provide you with reports from NAMM, and whether or not you're there, you can keep up with hot performances and reports on new products!
* The DEADLINE for getting registered in advance (at the best rate) to get your necessary badge is JANUARY 6th. See https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2020
* We tell you every year, all involved in MUSIC EDUCATION or MUSIC CHARITIES also have preferential avenues through the NAMM FOUNDATION at www.nammfoundation.org
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Thu, Jan 16:
7 pm - "CELTIC MUSIC IN HOLLYWOOD" with ERIC RIGLER performing his film & TV scores on bagpipes and Celtic instruments at Casa Romantica Cultural Center, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente CA 92672; 949-498-2139
* For over 30 years, Eric Rigler has brought the sounds of bagpipes and Celtic instruments to audiences around the world through the Oscar-winning films BRAVEHEART, TITANIC, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, anf hit TV series OUTLANDER, THE SIMPSONS, SOUTH PARK, and CDs by everyone from PHIL COLLINS, JOSH GROBAN, FAITH HILL, & KEITH URBAN to ROD STEWART, MEATLOAF, MIKE OLDFIELD, WHITNEY HOUSTON and MARIAH CAREY.
* This one-of-a-kind new show spotlights Eric bringing his original solos from the Hollywood recording studios to the stage. The evening features selections from Eric's body of work that showcase his ancient and haunting instruments.
* Eric is joined by DIRK FREYMUTH on guitar, with WANDA LAW (San Diego Symphony) on violin & viola and STEPHANIE BENNETT (Paul McCartney, Adele, Outlander) on concert & Celtic harp.
* TIX, $25-$30, at: https://www.casaromantica.org/event/celtic-music-in-hollywood/
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Thu, Jan 16:
7 pm - "THE ROADHOUSE SERIES" presents "A TRIBUTE TO TRIO: AN EVENING OF LINDA RONSTADT, DOLLY PARTON, & EMMYLOU HARRIS" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* This is perfectly timed, on the heels of the landmark music biopic on CNN, "LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE."
* The cast includes Coyote Moon, Corrina Carter, Simone Reyes, Joel Bennett, KP Hawthorn, Pam Loe, Tysa Goodrich, Rosy Nolan, Karman Jeanne, The Donna Bea Trio, Kathy Woolsey, RJ Chesney, Randy Miller, Matt Bunsen, Chad Watson, Al Bonhomme, Owen Goldman, Neil Rosengarden, and John O’Kennedy. So with all those performers in the room, reserve a seat fast or you'll be crowded-out when you get there.
* A word on this tribute to the Valhalla of the "TRIO." When Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris joined-up in 1987 for "The Trio sessions," each was a huge recording and concert star, and had been for a decade or more. Their three unique voices and creative forces stunningly made some of the best music of the day. Thirty-plus years later, those recordings have yielded two albums and an anthology box-set.
* The Trio sessions remain an historic musical summit that influences young and aspiring Americana and country artists today -- as the size and commitment of tonight's cast evidences.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Friday
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Fri, Jan 17:
8 pm - THE GARDEN DISTRICT BAND from New Orleans play the 68th season at Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538; https://alvasshowroom.com/
* They perform original compositions with highly improvised and groove-based Bossa Novas, ballads, funk, Mardi Gras, blues, and jazz waltz stylings along with classic selections from 100 years of jazz compositions.
* TIX $15.
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Fri, Jan 17:
8 pm - ZANUCK LINDSEY & KIMO ARTIS bring "Na Hoku Hanohano" from Hawai'i to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Award winning Hawai'ian musicians. World Wide Concerts. Zanuck Lindsey & Kimo Artis are here to share music from their brand new CD, “Hawaiian Classics."
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Jan 17:
8 pm - SOUNDS OF SIBERIA: YULIYANA KRIVOSHAPKINA with NACHYN CHOREVE plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Jan 11:
8 pm - CATFISH KEITH plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina CA 91723; 626-339-7020
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Sat, Jan 11:
8 pm - LAURIE MORVAN BAND plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and various special guests, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006
* Fun venue, two stages to assure continuous music, pool tables, bar specials, tasty menu (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.
* Advance online tix save money, but this venue is never overpriced, anyway.
* Upcoming events, more: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
* TIX for all concerts here, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sat, Jan 11:
SOLD OUT - 8 pm - DAR WILLIAMS plus special guest SETH GLIER gets two nights in the famous concert hall in back of McCabes Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405
* TIX, $40, + $4.50 per ticket online or by phone. Adv. online at: https://www.store.mccabes.com/cart.php
* THEY ALSO PLAY SAN DIEGO Sunday at 7:30 pm; see listing.
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Sat, Jan 11:
8:30 pm - MANDOLIN ORANGE plays the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles CA 90015; 213-623-3233
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Sat, Jan 11:
8:30 pm - MANDOLIN ORANGE plays the Theatre at the Ace Hotel, 929 S Broadway, Los Angeles CA 90015; 213-623-3233
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Sunday
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Sun, Jan 12, on TV:
12:30 pm-2 pm - BLUESMAN GARY CLARK, JR gets a solid performance-interview-bio treatment on today's "CBS SUNDAY MORNING," which aired too damn early at 6 am on L.A.'s network flagship. (Fortunately, you get another chance.)
* Featured are Clark's phenomenal playing from a young age to the present, accolades from longtime music icons, his supportive parents when he began at age 12, his road to success, and Clark at home with his Australian model wife and their young children. That, btw, is on their beautiful ranch in the Texas hill country near his Austin birthplace... and there the story includes the racism that touched his childhood and resurfaced recently in the form of a redneck ranch neighbor -- which is why the title track of his latest album is "This Is My Land."
* If you pay for the online "CBSN" package, you can catch it on demand. If you don't, and your cable or satellite package has it, watch on the POPHD channel.
* Today's show also has a splendid story on the super-intelligent octopus, and a closing segment with kangaroos on the beach in New South Wales, fleeing the apocalyptic Aussie fires.
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Sun, Jan 12:
2 pm-4 pm - "DREAM 2020: PERSEVERE!" is an arts-culture-historical perspective event at Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, 907 Knob Hill Av, Redondo Beach CA
* A free, interfaith event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King features a panel discussion with Derik Smith, Assoc. Prof. of African-American Literature & Culture at Claremont McKenna College; Rev. Dr. Eric Law, founder & Exec. Dir., Kaleidoscope Institute; and Rabbi Leah Lewis, Temple Menorah, Redondo Beach.
* The Echoes of Praise dancers perform.
* Sponsored by South Coast Interfaith Council, South Bay Baha’is, & the Center for Spiritual Living.
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Sun, Jan 12:
3 pm - THE KINGSTON TRIO, THE LIMELITERS, & THE BROTHERS FOUR team-up for a formidable immersion in the '60s Folk Revival at the Cerritos Performing Arts Center's Lyric Theatre, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos CA 90703; 562-916-8501 or 800-300-4345
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4 pm - Annual "WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL" at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro CA
* FULL PDF BROCHURE on all the films, downloads to your device HERE.
* Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents the latest nationwide tour of this film fest, dedicated to raising awareness of issues facing the natural environment.
* The Festival started in 1983 and is now the largest film festival of its kind in the US. W&SFF partners internationally to present “On Tour” festivals by engaging hosts who jointly raise awareness of preservation issues in nature.
* The Conservancy proudly presents an exciting selection of adventurous and inspirational films about nature, promising, "With beautiful cinematography and some remarkable individuals, the passion is contagious. You will be moved, transfixed and energized to make a difference in our world."
* The entire festival repeats Jan 26, 4 pm, at the Performing Arts Center, West High School, 20401 Victor St, Torrance CA. But only the San Pedro event includes a free photo booth, raffle worth over $3,000, and beer from Brouwerij West.
* TIX $15 adv, $20 at door. Adv online at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PVPLC/WildScenicTickets.html
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Sun, Jan 12:
4 pm - "LE SALON DE MUSIQUES - MASTERS REDISCOVERED" is 2020's return of the series in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Fifth Floor, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles CA 90012
* Celebrate the new year with three genius Russian Masters:
⊙ Pyotr TCHAIKOVSKY - String Quartet No.3 in E Flat minor Op 30
⊙ Anton ARENSKY - Piano Quintet in D Major Op 51
⊙ Sergei RACHMANINOFF - Trio "Elegiaque" No.1 in G minor; "Two Pieces" Op 2 for Cello & Piano
* This exquisite program for Piano & Strings is introduced by Musicologist Dr. Kristi Brown-Montesano.
* "Le Salon de Musiques" is a chamber music series performed in an intimate space without any stage or separation between the audience and the artists. It allows you to feel the purity and essence of the music and the vibrations of each instrument and connection to each artist.
* A French Champagne reception with a high tea buffet catered by Patina follows the performance and the Q & A between the artists and the audience.
* Cosponsored by the French & German Consulates of Los Angeles.
* TIX include champagne & buffet: student, $45; regular, $95; at 310-498-0257, or online at: LeSalondeMusiques.com
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LATE ADDITION
Sun, Jan 12:
4:30 pm-7:30 pm - DWIGHT CARRIER brings Cajun-zydeco for listening and dancing to the French Quarter Creole Bar & Grill, 16728 Bellflower Bl, Bellflower CA 90706
* You can go and listen if you don't have happy feet. Sponsors tell us, "The start time of the dance might be slightly delayed if there is a Saints playoff game still in progress."
* Info: contact either Dempsey, at 562-396-1132, bontemppappion@aol.com, or David, at 909-527-0926, davidsousa@verizon.net
* Admission: $15 at the door.
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Sun, Jan 12:
7 pm - RICK SHEA & JON LANGFORD team-up to play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* JON LANGFORD is a prolific Welsh musician and artist based in Chicago. He is one of the founders of punk band The Mekons, post-punk group The Three Johns, and alternative country ensembles The Waco Brothers and Pine Valley Cosmonauts. He records for Bloodshot Records and tours extensively in the US and Europe.
* "Summarizing Jon Langford’s contributions to punk rock and all of its permutations, as well as his career-long obsession with American roots music, is liable to overwhelm anyone." ~ L.A. Times.
* RICK SHEA is a longtime Southern California singer-songwriter. Rick Shea got his early musical education in the bars and honky-tonks of San Bernardino. With nine critically acclaimed albums, he’s performed all over Southern California, the West Coast, the US, and Europe. Shea's songs reflect the folk, country, rock and Mexican influences he grew up with. "Songs tell our stories and our history and songs were how those stories were shared in the past, I'd like to continue that tradition."
* (Shea is) "A hauntingly nostalgic vocalist, imperative guitarist and literate, detail rich songwriter, do yourself a favor". ~ Sing Out magazine.
* TIX, $20; make reservations before this sells-out; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Jan 12:
7:30 pm - DAR WILLIAMS and SETH GLIER play the AMSD Concerts series at Sweetwater Community Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita (San Diego Co) CA 91902; 619-201-0520
* With both shows sold-out early-on at McCabe's, here's your final chance.
* If you go, and you're driving down from L.A.-ish: go in the morning, and catch the FREE music at the international village in Balboa Park. Today is when the "IRELAND HOUSE" gets the main stage for presentation of the music and dance of the Emerald Isle, 10:30 am-noon, plus many of the nationally-themed cottages have free snacks representing favorite foods from their cultures. After that, all of Balboa Park with its museums, and the San Diego Maritime Museum at the waterfront, are MORE than enough to fill your day before the evening concert!
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Sun, Jan 12:
JOACHIM COODER plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Mon, Jan 13:
8 pm - ANDREW MOLINA plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* A 27-year-old ukulele virtuoso from Maui Hawaii, he’s been playing the uke since he was 13.
* Now he is an acclaimed recording and touring artist who’s performed all around the world.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Tue, Jan 14:
8 pm - THE DALI QUARTET plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* This is a pure instrumental show, on two violins, one viola, and one cello.
* Their signature mix of classical roots and Latin soul from Texas to Toronto “leaves the audience almost dancing in the aisles." - Peninsula Reviews.
* The journey from Spain's Arriaga to Brazil's Villa-Lobos might include a side-trip to visit Puccini's Italy (a little Schubert for a snack perhaps?). Enjoy a little Piazzolla along the way and combine with just the right spices, for a great road-trip with the Dalí and what "SF Classical Voice" celebrates as their "dance-band persona."
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Tue, Jan 14; OPENING NIGHT:
"THE LAST SHIP," the acclaimed musical stage production written by STING, plays in the Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center in downtown L.A., 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* RUNS: Jan 14-Feb 16.
* "This unbelievable show has some of the best talent in the industry... The Last Ship consistently delivers the strongest stage performers around and has a track record of performing in front of sold out audiences..."
* WATCH A VID CLIP of the show on Broadway: https://youtu.be/XEfztIeQcfg
* TIX at: http://www.ahmansontheatre.net/events/
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Wed-Sun, Jan 15-19; OUT-OF-TOWN FESTIVAL:
21st annual "PORTLAND OLD-TIME MUSIC GATHERING" sponsored by Bubbaville, a non-profit, all-volunteer arts organization that supports old-time music and dance in Portland, Oregon; http://bubbaguitar.com/gathering/
* With Artist-in-Residence 2020 – Bruce Molsky
* We had to show you their handcrafted design for this year's poster.
* Belinda Thom, aka FIDDLING MAMA B, of the Southern California-based old-time string bands MODAL TEASE and HIGH STRUNG, tells us, "I’m super excited to be able to go to Portland next week for the annual Portland Old Time Music Gathering, which is always a blast and where I always pick up cool new old tunes for my bands to explore when I get back."
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Wed, Jan 15:
Noon-1:30 pm - "SINGING BOWLS" concert/experience at 109 W Torrance Bl, Redondo Beach CA
* "Crystal Alchemy, Singing Bowls" presented by Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach (CSCRB) hosts TERESINA MOSCO, certified Qi Gong and Crystal Bowl instructor. Mosco will introduce "Shi Bashi" —18 healing movements of flowing Qi Gong, which combines "movement, visualization, meditation and breath regulation to enhance the flow of vital energy. Shi Bashi releases blockages and teaches the gentle art of 'letting go' of the old and making space for the new. The program will conclude with the healing sounds of Crystal Alchemy Singing Bowls."
* More at: 310-376-3550 or www.cancersupportredondobeach.org
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LATE ADDITION
Wed, Jan 15:
7 pm - BEN DE LA COUR & JUSTIN FARREN play BRAD COLERICK'S "Wine & Song Wednesdays" Americana / Singer-songwriters series in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena CA
* TIX $17/$12, & info, at: https://deepmix.thundertix.com/
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Thu-Sun, Jan 16-19; WORLD'S BIGGEST MUSIC SHOW:
The NAMM SHOW returns to the Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim CA, filling four full days and every square foot of the cavernous facility and all the convention and meeting spaces in the surrounding hotels.
* There is nothing like NAMM. It is NOT open to the general public, but most anyone connected with the music industry or music education has (or had) an avenue to get in.
* The GUIDE will provide you with reports from NAMM, and whether or not you're there, you can keep up with hot performances and reports on new products!
* The DEADLINE for getting registered in advance (at the best rate) to get your necessary badge is JANUARY 6th. See https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2020
* We tell you every year, all involved in MUSIC EDUCATION or MUSIC CHARITIES also have preferential avenues through the NAMM FOUNDATION at www.nammfoundation.org
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Thu, Jan 16:
7 pm - "CELTIC MUSIC IN HOLLYWOOD" with ERIC RIGLER performing his film & TV scores on bagpipes and Celtic instruments at Casa Romantica Cultural Center, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente CA 92672; 949-498-2139
* For over 30 years, Eric Rigler has brought the sounds of bagpipes and Celtic instruments to audiences around the world through the Oscar-winning films BRAVEHEART, TITANIC, MILLION DOLLAR BABY, anf hit TV series OUTLANDER, THE SIMPSONS, SOUTH PARK, and CDs by everyone from PHIL COLLINS, JOSH GROBAN, FAITH HILL, & KEITH URBAN to ROD STEWART, MEATLOAF, MIKE OLDFIELD, WHITNEY HOUSTON and MARIAH CAREY.
* This one-of-a-kind new show spotlights Eric bringing his original solos from the Hollywood recording studios to the stage. The evening features selections from Eric's body of work that showcase his ancient and haunting instruments.
* Eric is joined by DIRK FREYMUTH on guitar, with WANDA LAW (San Diego Symphony) on violin & viola and STEPHANIE BENNETT (Paul McCartney, Adele, Outlander) on concert & Celtic harp.
* TIX, $25-$30, at: https://www.casaromantica.org/event/celtic-music-in-hollywood/
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Thu, Jan 16:
7 pm - "THE ROADHOUSE SERIES" presents "A TRIBUTE TO TRIO: AN EVENING OF LINDA RONSTADT, DOLLY PARTON, & EMMYLOU HARRIS" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* This is perfectly timed, on the heels of the landmark music biopic on CNN, "LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE."
* The cast includes Coyote Moon, Corrina Carter, Simone Reyes, Joel Bennett, KP Hawthorn, Pam Loe, Tysa Goodrich, Rosy Nolan, Karman Jeanne, The Donna Bea Trio, Kathy Woolsey, RJ Chesney, Randy Miller, Matt Bunsen, Chad Watson, Al Bonhomme, Owen Goldman, Neil Rosengarden, and John O’Kennedy. So with all those performers in the room, reserve a seat fast or you'll be crowded-out when you get there.
* A word on this tribute to the Valhalla of the "TRIO." When Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris joined-up in 1987 for "The Trio sessions," each was a huge recording and concert star, and had been for a decade or more. Their three unique voices and creative forces stunningly made some of the best music of the day. Thirty-plus years later, those recordings have yielded two albums and an anthology box-set.
* The Trio sessions remain an historic musical summit that influences young and aspiring Americana and country artists today -- as the size and commitment of tonight's cast evidences.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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8 pm - THE GARDEN DISTRICT BAND from New Orleans play the 68th season at Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro CA 90732; 310-833-7538; https://alvasshowroom.com/
* They perform original compositions with highly improvised and groove-based Bossa Novas, ballads, funk, Mardi Gras, blues, and jazz waltz stylings along with classic selections from 100 years of jazz compositions.
* TIX $15.
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Fri, Jan 17:
8 pm - ZANUCK LINDSEY & KIMO ARTIS bring "Na Hoku Hanohano" from Hawai'i to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Award winning Hawai'ian musicians. World Wide Concerts. Zanuck Lindsey & Kimo Artis are here to share music from their brand new CD, “Hawaiian Classics."
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Jan 17:
8 pm - SOUNDS OF SIBERIA: YULIYANA KRIVOSHAPKINA with NACHYN CHOREVE plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Fri, Jan 17:
8 pm - JAMES INTVELD plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and various special guests, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006
* Fun venue, two stages to assure continuous music, pool tables, bar specials, tasty menu (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.
* Advance online tix save money, but this venue is never overpriced, anyway.
* Upcoming events, more: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
* TIX for all concerts here, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sat-Mon, Jan 18-20; MUSIC CAMP:
"FREIGHT & SALVAGE BLUEGRASS BAND CAMP" with BILL EVANS, KATHY KALLICK, JACK TUTTLE, AVRAM SIEGEL, DIX BRUCE, & BRIAN WALKER, at the famous Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, CA
* This first-ever camp event at "The Freight" for all bluegrass instrumentalists is just about full, but Bill Evans tells us, "We are in need of more bass players."
* Camp info: https://www.thefreight.org/e/bluegrass-band-camp-w-bill-evans-kathy-kallick-avram-siegel-jack-tuttle-83293413843/
* These days, Bill Evans -- author of the best-selling "Banjo for Dummies" -- hails from Alto, New Mexico. He says, "Where's Alto, you might ask? Well, it's just below Soprano but above Tenor. If you stand on the ridge, you can even see Bass from here, too. But in all seriousness, we're outside of Ruidoso at 6500' elevation, tucked in between the Capitan and the Sierra Blanca mountains. It's not unusual to see deer or elk roaming through the neighborhood and we've spotted mountain lion tracks on our trails. I feel blessed to be here."
* VIDEO: check-out a fast, fun 34-sec preview for a recent new lesson on the Bluegrass Banjo course, where Bill Evans teaches the Bill Monroe jam favorite "Roanoke": https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BtbW426TA48
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Sat, Jan 18:
10 am-4 pm - "WOMEN'S MARCH LOS ANGELES 2020" sponsored by Womens March L.A. Foundation invites all to "Join us as we hold our politicians accountable. 'Women Rising' is our call to action. The Women's March Los Angeles Foundation, a women-led 501(c)(3), brings together people of all ages, genders, races, cultures, political affiliations for a day of civic engagement at Pershing Square - Downtown Los Angeles" at 532 S Olive, Los Angeles CA
* The Guide strongly advises that you ride public transit if you attend. Parking will be impossible anywhere near the site. The Red/Purple Line Subway has a station underneath Pershing Square, where the march begins, and a station at City Hall, 200 N Spring St, where the march ends.
* Event programming, on stage, runs 11 am-2 pm.
* Free.
* More: https://www.womensmarchla.org/
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Sat, Jan 18:
7 pm - THE HONEY WHISKEY TRIO returns to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Winners of the National Vocal Championship, The Honey Whiskey Trio has built a solid show full of highly skilled musical numbers and appropriate wit. This is real quality. Many times at the venue, and they always sell-out. Call now.
* TIX, $20; make reservations and don't dawdle; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sat-Mon, Jan 18-20; MUSIC CAMP:
"FREIGHT & SALVAGE BLUEGRASS BAND CAMP" with BILL EVANS, KATHY KALLICK, JACK TUTTLE, AVRAM SIEGEL, DIX BRUCE, & BRIAN WALKER, at the famous Freight & Salvage in Berkeley, CA
* This first-ever camp event at "The Freight" for all bluegrass instrumentalists is just about full, but Bill Evans tells us, "We are in need of more bass players."
* Camp info: https://www.thefreight.org/e/bluegrass-band-camp-w-bill-evans-kathy-kallick-avram-siegel-jack-tuttle-83293413843/
* These days, Bill Evans -- author of the best-selling "Banjo for Dummies" -- hails from Alto, New Mexico. He says, "Where's Alto, you might ask? Well, it's just below Soprano but above Tenor. If you stand on the ridge, you can even see Bass from here, too. But in all seriousness, we're outside of Ruidoso at 6500' elevation, tucked in between the Capitan and the Sierra Blanca mountains. It's not unusual to see deer or elk roaming through the neighborhood and we've spotted mountain lion tracks on our trails. I feel blessed to be here."
* VIDEO: check-out a fast, fun 34-sec preview for a recent new lesson on the Bluegrass Banjo course, where Bill Evans teaches the Bill Monroe jam favorite "Roanoke": https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BtbW426TA48
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Sat, Jan 18:
10 am-4 pm - "WOMEN'S MARCH LOS ANGELES 2020" sponsored by Womens March L.A. Foundation invites all to "Join us as we hold our politicians accountable. 'Women Rising' is our call to action. The Women's March Los Angeles Foundation, a women-led 501(c)(3), brings together people of all ages, genders, races, cultures, political affiliations for a day of civic engagement at Pershing Square - Downtown Los Angeles" at 532 S Olive, Los Angeles CA
* The Guide strongly advises that you ride public transit if you attend. Parking will be impossible anywhere near the site. The Red/Purple Line Subway has a station underneath Pershing Square, where the march begins, and a station at City Hall, 200 N Spring St, where the march ends.
* Event programming, on stage, runs 11 am-2 pm.
* Free.
* More: https://www.womensmarchla.org/
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Sat, Jan 18:
7 pm - THE HONEY WHISKEY TRIO returns to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Winners of the National Vocal Championship, The Honey Whiskey Trio has built a solid show full of highly skilled musical numbers and appropriate wit. This is real quality. Many times at the venue, and they always sell-out. Call now.
* TIX, $20; make reservations and don't dawdle; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Jan 18:
7 pm-11 pm - "ROARING '20s IN 2020" features dinner, dancing, and drinks, in the University of Antelope Valley Ballroom, 4055 Sierra Hwy, Lancaster CA 93534
* The 1920s roared because the Doughboys were back from WW I in France, and suddenly, women had the vote. So, as the song asked, "How you gonna keep 'em down on the farm after they've seen Par-ree?" (Answer: Uuuhh, ya didn't.)
* It was a time of flappers, speak-easies, popular songs with "naughty" lyrics, rejection of imposed moral standards that had prevented personal choices, and, in general, so much social upheaval that those taking part were deemed "The Lost Generation." (Yes, it sorta was the protype for '60s counter-culture.) Those elements, celebrated for a new time, are the inspiration for this event to upend the apple cart once again, in this event produced by the Outreach Center of Antelope Valley.
* Special guest is CARMEN CARRERA from "RuPauls Drag Race" Season 3. Pics / poster at link below.
* Age 18+ to attend; 21+ to drink; No Host Bar.
* TIX, $50-$100, at: http://outreachcenterav.org/tickets.html
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Sat, Jan 18:
SOLD OUT - DAVE ALVIN & FRIENDS: "A Tribute to Chris Gaffney" at the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Jan 18:
SOLD OUT - DAVE ALVIN & FRIENDS: "A Tribute to Chris Gaffney" at the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Jan 18:
8 pm - RYDER GREEN & SPECIAL GUESTS plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and various special guests, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006
* Fun venue, two stages to assure continuous music, pool tables, bar specials, tasty menu (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.
* Advance online tix save money, but this venue is never overpriced, anyway.
* Upcoming events, more: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
* TIX for all concerts here, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sun, Jan 19; WORKSHOP:
1 pm-3 pm - "TUVAN INSTRUMENT & THROAT SINGING MASTERCLASS" with NACHYN CHOREVE at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* Here is your chance to learn the ancient art of Tuvan throat singing and Tuvan instruments with Hartyga.
* Soloist in the Tuvan State Philharmonic and frontman of Tuvan psychedelic rock band Hartyga, Nachyn Choreve began touring as a professional musician at just 16, and as a member of Hartyga has collaborated with musicians around the world.
* This introductory masterclass shows you the main styles of throat singing and the traditional instruments igil and doshpoulour.
* All ages and skill levels are welcome.
* FEE: $60, 1 session. Register at: https://www.store.mccabes.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=2489
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Sun, Jan 19; WORKSHOP:
1 pm-3 pm - "TUVAN INSTRUMENT & THROAT SINGING MASTERCLASS" with NACHYN CHOREVE at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* Here is your chance to learn the ancient art of Tuvan throat singing and Tuvan instruments with Hartyga.
* Soloist in the Tuvan State Philharmonic and frontman of Tuvan psychedelic rock band Hartyga, Nachyn Choreve began touring as a professional musician at just 16, and as a member of Hartyga has collaborated with musicians around the world.
* This introductory masterclass shows you the main styles of throat singing and the traditional instruments igil and doshpoulour.
* All ages and skill levels are welcome.
* FEE: $60, 1 session. Register at: https://www.store.mccabes.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=2489
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Sun, Jan 19; FESTIVAL:
2 pm - 13th annual "SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SLACK KEY FESTIVAL" celebrates bringing the biggest and brightest names in Hawaiian music to the mainland, at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Bl (at Aviation Bl), Redondo Beach CA 90278
* SLACK KEY -- Hawaiian "ki ho'alu" is one of the great acoustic guitar traditions in the world. Played from the heart and soul through the fingers and flowing with vivid tropical images, the festival lets you listen and learn the fascinating history of ki ho’alu guitar and the musical pioneers who helped shape its sound and legacy.
* Produced by Kala Koa Entertainment, the festival includes an "Island Marketplace."
* Showcasing GRAMMY-winning slack key guitarists, the best hula dancers in the world, special guest performers, and the free-to-the-public Island Marketplace, this is one of the most acclaimed concerts to leave the islands.
* The first of its kind anywhere outside of Hawaii, the Southern California Slack Key Festival continues to set milestones for Hawaiian music on the mainland. Since its debut in 2008, it has garnered a huge loyal following, creating, cultivating, and renewing interest in Hawaii and its music.
* This year’s line-up includes JOHN KEAWE, JERRY SANTOS, KAMUELA KIMOKEO, THE LIM FAMILY, IKAIKA MARZO, BOBBY MODEROW, JEFF PETERSON, ANTHONY PFLUKE, and BOBBY INGANO.
* Ki ho'alu literally means "loosen the key." It is the Hawaiian language name for the solo finger-picked style unique to Hawaii. In this tradition, the strings (or "keys") are "slacked" to produce many different tunings, which usually contain a major chord, or a chord with a major 7th note, or sometimes one with a 6th note in it. Each tuning produces a lingering sound behind the melody and has a characteristic resonance and fingering, with the thumb playing the bass while the other fingers play the melody and improvise in a finger-picked style.
* How does the distinctive sound of slack key music fit into the fabric of Hawaiian music and culture? Watch this video and learn more about this beautiful generations-old art form – https://vimeo.com/155399448.
* In addition to the concert, an Island Marketplace – free to the public – takes place from 11 am-5 pm. You can browse a variety of island-themed gifts, home décor, accessories, apparel, and more. Plus, there's Hawaiian food, authentic island-style shave ice, and outdoor entertainment.
* Free Parking
* More at: www.slackkeyfest.com or http://www.kalakoa.com/slackkey.html
* Those who devices are infested with Facebook spyware can find something at: https://www.facebook.com/socalslackkeyfestival
* TIX, $20 - $55, at www.kalakoa.tix.com or 800-595-4849
* A $135 VIP ticket includes the best seats and Saturday night reception with food, giveaways, and mingling with the artists.
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Sun, Jan 19:
2 pm - "SHAKEY: AN EVENING WITH NEIL YOUNG" is actually an afternoon MATINEE with New Jersey Americana performer BRIZ, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* BRIZ has crafted a career doing remarkable voice impersonations, and none so convincing or amazingly real as his Neil Young impersonation.
* TIX, $18; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Jan 19; WORKSHOP:
3 pm-5 pm - "KHOMUS (SAKHA JAW HARP) MASTERCLASS" with YULIYANA KRIVOSHAPKINA at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* Yuliyana is a virtuoso in the art of the khomus, the national instrument of the Sakha Republic. It functions much like a Jaw harp, but differs in several respects. A conventional Jaw harp is limited in range, volume, and pitch. The khomus is loud and strikingly expansive in range.
* Yuliyana’s skill allows her to play sounds across about three octaves.
* She was the winner of the "Ethnic Sound" category in the "Discovery International Music Pop Festival" in Varna, Bulgaria.
* Yuliyana has performed in Korea, France, Germany, Belgium, USA, Japan, China, Thailand, Holland, Norway, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and Turkmenistan.
* Her music draws on the powers of Nature and the wisdom and traditions of the Yakut people to portray the timeless relationship between Man and the Universe.
* The workshop will cover exercises to improve stamina and introduce people to the different sounds possible on the khomus. By the end of the lesson, students will know the techniques they need to create a short composition for the khomus.* FEE: $60, 1 session. Register at: https://www.store.mccabes.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=2488
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Sun, Jan 19:
7 pm - BEN WOODS, creator of the genre of "FLAMETAL" (Flamenco-Metal), plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Ben Woods is an international recording artist and touring musician known the world over for his originality and excellence in Flamenco guitar artistry.
* He is proudly endorsed by Ortega Guitars and has FOUR signature guitar models, plus an endorsement from Fishman amplifiers, and he currently makes and sells his own guitar brand, the NYLOCASTER, a nylon-stringed S-type electric guitar.
* You can thank the NAMM Show that he's in town and available to play an intimate venue with great sound, where you can watch his fingers work.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Jan 19:
WESLEY STACE: "A Tribute to John Wesley Harding" featuring ROBERT LLOYD, at the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Today is January 20th. On this day 75 years ago, the Red Army found and liberated the starving and abused survivors of the Nazi atrocity named Auschwitz. With anti-Semitism specifically, and intolerance generally, both on the rise in America, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and industrial-scale murder complex stands to remind us all of what is at the inevitable end of that kind of toxic thinking.
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IN AMERICA every four years, as determined by the US constitution, January 20th is Inauguration Day. That's when the four-year term begins for an American president supposedly elected by the people the previous November, but actually elected in December by the tiny number of partisan political elite who comprise that election cycle's Electoral College.
Today in 2020 happens to be the Monday of the three-day weekend when the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated as a national holiday for federal employees and state, county and municipal employees in some jurisdictions. Now, since Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays were dropped as separate holidays and amalgamated into the nebulousity of "Presidents Day," there is no valid argument that they "can't afford another holiday." Adding MLK Day and mashing the great presidents into a day with Millard Fillmore, George W. Bush, and the other bozos, means that refusing to give you the day off today, or holiday pay for working, isn't a capitalistic thing. It's a racial thing, and we're calling them out on it.
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"The true axis of evil in America is the brilliance of our marketing combined with the stupidity of our people."
"[F]reedom isn't free. It shouldn't be a bragging point that "Oh, I don't get involved in politics," as if that makes you somehow cleaner. No, that makes you derelict of duty in a republic. Liars and panderers in government would have a much harder time of it if so many people didn't insist on their right to remain ignorant and blindly agreeable."
-- Bill Maher, comedian, actor, and writer (born Jan 20, 1956)
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Events: POST-NAMM, everyone is exhausted, but there are these recurring events:
Mon, Jan 20:
8 pm-11 pm - monthly "BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT" presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California every 3rd Monday at Viva Rancho Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank CA 91506; 818-845-2425
* Venue is a full restaurant with a full bar. Specialty is Mexican cuisine.
* Cover is a one-time purchase.
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Mon, Jan 20:
8:30 pm-11 pm - weekly "CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH MUSIC SESSION & SLOW SESSION" every Monday, two separate sessions, presented by the Celtic Arts Center at The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood CA; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
* Friendly crowd, no cover.
* Venue has full bar. Sometimes participants bring snacks.
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Sun, Jan 19:
2 pm - "SHAKEY: AN EVENING WITH NEIL YOUNG" is actually an afternoon MATINEE with New Jersey Americana performer BRIZ, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* BRIZ has crafted a career doing remarkable voice impersonations, and none so convincing or amazingly real as his Neil Young impersonation.
* TIX, $18; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Jan 19; WORKSHOP:
3 pm-5 pm - "KHOMUS (SAKHA JAW HARP) MASTERCLASS" with YULIYANA KRIVOSHAPKINA at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* Yuliyana is a virtuoso in the art of the khomus, the national instrument of the Sakha Republic. It functions much like a Jaw harp, but differs in several respects. A conventional Jaw harp is limited in range, volume, and pitch. The khomus is loud and strikingly expansive in range.
* Yuliyana’s skill allows her to play sounds across about three octaves.
* She was the winner of the "Ethnic Sound" category in the "Discovery International Music Pop Festival" in Varna, Bulgaria.
* Yuliyana has performed in Korea, France, Germany, Belgium, USA, Japan, China, Thailand, Holland, Norway, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Tatarstan, Bashkortostan, and Turkmenistan.
* Her music draws on the powers of Nature and the wisdom and traditions of the Yakut people to portray the timeless relationship between Man and the Universe.
* The workshop will cover exercises to improve stamina and introduce people to the different sounds possible on the khomus. By the end of the lesson, students will know the techniques they need to create a short composition for the khomus.* FEE: $60, 1 session. Register at: https://www.store.mccabes.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=2488
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Sun, Jan 19:
7 pm - BEN WOODS, creator of the genre of "FLAMETAL" (Flamenco-Metal), plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Ben Woods is an international recording artist and touring musician known the world over for his originality and excellence in Flamenco guitar artistry.
* He is proudly endorsed by Ortega Guitars and has FOUR signature guitar models, plus an endorsement from Fishman amplifiers, and he currently makes and sells his own guitar brand, the NYLOCASTER, a nylon-stringed S-type electric guitar.
* You can thank the NAMM Show that he's in town and available to play an intimate venue with great sound, where you can watch his fingers work.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Jan 19:
WESLEY STACE: "A Tribute to John Wesley Harding" featuring ROBERT LLOYD, at the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Today is January 20th. On this day 75 years ago, the Red Army found and liberated the starving and abused survivors of the Nazi atrocity named Auschwitz. With anti-Semitism specifically, and intolerance generally, both on the rise in America, the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp and industrial-scale murder complex stands to remind us all of what is at the inevitable end of that kind of toxic thinking.
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IN AMERICA every four years, as determined by the US constitution, January 20th is Inauguration Day. That's when the four-year term begins for an American president supposedly elected by the people the previous November, but actually elected in December by the tiny number of partisan political elite who comprise that election cycle's Electoral College.
Today in 2020 happens to be the Monday of the three-day weekend when the birthday of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is celebrated as a national holiday for federal employees and state, county and municipal employees in some jurisdictions. Now, since Lincoln's and Washington's Birthdays were dropped as separate holidays and amalgamated into the nebulousity of "Presidents Day," there is no valid argument that they "can't afford another holiday." Adding MLK Day and mashing the great presidents into a day with Millard Fillmore, George W. Bush, and the other bozos, means that refusing to give you the day off today, or holiday pay for working, isn't a capitalistic thing. It's a racial thing, and we're calling them out on it.
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"The true axis of evil in America is the brilliance of our marketing combined with the stupidity of our people."
"[F]reedom isn't free. It shouldn't be a bragging point that "Oh, I don't get involved in politics," as if that makes you somehow cleaner. No, that makes you derelict of duty in a republic. Liars and panderers in government would have a much harder time of it if so many people didn't insist on their right to remain ignorant and blindly agreeable."
-- Bill Maher, comedian, actor, and writer (born Jan 20, 1956)
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Mon, Jan 20:
8 pm-11 pm - monthly "BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT" presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California every 3rd Monday at Viva Rancho Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank CA 91506; 818-845-2425
* Venue is a full restaurant with a full bar. Specialty is Mexican cuisine.
* Cover is a one-time purchase.
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Mon, Jan 20:
8:30 pm-11 pm - weekly "CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH MUSIC SESSION & SLOW SESSION" every Monday, two separate sessions, presented by the Celtic Arts Center at The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood CA; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
* Friendly crowd, no cover.
* Venue has full bar. Sometimes participants bring snacks.
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Today is January 21. History will mark this as the day the Senate trial of impeached President Donald John Trump begins.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"Those who invalidate reason ought seriously to consider whether they argue against reason with or without reason."
and,
"In those parts of the world where learning and science has prevailed, miracles have ceased; but in those parts of it as are barbarous and ignorant, miracles are still in vogue."
-- Ethan Allen (born Jan 21, 1738, died 1789), American Revolutionary War general whose Green Mountain Boys (proto-Green Berets, developed using Allen's original ideas) captured British Ft. Ticonderoga, mightiest fortress in North America -- without firing a shot. (Ticonderoga's captured cannons enabled George Washington's Continental Army to continue against the world's mightiest empire and eventually win American independence.)
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For more context, there are many notable birthdays today:
Historical figures...
◇ John C. Frémont, American general, explorer who surveyed new routes to California and facilitated revolt that stole California from Mexico, politician, failed Union Civil War general, 5th US Territorial Governor of Arizona (born Jan 21, 1813, died 1890)
◇ Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, tactical genius general, American Civil War (born Jan 21, 1824, died 1863)
◇ Egide Walschaerts, Belgian mechanical engineer whose locomotive valve gear revolutionized railway steam engines (born Jan 21, 1820, died 1901)
◇ Grigori Rasputin, Russian mystic who led the last-ever Russian czar to ruin (born Jan 21, 1869, died 1916)
◇ Ernest Holmes, American New Thought writer, founder of Science of Mind (born Jan 21, 1887, d. 1960)
◇ Richard Winters, American WWII soldier/ paratrooper whose story is told in "Band of Brothers" (born Jan 21, 1918, died 2011)
◇ Paul Allen, American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Microsoft (born Jan 21, 1953, died 2018)
Music figures...
⊙ Richie Havens, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born Jan 21, 1941, died 2013)
⊙ Plácido Domingo, Spanish tenor and conductor (born Jan 21, 1941)
⊙ Edwin Starr, American singer-songwriter (born Jan 21, 1942, died 2003)
⊙ Mac Davis, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (born Jan 21, 1942)
⊙ Michel Jonasz, French singer-songwriter and actor (born Jan 21, 1947)
⊙ Pye Hastings, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (born Jan 21, 1947)
⊙ Billy Ocean, Trinidadian-English singer-songwriter (born Jan 21, 1950)
⊙ Mike Terrana, American hard rock and heavy metal drummer (born Jan 21, 1960)
⊙ Karina Lombard, French-American actress and singer (born Jan 21, 1969)
⊙ Cat Power, American singer, musician and actress (born Jan 21, 1972)
⊙ Yasunori Mitsuda, Japanese composer and producer (born Jan 21, 1972)
⊙ Jason Moran, American jazz pianist, composer and educator (born Jan 21, 1975)
⊙ Emma Bunton, English singer (born Jan 21, 1976)
⊙ Nana Mizuki, Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress (born Jan 21, 1980)
⊙ Andy Lee, South Korean singer and actor (born Jan 21, 1981)
⊙ Gillian Chung, Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actress (born Jan 21, 1981)
⊙ Aura Dione, Danish singer and songwriter (born Jan 21, 1985)
⊙ Yumi Hara, Japanese voice actress and singer (born Jan 21, 1985)
⊙ Kang Seung-yoon, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor (born Jan 21, 1994)
⊙ Lim Kim, South Korean singer and actress (born Jan 21, 1994)
Arts, film, broadcast, literary figures...
□ Wolfman Jack, American radio host, highly influential tastemaking radio dj broadcasting to most of the US from Mexico on mega-station XERB (born Jan 21, 1938, died 1995)
□ Benny Hill, English actor, singer, comedian, screenwriter (born Jan 21, 1924, died 1992)
□ Charles Aidman, American actor, mainstay on "The Twilight Zone" (born Jan 21, 1925, died 1993)
□ J. Carrol Naish, American actor (born Jan 21, 1896, died 1973)
□ Jack Nicklaus, American golf legend and sportscaster (born Jan 21, 1940)
□ Gretel Ehrlich, novelist, poet, and essayist (born Jan 21, 1946)
□ Jill Eikenberry, American actress (born Jan 21, 1947)
□ Geena Davis, American actress and producer (born Jan 21, 1956)
□ Robby Benson, American actor and director, teen idol (with Glynnis O'Connor) in '70s TV movies (born Jan 21, 1956)
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Interesting, isn't it, to compare those throughout history who became famous for working, developing and honing their talent, ability, and skill to become accomplished, versus today's headline-grabbing, bloviating dimwits who are simply famous for being famous.
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Here are today's events.
THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"Those who invalidate reason ought seriously to consider whether they argue against reason with or without reason."
and,
"In those parts of the world where learning and science has prevailed, miracles have ceased; but in those parts of it as are barbarous and ignorant, miracles are still in vogue."
-- Ethan Allen (born Jan 21, 1738, died 1789), American Revolutionary War general whose Green Mountain Boys (proto-Green Berets, developed using Allen's original ideas) captured British Ft. Ticonderoga, mightiest fortress in North America -- without firing a shot. (Ticonderoga's captured cannons enabled George Washington's Continental Army to continue against the world's mightiest empire and eventually win American independence.)
___
For more context, there are many notable birthdays today:
Historical figures...
◇ John C. Frémont, American general, explorer who surveyed new routes to California and facilitated revolt that stole California from Mexico, politician, failed Union Civil War general, 5th US Territorial Governor of Arizona (born Jan 21, 1813, died 1890)
◇ Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, tactical genius general, American Civil War (born Jan 21, 1824, died 1863)
◇ Egide Walschaerts, Belgian mechanical engineer whose locomotive valve gear revolutionized railway steam engines (born Jan 21, 1820, died 1901)
◇ Grigori Rasputin, Russian mystic who led the last-ever Russian czar to ruin (born Jan 21, 1869, died 1916)
◇ Ernest Holmes, American New Thought writer, founder of Science of Mind (born Jan 21, 1887, d. 1960)
◇ Richard Winters, American WWII soldier/ paratrooper whose story is told in "Band of Brothers" (born Jan 21, 1918, died 2011)
◇ Paul Allen, American businessman and philanthropist, co-founded Microsoft (born Jan 21, 1953, died 2018)
Music figures...
⊙ Richie Havens, American singer-songwriter and guitarist (born Jan 21, 1941, died 2013)
⊙ Plácido Domingo, Spanish tenor and conductor (born Jan 21, 1941)
⊙ Edwin Starr, American singer-songwriter (born Jan 21, 1942, died 2003)
⊙ Mac Davis, American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and actor (born Jan 21, 1942)
⊙ Michel Jonasz, French singer-songwriter and actor (born Jan 21, 1947)
⊙ Pye Hastings, Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist (born Jan 21, 1947)
⊙ Billy Ocean, Trinidadian-English singer-songwriter (born Jan 21, 1950)
⊙ Mike Terrana, American hard rock and heavy metal drummer (born Jan 21, 1960)
⊙ Karina Lombard, French-American actress and singer (born Jan 21, 1969)
⊙ Cat Power, American singer, musician and actress (born Jan 21, 1972)
⊙ Yasunori Mitsuda, Japanese composer and producer (born Jan 21, 1972)
⊙ Jason Moran, American jazz pianist, composer and educator (born Jan 21, 1975)
⊙ Emma Bunton, English singer (born Jan 21, 1976)
⊙ Nana Mizuki, Japanese singer-songwriter and voice actress (born Jan 21, 1980)
⊙ Andy Lee, South Korean singer and actor (born Jan 21, 1981)
⊙ Gillian Chung, Hong Kong singer-songwriter and actress (born Jan 21, 1981)
⊙ Aura Dione, Danish singer and songwriter (born Jan 21, 1985)
⊙ Yumi Hara, Japanese voice actress and singer (born Jan 21, 1985)
⊙ Kang Seung-yoon, South Korean singer-songwriter and actor (born Jan 21, 1994)
⊙ Lim Kim, South Korean singer and actress (born Jan 21, 1994)
Arts, film, broadcast, literary figures...
□ Wolfman Jack, American radio host, highly influential tastemaking radio dj broadcasting to most of the US from Mexico on mega-station XERB (born Jan 21, 1938, died 1995)
□ Benny Hill, English actor, singer, comedian, screenwriter (born Jan 21, 1924, died 1992)
□ Charles Aidman, American actor, mainstay on "The Twilight Zone" (born Jan 21, 1925, died 1993)
□ J. Carrol Naish, American actor (born Jan 21, 1896, died 1973)
□ Jack Nicklaus, American golf legend and sportscaster (born Jan 21, 1940)
□ Gretel Ehrlich, novelist, poet, and essayist (born Jan 21, 1946)
□ Jill Eikenberry, American actress (born Jan 21, 1947)
□ Geena Davis, American actress and producer (born Jan 21, 1956)
□ Robby Benson, American actor and director, teen idol (with Glynnis O'Connor) in '70s TV movies (born Jan 21, 1956)
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Interesting, isn't it, to compare those throughout history who became famous for working, developing and honing their talent, ability, and skill to become accomplished, versus today's headline-grabbing, bloviating dimwits who are simply famous for being famous.
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Here are today's events.
Tue & Wed, Jan 21 & 22:
Pianist JOLYNN J. CHIN, here from Malaysia thanks to last week's NAMM Show, plays gigs at a pair of L.A. venues. She's marvelous. Catch her while you can. Details below.
* Jan 21st, she plays TR!P in Santa Monica CA
* Jan 22nd, she's at the Silver Lake Lounge in Silver Lake (Los Angeles) CA
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Tue, Jan 21:
9:15 pm-10:15 pm - Pianist JOLYNN J. CHIN plays TR!P Santa Monica, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; https://www.tripsantamonica.com/
* We discovered her performing for Steinway piano at the 2020 NAMM Show. From a distance, we were hearing an adaptation of Bach’s famous "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" with a hint of her signature jazz rhythms and modern bold sounds. Moving toward the source, we encountered a large, transfixed crowd. Turns out it was Jolynn performing, live, her 2018 debut single, “Toccata.”
* “Toccata” was a hit that garnered many positive reviews in magazines and media outlets including "Applause to the Musician" (USA), "One Song Magazine" (INDIA), "Asian Journeys" (SINGAPORE), and tvSarawak.com (MALAYSIA). Here's a quote from one of those reviews: “The best word to describe her personality on the ivory keys is PASSIONATELY BOLD. You will be taken away each time she hits a key on the piano” – New Sarawak Tribune.
* The GUIDE, experiencing her live, is similarly impressed.
* She is a wonderfully talented classical-crossover pianist known for her classical virtuosic arrangements, amazing piano dexterity, and eclectic blends of classical cross-over styles inclusive of pop and jazz elements.
* Jolynn’s latest album, "Beyond Classical," an EP, was recently considered for the 62nd Grammy Awards, in the category of "Best Contemporary Instrumental Album."
* “It is rarely where we can get the best from both worlds and this album is a gift for the sophisticated classical music listeners with a flair for entertainment.” -- Dimitar Kovachev, writer, composer and arranger.
* Jolynn worked with many renowned musicians including music producer Roger Montejano, a member of the Grammy Recording Academy in NYC, and involved also the work of mastering engineers Mike Couzzi and Howie Weinberg, who have previously worked with Nirvana, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Metallica, among many other acclaimed international acts.
* “She hit those piano notes with perfection. Her mesmerizing piano tunes were so infectious it caught the crowd in awe.” – Kuching Borneo Blog.
* Born in Sarawak, Malaysia, Jolynn started her music education at the early age of 5. Classically trained on the piano for many years, she has been under the tutelage of Dr. Nicholas Ong, DMA graduate from The Juilliard School.
* Jolynn has also studied under acclaimed concert pianists including Andrew Brownell, champion of the 2005 J.N. Hummel Competition, and Li Ming Qiang, winner of the 4th Chopin International Competition in 1960.
* She has won several prizes in competitions internationally, and was awarded the Gold Prize at the Asia International Piano Academy Festival Competition. She has performed at a vast array of prominent venues and events, including the 2020 NAMM Show for Steinway piano.
* Her classy style and aura of performance resonates with a style that touches on equal parts originality and familiarity, giving her audience a taste of something fresh yet still identifiable. Her music is also reminiscent of personal artist influences including Maksim, Havasi, and Peter Bence, among others.
* Catch her while you can. She has only two L.A. performances in different venues, Jan 21 & 22.
* Free show/no cover, but 1 drink minimum.
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Wed, Jan 22:
8 pm - Pianist JOLYNN J. CHIN plays the Silverlake Lounge, 2906 W Sunset Bl, Silver Lake / Los Angeles CA 90026
* TIX $10, at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/silverlake-lounge-18378723769
* See the Guide's extensive write-up in our Jan 21st listing.
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Wed-Sun, Jan 22-26; CONFERENCE / FESTIVAL (in New Orleans):
"FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL" holds its sprawling annual conference, this year in New Orleans, featuring 180 showcases and tons more.
* It's a global gathering of folk musicians that spotlights artists from all over the world.
* This year's theme is “The Story of People and Place,” which seeks to “celebrate places of collaboration and the shaping of new shared identities, art, and forms of expression,” says FAI.
* Read more about it and it'll give you a hankerin' to go next year.
* Feature story in New Orleans-based "Offbeat" magazine: http://www.offbeat.com/news/folk-alliance-internationals-conference-to-showcase-many-louisiana-musicians/
* FULL INFO and a PRE-LOADED PLAYER OF FESTIVAL ARTISTS' MUSIC, at: https://www.folk.org/default.aspx
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Wed, Jan 22:
7 pm - LICITY COLLINS & BERNIE LARSEN play BRAD COLERICK'S "Wine & Song Wednesdays" Americana / Singer-songwriters series in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena CA
* TIX $17/$12, & info, at: https://deepmix.thundertix.com/
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8 pm - CRUZ CONTRERAS WITH ETHAN BALLINGER plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Cruz Contreras is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, songwriter and producer with roots in Tennessee and Michigan, who has impacted Americana music worldwide.
* Joining him is the harmonic Ethan Ballinger.
* TIX, $20; make reservations 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Thu, Jan 23:
7:30 pm - "OFF MY HEAD STORYTELLING" is TY FANCE's series that brings splendid storytellers (including Ty) to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Acclaimed as "A lasting storytelling experiece," it's your chance to see why this ancient art form remains fresh and compelling for today's cyber-addict audiences. Often funny, sometimes poignant, always authentic, these presenters exude personality and completely involve you as they spin their narratives, most based on personal stories.
* Featuring storytellers Stuart Jacobson, Ashleigh Shapiro, Lori Ada Jaroslow, Shelley Anne Martain, Owen Dara, & Frank Mundo.
* RESERVATIONS for this show only at: offmyhead.bpt.me
* Reserve online, pay at the door, $15 (cash only). No reservation is subject to available seating.
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Fri & Sat, Jan 24 & 25:
7 pm Fri (& 2 pm Sat) - "THE MUSIC OF ELMER BERNSTEIN" presented in a full concert in the Wells Fargo Theater at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way (Griffith Park, across from the L.A. Zoo), Los Angeles CA 90027
* Academy Award–winning film composer Elmer Bernstein's stirring anthems are performed by a special ensemble of world-class musicians and singers.
* With an emphasis on his famous Westerns -- "The Magnificent Seven" and "True Grit," it also includes his diversely masterful soundtracks from "To Kill a Mockingbird," "The Great Escape," and "Ghostbusters."
* TIX, $20, and include Museum admission before the show.
* ADV TIX: https://theautry.org/events/music-and-festivals/music-elmer-bernstein
* Sat is SOLD-OUT. Don't dawdle!
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Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26, LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
7:30 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* THE PREMISE: encounter a dusty crossroads where California history and Greek tragedy collide. Set in a saloon in 1869, Elektra's investigation of her father's death leads to a tragic revenge plot against her mother. This modern feminist tale features original songs, a mostly female ensemble, vintage puppetry, and multimedia.
* This is both a Getty Villa Theater Lab Production and produced (staged) by Rogue Artists Ensemble.
* Runs
□ Fri, Jan 24, 7:30 pm
□ Sat, Jan 25, 3 pm
□ Sat, Jan 25, 7:30 pm
□ Sun, Jan 26, 3 pm
* TIX, any show, $7, at: https://www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/cowboy_elektra.html
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Fri, Jan 24:7:30 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* This is both a Getty Villa Theater Lab Production and produced (staged) by Rogue Artists Ensemble.
* Runs
□ Fri, Jan 24, 7:30 pm
□ Sat, Jan 25, 3 pm
□ Sat, Jan 25, 7:30 pm
□ Sun, Jan 26, 3 pm
* TIX, any show, $7, at: https://www.getty.edu/visit/cal/events/cowboy_elektra.html
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8 pm - DAVE STAMEY: AWARD WINNING ENTERTAINER and one of Western/cowboy music's brightest stars, plays an increasingly-rare intimate-venue show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* "Cowboys and Indians" Magazine has called him “the Charley Russell of Western Music.” "Western Horseman" Magazine declared his “Vaquero Song” one of the best Western songs of all time.
* We used to say Dave Stamey has been honored with 'purt near every award there is in Western Music. Now, it 'pears he's got all of 'em, and most of 'em multiple times. He's a wonderful songwriter who impresses and delights everybody, and with all his widespread festival bookings, catch him in a concert when and while you still can.
* TIX, $25; make reservations PROMPTLY; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* He also plays San Diego 7:30 pm tomorrow night; see listing.
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Fri, Jan 24:
8 pm - JOLIE HOLLAND plus RALPH WHITE play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Fri, Jan 24:
8 pm - STEEP CANYON RANGERS play the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine Univ.'s Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts, 24255 P.C.H., Malibu CA 90265; 310-506-4522
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Fri, Jan 24:
8 pm - ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN play, live, their entire album "KELP," an unusual collection of original funny songs, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro CA 90731
* These Southbay favorite folk-rockers have won Best Band honors several years running. The host the annual "DYLANFEST," and have honors as a celebrated tribute band, but that takes nothing away from their splendid presence as performing songwriters who have toured the world with their originals.
* They ALWAYS sell-out here, so don't dawdle.
* TIX $27-$32, at: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/
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Fri & Sat, Jan 24 & 25:
8 pm - CHRIS DUARTE plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and various special guests, play two nights at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006
* Fun venue, two stages to assure continuous music, pool tables, bar specials, tasty menu (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.
* Advance online tix save money, but this venue is never overpriced, anyway.
* Upcoming events, more: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
* TIX for all concerts here, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sat, Jan 25; Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26, LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
3 pm & 7:30 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* See details in Fri, 7:30 pm listing.
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Sat, Jan 25:
4 pm - LONESOME ACE STRINGBAND plays the "Deep End Sessions" house concert series in Santa Paula (inland Ventura Co) CA 93060
* Reservations get directions from David Bunn, at: deependsessions@gmail.com
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Sat, Jan 25:
7 pm - STEEP CANYON RANGERS, Grammy winners when then backed Steve Martin, play the Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College, 1000 W Foothill Bl, Glendora CA 91741; 626-963-9411
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Sat, Jan 25:
7:30 pm - DAVE STAMEY, one of Western/cowboy music's brightest stars, plays the AMSD Concerts series at Sweetwater Community Church, 5305 Sweetwater Rd, Bonita (San Diego Co) CA 91902; 619-201-0520
* We used to say Dave Stamey has been honored with 'purt near every award there is in Western Music. Now, it 'pears he's got all of 'em, and most of 'em multiple times. He's a wonderful songwriter who impresses and delights everybody, and with all his widespread festival bookings, catch him in a concert when and while you still can.
* He also plays Altadena Fri, Jan 24, 8 pm; see listing.
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Sat, Jan 25; Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26, LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
7:30 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* See details in Fri, 7:30 pm listing.
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Sat, Jan 25:
8 pm - ERIC ANDERSEN featuring SCARLET RIVERA play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* THEY ALSO PLAY Altadena Mon, Jan 27, 8 pm; see listing.
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Sat, Jan 25:
8 pm - CHRIS DUARTE plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and various special guests, play two nights (Fri & Sat) at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006
* Fun venue, two stages to assure continuous music, pool tables, bar specials, tasty menu (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.
* Advance online tix save money, but this venue is never overpriced, anyway.
* Upcoming events, more: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
* TIX for all concerts here, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sun, Jan 26:
3 pm - THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS, big-time bluegrass stars, play the Fiddlers Crossing concert series at the BeeKay Theatre, 110 S Green St, Tehachapi CA 93561
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Sun, Jan 26; Fri-Sun, Jan 24-26, LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
3 pm - "COWBOY ELEKTRA" - closing performance - written by award-winning playwright Meghan Brown, directed by Sean Cawelti, with songs by Z. Lupetin, with four chances to see it at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades CA 90272; 310-440-7300
* See details in Fri, 7:30 pm listing.
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Sun, Jan 26; FILM FEST:
4 pm - Annual "WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL" at the Performing Arts Center, West High School, 20401 Victor St, Torrance CA
* FULL PDF BROCHURE on all the films, downloads to your device HERE.
* Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy presents the latest nationwide tour of this film fest, dedicated to raising awareness of issues facing the natural environment.
* The Festival started in 1983 and is now the largest film festival of its kind in the US. W&SFF partners internationally to present “On Tour” festivals by engaging hosts who jointly raise awareness of preservation issues in nature.
* The Conservancy proudly presents an exciting selection of adventurous and inspirational films about nature, promising, "With beautiful cinematography and some remarkable individuals, the passion is contagious. You will be moved, transfixed and energized to make a difference in our world."
* The entire festival happens locally twice, first on Jan 12 at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro CA, and only the San Pedro event includes a free photo booth, raffle worth over $3,000, and beer from Brouwerij West.
* TIX $15 adv, $20 at door. Adv online at: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/PVPLC/WildScenicTickets.html
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Sun, Jan 26; on TV:
Annual GRAMMY AWARDS broadcast. We do not yet know if the West Coast will see the show live, or three hours later in prime-time. You CAN be reasonably certain that it will unreasonably exclude coverage of the few awards for Americana, Folk, Bluegrass, and Blues, making more airtime for the inscrutable duplications of Rap, Hip-Hop, Rap-Hop-Pop, and robotic-voice-altered electrocution electronica. They may call it "Music's Biggest Night," but...
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Sun, Jan 26:
7 pm - "SWEET LAND: CREATING A CONTEMPORARY OPERA" at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way (Griffith Park, across from the L.A. Zoo), Los Angeles CA 90027
* Learn about the creative process and larger themes of this new opera that reimagines stories of America's founding and westward expansion. The discussion includes Yuval Sharon, founder and artistic director of The Industry; Raven Chacon, co-composer; and Cannupa Hanska Luger, artist and co-director of Sweet Land, facilitated by Carolina Miranda of the L.A. Times.
* FREE w/ adv reserv at: https://theautry.org/events/lectures-and-workshops/sweet-land-creating-contemporary-opera
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Sun, Jan 26:
DAVID WILCOX plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Mon, Jan 27:
8 pm - ERIC ANDERSEN featuring SCARLET RIVERA play a rare intimate-venue show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* This is one of those listings when you say, "Oh, somebody made a big mistake! HE isn't playing THERE!" Well, he is, honest and truly.
* ERIC ANDERSEN’S voice, songs, guitar and piano-playing created a career that's spanned over 45 years. He has recorded 25 albums of original songs, and made numerous tours of North America, Europe and Japan.
* His songs have been recorded and performed by world-renown artists including Ricky Nelson, Judy Collins, Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention, The Kingson Trio, Peter Paul & Mary, Linda Rondstadt, Johnny Cash, The Grateful Dead, Linda Thompson, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Francoise Hardy, and many others in Europe, Australia, England and Japan.
* “Andersen is the most elegant of singers.” ~ ROLLING STONE
“ERIC ANDERSEN is a great ballad singer and writer.” ~ Bob Dylan.
“A singer and writer of the first rank.” ~ New York Times.
“Didn’t that guy write ‘Thirsty Boots?’" ~ Overheard in a Detroit sports bar.* SCARLET RIVERA burned a hole in the fabric of rock history with her pioneering electrified violin sound. Based in classical roots, she became the rebel bending capabilities of accepted norms by playing all styles of music. From the Jazz of Ornette Coleman to the robust innovation of a violin amid a 17 piece cuban band, Scarlet was a revolutionary at the start, an iconoclast of '70s rock sound.
* Her discovery by Bob Dylan in 1975 set in motion the tapestry of a new sound and era, leading the way for strong female voices in instrumentation and paving the highway for the acceptance of strings in rock music.
* Bob Dylan recognized her genius and unique vision and use of the violin much like a lead guitar. Their first collaboration was the legendary 1976 album ‘Desire’, and the rest is history.
* TIX, $20 (THAT's not a mistake, either!); make reservations PROMPTLY, as in RIGHT NOW; 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
* THEY ALSO PLAY McCabe's Sat, Jan 25, 8 pm; see listing.
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Starts Jan 28...
Tue & Thu, (2 sessions per week), WORKSHOP:
5:30 pm-9 pm - "TEACHING ARTIST TRAINING" is The Music Center series returning for 2020, empowering you to "Tap into your artistry to engage learners," at the Los Angeles Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles CA 90012
* The 2020 "Teaching Artist Training" is open for registration, as of 11/22/19.
* This class runs all these dates: Jan 28, 30; Feb 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 & 27.
* New and experienced teaching artists specializing in dance, music, theatre, visual arts and media arts are encouraged to sign up.
* This 30-hour training focuses on building and increasing artists' capacity to work creatively and effectively in TK-12 classrooms.
* Participants focus on lesson design and gain strategies to facilitate arts learning in schools and other settings, drawing from their own artistic strengths. Content will connect to the new California Arts Standards, California Content Standards, Universal Design for Learning and Social Emotional Learning.
* Training is led by Music Center teaching artists Madeleine Dahm (dance & theatre), Andrew Grueschow (music) and Lynn Okimura (visual & media arts).
* MORE INFO: Ebony Ruffin, Manager of Professional Development; eruffin@musiccenter.org; 213-972-3308
* COST: $250 (includes materials, light snacks and parking)
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Wed, Jan 29:
7 pm - BEACHWOOD BELLES & FURIOUS SEASONS play BRAD COLERICK'S "Wine & Song Wednesdays" Americana / Singer-songwriters series in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena CA
* TIX $17/$12, & info, at: https://deepmix.thundertix.com/
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Thu, Jan 30:
7:30 pm - HANNAH KIM, soprano performing a wide range of musical styles including opera, art songs, and musical theater, plays the first of the 2020 concert season at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton CA 92833
* Hannah Kim who was selected to perform alongside ANDREA BOCELLI as part of his west coast tour in 2009 and she performs regularly with Pacific Chorale and the LA Chamber Choir.
* TIX at 714-738-6595 or TheMuck.org
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Thu & Fri, Jan 30 & 31:
8 pm - BETTMAN & HALPIN return from their Colorado home base to do two nights in their favorite Southern California haunt, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Stephanie Bettman on fiddle and vocals, Luke Halpin on mandolin and guitar and whatever else he brings, ALWAYS delight, and ALWAYS sell-out here.
* TIX, $25; make reservations promptly, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Jan 31:
EDDIE BERMAN plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Wed, Jan 29:
7 pm - BEACHWOOD BELLES & FURIOUS SEASONS play BRAD COLERICK'S "Wine & Song Wednesdays" Americana / Singer-songwriters series in the Blue Guitar room at Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena CA
* TIX $17/$12, & info, at: https://deepmix.thundertix.com/
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Thu, Jan 30:
7:30 pm - HANNAH KIM, soprano performing a wide range of musical styles including opera, art songs, and musical theater, plays the first of the 2020 concert season at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton CA 92833
* Hannah Kim who was selected to perform alongside ANDREA BOCELLI as part of his west coast tour in 2009 and she performs regularly with Pacific Chorale and the LA Chamber Choir.
* TIX at 714-738-6595 or TheMuck.org
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Thu & Fri, Jan 30 & 31:
8 pm - BETTMAN & HALPIN return from their Colorado home base to do two nights in their favorite Southern California haunt, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001
* Stephanie Bettman on fiddle and vocals, Luke Halpin on mandolin and guitar and whatever else he brings, ALWAYS delight, and ALWAYS sell-out here.
* TIX, $25; make reservations promptly, 10 am-10 pm 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Jan 31:
EDDIE BERMAN plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sat & Sun, Feb 1 & 2, VOCAL WORKSHOP:
Time tba - MOIRA SMILEY returns to her old L.A. stomping grounds, teaching two rare vocal workshops at The BirdHouse
* Moira Smiley tours the world as part of the best vocal groups of our time. She is renowned in Los Angeles for her former ensemble VOCO, which was based here.
* Details forthcoming at link below.
* Reservations and info: https://moirasmiley.com/
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Sat, Feb 1:
7 pm - DEAN FRIEDMAN plays Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 Laurel Canyon Bl, NoHo/ Los Angeles CA; 818-766-9913; https://kulakswoodshed.com
* Dean's 2nd annual "(Day Before) Groundhog's Day" concert features his hits, fan-favorites, plus guest appearances by family, friends, and one groundhog.
* 3rd Place WINNER of the "Global Cool Award" to combat Global Warming (a few years back, before it was in vogue), you can watch "A Terrible Pickle," the splendid '20s early-jazz-style music vid at: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ_QFKrRDkQ
* In addition to his radio airplay, album releases, and touring, Friedman composes and produces music soundtracks for TV and film, including the music to the Central TV series "BOON" and NBC’s "Eerie Indiana."
* He’s also published a respected tome on the art and craft of songwriting titled, "The Songwriter’s Handbook" (The Artists League), based on the Songwriting Workshops and Songwriting Masterclasses he’s conducted at universities and music conservatories around the world, including L.I.P.A. (The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts).
* TIX, $40, at this eventbrite link.
* More: www.deanfriedman.com
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Sat, Feb 1:
PETER CASE plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sun, Feb 2:
SOLD OUT - TOM RUSSELL plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Tue, Feb 4:
WYNONNA & CACTUS: "Party Of Two" plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Thu, Feb 6:
7:30 pm - SCOTT AINSLEE and REGGIE HARRIS, legendary guitarmen, explore the uniquely American folk and blues roots of the deep south, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton CA 92833; 714-738-6595; www.TheMuck.org
* An evening of jaw-dropping musicianship.
* Two noted troubadours together in concert with a variety of acoustic instruments, stories, and songs.
* TIX: $30 gen'l, $20 student/senior, $15 member.
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Fri, Feb 7:
THE FRED EAGLESMITH SHOW starring TIF GINN plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Feb 9:
ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Thu, Feb 13; FREE FILM SCREENING:
3 pm-5 pm & 6 pm-8 pm - "ECHO IN THE CANYON" (2018) the landmark music documentary, screens twice today in the "Thursday Films" series at Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates CA
* A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon, featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas. It includes conversations with Michelle Phillips, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Jackson Browne, Cat Power and Norah Jones, Lou Adler, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys, and Beck. As the movie opens, we watch Tom Petty and Jacob Dylan talking guitar shop, and Richenbackers in particular. Directed by Andrew Slater.
* Palos Verdes Library District's Thursday Films is a series featuring a variety that includes world cinema (foreign-language films shown in their original language with English subtitles), mainstream and documentary films, "and everything in between" in the library's Community Room on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3 pm & 6 pm. It's always free and open to the public, but seats are limited and first come, first served.
* More info, call 310-377-9584 ext. 601, or sign up for the FILM newsletter www.pvld.org/newsletters
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Sat, Feb 1:
7 pm - DEAN FRIEDMAN plays Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 Laurel Canyon Bl, NoHo/ Los Angeles CA; 818-766-9913; https://kulakswoodshed.com
* Dean's 2nd annual "(Day Before) Groundhog's Day" concert features his hits, fan-favorites, plus guest appearances by family, friends, and one groundhog.
* In addition to his radio airplay, album releases, and touring, Friedman composes and produces music soundtracks for TV and film, including the music to the Central TV series "BOON" and NBC’s "Eerie Indiana."
* He’s also published a respected tome on the art and craft of songwriting titled, "The Songwriter’s Handbook" (The Artists League), based on the Songwriting Workshops and Songwriting Masterclasses he’s conducted at universities and music conservatories around the world, including L.I.P.A. (The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts).
* TIX, $40, at this eventbrite link.
* More: www.deanfriedman.com
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Sat, Feb 1:
PETER CASE plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sun, Feb 2:
SOLD OUT - TOM RUSSELL plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Tue, Feb 4:
WYNONNA & CACTUS: "Party Of Two" plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Thu, Feb 6:
7:30 pm - SCOTT AINSLEE and REGGIE HARRIS, legendary guitarmen, explore the uniquely American folk and blues roots of the deep south, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton CA 92833; 714-738-6595; www.TheMuck.org
* An evening of jaw-dropping musicianship.
* Two noted troubadours together in concert with a variety of acoustic instruments, stories, and songs.
* TIX: $30 gen'l, $20 student/senior, $15 member.
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Fri, Feb 7:
THE FRED EAGLESMITH SHOW starring TIF GINN plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Feb 9:
ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
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Thu, Feb 13; FREE FILM SCREENING:
3 pm-5 pm & 6 pm-8 pm - "ECHO IN THE CANYON" (2018) the landmark music documentary, screens twice today in the "Thursday Films" series at Peninsula Center Library Community Room, 701 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates CA
* A look at the roots of the historic music scene in L.A.'s Laurel Canyon, featuring the music of iconic groups such as The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, and The Mamas and the Papas. It includes conversations with Michelle Phillips, Stephen Stills, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Jackson Browne, Cat Power and Norah Jones, Lou Adler, Fiona Apple, The Beach Boys, and Beck. As the movie opens, we watch Tom Petty and Jacob Dylan talking guitar shop, and Richenbackers in particular. Directed by Andrew Slater.
* Palos Verdes Library District's Thursday Films is a series featuring a variety that includes world cinema (foreign-language films shown in their original language with English subtitles), mainstream and documentary films, "and everything in between" in the library's Community Room on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 3 pm & 6 pm. It's always free and open to the public, but seats are limited and first come, first served.
* More info, call 310-377-9584 ext. 601, or sign up for the FILM newsletter www.pvld.org/newsletters
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Sat, Feb 15:
Time tba - MOIRA SMILEY returns to her old L.A. stomping grounds for a concert at Nichols Canyon Music.
* Moira Smiley tours the world as part of the best vocal groups of our time. She is renowned in Los Angeles for her former ensemble VOCO, which was based here.
* Details not yet available at press time. They'll appear at: https://moirasmiley.com/
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Sun, Feb 23:
2 pm - "THEATRE 40 MUSICAL MATINEE" is a special production of Theatre 40, in the Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills CA 90212
* This is "Ninety minutes of musical theatre Heaven" as the vocal talents of Theatre 40's performing artists sing the great songs of musical theatre.
* Southern Cal theatre guru Philip Sokoloff tells us, "If you love musical theatre, this is the show for you."
* Directed by Gail Johnston. Musical director, Carol Weiss. Presented by Theatre 40, the professional theatre of Beverly Hills, on the campus of Beverly Hills High School.
* Ample free parking beneath the venue; enter parking from driveway at the intersection of Durant and Moreno Drives.
* Since this is a revue, the Guide expects it will appeal to a broad audience. So, get your tix early.
* TIX: all seats $25 at 310-364-3606 or http://theatre40.org
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Sun, Feb 23:
2 pm - "THEATRE 40 MUSICAL MATINEE" is a special production of Theatre 40, in the Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills CA 90212
* This is "Ninety minutes of musical theatre Heaven" as the vocal talents of Theatre 40's performing artists sing the great songs of musical theatre.
* Southern Cal theatre guru Philip Sokoloff tells us, "If you love musical theatre, this is the show for you."
* Directed by Gail Johnston. Musical director, Carol Weiss. Presented by Theatre 40, the professional theatre of Beverly Hills, on the campus of Beverly Hills High School.
* Ample free parking beneath the venue; enter parking from driveway at the intersection of Durant and Moreno Drives.
* Since this is a revue, the Guide expects it will appeal to a broad audience. So, get your tix early.
* TIX: all seats $25 at 310-364-3606 or http://theatre40.org
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Sat, Feb 29:
8 pm - WISHBONE ASH plus THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and various special guests, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA 91006
* Fun venue, two stages to assure continuous music, pool tables, bar specials, tasty menu (generous portions, two can share). But bring earplugs. Seriously.
* Advance online tix save money, but this venue is never overpriced, anyway.
* Upcoming events, more: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
* TIX for all concerts here, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Fri-Sun, Apr 3-5, 2020:
"HISTORYCON" is a national event and exhibition at the Pasadena Convention Center
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Sat, Apr 11:
10 am-2 pm - "ORANGE COUNTY JAMBOREE" at Irvine Park, Irvine CA
* Features Western Music by the California Chapter of the Western Music Association, in cooperation with The Orange County Parks Historical Division.
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Thu-Sun, Apr 16-19; FESTIVAL:
Annual "SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL" in William S. Hart Park and nearby concert and theatrical performance venues in Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita CA; www.cowboyfestival.org
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Fri, Apr 17:
8 pm - SOURDOUGH SLIM plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; www.coffeegallery.com
* More: www.sourdoughslim.com
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Sat, Apr 18:
7:30 pm - SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES present their 39th Anniversary "SPRING CONCERT" at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach CA
* Acclaimed Cape Breton fiddlers ANDREA BEATON and TROY MacGILLIVRAY join a 40-person orchestra for a lively evening of foot-stomping good fun.
* MORE at: http://scottishfiddlers.org/
* Adv tix available via Brown Paper Tickets as of Jan 6, at: https://m.bpt.me/event/4478119
* TIX: $15 Gen'l, $25 Preferred (1st 5 rows); FREE for ages 18 and under.
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May 2:
11 am-3 pm - "RANCHO DAYS FIESTA" at Heritage Hills Park in cooperation with The Orange County (CA) Parks Historical Division.
* Features Western Music by the California Chapter of the Western Music Association.
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Sat, Apr 11:
10 am-2 pm - "ORANGE COUNTY JAMBOREE" at Irvine Park, Irvine CA
* Features Western Music by the California Chapter of the Western Music Association, in cooperation with The Orange County Parks Historical Division.
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Thu-Sun, Apr 16-19; FESTIVAL:
Annual "SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL" in William S. Hart Park and nearby concert and theatrical performance venues in Old Town Newhall, Santa Clarita CA; www.cowboyfestival.org
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Fri, Apr 17:
8 pm - SOURDOUGH SLIM plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA; www.coffeegallery.com
* More: www.sourdoughslim.com
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Sat, Apr 18:
7:30 pm - SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES present their 39th Anniversary "SPRING CONCERT" at the Hermosa Beach Community Theatre, 710 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach CA
* Acclaimed Cape Breton fiddlers ANDREA BEATON and TROY MacGILLIVRAY join a 40-person orchestra for a lively evening of foot-stomping good fun.
* MORE at: http://scottishfiddlers.org/
* Adv tix available via Brown Paper Tickets as of Jan 6, at: https://m.bpt.me/event/4478119
* TIX: $15 Gen'l, $25 Preferred (1st 5 rows); FREE for ages 18 and under.
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May 2:
11 am-3 pm - "RANCHO DAYS FIESTA" at Heritage Hills Park in cooperation with The Orange County (CA) Parks Historical Division.
* Features Western Music by the California Chapter of the Western Music Association.
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Sun, May 17, FESTIVAL:
All day - Annual "TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL" at Paramount Ranch in Santa Monica Mtns Nat'l Recreation Area, off Kanan Rd in Agoura Hills CA
* Info, contest registration, more, at: https://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/
* Tix go on-sale Jan 13th at 10 am
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Sat, May 30; FESTIVAL:
All day - 30th Annual "DYLANFEST" in the tree-shaded courtyard at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance CA
* This is a splendid live music event, reliably wonderful year after year. Sponsors and award-winning host band ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN always book many of L.A.'s top musicians, and for this big three-decade anniversary, you can expect a lot. You can also expect it to sell-out early.
* TIX on sale soon as of our Jan 8 press time; keep watch, and more info, at: www.andyandrenee.com
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All day - Annual "TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL" at Paramount Ranch in Santa Monica Mtns Nat'l Recreation Area, off Kanan Rd in Agoura Hills CA
* Info, contest registration, more, at: https://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/
* Tix go on-sale Jan 13th at 10 am
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Sat, May 30; FESTIVAL:
All day - 30th Annual "DYLANFEST" in the tree-shaded courtyard at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Torrance CA
* This is a splendid live music event, reliably wonderful year after year. Sponsors and award-winning host band ANDY & RENEE & HARD RAIN always book many of L.A.'s top musicians, and for this big three-decade anniversary, you can expect a lot. You can also expect it to sell-out early.
* TIX on sale soon as of our Jan 8 press time; keep watch, and more info, at: www.andyandrenee.com
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be along as we get them dressed,
shoes tied, cowlicks combed down,
bowties cranked straight,
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features in the works, and they'll
be along as we get them dressed,
shoes tied, cowlicks combed down,
bowties cranked straight,
and strings tuned.
Find a comfortable spot by the
wood stove, play a round or two
of checkers, and we'll be along...
directly.
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♪ The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS – and views of interest to artists everywhere – more specifically to musicians and the creative community and music makers -- and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music. That includes both traditional and innovative forms. From the deepest roots to today’s acoustic renaissance, that’s our beat. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues (now undergoing a major update), and inside info on FESTIVALS and select performances in Southern California in venues from the monumentally large to the intimately small and cozy. We cover workshops, conferences, and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kinds o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to bluegrass and pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to all the swamp water roots of the blues and the bright lights of where the music is headed now.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell. The cyber porch'll be here anytime you come back from the road.
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We'll be back again soon with music news and more "News of the Non-Trumpcentric Universe." (c)
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Til we catch ya again on the flip side
in this new decade...
in this new decade...
as Buford the Wonder Dog looks on
and in our best Kathy Baker
"Hee Haw" voice: "THAT's all!"
"Hee Haw" voice: "THAT's all!"
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