’Twas the Saturday Before Christmas: Dec 21, 2013

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Wowsa! Some late additions: DAVE VAN RONK on broadcast & WEB radio Saturday (repeats Sunday). It's first-up, just below.

And, STEVIE WONDER plays a landmark album in its entirety, live Saturday night. (That follows, just below.)

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LATE ADDITION...
Sat, Dec 21, on broadcast & WEB radio:
Noon (Pacific)  DAVE VAN RONK, who mentored BOB DYLAN and is the inspiration for "INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS," is a guest on radio's "OFFRAMP," on KPCC, Los Angeles.
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Listen live at 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, and globally at www.scpr.org
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"Offramp" posted a video with VAN RONK, in advance of the show. It's at:
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www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/
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Other segments today include:
√  The bugler at Hollywood Park Racetrack plays his horn, and the track closes forever after the last horse runs on Sunday.
√  "Loving Feliciano, Hating 'Feliz Navidad.'"
√  An all-star cast reads "Night Before Christmas."
√  Kids who see numbers as colors.

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LATE ADDITION...
Sun, Dec 22, on broadcast & WEB radio:
6-7 pm (Pacific)  "OFFRAMP" repeats on KPCC, Los Angeles. (See Sat, noon.)
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Listen at 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, and globally at www.scpr.org

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LATE ADDITION...
Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8 pm "STEVIE WONDER'S 18th Annual "HOUSE FULL OF TOYS BENEFIT CONCERT" at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, L.A. 90015
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The legendary Stevie Wonder will present, in its entirety, his “Songs in the Key of Life” album. This live performance features some of the original singers and musicians from the record, and contributions from contemporary artists and musicians. Expect a timeless and epic performance.
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Stevie says, “This is my celebration of song, life and love. What is amazing to me is how relevant this album is today. After all, I could never write all the songs in the key of life; but there will be others who will carry on the message of song, love and life.”
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It's the 7th year in a row that Stevie Wonder brings his annual benefit concert to the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. Each year the event collects and distributes unwrapped toys and gifts of joy for people in need.
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Tix still available: $49.50, $69.50, $89.50, $149.40, at:
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If you go, pre-plan your parking several blocks away. You'll save a fortune.


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Here's the rest of today's edition, as originally published.

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News and reviews are on the way. But they’re not in time to include with Saturday’s events. So that’ll be then. This is now. Let’s get started on all the things to do!

In this edition…

♪  BAY AREA BENEFIT
♪  FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS (3 shows)
♪  SATURDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE


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Sat, Dec 21,
BENEFIT,
in the SF Bay Area:
8 pm  "BENEFIT FOR GRAMMY-NOMINATED BLUES GUITARIST RON THOMPSON," with the VOLKER STRIFLER BAND, THE RESISTORS, and others, at Rancho Nicasio Restaurant & Bar, on the Town Square, Nicasio 94946.
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Not many blues men can say they've performed and recorded with legends like Mick Fleetwood, Etta James, BB King, John Lee Hooker, and Percy Mayfield. But Ron Thompson can -- and he's played with many more.
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Throughout his rough-and-tumble career Thompson has honed his skills as a master of the slide guitar and keyboard so much that there are days named after him in San Francisco and Freemont.
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The Volker Strifler band says, "They say that when you're feeling bad, listening to and playing the blues can help a person feel better, and Grammy-nominated living blues legend Ron Thompson has really been singing the blues recently, after somebody stole his car and all the musical equipment he uses to earn a living.
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"We're teaming up with Ron Thompson and the Resistors to present a "sweat soaked, pandemonium, go-for-broke-blues-rave-ups" Christmas Blues Present to help Ron with his remaining expenses.
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"I'm a very big fan of Ron's. He's not a lightweight. There's a lot of passion and a lot of love in playing with Ron," says Mick Fleetwood.
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The band adds, "To top it all off, special guests will be appearing, and it's 'All You Can Eat Crab Night' at the Ranch."
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Tix, $15; reservations highly recommended, expected to sell-out.
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Info and tix, 415-662-2219 or
www.ranchonicasio.com



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Sat, Dec 21,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in Glendora:
4-8 pm  “HOLIDAY BLUES BASH” presented by the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BLUES SOCIETY at the Glendora Continental Lounge, 316 W Route 66, Glendora 91740.
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Performances by:
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♪  LYNWOOD SLIM
♪  JOEY DELGADO
♪  KIRK FLETCHER
♪  DAVE MELTON
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Nice posters at
www.socalblues.org/EmailFiles/HOLIDAYBLUESBA SH_SCBS.jpg
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www.socalblues.org/EmailFiles/BLUESCOMESTOGLENDORATIXREQD.jpg
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Advance tix required, as it will sell-out. Tix, $25, at: www.socalblues.org



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Ongoing, Fri’s & Sat’s in Dec, in Santa Monica.
7:30 & 9 pm  “KURT WEILL AT THE CUTTLEFISH HOTEL” has its official opening night tonight at the newly contrived “The West End Theater” hanging over the ocean at the far end of the Santa Monica Monica Pier.
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Performances run Thursdays & Fridays in December, beginning with a Dec 5 preview.
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This is one of those improbably “only-in-L.A.” (okay, or only-in-Santa Monica) tales. Seems the Santa Monica Pier Corporation has joined forces with Tony Award winning actor / director Paul Sand to present live theater on the pier, appropriately named The West End Theater. That’s about as far west as you can get in L.A. This is how it happened.
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Paul is eager to tell the story:
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“I was taking a walk on the pier with a couple of friends one night recently and I suddenly thought... Wouldn’t this pier be a perfect place to have a theater and present a vivid production of KURT WEILL’S dark, theatrical waterfront songs all about revenge, murder and broken hearts. The next day I contacted Jim Harris, the Deputy Director of the pier and pitched him the idea. He smiled and said ‘O.K., we’ve been wanting to add live theater for the pier and I happen to have an available space at the far west end. It hangs out over the ocean and gets pretty wild up there some time, would that suit you?’”
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“You bet it would!” said Sand. Jim wound up the conversation with, ”What do you think of calling it The West End Theater? “I can think of nothing better,” said Sand.
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Paul then contacted a few beautiful, powerful and intense actors, who can also sing, which he had placed in his “remember that talent” part of his brain. Happily they all agreed to play. He called his friend Carol Sills, wife and widow of the legendary director Paul Sills who created Second City and Story Theater and with whom Sand had worked with his entire adult life. Carol Sills found Michael Roth, the musical director, who happens to be a Kurt Weill expert living right here in Santa Monica (a block away from Bertolt Brecht’s old house on 26th St.) “Turns out the guy is brilliant” says Sand. Roth accepted. So did Marie Lalanne, the truly extraordinary surrealist painter, who came aboard to design the costumes and create the murals on huge canvas panels in keeping with the carnival atmosphere of the pier. And, the entire company was formed in less than two weeks.
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The list of Mr. Weill’s songs (so far) to be performed by the “dreamy” ensemble includes: “Mack the Knife,” and “Surabaya Johnny,” performed by the beautiful, tall and angry, (in a good way) SHAY ASTAR. Then there’s “Pirate Jenny” and “Barbara Song,” performed by the beautiful, incandescent MEGAN RIPPEY. Plus, “Luck Song” aka “On the Insufficiency of Human Behavior,” performed by SOL MASON, a tall lanky attractive kid on the wisely cynical side, who plays the host in this shady waterfront cabaret.
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“A Final and Horrific Verse of Mack the Knife” will be performed by PAUL SAND (as Mack) who is obsessed with his own version of justice and insatiable desire for revenge.
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“The Alabama Song” finale is the whole company singing goodnight to the audience from under a red spotlight.
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The preview night is Dec 5, and the Opening Gala is Dec 6. There are two 45-minute shows each Friday and Saturday night, at 7:30 and 9 pm, throughout December.
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Ongoing, nightly, Dec 17-29, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  “STOMP” at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “STOMP,” the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together. The emphasis is rhythm. It’s all about rhythm.
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(1) Buy 4 tickets and save $80; to order, choose your date and then select the “Me+3 4-Pack.”
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(2) Get 20% off any ticket order by entering the code GR20 at http://stomponline.com/tickets_losangeles.html


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Ongoing, in OC (Irvine):
Time tba  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM," now playing at the Orange County Great Park  in Irvine.
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It opens Jan 17 in Santa Monica.
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"TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential." -- the show's promo.
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"Spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic." -- The Toronto Star.
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"TOTEM is visually ravishing" -- The Boston Globe.
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Tix by phone, at 800-450-1480.
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Tix & info online, at:
http://m.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/americas/usa/california/irvine.aspx



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Sat, Dec 21, in Altadena:
1 pm  THE LICATA BROTHERS plus SHED NOISE play the first of two different shows today – and this one includes a potluck lunch –  at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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This show and pot luck is a special holiday treat for the extended Coffee Gallery family. Hear the Gallery's youngest young dynamos in a special concert that features top young talent, and great old music, as well as Mrs. Licata's best Peruvian dishes among the lunch fare. All for a shopper's bargain price. This is Bob and Duane's favorite new up and coming act, and they rarely agree, so you know it's good.
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They’re talking about the LICATA BROTHERS (Jimmy 16 and Tony now 13), on acoustic guitars, doing Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, and more, for a nostalgia-filled and rocking afternoon as a duet and with their ensemble band, SHED NOISE. The band will amaze you with four teens who can really play Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Edgar Winter and more with Cameron Wang (13) and Sy Rosell (17). They seamlessly switch between vocals and various instruments while playing classical folk and rock tunes of the 60s through 80s.
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Bob Stane adds, “Their musicianship is quite impressive as is their infectious youthful enthusiasm -- a real treat for the entire family. Expect both acoustic and all-electric numbers as well as some wonderful surprises.”
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You are encouraged to bring a dish to add to the pot luck, if you can, to help assure that Mrs. Licata’s Peruvian buffet will provide something for everyone.
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Check out some recent performances at:
www.TheLicataBrothers.com
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$10, includes potluck lunch.

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Sat, Dec 21, above Santa Barbara:
2 pm  BRUCE GOLDISH, a masterful guitarist and very witty lyrical songwriter who delighted the Live Oak Music Festival in 2012, plays the Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara; 805-967-0066.
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No cover. It’s the first half of his double-header day. He plays a benefit tonight at 6 pm. See listing. More at www.brucegoldish.com

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Sat, Dec 21, in Santa Monica:
5 pm  First-ever “IRISH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY” with performances by THOSE MANNING BOYS, KRIS COLT, and special guests, at O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; www.obrienswilshire.com; 310-829-5303.
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Door prizes, complimentary appetizers, no host bar. FOILA, McDonough Media, M&M Printing. My Irish Pride are all taking part in the first Christmas Celebration at O'Brien's. More info / ideas / Raffle Prizes / to join in / call Jim at 951-216-1493 or email: jim@pubguide.com

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Sat, Dec 21, in Venice:
5 pm-midnight  “WINTER SOLSTICE” show by ROSS ALTMAN & FRIENDS at the Talking Stick Café, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.

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Sat, Dec 21, in San Pedro:
5 & 8 pm  THE LONG RUN, plus THE MURMURATORS opening (at 8 pm only), at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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THE LONG RUN - Experience The Eagles "UNPlugged," follows a standing-room-only appearance at Alva’s back in August. They’re here tonight for the holidays with two performances of their “Acoustic Eagles Christmas Show.” Best known for their full-scale stage concerts, TLR regularly plays to capacity crowds in venues ranging from 500 seat theaters and showrooms to large outdoor facilities hosting 5000 people or more. Their unplugged show brings TLR's warm personality and stage energy right up-close and delivers the iconic hits of The Eagles in a wonderfully intimate setting, full of favorite Eagles classics along with a very entertaining slice of Christmas gems.
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Band member Kenny Cetera, who sings the role of Don Henley says, "I'm a dyed-in-the-wool chorus singer... in harmony groups since I can remember. I love stripping the songs down to their more organic existence and really letting the vocals shine through."
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In her review of a TLR UNPlugged show earlier this year, Joelle Deyo of “Life In L.A.” wrote, "The room was packed and it's no wonder. The members of The Long Run can sing, they can jam, and they take it down and play the mellow stuff with a lot of heart. And... they're genuinely nice guys, which makes them a joy to spend an evening with."
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The band is Gary Grantham on Glenn Frey guitars; Kenny Cetera on Don Henley percussion; Jim Wootten on Timothy B. Schmit / Randy Meisner bass; Chris Sobkowich on Joe Walsh guitars; Bill Worrell on Don Felder guitars; Berto Z. on drums; and Todd Bolinger on keys.
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Plus, only at the 8 pm show,
THE MURMURATORS, a new Los Angeles-based contemporary alternative Celtic ensemble performing Irish songs with indie arrangements. Unique and modern interpretations of traditional songs make The MurMurator's sound unlike any other Irish group performing live today.
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The band is Swan Montgomery on lead vocals & acoustic guitar; Carol Tatum on Celtic harp; and Jim Wootten on bass.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks

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Sat, Dec 21, in Lakewood:
5:30 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” series brings various bands to Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Santa Barbara:
6 pm  “DESERVING DOGS BENEFIT” at the lovely Oreana Winery, 205 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805-962-5857.
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BRUCE GOLDISH, a masterful guitarist and very witty lyrical songwriter who delighted the Live Oak Music Festival in 2012, plays for this evening of music, wine, food, raffle, and silent auction, all dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in need. More at www.brucegoldish.com
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$25 per person includes glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres by Craft Locally.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Fontana:
6:30-9 pm WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND plays the "Christmas Concert" at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 7716 Sierra Av, Fontana 92336.
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The Wimberley Bluegrass Band is siblings Danielle, James, Mark, & Michael Wimberley.

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Sat, Dec 21, in SFV (NoHo):
6:30 pm  Monthly “ARC MUSIC NIGHT” is a mondo acoustic jam that goes ’til all hours at the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett Av, North Hollywood 91606. Info from LSchallert@aol.com

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Sat, Dec 21, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
6:30 pm  THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency, sometimes with impressive guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.

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Sat, Dec 21, in SFV (Granada Hills):
6:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Altadena:
7 pm  TAYLOR MADE: THE JAMES TAYLOR TRIBUTE BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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TAYLOR MADE ,The James Taylor Tribute Band, are a group of musicians dedicated to the uplifting, soulful and memorable sounds of the legendary singer-songwriter. The band says, “Paying close attention to the details of each song, we have crafted a sound that captures the live and recorded experience of listening to James Taylor in concert.”
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Taylor Made is Stephen Bock on lead vocals and acoustic guitar ,Darryl Lieberstein on bass and vocals, Sheryl Braunstein on vocals, Preston Gould on horns and vocals, Dev Dosaj on keyboards and vocals, Hugh Laxineta on electric guitars, and Clark Pardee on drums.
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Whether you are listening to the full band or the "unplugged" version you will be hearing classic JT tunes like “Fire and Rain,” “Mexico,” and “Shower the People,” or his famous cover tunes like “You've Got A Friend” and “How Sweet It Is.”
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Tix, $20.

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Sat, Dec 21, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm  An “AMERICANA / ALT COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY BAND” plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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The venue is in the midst of their “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVE-A-WAYS.”
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.

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Sat, Dec 21; Thu-Sun, Dec 19-22, in San Diego:
Time tba  Bluegrass star ALISON BROWN performs with the SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY with ANDREA ZONN in San Diego. Use your browser for details.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Pasadena:
Time tba  “BENEFIT FOR HEIFER INTERNATIONAL” with DAVE MORRISON and his band performing, at Throop Church, 300 S Los Robles Av, Pasadena.
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Dave says, “This is my third year raising money for Heifer International. This amazing organization raises livestock and distributes cows, goats, chickens, geese, bees, sheep and other animals to the world's poorest most deserving families. These animals provide sustainable nourishment, manure for crops, and extra income for schools and medical care. We are proud to be a tiny part of their efforts.”
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He continues, “In 2011, we raised enough to buy two young healthy dairy cows and deliver them to new homes in the developing world. In 2012, we doubled that and sent four cows. This year we hope to improve on that number. Six maybe? It's possible. With your help.”
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This benefit concert comes at the peek of the organization’s fund-drive.
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The evening includes “a good hearty meal for all.”
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More at:
www.davemorrisonmusic.com

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Sat, Dec 21; Thu-Sat, Dec 19, 20 & 21, in WeHo:
Time tba  CAMP FREDDY & FRIENDS play their 7th Annual “Xmas Residency at The Roxy,” 7th Annual Xmas Residency at The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood;  HYPERLINK "http://www.theroxyonsunset.com" www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222.
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They’re an all-star cover band who is respected by many artists, so special guests are a given, with past drop-ins including Billy Idol, Juliette Lewis, Slash, Ozzy and more.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Burbank:
8 pm  COW BOP plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Inside word: the band will have a special price on their CDs for last-minute stocking-stuffers. Bruce Forman says, “Join our Hickstarter campaign!”
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Bruce Forman, artist-in-residence at USC’s Thornton School of Music, and leader of Cow Bop, says, “We are gonna stampede this joint with our trademarked genre-bustin, swing herding and tune wranglin... and a bunch of newly written arrangements, more notes per pound than any aggravation twice its size! Come on out and enjoy our latest presentation of 'music without stands'! You owe it to yourself to hang with the horsey-set, the studio swells and bohemian bovines, a place where fun is the new unhappy! Got lots of celebs too if that is your thing...this is L.A.!”
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).

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Sat, Dec 21, in San Pedro:
8 pm  THE LONG RUN, plus THE MURMURATORS opening, at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8 pm  TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT plays the “3rd Saturday Square Dance” at the American Legion Hall Post 206, 227 N Ave 55, Los Angeles 90042.
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$10 admission, or FREE if you bring an unwrapped toy for the Legion Hall's Toy Drive.

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Sat, Dec 21, in San Pedro:
8 pm  “VARESE SARABANDE 35TH ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY GALA” presented by the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA at the historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; HYPERLINK "http://www.grandvision.org/"www.grandvision.org.
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GSPO continues its tribute to the foremost record label in film music, Varese Sarabande. Label Producer ROBERT TOWNSON hosts a program of some of your favorite classic and contemporary holiday film scores.

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Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8 pm  “LITERARY / SPOKEN WORD SALON” hosted by ALEX STEIN brings storyteller DYLAN BRODY (heard on KPCC’s “Offramp”) to Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city L.A.;  HYPERLINK "http://www.MUSEon8th.com" www.MUSEon8th.com; 323-933-MUSE (6873).

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Sat, Dec 21, in Santa Monica:
CANCELLED: 8 pm  STACY ROBIN and her special guests play the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica.
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Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8:30 pm  ROBBIE FULKS plus MARK KNIGHT & THE UNSUNG HEROES and THE SENATORS play a very full evening at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Murrieta:
9 pm  THE HUMBLE HOOLIGANS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Sat Dec 21, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm  PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play “A Funky Christmas Show” bringing their bluesy, smoky, smoldering, folky Americana take on the Holidays, at Irelands 32 Pub, 13721 Bubank Bl, Van Nuys.
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This guy’s played everywhere, and for every big star’s biggest events. Seriously.
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Preston says, "you can almost hear the crackling of the fireplace it and it makes you wanna decorate somebody's tree....."
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Check ’em out at:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/prestonsmith00
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=I81rhIuGfyA
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Holidazed Start of the Musical Weekend: Friday, Dec 20 2013

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In today’s edition…

♪  MUSIC ON TV TONIGHT
♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS (3 shows)
♪  FRIDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE

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Fri, Dec 20, on TV:
“FRIDAY-NIGHT-ROOTS-MUSIC LINEUP” on KLCS:
♪  8-8:30 pm  “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” airs a 2013 episode with singer-violinist ANDREW BIRD & TIFT MERRITT (repeats at 2 am).
♪  8:30-9 pm  “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” is a 2013 performance by Texas folk legend GUY CLARK (repeats at 2:30 am).
♪  9-10 pm  “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” airs a 2013 edition with EDWARD SHARPE & THYE MAGNETIC ZEROS and “experimental R&B act” tUnE-yArDs (repeats at 3 am).
♪  10-11 pm  “FRONT & CENTER” is a 2013 show with guitarist ZAKK WYLDE & THE LES PAUL TRIO (repeats at 4 am).
♪  5-5:30 am  (early Sat)  “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” airs a second episode, this one with PHIL LEE from 2013.
♪  5:30-6 am (early Sat)  “THE PIANO GUY” repeats a 2011 episode about playing sacred music, including “Down by the Riverside.”


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Fri, Dec 20, on TV:
8-10 pm  82nd Annual “HOLLYWOOD CHRISTMAS PARADE” happened on December 1, but the televised coverage debuts tonight; the parade will be broadcast throughout the holiday season on more than 350 television stations.
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Tonight is its Los Angeles airing on KTLA (Channel 5) The CW. The parade will also be telecast to over one million American servicemen and women worldwide via the American Forces Television Network.
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Apollo Lunar Astronaut BUZZ ALDRIN says, “I am extremely honored to serve as Grand Marshal of The 2013, 82nd Hollywood Christmas Parade benefiting The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, a treasured American tradition for all of us who are young at heart. Come celebrate the holidays with me on the festive streets of Hollywood… as we moonwalk down the parade route together!”


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Fri, Dec 20, on TV:
9-11 pm  “SILENT NIGHT” is a 2013 operatic retelling of the WWI Christmas Eve truce that happened in 1914 across No-Man’s Land between the opposing trenches in France. Based on the Oscar-nominated film “Joyeux Noel.” On KOCE, aka PBS SoCal.
 
 
 
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Ongoing, Fri’s & Sat’s in Dec, in Santa Monica.
7:30 & 9 pm  “KURT WEILL AT THE CUTTLEFISH HOTEL” has its official opening night tonight at the newly contrived “The West End Theater” hanging over the ocean at the far end of the Santa Monica Monica Pier.
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Performances run Thursdays & Fridays in December, beginning with a Dec 5 preview.
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This is one of those improbably “only-in-L.A.” (okay, or only-in-Santa Monica) tales. Seems the Santa Monica Pier Corporation has joined forces with Tony Award winning actor / director Paul Sand to present live theater on the pier, appropriately named The West End Theater. That’s about as far west as you can get in L.A. This is how it happened.
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“I was taking a walk on the pier with a couple of friends one night recently and I suddenly thought... Wouldn’t this pier be a perfect place to have a theater and present a vivid production of KURT WEILL’S dark, theatrical waterfront songs all about revenge, murder and broken hearts. The next day I contacted Jim Harris, the Deputy Director of the pier and pitched him the idea. He smiled and said ‘O.K., we’ve been wanting to add live theater for the pier and I happen to have an available space at the far west end. It hangs out over the ocean and gets pretty wild up there some time, would that suit you?’”
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“You bet it would!” said Sand. Jim wound up the conversation with, ”What do you think of calling it The West End Theater? “I can think of nothing better,” said Sand.
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Paul then contacted a few beautiful, powerful and intense actors, who can also sing, which he had placed in his “remember that talent” part of his brain. Happily they all agreed to play. He called his friend Carol Sills, wife and widow of the legendary director Paul Sills who created Second City and Story Theater and with whom Sand had worked with his entire adult life. Carol Sills found Michael Roth, the musical director, who happens to be a Kurt Weill expert living right here in Santa Monica (a block away from Bertolt Brecht’s old house on 26th St.) “Turns out the guy is brilliant” says Sand. Roth accepted. So did Marie Lalanne, the truly extraordinary surrealist painter, who came aboard to design the costumes and create the murals on huge canvas panels in keeping with the carnival atmosphere of the pier. And, the entire company was formed in less than two weeks.
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The list of Mr. Weill’s songs (so far) to be performed by the “dreamy” ensemble includes: “Mack the Knife,” and “Surabaya Johnny,” performed by the beautiful, tall and angry, (in a good way) SHAY ASTAR. Then there’s “Pirate Jenny” and “Barbara Song,” performed by the beautiful, incandescent MEGAN RIPPEY. Plus, “Luck Song” aka “On the Insufficiency of Human Behavior,” performed by SOL MASON, a tall lanky attractive kid on the wisely cynical side, who plays the host in this shady waterfront cabaret.
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“A Final and Horrific Verse of Mack the Knife” will be performed by PAUL SAND (as Mack) who is obsessed with his own version of justice and insatiable desire for revenge.
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“The Alabama Song” finale is the whole company singing goodnight to the audience from under a red spotlight.
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The preview night is Dec 5, and the Opening Gala is Dec 6. There are two 45-minute shows each Friday and Saturday night, at 7:30 and 9 pm, throughout December.
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Ongoing, nightly, Dec 17-29, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  “STOMP” at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “STOMP,” the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together. The emphasis is rhythm. It’s all about rhythm.
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Tix: there are two limited-time offers:
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(1) Buy 4 tickets and save $80; to order, choose your date and then select the “Me+3 4-Pack.”
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(2) Get 20% off any ticket order by entering the code GR20 at http://stomponline.com/tickets_losangeles.html


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Ongoing, in OC (Irvine):
Time tba  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM," now playing at the Orange County Great Park  in Irvine.
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It opens Jan 17 in Santa Monica.
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"TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential." -- the show's promo.
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"Spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic." -- The Toronto Star.
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"TOTEM is visually ravishing" -- The Boston Globe.
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Tix by phone, at 800-450-1480.
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Tix & info online, at:
http://m.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/americas/usa/california/irvine.aspx
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♪  FRIDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…

Our major update for the entire weekend is en-route here, but it’s not in the station yet. To look at the early version, click your way to the edition, “Dec 16 and beyond, waaaay into the future,” in the sidebar at left. If you’re on your smart phone, click “View Web Edition” to bring up the sidebar, under the picture.

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Fri, Dec 20, in SFV (Encino):
11 am-1:30 pm  Annual "WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION" brings good food and good rootsy string music to the San Fernando Valley Branch of SLOLA, at the Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Bl, Encino 91436.
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SLOLA's headquarters has another celebration on Sun, Dec 22nd, 5-8 pm, in Venice, at the Learning Garden, adjacent to the Venice High Campus, 13000 Venice Bl, 90291. The garden has a separate entrance, on Walgrove. 
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Both events are sponsored by the SEED LIBRARY OF LOS ANGELES (SLOLA), committed to growing a network of seed-saving libraries / banks for a GMO-FREE L.A. They invite everyone "be a part of the change to become the GMO-free food producer we need to be... part of the food revolution in L.A. and [to] ensure food sovereignty, bio-diversity and food justice."
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SLOLA is currently raising money for partial and full scholarships for the upcoming, groundbreaking "Seed School" to be held Feb 9-14 at the Church of the Nativity in Westchester. The goal is to raise $1800-$2000 or more to enable three (or more) individuals to attend the 5-day course. They are accepting applications from individuals who are committed to taking the information back to under-served communities in Los Angeles County. Seed School Graduates would potentially teach in local community gardens, schools and events. Every little bit helps. You can contribute at:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/seed-school-los-angeles-scholarships
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The next monthly meeting at SLOLA's Venice headquarters is Sat, Jan 18th, 2:30-4 pm, at The Learning Garden.
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SLOLA also holds San Fernando Valley meetings. The next one is Fri, Jan 24th, 11:30 am-1 pm, at the Sepulveda Garden Center.
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Fri, Dec 20, in Burbank:
1-3 pm  THE WOODY JAMES BIG BAND plays the Riverside Rancho Room at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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No cover. More music here tonight (see listings). Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).

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Fri, Dec 20, in OC (Newport Beach):
3-4 pm  OC HAMMERED DULCIMERS, featuring four Hammered Dulcimers, plus fretted dulcimer, accordion, and percussion, with musicians Barbara Gershman, Lisa Maxfield, Karen Maxfield, Matt Sguerri, and Lori Young, play the Crystal Cove Care Center, 1445 Superior Av, Newport Beach.
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Fri, Dec 20, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm  Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is a street fair with live music, carnival rides, and plenty of Christmas decorations and themes, in lovely old downtown Monrovia.
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Fri, Dec 20, in downtown L.A.:
6:30-8 pm  Annual “MUSIC CENTER HOLIDAY SING-ALONG” evening on the plaza by the giant Christmas Tree at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211;  HYPERLINK http://www.musiccenter.org www.musiccenter.org
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Bundle-up your family and share in the warmth and joy of the holidays with a grand night of singing under the stars, beneath portable heaters. No experience necessary, come prepared to sing!
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Fri, Dec 20, in Temecula:
7 pm  INCENDIO, that great, fiery acoustic strings ensemble, plays Miramonte Winery, 33410 Rancho California Rd, Temecula 92591; 951-506-5500.

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Fri, Dec 20, in Frazier Park:
7 pm  LINNEA SOLEDAD sings with SARAH-JANE OWEN and JIM HANSON bring “some good Winter Solstice craic” at the Work of HeArt Gallery (behind the Coffee Cantina), 3011 Mt. Pinos Way, Frazier Park 93225
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Linnea says, “If you like us especially, pass the news along (I'll bribe you with gingerbread).”
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$15 suggested donation; no one will be turned away for lack of funds

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Fri, Dec 20, in Venice:
7-10 pm  JODI ALIS, SUSAN RUMER, & ROSALINDA CORDOVA play the Talking Stick Café 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.

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Fri, Dec 20, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm  “FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE” brings performances by several guest recording artists and performing host BRYAN CHAN, at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324.
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No cover. Venue offers a variety of noodle dishes, salads, spring rolls, soups and sandwiches, and Vietnamese pho.

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Fri, Dec 20, in Palmdale:
7-9 pm "OPEN MIC" sponsored by Desert Song, at Butlers Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551.
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Signups begin at 6:30 pm for 10 slots of10 minutes each. Show starts at 7 pm sharp. Standby signups will be taken, but will play only if the show runs short.
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More on acoustic music and related events in the Antelope Valley / High Desert at:
http://desertsong.net

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Fri, Dec 20, in San Pedro:
Time tba  “ROB AT THE PIANO” residency at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com

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Fri, Dec 20, in Burbank:
Time tba  “IVAN’S 68th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY” with live music, fun, good cheer, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Fri, Dec 20, in L.A.:
7:30-11:30 pm  T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND play a new place for music, the hall at the Founders Church of Spiritual Living, 3281 W 6th St, L.A. 90020.
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Enter from the New Hampshire side parking lot.
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Tix $20 advance, $25 at door. For advance tix, call Austin at 909 821-5533.
One bowl of gumbo included with each ticket.

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Fri, Dec 20, in Tehachapi:
7:30 pm  Irish harp master PATRICK BALL presents “THE CHRISTMAS ROSE” at the BeeKay Theatre, 110 South Green St, Tehachapi 93561. Sponsored by Fiddler's Crossing in this larger venue.

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Fri, Dec 20; Thu-Sun, Dec 19-22, in San Diego:
Time tba  Bluegrass star ALISON BROWN performs with the SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY with ANDREA ZONN in San Diego. Use your browser for details.

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Fri, Dec 20, in Altadena:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm  GONZALO BERGARA QUARTETTE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Dec 20; Thu-Sat, Dec 19, 20 & 21, in WeHo:
Time tba  CAMP FREDDY & FRIENDS play their 7th Annual “Xmas Residency at The Roxy,” 7th Annual Xmas Residency at The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood;  HYPERLINK "http://www.theroxyonsunset.com" www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222.
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They’re an all-star cover band who is respected by many artists, so special guests are a given, with past drop-ins including Billy Idol, Juliette Lewis, Slash, Ozzy and more.

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Dec 20, in L.A.:
8 pm  THE CONLONS, MEGHAN ANDREWS, CHRIS VALENTI, and HUNTER SCOTT MacLEOD play Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av, Los Angeles 90036.

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Fri, Dec 20, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  JIMI NELSON plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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They’re in the midst of their “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVE-A-WAYS.”
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Fri, Dec 20, in Murrieta:
9 pm  CRAIC HOUSE plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Fri, Dec 20, in Long Beach:
10 pm  KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
 
 
 
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Rainy Day Music: Thursday, Dec 19 2013

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In today’s edition…

♪  HAPPY BIRTHDAY today, December 19
♪  Today on WEB RADIO
♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS (2 shows)
♪  THURSDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE

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♪  HAPPY BIRTHDAY today, December 19…

PHIL OCHS, late folksinger-songwriter, born December 19, 1940 -- 73 years ago today.

SEVERIN BROWNE, L.A.-based singer-songwriter and member of the TALL MEN GROUP, who performs today at 5 pm on web radio (see listing).

“It is wrong to expect a reward for your struggles. The reward is the act of struggle itself, not what you win. Even though you can't expect to defeat the absurdity of the world, you must make that attempt. That's morality, that's religion. That's art. That's life.” ― Phil Ochs



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Thu, Dec 19, on web radio:
5-7 pm (Pacific) “INDIE SHOWCASE” has a live performance-interview with THE TALL MEN GROUP, that ensemble of talented and successful songwriters who also all happen to be rather tall.
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The Tall Men Group are Ed Tree, Jimmy Yessian, Marty Axelrod, Severin Browne, John Stowers, and Jeff Kossack. Host Shashona says, “We will celebrate the songs from their new album ‘12 by 6.’ We will hear about their musical journeys and even have a few giggles. And you're all invited. Tall Men Group will be in the station chatroom so come along, you will have the opportunity to visit with them while they are on air. You don't want to miss this! It's also Severin's Birthday.”
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More on the group at:
http://tallmengroup.weebly.com
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www.indieshowcase.net
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www.Awesomeradio.net



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♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS… (2 shows)


Ongoing, nightly, Dec 17-29, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  “STOMP” at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “STOMP,” the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together. The emphasis is rhythm. It’s all about rhythm.
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Tix: there are two limited-time offers:
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(1) Buy 4 tickets and save $80; to order, choose your date and then select the “Me+3 4-Pack.”
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(2) Get 20% off any ticket order by entering the code GR20 at http://stomponline.com/tickets_losangeles.html


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Ongoing, in OC (Irvine):
Time tba  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM," now playing at the Orange County Great Park  in Irvine.
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It opens Jan 17 in Santa Monica.
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"TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential." -- the show's promo.
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"Spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic." -- The Toronto Star.
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"TOTEM is visually ravishing" -- The Boston Globe.
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Tix by phone, at 800-450-1480.
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http://m.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/americas/usa/california/irvine.aspx
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♪  THURSDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…

Rainy and cold out, plenty of music indoors where it’s warm. Thursday’s live music scene.

The future IS in the Guide’s crystal ball. Just click your way to the edition, “Dec 16 and beyond, waaaay into the future,” in the sidebar at left. If you’re on your smart phone, click “View Web Edition” to bring up the sidebar, under the picture.

LATE ADDITION...
9:30 pm "An Evening with Lynda Kay" at Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St, Hollywood 90038. Doors at 8:30. Tickets $10. Get there early, it gets really crowded.

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Thu, Dec 19, in Long Beach:
5 pm  KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to his residency at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, Dec 19, in OC (Fountain Valley):
5:15 pm  “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

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Thu, Dec 19, in San Diego:
6 pm  Monthly “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.

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Thu, Dec 19, in Silverlake (L.A.):
7:30 pm  Weekly “HONKYTONK HACIENDA” tonight brings performances by DAVE STUCKEY & THE HOT HOUSE GANG, at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silverlake 90029; 323-668-0318. More info at: www.facebook.com/honkytonkhacienda?ref=br_tf
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Every Thursday in this new series – the work of Suzanne O' Keefe -- bands, songwriters and musical instigators tear it up in outlaw country, roots, old time and Americana territory.
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The show starts at 7:30 and is free until 8:30 pm; after 8:30, it's $5 cover.

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Thu, Dec 19, in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm “BRAD COLERICK & FRIENDS” play their Thursdays-in-December residency at the historic Biltmore Hotel, across from Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles.
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The Biltmore was the location of the Academy Awards in the early years, and JFK accepted the Democratic nomination for president there in 1960.
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Brad says, “Worth a trip just to check out this Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument —and hopefully you'll enjoy the music as well. Still up in the air as to whether I'll be there on the Dec 26th but for sure Dec 5th, Dec 12th & Dec 19th.”
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No cover charge. Valet parking is $6 with validation from the bar.

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Thu, Dec 19, in Burbank:
7:30 pm  WHITEY O’KANE BAND brings "A Country Christmas Party" with what Cody Bryant calls "their good-timin', boot-scootin’, jingle bellin', honky-tonkin' music," at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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More on the venue’s other stage. See 7:45 pm & 10 pm listings.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).

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Thu, Dec 19, in Burbank:
7:45 pm  CAROLYN MARTIN The veteran Nashville-based Western swing stylist, who was inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall Of Fame in 2011, makes a long overdue return at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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CAROLYN MARTIN was inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall Of Fame in 2011, She makes a long overdue return to Viva, showcasing tunes from her latest CD, "Tennessee Local." Martin continues to stretch the boundaries of traditional western swing. In addition to her original songs, the album includes songs from composers like Irving Berlin and George Gershwin as well as western swing composers like Cindy Walker and Fred Rose.
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More on the venue’s other stage. See 7:30 pm & 10 pm listings.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).

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Thu-Sun, Dec 19-22, in San Diego:
Time tba  Bluegrass star ALISON BROWN performs with the SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY with ANDREA ZONN in San Diego. Use your browser for details.

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Thu, Dec 19, in Altadena:
8 pm  WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, absolutely L.A.’s best unheralded ensemble of award-winning individual musicians, plays their only “Big ‘Happy Holidays!’ Christmas Show” tonight at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane notes their “big time appearances and awards.”
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What other band do you know that’s played live in the AMPAS (“Oscars”) Theatre for two hours, with a new original score for a classic silent film?
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WILL RYAN is a featured voice in the big, hit movie, “Frozen.” Hear Walt Disney – as Mickey Mouse – battle Will Ryan – as Peg-Leg Pete – in “Get a Horse!” Now playing everywhere with “Frozen.” Will is the winner of 2 Gold Records, and BMI’s “Pioneer Award” for songwriting, along with being acclaimed as “King of the Radio Cowboys” on KPFK in L.A.
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Seriously, invite friends to go tonight to see WILL RYAN & the CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS. Performing are WESTY WESTENHOFER, the band’s “Maharajah of Musical Mirth;” KATIE CAVERA, their “Sultana of Western Skiffle;” JOHN “PRESTO” REYNOLDS, the “Wizard of Wild String-osity;” “BRONCO BENNY” BRYDERN, “Viceroy of the Violin” (and the guy who spends his summers conduction symphony orchestras across Europe); plus adjunct member / special guest star, Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB, the “Crown Prince of the Digital Plicated Atomizer.” (Uhh, Will will have to explain that last one).
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It’s your annual chance to hear their repertoire of “Cactus County Classics” and favorite unusual Happy Holiday songs, including, “Irving Icicle,” “Another Cowboy Christmas,” “I Want a Dreidel for Christmas,” and more.
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Advance copies will be on sale of the brand-new CD by WILL RYAN & the CACTUS COUNTY COWGIRLS – featuring the Cactus County Cowboys and world-famous voice actress JUNE FORAY – with Will, Katie and Chloe harmonizing on all-new Western Skiffle hits.
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Thu-Sat, Dec 19-21, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  “CHRISTMAS WITH LEANN RIMES” in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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It's a heartwarming holiday celebration when two-time Grammy Award winner LeAnn Rimes shares her authentic charm and her sensational singing with Pacific Symphony audiences. The vocal superstar shares music from her holiday album, "What a Wonderful World," along with some of her best-known hits like "Blue," "How Do I Live" and "Can't Fight the Moonlight."

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Thu, Dec 19, in Hermosa Beach:
8 pm  “TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF WOODSTOCK” performed by ANDY & RENEE and their band HARD RAIN, named the best band in the South Bay in 2013, joined by musical friends, at Live at the Lounge, 1018 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-1193.
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Hard Rain will be joined by special guests Fuzzy Thurston, James Lee Stanley, Scott Gerber and Dave Crossland. Renee says, “We'll be doing songs as performed at Woodstock by Jimmy Hendrix, CCR, Joan Baez, Santana, Jefferson Airplane, Janis Joplin, The Who, Arlo Guthrie, Country Joe MacDonald, Richie Havens, The Band, CSNY and Sly and The Family Stone.”
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Thu, Dec 19, in SFV (Studio City):
8 pm  Weekly CLEO KIND’S OPEN MIC NIGHT” at Two Roads Theatre, 4348 Tujunga Av, Studio City, across the street from Vitello's Restaurant, where Robert Blake didn't shoot his wife.
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Cleo Kind is the recognizable face whose talents bring joy, depth and laughter every time she appears. She is a triple threat talent -- actor, singer and dancer -- that has wowed audiences from New York to Los Angeles. Cleo has appeared in numerous films, television series, and commercials. You can watch Cleo remarkably transform from vivacious diva to the wise cracking "Ilana" on the hit CBS sitcom, “Mike & Molly.” You will also be able to see her in the upcoming feature “Transformers 4.” She is best known for her roles as “Aunt Lou” in the HBO drama series “Deadwood” and as "Janice" in “Dreamgirls."
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Thu, Dec 19, in WeHo:
8 pm  DANNY B. HARVEY’S “BLACK CHRISTMAS” at the Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood;  HYPERLINK "http://www.viperroom.com" www.viperroom.com; 310-358-1881.
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Get in the holiday spirit with Danny B Harvey, JD Bender and 8 Track Cadillac.
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Thu, Dec 19, in Murrieta:
8 pm  “FIRST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” with special musical guests MASTER SPLINTER & THE SHREDDERS, at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Thu, Dec 19, in L.A.:
8 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” raises the roof at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.

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Thu-Sat, Dec 19, 20 & 21, in WeHo:
Time tba  CAMP FREDDY & FRIENDS play their 7th Annual “Xmas Residency at The Roxy,” 7th Annual Xmas Residency at The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood;  HYPERLINK "http://www.theroxyonsunset.com" www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222.
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Thu, Dec 19, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  LEE HARPER plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Thu, Dec 19, in Burbank:
10 pm  “MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY DANCE CLUB PARTY” in the Riverside Rancho Room at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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More music earlier, on two stages. See 7:30 pm & 7:45 pm listings.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).



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Midweek Pre-Holiday Music: Wednesday, Dec 18 2013

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In today’s edition…

♪  NO MORE MUSIC AT BIG MAMA’S
♪  WEDNESDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…

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♪  NO MORE MUSIC AT BIG MAMA’S

When we listed last night’s all-acoustic blues show by WUMBLOOZO UNPLUGGED at Big Mama's Rib Shack in Pasadena, we didn’t know it would be the venue’s final presentation of live music. You can still go there for the BBQ, but those nights of fine blues entertainment are gone. The Guide was there, and surprised by the news. WUMBLOOZO commented, “We introduced music at the venue on a Tuesday night, so it’s sadly appropriate that we play it out here on a Tuesday night.”

The reason for the silent stage? Too expensive to pay next year’s demands from Big Music for live performance rights. Ironically, WUMBLOOZO played all originals. But previous examples in other venues indicate that the P.R.O.’s (Performance Rights Organizations) always strong arm the venues, anyway.



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♪   WEDNESDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…

Lil’ update of Wednesday’s live music scene.

For a look waaaay into the future, click the Guide’s edition, “Dec 16 and beyond, waaaay into the future.” If you’re on your smart phone, click “View Web Edition” and click it in the sidebar at left, under the picture.

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Wed, Dec 18, in Venice:
5:30 pm  Twice-monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411-C Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net

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Wed, Dec 18, in Hermosa Beach:
6 pm  POMPOUS HIGHWAYMEN play the “Bluegrass Happy Hour” at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035; www.saintrocke.com
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Wed, Dec 18, in Burbank:
6 & 8 pm  CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS, plus DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS at 6 & 8 pm 
DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR at 7 pm.
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Plus, on the venue’s other stage:
GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND at 7 pm Recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue. Later, it’s MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY HOP ‘N HANG, with discounted drink specials at the back bar, special guest Vinyl Record Assn. DJs, and more, at 10 pm.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Wed, Dec 18, in San Diego:
6 pm  Monthly “SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.

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Wed, Dec 18, in Murrieta:
6:30 pm  “THE SHAM JAM” open mic, plus THE LOOKOUTS, at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Wed, Dec 18, in VC (Simi Valley):
6:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Location and info at www.songmakers.org 

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Wed, Dec 18, in SFV (Studio City):
7-11 pm  “PILLER / GILES HOLIDAY DANCE PARTY & BENEFIT” with country singer SANDRA PILLER and a live country band for a night of dancing, with a special dance show hosted by Leba, at Oil Can Harry's, 11502 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604.
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To support the benefit, bring a $10 unwrapped gift for “Toys For Tots.”
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Reservations, call 323-938-6042 or email sandrapiller@shadyhillrecords.com
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No host bar available. Buffet appetizers will be served.

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Wed, Dec 18, in South Pasadena:
7 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG" showcase brings a splendid night with MATT CARTSONIS (Austin Lounge Lizards) and NATHAN McEUEN, plus performing host BRAD COLERICK, all performing all-acoustic, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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More at http://wineandsong.com

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Wed, Dec 18, in Burbank:
7 pm  DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR, plus CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS at 6 & 8 pm 
DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR at 7 pm.
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Plus, on the venue’s other stage:
GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND at 7 pm; Recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A.
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See 6 pm listing for more.

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Wed, Dec 18, in Burbank:
7 pm  GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND, recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A., plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Plus, on the venue’s other stage:
CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS at 6 & 8 pm 
DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR at 7 pm.
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See 6 pm listing for more.

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Wed, Dec 18, near LAX:
7 pm  Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994; http://barmelodylax.com
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More at http://guitarology-la.com
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Ongoing, nightly, Dec 17-29, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  “STOMP” at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “STOMP,” the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together. The emphasis is rhythm. It’s all about rhythm.
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Wed, Dec 18, in WeHo:
8 pm  “FREEBO & FRIENDS” play their “GENGHIS COHEN CHRISTMAS SHOW” with FREEBO, GARY STOCKDALE, DEBORAH PEARL, FUZZBEE MORSE, CHAD WATSON, and surprise musical guests, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av (1/2 block N of Melrose). West Hollywood 90046.
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Freebo says, “I'll be presenting my - part a cappella Christmas Carol "He Was Just A Man" during the show, and a few more Christmas ditties. Gary will be doing a mini-set of his amazing material with his incredible voice, and Debbie Pearl will be singing one of her beautiful songs, as well as a few surprise offerings. So if you're still in L.A., please join us for some holiday cheer, great music, and community.”
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Wed, Dec 18, in Santa Monica:
8-11 pm  “WHISKEY WEDNESDAY” brings CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 to Areal Restaurant, corner of Main St & Ashland, Santa Monica; http://arealrestaurant.com
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The parking lot is 5 doors N at 2800 Main St; Areal customers receive two hours free parking.
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Cliff says, “Come by for some Americana, great food and drink specials.”
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More at: www.oldnumber7.net

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Wed, Dec 18, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  An “AMERICANA / ALT COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY” band plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Wed, Dec 18, in Burbank:
8 pm  CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS play Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Wed, Dec 18, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
8 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985; www.cafecordiale.com
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Wed, Dec 18, in Hermosa Beach:
8:30 pm  DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plus THE CURLY WOLF and HANG DOG EXPRESSION, all playing at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035.
 
 
 
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Tuesday's Tuneful Update, Dec 17 2013

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In today’s edition…

♪  TODAY IN HISTORY
♪  TODAY’S CD RELEASE
♪  TUESDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…


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♪  TODAY IN HISTORY, Tuesday, December 17...

"Today in 1903 Wilbur Wright took to the skies for the first time, in a plane designed and built with his brother Orville. He flew a grand total of 37m in the Wright Flyer I, that’s less than half the wingspan of one A380. Do you think that those pioneers of aviation ever imagined what the future would hold for their invention?" -- British Airways.


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♪  TODAY’S CD RELEASE

SHANTELL OGDEN, “BETTER AT GOODBYE,” on Hip Farm Chic Records; release date Dec 17, 2013

Singer-songwriter Shantell Ogden is making her mark with "Better at Goodbye." Check the pre-release comments from music media:

"A confessional journey of the heart that is as rich as it is poignant and open-eyed. Highly recommended." -- Dave Carew, Underground Nashville.

"One talented artist that is swiftly making a name for herself." -- Eric, Wine Cowboy Country Music Blog.

“‘Better at Goodbye’ evoked fanciful memories of listening to late-nineties folk-pop radio queens like Jewel, Sarah McLachlan or Paula Cole." -- Dean Olsen, Strongwriter.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Shantell Ogden’s previous songs have been recorded by multiple artists, receiving airplay on more than 145 country stations nationwide, and featured on the CW's popular TV series “Hart of Dixie” and in the 2013 film “Storm Rider.”

The collection of songs includes the bitter and sweet; from the confession of loneliness in “The Lie I Tell Myself,” to the poignant story of infidelity as seen by a church goer in “Only God Knows Why,” to the hopeful yet grown-up view of love in “Looking for My Last.”

The record was produced and recorded in Nashville at Willisoundz by John Willis, who has worked with female artists across genres, from Jewel to Anita Baker to India Arie to Taylor Swift.

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♪   TUESDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…

Here’s an update of what happens tonight on the Southern California live music scene.

Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus did bring more – and no, we didn’t notice what color he was. For a look waaaay into the future, click the Guide’s edition, “Dec 16 and beyond, waaaay into the future.” If you’re on your smart phone, click “View Web Edition” and click it in the sidebar at left, under the picture.

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Tue, Dec 17, in downtown L.A.:
Noon  THE JOEY ALTRUDA TRIO evokes the soulful, jazzy spirit of Vince Guaraldi in “A Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas” on California Plaza's Water Court Stage, presented by Grand Performances, 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90071.
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Bring the family and catch the holiday spirit as the Water Court’s famous fountain transforms into a stunning winter stage, and the large-scale model train loops above the water on a long trestle. Free concert, free to visit and enjoy the decorations anytime during the season.

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Tue, Dec 17, in San Diego:
5:30 pm  Monthly “OPEN MIC / JAM / BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM” sponsored by the San Diego Bluegrass Society at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Signal Hill:
6 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Manhattan Beach:
6 pm  Monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” music session at the Wayland House, 1642 Voorhees Av, Manhattan Beach 90266; 310-376-8760.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Pasadena:
6:30-8:30 pm  WUMBLOOZO UNPLUGGED brings great acoustic blues to Big Mama's Rib Shack, 1453 Lake Av, Pasadena 91104.
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Venue has delicious BBQ, verified by the Guide’s editor. The band, even after the departure of late harmonica virtuoso Herbie Katz, aka “Dr. Fun,” continues to be up to the task of delivering fine blues entertainment.
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Tue, Dec 17, in Arcadia:
7-9:30 pm "CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG" led by JC HYKE and eight recording artists playing acoustic instruments is a special event at the weekly  "SONGWRITER SERENADE," at Matt Denny's Ale House,145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.mattdennys.com.
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Tue, Dec 17, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
7 pm  Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359; www.timmynol ans.net

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Tue, Dec 17, in OC (Costa Mesa):
7:30 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY’S Annual “HOLIDAY ORGAN SPECTACULAR” in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the OC Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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Celebrate the season with the king of instruments, enjoying a magnitude of musical splendors with a world-class organist and a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works and cascading notes swirl in a reverberating mural of majestic sounds that highlight the $3.1-million William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.
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Pacific Symphony’s annual “Holiday Organ Spectacular” is part of their “Pedals and Pipes” series. The evening ignites with the talent of virtuoso organist Todd Wilson, Broadway soprano Lisa Vroman, and accompanying Symphony principal musicians Timothy Landauer, cello; Benjamin Smolen, flute; Barry Perkins, trumpet; and Mindy Ball, harp.
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Tue, Dec 17, in SFV (North Hills):
7:30 pm  ROY ZIMMERMAN, the latter-day Tom Lehrer and brilliantly funny political-social-comedic singer-songwriter, plays “The Onion,” at the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Av, North Hills 91343; 818-894-9251.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  “STOMP” opens its run tonight at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “STOMP,” the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together. The emphasis is rhythm. It’s all about rhythm. There is a limited-time offer: buy 4 tickets and save $80; to order, choose your date and then select the “Me+3 4-Pack.” Call the venue.

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Tue, Dec 17, in L.A.:
8 pm “A JUDY COLLINS CHRISTMAS” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; http://laphil.com/judycollins
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While Judy Collins is known as a folk artist, her first foray into music was as a classical pianist — at age 13!
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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins, known for her silvery soprano and eclectic tastes, brings the spirit of hope for Christmas, performing beautiful songs of the season as well as some of her greatest hits.
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Tix & info: www.laphil.com/tickets/judy-collins-christmas/2013-12-17?utm_source= all&utm_campaign=judycollins1314> LAPhil.com/DeckTheHall 

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Tue, Dec 17, in Altadena:
8 pm  AIREEN & THE HOBOS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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The Hobos is a London-based four piece alt-folk band with vocals, accordion, banjo, guitar, bass and percussion. The members are a mix of English and expats who grew up in different parts of the world, in the US, Kenya and Portugal, with a third culture that identifies their home as anywhere and everywhere. Their songwriting ties in life on the road, of trains, of love longing and has charmed fellow free-spirited hearts of every town they've marked their stamp on.
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After their first 23-day European tour together, becoming fans of each others' music and singing along to each others’ songs while on the road, they decided to form a new project and joined forces as Aireene & The Hobos . They reunited this summer as one band, playing in the UK and Germany and now in the USA with their six week West Coast tour in November and December.
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Praise for The Hobos: The Windmill venue in London, voted the third best music venue in London, has praised The Hobos, saying they "produce some of the sweetest sounds out of South London." UK Music Jobs compared them to Laura Marling and Beth Orton, saying "These Brixton-based musicians offer up twinkling guitars and a folksy storytelling charm that seems miles away from South London. Their first EP was released earlier this year, and features four fantastic pieces of acoustic musings and comforting melodies."
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“Espiritu’s penchant for songs that sound like they came off a 78 rpm record, listeners will be swept away.” - Good Times Weekly, Santa Cruz CA
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"I love what I heard, It's perfect for my kinda folk show-- bright, melodic,rootsy and with excellent vocals and hot pickin' too. What else can a lifelong Folk DJ ask for. " -Gene Shay, aka The Grandfather of Philadelphia Folk Music, WXPN Radio, The Folk Show
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Manos Demetris, WCBN, Ann Arbor, MI, says, “For a small woman, Aireene's full voice packs a wallop. She was born in the Philippines and came to the States when she was 10. Her simple accompaniment is a Martin tenor ukelele, having a pure sound with few high frequency harmonics. This is folk music with strong Southern connections, and Aireene (pronounced like ‘Irene’) sings without country affectations. All songs are originals except the traditional ‘Oh Come, Angel Band.’ Aireene visited WCBN on 11/5/2011 for an interview and live performance. Her vocals can be playful one minute, and plaintive the next. When she finished the last notes of ‘Oh Come, Angel Band,’ every eye in the studio was moist, including mine. These are charming songs from a charming young artist."
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Richard Rice, of the San Francisco Free Folk Festival & San Francisco Hootenanny Night, adds, "Aireene's songs are mostly originals. They just sound like songs Alan Lomax might have collected during one of his cross country recording jaunts. They carry both historic sweep and personal nuance. The melodies are full of bluesy longing, fingerpicked delicately on her tenor ukulele."
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FREE COMEDY SHOW,
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8 pm  Monthly “FULL THROTTLE COMEDY” at the Hollywood Improv, 7669 Melrose Av, West Hollywood 90069.
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Jump right on this, because it’s a last-chance to reserve FREE seats for the last show of the year. The producer tell us, “We welcome featured comedians Harland Williams (you all know him from numerous movies like Dumb & Dumber) and Brody Stevens (you have probably seen the billboards for his new Comedy Central show around town). Plus, I have a mega special guest comic. Last time I got David Spade. This time will be just as good! If you already sent a request you have the tickets and do not have to do it again.”
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Featured comics: Harland Williams- Something About Marry, Dumb and Dumber, Half Baked Brody Stevens-Chelsea Lately, Conan, Comedy Central show Dwayne Perkins- Conan, Tonight Show, Letterman
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Tue, Dec 17, in Burbank:
8 pm  Two shows on two stages tonight, with the “BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA” presenting THE MURPHY FAMILY BAND playing the monthly “BASC Bluegrass Night” in the Riverside Rancho Room, and
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Tonight, the series brings JAMIE FINDLAY on guitar, JOHN PISANO on guitar, LUTHER HUGHES on bass, and TIM PLEASANT on drums.
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Tue, Dec 17, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  "An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY" band plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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JOHN PRINE UPDATE

Just a quickie, updating our feature story from December 10:

Legendary singer-songwriter (and songwriter’s songwriter) JOHN PRINE went home from the hospital on Saturday, following cancer surgery. Multiple sources report he is doing very well, making “a model recovery.”
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Mon, Dec 16, in downtown L.A.:
After dark  “GRAND PARK LIGHTS UP THE HOLIDAYS” as the holiday decorations are lighted tonight, with live entertainment, in Grand Park, on a series of terraces between City Hall and the Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. Enjoy the twinkle-twinkle of holiday lights.
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Mon, Dec 16, in Long Beach:
7-9:30 pm "LONG BEACH SATIRICAL SONGWRITERS" performance at Rebel Bite New American Restaurant-Gastropub, 649 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802.
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Featuring ROBBY RAVENWOOD and GEO. McCALIP, with special guest, Trough Records recording artist (and he's played Disneyland, fairly regularly), PHIL WARD.
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Phil and Robby are professional comedians who also write very funny songs. Phil, among other things, has been a substitute Billy for “Billy Hill and the Hillbillies” at Disneyland since 2008. Robby has opened for both Paula Poundstone and Lily Tomlin. Geo. writes and performs protest songs on ukulele, using humor to point out just how absurd some things are.
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Mon, Dec 16, in SFV (NoHo):
7 pm  The Celtic Arts Center’s weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE” and “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” give way tonight for their “HOLIDAY HOOLIE! FREE CHRISTMAS EVENT” at 8 pm. See listing.
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Mon, Dec 16, in Burbank:
7:30-10:30 pm  THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; www.vivacantina.com
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Viva claims them as its “bluegrass house band.” Featuring L.A. studio star-singer-mandolinist George Doering (who's on the soundtrack of dozens of movies) as well as songwriter JoEllen Doering on guitar, the great Bill Bryson (Bluegrass Cardinals, Desert Rose Band, Chris Hillman Band, mucho mas) on bass, and bluegrass phenom Patrick Sauber on banjo, this is a superb band.
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Mon, Dec 16, in SFV (Tarzana):
Time tba  DEBBIE DAVIES brings her award-winning blues to the Maui Sugar Mill Saloon, 18339 Ventura Bl (just E of Reseda Bl), Tarzana 91356.
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"She wields an electric guitar as if it were a wand." - Los Angeles Times.
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"Davies playing is extraordinary - full of propulsion and energy and melodic invention." People Magazine.
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"Davies exhibits guitar playing virtuosity with the likes of Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughan." – Music Connection.
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DEBBIE DAVIES’ rise to the upper echelon of blues music started at an early age as she absorbed the music heard constantly in her home. Her (professional) musician parents were either sitting at the piano or spinning discs on their turntable, filling the air with the sounds of big band jazz, harmony vocal groups, or the pop icons of the day. But the young Davies was particularly attracted to the bluesier sounds of her father's Ray Charles records, and by the age of 12 realized that her affinity for an instrument was not for the piano, but for the guitar.
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Growing up in Los Angeles in the 1960s, she found that being a female guitar player meant only one thing: acoustic guitar. Electric guitars were still toys meant only for boys. But when Debbie heard the sounds of the British blues-rock bands, particularly the electric guitar of Eric Clapton with John Mayall's Bluesbreakers, she became completely captivated. Going against the grains of society's accepted roles of the time, Debbie pursued her dream with the passion of an artist and the soul of a rebel.
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Davies cut her teeth playing in blues and rock 'n roll bands in the San Francisco Bay area before returning to Los Angeles in 1984, where she landed the lead guitar spot in Maggie Mayall and the Cadillacs, an all-female band led by wife of British blues pioneer, John Mayall. In 1988 she was recruited by Albert Collins to join the Icebreakers, and for the next three years she was a featured guitarist performing behind one of the most innovative bluesmen of all time. "I stepped through a door into the real blues world when I joined Albert's band," Davies says. "It's one thing to listen to the records and pull off the licks, or sit in the audience watching these artists play. But actually going out and touring with one, turned the blues into something completely three-dimensional for me. I knew then what a special opportunity this was, but I know it even more now." During her tenure with Albert, Debbie was invited to perform on John Mayall's 1990 album, A Sense of Place, and in 1991 she recorded with Albert Collins and the Icebreakers on the Grammy nominated self-titled release for Point Blank/Virgin Records.
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In the summer of 1991 Debbie became lead guitarist for Fingers Taylor and the Ladyfingers Revue, which served as the opening act for Jimmy Buffett's "Outpost" tour. In September 1993 she came out with her debut solo release, “Picture This,” on Blind Pig Records, which featured a cameo by Collins on "I Wonder Why." People like to ask Debbie if she learned her technique from Collins, to which she gently points out that she had to play well from the start to hold her own with Albert at every performance. However, the experience taught her lessons in being a better musician, both onstage and off. Says Davies, "It was the most powerful band I had ever played with, so I learned to dig even deeper into myself to pull out the music. Albert was a man of so much grace and kindness, so I can only hope that I was able to absorb some of his humanity too."
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Since 1993, Debbie has produced nine solo recordings and two collaborative CD's, one with guitarists Tab Benoit and Kenny Neal, and another with guitarists Anson Funderburgh and Otis Grand. The roster of other artists who have joined Debbie in the studio on her recordings reads like a who's who of the blues: Albert Collins, Ike Turner, James Cotton, Mick Taylor, Peter Green, Coco Montoya, Duke Robillard, Tommy Shannon, Chris "Whipper" Layton, Sugar Ray Norcia, Mudcat Ward, Charlie Musselwhite, Bruce Katz, Per Hanson, Noel Neal, and Rod Carey. She has received eight nominations for Blues Music Awards, and in 1997 won the award for Best Contemporary Female Blues Artist. She was nominated yet again in this category for 2008.
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Mon, Dec 16, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm  Annual “HOLIDAY HOOLIE! FREE CHRISTMAS EVENT” at The Celtic Arts Center’s shared location, the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
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There will be live music and song performances / participation opportunities, as well as dancing, poetry, story-telling, and drama. And lots of old fashioned Celtic Christmas Cheer.
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Mon, Dec 16, in L.A.:
8 pm PHOEBE BRIDGERS, with BUSTER, plays Room 5, above Amalfi Ristorante.
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Mon, Dec 16, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm  Weekly “OPEN MIC WITH WEB SIMULCAST” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 Laurel Canyon Bl (just N of Magnolia, E side of street), North Hollywood.
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Yelp Page for Kulak's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kulaks-woodshed-north-hollywood
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Live streaming webcast at:
www.kulakswoodshed.com
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Admission by donation. Artists contribute performances to the venue.
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Mon, Dec 16, in SFV (Chatsworth):
CLOSED FOR FILMING TONIGHT: 8 pm  The Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Mon, Dec 16, in Silverlake (L.A.):
9 pm-1 am  THE WILD REEDS host their December residency and showcase other bands tonight at the Satellite Lounge, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Los Angeles 90026; www.thesatellitela.com
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THE WILD REEDS are an excellent band who impressed crowds at the Claremont Folk Festival.
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Tonight’s schedule and lineup:
BROTHER GRAND (from San Jose) at 9 pm
THE HERBERT BALL ORCHESTRA at 10 pm.
THE WILD REEDS at 11 pm.
MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE at midnight.
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