FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES this weekend & way BEYOND; Oct 12 update, 2013

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** Up front, we have these
LATE ADDITIONS...
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Two things that arrived late
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Sun, Oct 13,
FILM SCREENING,
in OC (Irvine):
1:45 pm "THE WRECKING CREW," open to the public and conference attendees, screens at the "FAR-West FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE" in the Trabuco Room at the Hyatt Regency Irvine Hotel, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine 92614.
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This is the acclaimed music documentary that no one gets to see because the extortion demanded by Big Music for royalties on its rich soundtrack is more than anyone can pay.
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The Wrecking Crew were a group of Studio Musicians in Los Angeles in the '60s who played on hits for the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, Jan & Dean, The Monkees, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Mamas and Papas, Tijuana Brass, Ricky Nelson, and Johnny Rivers, and were Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. The number of recording sessions they did was tremendous and remains historic and astonishing.
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More on the film at
www.wreckingcrewfilm.com
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Get tickets, $15, at
www.brownpapertickets.com
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A Song Circle follows the screening at 3:30 pm.
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Sun, Oct 13,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in Monrovia:
10 am-6 pm Annual "CELEBRATE THE ARTS" Festival hits its 50th anniversary year and includes live music, sculpture, pottery, paintings, pictures, photos, jewelry and more, in Library Park, 321 S Myrtle Av, old downtown Monrovia (above the 210 Fwy).
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Trough Records nu-folk duo TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND perform on the stage in the park at 3 pm, and they may be joined by harmony vocalist Joey Vreeland.
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FREE event, free parking.
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Here's the complete edition as originally published:
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Egads! There's a LOT going on on the festival & conference scene! SO MUCH that it warrants this major update, with bunches of new listings for THIS weekend (and more beyond)!
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NEED FREEBIES? This weekend, October 12 & 13, is when you'll find 'em! On Saturday, get to Pasadena for the afternoon TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE FESTIVAL, and as the sun sets, go to nearby South Pasadena for the multiple stages of the SPARC ARTS CRAWL. Great music (and lots more), all free with free parking at both events!
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If you've got a few bucks to spend, you can't do better than the SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES in Ventura all weekend, with a dazzling array of Celtic music, bagpipes, and more. We suggest you go Saturday, then head farther north on Sunday for the OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION (a festival) north of Santa Barbara.
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Or check out the Guide's companion edition with all the CONCERTS and club gigs and showcases and workshops. Either way, DON'T stay home! It's a warm weather weekend, it's still Daylight Savings Time, and the rainy season and early darkness are coming!
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This edition is FULLY UPDATED for the weekend and waaaay beyond, and with more Folk- and Americana-friendly FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES than you’ll find ANYWHERE else! Here’s the latest from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide.

√  Festivals & Music Conferences nationwide, happening this weekend -- and beyond -- are HERE, listed below and then DETAILED in this “FESTIVALS” edition.
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√  Concerts, club gigs, showcases, workshops – are NOT in this edition, but are listed and ♪  FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, Oct 10-13, in OC (Irvine)
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QUICKIE REFERENCE: Happening THIS WEEKEND
(DESCRIBED following the lists)
some began as early as Thursday…
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♪  AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, ONLINE and in Austin, TX.
♪  SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES, Oct 12 & 13, in Ventura
♪  FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, Oct 12 & 13, in OC (Irvine)
♪  ART WEEKEND / TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE, Oct 12, in Pasadena
♪  SOUTH PASADENA ART CRAWL, Oct 12, in South Pasadena
♪  SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION (FESTIVAL), Oct 13, in Goleta
♪  OJAI WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL includes an evening Hawai’ian concert, Oct 12, in Ojai
♪  EUROPEAN JAZZ @ UCLA, Oct 12 & 13, in L.A.
♪  LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the Eastern Sierra
♪  JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the East desert (Joshua Tree)
♪  DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS, continuing through next week, globally
♪  CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL 2013, Oct 12 & 13, in New York City
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Note: the SON JAROCHO FESTIVAL happened in August, and is NOT on Oct 12 in L.A.
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QUICKIE REFERENCE: FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES
Happening AFTER this weekend…
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♪  BIG TOP, a big deal, Oct 17-20, in downtown L.A.
♪  UNDERWOOD FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL’s 8th Annual “WILD WEST WEEKEND,” Oct 19 & 20, in Moorpark
♪  MEOW CONFERENCE, Oct 24-26, in Austin
♪  HEBER VALLEY MUSIC & COWBOY POETRY GATHERING, Oct 31-Nov 3, in Utah
♪  DARE TO BE SQUARE WEST, Nov 8-10, in L.A.
♪  WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONVENTION, Nov 20-24, in New Mexico
♪  MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL, Dec 13-15, in Monterey
♪  NAMM SHOW, Jan 23-26, 2014, in Anaheim
♪  30th Annual NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING, Jan 29-Feb 1, in Elko, NV
♪  NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP, Jun 8-14, 2014, in New Orleans
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FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES in detail…
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Saturday & Sunday,
October 12 & 13, 2013
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Listed first, because it’s available EVERYWHERE, online…
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12 & 13,
FESTIVAL, ONLINE
& in Texas:
Annual "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL" happens in Zilker Park in Austin, TX. The ACL Festival has grown to two weekends, 8 stages and over 130 bands.
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Live streaming, lineup & schedule, tickets,  more, at:
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www.aclfestival.com
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12 & 13,
FESTIVAL,
in Ventura:
Annual "SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES" at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, by the ocean in Ventura.
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Always features two stages of Celtic music, pipe and drum band competitions and exhibitions, and massed bands performance.
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Added in recent years is an officially-sanctioned Scottish Fiddle competition.
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In addition to the above, performances include…
♪  ANITA & THE YANKS will do their CD release show at the festival.
♪  BAD HAGGIS performs, the band led by ERIC RIGLER who did music for the “Titanic” soundtrack.
♪  CELTIC SPRING, the high-flying, step-dancing, fiddling-while-doing-it Wood family that’s played the world.
♪  THE GORDON WEAVERS
♪  SLIGO RAGS, taking a rare break from their residency at Disneyland
… and more you’ll find when you get there.
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And of course, there's the impressive sights and thrills of watching "large men throwing things" like the telephone-pole-sized cabers, and women athletes throwing large hammers and balls and chains, and other astonishing gasp-worthy sights in the fully-sanctioned Highland Games of “Scottish Heavy Athletics.”
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Scottish sheep herding with dogs is a popular grandstand event, too.
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You can behold it all while eating haggis and bangers and pasties and other culinary delights of the British Isles and Ireland.
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It runs all weekend; we suggest you go Saturday, and leave Sunday free to head farther north for the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers Convention (a festival with two stages).
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More on this fine festival at www.seaside-games.com
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Thu-Sun, Oct 10-13,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in OC (Irvine):
Annual "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST" holds its "10th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE" at the Hyatt Regency Irvine Hotel, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine 92614; registration, evening concert tix, etc., at www.far-west.org
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EVENING CONCERTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for ticket purchase. Event runs Thursday Noon through Sunday at 5 pm.
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This is a special year, celebrating the 10th anniversary of FAR-West. The conference opens with a "Venues’ Choice Concert," and includes "Official Showcases," "Best of the West" luncheon, private "Guerrilla Showcases" (open to all attendees), panels and workshops, "New Voices" showcases, the "Susanne Millsaps Memorial Coffeehouse," and a "Networking Center."
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Artists benefit from workshops and the inevitable meetings where things “click” and collaborations happen that often extend into the studio and the road. Attending venue bookers “discover” new acts to present to their audiences.
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Registration rates for FAI Members and non-members, on-site after October 5, are $175 members,  $200 non-members. Details at www.far-west.org/conference2013.htm
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Sat, Oct 12,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
11 am-4 pm  5th Annual "TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE" in the courtyard at the Corporate Center Pasadena, 251 S Lake Av, Pasadena.
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This event teams-up with the semi-annual “Art Weekend” this time around. Many Pasadena galleries and museums offer free admission during Art Weekend.
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You can enjoy live music performances with a decent stage and sound system, mouth-watering offerings from the restaurants of South Lake Avenue (some free tastes, some selling their best or most popular food), cooking demos, prizes, a beer and wine garden, and showcases from South Lake Avenue businesses.
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Live music performances:
♪  Noon  Quetzal Guerrero - critically acclaimed
♪  1 pm  Dustbowl Revival – Americana, swing, bluegrass and blues
♪  2 pm  Dawson's Gang - rock and country
♪  3 pm  Past Action Heroes – ’80s tribute band
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More at
www.southlakeavenue.org
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FREE. Free parking (a rarity in this part of town). Presented by the South Lake Business Association, co-sponsored by Corporate Center Pasadena and Keller Williams Realty.
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Sat, Oct 12,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in South Pasadena:
5-9 pm  Semi-Annual "SOUTH PASADENA ARTS CRAWL -- SPARC" features live acoustic music in several locations, open galleries, and arts exhibitions and demonstrations centered at 1121 S Mission St, running throughout downtown South Pasadena.
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The city is celebrating its 125th birthday at the event.
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Music to catch…

♪  The CAMP CARLETON CORONET BAND brings Civil War-era music, using period instruments and dressed in 1860s uniforms. They’ll even march and play and 5 pm.
♪  LISA FINNEY performs on the Blockbuster stage, 1100 Fair Oaks, at 5 pm
♪  LEAVE IT ALONE, the resident “original music ensemble,” performs at the South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory, 1509 Mission, at 6 pm
♪  BRAD COLERICK performs on the Blockbuster stage, 1100 Fair Oaks, at 7 pm
♪  ALLY HASCHE performs indie folk at the South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory, 1509 Mission, at 7 pm
♪  SMITHFIELD BARGAIN, a roots-Americana band, performs on the Blockbuster stage, 1100 Fair Oaks, at 8 pm (www.smithfieldbargain.com)
♪  HOLLAND BELLE performs folk rock & storytelling at the South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory, 1509 Mission, at 8 pm
♪  LA MONARCHA play son jarocho; time & stage not specified.
♪  A performance of “VON BACH” happens at the Fremont Center Theatre; this one requires a ticket.
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One venue is Ellen's Silkscreening, 1500 Mission, South Pasadena, a host for Levitt Pavillion (Pasadena & Los Angeles) at the Arts Crawl. Levitt Pavillion L.A. & Pasadena, a non-profit arts organization, will "present an acoustic performance by a special guest artist," time not specified. Ellen's hosting includes free wine and goodies and a chance to win one dozen printed t-shirts.
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More on the event, including all the participating galleries and their exhibitions, at:
www.southpasadena.net
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FREE.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
10 am-5 pm  Annual “SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION” is a fine festival with music ranging from traditional string band to nu-folk, at Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117; 805-681-7216.
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This brings competition and performances by pro acts. The venue is a museum and grounds, and two stages are set-up in alluringly picturesque settings, on the green, the other surrounded by antique farm and ranch equipment.
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Performing are:
♪  SAUSAGE GRINDER (raucous L.A. old-time band)
♪  THE BROTHERS COMATOSE (local legends)
♪  THE HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS (Santa Barbara’s favorite all-girl roots band)
♪  MASON & WEED (a duo from a big time Celtic band)
♪  RAFE & CLELIA STEFANINI
♪  HEY DUDES
♪  SAM 'N' ASH
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If you go north for the SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES, go to that one on Saturday and catch this one on Sunday for one of those “ultimate musical weekends.”
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Sat, Oct 12,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Ojai):
7:30 pm  Annual “OJAI WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL” presented by “Performances to Grow On” includes a concert of interest to Folk-Americana fans, Hawai’ian music by MĀLAMA KO ALOHA at Libbey Bowl, 201 S Signal St, Ojai 93023; 805-646-2094
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Thu-Sun, Oct 10-13,
FREE FESTIVAL,
at UCLA:
“EUROPEAN JAZZ @ UCLA" brings performances and panel discussions in Schoenburg Hall at UCLA in Westwood.
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Many Folk-Americana music fans embrace Djangostyle Gypsy Swing / Jazz while feeling utter alienation from modern forms of American jazz. Here's a chance to explore the roots and forms and determine why, while enjoying the best Europe has to offer, all free (except for UCLA's exorbitant parking fees.)
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This is the first European jazz festival ever presented in the United States. It features a free concert series with performances by ten musical groups from nine countries.
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“EUropean Jazz @ UCLA,” a four-day festival of arts and culture, spotlights Europe’s top jazz artists celebrating America’s original music at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall, Oct 10-13.
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More at:
http://web.international.ucla.edu/sites/eurojazzfestival
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and:
http://web.international.ucla.edu/eurojazzfestival/ireland
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European Jazz @ UCLA was initiated by Croatia and supported by the EU in partnership with UCLA to advance cultural cooperation. European Jazz @ UCLA is collaboration between nine European consulates located in Los Angeles and San Francisco and UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, Center for European and Eurasian Studies and Theionious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance.
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For more, see the Jazz Times article at:
http://jazztimes.com/articles/105624-four-day-european-jazz-ucla-festival-set-for-oct-10-13
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Fri-Sun, Oct 11-13,
FESTIVAL,
in the Eastern Sierra:
Annual "LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL" at the Lone Pine Film Museum and Lone Pine High School, and other venues.
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Includes western music concerts by top award-winning western and western swing musicians and screenings of some of the vast number of films made in the nearby High Sierra, the Alabama Hills, the Owens Valley, Inyo and White Mountains, or local deserts. People involved with the selected films present panel discussions and more. This is a high-caliber event in a remore but always welcoming locale.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 11-13,
FESTIVAL,
in the East Desert (Joshua Tree):
Annual “JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree 92252.
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Performances by
♪  Elephant Revival
♪  Tal National
♪  Baraka Moon
♪  Scott Pemberton
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Use your browser for more on this one.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 10-19, everywhere:
Annual "DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS" brings many FREE public performances in many genres of music, in L.A. and throughout the world (including this past Thursday night's free concert at 7 pm in Santa Monica that was prominently featured in the Guide).
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Journalist Daniel Pearl was also a violinist / fiddle player who grew up in music circles in Southern California. He was murdered by terrorists, but his family and those who knew him have established "Daniel Pearl World Music Days" to remember the joy of his life rather than how it ended.
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Wherever in the world you are, watch mainstream media for news of concerts and musical observances over the course of the week. Nearly all are free.
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Wed-Sun, Oct 9-13,
MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL,
in New York City:
Annual "CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL 2013" presented by the Big Apple's legendary performance venue, includes day and night performances in numerous venues and FREE concerts in Times Square, and multiple venues for film screenings and daytime CONFERENCES that roll through Sunday; a key venue is the Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 E Houston St, NYC, which featured keynote addresses from Viacom's Van Toffler and rocker/author/badass legend Duff McKagan, as well as a conversation with Magnolia Pictures' Eamonn Bowles.
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One FREE aspect is the “TIMES SQUARE CBGB FEST IV,” with free performances.
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Saturday, the CBGB Music and Film Festival will shut-down several blocks of Times Square for a FREE all day event including performances from
♪  My Morning Jacket
♪  Grizzly Bear
♪  The Wallflowers
♪  Divine Fits
♪  Lisa Loeb
& a special DJ set by James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem)
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The HUGE Times Square event runs 11 am-7 pm, and includes interactive installations with
* Skateboard half-pipe
* Rock climbing
* Half city block long interactive touch screen
* Pumpkin carving
* and dozens of other attractions that will line Broadway to entertain people of all ages.
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Films and panel discussions Saturday cover everybody from Clarence Clemons to Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin to Stevie Nicks.
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If you're in NY, get the full schedule at:
http://www.cbgb.com/schedule.php?cat=1
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Here's a report from the CBGB Music and Film Festival 2013, so far...
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Friday night, all-girl rootsy supergroup PUSS N BOOTS -- featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson (Willie Nelson) and Catherine Popper (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals) -- played Bowery Electric to an enthusiastic crowd. After announcing on-stage that they've been in the studio all week recording a new album, the trio finished their set with covers of The Band's “Twilight” and Neil Young's “Down By The River.”
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Earlier in the week…
The First Annual "CBGB ICON AWARD" was presented to Seymour Stein at the Bowery Hotel Tuesday night, Oct 8. Music industry luminaries from around the world came to NYC to toast Stein, founder of SIRE RECORDS, which was home to many of the artists that exploded out of CBGB’s.
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There to salute the biggest fan of them all were Alan McGee, Lyor Cohen, Paul Shaffer, Lenny Kaye, Richard Gottehrer, Bebe Buell, Michael Anthony Alago, Matt Pinfield, Tommy Page, Tom Silverman, Danny Fields, John Holmstrom, Monte Melnick among others; as well as fans, friends, and family.
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Several of Seymour's signature signings sent notes of congratulations including Depeche Mode, Ice T and k.d. lang. Lang’s note read in part:
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"You are a special talent, and we thank you for loving and living music the way you do. Again, congrats!!!! And thank you for supporting me in my formative years. Love you." -- k.d. lang.
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Madonna’s speech was read by Seymour's daughter, filmmaker Mandy Stein; excerpted below:
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"The music world would not be the same without Seymour and his brilliance for discovering and nurturing talent. The man who brought us everyone from the Ramones to the Talking Heads to k.d.. lang to well... ME! For instance.
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"Seymour believed in me when everyone else was closing the door in my face or writing me off as a one hit wonder. He had faith in me and and our first meeting took place when he was in bed in his underwear so I think we were off to a very good start. But seriously he has a brain like an encyclopedia and he can even tell you the color of the label of any 45 that ever existed!
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"He has Golden Ears, A Golden Heart, And a beautiful Soul that is unique and rare.
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"CBGB's is Iconic. Sire Records is Iconic.  Seymour Stein is not only Iconic but a true legend. Congratulations Seymour I wish I was here to hand it to you in person. Thank you for all that you have done for me and the world of Music!!!!! I love you!" -- Madonna.
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Roger Friedman’s Showbiz 411 wrapped-up Tuesday night’s event, asbd returned for the "CBGB Movie Red Carpet Premiere" later in the evening. The premiere featured the film’s stars Alan Rickman (who played Hilly Kristal), Mickey Sumner (Patti Smith), Ashley Greene (Lisa Kristal), and Stana Katic, who was seen with her real-life counterpart Genya Ravan.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 17-20,
FESTIVAL,
in downtown L.A.:
"BIG TOP," a four-night, five-performance (one matinee) concert-and-more presented by EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, brings a giant circus big top tent, live music, vaudeville-style acts, and more, to Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, adjacent to downtown Los Angeles 90012.
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If you haven't seen their theatrical exploits and appreciated the musicality of this band, you obviously missed the national train-based tour they did with OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW. Sharpe and his enormous troupe of music-makers are sort of alt-folk or post-folk, and the crowds go wild for them, dual accordions and all.
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Tickets for "Big Top" go on sale Friday, Aug. 9, at 10 am; see below.
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The names of other bands and extent of live music, beyond the sponsoring band, has not yet been revealed. But read on.
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This festival is billed as "A modern-day circus, unlike any other, with an eclectic mix of artists, performers, a farmer's market, late night happenings & much, much more."
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The event will feature a carnival theme with beer gardens and a farmers' market. There also will be performances by "an eclectic mix of musicians," vaudeville comedians, contortionists, acrobats, and puppeteers, as well as interactive performance art. Films and visual art will be part of the four-day run of Big Top. And of course, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will perform inside the Big Top tent with its 360-degree tiered seating.
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The band's Alex Ebert explains, "These days a band is a fast machine, cramming in dates, cutting fat, making the most money it can. Far gone are the ancient days of the traveling troubadours, lingering in towns, meeting the people, entertaining for days."
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Ebert continued, "If you tour, or you have been to a 'professional' show, you may have had the sense that something is missing from the experience... And so, here comes the idea of Big Top - a one-off experiment in reaching for a more colorful, soulful, way to tour."
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The band's statement says, "Big Top will continue the band's tradition of curating a uniquely interactive experience for fans. Continuous entertainment and activities will transform a single location into distinct yet equally captivating environments by day and night. The outdoor space surrounding the tent will offer a carnival like setting with a farmer's market, avant-garde performances, and games as well as local vendors, artisans and charities."
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We're not sure how they'll handle daytime admissions, but the event features daytime activities. During the day, "selected films and visual art installations, as chosen by the band," will be highlighted.
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At night the tent presents an eclectic mix of featured artists to perform, entertain, and inspire. Ultimately, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros take the stage, surrounded by fans on all sides. No doubt the crowd will love that.
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This band has demonstrated a knack for theatricality. The Los Angeles Times, reporting on the band's Sunday night homecoming show at the Hollywood Bowl where the four-day 'Big Top' festival was announced, described the scene: "Concert-goers exiting the Bowl were greeted by circus performers on stilts dressed in black and white outfits looking like something out of a Tim Burton film to promote the [October] event."
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The band is producing the festival in association with Live Nation.
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More at www.EdwardSharpeBigTop.com
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** TICKETS:
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$60 for any night; 7 pm gates, 8 pmFri show on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; $25 tix for the family show at noon Sunday.
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This is a general admission seated event; all ticket purchasers receive a commemorative BIG TOP ticket upon entry.
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TIX GO ON SALE Fri, Aug 9, at 10 am at
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www.livenation.com
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Tix remain on sale there and at Ticketmaster (where you'll be gouged for the extortion of their hefty "processing fee") until all tix are sold-out, or through Thu, Oct 17, at 6 pm. ("BIG TOP" doors open Thu, Oct 17, at 7 pm, and the show begins at 8 pm.)
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Info line, 323-723-2922.
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Oct 19 & 20,
FESTIVAL,
in Moorpark
11 am-3 pm  “UNDERWOOD FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL” presents its 8th Annual “WILD WEST WEEKEND” at 2270 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark 93021 (actually waaay out in the country).
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This year’s only musical act is JIMMY THE BANJO COWPOKE, formerly of Ringling Bros. Circus. Other acts are Bullwhip Master Anthony DeLongis, thw Western Sidewalk Swindles, the Flea Circus, Cowgirl Shirley and her Roping Range, the Jumbo Shrimp Circus, Heide on Horse, and Nifty Balloons. Looks like lots of fun for the small fry.
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Admission, $12; children under age 2 are free.
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Sun, Oct 20,
FESTIVAL,
in New Orleans:
3-10 pm "BIG EASY MUSIC FESTIVAL" is a benefit, with two outdoor stages, on “The Block” in New Orleans, Louisiana (the “other LA”).
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Proceeds go to the 'Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation' to help At Risk kids in Columbia, SC.
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Bands:
♪  Jenna McSwain
♪  Curve
♪  Bert Ligon Trio
♪  Don Russo Trio
♪  Craig Butterfield
♪  USC* Suzuki Strings
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Producers say, “All you need to bring is your lawn chairs and friends. Food and beverages will be on location. $10 at the door. Non-stop music will be played back and forth from both stages. Music will be ranging from NOLA artist Jenna McSwain, USC* School of Music professors and groups, to highly talented local jazz trios.”
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MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in Austin, TX:
Annual "MEOW CONFERENCE" (MEOW is Musicians for Equal Opportunities for Women) brings panels, performances, a trade show, workshops, films, showcases, and speakers to Austin, Texas.
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FESTIVAL,
in Utah:
Annual "HEBER VALLEY MUSIC & COWBOY POETRY GATHERING" in Heber City, Utah; full info, http://hebervalleycowboypoetry.com
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In various settings -- including BBQ, VIP, and dinner theatre shows -- the headliners are:
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♪ Lynn Anderson
♪ Tom Russell & Brenn Hill
♪ Baxter Black
♪ Sons of the San Joaquin
♪ Bar J Wranglers
♪ Brenn Hill
♪ Sweetback Sisters
♪ Gary Allegretto & Ian Espinoza
♪ Red Desert Ramblers
♪ Trinity Seeley
♪ Gary McMahan
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Nov 8-10,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
"DARE TO BE SQUARE WEST" featuring master callers Larry Edelman & Tony Mates and music by Tom Sauber & Co., Chicken Liquor, Triple Chicken Foot, & more, at the American Legion Hall in Highland Park.
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It's quite an event, a weekend conference of square dance calling, music and dance that includes two public dances. Save money with early bird registration until September 30th.
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Registration now open, and there's a print & share "Save-The-Date" flyer at:
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FESTIVAL /CONFERENCE / AWARDS,
in New Mexico:
Annual "WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONVENTION" at the Marriott in Albuquerque NM. Event info and registration, www.westernmusic.org
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WMA heads into its 25th year, and events include a 100th Birthday Party for western music / jazz icon Herb Jeffries, "The Bronze Buckaroo," last of the silver screen cowboys and last surviving member of the Duke Ellington Band. Yes, Herb says he will be there.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS are numerous, and include:
Coffee with the DJs - getting airplay for your new CD.
Education Workshop: Programs for Schools.
Working With Your Sound Man - by Syd Masters, an entertainer who performs more than 150 shows every year and has mixed live sound for hundreds of bands.
Yodeling Workshop - by Judy Coder, named "Patsy Montana National Yodeling Champion," Academy of Western Artists "Yodeler of the Year," and two-time WMA "International Yodeling Champion."
WMA Forum: Using Social Media & Digital Marketing.
Songwriters Speed Session - meet the songwriters.
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"Crisis Fund Dinner & Founders’ Show" featuring WMA’s founding members Tom Chambers, Jim Robson, Liz Masterson, Joyce Woodson, Gary McMahan, Mike Mahaney and "lots of surprises."
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There are Harmony & Yodeling Contests, Poet's Jam Sessions, Open Jam Sessions, Roundtable Breakfasts, WMA Youth Chapter Workshops and a main stage showcase, Poetry Workshops, a Mercantile & Vendor Area, a Pro/Am Open Stage, and more.
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Showcase performers include:
♪ The Hanson Family Singers
♪ Susie Knight
♪ Kerry Grombacher
♪ KG & The Ranger
♪ Trinity Seely
♪ Terry Brown
♪ Tumbleweed Rob & The Southwest Junction
♪ Kristyn Harris
♪ Jon Messenger
♪ Belinda Gail
♪ Jim Jones
♪ Fred Hargrove
♪ GT Hurley
♪ Barry Ward
♪ The Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers
♪ Gary Allegretto & Ian Espinoza
♪ Allen Chapman
♪ Bill Barwick & The Sons of the Tumbleweed
♪ Sam DeLeeuw
♪ The Ball Family
♪ The Anslovers
♪ Mary Kaye
♪ Miss Devon & The Outlaw
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The "Friday Night Opry," features Mountain Saddle Band, “Buffalo Bill” Band, Christina & Sons of the Oregon Trail, Peggy Malone, Joe Herrington, James Michael, Doc & Tub, Doug Figgs, Open Range, Juni Fisher, Sons of the Rio Grande, Steve Spurgin, Glenn Moreland & Washtub Jerry, Keeter Stuart, Yampa Valley Boys, Steve Porter, Prairie Moon, Judy Coder, Mikki Daniel, Joyce Woodson, Dennis Jay, Miss Devon & The Outlaw, Many Strings & Company, LeeLee Robert, Jerry Hall & Trick Shot, Gary Allegretto & Ian Espinoza, and a few surprise appearances.
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There's a Western Swing Dance with music by Syd Masters & The Swing Riders.
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The "WMA Awards Show" in the historic KiMo Theatre is one of two annual nights that are very big deals because there are no GRAMMYS for western music.
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Sunday includes "Cowboy Church" led by Steve Harrington, with Troy Bateson, The Carr Family Cowboy Band, Belinda Gail, Earl Gleason, Kerry Grombacher, Peggy Malone, Dave McClure, Jon Messenger, Open Range, Francine Roark Robison, The Cowboy & The Chick, Barry Ward, Doug Muchmore, Keeter Stuart, Royce Smithey, Aspen Black, Almeda Bradshaw, Mary Kaye, Doug Figgs, LeeLee Robert, GT Hurley, Steve Porter, Mountain Saddle Band, Buck “The Big Man” Helton, Mark Baker, Janice Deardorff, Christina & The Sons of the Oregon Trail, Alias Smith & Owens, Mikki Daniell, The Anslovers, Skeeter Mann, Steve Spurgin, and Trinity Seely.
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FESTIVAL,
in Monterey:
Annual “MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL” is a good one, in two nice hotels and the adjacent convention facilities on the beach in Monterey,on the California Central Coast. There are plenty of stage performances and music workshops.
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MUSIC TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE,
in OC (Anaheim):
Annual NAMM SHOW at the Anaheim Convention Center and in ALL the meeting and convention facilities and performance spaces of ALL the surrounding hotels, in Anaheim. This event is ENORMOUS, and is THE showcase for new music industry innovations, instruments, sound systems, mics, and anything ’n everything you can think of that’s related to recording and / or performance, teaching and learning music, instrument-making and new technologies for repair, and more.
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The performances at (and surrounding) NAMM are amazing, and VERY inclusive of acoustic and Folk-Americana artists and bands. Plus, the many top artists wo are endorsed by instrument makers are brought by their sponsors to Southern California for the NAMM Show, and they perform at numerous L.A. and OC venues while they’re in town – so everybody benefits when NAMM is in town. (Venue bookers take note, and jump on it before your friendly competition books all of everyone’s available time.)
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Jan 29-Feb 1,
FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
in Northern Nevada:
30th Annual “NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING” in Elko, Nevada, fills all the lodgings for a hundred miles, and brings stage performances, showcases, music and poetry, awards, western art exhibitions, and a lot of saddle pal camaraderie.
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FESTIVAL,
in Indio:
8th Annual “STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL” at the sprawling former Polo Grounds near Indio, in the south desert.
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MUSIC CAMP,
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5th Annual "NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP" in New Orleans, Louisiana 70175.
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www.neworleanstradjazzcamp.com
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Click the registration button on the home page, or call 504-895-0037.
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CONCERTS, etc -- Weekend & Long Range: Oct 11 edition 2013

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FULLY UPDATED for the weekend and waaaay beyond, and with more Folk-Americana music events that you’ll find ANYWHERE else, here’s the latest from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide.

√  Concerts, club gigs, showcases – even workshops – are in THIS edition.
√  Festivals & Music Conferences nationwide, happening this weekend are LISTED here, and DETAILED in the Guide’s “FESTIVALS” edition. They are...
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♪  AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, ONLINE and in Austin, TX.
♪  SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES, Oct 12 & 13, in Ventura
♪  FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, Oct 12 & 13, in OC (Irvine)
♪  ART WEEKEND / TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE, Oct 12, in Pasadena
♪  SOUTH PASADENA ART CRAWL, Oct 12, in South Pasadena
♪  SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION (FESTIVAL), Oct 13, in Goleta
♪  OJAI WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL includes an evening Hawai’ian concert, Oct 12, in Ojai
♪  EUROPEAN JAZZ @ UCLA, Oct 12 & 13, in L.A.
♪  LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the Eastern Sierra
♪  JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the East desert (Joshua Tree)
♪  DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS, continuing through next week, globally
♪  CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL 2013, Oct 12 & 13, in New York City
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Fri, Oct 11, in Burbank:
1:30-3:30 pm  THE WOODY JAMES BIG BAND plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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5 pm  Annual “SEASIDE HIGLAND GAMES” festival kicks-off with an evening gathering followed by a concert at the Four Points Sheraton, 1050 Schooner Dr, Ventura 93001; 805-658-1212.
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The biggest West Coast festival of its kind continues all weekend at the Ventura County Fairgrounds with lots of Celtic music, Scottish Heavy Athletic competitions, a sanctioned Scottish Fiddle competition, Darts Competition, gathering of the Scottish Clans, massed and individual and competitive Pipe (bagpipe) & Drum Corps, food (including haggis), Sheepdog demonstrations, cars of the British Isles, and plenty of activities for all ages.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm  Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” (street fair) in old town Monrovia brings plenty of free music, much of it acoustic, in impromptu and formal venues, including the 7 pm acoustic “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” with all comers playing traditional instruments (including dulcimers) at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Oct 11, world music, in San Diego:
6:30 pm  JANUSZ PRUSINOWSKI TRIO brings its POLISH FOLK MUSIC to the Folk Dance Center, 4569 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-281-5656.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Arcadia:
7 pm-1 am WAYNE SHARP & THE SHARP SHOOTER BAND (Michael Burks' former band) plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Fri, Oct 11, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm  Weekly "FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE" at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge, 91324.
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** 7-7:45 pm --- ROBERT HELLER, a versatile and entertaining musician. He has been a song writer, guitar and bass player since his youth in South Africa and, as a young man living in England, Robert earned a living for a while performing in a cabaret trio. Currently Robert lives in Santa Clarita where he regularly hosts open mic nights with his wife Aurora. In addition to playing weekly in his church worship team Robert is a member of the Flying Musicians Association and performs at air shows around the country with renowned musicians. Robert has recently been enjoying studying songwriting under a Nashville publisher and learning to play the saxophone.
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** 8-8:45 pm --- STEVE BIE & ROSS ALTMAN as a duo.
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Steve Bie is a singer, songwriter, acoustic guitarist, and coffeehouse performer with a background in rock and folk.
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Ross Altman says, "Call me a Singer-Songfighter. I sing 'to comfort the afflicted, and afflict the comfortable.' I sing old labor songs, antiwar songs, civil rights songs, topical and protest songs, traditional songs, love songs, Jewish songs in Yiddish and English, and original songs that carry on that tradition. I grew up on the folk music of Woodie Guthrie, Leadbelly, Pete Seeger, Burl Ives, Theodore Bikel, Josh White, Big Bill Broonzy, Bill Holliday, and later on Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Phil Ochs, Tom Paxton, and Malvina Reynolds. I have a Ph.D. in English and an M.A. in Speech. For the last twenty years I have made my living in the Los Angeles area singing for old folks homes, schools, labor unions, political gatherings, folk festivals, libraries, book stores, churches, synagogues, and peace demonstrations."
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** 9-9:45 pm --- PAT NASON. A native of Baltimore, Pat is developing a reputation in the L.A. singer-songwriter community for well-crafted original songs that deliver keen observation of life with humor, wit, and depth of feeling. He is a news editor for United Press International, where he covered the entertainment beat in Los Angeles. As a double major at Towson University in Maryland, Pat earned a B.S. degree in Mass Communication and in Theater Arts. Check out Pat's songs at www.americansongspace.com
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Fri, Oct 11, in San Diego:
7 pm  ANDY & RENEE play a House Concert in San Diego. Reservations get directions at tsatin@hotmail.com
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ANDY & RENEE & their band HARD RAIN were named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013. And ANDY & RENEE just played a huge event in China.
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Fri, Oct 11,
Film Screening,
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Time tba "HEART OF GOLD," the NEIL YOUNG concert film, screens at the Warner Grand Theatre on 6th St in San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Riverside:
7:30 pm  STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play the splendid Fox Performing Arts Center (a restored movie palace), 3801 Mission Inn Av, Riverside 92501; 951-779-9800.
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Fri, Oct 11, in OC (Dana Point):
7:30 pm  LOREN BARRIGAR & MARK MAZENGARB play the first of two nights for the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series, this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Culver City:
7:30P pm  SWEDISH FIDDLER SÄBB ANDERS with INGRID SÄBB & ROLAND BLOMÅL play a concert & dance at Lindberg Hall, 5041 Rhoda Way, Culver City 90230; 562-884-5763; info, chris.p.gruber@gmail.com
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Fri, Oct 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm  KEALI'I REICHEL plays Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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8 pm  THE BROTHERS COMATOSE play “The Bluegrass Situation” concert series at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Malibu:
8 pm  THE DUNWELLS play the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
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They’re a young British band making waves on both sides of the pond. The Guide found them so heavy-duty rock-and-roll that we wondered why roots-Americana audiences have embraced them elsewhere. But they have, so we’re including this show.
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8 pm  PHIL LEE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Oct 11, in Santa Monica:
8 pm SAM AMIDON plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Oct 11, in San Diego Co (Poway):
8 pm  ROGER MCGUINN and MARTY STUART play the Poway Center for Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway 92064; 858-668-4797.
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8 pm  WRECK ‘N SOW plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Time tba  LOU DOILLON, top award-winning singer-songwriter from France, plays the El Rey Theatre in L.A.
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9 pm  THE McKINTREE BOYS play The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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9 pm  ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS play "a live performance of his hits, old and new," at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills,
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American Songwriter magazine writes, "[Eric Burdon's] voice is gruffly wizened but still unmistakably the person who mesmerized '60s youngsters singing 'House of the Rising Sun' with booming angst. With a top notch band behind him led by co-producer/drummer Tony Braunagel and a batch of pretty good rockers that reflect on a life filled with more ups and downs than most of us will ever experience,this is a well-earned victory lap. Eric Burdon’s river is far from running dry."
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Eric Burdon wraps-up the summer leg of his hectic and ongoing World Tour that includes the "Bumbershoot Festival" in Seattle and this one stop in L.A.
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Some of music's most articulate voices, from Bruce Springsteen to Patti Smith and Iggy Pop, have cited his strong influence upon their work.
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Earlier this year, Eric released "'Til Your River Runs Dry," (on ABKCO) heralded as his most personal album to date. It has been met with critical acclaim worldwide and is making an impact on AAA radio. Hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time,” Eric Burdon has long been a groundbreaker while maintaining a commanding presence in music with the Animals, with WAR and simply as Eric Burdon.
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11 am  MOANALANI BEAMER performs “THE JOY OF HULA” at Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 E Ojai Av, Ojai 93023.
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1 pm  KEOLA BEAMER performs the “ART OF SLACK KEY GUITAR & THE MEANING OF ALOHA” at Kim Maxwell Studio, 226 E Ojai Av, Ojai 93023.
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1 pm  Monthly “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM” at Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake 92341.
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2 & 7 pm  PETER ASHER performs at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), Los Angeles 90015; 213-765-6800.
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2 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SAN CLEMENTE SONG CIRCLE & BBQ/POTLUCK” in San Clemente 92672. Location and info at www.Songmakers.org 
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2:30-5 pm  THE JANIE STEELE BAND with special guest JIMMY HARRIS plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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5 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SOMIS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK” in Somis 93066. Location and info. www.Songmakers.org 
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5:30 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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6 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS plays Mt. Baldy Lodge at Mt. Baldy Village.
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6:30-8:30 pm "DINNER & SONG WITH DUANE THORIN & DEL CASHER," plus ukulele music & song by DONNA BEA, at Amy's Patio Cafe, 900 E Altadena Dr (at Lake, waaay up the hill), Altadena 91001
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Sat, Oct 12, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
6:30 pm  GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91350.
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Sat, Oct 12, in L.A.:
6:30 pm  Monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING” at a private residence in Los Angeles. For info and location, call Alan Stillson, 818-884-4284.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Pasadena:
7:30 pm  FRANK FAIRFIELD & ZAC SOKOLOW play the concert series at the Urban Homestead Urban Farm, 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena 91103; info, Anais Dervaes, 626 844 4586 or www.urbanhomestead.org
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FRANK FAIRFIELD just played rhe! Way Over Yonder" festival and his surprise accompanist was none other than ZAC SOKOLOW. Their set was, by far, the most traditional, old-timey string band folk performance of that festival.
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You can call Frank Fairfield a traditionalist, and his music nostalgic. He is a high energy musician, a banjo picker, a fiddle hummer, a song singer. We’ve heard him described as someone who was discovered at a farmers market out in California, as if he were some long lost treasure or mythical land.
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His music isn’t some deep yearning for a time long forgotten that drives Frank Fairfield. He isn’t trying to be something that no longer exists, because in fact, he DOES exist.
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The music he plays, creates, and performs is the music that carried all of us, from all over the world, to the place we are now, wherever that place may be. He plays the American landscape, the one he himself sees and experiences. He goes about it with the only tools necessary, as any good craftsman would. Its not some ship filled with Spanish doubloons, or some ancient Amazon city of Gold, it's Frank Fairfield, a musician, a banjo picker, a man not competing with time, only living in his own.
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Includes complementary light refreshments (snacks & drinks). Proceeds go to organic farming and music education.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Altadena:
7 pm  KAYE & TED RODDEN play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only), 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Oct 12, at UCLA:
7 pm  MELANIE O'REILLY, Dublin-born singer and songwriter, performs a free concert as part of “EUropean Jazz @ UCLA," in Schoenburg Hall at UCLA in Westwood.
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Melanie represents Ireland at this major international EUropean Jazz Festival -- The first European jazz festival ever presented in the United States. It features a free concert series with performances by ten musical groups from nine countries.
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“EUropean Jazz @ UCLA,” a four-day festival of arts and culture, spotlights Europe’s top jazz artists celebrating America’s original music at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall, Oct 10-13.
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More at:
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Tom McConville, host of "The Irish Hour" on the radio, says, "Melanie O’Reilly’s unique and compelling bridge between Irish traditional music and jazz has won her a glowing reputation in Europe and the USA. She is well established in the ranks of creative Irish artists and has a strong reputation as a rising star of the international Jazz firmament. Melanie will be representing Ireland at this unique festival.
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European Jazz @ UCLA was initiated by Croatia and supported by the EU in partnership with UCLA to advance cultural cooperation. European Jazz @ UCLA is collaboration between nine European consulates located in Los Angeles and San Francisco and UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, Center for European and Eurasian Studies and Theionious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance.
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Sat, Oct 12, in San Diego:
7 pm  MARK ST. MARY LOUISIANA BLUES & ZYDECO BAND plays the Cajun-zydeco dance presented by Bon Temp Social Club at the War Memorial Hall in Balboa Park, 3325 Zoo Dr, San Diego 92101; 858-496-6655.
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Sat, Oct 12, in L.A.:
7 pm  PETER ASHER performs at the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), Los Angeles 90015; 213-765-6800. (Earlier performance at 2 pm.)
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Sat, Oct 12, in OC (Mission Viejo):
7:30 pm  LOREN BARRIGAR & MARK MAZENGARB play the second of two nights for the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series, this one at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo 92691; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm  SWEET TALK RADIO plays the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; 805-403-2639; SongTree@cox.net
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Sat, Oct 12, in L.A.:
8 pm  THE SHOW PONIES play their CD RELEASE show, with NATALIE NICOLES, MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE, & THE WELL PENNIES, in a big night with a big bill at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Culver City:
8 pm  MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Ventura:
8 pm  THE PEAT-FIRE FLAME duo delivers precise classical Celtic music from COLYN FISCHER on violin, and SHAUNA PICKETT-GORDON on piano, as they play a house concert in Ventura. Reservations get directions at 650-580-0838 or 805-642-3950.
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Sat, Oct 12, in San Pedro:
8 pm  NATALIE GELMAN, acclaimed singer-songwriter, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Arcadia:
8 pm-1 am  COREY STEVENS plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Sat, Oct 12, in San Pedro:
8 pm THE BILLY MINTZ QUINTET plays Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; reservations, 800-403-3447.
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The Billy Mintz Quintet features
John Gross ~ tenor saxophone
Roberta Piket ~ piano, organ
Putter Smith ~ bass
Joey Sellers ~ trombone
Billy Mintz ~ drums, compositions
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Billy has been performing with the band members in various band formats for the last thirty years, starting when Billy moved from New York to Los Angeles in 1981. Billy met John Gross at that time along with other great LA jazz musicians playing in Tom Persons' big band. Around 1986 when Joey Sellers relocated from Phoenix to LA, Billy joined Joey's 11-piece jazz band. Joey is one of the world's great trombonists, composers, arrangers, and orchestrators. Billy started playing with Putter Smith in Alan Broadbent's Trio in 1989. In 2003 Billy moved back to NYC where he started playing in Roberta Piket's trio. Roberta too is a world class pianist, composer, arranger and orchestrator, which is demonstrated on her recently released CD, Sides, Colors, featuring trio with horns and string quartet.
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Recently this group of musicians performed several concerts in New York City and recorded an upcoming release.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Burbank:
8 pm  THE FREIGHT SHAKERS play one stage at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Hollywood:
8 pm  "¡VIVA LA TRADICION! A TRIBUTE TO FREDDY FENDER" is the season closing concert at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; Box Office, 323-461-3673 or boxoffice@arts.lacounty.gov
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It's a star-studded night of Grammy® award-winning artists -- a celebration of the life and contributions of the late Freddy Fender to mainstream, country and Tex-Mex music.
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Hailing from a Mexican American family in a small town in Texas, Fender rose to the top of the country and pop music charts as a solo artist with a sound heavily influenced by Louisiana swamp pop. He later formed the Texas Tornados, whose sound combined Tejano, Conjunto music (originating out of south Texas, influenced by the German introduction of the button accordion), R&B, country and blues.
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The sweeping line-up of talent performing Fender’s music tonight includes THE TEXMANIACS, formed by MAX BACA; and American country music star RICK TREVINO, as well as local special guests LAS COLIBRI and HERMANOS HERRERA.
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Fender’s former colleagues and band mates will perform fan favorites such as “Wasted Days and Wasted Nights” and “Before the Next Teardrop Falls.”
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Sat, Oct 12, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm  “ENCUENTRO DE JARANEROS” with CONJUNTO JARDIN, TALLER DE JARANA, Y ZAPATEADO CON ANDRÉS FLORES, at 6622 Agnes Av, North Hollywood 91606; 310-367-5090.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Pasadena:
RESCHEDULED: 8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR at the Pasadena Folk Music Society (formerly Caltech Folk Music Society) series happened Oct 5, after being rescheduled from the originally-announced date of Oct 12.
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Sat, Oct 12, in Murietta:
10 pm  THE YOUNG DUBLINERS play The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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The Young Dubliners were a smash at the recent "Get Shamrocked" festival.
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Tix, $20. This is a rare concert by a big-name band at an up-close and intimate venue.
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Sunday, October 13, 2013
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Sun, Oct 13,
WORKSHOP,
in Claremont:
4:30-6 pm  "BLUES UKULELE WORKSHOP" at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; www.folkmusiccenter.com
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You will learn basic 12 bar blues strums and rhythms, and some intros, endings and riffs to impress your friends and family. Taught by Jerry O’Sullivan and Ellen Harper. Bring a GCEA tuned uke or borrow one of ours and be prepared to have a lot of fun playing the blues.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
Time tba "MUSICAL SAW SEMINAR / WORKSHOP" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Call for details.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Hollywood:
9 am-Noon  THE FAIR MARKET BAND plays acoustic roots & bluegrass at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St, between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028. Free.
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Sun, Oct 13, in San Diego:
9 am-1 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Oct 13, in South Pasadena:
10 am-2 pm  BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly blues brunch at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
11 am  JAMBO plays the “MATINEE KIDS' SHOW” series ay McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Altadena:
11:30 am-1 pm  Monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” is FREE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-398-7917.
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Sun, Oct 13, in OC (Newport Beach):
2 pm  KRIS COLT & THE BLACK ROSE BAND play the Free "Courtyard Concert" series at Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach 92660; www.muldoonspub.com
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Sun, Oct 13, in Murietta:
2 pm  “FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY IRISH MUSIC” by the HUMBLE HOOLIGANS with Irish Dancing by THE CLADDAGH DANCERS, at The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Altadena:
3 pm  HOUSTON & JONES DUO (the condensed version of Houston Jones) plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Long Beach:
3-7 pm MARK ST. MARY Louisiana Blues and Zydeco Band plays the Cajun-zydeco dance at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
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Gumbo (by Crazy Creole) available fir a $5 suggested donation.
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Info: Dempsey, at 562-396-1132 or  bontemppappion@aol.com; or, David, at 909-527-0926 or davidsousa@verizon.net
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Sun, Oct 13, in L.A.:
3:30 pm  ANNY CELSI, KAREN NASH, & OWEN JENKINS play the monthly "FOOLS ON STOOLS" showcase at The Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W 2nd St, Los Angeles 90012.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Burbank:
6 pm  DEBRA LEE & TRIGGER HAPPY play Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Altadena:
7 pm  Grammy-winner TIM WEISBERG returns to what’s become a monthly residency at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236. Do call for reservations, as his show always sells-out.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
7-9:30 pm "LIBRARY GIRL PRESENTS" with acoustic music performances by AMILIA K. SPICER and MASON SUMMIT, and many featured writers, at Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405.
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Celebrating the 4 year anniversary of the series, featuring writers Sissy Boyd, Eric Trules, Richard Modiano, Jerry Garcia, Jon Hess, Carlye Archibeque, Chanel Brenner, Crystal Lane Swift & Rich Ferguson.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Barbara:
8:30 pm  THE DUNWELLS play SOHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.
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They’re a young British band making waves on both sides of the pond. The Guide found them so heavy-duty rock-and-roll that we wondered why roots-Americana audiences have embraced them elsewhere. But they have, so we’re including this show.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Monica:
10 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase closes-out the musical weekend, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Mon, Oct 14, in Burbank:
7:30-10:30 pm  THE BROMBIES play L.A.’s best weekly BLUEGRASS RESIDENCY, featuring L.A. studio star-singer-mandolinist George Doering (who's on the soundtrack 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 upright bass, and bluegrass phenom Patrick Sauber on banjo, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Mon, Oct 14, in Hollywood:
9 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS with BUSTER at the Dresden Lounge, 1760 N Vermont Av, Hollywood 90027.
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Tue, Oct 15, in Ventura:
6 pm  TOAD THE WET SPROCKET plays a free gig for their homecoming, in-store at Salzer’s Records, 5577 Valentine Rd (intersection of Hwy 101 & Victoria Offramp), Ventura.
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Tue, Oct 15, in Pasadena:
7-9 pm  Monthly "GUITAR NIGHTS" series brings CELIA LIU on pipa and CABALACHE on son jarocho to Guitars on Hill, 130 N Hill Av, Pasadena.
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8 pm  TWO events at the venue, both at 8 pm:
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Wed, Oct 16, in Industry:
10-11 am or 12:30-1:30 pm "ALL ABOUT COWBOYS" is a children's program at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry 91745; www.homesteadmuseum.org; 626-968-8492.
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Yee-haw! Learn about the life of a cowboy in early California. Children ages 2 to 6 will enjoy a craft, game, and story.
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Wed, Oct 16, in Murietta:
6:30 pm  "OPEN MIC: THE SHAM JAM" with SIMON & HUNTER at The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Wed, Oct 16, in Burbank:
7 pm  DEBRA PRICE’S CLASSICAL HOUR at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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In the Riverside Rancho Room: GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND plays at 7 pm.
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Later, MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY AFTER DARK RENDEZVOUS, with discounted drink specials (at the back bar), and special guest Vinyl Record Assn. DJs, and more. At 10 pm.
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Wed, Oct 16, in Altadena:
7:30 pm Monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" showcase brings ALFRED JOHNSON, ERIC SCHWARTZ, LISA NEMZO, SHAUN CROMWELL, and DYLAN BRODY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 North Lake Av, Altadena 91001; more at www.coffeegallery.com
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David's monthly showcase brings folk Americana, rock, blues, and an original story from its resident spoken word performer.
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Alfred Johnson. Do you love songs with a funky groove with the rhythm and soul of joyful blues? Want a bit of rockin' Mardi Gras to make your toes tap the second line? Well, Alfred Johnson brings all that and so much more to his music -from funky rock and blues to ballads and jazz - his songs are classics. Alfred co-wrote three songs with Rickie Lee Jones on her Platinum Grammy Award winning premiere album containing the hit single, "Chuck E’s In Love." Alfred's songs have been covered by Diane Reeves and Ernie Watts. More at www.facebook.com/alfred.johnson
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Eric Schwartz grabs you the first moment you hear him. Eric is brilliant -- he takes folk and crafts great melodies with the funniest, sharpest, and edgiest lyrics, twists it, and twists it again. In the purest tradition of folk as social, political, and protest music, Eric harpoons all the idiocy in America with such infectious joy. So you'll laugh yourself silly, but it's never an exercise in silliness. Then, Eric will craft a ballad so beautiful and perfect your heart will ache. His new CD "Aristocrat" just came out. He encourages you to buy it, because he has a very large snake to feed. More at www.ericschwartz.com
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Lisa Nemzo. Emmy nominated award winning producer and songwriter Lisa Nemzo is known for her show stopping, over-the-neck harmonic 12-string guitar solos. Lisa has released eight CD’s, three on German label Metronome/Polygram, garnering worldwide fans. During her celebrated career, Lisa has toured with Bonnie Raitt, Heart, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Christopher Cross, Firefall, Hall and Oates, and others. Lisa’s newest project "Arlington" is a song and short film based on the true story of a young serviceman who died defending our country. “Arlington” won "Best Merit Award 2012" and "Best Music Video" at the ACCOLADE FILM FESTIVAL La Jolla. View it at www.arlington-film.com and see why the Washington Post called this video and song, "An anthem for our generation." More at www.lisanemzo.com
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Shaun Cromwell. His roots songs "bring a wall of sound with style and passion," says Harvey. His exquisite fingerstyle guitar and banjo channel the deep sounds of the Delta with a contemporary voice -- think Mississippi John Hurt meets Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. Shaun is a favorite of Tracy Newman, and he plays folk festivals and gains fans everywhere he performs. More at www.shauncromwell.com
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And a topical essay in "A Word" With Dylan Brody. Brody is an award winning playwright, a thrice published author, a humorist and a story-teller. He's a writer for the Huffington Post and a new contributor to NPR's OffRamp on KPCC. He is also a martial artist, but those skills will not come into play during the show. Unless something goes horribly wrong. More at http://dylanbrody.com
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Wed, Oct 16, in San Pedro:
Time tba  "THE HOUSE THAT JACK BUILT" (Marymount Ito / Matsuura Films) at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
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FESTIVAL starts today:
♪  BIG TOP, a big deal, Oct 17-20, in downtown L.A.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS with BUSTER at Demitasse, 1149 Third St, Santa Monica 90403; 310-260-6308.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Murietta:
8 pm  PATRICK McKEONE plays The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Thu, Oct 17 & 24, in Hollywood:
8-10 pm HOLLY CONLAN plays a three-date Record Release Residency (starting Oct 10) for her new album, "The Sirens" at The Hotel Cafe, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl (half a block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood 90028.
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Officially release of "The Sirens" is on iTunes on Oct 22nd.
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Holly promises "Lots of special guests and new songs to be heard, weekly features will be announced during the month."
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Innovative idea -- a record release residency.
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Advance tix, all three dates -
https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets
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Friday, October 18, 2013
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Fri, Oct 18, on Mt. Baldy:
7:30-10 pm "MOONLIGHT HIKE & BBQ" concert series brings RON ELY for a return to the “Top of the Notch” Lodge, at the top of the Mount Baldy Ski Lifts; park at the North end of Mt Baldy Rd (take Mountain Av North from the 210 Freeway, then right on Mt Baldy Rd to the end) Mount Baldy.
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Ron performs trad and new folk and he has played this series several times.
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The lift is an exhilarating ride up (and down) the canyon, or you can hike one or both ways in the moonlight. The food is good there, too, with huge portions, and they have a full bar.
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Bring a jacket for the trip down.
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Contact Ron in advance for a FREE ski lift pass (that'll save you about $20 and pay for your dinner!) His email is ronely@altrio.net
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Fri, Oct 18, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ELLIS PAUL plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Oct 18, in L.A.:
9 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS with BUSTER, plus LIA ROSE, and RANGER, play the "L.A. UNDERGROUND PRESENTS" series at Pieter Performance Space, 420 W Ave 33, Unit 10, Los Angeles 90031.
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It's the record release show for RANGER.
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Street parking only. Bring blankets, pillows, "and stuff to sit on."
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All ages, $5 donation to get in, and all money goes to the artists.
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Fri, Oct 18, in Murietta:
9 pm  LEXINGTON FIELD plays The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Saturday, October 19, 2013
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Sat, Oct 19, in San Pedro:
2-5:30 pm JOELLEN LAPIDUS on mountain dulcimer, YVETTE DEVEREAUX on violin, & OLIVER STEINBERG on upright bass, in a free concert at Crafted, 110 E 22nd St #100, at the Port of L.A., San Pedro 90731; www.craftedportofla.com
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Sat, Oct 19, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  KELLY JOE PHELPS plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Oct 19, in Murietta:
9 pm BRICK TOP BLAGGERS play The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Sunday, October 20, 2013
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Sun, Oct 20, in Murietta:
2 pm  "IRISH FAMILY FUNDAY SUNDAY" with Irish music by fiddler MICHAEL KELLY (SLIGO RAGS) with Irish dancing by THE CLADDAGH DANCERS, at The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Sun, Oct 20,
WORKSHOP,
in Claremont:
4:30-5:30 pm  "KIDS RHYTHM WORKSHOP" with Ray McNamara, at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; www.folkmusiccenter.com
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During this workshop, all participants will experience rhythm through the use of their bodies, their voice and various percussion instruments. Ray will provide all of the instruments. We will explore sound and rhythm together as we sing, stomp, clap and play. Come out, have fun, meet new people and share some rhythm.
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$10 fee.
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Sun, Oct 20, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm  "KINGS OF CALIFORNIA TRAIN TOUR" with DAVE ALVIN, CHRIS SMITHER, & PETER CASE play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Tix, $34. (8 pm is SOLD OUT; 10 pm SHOW ADDED.)
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013
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Tue, Oct 22, in Pasadena:
6:30-9 pm THORIN'S SOUL RUSTLERS plus THE LICATA BROTHERS play Big Mama's Rib Shack Southern Barbecue Restaurant, 1453 N Lake Av (above the 210 Fwy), Pasadena 91104.
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Veteran musician Duane Thorin and his Soul Rustlers share the stage with the uber-talented young guitar-slinging Licata Brothers. Venue has full menu, great food, "and wadda show," says ukester Donna Bea. She adds, "Come hungry and get your soul fed." No cover.
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Tue, Oct 22, in L.A.”
7:30 pm  BLUES TRAVELER plays at the El Rey Theatre in L.A.; doors at 7 pm. Tix are general admission, $32.
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Tue, Oct 22, in L.A.:
8 pm  "DANNY ELFMAN’S MUSIC FROM THE FILMS OF TIM BURTON" with the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra and The Page L.A. Choir, conducted By John Mauceri, featuring Danny Elfman’s first live US performance in 18 years; at the Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live. Doors at 7:15 pm. Tix, $45, $65, $75, $95, $125.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013
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Wed, Oct 23, in Long Beach:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER plays the Long Beach Terrace Theater.
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To celebrate the release of "Privateering," out September 10 on UMG’s Verve Records, Mark Knopfler will play four dates on the West Coast, including this one. It's the first opportunity for fans to hear "Privateering" material live. Knopfler, who is fresh from a 70-date sold-out European tour, brings the seven-piece band that helped create "Privateering" – Richard Bennett (guitar), Jim Cox (piano), Guy Fletcher (keyboards), John McCusker (fiddle), Mike McGoldrick (whistle and flute), Ian Thomas (drums) and Glenn Worf (bass).
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The new music is Knopfler’s first double album of new music in his entire recording career. “The older I get, the more I want to write,” Knopfler notes. “I’m enjoying the process more than ever, writing, recording and playing live, I enjoy all of it. I’m almost tripping over songs.”
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Recorded at Knopfler’s award-winning British Grove Studios in West London, Privateering is a collection of tough tales of real people, living hard lives in difficult times. The record features musicians Knopfler has been working with for years and special guests including Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Kim Wilson, (harmonica), Tim O’Brien (mandolin), and rising singing star Ruth Moody, who is also a member of the leading roots group The Wailin’ Jennys.
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Of the new release, Knopfler explains, “I chose to make a double album this time just because of the sheer volume of material. I didn’t want to separate songs into genres and I didn’t want to leave too many songs on the shelf. I just wanted it to be a reflection of the fantastic sessions we had. With a great bunch of players, it’s the same as a great group of actors reading a script from the page, the thing can come alive in ways it just never has before. This is the band I have been working towards my whole life.”
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A multiple Grammy award winner as the lead singer-songwriter for Dire Straits, Knopfler combined his wry lyrics with his guitar prowess to create such major hits as “Money For Nothing,” “Sultans Of Swing,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Walk of Life.”
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He has collaborated withthe notable artists who include Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Emmylou Harris and Van Morrison, as well as scoring several films including "Cal," "Local Hero," "Princess Bride," and "A Shot at Glory."
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Tickets went on sale Aug 16; available at:
http://www.nederlanderconcerts.com/mark-knopfler
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The other local show is at the Wiltern Theater, Oct 26.
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Thursday, October 24, 2013
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Music conference starts today:
♪  MEOW CONFERENCE, Oct 24-26, in Austin
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Thu, Oct 24, in Hermosa Beach:
8 pm  "TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF VAN MORRISON" with SHANA MORRISON (Van's daughter) and ANDY & RENEE & FRIENDS at The Lounge at the Comedy & Magic Club, 1018 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-1193.
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ANDY & RENEE & their band HARD RAIN were named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013. And ANDY & RENEE just played a huge event in China.
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Doors at 7 pm, show at 8.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
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Fri, Oct 25, in Redondo Beach:
6:30-9:30 pm RENEE SAFIER (ANDY & RENEE, HARD RAIN) and MARTY RIFKIN (BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN) play On The Rocks, 239 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-379-7438.
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Oct 25, in San Pedro:
8-10 pm  KELLY'S LOT brings blues, folk, and roadhouse rock to The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Expect a night of musical dynamics. Kelly's Lot, led by powerhouse female vocalist KELLY ZIRBES, will share acoustic and full band electric music with you as they share their history of songwriting and performing.
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Kelly is legendary for twice running the entire L.A. Marathon, then continuing to run 'til she reached the stage where her band was already playing -- and then fronting the band for the next two hours, with enough energy to light an entire town.
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The band has toured Europe many times and played top festivals there. This'll be good.
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Fri, Oct 25, in Santa Monica:
8 pm STEPHEN KELLOGG, plus special guest FORT ATLANTIC, plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Saturday, October 26, 2013
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Sat, Oct 26, in Acton:
4 pm  5th Annual "FALL COWBOY ROUNDUP" with performances by DAVE STAMEY, JERRY "BROOKSIE" BROOKS, and FIDDLIN' PETE WATERCOTT, at Mike and Paulette Tcherkassky's Whistle Stop Ranch in Acton. (Off the 14 Fwy, in the mountains between L.A. and Palmdale).
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As usual, Paulette will serve a feast of dutch oven delights.
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The ranch gate opens at 4 pm for visiting and dinner, show starts promptly at 7 pm. Make reservations early. This books to capacity.
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Reservations get directions, at www.paulettespalette.net/whistle-stop-ranch-fall-cowboy-roundup.html
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$45 per person suggested donation. Dinner is included.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Pasadena:
6:30 pm  "MORE MOUNTAIN MUSIC" brings THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND; LINA BIRD on flute & banjo; JUNE KATO on upright bass; TOM FAIR (emcee) on guitar & vocals; plus special guests, at the Urban Homestead, 631 Cypress Av,Pasadena 91103.
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Tom Fair says, "The Mountain Music concert of September 28th was a sold-out success -- so much so that we've scheduled a repeat performance. For those of you who attended the earlier concert, there will be some additions to the song selections that will keep the program fresh and new. Same great performances, same high energy!"
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Sat, Oct 26, in Long Beach:
7-10 pm KRIS COLT & THE BLACK ROSE BAND plays the Red Leprechaun American Irish Pub, 4000 E Anaheim St, Long Beach 90804; 562-494-8726; www.redleprechaun.com
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Sat, Oct 26, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  Blues prodigy JONNY LANG plays the California Canyon Theater in Beverly Hills.
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He's touring his first new studio album in seven years, "Fight For My Soul," which comes out Sep 17 on Concord Records, and it's getting fine reviews.
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Lang’s songwriting on "Fight For My Soul," the follow up to his 2006 GRAMMY Award-winning "Turn Around," takes a major leap forward, as he explores the struggle for love and family with startling heart and depth.
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The Wall Street Journal, who premiered the album with a pre-release album stream observed, “Lang has done plenty of growing up since his precocious teenage years, and it shows in the 11 songs on 'Fight for My Soul'.”
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USA Today calls “Blew Up (The House)”, the album’s first single, “…an incendiary blues-rock stomper about taking extreme measures to make a fresh start.”
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“This album is something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time,” offers Lang. “Some of these songs may surprise people, but that’s what it's all about. It keeps it fresh, and it keeps me growing. Creatively, I think there is a lot more going on inside of me than I’ve been sharing on record so far. Much of what I've experienced through music and life in general is in these songs.”
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Lang has toured non-stop since his first major label album "Lie To Me" was released in 1997 when he was 16. That won him a large and incredibly loyal audience, along with a well deserved reputation as one of the best live performers and guitarists of his generation.
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Now in the midst of touring to support the new album, Jonny will make a special hometown "CD Release Day" stop in Fargo, North Dakota at The Fargo Theatre. Fargo may not be a blues town, but it will be that day.
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Watch the “Blew Up My House” lyric video at:
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Oct 26, in San Pedro:
Time tba  MYSTIC JOURNEY brings "transcendent world music" with renowned flautist Suzanne Teng, at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm-1 am  "BUNNYNOSE HALLOWEEN RAREBIT GHOUL" show at TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica 90405.
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This seems an appropriately weird event for the Saturday before Halloween. You can  "'Stume yourself up in them cowboy stud and / or slavegirl duds, or come as your inner hippie princess or a mountain-hugging karma dude. Or build yourself a papier mache rocketship to enclose yourself in. There ain't no limit to your creativity AND there ain't no damn Sunday Night Football on Saturday night," asserts D. Whitney Quinn.
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The music starts at 8 pm sharp. Arrive by 7:30 for the best seats. The evening starts with a short set by piano-songwriting practitioner D. Whitney Quinn (https://myspace.com/dwhitneyquinn).
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Next up, for a short set, are the Mike Randle Westside All-Stars; you never know what you'll get from Seaside Michael except it'll be good.
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Following the All-Stars is Michael Miller (http://michaelmillercrusade.com/) with his rich textural songs.
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After Michael, it's Bunnynose (http://bunnynose.net), followed by Johnny Rad and the Eggplants and Sexy Black and the One Percent.
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Virgilia's Taco Truck will be out front, so consider saving your appetite for some of her tacos and tortas. Quinn says, "Her food is better than most restaurants at a substantial savings of moneys."
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TRiP is always FREE - no cover charge to see interesting bands on the west side. Parking is free on the street after 6 pm, but come early to get the closest parking.
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TRiP serves a variety of craft and gourmet beers and a selection of gold-medal wines.
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"A prize may be awarded to the costume the Bunnynose band deems the most interesting and coolest," adds Quinn.
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D. Whitney Quinn will be accompanied by John O'Kennedy on guitar.
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Michael Miller will be accompanied by Butch Norton on drums, Peter Adams on keyboards and Joel Graves on guitar.
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Oct 26, in L.A.:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER plays the Wiltern Theater in L.A.
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To celebrate the release of "Privateering," out September 10 on UMG’s Verve Records, Mark Knopfler will play four dates on the West Coast, including this one. It's the first opportunity for fans to hear "Privateering" material live. Knopfler, who is fresh from a 70-date sold-out European tour, brings the seven-piece band that helped create "Privateering" – Richard Bennett (guitar), Jim Cox (piano), Guy Fletcher (keyboards), John McCusker (fiddle), Mike McGoldrick (whistle and flute), Ian Thomas (drums) and Glenn Worf (bass).
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The new music is Knopfler’s first double album of new music in his entire recording career. “The older I get, the more I want to write,” Knopfler notes. “I’m enjoying the process more than ever, writing, recording and playing live, I enjoy all of it. I’m almost tripping over songs.”
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Recorded at Knopfler’s award-winning British Grove Studios in West London, Privateering is a collection of tough tales of real people, living hard lives in difficult times. The record features musicians Knopfler has been working with for years and special guests including Paul Franklin (pedal steel), Kim Wilson, (harmonica), Tim O’Brien (mandolin), and rising singing star Ruth Moody, who is also a member of the leading roots group The Wailin’ Jennys.
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Of the new release, Knopfler explains, “I chose to make a double album this time just because of the sheer volume of material. I didn’t want to separate songs into genres and I didn’t want to leave too many songs on the shelf. I just wanted it to be a reflection of the fantastic sessions we had. With a great bunch of players, it’s the same as a great group of actors reading a script from the page, the thing can come alive in ways it just never has before. This is the band I have been working towards my whole life.”
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A multiple Grammy award winner as the lead singer-songwriter for Dire Straits, Knopfler combined his wry lyrics with his guitar prowess to create such major hits as “Money For Nothing,” “Sultans Of Swing,” “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Walk of Life.”
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He has collaborated withthe notable artists who include Bob Dylan, Randy Newman, Emmylou Harris and Van Morrison, as well as scoring several films including "Cal," "Local Hero," "Princess Bride," and "A Shot at Glory."
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Tickets went on sale Aug 16.
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The other local show is at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach, Oct 23.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  LAURENCE JUBER plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  KEN O'MALLEY and THE NE'ER DUWELLS, an L.A.-based all-star Irish band, play the "FOLKWORKS CONCERT SERIES" at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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Oct 26, in L.A.:
8 pm  COLIN HAY plays a benefit at the The Luckman Fine Arts Complex to support the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena which provides FREE concerts all summer long. Tix for the special night at tge Luckman are selling fast, at: http://bit.ly/18GO2BM
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Barbara Co (Los Olivos):
8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS launch Peter's 51st season of bluegrass concerts with a show at Saint Mark's In The Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Av, Los Olivos.
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California bluegrass mainstay Peter Feldmann says, "They're a great group of musicians, and it's always a pleasure to work with these guys since they're some of the best in the business. We've all been busy with independent summer projects, so we're really looking forward to making some fine music together again."
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In 2008, Peter was awarded "Music Legend Award of 2008" by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization of greater Los Angeles.
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The Very Lonesome Boys include Tom Lee on bass, Blaine Sprouse on fiddle, and David West on banjo & guitar. The program will feature bluegrass standards, songs of the West, classic fiddle tunes, and a number of 1920s-30s country songs adapted to the bluegrass format.
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Advance tickets are $12, available on-line at www.BlueGrassWest.com and at The Book Loft on Mission Drive in Solvang. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Suggested donation at the door is $15.
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Sunday, October 27, 2013
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Sun, Oct 27, in NoHo:
3 & 7 pm  “SAMHAIN: THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN & TALES OF THE CELTIC SUPERNATURAL” told through song, story, music & dance, is presented by Celtic Rhythms in association with The Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606.
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This is the third year for "Samhain: The Story of Halloween,” and it’s a brand new show with tales of fairies and otherworldly creatures from Celtic mythology. It’s told in the format people have come to love -- a Celtic Halloween extravaganza with high energy Irish dances, traditional Celtic tunes that will bewitch your feet and keep your toes a-tappin', ghostly love songs that will rip your heart out, and exciting dances with real swords and axe handles for a start.
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More at www.celtic-rhythms.com/samhain
Tix, www.celtic-rhythms/samhaintickets
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$15 general seating, $18 preferred seating at the 3 pm show; at 7 pm, it’s $18 general seating, $22 preferred seating. This always sells-out.
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Sun, Oct 27, in SGV (San Marino):
6-9 pm  "NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL" brings pro songwriter WARREN SELLERS as its guest speaker at Thurnher House, located at the entrance to beautiful Lacy Park, at 1485 Virginia Rd (2 blocks N of Huntington Dr) , San Marino.
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Guest speaker, pro songwriter Warren Sellers: It's all about the song, but when it comes to making your song stand out over all the others, it's all about the idea. Pro writer Warren Sellers shares his insights on coming-up with great and unique song ideas. Warren has been a Nashville staff writer and has had songs cut by Jonell Mosser, Shane Yellowbird, and many others. Bring a song on CD, and one or more, typed lyric sheets.
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Directions: proceed along Huntington Dr to Virginia Rd, turn North two blocks; Lacy Park is on the left, and Thurnher House is just inside the entrance. Park your car on the street or in the Thurnher House parking lot, the next driveway past the entrance.
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Attendance at your first two sessions is free, to "try out" NSAI.
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Sun, Oct 27, in NoHo:
7 pm  “SAMHAIN: THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN & TALES OF THE CELTIC SUPERNATURAL” told through song, story, music & dance, is presented by Celtic Rhythms in association with The Scottish Fiddlers of Los Angeles, at the Mayflower Club, in North Hollywood.
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Sun, Oct 27, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  KIM RICHEY plus special guest DAVE GLEASON play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Still chronological, but not daily, listings and feature stories on notable upcoming events...
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Wed, Oct 30, in San Pedro:
Time tba  "ALL TOGETHER NOW" 2013 (Marymount Ito-Matsuura Film Series) at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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November & December, 2013
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Fri, Nov 1, in Torrance:
7:30 pm ANDY & RENEE & their band HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play a HALLOWEEN PARTY house concert at the home of Geri Chaudhri. Reservations get directions at the online store at www.andyandrenee.com
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ANDY & RENEE just played a huge event in China. HARD RAIN is ostensibly a Bob Dylan tribute band, with plenty of originals.
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Fri, Nov 1, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  RICK SHEA and TONY GILKYSON play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Noon-3 pm  WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND plays Riley's at Los Rios Rancho, 39611 Oak Glen Road #13, Oak Glen 92399.
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Sun, Nov 3, in Hollywood:
5th Annual "REMEMBER THE MUSIC" benefit for Alzheimer's disease research presented by "BETTY'S FOUNDATION" at The Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (half a block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood 90028.
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Table reservations for dinner and general admission tickets are both available. A limited number of seats are available; make reservations right away. Admission is included in dinner / table reservation.
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Sun, Nov 3, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  TISH HINOJOSA plus special guest JOEL RAPHAEL play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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Sun, Nov 3, in San Pedro:
Time tba  SHAKEH & BRYAN ASHER bring "rich folk with cello" to their CD Release show at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Tue, Nov 5, in San Pedro:
Time tba  PAUL BRADY, Internationally recognized singer-songwriter from Ireland, plays The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Fri, Nov 8, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  CALICO the band plus special guests SUGAR IN THE GOURD play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 9, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  GARLAND JEFFREYS plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 9, in San Pedro:
Time tba  LITTLE BLACK TRAIN brings vintage Americana with fiddle & mandolin to The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sun, Nov 10, in SGV (San Marino):
6-9 pm  "GROUP SONG EVALUATIONS" hosted by "Nashville Songwriters Association International" (NSAI) at Thurnher House, located at the entrance to beautiful Lacy Park, at 1485 Virginia Rd (2 blocks N of Huntington Dr) , San Marino.
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Directions: proceed along Huntington Dr to Virginia Rd, turn North two blocks; Lacy Park is on the left, and Thurnher House is just inside the entrance. Park your car on the street or in the Thurnher House parking lot, the next driveway past the entrance.
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Sun, Nov 10, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  JON DEE GRAHAM plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Nov 15, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  WESLEY STACE (formerly JOHN WESLEY HARDING) plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 16, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Nov 16, in San Pedro:
Time tba  FANTASTIC DIAMOND, Tribute to Neil Diamond, at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sun, Nov 17, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  SLAID CLEAVES plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri & Sat, Nov 22 & 23, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  TOM PAXTON plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Nov 24, in San Pedro:
Time tba  SARA GAZAREK & JOSH NELSON, "effervescent new jazz artists," play The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Fri, Dec 6, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm JACKSH*T "Have Yourself A Very Sh*tty Xmas IV" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Dec 6, in San Pedro:
Time tba  TAIKO CENTER OF L.A. plus EAST L.A. TAIKO bring "East-West drum fusion" to The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sat, Dec 7, in Santa Monica:
8 pm CHARLIE HUNTER & SCOTT AMENDOLA play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Dec 7, in San Pedro:
Time tba  CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, Bluegrass with sing along carols, at The Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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Sun, Dec 8, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  "ERIN McKEOWN'S ANTI HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Dec 24, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  TERRY SYLVESTER of The Hollies plus special guests DEBBI PETERSEN (of The Bangles), and JOHN WICKS (of The Records) play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Dec 31, in Beverly Hills:
8 pm DON McLEAN, with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI opening, at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.
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or, she adds, "I will have a link to my Amazon direct pay... for Don McLean tickets."
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Jan 23-26, 2014,
MUSIC TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE,
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Annual NAMM SHOW at the Anaheim Convention and in all the meeting and convention facilities of all the surrounding hotels, in Anaheim. More, as the date approaches.
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Sat & Sun, Feb 8 & 9, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm  HOT TUNA Acoustic plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Jun 8-14, 2014,
MUSIC CAMP,
in New Orleans:
5th Annual "NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP" in New Orleans, Louisiana 70175.
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Registration now open at:
www.neworleanstradjazzcamp.com
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