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WHOA UP THERE! This edition is already OBSOLETE, replaced by the Dec 19 "events" edition with MANY additions! Go there so you won't miss anything.
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HERE are the weekend's live acoustic and Americana music events.
This marks edition number 1,500 since the Guide moved to Blogspot. A milestone worth marking, don't you think? As always, we're glad you're along for the ride.
We'll be back soon with a fresh edition of MUSIC NEWS for edition 1,501.
Meanwhile, here's what you need to get launched on your latest tuneful adventure!
Here's Friday through Sunday, PLUS some key events coming up SOON...
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Fri, Dec 18, in San Diego Co (Nat'l City):
7:30 pm "AN IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA" annual touring show this year brings Oisín Mac Diarmada, Teresa Horgan, and Séamus Begley to the AMSD Concerts series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.
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Fri, Dec 18, in T.O.:
7:30 pm "GIFT WRAP," a musical play by professional actors is "presented in the key of giving" at Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362.
Also runs Sat & Sun, Dec 19 & 20, at 1 pm.
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Fri & Sat, Dec 18 & 19, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm KAREN LOVELY, world-renown blues talent on tour from Oregon, plays two nights at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia.
She and her award-winning band include guitarist Doug Rowell Guitar (IBC winner, Best Guitar!); Ben Rice, and on drums, Tony Braunagel.
Plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE.
Tix $15 adv, $20 at door if any remain.
Adv. online tix at:
http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com
Doors at 7 pm for best seats and to get a jump on the kitchen. Music starts at 8 pm. Venue had full bar and good food with generous portions. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
Coming up...
√ Dec 31 - RAY GOREN & THE SOUL FIXERS, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, play the New Year's Eve Party.
√ Fri, Jan 1 - Ricky Z with major heavy hitters. Featuring Ricky Z the talented Axeman with Steve Lukather, Steven Tyler); his band? Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) on drums, Del Atkins (Patti LaBelle) on bass.
√ Sat, Jan 2 - Adrianna Marie & Her Groove Cutters. (She and her band are amazing.)
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Fri, Dec 18, in San Diego:
8 pm BERKLEY HART present their always excellent annual Christmas Show, this time at the Visual Center for Spiritual Living, 6154 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego 92120; 619-871-1653. Presented by Folkey Monkey.
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Fri, Dec 18, in Altadena:
8 pm TOM MARION AND GUESTS, including top players from the early-20th-century proto-swing-jazz music world, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
Tom Marion presents features Kate Fredricks & The Boot Leg Baloney Duo, ("Music, Songs & Comedy"), banjo master Frank Fairfield with banjo and songs, and more.
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ANDY CORWIN, from The Limeliters, will join Kate Fredricks for several songs of fun.
Other special guests include Zack Sololow of the pop/folk group, The Americans.
Frank Fairfield is sustaining a tradition on old time fiddle, guitar and banjo that’s long teetered on the verge of extinction. He also helps us to remember something atavistic in the marrow of our bones, some whisper from vanished prewar, pre-interstate days, when regionalism reigned, and personal communication, gestures, movements, and music were restricted to the limitations of our eyes. But it’s about more than that: It’s about doing what feels right. Frank Fairfield’s music feels right.
"This daring, darling duo of multi-instrumentalist jokesters, Bootleg Baloney, share with you only the very best songs in the History of the World." — Bob Stane.
Bob continues, "You know Andy Corwin from The Limeliters,The Foremen, "Actual Size", and his side-splitting solo act. You no doubt have seen Kate Friedricks perform at the Coffee Gallery with her vintage Tiki trio, The Honey-Lulus. There will be Musical Saw."
Tix, $18.
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Fri, Dec 18, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm BRIAN LYNN JONES plays the Cowboy Palace Saloon in Chatsworth.
No cover, full bar.
Coming up soon at the venue:
√ Sat, Dev 19 - 8 pm DEBRA LEE & TRIGGER HAPPY
√ Sun, Dec 20 - 8 pm RYE BROTHERS
√ Mon, Dec 21 - CHAD WATSON BAND plays 8:30-9:30 pm; TALENT CONTEST with cash prize from 9 pm-closing, hosted by CCMA winner and bassist to the stars CHAD WATSON.
All no cover, full bar.
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Fri, Dec 18, on SATELLITE / WEB RADIO:
9 pm (Pacific) JENNI ALPERT does "The Coffee House" performance-interview series on Sirius XM Radio (CH 14). You can get a free 30-day trial at their website and listen on your computer or mobile web device.
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On Sun, Dec 20, in L.A., 8 pm JENNI ALPERT plays a "Holiday Happening" at the new venue in Los Angeles, Open Space, 457 Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 91604
Jenni tells us, "Thanks to Scurve Records and Sirius XM you can tune in to hear unique live performances of songs from the new album 'Until Then.'"
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
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Sat, Dec 19, in Ventura:
Noon-3 pm DOUG MacRAE & ANGIE MARIE play the Sandbox Coffeehouse, 204 E Thompson Bl, Ventura 93001; 805-641-1025; www.sandboxcoffeehouse.com
Coming up:
Dec 20, 12-3pm: Peter
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Sat, Dec 19, in T.O.:
1 pm "GIFT WRAP," a musical play by professional actors is "presented in the key of giving" at Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362.
Also runs Sun, Dec 20, at 1 pm.
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Sat, Dec 19, in Burbank:
2-5 pm Annual "WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION - CALIFORNIA CHAPTER HOLIDAY GATHERING" (cowboyspeak for "Christmas Party") at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank.
Cowboy musicians and poets are invited; no host bar and dinner. In the Trail Room, with a western music Open Mic (sign ups start at 2 pm). Music starts at 2:30. One song at a time.
Optional gift exchange has a $15 limit. It's "Bring one… get one." There's also a raffle/drawing. Good organization, friendly folks.
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★ A Guide "BENEFIT-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Sat, Dec 19, in Pasadena:
7 pm Annual "HOLIDAY BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HEIFER INTERNATIONAL," the organization that supplies farm animals to poor people in developing nations. Performing, "in no conceivable order," are Corrina Carter, Ed Tree, Poeina Suddarth, Bill Berry, Jerry Strull, Tina Fergusen, Barrett Tagliarino, Blaze Carico, Lorin Hart, Cynthia Brando, Randy Miller, Dave Clausen, Kevin Curtin, and Dave Morrison. At Throop Unitarian, 300 S Los Robles Av, Pasadena.
Event producer DAVE MORRISON tells us, "I'm glad to say that we are nearing our fund-raising goal already. We are now at 80%. Hopefully we will go over the top. But at minimum, we will send four lovely productive dairy cows to families who can really use the nutrition and income. This is not to say that we don't want to see you at the show. We do.
"Vicki and I will each make an entree. Others are welcome to do the same. Or desserts or salads or anything at all. Any contribution is welcome. If you're busted, come anyway. We got this!"
Doors at 6. Music at 7.
Fund-raising page link if you want to send a few smackers.
http://fundraise.heifer.org/CowsForChristmas5
More at:
www.davemorrisonmusic.com
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Sat, Dec 19, in Altadena:
7 pm THE ENTERPRISE BLUES BAND Coffee Gallery Backstage 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
THE ENTERPRISE BLUES BAND was formed by the three actors Vaughn Armstrong, Steve Rankin, and Casey Biggs, who between them have played over 20 different characters on all of the various television series of Star Trek.
With Vaughn on harmonica, ukulele and an occasional kazoo, Steve on mandolin and guitar,and Casey on guitar, they play what they refer to as Intergalactic Roots Music.
Performing at Star Trek Conventions in Australia, Europe, Canada and the US and via Internet and Star Trek Radio, their music has been heard all over the world. Their concerts are always sold out (as will this show) and are one of the biggest highlights of the conventions delighting fans everywhere.
Bob Stane tells us, "If you are a Trekkie,this appearance at The Coffee Gallery Backstage is a rare one that should not be missed. And even if you are not a Trekkie,the music is irresistible. Opening with her wry sense of humor is stand up comedian Chris Edsey. The Enterprise Blues Band will be joined by Fred Sanders on bass. And as it is with most EBB performances,the evening might include surprise guests."
Tix, $20.
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Sat, Dec 19, in SaMo:
7:30 pm DAVID BROZA plays the Broad Stage, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200
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Sat, Dec 19, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm KAREN LOVELY, world-renown blues talent on tour from Oregon, plays two nights (Fri & Sat) at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia.
She and her award-winning band include guitarist Doug Rowell Guitar (IBC winner, Best Guitar!); Ben Rice, and on drums, Tony Braunagel.
Plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE.
Tix $15 adv, $20 at door if any remain.
Adv. online tix at:
http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com
Doors at 7 pm for best seats and to get a jump on the kitchen. Music starts at 8 pm. Venue had full bar and good food with generous portions. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
Coming up...
√ Dec 31 - RAY GOREN & THE SOUL FIXERS, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, play the New Year's Eve Party.
√ Fri, Jan 1 - Ricky Z with major heavy hitters. Featuring Ricky Z the talented Axeman with Steve Lukather, Steven Tyler); his band? Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) on drums, Del Atkins (Patti LaBelle) on bass.
√ Sat, Jan 2 - Adrianna Marie & Her Groove Cutters. (She and her band are amazing.)
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20
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Sun, Dec 20, in Griffith Park (Burbank side):
1-3 pm Monthly "WESTERN MUSIC JAM" takes on a holiday music theme at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027; 323-667-2000.
Regular museum admission applies, but performers get in free, so go early and explore the exhibits.
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Sun, Dec 20, in T.O.:
1 pm "GIFT WRAP," a musical play by professional actors "presented in the key of giving" concludes its three-show run at Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362.
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Sun, Dec 20, in Altadena:
3 pm TAYLOR MADE - UNPLUGGED brings the top James Taylor tribute band for an all-acoustic matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Dec 20, in Hollywood:
3:30 pm "GOSPEL SUNDAY" brings an "ASH GROVE" revival concert with CLAUDIA LENNEAR, THE GET LIT PLAYERS, and special performing guest JACKSON BROWNE, at the Ash Grove's old home, the Hollywood Improv, 8162 Melrose Av, Hollywood 90048.
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Sun, Dec 20, in Santa Barbara;
7 pm BANJO BABES, with its superbly talented ensemble cast, plays SoHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.
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Sun, Dec 20, in Altadena:
7 pm BIG DADDY plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-798-6236.
On the heels of “Smashing Songs of Stage & Screen,” their first album in nearly 15 years,“Big Daddy, The Band of ‘59” is back. This Coffee Gallery show will be the band’s first live performance since the mid-'90s.
From 1983 to 1994, Big Daddy roamed the rock & roll landscape foraging for the hit songs of the day, plucking them from the charts, chewing them up, digesting them and then spitting them back out, never to sound the same. Though the lyrics and melodies were virtually unchanged, the songs sounded as if they had been written and recorded in the golden age of Rock & Roll… the 1950s. Today, this type of song reworking is called a “Mash Up” and Big Daddy is now credited as The original Mash Up Kings of Rockabilly, DooWop, R & B, and Pop…if it’s from the 50’s,that is. Then Big Daddy is, or was, all over it.
Randy Lewis said it best in his 2012 L.A. Times article on the band:
“More than a gimmick, Big Daddy created new takes on Pop and Rock songs that were consistently inspired, illuminating and often hilarious.” - L.A. Times, 10-4-12.
The band released six studio albums and countless other recordings including their 1985 top 20 UK hit, “Dancing In The Dark”…a send up of the Bruce Springsteen classic. Their 1992 “Sgt. Pepper’s” tribute album continues to receive consistent radio airplay on SiriusXM’s “Little Steven’s Underground Garage.”
From London’s Wembley Arena (with Gary Glitter) to Germany and Australia, Big Daddy has preached “50’s music is still cool.” Their US shows at The Universal Amphitheatre (with Jay Leno), New York’s The Bottom Line, The Palomino, The Groundlings Theatre, and Pasadena’s own Ice House have all seen Big Daddy spread their joyful irreverence. Tonight, Altadena is the first stop on a new chapter of their journey.
More at: www.bigdaddy59.com
Hear 'em at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCrlVTrA3vdzhe4AkL7iJBpA
Tix, $20.
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Sun, Dec 20, in SaMo:
8 pm ROSS ALTMAN AND A SMALL CIRCLE OF FRIENDS celebrate "Phil Ochs 75th birthday" with a concert of his songs at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Bl, Venice 90291; 310-822-3006.
Nobody does these thematic music history presentations better than ROSS ALTMAN, former college professor and, in his own words, full-time "singer-songfighter." He's a walking encyclopedia of labor-organizing and social / civil rights protest songs on any given day. In addition, he researches and adds whatever is needed to his musical repertoire to create one of his special theme shows. And he tends to do each of them only once.
The Guide offers our standing recommendation to attend anything special that Ross does; each is a unique opportunity to learn about events and perspectives you aren't likely to gain anywhere else. Plus you'll be entertained as you're imparted with reasons to think, to reevaluate, to reconsider what you assumed was the verdict of history. Spend a little time listening to the songs Ross resurrects and you'll have plenty to think about.
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Sun, Dec 20, in L.A.:
8 pm JENNI ALPERT plays a "Holiday Happening" at the new venue in Los Angeles, Open Space, 457 Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 91604
Jenni tells us, "Thanks to Scurve Records and Sirius XM you can tune in to hear unique live performances of songs from the new album 'Until Then.'"
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Sun, Dec 20, FREE, in Culver City:
8 pm Annual "BOULEVARD MUSIC FREE HOLIDAY SHOW" presented by the teachers and staff at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
Small space, so arrive early for a seat.
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COMING UP SOON...
New Year's Eve and more, before 'n after...
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23
Dec 23, in South Pas:
7 pm AARON ENGLISH & SPECIAL GUESTS play the all-acoustic "Wine & Song Concert Series" at Arroyo Seco Golf Clubhouse, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena 91030.
Info by email: ximena@deepmix.com
Website: www.wineandsong.com
UPCOMING SHOWS (both really good!):
Dec 30: Alice Wallace and JC & Laney
Jan 6: Ronny Cox
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24
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Thu, Dec 24, in SaMo:
7 pm ROSS ALTMAN performs the very special "60th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF 'THE NIGHT THAT SAVED FOLK MUSIC: THE WEAVERS AT CARNEGIE HALL'" at the Friends Meeting House, 1440 Harvard St, Santa Monica 90404.
THE WEAVERS, the pivotal group with PETE SEEGER, not only launched the era of "the folk revival" in mainstream consciousness, but actually had the # 1 hit song in America with their harmonious (and self-censored) rendition of the blues classic "Goodnight Irene." The Weavers flew high in popular culture until demagogic US senator Joseph McCarthy blacklisted them during his '50s red-baiting witch hunt. Despite McCarthy's exposure as a lying, slash-and-burn opportunistic maniac, many hungry years followed for many creative people as a result of America's version of the Spanish Inquisition. (Cue Donald Trump.) Fortunately, plenty of other American folkies had gained prominence and the taste for the American Folk genres had taken deep root.
Specific to tonight: Nobody does these thematic music history presentations better than ROSS ALTMAN, former college professor and, in his own words, full-time "singer-songfighter." He's a walking encyclopedia of labor-organizing and social / civil rights protest songs on any given day. In addition, he researches and adds whatever is needed to his musical repertoire to create one of his special theme shows. And he tends to do each of them only once.
The Guide offers our standing recommendation to attend anything special that Ross does; each is a unique opportunity to learn about events and perspectives you aren't likely to gain anywhere else. Plus you'll be entertained as you're imparted with reasons to think, to reevaluate, to reconsider what you assumed was the verdict of history. Spend a little time listening to the songs Ross resurrects and you'll have plenty to think about.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26
Sat, Dec 26, FREE, in SGV (Glendora):
8-11 pm "BOXING DAY CONTRA DANCE" is not fisticuffs in the ring, but an annual local observance of the Canadian holiday with the band LES AMIS and caller JACQUI GRENNAN bringing traditional dance, free, in the lovely Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College, 1000 West Foothill Bl, Glendora.
Arrive early for the 7:30 pm dance lesson.
Admission free, donations accepted.
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Wed, Dec 30, in South Pas:
7 pm ALICE WALLACE plus JC & LANEY play the all-acoustic "Wine & Song Concert Series" at Arroyo Seco Golf Clubhouse, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena 91030.
Info by email: ximena@deepmix.com
Website: www.wineandsong.com
NEXT SHOW (really good!):
Jan 6: Ronny Cox
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Thu, Dec 31, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm RAY GOREN & THE SOUL FIXERS, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, play the New Year's Eve Party at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia.
Goren brings his class act of seasoned pros to "show us his mad authentic blues skills way beyond his youth."
Tix $15 adv, $20 at door if any remain.
Adv. online tix at:
http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com
Doors at 7 pm for best seats and to get a jump on the kitchen. Music starts at 8 pm. Venue had full bar and good food with generous portions. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
Coming up...
√ Fri, Jan 1 - Ricky Z with major heavy hitters. Featuring Ricky Z the talented Axeman with Steve Lukather, Steven Tyler); his band? Steve Ferrone (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) on drums, Del Atkins (Patti LaBelle) on bass.
√ Sat, Jan 2 - Adrianna Marie & Her Groove Cutters. (She and her band are amazing.)
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Thu, Dec 31, in SFV (Chatsworth):
"COWBOY PALACE SALOON NEW YEARS EVE PARTY" with music by JIMI NELSON & band at the Cowboy Palace Saloon in Chatsworth.
It's always a good time at L.A.'s last real honky tonk. Big dance floor, full bar, friendly crowd.
Tix: $20 per person after Dec 17th, $25 per person at the door. Includes appetizers, 7:30-9 pm, party favors, champagne, balloon drop filled with CASH & PRIZES.
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Be sure to check-out the Guide's NEWEST MUSIC NEWS edition THIS WEEKEND, published separately, and available right here on the Guide's site.
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Friday, December 18, 2015
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Weekend Events, plus the week ahead. Dec 12 edition, 2015...
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Welcome! EVENTS are here. In the two separate parallel editions, you'll find MUSIC NEWS and MUSIC IN TV.
In this edition...
• NEWS QUICKIE
• TICKET ALERTS
• THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS (with "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" picks)
√ Saturday
√ Sunday
• THE WEEK AHEAD (with "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" picks)
Let's get started!
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NEWS QUICKIE...
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HELP DECIDE THE YEAR'S TOP FOLK RECORDINGS
If you don't know "Folk Alley," you should. It's a family of free web radio stations. And every year, they run a listener survey to pick the year's best. It's at:
www.folkalley.com/surveys/best-of-2015
You must log-in to vote; registration is free and votes are compiled until December 15th.
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√ Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: 2nd L.A. show added, Mar 17, went on sale Friday at 5 pm. Also the original show, Mar 15, went on sale Thursday. Both at the L.A. Sports Arena.
√ Willie Nelson & Family play the City National Grove of Anaheim on Jan 6. Tix now on sale.
√ DWIGHT YOAKAM plays the City National Grove of Anaheim on Sun, Jan 24, in OC (Anaheim), at 8 pm. Tix available now (with the usual extortion of an overly-expensive "processing fee") at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004F69DD032B33?brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Dec2
√ ANDREA BOCELLI plays the Hollywood Bowl on Sun, Jun 5, in Hollywood, at 7:30 pm. Tix available now (with the usual extortion of an overly-expensive "processing fee") at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/Andrea-Bocelli-tickets/artist/773296
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Sat, Dec 12 (not music, but cool), in San Pedro:
11 am "CURATOR'S TOUR" of BATTLESHIP IOWA, WWII vessel docked as a museum at 250 S. Harbor Bl, San Pedro 90731; 877-446-9261; www.pacificbattleship.com
Join Battleship IOWA's Curator Dave Way on this never before seen in-depth look at the Battleship IOWA. This four-and-a-half-hour tour includes a short film on the tow of IOWA from San Francisco to Los Angeles, a one-hour history presentation, an hour-and-a-half guided tour to decks that are off limits to everyday guests, a behind the scenes presentation of compartments that are still off limits, a Q&A session, souvenir photo, and a buffet lunch. Take a look at IOWA's Brig, Barbershop, Post Office, Library, Chief Petty Officers' Mess, and more. Space is limited.
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Sat & Sun, THRU Dec 20, in OC (Laguna):
(All day) Annual "SAWDUST WINTER ART FESTIVAL" at the festival grounds in Laguna Beach features several stages of live acoustic music and hundreds of exhibitors over five weekends, Nov 21-Dec 20, 2015. Beneath a canopy of eucalyptus trees,the paths around the festival are lined with wood chips and stone pavers, giving shoppers the experience of an old English village.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Altadena:
2 pm Annual "All Star Christmas Holiday Concert and Mama Licata's Peruvian Pot Luck Buffet" with performances by THE LICATA BROTHERS, THE BOHEMIAN SOUL RUSTLERS, CHAD WATSON & PAM LOE, and the CARBE DURAND duo (from Incendio), at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; concert reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Dec 12, in L.A.:
2 pm "FESTIVAL OF CAROLS" presented by the LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE in the Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center.
More than 100 singers belt-out "Deck the Halls," "Silent Night," "The First Noël," "White Christmas," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and more to get you in the festive spirit. Pulling out all the stops, the Disney Hall's pipe organ participates, and kids can visit with Santa after the show.
Tix, $24-$99.
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Through Dec 30, in San Diego Co (Encinitas):
5-9 pm Annual "GARDEN OF LIGHTS" at San Diego Botanic Gardens, Quail Gardens Encinitas.
Runs Dec 5-30, closed on Dec 24 & 25. In addition to live music, event features horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, refreshments, and hot mulled wine on select evenings. Snow also "falls" on select nights.
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Sat & Sun, Dec 12 & 13, in OC (Lake Forest):
5:30-8:30 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! play the holiday "Candlelight Walk" at Heritage Hill Historic Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest 92630.
The band says, "Come join us for lovely, non-commercial Christmas celebration! Sparkly lights, hot cider, Santa, and lots of music in historic buildings."
Info: www.WhenPigsFlyMusic.com
Music included with admission.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Eagle Rock:
5:30 pm JOHN BATDORF performs at Seth & Tony's House Concerts in Eagle Rock (NE L.A.)
5:30 pm dinner, 7:30 pm concert. Reservations get directions at:
www.sethandtonyshouseconcerts.com
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Sat, Dec 12, in SFV (Sylmar area):
6 pm ED TREE plays the "Live at the A-Frame" series in Kagel Canyon; 11305 Blue Sage Dr, Kagel Canyon, near near Lakeview Terrace / Sylmar 91342.
Info & reservations , Coddy.Nuckols@gmail.com or 818-486-8505.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Echo Park:
7-10 pm Monthly "GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA" showcase series for charity brings different recording artists each time to the Echo Park Film Center, 1200 Alvarado St, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90026.
Produced and hosted by Mark Isam. Info: www.grassrootsacoustica.org
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Sat, Dec 12, in South Pas:
7:30 pm Monthly "CONTRA DANCE," with live music by RHYTHM METHOD and SUSAN MICHAELS calling the moves, at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030.
Instruction 7:30–8, Contradance 8–11 pm. Evening includes a break with some tasty eats about 9:30-ish.
General: $12
Students w/ID: $8
Age 12 and under: Free
CDSS members $1 off.
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Sat, Dec 12, in BevHills:
(Time tba) "SINATRA SINGS SINATRA" stars Frank Sinatra’s son Frank Jr. interpreting his dad’s tunes for the Sinatra Centennial Celebration at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
A full orchestra will back Frankie Jr. as he celebrates his dapper, charismatic father in song.
Also note: the Grammy Museum has a sprawling interactive exhibition, "Sinatra: America Icon,” celebrating Frank Sinatra since October; he was Capitol’s top artist for years. His daughter Nancy recalls, “Dad always said, ‘I’d like to pass along to people what I know and what I do.' With this exhibit, the Sinatra family proudly shares personal and professional insights into the life and times of Frank Sinatra.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Altadena:
8 pm THE HONEY WHISKEY TRIO plus SALTY SUITES play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm HOLIDAY IN THE ROUND plays Trinity Backstage Coffee House, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-2970.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Pasadena:
8 pm MARK O’CONNOR brings his show "An Appalachian Christmas" to the Caltech Public Events series in Beckman Auditorium ("big Beckman," the "wedding cake" building) at California Institute of Technology, 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
He has won two Grammy awards, with six other nominations, along with seven Country Music awards, and performed in myriad combinations with people as diverse as Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, Chet Atkins, James Taylor, and a host of others.
Mark is an amazing man, not only on fiddle / violin, but also on mandolin and guitar. He moves easily from folk stylings to classical and jazz and he is also an established composer. Don't miss this chance to hear Mark, joined by other musicians in this special seasonal show that has become quite popular in the last few years.
Listen to him do his version of "Linus and Lucy" with a bluegrass ensemble:
www.youtube.com/watch? v=wxvm6A6srTc&list=PL349EA9C3E0757DFC
Catch his absolutely beautiful extended solo version of "Silent Night" at:
www.youtube.com/watch? v=w_sbXnAlaAU
Tix, $45; $40; $35.
$10 for youth.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Culver City:
8 pm WITCHER-RECUPIDO-LEVITT & WITCHER play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Culver City:
8 pm WITCHER-RECUPIDO-LEVITT & WITCHER play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
Singer-songwriters Dennis Witcher and Tony Recupido team up with banjo stylist extraordinaire Dan Levitt and L.A.’s best kept secret, bassist / singer Loren Witcher, to form the exciting new Los Angeles based group Witcher-Recupido-Levitt & Witcher. Certainly not new to the music scene, these veteran players deliver great harmonies, exciting instrumentals and some of the finest original material around.
Dennis Witcher, founder of the legendary Los Angeles-based bluegrass band the Witcher Brothers, is an award winning mandolin player known for his soulful baritone vocals and his witty repartee.
Tony Recupido, also a longtime member of the Witcher Brothers, brings his signature tenor vocals and driving innovative guitar playing to the band. Tony is a highly respected Southern California musician. He arrived in So. Cal. in the 1970’s playing with the acoustic rock band Savanna. They recorded the album “Straight at the Sun”. Before joining the Witcher Brothers in 1996, Tony played the festival circuit with the bluegrass bands Foxfire and Liberty, where his dynamic guitar playing and singing as well as his versatile songwriting were much on display.
Dan Levitt, a So. Cal. banjo player and luthier has had a longtime obsession with the banjo. Dan’s latest creation as a luthier has to be seen to be believed. An ornate “fancy” banjo, that hearkens back to the “Golden Age” of decorative banjos, can be seen at
www.fancybanjo.com (a must see.)
Dan started teaching himself to play the banjo in college where he began developing his one of a kind style he calls “Contemporary Clawhammer”. His amazing melodic frailing style incorporates elements of bluegrass, ragtime, folk, classical, blues and Celtic music. In some tunes it may imitate the sounds of a lute, harp or sitar, and sometimes even a banjo. Dan’s amazing style definitely brings a unique sound to the band.
Loren Witcher is the youngest member of the band but certainly no newcomer to the music scene. Growing up in a musical family, Loren learned multiple instruments at an early age, but his main interest has always been the bass. Not only a rock solid bass player, Loren’s vocal renditions have wowed audiences everywhere.
Tix, $15.
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Sat, Dec 12, BENEFIT, in La Canada:
8 pm "RAGIN, CAJUN HOLIDAY BOUNCE" is a Benefit with Preston Smith & The Crocodiles at La Canada Flintridge Country Club.
Proceeds benefit RED BUCKET EQUINE RESCUE, a 501c nonprofit.
Creole Cuisine / Cash Bar / Tix $40. Call 818-790-0611 for reserved prepaid seating.
"Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz... His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy. He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." — John Sollenberger, July 28th 2006, The Pasadena Weekly.
Preston Smith performed as bandleader For Barbra Streisand's Malibu Wedding, The Soprano's Cast Party, and countless events.
Check him out at:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM_xvwQoip8&feature=related
• http://travelingboy.com/archive-travel-tim-prestonsmith.html
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Gp7SDgM48&feature=youtu.be
• http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=sIjbhJKcebA&feature=email
Read the feature stories:
• http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/aug/26/one-man-band-preston-smith-plays-aug-28-in/
• "A Life of Musical Journeys," at: http://travelingboy.com/archive-travel-tim-prestonsmith.html
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Sat, Dec 12, in SaMo:
8 pm "JACKSH*T HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA: Have Yourself A Very Sh*tty Christmas VI" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
Tix, $26.50.
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Sat, Dec 12, in SFV (NoHo)
8-10 pm JASON MIKELL plays Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood.
www.reverbnation.com/jroeshawn
$10 at the door; all of the money goes to the artists.
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Sat, Dec 12, in NE L.A.:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF plays Seth & Tony's House Concerts series in the Highland Park / Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles 90042.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Santa Barbara Co (Los Olivos):
8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME TRIO play the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Los Olivos 93441; 805-688-9894.
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Sun, Dec 13,
WORKSHOP,
in VC (Moorpark):
10:30 am-noon "PATTI AMELOTTE's HAMMERED DULCIMER GROUP CLASS" for Continuing Beginning / Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer players.
Series runs Dec 13 & Jan 10, on Sundays. Private home in Moorpark. Contact Patti at patti@pattiamelotte.com or call 310-995-7171 for info.
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Sun, Dec 13, in Altadena:
1 pm & 4 pm THE LONG RUN, the top Eagles tribute band, plays a pair of matinees today at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in downtown L.A.:
3 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, Grammy nominees, play the “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” concert series at the seasonal outdoor ice rink in Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, L.A. 90012.
Enjoy the music for free, or for a small fee, come get your skate on.
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Sun, Dec 13, in Pasadena:
3 pm JORDIE LANE & CLAIRE REYNOLDS plus DAVE MORRISON & OLIVIA BROWNLEE play the "Cellar Sessions" at Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E Colorado Bl, Unit D, Pasadena 91107.
Info at: www.wineandsong.com/cellar
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in west SFV:
4 pm JOHN BATDORF performs at the "Sunday at the Book Store" concert series presented by Red Rock Concerts at the spacious Crown Books in Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills. Note: be sure you park at the correct mall, because the two are too far apart to walk.
Info at: www.sundayatthebookstore.com
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Sun, Dec 13, in Altadena:
4 pm THE LONG RUN, the top Eagles tribute band, plays a pair of matinees today (also at 1 pm) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Dec 13, in Long Beach:
4:30-7:30 pm DENNIS G & THE ZYDECO TRAIL RIDERZ play the weekly "CAJUN-ZYDECO DANCE SERIES" at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
$10 at the door.
Info: Dempsey, 562-396-1132 or email bontemppappion@aol.com or David, 909-527-0926 or email davidsousa@verizon.net
It's this band's first time here. Kids, families, singles, all welcome. Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.
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Sun, Dec 13, BENEFIT, in Redondo Beach:
5 pm annual "HOLIDAY HOUSE CONCERT" with ANDY & RENEE (leaders of the award-winning band, HARD RAIN, performing) is an annual benefit, raising money for the LA Foodbank, also collecting unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots.
Reservations get directions at:
www.andyandrenee.com
Marty Rifkin (from Bruce Springsteen's band) is sitting in.
Evening includes "a light dinner. Bring a dish to share, if you'd like." Plus there will be lots of holiday cookies. BYOB.
Admission $25, for charity.
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Sun, Dec 13, BENEFIT, in SFV (NoHo):
5-7 pm This month's LAWIM "YOUNG TALENT NIGHT" is a BENEFIT for "OPERATION GRATITUDE," at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood.
Full info, www.lawim.com/events/young-talent-night
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Sun, Dec 13, in OC (Lake Forest):
5:30-8:30 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! play the holiday "Candlelight Walk" at Heritage Hill Historic Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest 92630.
The band says, "Come join us for lovely, non-commercial Christmas celebration! Sparkly lights, hot cider, Santa, and lots of music in historic buildings."
Info: www.WhenPigsFlyMusic.com
Music included with admission.
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in SaMo:
7 pm "McCABE'S UMPTEENTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW" presented by staff, instructors, and musical guests, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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Sun, Dec 13, in Altadena:
7 pm JIM ‘KIMO’ WEST brings "The Ho-Ho-Ho Hawaiian Holiday" with Diana Tanaka and traditional hula dancers at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in Hollywood:
9 pm-2 am 25th annual "SINATRA PARTY" is formal and free at The Room Hollywood, 1626 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028.
This elegant affair — which has been around longer than the venerable Hollywood club — features strictly Sinatra DJ tunes and dancing, pairing the Chairman of the Board's vintage hits with classic cocktails. In the style and spirit of Sinatra, formal attire is required.
Admission is complimentary with RSVP to:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-room-hollywoods-25th-anniversary-sinatra-party-tickets-19540016716
Also note: the Grammy Museum has a sprawling interactive exhibition, "Sinatra: America Icon,” celebrating Frank Sinatra since October; he was Capitol’s top artist for years. His daughter Nancy recalls, “Dad always said, ‘I’d like to pass along to people what I know and what I do.' With this exhibit, the Sinatra family proudly shares personal and professional insights into the life and times of Frank Sinatra.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
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Mon, Dec 14, in Santa Barbara:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER TRIO plays SoHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776.
Juber is the Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney's WINGS.
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Mon, Dec 14, in Altadena:
8 pm WILL RYAN & the CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
Still the best not-yet-famous band of famous players anywhere in L.A.
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Mon, Dec 14, FREE, in Burbank:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
Free with a bar or menu purchase.
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Tue, Dec 15, FREE, in Burbank:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney's WINGS, plays Cody's Viva Cantina, in the Riverside Rancho Room, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.
Free with a bar or menu purchase.
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Tue, Dec 15, in Temecula:
8 pm RUTH MOODY BAND plays the very nice Old Town Temecula Community Theatre, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-653-8696.
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Tue, Dec 15, in L.A.:
8 pm DENNIS G & THE ZYDECO RIDERZ play the Little Easy, 216 W 5th St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-628-3113.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Wed, Dec 16, in San Diego Co (Nat'l City):
8 pm RUTH MOODY BAND plays the AMSD Concerts series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.
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Wed, Dec 16, in Altadena:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney's WINGS, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Thu, Dec 17, in Altadena:
7 pm BANJO BABES with Evie Ladin, Erin Inglish, the Stringtown Ambassadors, and the Small Glories, play a dynamite show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Thu, Dec 17, in L.A.:
7 pm DARRYL HOLTER & BILL DEVERELL hold a book release party for their new book, “Woody Guthrie in L.A.: 1937-1941,” at Chevalier's Books, 126 N Larchmont Bl, Los Angeles 90004; 323-465-1334.
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Thu, Dec 17, in WeHo:
8 pm DAVE STEWART, singer, songwriter and co-founder of Eurythmics, performs for the latest installment of his special, anything-goes shows billed as "DAVE STEWART AND FRIENDS," this time at the Troubadour in West Hollywood.
These gigs have become a Los Angeles tradition, with surprise esteemed guest musicians and artists. Along with Stewart's performance of songs from his classic repertoire, the show will celebrate STEWART's upcoming memoir "SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS," due out February 9 via New American Library (Penguin/Random House), with the foreword by Mick Jagger. Plus, the 2016 release of "SPITBALLIN'," the newfollow-up CD that partners Dave with one-of-a-kind male vocalist, Thomas Lindsey, who will be flying in from his Louisiana home for the show. The duo will preview tracks from their debut album (out in 2016; exact date TBA).
The night will open with the Los Angeles debut performance from 22-year Parisian singer/songwriter Mahaut Mondino, who is gearing up for the release of her first album. It was produced by Stewart and the recording was finished earlier this month. Mondino is the daughter of legendary French fashion photographer and music video director Jean Baptiste Mondino.
More, and $20 advance tix, at:
www.troubadour.com/event/1017679-dave-stewart-friends-los-angeles/
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Thu, Dec 17, in L.A.:
8-11 pm Weekly "HONKY TONK HACIENDA" brings fresh Americana and/or honky tonk recording artists to El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; 323-668-0318.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
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Fri, Dec 18, in San Diego Co (Nat'l City):
7:30 pm "AN IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA" annual touring show this year brings Oisín Mac Diarmada, Teresa Horgan, and Séamus Begley to the AMSD Concerts series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.
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Fri, Dec 18, in San Diego:
8 pm BERKLEY HART present their always excellent annual Christmas Show, this time at the Visual Center for Spiritual Living, 6154 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego 92120; 619-871-1653. Presented by Folkey Monkey.
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Fri, Dec 18, in Altadena:
8 pm TOM MARION AND GUESTS, inclydibg top players from the early-20th-century proto-swing-jazz music world, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Welcome! EVENTS are here. In the two separate parallel editions, you'll find MUSIC NEWS and MUSIC IN TV.
In this edition...
• NEWS QUICKIE
• TICKET ALERTS
• THIS WEEKEND'S EVENTS (with "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" picks)
√ Saturday
√ Sunday
• THE WEEK AHEAD (with "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" picks)
Let's get started!
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NEWS QUICKIE...
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HELP DECIDE THE YEAR'S TOP FOLK RECORDINGS
If you don't know "Folk Alley," you should. It's a family of free web radio stations. And every year, they run a listener survey to pick the year's best. It's at:
www.folkalley.com/surveys/best-of-2015
You must log-in to vote; registration is free and votes are compiled until December 15th.
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√ Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: 2nd L.A. show added, Mar 17, went on sale Friday at 5 pm. Also the original show, Mar 15, went on sale Thursday. Both at the L.A. Sports Arena.
√ Willie Nelson & Family play the City National Grove of Anaheim on Jan 6. Tix now on sale.
√ DWIGHT YOAKAM plays the City National Grove of Anaheim on Sun, Jan 24, in OC (Anaheim), at 8 pm. Tix available now (with the usual extortion of an overly-expensive "processing fee") at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004F69DD032B33?brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Dec2
√ ANDREA BOCELLI plays the Hollywood Bowl on Sun, Jun 5, in Hollywood, at 7:30 pm. Tix available now (with the usual extortion of an overly-expensive "processing fee") at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/Andrea-Bocelli-tickets/artist/773296
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
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Sat, Dec 12 (not music, but cool), in San Pedro:
11 am "CURATOR'S TOUR" of BATTLESHIP IOWA, WWII vessel docked as a museum at 250 S. Harbor Bl, San Pedro 90731; 877-446-9261; www.pacificbattleship.com
Join Battleship IOWA's Curator Dave Way on this never before seen in-depth look at the Battleship IOWA. This four-and-a-half-hour tour includes a short film on the tow of IOWA from San Francisco to Los Angeles, a one-hour history presentation, an hour-and-a-half guided tour to decks that are off limits to everyday guests, a behind the scenes presentation of compartments that are still off limits, a Q&A session, souvenir photo, and a buffet lunch. Take a look at IOWA's Brig, Barbershop, Post Office, Library, Chief Petty Officers' Mess, and more. Space is limited.
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Sat & Sun, THRU Dec 20, in OC (Laguna):
(All day) Annual "SAWDUST WINTER ART FESTIVAL" at the festival grounds in Laguna Beach features several stages of live acoustic music and hundreds of exhibitors over five weekends, Nov 21-Dec 20, 2015. Beneath a canopy of eucalyptus trees,the paths around the festival are lined with wood chips and stone pavers, giving shoppers the experience of an old English village.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Altadena:
2 pm Annual "All Star Christmas Holiday Concert and Mama Licata's Peruvian Pot Luck Buffet" with performances by THE LICATA BROTHERS, THE BOHEMIAN SOUL RUSTLERS, CHAD WATSON & PAM LOE, and the CARBE DURAND duo (from Incendio), at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; concert reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Dec 12, in L.A.:
2 pm "FESTIVAL OF CAROLS" presented by the LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE in the Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center.
More than 100 singers belt-out "Deck the Halls," "Silent Night," "The First Noël," "White Christmas," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and more to get you in the festive spirit. Pulling out all the stops, the Disney Hall's pipe organ participates, and kids can visit with Santa after the show.
Tix, $24-$99.
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Through Dec 30, in San Diego Co (Encinitas):
5-9 pm Annual "GARDEN OF LIGHTS" at San Diego Botanic Gardens, Quail Gardens Encinitas.
Runs Dec 5-30, closed on Dec 24 & 25. In addition to live music, event features horse-drawn wagon rides, holiday crafts, marshmallow roasting, visits with Santa, refreshments, and hot mulled wine on select evenings. Snow also "falls" on select nights.
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Sat & Sun, Dec 12 & 13, in OC (Lake Forest):
5:30-8:30 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! play the holiday "Candlelight Walk" at Heritage Hill Historic Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest 92630.
The band says, "Come join us for lovely, non-commercial Christmas celebration! Sparkly lights, hot cider, Santa, and lots of music in historic buildings."
Info: www.WhenPigsFlyMusic.com
Music included with admission.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Eagle Rock:
5:30 pm JOHN BATDORF performs at Seth & Tony's House Concerts in Eagle Rock (NE L.A.)
5:30 pm dinner, 7:30 pm concert. Reservations get directions at:
www.sethandtonyshouseconcerts.com
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Sat, Dec 12, in SFV (Sylmar area):
6 pm ED TREE plays the "Live at the A-Frame" series in Kagel Canyon; 11305 Blue Sage Dr, Kagel Canyon, near near Lakeview Terrace / Sylmar 91342.
Info & reservations , Coddy.Nuckols@gmail.com or 818-486-8505.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Echo Park:
7-10 pm Monthly "GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA" showcase series for charity brings different recording artists each time to the Echo Park Film Center, 1200 Alvarado St, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90026.
Produced and hosted by Mark Isam. Info: www.grassrootsacoustica.org
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Sat, Dec 12, in South Pas:
7:30 pm Monthly "CONTRA DANCE," with live music by RHYTHM METHOD and SUSAN MICHAELS calling the moves, at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030.
Instruction 7:30–8, Contradance 8–11 pm. Evening includes a break with some tasty eats about 9:30-ish.
General: $12
Students w/ID: $8
Age 12 and under: Free
CDSS members $1 off.
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Sat, Dec 12, in BevHills:
(Time tba) "SINATRA SINGS SINATRA" stars Frank Sinatra’s son Frank Jr. interpreting his dad’s tunes for the Sinatra Centennial Celebration at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills.
A full orchestra will back Frankie Jr. as he celebrates his dapper, charismatic father in song.
Also note: the Grammy Museum has a sprawling interactive exhibition, "Sinatra: America Icon,” celebrating Frank Sinatra since October; he was Capitol’s top artist for years. His daughter Nancy recalls, “Dad always said, ‘I’d like to pass along to people what I know and what I do.' With this exhibit, the Sinatra family proudly shares personal and professional insights into the life and times of Frank Sinatra.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Altadena:
8 pm THE HONEY WHISKEY TRIO plus SALTY SUITES play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm HOLIDAY IN THE ROUND plays Trinity Backstage Coffee House, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-2970.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Pasadena:
8 pm MARK O’CONNOR brings his show "An Appalachian Christmas" to the Caltech Public Events series in Beckman Auditorium ("big Beckman," the "wedding cake" building) at California Institute of Technology, 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
He has won two Grammy awards, with six other nominations, along with seven Country Music awards, and performed in myriad combinations with people as diverse as Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, Chet Atkins, James Taylor, and a host of others.
Mark is an amazing man, not only on fiddle / violin, but also on mandolin and guitar. He moves easily from folk stylings to classical and jazz and he is also an established composer. Don't miss this chance to hear Mark, joined by other musicians in this special seasonal show that has become quite popular in the last few years.
Listen to him do his version of "Linus and Lucy" with a bluegrass ensemble:
www.youtube.com/watch? v=wxvm6A6srTc&list=PL349EA9C3E0757DFC
Catch his absolutely beautiful extended solo version of "Silent Night" at:
www.youtube.com/watch? v=w_sbXnAlaAU
Tix, $45; $40; $35.
$10 for youth.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Culver City:
8 pm WITCHER-RECUPIDO-LEVITT & WITCHER play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Culver City:
8 pm WITCHER-RECUPIDO-LEVITT & WITCHER play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
Singer-songwriters Dennis Witcher and Tony Recupido team up with banjo stylist extraordinaire Dan Levitt and L.A.’s best kept secret, bassist / singer Loren Witcher, to form the exciting new Los Angeles based group Witcher-Recupido-Levitt & Witcher. Certainly not new to the music scene, these veteran players deliver great harmonies, exciting instrumentals and some of the finest original material around.
Dennis Witcher, founder of the legendary Los Angeles-based bluegrass band the Witcher Brothers, is an award winning mandolin player known for his soulful baritone vocals and his witty repartee.
Tony Recupido, also a longtime member of the Witcher Brothers, brings his signature tenor vocals and driving innovative guitar playing to the band. Tony is a highly respected Southern California musician. He arrived in So. Cal. in the 1970’s playing with the acoustic rock band Savanna. They recorded the album “Straight at the Sun”. Before joining the Witcher Brothers in 1996, Tony played the festival circuit with the bluegrass bands Foxfire and Liberty, where his dynamic guitar playing and singing as well as his versatile songwriting were much on display.
Dan Levitt, a So. Cal. banjo player and luthier has had a longtime obsession with the banjo. Dan’s latest creation as a luthier has to be seen to be believed. An ornate “fancy” banjo, that hearkens back to the “Golden Age” of decorative banjos, can be seen at
www.fancybanjo.com (a must see.)
Dan started teaching himself to play the banjo in college where he began developing his one of a kind style he calls “Contemporary Clawhammer”. His amazing melodic frailing style incorporates elements of bluegrass, ragtime, folk, classical, blues and Celtic music. In some tunes it may imitate the sounds of a lute, harp or sitar, and sometimes even a banjo. Dan’s amazing style definitely brings a unique sound to the band.
Loren Witcher is the youngest member of the band but certainly no newcomer to the music scene. Growing up in a musical family, Loren learned multiple instruments at an early age, but his main interest has always been the bass. Not only a rock solid bass player, Loren’s vocal renditions have wowed audiences everywhere.
Tix, $15.
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Sat, Dec 12, BENEFIT, in La Canada:
8 pm "RAGIN, CAJUN HOLIDAY BOUNCE" is a Benefit with Preston Smith & The Crocodiles at La Canada Flintridge Country Club.
Proceeds benefit RED BUCKET EQUINE RESCUE, a 501c nonprofit.
Creole Cuisine / Cash Bar / Tix $40. Call 818-790-0611 for reserved prepaid seating.
"Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz... His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy. He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." — John Sollenberger, July 28th 2006, The Pasadena Weekly.
Preston Smith performed as bandleader For Barbra Streisand's Malibu Wedding, The Soprano's Cast Party, and countless events.
Check him out at:
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM_xvwQoip8&feature=related
• http://travelingboy.com/archive-travel-tim-prestonsmith.html
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-Gp7SDgM48&feature=youtu.be
• http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=sIjbhJKcebA&feature=email
Read the feature stories:
• http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/aug/26/one-man-band-preston-smith-plays-aug-28-in/
• "A Life of Musical Journeys," at: http://travelingboy.com/archive-travel-tim-prestonsmith.html
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Sat, Dec 12, in SaMo:
8 pm "JACKSH*T HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA: Have Yourself A Very Sh*tty Christmas VI" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
Tix, $26.50.
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Sat, Dec 12, in SFV (NoHo)
8-10 pm JASON MIKELL plays Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood.
www.reverbnation.com/jroeshawn
$10 at the door; all of the money goes to the artists.
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Sat, Dec 12, in NE L.A.:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF plays Seth & Tony's House Concerts series in the Highland Park / Eagle Rock area of Los Angeles 90042.
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Sat, Dec 12, in Santa Barbara Co (Los Olivos):
8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME TRIO play the Santa Ynez Valley Grange Hall, 2374 Alamo Pintado Av, Los Olivos 93441; 805-688-9894.
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WORKSHOP,
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10:30 am-noon "PATTI AMELOTTE's HAMMERED DULCIMER GROUP CLASS" for Continuing Beginning / Intermediate Hammered Dulcimer players.
Series runs Dec 13 & Jan 10, on Sundays. Private home in Moorpark. Contact Patti at patti@pattiamelotte.com or call 310-995-7171 for info.
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Sun, Dec 13, in Altadena:
1 pm & 4 pm THE LONG RUN, the top Eagles tribute band, plays a pair of matinees today at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in downtown L.A.:
3 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, Grammy nominees, play the “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” concert series at the seasonal outdoor ice rink in Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, L.A. 90012.
Enjoy the music for free, or for a small fee, come get your skate on.
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Sun, Dec 13, in Pasadena:
3 pm JORDIE LANE & CLAIRE REYNOLDS plus DAVE MORRISON & OLIVIA BROWNLEE play the "Cellar Sessions" at Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E Colorado Bl, Unit D, Pasadena 91107.
Info at: www.wineandsong.com/cellar
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in west SFV:
4 pm JOHN BATDORF performs at the "Sunday at the Book Store" concert series presented by Red Rock Concerts at the spacious Crown Books in Westfield Promenade in Woodland Hills. Note: be sure you park at the correct mall, because the two are too far apart to walk.
Info at: www.sundayatthebookstore.com
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Sun, Dec 13, in Altadena:
4 pm THE LONG RUN, the top Eagles tribute band, plays a pair of matinees today (also at 1 pm) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Dec 13, in Long Beach:
4:30-7:30 pm DENNIS G & THE ZYDECO TRAIL RIDERZ play the weekly "CAJUN-ZYDECO DANCE SERIES" at the Golden Sails Hotel, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803.
$10 at the door.
Info: Dempsey, 562-396-1132 or email bontemppappion@aol.com or David, 909-527-0926 or email davidsousa@verizon.net
It's this band's first time here. Kids, families, singles, all welcome. Tasty food available at reasonable prices at the hotel restaurant which opens at 5 pm.
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Sun, Dec 13, BENEFIT, in Redondo Beach:
5 pm annual "HOLIDAY HOUSE CONCERT" with ANDY & RENEE (leaders of the award-winning band, HARD RAIN, performing) is an annual benefit, raising money for the LA Foodbank, also collecting unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots.
Reservations get directions at:
www.andyandrenee.com
Marty Rifkin (from Bruce Springsteen's band) is sitting in.
Evening includes "a light dinner. Bring a dish to share, if you'd like." Plus there will be lots of holiday cookies. BYOB.
Admission $25, for charity.
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Sun, Dec 13, BENEFIT, in SFV (NoHo):
5-7 pm This month's LAWIM "YOUNG TALENT NIGHT" is a BENEFIT for "OPERATION GRATITUDE," at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood.
Full info, www.lawim.com/events/young-talent-night
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Sun, Dec 13, in OC (Lake Forest):
5:30-8:30 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! play the holiday "Candlelight Walk" at Heritage Hill Historic Park, 25151 Serrano Rd, Lake Forest 92630.
The band says, "Come join us for lovely, non-commercial Christmas celebration! Sparkly lights, hot cider, Santa, and lots of music in historic buildings."
Info: www.WhenPigsFlyMusic.com
Music included with admission.
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in SaMo:
7 pm "McCABE'S UMPTEENTH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW" presented by staff, instructors, and musical guests, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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Sun, Dec 13, in Altadena:
7 pm JIM ‘KIMO’ WEST brings "The Ho-Ho-Ho Hawaiian Holiday" with Diana Tanaka and traditional hula dancers at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Dec 13, FREE, in Hollywood:
9 pm-2 am 25th annual "SINATRA PARTY" is formal and free at The Room Hollywood, 1626 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028.
This elegant affair — which has been around longer than the venerable Hollywood club — features strictly Sinatra DJ tunes and dancing, pairing the Chairman of the Board's vintage hits with classic cocktails. In the style and spirit of Sinatra, formal attire is required.
Admission is complimentary with RSVP to:
www.eventbrite.com/e/the-room-hollywoods-25th-anniversary-sinatra-party-tickets-19540016716
Also note: the Grammy Museum has a sprawling interactive exhibition, "Sinatra: America Icon,” celebrating Frank Sinatra since October; he was Capitol’s top artist for years. His daughter Nancy recalls, “Dad always said, ‘I’d like to pass along to people what I know and what I do.' With this exhibit, the Sinatra family proudly shares personal and professional insights into the life and times of Frank Sinatra.
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 14
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Mon, Dec 14, in Santa Barbara:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER TRIO plays SoHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776.
Juber is the Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney's WINGS.
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Mon, Dec 14, in Altadena:
8 pm WILL RYAN & the CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
Still the best not-yet-famous band of famous players anywhere in L.A.
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Mon, Dec 14, FREE, in Burbank:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
Free with a bar or menu purchase.
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Tue, Dec 15, FREE, in Burbank:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney's WINGS, plays Cody's Viva Cantina, in the Riverside Rancho Room, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.
Free with a bar or menu purchase.
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Tue, Dec 15, in Temecula:
8 pm RUTH MOODY BAND plays the very nice Old Town Temecula Community Theatre, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 866-653-8696.
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Tue, Dec 15, in L.A.:
8 pm DENNIS G & THE ZYDECO RIDERZ play the Little Easy, 216 W 5th St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-628-3113.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Wed, Dec 16, in San Diego Co (Nat'l City):
8 pm RUTH MOODY BAND plays the AMSD Concerts series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.
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Wed, Dec 16, in Altadena:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney's WINGS, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17
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Thu, Dec 17, in Altadena:
7 pm BANJO BABES with Evie Ladin, Erin Inglish, the Stringtown Ambassadors, and the Small Glories, play a dynamite show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Thu, Dec 17, in L.A.:
7 pm DARRYL HOLTER & BILL DEVERELL hold a book release party for their new book, “Woody Guthrie in L.A.: 1937-1941,” at Chevalier's Books, 126 N Larchmont Bl, Los Angeles 90004; 323-465-1334.
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Thu, Dec 17, in WeHo:
8 pm DAVE STEWART, singer, songwriter and co-founder of Eurythmics, performs for the latest installment of his special, anything-goes shows billed as "DAVE STEWART AND FRIENDS," this time at the Troubadour in West Hollywood.
These gigs have become a Los Angeles tradition, with surprise esteemed guest musicians and artists. Along with Stewart's performance of songs from his classic repertoire, the show will celebrate STEWART's upcoming memoir "SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THIS," due out February 9 via New American Library (Penguin/Random House), with the foreword by Mick Jagger. Plus, the 2016 release of "SPITBALLIN'," the newfollow-up CD that partners Dave with one-of-a-kind male vocalist, Thomas Lindsey, who will be flying in from his Louisiana home for the show. The duo will preview tracks from their debut album (out in 2016; exact date TBA).
The night will open with the Los Angeles debut performance from 22-year Parisian singer/songwriter Mahaut Mondino, who is gearing up for the release of her first album. It was produced by Stewart and the recording was finished earlier this month. Mondino is the daughter of legendary French fashion photographer and music video director Jean Baptiste Mondino.
More, and $20 advance tix, at:
www.troubadour.com/event/1017679-dave-stewart-friends-los-angeles/
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Thu, Dec 17, in L.A.:
8-11 pm Weekly "HONKY TONK HACIENDA" brings fresh Americana and/or honky tonk recording artists to El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; 323-668-0318.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
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Fri, Dec 18, in San Diego Co (Nat'l City):
7:30 pm "AN IRISH CHRISTMAS IN AMERICA" annual touring show this year brings Oisín Mac Diarmada, Teresa Horgan, and Séamus Begley to the AMSD Concerts series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950.
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Fri, Dec 18, in San Diego:
8 pm BERKLEY HART present their always excellent annual Christmas Show, this time at the Visual Center for Spiritual Living, 6154 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego 92120; 619-871-1653. Presented by Folkey Monkey.
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Fri, Dec 18, in Altadena:
8 pm TOM MARION AND GUESTS, inclydibg top players from the early-20th-century proto-swing-jazz music world, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675. Reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Be sure to check-out the Guide's current MUSIC NEWS edition, and the MUSIC ON TV edition, each published separately, but available right here on the Guide's site.
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Friday, December 11, 2015
Acoustic Music on TV this weekend, Dec 11 through 13, 2015...
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★ We have some LATE ADDITIONS, right up front, including more TV "Show-of-the-Week" picks.
Missed when this edition was originally compiled:
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Saturday... (LATE ADDITIONS)
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Sat, Dec 12, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
4 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" airs a "two-fer," first with the 2015 Season 6 premiere, "TELLURIDE," featuring the annual "Telluride Bluegrass Festival," other music and film festivals held there, and local artists who have settled in the former mining town high in the Rocky Mountains.
Sat, Dec 12, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
4:30 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" finishes two in a row with a 2015 edition from "Pueblo, Colorado," featuring guitarist Inaiah Lujan of THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES.
Sat, Dec 12, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
7-8 pm "FRONT & CENTER" airs a 2014 edition with rocker RICHIE SAMBORA. (Repeats 2-3 am.)
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Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Link-TV:
1-2 am "MUSIC GONE PUBLIC" brings a 2015 performance by fiddler TOM RIGNEY.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Link-TV:
2-3 am "FRONT & CENTER" airs a 2014 edition with rocker RICHIE SAMBORA. (Repeats 2-3 am.)
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Sun, Dec 13, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
8-8:30 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" airs one of their best-ever, the 2012 "EASTERN TENNESSEE: CRADLE OF COUNTRY MUSIC." The series' Season 3 opener begins in Bristol, TN, with GEORGIA WARREN, last survivor of the legendary 1927 "Bristol Sessions," and explores the region's enduring influence on music, into the present day, from there.
Sun, Dec 13, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
9-10 pm "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" is a 2015 show with the ZAC BROWN BAND. (Repeats 2-3 am.)
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Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Link-TV:
2-3 am "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" is a 2015 show with the ZAC BROWN BAND.
Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Link-TV:
3-4 am "TONIC SOL-FA: IF I CAN DREAM" is a 2009 performance of the a cappella group doing selections ranging from Simon & Garfinkel and the Everly Brothers to Cannibal & the Head Hunters.
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Link-TV:
4-5 am "SHARON ISBIN: TROUBADOUR" from 2014 brings the classical guitarist from Julliard, where she helped create the school's first guitar department, to the "Aspen Music Festival." Guests include Joan Baez, Garrison Keillor, Lesley Gore, Janis Ian, and Steve Vai.
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And those are just the LATE ADDITIONS!
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Now, HERE's the edition as originally published.
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There's a lot of tunefulness on the small screen, all the way through the early hours of Monday morning. And since much of it airs at ridiculous hours, the Guide decided to make it easy for you to give things a look-see and set your recording device accordingly.
(A separate edition with the Guide's current edition of MUSIC NEWS was published last Sunday, and a separate edition of updated live music & arts EVENTS will post as a companion as soon as we can get through all the loose hunks of data. We're working as fast as we can to get you word on all the Southern California live acoustic & Americana music you can go out and enjoy.)
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MUSIC ON TV this go-'round includes a lot of feature-film MUSICALS on the small screen, all through this weekend. Sure 'nuff, those are included in our listings.
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Friday's TV music...
Fri, Dec 11, on VHCRW:
7-10 pm PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS (2013) in the modern film of their 1976 US concert tour.
Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
7-8:30 pm "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo. Repeats all over the place, all weekend. See our listings.
Fri, Dec 11, on TCM:
7-9 pm "SCROOGE" ★★★ the 1970 re-working of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" as a musical.
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
8:30-9 pm THE QUEBE SISTERS perform on a 2015 episode of "BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND," from 333 feet underground in a Tennessee limestone cavern. The bevy of Texas state and national fiddle champ sisters always delivers a "wow" of a show.
Fri, Dec 11, on PBS SoCal:
9-10:30 pm "SIMON & GARFINKEL IN CENTRAL PARK" is the film of the famous 1981 concert.
Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
9-10 pm "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" is a 2014 rock show with PORTUGAL THE MAN and LOCAL NATIVES.
Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
10-11 pm "FRONT & CENTER" reprises a 2013 show with SARA EVANS and MARTINA McBRIDE.
Fri, Dec 11, on TCM:
10:15 pm-12:15 am "MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS" ★★★★ (1944) musical Americana tunefest set against the 1904 World's Fair, starring JUDY GARLAND.
Fri, Dec 11, on PBS SoCal:
10:30 pm-midnight "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
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Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on PBS SoCal:
Midnight-12:30 am "TAVIS SMILEY" airs a new show with singer TOM JONES.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on TCM:
12:15-2 am "IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME" ★★★ (1949) is a JUDY GARLAND musical with VAN JOHNSON, the two playing turn-of-the-20th-century clerks in a sheet music store. Repeats Sun, 7-9 pm.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on PBS SoCal:
1:30-3 am "IL VOLVO: LIVE FROM POMPEII" brings a concert by the Italian operatic-pop trio. Repeats Sun, 12:30-2 pm.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on MOVIES:
1:40-5 am "DOCTOR DOLITTLE" ★★★ (1967) is the delightful REX HARRISON - SAMANTHA EGGAR musical about being able to talk to the animals.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on KLCS-TV:
2-3:30 am "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on KLCS-TV:
3:30-5 am "JOY: AN IRISH CHRISTMAS" is a new 2015 show with KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY mixing holiday favorites with spirited Irish reels and jigs.
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Saturday...
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Early Sat, Dec 12, on "PBS+":
4:30-5 am "JAMMIN' AT HIPPIE JACKS" airs a 2015 edition that is the series second show with Americana band MOUNTAIN HEART.
Early Sat, Dec 12, on "PBS+":
5-6 am "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" is a 2015 edition with ALABAMA SHAKES.
Early Sat, Dec 12, on KLCS-TV:
5-6 am "FRONT & CENTER" brings a 2015 show with guitarist WARREN HAYNES joined by RAILROAD EARTH.
Sat, Dec 12, on TCM:
9-11:15 am "THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT 2" ★★★ (1976) brings FRED ASTAIRE and GENE KELLY in a second tribute to great MGM musicals.
Sat, Dec 12, on PBS SoCal:
4-6 pm "ANDREA BOCELLI: CINEMA" is a 2015 edition of "GREAT PERFORMANCES."
Sat, Dec 12, on PBS SoCal:
6-8 pm "SONGBOOK STANDARDS: AS TIME GOES BY" is a 2015 compilation of performances from yesteryear, including NAT KING COLE, BING CROSBY, ROSEMARY CLOONEY, PERRY COMO, JUDY GARLAND, JOHNNY MATHIS, and PATTI PAGE. Repeats Sun, 4-6 pm.
Sat, Dec 12, on ABC-TV:
8-11 pm "MARY POPPINS" ★★★★ (1964) gets its annual network re-airing. Great musical fun for the small fry.
Sat, Dec 12, on KLCS-TV:
9:30-11 pm "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
Sat, Dec 12, on PBS SoCal:
11 pm-1 am "MOTOWN 25" is the 1983 special about the label, its influence on music, its stars and history.
Sat, Dec 12, on Sundance West:
11:30 pm-2:15 am "WHITE CHRISTMAS" ★★★ (1954) is the BING CROSBY - DANNY KAYE musical that goes from WWII to a delightful New England inn. (Repeats immediately following this showing, 2:15-5 am.)
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Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on KCET-TV:
1-2:30 am "JOY: AN IRISH CHRISTMAS" is a new 2015 show with KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY mixing holiday favorites with spirited Irish reels and jigs.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on PBS SoCal:
1-2:30 am "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on KLCS-TV:
1:30-2 am "RHYTHM ABROAD" airs a 2014 show with the music and dance of "TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA."
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Sundance West:
2:15-5 am "WHITE CHRISTMAS" ★★★ (1954) is the BING CROSBY - DANNY KAYE musical that goes from WWII to a delightful New England inn. (Second consecutive screening.)
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Get TV:
3-4 am "SONNY & CHER COMEDY HOUR" is an episode of the '70s series that always featured lots of musical performances.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Get TV:
4-5 am "ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW" was a variety show from days gone by that featured lots of musical performances.
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Sunday...
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Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
5-6 am "THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW" was a variety show that "suffered many format changes." So any one episode is a grab bag.
Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
6-7 am "THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW" was a variety show that "suffered many format changes." So any one episode is a grab bag.
Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
7-8 am "PERRY COMO'S CHRISTMAS SHOW" was a TV special that first aired in the '50s or '60s.
Sun, Dec 13, on VHCRW:
11 am-noon "BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA" from 2005. Re-airs late tonight on a different channel.
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
Noon-1 pm MUMFORD & SONS guest on a 2013 edition of "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN."
Sun, Dec 13, on VHCRW:
Noon-12:30 pm ANN WILSON from HEART does a 2015 interview on "ROCK ICONS." Of course, HEART, the band led by the Wilson sisters, redefined '70s rock by playing many album tracks and concerts fully acoustic.
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
12:30-2 pm "IL VOLVO: LIVE FROM POMPEII" brings a concert by the Italian operatic-pop trio.
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
1-2 pm THE NATIONAL performs on a 2013 edition of "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN."
Sun, Dec 13, on ABC-TV:
1-3 pm "HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS ON ICE" (2015) brings skating stars gliding to holiday classics and a live performance by TRAIN.
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
2-4 pm "COUNTRY POP LEGENDS" is a 2006 show hosted by ROY CLARK with performances by CRYSTAL GAYLE, GLEN CAMPBELL, BILL ANDERSON, and the BELLAMY BROTHERS.
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
4-6 pm "SONGBOOK STANDARDS: AS TIME GOES BY" is a 2015 compilation of performances from yesteryear, including NAT KING COLE, BING CROSBY, ROSEMARY CLOONEY, PERRY COMO, JUDY GARLAND, JOHNNY MATHIS, and PATTI PAGE.
Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
4-6:45 pm "PAL JOEY" ★★★ (1957) is the FRANK SINATRA musical written by RICHARD ROGERS - LORENZ HART - JOHN O'HARA as a Broadway stage hit.
Sun, Dec 13, on VHCRW:
5-6 pm PAT BENATAR is profiled on the redux series, "BEHIND THE MUSIC: REMASTERED."
Sun, Dec 13, on MOVIES:
5-7:10 pm "MY GAL SAL" ★★★ (1942) is a musical with RITA HAYWORTH in a romance with songwriter PAUL DRESSER. (Repeats 9:30-11:45 pm.)
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
6-7:30 pm "CLASSICAL REWIND 2" is a 2015 sequel hosted by DAVID OGDEN STIERS featuring performances of symphonic music composed by Beethoven, Dvorak, Mozart, Souza, Copland, Gershwin, and many others.
Sun, Dec 13, on "PBS+":
6-7:30 pm "AMERICAN MASTERS" from 2013 re-airs "MARVIN HAMLISCH: WHAT HE DID FOR LOVE," a star-filled tribute to the late composer.
Sun, Dec 13, on TCM:
7-9 pm "IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME" ★★★ (1949) is a JUDY GARLAND musical with VAN JOHNSON, the two playing turn-of-the-20th-century clerks in a sheet music store.
Sun, Dec 13, on "PBS+":
7:30-8 pm "JAMMIN' AT HIPPIE JACKS" airs the 2015 Season 10 closer with a compilation from series regulars in "OUTLAW GOSPEL 3."
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
9:30-10 pm SHERYL CROW performs on a 2014 edition of "THE LIVE ROOM."
Sun, Dec 13, on MOVIES:
9:30-11:45 pm "MY GAL SAL" ★★★ (1942) is a musical with RITA HAYWORTH in a romance with songwriter PAUL DRESSER.
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
11 pm-midnight SMOKEY ROBINSON guests on "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE."
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Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Palladia:
Midnight-1 am "BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA" from 2005 re-airs.
Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on TCM:
3:15-5 am "SUMMER HOLIDAY" ★★★ (1948) is a MICKEY ROONEY - GLORIA DeHAVEN musical based on the Eugene O'Neill play, "Ah, Wilderness," set at the turn of the 20th century.
Early Mon, Dec 14, on TCM:
6:45-8:45 am "SUMMER STOCK" ★★★ (1950) is a JUDY GARLAND - GENE KELLY musical.
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♪ The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS and views of interest to artists everywhere, more specifically to musicians and the creative community, and music makers and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music, both traditional and innovative. From the deepest roots to today’s acoustic renaissance, that’s our beat. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules and inside info on FESTIVALS and select performances in Southern California, in venues monumentally large and intimately small and cozy. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kinds o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to bluegrass and pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to all the roots of the blues and where the music is now.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell.
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★ We have some LATE ADDITIONS, right up front, including more TV "Show-of-the-Week" picks.
Missed when this edition was originally compiled:
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Saturday... (LATE ADDITIONS)
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Sat, Dec 12, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
4 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" airs a "two-fer," first with the 2015 Season 6 premiere, "TELLURIDE," featuring the annual "Telluride Bluegrass Festival," other music and film festivals held there, and local artists who have settled in the former mining town high in the Rocky Mountains.
Sat, Dec 12, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
4:30 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" finishes two in a row with a 2015 edition from "Pueblo, Colorado," featuring guitarist Inaiah Lujan of THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES.
Sat, Dec 12, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
7-8 pm "FRONT & CENTER" airs a 2014 edition with rocker RICHIE SAMBORA. (Repeats 2-3 am.)
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Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Link-TV:
1-2 am "MUSIC GONE PUBLIC" brings a 2015 performance by fiddler TOM RIGNEY.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Link-TV:
2-3 am "FRONT & CENTER" airs a 2014 edition with rocker RICHIE SAMBORA. (Repeats 2-3 am.)
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Sunday... (LATE ADDITIONS...)
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★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Sun, Dec 13, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
8-8:30 pm "MUSIC VOYAGER" airs one of their best-ever, the 2012 "EASTERN TENNESSEE: CRADLE OF COUNTRY MUSIC." The series' Season 3 opener begins in Bristol, TN, with GEORGIA WARREN, last survivor of the legendary 1927 "Bristol Sessions," and explores the region's enduring influence on music, into the present day, from there.
Sun, Dec 13, on Link-TV (KCET Link in L.A.):
9-10 pm "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" is a 2015 show with the ZAC BROWN BAND. (Repeats 2-3 am.)
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Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Link-TV:
2-3 am "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" is a 2015 show with the ZAC BROWN BAND.
Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Link-TV:
3-4 am "TONIC SOL-FA: IF I CAN DREAM" is a 2009 performance of the a cappella group doing selections ranging from Simon & Garfinkel and the Everly Brothers to Cannibal & the Head Hunters.
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Link-TV:
4-5 am "SHARON ISBIN: TROUBADOUR" from 2014 brings the classical guitarist from Julliard, where she helped create the school's first guitar department, to the "Aspen Music Festival." Guests include Joan Baez, Garrison Keillor, Lesley Gore, Janis Ian, and Steve Vai.
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And those are just the LATE ADDITIONS!
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Now, HERE's the edition as originally published.
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There's a lot of tunefulness on the small screen, all the way through the early hours of Monday morning. And since much of it airs at ridiculous hours, the Guide decided to make it easy for you to give things a look-see and set your recording device accordingly.
(A separate edition with the Guide's current edition of MUSIC NEWS was published last Sunday, and a separate edition of updated live music & arts EVENTS will post as a companion as soon as we can get through all the loose hunks of data. We're working as fast as we can to get you word on all the Southern California live acoustic & Americana music you can go out and enjoy.)
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MUSIC ON TV this go-'round includes a lot of feature-film MUSICALS on the small screen, all through this weekend. Sure 'nuff, those are included in our listings.
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Friday's TV music...
Fri, Dec 11, on VHCRW:
7-10 pm PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS (2013) in the modern film of their 1976 US concert tour.
Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
7-8:30 pm "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo. Repeats all over the place, all weekend. See our listings.
Fri, Dec 11, on TCM:
7-9 pm "SCROOGE" ★★★ the 1970 re-working of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" as a musical.
★ A Guide "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick...
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Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
8:30-9 pm THE QUEBE SISTERS perform on a 2015 episode of "BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND," from 333 feet underground in a Tennessee limestone cavern. The bevy of Texas state and national fiddle champ sisters always delivers a "wow" of a show.
Fri, Dec 11, on PBS SoCal:
9-10:30 pm "SIMON & GARFINKEL IN CENTRAL PARK" is the film of the famous 1981 concert.
Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
9-10 pm "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" is a 2014 rock show with PORTUGAL THE MAN and LOCAL NATIVES.
Fri, Dec 11, on KLCS-TV:
10-11 pm "FRONT & CENTER" reprises a 2013 show with SARA EVANS and MARTINA McBRIDE.
Fri, Dec 11, on TCM:
10:15 pm-12:15 am "MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS" ★★★★ (1944) musical Americana tunefest set against the 1904 World's Fair, starring JUDY GARLAND.
Fri, Dec 11, on PBS SoCal:
10:30 pm-midnight "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
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Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on PBS SoCal:
Midnight-12:30 am "TAVIS SMILEY" airs a new show with singer TOM JONES.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on TCM:
12:15-2 am "IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME" ★★★ (1949) is a JUDY GARLAND musical with VAN JOHNSON, the two playing turn-of-the-20th-century clerks in a sheet music store. Repeats Sun, 7-9 pm.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on PBS SoCal:
1:30-3 am "IL VOLVO: LIVE FROM POMPEII" brings a concert by the Italian operatic-pop trio. Repeats Sun, 12:30-2 pm.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on MOVIES:
1:40-5 am "DOCTOR DOLITTLE" ★★★ (1967) is the delightful REX HARRISON - SAMANTHA EGGAR musical about being able to talk to the animals.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on KLCS-TV:
2-3:30 am "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
Late Fri / early Sat, Dec 11 / 12, on KLCS-TV:
3:30-5 am "JOY: AN IRISH CHRISTMAS" is a new 2015 show with KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY mixing holiday favorites with spirited Irish reels and jigs.
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Saturday...
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Early Sat, Dec 12, on "PBS+":
4:30-5 am "JAMMIN' AT HIPPIE JACKS" airs a 2015 edition that is the series second show with Americana band MOUNTAIN HEART.
Early Sat, Dec 12, on "PBS+":
5-6 am "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN" is a 2015 edition with ALABAMA SHAKES.
Early Sat, Dec 12, on KLCS-TV:
5-6 am "FRONT & CENTER" brings a 2015 show with guitarist WARREN HAYNES joined by RAILROAD EARTH.
Sat, Dec 12, on TCM:
9-11:15 am "THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT 2" ★★★ (1976) brings FRED ASTAIRE and GENE KELLY in a second tribute to great MGM musicals.
Sat, Dec 12, on PBS SoCal:
4-6 pm "ANDREA BOCELLI: CINEMA" is a 2015 edition of "GREAT PERFORMANCES."
Sat, Dec 12, on PBS SoCal:
6-8 pm "SONGBOOK STANDARDS: AS TIME GOES BY" is a 2015 compilation of performances from yesteryear, including NAT KING COLE, BING CROSBY, ROSEMARY CLOONEY, PERRY COMO, JUDY GARLAND, JOHNNY MATHIS, and PATTI PAGE. Repeats Sun, 4-6 pm.
Sat, Dec 12, on ABC-TV:
8-11 pm "MARY POPPINS" ★★★★ (1964) gets its annual network re-airing. Great musical fun for the small fry.
Sat, Dec 12, on KLCS-TV:
9:30-11 pm "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
Sat, Dec 12, on PBS SoCal:
11 pm-1 am "MOTOWN 25" is the 1983 special about the label, its influence on music, its stars and history.
Sat, Dec 12, on Sundance West:
11:30 pm-2:15 am "WHITE CHRISTMAS" ★★★ (1954) is the BING CROSBY - DANNY KAYE musical that goes from WWII to a delightful New England inn. (Repeats immediately following this showing, 2:15-5 am.)
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Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on KCET-TV:
1-2:30 am "JOY: AN IRISH CHRISTMAS" is a new 2015 show with KEITH & KRISTYN GETTY mixing holiday favorites with spirited Irish reels and jigs.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on PBS SoCal:
1-2:30 am "THE CARPENTERS: CLOSE TO YOU" is a 2015 chronicle of the top-selling '70s acoustic brother-sister duo.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on KLCS-TV:
1:30-2 am "RHYTHM ABROAD" airs a 2014 show with the music and dance of "TAHITI, FRENCH POLYNESIA."
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Sundance West:
2:15-5 am "WHITE CHRISTMAS" ★★★ (1954) is the BING CROSBY - DANNY KAYE musical that goes from WWII to a delightful New England inn. (Second consecutive screening.)
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Get TV:
3-4 am "SONNY & CHER COMEDY HOUR" is an episode of the '70s series that always featured lots of musical performances.
Late Sat / early Sun, Dec 12 / 13, on Get TV:
4-5 am "ANDY WILLIAMS SHOW" was a variety show from days gone by that featured lots of musical performances.
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Sunday...
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Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
5-6 am "THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW" was a variety show that "suffered many format changes." So any one episode is a grab bag.
Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
6-7 am "THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW" was a variety show that "suffered many format changes." So any one episode is a grab bag.
Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
7-8 am "PERRY COMO'S CHRISTMAS SHOW" was a TV special that first aired in the '50s or '60s.
Sun, Dec 13, on VHCRW:
11 am-noon "BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA" from 2005. Re-airs late tonight on a different channel.
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
Noon-1 pm MUMFORD & SONS guest on a 2013 edition of "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN."
Sun, Dec 13, on VHCRW:
Noon-12:30 pm ANN WILSON from HEART does a 2015 interview on "ROCK ICONS." Of course, HEART, the band led by the Wilson sisters, redefined '70s rock by playing many album tracks and concerts fully acoustic.
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
12:30-2 pm "IL VOLVO: LIVE FROM POMPEII" brings a concert by the Italian operatic-pop trio.
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
1-2 pm THE NATIONAL performs on a 2013 edition of "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN."
Sun, Dec 13, on ABC-TV:
1-3 pm "HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS ON ICE" (2015) brings skating stars gliding to holiday classics and a live performance by TRAIN.
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
2-4 pm "COUNTRY POP LEGENDS" is a 2006 show hosted by ROY CLARK with performances by CRYSTAL GAYLE, GLEN CAMPBELL, BILL ANDERSON, and the BELLAMY BROTHERS.
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
4-6 pm "SONGBOOK STANDARDS: AS TIME GOES BY" is a 2015 compilation of performances from yesteryear, including NAT KING COLE, BING CROSBY, ROSEMARY CLOONEY, PERRY COMO, JUDY GARLAND, JOHNNY MATHIS, and PATTI PAGE.
Sun, Dec 13, on Get TV:
4-6:45 pm "PAL JOEY" ★★★ (1957) is the FRANK SINATRA musical written by RICHARD ROGERS - LORENZ HART - JOHN O'HARA as a Broadway stage hit.
Sun, Dec 13, on VHCRW:
5-6 pm PAT BENATAR is profiled on the redux series, "BEHIND THE MUSIC: REMASTERED."
Sun, Dec 13, on MOVIES:
5-7:10 pm "MY GAL SAL" ★★★ (1942) is a musical with RITA HAYWORTH in a romance with songwriter PAUL DRESSER. (Repeats 9:30-11:45 pm.)
Sun, Dec 13, on PBS SoCal:
6-7:30 pm "CLASSICAL REWIND 2" is a 2015 sequel hosted by DAVID OGDEN STIERS featuring performances of symphonic music composed by Beethoven, Dvorak, Mozart, Souza, Copland, Gershwin, and many others.
Sun, Dec 13, on "PBS+":
6-7:30 pm "AMERICAN MASTERS" from 2013 re-airs "MARVIN HAMLISCH: WHAT HE DID FOR LOVE," a star-filled tribute to the late composer.
Sun, Dec 13, on TCM:
7-9 pm "IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME" ★★★ (1949) is a JUDY GARLAND musical with VAN JOHNSON, the two playing turn-of-the-20th-century clerks in a sheet music store.
Sun, Dec 13, on "PBS+":
7:30-8 pm "JAMMIN' AT HIPPIE JACKS" airs the 2015 Season 10 closer with a compilation from series regulars in "OUTLAW GOSPEL 3."
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
9:30-10 pm SHERYL CROW performs on a 2014 edition of "THE LIVE ROOM."
Sun, Dec 13, on MOVIES:
9:30-11:45 pm "MY GAL SAL" ★★★ (1942) is a musical with RITA HAYWORTH in a romance with songwriter PAUL DRESSER.
Sun, Dec 13, on Palladia:
11 pm-midnight SMOKEY ROBINSON guests on "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE."
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Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on Palladia:
Midnight-1 am "BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA" from 2005 re-airs.
Late Sun / early Mon, Dec 13 / 14, on TCM:
3:15-5 am "SUMMER HOLIDAY" ★★★ (1948) is a MICKEY ROONEY - GLORIA DeHAVEN musical based on the Eugene O'Neill play, "Ah, Wilderness," set at the turn of the 20th century.
Early Mon, Dec 14, on TCM:
6:45-8:45 am "SUMMER STOCK" ★★★ (1950) is a JUDY GARLAND - GENE KELLY musical.
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Sunday, December 6, 2015
The Guide's Sunday morning MUSIC NEWS extra. Ten feature stories for you. Dec 6 2015...
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TICKET ALERT... (late addition)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band play the L.A. Sports Arena on Tue, Mar 15, at 7:30 pm.
GET TICKETS starting Friday Dec 11, at 10 am, at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/bruce-springsteen-and-the-e-street-los-angeles-california-03-15-2016/event/09004F8321484B09
(Be aware that Ticketmaster will add their usual hefty "processing" extortion to the final total. For those of you getting spoiled by the reasonableness of Brown Paper Tickets and other tix marketers.)
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Here's the complete news edition as originally published...
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See the separate weekend edition for all the weekend concerts and event listings.
THIS is your weekend news extra. (And a hint of the shape of things to come.)
Tomorrow is December 7th. It marks the 74th anniversary of the "day of infamy," the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that hurled the U.S. into World War II. As we face the fears and realities of terrorist attacks that are essentially politically motivated drive-by shootings, lets keep a sense of perspective and declare whether we want to lose our cultute to excessive security -- to fear -- or defeat those who threaten civilization by proclaiming our art and our culture as hallmarks of our freedom. Today's story on U2 explores this.
Ten news features...
1) U2: FIGHTING TERRORISM WITH MUSIC
2) OLD BLUE EYES: SINATRA AT 100 BRINGS MUSIC STARS TO TV TONIGHT
3) LIFE-AND-DEATH BATTLE FOR BRILLIANTLY FUNNY MUSICIAN KACEY JONES
4) KATHLEEN GRACE's "BLUEGRASS SITUATION" PREMIERE IN TIME FOR HER DEC 8 L.A. SHOW
5) REMEMBERING THE LATE P.F. SLOAN, A SONGWRITER WHO SHAPED CULTURE
6) THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, REVISITED
7) UNPRECEDENTED RECORDS FOR ADELE's NEW ALBUM, AND WHAT THAT MEANS
8) INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL / FILM FESTIVAL THIS MONTH IN SAN DIEGO
9) GEAR REPORT: POWERSOFT K10s AT THE AMAs
10) ...the weekend's big participatory music news... INVITATION to 34th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES
Enjoy!
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# 1 Sunday news feature...
U2: FIGHTING TERRORISM WITH MUSIC
Today's Sunday morning public affairs shows featured a fine segment with U2's lead singer, Bono, and guitarist, The Edge. They had a fin3 dialog with the host on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS."
(You can still catch the replay, in the last 17 minutes of the 10-11 am PST airing, or on-demand online.)
Of course, Bono spoke of the transformative power of music, and extended that to assert, "Peace is a dream you have when you're awake. The day after the Paris bombings, we went from the chaos of Paris to the peace and quiet of Belfast."
He and U2 guitarist, The Edge, reflected on how improbably astonishing that once would have seemed, given that they and the band's members grew up with constant terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland. They engaged in some comparative history, recounting the many ways that the British military response played into the dialog of the IRA, and how Western policies and actions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the Middle East have empowered the message of ISIL.
The Edge reflected, "There have been only a couple of societies that have banned music." He spoke of the Taliban and ISIL and their broad-based assaults on culture.
"When you think about outlawing music? A child sings before it can speak," says Bono.
Bono closed with a caution for Americans, amidst the rancorous and divisive proclamations of so many presidential candidates. He reminded that, ultimately, we must choose whether we make things about us, and holding true to our values, or about changing to reject our values in the name of security.
He said, "They're not trying to take away lives. They're trying to take away our way of life. The U.S. needs to be very, very careful. This idea, 'We only take Christian refugees,' this is not the American way."
Monday night, HBO will broadcast U2's rescuduled concert, happening that night in Paris. It would have happened last month, on what became the night after the terrorist attacks in the City of Light. Now, the concert is all about the band's musical and philosophic message about the most important things to hold dear, even as we stand up against fear, and how terrorists seek to use it.
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# 2 Sunday news feature...
OLD BLUE EYES: SINATRA AT 100 BRINGS MUSIC STARS TO TV TONIGHT
Tonight on CBS, some of the biggest Grammy-winning, top-selling stars of today's music take the stage to sing the songs of the late FRANK SINATRA.
Sinatra, who died in 1998, would have turned 100 years old this month.
The special airs 9 to 11 pm. Remember to set your recording device if you're joining us at the annual Caroling for Shut-Ins with many bigtime music stars and show biz celebrities.
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# 3 Sunday news feature...
LIFE-AND-DEATH BATTLE FOR BRILLIANTLY FUNNY MUSICIAN KACEY JONES
Wait. Hold on. Please read this — because it gets life-and-death serious, really fast.
We can't spend time telling you that she has been acclaimed by everybody from "People" magazine to USA Today to Kris Kristofferson, sung duets with Garrison Keillor on "A Prairie Home Companion," done tv's "America's Got Talent," that she was a favorite guest on our old "Tied to the Tracks" radio show, that she's a longtime full-time musician who produced the # 1 Americana record of 1999 (making her a GRAMMY-nominated record producer), that she has enjoyed platinum and gold success with her songs performed by Ray Stevens and John Michael Montgomery, that she is solidly accomplished all-around, very talented, VERY funny, and that, throughout her career, she's generously played benefit shows — a lot of benefit shows.
Because, right now, Kacey Jones is the one who needs help. Your help. And urgently.
Pause if you want, and enjoy her music at the link. But don't get lost. We need you back here. So go enjoy, but come back...
https://www.reverbnation.com/kaceyjones?popup_render=%2Fpage_object%2Fshare_page_object%2Fartist_1524407%3Ftab%3Dembed
The Guide recently did a news feature to direct you to hear Kacey Jones do a live performance on KABC radio in Los Angeles, when they flew her to L.A. to do her 10-year-old song about Donald Trump that is a sudden hit since that object of her barbed wit decided to play politician.
In fact, in Kacey's last email newsletter, she said, "I'm still having fun with 'Donald Trump's Hair.' The slide-show video has nearly 7,000 YouTube views and the LIVE version has over 15,000. If you've not yet seen it, here's a link to the slide-show video: https://youtu.be/-u0ObmB6lIo My sincere thanks to those of you who've played and shared the videos on YouTube. I hope to see you again soon, till then enjoy this beautiful Fall season. — Cheers! Kacey Jones."
And she closed, as usual, with her website address — www.kaceyjones.com — and email address — kacey@igorecords.com (again, don't run-off and get lost).
Kacey seemed to be on a roll, enjoying well-deserved success.
Then came this:
"Hello friend and thank you for being here,
"My name is Kacey Jones. I'm a professional singer, songwriter, musician, and humorist residing in Nashville, Tennessee. I'm a big believer in 'laughter is the best medicine' and I've had the pleasure of earning a living by making people laugh for over forty years. But sometimes you need more than laughter to meet a challenge. Sometimes you need a little help from your friends. This is one of those times.
"Nearly two years ago (January 30, 2014) I was diagnosed with stage-3 colorectal cancer. In my case, specifically, it's rectal cancer, which is not the most 'glamorous' type to have (as if there were such a thing) but hey, I've been a 'pain in the butt' to some people long before this!
"Within the first few months of my diagnosis I was told by three major hospitals that my 'only hope' was a protocol that included six weeks of chemo and radiation five days a week, followed by the surgical removal of my uterus, anus, and vagina, followed by six more months of chemo. That scared the heck out of me.
"I'm not afraid of dying, but I have a healthy fear of being poisoned, burned, and butchered. For the record, I have nothing against conventional medicine and I'm sincerely happy for those who've had success with it. But having watched my mother die a slow angonizing death after months of chemo and radiation, I decided long ago that it was not the path for me.
"Instead, I embarked on a wellness plan that includes althernative treatments and therapies, organic supplements, and a radical change in diet. Both of my holistic doctors are licensed MDs. I chose them because they also believe that cancer can be treated successully without chemo and radiation. I'm not cancer-free yet, but I believe I will be if I can just stay on this wellness path that I began nearly two years ago.
"The good news about the organic protocol I'm on is that my cancer has not metastacized. My vital organs are clear and I'm still in one piece, so I know we're doing SOMETHING right! And, though I'm not keeping my normal tour schedule because of the pain (which can be exhausting at times) I still feel well enough to perform an occasional concert. In fact, in an effort to give myself something to look forward to in 2015, I was a contestant on 'America's Got Talent.'
"The 'bad' news about my organic protocol is that none of my alternative treatments, therapies, and supplements are covered by insurance.
"I haven't gone public till now because I had hoped to be cancer-free by the time I'd gone through my savings. But the fact is, I still have a ways to go and I'm nearly out of funds.
"That's why I've launched this campaign. I'd love to stick around for a few more years and in order to do so, I need your help. I need to keep off the road so I can stay home and be completely committed to my healing. In the meantime, I still have to pay rent and utilities, buy groceries, pay bills, and continue with my alternative treatments and supplements, all of which equate to over $4,000.00 a month.
"I am not a cancer 'victim' because I refuse to hand over my power to this illness. I am a Wellness Warrior, and with your help I'm going to win this battle, not only because I have more songs to write and because I still find beauty in this world, but also because I want to be an example of hope for others who may have received a cancer diagnosis but are hesitant or too frightened to consider alternative medicine and the organic approach.
"During the course of my career I've been honored to perform at dozens of fundraisers to help cancer research and awareness and to support such organizations as St. Jude's, Alive Hospice, and the YMCA After Breast Cancer series. And I don't mind telling you, it's a lot easier being on the giving end of that equation.
"The chronic pain is a challenge, but thus far I've been able to manage it with pain meds. Ocassionally, when it gets me down, I remind myself how blessed I am to know so many good people. I'm extremely grateful for my precious Sweet Potato Queen gals, my 'Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour' friends, my fellow musicians, songwriters and Frank Brown Festival pals, my Mickey Newbury Gathering family, and the many friends and fans I've met in cities all over this country and around the world.
"To those who've complimented me on my weight loss and asked, 'How'd you do it?' I want you to know that I was telling you the truth when I said, 'I've been juicing.' I just didn't tell you the whole truth. I hope you can forgive me for that and try to understand that I needed to keep my life as 'normal' as I could for as long as possible so I could continue to work.
"This campaign will run indefinitely during which time I'll be posting video updates.
"Every little bit helps! My online campaign is called The Kacey Jones Wellness Warrior Fund and it's at
www.gofundme.com/kaceyjones
"If you prefer to donate with a check my personal snail mail address is:
Kacey Jones, P.O. Box 121253, Nashville, TN 37212
"(I will send a personal Thank You note to confirm receipt).
"My friends, it's not easy for an independent redhead like me to ask for assistance, but I am sincerely grateful for your help and for your compassion.
"With Love and Gratitude,
Kacey
xoxo"
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The Guide's editor adds this: please help. And we note the additional poignancy of the title of Kacey's latest recording. You'll see it in the following comment:
"'Amen for Old Friends' is one of the best records to come out of Nashville since Willie left Dodge." — Kinky Friedman.
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# 4 Sunday news feature...
KATHLEEN GRACE's "BLUEGRASS SITUATION" PREMIERE IN TIME FOR HER DEC 8 L.A. SHOW
She is delightfully talented. And just in time to promote her Dec 8 & 9 shows in Southern Cal. came the Dec. 3 premiere by "The Bluegrass Situation" of the first episode of the imaginatively-named new KATHLEEN GRACE performance video series, "KG sings with people she likes." This debut features the song "Elvis Presley Blues" written by one of Kathleen's songwriting heroes, GILLIAN WELCH.
Kathleen explains, "I perform it live with the duo SOMETIMES WE SING TOGETHER."
You can watch it at:
http://www.thebluegrasssituation.com/read/watch-kathleen-grace-elvis-presley-blues
Download it FREE on the Soundcloud page, at:
https://soundcloud.com/kathleengrace
Superbly talented Kathleen is impressing the folk, bluegrass, and Americana music spheres since the days we knew her as a head-turning, room quieting, exclusively jazz pianist-vocalist.
Not that she's abandoned jazz. On Saturday, Dec. 5, she played a sold-out "Jazz Vox Concert Series" gig in Seattle. Others in the NW can catch her Sunday, Dec. 6, at a Portland, Oregon, house concert.
To catch Kathleen when she's in L.A., you need to look for her two identies — she performs with her name and with THE LEMON TREES, her new trio project with artists Leslie Stevens and Jamie Drake, which Kathleen says "continues full speed ahead." She adds, "We did a special performance for 'JAM IN THE VAN' last month and are excited for two upcoming shows [in Southern California]."
Those are:
√ Tue, Dec 8, 8 pm KATHLEEN GRACE performs with Jonny Fritz, The Lemon Trees, and Aaron Embry, at the Bootleg Theater - Bar Stage, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles. 21+ show.
Tix $10, at:
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/mobile/index/1002517?_ga=1.29048508.141328889.1449162918
√ Sat, Jan 9, Kathleen Grace plays with Austin McCutchen and Leslie Stevens at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, the legendary place waaay out in the desert.
Catch the video, and you'll know why we are saying to catch her live performance.
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# 5 Sunday news feature...
REMEMBERING THE LATE P.F. SLOAN, A SONGWRITER WHO SHAPED CULTURE
P.F. Sloan, one of music's most notorious inaccessible recluses, recently agreed to do a radio special with the Guide's editor. We were working on including Barry McGuire to sing his iconic hit, banned at the time from radio airplay, "Eve of Destruction."
Sloan, who wrote the song, had done a few shows with McGuire and Byrds alum John York, and all three expressed satisfaction in the way things went. Bob Stane, impressario of the Coffee Gallery Backstage, hosted their on-stage collaboration — the first-ever with York, and firstmonth time in decades that Sloan and McGuire had played together. Stane made clear the welcome mat would stay out. And countless big venues would beckon as soon as word got around. But you never knew if P.F. Sloan would just disappear again.
But now he has died. He was 70.
Sloan was no one-trick pony. He's the songwriter whose chief fame was always his music publishing, whose creations included the classic 1960s “Secret Agent Man,” a hit for Johnny Rivers, Herman’s Hermits’ “A Must to Avoid,” Terry Black’s “Unless You Care,” and Jan & Dean’s “I Found a Girl.”
After an era of boy band fluff, it's stunning to realize that Sloan signed his first record deal at age 13, and quickly began to write songs for top bands of the time, including the Turtles, Grass Roots, and Fifth Dimension. Through the years, he released several of his own albums and in 2014, published the memoir “What’s Exactly The Matter With Me?”
Howard Wuelfing, a spokesman for Sloan, announced the death of the legendary singer-songwriter, saying he died Sunday, Nov. 15, at his home in Los Angeles after battling pancreatic cancer for several weeks.
Enduring L.A. radio icon ART FEIN, whose signature events include producing Southern California's annual "Elvis Birthday Bash" every January, maintained a longtime friendship with Sloane.
The following is from Art's website, www.sofein.com ...
"In 1990, I was told that PF Sloan would like to be on my tv show. I said Sure, and arranged a taping date.
"A week prior to that show, a woman knocked on my screen door on El Cerrito Place and said 'PF Sloan is out in the car and wants to meet you. Can we come in?'
"We sat at the kitchen table, he and me and his girlfriend. As an icebreaker, I said 'Does your mom still live in Leisure World?' That stopped him dead. 'You knew my MOTHER?'
"No, I said, my parents, from Chicago, stayed there several winters in the early 1980s, and my mother met his mother. When they learned both sons were involved in music, Mrs. Schlein asked if I knew Phil. This quickly cemented our relationship. It was cosmic.
"I showed him that film clip where Bob Dylan and John Lennon are in the back of a limo, and 'Eve Of Destruction' is mentioned. Flip flipped. 'John Lennon and Bob Dylan are talking about me!'
"I phoned my friend and clip-supplier Kent in Austin and said 'Here’s PF Sloan.' They talked for a little while, which was great for Kent, who was a rabid fan who never dreamed he’d speak to the reclusive Sloan.
"Shortly after this, we did a wonderful pair of tv shows. We had some mutual friends, and kept in touch. His girlfriend had had a stillborn baby, so he was extremely attached to Baby Jessie, who I dragged around everywhere. 'It’s a miracle' he would say.
"In 1997 I got him booked on the SXSW fest. We flew together to Austin. At LAX they asked for ID and he showed his credit card. That won’t do, the clerk said. He shrugged, saying that was all he carried. Fortunately, I had the SXSW program with me, and showed them his picture in it. In those days, they let him fly! He stayed at Kent’s house in Austin.
"For his SXSW appearance he played solo acoustic at an outdoor stage in front of a throng. It went well, but later, near the venue, he stopped to take a leak in an alley and was nearly arrested. That got in the newspaper.
"In this century we weren’t together as much. He paired up with Carlos Guitarlos for a while, but that duetting, surely excellent, didn’t gain either new recognition.
"He was a devotee of Sai Baba, an Indian guru. His car’s license plate (and an album title) SAILOVER, meant, when you asked him, 'Let’s be friends. Come to my place. Sail over.' But actually it meant that he was a Sai Lover.
"He told me that we went annually to see Sai Baba in India, and spoke with him. He told me that 50,000 people lived outside the grounds and followed him everywhere.
"'Well, if he’s so popular how does he have time to see you?' I asked. 'Is it because you wrote "Eve of Destruction?"'
"'No,' he shot back impatiently, 'he projects his presence on the wall of my hotel room.'
"I wondered, then, whether this hotel room was in L.A. or India, but decided not to ask. You gotta serve someone.
"June 16, 2013, Jimmy Webb, writer of 'MacArthur Park,' performed it there, and also did 'P.F. Sloan,' which he wrote in the late ‘60s when Phil disappeared for what was to be decades. Phil came out and took bows to great applause.
"I saw him in 2014 at his autobiography book signing. That book was enchanting, gripe-filled and truly legendary. In 2015, I saw him appear at the South Pasadena Library in a reunion with two Grass Roots members. I last saw him August 22 at Bob Merlis’s annual backyard blowout.
"In early November when I heard he was sick, I phoned and left a message on his answering machine. If I’d known he was on his deathbed I would have gone to him — Who expects a person to get sick and die in two weeks?
"He was a gentle gifted soul, tragically taken."
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# 6 Sunday news feature...
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, REVISITED
$34,199.30. That's the cost of all the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Inflation this year is negligible, having driven the prices of those particular gifts up just .6% since last year.
But unless you're a self-absorbed person with more dollars than sense, you'd surely rather give to Heifer International, or to one of the charities that digs wells, or to K.I.N.D, the one that provides desks in school classrooms in Africa where kids have been sitting on primitive floors.
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# 7 Sunday news feature...
UNPRECEDENTED RECORDS FOR ADELE's NEW ALBUM, AND WHAT THAT MEANS
"25," the new follow-up to Adele's mega-success album, broke all sales figures for its first week of release, netting $3.3 million in sales, becoming the # 1 album and yielding the # 1 single.
Now, there are a couple of odd things about music statistics. First, the particular stats for initial sales have been kept only since 1991, so we aren't looking at, say, the Beatles in a head-to-head comparison. And second, the goofy way that the music industry keeps statistics brings another wacky incongruity:
Adele's "25" just broke all the figures for distribution in both its first week and first month of availability, but those numbers will be posted as the period ending December 12.
But those caveats take nothing away from her accomplishment with a new album whose tracks include the industry's top-grossing songwriters and producers.
Even at that, the most impressive aspect in today's music market is that these numbers are all physical cd sales. Adele forbade the sale of track downloads, running counter to everything the "industry experts" have been telling us for a decade, about how the cd was already dead but the indies just wouldn't go to the funeral. Adele, who is known for her ability to give a good what-for without mincing words, has likely told those experts already — but in case she hasn't, the Guide will happily tell them: stick it.
The Guide would also like to point out what WE think is the most important thing in this story: Adele makes REAL music, and she can REALLY sing, complete with REAL integration of coherent melody lines and harmony, and people are BUYING that in record numbers.
There's more. Adele has already claimed the top-selling record of 2015. The same album may hold on with strong sales and claim the 2016 prize, too. And it seems likely the album will yield a second, and maybe a third, number-one single as it moves through 2016.
As in, take note, Big Music: This is not an album of annoying cyber noise, robotic electronica, excruciating pounding, and fakery. It's real music, performed by a real singer, backed by real musicians on real musical instruments. And we think that's the best Christmas present of all, for the legions of lovers of real music, and for the outlook for art and culture.
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# 8 Sunday news feature...
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL / FILM FESTIVAL THIS MONTH IN SAN DIEGO
The 7th Annual International Music Festival Conference and the 12th Annual International Film Festival Summit are promising "the most informative and fun filled conference to date."
Organizers of IFFS-IMFCON 2015, December 13-15 in San Diego, say, "We are excited to announce new topics and speakers at the annual conference, insuring that attendees at all levels – first-timers and repeat attendees, new to the industry or seasoned professionals – can all find the answers and creative new ideas that they are looking for."
The companion events feature scores of keynote presentations, informative panel discussions, breakout sessions, social activities, and more.
Full info, www.imfcon.com
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# 9 Sunday news feature...
GEAR REPORT: POWERSOFT K10s AT THE AMAs
Over 100 Powersoft K10s provided reliable, detailed amplification for the 43rd annual "American Music Awards" last month. That came amidst ATK Audiotek celebrating its 25th years providing audio for the AMAs, with the loudspeaker system for one of the top U.S. music awards televised shows driven exclusively by Powersoft K10 DSP+AESOP amplifiers and Armonia DSP Software.
At the awards, held in the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles November 22nd, amplifier manufacturer Powersoft made its presence known with over one-hundred K10 DSP+AESOP amplifiers on site. With approximately 7,000 people in attendance, the program was broadcast to over 10 million viewers across the U.S. and featured performances by a "who's who" list of contemporary musical artists including Coldplay, The Weeknd, Demi Lovato and many others.
We know it's unlikely that Folk-Americana fans bothered to watch, so we want to make you aware of the gear, and also of one performance you'll want to track-down to watch on the web: everyone agreed the show was highlighted with a moving performance of "Hymne à l'amour" by Celine Dion, which eulogized victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.
In addition to hosting an evening of lively performances, the AMA presented awards to a range of chart-topping pop artists including One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and many others.
Nashville pop country artist Sam Hunt was recognized as "New Artist of the Year", while the ubiquitous Taylor Swift scooped up nominations in six categories. The night was hosted bythe actress / pop singer Jennifer Lopez and featured A-list celeb presenters including Harrison Ford, Prince, and Jenny McCarthy.
Back to the gear. Audio for the entire awards show performance was driven by those 100-plus Powersoft K10 DSP+AESOP amplifiers, located in racks situated throughout the facility.
ATK Audiotek, which has been providing audio services for the AMA Awards for 25 years, handled sound services for the event — including equipment specification, set up, FOH and monitor engineering. "For all the large shows we deploy, we depend on Powersoft for the main P.A., monitors and subs," commented Sean Prickett, Audio Engineer for ATK Audiotek.
Lots of Music and Fast Production Changes
Unlike many other popular awards shows, the AMA Awards is characterized by several musical performances throughout the evening, in addition to award recognition. For production staff, this means constant changes in both stages and performers.
Prickett explains, "There is dialog, but it is standard for us to have to go A Stage to B stage after a v/o right into another performance. It was certainly a case of ‘all hands on deck’ for everyone in the audio department."
Prickett takes that to a full-blown endorsement: "We have so many amps out there and with Powersoft, I was not concerned about reliability at all."
Certainly, at a show such as the AMAs, reputation and credibility is always on the line when it comes to delivering audio services.
"It is considered one of the top three music shows in the country, so there is a certain amount of prestige when the artists come in and they have certain expectations," says Mikael Stewart, VP Special Events, ATK Audiotek.
He adds, "We are doing a lot of show in a relatively short amount of time, so everything has to go in, work right away, and be flexible."
Expeeience brings undeniable advantages. Having done so many shows in the Microsoft Theater (formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. Live), ATK clearly has its audio system "dialed in" there.
"Our system for Microsoft Theater consists primarily of four main hang arrays, four delay arrays, three balcony hung delays as well as under balconies and two different versions of front fills for FOH," explains Prickett.
"Typically, for these awards shows, we do a split-up distributed drive system, unlike what we might do for typical touring situations," he said.
For the main P.A. and main delays, ATK specified:
√ JBL VerTec 4089 line arrays
√ 4886 balcony delays
√ powered by Powersoft K10s
"We deploy a distributed system to give us a more flexible set-up for music and dialog, and it means we do not have to drive the P.A. as hard because there are many zones to create a nice even coverage pattern throughout the whole house," says Prickett.
"Whether it is for an awards show or a touring installation, preparation is one of ATK's key ingredients for success. No matter where the performance, the company relies on Powersoft's Armonia software to catalog and recall key DSP settings so the production team doesn't have to start from scratch when it comes to set up and room-tuning," says an ATK spokesman.
"These venues are very much the same, and the show hasn’t really changed its physical structure over the last five years," says Stewart. "We just load the presets from the Armonia software, which gives us a really good starting point so we don’t have to spend hours re-tuning the room."
"We use Powersoft Armonia exclusively for our DSP, and there is no other system controller in front of it," Prickett adds. "We rely very heavily on this to tune the system, as well as facilitate EQ and level changes. The preset capability is a key feature for us, since time is always of the essence in these shows."
Aside from their predictable sonic performance on a demanding live broadcast program such as the AMAs, the Powersoft K10s delivered a range of efficiencies.
"The main reason we use K10 DSP+AESOPs at ATK Audiotek is because they allow us to operate in a reduced physical footprint, which is essential in the rack world when it comes to amplifiers," says Prickett. "Since each K10 takes up just 1U, we are able to have a spare amplifier at each location without tying up a prohibitive amount of rackspace. So in case one of the signals goes away, we have a backup at every single amplifier.
"There were absolutely no issues with any of the 100 amplifiers on our network," concludes Prickett. "Everything went smoothly and without incident: this is the kind of performance we rely on."
About Powersoft
Powersoft is a world leader in lightweight, high power, single rack space, energy efficient amplifiers for the professional audio market. Founded in Italy in 1995, headquartered in Florence, Italy, with offices in Ventura, CA, Powersoft couples the experience and precision of its production department with exceptional components to deliver products with perfect audio response and high performance reliability. Its state-of-the-art amplifiers can be found in an array of markets, ranging from stadiums, sporting arenas, theme parks, performance venues and airports to convention centers, churches and clubs, and are used by the world's leading tour sound companies.
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# 10 Sunday news feature...
...the weekend's big participatory music news...
INVITATION to 34th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES
It's your annual opportunity to perform with Grammy winners and other music stars, and to experience the thrill of doing that for the most appreciative audience you'll ever face.
In fact, WHEREVER you are in America, you'll have the opportunity to perform for a similarly grateful audience of shut-ins. (Just go to Vincent's caroling website and join his group when it performs in a city near you! Each year, the star-studded kick-off is in L.A.)
Vincent Leinen's 34th annual national tour of participatory "Caroling" at residential senior facilities kicks-off in L.A. this SUNDAY, Dec. 6, and Southern California musicians (and all who love to sing) are invited to join-in. The Guide partners to recruit for this event every year.
If you join us Dec. 6th, you'll join SUPERTRAMP lead guitarist CARL VERHEYEN, bassist PRESCOTT NILES from THE KNACK, FLORENCE LaRUE from THE FIFTH DIMENSION, JOHN KAYE of STEPPENWOLF, and many MANY others, from Woodstock veterans to piano virtuosos to opera stars to Cajun fiddlers, from the ultra-famous to the not-so-famous, raising our voices in song for grateful audiences who go the entire year without seeing a live musical performance.
Complete details from Vincent follow, including how YOU can register to take part (it's easy!)
See you Sunday! The Guide staff will be there with bells on!
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INVITATION to 34th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES –
Here are the details, after a word from event producer / series creator Vincent Leinen:
"DECEMBER 6, 2015: Experience the power, magic, and impact of giving music via Santa’s Caroling Team!
"Greetings! You’re extended a special invitation to support, promote, and participate in the 34th Annual Los Angeles Holiday Caroling Festivities on Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at senior care centers.
"Perform 4 pm-7:30 pm on a modular schedule that lets you arrive / depart at your discretion, though we hope you'll take part in the full evening's traveling event. It's all located in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles in a series of locations that are close together. THEN, immediately following the caroling, participants are invited to socialize and dine at HomeTown Buffet Restaurant at VanOwen & Fallbrook in Canoga Park, from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm.
"Overall Mission: In conjunction with a nationwide initiative we promote the overall theme of bringing happiness and/or enlightenment to the elderly in senior care centers, hospital patients, care-givers, and festival participants during the holiday season. This simple act of kindness can make a difference and add true meaning for all involved this holiday season. Your participation is very important since your presence and music promotes the theme and enhances the festivities for ALL who are involved."
Details...
Music books & refreshments are provided for all performers. Flowers (if available) are provided for the residents.
The festivities include multiple performances at senior care centers scheduled at concurrent time slots. Yes, we deploy parallel performing casts, to allow us to provide entertainment (read that as happiness and healing) to more needy senior residents AND their hardworking caregivers.
To balance-out the large talent pool and maximize your impact on the senior residents and caregivers, we’re continuing the tradition of forming two separate Holiday Caroling presentation teams that we call Santa’s South Route Caroling team and Santa’s North Route Caroling Team. BOTH teams feature professional musicians that include GRAMMY winners and nominees!
After you register with Vincent, he'll give you the web address to print-out the exact route, with locations and times. It can be very handy during your whirlwind performance schedule.
Whichever route / performing cast you join, you are invited to skedaddle over for the Group Photo at the conclusion, taken with all participants, at Meridian-West Hills in the main dining room, at 6833 Fallbrook Ave., Canoga Park 91307.
Then, it's off to the Post-Caroling Wrap Party to meet and eat and schmooze with your favorite musicians and new friends.
This really does run like clockwork, each year — an impressive feat, given that it's a bunch of musicians!
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REGISTER to participate, in any of several ways:
1) online at:
www.HolidayMusicMakingADifference.com
Or,
2) www.facebook.com/HolidayCaroling4Seniors
Or,
3) call Vincent at 818-342-9336
or (cell) 818-429-1563.
There are abundant details at the above website.
Vincent offers this closing word:
"Experience the power, magic, and impact of giving music!
"All effort given to support, promote, and participate in this heart-warming activity would be appreciated, especially since your contribution, music, and presence would greatly promote the theme and enhance the festivities for all involved Please RSVP ASAP, and if pertinent, provide authorization to use your name on the invitation, website, press release etc. (Please disregard request for RSVP if you’ve already provided me your status.)
"If unable to attend, you’re encouraged to take your own group or individually visit your local senior centers or shut-ins. This simple act of kindness can make a difference and add true meaning for all involved this holiday season.
"Thank you for blessing my life and the lives of others. Happy Holidays!"
— Vincent J. Leinen/Founder-National Director L.A. Holiday Caroling Festivities
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The Guide's Sunday morning MUSIC NEWS extra. Ten feature stories for you. Dec 6 2015...
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TICKET ALERT... (late addition)
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band play the L.A. Sports Arena on Tue, Mar 15, at 7:30 pm.
GET TICKETS starting Friday Dec 11, at 10 am, at:
http://m.ticketmaster.com/bruce-springsteen-and-the-e-street-los-angeles-california-03-15-2016/event/09004F8321484B09
(Be aware that Ticketmaster will add their usual hefty "processing" extortion to the final total. For those of you getting spoiled by the reasonableness of Brown Paper Tickets and other tix marketers.)
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See the separate weekend edition for all the weekend concerts and event listings.
THIS is your weekend news extra. (And a hint of the shape of things to come.)
Tomorrow is December 7th. It marks the 74th anniversary of the "day of infamy," the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor that hurled the U.S. into World War II. As we face the fears and realities of terrorist attacks that are essentially politically motivated drive-by shootings, lets keep a sense of perspective and declare whether we want to lose our cultute to excessive security -- to fear -- or defeat those who threaten civilization by proclaiming our art and our culture as hallmarks of our freedom. Today's story on U2 explores this.
Ten news features...
1) U2: FIGHTING TERRORISM WITH MUSIC
2) OLD BLUE EYES: SINATRA AT 100 BRINGS MUSIC STARS TO TV TONIGHT
3) LIFE-AND-DEATH BATTLE FOR BRILLIANTLY FUNNY MUSICIAN KACEY JONES
4) KATHLEEN GRACE's "BLUEGRASS SITUATION" PREMIERE IN TIME FOR HER DEC 8 L.A. SHOW
5) REMEMBERING THE LATE P.F. SLOAN, A SONGWRITER WHO SHAPED CULTURE
6) THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, REVISITED
7) UNPRECEDENTED RECORDS FOR ADELE's NEW ALBUM, AND WHAT THAT MEANS
8) INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL / FILM FESTIVAL THIS MONTH IN SAN DIEGO
9) GEAR REPORT: POWERSOFT K10s AT THE AMAs
10) ...the weekend's big participatory music news... INVITATION to 34th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES
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# 1 Sunday news feature...
U2: FIGHTING TERRORISM WITH MUSIC
Today's Sunday morning public affairs shows featured a fine segment with U2's lead singer, Bono, and guitarist, The Edge. They had a fin3 dialog with the host on CNN's "Fareed Zakaria GPS."
(You can still catch the replay, in the last 17 minutes of the 10-11 am PST airing, or on-demand online.)
Of course, Bono spoke of the transformative power of music, and extended that to assert, "Peace is a dream you have when you're awake. The day after the Paris bombings, we went from the chaos of Paris to the peace and quiet of Belfast."
He and U2 guitarist, The Edge, reflected on how improbably astonishing that once would have seemed, given that they and the band's members grew up with constant terrorist attacks in Northern Ireland. They engaged in some comparative history, recounting the many ways that the British military response played into the dialog of the IRA, and how Western policies and actions in Iraq, Afghanistan, and throughout the Middle East have empowered the message of ISIL.
The Edge reflected, "There have been only a couple of societies that have banned music." He spoke of the Taliban and ISIL and their broad-based assaults on culture.
"When you think about outlawing music? A child sings before it can speak," says Bono.
Bono closed with a caution for Americans, amidst the rancorous and divisive proclamations of so many presidential candidates. He reminded that, ultimately, we must choose whether we make things about us, and holding true to our values, or about changing to reject our values in the name of security.
He said, "They're not trying to take away lives. They're trying to take away our way of life. The U.S. needs to be very, very careful. This idea, 'We only take Christian refugees,' this is not the American way."
Monday night, HBO will broadcast U2's rescuduled concert, happening that night in Paris. It would have happened last month, on what became the night after the terrorist attacks in the City of Light. Now, the concert is all about the band's musical and philosophic message about the most important things to hold dear, even as we stand up against fear, and how terrorists seek to use it.
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OLD BLUE EYES: SINATRA AT 100 BRINGS MUSIC STARS TO TV TONIGHT
Tonight on CBS, some of the biggest Grammy-winning, top-selling stars of today's music take the stage to sing the songs of the late FRANK SINATRA.
Sinatra, who died in 1998, would have turned 100 years old this month.
The special airs 9 to 11 pm. Remember to set your recording device if you're joining us at the annual Caroling for Shut-Ins with many bigtime music stars and show biz celebrities.
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# 3 Sunday news feature...
LIFE-AND-DEATH BATTLE FOR BRILLIANTLY FUNNY MUSICIAN KACEY JONES
Wait. Hold on. Please read this — because it gets life-and-death serious, really fast.
We can't spend time telling you that she has been acclaimed by everybody from "People" magazine to USA Today to Kris Kristofferson, sung duets with Garrison Keillor on "A Prairie Home Companion," done tv's "America's Got Talent," that she was a favorite guest on our old "Tied to the Tracks" radio show, that she's a longtime full-time musician who produced the # 1 Americana record of 1999 (making her a GRAMMY-nominated record producer), that she has enjoyed platinum and gold success with her songs performed by Ray Stevens and John Michael Montgomery, that she is solidly accomplished all-around, very talented, VERY funny, and that, throughout her career, she's generously played benefit shows — a lot of benefit shows.
Because, right now, Kacey Jones is the one who needs help. Your help. And urgently.
Pause if you want, and enjoy her music at the link. But don't get lost. We need you back here. So go enjoy, but come back...
https://www.reverbnation.com/kaceyjones?popup_render=%2Fpage_object%2Fshare_page_object%2Fartist_1524407%3Ftab%3Dembed
The Guide recently did a news feature to direct you to hear Kacey Jones do a live performance on KABC radio in Los Angeles, when they flew her to L.A. to do her 10-year-old song about Donald Trump that is a sudden hit since that object of her barbed wit decided to play politician.
In fact, in Kacey's last email newsletter, she said, "I'm still having fun with 'Donald Trump's Hair.' The slide-show video has nearly 7,000 YouTube views and the LIVE version has over 15,000. If you've not yet seen it, here's a link to the slide-show video: https://youtu.be/-u0ObmB6lIo My sincere thanks to those of you who've played and shared the videos on YouTube. I hope to see you again soon, till then enjoy this beautiful Fall season. — Cheers! Kacey Jones."
And she closed, as usual, with her website address — www.kaceyjones.com — and email address — kacey@igorecords.com (again, don't run-off and get lost).
Kacey seemed to be on a roll, enjoying well-deserved success.
Then came this:
"Hello friend and thank you for being here,
"My name is Kacey Jones. I'm a professional singer, songwriter, musician, and humorist residing in Nashville, Tennessee. I'm a big believer in 'laughter is the best medicine' and I've had the pleasure of earning a living by making people laugh for over forty years. But sometimes you need more than laughter to meet a challenge. Sometimes you need a little help from your friends. This is one of those times.
"Nearly two years ago (January 30, 2014) I was diagnosed with stage-3 colorectal cancer. In my case, specifically, it's rectal cancer, which is not the most 'glamorous' type to have (as if there were such a thing) but hey, I've been a 'pain in the butt' to some people long before this!
"Within the first few months of my diagnosis I was told by three major hospitals that my 'only hope' was a protocol that included six weeks of chemo and radiation five days a week, followed by the surgical removal of my uterus, anus, and vagina, followed by six more months of chemo. That scared the heck out of me.
"I'm not afraid of dying, but I have a healthy fear of being poisoned, burned, and butchered. For the record, I have nothing against conventional medicine and I'm sincerely happy for those who've had success with it. But having watched my mother die a slow angonizing death after months of chemo and radiation, I decided long ago that it was not the path for me.
"Instead, I embarked on a wellness plan that includes althernative treatments and therapies, organic supplements, and a radical change in diet. Both of my holistic doctors are licensed MDs. I chose them because they also believe that cancer can be treated successully without chemo and radiation. I'm not cancer-free yet, but I believe I will be if I can just stay on this wellness path that I began nearly two years ago.
"The good news about the organic protocol I'm on is that my cancer has not metastacized. My vital organs are clear and I'm still in one piece, so I know we're doing SOMETHING right! And, though I'm not keeping my normal tour schedule because of the pain (which can be exhausting at times) I still feel well enough to perform an occasional concert. In fact, in an effort to give myself something to look forward to in 2015, I was a contestant on 'America's Got Talent.'
"The 'bad' news about my organic protocol is that none of my alternative treatments, therapies, and supplements are covered by insurance.
"I haven't gone public till now because I had hoped to be cancer-free by the time I'd gone through my savings. But the fact is, I still have a ways to go and I'm nearly out of funds.
"That's why I've launched this campaign. I'd love to stick around for a few more years and in order to do so, I need your help. I need to keep off the road so I can stay home and be completely committed to my healing. In the meantime, I still have to pay rent and utilities, buy groceries, pay bills, and continue with my alternative treatments and supplements, all of which equate to over $4,000.00 a month.
"I am not a cancer 'victim' because I refuse to hand over my power to this illness. I am a Wellness Warrior, and with your help I'm going to win this battle, not only because I have more songs to write and because I still find beauty in this world, but also because I want to be an example of hope for others who may have received a cancer diagnosis but are hesitant or too frightened to consider alternative medicine and the organic approach.
"During the course of my career I've been honored to perform at dozens of fundraisers to help cancer research and awareness and to support such organizations as St. Jude's, Alive Hospice, and the YMCA After Breast Cancer series. And I don't mind telling you, it's a lot easier being on the giving end of that equation.
"The chronic pain is a challenge, but thus far I've been able to manage it with pain meds. Ocassionally, when it gets me down, I remind myself how blessed I am to know so many good people. I'm extremely grateful for my precious Sweet Potato Queen gals, my 'Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour' friends, my fellow musicians, songwriters and Frank Brown Festival pals, my Mickey Newbury Gathering family, and the many friends and fans I've met in cities all over this country and around the world.
"To those who've complimented me on my weight loss and asked, 'How'd you do it?' I want you to know that I was telling you the truth when I said, 'I've been juicing.' I just didn't tell you the whole truth. I hope you can forgive me for that and try to understand that I needed to keep my life as 'normal' as I could for as long as possible so I could continue to work.
"This campaign will run indefinitely during which time I'll be posting video updates.
"Every little bit helps! My online campaign is called The Kacey Jones Wellness Warrior Fund and it's at
www.gofundme.com/kaceyjones
"If you prefer to donate with a check my personal snail mail address is:
Kacey Jones, P.O. Box 121253, Nashville, TN 37212
"(I will send a personal Thank You note to confirm receipt).
"My friends, it's not easy for an independent redhead like me to ask for assistance, but I am sincerely grateful for your help and for your compassion.
"With Love and Gratitude,
Kacey
xoxo"
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The Guide's editor adds this: please help. And we note the additional poignancy of the title of Kacey's latest recording. You'll see it in the following comment:
"'Amen for Old Friends' is one of the best records to come out of Nashville since Willie left Dodge." — Kinky Friedman.
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# 4 Sunday news feature...
KATHLEEN GRACE's "BLUEGRASS SITUATION" PREMIERE IN TIME FOR HER DEC 8 L.A. SHOW
She is delightfully talented. And just in time to promote her Dec 8 & 9 shows in Southern Cal. came the Dec. 3 premiere by "The Bluegrass Situation" of the first episode of the imaginatively-named new KATHLEEN GRACE performance video series, "KG sings with people she likes." This debut features the song "Elvis Presley Blues" written by one of Kathleen's songwriting heroes, GILLIAN WELCH.
Kathleen explains, "I perform it live with the duo SOMETIMES WE SING TOGETHER."
You can watch it at:
http://www.thebluegrasssituation.com/read/watch-kathleen-grace-elvis-presley-blues
Download it FREE on the Soundcloud page, at:
https://soundcloud.com/kathleengrace
Superbly talented Kathleen is impressing the folk, bluegrass, and Americana music spheres since the days we knew her as a head-turning, room quieting, exclusively jazz pianist-vocalist.
Not that she's abandoned jazz. On Saturday, Dec. 5, she played a sold-out "Jazz Vox Concert Series" gig in Seattle. Others in the NW can catch her Sunday, Dec. 6, at a Portland, Oregon, house concert.
To catch Kathleen when she's in L.A., you need to look for her two identies — she performs with her name and with THE LEMON TREES, her new trio project with artists Leslie Stevens and Jamie Drake, which Kathleen says "continues full speed ahead." She adds, "We did a special performance for 'JAM IN THE VAN' last month and are excited for two upcoming shows [in Southern California]."
Those are:
√ Tue, Dec 8, 8 pm KATHLEEN GRACE performs with Jonny Fritz, The Lemon Trees, and Aaron Embry, at the Bootleg Theater - Bar Stage, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles. 21+ show.
Tix $10, at:
https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/mobile/index/1002517?_ga=1.29048508.141328889.1449162918
√ Sat, Jan 9, Kathleen Grace plays with Austin McCutchen and Leslie Stevens at Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown, the legendary place waaay out in the desert.
Catch the video, and you'll know why we are saying to catch her live performance.
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# 5 Sunday news feature...
REMEMBERING THE LATE P.F. SLOAN, A SONGWRITER WHO SHAPED CULTURE
P.F. Sloan, one of music's most notorious inaccessible recluses, recently agreed to do a radio special with the Guide's editor. We were working on including Barry McGuire to sing his iconic hit, banned at the time from radio airplay, "Eve of Destruction."
Sloan, who wrote the song, had done a few shows with McGuire and Byrds alum John York, and all three expressed satisfaction in the way things went. Bob Stane, impressario of the Coffee Gallery Backstage, hosted their on-stage collaboration — the first-ever with York, and firstmonth time in decades that Sloan and McGuire had played together. Stane made clear the welcome mat would stay out. And countless big venues would beckon as soon as word got around. But you never knew if P.F. Sloan would just disappear again.
But now he has died. He was 70.
Sloan was no one-trick pony. He's the songwriter whose chief fame was always his music publishing, whose creations included the classic 1960s “Secret Agent Man,” a hit for Johnny Rivers, Herman’s Hermits’ “A Must to Avoid,” Terry Black’s “Unless You Care,” and Jan & Dean’s “I Found a Girl.”
After an era of boy band fluff, it's stunning to realize that Sloan signed his first record deal at age 13, and quickly began to write songs for top bands of the time, including the Turtles, Grass Roots, and Fifth Dimension. Through the years, he released several of his own albums and in 2014, published the memoir “What’s Exactly The Matter With Me?”
Howard Wuelfing, a spokesman for Sloan, announced the death of the legendary singer-songwriter, saying he died Sunday, Nov. 15, at his home in Los Angeles after battling pancreatic cancer for several weeks.
Enduring L.A. radio icon ART FEIN, whose signature events include producing Southern California's annual "Elvis Birthday Bash" every January, maintained a longtime friendship with Sloane.
The following is from Art's website, www.sofein.com ...
"In 1990, I was told that PF Sloan would like to be on my tv show. I said Sure, and arranged a taping date.
"A week prior to that show, a woman knocked on my screen door on El Cerrito Place and said 'PF Sloan is out in the car and wants to meet you. Can we come in?'
"We sat at the kitchen table, he and me and his girlfriend. As an icebreaker, I said 'Does your mom still live in Leisure World?' That stopped him dead. 'You knew my MOTHER?'
"No, I said, my parents, from Chicago, stayed there several winters in the early 1980s, and my mother met his mother. When they learned both sons were involved in music, Mrs. Schlein asked if I knew Phil. This quickly cemented our relationship. It was cosmic.
"I showed him that film clip where Bob Dylan and John Lennon are in the back of a limo, and 'Eve Of Destruction' is mentioned. Flip flipped. 'John Lennon and Bob Dylan are talking about me!'
"I phoned my friend and clip-supplier Kent in Austin and said 'Here’s PF Sloan.' They talked for a little while, which was great for Kent, who was a rabid fan who never dreamed he’d speak to the reclusive Sloan.
"Shortly after this, we did a wonderful pair of tv shows. We had some mutual friends, and kept in touch. His girlfriend had had a stillborn baby, so he was extremely attached to Baby Jessie, who I dragged around everywhere. 'It’s a miracle' he would say.
"In 1997 I got him booked on the SXSW fest. We flew together to Austin. At LAX they asked for ID and he showed his credit card. That won’t do, the clerk said. He shrugged, saying that was all he carried. Fortunately, I had the SXSW program with me, and showed them his picture in it. In those days, they let him fly! He stayed at Kent’s house in Austin.
"For his SXSW appearance he played solo acoustic at an outdoor stage in front of a throng. It went well, but later, near the venue, he stopped to take a leak in an alley and was nearly arrested. That got in the newspaper.
"In this century we weren’t together as much. He paired up with Carlos Guitarlos for a while, but that duetting, surely excellent, didn’t gain either new recognition.
"He was a devotee of Sai Baba, an Indian guru. His car’s license plate (and an album title) SAILOVER, meant, when you asked him, 'Let’s be friends. Come to my place. Sail over.' But actually it meant that he was a Sai Lover.
"He told me that we went annually to see Sai Baba in India, and spoke with him. He told me that 50,000 people lived outside the grounds and followed him everywhere.
"'Well, if he’s so popular how does he have time to see you?' I asked. 'Is it because you wrote "Eve of Destruction?"'
"'No,' he shot back impatiently, 'he projects his presence on the wall of my hotel room.'
"I wondered, then, whether this hotel room was in L.A. or India, but decided not to ask. You gotta serve someone.
"June 16, 2013, Jimmy Webb, writer of 'MacArthur Park,' performed it there, and also did 'P.F. Sloan,' which he wrote in the late ‘60s when Phil disappeared for what was to be decades. Phil came out and took bows to great applause.
"I saw him in 2014 at his autobiography book signing. That book was enchanting, gripe-filled and truly legendary. In 2015, I saw him appear at the South Pasadena Library in a reunion with two Grass Roots members. I last saw him August 22 at Bob Merlis’s annual backyard blowout.
"In early November when I heard he was sick, I phoned and left a message on his answering machine. If I’d known he was on his deathbed I would have gone to him — Who expects a person to get sick and die in two weeks?
"He was a gentle gifted soul, tragically taken."
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# 6 Sunday news feature...
THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS, REVISITED
$34,199.30. That's the cost of all the gifts in "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Inflation this year is negligible, having driven the prices of those particular gifts up just .6% since last year.
But unless you're a self-absorbed person with more dollars than sense, you'd surely rather give to Heifer International, or to one of the charities that digs wells, or to K.I.N.D, the one that provides desks in school classrooms in Africa where kids have been sitting on primitive floors.
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# 7 Sunday news feature...
UNPRECEDENTED RECORDS FOR ADELE's NEW ALBUM, AND WHAT THAT MEANS
"25," the new follow-up to Adele's mega-success album, broke all sales figures for its first week of release, netting $3.3 million in sales, becoming the # 1 album and yielding the # 1 single.
Now, there are a couple of odd things about music statistics. First, the particular stats for initial sales have been kept only since 1991, so we aren't looking at, say, the Beatles in a head-to-head comparison. And second, the goofy way that the music industry keeps statistics brings another wacky incongruity:
Adele's "25" just broke all the figures for distribution in both its first week and first month of availability, but those numbers will be posted as the period ending December 12.
But those caveats take nothing away from her accomplishment with a new album whose tracks include the industry's top-grossing songwriters and producers.
Even at that, the most impressive aspect in today's music market is that these numbers are all physical cd sales. Adele forbade the sale of track downloads, running counter to everything the "industry experts" have been telling us for a decade, about how the cd was already dead but the indies just wouldn't go to the funeral. Adele, who is known for her ability to give a good what-for without mincing words, has likely told those experts already — but in case she hasn't, the Guide will happily tell them: stick it.
The Guide would also like to point out what WE think is the most important thing in this story: Adele makes REAL music, and she can REALLY sing, complete with REAL integration of coherent melody lines and harmony, and people are BUYING that in record numbers.
There's more. Adele has already claimed the top-selling record of 2015. The same album may hold on with strong sales and claim the 2016 prize, too. And it seems likely the album will yield a second, and maybe a third, number-one single as it moves through 2016.
As in, take note, Big Music: This is not an album of annoying cyber noise, robotic electronica, excruciating pounding, and fakery. It's real music, performed by a real singer, backed by real musicians on real musical instruments. And we think that's the best Christmas present of all, for the legions of lovers of real music, and for the outlook for art and culture.
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# 8 Sunday news feature...
INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL / FILM FESTIVAL THIS MONTH IN SAN DIEGO
The 7th Annual International Music Festival Conference and the 12th Annual International Film Festival Summit are promising "the most informative and fun filled conference to date."
Organizers of IFFS-IMFCON 2015, December 13-15 in San Diego, say, "We are excited to announce new topics and speakers at the annual conference, insuring that attendees at all levels – first-timers and repeat attendees, new to the industry or seasoned professionals – can all find the answers and creative new ideas that they are looking for."
The companion events feature scores of keynote presentations, informative panel discussions, breakout sessions, social activities, and more.
Full info, www.imfcon.com
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# 9 Sunday news feature...
GEAR REPORT: POWERSOFT K10s AT THE AMAs
Over 100 Powersoft K10s provided reliable, detailed amplification for the 43rd annual "American Music Awards" last month. That came amidst ATK Audiotek celebrating its 25th years providing audio for the AMAs, with the loudspeaker system for one of the top U.S. music awards televised shows driven exclusively by Powersoft K10 DSP+AESOP amplifiers and Armonia DSP Software.
At the awards, held in the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles November 22nd, amplifier manufacturer Powersoft made its presence known with over one-hundred K10 DSP+AESOP amplifiers on site. With approximately 7,000 people in attendance, the program was broadcast to over 10 million viewers across the U.S. and featured performances by a "who's who" list of contemporary musical artists including Coldplay, The Weeknd, Demi Lovato and many others.
We know it's unlikely that Folk-Americana fans bothered to watch, so we want to make you aware of the gear, and also of one performance you'll want to track-down to watch on the web: everyone agreed the show was highlighted with a moving performance of "Hymne à l'amour" by Celine Dion, which eulogized victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Paris.
In addition to hosting an evening of lively performances, the AMA presented awards to a range of chart-topping pop artists including One Direction, Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Fall Out Boy and many others.
Nashville pop country artist Sam Hunt was recognized as "New Artist of the Year", while the ubiquitous Taylor Swift scooped up nominations in six categories. The night was hosted bythe actress / pop singer Jennifer Lopez and featured A-list celeb presenters including Harrison Ford, Prince, and Jenny McCarthy.
Back to the gear. Audio for the entire awards show performance was driven by those 100-plus Powersoft K10 DSP+AESOP amplifiers, located in racks situated throughout the facility.
ATK Audiotek, which has been providing audio services for the AMA Awards for 25 years, handled sound services for the event — including equipment specification, set up, FOH and monitor engineering. "For all the large shows we deploy, we depend on Powersoft for the main P.A., monitors and subs," commented Sean Prickett, Audio Engineer for ATK Audiotek.
Lots of Music and Fast Production Changes
Unlike many other popular awards shows, the AMA Awards is characterized by several musical performances throughout the evening, in addition to award recognition. For production staff, this means constant changes in both stages and performers.
Prickett explains, "There is dialog, but it is standard for us to have to go A Stage to B stage after a v/o right into another performance. It was certainly a case of ‘all hands on deck’ for everyone in the audio department."
Prickett takes that to a full-blown endorsement: "We have so many amps out there and with Powersoft, I was not concerned about reliability at all."
Certainly, at a show such as the AMAs, reputation and credibility is always on the line when it comes to delivering audio services.
"It is considered one of the top three music shows in the country, so there is a certain amount of prestige when the artists come in and they have certain expectations," says Mikael Stewart, VP Special Events, ATK Audiotek.
He adds, "We are doing a lot of show in a relatively short amount of time, so everything has to go in, work right away, and be flexible."
Expeeience brings undeniable advantages. Having done so many shows in the Microsoft Theater (formerly Nokia Theatre L.A. Live), ATK clearly has its audio system "dialed in" there.
"Our system for Microsoft Theater consists primarily of four main hang arrays, four delay arrays, three balcony hung delays as well as under balconies and two different versions of front fills for FOH," explains Prickett.
"Typically, for these awards shows, we do a split-up distributed drive system, unlike what we might do for typical touring situations," he said.
For the main P.A. and main delays, ATK specified:
√ JBL VerTec 4089 line arrays
√ 4886 balcony delays
√ powered by Powersoft K10s
"We deploy a distributed system to give us a more flexible set-up for music and dialog, and it means we do not have to drive the P.A. as hard because there are many zones to create a nice even coverage pattern throughout the whole house," says Prickett.
"Whether it is for an awards show or a touring installation, preparation is one of ATK's key ingredients for success. No matter where the performance, the company relies on Powersoft's Armonia software to catalog and recall key DSP settings so the production team doesn't have to start from scratch when it comes to set up and room-tuning," says an ATK spokesman.
"These venues are very much the same, and the show hasn’t really changed its physical structure over the last five years," says Stewart. "We just load the presets from the Armonia software, which gives us a really good starting point so we don’t have to spend hours re-tuning the room."
"We use Powersoft Armonia exclusively for our DSP, and there is no other system controller in front of it," Prickett adds. "We rely very heavily on this to tune the system, as well as facilitate EQ and level changes. The preset capability is a key feature for us, since time is always of the essence in these shows."
Aside from their predictable sonic performance on a demanding live broadcast program such as the AMAs, the Powersoft K10s delivered a range of efficiencies.
"The main reason we use K10 DSP+AESOPs at ATK Audiotek is because they allow us to operate in a reduced physical footprint, which is essential in the rack world when it comes to amplifiers," says Prickett. "Since each K10 takes up just 1U, we are able to have a spare amplifier at each location without tying up a prohibitive amount of rackspace. So in case one of the signals goes away, we have a backup at every single amplifier.
"There were absolutely no issues with any of the 100 amplifiers on our network," concludes Prickett. "Everything went smoothly and without incident: this is the kind of performance we rely on."
About Powersoft
Powersoft is a world leader in lightweight, high power, single rack space, energy efficient amplifiers for the professional audio market. Founded in Italy in 1995, headquartered in Florence, Italy, with offices in Ventura, CA, Powersoft couples the experience and precision of its production department with exceptional components to deliver products with perfect audio response and high performance reliability. Its state-of-the-art amplifiers can be found in an array of markets, ranging from stadiums, sporting arenas, theme parks, performance venues and airports to convention centers, churches and clubs, and are used by the world's leading tour sound companies.
There's more info on the Powersoft K series at http://www.powersoft-audio.com/en/touring/k-series and more on the company and its full product line at www.powersoft-audio.com
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# 10 Sunday news feature...
...the weekend's big participatory music news...
INVITATION to 34th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES
It's your annual opportunity to perform with Grammy winners and other music stars, and to experience the thrill of doing that for the most appreciative audience you'll ever face.
In fact, WHEREVER you are in America, you'll have the opportunity to perform for a similarly grateful audience of shut-ins. (Just go to Vincent's caroling website and join his group when it performs in a city near you! Each year, the star-studded kick-off is in L.A.)
Vincent Leinen's 34th annual national tour of participatory "Caroling" at residential senior facilities kicks-off in L.A. this SUNDAY, Dec. 6, and Southern California musicians (and all who love to sing) are invited to join-in. The Guide partners to recruit for this event every year.
If you join us Dec. 6th, you'll join SUPERTRAMP lead guitarist CARL VERHEYEN, bassist PRESCOTT NILES from THE KNACK, FLORENCE LaRUE from THE FIFTH DIMENSION, JOHN KAYE of STEPPENWOLF, and many MANY others, from Woodstock veterans to piano virtuosos to opera stars to Cajun fiddlers, from the ultra-famous to the not-so-famous, raising our voices in song for grateful audiences who go the entire year without seeing a live musical performance.
Complete details from Vincent follow, including how YOU can register to take part (it's easy!)
See you Sunday! The Guide staff will be there with bells on!
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INVITATION to 34th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES –
Here are the details, after a word from event producer / series creator Vincent Leinen:
"DECEMBER 6, 2015: Experience the power, magic, and impact of giving music via Santa’s Caroling Team!
"Greetings! You’re extended a special invitation to support, promote, and participate in the 34th Annual Los Angeles Holiday Caroling Festivities on Sunday, December 6th, 2015 at senior care centers.
"Perform 4 pm-7:30 pm on a modular schedule that lets you arrive / depart at your discretion, though we hope you'll take part in the full evening's traveling event. It's all located in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles in a series of locations that are close together. THEN, immediately following the caroling, participants are invited to socialize and dine at HomeTown Buffet Restaurant at VanOwen & Fallbrook in Canoga Park, from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm.
"Overall Mission: In conjunction with a nationwide initiative we promote the overall theme of bringing happiness and/or enlightenment to the elderly in senior care centers, hospital patients, care-givers, and festival participants during the holiday season. This simple act of kindness can make a difference and add true meaning for all involved this holiday season. Your participation is very important since your presence and music promotes the theme and enhances the festivities for ALL who are involved."
Details...
Music books & refreshments are provided for all performers. Flowers (if available) are provided for the residents.
The festivities include multiple performances at senior care centers scheduled at concurrent time slots. Yes, we deploy parallel performing casts, to allow us to provide entertainment (read that as happiness and healing) to more needy senior residents AND their hardworking caregivers.
To balance-out the large talent pool and maximize your impact on the senior residents and caregivers, we’re continuing the tradition of forming two separate Holiday Caroling presentation teams that we call Santa’s South Route Caroling team and Santa’s North Route Caroling Team. BOTH teams feature professional musicians that include GRAMMY winners and nominees!
After you register with Vincent, he'll give you the web address to print-out the exact route, with locations and times. It can be very handy during your whirlwind performance schedule.
Whichever route / performing cast you join, you are invited to skedaddle over for the Group Photo at the conclusion, taken with all participants, at Meridian-West Hills in the main dining room, at 6833 Fallbrook Ave., Canoga Park 91307.
Then, it's off to the Post-Caroling Wrap Party to meet and eat and schmooze with your favorite musicians and new friends.
This really does run like clockwork, each year — an impressive feat, given that it's a bunch of musicians!
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REGISTER to participate, in any of several ways:
1) online at:
www.HolidayMusicMakingADifference.com
Or,
2) www.facebook.com/HolidayCaroling4Seniors
Or,
3) call Vincent at 818-342-9336
or (cell) 818-429-1563.
There are abundant details at the above website.
Vincent offers this closing word:
"Experience the power, magic, and impact of giving music!
"All effort given to support, promote, and participate in this heart-warming activity would be appreciated, especially since your contribution, music, and presence would greatly promote the theme and enhance the festivities for all involved Please RSVP ASAP, and if pertinent, provide authorization to use your name on the invitation, website, press release etc. (Please disregard request for RSVP if you’ve already provided me your status.)
"If unable to attend, you’re encouraged to take your own group or individually visit your local senior centers or shut-ins. This simple act of kindness can make a difference and add true meaning for all involved this holiday season.
"Thank you for blessing my life and the lives of others. Happy Holidays!"
— Vincent J. Leinen/Founder-National Director L.A. Holiday Caroling Festivities
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