April 13 & 14 (only); update to April 9 through 26 edition, Acoustic Americana Music Guide 2009

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There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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APRIL 13 & 14, 2009 EVENTS ONLY – update to April 9 through 26, already published.
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Updated April 13; recurring events are included for both days.
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WELCOME! We’re dispensing with all the up-front explanatory orientation stuff, and jumping right-in . . .
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COMMUNICATE WITH US about anything related to the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and / or the Acoustic Americana Music News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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APRIL 13 & 14 EVENTS update
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Look for our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks, plus NEW, just for musicians, our “PICK OF THE WEEK FOR ARTISTS,” spotlighting the best workshops, seminars, and more!
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Recurring events are included for both days.
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Monday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are in L.A. and Hollywood, both at 8 pm.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, Apr 13; every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Michael’s “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” is a multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music, heard worldwide in radio syndication (except in L.A.) and seen and heard on the web. Every Monday evening, Michael and his guests perform folk and bluegrass, and the show explores songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts. WoodSongs is the world first multi-camera, weekly series broadcast on the Internet. Online viewers worldwide can watch the behind-the-scenes production heard by over 900,000 radio listeners on over 491 radio stations each week. Here’s the weekly schedule, adjusted to Pacific time: 4 pm – watch the 60 minute show live as it happens; 5:03 pm – join the audience as they record the promo for the just-completed show; 5:05 pm – enjoy the guest artist’s encore performances, not heard on the radio broadcast.
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Each show is later archived on line, for free 24/7 viewing in various media formats, and available streaming and as a podcast.
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Mon, Apr 13; every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, Apr 13; recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy’s Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle’s, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Mon, Apr 13; repeats every 2nd & 4th Mon:
7-10 pm CORONA BLUEGRASS JAM at Crossroads Christian Church, 2331 Kellogg Av (at Ontario Av), Corona. Info, contact Todd Holtkamp, 951-347-2597 or onetoad@adelphia.net. Todd says, “Open Jam, all levels welcome. Having a good time is mandatory. If the weather is good we will be outside in front of the main building. If the weather is bad we will be inside.”
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Mon, Apr 13; cool book signing:
7 pm HANK ROSENFELD speaks about his new book on Irv Brecher, ”THE WICKED WIT OF THE WEST: THE LAST GREAT GOLDEN AGE SCREENWRITER SHARES THE HILARITY AND HEARTACHES OF WORKING WITH GROUCHO, GARLAND, GLEASON, BURNS, BERLE, BENNY, AND MANY MORE!” at Peet’s Coffee, 258 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills. Info & reviews, www.benyehudapress.com/catalog/rosenfeld-gfj/blurbs.html. Free event.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak’s Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Mon, Apr 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Multi-platinum songwriter HARRIET SCHOCK, with JOE LAMANNO on bass, KELLY DeSARLA on flute, ANDREA ROSS-GREENE on background vocals, and HERBIE KATZ on harmonica, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax, L.A. 90046; 323-653-0640. Harriet wrote the global hit, “Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady,” and she has done the music scores for several motion pictures. More at www.harrietschock.com or www.myspace.com/harrietschock and you can see performance videos at www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_t2DCYlF6U ; www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzYwxrHoJBI ; www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jr5stC_16ko ; www.youtube.com/user/sirpaopao. Venue has full bar, and is known for its Chinese food. $10 cover.
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Just added! Mon, Apr 13; and a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WILL RYAN and THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS with IAN WHITCOMB at the Steve Allen Theatre, 4773 Hollywood Bl (x-from Barnsdale Park), Hollywood; 323-666-4268; www.steveallentheater.com. GRAMMY winner IAN WHITCOMB adds his English sensibilities to a Western show, together with two other celebrated musicians – JOHN REYNOLDS & BENNY BRYDERN – known, with Ian, for their roles in the old time and early 20th century music world, all becoming Cactus Cowboys with award-winning WILL RYAN. Waahoo!
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WILL RYAN is billed as “Modern cowboy classics sung by authentic Western characters!” Will Ryan is also called, “The King of the Radio Cowboys,” and the Cactus County Cowboys as, “the Band that Won the West.” Seems they have been entertaining horses, cattle and people since those dimly remembered, far-off days before the almost-arrived Barack Obama administration. Will and the boys have perplexed audiences near and far with their unique repertoire, their tricky pickin’ and what they proudly call their “inadvertent humour.” (Note the British spelling, for Ian’s benefit.) In fact, their first appearance (Will Ryan, backed by Westy and Presto) was at the Golden Boot Awards with Gene Autry, Roy Rogers and a whole slew of cowboy legends as their captive audience. Wait. Let’s make that “captivated audience.”
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WILL RYAN handles guitar, ukulele and song-writing chores. He’s a Westerner who has written hundreds of songs for people like the Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBelle and the O-K Corral Chorale (and for characters like Elmo Aardvark, Tigger, the Grinch and the Muppets). Over the years he’s written many a cowboy tune and he continues doing so, thereby keeping the band in fresh supply of material. Known in certain circles as a cineloquist (“voice-actor”, to the layman), Will Ryan has provided dozens of voices in many an Oscar-nominated animated film (e.g. Petrie in “The Land Before Time”, Seahorse in “The Little Mermaid”, a dozen characters in “Thumbelina”, featured roles in “Looney Tunes: Back in Action!,” Mickey’s Christmas Carol,” and more.). He is heard in hundreds of episodes of award-winning TV shows, including as Tigger and Rabbit in Disney’s long-running “Welcome to Pooh Corner”, Willie the Giant in the current series “Mickey Mouse Club House.”
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BMI has awarded Will a “Pioneer/Silver Circle Award,” the animation industry has given him an Annie Award and the TV industry has awarded him Emmy and Writers Guild Award nominations.
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The CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, “the Band that Won the West,” has members who have been recording with Will for years on TV and movie projects. Together they are the founders and principal perpetrators of the nascent musical / dance style known as “Cowboy Skiffle.” WESTY WESTONHOFER, “the Continental Cowpoke,” plays upright bass, euphonium and tuba, though rarely simultaneously. He was a long-time member of the BEVERLY HILLS UNLISTED JAZZ BAND and he portrayed a gentleman in the internationally popular music act, the PALM SPRINGS YACHT CLUB. Add JOHN “PRESTO” REYNOLDS, “the Fastest Drawer in the West,” who takes care of lead guitar, banjo, jazbo, whistling and the Windsor number two brush. One of the most in-demand acoustic guitarists in Hollywood history, he is also a talented artist. Usually playing with the band is RALF REYNOLDS, “the cowboy who invented the automatic washboard.” He handles washboard percussion like Thurston handled disappearing elephants: with stunningly magical finesse, Another regular on the Cactus County buckboard is BENNIE BRYDERN who, when he’s not busy flabbergasting crowds with hot his fiddle-playing, spends time scoring movies and television shows for American and European producers.
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GRAMMY winning band-member IAN “OXBRIDGE” WHITCOMB is “the cowboy who put the ‘West’ in Westminster Abbey.” His hi-falutin’ accent contributes an authentic immigrant “flavour” to the vocals, while his accordion and ukulele extend extra-added Western punch to the instrumental blend. $10.
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Mon, Apr 13:
8 pm ECLECTICA at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue – The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. This duo will tell you, “We do everything from Beethoven with Latin percussion to rockin’ jazz and everything in between, including all fusion, except Con-fusion!” These two self-described “musician-vocalists and prolific songwriters” formed their partnership quite recently, in August, 2008. They are TOM LITTLE, “multi-faceted musician and lead vocalist,” and ADAM ROSENTHAL, on piano / keyboard and vocals. They had performed and played together before, en ensemble. Now, Tom says, “All our audience leaves happy from each Performance. We’re very proud of that! Standing ovations say it best for us!” $15.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA’S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
8 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Apr 13; 2nd & 4th Mon every month:
8-9 pm “MONDAY NIGHT POETRY” at the Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E Washington Bl, Pasadena 91104 ; info, www.home.earthlink.net/~mondaynightpoetry/; contact Don Kingfisher Campbell, mondaynightpoetry@earthlink.net or 626-744-7272. Featured poets and open readings; sign-up by 8 pm. They say, “This is your chance to share your poetry with the public and to hear professional poets performing their newest creations.” Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Adults, free.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M’Dear’s, 78th & Western, L.A. But, the series is on hiatus because the venue is remodeling. We’ll let you know when it returns. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, Apr 13; every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, “Two-Step with Ed.” No cover.
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Mon, Apr 13; every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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Mon, Apr 13; every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There’s a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There’s a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime – you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
9-11:30 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California’s longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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Mon, Apr 13; most Mondays:
10 pm PRESTON SMITH plays solo acoustic at The Bridge, 3256 Caheunga Bl (at Barham), Universal City / Hollywood area, one mile N of the Hollywood Bowl. Romantic, loungy, acoustic room. Preston sings “blues & beyond,” soul and jazz. “Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. 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 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand’s wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano’s, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on “The Tonight Show” with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song “Black and White,” then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Mon, Apr 13; every week:
10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe’s and Ricky’s Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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Tonight’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick is in Altadena at 8 pm.
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First, an “Out-of-town” show of note, if you’re in Seattle:

Tue, Apr 14; in Ballard (Seattle), WA:
8 pm ALI MARCUS plays her CD release show for “The Great Migration” at the Tractor Tavern, with THE WHISKY SWILLERS, SPOONSHINE, ERIC MILLER, SEAN BENDICKSON on the bill. Venue is 21+. We just recorded a radio performance-interview with Ali when she was in L.A.; you’ll hear it soon. Ali earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” in 2007, and her most recent previous CD had its world premiere on TttT. We’ve heard this new one, and it’s somethin’ special! Order from her website if you can’t go: www.alimarcus.com. If you’re in Seattle, get tix at www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=1077704. $7.
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Now, for tonight’s great L.A. area acoustic music shows:
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Tue, Apr 14; every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, Apr 14; not music, but cool:1:30 pm “FREE CLASSIC FILM” series brings “THE PHILADELPHIA STORY” at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. The Skirball celebrates Women’s History Month with a series of free matinee screenings of films starring Katharine Hepburn. An outspoken and exceedingly talented actress, Hepburn pushed the boundaries of women’s roles on and off the silver screen. The series brings “Pat and Mike” on Tue, Apr 7 and “The Philadelphia Story” on Tue, Apr 14. Free; no reservations.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni’s, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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Tue, Apr 14; every Tue:
6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM,” Don Rowan’s country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
ON HIATUS, PENDING VENUE’S BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS: 7 pm “MAIN STREET SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE” at Café Bellissimo, 22458 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills; 818-225-0026. It’s a nice format, always with two recording artists, each doing a half-hour set, and a few songs from performing host GARRET SWAYNE. The two featured artists are followed by an open mic; info, www.garretswayne.com. MSSS patrons get half-price drinks, 6:30-7:30, and special discount on award-winning pizza all evening. No cover, but venue expects a minimum $5 food / drink purchase (and that’s half their former expectation).
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC – Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you’d like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week; in the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome “All unplugged acoustic players.” Venue has great ambience, food “made from scratch and about 95% organic.” No cover.
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Tue, Apr 14; second Tue, every month:
7:30-8:30 pm “SONGSALIVE L.A. / SHOUT IT OUT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. Hosted by Bob Leggett. Four performers in a song circle, each plays three songs in a round. Songsalive members get preference. Artists may have other musicians play with or for them (i.e. if primarily a singer not a musician). Artists may apply online at the Songsalive Showcase application page, www.songsalive.org/showcases. Cover is $8, or $5 with flyer from website www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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Tue, Apr 14; recurring:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.com. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Apr 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick; (note just-added opener):
8 pm THE ALLEY CATS plus NATALIA MANO opening, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue – The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. The Alley Cats open for JAY LENO in Las Vegas a couple of nights every month. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “We snagged THE ALLEY CATS at the last possible minute. We will not let the cat out of the bag until Tuesday. Come see and hear the good times.”
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THE ALLEY CATS are “a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. Royce, Juan, Mando, and Sean never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the 50s and 60s. They have recorded four albums, which showcase their rich harmonies, as well as the energy and humor from their live shows. Every Alley Cat performance is accompanied by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies we all know and love. Tight harmonies, universal humor, and unbelievable a cappella energy have made THE ALLEY CATS ‘America’s Premier Doo-Wop Group’ and the most-booked Doo-Wop group.” $20.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone’s, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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Tue, Apr 14; repeats every second and fourth Tue:
8 pm OPEN MIC at El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL McCARTHY the second and fourth Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm; you can sign-up in advance at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid .
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Tue, Apr 14; every week; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at the The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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Tue, Apr 14; every Tue:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Apr 14; every Tue:
9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Mogul, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Mogul supports this trend.” Music Club Mogul is the brainchild of Surge Mogul, music industry veteran and entrepreneur, with his partners Vova Mogul as musical director and Shadow Sky doing the booking.
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Each night brings different styles and genres:
Monday – Singer-Songwriter “Create” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday – “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday – “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday – “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday – “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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All shows are $10 cover.
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See the already posted GUIDE for April 9 through April 26, and watch for additional updates. Updated editions with more on all of the FESTIVALS and all the remaining events after April 26 will post soon.
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead.” The Acoustic Americana Music Guide updates often; in addition, Acoustic Americana Music News Features post weekly (more-or-less).
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If you used a url for a specific edition to reach the Guide, THERE MAY BE A MORE RECENT EDITION. Use the basic url – http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com – and check the side bar on the left, to see if more recent editions have been published.
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Questions? Comments? Contact us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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“There’s nothing as quiet as night without music, as dark as a night without stars…” – from “THE FIDDLER,” learned from Guy Carawan
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CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH for April:
“Be yourself – everyone else is taken!”
(from the Gator Gazette)
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Yes, it’s true –
There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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