Acoustic Music Picks June 6 and 7
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Acoustic music picks
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Listings for MONDAY June 6, through TUESDAY June 7, 2005.
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Apologies for no weekend picks… I was fighting food poisoning the end of
the week, and through much of the weekend. No fun! Time to get back in
action…
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Larry Wines,
Host of "Tied to the Tracks" on Arts & Roots Radio, KCSN (88.5 FM and
simulcast on the web at www.kcsn.org) Saturdays, 6-10 am;
music journalist,
"Tied to the Tracks" columnist, feature stories and reviews, in-print and
on-line, at FolkWorks (www.FolkWorks.org)
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MUSIC NEWS
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NEWS ITEM # 1:
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ROSIE FLORES TO PLAY A SPECIAL NIGHT IN LA ON JUNE 10; GUEST ON "TIED TO
THE TRACKS" ON JUNE 11
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LYNDA KAY, that sweet-singin, min-guitar slingin’, suitcase-bass thumpin’
star of the LA honky-tonk country scene writes, "OH! I'm playing a show
with Rosie Flores! My friend Pam Esposito (who used to have The
Grindstone Magazine) and I have put together a show at The Echo in Echo
Park and we're flying Rosie in from Nashville! Mike Stinson and
Speedbuggy are also playing--we're really making it a Hee-Haw kind of
experience and we're calling it ‘Honky Tonk Heaven.’ Cowboy Nick is
spinning that night, too!"
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The lineup is:
Rosie Flores (with Keith Gattis, Dave Roe and Mitch Marine)
Mike Stinson
Speedbuggy
playing & hostin'...Miss Lynda Kay
and spinning the vinyl - Cowboy Nick from KXLU & KCSN
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9 pm; $10 cover; 18+
The Echo
1822 W Sunset Bl
LA
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THEN, get up early to hear ROSIE FLORES perform in-studio on "Tied to the
Tracks" on KCSN between 8:30 and 10 am, Saturday, June 11!
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KULAK’S WOODSHED HEARING ZONING HEARING IS JUNE 9 AT 4:30 PM
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Paul Kulak, impresario of the unique, nonprofit, ever-popular, and still
embattled acoustic music venue, says, "That’s where I have to go before
the City of LA. The hearing is in Van Nuys. The use / parking variance
permit the Woodshed was granted by the City of LA Zoning Administration
in March has been appealed by my neighbor. This hearing is open to the
public and I need all the support I can get. The room has a capacity for
150 people. The more people who turn out to support us the better our
chances of being able to keep the Woodshed open."
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Here are the details:
Thursday June 9th at:
Marvin Braude Building
First Floor conference room
6262 Van Nuys Blvd.
Van Nuys (right next to the courthouse)
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Paul continues, "The next door neighbor who is trying to get the Woodshed
closed down is going to be there with as many people from the community
that he can get to testify against us after misleading them and the City
of LA with very damaging false information. He is accusing the Woodshed
of being a danger for the neighborhood and is requesting we be closed
down immediately. Some of the things he is saying is that the Woodshed
has caused him to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars of income because
of ‘excessive Woodshed noise’ and that we are causing terrible parking
problems for residents and businesses near the Woodshed, and that we are
drinking beer and throwing the bottles outside their property, urinating
on their buildings, vandalizing property and on and on, and on."
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Patrons of Kulak’s Woodshed are often subjected to that same neighbor’s
industrial-strength stereo, blasting through the Woodshed’s wall. While
he always cites "excessive noise" from the gentle stains of guitars,
fiddles, mandolins and the Woodshed’s own borrowed piano, he frequently
counter-programs the live shows with recorded heavy metal, acid rock,
rap, or whatever he can find that will penetrate the wall. It’s not much
different than a cat moaning outside your window, yet he’s the one
claiming the Woodshed’s "noise level" prevents him from working.
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The "parking issue" is another skillful manipulation of the system to
create an issue where none should legitimately exist. The other
businesses in the neighborhood are closed two hours before Kulak’s
Woodshed opens for evening performances.
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The trademark five-camera live webcast of every show at the Woodshed
continues, after briefly being discontinued when the bill went unpaid.
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The whole thing has brought the Woodshed to the brink, and performances
there are now limited to Friday and Saturday nights, with a Sunday
evening workshop and the famous open mic on Mondays. Fewer nights means
less revenue, from patrons and webcast viewers alike.
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Clearly, it’s been a war of attrition. So far, Kulak’s loyal troops have
hung on, recruiting more as the struggle continues. Paul Kulak closes his
latest plea for attendance at this city hearing, "I'm depending on your
continued support to help me win this thing and keep the Woodshed open. I
hope to see you there."
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More news will be here later this week; no time to compile all the news
for ya now… SO let’s get on with the MUSIC PICKS!
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C A L E N D A R of picks:
performances, events, etc.
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Monday, June 6 and Tuesday, June 7, 2005…
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MONDAY, JUNE 6 (MULTIPLE EVENTS)
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(It’s the 61st anniversary of the Normandy Invasion… take a moment to
remember the "greatest generation.")
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BRETT PERKINS’ LISTENING ROOM CONCERT
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One of the best performing songwriter invitational showcases anywhere…
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Featuring:
Matthew Lee
Marina V
Tom Freund
Sean Wiggins
James Grey
Anna Marie
Musical Host
David Zink
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7:30-10 pm; $10; all ages; free parking
The Historic Aztec Hotel
Mayan Room
311 W. Foothill Blvd.
Monrovia 91016
626-358 3231
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Tonight’s show features two of our favorites, Sean Wiggins and Marina V,
and that fine and prolific songwriter, Matthew Lee, frequent veteran of
those rare "all star nits" at Kulak’s Woodshed.
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This is a fabulous once-a-month series with a five-year history of
showcasing the finest local, national and international songwriters.
Brett Perkins has recently appointed SongNet founder Linda Geleris as
Events Coordinator for the series. Come out and support the Listening
Room, and meet Linda and all the other serious performing songwriters.
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Matthew Lee: www.matthewleemusic.com
Marina V: www.marinav.com
Tom Freund: www.tomfreund.com
Sean Wiggins: www.seanwiggins.com
James Grey: www.jamesgrey.com
Anna Marie: www.annamariemusic.us
Musical Host, David Zink: www.davidzink.ws
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Series info: www.listeningroomconcerts.com
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Monday, June 6, con’t...…
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L.A. DEBUT SET FOR LAKE TAHOE TROUBADOUR
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DARIN TALBOT
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8 pm
Genghis Cohen
740 N. Fairfax
LA 90046
310-578-5591
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Upbeat & humorous singer-songwriter, Lake Tahoe Troubadour Darin Talbot
debuts his unique brand of contemporary upbeat acoustic pop songs at two
public venues in LA for the first time. Tonight at Genghis Cohen, and on
the 9th at Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Often compared to John Denver and Jim Croce, Talbot's been described in
regional media as 'Tahoe's Jimmy Buffett' due to the festive feel of his
songs and shows. He's also been voted *Lake Tahoe Best Local Musician*
for two consecutive years in a row by area entertainment weekly Lake
Tahoe Action.
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Talbot has opened for The Beach Boys, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, and for
Harry Chapin's daughter Jen Chapin. He's had national airplay on Radio
Disney, The All Star Radio Network, Sirius, and XM Satellite Radio. Last
month, 3 of his songs debuted on the Top 10 at W-FM Radio Australia.
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Next weekend, his song, 'OH MY!' will debut nationally on the Dr. Demento
Radio Show (June 11/12). 'OH MY!' a non-PC, uptempo preacher folk-rap
about a woman's right to be satisfied will be included on his 4th CD due
out on Air Tahoe Records next year.
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LISA ZANE
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9 pm
(www.littlepedros.com)
901 E 1st St
Artist District, LA
Lisa Zane and others
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"Martini Mondays" featuring the sultry torch singing of chanteuse Lisa
Zane (singer, actress and sister of actor Billy Zane) accompanied by
piano. Martini specials all night.
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Mark Bava of Little Pedros writes, "We have some new cool ‘mature’ gigs
at Little Pedros Blue Bongo that I am enjoying personally. They are more
‘martini’ and conversational in nature and one can still get to sleep at
a reasonable hour on a school night and/or avoid jumping into rush hour
traffic.
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Monday, June 6, con’t...
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UCLA Center for Intercultural Performance
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KURDISH MUSIC ENSEMBLE FROM IRAQ
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Building bridges with Traditional Kurdish Musicians from Iraq
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8:00 pm; free; reception follows
Charles E. Young Grand Salon
Kerchkoff Hall
2nd floor (KH248)
(adjacent to Coffee House Patio)
UCLA
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Reservations required; Limited Seating: 310-206-1335;
info@... .
Use parking Lot 4 or 6
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Seven master Kurdish musicians from Iraq make their first U.S. tour as
part of the 60th Founding Anniversary of the United Nations. Music is an
integral part of Kurdish culture and present in important social and
ritual occasions. This ensemble has been specially selected for this
tour. Together they present the best in folk and traditional music.
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Performers include: Karwan Mahmud (balaban: broad double reed oboe); Niaz
Mhamad (santur: dulcimer); Khlil Abdulla (ud: lute); Ibrahim Najmadldin
(zarb: drum); Sirwan Jalal; (dahol: double headed drum); Rebin Jamal
(blûr: flute & clarinet); Sdeq Uthman (lute & daf (frame drum).
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Co sponsored by: CultureConnect Visitor Program, Bureau of Education and
Cultural Affairs, United States Department of State; UCLA Center for
Intercultural Performance; World Festival of Sacred Music-Los Angeles;
USAC Cultural Affairs Commission, Levantine Cultural Center.
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Produced in cooperation with: <http://www.wac.ucla.edu/> UCLA Department
of World Arts & Cultures; UCLA Department of Ethnomusicology; UCLA School
of the Arts & Architecture
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Monday, June 6, con’t...
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Open Mic Night with host Kiki Wow
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Kulak’s Woodshed
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7:30 - 10:30pm; 7 pm signups; Every Monday; no cover, but membership
required (go online in advance; it’s $2, with paypal.)
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5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Blvd
North Hollywood
(just north of Magnolia and the 101 Freeway)
818-766-9913
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Singer-Songwriter Open Mic hosted by Kiki Wow. www.kikiwow.com. Kiki
says, "Your family and friends [can] watch you from anywhere in the world
via the 5 camera live webcast… it’s where musicians gather to collaborate
and create a grass roots scene." It’s everybody’s favorite "Woodstock in
a Coffeehouse." If you're looking for something much different from the
L.A. scene, come over and experience the Woodshed’s Bohemian living room.
If you're itchin' to perform at the Woodshed, git on down. Sign ups begin
at 7pm.
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LIVE web cast and info at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Monday, June 6, con’t...
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Pro Blues Jam
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Hosted by John Marx
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Cozy's
14058 Ventura Blvd. (at Hazeltine)
Sherman Oaks
Info: 818-986-6000
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It’s every Monday. Call for details.
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Monday, June 6, con’t...
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Artists with Monday residency
GARRISON STARR, GABRIEL MANN
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Room 5
143 N. La Brea Blvd. (2nd Floor)
LA
Info: 323-938-2504
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Carol Haverty of emith says, "[they’re part of] a Monday night residency
at Room 5 - all polished performers, but still an intimate, informal
environment."
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Monday, June 6, con’t...
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IRISH SESSION
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9 pm; no cover
Celtic Arts Center
4843 Laurel Canyon Blvd
Valley Village
818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
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Open session for all performers of Irish music; listeners welcome.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 7 (MULTIPLE EVENTS)
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MainStreet Songwriters Showcase
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ALFRED JOHNSON – bluesy piano man
AMY KUNEY – 19 year-old wunderkind
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7:30 pm; $10 minimum on food & drink requested
every Tuesday night at Café Bellissimo
22458 Ventura Blvd. (1 block west of Shoup)
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-225-0026
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Hosted by Garret Swayne (garret@...; www.garretswayne.com).
A 2-for-1 Songwriter Night Special is available. Print and clip the
coupon at Garret’s web site: www.garretswayne.com/html/bellissimo.htm.
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A fine weekly series that provides a good midweek evening out. Featured
artists this week:
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Amy Kuney, singer/songwriter/recording artist, is a 19 year-old
Wunderkind with a depth of experience well beyond her tender years. It’s
her first time at the MSSS. Born in Tulsa Oklahoma to an American
missionary family, Amy spent the formative years of her adolescence, from
age 13-18, in Honduras, Central America.
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"Amy’s music," says MSSS Host Garret Swayne, "is informed by the humanity
and inhumanity she encountered in that strife-torn region. With songs
that combine her youthful innocence with a somber maturity some writers
twice her age many never achieve, Amy came to the attention of veteran
producers Peter Barker and Mandi Martin. They signed her to an artist
development deal as well as a publishing deal with Centinela Music."
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Barker and Martin are currently producing Amy's debut CD, due out this
summer. Her new website is up, but many pages are still under
construction. Nevertheless, it is worth checking out:
http://www.amykuney.com.
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Alfred Johnson has traveled and played all over the world, including
France, England, Brazil, even as far as New Zealand. That explains much
about the different perspectives that have inspired so many of his
lyrics. In the Southern California roots music community, he's an eminent
and well-loved figure, having played live around LA, particularly in
Venice Beach for more than 20 years.
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"The bluesy, energetic style he brings to the piano is a wonderful
compliment to his voice. From the New Orleans sound of ‘Pounza Proof,’ to
soft, lyric-driven ballads like ‘Love du Jour,’ to the tongue-in-cheek
‘Due:The W2’ and ‘Love's In The Lead,’ you will find yourself looking at
everyday occurrences in a whole new way," says MSSS host Garret Swayne.
He continues, "Alfred will mesmerize you, yet at the same time move you
to laugh at all the funny little peculiarities of life."
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As a writer for other artists, Alfred was a collaborator with Grammy
Award-winner Rickie Lee Jones on her platinum-selling debut CD which
spawned the hit "Chuck E's In Love." As a performer, Garret says, "Alfred
is utterly charming. He loves the stage; he loves his audience; and his
greatest wish is to one day finish the CD he is currently working on."
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Open Mike:
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The MSSS Open Mike follows the Featured Acts a little after 9:00. See
Garret Swayne to sign-up.
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Tuesday, June 7, con’t…
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Open Mike night
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Signups at 7:30 pm; Free
Hallenbeck’s General Store
5510 Cahuenga Blvd.
North Hollywood
818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.com
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to contact Larry:
larrywines@...
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