Farmers Market Summer Music Series

The Original Farmer’s Market – West Patio
6333 W. Third St., Los Angeles; (323) 933-9211
Thursdays and Fridays, Now – September 10, 2010
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Head to the original Farmer’s Market all summer long for this popular and FREE music series. Food and shopping will be available as well, perfect for a warm summer evening.

THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ SERIES
5/27  Elliott Caine
6/3  Dana Bronson
6/10  Doug MacDonald Trio
6/17  Bluecat Express
6/24  Bobby Matos
7/1  CJS Quintet
7/8  Larry O. Williams & Friends
7/15  Ron Kobayashi Trio
7/22  Bill Watrous w/ Rob Stoneback
7/29  Sydney Weisman & The Chicago Trio
8/5  Jazz Rangers with DJ Bonebrake
& Mark Christian
8/12  Michael LeVan Trio
8/19  Katisse Buckingham
8/26  Otis Hayes Quartet
9/2  The Bill Kalmenson Sextet
9/9  Frank Cano and Latin Groove

FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SERIES
5/28  Eddie Baytos & The Nervis Bros.
6/4  Jumpin Joz
6/11  Adam Del Monte
6/18  Louie Cruz Beltran
6/25  Orquesta Charangoa
7/2  Doo Wah Riders
7/9  Sapadilla Reggae
7/16  50 Cent Haircut
7/23  Bad Haggis w/ Eric Rigler
7/30  Front Porch Band
8/6  Rudy Regalado Salsa y Jazz
8/13  Hot Club Quartet with Janet Klein
8/20  L.A. Bluescasters
8/27  Katia Moraes & Sambaguru
9/3  Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys
9/10  Saucy Monky

Music by the Sea

Point Fermin Park
807 West Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, 90731 (Foot of Gaffey St.); (310) 548-7705
Sundays through August 1, 2010
Noon – 5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Music & Sunshine, Vendors & Shopping, Family & Friends … Free and by the Sea!

July 11
The Longhorns
Jack Chance
Soul Shot

July 18
Ultimate Source
In Contempt
Jerry Butera Blues Band

July 25
Hindsight
Sean Lane and the Hellhounds
110 South

August 1
Identity Theft
The Topics
Titanic Johnson

Twilight Dance Series 2010

Santa Monica Pier
200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, 90401
Thursdays through September 2, 2010
All concerts begin at 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Enjoy an eclectic mix of music along with a beautiful sunset every Thursday at the Santa Monica Pier Twilight Dance Series. The Santa Monica Pier offers a variety of entertainment, dining and shopping experiences, including the thrill rides of Pacific Park; a historic 1922 Carousel, and an interactive aquarium. Street performers — from musicians to artists plus fabulous vendor carts bring the pier to life.

July 8, 2010
Konono No. 1 – Congolese Trance Dance-Tronica

Can you imagine “Stomp” with an electronica vibe and dance groove that won’t stop? That’s Konono No. 1, a band founded over 25 years ago by Mingiedi, a virtuoso of the likembé, a crude “thumb piano” central to Bazombo trance music from the region near the border of Congo and Angola.

July 15, 2010
Australia Rocks The Pier!
Ben Lee
Brother
Ry Cuming

Ben Lee has been living as a working musician for over half of his lifetime. From the age of 14, he has stayed grounded and spiritually focused, with a quintessential niceness stemming from his Sydney-bred roots that has never faded. Ben Lee’s musical career began in 1993 with the band Noise Addict. The band came to the attention of Thurston Moore from Sonic Youth and the Beastie Boys’ Mike D., who released their recordings in the United States.

July 22, 2010
Jovanotti – Italian Super Star
Jace Everett – Singer/Songwriter
Ana Tijoux – Chilean Rapera

Jovanotti (aka Lorenzo Cherubini) fills stadiums in his native Italy and throughout Latin America. He sets out this summer to bring his synthesis of rap and rock to festivals across America. Jovanotti’s music has transformed from its early roots in hip-hop and rap to a broader hybrid, incorporating pointed lyrics which address philosophical, religious, social, and political issues, more typical of a singer-songwriter, Italian cantautore tradition.

July 29, 2010
Kailash Kher’s Kailasa – Indian Pop/Rock/Bollywood

There is no greater star in Indian popular music today than Kailash Kher, a revered singer whose prodigious vocal gifts and inspiring personality have made him a household name across the subcontinent. Kailash Kher’s meteoric rise from a humble upbringing outside of New Delhi to being appointed a judge for the 2008-09 season of Indian Idol is nothing less than remarkable. It is also a testament to the strength and appeal of what is undeniably one of the most unique voices in Indian music today.

August 5, 2010
Rickie Lee Jones – Duchess of Coolsville

Rickie Lee Jones is one of the most singular artists in today’s music world. A clue to defining her iconoclasm comes from her own family description as “lower-middle-class-hillbilly-hipster.” From her emergence on the national scene in 1979, Rickie Lee has become one of the most acclaimed and talented singer-songwriters of our time spanning many genres: folk, rock, jazz, soul, spoken word and pop.

August 12, 2010
Soulive – Funk Jazz Organ Trio
Breakestra – Hip-Hop Funk Beats

Not many bands can say they’ve recorded with such diverse artists as Chaka Khan, Dave Matthews, Talib Kweli and John Scofield. Nor can many, if any, bands lay claim to opening for The Rolling Stones on one tour and having Stevie Wonder sit in with them on the next. The enduring musical relationships Soulive has developed, from the aforementioned artists to Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Joshua Redman, Robert Randolph, Kenny Garrett, The Roots, Fred Wesley, Ivan Neville and so many others, speak volumes about both how versatile and popular these talented musicians are.

August 19, 2010
Mick Taylor – Legendary Guitarist/Former Rolling Stone

Tom Nolan Band – Blues, R&B and Soul
As one of the most admired and respected guitarists in Blues, R&B and Rock music, Mick Taylor’s distinctive, elegant slide guitar work graces some of the key albums in Rock & Roll history. Mick Taylor’s biggest impact and recognition came when he joined the ranks of illustrious alumni of John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, accepting the Rolling Stones’ offer to replace founding member Brian Jones in 1969. The Stones had already established their reputation as “the greatest rock’n’roll band” in the world, having just released the classic “Beggar’s Banquet.” Taylor quickly added his imprint to the Stones and was present for the legendary concert tours through 1974.

August 26, 2010
Beatlesfest

Beatlesfest, a three day tribute that began five years ago, is proud to be a part of the Twilight Dance Series this summer! “Abbey Road” will open the night with an acoustic set of the Beatles, followed by Los Angeles based Led Zepagain, as part of the British Invasion.

September 2, 2010
Dr. John & the Lower 911 – New Orleans Icon

Eddie Baytos & the Nervis Brothers – World Mardi Gras Music
An icon of American music born in New Orleans, Dr. John is indelibly linked to the traditions and singularity of the city’s musical and cultural heritage. Mac Rebennack burst onto the rock & roll scene in the late 60s as Dr. John, the Night Tripper, merging the Rhythm and Blues, voodoo rhythms and chants of his native New Orleans to create a persona perfect for the psychedelic era. Over the years he’s thrown Jazz, Classic American Songbook, Zydeco, Boogie Woogie and Rock into the musical mix.

Kids Koncerts & Creative PlayGround

Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
1419 N Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 90290; (310) 455-2322
Saturdays or Sundays, through October 2010
11 a.m.
Ages: All
Cost: $8 per person; $7 per person for groups of 5 or more. July 18 Benefit Concert $10/person; $9/person family rate. (Box Office (310) 455-3723)
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Concerts and Performances for young children and their families to enjoy together!

Sunday, 7/11
Mark Lewis

Mark Lewis is an actor and a consummate children’s entertainer who fills the stage with his warmth and engages the audience with inventive stories and songs.

Saturday, 7/17
The Velveteen Rabbit

Adapted from Margery Williams’ classic tale of true friendship and what it means to be “really real”, this version modernizes language and locale, but retains the story’s original heart. The audience particiaptes from the play’s opening moment, being both guests and gifts at the birthday party of Billy, the young protagonist

Sunday, 7/18 (at 9:30 and 11:30 am)
Justin Roberts & The Not Ready For Naptime Players

SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT!

Truly one of the “all stars” of the indie family music scene, Justin and his bandmates dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and parents! Proceeds from this special concert will benefit Theatricum Botanicum’s Youth Education Programs. Tickets are $10 per person, with a family rate of $9 per person (for families of five or more).

Sunday, 7/25
Beethoven’s Wig

If you think it unlikely that a kid would shout “you rock!” at a classical music concert, you haven’t experienced Richard Perlmutter as Beethoven’s Wig, the classical music sensation for the whole family!

Sunday, 8/08
Gwendolyn and The Goodtime Gang

Gwendolyn and her band take it up a notch with their latest CD. They’ll be sure to rock your socks off and get your feet moving!

Sunday, 8/15
Parachute Express

If you’ve been to one of Danny, Janice and Stephen’s concerts, or have watched one of their videos with your kids, you’ll know how children connect wonderfully to Parachute Express. Don’t miss the live show!

Sunday, 8/22
Rocknoceros

Northern Virginia’s premiere power trio for children is making a rare west coast visit. Rocknoceros (pronounced “rhi-noc-erose”) rocks its way into the hearts of music-loving families on both coasts!

Saturday, 8/28
Ferdinand and the Bull

Audience members participate from the moment they arrive, working with the actors before the show to make pipe-cleaner flowers that are thrown into the ring during the bullfight! Volunteers become the young bulls of the meadow as well as the Men from Madrid who are looking for bulls to fight. All are invited to help Ferdinand create stories by using their imagination, and one youngster even becomes the Matador.

Sunday, 8/29
David Tobocman

A Dad who started writing fun songs for his kids to help teach them the ways of the world! Important stuff, like coping with frustration, keeping clean and why we keep our clothes on!

2010 Summer Concert Series

Natural Amphitheater at Conejo Community Park
1175 Hendrix Ave. Thousand Oaks, 91360; (805) 381-1247
Select Sundays through September 6, 2010
5 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Monthly free community concerts in the park offer a variety of musical genres!
Artists subject to change without notice.
Please leave pets at home.

SUNDAY, JULY 18
EMILIO PALAME BAND
An exciting nine-piece R&B/Jazz ensemble – from funk to swing -
delivering an eclectic blend of original and popular songs, featuring
an ultra-tight rhythm section, soulful vocals, and fluid horn players.
BLUES!

SUNDAY, AUGUST 15
TERESA JAMES and the RHYTHM TRAMPS
Traveling around the country and the world, this group has created a
sound that is “beyond blues” where New Orleans meets Texas Blues.

LABOR DAY
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
The Thousand Oaks Acorn presents: QUEEN NATION
The series winds up with a Tribute to Queen featuring their major hits
performed with extraordinary authenticity.

South Pasadena Concerts in the Park

Garfield Park
Mission St & Park Ave., South Pasadena, 91030
Sundays, June 27 – August 8, 2010 (except July 4)
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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The City of South Pasadena will host fabulous concerts throughout the summer. Bring the family, pack a picnic, or buy food at the park from various vendors. Bring your blankets, beach chairs and picnic dinner and enjoy all the music and fun. There will also be a variety of delicious food available for purchase from local restaurants and organizations. Call (626)403-7380 for more information.

CONCERT SCHEDULE:

Sunday June 27, 2010 – The Swing Cats Big Band (Swing)

Sunday July 11, 2010 – Police and Thieves (Motown/R&B)

Sunday July 18, 2010 – The Wise Guys (Rat Pack/Big Band)

Sunday Aug. 1, 2010 – Tom Nolan Band (Funk)

Sunday Aug. 8, 2010 – Louie Cruz Beltran Latin Jazz Ensemble

Concerts in the Park

City of Lakewood De Valle Park
5939 Henrilee St., Lakewood, 90713
Thursdays, June 24 – August 12, 2010
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE
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Concerts in the Park summer series runs for eight consecutive Thursday evenings of great music, vocals and entertainment!

The weekly concerts feature a variety of music including classic rock, country western and pop music. Dinner and refreshments will be on sale or attendees may bring their own picnic basket.

Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Please refrain from bringing pets, barbeques or alcoholic beverages.

6/24/10
Hard Day’s Night
Beatles Tribute

7/1/10
The Doo Wah Riders
Country

7/8/10
Open Wide
Classic Rock

7/15/10
Billy and the Bandits
Country

7/22/10
The Emperors
Classic Rock

7/29/10
The Silverados
Country

8/5/10
Rockit Scientists
Classic Rock

8/12/10
Brian Lynn Jones
and the Misfit Cowboys
Country

Family Amphitheater Performances

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049
Saturdays and Sundays, July 10 – September 5, 2010
Noon and 2:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Included with Museum admission ($10 General; $7 Seniors 65+ and Full-Time Students; $5 Children 2-12; Free to Children under 2 and Skirball Members) No reservations necessary.
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This summer, sing and dance at the Skirball’s outdoor amphitheater every weekend but also hear storytelling, or meet live animals! The family-friendly entertainment at Skirball’s Family Amphitheatre Performances takes place every weekend July 10-September 5. You won’t want to miss a show!

Saturday, July 10, 2010
Masanga Marimba
Danceable Latin and African sound

Sunday, July 11, 2010
We Tell Stories/Milk + Bookies
Folktales from around the world

Saturday, July 17, 2010
Kinetic Theory
Circus art

Sunday, July 18, 2010
Family Dance Jam
Move and groove with Ilaan Egeland Mazzini

Saturday, July 24, 2010
Jessica Fichot
A global musical journey

Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wildlife on Wheels
Exotic live animals

Saturday, July 31, 2010
Catch Me Bird
Aerobatics with Nehara Kalev and C. Derrick Jones

Sunday, August 1, 2010
Kutturan Chamoru Performers
Pacific Islander dance and music

Saturday, August 7, 2010
Aaron Nigel Smith
Hip, original songs for children

Sunday, August 8, 2010
Hug Trees with Tom Freund
Indie family music

Saturday, August 14, 2010
Antics Performance
Hip-hop dance performance

Sunday, August 15, 2010
Rhythm Child
Participatory drum circle

Saturday, August 21, 2010
Kinetic Theory
Circus arts

Sunday, August 22, 2010
Los Pinguos
Latin rhythms and vocals

Saturday, August 28, 2010
Wildlife on Wheels
Exotic live animals

Sunday, August 29, 2010
Chinese Lion Dance
Chinese dance and music

Saturday, September 4, 2010
Taiko Center of Los Angeles
Japanese drumming

Sunday, September 5, 2010
Chinese Mask Changing
Magic of Chinese theater arts

Sunset Concerts

Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, 90049
Thursdays, July 22 -August 26, 2010
All concerts begin at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:00 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: FREE; no reservations necessary, but limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis (ALSO, all Skirball exhibits except Noah’s Ark are open during the concerts)
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Enjoy the 2010 season of the Skirball’s free Sunset Concerts, celebrating musical traditions from around the globe, presented Thursday evenings, July 22–August 26! Kick back and groove or get up and dance to the tunes of an eclectic line-up of leading world musicians.

All Skirball galleries except Noah’s Ark are free and open until 10:00 p.m. during Sunset Concerts. Be sure to catch Monsters and Miracles: A Journey through Jewish Picture Books, Jews on Vinyl, and George Segal’s The Expulsion: With Photographs of the Artist at Work by Donald Lokuta.

Bring the Kids—Music lovers of all ages are invited to the family-friendly lounge. Art projects, toys, and games will be available. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

July 22, 2010 — Parno Graszt
Catch the kick-off concert in the 2010 Sunset Concerts music series, featuring gypsy folk music greats Parno Graszt!

July 29, 2010 — Natacha Atlas
Don’t miss an exuberant performance by world-renowned performer Natacha Atlas.

August 5, 2010 — Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys
See Louisiana’s acclaimed Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys in action, showcasing irresistible, danceable music.

August 12, 2010 — La Excelencia
Discover the new generation of salsa dura with the energetic twelve-piece orchestra, La Excelencia.

August 19, 2010 — Jews on Vinyl Revue
Don’t miss this collaborative evening of song with young local musicians and Jewish musical legends.

August 26 , 2010– Kenge Kenge
Close this 2010 Sunset Concerts season with a performance by celebrated Kenyan band Kenge Kenge.

Sunday Kids Concerts

South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274; (310) 544-1948
Sundays, August 1 and 22, 2010
Concert begins 5:30 p.m.; Gates open for picnicking 4:30 pm; Garden closes 7:30 p.m.
Ages: All
Cost: Admission (Advance Purchase: Children $7; Adults $9;
At the Door: Children $9; Adults $11)
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Bring a picnic and blanket or beach chairs and enjoy the music on the upper meadow. Back by popular demand at the South Coast Botanic Garden, the Kids Concert Series will be celebrating its sixth year. Two performances this summer to look forward to.

August 1, 2010 – SteveSongs
Steve Rosloneck blends participatory songs, clever stories and great melodies. His signature songs are educational and entertaining, silly, but always seriously good music.

August 22, 2010 – Razzle Bam Boom
Razzle Bam Boom is the music and comedy duo of Mark Beckwith and Obediah Thomas, who perform original musical shows for children. Razzle Bam Boom’s unique combination of music, audience participation, and humor is enjoyed by audiences of all ages.

Tickets: Purchase Tickets online HERE.  Tickets will also be available in the Foundation Office, Monday through Friday, 9am – 4:30pm.