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Nov 10 2008, 07:13 PML.A. Tour Schedule
11/13 THURSDAY
TANGIER - TONI K PRESENTS LIVE @ THE TANGIER
2138 Hillhurst Ave.
Los Feliz, CA 90027
323-666-8666
tangierrestaurant.net
$7 / 2 for $12
event 20:00-23:00
age 21+
Also: Amy LaCour, James Sudakow, Sonia
11/14 FRIDAY
THE TALKING STICK - NETTE RADIO NIGHT/SQUEAKY WHEEL TOUR
1411c Lincoln Blvd.,
Venice Beach, CA 90291
310-450-6052
thetalkingstick.net
free, all ages
event 19:00-22:00
Also: Shannon Hurley, Amy Clarke, Marian Call, The Conlons
11/15 SATURDAY
UNURBAN CAFE - JAVA WITH JAVELIN SHOWCASE
3301 W. Pico Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 315-0056
javawithjavelin.com
free, all ages
event 20:00--
Also: William Sterba, Heather Donaldson, Femke Weidema, William Stenner, Javelyn, Ken Solanky, Dave Laros
11/17 MONDAY
THE DERBY - INDUSTRY SHOWCASE @ THE DERBY
4500 Los Feliz Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027-2006
323-663-8979
clubderby.com
$8 cover before 9 p.m. - $10 cover afterwards
ages 21+
event 20:00-23:00
Also: Chiara Angelicola, Off the Island, Tom Savell, Joy Pearson & Luis Oliart, Grayson Wray Project
11/18 TUESDAY
BLUE CAFE
210 Promenade
Long Beach, California 90802-3143
thebluecafe.com
562-983-7111
$5 cover
11/19 WEDNESDAY
COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE - SONGNET SHOWCASE
2029 Lake Ave.
Altadena, California 91001-2444
626-398-7917
free/ $5 donation
event 19:30--
11/20 THURSDAY
THE STONE - SURGE EVENT @ THE STONE
5221 Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90027
323-466-6061
surgeevent.com
$10/$8 w/flyer
event: 21:00--
21+
With Evenelroy, Aiyana Cadwell
11/21 FRIDAY
CAFE MUSE
6547 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-464-6873
cafemusela.com
event 21:30--
free $5 minimum for table service
Also: Lucky Diaz
11/22 SATURDAY
WELCOME CAFE
1808 S. Pacific Coast Hwy
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310-316-9270
myspace.com/welcomecafe
free, all ages
event 19:30--
Also: Lorijo Manley, Jessie Sparks
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Oct 26 2008, 11:22 AMI Seem To Have An Effect On Guitarists...
...I seem to make them break guitar strings.
This is the 3rd guitarist who has broken a string during an acoustic show with me, and all of them said it was the first time that it happened to them.
Such was the case tonight (10/26) with Kohei (pronounced koh-hey) at our Apple Store gig. The string broke toward the end of the 3rd song in the set (he overcame the handicap pretty well to finish out the song, I must say). As I was singing, I heard a big "pop!" I didn't even have to look at him; I already knew what that POP was.
(The enclosed pic is AFTER he'd restrung.)
The last time this happened to me (different guitarist), I was sitting there, minding my own business and waiting for the intro to end so I could start singing. POP. A broken end of the string whipped me in the arm, and it kinda hurt.
(BTW, I don't get mad about these things; they give me some time to rest my voice between songs. And I love bloopers.)
Breaking a string was new to Kohei, so he didn't bring a backup guitar, nor did he bring extra strings to the stage area with him. A friend ran upstairs to the back of the store (the waiting room, where all our stuff was) to get his extra pack. So I had to make LONG small talk.
I laughed my way through it, and it went ok.
But I wonder - WHY do I seem to jinx these poor guitarists in my life?
All I can say is, they just get SOOOOO excited playing with MOI, that they just smash the hell out of their poor guitar strings. What else could it possibly be? :-)
Kohei has learned a valuable lesson tonight: he must ALWAYS keep an extra set of strings WITHIN ARM'S REACH when he plays with DAVINA. 'Cuz ANYTHING can happen...
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Oct 21 2008, 12:04 AMThe Acoustic Mini-Tour of L.A. part 3: THE TANGIERSo much to do!
The first gig is on November 13 at the Tangier. The cost is $7 per person, but if you come as a couple it's 2 for $12. Pretty good deal.
Here are the details:
11-13-2008 20:00 at Club Tangier: James Sudakow, Amy LaCour, Davina Robinson & Maria Miller
2138 Hillhurst Avenue, Los Feliz, California 90027 Cost: $7 or 2 for $12
James Sudakow’s prog rock jazz fusion trio headlines a night of music including jazz diva Amy LaCour from Los Angeles, from Osaka, Japan, powerhouse vocals from Davina Robinson and on tour from NYC, NY the wonderful Maria Miller with full music sets at Club Tangier.
TK Promo Presents a night of progressive songwriter’s and their bands with 2 more performers tba.
myspace.com/tonik
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Sep 11 2008, 09:35 PMThe Acoustic Mini-Tour of L.A.
Progress Report 2.
9 dates, 12 days. Ahhhhhhhh, lovely. Feeling like a rock star. Adrenaline is high. Rehearsals have begun. Can't wait to get there. Hope I don't get lost driving around. Toni Koch (TK Promo), once again, thanks so much for the clincher at Tangier.
Been watching as many TV shows & movies with L.A. locales, to get a feel for the place. Been reading Slash's book, "Slash" & taking notes on places mentioned. Lots of places I'd like to see, but not sure if I'll have the time or energy. :-)
Will definitely get there a couple days earlier & stay a couple days later than originally planned. Get to know the place a bit.
Suddenly remembering the theme to The Beverly Hillbillies. Will need to rewrite for jaded east coast chick. Goin' to Cali....
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Aug 15 2008, 01:37 AMThe Acoustic Mini-Tour of L.A.Progress Report 1.
We're up to 5 dates now. Workin' hard, people. I now LIVE in front of my MacBook, trying to find showcases & venues that will take a chance on this chick, who's playing in L.A. for the first time. I appreciate the help & support of many GoGirls (including Madalyn herself), Toni Koch (TK Promo) and Jimi Yamagishi for taking the time to write with advice and suggestions. And thanks to the venues and promoters who've booked me so far
Guitarist Kohei says he wants to play every night for the 2 weeks we're there. lol. I'm working on getting as many dates as possible, and waiting to hear from more venues and promoters.
I guess I won't be doing much sightseeing in L.A.
