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Los Angeles folk music

Grammy Museum celebrates Woody Guthrie

Born July 14, 1912 in Okemah, Oklahoma,Woody Guthrie is considered to be one the most influential folk singers of alltime. Many of his songs have...
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Schwindy's indie music spotlight: John Sotter

  • John Sotter Acoustic Warrior
  • June 10, 2011
If you've ever listened to John Sotter, you'll know that while he calls Orange County home, he is really more a citizen of the world, as he...
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Round Mountain 2011 tour to include Santa Monica venue

  • Round Mountain
  • May 18, 2011
Nationally touring folk, roots and world music duo Round Mountain announce the first leg of their 2011 Summer Tour. BrothersChar and Robby...
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Schwindy's indie music spotlight: Songs from the East Village

Dear reader, when you see that I am featuring an album of music by children, don't think that I have gone batty. This isn't some cutesy...
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Renaissance Man Lon Milo DuQuette appearing at The Gypsy Den

  • lon milo duquette
  • November 3, 2011
This Thursday evening is open mic night at The Gypsy Den in the downtown Arts District of Santa Ana, and Lon Milo DuQuette is the featured artist,...
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James Coates: Indie Singer/Songwriter/Musician

“I don’t know if anything sets my music apart but if it did it would have to be the honesty that I strive for,” said Indie Folk...
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'Legends of Folk: The Village Scene' coming to DVD April 3

  • Legends of Folk The Village Scene
  • February 2, 2012
Time Life and Saguaro Road Records will bring the acclaimed PBS film Legends of Folk: The Village Scene to DVD on April 3.Directed by Emmy-winning...
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Review: "Darkling & the Bluebird Jubilee" by Joe Crookston

  • Joe Crookston
  • August 11, 2011
A few weeks ago the boys over at Hearth Music brought a very gifted singer/songwriter to my attention, one Joe Crookston, whose new album Darkling ...
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Amos Lee is tearing up the countryside touring in support of 'Mission Bell'

Soul/Blues/Folk singer Amos Lee has been a busy man since the release of his fourth studio album early in 2011. From touring to video making to...
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There once was a man from Boston: an interview with Ellis Paul

  • Ellis Paul
  • July 29, 2011
In another life and time, acclaimed singer songwriter Ellis Paul was an accomplished distance runner. And although he hasn’t run...
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