Shows in Pasadena and beyond

Catch these shows courtesy of Sierra Madre Sue:

Sometimes it happens that between the time I write this and the weekend rolls around, changes take place that are beyond my control and usually without my knowledge! Bands trade dates, band members have to cancel, starting times get changed, or maybe it was just inaccurate info. in the first place. Hey - I don't make this stuff up! That's why the disclaimer appears at the bottom about calling ahead to verify details before making plans. This MERCY & THE MERKETTES, in place of Job Striles, will be performing their unique R&B, Rock, Soul, Funk & Dance review at the Buccaneer Lounge this Saturday, 9/22. More details below....
I believe Job will be back in October, but I'll keep you posted!
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THURS. 9/20 - ROSIE FLORES @ THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 8pm. 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena; 8:00 p.m. Reservations: 626- 398-7917. $20. "High octane rockabilly, country & blues." She puts on a great show!

THURS. 9/20 - RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 8pm - opening for the legendary LES DUDEK! 16 E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. Usually a $5 cover, but I'm not sure about tonight... N ightly beer and cocktail specials, free pool & 2 great musical acts! http://rickshea.com/

9/20 - Every Thursday at the Skyebox in Montrose, Better Than Blue (Felicia, Danny, etc.) continues to host a weekly Jam Night. It runs from 8:30 PM until 12. 3710 N. Verdugo Rd. 818-249-3617. Above the Sun Palace Chinese Restaurant. http://www.betterthanblue.com/openjampage.html

FRI. 9/21 - STEEL ROD @ BARNEY'S GRILL & PUB IN PASADENA. 93 W. Colorado Blvd. Call for time: 626-577-2739. "Los Angeles' premier cover band playing everything from rock to salsa." In the heart of Old Towne, Barney's has great food. I used to hang out there with my Music Plus pal Patti Smith. Come for dinner, stay for the music!

SAT. 9/22 - VIN FIZ FLYER @ S.W. HILL COUNTRY WESTERN STORE IN EAGLE ROCK, 1412 Colorado Blvd., 323-256-2500. Seating starts at 5:30, music at 6:30pm. $5 cover charge. BYOB & snacks to share. SOME hay bales to sit on, otherwise bring your own chair! Also appearing: THE RUNNING KIND and ROCKWOOD.

SAT. 9/22 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS doing their semi-acoustic BLUES thing @ THE DOCKSIDE GRILL RESTAURANT IN WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11:30pm. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-915-3474. In the bar area, but you can order dinner there too. Full bar & kitchen. No cover charge.

BAND CHANGE!!! SAT. 9/22 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ the BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd . 626-355-9045 Full bar, no cover, free parking in back. See paragraph above and photo! Job Striles will be back in October, hopefully.

SAT. 9/22 - JUMPSTART @ GEM CITY GRILL IN MONROVIA, 9pm. 115 E. Olive Ave., just East of Myrtle. 626-358-0342. Full bar, no cover, pool tables, dance floor. Rock 'n' Roll with Steve Bruen on bass guitar. I couldn't confirm this at press time, but it is their regular Saturday. Call ahead!

SUN. 9/23 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 9/23 - have lunch with NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food in a comfy, air-conditioned setting. Bring the family! Acoustic folk/rock.

SUN. 9/23 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great italian food.

THURS. 9/27 - RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 8-11:30pm, with special guests the TREMOLOCOS do ing the middle set at 9pm. 16 E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. $5 cover - goes to the guest band. N ightly beer and cocktail specials, free pool & 2 great musical acts with frequent surprise guests - what a bargain! Honky Tonk Blues & Country every Thursday nite! http://rickshea.com/

9/27 - Every Thursday at the Skyebox in Montrose, Better Than Blue (Felicia, Danny, etc.) continues to host a weekly Jam Night. It runs from 8:30 PM until 12. 3710 N. Verdugo Rd. 818-249-3617. Above the Sun Palace Chinese Restaurant. http://www.betterthanblue.com/openjampage.html

FRI. 9/28 - AMERICAN CATAPULT and BLUE UNION @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045 Full bar, no cover, free parking in back. Couldn't find any info. on Blue Union, but loved the tunes on American Catapult's MySpace page, especially the one about the Stingray bicycle - some good nostalgia there! http://www.myspace.com/americancatapult

FRI. 9/28 & SAT. 9/29 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11:30pm. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. 626-915-3474. http://www.wearethesubs.com/

SEPTEMBER 29TH - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY, ELLEN & DEB!

SAT. 9/29 - MARK HUMPHREYS @ BEANTOWN IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 45 N. Baldwin Ave. 626-355-1596. Soups, sandwiches, pastries, desserts, coffee drinks, etc. SINGER-SONGWRITER-GUITAR PLAYER. http://www.markhumphreys.com/

SAT. 9/29 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ BARN BURNER IN PASADENA, 8 - 11pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. Bluegrass.

SAT. 9/29 - FATSO JETSON, PUTTANESCA and R U A COP? @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, in reverse order - 9pm-ish. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045 Full bar, no cover, free parking in back. Fatso Jetson features owner, Mario and chef, Larry from Cafe 322 up the street, doing high-energy, hard-hitting Rock 'n' Roll.

SAT. 9/29 - ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW @ RUDE DOG IN COVINA, 9pm. 114 N. Citrus Ave. $5 cover from what I could gather on their MySpace site, but I'm not positive. Just 'cause my brother's in the band doesn't mean I have all the answers! 626-322-8922. 60's & 70's Classic Rock.

SUN. 9/30 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 9/30 - GRANT PARK SOFTBALL - ALL ARE WELCOME! NOT A LEAGUE - JUST FOR FUN & THE LOVE OF THE GAME! CORNER OF CORDOVA & MICHIGAN IN PASADENA, 3 BLOCKS WEST OF PCC. BATTING PRACTICE 12:30, GAME TIME ASAP. BRING YOUR GLOVE, BAT, CHAIR, ICE CHEST, ETC. EVERY SUNDAY....

SUN. 9/30 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great italian food.

Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all.

Hope to see you out & about,
SierraMadreSue
sierramadresue@yahoo.com

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http://www.aliveandpicking.com /calendar.html
http://www.beantowncoffeebar.com/calendar.html
http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html
http://www.covina.com/frethouse/concerts.html http://cafe322.com/