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Here's the latest from my friend Sierra Madre Sue:

I'm not a big football fan myself, but I do enjoy the opportunity it provides to get together with friends on a Sunday morning for bloody marys and breakfast burritos. Add to that a small wager, and let the game begin! A few weeks ago when the San Francisco 49ers got spanked by the Pittsburgh Steelers, there was more than money at stake, between local music legend SNOTTY SCOTTY and Deanna Cogan of MERCY & THE MERKETTES fame. Hailing from Latrobe, PA, Deanna is a die-hard Steelers fan and Scotty, whose initials happen to be S.F., jumped on the 49ers bandwagon back when Joe Montana was king. The details of the wager will not be disclosed here - just be assured that public humiliation is involved! The payoff will take place this Sat. night at the BUCCANEER LOUNGE in Sierra Madre, sometime between 10 and 11pm, during the MERCY & THE MERKETTES show..... more info. below ____________________________________________________________________________

THURS. 10/11 - RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 8-11:30pm, with special guests the NEIGHBORHOOD BULLIES 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/

10/11 - 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. 10/12 - LIGHTNIN' WILLIE & THE POORBOYS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great italian food. Lively Lightnin' Blues!

FRI. 10/12 - INSECT SURFERS (self-proclaimed "planet Earth's longest running modern surf band") and opening act, HORSE THIEVES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W.Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover. Where does Tony find these bands?

SAT. 10/13 - TOM CORBETT and RICK SHEA @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA, 8pm. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. $15. Two of my favorites!

SAT. 10/13 - WRECK 'N' SOW AT THE PRESS IN CLAREMONT, 9:30pm - 12:30am. 129 Harvard Ave. 909-625-4808. Fun Bluegrass stuff with the Dupuy Brothers & friends!

SAT. 10/13 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE, 9pm - 1:30am. 70 W.Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover. R&B, Rock, Soul, Motown, etc. Be there to witness the "payoff" of the football wager between Deanna and Snotty Scotty, the details of which are too scandalous to print here!

SUN. 10/14 - 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, UKULELE, ETC. EVERY SUNDAY....

SUN. 10/14 - the MERCY POWELL QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:00 - 4:00pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Mercy, Josh, Marc & Peter Burke doin' some jazzy stuff for your dining & listening pleasure!

SUN. 10/14 - "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.

10/18 - 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

THURS. 10/18 - RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 8-11:30pm, with special guests KAZ MURPHY doing 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/

FRI. 10/19 - "T.C.'s LIVING ROOM" @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE, 9ish. 70 W.Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover. Acoustic rock from local T.C. and Company.

SAT. 10/20 - ANNUAL BLUESAPALOOZA/THUNDERFEST IN DOWNTOWN COVINA, on Citrus Ave., 1 - 8pm. Car & Bike show, craft & demonstration booths, food, beer, etc. FREE admission and parking! LOTS OF MUSIC ON DIFFERENT STAGES. (626) 858-7271
FIRST CITY CREDIT UNION STAGE, Civic Park
2:30-4:30 pm Chico's Bail Bonds
5:30-7:30 pm Michael John & the Bottomline
JAMMIN' BLUES STAGE, Cottage/Citrus
2:00-4:00 pm Thee Rhythm Kings
5:30-7:30 pm Rick Shea & the Losin' End
THUNDER ALLEY STAGE, Citrus/Badillo
2:30-4:30 pm Brad Wilson
5:30-7:30 pm Leff Rogers Blues Band
INDOOR STAGES:
RUDE DOGS, 114 N. Citrus Ave.
(listings not available at press time)
CASA MORENO, 223 N. Citrus Ave.
1-4 pm Gino Matteo
5-8:30 pm Jumpin' Jack Benny
FRET HOUSE, 309 N. Citrus Ave.
1-3 pm The Devon Reeves Band
3-5 pm Stan West
5-7 pm Bernie Pearl

SAT. 10/20 - ST. RITA'S SCHOOL'S ANNUAL HARVEST FESTIVAL IN SIERRA MADRE, 12 Noon - 10pm. 322 N. Baldwin Ave. FREE admission & parking. Games, rides, silent auction, food, beer & margaritas, etc. Live music from ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW with the AGE OF AQUARIUS HORNS, 3 - 7pm. Live auction & D.J., 7 - 10pm. (Unfortunately the SHEDS had to cancel because Morgan the guitar player broke his arm last week! Bummer!)

SAT. 10/20 - FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER alternating 2 sets each with CHRIS STUART AND BACK COUNTRY @ "Grand Vision Foundation Performance Space" in San Pedro, 8pm. $15. Fur says: "A really nice place for a concert. The room is comfortable, has great sound, and friendly folks will serve you drinks (alcohol and non) plus goodies during the breaks." Advance tickets can be purchased at: www.oldnumber7.net

SAT. 10/20 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ GEM CITY GRILL IN MONROVIA, 9PM. 115 E. Olive Ave., just east of Myrtle. 626-358-0342. Full bar, dance floor, pool tables, no cover. Hillbilly hippie rock. I know Steve & Steve will be there - not sure who else!

SAT. 10/20 - the CAIN ENABLERS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm - 1:30am. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, cheap drinks. Sierra Madre-grown BLUES.

SUN. 10/21 - 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 setting. Bring the family! Acoustic folk/rock.

SUN. 10/21 - SIERRA MADRE'S CLOSING CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY PICNIC @ MATER DOLOROSA RETREAT CENTER, 700 N. Sunnyside Ave., 3 - 7pm. Games, booths, activities, etc. Food/beverages available for purchase, or bring your own picnic. Some seating or bring your own chair or blanket. Live music & entertainment: WRECK 'N' SOW, 4 - 5pm, SO. CAL. LYRIC THEATRE, 5 - 6pm, ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW, 6 - 7pm. Honorary Mayor for the Day, HUELL HOWSER, will be filming for a future episode of his TV show "California Gold". This picnic is the grand finale of the year-long Centennial Celebration for the City, and a group photo will be taken of all in attendance! And yours truly, SierraMadreSue will be there with camera in hand as well, so one way or another you could end up on film! (Incidentally, I happen to know that the bands are DONATING their time & talent, so if you like what you hear, please tip them generously!) info: 355-9632.

SUN. 10/21 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ BARN BURNER IN PASADENA, 5:30 - 8:30pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. BLUEGRASS. The guys are gonna get there as quickly as they can, after their set at the Centennial picnic, above!

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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