Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Support local music

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

The new SIERRA MADRE BOOKS store truly offers something for everyone! Look for best sellers, new releases, classics, lots of children's books, etc. on the main floor, and if you don't find what you're looking for, they can order it for you. Upstairs they have a selection of "gently used" books at bargain prices. Downstairs they host a Children's Story Hour every Saturday at 11am and an Acoustic Music Jam Saturday evenings at 7pm. There's even a kids' music event in the works, and frequent author appearances. In addition, you will find beautiful photographs, paintings and jewelry on display and for sale from local artists. Owners and Sierra Madre residents, Sally Morrison and Jeff Ingwalson (pictured here) have really done a great job with their shop - it's bright, attractive and extremely comfortable! For more information on tutoring/instruction and events, go to the website and sign up to be on their mailing list: http://www.sierramadrebooks.com/ You'll be glad you did! 18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Suite A. 626-836-3200.

11/20 - TACO TUESDAY @ MARY'S MARKET IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, with JODI & THE MINIONS OF LOVE, "playing standards with a high standard of standardness", 6:30 - 9:30pm. 561 Woodland Ave. Limited parking.

11/21 - HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY MELISSA YSAIS!!! no parade for your b-day this year, but how 'bout some Merkettes???

WED. 11/21 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES "THANKSGIVING EVE DANCE PARTY" @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. R&B, Motown, Funk, Rock, requests.
THURS. 11/22 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL! If you know the number - call my Mom's house & hear her do her best turkey gobble!

FRI. 11/23 - DAVE OSTI @ McMURPHY'S TAVERN IN PASADENA, 5pm - HAPPY HOUR! 72 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-666-1445. Full bar, drink & appetizer specials 4 - 7pm. Solo guitar & vocals, mostly originals.

FRI. 11/23 - MARK HUMPHREYS @ BEAN TOWN IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 45 N. Baldwin Ave. 626-355-1596. Soups, sandwiches, pastries, desserts, coffee drinks, etc. SINGER-SONGWRITER-GUITAR PLAYER.
FRI. 11/23 - NUTTY @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8pm - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. "Think Rat Pack, think beatnik, think swanky cool. Nutty's a gas!" and so is their website: http://www.nuttyjazz.com/
FRI. 11/23 & SAT. 11/24 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11:30pm. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. In the bar area, but you can order food also. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. 626-915-3474. http://www.wearethesubs.com/

SAT. 11/24 - ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM @ SIERRA MADRE BOOKS STORE, 7pm. FREE. 18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. - DOWNSTAIRS. 626-836-3200. All are welcome - bring your instrument and/or voice and join in the music making!

SAT. 11/24 - JOB STRILES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. BLUES. Sierra Madre's own Peter Burke on drums.
SUN. 11/25 - 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. 11/25 - 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, TURKEY SANDWICHES, UKULELE, ETC. EVERY SUNDAY... this one's in memory of 3rd Baseman Steve Pitard who just got drafted into the big game in the sky. We will miss you, "Turtle".

SUN. 11/25 - THE MERCY POWELL QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Mercy, Josh, Marc & Peter Burke doin' some standards & jazzy stuff for your dining & listening pleasure! A whole other side of Mercy - not to be missed!
SUN. 11/25 - "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. Every Sunday evening.

11/27 - TACO TUESDAY @ MARY'S MARKET IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, with FAITH ANN "singing folk and acoustic favorites with an angelic voice", 6:30 - 9:30pm. 561 Woodland Ave. Limited parking.

11/29 - Every Thursday at the Skyebox in Montrose, Better Than Blue (Danny, Felicia, Steve Hammett, 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. 11/30 - DAVE OSTI @ McMURPHY'S TAVERN IN PASADENA, 5pm - HAPPY HOUR! 72 N. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-666-1445. Full bar, drink & appetizer specials 4 - 7pm. Solo guitar & vocals, mostly originals.

FRI. 11/30 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS doing a semi-acoustic 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. Blues.

FRI. 11/30 - "SWING DANCE PARTY" with FLAT TOP TOM @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. "Pizza, Martinis and dancing the night away to great swing and blues!!! God bless!!" http://www.flattoptom.com/

FRI. 11/30 - VELOURIA @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, cheap drinks, no cover, free parking, pool table. ROCK 'n ROLL. Richard Reese's kid's band, along with CANDYPANTS and SIGGY, 9pm.

SAT. 12/1 - Open Mic Night @ the FRETHOUSE in Covina. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. Always on the first Saturday of the month, and just one dollar for performers or audience. Sign-up starts at 7:30. If there aren't enough slots for everybody they'll make a list for the next month, and call you. Each act gets two songs or ten minutes, whichever comes first. The show starts at 8:00. They'll have desserts and coffee ready. Bring your friends and family and join the show! www.covina.com/frethouse/

SAT. 12/1 - SIMON PURE @ BEAN TOWN IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 45 N. Baldwin Ave. 626-355-1596. Soups, sandwiches, pastries, desserts, coffee drinks, etc. Featuring Jarrett Lesko of Murphy's Flaw fame. Bluegrass.

SAT. 12/1 - JEFF STETSON and THE B.O. TRIO PLAY A "MIXED BAG AND SOME BLUES" @ ZEPHYR COFFEE HOUSE IN PASADENA, 8:30 - 10pm. 2419 E. Colorado Blvd., just E. of Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-793-7330. Soups, sandwiches, coffee, tea, smoothies, etc.

SAT. 12/1 - BETTER THAN BLUE @ CAPRI LOUNGE IN GLENDALE. Not sure of the time. 1134 N. Pacific Ave. 818-956-8738. Rock, Soul & Blues.

SAT. 12/1 - LIGHTNIN' WILLIE & THE POORBOYS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, free parking in back. Lightnin' fast BLUES.

SUN. 12/2 - 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. 12/2 - 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, classic country.

SUN. 12/2 - "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. Every Sunday evening.

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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