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Here's the latest from Sierra Madre Sue:

One of the newest live music venues in Sierra Madre is STEAMERS COFFEE SHOP at 142 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., where you can also enjoy tasty beverages, pastries, desserts, soups, salads, etc. I especially appreciate the fact that they support two other Sierra Madre businesses by offering some of their goods; E. Waldo Ward and Wildflour Bakery. On a grander scale, they are socially responsible about where they buy their coffee beans from and are avid recyclers and encourage their customers to do the same. You can read more about their views and see the entire entertainment schedule for Friday and Saturday nights at their extremely professional website: http://steamerssierramadre.com/events.html
This Saturday night, 12/22, some of my new friends will be filling the room with "tidings of comfort and joy" and other seasonal and standard tunes- "JODI & HER REINDEER WRANGLERS" - Jean and David. Opening act is singer/songwriter LEW READER. Details below....

THURS. 12/20 - JEAN SUDBURY & FRIENDS @ SIERRA MADRE BOOKS, 6 - 9pm. 18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. - Downstairs. 626-836-3200. Violinist Jean hosts an acoustic evening with many of her talented friends: Jodi Sellard, David Tripoli, etc. Pop & Jazz standards.

12/20 - 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. 21 & over. www.betterthanblue.com/openjampage.html

FRI. 12/21 - 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. 12/21 - 4 bands including ANDREW'S BAD STUFF @ MR. T's BOWL IN HIGHLAND PARK, 8:15 showtime, BAD STUFF at 10pm. 5621 1/2 Figueroa. 323-256-7561. $3 cover. Trivia contest & prizes all night long with host Acid Andy. Rock & Punk covers & originals.
NOTE: Special appearance by 31st Occasional Pasadena Doo Dah Parade Queen Naughty Mickie.

FRI. 12/21 - STEEL ROD @ BARNEY'S GRILL & PUB IN PASADENA. 93 W. Colorado Blvd. 626-577-2739. Full kitchen. No cover. Rock to Salsa.

FRI. 12/21 & SAT. 12/22 - "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. All ages ok. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. 626-915-3474. www.wearethesubs.com/

SAT. 12/22 - 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! http://www.sierramadrebooks.com/

SAT. 12/22 - JODI & THE REINDEER WRANGLERS' Christmas Show - "Dressed like Eskimos and singing Yuletide carols, along with their popular songs" @ STEAMERS COFFEE SHOP IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 10pm. With LEW READER from 7 - 8pm doing acoustic rock. 142 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-5213. Coffee, tea, pastries, desserts, etc.

SUN. 12/22 - I'm pretty sure JOB STRILES is @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm! Call to confirm: 626-355-9045. I could be wrong. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, cheap drinks. Cheerful and attentive bartenders!

SUN. 12/23 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 12/23 - 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, GUITAR, UKULELE, ETC. EVERY SUNDAY...

SUN. 12/23 - 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. No cover, all ages. 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. 12/23 - "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. No cover charge, all ages. Every Sunday evening.

TUES. DECEMBER 25th - "MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT!"

FRI. 12/28 - 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. 12/28 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ BEAN TOWN IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 45 N. Baldwin Ave. Sandwiches, soups, pastries, ice cream, coffee, etc. No cover charge, all ages. Country/Folk/Classics.

FRI. 12/28 - "SWING DANCE PARTY" with FLAT TOP TOM @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Call for time: 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food, no cover, DANCE FLOOR! www.flattoptom.com

FRI. 12/28 & SAT. 12/29 - "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. All ages ok. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. 626-915-3474. www.wearethesubs.com/

SUN. 12/30 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 12/30 - 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 - Vargas' Mom & Dad will be in town! Acoustic folk/rock, classic country. yee haw!

SUN. 12/30 - "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. Every Sunday evening.

MON. 12/31 - NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION @ CAFE 322 WITH LIGHTNIN' WILLIE & THE POORBOYS. 3-course Dinner & Show, Dancing. 2 seatings - 6 & 9 pm. $45 per person. Champagne included. Reservations available now: 626-836-5414. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

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,
Sierra Madre Sue
sierramadresue@yahoo.com

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