One way to hear some great music, socialize with friends, and support a worthy cause all at the same time, is at the WINTER WINE FEST - a fundraiser for St. Rita's School (my alma mater) this Saturday, from 7 to 9:30pm. Event chairpersons Ellen Hoffman & Andrea Bertollini, pictured here, are expecting another successful turnout (not to mention the 14 fun people I rounded up!) The event is being held at the beautiful Villa on the Alverno High School grounds (also my alma mater!) at 200 N. Michillinda in Sierra Madre. Advance $10 tickets can be purchased at St. Rita's thru Friday, otherwise admission is $20 at the door and all attendeess are asked to bring a bottle of wine valued at $15 or more. Some wines are for tasting, some for raffle prizes. Light appetizers will be available. Entertainment will be provided by local duo STEVE & STEVE, who play acoustic rock, pop & folk classics, with harmony vocals. All in all, it should be a truly enjoyable evening! More details below...._________________________________________________________
1/31 - 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. http://www.betterthanblue.com/openjampage.html
FRI. 2/1 - BOBBY BRADFORD MOTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. A fixture on the local jazz scene, Bobby Bradford is best known for his early 70's work with Ornette Coleman, and was one of my brother Rick's early musical influences.
FRI. 2/1 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ THE PRESS IN CLAREMONT, 9pm. 129 Harvard Ave. 909-625-4808. Full bar and kitchen. BLUEGRASS with the Dupuy Brothers & friends.
FRI. 2/1 - OCHO X @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. The Sotelo Brothers, Peter Burke, etc. These guys get better every time I see them! Appropriately, their recent show at 322 was more on the jazzy side. They tend to rock more at the Buc!
FRI. 2/1 & SAT. 2/2 - "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/
SAT. 2/2 - DAVE OSTI @ JOE'S PLACE IN DUARTE, 6pm. 1345 E. Huntington Dr. 626-357-JOES. No cover. Soups, salads, deli sandwiches, coffee bar. Free wireless internet. Solo Acoustic, mostly originals. This place just opened in November - haven't been there yet.
SAT. 2/2 - 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. 2/2 - STEVE & STEVE (Ysais & Vargas) doin' their acoustic duo thing @ THE ST. RITA'S WINTER WINE FEST - FUND RAISER at the Alverno Villa, 7 - 9:30pm. $20 at the door, or $10 in advance. All guests are to bring one $15 bottle of wine as well - some for tasting, some for raffles. Call St. Rita's School for complete details: 626-355-6114.
SAT. 2/2 - 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. 2/2 - ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW's Great Groundhog's Day Extravaganza! @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, pool table. 60's, 70's Classic Rock. What happens if they see their shadows? The bar stays open an extra hour???
SAT. 2/2 - NARNIA, featuring Jeff Stetson & friends @ COLOMBO'S ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE IN EAGLE ROCK, 10pm - 1am. 1833 Colorado Blvd. 323-254-9138. Full kitchen & bar. Jeff sez: first set will be jazz & then evolve into "Acid-Lounge-Jazz-Rock!" Sounds interesting!
SUN. 2/3 - 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. 2/3 - 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!
SUN. 2/3 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ THE BARN BURNER IN PASADENA, 5 - 8pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. BLUEGRASS. SUN. 2/3 - "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.
SUN. 2/3 - "THE LISTENING ROOM CONCERTS" with host BRETT PERKINS returns to THE FREMONT CENTER THEATRE in SOUTH PASADENA, 8 - 10pm. Doors open at 7:30. 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Reservations: 626-441-5977. $10 admission. Brett and many other local and international singer-songwriters will perform their original songs in an artist-friendly setting. Brett still lives in Denmark, so this may be a one-time gig. If you are holding season tickets from previous years, they WILL be honored.
TUES. 2/5 - THE CALIFORNIA PRIMARY ELECTION - GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
TUES. 2/5 - THE SUBS' MARDI GRAS PARTY @ THE DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11;30pm. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-915-3474. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. Bring your beads! after you vote, of course! http://www.wearethesubs.com/
FRI. 2/8 - DAVE OSTI @ THE CAPRI LOUNGE IN GLENDALE, 9pm. 1134 N. Pacific Ave. 818-956-8738. Solo or with band - I'm not sure.
FRI. 2/8 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, 21 & over. Hillbilly Hippie Rock.
FRI. 2/8 - the FORTUNATE FEW @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 10:30pm, with Bobby Bluehouse at 8pm. 16 E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. Definitely a cover charge, just not sure how much! Full bar, pool tables, big dance floor. Free parking on street and across the street behind the shops on the N. side. BLUES with John Washburn on harmonica, sax & lead vocals. How does he do all 3?
SAT. 2/9 - DAVE OSTI @ THE MAYAN BAR IN MONROVIA, INSIDE THE AZTEC HOTEL, 6pm. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. Full bar and kitchen, no cover. Solo Acoustic, mostly originals.
SAT. 2/9 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS @ THE DOCKSIDE IN WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11:30pm. 3057 E. Garvey North (on restaurant row, off the 10 Fwy.) 626-915-3474. In the bar area, but you can eat dinner there; all ages ok. BLUES.
SAT. 2/9 - "DMQ" - THE DONAVAN MURADIAN QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. No cover. JAZZ.
*DATE CHANGE: SAT. 2/9 - 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. *was originally Sat. 2/2.
SAT. 2/9 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB IN ARCADIA (duh), 10:30pm, with Bobby Bluehouse at 8pm. 16 E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. Definitely a cover charge, just not sure how much! Full bar, pool tables, big dance floor. Free parking on street and across the street behind the shops on the N. side. BLUES.
SUN. 2/10 - 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. 2/10 - GRANT PARK SOFTBALL - "OPENING DAY 2008" - 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. 2/10 - 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. COME SAY GOODBYE TO SABRINA & HER SON LUCIAN, AS THEY ARE GOING TO NEW ZEALAND TO BE REUNITED WITH DADDY, TIM O'BRIEN. Please spread the word.....
SUN. 2/10 - "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.
TUES. 2/12 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ THE PIKE IN LONG BEACH, 8pm - midnight. 1836 E. 4th St. 562-437-4453. Fun Bluegrass stuff w/great harmonies & snazzy overalls!
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.myspace.com/piratedive
http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html
http://www.myspace.com/americanarootsla
http://www.aliveandpicking.com/calendar.html http://www.covina.com/frethouse/concerts.html
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