Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

April 18th marks the 50th Anniversary of the Dodgers' first ever game in Los Angeles, at the Memorial Coliseum. I wish I could say I was there, but I wasn't born yet! I did attend the exhibition game there a few weeks ago. I was lucky enough to purchase 8 tickets before they sold out in record time. Among the family and friends who went with me was my good pal Steve Russo. I met Steve at a CHICO'S BAIL BONDS show a few years ago and we have since discovered many mutual interests, including baseball, live music, cats and beer! Thank you Steve!

THURS. 4/17 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Blues, rags & stomps. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

THURS. 4/17 - DAVID SERBY @ THE PIKE BAR IN LONG BEACH, 9pm. 1836 E. 4th St., one block west of Cherry. 562-437-4453. Full bar and dinner 'til late. http://www.myspace.com/thepike

FRI. 4/18 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ THE DOCKSIDE GRILL 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. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. (NOTE: Most of CHICO'S BAIL BONDS had to cancel, so Joe rounded up his other group!)

FRI. 4/18 - "T.C.'s LIVING ROOM" with special guest ROADHOUSE RON @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. Acoustic guitars/vocals.

SAT. 4/19 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SAT. 4/19 – SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm . 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, cheap drinks, 21 & over. 60's Garage Rock at its best, One-hit wonders - always loads of fun! http://www.myspace.com/snottyscottyandthehankies

SAT. 4/19 - BETTER THAN BLUE @ MY WAY LOUNGE IN LA CRESCENTA, 9pm? 2959 Honolulu Ave. 818-249-4676. Rock, Soul, Blues.

SAT. 4/19 - MAX BUDA @ BAR TWIST IN ARCADIA, 9:30pm, I think. 48 E. Huntington Dr. 626-254-1760. Full bar, awesome food! Classy place, nice ambience, NO COVER, dance floor. Eclectic Jazzy Rock stuff from Chester and the boys.

SAT. 4/19 - MARTINI DIARIES 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!" 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month.

SUN. 4/20 - 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. 4/20 - 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... *that is, anyone who comes with a good attitude and keeps their ego and temper in check!

SUN. 4/20 - 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! Hey - maybe my Mom will be out for this one!

SUN. 4/20 - "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. Get there early - they pack 'em in!

FRI. 4/25 - "SWING DANCE PARTY" with FLAT TOP TOM @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30 - 11:30pm. 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!!" www.flattoptom.com

FRI. 4/25 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ THE PIKE BAR IN LONG BEACH, 9pm - 1am. 1836 E. 4th St. 562-437-4453. Fun Bluegrass stuff w/great harmonies & snazzy overalls! The Dupuy Brothers and friends.

FRI. 4/25 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ BAR TWIST IN ARCADIA, 9:30pm. 48 E. Huntington Dr. 626-254-1760. Full bar, awesome food! Classy place, nice ambience, NO COVER, dance floor. Probably one of the nicest places these guys have ever played!

FRI. 4/25 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, cheap drinks, 21 & over. R&B, Rock, Funk, Disco.

SAT. 4/26 - CAIN ENABLERS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1 - 5pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. Afternoon BLUES inside; classic cars, rods & bikes outside. Meet & hang at "MOTO 322."

SAT. 4/26 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ THE DOCKSIDE GRILL 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. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues.

SAT. 4/26 - THE SUPERSTITIONS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30 - 11:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Blues, R&B, Zydeco. One of Richard Reese's favorite bands! http://www.myspace.com/theesuperstitions

SAT. 4/26 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, cheap drinks, 21 & over. Hillbilly Hippie Rock or "Mud Music" as my old Music Plus manager Joe Cellura would say. I am proud to be a Mud person!

SAT. 4/26 - ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW AT FIRST CABIN IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 46 E. Huntington Dr. 626-446-2575. Classic 60's, 70's & some 80's Rock. Should be interesting getting all those guys on that small stage, with the horn section outside on the sidewalk, perhaps?

SUN. 4/27 - 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. 4/27 - "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. Get there early - they pack 'em in!

WED. 4/30 - JANE FULLER AND RUBEN RAMOS DUO @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Jazz standards & contemporary blues, with vocals.

**THE SHEDS NEED YOUR SUPPORT: to win a spot on the WARPED TOUR this Summer, my young friends THE SHEDS are competing against other up and coming bands. Please take a minute to register and VOTE for them on this site: http://battleofthebands.com/

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

FOR EVEN MORE COOL SHOWS & INFO., CHECK OUT THESE SITES:
http://cafe322.com/
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