I've been meaning to do this for almost a year now, and with the fire still burning in the mountains above Sierra Madre, now's as good a time as any. Last year marked 10 years that I've lived in my current home and it was in serious need of some updating, both for cosmetic purposes and safety issues. My old wood shingle roof was a fire hazard, and fewer and fewer insurance companies would even consider selling me coverage! Not knowing any roofers personally, I started asking around, and kept hearing the same name: DAN RAMOS. Then I realized they were talking about Danny Ramos - he grew up in Sierra Madre, lives in Arcadia now, and I see him around town all the time - "oh THAT guy!" (You can see who I mean in this week's photo.) Well, 4 estimates and several more postitive recommendations later, he was my guy. He was extremely professional, punctual, reliable and did great work. There were no surprises or cost increases, and he and his guys cleaned up after themselves at the end of everyday - something I truly appreciated! So take it from me - if you need a new roof, call DANNY RAMOS/COMP ONLY ROOFING at 626-574-7049.What does this have to do with music? Nothing! Consider it a public service announcement regarding home fire safety and a plug for a hard-working local contractor and friend. Now, on with the Music News...
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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.
THURS. 5/1 - THE SHEDS will be competing in a "Battle of the Bands" event @ CONEJO VALLEY DAYS between 7 - 9:30pm on the "Community Stage". If they win, they get to play again on the "Main Stage" with Micky Dolenz of the Monkees (he was my sister's favorite!) Conejo Creek Park - off Janss Road exit 23 freeway, Thousand Oaks. Info. and tickets: 805-499-7880. Rock/Ska/Reggae.
THURS. 5/1 - "THE DOUBLE SHOTS" @ BAR TWIST IN ARCADIA, 10pm. 48 E. Huntington Dr. 626-254-1760. Full bar, awesome food! Classy place, nice ambience, NO COVER, dance floor. Celebrating the Birthdays of co-owner Andy and cocktail waitress Carrie. Possible special guests! (also see below...) SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT: "THE DOUBLE SHOTS" (Tim Neblung & Geoff Leiter) return to the DOCKSIDE GRILL IN WEST COVINA FOR 3 NIGHTS OF ACOUSTIC FAVORITES & HARMONY VOCALS.
FRI. 5/2 @ 7pm, SAT. 5/3 @ 8pm, and SUN. 5/4 @ 6pm. On Sunday evening, they invite all their musician pals to show up and sit in, for an all-star jam. Prior to relocating to Northern Calif., this used to be their home base, and they have a huge following. Should be fun!
FRI. 5/2 - DAVE OSTI @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, limited food menu. Solo Acoustic Guitar/Vocals. http://www.davidvalentinoosti.com/
FRI. 5/2 - GROOVY REDNECKS @ BARNBURNER RESTAURANT IN PASADENA, 9pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. Raucous, rowdy, irreverant Country Rock! http://www.groovyrednecks.com/
SAT. 5/3 - 28th ANNUAL CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL @ SYCAMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 9am - 9:30pm. 225 W. 8th Street, Claremont. $50 general admission/adults for all shows and workshops, kids 12 and under free. Headlining acts: BEN HARPER, TAJ MAHAL & JACKSON BROWNE. RICK SHEA and THE DULCIMERS OF DUNLORE (both former Wistaria Festival performers) also on the bill. For tickets and complete info: call: 909-624-2928 or go to: http://www.claremontfolkfestival.org/index.php
SAT. 5/3 - THE SHEDS @ "RELAY FOR LIFE" - AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY FUNDRAISER, WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AGOURA HILLS, 6:15pm on the Main Stage. 29026 Laro Dr. Guitar player Morgan (and the entire Sheds family) is on a walking team, raising money in honor of his friend Alex who has lymphoma. For more info. or to make a donation, visit Mo's Relay page: personal page. "Rock For Alex!"
SAT. 5/3 - 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. 5/3 - WOODY MORAN @ SIERRA CUP IN MONROVIA, 8pm. 409 S. Myrtle Ave. 626-301-4214. Singer-songwriter, Acoustic Guitar. Mostly originals. Also: Woody will be the featured guest for Dennis Logan's internet radio show thru May 3rd on http://www.yourockradio.com/ . Woody talks with Dennis about the recording of his debut CD, "Tu-Toned Stranger", and the state of the music business. Woody also shows off a sneak preview of basic tracks for his new song, "She's Ready To Play." The interview is on the iTunes player in the top center main section of the front page under Don't Touch That Dial. Spread the word. Buy the "Tu-Toned Stranger" CD at www.cdbaby.com/cd/woodymoran.
SAT. 5/3 - THE CAIN ENABLERS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm - Midnight. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, cheap drinks! BLUES. Second band after midnight - WALTER'S TRAIN WRECK - Rock from Wally, Mick & Bobby.
SAT. 5/3 - BETTER THAN BLUE @ 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. Free street parking and behind the shops on the North side. Rock/Soul/Blues.
SAT. 5/3 - 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. 5/4 - 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. 5/4 - 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!
SUN. 5/4 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ BARN BURNER RESTAURANT IN PASADENA, 5 - 8pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. Fun Bluegrass stuff w/great harmonies & snazzy overalls! The Dupuy Brothers and friends. http://www.wrecknsow.com/
SUN. 5/4 - "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!
MON. 5/5 - The Sons of the American Legion present a Cinco de Mayo FIESTA @ The American Legion - Post 280 in East Pasadena, 5 - 10pm. Raffle prizes, food and music. 179 N. Vinedo. 626-792-9938. Live music outside on the patio by EL QUATRO DE VARGAS QUARTET, starting at 7pm. Featuring Steve Vargas, Deanna Cogan, Paul Dorn, and Peter Burke. $10 admission includes carne asada and carne de pollo dinner as well as dinero for the band, so if you want to eat, get there early! $2.50 Margaritas - muy bueno!
FRI. 5/9 - DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, limited food menu. Acoustic Guitar, vocals. http://www.davidvalentinoosti.com/
FRI. 5/9 - THE IDIOTS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9ish. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks! Formerly "the Usual Gang of Idiots" with or without Tim Neblung - I'm not sure if he'll still be in town. Tim Tutwiler, Peter Burke & Jeff Ingwalson (co-owner of Sierra Madre Books.)
FRI. 5/9 & SAT. 5/10 - "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. 5/10 - 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. 5/10 -THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS @ THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 7pm. 2029 N. Lake Ave. 626-398-7917. $15. "WESTERN MUSIC REVUE." Their debut CD comes out in late May.
SAT. 5/10 - THE B.O. TRIO PLUS ONE, featuring JEFF STETSON, 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. 5/10 - ADAM MARSLAND'S CHAOS BAND @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, 21 & over. Indie/Powerpop/Soul with a heavy Beach Boys influence.
SUN. 5/11 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. MOTHER'S DAY BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SUN. 5/11 - HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
SUN. 5/11 - 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. Standards & Jazzy stuff from Mercy, Josh, Marc & Peter. "MOTHER'S DAY LUNCH."
SUN. 5/11 - "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, as the place gets packed!
TUES. 5/13 - 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! The Dupuy brothers, etc.
WED. 5/14 - MAX BUDA @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Unique jazzy rock stuff from Chester & the boys.
WED. 5/14 - DAVE GLEASON (Acoustic set) and THE RUNNING KIND @ VIVA CANTINA IN BURBANK, 9pm. 900 Riverside Dr., next to the L.A. Equestrian Center. 818-845-2425. Full bar & great Mexican food. No cover. Americana/Country.
**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. It's not too late 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,
Sierra MadreSue
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
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