Those of you on my e-mail list saw this photo back in March, but due to my own careless error, it didn't make it into the San Gabriel Valley Weekly. And it was a big weekend for them too, with gigs at both Sierra Madre Books and the Wistaria Festival, so I am making it up to them with this do-over.I'm speaking of VIN FIZ FLYER, who will be serving up "Bluegrass with a bit more fiz" this Friday, 5/30 at BEAN TOWN COFFEE BAR in Sierra Madre at 7pm. They've got some great songs and stories, including the origins of how the band got its name. So buy yourself a Bean Town treat, pull up a comfy chair and enjoy some great Bluegrass on a Friday night with my pals VIN FIZ FLYER: Steve, Paul, Kent, Don and Donn.
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THURS. 5/29 - JOE FINKLE & THE SEVEN TEN SPLITS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover. Rockabilly Blues. "His wild stage shows have gotten rave reviews from audiences around Southern California!"
FRI. 5/30 THRU SUN. 6/1 - THE FIRST ANNUAL L.A. ACCORDION FESTIVAL @ the Fraternal Order of Eagle's Hall, Aerie 2188 in Eagle Rock. 1596 Yosemite Drive. BBQ dinners will be available for $8.75. No-host full bar. 15 accordion players and their bands, workshops on Saturday. Tickets $10 per day at the door, or purchase a 3-day pass for $25 by calling 323-246-8998 or at http://www.myspace.com/losangelesaccordionfestival.
FRI. 5/30 - 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. 5/30 - VIN FIZ FLYER @ BEAN TOWN IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 45 N. Baldwin Ave. 626-355-1596. No cover, all ages. Coffee, sodas, ice cream, pastries, sandwiches, etc. So I guess their live music did NOT come to an end after all. I'm glad to see that! http://home.earthlink.net/~vinfizflyer/index.html
FRI. 5/30 & SAT. 5/31 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS @ 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. 626-915-3474. Semi-acoustic BLUES. http://chicosbailbondsblues.com/
FRI. 5/30 - "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!!" http://www.flattoptom.com/
FRI. 5/30 - THE SHEDS @ THE MALIBU INN, opening for FISHBONE (wow - that's BIG!), 8pm. 22969 Pacific Coast Hwy. 866-340-2263. $20. Ska/Reggae/Punk. http://www.myspace.com/shedrock http://www.malibu-inn.com/
FRI. 5/30 - Andrew's Bad Stuff with Wrecktangles, Rumfits and Rover's Pinky @ Mr. T's Bowl in Highland Park, 9pm. 5621 1/2 Figueroa. 323-256-7561. $5 cover. The long-awaited return of the Wrecktangles - Raghead, Leslie, Boo, Tony & Gavin - but they told me not to tell anyone! I'll show them! www.myspace.com/mrtsbowl
FRI. 5/30 – CARLOS GUITARLOS TRIO @ BARN BURNER RESTAURANT IN PASADENA, 9 – 11pm. 1000 South Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. No cover, all ages. Marc Doten on Bass. Carlos' "trademark barn burners, corny heartfelt ballads and authentic adult blues outcry." carlosguitarlos.com http://www.barnburnerbbq.com/
FRI. 5/30 - THE PRIME MOVERS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. Rock originals & Psychedelic covers from Joe Ramsey, etc.
SAT. 5/31 - 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. 5/31 - 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. 5/31 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, free parking in back. 21 and over. R&B, Funk, Rock, Motown, etc. Dave Osti on lead guitar.
IS IT JUNE ALREADY?
SUN. 6/1 - 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. 6/1 - 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. 6/1 - 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. Classic Country/Folk Rock.
SUN. 6/1 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ BARN BURNER RESTAURANT IN PASADENA, 5 - 8pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. Went there last month and loved it! Fun Bluegrass stuff w/great harmonies & snazzy overalls! The Dupuy Brothers and friends. http://www.wrecknsow.com/
SUN. 6/1 - "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!
WED. 6/4 - BLUES JAM SESSION WITH JOHN MARX AND THE BLUES PATROL @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover.
FRI. 6/6 - 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. 6/6 - THE SHEDS opening for GROUNDATION @ THE CANYON CLUB IN AGOURA HILLS, 7pm. 28912 Roadside Dr. $18.50. For tickets call: 818-325-5855. Ska/Reggae/Punk. Another big show for my young friends!
FRI. 6/6 – GROOVY REDNECKS @ BARNBURNER RESTAURANT IN PASADENA, 9pm. 1000 S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. All ages, no cover. Raucous, rowdy, irreverant Country Rock! http://www.groovyrednecks.com/
FRI. 6/6 - 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. 6/6 & SAT. 6/7 - "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. 6/7 - "JUNE JUBILEE" @ AVESON CHARTER SCHOOL IN ALTADENA, 10am - 4pm. 1919 Pinecrest Dr. Live Entertainment by the students, 10am - 12pm and by professionals, 12 - 4pm. Silent Auction, Rummage Sale, Food samples from Healthy Living and Culinary Arts Depts., Games, confetti eggs, jumpies and more, Booths: plants, art, and handmade items, Hourly Raffles. All proceeds go to Aveson Charter School.
SAT. 6/7 - THE SHEDS with THE ROUNDABOUTS and THE CHRIS MURRAY COMBO @ THE VERITY ROOM IN CANOGA PARK, 8pm. $10. 7503 Topanga Canyon Blvd. 818-294-6883. Ska/Reggae/Punk.
SAT. 6/7 - RICK SHEA @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, free parking in back. 21 and over. Honkytonk Country/Blues. Always enjoyable!
SUN. 6/8 - 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. 6/8 - PASADENA CITY COLLEGE JAZZ GUITAR ENSEMBLE @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 11:30am - 2pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd . 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Hmm… I wonder if Richard Reese had anything to do with this booking!
SUN. 6/8 - THE MERCY POWELL QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 3 - 5pm. 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. Note: later start time due to first band (see above.)
SUN. 6/8 - "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!
6/10 - "TACO TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with STEVE VARGAS, 6:30 - 8:30pm (Acoustic guitar/vocals.) Opening act at 5:30 TBA. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Limited parking - consider walking or biking. Yummy cheap tacos!
TUES. 6/10 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ THE PIKE BAR IN LONG BEACH, 8pm - Midnight. 1836 E. 4th St. 562-437-4453. Fun Bluegrass stuff w/great harmonies & snazzy overalls! The Dupuy brothers, etc.
**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,
SierraMadreSue
sierramadresue@yahoo.com
FOR EVEN MORE COOL SHOWS & INFO., CHECK OUT THESE SITES:
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http://sierracup.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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