Speaking of graduations and reunions (well, weren't we in last week's episode?), I know some guys & gals that are celebrating their 40th anniversary of graduating from St. Rita's Elementary School this year! And when you grow up in a town like Sierra Madre, it isn't all that hard to track down classmates from 40 years ago. They either still live in the area or one of their family members does. And when you're talkin' about Catholic families in the 60's, some of their siblings and your siblings probably were in the same class too.That is definitely the case with the Class of 1968, who is having their reunion this weekend. And to kick it all off, THE ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW who won the St. Rita's talent contest all those years ago, will be performing at THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE on FRIDAY, JUNE 20th at 9pm. And rumor has it that some members of their arch-rivals, The Crystal Vision will be making a guest appearance! This I gotta see!
Pictured here from the St. Rita's Class of 1968 are: Greg Pineda, Pat Flanagan, Don Davis, Tom Behrens, and Tom Boardman. Pineda and Behrens are founding members of Aluminum Marshmallow, and yes - Behrens is also my brother!
________________________________________________________________________
THURS. 6/19 - Special PARTY and CONCERT on the ATHENAEUM lawn on Cal Tech campus, 5:30 - 8pm. A fun-filled evening of great food and dancing, with music provided by JANIE STEELE and PACIFIC ELECTRIC, Country-Western. Open to the public. Tickets for non-members can be purchased for $25/adults or $12.50/children at the Athenaeum front desk. Info: 626-395-8200.
THURS. 6/19 - 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. Americana/Country. http://www.myspace.com/thepike
FRI. 6/20 - 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. Cool dude/Hot chick! http://www.davidvalentinoosti.com/
FRI. 6/20 & SAT. 6/21 - "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/
FRI. 6/20 - I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. @ CAL TECH'S BECKMAN MALL, 8pm. FREE - no tickets or reservations required. "Dance to your heart's content outside Beckman Auditorium on the Mall. Bring a blanket or chair, bring a picnic or purchase dinner on-site from Barn Burner and enjoy an evening of lively music and fun for the whole family." California Psych Country.
FRI. 6/20 - THE CHUCK MANNING QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. No cover, free parking. Jazz from one of the busiest saxophonists in So. Cal.
FRI. 6/20 - ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, lots of free parking in back. On the eve of their St. Rita's Elementary 40th year Reunion, the Marshmallow will be joined by members of their rival band from the 1968 talent contest, the Crystal Vision. Don't miss it!
SAT. 6/21 - 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. 6/21 - "MAKE MUSIC PASADENA" INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL, featuring MANY bands and solo performers at several locations around Pasadena, 11am - 10pm. Sierra Madre's own JODI & THE MINIONS @ the Paseo Plaza, 8 - 8:30pm, and Americana faves DEAD ROCK WEST @ the Armory, 9pm. For complete details & schedule: http://makemusicpasadena.org/
SAT. 6/21 - FAITHANNE @ MARY'S MARKET & CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, 6:30pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. All ages, FREE. Limited parking. Acoustic Guitar/Vocals.
SAT. 6/21 - 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. 6/22 - 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. 6/22 - 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. 6/22 - 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. 6/22 - "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!
6/24 - "TACO TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, featuring MARK WILLIAMS, 6:30 - 8:30pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. All ages, FREE. Limited parking. Yummy cheap tacos! Acoustic guitar/vocals.
WED. 6/25 - VIN FIZ FLYER @ THE SIERRA MADRE FARMERS' MARKET, 6 - 7pm. In the Mariposa parking lot, behind the Bottle Shop, etc. "Bluegrass with a bit more fizz." And don't forget to tip the band!
WED. 6/25 - MAX BUDA @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of Fair Oaks & Union, behind the big ugly Container Store - enter thru alley off of Holly St. 626-577-6583. No cover. BEER. Eclectic jazzy-rock stuff from Chester, Jerry, Tedroy, Bruce & Pete. And yes it's true - the boycott is officially over! Our pal Ken is back at the helm, and patrons and musicians alike will once again be treated with the respect they deserve! Woo hoo! WELCOME BACK KEN and MAX BUDA!
FRI. 6/27 - 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. Cool dude/Hot chick! http://www.davidvalentinoosti.com/
FRI. 6/27 & SAT. 6/28 - "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/
FRI. 6/27 - THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS and THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS @ THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 8pm. 2029 N. Lake Ave. 626-398-7917. $18. "It'll be an unforgettable evening of lively Western music and fun you won't want to miss!" http://www.thetumblingtumbleweeds.com/
http://www.texastrailhands.com/
FRI. 6/27 - T.C.'s LIVING ROOM opens for LUNGBUTTER @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, cheap drinks. Rock/Alternative.
FRI. 6/27 - "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/
SAT. 6/28 - 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. 6/28 - "MUSICIANS' CIRCLE" @ MARY'S MARKET & CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, 6:30pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. All ages, FREE. Limited parking. All are welcome to bring their instruments/voices and join in. A good opportunity to try out new material and get feedback from other singer-songwriters.
SAT. 6/28 - 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. 6/28 - 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, 21 & over. R&B, Rock, Funk, Motown, Disco. http://www.mercyandthemerkettes.com/
SUN. 6/29 - 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. 6/29 - 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. Acoustic Folk/Rock, Classic Country.
SUN. 6/29 - "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!
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://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
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment