Pictured with me this week: my softball teammate Chief - pitcher, 1st baseman, and longball hitter; my friend Ed - king of the self portrait with a disposable camera - I think his record is 8 people in one shot; and my fellow oldies fan and juke box afficianado Wayne, who can name that tune in fewer notes than most people I know. One man - 3 names.He also served in the U.S. Army in the 60's and retired from the U.S. Postal service after 31 years. So it's only fitting that we're celebrating his 60th Birthday Party at the American Legion Post 280 (in the 91107) this Saturday, July 26th with Pasadena's premiere Oldies and One-hit-wonder band Snotty Scotty & the Hankies! Sharing the stage and alternating sets will be the Hillbilly Hippie Rock band Horses on Astroturf, to complete the 60's Summer Dance theme.
The event is open to the public and admission is $10, which goes to the bands. $2 homemade chili and full no host bar available, proceeds benefitting the Sons of the American Legion's charity programs.
See details below....
tonite!!! WED. 7/23 - THE SURFING SAFARIS @ TEMPLE CITY PARK, Performing Arts Pavilion, 7 - 9pm. 9701 Las Tunas Dr. 626-285-2171. FREE, all ages, seating on the green. Food/drinks available for purchase. Beach Party/Surf tunes. Dave Batti of John Stewart's band on bass.
FRI. 7/25 - 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. JORGY'S Birthday Bash! http://www.davidvalentinoosti.com/.com/
FRI. 7/25 - "SWING DANCE PARTY" with FLAT TOP TOM @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 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. 7/25 - STEEL ROD @ BARNEY'S GRILL & PUB IN PASADENA. 93 W. Colorado Blvd. Call for time: 626-577-2739. Full kitchen. No cover. Rock to Salsa.
FRI. 7/25 - FATSO JETSON and THE BLACK WIDOWS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9ish, with Mario & Larry of Cafe 322's Fatso going on late. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover. ROCK.
SAT. 7/26 - SCREAMING PEACOCK JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW @ SIERRA MADRE BOOKS STORE, 10am - 6pm. Local designer Alaina D'Ambrosia-Donner will be introducing new hand-made items and all jewelry will be 10% off! 18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-3200.
SAT. 7/26 - 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. 7/26 - VIN FIZ FLYER @ STRINGS MUSIC (aka Fretted Products) IN GLENDORA, 8 - 10am - YES - IN THE MORNING! 146 N. Glendora Ave. 626-914-4100. Vintage cars on display, breakfast available for purchase.
and THEN......
you'll find VIN FIZ FLYER wandering about (and playing) the GLENDORA STREET FAIR on North Glendora Ave., starting at 11am. "Bluegrass with a bit more fiz!" www.myspace.com/vinfizflyerband
SAT. 7/26 - STEVEN RADICE, 7pm and BARRY SCHWAM, 8:30pm @ SIERRA CUP IN MONROVIA. 409 S. Myrtle Ave. 626-301-4214. Coffee, ice cream, pastries, etc. Acoustic folk, novelty songs, unique instruments, etc!
SAT. 7/26 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES and HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE AMERICAN LEGION, POST 280 IN PASADENA, 7pm. 179 N. Vinedo. 626-792-9938. $10 admission - goes to the bands, who will alternate sets. The Sons of the American Legion's 60'S SUMMER DANCE PARTY AND 60th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR "CHIEF" "ED" WAYNE GALLEGOS - the man with so many names! All you Eds and Ednas are invited to attend. Chili available for $2. Raffle prizes, including a TV! Full bar, cheap drinks! BIG dance floor, outdoor patio, pool table. Loads of groovy fun!
SAT. 7/26 - THE SUPERSTITIONS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Blues, R&B, Zydeco. http://www.myspace.com/theesuperstitionstheesuperstitions
SAT. 7/26 - BETTER THAN BLUE @ MY WAY LOUNGE IN LA CRESCENTA, 9pm. 2959 Honolulu Ave. 818-249-4676. Full bar. Rock, Soul and Blues. Felicia, Danny, Joe & Buggs.
SAT. 7/26 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover. R&B, Funk, Disco, Motown. Andrea's ongoing Birthday celebration.
SUN. 7/27 - 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. 7/27 - the return of GRANT PARK SOFTBALL - hopefully! What Chief wants for his birthday! CORNER OF CORDOVA & MICHIGAN IN PASADENA, 3 BLOCKS WEST OF PCC. BATTING PRACTICE 11:30, GAME TIME ASAP. BRING YOUR GLOVE, BAT, CHAIR, ICE CHEST, LUNCH, ETC. ALL ARE WELCOME! The field is first come - first served & we're takin' our chances!
SUN. 7/27 - 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. The continuing Birthday celebration for Chad, Greg, Andrea (and Chief, if we get chased out of Grant Park!) SUN. 7/27 - "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. 7/30 - aka MAX BUDA @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of Fair Oaks & Union, behind the Container Store. Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. No cover, beer only (wine maybe?) Eclectic Jazzy Blues Rock (!) and no - Bruen's not back in this band either.
THURS. 7/31 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Beautiful and talented Country/Western torch singer and guitar player, who always has some quality musicians backing her up - and I know Marc Doten will be on bass. I'm looking forward to seeing Lisa make her debut at one of my favorite venues, and hope to see ALL OF YOU there as well!
FRI. 8/1 - DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN (The MELLOW D's) @ 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/.com/
8/1 - 1st FRIDAY ART CLUB OPENING AND PARTY @ McGINTY'S GALLERY AT THE END OF THE WORLD IN ALTADENA, 7pm - 1am. 2475 N. Lake Ave. 626-794-8779. $5. Group Art show. Live music by THE SUNDOWNERS and ALMASE ARABESQUE belly dancing duo. Followed by Potluck BBQ & Open Mic on Saturday and Mimosa & Bloody Mary Brunch on Sunday.
FRI. 8/1 - JETSTREAM @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, lots o' free parking in back. "High Altitude Rock" from Jet and friends.
SAT. 8/2 - 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. 8/2 - 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. 8/2 - CAIN ENABLERS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks, friendly service! BLUES. Rick, Pete, Bruce, etc. Nobody jumped off the Bridge!
SAT. 8/2 - DAVID SERBY @ THE PRESS IN CLAREMONT, 10pm. 129 Harvard Ave. 909-625-4808. FREE. Americana/Country singer/songwriter & really nice guy!
SAT. 8/2 - 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. 8/3 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE 2nd ANNUAL NAKED CROW MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE IN ALTADENA, 10am - 12pm. Concert is FREE. Event starts at 6am with registration, a pancake breakfast at 8am, vendor booths, beer garden at 10am, and more. http://www.altadenanakedcrowmtnbikechallenge.com/AboutThisRace.htm
SUN. 8/3 - 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. 8/3 - 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. 8/3 - 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. 8/3 - ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW with the AGE OF AQUARIUS HORNS @ MEMORIAL PARK IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 8pm. FREE Concert in the Park sponsored by this year's 4th of July Parade Grand Marshals, the Sierra Madre Volunteer Fire Department, who will be offering free soft drinks. Bring your own dinner. All ages, lawn seating. Classic 60's & 70's Rock from Sierra Madre's favorite band!
SUN. 8/3 - "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. Get there early - they pack 'em in!
SUN. 8/3 - VIN FIZ FLYER @ SIERRA CUP IN MONROVIA, 8pm. 409 S. Myrtle Ave. 626-304-4214. Coffee, pastries, frozen yogurt, etc. "Bluegrass with a bit more fiz!"
MON. 8/4 - THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE @ COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 8pm. $20 admission. 2029 N. Lake Ave. Call for reservations: 626-398-7917. "One of the most historical Western bands in the world." Definitely worth the dough to see them in this intimate setting if you've never seen them before.
OR....
you can see them do a one hour set for FREE in this outdoor venue the next night:
TUES. 8/5 - THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE @ LEVITT PAVILION IN PASADENA, 6 - 7pm. Corner of Raymond & Walnut. Gold Line Station is Memorial Park. Seating on the green, not sure about food.
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
P.S. Almost every city in the area has FREE Summer Concerts in the Park. Check their individual websites for schedules and details, or call City Hall.
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
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