Blues harp player Rick Germond has had many different bands over the years, that have all had one thing in common - a very unique name. The first ones that I remember seeing were Crazy Legs and the Curbfeelers. Since then, in no particular order, other incarnations have included: Eight Ball Blaines, Primordial Slim, and The Unknown Maracas.His current project, THE CAIN ENABLERS, are appearing this SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd at the BUCCANEER LOUNGE in SIERRA MADRE at 9pm.
Harmonica-driven instrumentals and original tunes with interesting lyrics are their specialty, along with classic Blues covers. Complete gig details below, and band photo.
From left to right: RICK REED, bass: RICK GERMOND, harmonica: PETER BURKE, drums; and BRUCE McADAM, guitar.
Check 'em out - you'll be glad you did!
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Today!!! WED. 7/30 - VIN FIZ FLYER @ THE FARMERS' MARKET IN SIERRA MADRE, 6pm. In the Mariposa parking lot, behind the Buccaneer, etc. Food & beverages available for purchase. "Bluegrass with a bit more fiz."
Tonight!!! 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. Cool dude/hot chick! http://www.davidvalentinoosti.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. Also see the opening paragraph and band photo.
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. Ever seen Scotty in spandex bike shorts? 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 sodas & water. 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!"
Cancelled: MON. 8/4 - THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE @ COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA.
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.
8/5 - "TACO TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, featuring JODI & THE MINIONS doing "Standards with a high standard of standardness", 7 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Limited parking. Yummy cheap tacos! and please tip the musicians!
FRI. 8/8 - 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. Cool dude/hot chick! http://www.davidvalentinoosti.com/
FRI. 8/8 - VELOURIA @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks, friendly service! Richard Reese's son Rick's band. Alternative Rock. Hopefully they will have their new CD finished and for sale that night.
SAT. 8/9 - 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. 8/9 - THE LATE BLOOMERS @ SIERRA CUP IN MONROVIA, 7pm. 409 S. Myrtle Ave. 626-304-4214. Coffee, pastries, frozen yogurt, etc. Sierra Madre School Principal Gayle Bluemel's group. Folk/Bluegrass/Country.
SAT. 8/9 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks! Oldies, One-hit wonders, etc. Eugene Embree and MY Birthday show!
SUN. 8/10 - 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. 8/10 - THE SURFING SAFARIS @ GARFIELD PARK IN SOUTH PASADENA, 5 - 7pm. On Mission St., east of Fair Oaks. For more info. call: 626-403-7200. "Beach Party" tunes/Surf music. Dave Batti of John Stewart's band on bass.
SUN. 8/10 - THE GROOVE @ MEMORIAL PARK IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 8pm. Hermosa & S.M. Blvd., next to City Hall. 70's & 80's Rock. Ben Rushing on drums. Poor guy's gotta carry his drums across the street from where he lives!
SUN. 8/10 - "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. 8/10 - THE SHEDS @ THE KNITTING FACTORY IN HOLLYWOOD, 7pm. The CaliTOURnia tour with Peaceable Jones, etc. $10. 7021 Hollywood Blvd. 323-463-0204. Ska/Reggae/Punk.
TUES. 8/12 - 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. http://www.wrecknsow.com/index.htm
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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