Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

Good seats are still available for SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th, when SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES will be down to their last strike at the BUCCANEER LOUNGE in SIERRA MADRE. Their previous two outings were less than stellar, producing few hits and too many errors. After the first one resulted in Scotty getting self-ejected and the next involved a stage-clearing brawl between the players, they were issued a warning by Tony the bartender that another display of unsportsman-like conduct would have them benched for good!

Personnel changes over the last month have fans wondering who the starting players will be when Scotty turns in his line-up card Sat. night.

Younger brother and drummer, Billy Booger assures that, "If we're goin' down, we're goin' down swingin'!"

The other players were not available for comment at the time of this writing.

A capacity crowd is expected, and the first 25 fans in attendance will receive a SNOTTY SCOTTY BOBBLE HEAD, suitable for framing.

As a true blue Hankies fan, I've got this to say, "Play nice boys; after all - it is my birthday!"
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tonight! 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.

tonight! 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!

tonight! TUES. 8/5 - PETER BURKE, TIM TUTWILER & DENNIS SANCHEZ @ BAR TWIST IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 48 E. Huntington Dr. 626-254-1760. Full bar, nice ambience, NO COVER, dance floor. Free street parking and behind the shops on the north side. Not sure what these guys are callin' themselves, but I know it'll be a rockin' good show! Miss Carrie is hosting live bands every Tues. night.

FRI. 8/8 - my talented young friends THE SHEDS hit the road for their first official tour of 8 California cities, starting in San Diego, then on to Escondido, Monterey, Atascadero, San Francisco, San Jose, Modesto and Hollywood. WAY TO GO GUYS!!! Check their MySpace for complete details: http://www.myspace.com/shedrock

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 - 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. Fridays in August.

FRI. 8/8 - VELOURIA with THREE BEAN SALAD and SWEET SWEET @ 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 - VELOURIA's CD release show. Alternative Pop/Rock.

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. We'll be there for my birthday brunch! 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! The Hankies are down to their last strike! Peanuts and Cracker Jack anyone?

SAT. 8/9 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ THE SHOW AT PAPA JOE'S IN PASADENA, 10pm. (formerly Frank & Dean's) 3768 E. Colorado Blvd., between Rosemead & Michillinda. 626-793-1847. Full bar, Italian fare, steaks, dancing. $10 cover. R&B, Funk, Disco, Motown.

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 - 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. 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!

8/12 - "TACO TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, featuring NADDY, 7 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Limited parking. Yummy cheap tacos! and please tip the musicians!

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

WED. 8/13 - VIN FIZ FLYER @ THE FARMERS' MARKET IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 8pm. In the Mariposa parking lot, behind the Buccaneer, etc. Food & beverages available for purchase, AND PLEASE TIP THE BAND! "Bluegrass with a bit more fiz."

FRI. 8/15 - 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. 8/15 and SAT. 8/16 - "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.

FRI. 8/15 - "DMQ" - THE DONAVAN MURADIAN QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. No cover. JAZZ.

FRI. 8/15 - 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. Fridays in August.

SAT. 8/16 - 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. 8/16 - CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NO. 7 @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA, 8pm. 309 N. Citrus Ave. 626-339-7020. $15. Bluegrass/Blues/Honky Tonk.

SAT. 8/16 - THE HUBCAPS with T.C.'s LIVING ROOM @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks! Rock.

SAT. 8/16 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ BAR TWIST IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 48 E. Huntington Dr. Full bar and kitchen. No cover. DANCE FLOOR. Street parking and in the lot on the north side behind the shops - crosswalk in the middle of the block. R&B, Funk, Motown, Dance music. www.MercyAndTheMerkettes.com

SAT. 8/16 - 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. 8/17 - 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. 8/17 - 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. 8/17 - THE LATE BLOOMERS @ MEMORIAL PARK IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 8pm. Hermosa & S.M. Blvd., next to City Hall. FREE. Sierra Madre School Principal Gayle Bluemel's group - you kids better be there if you know what's good for you! Folk/Bluegrass/Country.

SUN. 8/17 - "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

P.S. DAVE OSTI IS NOW OFFERING GUITAR LESSONS AT SIERRA MADRE BOOKS! www.myspace.com/sierramadreguitar

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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