Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

DAVID SERBY & THE SIDEWINDERS and their friends WEST OF TEXAS share the stage at the BUCCANEER LOUNGE in Sierra Madre this FRIDAY, APRIL 17th. Both bands will feature Pedal Steel Guitar, the signature sound of Honytonk Music, and one of my favorite instruments. (It takes both hands, both feet and the knees to play that - how do they do it?)

Transplanted from Illinois, and now living in South Pasadena, DAVID SERBY (pictured with me this week) is a talented Country singer-songwriter, guitar player who has been getting alot of favorable press here in L.A. over the last couple years, and no doubt has a great career ahead of him. Besides that, he's a really nice guy! http://www.davidserby.com/
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MON. 4/13 - OPENING DAY @ DODGER STADIUM - WE KICKED SOME SERIOUS GIANT BUTT YESTERDAY! GO DODGERS!

*** Don't forget: HAPPY HOUR AT CAFE 322! 4 - 6pm TUESDAY - FRIDAY. 1/2 PRICE DRINKS & SUPER CHEAP EATS!!! See you at the bar! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

4/14 - "TAPAS TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with TOM SAUBER, 7 - 9pm and an opening act T.B.A. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD! Traditional American Music.

"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZ MASTER MIDGE, 8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

TUES. 4/14 - 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. 4/15 - 3 FAT GUYS & A PUNK @ KATIE JAKE'S IN COVINA, 9pm. Corner of Citrus & Workman. 626-967-2765. Full bar, no cover. Blues, Rock from Jimmy McGrew, Drake, Mike Leasure, Jamie Hunting and Gratz Arias. Every Wed. until further notice. http://www.myspace.com/thefatguysandpunks

"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite LP records and Dan Besocke will play entire sides on his turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045.

THURS. 4/16 - 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.davidserby.com/

FRI. 4/17 - The MELLOW D'z (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, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. "Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!" http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

FRI. 4/17 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 8pm - Midnight. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-915-3474. Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright, and newest sub, Robert Gonzalez. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues.

FRI. 4/17 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. No cover, DANCE FLOOR. R&B, Disco, Funk, Rock, Motown, etc. mercyandthemerkettes.com

FRI. 4/17 - DAVID SERBY & THE SIDEWINDERS and WEST OF TEXAS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table. Country Western, Honkytonk. We're talkin' pedal steel & fiddle here! www.myspace.com/davidserby

SAT. 4/18 - 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. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SAT. 4/18 - I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and MARK FOSSON @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA, 8pm. 309 N. Citrus Ave. 626-339-7020. $15. Great intimate room. Cosmic Country and Finger-Pickin'.

SAT. 4/18 - TRIBAL HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, and lots more room for dancing in the aisles! Longtime bandmates Steve Vargas, Steve Ysais, Dave Slifkin and John Lloyd return to their Rockin' roots.

SAT. 4/18 - 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. 4/19 - SUNDAY BRUNCH MUSIC @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE - MICHAEL ZUBIA, Classical Guitar - 10:30am. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD!

SUN. 4/19 - 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. 4/19 - 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. Bring the family! Acoustic Folk/Rock, Classic Country. SUN. 4/19 - THE DRIVE @ CHRONIC CANTINA IN UPLAND, 3 - 6pm. 220 N. Central Ave. 909-931-4410. Keith Neal on Guitar & vocals, Javany Martinez on Bass & vocals, Buggs Manocchi on Drums & vocals. Classic Rock Music.

SUN. 4/19 - "THE GRAND OLE ECHO" presents THE PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, WRECK 'N' SOW (at 6:15ish), THE HI-HO's, and 50 CENT HAIRCUT outside on the backporch, 5 - 9pm. 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. 213-413-8200. FREE! All ages show. Food available. Americana, Country, Bluegrass. http://www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho

SUN. 4/19 - "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!

4/21 - "TAPAS TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with GLENN OLIVEIRA, 6-7pm and ROADHOUSE RON, 7 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD! Acoustic Guitar & vocals from two Canyon locals.

"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZ MASTER MIDGE, 8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

WED. 4/22 - "SONG SIRENS" @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8pm. Featuring acclaimed L.A.-based, female Americana artists Kristin Mooney, Claire Holley, Nicole Gordon and Gia Ciambotti, accompanied by keyboardist/accordionist Carl Byron and hosted by Bliss. With special guest, "Memphis Soul mama" SUSAN MARSHALL. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. No cover, full bar, great Italian food. Should be another great show! www.myspace.com/songsirens

WED. 4/22 - 3 FAT GUYS & A PUNK @ KATIE JAKE'S IN COVINA, 9pm. Corner of Citrus & Workman. 626-967-2765. Full bar, no cover. Blues, Rock from Jimmy McGrew, Drake, Mike Leasure, Jamie Hunting and Gratz Arias. Every Wed. until further notice. http://www.myspace.com/thefatguysandpunks

"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite LP records and Dan Besocke will play entire sides on his turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045.

FRI. 4/24 - The MELLOW D'z (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, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. "Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!" http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

FRI. 4/24 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 8pm - Midnight. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-915-3474. Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright, and newest sub, Robert Gonzalez. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues.

FRI. 4/24 - TONY SNOW & THE CHANGE @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30 pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking! Former member of Dramarama and the Glimmer Stars. Power pop.

SAT. 4/25 - 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. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SAT. 4/25 - OCHO X @ UNION CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN LOS ANGELES, 6 - 8pm.
120 Judge John Aiso Street, L.A. 90012. 213-617-3274. Reception for LA ARTCORE's "Exhibition of Two Cities. Albuquerque-Los Angeles". I could not determine from the website whether there is an admission fee or not. Ask Lonnie! http://laartcore.org/exchange-shows/

SAT. 4/25 - ADAM MARSLAND'S CHAOS BAND and THE ONLY MEN @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks! Rock.

SUN. 4/26 - 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. 4/26 - JAZZ BRUNCH @ CAFE 322 with a special performance from Jazz vocalist TONI JANNOTTA. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. No cover. (Mercy will be back in May.)

SUN. 4/26 - "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. PLEASE HELP MY FRIENDS the SHEDS WIN A SPOT ON THE VANS WARPED TOUR '09! Go to: warped.battleofthebands.com/thesheds and register first. Then you can VOTE once every day, to have them play in L.A., San Diego and Ventura. They deserve it! THANK YOU!

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

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