Those of you on the e-mail list are getting the photo of me and MARIO FORESTA of local band, LUNGBUTTER, who are playing the main stage at the HOUSE OF BLUES on the Sunset Strip this Wed. 5/26 at 8pm. From their humble beginnings in Sierra Madre to West Hollywood ...and Beyond! Way to go, you guys!---------------------------
TUES. thru FRI. - HAPPY HOUR @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 4 - 6pm. 1/2 price drinks & super cheap eats!!! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Tell 'em SierraMadreSue sent ya!
5/26 - "TAPAS TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with JOE TORTOMASI on Ukelele, 6 - 7pm and STEVEN RADICE on various stringed instruments/Tin Pan Alley style, 7 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD - from their new outdoor grill!
"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER MIDGE, 7pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.
...and following Trivia: "A TRIBUTE TO MILES DAVIS" - the L.A. Jazz Collective plays "KIND OF BLUE", 9 - 11pm.
TUES. 5/26 - MAX BUDA @ THE OLD TOWNE PUB IN PASADENA, 9pm. Corner of Fair Oaks & Union, behind the big, ugly Container Store that invaded the parking lot and cast a permanent shadow on the Pub's patio several years ago. Enter thru alley off of Holly Ave. 626-577-6583. No cover, beer & wine. Eclectic Jazzy Blues Rock from Chester, Jerry, Tedroy, Bruce, Pete, and Nick on noise-makers.
WED. 5/27 - LUNGBUTTER @ THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, 8pm. $10. Main stage. 8430 W. Sunset Blvd. Tickets at the door or thru: http://www.lungbutter.com/ a most interesting website! Rock/Punk/Psychedelic.
"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.
WED. 5/27 - 3 FAT GUYS & SOME PUNKS @ KATIE JAKE'S IN COVINA, 9:15pm. Corner of Citrus & Workman. 626-967-2765. Full bar, no cover. Blues, Rock from Jimmy McGrew, Drake, Mike Leasure, Jamie Hunting and Gratz Arias. Most Wednesdays. http://www.myspace.com/thefatguysandpunks
WED. 5/27 thru SAT. 5/30 - "ROSE CITY ROCKS" MUSIC FEST IN OLD TOWNE PASADENA. 4 stages, a whole bunch of local bands/performers - some I've heard of, many I haven't; some free, some cover charges. Pretty complete info. on the website: http://www.rosecityrocks.com/
FRI. 5/29 - 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. 5/29 - TOM SAUBER @ THE FULLERTON MUSEUM, 7:30pm. 301 N. Pomona Ave. 714-738-6545. $12. Folk/Americana.
FRI. 5/29 - THE EVANGENITALS @ RHINO RECORDS IN CLAREMONT, 8 - 10pm. FREE! All ages. 235 Yale Ave. 909-626-7774. "Alt-Country hillbilly love punk rock revolution in the house!" http://www.myspace.com/rhinorecordsclaremont
FRI. 5/29 - "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. 5/29 - BLUE UNION and AMERICAN CATAPULT @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045 Full bar, no cover, free parking in back. Original Rock. http://www.myspace.com/americancatapult
SAT. 5/30 - 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. 5/30 - FLAT TOP TOM & HIS JUMP CATS @ HOLY FAMILY CHURCH HALL IN SOUTH PASADENA, 8 - 11:30pm. 1527 Fremont Ave. Young People's Club Swing Dance open to the public. All are welcome! $15 cover; light refreshments & door prizes. http://www.flattoptom.com/
SAT. 5/30 - THELONIOUS DUB TRIO @ HIP KITTY IN CLAREMONT, 8pm. 502 W. First St. 909-447-6700. My niece Heidi works there. "A complete misunderstanding of both jazz and reggae." http://www.myspace.com/theloniousdub
SAT. 5/30 - THE SUPERSTITIONS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 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. 5/30 - BLUES GYPSYS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, pool table. Blues (duh.) http://www.myspace.com/thebluesgypsies
SUN. 5/31 - SUNDAY BRUNCH MUSIC @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE with MICHAEL ZUBIA on Classical Guitar, 10:30am - Noon. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD!
SUN. 5/31 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SUN. 5/31 - JAZZ BRUNCH @ CAFE 322 with Pianist/Vocalist GAEA SCHELL & CHRIS CORANGELO, 11am - 2pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Brunch menu.
SUN. 5/31 - Have a late Lunch with NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 2 - 5pm. 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. 5/31 - DAVID SERBY CD RELEASE PARTY @ THE GRAND OLE ECHO IN ECHO PARK. 1822 Sunset Blvd. L.A. FREE – ALL AGES. Doors at 5pm with - Killing Casanova, The Believers, DAVID SERBY, and Tippy Canoe on the back porch. David's CD is called "Honkytonk & Vine" and is already getting a lot of good press, and receiving radio play on stations across the country, including Sirius/XM Outlaw Country. http://www.davidserby.com/
SUN. 5/31 - "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!
6/2 - "BBQ TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with MARK WILLIAMS on acoustic guitar and banjo,(Psych/Folk/Americana) 6 - 7pm, and HOMEGROWN (Formerly known as Brian, Ken, Annie & John) 7 - 9pm, Acoustic Rock, etc. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD!
"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER MIDGE, 7pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.
"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.
WED. 6/3 - JIMMY AND THE MIRCATS @ FIRST CABIN IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 46 E Huntington Dr. 626-446-2575. No cover, full bar. 80s Rock. Wednesdays in June.
WED. 6/3 - 3 FAT GUYS & SOME PUNKS @ KATIE JAKE'S IN COVINA, 9:15pm. Corner of Citrus & Workman. 626-967-2765. Full bar, no cover. Blues, Rock from Jimmy McGrew, Drake, Mike Leasure, Jamie Hunting and Gratz Arias. Most Wednesdays. http://www.myspace.com/thefatguysandpunks
THURS. 6/4 - RICK SHEA and DAVID SERBY @ ARNIE'S CAFE IN TUJUNGA, 8pm. 6964 Foothill Blvd. 818-951-9089. Pasta, salads, sandwiches, gourmet coffee. Mark Goldberg's Songwriters Showcase. http://www.arniescafe.com/
EVERY THURS., FRI. and SAT. in JUNE - PAT O'BRIEN & THE PRIESTS OF LOVE @ FIRST CABIN IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 46 E Huntington Dr. 626-446-2575. No cover, full bar. Blues.
FRI. 6/5 - 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. 6/5 - "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, Robert Gonzalez. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues.
FRI. 6/5 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ the "1st FRIDAY ART CLUB" @ McGinty's Gallery at the End of the World in Altadena, 8pm. 2475 N. Lake Ave. 626-794-8779. $5 admission, includes dinner. The event features exhibits and sales by more than 30 artists from throughout Southern California in a party atmosphere. Bluegrass. http://www.galleryattheendoftheworld.com/
SAT. 6/6 - 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. 6/6 - OPEN MIC & BBQ @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, 12 - 3pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, YUMMY FOOD! To participate, contact: http://us.mc303.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=t-tribe@linkline.com
SAT. 6/6 - "A Tribute to Equestrian Therapy" featuring live music from THE LONG RUN (Eagles Tribute band), SONNY MONE (from Crazy Horse), and Singer/Songwriter BRETT MIKELS @ THE SAGEBRUSH CANTINA IN CALABASAS, 2 - 6pm. $55 - Includes buffet and raffle entry. Proceeds go to The Institute of Equestrian Therapy, who have been providing horseback riding to special needs children since 1974.
SAT. 6/6 - 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. 6/6 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. 21 & over. Packed house. R&B, Funk, Disco, Motown, Rock.
SUN. 6/7 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SUN. 6/7 - 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. 6/7 - 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. 6/7 - DAVID WHEATLEY on the Organ and Piano @ First Christian Church of North Hollywood, 2pm. 4390 Colfax Avenue (Corner of Colfax & Moorpark) For Information/Directions, call 818-763-8218. "Classical works, Jazz, Standards, Some Originals, Songs by the Beatles, Sing-alongs ... And possibly a surprise or two along the way. Free Community Event, All Are Welcome... Donations Cheerfully Accepted!"
SUN. 6/7 - "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
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