Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

A few things of note:

In case you weren't aware, the BUCCANEER LOUNGE is currently in a bit of a pickle with the ABC (Alcoholic Beverage Commission) and not having live bands for 90 days. Not sure what the violations are, and/or what needs to change for them to resume, but in the meantime their "Wednesday Night Platter Party" spins weekly (details below.)

And not that I'm hoping it's the end of live music for good at the Buc, but IF it is, that means that Snotty Scotty and the Hankies' Jan. 16th show will have been the final act, adding to the growing list of venues they have "shut down" during their almost 40-year reign: Chromo's, Vitale's, Hazel's I & II, Handlebars, Raven & the Rose, P.J.'s Cocktails, The Joan Rivers Show, Peppertree Grill and... BUCCANEER??? Let's hope that ain't the case...

Although CAFE 322 is no longer open during the day on Sundays for live music, NEW ASTROTURF finds a new home base there the 1st Thursday night of each month, starting Feb. 4th. We hope to see all our regular family and friends in attendance! We've missed you!

Those crazy DOO DAH folks are mixing things up again, with new dates and new days for their "Occasional" Parade and Queen tryouts - both events are taking place on Saturdays this year, rather than the usual Sundays (details below).

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

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

THURS. 2/4 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

THURS. 2/4 - NEW ASTROTURF starts their "1st Thursday" monthly gig @ CAFE 322 in SIERRA MADRE, 7 - 10:30pm. All ages welcome - bring the family for dinner. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Folk/Rock & Classic Country. Vargas says "Thursday is the new Friday!" As promised - special 20% off "Astro Bucks" flyer attached - print it out and bring it with you.

FRI. 2/5 - 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! Classic Rock and beyond! Every Friday. http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

SAT. 2/6 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7 - 10pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Country/Western/Jazz torch singer and guitar player.
Special L.A. Punk Rock video archive immediately following, with FATSO JETSON closing out the show at 11:30pm.

SAT. 2/6 - 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. 2/6 - OLD CALIFORNIO @ THE PRESS IN CLAREMONT, 10pm. 129 Harvard Ave. 909-625-4808. Full bar and kitchen, no cover. These guys are like all my favorite bands rolled into one; from the genre I have always known affectionately as "Mud Music", that is now being called Americana!

SUN. 2/7 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Sunday BLUES Brunch! http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 2/7 - "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!

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

WED. 2/10 - "SONG SIRENS" @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8pm. The collective of acclaimed L.A.-based, female Americana artists, hosted by Bliss. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. No cover, full bar, great Italian food. www.myspace.com/songsirens

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

THURS. 2/11 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES Every Thursday. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

THURS. 2/11 - COW BOP @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. Cowboy Jazz, Western Bebop. PintoPammy on vocals. http://www.cowbop.com/

FRI. 2/12 - 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! Classic Rock and beyond! Every Friday. http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

SATURDAY, 2/13 - DOO DAH QUEEN TRYOUTS @ THE AMERICAN LEGION IN EAST PASADENA, featuring SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES and HORSES ON ASTROTURF, 2pm. 179 N. Vinedo Ave. 626-792-9938. $5 admission, cheap food and drinks, and the wildest, wackiest group of Queen hopefuls you've ever seen! For more info on how to try out for Doo Dah Queen, check out The Light Bringer Project website: www.pasadenadoodahparade.info or call them at 626-590-1134.

SUN. 2/14 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Valentine's Day BLUES Brunch! http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SUN. 2/14 - "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. 2/14 - the return of Brett Perkins' Listening Room Concerts to the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 7:30pm. Featuring TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, BARRY SCHWAM, AMALIE RIIS, BRIGHT BLUE GORILLA, MARK DAVIS, BRETT PERKINS, DAVID ZINK and more. Don't miss this unique way to spend Valentines' Day - amidst an ensemble cast of musical characters sure to entertain and impress! 87 W Sierra Madre Blvd. $10 admission. All ages.

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

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

FRI. 2/19 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES DANCE PARTY @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, no cover, dance floor. Disco, Rock, Blues, Motown, etc. Always a great time!

THURS. 2/25 - when MIMI MARGO-GO'S MULTI-MEDIA ROCK-ART EXTRAVAGANZA meets SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES, anything can and will happen! @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, no cover. You don't want to miss this!

from the planning ahead dept.: SATURDAY, 5/1 - DOO DAH PARADE and post-party @ THE AMERICAN LEGION... more details coming soon.

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

FOR EVEN MORE COOL SHOWS & INFO., CHECK OUT THESE SITES:
http://cafe322.com/
http://www.myspace.com/piratedive
http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html
http://www.myspace.com/americanarootsla

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