FYI - I changed the Music News format just a bit and listed the recurring events at the top, separately from the individual listings below. That way, in the event I don't have time to compile an update before this list runs out, you won't be completely without information! I know how depressed some of you get when that happens! So here ya go.....
My music "Pick of the Week" is this Saturday, August 7th at the American Legion in East Pasadena, where you can see four of my favorite local bands and many special guests for no cover charge. All details are below....
photo: Sierra Madre Sue celebrates Hawaii Five-0 with Steve Vargas of Horses on Astroturf and Snotty Scotty
RECURRING EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY - "QUIZZIDGE" - moved to Wednesday nights, August 4, 11, 18 and 25* at 8:00pm, until after Labor Day. Hosted by Deanna Cogan @ Cafe 322. $2 per person to play/up to 4 on a team. Cash prizes/gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. (probably an earlier start time on the 25th - 7pm, with live music following, but call ahead...)
"WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER, 9pm. Bring your favorite vinyl records and play an entire side on the house turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, friendly service!
THURSDAY - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 6 - 9pm, every Thursday. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. Burgers, Brews & BLUES. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
THURSDAY - The MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) Thursdays, August 12 and 19 @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10pm. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Acoustic Rock. http://www.ovbistro.com/
FRIDAY - The MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) Fridays, August 6, 13, 20 and 27 @ The Brass Elephant/Aztec Hotel in Monrovia (corner of Foothill and Mayflower) from 6-9pm.
FRIDAY - BARRY SCHWAM (the Thermin guy) "I play to backing tracks almost every Friday night (the 4th Friday of each month excepted) @ the yogurt shop in Sierra Madre's Kersting Court, "Yogurt and More", from 7 to 9pm. I play to about 50 or 60 cover tracks. I even have a following! My slogan is: Come to Yogurt and More, to hear music on the Theremin, and get your culture."
SATURDAY - DAVE OSTI "Unplugged" @ the Novel Cafe in Pasadena - alternating Saturdays 8/14, 8/28 1713 E. Colorado Blvd., between Meredith & Bonnie. 626-584-5495. Beer, wine & food.
SUNDAY - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, every Sunday, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SUNDAY - THE SUBS have a new venue, Glendora Continental - 316 West Route 66. Every other Sunday (starting this Sunday 8/8) 6-10pm. End of the weekend fun!
SUNDAY - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7-10pm. 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 - AMAZING BRAZTEC ORCHESTRA (featuring "Veal or no Veal" and LIVE Karaoke.) Dave Osti's weekly extravaganza. Every Tuesday Night @ Aztec Hotel/Mayan Bar in Monrovia, 9pm (corner of Foothill and Mayflower) 8/3, 8/10, 8/1, 8/24, 8/31 and so on...
http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=146702138677570#!/pages/Amazing-Braztek-Orchestra/146702138677570
Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all...
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THIS WEEK and beyond:
WED. 8/4 - not sure what the name of the band is, but Peter Burke, John Wood, Lance, etc. are @ the Old Towne Pub tonight playing songs from a recording they made 2 years ago, and I believe they'll have CDs for sale? Sorry the info. is a bit sketchy... corner of Fair Oaks & Union, behind the Container Store. 9pm I'm assuming.
THURS. 8/5 - NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 in SIERRA MADRE, 7:30 - 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. Every first Thursday of the month. Kicking off Sierra Madre Sue's Birthday weekend!
SAT. 8/7 - SIERRA MADRE SUE'S HAWAII FIVE-0 BIRTHDAY BASH @ THE AMERCIAN LEGION IN EAST PASADENA, 5pm - midnight. All are welcome, no cover charge. Hawaiian food & beverages available for purchase, to support the Legion's barstool fund. 4 LIVE BANDS: SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES, HORSES ON ASTROTURF, MAX BUDA BAND, CRANE LAKE SERENADERS, and MANY SPECIAL GUESTS! 179 N. Vinedo Ave. 626-792-9938. The birthday girl sez "No gifts please, just tip the poor musicians!"
SAT. 8/7 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ Farnsworth Park amphitheater in Altadena, 7 - 9pm. Part of the Altadena Sheriff Support Group summer concert series, and if you've never been to this venue, pack a picnic and come on out! This is a very cool old amphitheater and it's a wonderful place to enjoy a summer evening show. Admission is FREE and there is lots of good seating. If you need more info or directions to Farnsworth Park (near the top of Lake Ave at Mount Curve on left), please check out our websites at: http://www.wrecknsow.com/, wrecknsow@facebook.com, or wrecknsow@myspace.com.
SAT. 8/7 - OPEN MIC NIGHT @ THE FRET HOUSE 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! http://www.frethouse.com/
SAT. 8/7 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ RUDE DOG IN COVINA, 9:30pm. 114 N. Citrus Ave. $5 cover, I think. Rock,Disco, R&B, Motown, etc. http://www.go2rudedogs.com/ http://www.mercyandthemerkettes.com/
TUES. 8/10 - Music, Munchies and Merriment at Mary's Market & Canyon Cafe, the Heart of the Sierra Madre Canyon, 6 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. The food is always yummy; full meal for around $10.00. Featured artist for the night is Dan Ames and his Band (and Jean Sudbury just might be sittin' in on fiddle!)
THURS. 8/12 - DAVID SERBY @ ARNIE'S CAFE IN TUJUNGA, not sure of the time... 6864 Foothill Blvd. (818) 951-9089. Americana/Roots music.
THURS. 8/12 - 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. Lots of fun! http://www.cowbop.com/
FRI. 8/13 - Friday Night Live with Jean's Music at Kersting Court (Baldwin & S.M. Blvd.) 6 - 9pm. Jean Sudbury and friends will explore the mystery of Friday the 13th with music, original and traditional, art, prose and poetry. Sponsored by the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce. Thanks Bill!
FRI. 8/13 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ T. Boyles Tavern in Pasadena, 9pm. (formerly Toes Tavern and the Handlebars) 37 N. Catalina, just north of Colorado in the alley. 626-578-0957. Tons of Beer, wine, awesome pickled eggs! http://www.tboylestavern.com/
SAT. 8/14 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ The Finish Line Sports Grill in Pomona, 8pm. Good Food, No Cover, 20 minutes from Sierra Madre. 2201 White Ave. (off 210 north of Fairplex.) R&B, Disco, Motown, Rock.
SUN. 8/15 - Movie Night @ Nature Friends in Sierra Madre Canyon, featuring "The Good The Bad and the Ugly" at 8pm. Doors open at 7:00. Suggested Donation $3; Popcorn will be provided; Drinks available for sale. You can bring your own snacks. The event will include a chili cook-off and Live Western Music to set the mood. Who wants to join in and play some tunes? To RSVP or volunteer for clean-up: http://www.naturefriendsla.org/web/
TUES. 8/17 - MURPHY'S FLAW @ the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. This is a cavalcade of mando stars and other pickers gathered to bid adieu to Matthew Witler as he goes off to Berklee School of Music in Boston. It will be, as Matt says, "insane." And we expect to finally record our first CD that night! $15 gets you in for a fantastic night of entertainment which ends abruptly with the appearance of the Flaw. Still, it's only $15! Reservations recommended: 626-689-4144. 2029 N. Lake Ave. http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html
THURS. 8/19 - STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN @ THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE in Altadena, 8pm. $15 admission. Reservations recommended: 626-689-4144. 2029 N. Lake Ave. All ages are welcome and Stephanie says the chocolate chip cookies are to die for! http://www.stephaniebettman.com/ http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html
FRI. 8/20 - "Friday Night Live" with STEVE & STEVE (Vargas & Ysais of Horses On Astruturf fame) in Kersting Court 6 - 9pm. Sponsored by the Sierra Madre Chamber of Commerce. Thanks Bill!
FRI. 8/20 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES "NIGHTCAP" GIG @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 11pm... after the Gil Bernal Jazz Quartet. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, no cover.
SAT. 8/21 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES DANCE PARTY @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm - Midnight. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. R&B, Disco, Motown, Rock, Blues.
WED. 8/25 - "WHO LEFT THE BARN DOOR OPEN?" Bluegrass Night @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, featuring MURPHY'S FLAW, 8pm (or as soon as Trivia concludes.) The Flaw will be doing two sets as you ingest fantastic Italian cooking. Be there. Love offerings accepted in the tip jar. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.
FRI. 8/27 - SWING DANCE PARTY with FLAT TOP TOM & HIS JUMPCATS @ CAFE 322, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, dance floor.
SAT. 8/28 - TREMOLOCO @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, dance floor. Mexican Americana/Roots Rock with our pal Rick Shea and friends.
SUN. 8/29 - OLD CALIFORNIO @ THE GRAND OLE ECHO IN ECHO PARK, 5 - 9pm. 1822 Sunset Blvd. Free! www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho
FRI. 9/3 - Dirty Dave Osti & the Dynamites at Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 9pm? 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, no cover. Dave Osti, Moyes Lucas and Dave Batti. These guys truly are dyn-o-mite!
SAT. 9/4 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Country/Jazzy Folk, and always quality musicians.
MON. 9/6 - 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. 626-577-6583. Chester, Jerry, Ted, Bruce, Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-up rock. One of my favorite bands. Every first Monday night.
SUN. 9/12 - MURPHY'S FLAW @ Peter Strauss Ranch. Details to follow -- presented by Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and the National Park Service. Free admission.
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
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