Thursday, September 2, 2010

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

A HUGE thank you to all the great musicians who played at my birthday bash last month, and also to all of you who attended - I hope you had as much fun as I did! And my sincere apologies to Tony at the Buc and Kevin at 322 for taking most of their customers away that night! Stay tuned to the Music News for more fun events coming up at the American Legion.
OK - I hope I didn't miss anyone or anything... I'm sort of out of practice!

RECURRING GIGS:
NOW WEDNESDAYS? IT WAS THURSDAYS IN AUG., BUT I BELIEVE THAT'S CHANGED - CALL TO VERIFY - The MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) alternating @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10pm. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Acoustic Rock. www.ovbistro.com

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/

FRIDAY - The MELLOW Dz (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) Fridays @ The Brass Elephant/Aztec Hotel in Monrovia (corner of Foothill and Mayflower) from 6-9pm. NOTE: earlier time for Fri. 9/3: 5 - 8pm.

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. 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, 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)
http://www.facebook.com/pages/edit/?id=146702138677570#!/pages/Amazing-Braztek-Orchestra/146702138677570

didn't see it listed for Sept: TUESDAY - "QUIZZIDGE" - back to Tuesday nights at 8:00pm??? 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.

"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!

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:
THURS. 9/2 - SURFIN' WITH ELVIS @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10pm. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Just what it sounds like - Surf (and beyond) "with an Elvis-esque singer. So it's not the typical "trad surf instro only" but vocals mixed with surf favorites! (can you dig?)" www.ovbistro.com

THURS. 9/2 - NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 in SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Folk/Rock & Classic Country with Jane back in town and back in the band! Every first Thursday of the month. Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan warming up the room as "The Deatles" from 6 - 8pm for Mean Colleen's 50th Birthday party. John Hyche also turning 50, and more b-days: Sandee Holt, Joan Dow & Tom Terry - can we get ALL of them here tonight?

THURS. 9/2 thru SUN. 9/5 - Group Art Show & Entertainment @ McGinty's Gallery at the End of the World in Altadena, 2475 N. Lake Ave. 626-794-8779. More than 30 artists (including Nancy Unruh) will exhibit works in a range of media. 7-10 p.m. Thurs. - Artists' reception with entertainment and refreshments, FREE. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Fri. - First Friday Art Club with Bluegrass from WRECK 'N' SOW and refreshments, $5. Noon-dusk Sat. - Potluck BBQ and entertainment, FREE/please bring a dish to share. Noon-dusk Sun. - Brunch and entertainment, FREE/dish to share welcomed. www.galleryattheendoftheworld.com

FRI. 9/3 - Dirty Dave Osti & the Dynamites @ 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 - JEFF STETSON BAND @ THE NOVEL CAFE IN PASADENA, 7 - 9:30pm. 1713 E. Colorado Blvd., between Meredith & Bonnie. Beer/wine, burgers, pasta, breakfast all day! Blues. http://novelcafe.cisco-source.com/?page_id=76

SAT. 9/4 - 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. 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.

THURS. 9/9 - 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. 9/10 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES DANCE PARTY @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30pm - Midnight. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. R&B, Disco, Motown, Rock, Blues.

SAT. 9/11 - JEFF STETSON BAND @ ZEPHYR COFFEE HOUSE IN PASADENA, 8 - 9:30pm. 2419 E. Colorado Blvd. Food & beverages. Blues.

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.

SAT. 9/18 - JEFF STETSON BAND @ THE NOVEL CAFE IN PASADENA, 7 - 9:30pm. 1713 E. Colorado Blvd., between Meredith & Bonnie. Beer/wine, burgers, pasta, breakfast all day! Blues.

SAT. 9/18 - ROCK NITE @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 8:30 - Midnight. THE SYRUPS, THE METAL MARIACHIS, CHIMPANJESUS. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, no cover. Tony from the Buc would like this show - too bad he has to work!

SUN. 9/19 - "Voombodian Women from Outer Space" @ The Sierra Madre Playhouse, 7:30pm. "It is an original script by me (Barry Schwam, (the Theremin guy) and has all the flavor of the old "B" movie 1950's sci fi classics. It is funny, full of sound effects, and nice looking Voombodian Women!! Fine for all ages. And only $5 admission!! Come and see it!! Here is the website for more info: http://www.voombodianwomen.info

TUES. 9/21 - MURPHY'S FLAW @ BASC "Bluegrass Night" at Braemar Country Club. "This is our third appearance and it may be the charm! We have no idea what we mean by that. Tip offerings accepted in the love jar."

FRI. 9/24 - 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. 9/25 - ROCK NITE @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 10pm - Midnight (after dinner music.) DOS featuring Mike Watt, ARE YOU A COP?, FATSO JETSON. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, no cover.

Please remember to call and verify all info. before making plans. Everything is subject to change. This is show biz, after all...

PSA: If anyone is in a position to take 1 - 3 very small abandoned kittens, please email me back and I'll forward to the person with the info. I don't know any more details...

Hope to see you out & about,
SierraMadreSue
sierramadresue@yahoo.com

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