Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

I hope I didn't miss anything! Keep those cards and letters coming.....

March 1st - 8th is "HAPPY HOUR WEEK" IN OLD TOWNE PASADENA with food & drink specials and live music. For complete details go to: www.oldpasadena.org/happyhourweek

WED. 3/2 - LISA FINNIE & JOHN PALMER re-duet @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS IN GLENDALE, 7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor musical delights and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in the Red Carpet Wine Bar. Outdoor temptations available just outside courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck. http://www.redcarpetwine.com/

WED. 3/2 - The Mellow D'z @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10:00 PM. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Great food and
drinks to go with cool acoustic jams. http://www.ovbistro.com/

"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!

THURS. 3/3 - 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. 3/3 - THE SUBS @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10pm. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues from Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright, etc. http://www.ovbistro.com/

THURS. 3/3 - COW BOP CD release party @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. Cowboy Jazz, Western Bebop. Pinto Pammy on vocals. Lots of fun! http://www.cowbop.com/

FRI. 3/4 - THE MELLOW D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 5:30 - 7:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Great happy hour discounts on food and drinks from 4:30-6:30. Acoustic Rock faves.

FRI. 3/4 - MURPHY'S FLAW @ JONES COFFEE COMPANY IN PASADENA, 6 - 8pm. 693 S. Raymond Ave. "Eclectigrass" - 4 pounds Bluegrass, 1 ounce Jazz, 2 ounces Country and1 large can of whoo-pee! See the attached photo: like giant planets in the Flawed solar system, band members are thrown together in one of the worst Photoshop collages ever. From left: Beth Binggeli, Phil Connery, Peter Blackwelder, John Bryan, Jeremy Althouse, Dee Farnsworth, Ulrich Sinn. I got a chuckle out of it!

FRI. 3/4 - DIRTY DAVE & THE DYNAMITES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 10pm. 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. 3/5 - 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. 3/5 - TREMOLOCO @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food, dance floor. TexMex Americana with Tony Zamora, Rick Shea, Bobby Robles, Johnny Vatos and more... Special guest John Villalobos specializes in everything from Flamenco, Cuban, Jazz to Gypsy and just about everything else! Check this week's Pasadena Weekly for a feature article.

SUN. 3/6 - 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. 3/6 - "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!

MON. 3/7 - MAX BUDA BAND @ 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.

TUES. 3/8 - "JC & Friends Songwriter Serenade" @ MATT DENNY'S ALEHOUSE & RESTAURANT IN ARCADIA, 7 - 9:30pm. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, all ages. A weekly acoustic show of songwriters playing original songs, either as a solo or duo act, outside on the covered, heated patio. This week's artists: Ashley Alexander, Peter Quentin, Joan Enguita. http://www.jchyke.com/

"TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER DEANNA, 8pm. $2 per person to play, up to 4 on a team, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. Fun and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

WED. 3/9 - LISA FINNIE & JOHN PALMER re-duet @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS IN GLENDALE, 7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor musical delights and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in the Red Carpet Wine Bar. Outdoor temptations available just outside courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck.http://www.redcarpetwine.com/

WED. 3/9 - RICK SHEA & THE LOSIN' END @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. Full bar & great Italian food! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Americana/Roots/Country.
"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!

THURS. 3/10 - 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. 3/10 - DOUBLE NAUGHT SPY CAR @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. Last month my pals & I decided that their music would provide the perfect soundtrack for a film about alien surf cowboys directed by Quentin Tarantino! Let me know if you agree...

FRI. 3/11 - THE MELLOW D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 5:30 - 7:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Great happy hour discounts on food and drinks from 4:30-6:30. Acoustic Rock faves.

SUN. 3/13 - 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. 3/13 - "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!

TUES. 3/15 - MATT DENNY'S ANNUAL ST. BALDRICK'S DAY FUNDRAISER - HAVE YOUR HEAD SHAVED TO RAISE MONEY FOR KIDS WITH CANCER. A VERY WORTHY CAUSE. CALL 626-462-0250 FOR MORE INFO.

TUES. 3/15 - "TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER DEANNA, 8pm. $2 per person to play, up to 4 on a team, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. Fun and educational! 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.
...with music immediately following, as ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW & THE AGE OF AQUARIUS HORNS hold band practice in front of a live audience! Watch and listen as they work out the bugs and get a sneak peek at their Wistaria Festival set.

WED. 3/16 - LISA FINNIE & JOHN PALMER re-duet @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS IN GLENDALE, 7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor musical delights and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in the Red Carpet Wine Bar. Outdoor temptations available just outside courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck.http://www.redcarpetwine.com/

WED. 3/16 - The Mellow D'z @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10:00 PM. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Great food and drinks to go with cool acoustic jams. http://www.ovbistro.com/

"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!

THURS. 3/17 - ST. PADDY'S DAY PARTY @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE with THE MELLOW D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) 5:30 - 7:30, SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES, 8 - 10pm and more... 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414.

THURS. 3/17 - 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. 3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day at Matt Denny’s Ale House in Arcadia, with The Nackers Irish Band, 6 - 11p.m under the ginormous tent in the parking lot. 21 & over with I.D. after 4:00 p.m. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Always a heck of a party!

THURS. 3/17 - ST. PADDY'S DAY PARTY with GROOVY LEMON PIE @ T. BOYLE'S TAVERN IN PASADENA, 9pm. 37 N. Catalina Ave., just N. of Colorado Blvd. (formerly Toe's Tavern and the Handlebars) Gregory James, Tom Jenkins, Jorge Mena, Gary Putman. Classic Rock and beyond! http://www.glpie.com/

FRI. 3/18 - THE MELLOW D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 5:30 - 7:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Great happy hour discounts on food and drinks from 4:30-6:30. Acoustic Rock faves.

FRI. 3/18 - Day After St. Patrick's Day Rock and Roll Patio Party and Dinner with Horses on Astroturf Trio @ The American Legion in East Pasadena. Featuring a traditional Irish corned beef and cabbage dinner. Raffle prizes including a 50/50 cash prize, a steamer trunk filled with a variety of assorted spirits and more. $7 donation for dinner and the band or $3 donation just to see the band. Band begins at 7:30...dinner begins about 5:00. Band will be on the patio...heaters provided...weather permitting. 179 N. Vinedo Ave. 626-792-9938.

FRI. 3/18 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES DANCE PARTY @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm - Midnite. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. F
ull bar and great Italian food. R&B, Disco, Motown, Rock, Blues. Last month was a gas!
SUN. 3/20 - 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. 3/20 - ANNUAL WISTARIA FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN SIERRA MADRE, 9am - 5pm. Arts & crafts fair, food booths, tons of live music and purple blossoms! ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW, HORSES ON ASTROTURF, ? AND THE WISTARIANS, LEN MENDOZA, DAVE SHELTON and many more. I drove by the world-famous vine today and I think it's going to be a great bloom this year.

SUN. 3/20 - "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!

TUES. 3/22 - "JC & Friends Songwriter Serenade" @ MATT DENNY'S ALEHOUSE & RESTAURANT IN ARCADIA, 7 - 9:30pm. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, all ages. A weekly acoustic show of songwriters playing original songs, either as a solo or duo act, outside on the covered, heated patio. This week's artists: Brooke Williams, Jeffrey Michaels, and Sweet Potatoes. http://www.jchyke.com/

WED. 3/23 - LISA FINNIE & JOHN PALMER re-duet @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS IN GLENDALE, 7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor musical delights and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in the Red Carpet Wine Bar. Outdoor temptations available just outside courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck. http://www.redcarpetwine.com/

FRI. 3/25 - THE MELLOW D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) @ Cafe 322 in Sierra Madre, 5:30 - 7:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Great happy hour discounts on food and drinks from 4:30-6:30. Acoustic Rock faves.

FRI. 3/25 - 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.

SUN. 3/27 - "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!

WED. 3/30 - LISA FINNIE & JOHN PALMER re-duet @ RED CARPET WINE & SPIRITS IN GLENDALE, 7 - 8pm. 400 E. Glenoaks Blvd. Indoor musical delights and three-option tastings via the in-house Enomatics in the Red Carpet Wine Bar. Outdoor temptations available just outside courtesy of Vizzi Food Truck. http://www.redcarpetwine.com/

WED. 3/30 - The Mellow D'z @ Oceanview Bistro in Montrose from 7:30-10:00 PM. 3826 Ocean View Blvd. 818-248-2722. Great food and drinks to go with cool acoustic jams. http://www.ovbistro.com/

*****NOW ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2011 DOO DAH PARADE! Parade Day is Saturday, April 30th, 11:00am in East Pasadena. Be part of one of the most colorful and unique experiences around! Go to: pasadenadoodahparade.info -- and under "Entry Form" sign up now! Queen tryouts will be held on Sat. 4/2 @ the American Legion.

ADAMS’ PACK STATION at Chantry Flat, Angeles National Forest is now booking music for the Spring/Summer season. Email Deb Burgess for info. dburgess@burcon-group.com (From the 210 Fwy in Arcadia/Sierra Madre, Take Santa Anita Avenue North until it dead-ends at the parking lot.) Stay tuned to the Music News for artists, dates and times. JC Hyke, Jeannie Willets, 2 Frets Lower, Tom Renaud, Lisa Turner & Friends, Tim Tedrow and many more!

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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