Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant in Arcadia is the place to go for all your March Madness & Mayhem needs, including but not limited to, head-shaving, green beer, plenty of TVs for basketball, and a chance to win a trip to Vegas! And of course, live Music on the outdoor patio every Tuesday night with J.C. Hyke & friends. Owners Matt and Pam McSweeny were nice enough to donate a couple of gift certificates to the Alverno-La Salle Deja Vu Social a couple weeks ago. They are generous people and know how to throw a great party, so make sure you drop in a few times this month for all the fun!  www.mattdennys.com

EVERY MONDAY - Quiz Nite trivia with hostess Deanna Cogan is at Lucky Baldwins Delirium Cafe in Sierra Madre at 8:30.  Arrive by 8:15 PM to secure a table for up to 4 on a team.  Entry fee $2 per person.  Win gift cards to the restaurant! Fun and profitable! 21 Kersting Court. (626) 355-1140   http://www.luckybaldwins.com

 

MON. 3/4 - 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 and son Kermit, Jerry, Bruce, Peter and Nick on noisemakers. An eclectic mix of jazzed-up rock. One of my favorite bands. Every FIRST Monday night.

EVERY TUES. - "JC Hyke & 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. For this week's artists, go to:  http://www.jchyke.com/

 

EVERY WED. - "WINE & SONG" @ Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena with host Brad Colerick, who also performs each week. 7-10pm. Full dinner menu available or tacos, tapas and beer & wine specials that changes weekly.  1009 El Centro St. (just a couple blocks west of Fremont, south of Mission, near the Mission Street Gold Line station) 626-441-2443. For this week's featured artists go to:http://wineandsong.com/schedule

 

"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! Every Wednesday.

 

THURS. 3/7 - 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/

FRI. 3/8 - D.J. ANDY SPINS 80's ROCK & NEW WAVE CLASSICS FOR YOUR LISTENING AND DANCING PLEASURE @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, cheap drinks!Remember when New Wave hit the radio? I didn't care for it much back then, but I do now!

FRI. 3/8 - GROOVY LEMON PIE @ T. BOYLE'S SPORTS GRILL IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-8444. No cover, full bar & kitchen, pool table, room for dancing. Classic Rock.

 

SAT. 3/9 - The Duo Tones @ The Fret House in Covina, 8pm. $15.00. 309 N. Citrus Ave. 626/339-7020  Surf Rock Acoustic.   http://www.frethouse.com/    http://www.pjmoto.com/ specialty/duo_tones.php
 

SAT. 3/9 - THE FORTUNATE FEW @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No Cover, full bar, friendly service! Blues, R&B, Soul, Rock, Funk and Jazz Blues.  

SUN. 3/10 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443.  Sunday BLUES Brunch!  http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

THURS. 3/14 - MJ SQUARED @ CLUBHOUSE 66 IN GLENDORA, 7-10pm.  1200 E. Route 66. 626-914-0066. Full bar & restaurant. Acoustic music from...The Eagles, Elton John, CSN, Fleetwood Mac, Johnny Cash, The Band, Tom Petty, Simon and Garfunkel, Springsteen, and many more...brought to you by Mike, John and Jorge. 

THURS. 3/14 - ST. BALDRICK'S EVENT @ MATT DENNY'S ALE HOUSE IN ARCADIA, 6:30pm. Shave your head to help kids with cancer. Like a walk-a-thon but without the blisters! For details go to:  www.mattdennys.com

FRI. 3/15 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ T. BOYLE'S SPORTS GRILL IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-8444. Full bar & kitchen, no cover.

 

SAT. 3/16 - BRING YOUR OWN BLUES @ CLAYTON BREWERY IN SAN DIMAS, 8 - 10pm. 661 W. Arrow Hwy. No cover. Former Music Plusser Howard Kagebine's band.

SAT. 3/16 -  SAUCY JACK @ T. BOYLE'S TAVERN IN PASADENA, 9ish. 37 N. Catalina Ave., in the alley near the Ice House. 626-578-0957. Beer & wine, food.

SAT. 3/16 - CRIMSON CROWBAR @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover. Dave Shelton's band.

SUN. 3/17 - ANNUAL WISTARIA FESTIVAL IN DOWNTOWN SIERRA MADRE, ALL DAY. LIVE MUSIC IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT AREAS, CRAFT FAIR, FOOD BOOTHS, KIDS' ACTIVITIES, SHUTTLE BUS UP TO THE WORLD-FAMOUS VINE. PRAY FOR SUNSHINE THIS YEAR!!!

FRI. 3/22 - LIGHTNIN' WILLIE & THE POOR BOYS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 

 

SAT. 3/30 - TREMOLOCO @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.

from the planning ahead dept:

SUNDAY APRIL 7th - DOO DAH QUEEN TRYOUTS @ THE AMERICAN LEGION

SATURDAY APRIL 27th - DOO DAH PARADE IN EAST PASADENA

for complete info. on all things Doo Dah, go to: pasadenadoodahparade.info

 

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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