Friday, April 12, 2013

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

Huzzzah! Doo Dah Daze are upon us.... like the swallows returning to Capistrano except instead of bird poop, the streets are filled with...  marshmallows? Whose idea was that? C'mon kids, play nice. Leave the marshmallows at home by the BBQ. I'm still scraping them off the bottom of my Doo Dah shoes from last year! Embrace the tortilla once again. After all these years, how can we abandon them?



FRI. 4/12 - WRECK 'N' SOW @  Viva Cantina in Burbank, 7:30-10pm. 900 Riverside Dr., next to the L.A. Equestrian Center. Neighhhhh! (818) 848-8810. Full bar & Mexican restaurant. No cover. Bluegrass, Americana.

FRI. 4/12 - 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! 

SAT. 4/13 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ ROUTE 66 ROADHOUSE IN DUARTE, 9pm. 1846 E. Huntington Dr.626-357-4210. Full bar & kitchen, no cover, big dance floor. The Annual April Birthday Party! 

SAT. 4/13 - MERCY & THE MEERCATS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks. Mercy & the Boys...

SAT. 4/13 - GROOVY LEMON PIE @ T. BOYLE'S TAVERN IN PASADENA(NOT SIERRA MADRE!) 9:30pm. 37 N. Catalina Ave., in the alley East of the Ice House. 626-578-0957. No cover, beer (& wine?) food, pool, darts. Groovy Rock 'n' Roll.   

SUN. 4/14 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443.  Sunday BLUES Brunch!  http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

Sunday, April 14th The Grand Ole Echo will be kicking off the 8th season
The popular live Americana music series kicks off their 8th season on Sunday, April 14.  The show will continue to be a free/all ages show that begins at 5:30 pm and ends at 9pm. ...bringing aboard well-known acts as Ronnie Fauss, Eilen Jewell, Chris Schiflett, and The Americans, while continuing to book local favorite acts I See Hawks in LA, Olin & The Moon, Dan Janisch and many more.  The kickoff will take place at the Echoplex, but the series will resume the following week at their usual spot—The Echo.
 Grand Ole Echo Kickoff with:
The Whispering Pines
The Americans
Phoebe Bridgers

And on the backporch—La Route
Sunday, April 14, 2013
5:30-9:00 pm /Free/All Ages
The Echoplex-1154 Glendale Blvd. 90026
See some of the best country/roots bands in L.A.-- order Two Boots pizza, dance, drink and meet your pals old and new at the friendliest free show in town!
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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

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/

TUES. 4/16 BASC Bluegrass Night with SCOTT GATES & THE SALTY SUITES @ Viva Cantina in Burbank, 7:30-10pm. 900 Riverside Dr., next to the L.A. Equestrian Center. (818) 848-8810. Full bar & Mexican restaurant. No cover. Bluegrass Fun!  

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) 626-441-2443For 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. 4/18 - 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. 4/19 - COW BOP @  Viva Cantina in Burbank, 7:30-10pm. 900 Riverside Dr., next to the L.A. Equestrian Center. (818) 848-8810. Full bar & Mexican restaurant. No cover. Country Swing, Cowboy Jazz.

FRI. 4/19 - D.J. TRUE @ THE BUCCANEER. NOT SURE WHAT HE'S ALL ABOUT...

SAT. 4/20 - SAUCY JACK @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, saucy pirates on the walls. Classic Rock, chick singer.

SUN. 4/21 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443.  Sunday BLUES Brunch!  http://www.bigbbrenner.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
 

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) 626-441-2443For 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. 626-355-9045No cover, full bar, friendly service! Every Wednesday.
 
THURS. 4/25 - 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. 4/25 - 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

APRIL 27th - HAPPY 60th BILLY BOOGER!

SAT. 4/27 - 36th OCCASIONAL DOO DAH PARADE IN EAST PASADENA,11am with Grand Marshal Alan Zorthian and Queen Susann - on Colorado Blvd. between San Gabriel Blvd. & Altadena Dr. Starts at Vinedo near Denny's, Poo Bah, The Colorado, etc. Official Doo Dah After-Party at the American Legion Post 280 with SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES and HORSES ON ASTROTURF. 179 N. Vinedo, between Walnut & Foothill. $3 cover pays the bands. Cheap food & full bar. Big dance floor, pool, darts, smoking patio. TO ENTER THE PARADE and
  info. on all things Doo Dah, go to: pasadenadoodahparade.info

SAT. 4/27 - LOS PENDEJOS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover. Rock with some metal thrown in. Great song selection.

SUN. 4/28 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443.  Sunday BLUES Brunch!  http://www.bigbbrenner.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
 

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) 626-441-2443For 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. 626-355-9045No cover, full bar, friendly service! Every Wednesday.

THURS. 5/2 - 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. 5/3 - 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! 

SAT. 5/4 AND SUN. 5/5 - FRIENDS OF THE SIERRA MADRE LIBRARY'S ANNUAL ART FAIR IN MEMORIAL PARK, 9:30am both days. Fine arts, crafts, jewelry, clothing, etc. along with food and LIVE MUSIC... schedule to come, hopefully. Usually about 11 or 12 till 4pm both days. Guaranteed good stuff though! If you're interested in volunteering call Fran at 355-6536.

SAT. 5/4 - 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. 5/4 - REGGAE D.J. TOMMY @ THE BUC - 1st SAT. OF EACH MONTH. 
 
SUN. 5/5 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443.  Cinco de Mayo BLUES Brunch!  http://www.bigbbrenner.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. 5/6 - 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, & Pork Boots. 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) 626-441-2443For 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. 626-355-9045No cover, full bar, friendly service! Every Wednesday.
 
THURS. 5/9 - 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/

SAT. 5/11 - THE RUMBLE @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, cheap drinks. 60's & 70's Chick band. Never seen or heard of them, but looking forward to it... so is Tony!

COMING UP....... SAT. 5/18 - CIRCUS VARGAS' BIRTHDAY SHOW @ THE BUC!

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

P.S. check this out... I was listening to The Dogs live from the Buccaneer on 4/5/13 while I was putting this together:
they'll be back there sometime in June.

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