Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue

As with most families, there is a good bit of teasing that goes on between my siblings, no matter how old we get. And with Tom (aka Billy Booger) being the oldest, we have all taken our share from him, so whenever we get a chance to dish it right back, we take it! You've probably heard him rag on the Grateful Dead and their fans, but I happen to know that he has a closet-full of their albums! And he really likes to bad-mouth the Eagles and insists that the bands he plays in will never play their songs, but we know that's not true, and oh yeah - my very first concert outing ever was Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt & the Eagles at Anaheim Stadium in 1975 or '76, and guess who I went with - my brother Tom, sister Ellen and all their friends.... hmmm... now what's this I have just come to find out? he's going to see Barry Manilow at the Greek Theatre this weekend?!?!? and he thinks we don't know about it! HA!! Now THAT's funny! I guess that's what happens when you turn 60.... Somebody please shoot me if I ever give up the Dead and the Eagles in favor of Manilow! 

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. 6/20 - 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. 6/20 - ROADHOUSE RON @ MATT DENNY'S ALE HOUSE RESTAURANT IN ARCADIA, 7 - 10pm. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, no cover charge. Acoustic rock, folk, etc.

THURS. 6/20 - MURPHY'S FLAW, FUR DIXON and MATT WITLER @ THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE IN ALTADENA, 8pm. 2029 N. Lake Ave $15.. Call for reservations: 626-798-6236. "Murphy's Flaw doesn't get together with Matt (mandolinist extraordinaire) and Fur (insanely great singer-songwriter) often enough, so this is a great date and you'll want to be there. So you won't forget, write the information down on a piece of paper and staple it to someone you love." www.murphysflawband.com   

FRI. 6/21 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ MATT DENNY'S ALE HOUSE RESTAURANT IN ARCADIA, 7 - 10pm. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, no cover charge. Bluegrass Fun!

FRI. 6/21 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ ROUTE 66 ROADHOUSE IN DUARTE, 9pm. 1846 E. Huntington Dr.626-357-4210. Full bar & kitchen, no cover, big dance floor. Kick off the Summer & kick up your heels at Route 66! Hillbilly Hippie Rock.

FRI. 6/21 - D.J. TRUE @ THE BUCCANEER. still not sure what he's all about...

FRI. 6/21 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES "LATE NIGHT SHOW" @ THE PEPPERTREE GRILL IN SIERRA MADRE, 10:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar & kitchen, no cover. Stay tuned for more late night shows here, all summer long....

SAT. 6/22 - LEN MENDOZA @ THE PEPPERTREE GRILL IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 9pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar & kitchen, no cover. Acoustic Rock faves. Len (formerly of the Len & Dave Trio) used to play regularly at the Peppertree many moons ago. Every Saturday night. 

SAT. 6/22 - LA SALLE HIGH SCHOOL DECADE OF THE 70's REUNION. For info. & tickets go to:  http://www.lasallehs.org   ...then go to the Buc afterwards to see the Dogs - they play cool stuff from the 70's and more!

SAT. 6/22 - THE DOGS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, cheap drinks! Awesome selection of classic rock songs that sound just like the record!

SUN. 6/23 - 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) 626-441-2443. 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. 6/27 - 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. 6/28 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ MATT DENNY'S ALEHOUSE IN ARCADIA, 7 - 10pm. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, no cover charge. Garage Rock & one-hit-wonders from Pasadena's oldest band! You can bet Matt will be on the dance floor!

FRI. 6/28 - CRIMSON CROWBAR @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, cheap drinks! Dave Shelton's Rockin' band.

SAT. 6/29 - MEMORIAL CELEBRATION FOR PATRICIA MORICE-TAULLI @ THE AMERICAN LEGION POST 280 IN EAST PASADENA, 4 - 11pm, featuring music from Snotty Scotty & the Hankies and members of Horses on Astroturf. 179 N. Vinedo Ave. Cheap food & drinks available for purchase. Time will be set aside for sharing memories and stories about Patricia. A fabulous party for our fabulous friend... 

SAT. 6/29 - LEN MENDOZA @ THE PEPPERTREE GRILL IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 9pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar & kitchen, no cover. Acoustic Rock faves. Len (formerly of the Len & Dave Trio) used to play regularly at the Peppertree many moons ago. Every Saturday night. 

SAT. 6/29 - THE GRATEFUL DADS @ MATT DENNY'S ALEHOUSE RESTAURANT IN ARCADIA, 6 - 9pm. 145 E. Huntington Dr., between 1st & 2nd Aves. 626-462-0250. Full bar & kitchen, no cover charge.Have never seen these guys... I am intrigued by the name!

SUN. 6/30 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443.  Sunday BLUES Brunch!  http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

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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