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
sierramadresue@yahoo.com 

 

Lenny Kravitz and Sugarman documentaries to screen

SPECIAL EVENT - ONE NIGHT ONLY
EXCLUSIVE TO ARENA CINEMA 

  

Looking Back On Love (Making of Back and White America) brings viewers face to face with one of the most legendary rock musicians Lenny Kravitz. The documentary features exclusive interviews recorded over two years. The spotlight is also on Lenny's recording techniques, showcasing his musical partner Craig Ross, New Orleans legend Trombone Shorty, and long time collaborators, George Laks, Harold Todd and Michael Hunter at work at Gregory Town Sound. The film also features in depth examination of the album's title song; Lenny's personal history about his upbringing in a mixed family, appearances by Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz and the message of love that Lenny has been preaching for over 20 years. Universal. NR, Running Time 75 minutes

Lenny Kravitz Looking Back On Love Trailer

Directed by Mathieu Bitton

Mr. Bitton will be in attendance for  

Q&A for both screenings with surprise guests. 

7:30PM and 9:20PM only

Saturday March 9th, 2013

LOOKING BACK ON LOVE: Making Black & White America

 

ADVANCED TICKETS ON SALE NOW

 

Continuing nightly NOW - MARCH 7TH  
ACADEMY AWARD WINNER - BEST DOCUMENTARY

  

Searching for Sugar Man tells the incredible true story of Rodriguez, the greatest '70s rock icon who never was. Discovered in a Detroit bar in the late '60s by two celebrated producers struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics, they recorded an album which they believed would secure his reputation as the greatest recording artist of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity amid rumors of a gruesome on-stage suicide.   Sony Pictures Classics

PG-13, Running time 1 hr. 25 min. Musical & Perf Arts, Documentary

 

  

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN Engagement 

NOW - MARCH 7th

SHOWTIMES:

Nightly at 7:20PM & 9:10PM
with additional 5:30PM shows on Sat/Sun

Admission $10

 ADVANCED TICKETS ON SALE NOW

SEARCHING FOR SUGAR MAN TRAILER  

Searching For Sugar Man Official HD trailer

 

 

Arena Cinema is a micro-cinema commercial venue  

for new independent films

   

The Arena is right next door to The Egyptian Theatre.

Street parking or lot next door for $5 (w/validation)

ARENA CINEMA

1625 N. Las Palmas Ave.

HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028

(Enter from Back Gate)  

 For more information visit http://arenascreen.com or call (323) 306-0676 

    

Ultra Music Festival to be released

Two of the world’s leading entities in the electronic music realm today are joining forces to unleash what is guaranteed to be one of the biggest EDM releases of the year. Set for digital release March 19and physical release April 2 on Ultra Music, the ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 official compilation is the ultimate collection of international EDM hits set to rock fans worldwide. As fans from across the globe prepare to celebrate the 15th annual Ultra Music Festival, happening over two weekends March 15-17 and March 22-24 indowntown Miami, ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 brings the world-renowned event to life with an unmatched collection of hits and fan favorites, as well new and exclusive tracks.

ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 includes tracks from many of the top artists playing this year’s event, including specially curated Ultra Music Festival Anthems created exclusively for this compilation. Prior to the album’s release, Ultra Music will release Tiësto and Quintino & Alvaro’s “United” March 5, the first of the Ultra Music Festival Anthems. To help get fans pumped, Afrojack will release his anticipated single “Air Guitar” March 12, only a few days prior to the launch of Ultra Music Festival Weekend 1. Following the release ofULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013, Davide Rivaz & Benny Benassiwill release “Tell Me Twice” featuring Heather Bright April 16 as the fourth and final Ultra Music Festival Anthem.

Also exclusive to ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 is the massive remix of Kaskade & Swanky Tunes feat. Lights “No One Knows Who We Are” from Danish house producer Rune RK. Also featured on the compilation is the colossal “Walter White” from trance legendsAbove & Beyond and numerous other intercontinental classics, including: David Guetta feat. Sia “She Wolf (Falling to Pieces);” Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin “Don't You Worry Child;”and many more.

Ultra Music’s celebrated artist roster is a driving force behind ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 with giant contributions from some of the label’s biggest stars, including Wolfgang Gartner’s upcoming single“Anaconda;” the razor-edged “Superliminal” from international icondeadmau5 from his latest album > album title goes here <; Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas feat. My Name Is Kay “Singularity;”“Sweet Nothing,” the wildly successful single from hit producer/songwriter/DJ Calvin Harris, featuring vocals from Florence Welch of Florence + The Machine fame, from his most recent release18 Months; as well as “Chronicles of a Fallen Love” feat. Greta Svabo Bech from The Bloody Beetroots, aka Sir Bob Cornelius Rifo, one of the most forward-thinking musicians in the electronic music industry and king of the electro-punk movement.

The complete track listing for ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2013 is:

1. Davide Rivaz & Benny Benassi feat. Heather Bright - Tell Me Twice (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
2. Kaskade & Swanky Tunes feat. Lights - No One Knows Who We Are (Rune RK Remix)
3. Steve Aoki & Angger Dimas feat. My Name Is Kay – Singularity
4. David Guetta feat. Sia - She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)
5. Wolfgang Gartner – Anaconda
6. Chris Lake & Michael Woods – Black Thong (Original Mix)
7. Afrojack - Air Guitar (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
8. Congorock & Stereo Massive - Bless di Nation feat. Sean Paul (Firebeatz Remix)
9. Tiësto, Quintino, & Alvaro – United (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
10. Above & Beyond - Walter White
11. deadmau5 – Superliminal
12. Avicii – UMF (Ultra Music Festival Anthem)
13. Calvin Harris feat. Florence Welch - Sweet Nothing 
14. Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin - Don't You Worry Child 
15. The Bloody Beetroots feat. Greta Svabo Bech - Chronicles of a Fallen Love

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For more information on Ultra Music Festival, visit: 

www.ultramusicfestival.comwww.facebook.com/ultrafanpagewww.twitter.com/ultramusicwww.youtube.com/umftv

Fiddler on the Roof in Cerritos March 29-30

  Fiddler on the Roof

Theater:                Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts
                             12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos

Date:                   Friday, March 29, 2013, 8:00 PM
                             Saturday, March 30, 2013, 2:00 PM & 8:00
PM

Ticket Prices:          $60/$55/$50/$45/$30

Ticket Information:     Tickets are available only at the Cerritos
Center for the Performing Arts’ Ticket Office, at
www.cerritoscenter.com, or by calling (562) 467-8818.

Courtney Jaye to release album

COURTNEY JAYE READIES NEW ALBUM LOVE AND FORGIVENESS FOR RELEASE MAY 7, 2013 “I’m done apologizing for writing big songs – I don’t want to be afraid of that,” says Nashville-based singer/songwriter Courtney Jaye.  Ready to unleash her latest long-player Love and Forgiveness on May 7, 2013 via Tropicali Records, the big talent she’s been hiding is about to be let loose.  “I’ve always wanted to find a way to not be afraid of pop,” she adds. “That’s the music I love.”   Co-written over the last three years with Thad Cockrell, Kristen Hall (Sugarland), and Bryan Cates, Love and Forgiveness is an organic and rootsy album that recalls the classic 70s-inspired pop of her heroes Neil Young, Linda Ronstadt, The Band and Fleetwood Mac.  From the cool and breezy opener “Ask Me To,” to the bouncy“One Way Conversation” with its epic guitar hook, to the tropical country centerpiece “Summer Rain,” to the direct emotional tug of "Say Oh Say" abd"Morning," Love and Forgiveness perfectly showcases Jaye’s smoky and sky-reaching croon which cuts through the speakers with a freewheeling, unmistakable focus. "I wanted to make a record that was modern but also had those classic undertones," she tells USA TODAY's Brian Mansfield. "The songs, she adds 'harken back to melodies from the '70s. There's a common thread that reminds me of music from that era'."   USA TODAY is premiering the video (director: Seth Graves) to her first single“Say Oh Say” today, featuring legendary “couture cowboy” Manuel who is credited for outfitting Johnny Cash in his trademark black suits, crafting Elvis Presley’s signature white suits, and creating the Grateful Dead’s roses and skeletons insignia, among many other iconic pop culture references. You can watch the video here: http://tinyurl.com/Courtney-Jaye-USAToday.   Born in Pittsburgh and growing up in musically rich settings of Athens, GA, Flagstaff, AZ, Austin, Southern California, and even Hawaii (Kauii to be exact) before settling in Nashville, Jaye’s musical palette is fueled by her immersion in the regional sounds and scenes she’s experienced. Along the way, she has collaborated with the likes of Ben Bridwell (Band of Horses), Matthew Sweet, comedian Stephen Lynch and members of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.  That broad range of experience and musical interests comes together beautifully on Love and Forgiveness.   Produced by Mike Wrucke (Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert), Love and Forgivenessboasts a cross-section of veterans and top younger players including drummer Fred Eltringham (Dixie Chicks, The Wallflowers), bassist Sebastian Steinberg (Soul Coughing, Fiona Apple), pedal steel virtuoso Greg Leisz (Kris Kristofferson, Bruce Springsteen) and guitarists Josh Grange (The Jayhawks, Pistol Annies) and Neal Casal (Ryan Adams, Willie Nelson).  It will be released on May 7, 2013 on Tropicali Records.

Bring Me The Horizon to releas Sempiternal April 2

In anticipation of 2013's most sought after album, Sempiternal,  Bring Me The Horizon are now streaming their upcoming fourth studio album in its entirety.  The celebrated album will now be released on April 2nd due to high demand and is available for pre-order via Epitaph.

Fans are invited to stream Sempiternal in its entirety by going here: http://smarturl.it/SempiternalStream

"Due to overwhelming and phenomenal demand, Sempiternal will be with you sooner than you thought, we are glad you have heard and & love it and all we can ask is if you enjoy this album you'll help the band continue to make records and buy it when it's released officially," says Oliver Sykes.

The five piece, consisting of Oliver Sykes, Lee Malia, Matt Kean, Matt Nicholls and Jordan Fish, recorded Sempiternal over a three month period with super producer Terry Date (Linkin Park, Deftones, Soundgarden). The band also brought in David Bendeth (A Day To Remember, Paramore) to add to the all-star production line-up and mix the album.

Check out the video for “Shadow Moses” here: http://youtu.be/HJEahE-4juQ

Sempiternal is an embracing ride through soaring vocals, supercharged melodies and what can only be described as spine tingling metal anthems. After the critical and commercial success of their previous albums, There Is A Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. There Is A Heaven, Let’s Keep It A Secret (2010) and their breakout success Suicide Season (2008), BMTH plan to take heavy music to the next level, incorporating the most dynamic elements of hard music to create the most exhilarating album of the year.

 

Bring Me The Horizon will headline Warped Tour all summer long.

For more information exciting news about upcoming tours stay tuned to:
www.epitaph.com
http://bringmethehorizon.co.uk
http://www.facebook.com/bmthofficial
https://twitter.com/bmthofficial

Ringworm signs with Relapse Records

Relapse Records is extremely excited to announce the signing of Cleveland, OH metal/hardcore veterans Ringworm!  Formed in 1990, Ringworm (Human Furnace - Vocals, Matt Sorg - Guitar, John Comprix - Guitar, Ed Stephens - Bass, Danny Zink - Drums) has previously released six full-length records on labels Deathwish, A389 and Victory Records in addition to playing countless shows with the likes of Cro-Mags, Integrity, Kreator, Goatwhore, Nasum, and many others.  The band will be entering the studio to record their Relapse debut this April.  Vocalist Human Furnace commented on the signing: 

"Throughout our existence I've felt that RINGWORM has always been the "black sheep", never quite fitting into any specific genre mold. Sometimes too metal for hardcore, other times too hardcore for metal. We enjoy distorting the line between the two and, often, completely destroying it. But I've always felt that we've never quite had a home that understood where we're coming from and embraced the fact what we are a "black sheep" and we aren't cookie-cut bullshit. We feel that we finally found that home. They understand that there are legions of black sheep out there that don't fit into society's "one size fits all" mold.  We couldn't be more excited to be more working with Relapse."