Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Support local music with Sierra Madre Sue


The FRET HOUSE in Covina boasts the longest running Open Mic Night in Los Angeles, the first Saturday of every month. Current host, RICH SEYMOUR (pictured here) invites performers to take the stage for ten minutes each, and play to an audience made up mostly of other musicians. The intimate setting offers a chance for singer/songwriters to hone their craft, and only $1 admission for all.
This Saturday afternoon, 8/1 Rich will also conduct a demonstration and discussion of acoustic guitar pickups and pickup systems, at 1:00pm. See below for details...
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7/29 - "WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. Bring your favorite LP records and Dan Besocke will play entire sides on his turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Featuring albums from 1973, in honor of Andrea B's Birthday!!!
WED. 7/29 - JIMMY AND THE MIRCATS @ FIRST CABIN IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 46 E. Huntington Dr. 626-446-2575. No cover, full bar. 80s Rock. Wednesday nights.
WED. 7/29 - 3 FAT GUYS & SOME PUNKS @ KATIE JAKE'S IN COVINA, 9:15pm. Corner of Citrus & Workman. 626-967-2765. Full bar, no cover. Blues, Rock from Jimmy McGrew, Drake, Mike Leasure, Jamie Hunting and Gratz Arias. Most Wednesdays - call to confirm. http://www.myspace.com/thefatguysandpunks

EVERY THURS., FRI. and SAT. - PAT O'BRIEN & THE PRIESTS OF LOVE @ FIRST CABIN IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 46 E Huntington Dr. 626-446-2575. No cover, full bar. Blues.

FRI. 7/31 - "FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE" IN CLAREMONT, with DAFNI @ THE LAEMMLE THEATRE COURTYARD, 6 - 9pm. 450 W. 2nd St. FREE! Acoustic Folk/Country.

FRI. 7/31 - The MELLOW D'z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. "Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!" http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

7/31 - "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE" IN KERSTING COURT, SIERRA MADRE featuring the GEM CITY JAZZ CATS, 6:30 - 9pm. At Baldwin & Sierra Madre Blvd. FREE. Stores open late, sidewalk sales, giveaways. Jazz/Swing.

FRI. 7/31 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 8pm - Midnight. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. In the bar area, but you order food there too. 626-915-3474. Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright, Robert Gonzalez. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues.

FRI. 7/31 - THE DRIVE NOW @ GALLI'S IN ALTA LOMA, 8pm - Midnight. 6620 Carnelian St. 909-941-1100. Full bar & kitchen. Classic Rock from Buggs and Co. http://www.thedrivenow.com/

FRI. 7/31 - "SWING DANCE PARTY" with FLAT TOP TOM & HIS JUMPCATS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. "Pizza, Martinis and dancing the night away to great swing and blues!!!" http://www.flattoptom.com/

FRI. 7/31 - HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9ish*. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. Full bar, no cover, chaep drinks! Hillbilly Hippie Rock. These guys used to be one of the only bands that actually started at 9:00*.... we shall see!

FRI. 7/31 - SOUL SHAKERS, MDB (Matt Davis Band) and BEAUTIFUL DECAY @ JUANITA'S RESTAURANT & BAR IN HIGHLAND PARK, 9pm. $5 cover,I believe Blvd. 323-254-4200. MDB goes on first and features Sierra Madre Book's co-owner Jeff Ingwalson on Bass. Rock. http://www.myspace.com/juanitasrestaurantandbar

SAT. 8/1 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm. 1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. Saturday BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent. The Mission St. Gold Line station is just a short walk away, and makes for a nice outing. http://www.bigbbrenner.com/

SAT. 8/1 - ACOUSTIC PICK-UPS IN-STORE DEMONSTRATION @ THE FRET HOUSE IN COVINA, 1pm. 309 N. Citrus Ave. (626) 339-7020. FREE. "Rich Seymour will be giving a demonstration of our acoustic guitar pickups and pickup systems. Come hear and talk about the differences, as well as which system is best for your guitar and your playing style."

SAT. 8/1 - AMI MOLINELLI @ CORFU RESTAURANT IN SIERRA MADRE, 6:30 - 9:30pm. 48 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Reservations recommended. 626-355-5993. Brazilian Bossa Nova/Jazz.

SAT. 8/1 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ ME & ED'S PIZZERIA IN LAKEWOOD, 6 - 10:30pm. 4115 Paramount Blvd. 562-421-8908. Bluegrass & pizza - mmm mmm good! http://www.wrecknsow.com/

SAT. 8/1 - Open Mic Night @ the FRETHOUSE 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! www.covina.com/frethouse/

SAT. 8/1 - LISA FINNIE & FRIENDS @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. No cover, all ages. Country/Western/Jazz torch singer and guitar player.

SAT. 8/1 - THE DRIVE NOW @ THE CASK 'N' CLEAVER IN SAN DIMAS, 9pm - Closing. 125 N. Village Court. 909-592-1646. Full bar, restaurant. Classic Rock from Buggs & Co.

SAT. 8/1 - OLD CALIFORNIO and BLAINE CAMPBELL @ 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. Americana, Folk Rock. I LOVE Old Californio, and Campbell's myspace sounds pretty cool but is extremely hard to read! http://www.myspace.com/blainecampbell http://www.myspace.com/oldcalifornio

SAT. 8/1 - BETTER THAN BLUE @ THE RANCHO BAR IN ALTADENA, 9pm. 2485 N. Lake Ave. 626-798-7634. Full bar, no cover. Rock, Soul, Blues.

SAT. 8/1 - MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. 21 & over. Packed house. R&B, Funk, Disco, Motown, Rock.

SUN. 8/2 - 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. 8/2- THE SILVER BEATLES @ MEMORIAL PARK BANDSHELL IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 8pm. Sierra Madre Blvd. at Hermosa Ave. FREE! Seating on the green. Beatles tribute band (duh.)

SUN. 8/2 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 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. 8/4 - BORDER RADIO @ LEVITT PAVILION IN PASADENA'S MEMORIAL PARK, 6 - 7pm. Corner of Raymond & Walnut in Old Towne. Gold Line station is Memorial Park - a great way to go. Food/beverages available for purchase. 626-795-4331. Americana/Folk. http://www.border-radio.com/

8/4 - "BBQ TUESDAY" @ MARY'S MARKET & CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON with JOE TORTOMASI ON UKULELE, 6 - 7pm and second act TBA, 7 - 9pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Cozy venue, yummy food!

8/4 - "TUESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA" @ CAFE 322 with QUIZMASTER MIDGE, 8pm. $2 per person to play, CASH or gift certificates to the top 3 teams. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Addicting and profitable!

WED. 8/5 thru SUN. 8/9 - the GOIN' SOUTH BAND @ ORANGE COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS IN COSTA MESA, 2 shows daily, 3pm and 5pm. Fair admission required. California Roots super group with JOHN ZERETZKE, RICK CUNHA, VIC KOLER, RICK SHEA, CODY BRYANT, PAUL LACQUES, and FRED SOKOLOW. http://goinsouthband.com/ http://www.ocfair.com/2009/

8/5 - "WEDNESDAY NIGHT PLATTER PARTY" @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. Bring your favorite LP records and Dan Besocke will play entire sides on his turntable, commercial free! 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045.
WED. 8/5 - JIMMY AND THE MIRCATS @ FIRST CABIN IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 46 E. Huntington Dr. 626-446-2575. No cover, full bar. 80s Rock. Wednesday nights.
WED. 8/5 - 3 FAT GUYS & SOME PUNKS @ KATIE JAKE'S IN COVINA, 9:15pm. Corner of Citrus & Workman. 626-967-2765. Full bar, no cover. Blues, Rock from Jimmy McGrew, Drake, Mike Leasure, Jamie Hunting and Gratz Arias. Most Wednesdays - call to confirm. http://www.myspace.com/thefatguysandpunks

THURS. 8/6 - DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN @ THE SANTA MONICA PIER, 7 - 10pm. FREE! Americana Rock. Sorry I'm gonna miss this one. http://www.santamonicapier.org/twilight.html

THURS. 8/6 - COW BOP @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. Cowboy Jazz, Western Bebop. PintoPammy on vocals. http://www.cowbop.com/

EVERY THURS., FRI. and SAT. - PAT O'BRIEN & THE PRIESTS OF LOVE @ FIRST CABIN IN ARCADIA, 9pm. 46 E Huntington Dr. 626-446-2575. No cover, full bar. Blues.

FRI. 8/7 - The MELLOW D'z (DAVE OSTI AND DEANNA COGAN) @ THE MAYAN BAR (inside the Aztec Hotel) in MONROVIA, 6 - 9pm Happy Hour. 311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. NO COVER. Full bar, coldest beer in town! Acoustic Guitar, vocals. "Hot Chick, Cool Dude & Music to suit your mood!" http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

8/7 - "FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE" IN KERSTING COURT, SIERRA MADRE featuring TIMMIE DOWN, 6:30 - 9pm. At Baldwin & Sierra Madre Blvd. FREE. Stores open late, sidewalk sales, giveaways. Rock favorites. Spnosored by the S.M. Chamber of Commerce.

FRI. 8/7 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 8pm - Midnight. 3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. In the bar area, but you order food there too. 626-915-3474. Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright, Robert Gonzalez. Acoustic Rock, Soul & Blues.

FRI. 8/7 - LESLIE & THE NEILSONS @ THE AMERICAN LEGION IN HIGHLAND PARK, 8:30pm. $2 cover, I believe. 227 N. Avenue 55. 323-254-5646. Along with 4 other bands. Punk, Rock. Leslie, Raghead, etc.

FRI. 8/7 - THE RUNNING KIND @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 2 sets. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, 21 & over. Traditional Country, great harmonies. http://www.therunningkind.net/

SAT. 8/8 - OPEN MIC AND BBQ @ MARY'S MARKET AND CANYON CAFE IN SIERRA MADRE CANYON, 12 - 3pm. 561 Woodland Ave. 626-355-4534. Small parking lot, but plenty more on Sturtevant. Sign up to play by e-mailing Faithanne at: http://us.mc303.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=t-tribe@linkline.com

SAT. 8/8 - THOSE MANNING BOYS with special guests WRECK 'N' SOW @ FARNSWORTH PARK IN ALTADENA, 7:30pm. FREE. 568 E. Mt. Curve Ave. Sponsored by the Sheriff's Dept. 626-791-3747. Irish song & dance. http://us.mc303.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=info@altadenasheriffs.org

SAT. 8/8 - THE B.O. TRIO featuring JEFF STETSON, play "A MIXED BAG AND SOME BLUES" @ ZEPHYR COFFEE HOUSE IN PASADENA, 8:30 - 10pm. 2419 E. Colorado Blvd., just E. of Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-793-7330. Soups, sandwiches, coffee, tea, smoothies, etc.

SAT. 8/8 - SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, cheap drinks. My birthday eve. 60's Garage Rock & wacky antics from these Pasadena legends. http://www.myspace.com/snottyscottyandthehankies

SUN. 8/9 - THE MELLOW D'z (Dave Osti & Deanna Cogan) @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. Acoustic Rock faves. (filling in for New Astroturf, who will be back on 8/23.) http://www.myspace.com/themellowdeees

SUN. 8/9- ALUMINUM MARSHMALLOW & THE AGE OF AQUARIUS HORNS @ MEMORIAL PARK BANDSHELL IN SIERRA MADRE, 6 - 8pm. Sierra Madre Blvd. at Hermosa Ave. FREE! Seating on the green. MY BIRTHDAY PARTY, and I don't have to clean up before or after!

SUN. 8/9 - FLAT TOP TOM & HIS JUMPCATS @ HERITAGE PARK IN LA VERNE, 6:30pm. 5001 Via de Mansion (at Wheeler Ave.) 909-513-2862. FREE! Jump/Swing. http://www.flattoptom.com/main.html

SUN. 8/9 - "OPERA TO BROADWAY" VOCAL PERFORMANCES @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7pm. 322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food. Every Sunday evening. Get there early - they pack 'em in!

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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