SierraMadreSue’s Music News – Thanksgiving Edition

Posted 11/28/13 – go out & see some live music tonight – because no one wants to cook!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING ALL! – DON’T FORGET TO LISTEN TO ALICE’S RESTAURANT!

FRI. 11/29 – BLACK FRIDAY SALE/RECORD STORE DAY @ RESISTOR RECORDS IN MONROVIA – opening at 8am. SALE prices, raffles, live music, sing-alongs, and Joe might even get up and dance (if he finds a certain Tom Waits cardboard standup to use as a partner before my sister runs off with it! I keep telling him it wasn’t me!) Vin Fiz Flyer performs at 4:00pm.  511 S. Myrtle Ave. 626-303-5623

SAT. 11/30 – TURKEY TUSSLE SOFTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA @ HEASLEY FIELD IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:00pm. All are welcome, no specific teams – this is a pick-up game. BYO whatever. Spread the word!

SUN. 12/1 – 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/

WED. 12/4 – “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. This week’s featured artists: 

Claudia Nygaard plus Kristin Mooney & Claire Holley    http://wineandsong.com/schedule

THURS. 12/5 – 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. 12/6 – D.J. ANDY – 80’s MUSIC @ THE BUC

SAT. 12/7 – HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE @ ALVERNO’S VILLA DEL SOL, 12-4pm. Numerous vendors selling a variety of gift items, live music, drawings, snacks, massage, and a visit from Santa! A portion of all sales go to Alverno High School.

SAT. 12/7 – SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE PEPPERTREE GRILL IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.

SAT. 12/7 – REGGAE D.J. TOMMY @ THE BUC – 1st SAT. OF EACH MONTH. 

WED. 12/11 – “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. Thi s week’s featured artists: 

Marc Black and John Roy Zat    http://wineandsong.com/schedul

FRI. 12/13 – HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ ROUTE 66 ROADHOUSE IN DUARTE, 9pm. 1846 E. Huntington Dr. 626-357-4210. Full bar & restaurant, no cover, big dance floor. HOA Christmas Show, with special guest SNOTTY SCOTTY, doing a set to promote the new Snotty Scotty & the Hankies CD – a great stocking stuffer!

FRI. 12/13 – THE BLOODY BRAINS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9:30pm. 

SAT. 12/14 – R.T. & THE 44’s @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm. 

WED. 12/18 – CANDLELIGHT CELEBRATION @ ALVERNO’S VILLA DEL SOL, 7pm. Live re-enactment of the Christmas story followed by a holiday concert. All are welcome to attend. FREE. Rain or shine.

WED. 12/18 – “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) 626-441-2443Thi s week’s featured artists: 

Matt Cartsonis and Nathan McEuen       http://wineandsong.com/schedule

NOTE: NO “WINE & SONG” SHOWS AT FIREFLY BISTRO ON 12/25 OR 1/1/14.

12/18/13 (Wednesday) 8:00PM-12:00AM

Margarita Rocks
Blues, Brews & BBQ – Blues Jam
Billy Proulx & The BYOB Rhythm Section
1386 E Foothill Blvd. – Ste. H, Upland CA
909-920-9590 http://www.margaritarocks.net

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12/28/13 (Saturday) 7:00PM – 9:30PM
BYOB @ Riverside Plaza
3545 Central Avenue, Riverside CA 92506
951-683-1066

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