Music News Update

by Sierra Madre Sue Behrens

As you may have already guessed, I have a lot of friends (and my brother) who are musicians, and I love live music.  I used to work in the record biz, and I've seen (and met) my share of famous bands.  Nowadays I don't have to travel very far from home to see great music, as you can see from the list below.  And yes, I do attend a good number of the events that I choose to publish! 
Here is a photo of me and one of my talented friends, Joe Velosa (click on the photo to enlarge it).  You can see him play BASS this Sat. at Trader Joe's in South Pasadena, and then DRUMS that same night at Holly Street Bar & Grill, with a completely different band!  What a versatile (and handsome) guy!
 
THURS. 5/31 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7 - 10pm.  322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  626-836-5414.  Full bar and great italian food.  "BLUES, RAGS & STOMPS."
 
5/31 - Every Thursday at the Skyebox in Montrose, Better Than Blue continues to host a weekly Jam Night.  It runs from 8:30 PM until 12.  3710 N. Verdugo Rd. (818) 249-3674 . Above the Sun Palace Chinese Restaurant.
 
THURS. 5/31 - RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 8-11:30pm, with special guest MIKE STINSON doing the middle set at 9pm.  16 E. Huntington Dr.  626-447-9349.  $5 cover - goes to the guest band .  $2 Miller High Lifes, nightly drink specials, free pool - what a bargain!  Honky Tonk Blues every Thursday nite !
 
FRI. 6/1 - THE 2 STEVES - STEVE & STEVE (Ysais & Vargas of Horses on Astroturf fame) @ BARRU IN MONTROSE, 9:30pm - 12midnite.   2265 Honolulu Ave.  818-957-8800.  Full bar and kitchen.  Acoustic rock faves/harmony vocals.  Lots of Beatles & stuff.  Their first time there, so come on out & show your support!
 
SAT. 6/2 - there's some sort of CAR SHOW in DOWNTOWN SIERRA MADRE, 7am - 3pm, but I really don't have any other details.  Just don't be surprised if you try to drive thru town & find the streets blocked off!
 
SAT. 6/2 - "THE BAND WHO NEEDS A NAME" @ TRADER JOE'S IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  613 Mission St.  626-441-6263.  The members you may be familiar with - Felicia, Danny, Joe, Buggs and Keith - from various groups as Better Than Blue, The Subs, Chico's Bail Bonds, etc.  Rock/Blues.  If you have any band name suggestions, send them along...............
 
SAT. 6/2 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS @ HOLLY STREET BAR & GRILL IN PASADENA, 9pm.  175 E. Holly St.  626-440-1421.  "Eclectic California Cuisine", full bar.  BLUES. 
 
CANCELLED - SAT. 6/2 - MURPHY'S FLAW @ BEAN TOWN IN SIERRA MADRE.
 
SAT. 6/2 - 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. 6/2 - JEFF STETSON and THE B.O. TRIO 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. 6/2 - JOB STRILES @ the BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.  70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd 626-355-9045   Full bar, no cover, free parking in back.  Left-handed steel guitar, Peter Burke on drums, and sometimes Rick Germond on blues harmonica.
 
SUN. 6/3 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.  1009 El Centro.  626-441-2443.  BLUES Brunch under a big breezy tent.  www.eatatfirefly.com
 
SUN. 6/3 - GRANT PARK SOFTBALL - ALL ARE WELCOME!  NOT A LEAGUE - JUST FOR FUN.  CORNER OF CORDOVA & MICHIGAN IN PASADENA, 3 BLOCKS WEST OF PCC.  BATTING PRACTICE 12:30, GAME TIME ASAP.  BRING YOUR GLOVE, BAT, CHAIR, ICE CHEST, ETC.  EVERY SUNDAY........
 
SUN. 6/3 - Pasadena Community Concert Band and the Lancer Band in concert @ Pasadena City College, 6 p.m. 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Jameson Amphitheater (in front of building K)  626-585-7123.  FREE.  "Enjoy the soothing strains of classical selections under the setting sun."    www.pasadena.edu
 
 

WED. 6/6 - MAX BUDA (A.K.A. LOS CHUMPS featuring Chester on electric violin, Jerry on grand piano, Tedroy on bass and Sierra Madre's own Peter Burke on drums) @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:00pm.  626-836-5414.  Full bar, great Italian food.  Sort of a unique jazzy-rock kinda thing - very entertaining!

 
WED. 6/6 - DANBERRY SHAKES, NEIGHBORHOOD BULLYS, and JR. JUGGERNAUT @ THE BUCCANEER IN SIERRA MADRE, 9ish I hope!  70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  626-355-9045.  Full bar, no cover, free parking in back.  KEEP YOUR DRINKS INSIDE, PEOPLE!
 
THURS. 6/7 - RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 8-11:30pm, with special guest DUANE JARVIS do ing the middle set at 9pm.  16 E. Huntington Dr.  626-447-9349.  $5 cover - goes to the guest band .  $2 Miller High Lifes, nightly drink specials, free pool - what a bargain!  Honky Tonk Blues every Thursday nite!
 
SAT. 6/9 - PRIME MOVERS @ the BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.  70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd 626-355-9045   Full bar, no cover, free parking in back.  80's originals & Psychedelic Rock.  I'm hoping Mr. Wizard and his light show are on board for this gig - that was one groovy scene last time!
 
SAT. 6/9 - THE BONE SHARKS @ THE LONDONER PUB IN CANYON COUNTRY, 9pm - 1am.  18511 Soledad Canyon Rd. 661-252-2597.  Surf Music.  I still haven't seen these guys, but I'm sure my buddy Mark McKelvey will be there!  
 
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.  I'M FOR JOE.
We're going to post links to past Music News columns, not because it makes sense to post outdated calendar items, but just so you can look up the name of the band that played at that place last Thursday that it's driving you crazy that you can't remember.  Actually, we may also add to some of the old columns by creating links at the blurb about an event, if we cover it and have either photos or videos that we've posted for that event.

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