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way to hear some great music, socialize with friends, and support a worthy
cause all at the same time, is at the WINTER WINE FEST - a fundraiser for
St. Rita's School (my alma mater) this Saturday, from 7 to 9:30pm. Event
chairpersons Ellen Hoffman & Andrea Bertollini, pictured here (click to
enlarge), are expecting another successful turnout (not to mention the 14
fun people I rounded up!) The event is being held at the beautiful Villa on
the Alverno High School grounds (also my alma mater!) at 200 N. Michillinda
in Sierra Madre. Advance $10 tickets can be purchased at St. Rita's thru
Friday, otherwise admission is $20 at the door and all attendees are asked
to bring a bottle of wine valued at $15 or more. Some wines are for
tasting, some for raffle prizes.
Light
appetizers
will be available. Entertainment will be provided by local duo STEVE &
STEVE, who play acoustic rock, pop & folk classics, with harmony vocals.
All in all, it should be a truly enjoyable evening! More details below....
FRI. 2/1 - BOBBY BRADFORD MOTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 -
11pm.
322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar, great Italian food. A
fixture on the local jazz scene, Bobby Bradford is best known for his early
70's work with Ornette Coleman, and was one of my brother Rick's early
musical influences.
FRI. 2/1 - WRECK 'N'
SOW @ THE PRESS IN CLAREMONT, 9pm.
129 Harvard Ave. 909-625-4808. Full bar and kitchen. BLUEGRASS with the
Dupuy Brothers & friends.
FRI. 2/1 - OCHO X @ THE
BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.
70
W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, free parking. The
Sotelo Brothers, Peter Burke, etc. These guys get better every time I see
them! Appropriately, their recent show at 322 was more on the jazzy side.
They
tend to rock more at the Buc!
FRI. 2/1 & SAT. 2/2 - "THE SUBS" (Better Than Blue's acoustic
alter ego) @ the DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11:30pm.
3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia Bright.
Acoustic rock, soul & blues.
626-915-3474.
http://www.wearethesubs.com/
SAT. 2/2 - DAVE OSTI @ JOE'S PLACE IN DUARTE, 6pm.
1345 E. Huntington Dr. 626-357-JOES. No cover. Soups, salads, deli
sandwiches, coffee bar. Free wireless internet. Solo Acoustic, mostly
originals.
This place
just opened in November - haven't been there yet.
SAT. 2/2 - ACOUSTIC MUSIC JAM @ SIERRA MADRE BOOKS STORE, 7pm.
FREE!
18 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. - DOWNSTAIRS. 626-836-3200. All are welcome -
bring your instrument and/or voice and join in the music making!
http://www.sierramadrebooks.com/
SAT. 2/2
- STEVE & STEVE (Ysais & Vargas) doin' their acoustic duo thing @ THE ST.
RITA'S WINTER WINE FEST - FUND RAISER at the Alverno Villa, 7 - 9:30pm.
$20 at the door, or $10 in advance. All guests are to bring one $15 bottle
of wine as well - some for tasting, some for raffles. Call St. Rita's
School for complete details: 626-355-6114.
SAT. 2/2 -
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. 2/2 - ALUMINUM
MARSHMALLOW's
Great Groundhog's Day
Extravaganza!
@ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.
70 W.
Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-355-9045. No cover, full bar, pool table. 60's,
70's Classic Rock.
What happens if they see their
shadows? The bar stays open an extra hour???
SAT. 2/2 - NARNIA,
featuring Jeff Stetson & friends @ COLOMBO'S ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE IN EAGLE
ROCK, 10pm - 1am.
1833 Colorado Blvd. 323-254-9138. Full kitchen & bar. Jeff sez: first set
will be jazz & then evolve into "Acid-Lounge-Jazz-Rock!"
Sounds interesting!
SUN. 2/3 -
BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.
1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy
tent.
http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SUN. 2/3 - THE MERCY
POWELL QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm.
322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd . 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food.
No cover, all ages.
Mercy, Josh,
Marc & Peter Burke doin' some standards & jazzy stuff for your dining &
listening pleasure!
SUN. 2/3 - WRECK 'N'
SOW @ THE BARN BURNER IN PASADENA, 5 - 8pm.
1000
S. Fair Oaks Ave. 626-403-RIBS. BBQ, beer, wine. BLUEGRASS.
SUN. 2/3 - "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.
SUN. 2/3 - "THE LISTENING
ROOM CONCERTS" with host BRETT PERKINS returns to THE FREMONT CENTER THEATRE
in SOUTH PASADENA, 8 - 10pm. Doors open at 7:30.
1000 S. Fremont Ave. Reservations: 626-441-5977. $10 admission. Brett and
many other local and international singer-songwriters will perform their
original songs in an artist-friendly setting.
Brett still lives in
Denmark, so this may be a one-time gig.
If you are holding season tickets from previous years, they WILL be
honored.
TUES. 2/5 - THE CALIFORNIA
PRIMARY ELECTION - GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
TUES. 2/5 -
THE SUBS' MARDI GRAS PARTY @
THE DOCKSIDE in WEST COVINA, 7:30 - 11;30pm.
3057 E. Garvey Ave. North. 626-915-3474. Joe Velosa, Danny Hesse, Felicia
Bright. Acoustic rock, soul & blues. Bring your beads! after you vote, of
course!
http://www.wearethesubs.com/
FRI. 2/8 -
DAVE OSTI @ THE CAPRI LOUNGE IN GLENDALE, 9pm.
1134 N.
Pacific Ave. 818-956-8738. Solo or with band - I'm not sure.
FRI. 2/8 -
HORSES ON ASTROTURF @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.
70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. Full bar, no cover, pool table, 21 & over.
Hillbilly Hippie Rock.
FRI. 2/8 -
the FORTUNATE FEW @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 10:30pm, with Bobby Bluehouse at
8pm. 16
E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. Definitely a cover charge, just not sure
how much! Full bar, pool tables, big dance floor. Free parking on street
and across the street behind the shops on the N. side. BLUES with John
Washburn on harmonica, sax & lead vocals. How does he do all 3?
SAT. 2/9 - DAVE OSTI @ THE MAYAN BAR IN MONROVIA, INSIDE THE
AZTEC HOTEL, 6pm.
311 W. Foothill Blvd. 626-358-3231. Full bar and kitchen, no cover. Solo
Acoustic, mostly originals.
SAT. 2/9 - CHICO'S BAIL BONDS @ THE DOCKSIDE IN WEST COVINA, 7:30
- 11:30pm.
3057 E. Garvey North (on restaurant row, off the 10 Fwy.) 626-915-3474. In
the bar area, but you can eat dinner there; all ages ok. BLUES.
SAT. 2/9 - "DMQ" - THE
DONAVAN MURADIAN QUARTET @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 - 11pm.
322
W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar & great Italian food. No
cover. JAZZ.
*DATE CHANGE:
SAT. 2/9 -
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. *was originally Sat. 2/2.
SAT. 2/9 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ ARCADIA BLUES CLUB IN ARCADIA
(duh), 10:30pm, with Bobby Bluehouse at 8pm.
16 E. Huntington Dr. 626-447-9349. Definitely a cover charge, just not
sure how much! Full bar, pool tables, big dance floor. Free parking on
street and across the street behind the shops on the N. side. BLUES.
SUN. 2/10 - BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER @ FIREFLY BISTRO IN SOUTH
PASADENA, 11am - 2pm.
1009 El Centro. 626-441-2443 . All ages. BLUES Brunch under a big breezy
tent.
http://www.bigbbrenner.com/
SUN. 2/10 - GRANT PARK SOFTBALL -
"OPENING DAY
2008" - ALL ARE WELCOME! NOT A LEAGUE - JUST FOR FUN & THE LOVE
OF THE GAME! 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, GUITAR, UKULELE, ETC. EVERY SUNDAY...
SUN. 2/10 - Have lunch with NEW ASTROTURF @ CAFE 322 IN SIERRA
MADRE, 1:30 - 4:30pm.
322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd. 626-836-5414. Full bar and great Italian food.
COME SAY
GOODBYE TO SABRINA & HER SON LUCIAN, AS THEY ARE GOING TO NEW ZEALAND TO BE
REUNITED WITH DADDY, TIM O'BRIEN. Please spread the word.....
SUN. 2/10 - "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.
TUES. 2/12 - WRECK 'N' SOW @ THE PIKE IN LONG BEACH, 8pm -
midnight.
1836 E. 4th St. 562-437-4453. Fun Bluegrass stuff w/great harmonies &
snazzy overalls!
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
FOR EVEN MORE COOL SHOWS & INFO.,
CHECK OUT THESE SITES:
http://cafe322.com/
http://www.myspace.com/piratedive
http://www.coffeegallery.com/home.html
http://www.myspace.com/americanarootsla
http://www.aliveandpicking.com/calendar.html
http://www.covina.com/frethouse/concerts.html
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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.
1/25/08
1/18/08
7/6/07
6/29/07
6/22/07
6/15/07
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6/1/07
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