Multi-talented musician, artist and cyclist, Ted Knecht is featured with me in this week’s photo.  Some people confuse him with my brother Tom, not so much because they look alike, but because they sometimes play with the same bands, but not at the same time!  Ted fills in on bass for many local bands, but his primary gig is with MAX BUDA, who have a monthly show at CAFÉ 322 in Sierra Madre.  Usually a Wednesday night, this month you can enjoy their eclectic mix of jazzy, bluesy rock ‘n’ roll on Feb. 13^th.  Electric violin, keyboards, guitar and drums round out the group.  So come on down, have some dinner and enjoy the show, and don’t forget to wish Ted (a.k.a. Tedroy) a HAPPY 50^TH BIRTHDAY!!!

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Feb. 7^th – Chinese New Year rings in the “Year of the Rat” – that would be my year!

Thurs. 2/7 - Every Thursday at the Skyebox in Montrose, Better Than Blue (Danny, Felicia, Steve Hammett, etc.) continues to host a weekly Jam Night.  It runs from 8:30 PM until 12.  3710 N. Verdugo Rd.  818-249-3617.  Above the Sun Palace Chinese Restaurant.  21 & over.  http://www.betterthanblue.com/openjampage.html

 **Note:  this is one of those times when websites have conflicting info. and could not be verified by press time.  The 2 Dave Osti gigs this weekend are in question, for Friday AND Sat. - so if you plan to attend, give the venues a call before you make plans. 

**FRI. 2/8 - 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.

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.  All the original Horses will be in the bar(n) tonight! 
 
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 - 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 - DAVE OSTI @ THE CAPRI LOUNGE IN GLENDALE, 9pm.  1134 N. Pacific Ave.  818-956-8738.  Call to confirm.  (Mercy's site says Dave is playing with her at another venue tonight?)

SAT. 2/9 - CAIN ENABLERS @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.  70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  Full bar, no cover, pool table, 21 & over.  BLUES with Rick Germond, Bruce McAdam, etc.  Special guests - both John Woods - black and red! 

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!

WED. 2/13 – MAX BUDA @ CAFÉ 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 7:30 – 11:30pm.  322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  626-836-5414.  Full bar and great Italian food.  Eclectic jazzy rock sounds from Chester, Jerry, Bruce, Birthday Boy Tedroy & Pete.

FRI. 2/15 – SECOND WIND BLUEGRASS BAND @ BEAN TOWN IN SIERRA MADRE, 8 – 11pm.  Familiar face Donn Cunningham of Vin Fiz Flyer fame on guitar and vocals.

SAT. 2/16 - STEPHANIE BETTMAN & THE BOYS @ BORDERS BOOKS & MUSIC IN PASADENA, 8pm.  475 S. Lake Ave.  626-304-9773.  FREE!  Bluegrass.

SAT. 2/16 – MERCY & THE MERKETTES @ CAFÉ 322 IN SIERRA MADRE, 8:30pm.  322 W. Sierra Madre Blvd . 626-836-5414.  Full bar and great Italian food.  No cover.  DANCE FLOOR!  R&B, Rock, Funk, Disco.

SAT. 2/16 – SNOTTY SCOTTY & THE HANKIES @ THE BUCCANEER LOUNGE IN SIERRA MADRE, 9pm.  70 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.  Full bar, no cover, pool table, 21 & over.  60's Garage Rock. one-hit wonders, loads of fun!

SAT. 2/16 – DAVID SERBY & THE SIDEWINDERS @ THE PRESS IN CLAREMONT, 10pm.  129 Harvard Ave.  909-625-4808.  Full bar and kitchen.  Americana/Country.

SUN. 2/17 - 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.  2/17 - 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! 

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

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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