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It’s been more than 25 years and Stryper is still releasing albums and touring. Formed in Whittier, it is among the first openly Christian rock bands to be successful in the mainstream scene as well. The original lineup will offer up selections from its catalog, including its hits, “Honestly” and “Calling On You.” Catch them at 9 p.m. Friday June 22 at the House of Blues, 8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. $25-$28, appropriate for all ages. 323-848-5100; www.houseofblues.com. … [Read more...]
By Michelle J. Mills Craig Shoemaker has been offering up his storyteller-style humor, dead-on impressions and saucy character, The Lovemaster, at comedy clubs across the nation for more than 30 years. He will be appearing at the Ice House in Pasadena at 8 p.m. June 1-2. The show is a homecoming of sorts, as it is where he recorded his first album, the 1994 effort “Craig Shoemaker Meets the Lovemaster” (Wildcat Records). “It’s the smallest room that I play, but the loudest,” … [Read more...]
It will be like your old records came to life when the popular Doors tribute band Wild Child rocks the house in Covina. Also on stage will be the Cream tribute act Badge and the progressive and classic rock cover outfit Without Warning. 8 p.m. Saturday, May 12, at Nick’s Taste of Texas, 545 Citrus Ave., Covina. Buy a ticket in advance for $20, or $25 at the door. 626-331-2824; www.nickstasteoftexas.com. … [Read more...]
Jeni & Billy offer roots music at its best as well as original and sophisticated contemporary country music — and it is difficult to tell the new songs from the traditional ones. The duo offers wonderful singing and harmonies, backed by guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica and bass. Their music is straightforward and pure. No doubt for the Caltech crowd, Jeni & Billy will perform “If I Ever Get Ten Dollars,” a song of hope and dreams punctuated with wry humor. Catch a preview … [Read more...]
DRAGONFORCE WITH HOLY GRAIL AND HUNTRESS 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 10 Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood $22-$25, all ages 310-276-1158 www.troubadour.com, www.dragonforce.com ALSO 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11 House of Blues, 1530 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim $18-$20; all ages 714-778-2583; www.houseofblues.com By Michelle J. Mills, SGVN twitter.com/mickieszoo Power metal rockers DragonForce know about change. The band has seen its share of players come and go, … [Read more...]
FUSION FRIDAYS 7:30-10:30 p.m. May 18, June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17 Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Los Robles, Pasadena $15 626-449-2742 www.pacificasiamuseum.org By Michelle J. Mills, SGVN twitter.com/mickieszoo Lots of art gallerys are as quiet as libraries, but the Pacific Asia Museum in Pasadena is changing things. For four nights beginning May 18, the peaceful halls and serene courtyard will be filled with the music, laughter and fun of Fusion Fridays. There will be a different … [Read more...]
NIGHTLIFE 05/02/12 Shows are subject to last-minute changes. Call before you go. Pasadena: ARROYO CHOP HOUSE 536 S. Arroyo Parkway 626-577-7463 Pianist nightly. Full bar and menu. No Cover. www.arroyochophouse.com. BAR CELONA 46 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-405-1000 Top 40 DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Flamenco and rumba band Tuesdays. Full bar and menu. www.barcelonapasadena.com. BARNEY’S BEANERY 99 E. Colorado Blvd. 626-405-9777 Karaoke 10 p.m. Saturday. Comedy 9 p.m. … [Read more...]
Stage: What’s on stage in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena and Whittier for the week starting May 4. AHMANSON THEATRE 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 213-972-4444. “Follies,” until June 9. $40-$150. CenterTheatreGroup.org. A NOISE WITHIN 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. 626-356-3100. “Antony and Cleopatra”; 8 p.m. Thursdays- Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, until May 13. Pierre Corneille’s “The Illusion,” until May 19. Moliere’s “The Bungler” ends May … [Read more...]
MAY4 MUSIC LIST Music: Where to hear live music in the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, and Whittier areas for the week beginning May 4. MUSIC Shows may be subject to last-minute changes. Call before you go. ALEX THEATRE 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. 213-622-7001, Ext. 1. L.A. Chamber Orchestra with Family Concert No. 3, “Mozart and Me”; 2 p.m. May 6. $12 and $20. Instrument petting zoo from 1-2 p.m. laco.org. Glendale Pops Orchestra presents “A Night at the Movies,” featuring … [Read more...]
The Tracy G. Group, at Zendejas Mexican Grill in San Dimas. THE TRACY G. GROUP With Jimmy Ash Band and Head Transfer Process 7 p.m. April 22 Zendejas Mexican Grill, 665 W. Arrow Highway, San Dimas $10 909-592-6762 www.zendejasmexicanrestaurant.com, www.tracyg.com By Michelle J. Mills, SGVN twitter.com/mickieszoo Guitarist Tracy (“Tracy G”) Grijalva is perhaps best known his work with the heavy metal band, Dio, from 1993-1999, and has done time in rock outfits like Love Hate … [Read more...]
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