Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
Downtown Street Jam is Back: 3.13.10
And there’s a promise of green beer! Definitely a good pre St. Patrick’s Day event. I promise no fighting this year 😉
Check out Shane Hunter xoxo
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Open Mic Nights
A friend just called a second ago, thinking I’d know where there are open mic nights in Riverside. I don’t play anything, sing anything so I didn’t really think to ever find out. But now that the question has been asked, I had to find out.
Here’s a list of open mic nights within 25 miles of the zipcode 92507. It’s Friday night, so it looks like the Plum House (2 blocks down the street) for my friend.
Mark Your Calendars: 2.25.10 – Benefit to help Simple Simon’s Employees
A fundraiser to benefit 25 people who lost their jobs as a result of the fire at Simple Simon’s is being held Thursday, 2.25 at 6:30 pm near the restaurant. Wine and cheese and two bands will liven up the night for the fundraiser. The suggested donation is $20.
Blues Brothers at San Manuel: 2.18.10
It is NOT too late to get your Blues Brothers tickets for tomorrow’s show. The Blues Brothers, starring Dan Aykroyd and Jim Belushi are not to be missed. The Blues Brothers started on SNL, with Dan and the late John Belushi – as Jake and Ellwood – which turned into a couple of movies and a long lasting musical act. They are appearing all over the place, but right in YOUR neighborhood tomorrow.
Since We’re Talking Music: Coachella 4.16 – 4.18.10
The most sought after – and crowded, hot and overpriced – show is coming up fast. As jaded as I may sound, I really want to go. The maddening thing is that there are artists on EACH day that I want to see, so if I were to have to pick just one day to go to, it would be quite difficult. Since I have a fukt up ankle in a cast, I’m thinking the day that would be easiest to navigate. At least to the Heineken tent. That said, YOU tell me which would be the best day to go. Here’s the flyer:
I guess I’m thinking Friday. I’ve never seen JayZ or Them Crooked Vultures.
Paid Dues 2010: Saturday, 4.3.10
Too many performers to list but the line up is GOOD. Check out the flyer:
Stuff To Do This Weekend: 2.13 – 2.14.10
Saturday, 2.13:
Ska in Lake Elsinore (starring the Bsharps), starting at 5:30 pm 
Natalie Cole at our lil’ old Fox Theater tonight.
2010 Heat Music Festival at UCR. One of my favorite live acts, The Crystal Method, is performing, along with Steve Aoki, Sick Puppies, Shiny Toy Guns, Taking Back Sunday and many others. Officially jealous of anyone who is going. Send me pictures!
In the Mood at the California Performing Arts Theater in San Bernardino, tonight at 8:00 pm.
With a big band orchestra, singers and dancers, IN THE MOOD, presents a retro 1940’s musical. Experience the music that moved a nation’s spirit and helped win a war. This was the last time when all of America was listening and dancing to the same kind of music. “This show is unbelievable. Not only was it a sell out (1500 seats) it was one of the most well received shows in our 19 years of presenting.
Sunday, 2.14 (Valentines Day!!):
Car Show at Canyon Crest Towne Center 2 – 5 pm
Romantic Valentine’s Day Wine Tasting at The Winery and Wine Bar in Canyon Crest. 1:30 – 11:30 pm.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Frankie Dino as he brings the Rat Pack classics to the Winery. 1:00 – 3:30 pm, $20/couple no drink minimum.
Take 6 Valentine’s Day concert at Loma Linda University Church at 6:00 pm.
Monday, 2.15:
Need your passport? The post office is closed on Monday due to the holiday, however the San Bernardino post office on 5th Street will be open JUST for processing passports. No appointments are necessary. Take advantage.
Whats up this weekend? 9.18 – 9.20
First of all, happy birthday AJ! Much love to you!
Friday:
Farmer Boys Cruise Night at the FB at 2901 Iowa. 6 – 9 pm, third Friday of every month.
For us Elvis fans, All Shook Up, a musical based on the music of The King, begins at Landis Performing Arts Center.
With 20 Classic Elvis Presley Hits, All Shook Up, will have you revved up and rockin’ right out of your blue suede shoes! In a roadside honky-tonk, a surprise visit from a mysterious, leather-jacketed stranger will lead a small town to discover the freedom of dance, the magic of romance, and the power of rock and roll. You’ll swivel your hips to “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Love Me Tender,” “Don’t Be Cruel”, and much more. You “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with All Shook Up!
The dates are: Sep 18th, Sep 19th, Sep 25th, Sep 26th, 2009 8pm Evening Performance and Sep 19th, Sep 20th, Sep 26th, Sep 27th, 2009 2pm Matinee Performance. Get your tickets while you can.
Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino. This is a big annual event that covers blocks and blocks of San Bernardino with cars, bikes, people and fun. This year is the 20th anniversary!
The 20th annual Stater Bros. Route 66 Rendezvous will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. Sept. 17 and 18; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 19; and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 20. The event is one of California’s largest cruisin’ classic car show where car buffs watch 1,900 hot rods, customs, classics, trucks, muscle cars and Corvettes cruise downtown San Bernardino.
Lake Alice – Classic Rock band Hired Gunz from 6 – 9 pm, $6 cover.
Saturday:
Second Annual Survivor Strut Fashion Show at the Plaza.
Join NBC News Anchor Mary Parks at the 2nd Annual “Survivor Strut” Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Saturday September 19 at the Riverside Plaza. All the models are cancer survivors and fashions will be provided by Riverside Plaza merchants. VIP seating, refreshments, goody bags, raffle prizes. All proceeds go to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s “Light the Night Walk”.
I love when the UCR Botanic Gardens has some activity going on. This weekend must be my lucky weekend because they are having a Botanic Gardens Birdwalk Breakfast from 7:30 – 9:00 am. Admission is $10 and reservations are required. Contact ucrbg@ucr.edu or by 951-784-6962 to register.
The Friends of the UCR Botanic Gardens is offering a guided bird walk in the Gardens starting at the front gate at 7:30 a.m. Sept 19, 2009. We will bird the gardens for approximately an hour, then have a continental breakfast in Alder Canyon, where we can compose our checklist and talk over our sightings.
Not sure if Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs actually opens today but its playing this weekend all over town. I and my kids LOVVVVVVVVVVVVEEEDDDD this book. The film is in 3D and I hope and expect it to be awesome. Check it out and let me know what you think!
Speaking of flicks, Halloween II by Rob Zombie is coming out too. Must see!
Lake Alice: William Nason and the Elements. $6 cover charge, 21+
Sunday:
Sunday is not too big of a night for the IE so if you have something faboo, especially artsy, going on, please let me know. Otherwise, this is whatcha got:
Sensual Seduction at Incahoots.
360 Ent PRESENTS:
Sensual Seduction
Inland Empires Hot New Club
EVERY Sunday Night
Incahoots Nightclub
3742 Park Sierra DR.
Riverside, Ca 92505
18 To Tease 21 To Please
3 Fully Stocked Bars, Go Go Cages, VIP, Bottle Service, Birthday Celebration, Coat Check,
Music: Hip Hop/Top 40’S/Kroq/Hot Latin Grooves/R&B/Reggae
Football and Breakfast at Lake Alice on Sunday morning.
Liam’s Irish Pub in Colton is hosting The Brains at 7pm. I love a ghoul in a pompadour, especially a psychobilly ghoul. Sexy.
Montreal’s psychobilly horror-punk outfit THE BRAINS continue their 2009 touring schedule which includes a confirmed area performance at Liam’s Irish Pub in Colton on September 20, 2009!
Let me know what YOU are doing.
Route 66 After Party with Hellbound Hayride and Ms. Carolina Moon
This is a don’t miss! Mark your calendars immediately.
Local Weekend Events: 8.21 – 8.23.09
Friday, 8.21:
Ready for Vegas and burlesque by Kitten DeVille at Liam’s in Colton.
Wynonna Judd is at Soboba Friday night. Check out a recent interview with the PE.
Local music: Fur Traders (Classic Rock $6 cover) @ Lake Alice;
Saturday, 8.22:
The Ultimate Jazz Festival at Fairmount Park. This is a two day event from noon – 9pm on Saturday and noon – 7pm on Sunday. Check out the website: The Ultimate Jazz Festival for details. Get your tickets ahead of time. A two day pass is only $80 and supports “Jazz to be Green is a non-profit public benefit corporation that promotes awareness of Energy Efficiency, Green Environment, & Green Jobs, all through the art of jazz.”
For another type of music, check out the Kosmic Fest at the Hudson & Gotham in SB. 30 DJ’s. Tickets available at GrooveTickets.
JamBernardino in Highland at 7pm. Check out their site for more info: jambernardino.com
Local music: Atomic Punks – A Tribute to Van Halen @ Romanos; Roughhouse @ Lake Alice
Sunday, 8.23:
Check out day 2 of the Ultimate Jazz Festival at Fairmount. Go green and go jazz.
Gus Jr. Car Show at 18661 Van Buren. 3:00 – 6:00 pm. Prizes, discounts and cars!
Local music: Sensual Seduction club @ Incahoots
What are you and your group or band doing this weekend? Let me know!!!
Old Friends & Good Tunes This Sat at The Plaza
Don’t miss renowned artists, and local cats, Ralph Torres and Mike Geoghegan, this month at the Riverside Plaza.
Stolen verbatim from Mr. Torres bio:
Ralph Torres — songwriter/vocalist/keyboardist — is the purveyor of a distinguished brand of power pop with songs suspended on irresistible hooks, kinetic grooves and meticulously memorable choruses.
A native of the Inland Empire, Torres is well-known to Southern California audiences through his history with bands including ska/reggae favorites, The Sedans, and a subsequent chain of original pop and acoustic projects. In the late Nineties he founded (actual size), a duo whose solid songwriting and energetic performances won them resounding accolades, opening slots for The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt, and a nomination for the National Academy of Songwriters Acoustic Group of the Year.
Following the group’s dissolution, Torres, a multi-disciplinary artist who includes web design and photography among his talents — retreated to write songs and reconfigure his musical future. An avid student of popular culture, his mastery of on-line media connected him to music makers worldwide. He was invited to participate in Music Bridges, a confab of international hit songwriters, in Goslar, Germany along with U.S. representatives including Motown legend, Lamont Dozier. In a 500 year-old hotel, Torres collaborated and produced songs, and was ultimately featured in a sold-out concert at the World’s Fair.
Returning stateside, he resumed work on a long-anticipated solo project and pledged his efforts to the Southern California and Inland Empire Songwriters Associations. Through these organizations, Torres met recording artist John McGill, with whom he now partners in select venues in a duo, Mostly Harmless, performing material by both artists as well as new songs the duo are writing in tandem.
Solo, in a duo, or fronting a rocking band, Ralph Torres’ calling card is his enthusiasm. Clearly not a shy guy or reticent performer, his masterful songwriting — divined from his thesaurus of influences and sung with a fiery conviction — illuminates a prime pop sensibility with joyous electricity.
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20th Annual Stater Brothers Route 66 Rendezvous
20 years? Wow that’s a long time so they must be doing something right!
If you love cars, music and historical Route 66, make sure you mark your calendars NOW for the 20th annual Route 66 Rendezvous September 17th – 20th. There will be contests, cars and music from surf to rock to rockabilly. Something for everyone.
For more details than I can list here, check out their page at http://www.route-66.org/
Ready for Vegas AND Ms. Kitten DeVille
This Friday, 8.21, the band Ready for Vegas has a show at Liam’s in Colton. Along with the other bands Standard & Poor, Dirty Black Summer and Hypno Raygun, there will be burlesque with none other than Kitten herself (ya goin’ Morgan?).
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