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2012-05-17 14:30 The Pasadena Bride Tour

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:17:17 +0000

With its wonderful California presence and beautiful landscape, Pasadena is the perfect wedding destination. Come and join as attendees take a journey to some of the magnificent wedding venues of Pasadena! Destinations on the tour will be the luxurious and opulent Langham Hotel, the quaint and intimate Happy Trails Garden and the beautiful and modern space of the Pandora Room. RSVP required.

2012-05-28 11:30 A Salute to Memorial Day Memories

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:10:29 +0000

The Pasadena Senior Center will commemorate the nation’s heroes on Memorial Day, with an all-American style barbeque and dance. Enjoy a traditional picnic style lunch featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, baked beans and ice cream for dessert. Kick up your heels, following lunch, to dance to the live music of The Great American Swing Band. From swing to pop, they’ll play a variety of musical favorites for dancing.

Enjoy a traditional picnic style lunch featuring hamburgers, hot dogs, salads, baked beans and ice cream for dessert. Kick up your heels, following lunch, to dance to the live music of The Great American Swing Band. From swing to pop, they’ll play a variety of musical favorites for dancing.

2012-05-20 17:00 All Saints Church Children’s & Youth Choirs Concert

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:23:58 +0000

Mastersingers, Troubadours, Trouvères and Youth Chamber Choir offer music. The final musical piece is a commissioned work for the All Saints Children’s & Youth Choir program by composer Karen P. Thomas, called “New Skies” – a piece that speaks out against bullying LGBT young people.

2012-05-26 19:00 Goin\’ South & Sugar in the Gourd

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:04:26 +0000

The masterful musicians of The Goin’ South Band will be performing their own blend of traditional and original music of the south. The concert will feature the well-known artistry of the ‘boys in the band’, including musicians Rick Shea, Paul Lacques, Fred Sokolow, Rick Cunha, Vic Koler and John Zeretzke. Sugar in the Gourd is a new female Americana roots style band with vocal harmonies so pure and authentic that they evoke the true essence of the genre. With a compelling blend of original and classic tunes including old timey, blues, country, and even a hint of jazz and swing, their songs pay respectful homage to the wide variety that encompasses the roots of American music.

2012-05-25 20:00 John York: Byrds and Beyond with Billy Darnell & Chad Watson

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:02:23 +0000

A former member of the legendary folk-rock band, The Byrds, John York has played with The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, and Blues legend Lightin\\\’ Hopkins. Joining him on stage will be Billy Darnell, who played guitar for the Gene Clark Byrds, The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw, and Roger McGuinn, and Chad Watson, legendary bass player for Janis Ian, Delaney Bramlett, Charlie Rich, Freddy Fender and countless other artists. At The Coffee Gallery Backstage.

2012-05-24 20:00 Bob Lind and Danny O\’Keefe at the Coffee Gallery

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:00:21 +0000

Two of the most highly respected, passionate and widely covered American singer/songwriters bring their gifts to the CGB for an unforgettable evening of emotional power. Bob Lind and Danny O\\\’Keefe, veteran performers cut their teeth on traditional American Folk-Jazz. It\\\’s in their DNA. But each has gone on to develop a style uniquely his own.

2012-05-20 19:00 Laugh at the Pain

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:57:52 +0000

An answer to what to do about those painful or frustrating life moments…the play- \\\”The Father \\\’Hood\\\” as seen at The Hollywood Improv. Anthony Griffith of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The Laugh Factory, HBO’s Comedy Central. With Ty Fance from BET’s Comic View, The Comedy Store, The Ice House Comedy Club, and The Hollywood Improv.

2012-05-20 15:00 Laugh at the Pain

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:56:50 +0000

2012-05-19 19:00 Robby Longley with Cassandra McGrath

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:53:40 +0000

\\\”Overall, Robert Earl Longley was spectacular. The crowd was just entranced the entire time; their eyes never left Robby…His amazing liquid-like motion of his fingers caused even me to stare in awe. It was just as amazing as the first time I saw him, if not more. Amazing, godly, genius are some words I could use to describe Longley’s flawless performance–in another word…Perfection!\\\” Logan P. – West Hills High, Santee. High school teacher by day, singer-songwriter by night, the up-and-coming Cassandra McGrath began to write her own songs after she became tired of waiting around for people to play her favorite Joni Mitchell songs at parties. She writes poetic lyrics about love and loss, and her harmonizing and guitar-playing partner, Ty Foster, helps bring the songs to life with rich counterpoint melodies. Her folk songs have the classic authenticity of the 1970\\\’s, sung with an inventive and soulful modern twist. She has been singing and whistling since she was five years old, and is most renowned for her pure, sweet, wide-ranging voice.

2012-05-18 20:00 Rick Ruskin at the Coffee Gallery

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:50:47 +0000

Never content to merely dazzle listeners with technical expertise, Rick Ruskin has honed his craft so that that it his music that audiences remember rather than any flashy guitaristic “swoops and dives.” And while his skills are legendary, the label of “Fingerstyle Guitar Virtuoso” tells only part of the story. He is also a gifted singer, arranger, and composer whose work has been featured in film and on television. Those attending this show will be treated to an evening of originals, folk, pop, blues, R&B, and humor – all with that unique Rick Ruskin signature.