Arcadia July 23
Rockit Scientist presents music that defines the Baby Boomer generation. Derek Davis, guitar; Fred Geiger, drums; Tony Samara, keyboard; Charlie See, bass guitar put on a great show full of life. Arcadia Concerts in the Park are at City Hall West Lawn, Arcadia, on Huntington Dr., at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23. Come on, let’s dance! Bring your picnic, blankets and chairs. Free.
Pasadena July 26
Jazz is the thing at Pasadena’s Levitt Pavilion at 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 when Billy Mitchell takes to the keyboard with bebop and smooth jazz fusion. It’s like the Monterery Jazz Festival comes to Pasadena. The Levitt Pavilion is in Memorial Park, Old Pasadena. Free.
Sierra Madre July 26
L A Bluescasters with Tony Rivera, Jr., Charley Cazares, Rick del Carmen, Mike Taylor, Boby Waite, and Mike La Voie have been playing their keen style of blues and rhythm and blues since 1992 and they give out plenty of great sound. Our County Supervisor, Michael D. Antonovich, sponsors. The show starts sharply at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 26 in Memorial Park, Sierra Madre at the bandshell. Bring your picnic, blankets and chairs. Free.
Monrovia July 26
The Answer (what was the question?) is classic rock. What better way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon that on July 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Recreation Park, Monrovia. This concert is sponsored by Biane Balsamo, Bank of America Home Loans, Judy Gooler and Janet Cerswell, Monrovia Escrows and Chicago Title Co., Chris Shevlin. Free.
Temple City, July 29
Cold Duck with Top 40 tunes has been around and have a good following. See them at Temple City’s Concert in the Park at the Performing Arts Pavilion in Temple City Park on Las Tunas Dr. Members are Jose A. Cuadra, trumpet, percussion, lead vocals; Gene Chavez, trumpet; Saul Chavez, bass; Tony Mason, sax; Ray Ortega, drums; Gregory Smith, keyboard; Jeff Way, trombone; Eddie Estrada, guitar. The show, Wednesday, July 29, starts at 7:00 p.m. but the fun starts at 6:30 p.m. with Shape-Up TC, 50/50 raffles and of course your neighbors. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, enjoy the food, beverages and snacks available.