When Los Angeles-based songwriter, Brad Colerick, signed on to host eight Wednesday night events in 2009, he had no idea what was in store. Word spread quickly about the great songs and stories being shared, and the impromptu performances from surprise guests each week. It quickly “bubbled into an inviting community hub for musicians, songwriters, wine-geeks and [music fans.…]” wrote Bliss Bowen of the Pasadena Weekly. Thirteen years, multiple venues, and a pandemic later, it's still going strong. In March 2022, the series expanded to Phoenix, hosted by Laura Joy.  LA shows are held at various locations in South Pasadena while the Blue Guitar room, our venue for many years, is temporarily closed.