August 31st, 2010

CLOSED ON LABOR DAY!

JUST A QUICK HEADS UP:
THE RIVIERA WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH IN CELEBRATION OF LABOR DAY!

CHEERS!

September Music!

THE FOLLOWING SHOWS START BETWEEN 9-9:30PM IN THE TURQUOISE ROOM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
**MAKE SURE TO CHECK OUT OUR SPECIAL SUNDAY SHOW, IN CELEBRATION OF LABOR DAY!**

Wed, Sep. 1: JESSE LAMONACA
Thurs, Sep. 2: RIVIERA JAZZ SESSION
Fri, Sep. 3: MEX
Sat, Sep. 4: EL MONTE SLIM
Sun, Sep. 5:  THE FAIRMOUNTS
Mon, Sep. 6: CLOSED
Tues, Sep. 7: NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS
Wed, Sep. 8: ROY RAPID AND THE RYTHEM TRIO
Thurs, Sep. 9: RIVIERA JAZZ SESSION
Fri, Sep. 10: THE WESTERN SET
Sat, Sep. 11: BLACKOUT PARTY
Mon, Sep. 13: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
Tues, Sep. 14: BRAWLEY
Wed, Sep. 15: SEZIO
Thurs, Sep. 16: RIVIERA JAZZ SESSION
Fri, Sep. 17: THE QUEEN'S GUARD
Sat, Sep. 18: BAJA BUGS
Mon, Sep. 20: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
Tues, Sep. 21: NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS
Wed, Sep. 22: ROY RAPID AND THE RYTHEM TRIO
Thurs, Sep. 23: RIVIERA JAZZ SESSIONS
Fri, Sep. 24: DOWNS FAMILY
Sat, Sep. 25: BARTENDERS BIBLE
Mon, Sep. 27: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
Tues, Sep. 28: NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS

Wed, Sep. 29: THE MASHTI'S
Thurs, Sep. 30: RIVIERA JAZZ SESSIONS

August 30th, 2010

Great weekend

If you missed the kickin show on Saturday with BILL CARDINAL, you missed out! Don't fret though, they'll definitely be back!

We also had a great time friday night with
GRAMPA DREW!

Thanks to both BILL CARDINAL and GRAMPA DREW for a great weekend! Make sure to check out our music schedule so you don't miss and great music in at the Riv. Cheers!






July 28th, 2010

August Music!

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL SHOWS START BETWEEN 9-9:30PM IN THE TURQUOISE ROOM...THEY'RE ALWAYS FREE!

AUGUST MUSIC SCHEDULE:

MONDAY, AUGUST 2: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3: NENA ANDERSON/BRAWLEY

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4: SECRET SAMURAI
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6: CHEETAH AND THE RADIO FLYERS
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7: BEDBREAKERS
MONDAY, AUGUST 9: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 10: NENA ANDERSON/BRAWLEY
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 13: THE FAIRMOUNTS

MONDAY, AUGUST 16: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17: NENA ANDERSON/BRAWLEY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18: WENDY BAILEY TRUE STORIES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 20: MEX
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21: THE PALOMINOS

MONDAY, AUGUST 23: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 24: NENA ANDERSON/BRAWLEY
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25: THE MASHTIS
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27: GRAMPA DREW
SATURDAY, AUGUST 28: BILL CARDINAL

MONDAY, AUGUST 30: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, AUGUST 31: NENA ANDERSON/BRAWLEY

Wrap up July at the Riv

DON'T MISS THE HAPPENINGS AT THE RIV THIS WEEKEND:

ON FRIDAY, JULY 30
WE HAVE 7TH DAY BUSKERS ROCKIN THE JOINT WITH ROOTS STYLE  AMERICANA...

AND ON SATURDAY, JULY 31 YOU'LL BE ABLE TO ENJOY THE HONKY TONK STYLIN'S OF
RIO PELIGROSO!

BOTH SHOWS START BETWEEN 9-9:30PM IN THE
TURQUOISE ROOM...SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND!





July 9th, 2010

this weekend at the riv...

MAKE SURE TO MAKE IT OUT TO THE RIV THIS WEEKEND FOR SOME GRILLIN', DRINKIN', AND GOOD TUNES!

ON FRIDAY, JULY 9,
EL MONTE SLIM WILL BE PROVIDING THE ATMOSPHERE...IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THEM, YOU'RE MISSING OUT! SLIDE GUITAR ANYONE?

ON SATURDAY, JULY 10, RIVER CITY W/ RYAN BLUE WILL BE HOLDIN IT DOWN. ITS THE PERFECT WAY TO CELEBRATE SATURDAY NIGHT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

ALSO, BE SURE TO ASK ABOUT OUR PORK SPECIAL IF YOU COME IN ON SATURDAY NIGHT! BRIAN HAS BEEN PERFECTING A NEW RECIPE AND HE'LL BE ROLLING IT OUT THIS WEEKEND. IT WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE FOR A LIMITED TIME, SO MAKE SURE YOU GET DOWN HERE SOON!

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND AT THE RIV...CHEERS!





June 30th, 2010

starting july with a bang!

WE'RE BUSTING OUT OF THE GATES RUNNING IN JULY! MAKE SURE TO BE HERE THIS WEEKEND AS WE HAVE 3 AWESOME BANDS GETTING THIS MONTH OFF TO A PROPER START: GRAMPA DREW ON THURSDAY, JULY 1, BAJA BUGS ON FRIDAY, JULY 2, AND BARTENDER'S BIBLE GETTING RAUCOUS ON SATURDAY, JULY 3.

DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO HEAR SOME GREAT MUSIC, SIP ON A KILLER COCKTAIL, AND GRILL AND FINE STEAK! THE RIVIERA WILL BE CLOSED ON BOTH JULY 4TH AND JULY 5TH, SO MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR MUSIC/STEAK FIX THIS WEEKEND!







July Music!

UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL SHOWS START BETWEEN 9-9:30PM IN THE TURQUOISE ROOM...THEY'RE ALWAYS FREE!

JULY MUSIC:

THURSDAY, JULY 1:
GRAMPA DREW
FRIDAY, JULY 2: BAJA BUGS
SATURDAY, JULY 3: BARTENDER'S BIBLE
THE RIVIERA WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4 AND JULY 5
TUESDAY, JULY 6: NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7: ROY RAPID
THURSDAY, JULY 8: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, JULY 9: EL MONTE SLIM
SATURDAY, JULY 10: RIVER CITY WITH RYAN BLUE
MONDAY, JULY 12: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, JULY 13: BRAWLEY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14: MASHTI'S
THURSDAY, JULY 15: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, JULY 16: JOHN MEEKS

SATURDAY, JULY 17: THE SMART BROTHERS
MONDAY, JULY 19: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, JULY 20: NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21: JESSE LAMONACA AND THE DIME NOVELS
THURSDAY, JULY 22: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, JULY 23:
THE DOWNS FAMILY
SATURDAY, JULY 24: THE DISPLACED
MONDAY, JULY 26: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
TUESDAY, JULY 27: NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28: EL MONTE SLIM
THURSDAY, JULY 29: RIVIERA JAZZ JAM
FRIDAY, JULY 30: 7TH DAY BUSKERS
SATURDAY, JULY 31: RIO PELIGROSO

June 16th, 2010

CAMINOFEST 2010!!


MARK YOUR CALENDERS!! SATURDAY, JUNE 26 FROM NOON TILL 2AM

THE RIVIERA SUPPER CLUB IS EXCITED TO INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR THE 2ND ANUAL CAMINO FEST! WE HAVE A GREAT LINE-UP OF BANDS, OUR USUAL ASSORTMENT OF KILLER STEAKS AND MUNCHIES, POWER-PACKED COCKTAILS, AND ON SATURDAY THE 26TH WE'LL HAVE A PARKING LOT FULL OF EL CAMINOS!! IF YOU ARE THE PROUD OWNER OF AN EL CAMINO, BRING IT DOWN AND JOIN THE CROWD...IF YOU DON'T OWN ONE, COME ON DOWN AND CHECK OUT THE SCENE!

MUSIC LINE-UP AS FOLLOWS:

THE BUDDY BLUE REUNION BAND
THE PALOMINOS
THE DOWNS FAMILY
THE DOONE BOYS

MUSIC STARTS AT 3PM.
BE HERE!

June 15th, 2010

THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM

After a 7 year run at South Park Bar & Grill this seasoned group of jazz cats  debuts at Riviera this Thursday.  Jay Jay Lim is the organizer, Harley Magsino and Darren Wagner play upright bass, Bob Daniels is on drums and Karin Carson sings...sip on a martini and take in the sounds. Its going to be a swingin good time!

June 9th, 2010

This weekend: Be here!

We've got a killer line-up this weekend for you! On Friday we have MEX (the Mario Escovedo Experience) and on Saturday The Displaced will be rocking the Turquoise Room.  Both shows will start around 9pm...and they're free! See you this weekend!





June 4th, 2010

BAJA BUGS TONIGHT!!


TONIGHT IN THE TURQUOISE ROOM:

the BAJA BUGS!!

Come listen to San Diego's favorite BEATLES cover band and sip on a cool drink in the Turquoise Room. The show starts at 9pm and as always is FREE!

June Music Schedule

All shows start at 9pm in THE TURQUOISE ROOM unless otherwise noted, and are always FREE!

Monday, June 7: BLACKOUT PARTY - their last show in the turquoise room for a while...so be sure not to miss it!
Tuesday, June 8:
BRAWLEY - if you don't know 'em you're missing out
Friday, June11: MEX - a killer blend of Tejano and Rock...don't miss this show
Saturday, June 12: THE DISPLACED - come check out a little SD indie punk
Monday, June 14: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS - make sure to come check out our new Monday residents! This first show will be a bit stripped down, but they're just warming up!
Tuesday, June 15: NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS - oh Nena...so good!
Wednesday, June 16: EL MONTE SLIM - slide guitar...enough said
Thursday, June 17: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM -
After a 7 year run at South Park Bar & Grill this seasoned group of jazz cats  debuts at Riviera.  Jay Jay Lim is the organizer, Harley Magsino and Darren Wagner play upright bass, Bob Daniels is on drums and Karin Carson sings
...its going to be a swinging good time
Friday, June 18: ROY RAPID - former members of THE RUMBLERS lead the way
Monday, June 21: THE DARKHORSE CANDIDATES - with drink in hand the mellow stylings of the candidates are sure to make it a great night
Tuesday, June 22:
NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS
Wednesday, June 23: MATT AND THE CARD OF TRANSFER -
Thursday, June 24: THURSDAY NIGHT JAZZ JAM
Friday, June 25:
MEX - twice in a month!

Saturday, June 26:
(noon to2am ) EL CAMINO CAR SHOW - THE DOONE BOYS, THE DOWNS FAMILY, THE PALOMINOS, AND THE BUDDY BLUE TRIBUTE BAND!

Monday, June 28: MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
Tuesday, June 29:
NENA ANDERSON AND FRIENDS

This month is going to rock! Make sure to check back often as we add more shows and update the schedule!
 

May 9th, 2010

May Music!


April 13th, 2010

April Music Schedule

April Music Line-up

Mondays - THE BLACKOUT PARTY
Tuesdays - BRAWLEY / THE NEVEROUT
Wednesday, April 14 - ROY RAPID AND THE RYTHEM TRIO
Wednesday, April 21 - EL MONTE SLIM
Wednesday, April 28 - THE BUDDY BLUE REUNION BAND (in addition to the band we'll also have 2Ply Radio Broadcasting LIVE from the restaurant all night long!)
Thursday, April 22 - BLACK HONDO 
Saturday, April 24 - BARTENDERS BIBLE

And getting May off to a rockin start: Saturday, May 1 - THE PALOMINOS

ANOTHER SPECIAL SHOW JUST ADDED IN THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY:
Thursday, May 5 - THE DOWNS FAMILY


 


Shows start at 9pm in the Turquoise Room and are always FREE!

March 23rd, 2010

Come on down!

Come check out Melly Frances and the Distilled Spirits...you won't regret it! Show starts at 9pm...its free!



March 17th, 2010

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

REMINDER: TONIGHT WE HAVE  BILL CARDINAL AND THE CANYON BAND ROCKIN OUT IN THE TURQUOISE ROOM! THE SHOW STARTS AT 9PM, SO MAKE SURE TO GET DOWN HERE FOR SOME GOOD FOOD AND A LITTLE IRISH WHISKEY!

ALSO, DON'T FORGET OUT TOMORROW'S SHOW...THE DARKHORSE CANDIDATES START AT 8PM. WE'RE REALLY EXCITED TO HAVE THEM COME OUT, SO MAKE SURE TO  GRAB A FRIEND (OR 10) AND COME DOWN TO CATCH AN AWESOME FREE SHOW!

LASTLY, THIS SATURDAY WE HAVE ANOTHER SPECIAL SHOW WITH THE DOWNS FAMILY! ITS GOING TO BE A RIP-ROARING GOOD TIME...BE HERE AT 9PM !



March 6th, 2010

the Deere Johns this Saturday!

COME BY THIS SATURDAY (MARCH 13) AND CHECK OUT THE DEERE JOHNS IN THE TURQUOISE ROOM! THE SHOW STARTS AT 9PM AND IS FREE (AS ALWAYS)!



February 26th, 2010

March Music Schedule

MARCH MUSIC SCHEDULE

Mon March 1,8,15,22,29 -
THE BLACKOUT PARTY
Tues March 2,16,30 -
THE NEVEROUT (Nena Anderson and Friends)
Tues March 9,23 - BRAWLEY
Wed March 3 - RIO PELIGROSO
Wed March 10 -
GRACELAND
Wed March 17 - BILL CARDINAL AND THE CANYON BAND
Wed March 24 - MELLY FRANCES AND THE DISTILLED SPIRITS
Thurs March 4 -  PATRICK DENNIS AND FRIENDS
Thurs March 18 - DARK HORSE CANDIDATES
Thurs March 25 - PATRICK DENNIS AND FRIENDS

**Special Saturday Shows:
Sat March 13 - 
THE DEERE JOHNS
Sat March 20 - THE DOWNS FAMILY
Sat March 27 - TORNADO MAGNENTS

February 5th, 2010

Check our new special salad!


For a LIMITED time we're whipping up a little something different for you salad lovers!

This is a crisp Romaine lettuce salad, tossed with Bleu Cheese dressing, grape tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts. The salad is topped with bleu cheese crumbles and chopped hard-boiled egg.

It was an employee favorite before it was ever offered to our guests, so make sure to try it!

February Music Schedule

February Music Schedule

Mon Feb 1, 8, 15, 22 - Blackout Party
Tue Feb 2, 16 - The Neverout (Nena Anderson and Friends)
Wed Feb 3 - El Monte Slim
Wed Feb 10 - River City
Wed Feb 17 - Bill Cardinal and the Canyon Band
Wed Feb 24 - The Palominos
Thu Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 - Patrick Dennis and Friends
Sat Feb 27 - Cheetah and the Radio Flyers

January 25th, 2010

Steve Poltz

ANNOUNCEMENT:

WE'VE ADDED A SPECIAL SHOW TO THIS WEEK'S MUSIC SCHEDULE! STEVE POLTZ AND FRIENDS WILL BE PLAYING THIS THURSDAY (1/28)!  AS USUAL, THE SHOW WILL START AT 9PM AND IS FREE!

DON'T MISS THIS ONE!

January 13th, 2010

RIVIERA'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

WE HERE AT THE RIVIERA WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE WHO CAME OUT TO HELP US CELEBRATE OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY THIS PAST SATURDAY! WE'D ALSO LIKE TO EXTEND A SPECIAL THANKS TO BARTENDER'S BIBLE FOR HELPING UP CELEBRATE IN STYLE!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE YEARS OF GRILLING HERE IN LA MESA! CHEERS!



THANK YOU AGAIN TO BARTENDERS BIBLE!

January Music Schedule

JANUARY MUSIC SCHEDULE - click on a band to check out their website

Jan. 4 - THE BLACKOUT PARTY
Jan. 5 - BRAWLEY
Jan. 6 - LINZZI ZAORSKI
Jan. 7 - GEEZER
Jan. 11 - THE BLACKOUT PARTY
Jan. 12 -
BRAWLEY
Jan. 13 - BILL CARDINAL AND THE CANYON BAND
Jan. 16 - COTTON FEVER
Jan. 18 -
THE BLACKOUT PARTY
Jan. 19 - THE NEVEROUT
Jan. 20 - EL MONTE SLIM
Jan. 21 - PATRICK DENNIS AND FRIENDS
Jan. 23 - BARTENDER'S BIBLE - RIVIERA'S 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY
Jan. 25 - THE BLACKOUT PARTY
Jan. 26 -
BRAWLEY
Jan. 27 - RIO PELIGROSO
Jan. 28 - STEVE POLTZ AND FRIENDS

November 19th, 2009

thank you to THE SILENT COMEDY

THE RIVIERA SUPPER CLUB would like to thank THE SILENT COMEDY (for a few things actually):

1. rockin the house last night (wed. 11/18)
2. for being such an awesome band
3. and for being such cool guys...you guys seriously rule

THE SILENT COMEDY is in the process of recoring a new album...if you'd like to learn more go to www.thesilentcomedy.com.


If you missed the show, you definitely missed out...but don't be dismayed as we have live music Monday-Wednesday every week! Make sure to check back often for more music updates and don't forget that we have Graceland next Wednesday (11/25)...it's sure to be a hip-shakin, burnin, burnin kinda rock show! Cheers!



November 6th, 2009

november music schedule

NOVEMBER MUSIC SCHEDULE:
Every Monday (starting Nov. 16): The Blackout Party
Every Tuesday:  Brawley

Wed - Nov.11: Maren Parusel
Wed - Nov. 18: The Silent Comedy
Wed - Nov. 25: Graceland (a local Elvis Tribute Band)

welcome, welcome, welcome


Welcome to our new website! If you are so inclined, please add us on Facebook or Twitter (or both!) so that you can stay up-to-date on all of the goings on here at the Riv!

We are proud to host live music in
THE TURQUOISE ROOM every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday...and that, my friends, is just the beginning! Stay tuned, as we expect to start rockin out Thursdays and even the weekend nights soon!