Wishing for Protection, Compassion, Guidance,
and Joy for All!
This wonderful holiday
season is rocking, but there’s also been some time for rest. Weather not too
cooperative, but when it is—we’re so grateful to see the Sun! Carlos & I took it easy this week, I think—that
is, we did not go out every night. But we did dance at Hopmonk Novato twice
this week! – on Tuesday for Donny
Mederos’ Pro Jam with The Blues
Defenders and virtuoso Ron Thompson.
This may be a regular gig here, perhaps twice a month. Worth checking out! We were back there on Saturday night (following
our wine-tasting group’s holiday party full of friendly faces) for the
gypsy/jazz group DJIIN—who really
got the crowd on their feet twirling around and expressing themselves! Yep,
like nobody was watching! A couple more
wonderful Christmas Eve parties:
Theresa & Lindsey hosted the Zydeco crowd, and then a rock/blues jam at
Dave’s. What a life—but somebody has to
do it! Christmas Day was quiet, but now
ready to kick it up a few notches for festivities to come!
Eagerly anticipating
the James Moseley Band Pre-NYE Dance
Party at the Seahorse on Saturday. Friday is Laura’s birthday (my fabulous daughter turns 32!), and we hope to
go to the DeYoung for their current Nureyev exhibit. If time and energy and
weather permit, hope to catch The 7th
Sons at PYC afterwards. And Sunday Moonalice again presents one of their free shows at Sweetwater. New Year’s Eve? Very easy to stay local and rock out with Petty Theft at Hopmonk Novato! Or if
the fates so choose, we’ll mosey down to 142
Throck for Danny Click & the
Hell Yeahs! What about you?
Whatever your plans,
be Safe, Responsible, and full of Good Cheer--and may 2013 shine brightly for
You! ♪♫♪
Please take a look at all the
listings and details that follow.
♫♪♫♪
You can bookmark my website,
and check back regularly for UPDATES as the
week progresses: www.ellenjanesmusic.com. And for fun, take a peek at my
PHOTOS and VIDEOS.
Listen to the Music,
and Dance (like nobody's watching)!! ♫
And remember to TIP
our wonderful and talented MUSICIANS!
Also please support all the gracious venues that support MUSIC.
Thursday,
Dec. 27
HopmonkNovato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7pm, $20: Will
Durst’s Big Fat Year-End Kiss Off Comedy Show XX + Johnny Steele, Debi Durst, Michael
Bossier, Mari Magaloni, & Arthur Gaus. Meals are not served in the Session Room, so
reserve a table in the Tavern or Beer Garden before the show. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
PresidioY.C. Maria's Music &
Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, no cover (please
tip): Rockit Science – Oldies, rock,
R&B, country. Happy Birthday,
Mary Lou Pasquel. Dinner: Spaghetti with Vegetarian Sauce, with Meatballs
on the side & garlic bread $8; grill closed, pizza available.
332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips
are cash only, and no ATM around. Call Maria for info: 415-601-3333
George's Nightclub, CLOSED for the
Holidays. Back for New Year’s Eve Bash with THE
TUBES & Fee Waybill! 415-226-0262 for info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8, $10:
Elliott Randall and Jerry Hannan
Americana. 388-3850 for tix or info.
PanamaHotel,
7-10pm, no cover: C-JAM with Connie Ducey – sassy, jazzy
& bluesy. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Friday, Dec.
28 – Happy Birthday, Laura Mae! And Full Cold Moon 2:21am PST
Hopmonk, Vintage Oaks,
Novato, doors 8:30pm, $13: Stone
Foxes + Big Tree-- Indie/Rock/Blues. Note:
Meals are not served in the Session Room, so reserve a table in the Tavern or
Beer Garden before the show. 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Sweetwater, doors 8, event 9pm, $17: Pato Banton with DJ Adam Twelve (Bigga Happiness Sound)
George's Nightclub, CLOSED for the
Holidays. Back for New Year’s Eve Bash with THE
TUBES & Fee Waybill! 415-226-0262 for info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30-10pm, $10: Jamie
Clark Band-- Rock on. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Thea
Rose – Singin’ Jazz. 16-year old plays cello, piano & guitar. 883-9477
for reservations.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6-9pm, no cover: Brad Bann—Seriously Sinatra. Karaoke
at 10pm. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Dec.
29 --Happy Birthday, Yoko!
James Moseley Band Pre NYE Dance Party,
9-12, $10 at the Seahorse
HopmonkNovato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8:30pm, $12: Sol
Horizon – roots/rock/reggae. Note: Meals are not served in the Session
Room, so reserve a table in the Tavern or Beer Garden before the show. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin Ave., Novato, 6pm, no cover: Lilan Kane, jazz vocals. Dennis Hagerty is producing a video for Lilan--bring a friend or two, have a glass of great wine, and join in the fun!
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin Ave., Novato, 6pm, no cover: Lilan Kane, jazz vocals. Dennis Hagerty is producing a video for Lilan--bring a friend or two, have a glass of great wine, and join in the fun!
Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (Saturday morning),
free: The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco
Flames) and Ted O'Connell, Jeb Harrison bass, Dave Burns drums, and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly
gig.
Nourish at Harbor Point, (Closed?).
415-381-4400.
TerrapinCrossroads ?. Tix
online or 415-524-2773.
Sweetwater, doors 8, event 9pm, $30: Super Diamond. Neil Diamond
Tribute band, San Francisco-based. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Amy Katchur – smooth smokey vocals with beautiful jazz/world
crossover sound. 883-9477 for
reservations.
San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no
cover: Phillip Percy Williams Trio.
Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz
standards here with his Trio every Saturday night!
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15-18: Big
Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys – Old-time Rock & Roll. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Taste of Rome, Sausalito, 6:30-10pm, no
cover: The 7th Sons,—Jake Baker, Mark Banning, Kurt Huget, and
Kim Carrigg—Rock & Roll.
Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10,
no cover: Dan McGuire-- Acoustic
Guitar. 256-1818 for info.
George's Nightclub, CLOSED for the
Holidays. Back for New Year’s Eve Bash with THE
TUBES & Fee Waybill! 415-226-0262 for info.
no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no
cover: The Taters (Joe Tate & Cole Tate guitars, Lonnie Walter on bongos). Blues, rock, country & more.
Sunday,
Dec. 30 -- Happy Birthday, Claudia, & Sharon!
Sweetwater, 12:00 noon, no
cover: Live Music Sunday Brunch – MOONALICE. 388-3850 for info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $25-30: Butch Whacks & the Glass Packs – Faux New Years Eve—party
favors, champagne toast. 415-662-2219
for reservations/info.
Terrapin Crossroads, 8pm, $35: Joan
Osborne with Mark Karan & Keith
Cotton. Opening set by Terrapin
Family Band.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live
Music
Monday,
Dec. 31 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Reservations recommended. Look at my other postings for website links.
Hopmonk Novato,
8:30, $45: Petty Theft
142 Throckmorton,
8pm doors, $30-35: Danny Click & the
Hell Yeahs!
George’s,
9:30, $55 and up: The Tubes with Fee Waybill
Rancho Nicasio, 9pm, $35-45: Zydeco
Flames.
Sweetwater,
6pm dinner, 9pm show, $37-77: New Monsoon & This Old Earthquake.
Osteria Divino,
8:30-1am: James Moseley Quartet
TREK Winery, 9pm, no cover: Black Cat Bone (Rob Sundberg & Mike Carroll)--Acoustic Rock, Blues & Mayhem!
TREK Winery, 9pm, no cover: Black Cat Bone (Rob Sundberg & Mike Carroll)--Acoustic Rock, Blues & Mayhem!
Trident,
7pm-12:15pm, no cover: Andoni’s Quartet
Presidio Yacht Club, doors
8:30, music 9, $20-25: Lonestar Retrobates
Rickey’s, 9:30-12:30: Brad Bann, Sounds of Sinatra. Dinner specials from 5-9; limited menu between 10 & 11:30.
Smitty’s Bar, 8-12 or 9:30-1:30, no cover: The 7th Sons featuring Kimberlye Gold
Osher Marin JCC, 9-12:45, $60 at door if available: The Other Cafe Comedy Showcase. Sellout anticipated.
Nourish/Harbor Point, from 6PM, $95 prix fixe advance, $110 door; $35 after dinner show & party: Cole Tate Band
Smitty’s Bar, 8-12 or 9:30-1:30, no cover: The 7th Sons featuring Kimberlye Gold
Osher Marin JCC, 9-12:45, $60 at door if available: The Other Cafe Comedy Showcase. Sellout anticipated.
Nourish/Harbor Point, from 6PM, $95 prix fixe advance, $110 door; $35 after dinner show & party: Cole Tate Band
Seahorse: Freddy
Clarke & Wobbly World
19 Broadway,
doors 8, show 9, $18-25: Monophonics
with The Ironsides
Peri’s, 8pm: Beso
Negro, Chrome Johnson, & 35R
Tuesday,
JANUARY 1, 2013 -- Ditto! And Happy Birthday, Sheryl E!
Sweetwater ? (not
on calendar). 388-3850 for info.
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
