Friday, February 17, 2012

Music/Fun Week of Feb. 14, 2012

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY     
And in the end, the Love you take, is equal to the Love you make.  [Thanks, Sir Paul!] LOVE to all of you!

The Valentine's Dance at Unity was Wonderful--thanks to so many of you showing up!! Same goes for the Big Band Dance at Corte Madera Rec Center last week--more & more of you coming for a great time. Remember, it's the 2nd Wed. of each month (except Aug.).

Please remember to TIP the MUSICIANS--where in the world would we be without them??
Listen to the Music, and Dance!!    

Tuesday, FEB. 14  -- "Love is all you need!" [and of course some Music . . .]
Rickey's, 6pm, no cover: Lady D Valentine Special  883-9477 for reservations

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-10, $5 cover with dinner, $10 just to dance: Rumors Band.  415-878-4977  

Seahorse, 7:30-10:30, no cover:  Stephanie Teel Romantic Duet  Cash only, ATM on site.  331-2899

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover:  Andrew Byars Acoustic Guitar. Click on their site to check out their special Valentine's "Aphrodisiac Love Menu". 

19 Broadway, 6-8, no cover?:  Jeb Brady's Band
      
Wednesday, FEB. 15 
Seahorse, 7:30? 8:00?, no cover?:  Tango Argentino with Seth Asarnow & Marcelo Puig  331-2899   Cash only, ATM on site.

Thursday, FEB. 16 -- Happy Birthdays,Todd G & Jeff S!!
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $12-15: Mindy Canter & Fluteus Maximus with Guest Mo'Fone. Standing Room only unless you reserve a table.  For info on table reservations, please call main line at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm.  2-drink min. per person for reserved tables. 

142 Throckmorton, doors 7, show 8, $25-35:  David Nelson Band presented by Murphy Productions 

Marin JCC, 7:30, $15-25:  The Matt Eakle Band [flutist in David Grisman Quintet since 1989] Jazz Fusion

Seahorse, 8pm?, no cover?: Jane Lenoir, Ricardo Peixoto Latin Jazz. 331-2899 for reservations & info.  Cash only, ATM on site.

Rancho Nicasio, 7:00 in the bar, no cover:  Singer/Songwriter Series hosted by Lauralee Brown

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, Buddy Owen Band - blues & rock&roll. $5 donation suggested for band. Dinner: Lasagna & 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

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE run by Grego. Food served until 11pm.  415-878-4977   Still waiting to hear . . .

Friday, FEB. 17 
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $16-20: Dave K Mathews' [current keyboard player with Santana] Ray Charles Tribute with Tony Lindsay, Chris Cain, Glenn Walters Dewayne Pate and Deszon X. Claiborne. Standing Room only unless you reserve a table.  For info on table reservations, please call main line at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm.  2-drink min. per person for reserved tables. 

Seahorse9:00 pm, $8? $10? I can no longer state with certainty what Mauro charges (only he knows): Montuno Swing Salsa.  Lesson at 7pm with Jose Santamaria.  331-2899 for reservations.  Cash only, ATM on site.

Rancho Nicasio, 8-10, no cover:  String Rays with Jeff Suits [of The Tickets Band] - Original Americana, Rock 'n Soul. Their Rancho Debut! And help Jeff celebrate a big birthday...

142 Throckmorton, doors 7, show 8, $25-35:  David Nelson Band presented by Murphy Productions 

19 Broadway, 9 doors, 10 show, $10 or $12:  Miles Schon Band with Cole Tate

Presidio Y.C. 8:30, $5:  Steve Wilson Band  332-2319  

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover: Lilan Kane Duo  883-9477 for reservations

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover:  Andrew Byars Acoustic Guitar. Check out their special "Aphrodisiac Love Menu" this weekend and Valentine's Day.   

Graffiti, 101 2nd St., Petaluma, 8-11, no cover:  Tracy Rose Trio 

Saturday, FEB. 18 
Seahorse8:30, $8 per Doc-- [I can no longer state with certainty what Mauro charges (only he knows)]:  DOC KRAFT Dance Band  331-2898 or 200-6679.  Cash only, ATM on site. 

George's Nightclub 8:30, $15-20:  The Edge Morphing into The San Francisco Music Club [Lorin Rowan, Jimmy Dillon & band] w/ Guests Frobeck .  For info on table reservations, please call main line at 415-226-0262  Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm. Table reservations are taken ONLY during the hours stated above.  2-drink min. per person for reserved tables. 

Presidio Y.C., 8:30-12:30, $5?:  Lonestar Retrobates  332-2319  

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10 PM, no cover: Tracy Rose Trio  883-9477 for reservations. 

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $12-15:  Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs - another Rancho debut

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6:30-9:30, no cover: Brad Bann - Seriously Sinatra.  415-878-4977 

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover:  Andrew Byars Acoustic Guitar.
       
Sunday, FEB. 19 
Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 5:30-8:30 PM, no cover: 13 Strings: James Moseley & Alex Markels Jazz Guitar Duo - playing the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, and other jazz greats.  883-9477 for reservations.

George's Nightclub, 7:00, $15-20: Artista Celebration with Lansdale Station: Judge & Lauren MurphyStanding Room only unless you reserve a table.  For info on table reservations, please call main line at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm.  2-drink min. per person for reserved tables. 

Seahorse, 4-9 PM, $10 (according to website): (class 4-5 PM)  Mazacote SALSA  

19 Broadway, 3:00, no cover?:  Lonestar Retrobates

Monday, FEB. 20
Seahorse, 7 or 8 pm?, no cover: "Local Talent".  331-2899
  
Mark your calendars:   
Feb. 24 (Fri.) Rancho Nicasio,  8:00, no cover:  Eddie Neon Blues Band - ANOTHER Rancho debut!
Feb. 25 (Sat.) Seahorse:  Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World
Feb. 25 (Sat.) Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15:  Petty Theft

Please tell interested friends about my list. 
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪