I'm singing with the Marin Symphony Orchestra Chorus on May 6 & 8 (Sunday at 3pm, Tuesday at 7:30pm). It's over a month away, but tickets are selling rapidly--YAY! I can get discounted tickets ($20, $35, or $50) but you must contact me soonest.
I will put in an order on Monday night at my rehearsal, to get best possible seats. I can place other orders at succeeding Monday rehearsals, but seating will not be as good--if it is still available.
ellenjanesmusic [at] gmail to respond
This will be a stunning concert, with the World Premiere of the Marin Symphony-commissioned work by Ron Kapilow: Golden Gate Opus, aka "Chrysopylae", commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge. We rehearsed with the composer last week and were inspired to new heights! We'll also perform the chorale Ode to Joy as part of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony --always uplifting to sing and to experience.
There are informative and entertaining pre-concert conversations one hour prior to each performance. And if you attend on Tuesday evening, there is a free post-concert Wrap Party at the adjacent Embassy Suites.
I hope you will support the Marin Symphony and ME and attend! ♪ ♫♪
Email me at ellenjanesmusic [at] gmail
Friday, March 30, 2012
Weekend UPDATE March 30, 2012
UPDATES in RED
[Re: my blast] If you subscribe to Comcast you probably did not receive
this week's blast. I'll split my list in 2 for this Update to see if it makes it
through--if you're on Comcast and receive this, please let me know. [&*(^N*#% Comcast]
ADVICE: Please
go to my new website and BOOKMARK IT, and check back on Tuesdays and Thursdays
or Fridays for Updates. Hopefully you will subscribe to my site (not
sure how to advise you on that yet) and you will get automatic emails whenever I update the site.
Several changes and additions for this weekend:
Fri. Seahorse, 8:30, cover
is $8 or $10 for The 7th Sons [it’s possible Mauro
will honor the $8 if you say you saw it in my blast.]
Fri. Presidio Y.C., $5: 7:30
is JB Jazz Ensemble, then 9pm Mighty Groove. Jazz, funk, R&B. See Fri. listings for other details.
Fri. Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 4:00-7 pm, free: The Treble Makers with
Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell and
Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Sat. Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10-12:30 AM, free: The Treble
Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and
Ted O'Connell and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Sun. Seahorse:
Orquesta
La Moderna Tradicion SALSA [no cover for women arriving before 5pm for April]
Sun. Presidio Y.C., 3-6
pm, $5: Lonestar
Retrobates
Mon. Vasco, Mill Valley, 8-10:30pm, no cover: The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan, Ted O'Connell & Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Seahorse Dinner/Cover
charge policy: Mauro has explained that if you
come for dinner BEFORE they begin charging at the door (perhaps ½ hour before
band plays), you don’t pay cover; but if you come for dinner after they’ve
begun charging, then you pay.
Please see my previous post (Tues.) for more details about these and
other fun events.
I hope to see you out there enjoying yourselves!
Smiles,
Ellen ♪♫♪
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Music Fun Week of March 27
PLEASE READ!
1) MY NEW WEBSITE!! Thanks to major help from my daughter Laura, you can now visit me at www.ellenjanesmusic.com. Henceforward, I will send a reminder email each week to direct you there. For now it will be same format as what's listed here. I'll also be requesting business ads in the near future, to generate support for the 15-20 hours a week I spend on this ...
2) THANK YOU to so many for your outpouring of votes for Laura's design. The other contender remained at 139 all day, while Laura reached 166 by 7pm. But from 7 to 9pm (when the contest closed) "Jessica" managed to double her votes, and ended up with 283 votes to Laura's 175. WOW! wonder how she did that!? I hope a lot of you got to see what "Jessica" made ... I'll leave it at that. It's ALL about getting out the vote in these kinds of contests--so thanks again for participating!
3) My upcoming Marin Symphony Concerts on May 6 & 8: they are selling out much more rapidly than we anticipated. Please contact me if you will purchase discounted tickets from me (as low as $20).
Last weekend in recap: FOREVERLAND at George's was brilliant beyond belief, and as expected Dan Brown and Cheap Therapy provided high-octane fun at Presidio Yacht Club. I have to lament it's becoming more and more difficult to select where I head each time I'm out. So many amazing musician friends performing at different venues on the same evenings ... Once again, this weekend is a challenge: 7th Sons or Mighty Groove? Revolver or Olive & the Dirty Martinis? Or someone else? Too many choices? What a luxury! I will try to make it to Fairfax on Sunday to help Cathey Cotten celebrate her birthday! Counting my blessings ...
Announcement: Mauro tells me that Seahorse now accepts credit cards!
Please remember to TIP the MUSICIANS--where in the world would we be without them??
Listen to the Music, and Dance (like nobody's watching)!!
Tuesday, MARCH 27
Seahorse, 7:30-10:30?, no cover: Jazz Jam with Noel Jewkes & Friends. CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site. 331-2899
Wednesday, MAR. 28
Larkspur Food & Flower Festival Fundraiser, American Legion Hall, 500 Magnolia, 6-10 pm, $20-25 ($20 for members): DOC KRAFT Dance Band. Catered food, no-host bar, silent auction, & dancing! 924-3808 for info
19 Broadway, 9:00, no cover?: Eddie Neon & Blue Roux
Seahorse, 7:30 pm, no cover: Argentine Tango with Marcelo & Seth. 331-2899 CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-10 pm, no cover: Richard Rogers, Piano Man. Ladies night--Happy Hour all night. 415-878-4977
Thursday, MAR. 29
142 Throckmorton, doors 7, show 8, $25-35 {SOLD OUT}: David Lindley with Bo Carper (New Monsoon) & Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (ALO) opening. A Murphy Productions event with Famous4.
GIMME SHELTER Clothing & Household Goods Drive, Tiernan's Irish Pub in S.F. 6-10 pm, $20: Produced by Steve Sodokoff, with musical entertainment by Jamie Clark Band, Tony Saunders, Rudy Colombini, Emma Jean Foster. All donations of clothing and household goods such as appliances, pots & pans, dishes, utensils accepted for St. Anthony Foundation. Please see links for directions.
Presidio Y.C. Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 cover for band (no cover if arriving before 6:45): Jeff Jolly Band (Country Rock, Blues, Originals). Dinner: Spaghetti w/Meatballs and/or Vegetarian Sauce + 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
Seahorse, 8pm, no cover: Dr. Zeuss Jazz Duet. 331-2899 for reservations & info. CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.
no name Sausalito, 8pm, no cover: Donna D'Acuti CD Release Party! "For the Fun of It" with Steve Malerbi, Rob Fordyce and Doug Morton.
Friday, MAR. 30
George's Nightclub, 8:30, $10-15: Luvplanet & Guests Frobeck 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, 8:30-11:30, $8?: The 7th Sons. 331-2899 for reservations. CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.
Sleeping Lady, 8pm, $20 donation (Benefit for Marin Services for Men): COLE TATE Band (9pm) with special guests. 485-6736 for more info.
Mountain View Tasting Room, 1040 Court St., San Rafael, 5:30-9:30 pm, tasting fees, by glass or bottle: Jamie Clark performs original Americana songs, acoustic set.
Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover: Derek Evans with Kimrea & Dreamdogs. 883-9477 for reservations
Saturday, MAR. 31
Presidio Y.C., 8-11, $10: REVOLVER. 332-2319
Seahorse, 9-12, $8?: Olive & the Dirty Martinis. 331-2898 or 200-6679. CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site. [Lady D jazz singer earlier in day.]
George's Nightclub, 8:30, $15-32.50: Randy Couvillon's Rock Fest for BBQ Frank recovery benefit, with Reckless in Vegas, Slim Jenkins, SAGE, Knight Drive and more!. 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.
Lark Theater, 8pm, $25: Maria Muldaur sings Blues & All That Jazz. A Murphy Productions event. 415-924-5111 for tix & info.
Mountain View Tasting Room, 1040 Court St., San Rafael, 5:30-9:30 pm: Jamie Clark performs original Americana songs, acoustic set.
Sunday, APRIL ! -- Happy Birthday, Cathey C!
19 Broadway, no cover all day! 2-5 Cathey Cotten's BIRTHDAY BASH & Elliott's Evil Plan Jam; 6-8 Cathey sits in with Gary's Goodtime Band; 9-1 Elliott's Evil Plan really whoops it up. There's a barbecue outside--bring your own meat to BBQ.
Seahorse, 3-9 PM, $10-- [No cover for Women arriving before 4, per Mauro]: (class from 3:00-4:00) *** SALSA CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site. 331-2899
Monday, MAR. 26
Seahorse, 7:30, no cover: "Local Talent". Cash only, ATM on site. 331-2899
Mark your calendars:
April 7 (Sat.) George's, 8:30, $15 : ZYDECO FLAMES and Gator Beat!!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Seahorse: Johnny Z & TRENZ!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Presidio Y.C.: Pocket Change with Scott Carter!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Papa's Taverna: Blues Burners!
May 6 & 8 (Sun. 3pm & Tues. 7:30pm) Marin Symphony Concerts: Please save the date, and come and hear me sing with the Marin Symphony Chorus: Beethoven's 9th Symphony Chorale, and a new work "Chrysopylae" especially commissioned by the Symphony for the 75th Celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge. PLEASE CONTACT me about discounted tickets --they're selling out quickly!
Please forward to interested friends. I'd like to keep it to folks I know, so if you know someone who'd like to be added, make sure I meet them!
If you wish to be removed from this list, please let me know.
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
Friday, March 23, 2012
Music/Fun Week of March 20
UPDATES in RED
Uh, "ain't too
proud to beg" ♫♪ . . . I send my blast to 500, yet fewer
than 30 have voted for Laura's wool peplum skirt. Ouch. The contest ends Monday
at 9pm. Pretty please? This is a one-time offer, no login
required, just click on the 5th star and you've voted! One vote per
computer. My last plea. Thanks from Mom. http://evadress.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/catagory-4-entry-by-laura-pattern-e40-6111/
Additions for this
week's calendar:
Fri. Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 4:00-7 pm, free: The
Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco
Flames) and Ted O'Connell and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Sat. Marin Coffee Roasters, San
Anselmo, 10-12:30 AM, free: The Treble Makers with
Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell and
Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Sat. 142 Throckmorton + Sweetwater,
7:30 (until late at SW), $10: Tribute to Warren Hellman with
many local musical luminaries. SOLD OUT, waitlist starts at 6:30.
call 383-9600
4 more updates in "Mark Your
Calendars" below.
Hello Gals & Guys,
HAPPY FIRST FULL DAY
OF SPRING!!
Coming up for me this
weekend, my brain is doing somersaults: an abundance of riches!! Quite a
plateful on Thursday; for Fri. hope to be on board withFOREVERLAND at George's,
but Doc Kraft is also happening; Sat. there's Cheap
Therapy with Dan Brown at PYC, or maybe Freddy
Clarke at Seahorse, or Revolver or Wild Child or
stop by for some Jamie Clark ... Good Grief! how can I take it
all in? Will see how this one unfolds ...
For Laura (my
talented sewist daughter) fans: She's asking again for an easy vote from
you-- just one vote, and no login required--for her wool peplum
skirt. Just click on the link, find the stars and click the 5th star for
"Excellent", and you've voted -- no need for repeat votes. The
winner of the contest receives a gift certificate to a vintage reproduction
pattern company--just what she needs to keep her fabulous new Bernini (that
many of you helped her win!) busy! Laura thanks you
in advance for your support! http://evadress.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/catagory-4-entry-by-laura-pattern-e40-6111/
Listen to the Music,
and Dance (like nobody's watching)!! 
Friday, MAR.
23
George's Nightclub, 9:30, $15-27.50: FOREVERLAND Tribute to Michael Jackson . 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.
Presidio Y.C. 8:30, $5: DOC KRAFT Band 332-2319
Seahorse, 8:30?, $8?: La Fuerza Gigante Salsa.
331-2899 for reservations. Cash only, ATM on site.
Mountain View Tasting Room, 1040 Court St., San Rafael, 5:30-9:30 pm,
tasting fees, by glass or bottle: Jamie
Clark performs original Americana songs, acoustic
set.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 8 pm, no cover: Brad Bann - Seriously
Sinatra. 415-878-4977
Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover: Andoni's Quartert for
some Pop, Jazz, Swing, Blues and R&B. 883-9477 for
reservations
Whipper
Snapper, 7:30-10, no
cover: JOSE NETO Acoustic Guitar.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:00 in the bar, no cover: Jeb
Brady's Band - R&B, Blues
Smiley's, Bolinas, 9pm-1am, no
cover: The Eldon Brown Band - check out
the link and give a listen! Danny in Bo-Bo land ...
Saturday, MAR.
24
Presidio Y.C., 8-11, $7 or $10: Cheap
Therapy with Dan Brown & John
Vignale. 332-2319
Seahorse, 9-12, $8?: Freddy
Clarke Wobbly World 331-2898 or 200-6679.
Cash only, ATM on site. [Earlier in day, Joan Getz,
Jazz vocals?--call Seahorse for times, & if there's a cover for Joan.]
George's Nightclub, 8:30, $20-32.50: Wild Child --A Live Recreation of a
1960's Doors Concert! plus Stefanie Keys. 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.
Whipper
Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover: Andrew
Byars - Acoustic Guitar
Mountain View Tasting Room, 1040 Court St., San Rafael, 5:30-9:30 pm: Jamie
Clark performs original Americana songs, acoustic
set.
Sunday,
MAR. 25 -- Happy Birthday, Kimberly B, and Drew Y!!
Seahorse, 3-9 PM,
$10-- [No cover for Women arriving before 4, per Mauro]: (class from
3:00-4:00) Candela y Edgardo SALSA Cash only, ATM on site. 331-2899
Monday,
MAR. 26
Seahorse, 7:30, no cover: "Local
Talent". Cash only, ATM on site. 331-2899
Mark your calendars:
Mar. 27 (Tues.) Margaret
Todd Sr. Center, Novato, 7:30-9:30, $5: People of Note -
16-piece big band.
Mar. 28 (Wed.) Larkspur
Food & Flower Festival Fundraiser, American Legion Hall, 500 Magnolia,
6-10 pm, $20-25: DOC KRAFT Dance Band. Catered food, no-host bar,
silent auction, & dancing! 924-3808 for info
Mar. 31 (Sat.) Seahorse: Olive
& the Dirty Martinis
April 7 (Sat.) George's,
8:30, $15 : ZYDECO FLAMES and Gator Beat!!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Seahorse:
Johnny Z & TRENZ!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Presidio
Y.C.: Pocket Change with Scott Carter!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Papa's
Taverna: Blues Burners!
May 6 & 8 (Sun. 3pm
& Tues. 7:30pm) Marin Symphony Concerts: Please save the date,
and come and hear me sing with the Marin Symphony Chorus: Beethoven's
9th Symphony Chorale, and a new work "Chrysopylae"
especially commissioned by the Symphony for the 75th Celebration of the Golden
Gate Bridge. I will provide more details about discounted tickets as
the weeks go by.
Please forward to
interested friends. I'd like to keep it to folks I know, so if you know
someone who'd like to be added, make sure I meet them!
If you wish to be
removed from this list, please let me know.
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
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