Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Music Fun Week of July 10

UPDATES in RED
Major Thanks & Appreciation to my wonderful friend Steve Johnson, for designing my very own business cards. I have 4 designs, still playing/celebrating with all of them, deciding which to go with …
The better angels in all of us will prevail …

How do I show my appreciation for all the enjoyment, pleasure, uplifting I get from all my musician friends?? I guess by continuing to show up, dancing, and just keep on singing their praises, and encouraging all y’all to come out and enjoy as well …

The 4th at Rancho was pure holiday magic, with the Zydeco Flames & the fabulous Ms. Lynn Asher“Take me to the river…” PLEASE!  ♫♪♪♫
After Zoo Station (U2 tribute) at Northgate, Sunnbolt 1st Friday Jam was cool, hot & friendly—as usual.  So many great musicians and smiling faces—thanks Beth & Knut for providing this wondrous “space”! Always something unexpected and fun.
On Sat. at Seahorse, was privileged to hear the Jamie Clark Band, and they were all I had expected and more … very talented, very danceable, completely wonderful flavors—happy and soulful. Don’t miss Jamie if you can get to his next gig …

Magnolia Terrace (outdoor space at Elks Club) on Sunday afternoon: where were you?  Rockit Science, great rockin’ band, could have used a lot more audience.  This is a fabulous venue often used for weddings, with sun, shade, lawn, brick, patio—plenty of space to picnic and dance or just listen to the music. Not happening this coming Sunday, but I’ll keep posting throughout the summer. Coming bands are Groove Society, Dynamo Jones, Firewheel, The Fibrillators, Danny Montana, and Big Dog Trouble—thru Aug. 26.

Our friends at George’s Nightclub are having a great promotion:  Celebrate your birthday there with a show!  Buy 5 tickets for friends, and the 6th one (for you) is a Comp! They’ll also treat you to a bottle of champagne.  Call for details and to book 415-226-0262.

Where will I be this week?  Definitely the Corte Madera Big Band Dance on Wed. nite, with a free Nightclub 2-Step dance lesson at 6:30. Friday evening looks good at Pacheco with the Tracy Rose Quartet.  Ooo, it’s Friday the 13th… Maybe get down to the Sweetwater after Pacheco for Elliott’s Evil Plan with Cathey Cotton (congrats on the booking)!  But the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils at George’s might put a spell on me: after all, it is Friday the 13th …  On Saturday (following an afternoon picnic at the Cheese Factory), be at George’s for FOREVERLAND—one of those musical pleasures that make me feel like I’m in my 20s again!  My friends The Blues Burners will be at the Corte Madera Town Center on Sunday, and so will I.
How’s your week lookin’?  Hope to dance into you soon.

Please bookmark my website, and check back regularly for UPDATES as the week progresses:  www.ellenjanesmusic.com

And remember to TIP our wonderful and talented MUSICIANS!  Also please support all the gracious venues that support MUSIC.
Listen to the Music, and Dance (like nobody's watching)!! 

Wednesday, July 11  
Corte Madera Rec Center, free: Ray Simpson Big Band Dance at 8, preceded by free Nightclub Two-Step Dance Lesson at 6:30

Seahorse Supper Club, 7:30??, no cover:  Marcello & Seth Tango.  CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.   331-2899

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-10 pm, no cover:  Richard Rogers, Piano Man. Ladies night + Happy Hour all night.  415-878-4977 

Thursday, July 12
San Rafael Farmers Market, downtown 4th St., 6-9pm, free: Mark Hester Powers at 4th & B with rollerskates, top hat, & great singing/entertaining. Mark is a DJ/Karaoke Master.

Seahorse Supper Club, 7:30-10:30, no cover:  DONNA D + 3 – Blues, Jazz & Sassy Stylings. 331-2899 for reservations & info.   CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 donation for the band:  Hot Rod Jukebox – All-American 50s Oldies/Rockabilly Dance Party. Dinner: Spaghetti & Meatballs (vegetarian sauce, meatballs on side) $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 

Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, Steakhouse Grill & Bar, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Brad Bann—Seriously Sinatra.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE. Food served until 11pm.  415-878-4977 

Friday, July 13
Pacheco Plaza, 6-9pm, no cover: Tracy Rose Quartet – Swing, Jazz, Pop, Latin, Motown!

George's Nightclub9:00, $20-32.50:  The Hoodoo Rhythm Devils—A Retrospective. 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. 

Sweetwater, 8 doors, 9 music. $10+:  Elliott’s Evil Plan with Cathey Cotten, with the “World’s Most Fatal Attraction” Show. 388-3850 for tix or info.

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.

Presidio Y.C., 3PM? On PYC site; 7PM on Lonestar website, $8-10:  Lonestar Retrobates 332-2319 

Rickeys Jazz by the Pool, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Wall of Rhythm “Percussion Specialists”!  883-9477 for reservations.

Downtown San Rafael, 5-8pm, free ($2-20 wine tasting):  Second Fridays Artwalk
San Rafael Fencing Academy, 827 Fourth St. across from George’s, 6-9 no cover:  Mindy Canter/Fluteus Maximus and Denny Geyser—Opening Reception for Ann Cohen: Recent Works.

Seahorse Supper Club8:30?, $8?: Julio Bravo - Salsa.  331-2899 for reservations.  CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.

Creekside Music Series at Tennessee Valley Cabin, 6:30-8pm, free:  Juke Joint – 6-piece horn band, classic soul & R&B. (They’ll also be at Pacheco Sept. 7.)

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 10:30, no cover : Late Night DJ Dancing. 415-878-4977 for reservations.

Saturday, July 14 – Happy Birthday, Veronica C!
George's Nightclub9:30-12:30, $15-27.50: FOREVERLAND—An Electrifying 14-piece Tribute to Michael Jackson. Ooo ooo ooo. 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. 

Osher Marin JCC Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival, 7pm, $15 (members) - $20:  Rupa & the April Fishescultural fusion of France, Spain, Chanson, Reggae, Klezmer, Mexico & beyond.  Dinners available on site from Sol Food, or BYO picnic.

Marin Coffee RoastersSan Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (that’s Saturday morning), free: The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig. 

Rickeys Jazz by the Pool, 6:30-9:30 PM, no cover:  Kimrea and Dreamdogs.—covers & originals, jazz, folk, blues, country, punk.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Presidio Y.C. , 8pm?, $5:  “Shut Your Von Trapp”. 332-2319 

Seahorse Supper Club5-8, cover? [Don’t know]: “Gini Wilson celebrates Bastille Day” [?]; then Beautiful Losers—original electro-acoustic rock.  331-2899 for reservations. CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site. 

Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, Steakhouse Grill & Bar, 6:30, no cover:  Brad Bann—Seriously Sinatra.  456-8084 for reservations.
OR
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6-9 Brad Bann—Seriously Sinatra.;10 pm, no cover  KARAOKE with RJ Rogers415-878-4977
(both websites list Brad playing same time—call venue to see where he actually is!)

142 Throckmorton, $25-35:   Dee Bell and Marcos Silva [Brazilian] Band  Grace concert, CD release party, and benefit for “Camp Create” arts camp for underprivileged + paying Marin kids.  383-9600 for tickets & info.  Brought to my attention by my friends at Murphy Productions.

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover:  The Gaters (as in Gate 5: Joe Tate, Maggie Catfish, Sandy Bailey, Lonnie Walter)  Blues, rock, country—you name it. Special double-header: 9pm-12:30 Honey B &The Pollinators (Swing, Jump/Jive, Jazz Standards from the 20s, 30s, 40s)

Sunday, July 15 Happy Birthday, Pamela M!
Town Center Summer Music, Corte Madera, 2-4pm, free:  The Blues Burners.  Series continues every Sunday through Sept. 30.  See link for lineup.

Piccolo Pavilion, Old Corte Madera Square, 5-6pm, free:  Jake Botts & Friends

19 Broadway, 3 doors, 3:30 show - 5:30pm, no cover:  Lonestar Retrobates
19 Broadway, 7 doors, 8 show - 10pm, no cover:  Rockit Science

Seahorse Supper Club, 4-10 PM, $10--(free class from 4-5): Mazacote SALSA.   CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.   331-2899

Graffiti, 101 2nd St., Petaluma, 2-5pm, no cover: Tracy Rose Trio Jazz

Monday, July 16  
Seahorse Supper Club,   Local Talent331-2899 

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.

Tuesday, July 17
Seahorse Supper Club, 7:30-10:30?, no cover:  Noel Jewkes Jazz with vocalist Wanda Stafford.    CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.   331-2899

Novato Farmers Market: 4-8pm on Grant Ave. through September.

Mark your calendars:   
July 21- Aug. 4 (Sat. nites) Osher Marin JCC Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival, with Oliver Mtukudzi & The Black Spirits (7/21), Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (7/28), and  Orquesta La Moderna Tradicion (8/4).
July 20 (Fri.) Presidio Y.C.:  Rudy Colombini
July 20 (Fri.) George’s:  PRIDE & JOY
July 21 (Sat.) Seahorse, 9-12, $10:  The TICKETS BAND
July 21 (Sat.) George’s:  GATOR BEAT
July 21 (Sat.) Pt. Reyes Station, Love Field, $24-150:  Far West Fest with Les Nubians, Orgone, Vinyl, Spark & Whisper, and many more!
July 28 (Sat.) George’s:  PETTY THEFT
Please forward my link to interested friends. 

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

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