Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Music Fun Week of Nov. 27, 2012

UPDATES in RED (scroll down & find 'em)

No one is perfect, but we can practice moving in the right direction …
… and music definitely can help us move!

The merriment continues!  Very happy to see that the Hopmonk in Novato is off to an auspicious beginning! Carlos & I showed up on Wednesday evening for the Courtney Janes—thanks, Dennis & Ben--morphing into Americana Graffiti with the addition of Ruthie on drums (awesome!) and Mark on bass. Congratulations and thank you, Dean Biersch, for bringing a bright light to Novato! 
Thanksgiving was joyfully spent with Carlos’s extended family in Oakland.
On Friday we managed to catch Johnny Z & TRENZ; and on Saturday we attended a contender for the “party of the year” at Sunnbolt Studios, with Doc Kraft and his Merry Men. This was an Aloha Luau theme party, as well as celebration of Larry Paul’s birthday, and the joint was jumpin’! Videotaped for later viewing on Cable channels 26 & 27:  Dec. 15, 22 & 29 at 12:30 am—that would be late Friday night, early Sat. morning. We also enjoyed Moonalice at Sweetwater on Sunday afternoon, and picked up another poster for the collection (LOL).

This week’s music for Carlos and me:
I’m performing with the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus at St. Raphael’s on Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon!  Hope some of you will come to this beautiful “Candlelight Concert” to hear music of the season, by composers such as Randall Thompson, John Rutter, Stephen Paulus, Gustav Holst, and more, as well as some audience sing-along carols.
Before that, heading to Terrapin Crossroads on Wed. night, and TREK WINERY on Thursday eve for some Herb Marshall Group jazz.   Not yet sure what dancing plans are in store for the weekend—I’ll have to check my list!  HOORAY FOR MUSIC!  ♫♪

Please take a look at all the listings and details that follow♫♪♫♪

Keep yourself open to Possibility -- for one never knows what Magic awaits …

You can bookmark my website, and check back regularly for UPDATES as the week progresses:  www.ellenjanesmusic.comAnd 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.

Tuesday, Nov. 27
PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lorin Rowan – solo acoustic guitar & vocals. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater  doors 7, event 8, $12:  A Night of California Newgrass with Front Country & Savannah Blu.

19 Broadway, 9:30pm, free (2-drink min.): Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky

Wednesday, Nov. 28Happy Full Beaver Moon! 6:46 am PDT […time to set beaver traps before the swamps freeze! – or make like a beaver preparing for winter]
And -- Happy Birthday,Margaret K!
HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, 7:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda.  Weekly event!  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Terrapin Crossroads, in the Bar, 8:30, no cover:  The Deep Dark Woods with Phil Lesh. 415-524-2773 for reservations/info.

Sweetwater, doors 7, event 8pm, $12: Mark Karan & Special Guests.  388-3850 for tix or info.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Dana Land—refreshing and playful jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato:  Ladies night + Happy Hour all night. 415-878-4977 

Thursday, Nov. 29
Trek Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 6:30-8pm, no cover:  Herb Marshall Group – jazz.

George's Nightclub, 9pm, FREE:  DJ NIGHT with DJ Rick Vegaz-- Top 40, Hip Hop, Electro, Dance & More.  Drink Specials all night!

PresidioY.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 cover: Hot Rod Jukebox – 1950s dance party.  Dinner: Homemade Chili & Cornbread $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 

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15:  Lorin Rowan’s Rattlebox featuring Barry Sless & Doug Harman. Guitar, steel guitar & cello combine for “progressive Americana” with “outside-the-box” improvisations. 388-3850 for tix or info.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  NGW Nicholas Glover & Wray–harmonies, roots to jazz.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Friday, Nov. 30
George's Nightclub, 9pm, FREE:  DJ NIGHT with DJ Rick Vegaz-- Top 40, Hip Hop, Electro, Dance & More.  Drink Specials all night!

Trek Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 7-10pm, no cover:  Live music from The Moods of Melody-- a fusion of Rhythmic Funk-Rock and Soul and light fare served from Grazie restaurant.

Hopmonk, Vintage Oaks, Novato, 8pm, $10:  The Incubators, plus Madrone Brothers—indie/roots/rock. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.

The Village at Corte Madera, 6:30-8pm, FREE:  Paul Revere & The Raiders + Santa Claus, Tree Lighting Ceremony.  Refreshments, prizes.

Sweetwater, doors 8, event 9pm, $22: Peppino D’Agostino with Jeff Campitelli (from the Joe Satriani Band)—awesome Italian acoustic guitarist, with percussion & drums.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10, no cover:  Jose Neto -- Acoustic Guitar. Jose is back from his tour with Steve Winwood, and plays here again on Dec. 14.  256-1818 for info.

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  The Rowan Brothers  Fun!

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  SwingSet – easy-listening swing/jazz quintet.  883-9477 for reservations.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $10:  The Muddy Roses – harmonious rockin’ country/blues.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 6:30-10pm, no cover:  The 7th Sons rockin’ & rollin’

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 10pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30, $8?:  The Stages of Sleep—“experimental/alternative gypsy “.

Presidio Y.C., CLOSED for PRIVATE PARTY.

Saturday, DECEMBER 1 
Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus Concert at Church of St. Raphael (I’m singing!), 7:30pm, $25 advance, $30 door. Tickets/info at http://www.marinsymphony.org/, or call 415-479-8100.  This is about my 30th year singing with this group!  Come early for best seating.

George's Nightclub, doors 7, show 8pm, $15:  Foreverland – CANCELLED, but re-scheduling for early next year.  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.

PresidioY.C., 8:30, $5:  DOC KRAFT Dance Band

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15: Shana Morrison & Caledonia— with our pal Beth Reynolds.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Rudy Colombini Band, along with Guitarist Eric McFadden, 9pm, $10 at the Seahorse.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7pm, $15:  Pete Stringfellow plus Pat Jordan Band – country/rock/pop.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $15: The Brothers Comatose with The Railflowers. String-band music with a kick. 388-3850 for tix or info.

OsherMarin JCC, Kanbar Center, 8pm, $25-35:  BLAME SALLY—Americana, Pop, Rock, and Harmonies with Attitude.  444-8000 for tickets/info.

Marin Coffee RoastersSan 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. 

San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no cover:  Phillip Percy Williams Trio.  Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum and performs here each week. Sure to be a very cool show!

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Damir Stosic versatile guitarist, vocalist

Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10, no cover:  Dan McGuire-- Acoustic Guitar.  256-1818 for info.

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Charles Wheal Blues. 883-9477 for reservations. 

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 10pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

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.)

Sunday, Dec. 2
Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus Concert at Church of St. Raphael (I’m singing!), 4:00pm, $25 advance, $30 door. Tickets/info at http://www.marinsymphony.org/, or call 415-479-8100.  This is about my 30th year singing with this group!  Come early for best seating.

Sweetwater, 11am, no cover:  Live Music Sunday Brunch – Matt Eakle Band   
Doors 6pm, event 7pm, $10:  Huckle, Grant Farm, and David Jacobs-Strain. Check out website. 388-3850 for info.

Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: Tiny Television – Jeremy D’Antonio’s original Americana.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

19 Broadway, 9-11pm, no cover: Phil Hardgrave & the Continentals

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Todos Santos – Wendy Fitz, Gary Bauman, & Jack Pribble

Monday, Dec. 3
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, no cover:  Open Mic Night with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

Tuesday, Dec. 4
PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever—“Swingin’ for Sinatra” – songs of Jimmy van Heusen & Sammy Cahn. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 9:30pm, free (2-drink min.): Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky

Sweetwater  CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONs –tonite only.

Mark Your Calendars:
Dec. 8 (Sat.) Sweetwater, 9pm, $17:  Unauthorized Rolling Stones w/ guest Drew Harrison of Sun Kings (40-minute Opening set)
Dec. 8 (Sat.) George’s, 8pm, $20-30:  Kathi McDonald Memorial Tribute with Special Guests: Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, Dave Getz, Tom Finch, Barry Melton, Brad Jenkins, Diana Mangano, Stefanie Keys, Darby Gould, Joli Valenti, Nick Gravenitis, Rick Kirch, Roy Blumenfeld, Ron Perry, David Aguilar, Snooky Flowers, Linda Imperial, Dave Freiberg, Steve Valverde, Doug Freeman, Peter Harris, Dave Kaffinetti, Pete Sears, Bobby Vega, Will Porter, Freddie Roulette, and More!
Dec. 15 (Sat.) George’s:  Reggae Christmas Fest with S.F. Music Club + Lumanation

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

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