Thursday, December 26, 2013

Music Fun Week of Dec. 25-Jan. 1, 2014

A work in progress, more to come ...
Thursday, Dec. 26Happy Birthday, June R!  
19 Broadway, doors 8, show 9pm, $10:  BeaufunK with Timm Walker & William Allums of Zydeco Flames, Ian Lamson  & more. – funk and grooves.  Info 459-1091.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz. (2nd & 4th Thursday each month)

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 11:30am, no cover:  Thursday Lunch Series with Simon Costa – off-beat love songs, breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
8pm, $10:  Darrell Edwards’ Heavy Weather Band — neo-soul R&B.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Panama Hotel, CLOSED. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater, CafĂ© open for breakfast & lunch.  7:30pm, $37-45: Tam High Class of 2003 10 Year Reunion 388-3850 for tix or info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Friday, Dec. 27 
Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15:  ZYDECO FLAMES.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $5?:  Eddie Neon Band — BLUES.

Rancho Nicasio, 7-11pm?, no cover:  Miracle Mule – Swampy-tonk.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 9, show 10pm, $20:  Random Rab —electronic, downtempo, dance.  Opens with Beli3ver and Zack Darling.  SRO with Limited Seating.  [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.

19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:  Oona Garthwaite — dance pop of your dreams; plus Matt Jaffe & The Distractions.   Info 459-1091.  

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $20 adv., $25 door:  Steve Turre (Sat. Night Live trombonist) with Terri Odabi (multi-lingual gospel & soul vocalist) & Gary Bartz — jazz, soul cultural mashup.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:  Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire – Rockabilly, tribute to Johnny Cash.

Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $17-20 (2-day pass $30): Monophonics with Gene Washington and The Ironside – funk and psychedelic soul.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Seahorse, 9pm, $10:  Mari Mack & Livin Like Kings – blues rock.

George's Nightclub, 9pm, $10 adv, $12 door, plus table fee:  Biambu’s Slow Burn with Amanda Addleman, Miles Schon, Michael Blake, Ronnie Smith & more – r&b, soul, pop, hip-hop & alt.  415-578-2707 for info.  

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lady D jazz standards.  883-9477 for reservations.

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

Saturday, Dec. 28 Happy Birthday, Laura Mae!   
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, free:  Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:  SOUL SATELLITES – Soulful Funky Groove with Frank Bohan, Timm Walker, & Lloyd Meadows of Zydeco Flames and more, along with Ted O’Connell, Dave Burns of Treble Makers and more, & Special Guests.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8-11:30pm, $10 adv., $15 door:  James Moseley Dance BandMotown, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Funk.   415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $8:  Doc Kraft Dance Band – Swing, latin, country, jazz, R&B, Motown, rock.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Special Open Mic w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week THE GEL – cowboy country blues rock).   Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 9pm, $10-15:  MOONALICE  .  Info 415-459-1091.  

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. 

Rancho Nicasio,  8:30pm, $18-20:  The Sun Kings  – Salute to the Beatles.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Marie-Louis & Jazz HabitTribute to Songbirds of Yesteryear.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Sweetwater, 1:30pm, $9-12:  Film--In the Cobbler’s Shoes.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $17-20 (2-day pass $30): Monophonics with Dredgetown – funk and psychedelic soul.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover:  KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers.  
“The Other Side” Event Room at Ghiringhelli’s, 8-11pm, no cover:  The 7th Sons —60s & 70s rock & roll with Jake Baker, Kurt Huget & Kimm Carrigg.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no cover:  Phillip Percy Pack   Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz standards here with his Trio every Saturday night.  

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy Bailey).  Blues, rock, country & more.  415-332-1392.
Sunday, Dec. 29 --Happy Birthday, Yoko!  
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7:30, show 8pm, $20:  Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy ShowWill Durst, Johnny Steele, Debi Durst & Michael Bossier, Mari Magaloni, Arthur Gaus.  PG-13.  SRO with Limited Seating.  [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, 10am-1pm, free:  Live Music Sunday Brunch with Kurt Huget – singer, songwriter, guitarist.
2pm, no cover:  MOONALICE
Doors 7:30, show 8:30pm, $14-17: Jason Crosby & Friends Stu Allen, Robin Sylvester, Jay Lane —.  388-3850 for tix or info.

19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover:  Soul Discipilz — soul and funk.  Info 415-459-1091.

Rancho Nicasio, 6pm, $10:  Tender Mercies featuring Dan & Jim from Counting Crows  – Americana/ roots rock.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 11:30am-1:30pm, $40 includes Brunch:  ‘Til Dawn Sing Out, Benefit for Youth in Arts — teen a cappella group sings rock, pop & soul.
6:30-9:30pm, $40 includes Dinner:  ‘Til Dawn Sing Out, Benefit for Youth in Arts — teen a cappella group sings rock, pop & soul.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Panama Hotel, 6-9pm, no cover:  Mariana August with Noah Griffin – jazz standards from 2 wonderful vocalists.  457-3993 for reservations & info.  

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music. 
9pm, no cover:  Junk Parlor — Leonard Cohen meets Django meets Tom Waits.


Monday, Dec. 30 -- Happy Birthday, Claudia C!  Happy Birthday, Sharon B!  Happy Birthday, Persia!
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & Players:  Blue Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate & Cole Tate with Guest Jammers.  This is a private club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please email joebtate@gmail.com or call him 415-385-1606.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $25-30:  Butch Whacks & The Glass Packs – faux-New Year’s Eve with party favors, champagne toast.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Billy D.

Sweetwater, 7:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Derek Smith.  Info 459-1091.  

Seahorse, 8-11pm, no cover:  Blues Open Mic. 

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Tuesday, Dec. 31 Happy NEW YEAR’s Eve!! 
SEE my NEW YEAR’S EVE POST of 12/24 below.

Wednesday, JANUARY 1, 2014Happy NEW YEAR!!! Happy Birthday, Sheryl E!  Happy Birthday, Doc K! 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week Mercuryville – Freddy Mercury??).   Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:  Miles Schon & Friends – blues, soul, and rock & roll.  Info 415-459-1091.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  ?? — not certain if there is music tonight.   415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no cover:  The Weissmenrock & roll with Michael Weiss of Honeydust.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, CLOSED.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, CLOSED. 

Panama Hotel, NO INFO AVAILABLE. 
  
Sweetwater, CLOSED.

Mark Your Calendars:
Jan. 3 (Fri.) SeahorseDoc Kraft Band
Jan. 10 (Fri.) HopmonkPop Fiction
Jan. 11 (Sat.) FenixZYDECO FLAMES
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

New Year's Eve

NEW YEAR’S EVE -- Tues., Dec. 31, 2013      
UPDATES since Dec. 24 in RED
Wait, I've added more Venues, and they're not in RED.  
Okay, this is not complete, but I want to get something out there.  I'll edit as the week goes along.  Still editing ...
Meanwhile, look at my other posts for links to the Venues.
CALL VENUES BEFORE YOU SHOW UP IF YOU DON’T HAVE TICKETS YET!  Many are SOLD OUT.
Enjoy!

HopmonkNotorious – 80’s and more dance party rock show. $25 adv, $35 DOS, party favors, IPA toast.  415-892-6200. SOLD OUT!

19 Broadway:  VINYL, featuring Cathleen “Sweetie Pie” Riddley; opens with The Bad Jones (formerly Soul Pie) doors 8, show 9, $35 adv., $40 DOS. Includes Gumbo from Hummingbird CafĂ©, midnight  champagne, party favors.  Advance tix:  http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/411749?__utma=1.789308753.1360951032.1388089089.1388091073.54&__utmb=1.1.10.1388091073&__utmc=1&__utmx=-&__utmz=1.1388089089.53.35.utmcsr=ellenjanesmusic.com|utmccn=(referral)|utmcmd=referral|utmcct=/&__utmv=-&__utmk=244176133

Rancho NicasioZydeco Flames. 8:30? 9pm, $35-45, party favors, champagne toast, and the best of ZYDECO.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

142 ThrockmortonDanny Click with guests Junk Parlor & comedy from Mark Pitta. ALL SOLD OUT! 8-12:30, $60 GA, $70 DOS STILL AVAILABLE, [$80 reserved table SOLD OUT].  Includes soup, salad, bread, champagne & dessert.  Tickets:  http://142throckmorton.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=282048

Mill Valley Community Center – Petty Theft with Fleetwood Mask.  Doors 8, show 9pm, $40 GA adv., $45 DOS, [$55 reserved seating SOLD OUT]Advance tix:  http://murphyproductions.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=370252

PYCLonestar Retrobates doors 8:30, event 9pm-1am, $25 adv., $30 door.  Hot swing to honky-tonk.   http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/530409 

Fenix:   Comedy Show with Donald E. Lacey, Jr.; Tim Hockenberry.  $65-115.  Tickets 813-1234.

SweetwaterHot Buttered Rum with Vintage Grass.  Dinner 6:30-8pm, music 9pm, $47-102.  VIP ticket includes dinner.

McInnis Park Golf ClubRumors Band.  9:30-12:30, $75 includes 4-course dinner.  415-491-5959.

George’sMiles Schon Band, Fenton Coolfoot opens.  $30 + table fee.

Deer Park VillaLearning Curve 8:30-12:30, $25 w/ dinner (7-9:30), $30 music only; includes party favors & midnight champagne.

Peri’sBeso Negro.  9:30pm, $20 door.

Rickey’sLady D.  $40 tent seating; $50 garden room; champagne toast at midnight.  Tickets 883-5952.

Whipper Snapper, 5-10pm dinner, dancing 9pm-1am, no cover:  Mardi Gras Theme, DJ Nate B.  Full menu + Gumbo & other New Orleans dishes; complimentary toast at midnight; prizes for best costumes.  415-256-1818.

SeahorseOlive & the Dirty Martinis. $75 dinner, $20 after 9?? (you may have to wait for the diners to clear out).  415-331-2899

Smitty’s Bar, 214 Caledonia, Sausalito:  The 7th Sons.  9:30-1:30, no cover.

The TridentAndoni’s Quartet.  8pm-12:30, no cover.  415-331-3232.

Eagles Hall, Alameda:  Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic.  9:30pm, $30 includes hors d’oeuvres, party favors, champagne toast.

Osher Marin JCCStand-up Comedy Show & Party with The Spouse Whisperer & Cathy Ladman.  Adults. Tickets starting at $34.50.  Info: http://www.marinjcc.org/events/2013/12/31/performing-arts/the-4th-annual-new-year-s-eve-celebration-presented-by-the-other-caf-comedy-showcase/

Silo’s, Napa:  Unauthorized Rolling Stones.  7 & 10pm shows, $100 w/ dinner or late cocktail show.  Very limited seating.  Call Keith 707-280-7526 or keith@silosnapa.com  to discuss before you purchase. 

Odalisque CafĂ©, San Rafael:  Swing Fever jazz, Moana Diamond chanteuse, Belly Dancer.  8-12:30am, $50 GA, “Midnight at the Casbah”. Sample French-Moroccan Food.  Also Tango Room with DJ.  415-460-1335.  Advance purchase required at Eventbrite.


Ghiringhelli’s Novato:  Spinmaster DJ “O”.  5pm-1am, No cover.  Regular menu + Special NYE Entrees.  Party favors, Champagne toast at 9 & midnight.  415-878-4977




Thursday, December 19, 2013

Music Fun Week of Dec. 18-25, 2013

Did you see the FULL COLD MOON in all it’s glory? Rings around the moon, small and large; Moonbeams galore. And the Winter Solstice on Saturday morning brings longer days and shorter nights … Spring will be coming!  One-day-at-a-time …
We Wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year ♫♪♪


The week past:  Eddie Neon Blues at 19 Broadway; Lynn Asher and Danny Click at Bill Hansell’s Guitar Pull at Sleeping Lady; Cathey Cotton and the Atomic Beat Society at George’s; but I haven’t danced since then—a whole week!!  Rehearsals have taken up some time, as well as parties, and singing another wonderful concert with the Marin Symphony—full of the spirit of the season, and well-attended.
Coming up this week:  tonight some Lauren Murphy, along with 2 other bands, at Hopmonk; sorry to miss the NEW 19 Broadway’s offerings--on Thursday Con Brio, and next door at Peri’s was Burnsy’s Sugar Shack—have to get to one of their gigs soon!
Friday there’s also Chrome Johnson at 19 Broadway; or The 7th Sons at Presidio Yacht Club.
Saturday there’s Sister Carol for some reggae/ roots at Hopmonk; and at 19 Broadway Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic. 

Hope you get out and move it … I’m overdue!  And if you can’t, have fun inside your head! ♫♪♫♪

Wednesday, Dec. 18 
HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week Miracle Mule – Swampy-tonk, country swing).   Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 10pm, no cover:  Kortuzi Reunion Jam – Vinyl keyboardist Jonathan Korty with Danny Uzilevsky (Chrome Johnson), Dave Burns, Dan Duffin, & Special Guests.  Info 415-459-1091.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band – Special Guest Night: Cee Cee James – Local talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd set.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, $5:  Rowan Brothers: Lorin, Chris, & Peter, and Barry Sless — doing what they do so well!   415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Elvis Johnson Soul Revuerock, soul & blues from the 60s, 70s & onward.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Dale Polissar Trio, with Si Perkoff  – mellow, lyrical clarinet jazz.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater, CafĂ© open for breakfast & lunch.  Closed at 3pm for Private Event.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Thursday, Dec. 19Happy Birthday, Donna D! Happy Birthday, Knut K! 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $5 SRO:  33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st & 3rd Thurs.) with The Lady Crooners; Homebrew; Easy Heroes -- Indie/ roots/ rock. No times listed.  .  [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.

19 Broadway, doors 8, show 9pm, no cover:  Con Brio – funk and grooves.  Opens with Baby and the Luvies – R&B & soul dance music with horns.  Info 459-1091.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover:  Burnsy’s Sugar Shack – blues, soul, Motown, with Cathleen Riddley, Dave Burns, and more.  (every 1st & 3rd Thursday)

Lincoln Park Wine Bar, 198 Sir Francis Drake, San Anselmo, 7-9pm, no cover:  James Moseley Solo  Guitar & Vocals.  453-9898 for reservations.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 11:30am, no cover:  Thursday Lunch Series with Simon Costa – off-beat love songs, breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
6:30pm, CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Steakhouse Grill & Bar at Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, 6-9pm, no cover:  Andoni’s Trio Jazz, swing, pop, blues, R&B, & Motown, ***[with Jack Prendergast on bass and Jai Josefs on guitar?]**.  456-8084 for reservations/info.

no name bar, 8pm, no cover:  Donna D + Rob Fordyce, Michael Lamacchia, and Jim Bovie.  Help Donna celebrate her really birthday!

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Deborah Winters and Friends – festive holiday jazz, and Special Guests.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater, CafĂ© open for breakfast & lunch.  Closed at 3pm for Private Event.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Presidio Y.C.   PRIVATE PARTY.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Friday, Dec. 20 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7:30, show 8pm, $10 adv., $12 DOS:  Lauren Murphy & Band (10:15pm); Joanne Rand & Band (9pm); Andy Grossman White acoustic (8pm). SRO with Limited Seating.  [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.

19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:  Chrome Johnson featuring Ryan Scott (Monophonics) on trumpet — Americana, alt/country, rock & roll.  Opens with Jenny Kerr Duo – country/ blues/ roots.   Info 459-1091.  

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $8:  The 7th Sons — great 60s & 70s rock & roll with Jake Baker, Mark Banning, Kurt Huget & Kimm Carrigg.

Aqus CafĂ©, Petaluma, 7pm, donation:  The Mighty Groove – Annual Christmas Party benefitting PPSC (Petaluma Peoples Services Center).

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Kimrea & Dreamdogs alt/Americana with folk, blues, jazz, country & punk.  883-9477 for reservations.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, $10:  Breakin’ Bread – includes members of Vinyl, Monophonics, and more.

Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, no cover:  The Machiavelvets – “Reckless Futurism”.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15:  Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic.

Sweetwater, doors 6, show 7pm, $15-27 (discount under 12/over 65): Christmas Jug Band Family Night.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $20 SOLD OUT:  Lydia Pense & Cold Blood.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

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

Saturday, Dec. 21WINTER SOLSTICE, 9:11am PST – The Days are getting longer! 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $15 adv., $20 DOS:  Sister Carol – reggae/ roots/ dancehall.  With DJ Jacques (WBLK Dancehall Massive).  SRO with Limited Seating. [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.

19 Broadway9pm, $10-15:  Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic .  Info 415-459-1091.  

Seahorse, 9pm, $12:  Beso Negro (gypsy jazz) and Key Lime Pie (classic rock with a Latin twist).

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $12:  Stephanie Keys BandFolk, Rock & Soul.   415-813-5600 reservations & 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. 

Rancho Nicasio,  8:30pm, $15:  Volker Strifler Band, and Ron Thompson & The Resistors, plus Miss Angela  – Blues.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Andoni’s QuartetJazz, swing, pop, blues, R&B, & Motown.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, FREE:  Live Music Brunch with Steep Ravine – bluegrass & folk quartet.
Doors 7, show 8pm, $24-27: Christmas Jug Band Closing Night Show.  Acoustic folk-skiffle-swing jug band.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, free:  Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:  Droptones – Soul.

Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-10pm, no cover:  The 7th Sons—great 60s & 70s rock & roll—Cream, Hendrix, Byrds, Doors, Beatles, Stones, Eagles-- with Jake, Kurt & Kim.

San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no cover:  Phillip Percy Pack   Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz standards here with his Trio every Saturday night.  

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy Bailey).  Blues, rock, country & more.  415-332-1392.

Sausalito Cruising Club, music 7:30pm, for guests $10 music only, $20 with buffet; for members $5 music only, $15 with buffet :  Medicine Ball Band—David Sturdevant, Terrie Odabi, Roscoe Gallo, Larry Vann, Nancy Wright  and Special Guests—funky R&B, rockin’ New Orleans swing.  This is a private club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please email David at medicineball1@gmail.com.  415-332-9922 for reservations.   

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

PresidioY.C., Private Party. 
Sunday, Dec. 22 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7pm, $10 adv., $15 door SRO, $20 VIP seating back, $25 VIP seating front:  Cabaret de Caliente’s Hot Holidays – Burlesque, Belly Dance, Hula, Accordians.  Also Electro-Swing Dance Party with DJ Malarkey.  SRO with Limited Seating.  [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.

Rickey’s  Jazz by the Fire, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover:  Brad Bann – sounds of Sinatra.  883-9477 for reservations. 

19 Broadway, 5pm, no cover:  Todos Santos – Wendy Fitz, Jack Pribble, & Gary Bauman for harmony-driven roots splashed with blues, latin, jazz.
9pm, no cover:  Miles Ahead — jazz tribute to Miles Davis.  Info 415-459-1091.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 11:30am, no cover:  Good Karma — funky, folk-rock covers from Sting to Sondheim, jazz fusion.
6:30pm, $10:  James Henry “Hands on Fire” – Reggae, Soca, Afro-Cuban, Samba Funk, and Hip-Hop.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Aqus Cafe, Petaluma, 2-4:30pm, cover?:  Gary Vogensen's Christmas Ramble, with Russ Gauthier, Big John Main, Sean Allen, Gary Silva, and of course Gary Vogensen.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music. 
9:30pm, no cover:  The Pickups — Americana Rockin’ Ramble hosted by Guy Meyer.

Rancho Nicasio, 7pm, $25:  Michael Winslow – “the Noisy Man” sound effects guy, plus The Zins (funk, rock, R&B).  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Sweetwater, Open for brunch 9am, closed for PRIVATE EVENT at noon. 
Doors 7, show 8pm, $22-27: Gene Taylor Blues Band featuring Dave Alvin—blues, rock.  Opens with Buck Nickels & Loose Change.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Panama Hotel, 6-9pm, no cover:  LipSticks – a Panama Christmas tradition.  457-3993 for reservations & info.  

Monday, Dec. 23 -- Happy Birthday, Erma M!  
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & Players:  Blue Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate & Cole Tate with Guest Jammers.  This is a private club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please email joebtate@gmail.com or call him 415-385-1606.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Billy D.

Sweetwater, 7:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Derek Smith.  Info 459-1091.  

Seahorse, 8-11pm, no cover:  Blues Open Mic.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 Happy Birthday, David H!  
19 Broadway, 8pm, no cover:  Piano Night with Chris Brown & Wendy Fitz.  Info 459-1091.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover:  John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.

Rancho Nicasio, 7pm, $20:  The Priesthood – 7th Annual Christmas Eve Gospel Show & Dinner.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open—until 5 or 6pm.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, CLOSED. 

Sweetwater , Open for Brunch!  CLOSED at 3pm for Holiday Cheer. 

Wednesday, Dec. 25Merry Christmas to All!  
19 Broadway, 8pm, no cover:  Happy Holidays! Drink specialsInfo 415-459-1091.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, OPEN at noon.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, CLOSED.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, CLOSED.  

Panama Hotel, CLOSED. 

Sweetwater, CLOSED.  

Mark Your Calendars:
Dec. 26 (Thurs.) 19 BroadwayBeaufunK with Timm Walker, Ian Lamson, William Allums & more.
Dec. 27 (Fri.) Eagles Alameda:  Zydeco Flames
Dec. 27 (Fri.) Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, no cover:  Miracle Mule
Dec. 28 (Sat.) Peri’sSoul Satellites
Dec. 28 (Sat.) FenixJames Moseley Dance Band
Dec. 29 (Sun.) Sweetwater, 2pm, free:  Moonalice
Dec. 31 (Tues.) NEW YEAR’S EVE:  listings coming in a separate post
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪