I’m gonna roll in my riches and fly with the angels, because heaven is right here, right now! … another gem from Unity, via Michael L.
[Do they have colds in
heaven? I’ve been fighting this thing on
& off for a couple of months. But I know I’m in heaven, so I guess it
happens.]
Did you get your
howlin’ on with that bright beautiful Full
Wolf Moon?
Despite what it might
sound like from this blog, I do NOT go out every night of the week. Thus I miss a lot of performances I would
like to see. What I want to do is give
shout-outs to all the amazing musicians I DO get to appreciate.
This week we
unexpectedly got over to Dennis Haneda’s
Open Mic at Hopmonk Novato once
again. Our pal vocalist Debra Clawson was one of the highlights! This is getting to be a pleasant habit! We tried to livestream the Fenix Band’s blues night, but ran into
a snafu—hopefully it will be up & running soon. The FENIX has a great
lineup of shows—check it out below.
It was one of those
weekends where we just HAD to get to more than one venue a night. On Friday we
heard our friends Johnny Z and TRENZ,
playing to a very lively and appreciative crowd at the Presidio Yacht Club, then made it to Hopmonk Novato for the last set of Pepperland—late Beatles stuff, fantastic energy! Hopmonk is really turning into a dancers’
scene.
On Saturday we happily
got to Peri’s in Fairfax for the
phenomenal Zydeco Flames: Frank,
Lloyd, Bruce, Timm and William always keep it going in high gear. It was fun to be in a non-zydeco venue, for
all the folks who like to do their own thing (not strictly zydeco dancing—but
there was plenty of that going on too, on their postage-stamp dance floor). Lloyd, Frank & Timm will be back at Peri’s on Friday to mix it up with Ted
O’Connell, Dave Burns, and Bonnie Hayes—configured as the Soul Satellites—sure to please.
Back to last Saturday,
hard to pull away from the Flames, but eager to hear the Sorentinos at Hopmonk—and
we made it for their last half-hour—enough to get a feel for this great party
dance band (with a nice write-up in last week’s Pacific Sun).
This coming week,
another abundance of riches, and multiple dance band dilemma:
For Friday we’ve got
the Soul Satellites at Peri’s, Mighty Groove & Undercover at the Seahorse, Pop Fiction at
George’s, and Sunnbolt Jam is happening as well!
On Saturday there’s Cathey Cotton & Elliott’s Evil Plan
for a sure-fire hot show at Peri’s, Stephanie Teel at George’s – and what about Danny
Click, Roy Rogers, Petty Theft, Vinyl, Doc Kraft, The 7th Sons, the Flames at Monroe, a great lineup at FENIX,
and so much more!?! Check it out below, then get out there and
enjoy yourselves!
Friend Sabina is looking for a roommate
at her beautiful home in Marin Lagoon,
San Rafael. See her Craigslist ad: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/roo/3576244814.html
You can bookmark my website,
and check back regularly for UPDATES as the
week progresses: www.ellenjanesmusic.com. And 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,
Jan. 29, 2013
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 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.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Audrey Moira Shimkas with
Jef Labes – unique jazz vocals, fusion. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Sweetwater , doors 6:30, event 7:30,
$25: Floating Records presents a Benefit
for Mill Valley Library Foundation,
with Marble Party (indie rock/ power
pop/ psychedelia) and Dredgetown
(funk/soul/jam band). 388-3850 for info.
Wednesday, Jan.
30
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8-10:30pm, $10:
Fenix Band – Blues at Marin’s
newest Club, with Fernando Aragon, Larry Vann, Philip “Roscoe” Gallo, Kyle
Hixon, and Michael Warren—and special Guests including James Moseley R&B
Quartet (not happening tonight). 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, 7:30pm, no cover: Open Mic
Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Matt Jaffe and the Distractions at 9pm), chosen from a previous
open mic. 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.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Kurt
Huget CD Release Show. [Kurt also plays with The 7th Sons.] Original
Americana & choice covers, with friends Dave Getz, Pat Campbell, &
Julia Harrell.
TerrapinCrossroads
8:30pm, no cover?: Terrapin Family Band Bar Show. Info 415-524-2773.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: (W+T)J2. Wendy Fitz, Tim, Jack & John with
rock, blues & country.
PanamaHotel,
7-10pm, no cover: John Hoy Trio – fun and
classic jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, nothing listed on
calendar. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Thursday,
Jan. 31
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm
& 10pm shows, $10: Morris LeGrande – R&B melodies
& silky smooth jazz. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
no name,
Sausalito, 8:30, no cover: DONNA D +3 (Steve Malerbi, Doug Morton,
Rob) and Friends James Moseley, Haley Mears, and Michael Lamacchia. Celebrate with Donna as she recovers from her
Stroke! Also Michael's birthday celebration.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks: **[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 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, doors 7, event 8, $16-22: Led Kaapana – slack key guitar & unusual vocals. 388-3850 for
tix or info.
PanamaHotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Todos Santos with Wendy
Fitz—jazzy roots. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Presidio Y.C. Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner
beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, no cover for
this one—please tip generously (PYC
members always free): saxman Mike Luzzi
& The No Mercy Band –disco, blues,
rock, funk, & soul dance cover tunes. Dinner: Chicken & Dumplings $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. Maria’s birthday week!
Peri’sBar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover?: Friends
of Finch.
Friday, FEBRUARY
1 -- Happy
Birthday, Steve S! Happy Birthday, Velvy A! Happy Birthday, Maria P!
George's Nightclub, 9:30pm, no cover, 2-drink
minimum: Pop Fiction – 8-piece Party Band.
415-226-0262 for info.
Peri’sBar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $10?: The
Soul Satellites – Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows & Timm
Walker of Zydeco Flames, plus Ted O’Connell & Dave Burns (and Bonnie Hayes) of Treble Makers. Whew!
Undercover (7:30? or 9?) and The Mighty Groove (10:30pm),
$10, at the Seahorse. Very tasty dancin’
music.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8:30pm, $10: Buck
Nickels & Loose Change – country/rock. 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.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm-12, $10? : Danny
Click’s Texas Blues Night.
415-485-1182 for reservations/info.
Sunnbolt Music, 150
Mitchell Blvd., #260, San Rafael, 8:30pm, $5:
First Friday Jam—You are welcome to bring snacks, drinks,
and friends. If you want to jam, call Beth at 499-5688 or email bethrey995@aol.com.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: SwingSet
– easy listening swing/jazz quintet. 883-9477 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8, event 9, $22 (SOLD OUT): Nikki Bluhm & The Gramblers
with Araan Harris & The Farm Band.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, no cover: The
Blue Devils. 415-662-2219
for
Record Plant Studios. 2200 Bridgeway (Frontage Rd by Marina), Sausalito, 8-9pm,
$15: Jamie Clark acoustic, opens for Blane Lyon show. Full Bar.
The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Matthew Stewart – Guitarist,
singer/songwriter, mix of Spanish, folk, rock, classical and world music.
Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10,
no cover: Joe & Kerry folk music. 256-1818 for info.
Saturday, FEB.
2
Monroe Hall, 1400 W. College
Ave., Santa Rosa, 7pm lesson, 8pm
dance, $15: ZYDECO FLAMES.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $10?: Cathey
Cotton & Elliott’s evoL Plan – blues, rock, soul, R&B, surf music
in an energetic soulful show “Gurlz Night Out Cold!”. Guys too.
George's Nightclub, 8pm, $15 (plus table fee
for reserved table): Stephanie Teel Band – Coastal rock,
R&B, funk, pop, reggae, & dance covers. 415-226-0262 for info.
HopmonkNovato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8pm, $20: Roy
Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings —blues/ slide/ Americana. 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.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael,
8:30pm & 10:30pm shows, $10: Stefanie Keys Band – folk, rock &
soul; Stephanie tours with Big Brother & the Holding Co., singing Janis
Joplin. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Marin Coffee Roasters, San 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.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $5: Doc Kraft Band – dance to swing, rock, Latin, country, R&B, Motown,
zydeco.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm-12, $10? : Danny
Click’s Texas Blues Night.
415-485-1182 for reservations/info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $20: Petty
Theft – ultimate
Tom Petty Tribute. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $22: VINYL & Friends— funk, latin, reggae, dub. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Charles Wheal – blues & roots. 883-9477 for reservations.
San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no
cover: Phillip Percy Williams Trio.
Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz
standards here with his Trio every Saturday night!
Osher Marin JCC, Kanbar
Center, 7:30pm, $10-12: HAPPY—the movie, the movement, hosted
by Michael Pritchard. Post-screening community discussion.
Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10,
no cover: Dan McGuire-- Acoustic
Guitar. 256-1818 for info.
no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no
cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Friends). Blues, rock,
country & more.
Nourish at Harbor Point, (no music on calendar).
415-381-4400.
Sunday,
FEB. 3 –
Happy “Anniversary”, Carlos!
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage
Oaks, doors 2:30, No cover: The Big Game--Niners
& Ravens on the big screen. 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, brunch til 12, then doors 1pm, no cover: 49ers
vs. Ravens Superbowl on the big screen. Superbowl food & drink
specials. 388-3850 for info.
Terrapin Crossroads
12noon??, no cover: Sunday Brunch with the Terrapin Family
Band. Info 415-524-2773.
Terrapin Crossroads
doors 2pm, game 3:30pm, no cover?: Super Bowl in the Grate Room. Also Lounge & Bar seating. Info
415-524-2773.
Rancho Nicasio, 11-3 pre-game Brunch, 3-6pm
Happy Hour Menu, 5-9pm dinner, no cover : Super
Bowl Party.
415-662-2219
for reservations/info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live
Music; 9pm, no cover?: Blues Jam.
Monday,
Feb. 4
Sweetwater , doors 7, event 8pm, $47-62: Jorma
Kaukonen of Hot Tuna. 388-3850 for info.
Sausalito Cruising Club,
7-11pm, $15 includes buffet, $10 for members & Jammers: Blue
Monday Jam with The Tators – Joe
Tate & Cole Tate & 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,
9pm, no cover: Open Mic with Billy D.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage
Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.] 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.
Tuesday,
Feb. 5
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 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 , doors 9, event 10pm,
$47-62: Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna.
388-3850 for info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever – Hot winds from the Southwest, the music of Count
Basie. 457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Mark
Your Calendars:
Feb. 7 (Thur.) Hopmonk, doors 7, FREE: Pro
Jam with Donny Mederos & The Blues Defenders
Feb. 8 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Mardi
Gras with Pulsators & Gator Beat
Feb. 8 (Fri.) Eagles Hall, Alameda: Zydeco Flames
Feb. 8 (Fri.) Fourth St. Tavern, 9:30pm: Honeydust
Feb. 9 (Sat.) PYC: The Tickets Band
Feb. 15 (Fri.) George’s: Pride & Joy
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
