PRACTICE KINDNESS.
I’ll be away for a
couple of weeks helping my brother in Philadelphia. Though I’ve got my hands on
an iPad mini—I’m still unable to make it work with blogger. And Jay has no
internet or wireless, and I probably won’t have time anyway. But if I can put out a mini-calendar, I will
try.
Meanwhile, if I do not
produce a current calendar, you can always go to my website and click on any of
the venues I list to see what’s up
on their website. Yep-- It’s a lot of
work!
Hooray for The 7th Sons, and some
lively rock & roll at the Presidio Yacht Club last Friday night! There was a wedding party in attendance, a
bunch of 30-somethings, and they really got off on the oldies--almost kept up
with us.
Hugh Masekela at
Marin Center on Saturday nite – he is phenomenal! I was concerned about attending a seated
concert, but needn’t have worried. This
74-year old lifted the audience to our feet on several occasions, so I got to
wiggle & shake—enough so that I didn’t have to go out dancing afterward. Another role model: hope I can be as active
when I reach that age!
The coughing is
modified by some allergy pills, but still taking it a bit easy to gather my
strength for my coming trip—which means I’m still not going out 3 or 4 or 5 nights a
week!
However, for the
weekend Carlos & I can’t miss the Soul Satellites
at Peri’s on Friday, and hope to
catch some tunes at Sunnbolt before
we head to Fairfax; Matt Jaffe’s at
the Hopmonk, The 7th Sons at the Cruising
Club, Zepparella at Sweetwater—plenty of fun to be had.
On Saturday we hope
for some Evil Fun with Cathey Cotton
at 19 Broadway. There’s also Pete Escovedo at George’s; Zydeco Flames at the Nicasio Barn Dance; Revolver at Rancho; Mari Mack at Fenix; and a whole slew of other great
acts to check out below.
Sunday morning, if we
didn’t plan on attending Unity,
would sure head over to Sweetwater
for James Moseley Trio for Sunday
brunch.
Wishing good Health
& Happiness for y’all! ♫♪
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,
April 30, 2013 -- Happy Birthday, Erica
R!
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Philip Percy Pack – stylish
jazz standards. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Sweetwater , 5pm, no cover: NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors vs.
Denver Nuggets on the Big Screen. Dinner & drink specials. 388-3850 for info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm,
no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm lesson with Dianna, 8:30 music, $10: The
New Iberians – Cajun/Zydeco.
Terrapin Crossroads, 6:30,
$??: Rainforest Action Benefit with Phil
Lesh, Terrapin Family Band, & Harper Simon.
Then 8:30 in the Bar, no cover: Acacia.
Info 415-524-2773.
Wednesday, MAY
1 – Happy May
Day!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, 7:20pm, no cover: Open Mic
Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Leslie Greer (CD release) at 9pm),
chosen from a previous open mic. Note:
For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”. 415-892-6200 reservations
& info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10: Pro Blues Jam with Fenix
Band, featuring Fernando Aragon, Philip
Gallo, Kyle Hixon, Larry Vann, and Michael Warren, with Special Guests. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Rusty
Evans & Ring of Fire—Rockabilly, Johnny Cash Tribute Band. 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15 SRO: The
Mashtones – 10-piece 60s soul mash-up party band. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Terrapin Crossroads, 8:30,
no cover: Terrapin Family Band. Info
415-524-2773.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9pm, no cover: The Weissman – Michael Weiss from Honeydust—rock & roll.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Dave Getz Quartet – straight-up
jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Thursday,
May 2 – Happy
Birthday, Shima! Happy Birthday,
Carla DF! Happy Birthday, Teou!
4th St. San
Rafael,
6-9pm, free: Farmers Market – ***
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, NEW:
5-7 Happy Hour in Front Bar; 6-8 Wine Tasting in Back Bar (fee varies). Dance
Party from 8pm on …
8
& 10pm shows, $10: Morris LeGrande Band – R&B and
smooth jazz. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Presidio Y.C. Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner
beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, no cover,
please tip: TBA –rock?
country? blues? Dinner: *** $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
The Trident, Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover: Andoni & Friends -- Jazz, Swing, Pop, Blues, R&B,
Motown. 415-331-3232 for
reservations.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Thea Rose – new jazz vocalist. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm,
no cover: TBA .
Terrapin Crossroads, 8:30pm,
no cover??: Stu Allen & the Terrapin
AllStars. Reservations/ Info 415-524-2773.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Sweetwater, [nothing
listed on calendar as of 4/30] 388-3850 for tix or info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, May
3
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
[5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30
pm, $8: Soul Satellites – outrageous
blues, funk, soul from members of Zydeco
Flames (Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows, Timm Walker) & The Treble Makers (Frank, Tim O’Connell, Dave Burns).
Sunnbolt Music, 150 Mitchell Blvd. #260,
San Rafael, 8pm, $5: First Friday Jam. BYO refreshments, and get down for some
speakeasy fun. 499-5688 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $10: Matt
Jaffe & the Distractions –alt/ indie/ rock—high energy! Opens with The Gold Standard—punk/ alt rock. 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.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, no cover, 2-drink
minimum: Richard Bean & Sapo – A Cinqo de Mayo Suavecito Party—high energy,
Latin-flavored rock. 415-226-0262 for
info.
Sausalito Cruising Club,
dinner 7, music 8pm, for guests $10 music only, $20 with buffet; for members $5
music only, $15 with buffet : The 7th Sons—70s & 80s
rock. $5 margaritas. This is a private
club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please email
Jake at The7thSons@gmail.com. 415-332-9922 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show
9pm, $20 SRO: Zepparella—female Led Zeppelin tribute. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rickeys Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover: Phillip Percy Pack – stylish jazz
standards from this Beach Blanket Babylon alum. 883-9477 for
reservations.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Stompy
Jones & an Extremely Special
Guest.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $10-12: The Jesse Brewster Band – Original rock,
Americana. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Terrapin Crossroads, 4:20pm,
no cover: Happy Hour Specials, music by
Brian Lesh & Ross James.
7pm,
$22: The Infamous Stringdusters with Terrapin Family Band. Reservations/
Info 415-524-2773.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, May
4 -- Happy
Birthday, Rick B!
George's Nightclub, 8:30pm, $20-30: Pete Escovedo and his Orchestra: Latin Jazz Star – master percussionist. 415-226-0262 for info.
19 Broadway, 9:30pm, $10: Cathey Cotton & Elliott’s Evil Plan
Pre-Cinco de Mayo Celebration --
Evil Mariachi & Exotic Dancers in the VIP Room, homemade tamales,
tequila specials!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $8: Baby
Seal Club—indie/ burner /rock. Opens with Girls + Boys. 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.
Collins Ranch, Nicasio,
5:30-10:30pm, $55-65: Cajun Barn Dance with Zydeco Flames (at 7:30). Dinner (6:30) by Hummingbird Café. Proceeds benefit Nicasio School. Tickets
415-662-1048.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8
& 10pm shows, $10: Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings –
Blues & Soul covers. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15: REVOLVER—does Abbey
Road, with Guest Michael Barrett.
415-662-2219
for 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.
Sweetwater, 11am,
free: Kentucky Derby Party.
Doors 8, show 9pm, $30 SRO: Ernest
Ranglin –Jamaican jazz & reggae guitarist. 388-3850 for tix or info.
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!
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
[5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 8pm,
$8: Acacia.
4th Street
Tavern,
San Rafael, 8pm, no cover??: Ned Endless & the Allniters with
Guests The Growing Weeds.
Terrapin Crossroads,
12:30pm, no cover: Acoustic Brunch with Acacia.
Reservations/ Info 415-524-2773.
no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no
cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy
Bailey). Blues, rock, country & more. 415-332-1392.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday,
May 5 – Happy Cinco
de Mayo!
Happy Birthday, Billy P!
Doors
7, show 8pm, $14 SRO: Jerry Joseph, Walter Salas-Humara, and Steve
Drizos—with Special Guests The Heavy
Guilt. 388-1100 or 388-3850 for tix
or info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 6:30,
$10: Tony Flores & The Alta Allstars –soul-soothing music; 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 5pm, no cover: It’s A Beautiful Day
with David & Linda LaFlamme – Acoustic. Happy Birthday, David! 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage
Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations
& info.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Primavera Latin Jazz Quartet . 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live Music. 9:30pm, no cover: Peri’s Blues Jam.
Terrapin Crossroads
about 12:30, no cover: Sunday Brunch with Terrapin Family Band.
Time?,
$25: Phil Lesh & Terrapin Family
Band Benefit for Unbroken Chain
Foundation. Reservations/ Info 415-524-2773.
Monday,
May 6
Sweetwater, 7:30pm, no cover:
Open Mic with Austin DeLone. 388-3850 for info.
Sausalito Cruising Club,
7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & $10 for Players: Blue
Monday Jam hosted by Joe 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.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage
Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations
& info.
Tuesday,
May 7
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever– Music of Fats
Waller, Cab Calloway, & Louis Jordan. 457-3993 for reservations
& info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm,
no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm lesson with Cheryl McBride, 8:30 music, $10: Tom Rigney & Flambeau.
Terrapin Crossroads, 6:30pm:
Trivia Night. 8:30 in the Bar, no cover:
American Jubilee. Info
415-524-2773.
Mark
Your Calendars:
May 10 ((Fri.) Presidio Yacht Club, 8:30, $5: The
Tickets Band
May 11 (Sat.) Peri’s Fairfax: ZYDECO FLAMES
May 11 (Sat.) Presidio Yacht Club, 8:30, $8: Doc
Kraft Dance Band
May 17 (Fri.) George’s: The
Sun Kings
May 17 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Elephant
Listening Project
May 17 (Fri.) Eagles Hall: Zydeco
Flames
May 18 (Sat.) George’s: Danny
Click [and the Hell Yeahs!]
May 18 (Sat.) Hopmonk: Johnny
Vegas & the High Rollers
May 25 (Sat.) George’s: James
Moseley Band + The Tickets Band
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
