Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Music Fun Week of May 28, 2013 (mini-version)

UPDATES (since Tuesday) in RED 
HOME, SWEET HOME!

Larkspur Food & Flower Festival, May 26, 2013

I’m back! –but still not all here.
Ecstatic to be safely returned to Marvy Marin for my Music!  Arrived late Tuesday, and by Thursday evening was ready for some tunes – at Trek Winery for Mr. Dan Brown, accompanied by Doug Morton on keys.
On Friday Carlos and I hit the dance floor at Seahorse for THE MIGHTY GROOVE, and I could not contain my joy to be dancing once again.  Pneumonia, I've had enough!
Saturday night at George’s for two of my faves, The Tickets Band and James Moseley Dance Band!  I expected to sit out a number of dances, but perhaps I was too enthusiastic … but what fun!!
On Sunday at the Larkspur Food & Flower Festival my feet could not keep up with Revolver and Rudy and the Unauthorized Rolling Stones. So many friends attending, so much love!! I love you back!  Didn’t even get there in time to get some Doc Kraft …catch up with you soon, Doc! 
Sorry it rained on your parades, but I was happy to see the misty weather on Monday, so that I was not compelled to go out and dance, and instead remained at home with Carlos for a very restful stay-in day.

I’ll be doing a very abbreviated calendar for awhile yet, until I get back into the swing.
Here’s what I have so far – there will be many additions by Thursday and Friday, so check back.

Wishing good Health & Happiness for y’all!  ♫♪

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, May 28, 2013 -- Happy Birthday, Suzan! 
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lorin Rowan solo acoustic guitar & vocals.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Wednesday, May 29
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 7:20-11:20pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week Joel Schick 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.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Rattlebox—Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless, & Doug Harman. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Phillip Percy Pack – stylish jazz standards. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10: Pro Blues Jam with Fenix Band, and Mads Tolling.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Thursday, May 30 
4th St. San Rafael, 6-9pm, free:  Farmers Market – Singing/ roller-skating DJ Mark Hester Power performs at 4thLootens;  “Big Tree” on main stage.

no name bar, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover:  Donna D + 3 – blues, jazz & sassy stylings.

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, no cover, please tip:  Elvis Johnson & the Barflys – “Dive bar Jukebox Music fueled by Jamesons!”  Dinner: Pulled Pork Sliders $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 

Friday, May 31
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 6:30-9pm, no cover:  Herb Marshall Group jazz & vocals, with Guest Dan Brown.  Great wine & jazz for a fun evening!

George's Nightclub, 9pm, $10-15:  The Cheeseballs – Dance hits from the 70s to the 90s.  415-226-0262 for info. 

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $12-15: B Side Players – latin/ cumbia/ reggae.  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, doors 8, show 9pm, $22 SRO:  PETTY THEFT.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30 pm, $8: Honeydust – Rock. 

Saturday, JUNE 1 
James Moseley Dance Band at the Seahorse, 9pm-12, $10.

HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $35: Melvin Seals & JGB—blues/ folk /rock. 2 nights.  + Mark Karan. 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.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $12-15:  Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Marin Home & Garden Expo, Marin Civic Center, 2 days, 10am-5pm, $10 (discount coupons avail.):  Lectures, Demos, Music (booked by Erma & Daniel) listed here:  http://www.marinhomegarden.com/schedule 

Sunday, June 2 
HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 8pm, $35: Melvin Seals & JGB—blues/ folk /rock. 2 nights. 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.

Marin Home & Garden Expo, Marin Civic Center, 2 days, 10am-5pm, $10 (discount coupons avail.):  Lectures, Demos, Music (booked by Erma & Daniel) listed here:  http://www.marinhomegarden.com/schedule

Sausalito Cruising Club, music 4-7pm, for guests $10 music only, $20 with buffet; for members $5 music only, $15 with buffet :  The 7th Sons—70s & 80s rock.  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.

Monday, June 3 
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, June 4
Osteria Divino, 7-10pm, no cover:  James Moseley Solo Guitar & Vocals.  331-9355 for reservations.

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.

Mark Your Calendars:
June 7 (Fri.) Northgate Mall, 6-8pm, free:  San Francisco Music Club with Lorin Rowan & Jimmy Dillon
June 7 (Fri.) Trek Winery, Barrel Room, 8-10:30pm, $10:  James Moseley Dance Band!

June 8 (Sat.) Novato Art Wine Music Festival, 10am-7pm, free:  [Come say hello to Carlos & I at the TREK Winery booth near 7th St. from 1-4pm!]  Redwood Stage: 10am Black Cat Bone; 4:15 Luvplanet; 5:45 The Tubes w/ Fee Waybill. 7th St. Stage: 12:15 Firewheel; 4:45 Flanelhed; 6pm Metal Shop.  Full schedule here:  http://www.novatoartwinemusic.com/music/wfmenuconfig/wfmenuconfig/this-year-s-music.html

June 9 (Sun.) Novato Art Wine Music Festival, 10am-6pm, free:  Redwood Stage: 11:15 North Bay Blues Revue (Carrie Souza Murphy, Denis Murphy, Bob McBain); 1:45 Tender Mercies; 3pm Aja Vu; 4:45 Davey Pattison.  7th St.:  12noon THE TICKETS BAND; 4:30 Tom Rigney & Flambeau.  Full schedule here:  http://www.novatoartwinemusic.com/music/wfmenuconfig/wfmenuconfig/this-year-s-music.html
June 14 (Fri.) Creekside at Tennessee Valley, 6:30-8pm, free:  Unauthorized Rolling Stones!

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

Monday, May 20, 2013

Home again home again, jiggity-jig ... Music week of May 23

UPDATES in RED
Well, not home until late Tuesday nite, but I cannot wait to return to Marvelous Musical Marin!
It may be awhile before I'm back on track with my calendar, but here is what I am looking forward to upon my return, health permitting:

Thurs. 5/23. Trek Winery, 6-7:30pm, no cover: DAN BROWN Duo with Doug Morton.
Fri. 5/24 9pm, $10, THE MIGHTY GROOVE at the Seahorse with Special Guest Dan Brown.
Sat. 5/25, George's, 8pm, $15-20: JAMES MOSELEY BAND with THE TICKETS BAND opening, with Special Guests Tom Atkin & David Matthews.
Sun. 5/26, Larkspur Food & Flower Fest, 11am-6pm, no cover:12:30 Doc Kraft Band, 2:30 Revolver, 4:30 Unauthorized Rolling Stones!!
Mon. 5/27, Mill Valley Community Center, Memorial Day Celebration, 12 noon-?: features Tommy Castro & the Painkillers with Special Guests Bonnie Hayes & Mark Karan; also The 85s, Marble Party, & more. No times listed for the bands ...

I'm sorry I cannot do a full listing... Please do not ask me to add more events for this week -- I'm not fully recovered from my bout with pneumonia. This was a very difficult working trip, and I'm hopin' the music will set me straight -- although I may be sitting out a few dances for awhile!

Wishing you all the best,

Ellen ♫♪
www.ellenjanesmusic.com
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Monday, May 6, 2013

Spring/Summer Marin Festivals/Events 2013

This is a starter, to whet your appetites.  I must now get on with life ...
[Thanks so very much to all of you who have sent me special notes about my health.  If I have not yet individually replied, I intend to!]

To check weekly events at Marin venues while I’m away, go to any previous post and click on the venue for their website link.  Also check my latest “Mark Your Calendars” section. Enjoy!

Hopmonk Novato, Music in the Beer Garden, free:  Friday evenings, and Sat. & Sun. afternoons & evenings. Afternoons are 1-4pm, I believe, and I didn’t get the evening hours right.  Not yet on website, but watch for it.  KC Turner is booking the acts for the Beer Garden.  This is in addition to the Music in the Session Room.

May 11 (Sat.) May Madness Classic Car Parade, 4th St. San Rafael, 12-6pm (Parade 5pm)
12: Blue Diamond Fillups - Rockabilly
1:45: Fenix Blues Band - Blues
3:30: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs! – Southern rock & blues

May 26 (Sun.) Larkspur Food & Flower Festival Magnolia St., 11am-6pm: 12:30 Doc Kraft Band2:30 Revolver , 4:30 Unauthorized Rolling Stones!

Northgate Concerts Under the Oak, 1st & 3rd Fridays, 6-8pm:
- June 7:  San Francisco Music Club – Lorin Rowan & Jimmy Dillon
- June 21:  Zydeco Flames
- July 5:  Unauthorized Rolling Stones
- July 19:  Joel, The Band
- Aug. 2:  Petty Theft
- Aug. 16:  Volker Strifler

Pacheco Plaza Fri. Night Concerts, 3rd Fridays, 6-9pm:
- June 21:  Los Boleros
- July 19:  Beatles Flashback
- Aug. 16:  Retromaniacs
- Sep. 20:  Spirit of Caribbean

Marinwood Music in the Park, 2nd & 4th Fridays, 6-8pm:
- June 28th: The Shook Twins
- July 12th: The Magnolia Keys (aka Tiny Television)
- July 26th: 
Elliot Randall & The Deadmen
- Aug 9th: 
The Novelists
- Aug 23rd: 
Danny Click

Marin Home & Garden Expo:
June 1 & June 2, Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm, $6 seniors, $10 GA

June 8 & 9, Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6
Includes headliners The Tubes with Fee Waybill, Tom Rigney & Flambeau, The TICKETS BAND, Davey Pattison.  Click on Festival link above for complete schedule.

June 8 & 9, Sat. & Sun. 11am-6pm; parade Sat. 10am.  Click Festival link for more info.

June 22:  Mount Tam Jam, Mountain Theatre, 12-7pm, $25 (under 12), 50, 75, 100:  A Benefit for the Mountain, featuring Galactic, CAKE, Taj Mahal Trio, and Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs!
Italian Street Painting Marin, June 29-30 (Sat. 10-9, Sun. 10-6), $5: Musicians include Ryann Morris Band, Lara Johnston, Souljah Family Band, Good Karma Jazz, Miles Schon Band, Moonalice, and Andre Theirry and Zydeco Magic