Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Music Fun Week of Aug. 20, 2013

Taking my time, savoring the moments …
Therefore “this” is late.
There are so few degrees of separation between each of us.  In the Spirit of Johnnie Jean Daniel, embrace humanity, embrace Mother Earth.   




Thanks, Ed, for sharing these photos.

The music continues.  Carlos and I managed to get out a few nights.  On Friday we met with quite a few others for a mini-tribute to our friend JJ.  Sweet!  We then carried on to Fairfax for one of my favorite group of guys (without Bonnie Hayes for now!) at Peri’sThe Soul SatellitesFrank Bohan, Ted O’Connell, Lloyd Meadows, Dave Burns, and the bassist subbing for Timm Walker.  We also checked on Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs making merry next door at Sleeping Lady.
On Saturday we got a heads-up that the power was out in Sausalito, so the James Moseley show was cancelled—and we had an unusual Saturday night at home!
Sunday we had to make an appearance at the Novato Theatre Benefit, and spirits were high for WonderBread 5.  Many many sought shelter from the heat at TREK Winery—and discovered this gem in downtown Novato.

The week ahead?  I know not!  On Friday we can find Lumanation at Peri’s, James Henry at Fenix, Salvador Santana & Miles Schon at George’s,  Buck Nickels and Loose Change with Third Rail at Hopmonk,  Reckless in Vegas and Pretending at Sweetwater, Phil Berkowitz and the Dirty Cats at Rancho -- hmmmmm
There’s good money betting Carlos & I will be at The Tickets Band on Saturday night. And there’s also Beso Negro at Hopmonk, Mitch Woods at Fenix, Vinyl at 19 Broadway, Andoni at Rickey’s
On Sunday there’s Danny Montana at Magnolia Garden, Salsa at Fenix, The Sun Kings at Rancho – and so much more!  We’ll just have to see …

Check out all the calendar listings below, find yourself some good music and move your body!  ♫♪♫♪

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, Aug. 20, 2013 -- Full Sturgeon Moon 6:45pm PDT.  Happy Birthday, Loraine B!  
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever — A Pretty Girl is Like a Malady songs of Irving Berlin.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm til closing, $10 (seniors $8.50): Open Mic for singers/songwriters, hosted by Simon Costa.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Dianna Castillo), 8:30 music, $10:  Creole Belles.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 21  -- Happy Birthday, Andoni! 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 7:20-11:20pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda . KC Turner sub-hosts for Dennis this week.  Includes a featured act (this week?), 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 – 1st set regulars, 2nd set local talent invited to join.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – Blues/ Rock/ Soul from the 60s, 70s onward.

Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover?:  Angeline Saris’ Gypsy Jazz Trio  –.  485-1182 reservations.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Hank Bigs & The Hardtops —rockabilly. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Harley White, Sr. – smooth and classic jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $22, SRO:  Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers (stars of HBO’s “Treme”), with the Bay Easy Brass Band .  388-3850 for tix or info.

Thursday, Aug. 22Happy Birthday, Cynthia G! 
Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, no cover or $5?, please tip:  HepCatz – Rock & Roll dance party.  Dinner: Mexican-style pulled pork $8; grill closed, pizza available.  332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips are cash only, and no ATM around. Call Maria for info415-601-3333 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10:  Keith Crossan Band – Upbeat, “Beatnik Jungle” blues you can dance to.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Seahorse, 7-10pm, cover =dinner:  Marianna August and her Jazz Pals

4th St. San Rafael, 6-9pm, free:  Farmers Market ?  in Main Plaza; ?  side stage—4th & A Sts

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

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Mark’s Jamm Sammich—Open Jammz, Loose Groovz, and Kool Katz.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lady D with Alex Markels guitar – jazz and a few soul classics.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

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

Friday, Aug. 23 -- Happy Birthday, Larry A!
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30 pm, $8:  Lumanation along with Fighting Smokey Joe – Upbeat pop and reggae rock bands.  (I do not know who’s on first!)

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 5-8pm in the Beer Garden, no cover:  ***.
Session Room: Doors 7, show 8pm, $12-15: Buck Nickels and Loose Change and Third Rail – country/ rock-- Special Co-bill.  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, $20 GA (plus for reserved seating):  Salvador Santana PLUS Miles Schon – Music in their blood—but they stand out on their own. 415-226-0262 for info. 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10:  James Henry —world rhythms & grooves from master percussionist, crossing all musical genres.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 9pm, $15 SRO:  Reckless in Vegas with Pretending (Pretenders Tribute) and Emily Rath – 60s Las Vegas golden era acts tribute (Sinatra, Dean Martin, Elvis, Sonny & Cher, Neil Diamond …).  388-3850 for tix or info.

Rickeys Jazz, 6:30-9:30pm poolside, no cover:  Lilan Kane and James Harmon--keyboard & guitar duo.  883-9477 for reservations.

Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, no cover:  Phil Berkowitz & the Dirty Cats, featuring William Baty, piano  – classic blues. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Boca Pizzeria in The Village, Corte Madera (outdoor patio), 6-9pm, no cover:  Rockit Science – rock, R&B, soul.  (Happy Hour 3-6pm)

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $7:  The Dan Connelly Band—?.

Marinwood Music in the Park, 6-8pm, free:  Laura Benitez & the Heartache, and The B Stars  – country.

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

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

Saturday, Aug. 24 
Seahorse, 8:43pm, $10:  The Tickets Band – The “Struck by Lightning” Tour—shovel-ready rock & roll.

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. 

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $12: Beso Negro —indie/ gypsy/ alt.  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.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10:  Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s —rock-a-boogie jump & jive.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rickey’s Jazz, 7-10pm (inside), no cover:  Andoni’s Quartet -- Jazz, swing, pop, blues, R&B, & Motown.  Help Andoni celebrate his Birthday!  883-9477 for reservations. 

19 Broadway, 9pm, $15-20:  VINYL – old-school funk, Latin percussion, reggae and R&B.  

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 9pm, $22 SRO:  Stu Allen & Mars Hotel — for Deadheads.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30pm, $8:  Blackout Cowboys along with The Devil Shakes – their descriptions are cryptic, and I do not know who’s on first.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $10-12:  Buck Nickels and Loose Change – Western dance party.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

PresidioY.C., Private Party.

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.

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

Sunday, Aug. 25 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Free shows in Beer Garden: 1-4pm.
 415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Magnolia Terrace at S.R. Elks Club, 1-5pm, $8:  Danny Montana & The Bar Association – Contemporary country, blues and rock. No-host bar (no outside alcohol permitted). Bring a picnic!

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 11:30am, no cover:  Justin Brown —soul-inspiring vocals & guitar, influenced by Jason Mraz, Dave Matthews Band, Bill Withers, Stevie Wonder & more . 
5:30pm, $10:  Pre-Show Salsa Lesson from Sulkary Valverdie, then 7pm show Pellejo Seco  – salsa. First 10 couples will receive Pellejo Seco’s latest CD.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rancho Nicasio, gates 3, show 4pm, $15:  The Sun Kings – Beatle-Q on the Lawn.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Rickey’s 5:30-8:30pm (inside), no cover:  Brian Campbell Trio aka Campbell’s Jazz Soup – fun blend of 1920s, 30s & 40s jazz & swing. 883-9477 for reservations. 

Town Center, Corte Madera, 2-4pm, free:  New West Guitar – modern jazz guitar trio.

Piccolo Pavilion, Old Corte Madera Square, 5-6pm, free:  Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood  – Blues & Boogie-woogie.

Sweetwater, 11am, free:  Live Music Sunday Brunch with Steep Ravine —bluegrass & folk.
Doors 2, show 3pm, $15:  Zigaboo Modeliste and the New Aahkestra Funkify Your Kids – rhythm, percussion, New Orleans style.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music.  9:30pm, no cover:  Moxie Music Songwriters Night  — hosted by Brindl.

Monday, Aug. 26  
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.

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

Tuesday, Aug. 27 
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Eldon Brown Band jazz, blues, gospel, r&b—and maybe some boogie-woogie.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm til closing, $10 (seniors $8.50):  Pro Open Mic for singers/songwriters, hosted by Simon Costa.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Cheryl McBride), 8:30 music, $10:  Les Amis Zydeco.

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:
Aug. 29 (Thurs.) Trek Winery, 8pm, $20:  Standup Comedy with Dave Burleigh & Larry “Bubbles” Brown
Aug. 30 (Fri.) Hopmonk NovatoCommander Cody (exclusive Bay Area show)
Sept. 6 (Fri.) 142 ThrockmortonDanny Click & The Hell Yeahs! Live CD Recording
Sept. 7 (Sat.) Rancho NicasioThe Tickets Band
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

No comments:

Post a Comment