Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Music Fun Week of Sept. 24

Big Surprise—the Rain!  Spoiled a few parties, rained on a few parades, but we made it to another sunny day, didn’t we?!
When life hands you lemons, many of you know how to make lemonade  ♫♪

Here’s a fun video I’d like to re-share – for no particular reason … Enjoy!


 Dirty Dancing – Time of My Life ♫♪♪
  
Gratitude for the past week of Musical Pleasure:
Friday night at the last of the Pacheco outdoor concerts, with Spirit of the Caribbean. Then on to Hopmonk for some Pepperland with Lorin Rowan as the newest member, and lots of happy dancers doing their thing.
On Saturday we were Dee-lighted with The Mighty Groove at Trek Winery – a fantastic turnout, wonderful party!  (I wanted to re-post one of my favorite youTube clips, Groove is in the Heart--because they play it so well -- but it's blocked on copyright grounds ... wah!)
Sunday in Mill Valley:  Millstock at 44 Bungalow for the James Moseley Band and Lovefool. Missed Michael White & Friends--Frank, Lloyd, Ted … as we ran back & forth to the Art Festival in the Redwoods to catch some Dave Getz, and Dore Coller with Hot Club of Marin.  My cup runneth over!

What’s to come for Ellen & Carlos this week?  Friday highlight is Rudy Colombini & Unauthorized Rolling Stones at Georges; and just across the street at Fenix is Wall Street Band – we’ll have to try to get a taste of them as well.   There’s also Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs at the Lady, and Herb Marshall Group at Trek, and way too many choices on a Friday night in Marin.
Saturday we’ll groove again to The Mighty Groove in the Beer Garden at Hopmonk (5-8pm), and then back for The Pulsators, with Sugarfoot opening it up.  There’s also Saturday daytime special events: Woofstock at the Humane Society with Unauthorized Rolling Stones, and Doc Kraft Band at a special POW/ MIA tribute & free BBQ at the Civic Center. And more for a Saturday night!
Mill Valley is calling again on Sunday, with the Annual Downtown Block Party and lots of our faves …
And of course there’s so very much more than that a-happening!

Check out my 8-day calendar here:  http://www.ellenjanesmusic.com  ♫♪♫♪

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, Sept. 24, 2013 -- Happy Birthday, Peter V! Happy Birthday, Joe T!    
PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lorin Rowan solo acoustic guitar and vocals.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Osteria Divino, 6-9pm, no cover:  James Moseley Solo Guitar & Vocals.  331-9355 for reservations.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10:  Pro Open Mic featuring Jeff Larson.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Diana Castillo), 8:30 music, $12adv.- $14 door:  Gros Brouillard with Dirk Powell.

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.

Sweetwater ,.doors 7, event 8pm, $14: Jason Crosby & Friends featuring  Stu Allen, Robin Sylvester, and Jay Lane – classic soul and rock & roll. 388-3850 for info.

Wednesday, Sept. 25  
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 7:20-11:20pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda.  Includes a featured act (this week Karen Behaving Bradley and the One Night Stand Band – enthusiastically folky), 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 featuring Stan Erhart.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  The PickUps – Americana rockin’ ramble with Guy Meyer, Lee Rockwell & Lee & The Bucks, Don Humphrey from The Geezers, Jennea Bennett on Banjo with Seek the Freek, “BanjoMan” Stacey Samuels, famous for his presence at 49er & A’s games.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Chris Haugen Band —with Chris on slide guitar, Mark Murphy, Ben Jacobs & Chris DeJohn—Bourbon St. to Haight St. jams.  415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  EmK – extreme solo acoustic guitar. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Osteria Divino, 7-10pm, no cover:  Jonathan Poretz.  331-9355 for reservations.

Sweetwater, Café open until 3pm; closed at 4pm for Private Event.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Thursday, Sept. 26Happy Birthday, Rich A! 
HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, No cover, please tip:  Elvis & The Barflys – “dive bar dance party fueled by Jameson’s”.  Dinner: Chicken Enchilada Casserole $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 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 11:30am, no cover:  Thursday Lunch Series with Simon Costa – off-beat love songs, breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
8pm, $15:  Jimmy Dillon Band – CD preview, with Kevin Hayes drums, Dewayne Pate bass, and Special Guests Tracy Blackman vocals and Jason Crosby violin.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

The Trident, Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover:  Lorin Rowan Trio with Doug Harman cello and Ken Emerson lap steel.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, $10?  Dirty Cello led by Rebecca Roudman, soulful blues, swingin’ gypsy jazz; with special Guest Rebobs485-1182 reservations.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Wendy DeWitt with Kirk Harwood – Queen of Boogie-Woogie.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

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

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8 $22 adv. SRO, $35 adv. seated:  Michael Hurley —Bizarre Folk Legend, with Meg Baird.  388-3850 for tix or info.

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

Friday, Sept. 27 -- Happy Birthday, Valerie K!
George's Nightclub, 9pm, $20 adv.:  The Unauthorized Rolling Stones, with Rudy Colombini – best Rolling Stones Tribute on the planet. 415-226-0262 for info. 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $15:  Wall Street Band with Ray Clement & Rich Armstrong —Motown, R&B, jazz, funk & soul!  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser), Novato 7:30-9:30pm, no cover:  Herb Marshall Group – great jazz, great wine!

Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $10:  Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs!.—Texas blues & foot-stompin’ fun.  485-1182 reservations.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 5-8pm in the Beer Garden, no cover:  Sweethayah.
Session Room: Doors 8, show 9pm, $10: Acorn Project – electro/ funk/ psych rockNote: 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.

Steakhouse Grill & Bar at Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, 6-9pm, no cover:  13 Strings Jazz Guitar Duo James Moseley & Alex Markels.  456-8084 for reservations/info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, free, Todos Santos];
9:30 pm, $8: Rusty Evans and Ring of Fire – rockabilly, with a healthy dose of the Man in Black.

Tiburon Tavern, 1651 Tiburon Blvd., 5:30pm, no cover:  Dore Coller and the Instrumentals – “BermudaGrass” (blend of Bluegrass & Caribbean rhythms & plenty of fun).  Paul Liberatore gave a great revue of Dore’s latest CD in the IJ last Friday 9/20.

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

Sweetwater, doors 8, event 9pm, $10 adv. SRO:  Korty’s Goodbye Party/ Further After-Jam  -- featuring Jonathan Korty & Special Guests.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Rickeys Jazz, 6:30-9:30pm poolside, no cover:  Wall of Rhythm – congas, bongos, timbales & other percussion.  883-9477 for reservations.

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:  Mark St. Mary.

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover:  Larry Vuckovich – jazz piano.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

Presidio Y.C., PRIVATE PARTY.

Saturday, Sept. 28 Happy Birthday, Eddie N! Happy Birthday, Sylvia V!  Happy Birthday, Ned P!
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 1-4pm in the Beer Garden, no cover:  Michael Bloch. 5-8pm in the Beer Garden, no cover:  THE MIGHTY GROOVE.
Doors 8, show 9pm, $13: The Pulsators funk/  blues/ r&b—5-piece Sonoma band with New Orleans funky-style.  Opens with Sugarfoot.  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 Humane Society, 2-5pm, adults $15 adv., $20 door; children 12 & under $5/10; children under 5 free:  Woofstock, with Unauthorized Rolling Stones & The Sorentinos.  Fee-waived Adoptathon all day!

Marin Co. Veterans Memorial Auditorium, 10am-3pm, Free:  2nd annual POW/ MIA Day, free BBQ at noon, with Doc Kraft Dance Band, emceed by Michael Pritchard.  Honoring active duty military & veterans, with services available to them, sponsored by MarinCounty Alliance for the American Spirit (MAAS).

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10:  Miles Schon Band rock & roll, blues & 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, $15-18:  The Overcommitments – Rock & Funk.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, FREE:  Live Music Brunch with Wendy DeWitt – Queen of Boogie-Woogie Piano. 
Doors 7, show 9pm, $27 adv. SRO:  The Mother Hips —“rootsy mix of 70s rock & power pop”.  388-3850 for tix or info.

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Audrey Moira Shimkas Duo with Greg Sankovich on keys – jazz, pop, Latin vocals.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

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

Rickey’s Jazz, 6:30-9:30pm poolside, no cover:  Lady D – jazz & blues standards.  883-9477 for 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!  

Tavern on 4th, 711 4th St., San Rafael, 9:30pm, no cover:  Ned Endless & the Allniters. Celebrate Ned & Fred’s Birthdays.

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.

Presidio Y.C., PRIVATE PARTY.

Sunday, Sept. 29 
Downtown Mill Valley, Throckmorton Ave., 1-5:30pm, no cover:  15th Annual Mill Valley Community Block Party & Fashion Show with Danny Click, Reckless in Vegas, James Nash, Lynn Asher, Tracy Blackman, Ernest Carter, Jeff Miller, Lisa Kindred, Dirty Cello and more.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 11:30am, no cover:  Jenny Kerr—swamp rock, soul, honky-tonk & old-time blues, with Phil “Philbillie” Milner
6:30pm, $10:  Amy Wigton – tribute to Joni Mitchell. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 1-4pm in the Beer Garden, no cover:  Rockit Science. 5-8pm in the Beer Garden, no cover:  Beth Marlin.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Rickey’s 5:30-8:30pm, no cover:  17 Strings Jazz Guitar Trio James Moseley, Alex Markels + Jack Prendergast with jazz by Monk, Ellington, Silver & others. 883-9477 for reservations. 

Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, free:  Live Music Sunday Brunch with Dan Franchette & Laurel Thomsen — “Dan & Laurel” guitar & violin.
6pm, NO COVER:  Concert for Ronnie Montrose—A Celebration of his Life in Music –film documenting event at Regency Ballroom.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Rancho Nicasio, 3-7pm, $65:  Farm to Table – Dinner on the Lawn, with Jimi Z & the Good Time Band.  Click on their website for more info, or call 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Town Center, Corte Madera, 2-4pm, free:  Jesse Lee Kincaid and his Band – Irish, Americana, rock & roll. (last of this summer series)

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music.  9:30pm, no cover:  Brindl’s CD Release Party.

Monday, Sept. 30 -- Happy Birthday, CARLOS!  
Happy Birthday, Connie M!  Happy Birthday, Dennis R! 
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.

Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-9:30pm, no cover:  Hot Club of Marin—gypsy jazz jam. They play here last Mon. of each month.

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, 5:30-7pm, no cover:  Todos Santos & Family Style Dinner/Drink Specials.
7:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

Tuesday, OCTOBER 1 -- Happy Birthday, Elke!
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever – Up At Duke's Place music of Duke Ellington.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10 ($8.50 seniors):  Singer Songwriter Series Pro Open Mic.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

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

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.

Sweetwater , nothing listed.  388-3850 for info.

Mark Your Calendars:
Oct. 3 ( Thurs. 7pm) & 4 (Fri. 8:30pm), $5:  Presidio Yacht Club:  The Tickets Band Live CD recording
Oct. 4 (Fri.) HopmonkMitch Woods & His Rocket 88s
Oct. 11 (Fri.) SeahorseDoc Kraft Dance Band
Oct. 12 (Sat.) SeahorseJames Moseley Dance Band
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

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