Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Music Fun Week of Dec. 4

UPDATES (since Wednesday) in RED (scroll down)
May you be HAPPY inside and out.  I’m happy to be walking the planet with you. 

Very much looking forward to singing this weekend with the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus, Dec. 7 & 8.  Hope to see some of you there ... I can still get advanced tickets ($25) for you if you let me know by Friday afternoon.

What a GREAT PARTY Wednesday night at Peri's, ushering in Thanksgiving!! Thanks, Soul SatellitesFrank Bohan, Ted O’Connell, Lloyd Meadows, Timm Walker, Dave Burns—and Bonnie Hayes! Wow, great to have you back, if just for a short stay; and Danny Click, Don Bassey, Eric Schramm, and all the other great musicians who jumped up onstage and added a little somethin’ else!! ♫♪♪♫♪
Thanksgiving Day I fit in a visit and long walk with Laura and Tino, then thanked Carlos for his home-cooked prime rib dinner!
Last week’s rainfall presented me with a small leak in my sunroom, so on Friday after our Community Pub night, Carlos & I headed to Home Depot for supplies.  After that a little de-compression, and by the time we headed out it was past 10:30 ... so we moseyed up to Hopmonk for Yeah Sure Whatever – and they were finished when we arrived before 11pm!  Guess I was supposed to rest up for our roof work on Saturday!
But Saturday night was a different story.  The benefit for Hummingbird Café in Fairfax was over-the-top!  19 Broadway presented us with act after amazing act of local live music.  We got there in time for a bit of Lumanation with Bobby G, then Tommy Odetto (who must be destined for some big things), then Cathleen “Sweetie Pie” Riddley and Burnsy’s Sugar Shack, then Sol Doc and The Optimystics!  Talk about magical energy!  Treat after musical treat – and I got my 3 hours of dancing in for the night! Sleeping Lady was also in on the Benefit, but was packed to capacity for the night’s festivities.  Thanks to the venues and all the amazing musicians, and the good vibe-crowd--and best of luck to Michelle and Jose and the Hummingbird Cafe! :-)

Back at Sweetwater on Sunday (again) for another free Moonalice show.  Thanks for the love, Roger, John, Pete and Barry!


19 Broadway after the show, photo by a friendly stranger ♫♪

The week to come:  Friday evening I’ll be rehearsing for my Sat. & Sun Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus Candlelight Concerts, and from there will possibly stop at Sunnbolt, and/or Shed Sessions at the Hopmonk.  Would love to be there for your party, Danny Click—but the space/time continuum is a challenge!
Saturday evening is my concert, and after that will most likely head to Hopmonk for Johnny Vegas and the High Rollers.  James Moseley Band is at Seahorse, but again--the time travel thing is a factor …  There’s Danny Click again at Sleeping Lady, and Go! Kat! Go! (a group I'd like to check out) in the Event Room “The Other Side” at Ghiringhelli’s as well.
Sunday is our 2nd performance of the Holiday Candlelight Concert at St. Rafael’s, and after that a party to finish up the weekend.  Yay!

Peace, Love -- and hope you get to check out some of the musical offerings for the week! ♫♪

Wednesday, DECEMBER 4 
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  The WeissmenRock and roll! with Michael Weiss of Honeydust.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week Miles Ahead – tribute to Miles Davis).   Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Joan Getz Quartet – jazz, bossa nova, blues and ballads.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwaterdoors 7, show 8pm, $20-82 (VIP):  Crystal Bowersox —  with Seth Glier & Bossa Zuzu.  388-3850 for tix or info.

19 Broadway, 8pm, no cover:  Kugelplex – Klezmer Chanukah Celebration—wild, soulful dance music.  Info 415-459-1091. with

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band – Pro Blues Jam: Jeff Beck Tribute – Local talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd set.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Buck Nickels & Loose Change — Country and then some.   415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Thursday, Dec. 5Happy Birthday, Danny C! 
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover:  Burnsy’s Sugar Shack – blues, soul, Motown, with Cathleen Riddley, Dave Burns, and more.  (every 1st & 3rd Thursday)

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $5 SRO:  33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st & 3rd Thurs.) with 7:30 Tyler Allen; 8:00 Bedrock Radio (swampy blues & rock); 9:30 Market Farmers Band (dance covers).  [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.

Presidio Y.C. [Maria’s Music.  Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5:  Jimi James Band — Old Skool Pop.  Grill open, burgers available, & Maria’s homemade Chicken Soup.  332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips are cash only, and no ATM around. Call Maria for info: 415-601-3333 

19 Broadway, 9pm, $15-20:  Johnny Richter (of the Kottonmouth Kings), plus special guest SozayFreeking Out Tour.  Info 459-1091.  

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 11:30am, no cover:  Thursday Lunch Series with Simon Costa – off-beat love songs, breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
evening:  Closed for Private Event. Take-out service available.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  C-JAM with Connie Ducey – eclectic jazz.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater, No Music Tonight. 388-3850 for tix or info. 

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

Friday, Dec. 6 
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, $10:  Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs! -- Texas blues, foot-stompin’ fun, with Don Bassey, Lynn Asher, Adrienne Biggs, Steve Abramson, Ernest “Boom” Carter (and surprise guests), and Danny’s Birthday celebration!  (Tomorrow too.)  485-1182 reservations.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $10 SRO:  Shed Sessions Vol. 2Caroline Sky; Brindl; 9pm Stephen Christofferson Band [w/ Lyn Carpenter-Engelkes, Chick Petersen & Greg Rocha from Mighty Groove]; Stacks; (11pm) Ann Halen. 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.

Sunnbolt Music, 150 Mitchell Blvd. San Rafael, 8pm, $5:  1st Friday Jam. Bring your favorite person, snack, and/or beverage, toast the holiday, and boogie. 499-5688 for info.

George's Nightclub, 9pm, $10 adv, $15 door, plus table fee:  The Overcommitments – soul, funk, rock hits.  415-578-2707 for info.  ***497-8690?

Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $20-22 adv. SRO:  Two Gallantspunk and grunge and thoughtful storytelling; opens with Once and Future Band – psychedelic deep grooves. 388-3850 for tix or 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.

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  SwingSet easy-listening swing jazz quintet.  883-9477 for reservations.

19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover:  Victor Little’s Big Hit featuring Cedrick Dennis & Thomas McRee  — bassman with Patti Austin, Billy Preston, Joyce Cooling, Booker T Jones ...  Info 459-1091.  

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $15 adv., $20 door:  Gypsy Soul — acoustic holiday performance with Cilette Swann and Roman Morykit.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Seahorse, 9pm-12, $10:  ICB After-Party with Buffalo Wedding and DJ Richard Habib.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:  Thrust – *?.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $10-12:  Jesse Brewster – original rock, Americana, alt country.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15:  Mark St. Mary & his Zydeco Band.

Tiburon Tavern, 1651 Tiburon Blvd., 6-8pm, no cover:  Dore Coller and the Instrumentals – “BermudaGrass” (blend of Bluegrass & Caribbean rhythms).  Also 12/20 & 12/27.

PresidioY.C., Private Party. 

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

Saturday, Dec. 7 
St. Rafael’s Church, 7:30pm, $25 adv., $30 door:  Holiday Candlelight Concert—I’m singing with Marin Symphony Chamber ChorusPlease let me know before Friday if I can pick up Advance Tickets for you!

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 8:30pm, $20 online SRO:  Johnny Vegas & The High Rollers – swing/ r&b/ rock.  Opens with ?[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.

Seahorse, 7-11pm, $10:  James Moseley Dance Band – celebrating Donna D’Acuti’s Birthday!

Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, $10:  Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs! -- Texas blues, foot-stompin’ fun, with Don Bassey, Lynn Asher, Adrienne Biggs, Steve Abramson, Ernest “Boom” Carter (and surprise guests), and Danny’s Birthday celebration!  485-1182 reservations.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover:  KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers.  
“The Other Side” Event Room at Ghiringhelli’s, 7-10pm, no cover:  Go! Kat! Go!.—classic rock, r&b, soul, jazz for your dancing pleasure.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.
  
Rancho Nicasio,  8:30pm, $15:  Johnny Allair & Pete Lind Ride Again – Christmas Rock ‘n Roll Dance Party.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:  Soul Mechanix Soul & Funk covers & originals. Info 415-459-1091.  

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10:  The Special Guestsclassic rock, dance, and r&b.   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. 

Sweetwater, 11:30am, FREE:  Live Music Brunch with Che Prasad CD Release Show with special Guest Alex McMurry.
8pm show SOLD OUT: Blame Sally.  2nd show added by popular demand:
9:45 doors, 10pm show, $27-32 SRO:  Blame Sally.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, free:  Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:  Swoop Unit – 8-piece instrumental groove and original dancefloor jazz/ funk.

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Audrey Moira Shimkas with Ben Flint on keys – American & Brazilian jazz standards, classic pop/rock tunes.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Charles Wheal – Blues.  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.  

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy Bailey).  Blues, rock, country & more.  415-332-1392.

Tavern on 4th, 711 4th St., San Rafael, 9pm, no cover:  Jim & Ned Pasquel — Acoustic jam.

Presidio Y.C., Private Party.
Sunday, Dec. 8 
St. Rafael’s Church, 4pm, $25 adv., $30 door:  Holiday Candlelight Concert—I’m singing with Marin Symphony Chamber ChorusPlease let me know before Friday if I can pick up Advance Tickets for you!

Rickey’s  Jazz by the Fire, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover:  Seventeen Strings Guitar TrioJames Moseley 6, Alex Markels 7, Jack Prendergast 4 strings.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 11:30am, no cover:  Kenya B — Funk, R&B, and Soul.
6:30pm, $10:  Charity Goodin & Del SolDoug Morton on keys, Rob Fordyce on Bass, and Brad McKeague on drums—bossa nova & Latin jazz.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Presidio Y.C., 2-5pm, $5-10:  Lonestar Retrobates –West Coast cow jazz, swing, rockabilly.

19 Broadway, 7pm, no cover:  Tom Bowers Blues Band — “4 strings—one for each brain cell!”  Info 415-459-1091.

Sweetwater, 10am-1pm, free:  Live Music Sunday Brunch with Aireene & The Hobos — folk, indie, acoustic from South London.
1pm, no cover:  SF 49ers vs. Seattle Seahawks  on the Big Screen.
Doors 7, show 8pm, $12-14:  Will Hoge and Red Wanting Blue – ***388-3850 for tix or info.

Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover:  Tiny Television – ***.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music. 
9pm, no cover:  Sexy Sunday — Krickie hosts women rockers.

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

Panama Hotel6-9pm, no cover:  Rusty String Express – futuristic string band traditions.  457-3993 for reservations & info.  
Monday, Dec. 9 
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & Players:  Blue Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate & Cole 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.

Seahorse, 7-10pm, no cover:  College of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band – live music & dancing.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Billy D.

Sweetwater, 8pm, $58-95:  Jay Farrar of Sun Volt Utley Foundation Benefit (SF SPCA). Opens with James Nash & Bobby Vega Duo. 388-3850 for info.

19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Derek Smith.  Info 459-1091.  

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

Tuesday, Dec. 10 Happy Birthday, Amilcar!   
19 Broadway, 6-8pm, no cover:  Jeb Brady Band –- blues & roots.
8pm, no cover:  Boogie-Woogie Piano with Mitch Woods.  Info 459-1091.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  James Moseley Quartet  – jazz, R&B.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 7pm, $10:  Singer Songwriter Series West Coast Songwriters Competition.  Click on Fenix website for details on signing up. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover:  John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Cheryl McBride), 8:30 music, $10:  Blues Box Bayou – Cajun/ Zydeco.

Sweetwater , Café open for breakfast & lunch.  Closed at 3pm for Private Event. 388-3850 for info. 

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

Wednesday, Dec. 11 -- Happy Birthday, Annette G!  Happy Birthday, Rob P!  
Corte Madera Community Center, 8-10pm, FREE:  17-piece Ray Simpson Big Band Dance.—dance music of 30s, 40s & 50s.  Light refreshments included.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week REVENANT – hard rock originals, with Chris Carpiniello).   Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 10pm, no cover:  Korty’s Hump Jam – Vinyl keyboardist Jonathan Korty with local all-star Jam.  Info 415-459-1091.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band – Pro Blues Jam: Fats Domino Tribute – Local talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd set.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire — Rockabilly, Johnny Cash tribute.   415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Sticky’s Backyardeclectic, electric.

Panama Hotel7-10pm, no cover:  Harley White Sr. – smooth and classic jazz.  457-3993 for reservations & info. 

Sweetwater, Café open for breakfast & lunch.  Closed at 3pm for Private Event 388-3850 for tix or info.
Mark Your Calendars:
Dec. 12 (Thurs.) 19 BroadwayEddie Neon Blues
Dec. 12 (Thur.) FenixAndre Thierry & Zydeco Magic
Dec. 13 (Fri.) George’sCathey Cotton & Atomic Eddie Neon Blues Beat Society
Dec. 13 (Fri.) Elks Club:  Go! Kat! Go!
Dec. 26 (Thurs.) 19 BroadwayBeaufunK with Timm Walker, Ian Lamson, William Allums & more.
Dec. 28 (Sat.) Peri’sSoul Satellites
Dec. 28 (Sat.) FenixJames Moseley Dance Band
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪


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