HIVES.
Big wah. I gleefully splurged on
a new body lotion at Whole Foods on Monday, and during the night began itching
and breaking out into a nice blotchy red rash.
Tuesday I decided it could not get worse, I’d just think it away, but by
Wednesday I knew I needed to get past the “thinking” and go for the medical
intervention. Prednisone and antihistamines
prescribed. Unfortunately reacting badly
to the Prednisone. Anxious,
irritable. Where’s that Vow of Happiness
now? Not far, I’m hopin’ …
Not a photo of my hives
What happened this past week? Last Thursday at Hopmonk for some
excellent grooves from Miles Schon Band, and CD release party for James
Harmon & Band—including Mike Emerson on keys, Big John Main on bass,
Gary Silva drums & percussion … a real talent package, delivered
professionally and with joy.
Friday night craziness at Sunnbolt Jam – Bruce
Wilmott’s Rumors Band brought it to a sardine-packed house, fun, FUN, FUN!
Followed by Jake Baker’s The 7th Sons with Mark Banning’s
guitar antics, Kimm Carrigg on bass, newcomer Mario Lewin on
guitar, and the melodious, gutsy and heartful Ms. Debra Clawson on
vocals.
Saturday Carlos & I began the evening at Trek
Winery to join friends for The Chime Travelers. Then on to the Cruising Club for some
more 7th Sons & Debra Clawson.
Sunday, after Unity and a restful
afternoon—back to some groove with Dumpstaphunk at Hopmonk!
Wednesday I felt well enough to get out to the Ray
Simpson Big Band Dance at Corte Madera Community Center—hope you
come next month to show your support of this phenomenal free event, and enjoy
yourselves while you’re at it!
Laying low tonight, but should be well enough to get
out on Friday either for Doc Kraft at Presidio Y.C., or Hopmonk
for David M’ore & Revenant (CD release). There’s also Big
Brother & The Holding Co. at 19 Broadway, Donna D at
Seahorse … oh, and Jose Neto is back at WhipperSnapper on
Fri. evenings. Plus everything else
listed.
Saturday another wealth of musical riches: My faves Soul Satellites are at
Peri’s, and Vinyl is right here in town at Hopmonk. There’s also the Murphy Productions
event Flying With Dragons, and a star-studded lineup; and Key Lime
Pie at Seahorse; and all those other musical goodies.
Sunday I’ll be at a memorial service, followed by a brand
new “Free Flow” dance at my Clubhouse.
Would have loved to get to Rancho for Lorin Rowan’s Caribbean
Blu …
I’ll be working on my Happiness … how about you? ♫♪♫
Wednesday, March 12
Corte
Madera Community Center, 8-10pm, FREE: Ray Simpson Big Band Dance—dance music
of the 30s, 40s, 50s, and free light snacks & drinks! [every 2nd Wednesday]
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Sugar Ponies – original country
rock). 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, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Eric Clapton Tribute Night -- Local
talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on
Fenix website for details on signing up.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: The
Weissmen –
rock & roll with Michael Weiss from Honeydust. Info 415-459-1091.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: The Machiavelvets – space jazz, reckless futurism. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, no cover: Rock
and R&B Jam, hosted by Tony
Saunders & J. Bonet and the
Band HBT. 415-578-2707 for info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15-17: Tender Mercies feat Dan Vickrey and Jim
Bogias of Counting Crows. Opens with Windshield Cowboys – Americana rock
blues jam. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Loyal
Rose — folk jam band. 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
Thursday, Mar. 13
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 11:30am, no cover: Thursday Lunch Series with Simon Costa – off-beat love songs,
breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
8pm,
$10: Lee Vilensky Trio — all
instrumental, jazzy, swingy guitar, drums & bass. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Seahorse, (6:15 free dance
lesson), 7-10pm, no cover: College of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band. [**2nd Thursday] 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music. 7-10pm, No Cover, please tip: Phil
Hardgrave & The Continentals — Rockabilly. Maria’s Homestyle
Special $10: penne pasta w/ vegetarian sauce, meatballs on side. Grill open, burgers available. 332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips are cash only, and no ATM around. Call
Maria for info: 415-601-3333
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz.
(2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Wanda Stafford – jazz diva. 457-3993 for reservations
& info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Doors 8, show 8:30pm, $10 concert only: Gaucho
– gypsy jazz + swing sextet, & The Quiet
Men – Irish-style folk rock.
388-3850 for tix or info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Friday, Mar. 14
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $10:
David M’ore — high energy blues/
rock. Opens with Revenant (first up 7:30) – Chris Carpiniello, Jeff Piccinini &
Ernie Brady CD release “Emerging From The Darkness” British punk rock; followed
by The Jaded. 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.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $15-20:
Big Brother & the Holding Company [9-10:30pm]—Sam Andrew, Peter Albin, Dave
Getz, Darby Gould, Tom Finch; and Tom Finch Band [11-1am]. Info
459-1091.
Seahorse, 7:30-10:30pm, no
cover: Donna D + 3 + -- Donna
D’Acuti with Rob Fordyce, Steve Malerbi & Michael
Whitely —singing & swinging, bawdy & blue. 331-2899 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $27-32 SOLD
OUT: Tainted Love – 80s tribute.
388-3850 for tix or info.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $15: Terri Odabi & Friends (including Ken Cooke, David Sturdevant,
Richard Howell, Leon Joyce Jr., & Ron Belcher) — jazz, gospel, blues and soul. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, no cover: Jimi Z & The Goodtime Band – 50s to
now, and a tribute to Patty Smyth. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10,
no cover: Jose Neto Solo acoustic guitar. Jose is back! (not Mar. 22) 415-256-1818 for reservations,
info.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $7: Kevin
Hayes, David K. Matthews, & Dewayne Pate – preceding their date tomorrow with Flying With Dragons concert!
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm
on the patio, free: Kelly Peterson Band.
9:30pm, $8: Highway
Poets — American roots & rock with a modern edge; cf. Neil Young
& Crazy Horse, Mumford n Sons.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Phillip Percy Pack – entertaining jazz vocalist, formerly with
Beach Blanket Babylon. 883-9477 for
reservations.
Wipeout Bar & Grill, Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, 6-8:30pm, no
cover: The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs of
60s & 70s. Here every Friday.
True
North Pizza,
638 San Anselmo Ave., 7-9:30pm, no cover:
Rockit Science – rock,
r&b. 415-453-1238 for reservations.
George's Nightclub, 8pm, $5, (plus table fee?): Lauren
Arrow + Pomegranate + One of Many + The Fibrillators + Bam!vox – ?? sounds
like a real mix. 415-578-2707 for info.
The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: The Rowan Brothers – harmony, melody, good. 415-331-3232 for reservations.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: NO
Zydeco DANCE TONIGHT – Saturday instead this week.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Mar. 15 -- Happy Birthday, Teitzah! Happy
Birthday, Andrea B!
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, free: Derek & Damir.
9:30pm, $8:
Soul Satellites – funk & soul with Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows & Timm
Walker of Zydeco Flames, and Ted O’Connell & Dave Burns of Treble Makers & more. All of ‘em musical family of Bonnie Hayes –
we miss you, Bon!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $15 adv., $18 DOS: VINYL – funk/ blues/ r&b. Opens with The Ironsides – . 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.
Osher Marin JCC, Kanbar Center, doors 7, show 8pm, $45-90: Flying with Dragons – Benefit featuring
Jimmy Dillon, core members of Santana Band, and Magik Magik Orchestra string
quartet. Lineup includes Tony Lindsey,
David Mathews, Karl Perazzo, Mike Rinta, Vicki Randle, Tracy Blackman, Kevin
Hayes, Dewayne Pate, Tom Poole, Michael Peloquin, Kelli Dillon.
Auction too. Benefits Blue Star
Music Camps and Marin School of the Arts.
Tickets at Murphy Productions or call 415-389-5072.
Seahorse, 9pm-12, $10: Key
Lime Pie – rock and funk with a latin twist.
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.
19 Broadway, 4-7pm, no cover:
Judy Hall in the Lounge –
jazz and pop piano.
9pm,
$10: Jerry Hannan’s St. Paddy’s Day Party. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm,
$20: The Bobs — “Manhattan Transfer meets
Monty Python”. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $15: The Mad Maggies and Those Darn Accordians – “Alive and Squeezing Tour” kickoff. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm,
no cover: Live Music Brunch with Dharma Bums – “raga-reggae-rock”.
Doors
8, show 9pm, $17-19:
SILA Super-African CD Release
party – “Africa’s James Brown”.
Opens with Native Elements – roots-reggae. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-10pm, no
cover: The 7th Sons—great 60s & 70s rock &
roll—Cream, Hendrix, Byrds, Doors, Beatles, Stones, Eagles.
Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Tracy Rose Trio – jazz, swing,
latin, pop, and fusion. 883-9477 for reservations.
Graffiti, Petaluma, 7-10pm, no
cover: Z and the Benders – Jazz and R&B (with Eric Engstrom drums).
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Curly
Taylor – zydeco, & Jennifer’s birthday potluck.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & 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.
Presidio Y.C., PRIVATE PARTY.
Sleeping Lady, 8:30pm, cover?: St.
Paddy’s Day Celebration with A Wild
Kettle of Fish – Irish music & song & mostly true stories. 485-1182 reservations.
Sunday, Mar. 16 – Full Worm Moon 10:08am PDT. Happy Birthday, Nick F!
Happy Birthday, Joan
H!
Rancho Nicasio, 5pm, no cover: Lorin
Rowan’s Caribbean Blu – warm grooves: rock,
reggae, ska, Brazilian with Lorin, Eric McMann, Matt Willis
and Ken Emerson. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
9pm,
no cover: Todos Santos — Wendy Fitz,
Jack Pribble, Gary Bauman with
harmony-driven roots splashed with blues, latin, jazz, country, and
originals. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no
cover: Sunday Brunch with Amy Hogan — jazz, folk & pop vocals
& piano.
6:30pm,
$10-15: Aim High & Marin Academy Benefit – jazz & rock bands from
Marin Academy, supporting a summer program for middle-school youth. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover: Live
Music Sunday Brunch with Rusty
String Express – ragtime, Irish, bluegrass/ Americana.
Doors
3, show 4pm, $7-12: Arann Harris & The Farm Band Kids’ Show — old-time
blues, jazz, mountain music, and campfire songs. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live Music.
9:30pm, no cover: La Mandanga – acoustic
gypsy fun with members of Beso Negro.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 6:30pm,
cover?: The Gas Men – Irish traditional jigs,
reels, hornpipes, polkas. 485-1182
reservations.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Lisa Stano – vintage
blues, soul-folk sound. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage
Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations
& info.
Monday, Mar. 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Happy
Birthday, Jamie C! Happy
Birthday, Bren D!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, ($15 for members): Cole
Tate Band – rock, blues, r&b. [Not
the regular Monday Jam]. 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.
Sweetwater, 7:30pm, no
cover: Open Mic with Austin DeLone. 388-3850 for info.
Tuesday, Mar. 18
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever — Happy Birthday
Nat King Cole King Cole Trio music.
415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Mill Valley Community
Center,
7-9pm, $5: Starduster Orchestra –
Big Band Swing music from 40s & 50s, with vocalist Sheilah Glover. Light
refreshments served. [next Apr. 22] Info
415-383-1370.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 6pm,
no cover: Pints & Prose – Writers’ meetup.
9pm, no cover: John
Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
7pm, $10: West Coast Songwriter Competition – . Click on Fenix website for details on
signing up. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Cheryl McBride), 8:30 music, $10: Funky
Gators —Cajun/ Zydeco with R&B and funk.
Sweetwater, doors 7:30pm, show 8pm,
$14-17: Jason Crosby with
Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz & Stu Allen – jazz, rock, funk,
fusion—and jam. 388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, Mar. 19 – Happy Birthday
Johnny Z! Happy
Birthday, Lorin R!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week TBA – ***). 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, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Special Guest Night -- Local talent &
special guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix
website for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Eugene
Huggins Band featuring Felix Bannon – local great harmonica man. Info 415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no
cover: Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – rock, soul & blues from the 60s,
70s, onward.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Todos Santos – harmonic excursion. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, no cover: Rock
and R&B Jam, hosted by Tony
Saunders & J. Bonet and the
Band HBT. 415-578-2707 for info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $10-12: Achilles Wheel -- roots, world, rock & roll. Opens with Emily Yates – uke & tenor banjo. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Gary
Gates Band — roots rock and Island vibe jam band. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Mark Your Calendars:
Mar. 20 (Thur.) Hopmonk: Sol
Seed + Sol Horizon
Mar. 21 (Fri.) Fenix:
Jose Neto & Netoband
Mar. 21 (Fri.) Eagles Alameda: Zydeco
Flames
Mar. 22 (Sat.) Rancho Nicasio: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!
Mar. 25 (Tues.) Ashkenaz: Zydeco
Flames
Mar. 28 (Fri.) Sweetwater: Foreverland
Mar. 28 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Volker
Strifler
Mar. 29 (Sat.) Sleeping Lady: Fenton
Coolfoot & The Right Time
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
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