May
Day! May Day! That’s the way I felt last night and today, struggling
to guide my challenged brother in PA with his leaking windows.
And so a Repeat, meant especially for me (and some of you will no doubt relate) ... One of Life’s Lessons: When something’s going on that you can’t change … maybe you can change your attitude about it. ♫♪♪
And so a Repeat, meant especially for me (and some of you will no doubt relate) ... One of Life’s Lessons: When something’s going on that you can’t change … maybe you can change your attitude about it. ♫♪♪
Too many choices last week, as usual, on a Friday night! Carlos and I made it to the remarkable happening
at the Fenix with the James Moseley Dance Band – a real party and
full of fun and frolicking dancers. Thank you James, Jack, Carrie, Hailey, Steve, Jean, Marina, John and Doug!
Saturday we made it to the
fabulous Preview Gala for Marin Open Studios, hosted by Erma
and Daniel of Murphy Productions.
Our little taste of Hollywood (well, not quite, but sure was fun) at Bon
Air Center in Greenbrae! Two weekends of
Open Studios coming up … see Calendar below.
After that, on to TREK Winery for some
fun with The Chime Travelers; then to Hopmonk for Sorentinos
– a night of rock & roll.
On Sunday we headed to The Rafael for “The
Wrecking Crew” – but (as I had forewarned)—they were sold out! Friends Larry & Sue, Peter & Patricia
were also shut out, so we all had a drink at Broken Drum. Bet it was fun!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Rivvrs – ?). 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: Jam All 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, 8pm, $10:
Salsa Night with LaTiDo –
lesson at 8, band at 9: Cuban son, cha-cha, mambo, bolero ... Info 415-459-1091.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Belle
Monroe and Her Brewglass Boys — .
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-9:30pm,
no cover: Gypsy Jazz Jam with Dore Coller. Every Wednesday night
in April.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, no cover (2-drink
min.): Rock and R&B Jam, hosted by
Tony Saunders & J. Bonet and
the Band HBT. 415-578-2707 for info.
Sweetwater, VIP doors 6, GA doors
7:30, show 8pm, $150-300: Michael
Franti & Friends with members of
Rat Dog, ALO and more – All Star Benefit.
388-3850
for tix or info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: C-Jam with Connie Ducey – eclectic song mix with a fresh jazzy punch. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Thursday, MAY 1! – Happy Birthday, Peter P!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 8pm, $6 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) with The Happys (headliner) —; + One of Many (2nd
to play)—rock; + Oranguhtango (opens)—funky rock & blues. [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, 8pm,
$10: Message of Love — Pretenders tribute band. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
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)
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Talley Up — funk originals &
covers; includes Jim Talley, Tom Finch, Michael Pinkham, Rich Spindell. Info 459-1091.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music 7-10pm, $5, please tip: Eddie
Neon — blues by the
bay. Maria’s Homestyle Special $5 cash
or $8 credit: Mexican food. Pizza
available. 332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips are cash only, and no ATM around. Call
Maria for info: 415-601-3333.
San Rafael Downtown
Farmers’ Market,
4th St., 6-9pm, no
cover: ? – ** (Plaza); Jim Pasquel
& Sheldon Lee Cowen – guitar duo (Lootens); ? (A St.).
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: John Hoy – fun and jazzy. 457-3993 for reservations
& info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, May 2 – Happy Birthday, Shima! Happy Birthday, Carla!
Sunnbolt Music, 150 Mitchell Blvd.
San Rafael, 8pm, $5: 1st
Friday Jam. Bring your favorite
person, snack, and/or beverage, and boogie. 499-5688 for info, and to sign up
for a slot.
San
Rafael Elks Club,
Grand Ballroom, 1312 Mission, 8pm, $10: The 7th Sons — 60s & 70s rock with Jake Baker, Debra Clawson, Mark Banning,
Mario Lewin, & Kim Carrigg. And Shima’s
Birthday Celebration! RSVP Party, no host bar. You MUST
register beforehand as a Guest, or you will not be admitted. Email Nick
at karryfitch@yahoo.com. Or go to this
spreadsheet and add yourself for this and future shows: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiGK03cVruKLdFBMc29XbmNLdGlOVHItWWdQcTlzeEE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors, 5-8pm, no cover: TBA
– ***.
Session
Room:
doors 8, show 9pm, $12-15: Sambada – Brazilian/ world/ funk. Opens with Dgiin – gypsy jazz/ funk. 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.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: ZYDECO
FLAMES –.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
5-8pm on the Patio, no cover: Danny Montana – old-school country.
9:30pm, $5:
Free Peoples — inter-galactic, afro-cowboy, world
beat.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $10: Chris
Haugan’s Rodeo – swampy slide guitar grooves, originals & covers. 331-2899
for reservations.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 8pm, $15: Liz
Pisco (8:30); King & Ace (9:30); The Manorizms (10:30) – YES Fundraiser
for Ross Valley Schools . 485-1182
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.
The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Audrey Moira Shimkas – post-modern pop trio, with Jason
Martineau & Paul Eastman.
415-331-3232 for reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-10:30pm, no cover: The Sorentinos – plus Doug Blumer and Bohemian Highway. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North, 8 or 9pm,
$5: The
Grain – rock & roll party. Opens with Dixie Giants -- NOLA brass band.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: SwingSet – easy-listening swing/jazz quintet, including
Rob Sundberg acoustic bass & Bob McBain keyboard. 883-9477
for reservations.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, $5 (plus ticket & table fees; 2-drink min.): *** -- . 415-578-2707 for info.
True
North Pizza,
638 San Anselmo Ave., 8pm, no cover: Jim Pasquel & Sheldon Lee Cowen –
guitar duo. [again tomorrow] 415-453-1238 for reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, PRIVATE EVENT, St.
Anselm’s Benefit. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, MAY 3
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors: 1-4pm, no cover: TBA
– **. 5-8pm, no cover: TBA
– **.
Session
Room:
doors 8, show 9pm, $8: The Thugz + Boris Garcia (co-bill) – jam/
blues/ Americana/ rock. 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 Open Studios – 11am-6pm, Free. Various Artists open their Studios to the
Public. See website for details! This week mostly Northern & West
Marin. Also ongoing Exhibition at Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, Gallery
Spaces 160 & 286 (through May 17). Next
week mostly Central & Southern Marin.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm,
$10-15: Rodney Gregory’s
“Simply Amazing” Band — R&B favorites. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:
Rue 66 — 8-piece 60s French ye-ye band. Also Los Shimmy Shakes – no info. Info 459-1091.
9:30pm, $8:
Highway Poets – folk & rock with
style & edge.
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.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $15: Johnny Allair & Pete Lind – rock & roll dance party. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Best Lil' Pork House, Corte
Madera, 7 to 10pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers -- Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs of
60s & 70s.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm,
no cover: Live Music Brunch with String Quake – electrifying lever-harp,
cello & percussion making world music.
Café open until 3pm; then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Charles Wheal – blues and roots. 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 and R&B
here with his Trio every Saturday night.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
True
North Pizza,
638 San Anselmo Ave., 8pm, no cover: Jim Pasquel & Sheldon Lee Cowen –
guitar duo. 415-453-1238 for
reservations.
Sunday, MAY 4 – Happy
Birthday, Rick B!
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 10:30am-1pm, $60: BLUES
& GOSPEL Brunch, Bread &
Roses Benefit, with Maria Muldaur,
Sofi Rox with Dick Bright, & more — includes gourmet brunch.
6:30pm,
$15-20: Monica Pasquel & The Handsome Brunettes, with Dear John Love (Renee of Blame Sally) –.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Marin Open Studios – 11am-6pm, Free. Various Artists open their Studios to the
Public. See website for details! This week mostly Northern & West
Marin. Next week mostly Central &
Southern Marin. Also ongoing Exhibition
at Bon Air Center, Greenbrae,
Gallery Spaces 160 & 286 (through May 17).
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover: Live
Music Sunday Brunch with Savannah
Blu – contemporary bluegrass, with Dore
Coller.
Doors
3, show 4pm, $20-22: Davey Pattison’s GAMMA + — Davey of
Ronnie Montrose, Robin Trower fame. 388-3850 for tix or info.
9pm,
no cover: The Groovemeisters — nuttin’ but da groove. Info 415-459-1091.
5-8pm,
no cover: TBA – ***.
[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant
open.] 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
5-8pm, no cover: The Blues Defenders – Blues & BBQ! [2-4pm,
no cover: Luv Planet Duo] Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Sony Holland – vocal
jazz standards, with Jerry Holland
on guitar. 457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 5pm, no cover: Bear’s
Belly – original Americana. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Monday, MAY 5 – Happy Cinco de Mayo! Happy Birthday, Dallis! Happy
Birthday, Billy P!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $10 music only; $20 includes buffet, ($15 for members
& Players): Blue Monday Jam hosted by
Joe Tate [& Cole Tate?] with
Guest Jammers—this week featuring
Mark Banning (of 7th Sons & formerly Unauthorized Rolling
Stones) on guitar. 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 (please tip): Open Mic with Billy D.
Tuesday, MAY 6 – Happy Birthday, Ellie S!
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever — World on a
String, songs of Harold Arlen.
415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Osteria Divino, 7-10pm, no
cover: James
Moseley Solo –
jazz guitar.
331-9355 for reservations.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10 ($5 seniors, students): Singer
Songwriter Series – and Open Mic; click on Fenix
website for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Diana Castillo), 8:30 music, $10: Tom
Rigney & Flambeau — Cajun/ Zydeco.
[5/13 MotorDude Zydeco, Diana]
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-10:30pm, no cover: Levi Lloyd & Friends – Levi’s Workshop Blues Jam. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: The Happys + One of Many + Oranguhtango — rock blues
& roll. Info 415-459-1091.
Wednesday, May 7
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week John Chapman – no description
available). 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: Jam All 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.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Loyal
Rose — jam rock, bluegrass.
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, no cover (2-drink
min.): Rock and R&B Jam, hosted by
Tony Saunders & J. Bonet and
the Band HBT—and Horacio S. on congas.
415-578-2707 for info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $12-14: Boris Garcia – Jam meets
Americana. Opens with The Thugz – “Tribal Hippie UnderGround
Zone”. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Passion Habanera – classic
Cuban salon music. 457-3993 for
reservations & info.
OTHER VENUES, with website links:
142 Throckmorton Theatre,
Mill Valley
Studio 55 Marin, 1455A Francisco Blvd. East, San Rafael
Harmonia, 2200 Bridgeway, Sausalito
Mark Your Calendars:
May 8 (Thurs.) TREK
Winery: Will Durst Comedy Show
May 9 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Pop Fiction
May 9 (Fri.)
Seahorse: Doc Kraft Dance Band
May 10 (Sat.)
Sweetwater: Unauthorized Rolling Stones
May 10 (Sat.) Rancho
Nicasio: El Radio Fantastique & Junk
Parlor
May 14 (Wed.) Corte
Madera Community Center – Ray Simpson Big Band Dance
May 16 (Fri.)
Fenix: Kevin Russell (Cream of Clapton)
May 16 (Fri.) Twin
Oaks Tavern: The Mighty Groove
May 17 (Sat.) Fenix:
REVOLVER—tribute to CSNY
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
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