Meet my friend and
neighbor, Jacques. Actually, he’s a stand-in, since I never have my
iPhone ready to snap when Jacques is around. Plenty more like him in my ‘hood.
Another very full and wonderful week has passed. Carlos and I didn’t get out until Friday
night, and chose the Elks Club for The 7th Sons and
Shima’s birthday party.
Well-played! We missed out on the
fun at Sunnbolt and at Hopmonk (heard Sambada was sinfully
good), but enjoyed the band and the folks celebrating Shima’s shindig.
Saturday found us at a friend’s Tres de Mayo party
in the San Rafael hills, where we met many more new friends looking for a
chance to dance. After that we wandered
over to Hopmonk for some jam. We
only heard the last number of THUGZ (The Hippie UnderGround Zone), then Boris
Garcia Band – a trumpet joined them and turned the jam into jazzy
funk! Crazy! Never know what fun we’ll find at the
Hopmonk!
On Sunday we boated to Angel Island with new
friends from the party. Beautiful
afternoon on the Island, and some music from Victor and Penny—20s-style swing
with uke & guitar. Of course I
danced along. A chance to be Silly!
We’ve got Mothers’ Day coming on Sunday, and
a FULL FLOWER MOON on Wednesday.
Ellen & Carlos have big weekend plans: Friday: Hopmonk: Pop Fiction! Get your party on and join us! There’s also Doc Kraft at Seahorse,
and rock group Factor 11 at Trek Winery, and all of that other good stuff below.
Saturday: Sweetwater: Unauthorized Rolling Stones with Rudi Colombini, and featuring Cream of Clapton's Kevin Russell! This may very well be a sellout, so get your tix in
advance if you can. (We’ll miss the big
Fairfax event put on by Cathey Cotten for St. Rita’s, with Pacific
Mambo Orchestra, as well as Cathey’s Atomic Beat Society and more–
sure to be a fabulous event.)
It’s also the final weekend for the Marin Open
Studios—check it out Sat. & Sun. below for link to what’s offered.
Scroll down to see all the music events I’ve
listed! ♫♪♫
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.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-9:30pm,
no cover: Hot Club of Marin—gypsy jazz jam, with Dore Coller. [again May 21 & 26]
Thursday, May 8 -- Happy Birthday, Jen G!
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 6:30-8pm, no cover: Amy
Wigton – songs of Joni Mitchell.
8pm,
$20-25: Comedy Night with headliner Will Durst (“Nation’s #1 Political Comedian) + Jeff Applebaum (seen on Late Late Show
with Craig Ferguson). Purchase tickets at http://www.marincomedyshow.com, or 1-800-838-3006. Trek is 415-899-9883.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm, $10: Firewheel
— indie, blues, country rock.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sausalito Seahorse, (6:15 free dance lesson), 7-10pm, no
cover: College of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band --[every 2nd
Thursday]; + Dance Performance with David
Jones. 415-331-2899 for
reservations.
Presidio Y.C. GIANTS GAME on Big Screen (no
music, once a month). [Next week: Miracle Mule] Maria’s Homestyle Special $5 cash or $8
credit: All-American Hot Dogs & Vegetarian
Chili. PYC 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)
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Occidental feat. Tommy
O Mahoney, Henry Moser & Rick De Ryss — indie r&b and light grunge. Info 459-1091.
San Rafael Downtown
Farmers’ Market,
4th St., 6-9pm, no cover: Music – ** (Plaza); ? – (Lootens); ? (A St.).
Sweetwater, doors 7, show
8pm, $18-20: The Fall Risk – folk/ rock, with Jeff Pehrson of Further. Also with Josh McIntosh & Rattlesnakes in the Garden – jam/ rock. 388-3850 for tix or info.
L’Appart Resto, 636 San Anselmo Ave., 6:30-9pm, no cover: Amy
Katchur vocals with Brazilians Jose
Neto guitar & Celso Alberti percussion – Brazilian World Jazz trio. 415-256-9884 reservations.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, no
cover: Bill Hansell’s Guitar Pull – Appleberry Jam: local and
not-so-local showcase, monthly event. 485-1182 reservations.
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.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info
Friday, May 9
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors, 5-8pm, no cover: Tom
Rhodes – Americana.
Session
Room:
doors 8, show 9pm, $15: POP FICTION – 80s & beyond pop & rock dance party. 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.
Sausalito Seahorse, 8:30, $10: Doc
Kraft Dance Band – Swing, Latin, Country, R&B, Motown, Rock. 331-2899
for reservations.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 7-10pm,
no cover: Factor 11 – rock & roll from all decades. 415-899-9883.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $20: Curtis Mayfield Superfly Tribute Show — back to
the 70s, with Fillmore Slim, Renee Escovedo.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $10: Tom Finch Group – funky dance
grooves. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $22-25: The Headhunters feat. Mike Clark & Bill
Summers – modern funk/ world music/
jazz. Opens with J. Boogie – DJ fusion. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
5-8pm on the Patio, no cover: Derek & Damir – .
9:30pm, $8:
Swoop Unit — dancefloor jazz funk.
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.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, $no info on ticket
price (plus ticket & table fees; 2-drink min.): Ann
Halen & Cruella Show – Van Halen & Motley Crue tributes. 415-578-2707 for info.
4th St., San
Rafael,
5-8pm, no cover: 2ND Friday Artwalk:
Art Works Downtown and Marin Jewelers Guild (1331 4th
St.).
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, NO ZYDECO DANCE
TONIGHT. [Next week 5/16: 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: ZYDECO
FLAMES ].
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Lilan Kane – sassy and soulful, classy and cool. 883-9477
for reservations.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, May 10
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm,
no cover: Live Music Brunch with The Vivants – honky-tonk country and
western swing, with Emily Bonn.
Doors 8, show 9pm,
$25-27: THE UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES with Rudy Colombini, and featuring Cream of Clapton's Kevin Russell – rock & strut -- Stones meet Clapton! Opens with The Other Tones – blues-based rock
& funk. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Fairfax Pavilion 6pm-midnight, $45: International Music Festival featuring Pacific Mambo Orchestra, and Cathey Cotten & The Atomic Beat Society
and more, for St. Rita’s School. Includes fabulous food and auction. More info
& Tickets: click here.
Marin Open Studios – 11am-6pm, Free. Various Artists open their Studios to the
Public. See website for details! 2nd week: this week mostly Central
& Southern Marin, including ICB. Also ongoing
Exhibition at Bon Air Center,
Greenbrae, Gallery Spaces 160 & 286 (through May 17).
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm,
$15: Stephanie Teel Band — rock, funk, blues.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors:
No Music—Private Event
Session Room closed for Private
Event, but Tavern & restaurant open. 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:
Breakup Records Showcase — Indie rock from Peck The Town Crier, Everyone is Dirty, Dangermaker, and El Terrible. Info 459-1091.
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.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $10: Beso
Negro – gypsy swing. 331-2899 for reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $20: El
Radio Fantastique & Junk Parlor – this is NOT Americana! 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway,
Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Andoni’s
Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop,
blues, R&B, & Motown. 415-332-7660 for info. (every 2nd
Sat.)
Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Kimrea and Dreamdogs – alt-americana,
folk, jazz, blues, country, punk. 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.
Presidio Y.C., PRIVATE PARTY.
Sunday, May 11 – Happy Mothers’ Day!
Presidio Y.C., 3-6pm, $8-10:
Lonestar Retrobates –West Coast cow jazz, swing, rockabilly. (at PYC every 2nd Sunday)
Sausalito Cruising Club,
Mother’s Day Brunch 11:30am-1pm. Music
2-5pm, for guests $10 music only, $20 with buffet; for members $5 music only, $15
with buffet : The 7th Sons with
Debra Clawson on vocals – rockin’
dance songs of 60s & 70s. This is a
private club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please
email: The7thSons@the7thsons.com
or call Jake 415-847-2670. 415-332-9922 for reservations.
Marin Open Studios – 11am-6pm, Free. Various Artists open their Studios to the
Public. Click on website for details! 2nd and final weekend: this week
mostly Central & Southern Marin, including ICB. Also ongoing Exhibition at Bon Air Center, Greenbrae, Gallery
Spaces 160 & 286 (through May 17).
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no cover: Mothers’
Day Brunch with Bob Simmons — “New
York Soul and Island (Maui) Magic”.
6:30pm,
$15: George Cole and Uptown Swing feat. Mads Tolling – songs of
Gershwin, Porter & Berlin heated to a Django swing. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
5-8pm,
no cover: Larry Potts – Americana, folk, country, western, jazz.
[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant
open.] 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover: Live
Music Sunday Brunch with Foxes in
the Henhouse -- bluegrass and honky-tonk country from 5 foxy ladies.
Doors
6:30, show 7:30pm, $12-15: It’s a Beautiful Day — “White Bird” and
more with David Laflamme and company. 388-3850 for tix or info.
9pm,
no cover: Eugene Huggins Band feat. Felix Bannon — blues,
r&b. Info 415-459-1091.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
5-8pm, no cover: The Blues Defenders – Blues & BBQ! Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 5-8pm, no cover: Brad Bann – songs of Frank Sinatra. 883-9477 for reservations.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 7pm, no cover?
$10?: Tracy Blackman & Friends – singer/ songwriter, soul & fire; includes Don Bassey & Jimmy Dillon + Special
Guests. 485-1182 reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, Mothers’ Day Brunch &
Dinner. No Music listed. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Monday, May 12 – Happy
Birthday, Jeff G!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-10:30pm, $10 music only; $20 includes buffet, ($15 for
members & Players): Blue Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate & Craig Caffal 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.
Tuesday, May 13 – Happy Birthday, Ron
S!
Novato Farmers Market, Grant Ave. between
1st & 4th Sts., 4-7pm, free. Parking at old Pini’s lot.
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover: Lorin Rowan — solo acoustic guitar & vocals, roots & rock. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover: Lorin Rowan — solo acoustic guitar & vocals, roots & rock. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm,
no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
19 Broadway, 6pm, no cover: Jeb
Brady Band – blues, roots with Wendy Fitz, Gary Bauman, Tom Peplinski, and
Eva Maas.
9pm, no cover: Eddie Neon Band — blues. Info 415-459-1091.
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: MotorDude
Zydeco — Cajun/ Zydeco, includes Billy Wilson & Lloyd Meadows. [5/17 Mark St. Mary, Cheryl; 5/20 Andrew
Carriere & The Zydeco/Cajun Allstars, Cheryl McBride lesson]
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.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, May 14 – Full FLOWER MOON, 12:16pm PDT
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 I.O.M. – 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: 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, 5pm, no cover: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time –funk-soul-reggae-rock. Info 415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, 8:30pm, no
cover: Silver Dollar Soul Snap – DJs Ron Ison & Mr. Element playing
all vinyl: soul, funk, jazz, rock, blues, Motown and more. [every 2nd Wed.]
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Lorin
Rowan’s Rattlebox — acoustic Americana, folk rock, world music with Lorin, Barry Sless slide guitar, Doug Harman virtuoso cello. 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, $14-17: Jason Crosby & Friends feat. Reed
Mathis & Cochrane McMillan from Tea Leaf Green – jazz, rock, funk,
fusion—and some jam I’ll bet. Opens with
The Loyal Scam – rock and roll. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Del Sol Sterling – “musicianship,
exciting presentation, grooves”. 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 16 (Fri.) Twin Oaks
Tavern: The Mighty Groove
May 16 (Fri.) Presidio
Y.C.: Doc Kraft Band
May 16 (Fri.)
Fenix: Kevin Russell (Cream of Clapton)
May 17 (Sat.) Fenix:
REVOLVER—tribute to CSNY
May 17 (Sat.) Hopmonk:
Afrofunk Experience
May 22 (Thurs.)
Sweetwater: Tab Benoit
May 23 (Fri.) Seahorse
– Doc Kraft Dance Band
May 24 (Sat.)
Seahorse: James Moseley Dance Band
May 24 (Sat.)
Hopmonk: The 85’s
May 24 (Sat.) Rancho
Nicasio: Miracle Mule
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
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