HEALTH ISSUES …
Not the news I expected to hear after
yesterday’s CT scan. I just KNEW it was
nothing more than a little quail egg stuck in my lung (as I’ve jokingly been
telling friends). My PCP wants a
bronchoscopy, but the Pulmonologist suggests another 3 weeks of antibiotics, and
thinks it’s a lung abscess rather than a neoplasm or any kind of
malignancy. So more wondering and
waiting, and hoping for the best outcome!
“This too shall pass” … but I’m kinda bummed. L
No, I did not have the strength to get out last
Thursday, and missed my friends Lumanation.at
19 Broadway.
But on Friday, I knew I needed an
endorphin surge and so made it over to Pacheco
Plaza for my fabulous ZYDECO FLAMES! Heartwarming to see such a huge crowd,
regular folks (not just zydeco dancers) LOVING the music, smiling and dancing ecstatically
to the fabulous beat!
On Saturday I fully intended to enjoy The 7th Sons with Debra Clawson at Presidio Yacht Club, but though I tried, failed to get out of the
house. Guess I was meant to rest another
day/ night.
And on Sunday JAMES MOSELEY DANCE BAND at
Corte Madera Town Center called out, and I answered! Didn’t arrive until half time, as I knew I
wouldn’t last in the heat—but I had a good hour of jumpin’ around, enjoying the
music and the fellow dancers. Hooray for
the music!! ♫♪♫
For the 4th of July: bet you’ve never
seen any Fireworks like this!
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To come:
There’s the Marin County Fair
from Wednesday through Sunday. Thought
I’d be up for Huey Lewis tonight
(but not happening); perhaps Sunday for Elvin Bishop and Joan Jett.
The Liberators open at 1pm for
Elvin, and include Paul Liberatore
as well as Jimmy Dillon, Eric McCann, and
Kevin Hayes! That’ll be a fun show!
Thursday evening the SOUL SATELLITES—another of my
favorites—are at Marin Art & Garden
Center! Also a great show at Hopmonk with Instru-mental & James Harman.
Friday there’s a big Cathey Cotton/ Elliott Shannonhouse &
Atomic Beat Society party at Presidio
Yacht Club beginning at 6pm and going past the Fireworks; also James Moseley Dance Band at Seahorse; and Zydeco Flames at a Rancho
Nicasio BBQ on the Lawn.
Saturday: pals Dan Brown
& Full Steem are at Hopmonk, along with Saxy Susan Copperman’s
students. That’ll be my destination. And perhaps earlier Music at Trek Winery?
Sunday: There’s the Fair, but also THE
BLUES BURNERS at Corte Madera Town Center; Moonalice at Sweetwater;
and Harold Jones Big Band at San Geronimo Golf Course!
And you KNOW there’s lots more, listed below on the
Calendar. ♫♪♫
Blessings.
Wednesday, JULY 2
Marin County Fair 11am-11pm, $15-17: Huey
Lewis & the News (7:30pm). Through
July 6. Click on link for details, schedule.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Joel Schick – **). 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: Sly and the Family Stone -- Local talent
& special guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix
website for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser),
Novato, 7-10pm, $20-25: Standup Comedy with Headliner Dave Burleigh. Special
Guest David Vanavermaete —And great
wine! Tickets http://www.marincomedyshow.com. or 800-838-3006. Raising money at Trek for Wounded Warrior Project. Trek is 415-899-9883.
19 Broadway, 5pm,
no cover: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time
– funk soul reggae rock. Info 415-459-1091.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Front
Country — ***. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Rusty String Express – string
band. 457-3993 for reservations
& info.
Sweetwater, doors
7, show 8pm, no cover: Steep
Ravine – bluegrass, folk & roots.
388-3850
for tix or info.
Thursday, July 3
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross, 5-7pm, no
cover: SOUL SATELLITES – funk, soul, R&B with Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows, Timm Walker of ZYDECO FLAMES, + Ted
O’Connell and Kevin Hayes and
WHO ELSE?!.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $8 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) headlining Instru-mental (funky fusion) + James Harman (guitar
wizard, also with Mike Emersen, Big John Main & Gary Silva) + Stacks (energetic
5-piece post-bop jazz). [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 County Fair 11am-11pm,
$15-17: Orpheus (3pm); The Wailers
(7:30pm). Through July 6. Click
on link for details.
19 Broadway, 8pm, $20-25: Ernest Ranglin with
Avila (7-piece includes Jonathan
Korty, Angeline Saris, Inkx Herman) – legendary Jamaican guitarist &
composer, ska, reggae with R&B, jazz inflections. 459-1091.
Sausalito Seahorse, 7:30-10:30pm, no cover: Judy Hall
and Connie Ducey – jazz. 331-2899 for reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm, $10: Jimmy
Smith Band — “blues with an edge”, combo of blues, 50s rock & R&B. 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)
San Rafael Downtown
Farmers’ Market,
4th St., 6-9pm, no cover: Music – ***—guitar duo. (Plaza); ? –
(Lootens); ? (A St.).
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: John Hoy – ***. 457-3993 for reservations
& info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show
8pm, no cover: The Boston Boys – new fusion of American music they call “Future
Roots”. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, JULY 4 – Happy INDEPENDENCE! Happy Birthday,
Fred A!
Sausalito Seahorse, 9:30pm-12:30am, $12: James
Moseley Dance Band – best in Motown, R&B, Jazz, Blues, Funk. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Presidio Y.C., 6-11pm?, $10?: Cathey Cotten,
Elliott Shannonhouse & The Atomic Beat Society — rockin’, funky party, plus
Fireworks!
Rancho Nicasio, gates 3, show 4pm, $15: ZYDECO FLAMES – BBQ on the Lawn. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Marin County Fair 11am-11pm,
$15-17: La Santa Cecilia (3pm); MarchFourth
Marching Band (7:30pm). Through July
6. Click
on link for details.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors, 5-8pm, no
cover: Neck & Neck – Jazz/ Blues duet.
[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: “Country Steem” – Dan Brown & Full Steem rockin’ the roadhouse. Tavern info:
707-795-5118.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: First Friday Broken Silence Sound System – Reggae, roots, dancehall, remixes. Info 459-1091.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-10pm, no
cover: The 7th Sons Trio—great 60s & 70s rock &
roll—Cream, Hendrix, Byrds, Doors, Beatles, Stones, Eagles.
9am-2:30pm, free: Live
Music Brunch.
doors
8, show 9pm, $17-22:
The Killer Queens – all-girl
Queen tribute band, full show. Also The
Jean Genies – David Bowie tribute band.
388-3850
for tix or info.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: NO
DANCE TONIGHT.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, July 5 – Happy Birthday, Don B!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors: 1-4pm, no
cover: Chris Ahlman – Pop/ Rock/ Folk solo. 5-8pm, no cover: Mia
Rose Lynne – folk/ Americana trio.
Session Room:
doors 7, show 7:30pm, $10: Dan Brown & Full Steem – rock,
funk, R&B, swing, soul, blues. Opens
with JB Jazz Ensemble – students of Saxy Susan Copperman. 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.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 3-10pm, free-will donation Raising money at Trek for Wounded Warrior Project): times approx. 3-4pm The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s
rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay [here again 7/19 or 7/26]; 4:30-6 Mythyx—70s & 80s 3- part harmony;
6-8 Role Models—dance music; 8-10 TBA.
415-899-9883.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $8: The 7th
Sons – great dance music from the 60s & 70s with Jake, Debra, Mark,
Mario & Kurt.
Marin County Fair 11am-11pm,
$15-17: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet (3pm); Night Ranger (7:30pm).
Through July 6. Click on link for details.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:
The Bad Jones (formerly Soul Pie) – funk, soul, rock, blues, includes Tommy Odetto. Opens with Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time –
funk, soul, reggae, rock. 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, Michael White bass, rotating posse of
drummers, and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Best Lil' Pork House, Corte
Madera, 7-10pm, no cover: The
Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on
guitars performing songs of 60s & 70s.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm,
$12: Reckless in Vegas –
the Rat Pack rocks out. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Poolside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Lilan Kane with James
Harman – jazz, blues. 883-9477
for reservations.
9:30pm, cover?: Rockit
Science – R&B,
soul, originals & covers, from Bruce Brymer.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $15-20:
Greg Ballad & The
Dream’Set — soul,
R&B, jazz, hip hop, blues. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
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.
11am-2pm, no cover: Live Music Brunch with The Machiavelvets – space jazz/
reckless futurism.
Doors 8, show 9pm, $12-15: Caravanserai
– Santana tribute. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. Prizes! 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday, July 6 – Happy Birthday, Kelly Rae!
Town Center, Corte Madera,
2-4pm, free: The Blues Burners – R&B, blues.
2-4pm,
no cover: Moonalice — psychedelic roots
rock. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Marin County Fair 11am-11pm,
$15-17: The Liberators (1pm); Elvin
Bishop (3pm); Joan Jett & The
Blackhearts (7:30pm). Fair ends
TODAY. Click on link for details.
San Geronimo Golf
Course,
2-5pm, no cover (donations happily accepted): Harold
Jones & The Bossmen Big Band Dance, with featured vocalists Noah Griffin, Joan Getz & Wanda
Stafford. (Harold is the drummer for
Tony Bennett!) More info 415-488-4030.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Beer
Garden, outdoors, 1-4pm, no cover: Lucas Ohio – solo Indie/ Folk/
Rock. 5-8pm, no cover: The
Sticky Notes – Blues, Americana, Alt, Pop duo.
[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, gates 3,
show 4pm, $20:
Peter Rowan’s Annual Bluegrass Birthday Bash – BBQ on the Lawn. With
Special Guests The Rowan Brothers. 415-662-2219 for
Piccolo Pavilion, Old Corte Madera Square, 5-6:30pm,
free: Spencer Peterson, Luke Strand Band -- rock. Sundays through Aug. 31, sponsored by Corte
Madera Community Foundation.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 1-4pm,
no cover: The Trailgatorz.
5-8pm,
no cover: The Blues Defenders – Blues & BBQ!
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
6:30pm,
$10: Whispering Light – Duo of Kevin Village-Stone and Lindy Day, with
haunting Native American flutes and guitars over jazz/rock fusion instrumentals. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: The Devil Shakes – “like a
drunken old man”?
Monday, July 7
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-10:30pm, $5 members & jammers; $10 guests; $10
buffet dinner: 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.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Tuesday, July 8 – Happy Birthday, Paula
R!
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: James Moseley Jazz Quartet — groovy
jazz and R&B. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 7pm, $55: Prix
Fixe Dinner, music with Morris
LeGrande – New Orleans in Marin; paired with BX wines. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Novato Farmers Market, Grant Ave. between
1st & 4th Sts., 4-7pm, free. Parking at old Pini’s lot—please no
parking in residential areas.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Cheryl McBride), 8:30 music, $10: CZ
& The Bon Vivants — Cajun/ zydeco.
[7/15 Andrew Carriere & the Zydeco/Cajun Allstars]
Doors 6:30pm,
show 7:30, $19.64-24: The Reunion — Beatles Fantasy Tribute. 388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, July 9
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 except
Aug.—see you in Sept.]
Doors
7, show 8pm, $12-15:
Greg Johnson & Glass Brick
Boulevard – soul-soothing, feel-good music with Greg keyboard, Rob Fordyce bass, Paul Hanson jazz bassoon & Celso Alberti drums. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Higher Heights – **). 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: New Orleans Music -- 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: Chrissy Lynne Band – featuring
Danny Uzilevsky & Chip Roland. 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: Windy
Hill — bluegrass. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Harley White Sr. – smooth
blues & jazz. 457-3993 for
reservations & info.
And as usual, sometimes there are changes to what's already listed, so please
check back again before or during the weekend.
OTHER “LOCAL” VENUES, with website links:
142 Throckmorton Theatre,
Mill Valley
Studio 55 Marin, 1455A Francisco Blvd. East, San Rafael
Harmonia, 2200 Bridgeway, Sausalito
Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North
Aqus Café, 189 H St., Petaluma
Mark Your Calendars:
July 11 (Fri.)
Seahorse: Doc Kraft Dance Band
July 11 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Lovefool
July 13 (Sun.) Magnolia Terrace at Elks Club: FOREVERLAND [VERY SPECIAL OFFER COMING SOON!]
July 13 (Sun.) Magnolia Terrace at Elks Club: FOREVERLAND [VERY SPECIAL OFFER COMING SOON!]
July 19 (Sat.)
Hopmonk: Danny Click & The Hell
Yeahs!
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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