Thursday, July 24, 2014

Music Fun Week of July 23-30 (Wed. to Wed.)

A BLESSING is a circle of light drawn around a person to protect, heal, and strengthen. …John O’Donohue, Irish poet 1956-2008

Les’see … pretty good energy, lots of dancing, yes--feeling better.  Another x-ray today, and I think it will show nothing!  Feeling optimistic.  BLESSINGS to ALL!
Fabulous weekend for a Birthday, Sue!!  There was Friday evening at Northgate for Aja Vu (Steely Dan tribute), then an impromptu house party on Friday.
On Saturday afternoon, a beautiful Birthday Party, then on to Hopmonk for Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!
And on Sunday the Great American Blues & BBQ on 4th St. with Austin DeLone’s Little Big Band (Eric McCann, Jimmy Dillon, Keith Crossan, Paul Revelli) backing up Tommy Castro, Nick Gravenites, and Ron Thompson.  Very cool indeed!

San Rafael Blues & BBQ

What’s coming up??  Calendar is looking quite full, as usual.
Friday at Hopmonk looks inviting, with Dysphunctional Species funk band.

Saturday a wine tasting party, then maybe stop by Trek for Chime Travelers, and/or Hopmonk for Naïve Melodies--a Talking Heads tribute band – and/or just maybe get over to 19 Broadway for my faves Zydeco Flames.
Sunday would like to be back at Magnolia Terrace for Carlos Reyes … And there’s a whole lot more on the calendar below. Enjoy ♫♪

Wednesday, July 23 Happy Birthday, Audrey S!  Happy Birthday, Greg D!  

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week Chris Gleckman & Kenny Fielder – alt 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: Ashling Biscuit Cole -- 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 Broadway9pm, no cover:  Tommy Odetto Group – soulful blues, rock.   Info 415-459-1091.

Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no cover:  Saffell – funk groove.  Also Restless Sons – modern punk-influenced rock.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Rusty Stringfield traditional bluegrass to soul, reggae, and arena rock.   415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

SweetwaterDoors 7, show 8pm, $7-10:  Insects vs. Robots – “otherworldly, folksy, and volcanic rock”.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Todos Santos – harmonic excursion.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Nourish at Harbor Point, 5:30-8pm, cover? [$15 unlimited wine tasting]:  Jamie Clark Trio – Americana/ pop.  Great dance floor, dinner or appetizers available, wonderful views on the water!  415-381-4400. 

Thursday, July 24 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7:30, show 8:30pm, $8-10:  Roses Pawn Shop — bluegrass/ folk/ americana.  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, 7:30-10:30pm, no cover:  Donna D + 3 + 1Donna D’Acuti with Rob Fordyce, John Douglas, Ken Cook & Andy Dillard for some sassy & swinging blues & jazz. [singing & swinging, bawdy & blue.]  331-2899 for reservations.

19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover:  Miles Ahead – psychedelic jazz, tribute to Miles Davis.  Info 459-1091.

Presidio Y.C.   Maria’s Music 7-10pm, no cover, please tip Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames, Soul Satellites) AND Leon Bristow — Blues and Rock.  Maria’s fresh Beef, Turkey, & Veggie Burritos $8.  Grill open 4:30-7pm, pizza available all night. Credit cards accepted, but tips are cash only, and no ATM around. Call Maria for info: 415-601-3333.

Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 5:30-8pm on the Patio, no cover:  Tommy Rox—guitar & vocals, does James Taylor, Cat Stephens, Jimmy Buffet, Jim Croce, The Eagles, and more.
8-11pm, no cover:  Karaoke with DJ Hewy Dawg – aka George=FUN!  Salute to Leo Birthdays.  Tavern info: 707-795-5118.

Sweetwaterdoors 7, show 8pm, $12-15:  Dustbowl Revival -- Roots + Jazz Collective – bluegrass, gospel, jug band, swamp blues & hot 30s swing. Opens with T Sisters – Americana?  415-388-3850 for tix or info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm, $10:  Rob Bayne Band with Americano Social Club — blues to swing, folk rock to soul pop.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz. (2nd & 4th Thursday each month)

Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross, 5-7pm, no cover:  Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire – rockabilly/ Johnny Cash tribute.  415-455-5260.

San Rafael Downtown Farmers’ Market, 4th St., 6-9pm, no cover:  Music***—. (Plaza); ? – (Lootens); ? (A St.).

Smiley’s Saloon, Bolinas, 8pm, no cover:  Ned Endless & Friends w/ Jim Pasquel – rock, blues acoustic jam.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  C-JAM with Connie Ducey eclectic songs with a jazzy punch.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

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

Friday, July 25 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors, 5-8pm, no cover:  Toby Runyon – singer/ songwriter.
Session Room: doors 8:30, show 9:30pm, $10:  Dysphunctional Species – funk/ soul/ pop, groove voodoo from Point Arena.  Opens with Ancient Mystic — reggae/ dancehall/ hip hop.  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.

Tam Valley’s Creekside, Tennessee Valley, 6:30-8pm, free:  REVOLVER – rock.  [next week 8/1: Don Forbes & Reckless]

Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $15:  Lloyd Gregory & Friends — jazz and R&B guitarist. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, no cover:  Bear’s Belly – original Americana, harmonies .  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

19 Broadway, 9pm, $15:  J Stalin, Peach Street, MND – rap, hip hop.  Info 415-459-1091.  

Gabrielson Park, Sausalito, Jazz & Blues by the Bay, 6:30-8pm, free:  Why – [no info available]

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover, valet parking:  Audrey Moira Shimkas Jazz that Rocks, with Ben Stolorow & Fred Randolph.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

Rickey’s Live Jazz Poolside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover:  Wall of Rhythm percussion.  883-9477 for reservations.

Sweetwaterdoors 8, show 9pm, $25-30:  Don Carlos – reggae. Opens with IrieFuse – more reggae.  388-3850 for tix or info.

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 evening.]

True North Pizza, 638 San Anselmo Ave., 7:30pm, no cover:  Jim Pasquel & Sheldon Lee Cowen – guitar duo. 415-453-1238 for reservations.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm on the Patio, no cover:  Damir & Derek – folk, pop.
9:30pm, $8:  Swoop Unit dancefloor jazz funk octet.

Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15:  Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic – zydeco. [8/1 no dance]

Main Street, Tiburon, 6-9pm, free:  Bautista – latin rock fusion, + strolling opera singers.  [next Aug. 29—Main St. USA/ Disney]

Tiburon Tavern, 1651 Tiburon Blvd., 6-9pm, no cover:  The Hippy Shakes with Dore Coller

Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11pm, no cover:  Linda Ferro Band – Blues. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing, 6-9pm, free:  Friday Night Jazz:  Piro Patton Quartet

Presidio Y.C., PRIVATE PARTY.  

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

Saturday, July 26Happy Birthday, Jo A! 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors: 1-4pm, no cover:  Acoustic Soul – soul, r&b, rock, pop quartet.  5-8pm, no cover:  Avi Wisnia – jazz/ pop trio.
Session Room: doors 8, show 9pm, $10:  Naive Melodies – music of Talking Heads.  Opens with TBA? – .  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, $10-12:  ZYDECO FLAMES – the Best in Zydeco.   Info 459-1091.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $15-17:  Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World —  international musical synergy: sounds of Africa, Cuba, Bulgaria, China, Morocco, Pakistan, US, and more.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Osher Marin JCC, Kanbar Center, Outdoors, doors 6:15pm, 6:40 dance lesson (elements of Klezmer & Flamenco); Concert 7pm, $22-25 (kids 17 & under free):  Diego’s Umbrella – local Gypsy Rock.  Dinners available from Miller’s East Coast Deli, or bring a picnic.  [next 8/2: Good Luck Thrift Store Outlet—western/ Americana]

Marin Coffee RoastersSan 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. 

TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 7-10pm, no cover:  The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay [here again 8/9 & 8/30].    415-899-9883.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $7:  Bohemian Highway – folk?  

Rickey’s Live Jazz Poolside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover:  SwingSet – jazz & swing quintet includes Bob McBain & Rob Sundborg.  883-9477 for reservations.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 3-7pm in the Groove Garden, free:  Soul Saturdays DJs Ron Ison & John Nolan play vinyl jazz, funk, soul, latin, disco, dub.  Bring your own to BBQ. [every 4th Saturday]
4-7pm on the Patio, no cover:  Kelly Peterson Band – soulful folk & rock.
9:30pm, $8:  Soul Mechanix – Soul improv and progressive Funk covers & originals.

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.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $30-35:  Paul Thorn Band – Blues & Rock.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover:  Live Music Brunch with Jacob Green blues to hip hop, rockabilly to country, classic rock to punk “OneManGreenBand”.  
Café open until 3pm; closed at 4pm for PRIVATE EVENT.  415-388-3850 for tix or info.

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


Sunday, July 27 
MagnoliaTerrace at San Rafael Elks Club, 1312 Mission, doors 12, show 1pm, $25:  Carlos Reyes & His Electric Symphony — Special Guest Mikel Paul.  Festival ambience, bring blankets & low lawn chairs. Tables, chairs, umbrellas available on first come basis.  Bar provided-- No outside alcohol except Corkage for wine & champagne $15 (Liquor license issue).  Food truck.  Advance ticket sales heating up ... More info on Magnolia link.  [Aug. 3: Boys of Summer—Eagles tribute]

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden, outdoors, doors 4 show 5pm, $10 general admission, $25 music + food + beer SOLD OUTSunday Cookout Concert SeriesSteve Poltz + T Sisters.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover:  Live Music Sunday Brunch with Dizzy Bats & Jacob Green – 90s pop punk, and “OneManGreenBand”.
Doors 5, show 6pm, $22-25Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic — Creole United Festival party.  Plus Los Cenzontles – Mexican rural roots music.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Rancho Nicasio,  gates 3, show 4pm, $30-35 SOLD OUT:  Paul Thorn Band – BBQ on the Lawn.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

19 Broadway5pm, no cover:  Pacific High roots rock fusion of reggae & cowboy music.  Opens with Todos Santos (Wendy Fitz, Jack Pribble, Gary Bauman) with harmony-driven roots splashed with blues, latin, jazz, country, and originals..  Info 415-459-1091.

Peri’s Bar8pm, cover?:  Junk Parlor – scrambled versions of gypsy jazz covers & beyond …Leonard Cohen meets Django meets Tom Waits.

Rickey’s Live Jazz Poolside, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover:  Brad Bann – sounds of Sinatra.  883-9477 for reservations.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no cover:  The Cork Pullers — guitar, mandolin, percussion & vocal quartet performing Hank Williams to Beatles to Kinks.
6pm show, $10:  Liz Kennedy CD Release Party – dynamic folk & blues.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Town Center, Corte Madera, 2-4pm, free:  Solid Air – Americana folk music. 

Piccolo Pavilion, Old Corte Madera Square, 5-6:30pm, free:  Jimi Z Goodtime Band – rock covers.  Sundays through Aug. 31, sponsored by Corte Madera Community Foundation. 

Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 1-4pm, no cover:  El Dorado Syncopators – ragtime, early jazz, skiffle & contemporary retro.
5-8pm, no cover:  Ricky Ray Band – Blues (& Southern Rock) & BBQ!  Tavern info: 707-795-5118.

Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing, 12:30-2:30pm, free:  Folkish Festival: Jimmy Dillon and Generation Next.(Blue Star Music Camps students).  Jimmy Dillon and Tracy Blackman also performing.  **[Also Food Truck Extravaganza 11am-3pm.]??  [Jimmy & GN 4th Sunday every month]


Monday, July 28 –  Happy Birthday, Maurizio!  Happy Birthday, Doris N! 
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.

19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Derek Smith.  Info 415-459-1091.  

Sleeping Lady, 8:30pm, cover:  Open Mic with Simon Costa.  485-1182 reservations.

Sweetwater, 8pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-9:30pm, no cover:  Hot Club of Marin with Dore Coller – gypsy jazz.

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

Tuesday, July 29 
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10 ($5 seniors, students):  Singer Songwriter Series: The Breedloves – acoustic duo Jay Kirkland & Barbara Gorin; and Open Mic; click on Fenix website for details on signing up.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Charlie Docherty — vocals: evergreens to new and originals.  415-457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Diana Castillo), 8:30 music, $10:  Tom Rigney & Flambeau — Cajun/ zydeco.  [8/5 Midnite Ramblers]

19 Broadway, 9pm, $15-20:  Third World — Reggae legends.  Info 415-459-1091.

Novato Farmers Market, Grant Ave. between 1st & 4th Sts., 4-7pm, free.  Parking at old Pini’s lot—please no parking in residential areas.

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

SweetwaterDoors 7, show 8pm, no cover:  SLUG—Stealing Your Face Since Y2K — Americana roots rock.  388-3850 for info.

Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11pm, 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, July 30 Happy Birthday, James M! Happy Birthday, Elizabeth S!  Happy Birthday, Jan C!  Happy Birthday, Tom B!  
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week at 7pm The Rubber Band – classic rock from some youngsters) 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: B.B. King -- 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:  Lorin Rowan’s West Coasters annual Jerry birthday tribute, with Eric McCann, Ken Emerson, Matt Willis.   415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

19 Broadway9pm, $10:  Salsa Night with LaTiDo, featuring Edgardo Cambon – there may be a dance lesson preceding [?].   Info 415-459-1091.

SweetwaterDoors 7, show 8pm, $10-12:  Meghan Linsey – from New Orleans to Nashville.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no cover:  (W+T)J2 – rock, blues, country from Wendy, Tim, Jack & John.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Martha Crawford & Friends – spicy, sophisticated jazz.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

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:
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael
Studio 55 Marin, 1455A Francisco Blvd.  East, San Rafael
Harmonia, 2200 Bridgeway, Sausalito
Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North
Aqus Café, 189 H St., Petaluma
Empress Theatre, Vallejo

Mark Your Calendars:
Aug. 1 (Fri.) Hopmonk:  Junk Parlor + Royal Jelly and This Old Earthquake
Aug. 1 (Fri.) Northgate:  Caravanserai (6-8pm)
Aug. 1 (Fri.) PYC:  Caribbean Dance Party w/ Dore Coller 8:30-12, $7
Aug. 2 (Sat.) Fenix: The Sun Kings
Aug. 3 (Sun.) Rancho Nicasio:  Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! with Tom Rigney & Flambeau  BBQ on the Lawn
Aug. 3 (Sun.) Magnolia Terrace at Elks:  Boys of Summer -- Eagles tribute.
Aug. 8 (Fri.) Hopmonk:  Moonalice (free show!)
Aug. 9 (Sat.) Fenix:  James Moseley Dance Band
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪

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