More losses for our community this week: Steve Gannon,
local blues guitar phenom; and Lex Hutchinson, imp, artist, one-of-a kind human. Sorry you had to leave …
Blessings to all of us still here!
The past week in review: a very busy week for Ellen & Carlos! Beginning Thursday evening, with a
quick run to Costco looking for eyeglass frames, and while we were there, the Vintage Oaks “Off the Grid” food truck
experience, with music from Flowtilla
(upbeat danceable jazz); and then on to Mill Valley for a Preview show at Marin Theatre Company: Fetch Clay, Make Man. A fascinating look at the interactions of Mohammed
Ali and Stepin Fetchit—they really did have a relationship!—set in 1965, with
video flashbacks and even some Motown music for me.
Friday Petty Theft at Northgate Mall – and I think the largest crowd ever! Woot woot!
After that a drive to Fairfax and Peri’s
for the incredible Ms. Bonnie Hayes and Soul Satellites! Can it get any better? Fairfax was jumpin’ on
a beautiful summer night, with Danny
Click and the Hell Yeahs next door at Sleeping
Lady (and both he and Don Bassey
sat in with Bonnie and the boys), as well as The Mermen at 19 Broadway.
On to Saturday for a GREAT evening with Doc Kraft Dance Band at Presidio Yacht Club. A packed house, new faces and the regulars
kicking up heels, enjoying the music, the views, and each other.
Sunday we ended up at Twin Oaks in Penngrove for Stax City, a rousing Memphis soul band with horns from Santa Rosa -- and a wild time was had by all.
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| Petty Theft at Northgate, up close & personal |
On Saturday, we’re enticed by the Novato Theater Summer Festival
(afternoon), headlined by Lovefool. For the evening, there’s Fenton Coolfoot at 19
Broadway; Dan Brown & Full Steem
at Redwood Cafe; Vinyl at Sweetwater; Ray Charles
Project at Fenix; Alseep at the Wheel at Rancho; lots of other great music.
For Sunday:
oh, for heaven’s sake! So
much! Lots of free summer concerts still
happening. Perhaps we’ll get back to Twin Oaks for Blues Defenders and roadhouse-folk watching (and dancing!) … [Oh, how could I forget? We've got a wonderful party to attend. YOU should check out Twin Oaks!]
Wednesday, Aug. 20 – Happy Birthday, Lorraine
B! Happy Birthday, Deborah
W!
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Celina & the Dudes – down-home soul). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Lorin Rowan – solo acoustic guitar &
vocals. 457-3993 for reservations
& info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Special Guest Paul Branin -- 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: Rusty
Evans & Ring of Fire — rockabilly,
Johnny Cash tribute.
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no
cover: Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – rock & soul & blues from the
60s, 70s, onward.
Sweetwater, Doors
7, show 8pm, $22-25:
Steep Canyon Rangers –
bluegrass originals. Opens with Tell River – rocking bluegrass. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Thursday, Aug. 21 – Happy Birthday, Andoni!
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music 7-10pm, no cover: Miracle
Mule — Swanpy-tonk. 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.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $6 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) this week 3 young local rock bands, headlining I.O.M. (rock) +
Ridgway Space Station (reggae, rock & hip hop) + MOBB (rock). [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: Jamie
Clark Solo – Americana, pop. Ladies
night wine specials. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Stymie and the Pimp
Jones Love Orchestra – . Opens with Extra Ordinary Astronauts. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm,
$10: Kim & The Generations – blues chanteuse. 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: ** –(Plaza?); ? – (Lootens); ? (A
St.).
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.
[No
Karaoke tonight]
8-11pm,
$20:
Eric Lindell – southern soul, R&B, blues, New Orleans funk. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Deborah Winters – contemporary & soulful jazz. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, Aug. 22 – Happy
Birthday, Cynthia G!
Rossi’s 1906, 401 Grove St., Sonoma (formerly Little Switzerland), BBQ &
Beer Garden, 9:30pm, $5: Zydeco Flames! Info 707-343-0044.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors, 5-8pm, no cover: Joel
Schick – original Americana.
Session
Room:
doors 8, show 9pm, $15: Eric
McFadden with Abby Travis & Kevin Carnes – alt/ indie/ funk/ rock. Opens with Lantz Lazwell & The Vibe Tribe —
. 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, 7:30-10:30pm, no cover (suggested donation $10? [Jill Cohn website]), in the Barrel Room?: Jill Cohn Trio – on tour, with her original Americana ballads. 415-899-9883.
The Club at McInnis, 7:30pm, no cover: Rumors Band with Bruce Wilmott – rock and pop. Reservations for dinner (may be sold out) 415-492-1800 x2. Or 491-5990?
The Club at McInnis, 7:30pm, no cover: Rumors Band with Bruce Wilmott – rock and pop. Reservations for dinner (may be sold out) 415-492-1800 x2. Or 491-5990?
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $15-18: The Purple Ones – 10-piece tribute to Prince. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm,
$12-15: Reckless in Vegas – modern versions of 1960s Vegas golden era acts. Opens with ELP – Elephant Listening Project: Danny Uzi, Erik Smyth, Loring
Jones, Steven Winter -- alt rock. Info
415-459-1091.
Sweetwater, 3-6pm,
free on the Patio: Hobo Paradise Happy Hour Set – ragtime jazz with horns &
rhythm.
doors
8, show 9pm, $17-19:
Mustache Harbor – soft-rock
explosion: Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, Kenny Loggins. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $cover?: The Unnamed –
rock & roll w/ Tom Finch, Rahman
D’Amato, Dana Miller & Kalyan Godden. 415-485-1182 reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $10: Don Forbes & Reckless – “Red-Dirt
Rock”. 415-662-2219 for reservations/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.]
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing,
6-9pm, free: Friday Night Jazz: Dan Hicks
& Bayside Jazz Band. [8/29 Susan
Sutton Trio]
Marinwood Park, 6-8pm, free: Shelby Earl – Seattle
singer/songwriter, her songs have been heard on Grey’s Anatomy, Beauty & The
Beast. Food, wine & beer available
for purchase. [final concert in series]
Graffiti, 101 2nd St.,
Petaluma (on the River), 8-11pm, no cover:
Tracy Rose & Friends –
with Levi Lloyd, Bob McBain, Eric Isaacs;
jazz, rock, blues, pop.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Poolside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Kimrea &
Dreamdogs – . 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Gabrielson Park,
Sausalito, Jazz & Blues by the Bay, 6:30-8pm, free: Eugene
Huggins & Friends – Blues. [final concert in series]
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 6:30-10pm,
no cover: SF Medicine Ball Swing Ensemble—David Sturdevant &
Friends. 415-332-7660 for info. **[also 9/6 & 27]
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, NO DANCE TONITE
-- 8/22 Eagles Anniversary Dance on Sun. 8/24, Andre Thierry]]
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Aug. 23 – Happy Birthday, Larry A!
Novato City Hall
Green
(DeLong & Sherman), 3-7pm, $8 advance, $10 door: Novato
Theater Summer Festival, headlining Lovefool
(high-energy pop/rock, courtesy of Hopmonk Tavern). Also Ridgeway Space Station, and performances by Love2Dance. Beer, wine and
food garden; kid’s corner (kids 12 & under free to event). Advance tix & more info: https://www.novatotheater.net/
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Fenton
Coolfoot & The Right Time – funk, soul, reggae, rock. Info
415-459-1091.
Redwood Café, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati, 9pm-12, $10
($5 if with dinner): Dan Brown & Full Steem –with Carl, Craig, Doug & Kurt: 70’s Dance Party! Funk, rock, soul, psychedelic. Prizes for best dressed, 70s style.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors: 1-4pm, no cover: Sara
Petite – American roots trio. 5-8pm,
no cover: Jewels and Johnny Nation – country-flavored folk rock duo.
Session
Room:
doors 8, show 9pm, $10: Horses Heaven – music that tells a
traveling love story. Plus Lungs and Limbs and Saffell. 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.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm, $20-22: The Ray Charles Project — Tony Lindsey, Linda Tillery, DeWayne Pate, and Deszon
Claiborne. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm,
no cover: Live Music Brunch with Rusty Stringfield – traditional bluegrass to soul, reggae, and arena rock.
Doors 8, show 9pm, $22-24: VINYL –
Marin’s favorite funky sons. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
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]
9:30pm, $8:
Swoop Unit – instrumental groove and
dance floor jazz funk.
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.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser),
Novato, 8pm in the Barrel Room, SOLD OUT: Eric
Martin (of Mr. Big). Opens with Amy
Wigton—Joni Mitchell covers & more.
415-899-9883.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm,
$37.50-40: Asleep at the Wheel –
country swing, from Texas to Nicasio.
Also here for tomorrow’s BBQ on the Lawn. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Poolside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Andoni’s Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop, blues, R&B, &
Motown – and Andoni’s
Birthday Celebration! 883-9477 for
reservations.
Best Lil' Pork House, Corte Madera, 12-3pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs
of 60s & 70s. “Pork House Jamboree”! 415-927-RIBS.
Best Lil' Pork House, Corte
Madera, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover: Savanna
Blu – bluegrass, with
Dore Coller & Friends.
Nourish at Harbor Point, 7-11pm, $10: Jamie Clark Band – Americana/ pop. Great dance floor, dinner or appetizers
available, wonderful views on the water!
415-381-4400.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 8pm, no
cover: Songbook Night with Matt Herrero & Tommy Odetto – community
singalong, songbooks provided. 485-1182
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. Prizes! 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Beer
Garden, outdoors, 1-4pm, no cover: Matt Bolton – Beer Garden Boogie. 5-8pm, no cover: Anthony
Presti and Leah Van Dyke – acoustic Americana.
6pm,
$65 includes tax & gratuity: Baeltane Beer Dinner. See website for Special Menu.
[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Rickey’s Live Music Poolside, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover: Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs of
60s & 70s.. 883-9477 for
reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no
cover: Mighty Mississippi — blues trio a la juke joints and jams.
6:30pm
show, $10: Lisa Lindsley – 40s & 50s standards. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, gates 3,
show 4pm, $37.50-40: Asleep
at the Wheel – country swing, from Texas to Nicasio. Opens with Todos Santos – harmonic excursion. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Caprice Restaurant, 2000 Paradise Dr., Tiburon,
5-9pm, no cover: Greg Johnson Solo – original jazz piano to move your spirit.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover: The Substitutes (formerly
known as The Pickups) -- Americana rockin’ ramble, hosted by Guy Meyer.
Creek Park, San Anselmo, 3-6pm, free: West Grand Boulevard – ***. Every Sunday in August [8/31 Danny Click].
Town Center, Corte Madera,
2-4pm, free: New West Guitar Group – jazz guitar. [series thru Sept. 28]
Piccolo Pavilion, Old Corte Madera Square, 5-6:30pm,
free: Bubba’s Taxi – rock covers.
Sundays through Aug. 31, sponsored by Corte Madera Community
Foundation. [8/31 Dirty Cello—blues,
gypsy jazz.]
Concerts in the Plaza,
Mill Valley, 1-3pm, free: Beso Negro – gypsy jazz. [final
concert in series.]
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
5-8pm, no cover: The Blues Defenders – Blues & BBQ!
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover: Live
Music Sunday Brunch with The
Littlest Birds – nationally touring cello & banjo duo, Americana roots.
Doors
7, show 8pm, $80-85: Dickey Betts & Great Southern —
Southern rock. Opens with Brethren of the Coast – southern rock. 388-3850 for tix or info.
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, Aug. 25
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-10:30pm, $5 members & jammers; $10 guests; $10
buffet dinner: Blue Monday Jam hosted by
Joe Tate & Mark Banning 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, Aug. 26
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10 ($5 seniors, students): Singer
Songwriter Series: with host Amie
Penwell; and Open Mic; click on Fenix
website for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Phil Hardgrave & The Continentals — rockabilly rumble. Info 415-459-1091.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover?: Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings – blues,
rock . Tavern info: 707-795-5118. [next 8/19]
Sweetwater, doors 6:30, show 7:30, no cover: Mad
Mama & the Bona Fide Few – “Whiskey-soaked Americana”. Also
with Whiskey Pill Fiasco — foot-stompin,
psycho-billy twang-fest. 388-3850 for info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: The Machiavelvets —space jazz/ reckless futurism. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Tommy
Odetto & Tim Baker —rock it every Tuesday; jam with special guests.
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 (Diana Castillo), 8:30 music, FREE: Les
Amis Zydeco — Cajun/ zydeco. [9/2 – ZYDECO
FLAMES]
HopmonkNovato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Karen Behaiving Bradley – **). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your
food order from the “Venue Menu”.
415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Donna D’Acuti – bluesy jazz
with sass and swing. 457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Bourbon Street Blues -- 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: Barren
Vines — rootsy Americana,
originals & classics, country-fried rock and bluegrass. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Sweetwater, doors
7, show 8pm, $14-17:
Jason Crosby & Friends feat.
Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Reed Mathis, Cochrane McMillan, and Roger McNamee –. 388-3850 for tix or 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:
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:
Aug. 29 (Fri.) Seahorse: James Moseley Dance Band
Aug. 29 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Miracle Mule and Buck Nickels & Loose Change
Aug. 29 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Miracle Mule and Buck Nickels & Loose Change
Aug. 29 (Fri.)
Fenix: Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s
Aug. 29 (Fri.) Rancho
Nicasio: Stompy Jones
Aug. 30 (Sat.)
Fenix: Zydeco Flames
Aug. 31 (Sun.)
Sweetwater: Lumanation
Aug. 31 (Sun) Magnolia
Terrace, Elks Club: James Garner/ Joni Morris (Johnny Cash/ Patsy Cline tributes) and
another EllenJanesMusic 2 for 1 special.
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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