The World is too much with me of late -- that is, the world of
responsibilities other than Music and Dance! Making preparations for my annual trip to
Pennsylvania to tend to brother Jay, and finding it challenging to complete
some deferred maintenance around the house before I go. (Staining deck
lots of fun. Thanks for the major help,
Carlos!)
Therefore, I'm afraid my Music
Calendar has to take a back seat for a bit.
The fun part of my trip will be attending my 50th high school
reunion in Atlantic City!! Yes, you read
that right.
I've
put together a modified list, and included events in the Mark
Your Calendars section that I know will take place in my
absence ...
Carlos & Ellen with Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time
Some brief shoutouts
for last week’s phenomenal music: Eric McFadden with some phunk punk, and
the bewitching Delphine (and Lantz
Lazwell & The Vibe Tribe—who played the keys as if it were a
guitar) at Hopmonk; Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time at 19 Broadway – I’ve been wanting to
hear him for a year, and I want more!
And the always groovy Soul
Satellites with super-talented friends Frank, Lloyd, Timm, Ted and Dave at
an outdoor party on Sunday.
Looking forward in
more ways than 10 to a musical weekend. Friday
night we’ll head to Seahorse for James Moseley Dance Band. There’s also bound to be fun at Hopmonk with Miracle Mule and Buck
Nickels & Loose Change; as well as Mitch
Woods at Fenix, Honeydust at 19 Broadway, The Sorentinos
at Twin Oaks, etc. etc.! (oh, and Nostalgia
Days & Kustom Car Show in Novato Friday and Saturday.)
Saturday we’ve got Zydeco Flames at Fenix; Chime Travelers at Trek Winery; Jake Baker
with Tommy Thomsen at Rossi’s,
and as usual music in the Beer Garden at
Hopmonk (Fri. eve. and Sunday as well) -- for a sample of what’s offered
right here in Marin!
Sunday there’s Magnolia
Terrace for Johnny Cash & Patsy
Cline tributes (and another special
2-for-1 offer for fans of ellenjanesmusic! But singles $20 OK, singles $12.50 :-), and then to Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs at Creek Park San Anselmo. Also Lumanation
at Sweetwater, and a host of
other offerings, including Sausalito Art Festival on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
Wish I could do it
all!!!
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 + 3 – bluesy jazz, sass and swing with
Donna D’Acuti, Rob Fordyce, Doug Morton & Josh Billings. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: B.B. King Tribute -- 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: The Kruw – Korty, Razon, Uzi
& Winter. Erin & The Project
– soul, pop, funk, r&b. Info 415-459-1091.
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.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Sausalito Seahorse, 7:30-10pm, no cover: Donna
D + 3 + – Donna D’Acuti with Rob
Fordyce, Doug Morton, John Douglas, Ed Margolin for some sassy &
swinging blues & jazz. And James
Moseley, Bonnie Hofkin, maybe more! [**singing & swinging, bawdy & blue.] 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm,
$10: Firewheel – 60s, 70s, indie, and southern country rock. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music 7-10pm, $5: Strange
Angels — country
& 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.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10: Johnny Sketch &
The Dirty Notes; Physical Suicide Deterrent Systems Project. Info 415-459-1091.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show
8pm, $18-20: Zigaboo Modaliste & the New Aahkesstra – New Orleans percussion
legend. Opens with Jimmy Leslie & The Flow -- . 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz.
(2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
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! Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
San Rafael Downtown
Farmers’ Market,
4th St., 6-9pm, no cover: ** –(Plaza?); ? – (Lootens); ? (A
St.).
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: C-JAM with Connie Ducey – eclectic songs with a jazzy punch. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, Aug. 29
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm?, $12: James
Moseley Dance Band – the best in
Motown, R&B, blues & funk. Art Show & Opening Dinner also
happening. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors, 5-8pm, no cover: ***
– .
Session
Room:
doors 8, show 9pm, $12: Miracle
Mule and Buck Nickels & Loose Change – Special
co-bill: swampy-tonk and country. 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.
Nostalgia Days Rod
& Kustom Car Show
(18th Annual), Downtown Novato, 5:45-8pm, free: Hot
Rod Cruise. See website for route.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $15: Mitch Woods and his Rocket 88s – “rock-a-boogie”. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: The Sorentinos – rock, blues, r&b. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $12-15: Stompy Jones – swing (free Dance Lesson
included). 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm on the Patio, no cover:
Kelly Petersen Band – folk rock.
9:30pm, $8:
Soul Mechanix — soul improve &
progressive funk.
Sweetwater, doors
8, show 9pm, $30-32:
Michael Rose – militant
hardcore Jamaican reggae. Opens with
Reggae Angels. 415-388-3850 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., 8-10pm, no cover: Jim Pasquel & Sheldon Lee Cowen –
guitar duo. 415-453-1238 for reservations.
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur Landing,
6-9pm, free: Friday Night Jazz: Susan Sutton
Trio.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, NO DANCE TONITE.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Aug. 30
Nostalgia Days Rod
& Kustom Car Show
(18th Annual), Downtown Novato, 10am-5pm, free: The
Four Teardrops (1:30-5pm, 4th & Grant); Dave Crimmen 10-1; The
Deadlies (11-3, 7th & Grant); Hot Rod Jukebox (11-3, 1st & Grant). Car parade 4-5pm. No dogs please. See website for details.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm, $12-15: Zydeco Flames — West Coast’s premier Zydeco band! 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall, 401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly
Little Switzerland), 9:30pm, free: Jake Baker B-Day with Tommy Thomsen –
rock, blues, boogie, Western swing. Info 707-343-0044.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden, outdoors, 1-4pm, no cover, and 5-8pm, no
cover.
Session
Room,
[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Doors 8, show 9pm, $27-32: Tainted
Love – 80s tribute. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 7-10pm, no cover: The
Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay. 415-899-9883.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
5-8pm on the Patio, no cover: The Orchid Killers – old-timey funky
folk.
8-11pm
(inside), no cover: The Hillwilliams – folk, blues, and rock & roll. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
9:30pm, $5:
John Varn Trio – rock and roll.
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.
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.
Rancho Nicasio, Brunch & Dinner available in Western Room & on
Deck; Rancho Room CLOSED FOR PRIVATE
EVENT. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Sunday, Aug. 31
Magnolia Terrace at San Rafael Elks Club, 1312 Mission, doors
12, show 1pm, $25: James Garner (ill) Rusty Evans/ Joni Morris — Johnny Cash/ Patsy Cline tribute. SPECIAL! Mention ellenjanesmusic
and it’s 2 for 1, i.e. 2 for $25; individuals $12.50.
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. More info on Magnolia link.
Creek Park, San Anselmo, 3-6pm, free: Danny Click & The Hell
Yeahs! – Texas blues & Americana.
Final event in this series.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover: Live
Music Sunday Brunch with M. Lockwood
Porter – Americana roots and rock & roll.
Doors
7, show 6pm, free: LUMANATION — high energy reggae, dub
rock. 388-3850 for tix or info.
[Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Sausalito Art Festival (this is a link for your convenience)
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no
cover: High Tide Collective — blues, jazz, funk & soul.
6:30pm
show, $12-15: Glass House feat. Mads Tolling – ***. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, gates 3,
show 4pm, $17-20: Chuck
Prophet & The Mission Express, + Tender Mercies – BBQ on the Lawn. 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, 8pm, no cover?: Junk Parlor – scrambled
versions of gypsy jazz covers & beyond …Leonard Cohen meets Django meets
Tom Waits.
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: Dirty Cello– blues, gypsy jazz.
Final concert this year (sponsored by Corte Madera Community Foundation).
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 1-4pm,
no cover: El Dorado Syncopators –
ragtime, early jazz, retro.
5-8pm,
no cover: The Soulshine Band – Blues & BBQ! Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Belvedere Concerts in the Park, 4pm, free: David
Martin’s House Party – interactive rock & roll. [This is final concert
here this year.]
Monday, SEPTEMBER. 1 – Happy Labor
Day! Happy
Birthday, Peter G! Happy Birthday, Sabina! Happy Birthday, Jake B!
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-10:30pm, $5 members & jammers; $10 guests; $10
buffet dinner: Blue Monday Jam hosted by
Joe Tate & Craig Caffall 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.
Rancho Nicasio, gates 3,
show 4pm, $30-35: Pablo
Cruise – BBQ on the Lawn—40th Anniversary Celebration! 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
8:30pm, no cover: Open Mic with Billy D.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm,
no cover: Live Music Brunch with Dore
Coller & Bermudagrass.
8pm, no cover: Open
Mic with Austin DeLone. 415-388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY to come soon,
so please check back Friday or Saturday.
Sometimes there are changes to what's already listed, so please
check back again before or during the weekend.
Mark Your Calendars: (while I'm out of town)
Sep. 5 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Craig Caffall Band
Sep. 5 (Fri.)
Seahorse: Revolver (8-10pm), followed by Beautiful
Losers (10pm)
Sep. 6 (Sat.) Great
American Music Hall: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! + San
Geronimo + Jessie Bridges
Sep. 6 (Sat.)
Hopmonk: AZ/DZ
Sep. 7 (Sun.) Magnolia Terrace, Elks Club: Noah
Griffin (gates 12, music 1pm) HALF-PRICE offer for fans of ellenjanesmusic!
Sep. 10 (Wed.) Corte Madera Community Center, 8-10pm, FREE: Ray
Simpson Big Band Dance
Sep. 12 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Elephant Listening Project + Stimuli + flanelhed
Sep. 13 (Sat.)
Hopmonk: Moonalice (free show)
Sep. 13 (Sat.)
Sweetwater: Foreverland
Sep. 13 (Sat.) Trek
Winery: Chime Traveler Rick Kelly solo
Sep. 14 (Sun.) Magnolia Terrace, Elks Club: Deborah
Winters w/ Peter Welker Big Band (gates 12, music 1pm)
Sep. 14 (Sun.)
Sweetwater: Moonalice
Sep. 16 (Tues.) Mill Valley Comm. Ctr. (7:30-9:30pm): Starduster Orchestra w/ Sheilah Glover vocals
Sep. 18 (Thur.) 19 Broadway: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time
Sep. 18 (Thur.) 19 Broadway: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time
Sep. 19 (Fri.) Pacheco Plaza: GTS Band (Motown)
Sep. 19 (Fri.) Twin Oaks: The Mighty Groove
Sep. 19 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Wonderbread 5
Sep. 19 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Wonderbread 5
Sep. 19 (Fri.) Rancho
Nicasio: Stompy Jones, plus dance lesson
Sept. 20-21 (Sat.
& Sun.) Mill Valley Fall Arts
Festival (Old Mill Park)
Sep. 26 (Fri.)
Sweetwater: Petty Theft
Sep. 27 (Sat.) Hopmonk: James
Moseley Dance Band
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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