So HOW ABOUT THEM GIANTS?! Wowza!
I’ve seen more baseball in the past 2 weeks than I’ve seen in my entire
life! Guess we can call that Giant Fever. We watched Games #1, #5, and #7
with Friends – all winners for The
Giants and MadBum. What do you do after a performance like
that? Has he peaked at 25? Just sayin’ … Hope he can stay humble. GO GIANTS!
How the
week went:
Inn Marin last Thursday. Collected on the comp night prize I won at
last year’s Halloween DJ Dance at Rickey’s. Great location, quaint, cozy, clean,
eco-friendly, super-comfy bed, generous continental breakfast, great Keurig
coffee in room & lobby. The luck of
the draw: a neighbor who talked & coughed all night long. Turns out the walls are thick, but ceiling is
not, and somehow neighbors’ noise came through.
The Innkeepers are great folks – they will make it up to me at some
point in the future. I shall return
(with earplugs, just in case)!
Thanks to Doc Kraft &
Band for last Friday’s fun at Presidio
Yacht Club – always know there will be friends for a Doc party.
And on Saturday night Carlos & I were in for some
bewitching entertainment at an over-the-top Halloween party at A & K’s
haunted manse. Apparently the guests
out-do each other each year, preparing frightful and silly costumes for the
occasion.
After that we headed to Finnegan’s
for The Dead League, including Peter Harris. Music now back on the schedule there every
Saturday night.
On Tuesday evening a Mother-Daughter Night at the Marin Symphony, Beethoven concert. Nothing quite like hearing a full Symphony
performing Beethoven’s Symphony #5 –
emotional and dazzling! Pianist Navah Perlman also a hit, though Concerto
#3 not my personal favorite. And
afterwards, the usual suspects at the
Wrap Party at Gaspari’s – love this
neighborhood tavern.
What’s comin’ up?
Halloween!! Carlos & I will head to Hopmonk for PRIDE & JOY! It WILL
sell out, so if you want to be there, best get your tix in advance. There are so many awesome parties that night,
check out the listings.
Saturday? Sunday? We shall
see what lies ahead.
Meanwhile, friend, musician, creative genius Greg Johnson, along with Glass Brick Boulevard (Paul Hanson, Rob
Fordyce, Celso Alberti) and Carlos
Reyes have an Indiegogo thing happening, to fund production of a CD from
their Epic Performance of February 22, 2014 at the Fenix. Carlos & I were there, and it was
indeed joy-filled and extraordinary! Go
here:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/greg-johnson-glass-brick-boulevard-carlos-reyes#pledges
to find out more.
Wednesday, Oct. 29 – Happy Birthday, Beth
R!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open
Mic Nite hosted by Dennis Haneda. Includes
a featured act (this week Ricky Deezo –
*** [POSTPONED if Game 7. Root for the Giants, on Big Screens.] Note: For this
Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”. 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm,
no cover: Jamie Clark Band – Pop-Americana, pre-Halloween show. Info 415-459-1091.
Bio French Organic
Restaurant,
2633 Bridgeway Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover:
James Moseley Trio – jazz, blues,
r&b, and room to dance. 415-324-7080
for reservations.
Mayflower Pub, 4th St.
San Rafael, 7:30-9:30pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 5pm
in the Bar: World Series Happy Hour.
8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Scary Jam – spooky tracks. Local talent & special guests invited to
join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix website for details on
signing up. 415-813-5600 reservations &
info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: DownLow Duo – jazz and r&b. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Rusty
Evans & Ring of Fire — rockabilly, Johnny Cash tribute. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Thursday, Oct. 30 – Happy Birthday, Carroll
R! Happy
Birthday, Denise R!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $10-15: Yeah. Sure. Whatever. — indie/ rock. Opens with Andrew London Band – pop/ rock . 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.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 5:30-8pm,
no cover: Granular — Pete Delaney & Sean England of rock band The Grain perform acoustic originals
& classic covers.
8-11pm,
no cover: Karaoke with DJ Hewy Dawg – aka
George=FUN! HALLOWEEN Special—prizes
for Best Costumes, Free Drink drawings, Night of Terror! Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm, $10-12: The
415s – 10-piece pop dance band with Rich
Armstrong et al. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music 7-10pm, no cover, please tip: Blues
Whale — Halloween
bash. 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, no
cover: Josh McIntosh & Rattlesnakes in the Garden – blues, rock. Special guest El Cajon. Info 415-459-1091.
Terrapin Crossroads,
9pm, no cover: San Geronimo – Darren Nelson, Jeremy D’Antonio & Friends,
country, rock, fun. Bar show, here most
Thursdays. Reservations only:
415-524-2773.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show
8pm, $12-15: The Incubators feat. Stu Allen – Rosie McGee (Author/ Photographer of Dancing with the Dead) Photo Show & Book Signing. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: C-JAM with Connie Ducey – eclectic songs with a jazzy punch. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Dr. Mojo – blues/ rock.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, Oct. 31 – Happy
HALLOWEEN! Happy Birthday, Jimmy D!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Session
Room:
doors 8, show 9pm, $25: PRIDE
and JOY – Hollywood Halloween
Party. Costume Contest prizes for Silver
Screen Celebrities. 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. THIS WILL SELL OUT!
19 Broadway, 8pm, FREE: Fenton Coolfoot & The
Right Time – funk, soul, reggae,
rock, boogie – Haunted Funkin’ Costume Ball & Dance Party. Also with Sol Doc & The Optimystics – hip-hop, reggae. Info 415-459-1091.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: ZYDECO
FLAMES – The BEST in Zydeco.
Rickey’s, 8-11pm, FREE: Halloween Bash with
DJ Celeste – 80s themed costume
contest, prizes. Happy Hour 4-6pm, full
dinner menu 5-9pm, Nightmare menu 9-11pm.
415-883-9477 for reservations.
St. Rita’s Parish Hall, Fairfax,
6pm-midnight, $15: Honeydust, Elliott’s Evil Plan featuring Cathey Cotten, MOBB – Day
of the Dead celebration, BBQ, rock & roll Dance Party. Click link for
details.
Sausalito Cruising Club,
8-11pm, $15 dancing only, [$13 for buffet]:
James Moseley Dance Band – r&b,
Motown, soul, funk. This is a private
club; you must be a member or a Guest. [Only 50 guests allowed for
this gig, so act soon.] To get on Guest list, please email: james@jamesmoseleyband.com.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $20-25: The 85s – Thriller
Halloween Costume Bash; 80s pop and rock. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $12-15: Stompy
Jones – jumpin’ swing, rhythm & blues. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $12: MarinFidels
– Halloween party, classic rock. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
5-8pm on the Patio, no cover: Derek & Damir – singing, strumming.
9:30pm, $20:
Beso Negro & Hustler — Hustlerween with hard rock & gypsy
jazz.
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 9pm-1:30am,
$15: Lee Press On and the Nails – Halloween extravaganza, prizes, Marc Price
MC, DJ after live show. Info 707-343-0044.
Marin Country Mart,
Larkspur Landing, 6-9 or 5-8pm?, free: Friday Night Jazz: DAVE GETZ Trio (with Joan Getz workin’ the vocals),
and Superbroke Brass &
Tin & Strings Electric Marching Band Ensemble --.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway,
Sausalito, 7-10pm, no cover: Andoni’s
Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop,
blues, R&B, & Motown—special Halloween show.
415-332-7660 for info. (here next: Sat. 11/8]
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm,
$27-32: Mother Hips – “California soul”. Also with Lazyman. Costume contest,
cash prizes. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, $8: Trainwreck Junction – Costume Contest
$100 first prize. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
True
North Pizza,
638 San Anselmo Ave., 7:30pm, no cover: Jim Pasquel & Sheldon Lee Cowen –
guitar duo. 415-453-1238 for reservations.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 1 – All Saints’ Day/ Dia de los Muertos. Daylight
Savings Time ends 2am Sunday: we get to “Fall Backward” before we go to bed
Saturday night!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, **[Beer Garden, outdoors, 1-4pm, no cover: TBA
– ***. 5-8pm, no cover: TBA –
***. [Don't know if Beer Garden music still happening ...]
Session
Room, doors 8, show 9pm, $12: Dgiin – Dia de los Muertos—Latin/ funk/ world. Opens with La Mandanga – gypsy soul. 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.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-10pm, no
cover: The 7th Sons (and a Daughter) — great 60s &
70s rock & roll with Jake Baker, Debra Clawson, Mark Banning & Bruce
Wilmott—Cream, Hendrix, Byrds, Doors, Beatles, Stones, Eagles.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm, $18 [SOLD OUT]: Wall
Street — Motown, R&B, jazz, funk, soul. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
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.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm,
no cover: Live Music Brunch with Zack Brough & Brian Byrnes – folk, Americana, bluegrass duo from The Barren Vines.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11pm,
cover?: StageFrite – ?. Tavern info:
707-795-5118.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 7-10pm, no cover: Charles
Wheal – Blues. 415-883-9477 for
reservations.
Finnegan’s, Grant Ave.,
Novato, 10pm, no cover: Cross Bourne Blues Band.
The Trident, Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover, valet parking: Audrey Moira Shimkas
Trio with
Gaea Schell and Kurt Rebak –pop, jazz, bossa and funk. 415-331-3232 for
reservations.
San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30pm,
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.
Graffiti, 101 2nd St.,
Petaluma (on the River), 7-10pm, no cover:
The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs of 60s & 70s.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm,
cover?: Sara Laine & Friends –
Americana, country. 415-485-1182 for
reservations.
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 9pm, no cover: DJ
Trius – SF DJ plays house, hip hop, funk, Motown, rock. Info 707-343-0044.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 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, NOV. 2 – Did you turn your clock back? It’s Standard Time now! Happy Birthday, Linda B! Happy Birthday, Angel!
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 5-8pm, no
cover: Tri Tip Trio – Cajun/ Zydeco/ blues/ hot dance music with Lloyd Meadows, Bruce Gordon, and Tyler Eng. Info 707-343-0044.
6:30pm
show, $15-20: Caminos Flamencos – contemporary, traditional and theatrical dance
program. 415-813-5600 reservations &
info.
1pm, no cover: SF
49ers vs. Rams on the Big Screen.
Doors
4, show 6pm, no cover: Mill Valley Village free screening of “Keeper of the Beat: A Woman’s Journey
Into the Heart of Drumming” – documentary on Barbara Borden. Q&A +
Live Performance after screening. Generously
supported by Rotary Club of Mill Valley.
415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Osteria Divino, 7:30pm, no
cover: Joan
Getz with Chris Huson on the Yamaha Grand – jazz vocals: American songbook to jazz standards,
Brazilian & Blues. 415-331-9355 for
reservations.
9pm, no cover: Fairfax
Blues Jam — Elvis Johnson on drums. Info 415-459-1091.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 5-8pm,
no cover: Ricky Ray Allen – Blues & BBQ.
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover: The Devil Shakes – “…like a
drunken old man in the parking lot of the Fireside Lounge ...” huh?
Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: SE
Willis – piano, accordion, harmonica, vocals—“roots music with a funky
groove”.
415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open]. 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Monday, Nov. 3
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-10:30pm, $5 members & jammers; $10 guests; $13
buffet dinner: Blue Monday Jam hosted by
Joe Tate & Mark Banning & The Blue Monday Band 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.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: The Blues Defenders – Pro-jam Blues! Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
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, Nov. 4 – Election Day, Hope
you VOTED! Happy Birthday, Freeway Frank!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30, $5: Nerd Night – lecture/ 3 speeches:
Halloween-themed … cats, horror writing; “mainstream science and obscure
stories from the nerdy cutting edge”; beer $5. Every 1st
Tuesday. [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: Levi Lloyd & Friends – Levi’s Workshop Blues Jam, with
Alvon Johnson. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
19 Broadway, 6-8pm, no
cover: 9pm, no cover: Tam
Valley All Stars — blues, jazz & funk dance tunes.
Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 7:30pm, $10:
Marin School of the Arts Fall
Jazz Concert – renowned Arts School jazz showcase. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Tommy
Odetto & Tim Baker — rock it every Tuesday; jam with special guests.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever — The Wizard of
Ahhs: Songs of Harold Arlen. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Wednesday, Nov. 5
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open
Mic Nite hosted by Dennis Haneda. Includes
a featured act (this week The Jungle
Studs – **). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to
take your food order from the “Venue
Menu”. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Bio French Organic
Restaurant,
2633 Bridgeway Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover:
James Moseley Trio – jazz, blues,
r&b, and room to dance. 415-324-7080
for reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Motown 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.
Mayflower Pub, 4th St.
San Rafael, 7:30-9:30pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Matt
Eakle Band — “flute-fired fusion”.
Matt has been with David Grisman Quintet since 1989. 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no
cover: The Weissmen – rock & roll with Michael Weiss from Honeydust.
19 Broadway, 9pm,
no cover: Nothing on their calendar as
of 10/30. Info 415-459-1091.
George's Nightclub, 7pm, no cover: Walt
the Dog/ Morris the Cat Jam.
415-578-2707 for info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: The Dixie Giants –. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Sweetwater, Doors
7, show 8pm, $22-27:
Johnette Napolitano of Concrete
Blonde – acoustic guitar, rock & roll.
Opens with Flamenco LA. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Sometimes there are changes to what's already listed, so check
back again if you like 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
Empress Theatre, Vallejo
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma--formerly Little Switzerland)
Mark Your Calendars:
Nov. 7 (Fri.) Elks
Lodge: Flanelhed & Phoenix Uprising (must be Member or on Guest List)
Nov. 7 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Pop Rocks
Nov. 7 (Fri.) Rancho
Nicasio: Blues Broads, Rancho 16th
Anniversary Show, honoring Ted Rodden
Nov. 8 (Sat.) Seahorse: Olive
& the Dirty Martinis
Nov. 12 (Wed.) Corte
Madera Community Center: FREE Ray Simpson Big Band Dance
Nov. 14 (Fri.)
Fenix: James Moseley Dance Band
Nov. 14 (Fri.) Elks
Lodge: Linda Imperial Band (must be Member or on Guest List)
Nov. 15 (Sat.) Rancho
Nicasio: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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