Good to
be Alive! ♪♫♪
The week
in review, and kudos:
Carlos
& I doubled up (well, on Saturday quadrupled-up) on Friday -- began
at Elks Club with Flanelhed for some head-banging at its
finest. You just gotta feel it once in a
while – a great release! And then back
north to Hopmonk for Pop Rocks, plenty of energy on the
dance floor, and a young man who picked me up onto the stage to join several
good-lookin’ young women. Of course I
just had to go with the flow, carry on with the show … heh heh.
On Saturday
it was Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. Rode with
Larry & Sue up to Twin Oaks for Soul Section—excellent 8 or 9-piece
band with horns. A little surprised to
arrive to an over-capacity crowd of probably 300 squished into every square
foot of space, including out on the patio.
Hot, crowded, but FUN! When they
finished up, Larry took us over to Penngrove
Pub for another band Four Bye Four
for some country rock. Then headed back
to Novato and made it in time for some Blue
Bandits at Brown’s Binyerd, with
friends George (aka DJ Hewy Dawg)
leading the pack, and Chris Carpiniello on drums—more FUN. Never heard of Brown’s – but NOW I KNOW! And while there, since I had never set foot
in the Viking, we scoped it out—and I
have to say it did not meet my expectation of degradation. :-0
On Sunday
Carlos and I made it to Unity, but
laid low for the rest of the day …
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| Twin Oaks, Soul Section, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride |
And what’s coming? Looks to be a busy week. Some highlights:
Tonight, Wednesday, must go to Corte Madera for the Ray Simpson Big Band Dance. This is an undiscovered, under-appreciated monthly gift to the community. Great tunes, plenty of room to move, friendly crowd. Give it a try next month (2nd Wed.)!
Thursday hope to get down to Seahorse for the College of Marin Big Swing Band.
Then comes Friday, and WAY TOO MUCH CHOICE! James Moseley Dance Band at Fenix is in the lead; and there’s also Linda Imperial Band at Elks, Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers at Hopmonk, The Mighty Groove at Presidio Y.C., and early in the evening The Chime Travelers at Trek Winery. Whew! That’s not to mention all the other great music I’ve listed below for Friday. Who knows how this one will play out!
Saturday plans? Not yet committed—but there’s Danny Click at Rancho, David Lindley at the JCC, The 7th Sons (and a Daughter) at Redwood Café … and another 20 or so musical events listed.
Sunday: plenty going on, like the West End Village Celebration, John Korty film (Benefit for Novato Theater) at Trek Winery, Tri-Tip Trio at Rossi’s … and so on!
Take care of each other, embrace your humanity, and have a great week! ♫♪♪
Wednesday, Nov. 12
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]
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 Domestic
Harmony – **). 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: 50s 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.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Migrant
Pickers — rootsy folk-punk jam: Gary Adler, Elliott Shannonhouse, Cole
Bailey, Jay Chavez. 415-485-1005 for
info & reservations.
19 Broadway, 9pm,
no cover: Chrissy Lynne Band – with Danny Uzi & Chip Roland—Americana,
alt-country, rock. Info 415-459-1091.
Brown’s Binyerd, 1st
St., Novato, 9pm, no cover: Karaoke
with DJ Hewy Dawg –
aka George=FUN! [here weekly]
George's Nightclub, 7pm, no cover: Walt
the Dog/ Morris the Cat Jam —blues, classic rock 415-578-2707 for info.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-9pm, no
cover: Hot Club of Marin with
Dore Coller – gypsy jazz. [also Mon. 11/24 7-9:30 Jam]
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: The Machiavelvets – space jazz,
reckless futurism. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Thursday, Nov. 13
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music 7-10pm, no cover? Or $5: Phil
Hardgrave & The Continentals — rockabilly. 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.
Sausalito Seahorse, (6:15 free dance lesson), 7-10pm, no
cover: College of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band – including Vicki Marinko on
vocals. [2nd Thursdays] 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 6-9pm,
no cover: Bootleg Honeys — Americana/ country trio, original tunes. Plus $1
taco night.
9pm-12,
no cover: Karaoke with DJ Hewy Dawg – aka
George=FUN! Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 8-11pm, no
cover: The Blues Defenders – blues, soul and groove with Donny Mederos, Bruce
Gordon, Jeff Piche, Matt Silva, Mike Rippee and Guests. (Every Thursday). Info 707-343-0044.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm,
cover?: Wavelength – Van Morrison tribute with Kevin Brennan. 485-1182 reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm, $15: Chris
Loiter & The Hangouts – 80s to now, Nashville to Bay Area, Bammy Award
winners. 415-813-5600 reservations &
info.
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.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz.
(2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: Steppin’ Up Thursday – DJ dance party, live painting, dancers,
crafts & clothes. Info 415-459-1091.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Wanda Stafford – jazz diva. 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, Nov. 14
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $15-20: James Moseley Dance Band – The Best in R&B, funk, Motown. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission, San
Rafael, doors 8, show 9pm, $10 (cash only): Linda Imperial Band —rock with Linda, David Freiberg of
Starship, Peter Harris et. al.
Must be Member or on Guest List—check spreadsheet, sign up if you’re not already on: http://tinyurl.com/lrbrys7. Info 415-721-7661.
Must be Member or on Guest List—check spreadsheet, sign up if you’re not already on: http://tinyurl.com/lrbrys7. Info 415-721-7661.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Session Room: doors 8, show 9pm, $10: Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers – slide guitar virtuoso: blues, New Orleans,
rock & swing. 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, 7-10pm, no cover: The
Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay. Holiday
Food Drive for Marin Co. Food Bank:
each food item donated (up to 15) will get you a 1% discount on wine or olive
oil purchase. 415-899-9883.
Marin Theatre Company, 397 Miller, Mill
Valley, 7pm Swing Dance Lesson by Al & Mary ($5), 8pm Dance ($15) [$5 off advance sales with promo code “inthemood”] or FREE with code “Jitterbug”!--[I'd pick that option]: Mood
Swing (Susana Crofton, Fred Lamberson, Mark Peabody, Dale Smith, Neil
Cormia)—swing, jazz, standards, latin.
Tix at 415-388-5208.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $12: MarinFidels
– rock. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm,
$22-25: TR3 feat. Tim Reynolds of
Dave Matthews Band – funk, rock, jazz.
Also with Marcus Eaton – rock
funk trio, tours with Tim Reynolds. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Finnegan’s, Grant Ave.,
Novato, 9pm, no cover: Roseberry Jam – local Motown
band, with Pat Pollak—Barry White sound-alike.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 7-10pm, no cover: Phillip Percy Pack – Jazz, R&B, Motown, Soul. 415-883-9477
for reservations.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $cover?: Mana Quartet –
with Tom Finch, Danielle Basom, Anna Pfeifer, Christopher Krotky. 415-485-1182 reservations.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, $20: Super
Huey — Huey Lewis tribute.
415-578-2707 for info.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Andre
Thierry & Zydeco Magic –. [11/21 No Dance here (but Zydeco Flames at
Rossi’s); 11/28 Zydeco Flames]
Tiburon Tavern, 1651
Tiburon Blvd., 6-9pm, no cover: The Hippy Shakes with Dore Coller.
True
North Pizza,
638 San Anselmo Ave., 8pm, no cover: Jim Pasquel & Sheldon Lee Cowen –
guitar duo. 415-453-1238 for reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: The Rhythm Rangers – Western swing,
alt/country, rockin’ blues. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
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.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Osher Marin JCC, Kanbar Center, doors 7, Concert 8pm, $25-30: David
Lindley – solo performance from eclectic master of stringed instruments, world
music, folk, blues. Presented by Murphy Productions & Famous 4. Tickets link. Info
415-389-5072.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm,
$15-20: Danny Click & The
Hell Yeahs! – original Americana, Texas blues. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $12: Rolando
Morales & Carlos Reyes – latin rhythms with a rock/ funk edge. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Session Room, doors 8, show 9pm, $8: Vitiate – indie/ hard rock/ metal. Opens with The Know Nothings and Water
Into Blood –. 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. **[No
Music on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open].
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser),
Novato, ALL DAY: Battle of the Junior Bands – Prizes. Come by Winery for Application.
Trek’s Holiday Food Drive for Marin Co. Food Bank: each food item donated (up to 15) will get you
a 1% discount on wine or olive oil purchase.
415-899-9883.
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.
Redwood Café, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati,
8:30-11:30pm, $5: The 7th Sons (and
a Daughter) – great 60s & 70s rock & roll with Jake Baker, Debra Clawson, Mark Banning, & Bruce Wilmott. 707-795-7868.
Bio French Organic
Restaurant
& Creperie Café, 2633 Bridgeway Sausalito, 11am-2pm, no cover: Joan
Getz with Chris Huson – jazz
vocals & piano: American songbook to jazz standards, Brazilian & Blues.. 415-324-7080 for reservations.
Flamingo Lounge, Santa Rosa, 9:30pm, $10-12: Rudy
Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones!
Sweetwater, 10am-4pm,
no cover: Crossroads Music School Concert –
Teachers include Michael LaMacchia, April Grisman, Rob Fordyce.
Doors 8, show 9pm, $22-24: Wild
Child – Live Re-creation of a 1960s Doors Concert, with front man Dave
Brock. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11pm,
no cover: Diamond Ridge – country rock (formerly Trailgatorz). Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
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, 9pm, $cover?: Los
Flamencos Del Pueblo – Flamenco music &
dancing. 415-485-1182 for reservations.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 7-10pm, no cover: Kimrea
& Dreamdogs – blues, indie. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Finnegan’s, Grant Ave.,
Novato, 10pm, no cover: Jason Marovich & Friends – rock, blues, soul.
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.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 6pm: RESERVED FOR PRIVATE
EVENT. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday, Nov. 16 – Happy Birthday, Karen Z-K! Happy Birthday, Nyomi!
4th Street
(at G),
San Rafael, 11am-6pm, free: West End Village Celebration – (and Whipper Snapper’s 6th
Anniversary). Music from Danny Click, Pop Rocks, San Geronimo, Cash
for Gold, Irie Fuse!
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser),
Novato, 4-7pm, $10 film club members, $15 non-members, $8 seniors (includes
light refreshments): “Miracle in a Box” film, Benefit for
NovatoTheater — John Korty film
about a grand piano, + discussion with Mr. Korty. Tickets & info here: https://www.novatotheater.net/ or call 415-539-7155.
Trek’s Holiday Food Drive for Marin Co. Food Bank: each food item donated (up to 15) will get you
a 1% discount on wine or olive oil purchase.
Trek 415-899-9883.
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.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 5-8pm,
no cover: The Hell Hounds – Blues & BBQ.
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no
cover: Amy Hogan — singer/ songwriter, jazz, folk, pop.
6:30pm
show, $12: Spark & Whisper – Velvy Appleton & Anita Sandwina, modern
folk & rock. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 5-8pm, no cover: Sergei
& Friends – Ukrainian soul music with an American spirit; food and
music ($ go to Sergei’s family in Ukraine).
Info
415-459-1091.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 7pm, no
cover: Tracy Blackman & Friends – singer-songwriter, intimate acoustic show. 415-485-1182 reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: Todos
Santos – harmonious excursion. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover: Live
Music Sunday Brunch with Savannah
Blu – bluegrass band with Dore Coller. [also Sat. 11/29]
10am, no cover: 49ers
Football at Giants, on the Big Screen.
Doors
6, show 7pm, $25-30: Bruce Cockburn – conversation on his
book “Rumours of Glory” from this legendary Canadian singer/ songwriter. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Ricki Rush Hip – swingin’
jazz with flair. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Session Room, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but
tavern & restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Monday, Nov. 17
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-10:30pm, $5 members & jammers; $10 guests; $13
buffet dinner: Blue Monday Jam hosted by
Joe Tate & 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. 18 – Happy Birthday, Siobhan!
Mill Valley Community
Center,
7:30-9:30pm, $5: Starduster Orchestra
– Big Band Swing music from 40s & 50s up to today, with vocalist Sheilah Glover. Light refreshments served. Info 415-383-1370.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever — Stormy Weather:
Songs for a Cheery Winter.
415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: Levi Lloyd & Friends – Levi’s Workshop Blues Jam, with
Special Guests. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Migrant
Pickers — roots, Americana, rock & roll.
Also with The Happys – alt rock, punk grunge funk reggae hip hop. Info 415-459-1091.
Sweetwater, 6:30pm, no cover: Trivia
Café hosted by Howard Rachelson – team trivia, with prizes. 415-388-3850 for info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
7pm, $10: West Coast Songwriters Competition – Hosted by Bob Crane, Lauralee Brown. *Click on Fenix website for details on
signing up. 415-813-5600 reservations &
info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Tommy
Odetto & Tim Baker — rock it every Tuesday; jam with special guests.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Cheryl McBride), 8:30 music, $12: Wild
Catahoulas with Andrew Carriere — Cajun/ zydeco. [11/25 – Tri Tip Trio (Diana lesson)]
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, Nov. 19 – Happy Birthday, Larry P! ALOHA!
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 Caroline Sky –
**). 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: Craig Caffall –. 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, 7:30pm, no cover: Double Header: Rattlebox — Lorin Rowan,
Barry Sless, Doug Harmon; Opens with Doobie
Decibel System with Jason Crosby
& Roger McNamee! 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Hot Grubb – country jam, with Special Guests Dan Brown & Johnny Z. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
19 Broadway, 9pm,
no cover: Maka Roots – reggae, backed by I
Sight Band plus Burnt. Info 415-459-1091.
Mayflower Pub, 4th St.
San Rafael, 7:30-9:30pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay.
George's Nightclub, 7pm, no cover: Walt
the Dog/ Morris the Cat Jam.
415-578-2707 for info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: C-JAM with Connie Ducey – eclectic
songs with a jazzy punch. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, 5:30-11pm, no cover: Crossroads Music School Concert – Teachers include Michael LaMacchia, April Grisman, Rob
Fordyce. 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)
Monroe Hall, Santa Rosa
Mark Your Calendars:
Nov. 21 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Lost Dog Found (jump blues, swing)
Nov. 21 (Fri.)
Seahorse: Groovtown (60s r&b)
Nov. 21 (Fri.) Rossi’s
1906: Zydeco Flames
Nov. 21 (Fri.) 19
Broadway: California Honeydrops
Nov. 21 (Fri.)
George’s: Pride & Joy
Nov. 22 (Sat.) Rancho
Nicasio: Revolver
Nov. 22 (Sat.) Presidio
Yacht Club: Eldon Brown Band
Nov. 26 (Wed.)
Peri’s: Soul Satellites
Nov. 29 (Sat.)
Sweetwater: Petty Theft
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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