Shifting
Focus …
Attempting to
allow the forces of good to outweigh the other stuff. For me it’s
about trying harder to overcome the frustration/ despair I feel when trying to
problem-solve for my “challenged” baby brother.
Perhaps next time you ask how I’m doing I will not launch into what
difficulties I had today with Jay.
As always, Keep Breathing. Aaahh … And on with the Show!
Hope you
had a Happy Halloween – at the very least an
amusing one. And basking in the
Afterglow of The Giants triumph! This is actually the first year I’ve ever
been involved. Happy for their previous 2 World Series, but this time truly participated. Unfortunately it has meant that I’ve been
compelled to also read the Sports pages … as if I have time.
Friday night it was Hollywood at Hopmonk
with Pride & Joy!!! Killer show, crowded of course—but that’s
part of the party. Sorry we couldn’t
make it to all the Halloween wonderfulness all over the county!
Saturday
night Carlos & I returned to Hopmonk
for Dgiin – and their Dia de Los
Muertos show. Magical gypsy vibe, much
of the music sung in French. A group of
French folks there, dancing free and wild, just how I like it. (Of course I
joined them.) And also Eden, the Fan
Dancer – WOW!
Sunday a wonderful
service at Unity, then later to Sweetwater for the Barbara Borden documentary film, and some live drumming. Wonderful that they sponsor such events (this
one for Mill Valley Village, to benefit seniors in the community, and supported
by Mill Valley Rotary).
What’s comin’?
Friday there’s Pop Rocks at Hopmonk, Flanelhed at Elks Club, 7th Sons (and a Daughter) at PYC – and another baker’s dozen musical events nearby.
Saturday we’ve got Soul Section (with Rich Armstrong & Ray Clement) at Twin Oaks, Cheap Therapy with Dan Brown
at PYC, Olive & The Dirty Martinis at Seahorse, Lane, Uzi, Korty at 19 Broadway – and again, another dozen
options.
Sunday there’s Lonestar
Retrobates at PYC, Chime Travelers at Rickey’s, San Geronimo at Rancho, Blues Defenders at Twin Oaks,
and on and on!
Check the calendar below for all my listings. And I hope you Dance ♫♪♪
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 – folk-rock, r&b). 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.
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, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Fenix Band Originals –. 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: Matt
Eakle Band — “flute-fired fusion”.
Matt with David Grisman Quintet since 1989. 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
George's Nightclub, 7pm, no cover: Walt
the Dog/ Morris the Cat Jam.—blues, classic rock 415-578-2707 for info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: The Dixie Giants – New Orleans classics
and pop/rock in Dixieland style. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Rusty String Express – string band
tradition. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
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.
Thursday, Nov. 6 – FULL BEAVER MOON
2:23pm PST (Set your Beaver traps
before the swamps freeze!)
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $8 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) this week headlining Bootleg Honeys + Homebrew + One Grass Two Grass Red
Grass Bluegrass – Bluegrass/ Americana.
[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.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music 7-10pm, $5: Eddie
Neon — Blues by the
Bay. 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, 8-11pm,
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.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm, $10: Groove
Dragon – George Duke, Jeff Lorber, Count Basie & more jazz covers. 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,
9pm, no cover: Burnsy’s Sugar Shack – blues, soul, Motown, with Cathleen Riddley, Dave Burns, and more. (every
1st & 3rd Thursday)
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Narayan & Janet – jazz, Motown, Beatles & world music. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, Nov. 7
Elks Lodge, 1312 Mission, San
Rafael, doors 7, show 8pm, $10 (cash only): Flanelhed —hard rock. Opens with Phoenix Uprising – rock. Must be Member or on Guest List—check
spreadsheet, sign up if you’re not already on:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiGK03cVruKLdFBMc29XbmNLdGlOVHItWWdQcTlzeEE&usp=drive_web#gid=0. Info
415-721-7661.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Session Room: doors 8, show 9pm, $13: Pop Rocks – pop/ rock covers. 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.
Presidio Y.C.,
8:30pm, $10: The
7th Sons (and a Daughter) – 60s &
70s rock with Jake Baker, Debra Clawson,
Mark Banning, & Bruce Wilmott.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $15-18: Reckless in Vegas – The Rat Pack meets Green Day. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $12-15: Blues
Broads Tracy Nelson, Dorothy Morrison, Annie Sampson & Angela Strehli – Rancho’s 16th
Anniversary Show, honoring Ted Rodden.
415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Sausalito Seahorse, 8:30pm, $10: Dredgetown
– funk, soul & jam. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: Broken
Silence Sound System – 1st
Fridays Reggae Night.
Info 415-459-1091.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 7-10pm, no cover: Andoni’s Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop, blues, R&B, &
Motown. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm on the Patio, no cover: Danny
Montana – Americana.
9:30pm, $8: Soul Mechanix — soul & funk: Michael, Marvin, Stevie, Chaka, Aretha, James Brown, Roberta Flack, Rick James, and more.
9:30pm, $8: Soul Mechanix — soul & funk: Michael, Marvin, Stevie, Chaka, Aretha, James Brown, Roberta Flack, Rick James, and more.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, $cover?: AMP: April Grisman & Michael LaMacchia Project – original music, jazz to hard rock. 415-485-1182 reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $14-17: Jerry
Joseph & The Jackmormons –. Also
with Ashleigh Flynn -- Americana. Costume contest, cash prizes. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Wipeout Bar & Grill, Pier 39, San Francisco, 7-10pm, no cover:
The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs
of 60s & 70s.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Leroy
Thomas & The Zydeco Roadrunners –. [11/14 Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic]
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: The HOTS – “Old-school rock with new
wheels”. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Nov. 8
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11pm,
no cover: The Soul Section – funk, rock & soul: 8-piece band with Rich
Armstrong & Ray Clement. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10: Jay
Lane, Uzi, Korty & Friends – funk, hip hop, improv groove. Info 415-459-1091.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $7: Cheap Therapy – with Dan
Brown & John Vignale: funk,
soul, r&b, cheap thrills.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $12:
Olive & The Dirty Martinis
– rock & pop dance band. 415-331-2899 for
reservations.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $15: Powerage – AC/DC tribute. Opens with Lef Deppard – tribute to Def Leppard. 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: David LaFlamme with It’s A Beautiful Day — “White Bird” and more. 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.
142 Throckmorton,
Mill Valley, 8pm, $25-35: Tracey Blackman Band – CD “Mercy!”
release party, with Jimmy Dillon, Don
Bassey, Kevin Hayes, Mark Karan, Rebecca Roudman. 415-383-9600.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm,
cover?: Billy Love Express
– rock
& blues. 415-485-1182 for
reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm,
$15: Shana Morrison –
songwriter/ singer. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Brown’s Binyerd, 1st
St., Novato, 9pm, no cover: Blue Bandits, with George Hewitt, Chris Carpiniello … -- North Bay All-Star Jam.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 7-10pm, no cover: Tracy
Rose Quartet – jazz, swing, latin. 415-883-9477 for
reservations.
Finnegan’s, Grant Ave.,
Novato, 10pm, no cover: Live Music or DJ.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the Patio, no cover: Leon
Bristow – acoustic folk, blues.
9:30pm, $8: Slim Jenkins – “dark swing, voodoo blues, and the dirtiest R&B around”.
9:30pm, $8: Slim Jenkins – “dark swing, voodoo blues, and the dirtiest R&B around”.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway,
Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Andoni’s
Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop,
blues, R&B, & Motown. 415-332-7660 for info. (every 2nd
Sat.)
Tiburon Tavern, 1651 Tiburon
Blvd., 6-9pm, no cover, validated parking:
Audrey Moira Shimkas Trio – jazz,
pop, bossa and funk, with Gaea Schell & Paul Eastburn. 415-435-5996 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.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday, Nov. 9
Presidio Y.C., 2-5pm, $8-10:
Lonestar Retrobates – West
Coast cow jazz, swing, rockabilly. (here
every 2nd Sunday)
Rickey’s Live Music Fireside, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs of
60s & 70s. 415-883-9477 for
reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: San
Geronimo – Jeremy D’Antonio, Darren Nelson, “hard-charging Americana”. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 5-8pm,
no cover: The Blues Defenders – Blues & BBQ.
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
9pm, no cover: Eugene
Huggins Band feat. Felix Bannon — Blues.
Info
415-459-1091.
6:30pm
show, $10-12: Toulouse Engelhardt – finger-style steel guitar: Americana,
acoustic blues, ragtime, surf sounds of early 60s. Opens with Teja Gerken – steel-string
guitarist. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
10am, no cover: 49ers
Football at Saints, on the Big Screen.
Café open until 3pm; then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-388-3850 for tix or
info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Sexy Sunday – Krickie hosts
monthly showcase for women musicians.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Amanda Addleman –
jazz piano & vocals. 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. 10 – Happy
Birthday, Sherry H! Happy Birthday, Patricia M!
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. 11 – VETERANS’ DAY!
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: James Moseley Jazz Trio — jazz,
blues, r&b. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 6-8pm, no
cover: Jeb Brady Band – blues, roots with Wendy Fitz, Gary Bauman, Tom
Peplinski, and Eva Maas.
9pm, no cover: Eddie
Neon —
blues, funk & soul. Info 415-459-1091.
Sweetwater, Doors 7, show 8 pm, $20: The
Eldon Brown Band: Kiddo Fall Music Series – old-time gospel, country, blues
& boogie-woogie. 415-388-3850 for info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 7pm, $55: Southern
Thanksgiving – Prix Fixe Dinner & pairings from Jacuzzi Winery. Music from 22 Kings – folk, Americana, indie rock. 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: Tom
Rigney & Flambeau — Cajun/ zydeco.
[11/18 – Wild Catahoulas w/ Andrew Carriere]
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
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!
George's Nightclub, 7pm, no cover: Walt
the Dog/ Morris the Cat Jam.
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.
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. 14 (Fri.)
Fenix: James Moseley Dance Band
Nov. 14 (Fri.)
Presidio Y.C.: The Mighty Groove
Nov. 14 (Fri.) Elks Lodge: Linda Imperial Band (must be Member or on Guest List)
Nov. 14 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Dennis Johnson & The Mississippi Ramblers
Nov. 15 (Sat.) Rancho
Nicasio: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!
Nov. 18 (Tues.) Mill
Valley Community Center: Starduster Orchestra
Nov. 21 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Lost Dog Found (jump blues, swing)
Nov. 21 (Fri.)
Seahorse: Groovtown
Nov. 21 (Fri.) Rossi’s
1906: Zydeco Flames
Nov. 21 (Fri.) 19
Broadway: California Honeydrops
Nov. 22 (Sat.) Rancho
Nicasio: Revolver
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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