FROG-SONG
Attended a meditation Tuesday evening, in our
community clubhouse, with the surround-sound of hundreds--perhaps thousands of
frogs. The meadow below is a seasonal wetlands, and at this time is
well-ponded. The frogs produce a
cacophony of sound! Lovely!
They, at least, are looking forward to the incoming storm. Not so for me.
Hope you are all safe, and that the dire predictions for this super
storm are overblown!
Absolutely wonderful—and yes, soul-satisfying--to sing with the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus at our
annual Holiday Candlelight Concerts
at St. Raphael’s on Saturday and Sunday! I saw some of you there – thanks so very much
for sharing the experience!
Oh, and I’ll be singing again, with the full chorus and Marin Symphony, on Dec. 16 at Veterans Auditorium in another completely different
Holiday program. Call 415-473-6800 for
tickets (Marin Center Box Office).
On Friday night, after my rehearsal, stopped at Fenix for Bohemian Highway, new to me--and pleasantly surprised to see the
joint was packed, dancefloor in motion, and much fun pop r&b funky music
grooving on into the wee hours!
On Saturday evening after my concert, stopped by San Rafael Joe’s to catch the last bit
of the always-entertaining Phillip Percy
Williams. He’s there every Saturday
evening.
Sunday, as predicted, partied with the other choristers at the
beautiful home of one of our own in Strawberry.
Sorry to have missed Key Lime Pie
& Firewheel at Rancho – hope to see them next time!
This week coming: looks
like I’ve missed the Ray Simpson Big
Band Dance in Corte Madera tonight (Wednesday) L
Thursday there’s the College of Marin Jazz Swing Dance at Seahorse, with a lesson beforehand from Al & Mary. Hopefully the weather will not be as dire as
predicted!
Friday highlights: there’s Beso
Negro at Hopmonk, and Tie Dye Blues Band at Presidio Y.C. Also The
Mighty Groove Holiday Party at Aqus,
and Olive & The Dirty Martinis
at 19 Broadway.
Saturday Carlos & I have a community dinner,
and then on to a party – so pretty sure we won’t get out on the dance floor. There is a daytime “Let It Snow” Festival in downtown Novato …
Sunday no definite plans, but I see Lonestar Retrobates is at
Presidio Y.C. for their monthly afternoon dance party.
Stay Safe, and in this season of merrymaking, please don’t get
stoo-pid—don’t drink & drive. ♫♪♪
Wednesday, Dec. 10 – Happy Birthday, Amilcar!
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]
19 Broadway, 9pm,
no cover: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time – funk, soul, reggae, latin, boogie. [also 12/17 &
12/24] Info
415-459-1091.
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 Migrant
Pickers – ). 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: Rich
Armstrong – . 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: Bear’s
Belly – folk Americana trio.
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: John Hoy – jazz. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, 9pm, no
cover: Summer Scoop – campfire folk-pop-rock.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Kevin Russell’s Old School Country Jam –
country.
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Sweetwater, Doors 7, show 8pm, $32-37 SOLD OUT: Jackie Greene with Jacob Grootman of Front
Country, David Gans – Acoustic blues, roots, soul, rock & roll. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-9pm, no
cover: Hot Club of Marin with
Dore Coller – gypsy jazz.
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.
415-578-2707 for info. [I’d still
love to get some feedback on this place under the current management …]
Thursday, Dec. 11 – Happy Birthday, Rob P! Happy Birthday, Annette G!
Whole Foods Market, Novato, 6-8pm, no
cover: Holiday Celebration, free samples, The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo Rick & Jay. [POSTPONED until Wed. 12/17]
Sausalito Seahorse, (6:15 free dance lesson with Al
& Mary), 7-10pm, no cover: College of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band –
including Vicki Marinko on vocals. [2nd
Thursdays] 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Terrapin Crossroads,
4:20pm Happy Hour (as usual) ft. Brian Rashap & Darren Nelson; 6:30pm Zan Stewart
jazz; 8:30pm, no cover: San
Geronimo – Darren Nelson, Jeremy D’Antonio & Friends country, rock,
fun. Bar show, here most Thursdays. Dinner Reservations: 415-524-2773.
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.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: Steppin’ Up Thursdays –. Hip hop DJ dance party, live painting,
local clothes & crafts. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $10: David Luning – indie, rock, blues,
Americana. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show
8pm, $20-22: Assembly of Dust – Americana funk, alt-country. Also with
Doobie Decibel System – Jason Crosby, Roger McNamee. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
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.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz.
(2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music Cancelled due to Weather!
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.
Friday, Dec. 12
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $15: Beso
Negro – danceable gypsy
rock/ jazz. Opens with TBA. 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,
$7 (Benefit for Rex Foundation): Tie Dye Blues Band – blues and tie dye! With our friend
Dave Rodrigues.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10: Olive & The Dirty
Martinis – Redford Center
Holiday Dance Party. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $12-15: The Zins — covers from Steely Dan to Marvin Gaye to The
Eagles & Van Morrison. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Aqus Café, Petaluma,
7-9pm, donation: The Mighty Groove
– Annual Christmas Party benefitting PPSC (Petaluma Peoples Services Center).
Terrapin Crossroads,
4:20pm Happy Hour ft. Craig MacArthur, Dave Zirbel & Alex Koford ; 6:30pm Michael LaMacchia 3io--jazz; 9pm-12, no cover: Rattlebox
– Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless & Doug Harman “Progressive Americana”. Bar show.
Dinner Reservations: 415-524-2773.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm,
$10: String Rays –
rockin’ original Americana, Holiday show.
415-662-2219
for reservations/info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, $15: (8-8:30) Bear’s Belly – folk Americana trio. (Then 9-11pm): Sherrie Phillips -- soulful country. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Andre
Thierry & Zydeco Magic –. [12/19 No Dance at Eagles]
Wipeout Bar & Grill, Pier 39, San Francisco, 7-10pm, no cover:
The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs
of 60s & 70s. [POSTPONED because of weather]
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 7-10pm, no cover: SwingSet – swing jazz quintet. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 7,
show 8pm, $42-47: Hot Rize – bluegrass. Also with Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers — 40s & 50s country jukebox. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 8:30pm, $10: Christmas
Jug Band – Dan Hicks & band members from Etta James, Country Joe &
The Fish, Marty Balin. Info 707-343-0044.
Marin Country Mart,
Larkspur Landing, outdoors, weather permitting 6-9pm, free: Friday
Night Jazz: Joshua Smith Quartet –.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Downtown Novato, The Green on
Sherman, 10am-5pm, no cover: Let It Snow Festival – (10:30am-1:30pm): Chime Travelers Rick & Jay perform songs of the 60s & 70s. Also on the menu: (11:30am) San Marin Jazz Choir; Love 2 Dance; (2:30-5pm) Reckless in Vegas. Times
approximate.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Session Room Closed for PRIVATE EVENT, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info. To book Session
Room for your Private Event, contact kim@hopmonk.com.
Bio French Organic
Restaurant,
2633 Bridgeway Sausalito, 8-11pm, no cover:
James Moseley Trio – jazz, blues,
r&b, and room to dance. 415-324-7080
for reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11pm, no cover: Los
High Tops – original “Surfabilly”. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (Saturday morning),
free: The
Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco
Flames) and Ted O'Connell guitars, Jeb Harrison bass, Bowen
Brown drums, and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, no
cover?: King & Ace –
Madeleine King & Rick Meissner with a sweet
& salty musical blend. 415-485-1182 reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm,
$12-15: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys – western swing, rockabilly, country. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10: DJ
Dragonfly’s Groove Garden, Drumspyder, and Push/Pull – rhythm, bass, groove,
dance. Info 415-459-1091.
Silo’s, 530 Main
St., Napa, doors 7, show 8-11pm, $25: The Unauthorized Rolling Stones — and Rudy Colombini. Info, reservations 707-251-5833.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, RESERVED FOR PRIVATE EVENT.
Take-out service available. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sweetwater, doors 12
noon, show 1pm, $10-15: The Amazing Bubble Man – Louis Pearl
with the art, magic, science and fun of Bubbles.
Café open until 3pm; then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 7-10pm, no cover: Tracy
Rose Quartet – jazz, latin, rock, blues, pop. 415-883-9477 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.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday, Dec.14
Presidio Y.C., 2-5pm, $10:
Lonestar Retrobates – West
Coast cow jazz, swing, rockabilly. (here
every 2nd Sunday)
Famous 4, Mill Valley, 5-9pm,
no cover: “Jingle Jam Holiday Party” ft. Teal
Collins & Josh Zee of Mother Truckers, and Erik Schramm, “Bagel Fresh”, and Special Guests.
Rancho Nicasio, 7pm, $20:
The Coverlettes Christmas Show --
60s girl group covers.
415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Sweetwater, 1pm, no cover: 49ers
at Seahawks on Big Screen. Also book
signing with Brian Murphy (“From Kezar to Levi’s Stadium”)
Doors 7, show 8pm, $22-25: Maria
Muldaur – “Christmas at the Oasis”.
415-388-3850
for tix or info.
6pm:
RESERVED FOR PRIVATE EVENT. Take-out service available. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 5pm, no cover: Todos Santos (Wendy Fitz, Jack
Pribble, Gary Bauman) with harmony-driven roots splashed with blues, latin,
jazz, country, and originals.
8pm, no cover: Eugene
Huggins Band feat. Felix Bannon – Blues. Info 415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Sexy Sunday –. Krickie
hosts this monthly showcase for women musicians.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 5-8pm,
no cover: Johnny Tsunami – Blues & BBQ.
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: C-JAM with Connie Ducey – jazz quartet. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Monday, Dec. 15 – Happy
Birthday, Kelley C!
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.
Sausalito Seahorse, 7pm, no cover: Open Mic with Marty Atkinson. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Marin Symphony, at Marin Center, San Rafael, 7pm youth
starting at $20, adults starting at $35: HOLIDAY POPS Concert –
with the Marin Symphony Chorus (AND ME), and Children’s Chorus; Hosted
by Michael Pritchard. ONE NIGHT
ONLY! (Cider & copies in Redwood Foyer following
concert; and Wrap Party at Gaspari’s, across 101.) Tickets 415-473-6800 (Marin Center Box
Office).
Mill Valley Community
Center,
7:30-9:30pm, $8: Starduster Orchestra
– Big Band Swing music from 40s & 50s up to today, with vocalist Sheilah Glover. Light refreshments served. Info 415-383-1370.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Korty
& Friends — sure to be some funk & groove. [also 12/23] Info 415-459-1091.
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.
Panama Hotel,
NO INFO AVAILABLE ON THEIR WEBSITE as of 12/11.
415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover?: Songbook
Night with Matt Herrero
– Holiday sing-along, campfire style. 485-1182 reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 7pm in the Bar, no cover:
Jeremy
D’Antonio, Darren Nelson & Friends – . 415-662-2219 for
reservations/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.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but
tavern & restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 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, 8:30 music, $12: Tom
Rigney & Flambeau — Cajun/ zydeco. [12/23 Motor Dude Zydeco]
Wednesday, Dec. 17
Whole Foods Market, Novato, 6-8pm, no
cover: Holiday Celebration, free samples; The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo Rick & Jay.
(rescheduled from 12/11)
19 Broadway, 9pm,
no cover: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time – funk, soul, reggae, latin, boogie. [also 12/24] Info
415-459-1091.
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 American Cat
Factory – ). 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: Holiday 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, 7:30pm, no cover: Rattlebox
– Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless, Doug Harman; “Progressive Americana” and
Holiday and Birthday celebrations.
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Panama Hotel,
NO INFO AVAILABLE as of 12/11. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no
cover: Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – rock, soul, blues from 60s, 70s onward.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 7-10pm,
no cover: Hot Grub – country Americana jam (by
invite) hosted by Alan Watt. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
*George's Nightclub, 7pm, no cover: Walt
the Dog/ Morris the Cat Jam.
415-578-2707 for info. [I’d love
to get some feedback on this place under the current management …]
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:
Dec. 16 (Tues.) Marin
Symphony Holiday Pops Concert – I’m
singing in this as well.
Dec. 19 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Groovtown
Dec. 19 (Fri.) Elks
Club: The 7th Sons
Dec. 20 (Sat.) Twin
Oaks: The Sorentinos
Dec. 20 & 21 (Sat.
& Sun.) Sweetwater: Christmas Jug
Band
Dec. 21 (Sun.) Fenix:
1pm, $20-25: Noah Griffin tribute to Nat King Cole, with Jef Labes, Harley
White & Jeff Sanford.
Dec. 26 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: B-Side Players
Dec. 26 (Fri.)
Peri’s: Lumanation
Dec. 27 (Sat.) Hopmonk: Special Holiday Open Mic
Dec. 31 (Wed.) NEW YEAR’S EVE: I’ll post a separate listing for this soon.
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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