A BALANCING ACT … the good and the bad,
happy and sad, beauty and not so much.
We have to keep that balance to keep our sanity! We’re all just children, and continue to grow
through the process ...
After last week’s troubling news about Ted O’Connell, I can share something upbeat, about friend and
former neighbor John Maxwell. ♫♪♪
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| John and Bella |
Happy too for another beautiful human Danny Click, who is raising funds to record with a well-known L.A. producer: http://www.gofundme.com/k52myk
Last week’s music in review (my cold was banished—I must
have done something right J):
Friday Carlos & I made
it to the Cheeseballs at Hopmonk, for some pop funkiness, after
stopping at Trek Winery to enjoy a few members of the MSA Jazz Band
-- fronted by 16-year-old Kirk Stevenson, who easily transitioned from jazz
piano to guitar and back again, joined by bandmates Joey & Brandon. Good chops from these up-and-comers.
Saturday morning I FINALLY came to a The
Treble Makers gig at Coffee Roasters –after all these years got
myself out of Novato on a Saturday morning and headed for San Anselmo, to honor
Ted O and the wonderful friends he left behind. The Music will
not die.
Back at Trek Winery Saturday evening
for James Moseley Dance Band –a beautiful treat for more than my feet! We happily hung out til the end, and hoped to
check out The Zins at Hopmonk —but they ended early too.
On Sunday there was a gathering at the Log
Cabin for Ted O’Connell – Frank told me just for family and close
friends – and I should not have been surprised when we showed up to a couple
hundred people gathered in his honor.
Sweet and Sad, bitter and salty.
After that made our way down to Sweetwater to
help celebrate the birthday with another great guy, DJ Richard Habib. Blessings, Richard ♪♫♪
Coming up: tonight
the Ray Simpson Big Band Dance at Corte Madera, if I can get myself
together by 8pm!
Friday night another feast
of choices: Danny Click at the
Sleeping Lady, Lumanation at Presidio Y.C., Gary Vogensen & his Ramblers at
Rancho, and on and on.
Saturday there’s the (morning)
Treble Makers at the Roasters; AZ/DZ at Hopmonk, Before
the Bang at Presidio Y.C., Soul Ska at 19 Broadway …
Sunday hope to be there for
UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES at Sweetwater.
Have a look-see at the Calendar below. Enjoy ♫♪
Wednesday, Jan. 14
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 The SuperUnknown
– hardcore alt/ rock ). 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: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time – funk, soul, reggae, latin, boogie. Info
415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, 8pm, $10, $5 seniors &
students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam:
Hitsville, USA; Motown – with Derek
Evans. Local talent & special
guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix website
for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, 9pm, no
cover: Sing Symphony – no info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Talley
Up – originals & funky covers with Jim Talley, Tom Finch, Michael
Pinkham, Jen Rund & guests.
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, no cover: The
Over Overs ft. Trevor Garrod, Reed Mathis and Cochrane McMillan from Tea
Leaf Green –. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Country Jam with Kevin Russell & The Old
School Band – jam (by invitation) hosted by Alan Watt. Fried Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Natalie John with James
Harman –jazz standards and soul classics. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Thursday, Jan. 15 – Happy Birthday,
Richard H!
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $10: Feat Prints – tribute to Little Feat.
(includes Beth Reynolds & Loralee
Christensen on vocals) 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $6 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) this week headlining Cover Me Bad (9:30pm?)—folk & rock; + The
Jungle Studs (8:30pm?)— + Gustav Helzberg (7:30pm) – alt/
blues/ fusion. [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.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm,
cover?: Rattlebox – “Progressive Americana” with Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless, & Doug Harman. 415-485-1182 reservations.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music: 7-11pm, $5: Koolwhip
—.
Grill open 5-7pm, pizza available all night. Credit cards
accepted, but tips are cash only,
and no ATM around. Call Maria for info: 415-601-3333.
Terrapin Crossroads, 4:30-7:30pm Train Smoke Trio organ jazz; 8pm, no cover:
James Nash & Friends bar
show. Dinner Reservations: 415-524-2773.
Sausalito Seahorse, 7:30-10:30pm, no cover: Connie
Ducey & Judy Hall – jazz and popular standards. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz.
(2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
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.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 7-10pm, no cover: The
Bootleg Honeys — Americana/ country
trio, original tunes. + $1 Taco Night. Tavern info:
707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Deborah Winters –contemporary & soulful jazz. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, Café open for Brunch until 3pm; then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, Jan. 16 – Happy
Birthday, Cyndi M!
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm,
$10: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! –
Texas-style Blues & rockin’ Americana.
4th Anniversary at the Lady!
415-485-1182 reservations (recommended).
Presidio Y.C., 9pm,
$10: Lumanation – high-energy reggae, ska, dub with
Bobby G & the gang. Bobby's Birthday Celebration!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 8pm, $12: Lauren
Shera – now Nashville-based,
“California folk”. Opens with Bobby Jo Valentine. 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.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm,
no cover: Gary Vogensen’s Ramble –
with Rusty Gauthier, Big John Main, Gary
Silva, Shawn Allen. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11:30pm, no cover: Soul Section – funk, blues and soul. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10: Elephant
Listening Project – rock/ alt with Erik Smyth, Loring Jones, Steven Winter
& Danny Uzi. Opens with Luvplanet. Info 415-459-1091.
142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, 8pm, $23-35: Tom
Rigney & Flambeau – Cajun/ zydeco. 415-383-9600.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, San Rafael, 8pm, $12-15: Miles Schon Band — rock and soul.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, 9pm, $5:
Rewind — Novato dance party band.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-10pm, no
cover: The 7th Sons (and a Daughter) — Jake Baker, Debra Clawson, Mark Banning and Bruce Wilmott with great 60s & 70s
rock & roll—Cream, Hendrix, Byrds, Doors, Beatles, Stones, Eagles.
Rossi’s1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 9pm, cover?: BluesBox
Bayou Band – Cajun/ zydeco with Pete Grimaldi, Julie Johnson, &
more. Info 707-343-0044.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Andre
Thierry & Zydeco Magic – Cajun/ zydeco [1/23 TBD]
Wipeout Bar & Grill, Pier 39, San Francisco, 7-10pm, no cover:
The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs
of 60s & 70s.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Lady D –jazz standards, soul. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8,
show 9pm, $22-25: Ike Stubblefield & Friends – soulful R&B feat. Will
Bernard, Jay Lane, Victor Little & Guests.
415-388-3850
for tix or info.
Marin Country Mart, Larkspur
Landing, outdoors, weather permitting 6-9pm, free: Friday
Night Jazz: Zan Stewart Band.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm,
$10-15: AZ/DZ – classic hard rock
covers with Dave Vincent, Monroe
Grisman, Tal Morris, Boris Dig, and Bagel.
Opens with Beer Drinkers &
Hell Raisers. – ZZ Top tribute. 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.
Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (Saturday morning),
free: The
Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco
Flames) guitar, Jeb Harrison bass, Michael
Israel, Kevin Hayes, or Bowen Brown drums, and Special Guests. Ted
O'Connell will be there in spirit! This
is an ongoing weekly gig.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm,
$5: Before the Bang – rock with some of former members of
The Tickets Band, their “Klaatu Barada Nikto Tour”.
.
19 Broadway, doors 9pm,
$10: SOUL SKA – all-star
tribute with “Inkx” Herman, Jonathan
Korty, Ryan Scott, Gardner Fenton Goetze, Tommy O’Mahoney & more. Info 415-459-1091.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, doors 7:30, lesson 8 (Dana DeSimone), show 9pm, $15: ZYDECO
FLAMES — Cajun/ zydeco
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser), Novato, 8-10pm, $20-25: Standup Comedy with Headliner Ritch
Snyder. Special Guest Steven Pearl, featuring Anthony Durante — And great wine!
Tickets http://www.marincomedyshow.com. or
800-838-3006. Trek is 415-899-9883.
11:30: Chrissy
Lynne Band --
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm,
$cover?: La Mandanga – Flamenco/ gypsy
fusion. 415-485-1182 reservations.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Andoni’s Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop, blues, R&B, &
Motown. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm, $15-18: Will
Russ Band — tribute to Sam Cooke. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm,
$12-15: Doug Adamz & Bravo – “National Steel”, Mr. Americana. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Graffiti, 101 2nd St.,
Petaluma (on the River), 7-10pm, no cover:
The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing songs of 60s & 70s.
The Big Easy, 128 American Alley,
Petaluma (downtown betw. Kentucky & Petaluma Bl. N.), 7-10pm, $5: John
Kalleen Group – “Blue Note Era” jazz from John Kalleen, Peter Graves, John Herbst, Blake Richardson, & Kurt Moore.
NEW underground restaurant & jazz club. Info/ reservations 707-776-4631.
Sweetwater, Doors 8, show 9pm, $60-150 SOLD OUT: Mavis
Staples – Blue Bear Benefit. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11:30, no cover: The HOTS – “old-school rock with new wheels”. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
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. Phillip currently performing in Ross Valley Players’ production of “impressionism”,
through Feb. 15.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday, Jan. 18
Sweetwater, 12 noon, no
cover: NFC Championship on Big Screen – Green Bay Packers vs.
Seattle Seahawks.
3:30pm, no cover: AFC
Championship on Big Screen — New
England Patriots vs. Indianapolis
Colts.
Doors 7, show 8pm, $25-27: UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES – Rudi Colombini with expanded band and backup singers. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickey’s Live Music Fireside, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover: 13 Strings – James Moseley &
Alex Markels jazz guitar duets. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: HowellDevine
– lowdown Delta blues. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
19 Broadway, 4pm,
no cover: Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society – classic swing
& jazz standards.
8pm?, no cover: Buddy
Owen Band – blues. Info 415-459-1091.
Mayflower Pub, 4th St.
San Rafael, 3-5pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay. [also here Wed. 1/21]
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: Eugene Huggins Band – Blues & BBQ. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no
cover: Charlie Thomas Lindley — bluegrass & country with soul
1:30pm,
no cover: NFL Playoffs Happy Hour- Ravens vs. Patriots.
5:15pm,
no cover: NFL Playoffs Happy Hour – Panthers vs. Seahawks.
6:30pm,
$10-12: Gabe Diamond Band – American Songbook, roots and blues classics,
and originals. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Ann Brewer – jazz,
blues, r&b standards. 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.
Monday, Jan. 19 – Martin
Luther King Day
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, Jan. 20
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.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever — The swing era
catches fire: Benny Goodman, Count Basie.
415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Hewy Dawg + Game Night: free pool, ping pong, darts, cornhole. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
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, 6pm,
no cover: Pints & Prose – Tuesday night writers’ meetup.
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 with Cheryl, 8:30 music, $12: Andrew
Carrier and the Zydeco/ Cajun Allstars — honky-tonk/ zydeco. [1/27 Courtableu
(Diana)]
Sweetwater, 6:30pm, no
cover: Trivia Café hosted by Howard
Rachelson – with prizes. 415-388-3850 for info.
Wednesday, Jan. 21
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 Rewind – Novato dance party band.). 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: Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time –
funk, soul, reggae, latin, boogie.
Info
415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, 8pm, $10, $5 seniors &
students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: 2-Year
Fenix Jam Anniversary – . 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. [also here Sun. 1/18 3-5pm]
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Savannah
Blu – bluegrass originals, fronted by Dore Coller. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15-17: The
Action Heroes – James Nash, Jeff
Chimenti, Reed Mathis, Jay Lane—“an evening of daredevil escapades and
high-wire musical adventure”. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Hot Grubb – country. Fried Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Todos Santos – cantina Americana. 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.
Mark Your Calendars:
Jan. 22 (Thurs.)
Peri’s: Ted O’Connell Memorial
Celebration
Jan. 22 (Thurs.)
Fenix: RUMORS
Jan. 23 (Fri.) 19
Broadway: ZYDECO FLAMES
Jan. 23 (Fri.)
Presidio Y.C.: The 7th Sons
(and a Daughter)
Jan. 23 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: IrieFuse
Jan. 23 (Fri.)
Fenix: Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World
Jan. 24 (Sat.)
Hopmonk: REVOLVER
Jan. 28 (Wed.)
Hopmonk: Open Mic ft. Roseberry Jam
(Barry White tribute)
Jan. 30 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Terrapin Flyer with Melvin Seals & Mark
Karan
Jan. 30 (Fri.)
Presidio Y.C.: Doc Kraft Dance Band
Jan. 30 (Fri.) 19
Broadway: Fenton Coolfoot & The
Right Time-album release party
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
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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