COMING UP this week:
FULL MOON on
Thursday morning 10:05am.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
begins 2AM Sunday. Spring Forward! We lose an hour (to be made up in the fall),
but isn’t it worth it for the extra daylight!? :-)
Huzzahs for last week’s music/ fun … another double-Hopmonk
weekend!
Friday night Carlos & I dropped
in for Rhythm Drivers – and though the crowd was sparse, the music and
energy were awesome funky blues. The
lead vocals & harmonica guy is Brad Wilson, brother of Kim Wilson of
The Fabulous Thunderbirds (which also featured Jimmy Vaughn, brother of
Stevie Ray Vaughn). Rhythm Drivers –
thumbs up!
And Saturday night back at Hopmonk for our
own Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs!
Danny and company know how to throw it down and party. He’s on his way to L.A. to record with a
great producer—wishing him the best!!
Also great to have Lynn Asher back in the house and onstage where
she belongs! (Missed you, Don!)
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| Danny Click, after the Hopmonk show--Hell Yeah! |
[Lest you think I’m slowing down … Monday nights I rehearse
with Marin Symphony Chorus; Tuesday nights ongoing NAMI class; Sunday mornings
Unity in Marin; other evenings running around to various financial seminars--or something …
so MUSIC not on my calendar every
day! And once in awhile good to take the night off! :-0 ]
This weekend some tough decisions on where to have
my dance party(ies) …
If we get out on Thursday, I’ve heard Loose
Blues is worth it – at Hopmonk’s local Showcase.
On Friday quite likely to be at Hopmonk
again (!) for Pride and Joy!!
There’s also Doc Kraft at the Seahorse, Lumanation at
Peri’s, lots more …
On Saturday there’s that choice with two new
bands making their debuts, both with powerful female vocalists I love: Mojo Rising at 19 Broadway
(Teal Collins, Josh Zee), and DC in the Rock Garden with Debra
Clawson. Plenty more on the calendar
too, like Chime Travelers at Trek Winery, Freddy Clarke at
Seahorse, Treble Makers at their weekly Marin Coffee Roasters
gig …
Sunday – well, take a look!
Wednesday the 11th
hope to be at the monthly Big Band Dance at Corte Madera Community Center –
hope I see you there too! ♫♪Wednesday, Mar. 4
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 Matt Moller
& Friends –). 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,
8pm, $10, $5 seniors & students (no cover for Ladies tonight! --
every 4th Wed.): Fenix Band
Pro Blues Jam: Classic Rock & Roll –
. 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, 6:30-8:30pm, no cover: The Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Donna D’Acuti – bluesy jazz
with sass and swing. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Brown’s Binyerd, 1st
St., Novato, 9pm, no cover: Karaoke
with DJ Hewy Dawg –
aka George=FUN! [here weekly]
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Bermudagrass – Caribbean rhythms with bluegrass
instrumentation, with Dore Coller.
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Dixie Giants – traditional New Orleans
jazz.
Fried Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $20-22 SOLD OUT:
Heartless Bastards — rock
& roll. Also with Lee
Gallagher & The Hallelulia – rock, roots. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Thursday, Mar. 5 – FULL WORM MOON 10:05am PST – the worms are wiggling. Happy Birthday, David B!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $6 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) this week headlining Loose Blues (9:30pm?)—blues, rock; + Soulshine Blues
Band – blues, soul (8:30pm?) + opening with Fabulous Funky Band (7:30pm)
–. [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: 7-11pm, $5: Eddie
Neon Band – Blues by the Bay. 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.
19 Broadway, 8pm, no
cover: The Shut Yer Von Trapp Family – 80s & newer fun mash-up. Info
415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 6-8pm, $5 Wine Tasting
(recurring event). Includes complimentary Fenix wine glass.
8pm,
$10: Roger
Steen Band – rock reminiscent of
The Tubes (he was a founder), Dire Straits, Steely Dan, etc.. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
F3 (Fast French Food), 39 Caledonia,
Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover: Audrey Moira Shimkas Trio -- jazz, pop, bossa and funk, with Josh Workman & Paul Eastburn.
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)
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,
8-11pm, no cover: Levi Lloyd & Friends – Levi’s Workshop Blues Jam, with
Special Guests. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Ryan Schaeffer & Ian
McArdle – jazz standards, pop. 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, Mar. 6
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $20: PRIDE
& JOY – soul, pop, r&b.
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.
Sausalito Seahorse, 8:30pm, $10: Doc Kraft Dance Band – Swing, Latin, Country,
R&B, Motown, Rock. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, $8:
LUMANATION — upbeat reggae rock with
Bobby G, Saxy Susan, Tom, Jen and Friends.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 7:30-10pm,
no cover: Factor 11 – rock & roll from all decades. 415-899-9883.
Redwood Café, 8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati, 8-11pm, $7: Chime
Travelers – 60s & 70s
rock guitar duo, Rick & Jay. 707-795-7868.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11:30pm, no cover: The Grain – Petaluma’s rock quartet, with
Pete Delaney. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, $10?: Tracy
Blackman & Friends –
singer-songwriter, blues, pop, jazz & rock,
with Jimmy Dillon & Dewayne Pate.
415-485-1182
reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm,
no cover: Lipbone Redding –
singer,
multi-instrumentalist (this guy does throat-singing and lip-tromboning, among
his many talents). 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: Broken Silence Sound System – DJ Reggae night, every 1st Friday. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm, $10:
Chloe Jean — soulful R&B, CD Release Party. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Phillip
Percy Pack – Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon
alum, singing the jazz standards and R&B with his Trio. 415-883-9477
for reservations.
Sweetwater, 2 shows: doors
7, show 8pm, $30-35 Early Show SOLD OUT:
Rebirth Brass Band – Grammy-award
winning, New Orleans institution.
Doors 10, show 10:30pm, $30-35 Late Show: Rebirth
Brass Band – Grammy-award winning, New Orleans institution. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
The Village Italian
Restaurant (formerly
Cacti), 1200 Grant Ave, Novato, 9pm, no cover: Karaoke
with DJ Hewy Dawg –
aka George=FUN! [here weekly]. 415-898-2234 for reservations/ info.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Andre
Thierry & Zydeco Magic – Cajun/ zydeco.
[3/13 Tom Rigney & Flambeau]
Marin Country Mart,
Larkspur Landing, outdoors, weather permitting 6-9pm?, free: Friday
Night Jazz: Kristen Strom Quartet.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Mar. 7 – Happy Birthday,
Jaimie V! Happy Birthday, Tracy R! Happy
Birthday, Marlon G!
19 Broadway, 9pm, $12-15: MOJO
RISING – blues
with Teal Collins, Josh Zee, Pete
Franco & Denise Martin. Info
415-459-1091.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm,
$8 ($15/ couple): DC in the Rock
Garden – Debra Clawson, that is (The 7th
Sons, The Tickets Band, Dave Matthews Blues Band) —with Mario Lewin, Keith Ledbetter & Scott Vonheim. Rock and blues.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 7-10pm, no cover: The
Chime Travelers – unique guitar duo, Rick & Jay, playing rock songs of
60s & 70s. 415-899-9883.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $12: Freddy
Clarke & Wobbly World – jazz, funk, world music. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm,
$12: PUSH feat. Dan Ashley — classic
American rock. Portion of proceeds
benefits CASA and FOCC (Friends of Camp Concord) to benefit underprivileged
children. 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) guitar, Jeb Harrison bass, Michael
Israel, Kevin Hayes, or Bowen Brown drums, and Special Guests. Ted
O'Connell is always there in spirit! This
is an ongoing weekly gig.
.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $8:
Kingsborough – soulful rock: Allman
Brothers to Bill Withers to Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11:30pm, no cover: Third Rail – Bob McBain, Tucker McMullen & more—country,
classic rock. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
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, Ken Cook, Blake Richardson,
& Alex Aspinall. NEW underground
restaurant & jazz club. Info/
reservations 707-776-4631.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9:30pm, cover?: La
Mandanga – Flamenco fusion, Gypsy, upbeat rhythms. 485-1182 reservations.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Charles Wheal – Blues. 415-883-9477 for
reservations.
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.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm,
$10: Annie Sampson –
a Blues Broad rocks out. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Sweetwater, doors 8,
show 8:30pm, $17-22: Megan Slankard – indie alt-rock; KC
Turner Productions. Opens with Matt Jaffe & The Distractions, and Caroline Sky. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
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, Mar. 8 – Daylight Savings Time began at 2AM! Did you Spring forward? Happy
Birthday, Scott C! Happy Birthday, Rachelle!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Session Room, doors 7, show 8pm, $12: Second
Sunday Comedy Show with Kate Willett.
Seated show, 21+. [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, 5pm, $5 in the Rancho
Room: San Geronimo – hard-charging Americana. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Mill Valley Golf
Clubhouse,
267 Buena Vista, 2-4:30pm, donation ($10 suggested): DANCE
SISTER DANCE -- Women’s free-style
dance presented by Erma Murphy, Kelli Hill, & Schenelle. Bring food to share, your own mug or glass
for beverages, and clothes for swap if you wish. More info: dancesisterdancemv@gmail.com.
Presidio Y.C., 2-5pm, $10:
Lonestar Retrobates – West
Coast cow jazz, swing, rockabilly. (here
every 2nd Sunday)
Osher Marin JCC, Kanbar Center, 5pm, $29-61: New
Century Chamber Orchestra – Brahms & Mozart, Grieg & Holst, Guest
Concertmaster Glenn Dicterow. Beer,
wine, sweets & savories available for purchase. More
info 415-444-8000.
Sweetwater, Doors 7, show 8pm, $12-14: Tribe
of the Red Horse – tribute to Neil Young & Crazy Horse. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickey’s Live Music Fireside, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover: Brian Campbell Trio – 1920s, 30s &
40s jazz & swing -- with Jack
Prendergast and Alex Markels. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am, no
cover: Adrian West Trio — acoustic rock, Celtic, West African, Cajun,
classical and jazz.
6:30-9:30pm,
$10: Marin School of the Arts – Spring concert. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
5-8pm, no cover: Sky O’Banion Band – Blues & BBQ. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
9pm, no cover: Jim
Pasquel & Friends – rock, blues.
Info
415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Todos Santos -- Wendy Fitz, Jack
Pribble, Gary Bauman--harmonic excursion, Latin-inspired folk rock.
9pm, no cover: Sexy Sunday – monthly showcase for women musicians, hosted by Krickie.
9pm, no cover: Sexy Sunday – monthly showcase for women musicians, hosted by Krickie.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Schuster & Bay –
“two-man jazz trio”. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Monday, Mar. 9 – Happy Birthday, Bruce W!
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.
Sweetwater, doors 7,
show 8, no cover: “Portland Americana/ Folk-Rock Band Quiet Life”. 415- 388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Tuesday, Mar. 10
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but
tavern & restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 6pm, no cover: Jeb
Brady Band – blues, roots with Wendy Fitz, Gary Bauman, Tom Peplinski, and
Eva Maas.
9pm, no cover: Tam
Valley All Stars – blues, jazz & funk. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 7-10pm, $55: Prix
Fixe Dinner – “Surf & Turf” 5-course meal & pairings from Nine
North Wine Company. Music from Nate Lopez – custom electric 8-string
hybrid/bass guitar & 7-string guitar.
415-813-5600 reservations & info (reservation deadline March 5).
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no
cover: J. Kevin Durkin – elegance
in jazz vocals. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson with Cheryl McBride, 8:30 music, $12: Motor
Dude Zydeco — Cajun/ zydeco. [3/17 Andrew Carrier]
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.
Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North, 9-11pm, no
cover: LUMANATION -- upbeat reggae rock with Bobby G,
Saxy Susan, Tom, Jen and Friends.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Tommy
Odetto & Tim Baker — rock it every Tuesday; jam with special guests.
Sausalito Seahorse, 7pm, no cover: Noel Jewkes & Friends – jazz [every Tuesday]. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 7:30, show 8pm, $12-15: Dharma
Bums feat. Tim Carbone from Railroad Earth Free Tibet Concert — “raga-reggae-rock”.
415-388-3850 for info.
Wednesday, Mar. 11 – Happy Birthday, Carolyn
G!
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 Ethan Kenning –). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your
food order from the “Venue Menu”.
415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: John Hoy – jazzy fun. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Sergei & Full Soul Jacket – Fairfax
local Sergei with Ukranian soul music with an American spirit. Info 415-459-1091.
Brown’s Binyerd, 1st
St., Novato, 9pm, no cover: Karaoke
with DJ Hewy Dawg –
aka George=FUN! [here weekly]
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: “Jazz
in the Neighborhood” . 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
Sweetwater, 5:30pm, no cover: Crossroads Music School — student
concert (again 3/21). (Instructors include April Grisman, Rob
Fordyce, Michael LaMacchia.) 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Kevin Russell’s Old School Country Band –. Fried
Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, RESERVED FOR PRIVATE EVENT.
Take-out service available.
415-813-5600 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, Sausalito
Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North
Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
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:
March 8 (Sun.) DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME Begins
Mar. 11 (Wed.) Corte
Madera Community Center: Big Band Dance
(free)
Mar. 12 (Thur.)
Seahorse: COM Big Swing Band + Dance
Lesson
Mar. 13 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Wonderbread 5
Mar. 13 (Fri.)
Sweetwater: Foreverland
Mar. 13 (Fri.)
Presidio Y.C.: Doc Kraft Dance Band
Mar. 13 (Fri.) Empress
Theatre: Zydeco Flames
Mar. 14 (Sat.)
Fenix: Wall Street
Mar. 14 (Sat.)
Rancho: REVOLVER
Mar. 14 (Sat.)
Presidio Y.C.: Before the Bang
Mar. 15 (Sun.)
Hopmonk: Dan Hicks & Bayside Jazz
Mar. 17 (Tues.) Mill Valley
Community Center: Starduster Orchestra
Mar. 19 (Thur.)
Hopmonk: Key Lime Pie & Firewheel
Mar. 19 (Thur.)
Fenix: Michael Barrett & Friends
Mar. 20 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Lumanation & Infinite
Frequency
Mar. 21 (Sat.)
Seahorse: DJ Richard Habib, Aries Party
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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