PLANET MARIN! (Did someone say Disneyland is the happiest
place on earth? I guess they haven’t
been here!)
Thanks!
Last Friday
I actually made it beyond the county line, to Alameda and Eagles Hall
for the phenomenal ZYDECO FLAMES!
Thanks, Fellas, glad to get me some zydeco state of mind!
Came
home in the welcomed rain storm.
Then on Saturday
there was an Emergency Preparedness Fair at our community clubhouse … I’m looking
at earthquake bracing for my mobile home ...
After
that the Marin Open Studios Gala at Bon Air – WOW! Actually I got the time wrong and showed up
early, which gave the opportunity to actually look at all the wonderful artwork
– and was free to schmooze at the Gala ;-)
Then to
Fairfax for a listen to the Shut Your Von Trapp Family carrying on at 19
Broadway. Lively, driving rock cover
band with plenty of dancing – but, truth be told, after being on my feet all
day, had to leave by 11:30!
Sunday a beautiful gathering of friends honoring and celebrating Ted O’Connell. Happy Birthday, Teddy!
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| Marin Open Studios Gala Claudia, Erma, Ellen |
Comin’ up:
FULL FLOWER MOON!
Cinco de Mayo!
The JAMES MOSELEY BAND at Seahorse on Saturday night!! Yes, I’m excited …
FULL FLOWER MOON!
Cinco de Mayo!
The JAMES MOSELEY BAND at Seahorse on Saturday night!! Yes, I’m excited …
And also:
Thursday there’s Linda
Imperial Band at Hopmonk; Talley Up at 19 Broadway; Bubba’s
Taxi at PYC.
Friday REVOLVER is
at Hopmonk; and the Sunnbolt Friday Night Jam is happening; and Lumanation
is at Presidio Y.C.; and Cheeseballs at Fenix, and …
Saturday we’ve got May
Madness on 4th St. with Blue Diamond Fillups, the Fenix House
Band, and REVOLVER for some dancing in the streets (and the Car Show &
Parade).
The Marin Open Studios continues Saturday and
Sunday this weekend and next! This
weekend primarily in Southern & Central Marin, next weekend North &
West Marin. And the gallery at Bon Air
is open until May 10 as well.
Saturday Night I’ll be movin’ and groovin’ with James
Moseley and the gang at Seahorse! Also playing: Doc Kraft Band at Presidio Y.C.
Sunday: want to catch HowellDevine at
Rancho. Friend and awesome blues
guitarist John Maxwell has highly recommended them!
Wednesday next (and 2 weeks
later) The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] do their thing at 19
Broadway. Catch them if you can.
Here you go!
Wednesday, Apr. 29 – Happy Birthday, Rosanne A!
Happy
Birthday, George S! Happy Birthday, Ted O, RIP!
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 Skinny Guns –). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your
food order from the “Venue Menu”.
415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Doobie Decibel System ft. Jason Crosby & Roger McNamee – crossing
genres & generations. 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8-11pm, $10, $5 seniors & students no cover for Ladies
tonight! (every 4th Wed.): Fenix
Band Pro Blues Jam: Ladies Shake Your
Boom Boom –. 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: DownLow Duo – jazz and r&b. 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]
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Roadhouse Ramblers – honky-tonk, Patsy
Cline to Hank Williams. Fried Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Thursday, April 30 – Happy Birthday, Erika R!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 8pm, $10: Linda Imperial
Band — rock/ blues/ r&b from the Summer of Love and beyond. 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.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: Talley Up! – celebrate Jim’s Birthday with jazz-funk, funky New
Orleans covers. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 6-8pm, $5 Wine Tasting
(recurring event) with Coho Wines.
Includes complimentary Fenix wine glass.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music: 7-10pm, $5: Bubba’s Taxi – classic 70s-90s rock. 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.
Sweetwater, Doors 7, show 8pm, $20-25: John
Nemeth – soul/ blues harmonica. Opens
with Amy Black – roots-Americana
singer/ songwriter. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Dr. Mojo – blues/ rock.
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 8-11:30pm, no cover: What’s
Shakin’ – jam with Roy Blumenfeld,
Bruce Gordon, Tim Eschliman, David Aguilar and Guests with R&B, blues,
zydeco, boogie woogie. (Every Thursday) Info 707-343-0044.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 7-10pm, no cover: Back
in Black — Black Cat Open Mic. Signups
start at 6:30. Tavern info:
707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: C-JAM with Connie Ducey – fresh, fun jazz. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, MAY 1 – Happy
Birthday, Peter P!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $15: REVOLVER – Beatles, British Invasion, CSNY & more
60s with Dan Durkin, Barry Blum, Michael Budash. 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.
Bandworks/ Sunnbolt, 150 Mitchell Dr.
San Rafael, doors 8, show 8:30pm-12, $5:
FNJ Friday Night Jam! begins with Lovitt Page (Jonathan Lovitt, Veronica Page, Seth Affoumado, Jimmy Cervantes, Andy Simpson); then Big Rock (Jan Bass, Hailey Mears, more); Carrie Souza, Knut Kramer will be there, and other bands TBA. BYOB, snacks & soft drinks
provided. Sign up to play: seth@bandworks.com, or call Seth 415-531-2651.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm, $18-20: The Cheeseballs — high-energy dance music. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm,
$12-15: Stompy Jones –
hot swing, plus dance lessons. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Marin Country Mart,
Larkspur Landing, outdoors, weather permitting 6-9pm, free: Friday
Night Jazz: Stacks – jazz quintet
paying homage to post-bop era. [I’ve heard them, they’re well worth a listen.] Info 415-461-5700
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: Broken Silence Sound System – DJ Reggae night, every 1st Friday. Info 415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm on the Patio, no cover: Danny
Montana – old-school country.
9:30pm, $8: Chrissy Lynne Band — Americana?
9:30pm, $8: Chrissy Lynne Band — Americana?
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $27-32: Tainted
Love – 80s tribute: Bon Jovi, Journey, Heart, Go Go’s, Pat Benatar,
Blondie, Eurythmics, and more. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: SwingSet
– easy-listening swing/ jazz quintet. 415-883-9477
for reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11:30pm, no cover: HowellDevine – blues trio. [also at Rancho Nicasio on Sunday afternoon] Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
The Village Italian
Restaurant (formerly
Cacti), 1200 Grant Ave, Novato, 9pm, no cover: Karaoke
with DJ Hewy Dawg –
aka George=FUN! [here weekly]. Karaoke
contest! $500 first prize. Click here for details & contest entry form, or
email ikaraoke.us@gmail.com; online voting; no
professionals please. Different
categories each week. You too can
vote! Here again 5/8, 5/15; and also at
Twin Oaks 5/5, 5/12. Winners announced 5/29 at The Village. 415-898-2234 for restaurant reservations/
info (not contest).
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, NO DANCE TONIGHT [nor on 5/8, then 5/15 ZYDECO FLAMES return!]
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, MAY 2 – Happy Birthday, Shima! Happy Birthday, Carla DF!
Happy Birthday, Teou!
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $15: JAMES MOSELEY DANCE BAND – the BEST in Motown, funk, r&b. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
1-4pm on the deck, no cover: Medicine Ball Duo with Stafford & Sturdevant – swingin’ jazz, R&B, rock, & New Orleans soul [at Seahorse most Saturday afternoons].
1-4pm on the deck, no cover: Medicine Ball Duo with Stafford & Sturdevant – swingin’ jazz, R&B, rock, & New Orleans soul [at Seahorse most Saturday afternoons].
Downtown San Rafael, noon-6pm, FREE: May
Madness Rock & Rollin’ Car Show & Parade (5pm) w/ Revolver 60s (3:30-4:45), Fenix House Band blues rock &
funk(1:45-3); Blue Diamond Fillups
rockabilly(noon-1:15). This is a Team Pro Event.
415-383-3470.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30, $10: Doc Kraft Dance Band – Swing, Latin, Country, R&B, Motown, Rock. [not listed on PYC website--probably a late booking]
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11am-7pm, no cover: Kentucky Derby Happy Hour. – mint juleps and other specials.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11am-7pm, no cover: Kentucky Derby Happy Hour. – mint juleps and other specials.
8-11pm, $12-15: The
Overcommitments — Motown, soul, funk, classic rock. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Marin Open Studios, 11am-6pm, free: art from over 270
local artists; Marin Open Studios tour is first 2 weekends of May: May 2 &
3 Southern & Central Marin, May 9 & 10 Northern & West Marin.
Also, Bon Air Shopping Center Gallery #302, Greenbrae, open Tues.-Sun. 11am-6pm through May 10 --see samples of their work. Click on link above for Tour Guide.
Also, Bon Air Shopping Center Gallery #302, Greenbrae, open Tues.-Sun. 11am-6pm through May 10 --see samples of their work. Click on link above for Tour Guide.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 8pm, $10: The StringRays – folk/ Americana/ rock. Opens with Lauren Murphy – Americana singer/ songwriter. 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, 8:30pm,
$12-15: Tom Rigney & Flambeau – Cajun/ zydeco. 415-662-2219 for
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, Eric
Schramm guitar, Kevin Hayes drums, (or Michael Israel or Bowen Brown drums), and Special Guests. Ted
O'Connell is always there in spirit! This
is an ongoing weekly gig.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no
cover: Speak Easy Collective – featuring DJ Emanuel, Omatic, and Dave Polo. Info 415-459-1091.
Graffiti, 101 2nd St.,
Petaluma (on the River), 7-11pm, no cover:
The Chime Travelers – unique guitar duo Rick & Jay performing rock songs of 60s
& 70s.
Town Center, Corte Madera,
12-2pm, no cover: Taste of Town Center – 6th annual, family-friendly, food
samples, live music.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Charles
Wheal – blues. 415-883-9477 for
reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $20-22: Jason
Crosby & Friends ft. Pete Sears, LEBO, Jay Lane, Shana Morrison & more –. Opens with Doobie Decibel System – Jason Crosby & Roger McNamee. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
2-4pm on the Patio, $10: Johnny Rawls – blues & soul.
8-11:30pm, no cover: The Hots – . Tavern info:
707-795-5118.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30pm,
no cover: Phillip Percy Pack –
jazz standards, R&B, soul from Beach Blanket Babylon alum, here with his Trio every Saturday night.
Sunday, May 3 – FULL FLOWER MOON 8:42pm PDT!
Rancho Nicasio, 5pm, no cover: HowellDevine – “shack-shakin’
country blues – modern sounds of ancient Juju.” 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Marin Open Studios, 11am-6pm,
free: art from over 270 local artists; Marin Open Studios tour is first 2
weekends of May: May 2 & 3 Southern & Central Marin, May 9 & 10
Northern & West Marin.
Also, at Bon Air Shopping Center Gallery #302, Greenbrae, open Tues.-Sun.
11am-6pm through May 10 --see samples of their work. Click on link above
for Tour Guide.
19 Broadway, 6-8pm, no cover: 19 Broadway Good Time Band – old-style
fun, 12-piece band, every 1st Sunday.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am-1:30pm, no
cover: Gypsy Jazz Caravan — hot jazz inspired by Django, and including
swing, bossa, ballads & be-bop.
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. [here next
5/17] Info 707-343-0044.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $20:
Amber Morris Student Showcase – teen vocal showcase, backed by All-Star Band
pros. 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.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Manifesto
Trio – bossa nova/ funk/ jazz instrumentals.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 7pm, no
cover: Todos Santos (Wendy Fitz, Jack Pribble, Gary Bauman) --
harmony-driven roots splashed with blues, latin, jazz, country, and
originals. 415-485-1182 reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 5-8pm,
no cover: The Rhythm Drivers – Blues & BBQ.
Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15-17: PaynBirds
ft. Tom Luce and former members of
Train –. Opens with Caroline Sky – folk, blues, pop from 14-year-old
singer/ songwriter. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Marin Country Mart
(Larkspur Landing), 12:30-2:30pm, no cover:
Folkish Festival – David Correa
& Cascada –. Also 11am-3pm Off The Grid -- Food trucks. Info 415-461-5700.
Monday, May 4 – Happy
Birthday, Rick B!
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
3:30, show 4:20pm, Free: 4:20 Pre-Grateful Dead Meetup at the Movies
Show w/ TBA Favorites. 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, May 5 – Cinco
de Mayo! Happy
Birthday, Dallis! Happy
Birthday, Billy P!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30, $5: Nerd
Night – lecture/ 3 speeches: Resurrection of Chinese junks at China Camp
State Park; How Petaluma became Egg Capital of the World; Nerd Night Trivia
with prizes; beer $5. Every 1st Tuesday. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
4-7pm, no cover: Cinco de Mayo Happy
Hour.
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.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever – Hooray for
Hollywood and Gershwin. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8pm-12,
no cover: Karaoke with DJ Hewy Dawg + Game Night: free pool, ping pong, darts, cornhole. Karaoke
contest! $500 first prize. Click here for details & contest entry form, or
email ikaraoke.us@gmail.com; online voting; no
professionals please. Different
categories each week. You too can
vote! Here again 5/12; and also at The
Village Italian in Novato 5/1, 5/8, 5/15.
Winners announced 5/29 at The Village. Tavern info only (not contest):
707-795-5118.
Sausalito Seahorse, 7pm, no cover: Noel Jewkes & Friends – jazz [every Tuesday]. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
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: CZ & The Bon Vivants —Cajun/ zydeco. [5/12 Tri Tip Trio]
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, May 6 – Happy Birthday, Ellie S!
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] – funk, soul, reggae, rock, boogie with Gardner
Fenton Goetze. 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 Miracle Mule –
swampy-tonk). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to
take your food order from the “Venue
Menu”. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Migrant Pickers – jammy
folk, roots/ rock/ Americana covers & originals from Elliott Shannonhouse, Gary Adler, Cole Bailey & Friends. 415-485-1005 for info &
reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8-11pm, $10, $5 seniors & students no cover for Ladies
tonight! (every 4th Wed.): Fenix
Band Pro Blues Jam: Texas Blues, T-Bone
Walker tribute –. Local talent &
special guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix
website for details on signing up.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Mill Valley Library, Creekside Room, 7:30pm,
no cover: Erma Murphy Speaks – history of O’Hanlon Center for the Arts.
Erma is their Director of Programming and Outreach.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15-17: Steep
Ravine & Patchy Sanders — roots, folk, bluegrass, jazz, and
“stream-of-consciousness story music”. 415-388-3850 for info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Charlie Docherty – soulful
smooth vocals, from evergreens to new & originals. 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]
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: The Dixie Giants – New Orleans-style
jazz/ blues. Fried Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
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:
Terrapin Crossroads, San Rafael
142 Throckmorton Theatre, Mill Valley
Studio 55 Marin, 1455A Francisco Blvd. East, San Rafael
Finnegan’s, Novato
Smiley’s Saloon, Bolinas
Harmonia, Sausalito
Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North
Mystic Theatre, Petaluma
Aqus Café, 189 H St., Petaluma
The Big Easy, 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:
May 7 (Thur.)
Hopmonk: S’Cream + Lemonhammer +
Mercuryville
May 8 (Fri.)
Fenix: MOJO RISING
May 8 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Miracle Mule
May 9 (Sat.) 19
Broadway: Soul Ska
May 9 (Sat.)
Hopmonk: James Nash & the Nomads
May 9 (Sat.)
Fenix: The 85s
May 9 (Sat.)
Rossi’s: Zydeco Flames
May 10 (Sun.) 19
Broadway: Migrant Pickers
May 13 (Wed.) Corte
Madera Community Center: Ray Simpson Big
Band Dance
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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