This week?
… FULL PINK MOON early Saturday morning [aka Full EGG Moon—perhaps that’s
more apropos this week]; Passover; Easter Sunday, and …
Lots of MUSIC!!
♫♪♪
Shoutouts for the past week:
The 85s at Hopmonk rocked us, Chime Travelers at
Trek Winery always fun; Mono Music Showcase at Hopmonk—esecially
Mojo Rising with Josh & Teal!
And “Crooked”—hope to hear more of them. Swung by Finnegan’s after that for Kevin
Brennan—the Van Morrison “double” everyone has been mentioning—and we were
not disappointed!
On Sunday Paul Smith’s solo piano recital at College of Marin: Beethoven, Schumann, Lizst – performed beautifully,
masterfully! Bravo, Paul!
Also saw the new Cinderella last week with daughter Laura – a visual
treat (and sweet story)!
My picks for this week:
Hope to be there for Roseberry Jam and others
at Hopmonk’s 33-1/3 Thursday night;
on Friday there’s Pop Fiction at
Hopmonk, MOJO RiSING with Teal & Josh at Rancho
Nicasio; Doc Kraft at Presidio Y.C..
Saturday has REVOLVER at
Fenix; Eric McFadden at 19 Broadway; Joe Tate & The
Blue Monday Band making their debut at Presidio Y.C.
Sunday? AfroZep at Sweetwater entices …
and Joey Davis is hosting her B’Day party at Peri’s in
the afternoon.
Wednesday the 8th
will find the monthly Ray Simpson Big Band Dance at the Corte Madera
Community Center.
Ongoing: The
Wrecking Crew has been extended at the Smith Rafael until April 9
– have to work that into the schedule!
Now my plug for the Marin Symphony: I’m performing with
the Marin Symphony Chorus in this final concert of the season: Sunday Apr.
12 at 3pm, Tues. Apr. 14 at 7:30pm.
The program is sure to please – I am having a ball singing the Poulenc
Gloria – plus there are pieces by Strauss, Sibelius, and a new one from
Mason Bates. The Youth Orchestra will
play alongside their counterparts in the Sibelius piece.
Discount
tickets if you contact me soon (I have to pick up at the
Marin Center Box Office): $21 instead of
$30, $38.50 for the $55 seats, and $49 for the $70 seats. There are pre-concert talks from Maestro
Alasdair Neale an hour before the performances, and on Tuesday night a Wrap
Party at Gaspare’s. Please join us at
one of these concerts!
Wednesday, APRIL 1 – Happy Birthday, Cathey C! No April Foolin’!
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 Brad Curtis
Project – rock and “punchy folk”). 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,
San Rafael, 8-11pm, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: B.B.
King –. Local talent & special
guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix website
for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $12-15: Dan
Hicks & Bayside Jazz — great jazz standards in a uniquely hip
style. 415-388-3850 for info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: The
Honey Dippers – blues, rock, soul, country, originals. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11:
The Wrecking Crew documentary film about studio musicians behind
biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny
Tedesco. Dearly departed Nick Fitch raved about this film!
Extended: now plays at Rafael through April 9.
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 Dirty Red Barn – rock & folk,
originals & covers. Fried Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: NOT YET LISTED on their website. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Thursday, April 2 -- Happy Birthday, Emmylou!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $6 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) this week headlining Roseberry Jam (9:30pm)— Motown, funky soul,
(& Barry White tribute from Patrick Pollack); + Just Friends ft. Charlie
Docherty (8:30pm) – roots/ Americana/ blues; + opening with The
Theory (7:30pm) – soulful rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd to Santana to Kings of
Leon. [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.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11:
The Wrecking Crew documentary film about studio musicians behind
biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny
Tedesco. Nick Fitch raved about this film!
Extended: now plays at Rafael through April 9.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’s Music: 7-10pm, $5: Eddie
Neon & Friends – Blues by the Bay, with Special Guests. 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.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 6-8pm, $5 Wine Tasting
(recurring event). Includes complimentary Fenix wine glass.
8pm,
$10: Nate
Lopez Trio – jazz, North Indian
classical, hybrid 8-string bass guitar playing bass, chords & melody
simultaneously. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $5: Playground
Live & Hungry for Beatz – no description listed. Info 415-459-1091.
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)
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11pm, no cover: Levi Lloyd & Friends – Levi’s Workshop Blues Jam, with
Special Guest Lisa Kindred. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
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.
Sweetwater, Café open for Brunch until 3pm; then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: NOT YET LISTED on their website. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, Apr. 3
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $15: Pop
Fiction – 8-piece party dance
band, 70s to today. 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,
$12-15: MOJO RISING with
Teal Collins & Josh Zee – Rockin’ BLUES. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 4:30, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11: The Wrecking Crew documentary film
about studio musicians behind biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny Tedesco. Our late friend Nick Fitch raved about this film!
Extended: now plays at Rafael through April 9.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8pm, $12-15: Tracy Blackman — blues, pop, jazz, rock, and “sonic bliss”. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sausalito Seahorse, 9pm, $10: Void
Where Prohibited – 60s & 70s classic rock. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, $8:
Soul Mechanix — soul improve & progressive
funk.
Graffiti, 101 2nd St.,
Petaluma (on the River), 7-10pm, no cover:
The Chime Travelers – Rick & Jay on guitars performing rock songs of 60s &
70s.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Lilan
Kane & James Harman – jazz vocals & guitar. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
8-11:30pm, no cover: Double Standyrd – Mendocino blues &
southern rock band. 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]. 415-898-2234 for reservations/ info.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, NO DANCE TONIGHT.
8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: –
Cajun/ zydeco. [Sunday 4/5 Motor Dude
Zydeco; and Fri. 4/10 Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic]
Marin Country Mart,
Larkspur Landing, outdoors, weather permitting 6-9pm?, free: Friday
Night Jazz: Jeff Derby Quartet. Info 415-461-5700
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Apr. 4 – FULL PINK MOON 5:06am
PDT! Happy Birthday, Margaret F!
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8-11pm,
$15-20: REVOLVER — Beatles, British
Invasion, CSN&Y. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm,
$10: Joe Tate & The Blue Monday Band – Craig Caffall, Michael
Skinner, & Willie Riser with the Blues, Baby.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $20: Nurses Night Out with Sugar Rush –
Annual Fundraiser for College of Marin Nursing Program—party band. 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.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11: The Wrecking Crew documentary film
about studio musicians behind biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny Tedesco. Nick
Fitch raved about this film! Extended:
now plays at Rafael through April 9.
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.
Empress Theatre, Vallejo, 8pm, $20-30: Tommy
Castro & The Painkillers – blues and more blues. Additional $30 VIP Meet & Greet
pre-party, catering, hang time.
Sausalito Seahorse, 1-4pm, no cover: Medicine
Ball Duo with Stafford &
Sturdevant – swingin’ jazz, R&B, rock, & New Orleans soul [here
most Saturday afternoons].
9pm,
$12: Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World – jazz, funk, world music for your
dancing pleasure. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $24-27 [almost sold out as
of 4/1]: Wonderbread 5 – pop & rock party machine. 415-388-3850
for tix or info.
.
Sausalito Cruising Club,
music 8-11pm, for guests $10 music only, plus $13 ($13 on Sat.) for buffet; for
members $5 music only, $15 (18) with buffet:
The 7th Sons—great
60s & 70s rock, with Jake Baker, Mark
Banning, and Bruce Wilmott. This is a private club; you must be a
member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please email Jake at The7thSons@the7thsons.com. 415-332-9922 for reservations.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 6-9:30pm,
no cover: Medicine Ball Trio
with David Sturdevant, John “Mr.
Clarinet” Stafford, and Ylonda
Nickell — jazz, R&B, rock, & New Orleans soul. 415-332-7660 for info.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Charles
Wheal – Blues. 415-883-9477 for
reservations.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $8:
Sucker MCs – hip hop, dance with John
Varn, Lex Razon, John Merker, Eli Carlton-Pearson.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove, 8-11:30pm, no cover: Ricky Alan Ray – blues, pop, and ”Southern soul & roll”. 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 Phillip
Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz standards and R&B
here with his Trio every Saturday night.
Sunday, Apr. 5 – Happy EASTER!
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, no cover: AfroZep
– afro-pop and afro-beat versions of Led Zeppelin songs, complete with
horns & percussion. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 3-7pm,
no cover: Joey Davis & The Dogtown Playboys – help Joey celebrate her big
birthday!
8pm, no cover: Kindred
– brother & sister roots, Americana, rock.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11am-2:30pm, $28.95: Brunch
with Belinda Blair — Southern buffet (+$6 for bottomless mimosa); Belinda
11:30-1:30—smoky jazz & swing vocals, guitar, and ukulele.
6:30-9:30pm,
$15: Melissa Morgan – jazz singer, with elements of Nancy Wilson &
Dinah Washington in her sound. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 2:15, 4:30, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11: The Wrecking Crew documentary film
about studio musicians behind biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny Tedesco. Nick
Fitch raved about this film! Extended:
now plays at Rafael through April 9.
9pm,
no cover: Fairfax Blues Jam – with drummer Elvis
Johnson. Info 415-459-1091.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 7pm, $cover?: Tracy
Blackman & Friends –
singer-songwriter, blues, pop, jazz & rock.
415-485-1182
reservations.
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.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 5pm Pot Luck & lesson, 5:30pm show, $15: Motor Dude Zydeco.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Marin Country Mart
(Larkspur Landing), 12:30-2:30pm, no cover:
Folkish Festival – Bobby Jo
Valentine – folk, pop. Also 11am-3pm Off
The Grid -- Food trucks. Info
415-461-5700.
Monday, Apr. 6 – Happy
Birthday, Joey D! Happy Birthday, Kelly D! Happy Birthday, Lynda N!
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.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11:
The Wrecking Crew documentary film about studio musicians behind
biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny
Tedesco. Nick Fitch raved about this film!
Extended: now plays at Rafael through April 9.
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.
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.
Tuesday, Apr. 7 – Happy Birthday, Deedle Dee! Happy Birthday, Karen S! Happy
Birthday, Linda M!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30, $5: Nerd
Night – lecture/ 3 speeches: “Criminal Sketch Science with Ralph Pata
(North Bay forensic artist); Electronic Ankle Bracelet Monitoring; the 1906
Earthquake”; beer $5. Every 1st Tuesday. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11:
The Wrecking Crew documentary film about studio musicians
behind biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny Tedesco. Nick Fitch raved about this film! Extended: now plays at Rafael through
April 9 for one final show 8:45pm].
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever -- celebrating Billie Holiday's birthday. 415-457-3993 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.
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.
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.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson with Cheryl McBride, 8:30 music, $12: Midnite
Ramblers — Cajun/ roots/ zydeco. [4/14 Sauce Piquante]
Sweetwater, Café open until 3pm, then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-388-3850 for info.
Wednesday, Apr. 8 – Happy Birthday, James P!
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 Sugar
Ponies –). 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,
San Rafael, 8-11pm, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Terri
Odabi – tribute to Billie Holiday.
Local talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd
set: Click on Fenix website for details on signing up. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Smith Rafael Film Center, 6:45 & 9pm, $7-11:
The Wrecking Crew documentary film about studio musicians
behind biggest hits of 60s & 70s; produced by Danny Tedesco. Nick Fitch raved about this film! Extended: now plays at Rafael through
April 9 [one final show 8:45pm].
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Rattlebox
– Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless & Doug Harman with acoustic roots,
finger-pickin’ guitar, pedal steel, cello.
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15-17: This
Old Earthquake & Go By Ocean ft. Mark Karan — roots, folk, indie. 415-388-3850 for info.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no cover: Fighting
Smokey Joe — pop, reggae rock.
Zodiacs, 256 Petaluma Blvd. North, cover?: Petaluma Music Festival “Keeping Music in Our
Schools” Benefit Showcase: 7:30 Buck Nickels & Loose Change; 8:30 Midnight North; 9:30 Lumanation; 10:30 Dylan Chambers & Midnight Transit.
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: Old School Country Band – western swing, classic country, honky-tonk. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover: NOTHING
LISTED on their website. 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** ♫♪♪
lalalalala
Mark Your Calendars:
Apr. 8 (Wed.) Corte
Madera Community Center: Ray Simpson Big
Band Dance
Apr. 9 (Thurs.)
Seahorse: College of Marin Big Swing
Jazz Band
Apr. 9-12, 14-15
Sweetwater: Jackie Greene
Apr. 10 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Sambada
Apr. 10 (Fri.) 19
Broadway: Jose Neto Band
Apr. 10 (Fri.)
Presidio Y.C.: Before the Bang
Apr. 10 & 11
Sleeping Lady: Danny Click & The
Hell Yeahs!
Apr. 11 (Sat.) Twin
Oaks: Doc Kraft Dance Band
Apr. 11 (Sat.)
Seahorse: DJ Richard Habib Zodiac Dance Party
Apr. 11 (Sat.)
Fenix: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot
Skillet Lickers
Apr. 11 (Sat.)
Presidio Y.C.: Lucky Drive
Apr. 12 & 14 (Sun.
& Tues.) Marin Symphony Orchestra & Chorus: I’m performing
with them, Poulenc’s Gloria—a
fabulous piece that is such a joy to sing!
Ask me about discounted tickets (as low as $21)!
Apr. 17 (Fri.) Twin
Oaks: MOJO RISING
Apr. 17 (Fri.)
Hopmonk: Soul Jah Family Band
Apr. 18 (Sat.)
Fenix: Unauthorized Rolling Stones
Apr. 18 (Sat.) Rancho
Nicasio: Tommy Castro & The
Painkillers
Apr. 18 (Sat.) Peri’s: Lumanation
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
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