Music Fun Week of May 27-JUNE 3

I am doing just dandy, thank you – but for any of you who may be suffering – I’d like to send a blessing for recovery, health and happiness.

Let MUSIC help you heal! ♫♪♫

Hopmonk, Pop Fiction, Special Friend Trish 

What happened??  

Friday at Hopmonk for some crazy AZ/DZ!  I would not call myself a heavy metal babe, but because I know these guys (Dave, Monroe, Tal, Bagel, Boris) are fun I showed up—and it was plenty exciting!  Also caught the last song from opener Ann Halen—rave reviews for them from the crowd! (glad to meet you, Annie!)

Saturday back at Hopmonk with Trish & Steve for Pop Fiction. They always get the crowd dancing, and we did.

Sunday took in Carolyn Gauthier’s wonderful talk about Heart at Unity in Marin, then spent the long afternoon with Trish, watching the water flow …

Monday, after beginning my crock pot adventure with bone broth, drove out to the Log Cabin to honor the Veterans, hear Tommy Odetto’s Band, and dance a bit.  Then to Sweetwater for Great Spirit … hung with the 21-year-olds (average age of the crowd) for awhile, but didn’t stay late!

To come:

Tonight Wednesday must go to Fairfax, Peri’s, TWANGFEST with Frank, Jeb, Kevin, Schrammie—and undoubtedly more of our illustrious music makers.

Friday and Saturday I may well be back in Fairfax, for The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] at Peri’s on Fri., and Korty & Friends at 19 Broadway on Sat.

Check out the calendar—‘cause there’s lots more!  Like Lumanation, El Radio Fantastique, Jamie Clark Band, The Chime Travelers, Freddy Clarke, The 7^th Sons, Miles Schon, Stax City, The Sorentinos – and no less than Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at Hopmonk SEBASTOPOL  ♫♪♪

[OH!  I’m working on a Summer Music Series listing, and will post separately, soon.] 

Music Fun Week of May 20-27

BUTTERFLY-to-Be … Yesterday’s Discovery!

Amongst my fennel, spotted this critter:

A lovely Anise Swallowtail Caterpiller.  Welcome to my world!

[Breeze prevented a well-focused shot, so including before & after from internet.]

As usual, giving thanks: 

Wednesday last:  Corte Madera Big Band Dance.

Thursday: In Mill Valley for the Throckmorton Community Chorus spring concert.  Went around the corner to Sweetwater and caught the last set of the Flamin’ Groovies!  Then on to Fairfax for Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! last hurrah at Sleeping Lady. Of course, they did it right!

Friday:  ZYDECO FLAMES at Eagles.  More, please.

Saturday: Duran Duran Duran at Hopmonk.  After spending most of the day at a 60^th Birthday Party for a great friend, I may have used up my reserves—and had to leave DDD by 11:30—thinking they weren’t holding my attention!

Sunday:  Key Lime Pie at the Food Bank Fundraiser at Magnolia Terrace (Elks Club).  Good music, good cause, memories of Nick Fitch.  Party on, Nick!

Highlights coming up: 

If I made it out tonight (Wed.), would like to transport to Fairfax for The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] at 19 Broadway for some funky soul & boogie.

Friday very likely be close to home at Hopmonk for some crazy AZ/DZ!  There’s also Papa’s Bag at Fenix; Gary Vogensen’s Ramble at Rancho; Paul Liberatore & The Liberators at Sweetwater; Lonestar Retrobates at PYC … and a special Wine Tasting event at the Greek Festival ... among other things.

Saturday back at Hopmonk for Pop Fiction – sure to be a party vibe; Petty Theft is at Sweetwater (probably a sellout, as usual!); Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World at Seahorse; Marin Greek Festival both Sat. & Sunday; lots going on at all the Clubs.  Check out the calendar—way more!  Further adventures await …♫♪♪

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us:  Honoring those who have lost their lives while serving our country in the military.  Have Fun, Be Careful ♫♪♫♪

Music Fun Week of May 13-20, 2015

MOTHERHOOD!  Best thing that ever happened to me!

The gal that made me a mother, Laura Mae – in her latest new fashion, this watercolor creation (published yesterday in Britex Fabrics online blog; and soon on her own website Laura Mae Designs, aka Lilacs & Lace).

The pup that made Laura a mother (or something like that), my grandpup Valentino aka Tino.  Aawww!

My praises, the week in review:

Wednesday Miracle Mule at Hopmonk’s Open Mic.

Thursday, back to Hopmonk for S’Cream — Knut, Beth, Chris & Jeff!

Friday MOJO RISING at Fenix:  Teal, Josh, Tommy, Denise & John!!

Saturday The Chime Travelers Rick & Jay at Trek Winery; then James Nash & The Nomads (Jay Lane, Reed Mathis, Danny Eisenberg) at Hopmonk;

Sunday, Mothers’ Day:  several Art studios at Hamilton for the final taste of Marin Open Studios!  Then enjoyed the afternoon, evening and into the night hanging with favorite daughter Laura Mae and grandpup Valentino (our little Tino).  ♫♪♪.

Comin’ up Highlights: 

Wednesday (tonight):  Corte Madera Big Band Dance, or M6 at Hopmonk Open Mic.

Thursday Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at Sleeping Lady.  Last hurrah at the Lady??! Yikes.  Also the COM Big Swing Band at Seahorse …

Friday:  ZYDECO FLAMES at Eagles;  REVOLVER at Presidio Yacht Club; The Meters Experience at Sweetwater—a longshot for me, but wouldn’t that be sweet!  Also Freddy Clarke at Fenix; Monophonics at 19 Broadway …

Saturday Duran Duran Duran at Hopmonk; Bollywood by the Bay with DJ Richard Habib at Seahorse!; more Meters at Sweetwater; Vinyl’s 20^th anniversary celebration at GAMH (along with The Right Time & Fenton Coolfoot); Greg Johnson & Glass Brick Boulevard at The Big Easy; Harmony Sweepstakes … yeah, and more.

Sunday:  oh heck, let me catch my breath a moment ;-)

Wednesday next: The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] do their thing at 19 Broadway. 

Here you go!  ♫♪

Music Fun Week of May 6-13, 2015

FELICITOUS GREETINGS!

The Week in Review, and Thanks a bunch ♫♪♪♫ – to all of you with whom I’ve had the privilege of sharing smiles and music! 

Friday the Bandworks/ Sunnbolt Friday Night Jam, with Lovitt-Page Band & plenty of blues; Big Rock with Haley Mears rocked us good; and then …

REVOLVER at Hopmonk—plenty of hopping, cavorting, dancing with a very happy crowd.

Saturday May Madness on 4^th St. San Rafael, with the Fenix House Band, more REVOLVER, and the Car Show & Parade.

Then JAMES MOSELEY DANCE BAND at Seahorse:  woot woot, glad to get me some of that!  Thank you James, Jack, Carrie, Haley, Jean, Marina, John, Marlon and KC!  Wasn't that FUN?!

Sunday out at Rancho Nicasio:  HowellDevine!  Mm hmm, blues and boogie—very smart!

May Madness, Happy Crowd revving with REVOLVER

Herman Privette, our Favorite Festival Fotographer

Highlights coming up:

Thursday, must try to get out to Hopmonk for S’Cream (along with LemonHammer and Mercuryville).

Friday we’ve got MOJO RISING at Fenix; Miracle Mule at Hopmonk; Lucky Drive at Seahorse; 

Saturday there’s Soul Ska at 19 Broadway; James Nash & The Nomads at Hopmonk; Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at 142 Throckmorton; The Chime Travelers at Trek Winery; ZYDECO FLAMES at Rossi’s; The 85s at Fenix -- for a small slice of what’s happening.

Sunday is Mothers’ Day – Bless us EveryOne!  ♫♪♪

This is the final weekend for Marin Open Studios, Saturday & Sunday – see the calendar for more info.

Get on out and enjoy some MUSIC ♫♫♪