[I am having trouble sending my email
blast. Last week all thousand emails
were put into my spam folder with the message that they bounced because they
did not appear to be sent by me. WAH! Yes, it was me, dummy google. I guess I’ll have to get a mail service. But life is busy and no time.
So please check my website each week
even if you don’t get an email from me. J]
Where does the time go?
The
time has come for me to find my brother (in Pennsylvania) an assisted living
arrangement, put the condo on the market, dispose of all personal property, take
his car away, find an attorney to create a Special Needs Trust – and on and on. Looks like I will travel there and do my best in early October -- hopefully with the assistance of my darling daughter.
Meanwhile, I will continue with this blog and calendar, even if I do not send an email blast.
If not
for MUSIC, my soul would shrivel.
But
fortunately MUSIC is all around, nourishes and sustains me.
Two Memorial
services in one week – for David Brewer and for Norlin Merritt –
two beautiful men who left us before we were ready.
Also last week: Greatly enjoyed the Gilbert &
Sullivan operetta Pirates of Penzance at Ross Valley Players.
A great turnout (1,000?) at Northgate’s
final concert: Boys of Summer, an
Eagles tribute. D’giin and Junk
Parlor followed at Hopmonk with incredible heart-pumping,
joy-inducing gypsy jazz.
Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! with their brand of happy and heartfelt Americana
and down-home blues—again at Hopmonk.
And Full Moon Swing Band
wrapping up my weekend at Hopmonk (returns 3rd Sunday of
month).
Highlights/ suggestions for this
coming week:
Friday and Saturday nights at 19 Broadway
the debut of The Mother Truckers reunion—with Josh & Teal!
Also on Friday The Mighty
Groove at Presidio Yacht Club. And Lavay Smith and Her Red Hot
Skillet Lickers from 6-8 at Marinwood (last concert of series). And Jimmy Dillon at Fenix.
Saturday the JAMES MOSELEY Dance Band at Seahorse. Also Lumanation at Peri’s.
Sunday a private party with The Treble Makers. And a free show at Sweetwater: Matt Jaffe & The Distractions,
opening with Roseberry Jam—an R&B band with a young guy who does a
great Barry White tribute, along with Michael Buble. Also on Sunday Groove Society at
“Tunes on the Terrace” at the San Rafael Elks Lodge.
Tuesday at Sweewater, DJ Richard Habib’s
event “Rock B4 Black” free show, with live musicians.
Wednesday the TrebleMakers return to Peri’s with
TwangFest – also free.
The
Calendar is sparse because my time is taken with phone calls and internet
searches on my brother’s behalf – but here is listed what I can pull together
in way less time than I usually spend …
And I
will add more as the weekend approaches.
Please check back.
Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Happy Birthday, Bill Clinton! Happy
Birthday, Ginger Baker!
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8-11pm, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam:
Woodstock Blues Revival with Mari Mack – “A Journey in Blues
History”. Local talent & special
guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix website
for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
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 Hillwilliams –). 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: Fiver Brown – “soul and blues, flavored
with smoke and whiskey”. Info 415-459-1091.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Donna D’Acuti – “bluesy jazz
with sass and swing”. 415-457-3993 for reservations & info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire – Johnny
Cash tribute, rockabilly. 415-485-1005
for info & reservations.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no cover: Elvis
Johnson Soul Revue — rock, soul, blues from 60s, 70s, onward.
Sausalito Seahorse, 6:30-11pm, $10: Tango. See website for details. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Rossi’s 1906 BBQ & Dance Hall,
401 Grove St., El Verano (Sonoma) (formerly Little Switzerland), 7:30-10:30pm,
$10: Jitterbug or East Coast Swing Dance Lesson + Live Music from Ricky Ray Band – beginner lessons from
Kevin & Ann Hutchinson of Sonoma County Dance Beat. No partner required. “Hump Day Jump” every Wednesday: August
Jitterbug; September beginning West Coast Swing; October Jitterbug. Info 707-343-0044.
Twin Oaks Tavern, 5745 Old Redwood Hwy., Penngrove,
7-10pm, no cover: Dallis Craft Band – . Fried Chicken Dinner $12. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Sweetwater, Café open until 3pm, then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-388-3850 for info.
Thursday, Aug. 20 – Happy Birthday, Loraine
B! Happy
Birthday, Deborah W!
Hopmonk
Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $6 SRO:
33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) this week “JAZZ at the Hopmonk” headlining James Harman (9:30pm?)— electric
guitar fusion; + Alex Scott Band—jazz funk; + Stacks (opening
7:30) – post-bop quintet. [Note: Meals are served in
the Session Room for this event.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 6-8pm, $5 Wine Tasting
(recurring event). Includes
complimentary Fenix wine glass.
8-11pm,
$10: The
Sorentinos — CD Release party: “retro rock & roll with a modern twist”,
lots of originals. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Panama
Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: James Moseley Trio – jazz, blues, R&B. 415-457-3993
for reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Cha Ching – Latin Salsa Cumbia from Oakland. 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)
Presidio
Y.C. PRIVATE PARTY.
Sweetwater, Café open until 3pm, then CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT. 415-388-3850 for info.
Downtown San Rafael
Farmers Market,
6-9pm, free: Music
(don’t know who) at Court St. Plaza; 4th at A (Starbucks); and 4th & Lootens.
Friday, Aug. 21 – Happy Birthday, Andoni!
19 Broadway, 9pm, $15-20: The Mother Truckers – reunion debut: high-octane Americana, country
& Blues, led by Josh Zee & Teal
Collins (Mojo Rising)! Also Sat.
8/22. Info 415-459-1091.
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm,
$10: Sorry, CANCELLED! The Mighty Groove – “foo
fighters of funk, the magnificent seven
of seventies R&B, and the sherpas of soul”. (Their next gig Sept. 12 at Twin Oaks!)
Marinwood Music in the Park ,
6-8pm, no cover: Lavay Smith & Her Red-Hot Skillet Lickers – 40s & 50s jazz
& blues. [This is final concert in
the series.]
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8-11pm, $12: Jimmy Dillon & Friends — blues, rock, reggae, with Eric McCann, Dallis Craft,
more. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Hopmonk
Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors: 5-8pm, no cover: Live
Music –.
Session Room: doors 8, show 8:45pm,
$15: Casey Abrams — singer/ songwriter,
American Idol finalist. Opens with Rivvrs – scrambled versions of gypsy jazz covers & beyond
…Leonard Cohen meets Django meets Tom Waits. 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, 9pm, $10: Barrio Manouche – Spanish gypsy dance music. Also with Junk
Parlor -- scrambled versions
of gypsy jazz covers & beyond …Leonard Cohen meets Django meets Tom Waits.
415-331-2899 for reservations.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Fireside or Poolside (weather permitting), 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Phillip
Percy Pack – jazz standards, R&B, soul from Beach Blanket Babylon alum. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
The
Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover, valet
parking: Audrey
Moira Shimkas Trio –
pop, jazz, bossa and funk with Greg Sankovich & Paul Eastburn. 415-331-3232
for reservations.
Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, NO ZYDECO
DANCE TONIGHT. [8/28 ZYDECO
FLAMES]
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. Kitchen open late. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday, Aug. 22 – Happy Birthday, Cynthia G!
Sausalito Seahorse, 1-4pm, no cover: Jazz
on the Patio with Prendergast,
Markels & Campbell.
9pm,
$15: JAMES MOSELEY Dance Band – the Best in Motown, R&B, jazz,
blues, funk. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
19 Broadway 9pm, $15-20: The Mother Truckers – reunion debut: high-octane Americana, country
& Blues, led by Josh Zee & Teal
Collins (Mojo Rising)! [Also Fri.
8/21.] Info 415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 3-7pm
in the Groove Garden, free: Soul Saturdays – DJs Ron Ison & John Nolan play vinyl jazz, funk, soul, latin,
disco, dub. Bring your own to BBQ. [every
4th Saturday]
9:30pm, $8:
LUMANATION – energetic soul,
ska, dub, reggae rock with Bobby G, Saxy Susan, Tommy, Jenn, more.
Novato City Green, Sherman Ave.,
5-7pm, Free: Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World – world music. [Sept. 19 Ridgeway Space Station]
Hopmonk
Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Beer Garden outdoors: Live
Music 1-4pm, & 5-8pm, no cover.
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.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 8-11pm, $20: Top
Shelf — party band, Motown, Doo Wop, soul, r&b. 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, 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.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $2-25: Monophonics – “Psychedelic
Soul” and funk. Also with Gene Washington & Ironsides — Soul. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickey’s Live Jazz Poolside (weather
permitting), 6:30-9:30pm, no
cover: Lady D
– soul, jazz vocals
accompanied by Jack Prendergast & Alex Markels. 415-883-9477 for reservations.
The
Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover, valet
parking: Larry
Vuckovich with Marianna August — Great American Songbook. 415-331-3232 for reservations.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. Kitchen open late. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Sunday, Aug. 23 – Happy Birthday, Larry A!
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm, no cover: Sunday Brunch with Valarie Mulberry – pop,
folk, blues singer/ songwriter.
doors 7, show 8pm, no cover: Matt
Jaffe & The Distractions – “California rock”. Opens with Roseberry Jam – Motown, disco, soul, R&B—with a lead singer who
does a mean Barry White! Presented by
KFOG. 415-388-3850 for tix or info.
Magnolia Terrace (outdoors) at San Rafael Elks Club, 1312 Mission, gates noon, music 1-4pm, $5 ($2
goes to Nick Fitch Music Fund for San Rafael High students): “Tunes on the Terrace” 6th Annual
Summer Music Series: Groove Society — r&b, smooth rock. Cash bar (no outside alcohol), no dogs; food
available for purchase; lawn seating; kids/ students Free. [8/30 The Grain & Blue Diamond Fillups]
Rickey’s Live Music (Poolside, weather permitting), 5:30pm, no cover: Andoni’s 5-Piece Band
& Special Guests –
Jazz, swing, pop, blues, R&B,
& Motown. Celebrate Andoni’s 50th Birthday, and FUNdraiser for Joyce Kawasaki’s medical
fund. Dancing, Raffle. 415-883-9477 reservations recommended.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Beer
Garden, outdoors, no cover: LIVE MUSIC.
Session Room, NO MUSIC, PRIVATE PARTY? 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
San Anselmo Music in Creek Park 3-6pm, no cover: Lorin
Rowan & Rattlebox – Progressive Americana with Barry Sless pedal steel
& Doug Harman cello. [final concert
8/30 West Grand Boulevard]
Mill Valley Concerts in the Plaza 2-4pm, no cover: at 2 Olivia
Davis—young singer/ songwriter. 3pm Ain’s Misbehavin’ – sounds like fun. [This is final concert in series]
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Tom
Finch Band – “amazing grooves and original tunes”.
19 Broadway, 5pm,
no cover: Johnny Adams – blues-rock and Americana.
9pm,
no cover: The Stonies – up-and-coming local band in
their 19 Broadway debut. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 11:30am-1:25pm, no
cover: Live
Music Sunday Brunch with JetBlacq –
“New York supper club style with a sassy Las Vegas funny-bone”.
6:30-9:30pm,
$10: Dante Roberson & Friends – CD Release party: jazz, rock,
r&b, gospel, country. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sausalito Seahorse, lesson 4pm, music 5-10pm, $10: Salsa—every
Sunday. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
Monday, Aug. 24
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, 8:30-11:30pm,
no cover: The Blues Defenders – Pro-jam Blues. Tavern
info: 707-795-5118.
Sweetwater, 8pm, no
cover: Open Mic with Austin DeLone. 415-388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk
Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Open
Mic with Derek Smith. Info
415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
8:30pm, no cover: Open Mic with Billy D.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm,
no cover: Rock B4 Black — DJ Richard
Habib & Live Musicians with a Burning Man pre-compression party! Rock, Latin, Motown, House, techno, Remixes
& Mashups. 415-388-3850 for info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 7-9:30pm, $10:
Caroluna and the Musical Art
Quintet – classical, opera, jazz, Great American Songbook. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Hopmonk
Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, no cover: Brian Fischer & Friends –. Info 415-459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover: Waldo’s
Special — fiddle-driven rock & roll.
Panama
Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Deborah Winters – contemporary
& soulful jazz. 415-457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Sausalito Seahorse, 7:30-10:30pm, no cover: Noel Jewkes & Friends – jazz [every Tuesday]. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
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. Tavern info: 707-795-5118.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
Peri’s Bar, 9pm, no cover: TWANGFEST
— The Treble Makers (Frank
Bohan, Jeb Harrison, Kevin Hayes, Erik Schramm) and Special Guests. These guys make me
dance!
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
San Rafael, 8-11pm, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Detroit
Blues & John Lee Hooker – “A Journey in Blues History”. Local talent & special guests invited to
join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix website for details on
signing up. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
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 Vermillion –). 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: Danesh & DeLone – Austin DeLone
& Aram Danesh: rockin’ blues, r&b, rock & roll. Info 415-459-1091.
Sweetwater, doors 7,
show 8pm, $10: The Beatles Project – . 415-388-3850 for info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys – bluegrass
with blues, swing, “and a lot of fun”. 415-485-1005 for info &
reservations.
Sausalito Seahorse, 6:30-11pm, $10: Tango. See website for details. 415-331-2899 for reservations.
My SUMMER FESTIVALS post
(of June 8) here.
And here are links for the VENUES.
Mark Your Calendars:
Aug. 27 (Thur.)
Fenix: Miles Ahead Group
Aug. 28 (Fri.) Pacheco Plaza: Zulu Spear (6-9pm)
Aug. 28 (Fri.) Seahorse: Key Lime Pie
Aug. 28 (Fri.) 19
Broadway: Soul Ska
Aug. 29 (Sat.)
Hopmonk: VINYL
Sep. 2 (Wed.)
Sweetwater: Eric McFadden feat. Bryan
Kehoe & Josh Zee
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen Jane ♫♪
