And so I make an attempt to get back to the Life of Ellen, if only momentarily.
I am finding that it's too easy to lose sight of what makes me happy, i.e. MUSIC. Must - not - let - trials, travails, exhaustion - overcome - that core commitment to FUN that sustains and nourishes!
Thankful this past week for the people that pop in and out of my consciousness, encourage and understand.
And for the musicians: Sunnbolt Friday Night Jam ft. The Original Millbillies, followed by the "tail-end" of the Miracle Mule party at Hopmonk. And Saturday night at Twin Oaks -- The Mighty Groove!
Sorry to miss the Corte Madera Big Band for their start of a new season; and didn't get to the Line Dance lesson at Hopmonk.
Busy week ahead, much available -- I'd like to be at Trek Winery on Thursday night for Matt Bolton's solo show; Before the Bang on Friday would be a treat if I can get myself down to PYC; Saturday James Moseley Dance Band at Seahorse; Sunday at Hopmonk for Full Moon Swing Band & Lesson, featuring Dan Brown on vocals!
There's also the Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival both Saturday & Sunday; and the Sound Summit on Mt. Tam [Mother Truckers at noon] on Saturday for those lucky enough to attend!
Click for links to the VENUES, so you can see who's playing where for each of them.
My suggestions fo the week:
Wed. Sept. 16:
Hopmonk: Open Mic hosted by Dennis Haneda, ft. Hot Start, 7pm, no cover.
Fenix: Pro Blues Jam: BB King, 8-11pm, $5 (seniors)-$10.
Thur. Sept. 17:
Trek Winery: Matt Bolton, 7-8:30pm, no cover.
Hopmonk: Parcivilion + Skinny Guns + MOBB, 7:30pm, $6.
Presidio Yacht Club: Slim & The Fat Cats (Maria's Music), 7pm, $5?
Fenix: Wine Tasting 6-8pm, $5; Pam Hawkins, 8pm, $10.
Fri. Sept. 18:
Presidio Yacht Club: Before the Bang, 8:30pm, $5.
Sweetwater: Petty Theft, 9pm, $27-32.
Fenix: Reed Fromer Band, 8pm, $12-15.
19 Broadway: Big Brother & the Holding Company, 9pm, $15-20.
Seahorse: Overcommitments, 9pm, $12.
Terrapin Crossroads: Moonalice + Doobie Decibel System, 8pm, $12-15 + service fee (even at door).
Terrapin Crossroads: Moonalice + Doobie Decibel System, 8pm, $12-15 + service fee (even at door).
Sat. Sept. 19:
Seahorse: James Moseley Dance Band, 9pm, $15.
Hopmonk: Duran Duran Duran, 9pm, $15.
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, 10-5, $5-10. www.mvfaf.org for Music Schedule.
Presidio Yacht Club: The Original Millbillies, 8:30pm, $8.
Novato City Green (DeLong at Sherman): Ridgeway Space Station, 5-7pm, free.
Presidio Yacht Club: The Original Millbillies, 8:30pm, $8.
Novato City Green (DeLong at Sherman): Ridgeway Space Station, 5-7pm, free.
Fenix: Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, 8pm, $15.
Sweetwater: Fleetwood Mask, 9pm, $17-22.
Mt. Tam: SOUND SUMMIT (Tedeschi Trucks, Dr. John, Mother Hips, Portland Cello Project -- and THE MOTHER TRUCKERS with Josh & Teal!) 11am-7pm, $45-100. soundsummit.net [Important to check website: parking sold out, must take dedicated bus.]
Sun. Sept. 20:
Hopmonk: Swing Dance lesson & Dance with Full Moon Swing, with Dan Brown vocals, lesson 7, dance 8-10pm, $15.
Rancho Nicasio: Tommy Castro & The Painkillers + Stompy Jones, 4pm, $20.
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, 10-5, $5-10. www.mvfaf.org for Music Schedule.
San Geronimo Valley Community Center Moonalice (4pm) w/ Doobie Decibel System & Knights of Saturn, noon-8pm, free. International Day of Peace Festival: art, speakers, Wavy Gravy.
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival, 10-5, $5-10. www.mvfaf.org for Music Schedule.
San Geronimo Valley Community Center Moonalice (4pm) w/ Doobie Decibel System & Knights of Saturn, noon-8pm, free. International Day of Peace Festival: art, speakers, Wavy Gravy.
Marin Humane Society: Woofstock ft. WonderBread 5, noon-5pm, $12 (child) - $35 (includes food ticket).
Fenix: 11:30-1:30, no cover: Diamond Jazz; 6:30-9:30, $12-15: Harley White Jr. Orchestra.
Tues. Sept. 22:
Hopmonk: Roger Clyne & The PeaceMakers + Scary Little Friends, 8pm, $20.
Fenix: Billy D, Jesse Brewster, Stefanie Keys, Darren Nelson, 7-9:30pm, $10.
Wed. Sept. 23: AUTUMNAL EQUINOX 1:21AM PDT
Hopmonk: Open Mic ft. Untamed Creatures, 7pm, no cover.
Fenix: Pro Blues Jam: Slide Guitar, 8-11pm, $5-10.
and coming up ...
Thurs. Sept. 24:
Fenix: Michael Barrett & Friends, 8-11, $10.
Fri. Sept. 25:
Hopmonk: Pop Fiction, 9pm, $15.
Rancho: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!, 8pm, $15-20.
Sat. Sept. 26:
Hopmonk: Kermit Ruffins, CANCELLED 8pm, $27 & up, lim. seating.
Seahorse: Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World, 9pm, $12.
Trek Winery: Rick Kelly of The Chime Travelers, Solo, 7:30-10pm, no cover.
Trek Winery: Rick Kelly of The Chime Travelers, Solo, 7:30-10pm, no cover.
Sun. Sept. 27:
Mill Valley Community Block Party, 1-5:30pm, no cover, in front of Famous4, betw. Throck & Miller. The 85s, Lumanation, The Incubators, more.
Mill Valley Community Block Party, 1-5:30pm, no cover, in front of Famous4, betw. Throck & Miller. The 85s, Lumanation, The Incubators, more.
BEST WISHES ♫♪
Ellen Jane
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