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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Music Fun Week of June 18, 2013

UPDATES (since Tuesday) in RED

Wowza!

That’s an appropriate expression of delight after the events of this week past.
The Marin Art Festival was superb, with many thanks to friends Erma and Daniel of Murphy Productions for staging such excellent musical acts.  Carlos & I were there to enjoy Stompy Jones and Moonalice on Saturday, and came back Sunday for Lorin Rowan & The Edge, as well as Lumanation with Bobby G—a feast of frolicking fun!


And there was the Fairfax lovefest on Friday at Peri’s—for the fabulous Soul Satellites--Frank, Ted, Lloyd, Tim, Dave--and including Bonnie Hayes—who will be leaving us shortly for a stint as Chair of the Songwriting Dept. at Berklee College of Music in Boston.  We’re gonna miss you, Bonnie!  (And Danny Click sat in for a little extra fun.)
Earlier that evening we couldn’t miss the fabulous Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling Stones at Creekside at Tennessee Valley, for the first in their free Friday night summer series.
Thursday San Rafael Farmers Market – chilly and windy for Bahia Son & Pocket Change – but they rocked despite the imperfect weather.
Wednesday we danced to the Ray Simpson Big Band at Corte Madera – you should try this sometime if you haven’t already—a monthly treat.

Heading into my Birthday Week, the Summer Solstice is coming up, along with the Full Strawberry Moon, and there’s plenty of JOY in the air.
Thursday I’d love to hear Jonny Darlin & his pals at PYC… there's also Johnny Steele at Trek, and Danny Click at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.  We’re looking forward to Zydeco Flames at Northgate (Friday), and maybe go north after that for the last of Los Boleros at Pacheco, or Andoni at Rickey's; for you Sausalito folks, there's The 7th Sons at Taste of Rome, and Rockit Science at PYC.  Saturday either Cheap Therapy with Dan Brown at PYC, or more Zydeco Flames at Peri’s,  or Cathey Cotton at 19 Broadway, or the DJ at Hopmonk.  Perhaps the San Anselmo Art Festival on Saturday day and maybe Sunday as well; probably TREK Winery for a mellow Sunday afternoon with George & Donnalei Sumner
Then Monday is my Special Day!  Yay!  Hope it's a special week for you too!

Listen to the Music, and Dance (like nobody's watching)!! 
And remember to TIP our wonderful and talented MUSICIANS!  Also please support all the gracious venues that support MUSIC.

Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever Songs from the Odd Couple (Rodgers & Hart).  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson with Diana Castillo, 8:30 music, $10:  Tom Rigney & Flambeau.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 6pm, no cover:  Jeb Brady Band.

Wednesday, June 19 
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 7:20-11:20pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week EmKay at 9pm [next week 6/26 Spark & Whisper]), chosen from a previous open mic.   Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Sonoma-Marin Fair, Petaluma, $15 adult, $10 seniors over 65 (or everyone before 5pm):  6-9:30pm Zydeco Flames. Not listed on Fair website because they’ve got Kellie Pickler …

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 7:30pm, $10: Pro Blues Jam with Fenix Band.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Dedicated Maniacs— psychedelic cowboy & roots. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Dale Polissar Trio with Si Perkoff – lyrical clarinet jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – rock, soul & blues from the 60s, 70s, and onward.

Thursday, June 20 -- SUMMER SOLSTICE 10:04pm PDT – The Longest Day of the Year [June 21, 1:04am EDT]
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato 8pm, $20:  Comedy Night with headliner Johnny Steele, and special guest Brendan Lynch.  Purchase tickets at http://www.marincomedyshow.com.   415-899-9883.

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5, please tip:  Jonny Darlin Band (includes Jack Prendergast, Tom Atkin, Jack Pribble, Woody Rowland, and Serena Star– classic 1950’s dance party.  Dinner: Chicken wings & macaroni salad $8; grill closed, pizza available.  332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips are cash only, and no ATM around. Call Maria for info: 415-601-3333 

Sonoma-Marin Fair, Petaluma, $15 adult, $5 seniors over 65 today:  Danny Click at 6 & 8:30pm. Not listed on Fair website because they’ve got Kellie Pickler …

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

4th St. San Rafael, 6-9pm, free:  Farmers Market Factor 11 in Main Plaza.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael,5-7 Happy Hour in Front Bar; 6-8 Wine Tasting in Back Bar (fee varies).  8pm, $10:  Groovality – Funk, Jazz, Blues & Soul.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Biambu’s Groove Room.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Deborah Winters & Friends – contemporary & soulful jazz.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

no name, Sausalito, 8:30-11:30pm, no cover:  Donna D + 3 with Si Perkoff keys, Rob Fordyce bass, Jim Bove drums—and of course Donna D’Acuti vocals!

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Friday, June 21 -- Happy Birthday, Paul S!
Northgate Mall, 6-8pm, free:  ZYDECO FLAMES!

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $8: Shed Sessions Showcase Matt Jaffe & The Distractions, One of Many, Alan Monasch & The Night Crew, Blood & Dust, Shelby Lanterman.  SRO with limited seating. Sponsored by Mono Cases.  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.

Pacheco Plaza, Novato, 6-9pm, free:  Los Boleros—Cuban style.

Creekside at Tennessee Valley, 6:30-8pm, free:  Buffetville – Jimmy Buffet tribute.

George's Nightclub, 8pm, $20-30:  Paula West and special guest Deborah Winters opens—fabulous jazz vocals.  Listen to Paula here:  http://www.georgesnightclub.com/tickets/details/438-paula-west-live-at-georges.html  415-226-0262 for info. 

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover:  Andoni’s Quartet jazz, swing, blues, pop, r&b, Motown.  883-9477 for reservations.

Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 6:30-10pm, no cover:  The 7th Sons—60s & 70s rock & roll with Jake, Kurt & Kim.  Cancelled due to kitchen fire—TOR will reopen in a few days.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30 pm, $8: Swoop Unit – 8 member, instrumental groove and dancefloor jazz funk.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm (one show), $20:  Tony Lindsay – Grammy-winning vocalist.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

PresidioY.C., 8:30pm, $5: Rockit Science rock & blues.

Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, no cover:  Mike Lipskin & Dinah Lee – Great American Songbook. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15:  Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Crush.

Saturday, June 22 -- Happy Birthday, Bob S!  Happy Birthday, Ray D!   
PresidioY.C., 8:30pm, $10:  Cheap Therapy with Guest Dan Brown funk, blues, rock.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30pm, $10:  ZYDECO FLAMES!  sizzle!

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors & show 9pm, FREE: DJ Malarkey —electronic/ dance/ swing. Presented by jUkE jOiNt.  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.

San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival, 10-6, free. Tunstead Stage: 10-1 Lorin Rowan with Pepperland (Beatles tribute); 2-3:30 Emily Bonn & the Vivants (Swing Americana); 4-5:30 Buck Nickels & Loose Change (Country).

Mt. Tam JAM, noon-7pm, $25 (kids), $50, ($75 & $100 tix sold out!):  Galactic, Cake, Taj Mahal Trio, Mike Farris & the Roseland Rhythm Revue, DANNY CLICK & The Hell Yeahs! [opening, I think]

Marin Coffee RoastersSan Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (Saturday morning), free:  The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell, Jeb Harrison bass, Dave Burns drums, and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig. 
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19 Broadway, 9pm, $8-13:  Cathey Cotton’s Summer Solstice Party with Elliott’s Evil Plan -- crazy fun!  

Jamie Clark Trio (includes Bruce Zweig and guest Cole Tate), 8:30-10:30pm, $10 at the Seahorse; then Special Guest DJ 11pm-1am.

Rickey’s Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover:  Tracy Rose Trio – jazz, swing, latin, pop and fusion.  883-9477 for reservations. 

George's Nightclub, 9pm, free:  DJ Night, playing your favorite hits.  415-226-0262 for info. 

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $12:  Frobeck – original funk, R&B, and rock.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10:  Morris LeGrande – CD release party; silky-smooth sounds.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no cover:  Phillip Percy Pack   Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz standards here with his Trio every Saturday night!  

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy Bailey). Blues, rock, country & more.  415-332-1392.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover:  KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Sunday, June 23Full Strawberry Moon, 4:32am PDT
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato 3-6pm, no cover:  George & Donnalei Sumner Art Reception with Music (Jaime Alvaro of Bamboo Peru—Andean flute) & refreshments.  Wine tasting $5.   415-899-9883.

San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival, 10-6, free:  11:30-1 The 7th Sons (classic rock); 2-3:30 Zebop! (Santana tribute); 4-5:30 Girls & Boys Band.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, Free shows in Beer Garden at 1pm & 5pm.  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Town Center, Corte Madera, 2-4pm, free:  The Blues Burners – blues, r&b, soul.

Piccolo Pavilion, Old Corte Madera Square, 5-6pm, free:  Corte Madera Town Band.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 7pm (one show), $15:  Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rickey’s 5:30-8:30pm, no cover:  Brian Campbell Trio (aka Campbell’s Jazz Soup) – 20s, 30s, 40s & 50s jazz & swing. 883-9477 for reservations. 

Rancho Nicasio, 5pm, no cover:  Hobo Paradise – 1920s ragtime jazz.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music.  9:30pm, no cover?:  The Bamboozlers.

Monday, June 24 Happy Birthday, Steve J!  Happy Birthday, Ellen Jane!
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & $10 for Players:  Blue Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate 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.

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.

Sweetwater, 7:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

Tuesday, June 25
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lorin Rowan solo acoustic guitar & vocals .  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson with Cheryl McBride, 8:30 music, $10:  Joel Savoy & Jesse Lege.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Mark Your Calendars:
June 26 (Wed.) Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8, $12:  James Moseley Dance Band
June 28 (Fri.) Seahorse, 8:30pm, $10:  Doc Kraft Dance Band
June 29 (Sat.) HopmonkShana Morrison & Caledonia
June 30 (Sun.) Magnolia Terrace at S.R. Elks Club, 1-5pm, $8:  The 7th Sons
July 4 (Thur.) Rancho NicasioZYDECO FLAMES!  BBQ on the Lawn
July 5 (Fri.) Northgate Mall, 6-8pm, free:  Unauthorized Rolling Stones

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Music Fun Week of April 30

UPDATES (since Tuesday) in RED
PRACTICE KINDNESS.

I’ll be away for a couple of weeks helping my brother in Philadelphia. Though I’ve got my hands on an iPad mini—I’m still unable to make it work with blogger. And Jay has no internet or wireless, and I probably won’t have time anyway.  But if I can put out a mini-calendar, I will try.
Meanwhile, if I do not produce a current calendar, you can always go to my website and click on any of the venues I list to see what’s up on their website.  Yep-- It’s a lot of work!

Hooray for The 7th Sons, and some lively rock & roll at the Presidio Yacht Club last Friday night!  There was a wedding party in attendance, a bunch of 30-somethings, and they really got off on the oldies--almost kept up with us.
Hugh Masekela at Marin Center on Saturday nite – he is phenomenal!  I was concerned about attending a seated concert, but needn’t have worried.  This 74-year old lifted the audience to our feet on several occasions, so I got to wiggle & shake—enough so that I didn’t have to go out dancing afterward.  Another role model: hope I can be as active when I reach that age!

The coughing is modified by some allergy pills, but still taking it a bit easy to gather my strength for my coming trip—which means I’m still not going out 3 or 4 or 5 nights a week!  
However, for the weekend Carlos & I can’t miss the Soul Satellites at Peri’s on Friday, and hope to catch some tunes at Sunnbolt before we head to Fairfax; Matt Jaffe’s at the Hopmonk, The 7th Sons at the Cruising Club, Zepparella at Sweetwater—plenty of fun to be had. 
On Saturday we hope for some Evil Fun with Cathey Cotton at 19 Broadway.  There’s also Pete Escovedo at George’s; Zydeco Flames at the Nicasio Barn Dance; Revolver at Rancho; Mari Mack at Fenix; and a whole slew of other great acts to check out below.
Sunday morning, if we didn’t plan on attending Unity, would sure head over to Sweetwater for James Moseley Trio for Sunday brunch.
Wishing good Health & Happiness for y’all!  ♫♪

Listen to the Music, and Dance (like nobody's watching)!! 
And remember to TIP our wonderful and talented MUSICIANS!  Also please support all the gracious venues that support MUSIC.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 -- Happy Birthday, Erica R! 
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Philip Percy Pack stylish jazz standards.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater , 5pm, no cover:  NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets on the Big Screen. Dinner & drink specials.  388-3850 for info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm lesson with Dianna, 8:30 music, $10:  The New Iberians – Cajun/Zydeco.

Terrapin Crossroads, 6:30, $??:  Rainforest Action Benefit with Phil Lesh, Terrapin Family Band, & Harper Simon.   Then 8:30 in the Bar, no cover:  Acacia. Info 415-524-2773.

Wednesday, MAY 1Happy May Day!
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 7:20pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis HanedaIncludes a featured act (this week Leslie Greer (CD release) at 9pm), chosen from a previous open mic.   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, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10: Pro Blues Jam with Fenix Band, featuring Fernando Aragon, Philip Gallo, Kyle Hixon, Larry Vann, and Michael Warren, with Special Guests.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire—Rockabilly, Johnny Cash Tribute Band. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $15 SRO: The Mashtones – 10-piece 60s soul mash-up party band.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Terrapin Crossroads, 8:30, no cover:  Terrapin Family Band.  Info 415-524-2773.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, no cover:  The Weissman – Michael Weiss from Honeydust—rock & roll.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Dave Getz Quartet – straight-up jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Thursday, May 2Happy Birthday, Shima! Happy Birthday, Carla DF!  Happy Birthday, Teou!
George's Nightclub, in the Bar, free:  Music & Drink Specials.  415-226-0262 for info.

4th St. San Rafael, 6-9pm, free:  Farmers Market – ***

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, NEW: 5-7 Happy Hour in Front Bar; 6-8 Wine Tasting in Back Bar (fee varies).  Dance Party from 8pm on …
8 & 10pm shows, $10:  Morris LeGrande Band – R&B and smooth jazz.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, no cover, please tip:  TBA –rock? country? blues? Dinner: *** $8; grill closed, pizza available.  332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips are cash only, and no ATM around. Call Maria for info: 415-601-3333 

The Trident, Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover:  Andoni & Friends -- Jazz, Swing, Pop, Blues, R&B, Motown.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Thea Rose – new jazz vocalist.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  TBA .

Terrapin Crossroads, 8:30pm, no cover??:  Stu Allen & the Terrapin AllStars.  Reservations/ Info 415-524-2773.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]   415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Sweetwater, [nothing listed on calendar as of 4/30]  388-3850 for tix or info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Friday, May 3
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30 pm, $8: Soul Satellites – outrageous blues, funk, soul from members of Zydeco Flames (Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows, Timm Walker) & The Treble Makers (Frank, Tim O’Connell, Dave Burns).

Sunnbolt Music, 150 Mitchell Blvd. #260, San Rafael, 8pm, $5:  First Friday Jam.  BYO refreshments, and get down for some speakeasy fun.  499-5688 for info.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:30pm, $10: Matt Jaffe & the Distractions –alt/ indie/ rock—high energy!  Opens with The Gold Standard—punk/ alt rock.  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.

George's Nightclub, 9pm, no cover, 2-drink minimum:  Richard Bean & Sapo – A Cinqo de Mayo Suavecito Party—high energy, Latin-flavored rock.  415-226-0262 for info. 

Sausalito Cruising Club, dinner 7, music 8pm, for guests $10 music only, $20 with buffet; for members $5 music only, $15 with buffet :  The 7th Sons—70s & 80s rock. $5 margaritas. This is a private club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please email Jake at The7thSons@gmail.com.  415-332-9922 for reservations.

Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $20 SRO:  Zepparella—female Led Zeppelin tribute.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, CLOSED for PRIVATE EVENT.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover:  Phillip Percy Pack stylish jazz standards from this Beach Blanket Babylon alum.  883-9477 for reservations.

Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15:  Stompy Jones & an Extremely Special Guest.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $10-12:  The Jesse Brewster Band – Original rock, Americana. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Terrapin Crossroads, 4:20pm, no cover:  Happy Hour Specials, music by Brian Lesh & Ross James.
7pm, $22:  The Infamous Stringdusters with Terrapin Family Band.  Reservations/ Info 415-524-2773.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $7: Ed Earley Band blues?

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover:  not yet listed.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover:  KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Saturday, May 4 -- Happy Birthday, Rick B!
George's Nightclub, 8:30pm, $20-30:  Pete Escovedo and his Orchestra: Latin Jazz Star – master percussionist.  415-226-0262 for info. 

19 Broadway, 9:30pm, $10:  Cathey Cotton & Elliott’s Evil Plan Pre-Cinco de Mayo Celebration --  Evil Mariachi & Exotic Dancers in the VIP Room, homemade tamales, tequila specials!  

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $8: Baby Seal Club—indie/ burner /rock. Opens with Girls + Boys.  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.

Collins Ranch, Nicasio, 5:30-10:30pm, $55-65: Cajun Barn Dance with Zydeco Flames (at 7:30). Dinner (6:30) by Hummingbird Café. Proceeds benefit Nicasio School.  Tickets 415-662-1048.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm shows, $10:  Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings – Blues & Soul covers.   415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15:  REVOLVER—does Abbey Road, with Guest Michael Barrett. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Marin Coffee RoastersSan Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (Saturday morning), free:  The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell, Jeb Harrison bass, Dave Burns drums, and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig. 

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $5:  Firewheel rock, blues, country, roots.

Sweetwater, 11am, free:  Kentucky Derby Party.
Doors 8, show 9pm, $30 SRO:  Ernest Ranglin –Jamaican jazz & reggae guitarist. 388-3850 for tix or info.

San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no cover:  Phillip Percy Pack   Phillip Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz standards here with his Trio every Saturday night!  

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 8pm, $8:  Acacia.

Rickey’s Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover:  Charles Wheal – Blues.  883-9477 for reservations. 

4th Street Tavern, San Rafael, 8pm, no cover??:  Ned Endless & the Allniters with Guests The Growing Weeds.

Terrapin Crossroads, 12:30pm, no cover:  Acoustic Brunch with Acacia.  Reservations/ Info 415-524-2773.

The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  not yet listed.  415-331-3232 for reservations.

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy Bailey). Blues, rock, country & more.  415-332-1392.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover:  KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Sunday, May 5 Happy Cinco de Mayo!  Happy Birthday, Billy P!
Sweetwater, 11am, free:  Sunday Brunch with James Moseley Trio – Jazz, Blues, R&B. 
Doors 7, show 8pm, $14 SRO:  Jerry Joseph, Walter Salas-Humara, and Steve Drizos—with Special Guests The Heavy Guilt.  388-1100 or 388-3850 for tix or info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 6:30, $10:  Tony Flores & The Alta Allstars –soul-soothing music; 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rancho Nicasio, 5pm, no cover:  It’s A Beautiful Day with David & Linda LaFlamme  – Acoustic.  Happy Birthday, David!  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]  415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Panama Hotel, 6-9pm, no cover:  Primavera Latin Jazz Quartet .  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music.  9:30pm, no cover:  Peri’s Blues Jam.

Terrapin Crossroads about 12:30, no cover:  Sunday Brunch with Terrapin Family Band. 
Time?, $25: Phil Lesh & Terrapin Family Band Benefit for Unbroken Chain Foundation.  Reservations/ Info 415-524-2773.

Monday, May 6 
Sweetwater, 7:30pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & $10 for Players:  Blue Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate 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.

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.

Tuesday, May 7
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing FeverMusic of Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, & Louis Jordan.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Osteria Divino, 7-10pm, no cover:  James Moseley Solo Guitar & Vocals.  331-9355 for reservations.

Sweetwater , nothing on calendar as of 4/23.  388-3850 for info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]    415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm lesson with Cheryl McBride, 8:30 music, $10:  Tom Rigney & Flambeau.

Terrapin Crossroads, 6:30pm: Trivia Night.  8:30 in the Bar, no cover:  American Jubilee. Info 415-524-2773.

Mark Your Calendars:
May 10 ((Fri.) Presidio Yacht Club, 8:30, $5:  The Tickets Band
May 11 (Sat.) Peri’s Fairfax:  ZYDECO FLAMES
May 11 (Sat.) Presidio Yacht Club, 8:30, $8:  Doc Kraft Dance Band
May 17 (Fri.) George’sThe Sun Kings
May 17 (Fri.) HopmonkElephant Listening Project
May 17 (Fri.) Eagles HallZydeco Flames
May 18 (Sat.) George’sDanny Click [and the Hell Yeahs!]
May 18 (Sat.) HopmonkJohnny Vegas & the High Rollers
May 25 (Sat.) George’sJames Moseley Band + The Tickets Band
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪