Showing posts with label Laura Mae. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Laura Mae. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Music Fun Week of Apr. 23-30, 2014



The last full week of April!  Will you find some time to celebrate?   Plenty of suggestions follow … 
  
Laura Mae in a sweet spring frock
(soon to be posted at LauraMaeDesigns.com)

Every Day is EARTH DAY!
I try to be brief, but it’s not in my vocabulary, and I have to give my shout-outs for those who made my music last week! 
On Friday, Z and the Benders (with Eric Engstrom on drums, and a guy I used to work with—Athan Pasadis on keys) at the Elks Club:  great jazzy dancey tunes.  From there to Hopmonk for Jay Buckaroo Bonet—and a surprise to find Horacio S adding a groove on congas, along with Tony Saunders on bass, and lovely Hanne Andersen on drums.  A nice mix of fun, blues, and rockabilly!  They’re the house band at George’s on Wednesday nights.
Saturday Carlos & I headed for the Presidio Y.C. and Doc Kraft, where we knew there would be a party.  We preceded that with a friend’s celebration where I became food-intoxicated, and I knew I had to dance heartily to use up some of those calories!  So I did.
Sunday I was exhausted and we didn’t even get to Unity, nor to an Easter Egg Hunt!  But sometimes nice to hang at home …

I don’t get out regularly on Wednesday and Thursday, but for those of you who do—lots of fine choices.
Another crazy Friday coming up with too much good stuff! … James Moseley Dance Band at Fenix; Frobeck at Hopmonk; Danny Click at Sleeping Lady; Doc Kraft at Seahorse; Cathey Cotton & Atomic Beat Society at Peri’s; 7th Sons at PYC, and all that other great music I’ve listed below.
Saturday?  A good excuse to get to Whole Foods Novato for their Earth Day Birthday Party; then Marin Open Studios Preview Gala at Bon Air Center; then Chime Travelers at Trek; Sorentinos & Black Cat Bone at Hopmonk; and there’s Danny Click back at the Lady; Olive & The Dirty Martinis at Seahorse; Lavay Smith at Fenix; Mighty Groove up in Cotati, and on and on—see complete list below!
Sunday?  A George Sumner Birthday art show at Trek; the Hopmonk Beer Garden; “The Wrecking Crew” Film at the Rafael; and the rest of the calendar! 

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Music Fun Week of June 11, 2013

UPDATES (since Tuesday) in RED
June is bustin’ out all over!

I can't resist adding another of Laura's fanciful fashions for your (and my) enjoyment. She made this for a Marin Symphony fundraiser we worked last week. You can see more at LauraMaeDesigns.com (aka Lilacs and Lace). 


The weather is all over the place, but summer is in the air – lots of fun and frolic to look forward to!
This past week had the pleasure of dancing with the California Honeydrops at Hopmonk!
The music is back at Northgate, and Friday we heard the San Francisco Music Club with Lorin Rowan and Jimmy Dillon and company.  Then we proceeded to TREK Winery to dance to one of our favorite groups, The James Moseley Band.
On Saturday we saw a lot of you at the Novato Art Wine Music Festival, where we heard Pamela Rose, and then after our shift at the TREK Winery booth got to groove to Levi Lloyd on the stage.  On Sunday my feet were too pooped to do much, until I rallied late afternoon, and made it back for Tom Rigney and Flambeau!

This week I’m hopin’ Carlos will accompany me to the Corte Madera Community Center on Wednesday evening for the Big Band Dance.  There’s also The Four Teardrops as featured act at Dennis Haneda’s Open Mic at Hopmonk.
On Friday there’s The Unauthorized Rolling Stones at Creekside Tam Valley, to begin the evening.  Then on to Peri’s for some Soul Satellites, and maybe stop by Hopmonk on our way home for a little Moonalice!

On Saturday there’s the daytime Marin Art Festival at Lagoon Park for Stompy Jones and more Moonalice; and the evening brings another toss of the coin for either Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs at the Rancho, or the Presidio Yacht Club for Johnny Z and Medicine Man; or how about some Black Market Blues at Hopmonk??  And there’s Revolver at Fenix, and Jamie Clark & Cole Tate at Harmonia …
Sunday some more fun at Lagoon Park if we survive to enjoy Mari Mack, Lorin Rowan & The Edge, and a little Lumanation.  Mercy.

Stay tuned for more Summer Music listings … Creekside, Magnolia Terrace at Elks Club, San Anselmo Creek Park + Art & Wine, Osher Marin JCC, Marin Art & Garden Center—and more!

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, June 11, 2013 
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  James Moseley Quartet – jazz, blues, r&b.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson with Cheryl McBride, 8:30 music, $10:  Gator Beat.

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.

Wednesday, June 12 
Corte Madera Community Center, 8-10pm, free:  Ray Simpson Big Band Dance!

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, 7:20-11:20pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda.  Includes a featured act (this week The Four Teardrops 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 – Buddy Guy night.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Kinky Buddha—Aaron Redner (Hot Buttered Rum) with acoustic rock, drawing from Bluegrass, Irish & Americana . 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Bob Gordon with the Ukulele Friends Ohana, aka The UFOs – classic pop, Hawaiian, country & rock. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Thursday, June 13
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 – Bahia Son in Main Plaza; Pocket Change side stage.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 6:30pm, $10: San Francisco Medicine Ball featuring Mads Tolling;  8pm, $10:  Soul Dance Party with Soul Power & Larry Vann .  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:  Chris Rovetti & Eva Maass – blues & bluegrass.  Dinner: Chicken Piccate & brown rice $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 

142 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, doors 8:30, show 9pm, SOLD OUT (no tickets at theatre):  David Nelson Band celebrating David’s 70th.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Mark’s Jamm Sammich.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Wanda Stafford – jazz diva.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

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

Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm,-12 no cover:  Appleberry Jam’s Guitar Pull featuring John Elliott.  485-1182 reservations.

Friday, June 14 -- Happy Birthday, Georgia!  Happy Birthday, Bonnie A!
Creekside at Tennessee Valley, 6:30-8pm, free:  Unauthorized Rolling Stones!

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, [5-8pm on the patio, Live Music]; 9:30 pm, $8: Soul Satellites – Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows & Timm Walker of the Zydeco Flames, joined by Ted O’Connell & Dave Burns of Treble Makers.  Delicious!

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, FREE: MOONALICE – jam/ psych/ 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.

deYoung Museum, 6-8:30pm, free:  “Swing into Summer” Dance Lesson (6pm) with Cynthia Glinka, & Live Music with Jonathan Poretz vocalist and the Fil Lorenz Septet, a Basie-style mini big band performing songs made famous by Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin and Tony Bennett.  No-host cocktail bar.

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 9pm, $22 SRO:  Pride and Joy – electrifying pop & soul. 388-3850 for tix or info.

George's Nightclub, 9pm, $5:  Rebel Yell -- 80s party band.  415-226-0262 for info. 

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover:  Phillip Percy Pack – jazz standards, lots of smiles.  883-9477 for reservations.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm shows, $20:  Roger Glenn and the Latin Jazz Ensemble.   415-813-5600 reservations & info.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30pm, $12-15:  Maurice Tani’s 77 El Deora with Pam Brandon. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15:  Tom Rigney & Flambeau.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $7: Magnetic Highway – 80s & 90s high energy rock & roll covers.

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

Saturday, June 15 -- Happy Birthday, Denis M!
Marin Art Festival at Civic Center Lagoon, 10am-6pm, $10 (or free if you have the coupon): 12:30 Wendy De Witt, 2:00 Stompy Jones, 4:00 Moonalice.  [This may be the last year for this festival.]

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $10: Black Market Blues —blues/ r&b/ 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.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $8 singles, $15 couples:  Medicine Man with Johnny Z – rock, blues, country, oldies.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15-20:  Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! – original blues & dance grooves.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $15:  REVOLVER – performing “Beatles For Sale”.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

George's Nightclub, 8:30pm, free:  DJ Night, playing your favorite hits.  415-226-0262 for info. 

Marin Coffee Roasters, San 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. 

Harmonia (Record Plant), 2200 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 8:30pm, $15:  Jamie Clark Band [9:45] + Cole Tate Band [11:15], + Matt Jaffe [8:30]. A portion of the proceeds will go to Fish Revolution organization.

Mt. Tamalpais United Methodist Church, 410 Sycamore (at Camino Alto) Mill Valley, 7:30pm, “Love Offering”:  The Lighthouse Singers Alumni present a Gospel Music Reunion Concert, featuring Steven Roberts, Deborah Rae Thomson, Tim Poston, Ulis Redic and Rev. Ann Jefferson.

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

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!  

Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 7-10pm, no cover:  Andoni's Quartet— Jazz, Swing, Pop, Blues, R&B, Motown. 

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy Bailey). Cole Tate & Miles Schon Acoustic!  Subbing for the Gaters tonight.  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 16 – Happy Birthday, Dan D!   Happy Birthday, Lindsey F!   Happy Father’s Day!
Marin Art Festival at Civic Center Lagoon, 10am-6pm, $10: 12:30 Mari Mack & Livin’ Like Kings, 2:30 The Edge with Lorin Rowan, 4:30 Lumanation.  [This may be the last year for this festival.]

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

Rancho Nicasio, gates 3, music 4pm, $25-28:  Elvin Bishop with special guest Ruthie Foster  – Father’s Day BBQ on the Lawn!  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 6:30pm, $15:  The Ugetsu Project—Tribute to Art Blakey; all-star sextet. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 9-10:30pm, free:  The 7th Sons—60s & 70s rock & roll.  [Eugene Huggins Band at 7pm.] [also: from 4-7pm Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society].

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music.  9:30pm, no cover (but please tip):  La Mandanga – acoustic Gypsy fun with members of Beso Negro.

Rickey’s 5:30-8:11am-2pm, no cover:  Wall of Rhythm – bongos, congas, timbales & other percussion. 883-9477 for reservations. 

Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 6:30-10pm, no cover:  Dave Getz – Straight-up Jazz Quartet—blues, bebop, bossa nova and some funk.  485-1182 reservations.

Town Center, Corte Madera, 2-4pm, free:  Corte Madera Town Band.

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

Monday, June 17 
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 18
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.

Mark Your Calendars:
June 21 (Fri.) Northgate Mall, 6-8pm, Free:  ZYDECO FLAMES!
June 22 & 23 San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival, 10-6, free.
June 22 (Sat.) PYC, 8pm:  Cheap Therapy and Dan Brown
June 22 (Sat.) Peri’s, 9:30pm, $10:  ZYDECO FLAMES!
June 26 (Wed.) Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8, $12:  James Moseley Dance Band
July 4 (Thur.) Rancho Nicasio:  ZYDECO FLAMES!  BBQ on the Lawn
July 5 (Fri.) Northgate Mall, 6-8pm, free:  Unauthorized Rolling Stones

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Music Fun Week of Feb. 5, 2013

UPDATES in RED
Positive affirmations bring strength—and are more fun than worrying!

Carlos & I had our first conversation on Feb. 3, 2012. It’s been one year, and we are still talking.  Hooray!

An interesting weekend … the first Saturday night in that year that we did not go out dancing.  This cold just pulled the rug out from under me, and my energy was depleted!  

Have to share this … if you’re not a regular fan, please check out daughter Laura Mae’s post this week, about fame and Valentino (aka Tino):  http://www.lilacsandlace.blogspot.com – also now available via her website lauramaedesigns.com.  Good for a smile!  Okay, she already did another post … go to Monday’s, “When Fame Becomes Problematic”.

Accolades to Dennis Haneda for putting on another very entertaining Open Mic at Hopmonk Novato on Wednesday.  (Every Wednesday!)  Biggest crowd ever—I heard there were 3 Meetups attending.  Fun with “amazing young talent” Matt Jaffe and his band. Yeah, 17-year-olds do have a certain energy …
And so do the “older” folks: Tommy Atkin, Chris Carpiniello, Ajaya, John Chapman—and all the usual suspects … [Please vote for Chris’s band Revenant in Hard Rock Café’s Battle of the Bands. Go to https://www.facebook.com/HRCSanFrancisco?sk=app_205164529573076&app_data, “Like” the page, Sort by Name, Revenant is on page 9, then Download or click on their song Emergency to vote. They’re doing well, up near the top, but would love your vote (ends Feb. 11). Big thanks from Chris!]

Shout-outs also to the exceptional Soul Satellites at Peri’s on Fri. night: Ted O’Connell, Dave Burns, and Frank Bohan of Treble Makers, and that same Frank along with Lloyd Meadows and Timm Walker of Zydeco Flames. Yes, they burned it.  We didn’t have a chance to get next door for Danny Click’s show, as we had to fly down to Sausalito to catch the last set of The Mighty Groove, and groove along we did!  Then came sad Saturday, pooped out, missed Cathey Cotton’s show with Elliott’s Evil Plan at Peri’s, missed Roy Rogers at Hopmonk, missed Doc Kraft at PYC, missed Stephanie Teel at George’s, you get the picture.  On Sunday we had our own Super Bowl party--the first one I've ever watched.  Sorry about that, Niners!  However, still much to shout about, and the coming week looks amazing.

Another abundance of riches, and multiple dance band dilemma:
Tonight we’ll be at Panama Hotel for Swing Fever—a lovely friend is treating us.
Wednesday looking good for Iron Springs and our friend Danny O’Grady’s Eldon Brown Band for some boogie-woogie. Perhaps we’ll get to Dennis’s Open Mic at Hopmonk after that.
Thursday: Trek Winery for some jazz with Herb Marshall Group, then over to Hopmonk for Donny Mederos’ Pro Jam with The Blues Defenders; [and Pocket Change is at Peri’s!]
Friday hope to be at Hopmonk for Pulsators & Gator Beat! [There’s also George’s: Cheeseballs; Fenix: Miles Schon; Eagles: Zydeco Flames; 19 Broadway: Revolver with Who Too; and much more]
Saturday we should be at Presidio Yacht Club for our fabulous The Tickets Band. But there’s also … yikes!
On Sunday the Lonestar Retrobates tempt at PYC, and Steve Sodokoff’s Gimme Shelter event entices – is it possible for me to cross that bridge? You can read about all these musical delights and more below J ♫♪♫♪

Friend Sabina is looking for a roommate at her beautiful home in Marin Lagoon, San Rafael. See her Craigslist ad:  http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/roo/3576244814.html

You can bookmark my website, and check back regularly for UPDATES as the week progresses:  www.ellenjanesmusic.com.  And for fun, take a peek at my PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

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, Feb. 5, 2013
Osteria Divino, 7-10pm, no cover:  James Moseley Solo Guitar & Voice.  331-9355 for reservations.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever – Hot winds from the Southwest, the music of Count Basie. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]   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.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Dynamo Jones—hot grooves & cool vibes.

TerrapinCrossroads, 8:30pm, cover?:  American Jubilee aka Terrapin Family Band.  Info 415-524-2773.

Sweetwater , doors 9, event 10pm, $47-62:  Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna.  388-3850 for info.

19 Broadway, 9:30pm, no cover (2-drink min.): Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky

Wednesday, Feb. 6
HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, 7:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda.  Includes a featured act (this week *** at 9pm), chosen from a previous open mic.   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.

Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover:  Eldon Brown Band with Danny O’Grady.—upbeat mix of jump blues, boogie-woogie, swing, rockabilly, funk/New Orleans—lots of it original material, sure to keep your body movin’.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8-10:30pm, $10:  Fenix Band – Blues night.  415-813-5600 reservations & info.

TerrapinCrossroads, 8:30pm, cover?:  Terrapin Family Band Bar Show. Info 415-524-2773.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Joan Getz Quartet – jazz, bossa nova, blues & ballads. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater, doors 7, event 8, $20-25: Ray Wylie Hubbard with Dustin Welch.  Texas singer-songwriter with rock reminiscent of 60s Small Faces, Stones, and Buffalo Springfield. 388-3850 for tix or info.

Thursday, Feb. 7
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 6:30-9pm, no cover:  Herb Marshall Group – jazz & fine wine!

HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, 7pm, no cover: Donny Mederos’ Pro Jam hosted by The Blues Defenders, with Special Guest this week Daniel Castro. 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.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, no cover:  Pocket Change—‘80s rock, funk, R&B Party Band.

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 cover (PYC members free):  All Pro Jam hosted by Ed Earley Band.  Dinner: Pulled Pork Sandwiches $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 

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 7:30pm, $10:  Destiny Mohammad Trio – singer, songwriter, jazz harpist. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

TerrapinCrossroads, 7pm, $65:  Rambles with Phil Lesh, Jackie Greene, Neal Casal, Tony Leone, and Adam MacDougall.  Info 415-524-2773.

Sweetwater, 6:30-9:30, $45 [SOLD OUT, wait list avail.]: Art Uncorked: Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” . 388-3850 for tix or info.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  C-JAM with Connie Ducey – sassy, jazzy and bluesy.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

TheTrident, Sausalito, 6-9pm, no cover:  Maria & Rory.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Friday, Feb. 8
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8pm, $15: Mardi Gras with the Pulsators & Gator Beat – zydeco/funk/blues. 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, 9:30pm, $10-15:  The Cheeseballs – dance hits from the ‘70s to the ‘90s.  415-226-0262 for info.

Eagles Hall, 2305 Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9 show, $15:  Zydeco Flames.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8:30pm, $10:  Miles Schon Band –blues, funk, classic rock. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.

19 Broadway, doors 8, show 9pm, $15: REVOLVER with Who Too (don’t know who’s on first)—The Beatles (& more) & The Who rock covers!

Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Dr., Novato, 7pm, $10:  “United in Jubilation” gospel concert featuring the United Jubilation Mass Choir and Dancers, Noah Griffin, Rev. Ann E. Jefferson, Beverly Freeman, Pablo Ballora, and rapper Alex Bryant.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, $10?:  SF Bluegrass Festival with Barbwyre & Savannah Blu.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30-11:30, $5:  Caribbean R&B Band 

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Philip Percy Williams Trio – Beach Blanket Babylon alum sings jazz standards with style.  883-9477 for reservations.

Fourth St., San Rafael, 5-8:30pm, free:  Second Friday Art Walk special Valentine’s REDception. Check out the website. Live music at Rileystreet Art Supply (1138 4th): Gary Bauman & Crew (Tom Peplinski & Wendy Fitz); Marin Jewelers Guild (1331 4th): Bahia Son—free salsa lesson at 7, band 7:30.

Sweetwater, doors 7, event 8, $27:  Elvin Bishop presented by Guitar Player.  

Rancho Nicasio, 7pm, no cover: The Two Mikes: Lipskin & Duke. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

TerrapinCrossroads, 7pm, $65:  Rambles with Phil Lesh, Jackie Greene, Neal Casal, Tony Leone, and Adam MacDougall.  Info 415-524-2773.

TheTrident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover:  The Rowan Brothers.

Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10, no cover:  Joe & Kerry folk music.  256-1818 for info.

4th St. Tavern, San Rafael, 9:30, $?:  Honeydust

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 10pm, no cover:  Karaoke. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Saturday, Feb. 9 – Happy Birthday, Kelley M!
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $5:  The Tickets Band – “Year of the Snake” Tour. “Small Black Dot with Curvy Pink Lines” Tour.  Crazy original R&B, and fave cover tunes—for some seismically-reinforced rock & roll!

George's Nightclub, 8:30pm, $15 (plus table fee for reserved table):  Scott Capurro -- Controversial stand-up Comedian. 415-226-0262 for info.

HopmonkNovato, Vintage Oaks, doors 8:30pm, $13-15:  Volker Strifler —blues/ R&B/ rock + Wendy DeWitt—blues, boogie-woogie.  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.

Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8:30pm, $15:  Darryl Anders AgapeSoul – deeply soulful, funky grooves. 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) and Ted O'Connell, Jeb Harrison bass, Dave Burns drums, and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig. 

Unity in Marin Valentines Dance, 600 Palm Dr., Hamilton, 7:30-10:30pm, $20/person or $35/couple:  “Heart Connection” with DJ Ductor Ezra. Cash bar & food, complimentary food/drink ticket if you wear RED. Bringing together spiritual communities from Unity, Spirit Rock, and Golden Gate Center for Spiritual Living.

Silo’s in Napa, 8-11pm, $20-25:  REVOLVER presents the British version of HELP! Album. 707-251-5833 for reservations/info.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $20: El Radio Fantastique – Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $20: Zigaboo Modaliste and the New Aahkesstra— legendary drummer of the Original Meters, Mardi Gras Party & American Funk.  388-3850 for tix or info.

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Amy Katchur – smooth smoky vocals with beautiful jazz/world crossover sound. 883-9477 for reservations. 

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

Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10, no cover:  Dan McGuire-- Acoustic Guitar.  256-1818 for info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9:30pm, $10?:  Cutcodemzon – Tayor Cutcomb (This Old Earthquake), Joe Nemzer (Cup O Joe), Tommy Odetto (Soul Pie) & Lex Razon (Vinyl).

TerrapinCrossroads, 12:30pm, no cover?: Brunch with members of the Ramble Band.  7pm, $65:  Rambles with Phil Lesh, Jackie Greene, Neal Casal, Tony Leone, and Adam MacDougall.  Info 415-524-2773.

TheTrident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Chris Rowan & Friends.

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Friends). Blues, rock, country & more.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6-9pm, no cover:  Brad Bann, Seriously Sinatra. 10pm, no cover:  KARAOKE.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Sunday, Feb. 10
PresidioY.C., 2-5pm, $5-10:  Lonestar Retrobates – cowjazz & rockabilly.

Gimme Shelter Clothing Drive and Aquarius Birthdays Dance Party, 1015 Folsom Nightclub (at 6th St.) San Francisco, 6-9pm, $20: 6-7 complimentary hors d’oeuvres, 7-9 Motown & Funk DJ Dance. 8pm raffle: Veuve Clicquot Champagne (bring your business card). No host bar; dress is Urban Cocktail Chic with a touch of red. PLEASE BRING donations of clothing, books, toiletries, warm coats, sweaters, socks, underwear, men’s shoes, household items (dishes, pots & pans, silverware, etc.)—all donated to St. Anthony’s. Produced by Steve Sodokoff.  ***Just for fun: Lady Gaga sings GimmeShelter with The Rolling Stones.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, doors 6pm, $65 (includes tax & gratuity): Firestone Walker Brewing Beer Dinner.  Cancelled [**Meals are not served in the Session Room, so reserve a table in the Tavern or Beer Garden before the show.]  See website, or call 415-892-6200 reservations & info.

Sweetwater, 3-6pm, no cover:  Blue Bear Music celebrates the life of Steve Strauss, with performances by Steve’s friends and Youth All-Stars. 388-3850 for info.

Terrapin Crossroads music begins about 12:30, no cover:  Sunday Brunch with the Terrapin Family Band.  Info 415-524-2773.

Terrapin Crossroads, 7pm, $65:  Rambles with Phil Lesh, Jackie Greene, Neal Casal, Tony Leone, and Adam MacDougall.  Info 415-524-2773.

Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover : Jeremy D’Antonio & Friends.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info.

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music; 9pm, no cover?: Sexy Sunday —monthly showcase for women musicians.

Osteria Divino, 7:30-10:30pm, no cover:  David Sturdevant and John Stafford—New Orleans jazz.  331-9355 for reservations.

Monday, Feb. 11
Sweetwater , doors 7, event 8pm, $12:  Shane Alexander with Kyle McNeil. 388-3850 for info.

Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $15 includes buffet, $10 for members & Jammers:  Blue Monday Jam with The Tators – Joe Tate & Cole Tate & 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, 9pm, no cover:  Open Mic with Billy D.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]  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.

Tuesday, Feb. 12
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  James Moseley Trio – jazz, blues, R&B. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Hopmonk Novato, Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.]   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.

Sweetwater , doors 6, event 7pm, $30:  Mardi Gras & Carnival, with Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic and SaravaZamba, presented by Performing Stars of Marin & Brazilian Alliance.  388-3850 for info.

19 Broadway, 9:30pm, no cover (2-drink min.): Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky

Terrapin Crossroads, 8:30pm, cover?:  American Jubilee aka Terrapin Family Band.  Info 415-524-2773.

Mark Your Calendars:
Feb. 13 (Wed.) Corte Madera Community Ctr., 8-10pm, free:  Ray Simpson Big Band Dance
Feb. 15 (Fri.) George’s: Pride & Joy
Feb. 16 (Sat.) Rancho, 8:30, $15-20:  Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs!
Lots more coming.
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪