Music Fun Week of Apr. 15-22

MUSIC is REDEMPTION!  ♫♪♪

And there’s lots of both available.

What’s happened??  Who to thank? 

The monthly Ray Simpson Big Band Dance in Corte Madera last Wednesday—and one of the best turnouts we’ve had in awhile (as far as fun dancers).

Thursday a docent talk at Corte Madera Library for the Costume exhibit at Legion of Honor with Laura Mae.

The Friday Night Jam at Bandworks/ Sunnbolt – began and ended too early, but they will adjust and get it right next month.  Some of my favorite folks showed up!

Continued on to Hopmonk for Sambada – incredible musicians, world-class sounds and dancing girls -- all the Zumba dancers had a chance to show off their stuff.

Saturday a rehearsal with the MARIN SYMPHONY Orchestra; a wedding party celebration (congrats John & Zoe!); and an exhilarating Zodiac celebration dance party with DJ Richard Habib and dancers at the Sausalito Seahorse!

Sunday:  a final rehearsal, then my performance with the Marin Symphony Orchestra & Chorus!

Monday The Wrecking Crew film at Smith Rafael Theatre.  You have another week to catch this witty and nostalgic documentary.

Tuesday evening another Marin Symphony Orchestra & Chorus performance, and Wrap Party at Gaspari’s to congratulate ourselves!

After-Symphony Party at Gaspari's
Friends Marty, Nikki, Angela & Art

To come:  Friday night it’s either MOJO RISING at Twin Oaks, or Soul Jah Family Band at Hopmonk – or maybe both?  More good music at Seahorse for Jimmy Presta & the All Stars; and at Fenix a couple tribute bands Van Animals and Cosmo’s Factory.

Saturday the big party is at Fenix with The UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES!  There’s also Tommy Castro & The Painkillers out at Rancho; Lumanation at Peri’s; Soul Section at Twin Oaks … and a whole lot more goin’ on.

Plenty of fun available, so find something to tickle your fancy ♫♪♪♫

Music Fun Week of Apr. 8-15, 2015

A vow of Happiness … Not always easy, but worth pursuing! ♫♪

My shoutouts for this past week:

Roseberry Jam at Hopmonk last Thursday—young, enthusiastic, with the talents of many MSA (Marin School of the Arts) graduates—including Patrick Pollack, who does a mean Barry White!

Back at Hopmonk Friday night with a good crowd for Pop Fiction (sorry to have missed Mojo Rising at Rancho, Doc Kraft at PYC)

Saturday, 19 Broadway with Eric McFadden—awesome, awesome.  Blew us away! Began with solo Americana stuff, added a few musicians for what felt like a hootenanny, then brought it all with some powerful funky psych-rock, ala Hendrix … (missed Revolver at Fenix)

Sunday back in Fairfax for Joey Davis B’Day at Peri’s – fun gathering of bright spirits!

Laura Mae's pretty new frock
Click for her website lauramaedesigns.com 

Coming up?  Top of mind are my two eclectic concerts with Marin Symphony!!  Sunday afternoon and Tuesday night.  I’ve already purchased discounted tickets (30% off) for quite a few of you – and encouraging the rest of you as well!  This will be a concert unlike any other, with Strauss’s Don Juan opening the program, then Sibelius’ Finlandia, with the Youth Orchestra performing alongside their Symphony counterparts. After intermission is the Poulenc Gloria, in which I perform with about 90 fellow choristers; and THEN Mason Bates’ Mothership—an exciting work by this 38-year old who has worked with Michael Tilson Thomas, incorporating electronics and dynamic guest soloist improvisations, and light show!  My discount code is MSCM—and use my name at Box Office.

Also on my radar, the film The Wrecking Crew has been extended once again, until April 15.  I MUST get to this—either Monday the 13^th, or closing night.

Tonight (Wed.) I make my way to the Big Band Dance at Corte Madera Community Center.

Thursday evening there’s a lecture at Corte Madera Library for the current FAMSF costume exhibit, that I plan to attend with Laura.

Friday most probably headed for Sambada at Hopmonk; and if I can get out early enough, head over to the Bandworks/ Sunnbolt Friday Night Jam for a bit to start the evening.  Also recommended: Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at Sleeping Lady (also on Sat. night); Strange Angels with Randy Rood at Presidio Y.C. (Before the Bang had to cancel); Jose Neto at 19 Broadway …

Saturday there’s again a feast from which to choose:  DJ Richard Habib’s Zodiac event at Sausalito Seahorse—always an incredible treat for the senses: auditory, visual with special Samba dancers (and perhaps for your taste buds if you dine).  We could begin early at Trek Winery with The Chime Travelers.  Also with high recommendation:  Doc Kraft Dance Band at Twin Oaks; Danny & the HYs at The Lady; Ridgeway Spacestation at Hopmonk … and the list goes on.

SUNDAY it’s MARIN SYMPHONY!  And Tuesday next as well! (with the Wrap Party afterwards)

And then we do it all again ;-)

Music Fun Week of April 1-8, 2015

This week? … FULL PINK MOON early Saturday morning [aka Full EGG Moon—perhaps that’s more apropos this week]; Passover; Easter Sunday, and …

Lots of MUSIC!! ♫♪♪

Shoutouts for the past week:

The 85s at Hopmonk rocked us, Chime Travelers at Trek Winery always fun; Mono Music Showcase at Hopmonk—esecially Mojo Rising with Josh & Teal!  And “Crooked”—hope to hear more of them.  Swung by Finnegan’s after that for Kevin Brennan—the Van Morrison “double” everyone has been mentioning—and we were not disappointed!

On Sunday Paul Smith’s solo piano recital at College of Marin:  Beethoven, Schumann, Lizst – performed beautifully, masterfully!  Bravo, Paul!

Also saw the new Cinderella last week with daughter Laura – a visual treat (and sweet story)!

My picks for this week: 

Hope to be there for Roseberry Jam and others at Hopmonk’s 33-1/3 Thursday night;

on Friday there’s Pop Fiction at Hopmonk, MOJO RiSING with Teal & Josh at Rancho Nicasio; Doc Kraft at Presidio Y.C.. 

Saturday has REVOLVER at Fenix; Eric McFadden at 19 Broadway; Joe Tate & The Blue Monday Band making their debut at Presidio Y.C.

Sunday?  AfroZep at Sweetwater entices … and Joey Davis is hosting her B’Day party at Peri’s in the afternoon.

Wednesday the 8^th will find the monthly Ray Simpson Big Band Dance at the Corte Madera Community Center.

Ongoing:  The Wrecking Crew has been extended at the Smith Rafael until April 9 – have to work that into the schedule!

Now my plug for the Marin Symphony:  I’m performing with the Marin Symphony Chorus in this final concert of the season: Sunday Apr. 12 at 3pm, Tues. Apr. 14 at 7:30pm.  The program is sure to please – I am having a ball singing the Poulenc Gloria – plus there are pieces by Strauss, Sibelius, and a new one from Mason Bates.  The Youth Orchestra will play alongside their counterparts in the Sibelius piece.

Discount tickets if you contact me soon (I have to pick up at the Marin Center Box Office):  $21 instead of $30, $38.50 for the $55 seats, and $49 for the $70 seats.  There are pre-concert talks from Maestro Alasdair Neale an hour before the performances, and on Tuesday night a Wrap Party at Gaspare’s.  Please join us at one of these concerts!

Music Fun Week of Mar. 25-APRIL 1, 2015

The Phenomenon Continues …

Despite the chills, spills and other thrills that you and I experience throughout our week -- the wealth of musical talent available to us in the neighborhood continues to amaze and encourage me!

My [musical] experiences this week:

Firewheel & Key Lime Pie at Hopmonk on Thursday.  Loveable, danceable.  Thanks Christine and Laura; Evan, Erik, Angie, Ivica, Art, Keith and the rest of the guys!

On Friday back at Hopmonk for Lumanation along with Infinite Frequency.  Chops to Bobby G, Saxy Susan, Tom and the others for shaking it up and getting down--but mostly up ;-)

Saturday at 19 Broadway for my intro to Soul Ska, with an all-star lineup: Jonathan, Gardner, Tommy, Lex, Jethro--and the rest from Vinyl, Monophonics, Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time!  Joyful funk!  And a pleasure to hang at the “new and improved” 19 Broadway. ♫♪♪

with Key Lime Pie at Hopmonk

Bobby G! Lumanation

About to happen this week:

Friday: The 85s at Hopmonk; Chime Travelers at Trek Winery; “The Wrecking Ball” documentary (that excited our late friend Nick Fitch) opens at the Rafael—I’ll try to catch this during its run through Apr. 2.

Saturday there’s Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at Rancho; Music Showcase (includes Mojo Rising at 9) at Hopmonk; some surprises ...

Sunday? Might be fun to check out Jeffrey Halford & The Healers at Rancho – or Paul Smith’s solo piano recital at College of Marin … and lots more happening!

Rehearsals are going very well with Marin Symphony Chorus for upcoming Masterworks concerts with the Symphony on April 12 & 14.  We are singing the  Poulenc Gloria—a joyous and beautiful piece that is so much fun to sing!  Other works by Strauss, Sibelius, and a new one from Mason Bates.  Please contact me about discounted tickets (30% off, e.g. $21 instead of $30, and on up).

Wednesday, Mar. 25  – Happy Birthday, Dave R!  Happy Birthday, Bonnie C! Happy Birthday, Kimberly B! Happy Birthday, Drew! 

Music Fun Week of Dec. 10-17, 2014

FROG-SONG

Attended a meditation Tuesday evening, in our community clubhouse, with the surround-sound of hundreds--perhaps thousands of frogs.  The meadow below is a seasonal wetlands, and at this time is well-ponded.  The frogs produce a cacophony of sound!  Lovely!  They, at least, are looking forward to the incoming storm.  Not so for me. 

Hope you are all safe, and that the dire predictions for this super storm are overblown!

Absolutely wonderful—and yes, soul-satisfying--to sing with the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus at our annual Holiday Candlelight Concerts at St. Raphael’s on Saturday and Sunday!  I saw some of you there – thanks so very much for sharing the experience!

Oh, and I’ll be singing again, with the full chorus and Marin Symphony, on Dec. 16 at Veterans Auditorium in another completely different Holiday program.  Call 415-473-6800 for tickets (Marin Center Box Office).

On Friday night, after my rehearsal, stopped at Fenix for Bohemian Highway, new to me--and pleasantly surprised to see the joint was packed, dancefloor in motion, and much fun pop r&b funky music grooving on into the wee hours!

On Saturday evening after my concert, stopped by San Rafael Joe’s to catch the last bit of the always-entertaining Phillip Percy Williams.  He’s there every Saturday evening.

Sunday, as predicted, partied with the other choristers at the beautiful home of one of our own in Strawberry.  Sorry to have missed Key Lime Pie & Firewheel at Rancho – hope to see them next time!

This week coming:  looks like I’ve missed the Ray Simpson Big Band Dance in Corte Madera tonight (Wednesday)  L

Thursday there’s the College of Marin Jazz Swing Dance at Seahorse, with a lesson beforehand from Al & Mary.  Hopefully the weather will not be as dire as predicted! 

Friday highlights: there’s Beso Negro at Hopmonk, and Tie Dye Blues Band at Presidio Y.C.  Also The Mighty Groove Holiday Party at Aqus, and Olive & The Dirty Martinis at 19 Broadway.

Saturday Carlos & I have a community dinner, and then on to a party – so pretty sure we won’t get out on the dance floor.  There is a daytime “Let It Snow” Festival in downtown Novato …

Sunday no definite plans, but I see Lonestar Retrobates is at Presidio Y.C. for their monthly afternoon dance party.

Stay Safe, and in this season of merrymaking, please don’t get stoo-pid—don’t drink & drive.  ♫♪♪

Music Fun Week of DEC. 3-10, 2014

RAIN!!! Allright, already.  Wanted, needed, but quite messy.  There’s a hole in the roof where the rain comes in L

The week in Review, my attitude of gratitude:  THANKSGIVING, of course! Spent with wonderful friends, low-key, comfortable, and very filling!  The night before at Peri’s in Fairfax for SOUL SATELLITES – they deliver, absolutely!  Thanks Frank, Lloyd, Ted, Timm, Dave—and John Varn sitting in on keys.  There’s no place like Fairfax for staying out late!

Last Friday Carlos & I hit Hopmonk for Mustache Harbor—lots of giggles and wiggles for their take on soft rock.

Saturday we drove up to Penngrove in the storm to hear Country Steem [aka Full Steem, doin’ country] with Dan Brown and Company at Twin Oaks.  And then on to Penngrove Pub for Doc Kraft Band (including Johnny Z!) and a small but lively crowd.

Sunday – I guess we stayed in! 

"Mustache Harbor" at Hopmonk (or is that Super Mario?)

This week I’ll be onstage at the Mission St. Raphael’s with the Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus, both Saturday evening (7:30) and Sunday afternoon at 4pm--our yearly Holiday Candlelight Concerts!  Food for the Heart and Soul--I’d love it if you were there! 

On Friday night, after our rehearsal, perhaps I’ll wander down the road to Fenix for Bohemian Highway—the jazz pop one (not the country band playing at Twin Oaks).  There’s sure to be a lot of fun at Sleeping Lady for Danny Click’s Birthday Bash! And out at Rancho for the Stompy Jones crowd.

Saturday apres-concert:  possibly The Bobs at Fenix, or back on the home turf to Hopmonk for Buck Nickels ...  and Danny’s still partying at Sleeping Lady!

And on Sunday evening will party with the other choristers!  Check out your options on the calendar below.

I want to point out that next week—Wed. Dec. 10 there’s the Corte Madera Big Band Dance, and on Thurs. Dec. 11 is the COM Big Swing Band & Dance at the Seahorse.  Hope to be at one of those. 
And on Dec. 16 (Tues.) I'll be singing again, with the Marin Symphony Chorus for the Holiday Pops Concert at Marin Veterans Auditorium!

Music Fun Week of Oct. 29-Nov. 5, 2014

So HOW ABOUT THEM GIANTS?!  Wowza!  I’ve seen more baseball in the past 2 weeks than I’ve seen in my entire life! Guess we can call that Giant Fever.  We watched Games #1, #5, and #7 with Friends – all winners for The Giants and MadBum.  What do you do after a performance like that?  Has he peaked at 25?  Just sayin’ … Hope he can stay humble.  GO GIANTS!

How the week went:  

Inn Marin last Thursday.  Collected on the comp night prize I won at last year’s Halloween DJ Dance at Rickey’s.  Great location, quaint, cozy, clean, eco-friendly, super-comfy bed, generous continental breakfast, great Keurig coffee in room & lobby.  The luck of the draw: a neighbor who talked & coughed all night long.  Turns out the walls are thick, but ceiling is not, and somehow neighbors’ noise came through.  The Innkeepers are great folks – they will make it up to me at some point in the future.  I shall return (with earplugs, just in case)! 

Thanks to Doc Kraft & Band for last Friday’s fun at Presidio Yacht Club – always know there will be friends for a Doc party.

And on Saturday night Carlos & I were in for some bewitching entertainment at an over-the-top Halloween party at A & K’s haunted manse.  Apparently the guests out-do each other each year, preparing frightful and silly costumes for the occasion.

After that we headed to Finnegan’s for The Dead League, including Peter Harris.  Music now back on the schedule there every Saturday night.

On Tuesday evening a Mother-Daughter Night at the Marin Symphony, Beethoven concert.  Nothing quite like hearing a full Symphony performing Beethoven’s Symphony #5 – emotional and dazzling!  Pianist Navah Perlman also a hit, though Concerto #3 not my personal favorite.  And afterwards, the usual suspects at the Wrap Party at Gaspari’s – love this neighborhood tavern.

What’s comin’ up?

Halloween!!  Carlos & I will head to Hopmonk for PRIDE & JOY!  It WILL sell out, so if you want to be there, best get your tix in advance.  There are so many awesome parties that night, check out the listings.

Saturday? Sunday?  We shall see what lies ahead.

Meanwhile, friend, musician, creative genius Greg Johnson, along with Glass Brick Boulevard (Paul Hanson, Rob Fordyce, Celso Alberti) and Carlos Reyes have an Indiegogo thing happening, to fund production of a CD from their Epic Performance of February 22, 2014 at the Fenix.  Carlos & I were there, and it was indeed joy-filled and extraordinary!  Go here:  https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/greg-johnson-glass-brick-boulevard-carlos-reyes#pledges to find out more.

Music Fun Week of Apr. 9-16, 2014

Marin Symphony Spectacular Success! 

 

Before my Tuesday performance with Marin Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

And a new Creation from Laura Mae (soon to be posted at LauraMaeDesigns.com )

The highlight of my week was singing Carmina Burana and Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms with the Marin Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, on Sunday and Tuesday.  Many rehearsals (and all day Saturday), but the result was MAGNIFICENT!  Nothing like being a part of an experience like this.  Happy to have a foot (or a voice) in this world.

Other musical gratitude this past week for:

Thursday Hopmonk:  7^th Sons & Debra Clawson.

Friday Sunnbolt—James Moseley Dance Band, wowza; then to Hopmonk for final number of Honeydust!

Saturday Presidio Y.C.—Tie Dye Blues Band and friend Dave R.

And last night (Wednesday) the monthly Ray Simpson Big Band Dance in Corte Madera—marvelous fun.

For this week:  Corte Madera Big Band Dance! On Wednesday. Did that!

Thursday would love to be at Fenix for Rumors Band debut.  There’s also the College of Marin Big Band at Seahorse, Dustbowl Revival at 19 Broadway, San Rafael Farmers Market, and more.

Friday Notorious at Hopmonk – heard them New Years Eve, and party band they are.  Also on Friday Stompy Jones at Rancho, English Beat at 19 Broadway … look at all the listings below!

Saturday we’ll begin at Trek Winery for The Chime Travelers, then perhaps make our way down to Hopmonk for AZ/DZ.  Revolver is at Rancho; English Beat at 19 Broadway; Shana Morrison at Fenix; and another dozen events listed for Sat.

Sunday hope to make it down to Sweetwater for Moonalice – and there’s Lonestar Retrobates at PYC, and more.

NEXT weekend there’s too much good music happening [see Mark Your Calendars]!

Music Fun Week of April 2-9, 2014

This Week’s Wisdom?  Life is complicated. 

Feeling better.

With Carlos, at Hopmonk, after Volker Strikler.

Yeah. Much better. Thank you very much!

Recap and shout-outs:

Friday night Hopmonk, Volker Strikler Band (with Chip Roland on Hammond), Jessa’s first full day of retirement!  Great music, great company!  

Saturday Seahorse for Rolando Morales & Carlos Reyes.  Musical gods must smile.  Somehow feels like coming home when I show up there.  I’ve got way too much energy.  Then up to Hopmonk for last number of Lovefool.  Dancing on the ceiling.  Play some more!  Will I sleep?  (I did.)

Sunday Unity in Marin; rehearsal with Marin Symphony Chorus; then Foxes in the Henhouse back at Hopmonk.  Not a dancing crowd, but packed—and we did work one in.  And one can always wiggle on the sidelines.  Sweet and salty tunes.  How can audience sit still?

Monday night & Tuesday night choral rehearsals, then all day this coming Saturday, preparing for SUNDAY and TUESDAY concerts.

Coming up:  BIG DEAL Singing with Marin Symphony for a SPECTACULAR experience!  Orff’s Carmina Burana—tribute to hedonism; and Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms.  That’s my focus this week.

Definitely showing for SUNNBOLT 1^st Friday Jam, for James Moseley Dance Band!  After that hope to stop by Hopmonk for some Honeydust.

Saturday all day singing.  Night may find us at Presidio YC to check out friend Dave’s band:  Tie Dye Blues Band.  A benefit for Rex Foundation.

Up early Sunday for a final rehearsal before our 3pm performance!  Repeat on Tuesday night.

Wednesday next remember to come to the Corte Madera Big Band Dance!

Music Fun Week of Mar. 26-APRIL 2, 2014

COMPLETED thru Wednesday April 2! 

Practice Kindness.  And Music Appreciation.

What’s that and why?

Not feeling quite full-steam, nor very creative myself, so pulled in something that daughter Laura is working on. The hand-stitching queen. See more of her phenomenal fabric fun here:

Lilacs and Lace aka LauraMaeDesigns.com

The weekend almost got away from me … I do NOT like taking medication, and am empathizing with those whose lives are dependent on it.   

After the tunnel, there is LIGHT …

Isn’t it wonderful when there is someone who is true and supportive when you’re not at your best?!  Carlos is such a friend.  Lucky me!  I wasn’t feelin’ much fun Friday night, but suggested we go to a movie (perhaps our 3^rd in a year’s time—too busy dancing!).  We saw The Grand Budapest Hotel, and enjoyed every minute of this witty and intelligent, wacky, quirky, charming and engaging film.  Fantastical.  Brilliant.  Just what I needed.

On Saturday night we made it as far as Trek Winery for The Chime Travelers.—who sound better and better each time I hear them.  Carroll & Howie, Sherry & Mike joined us for some dancing.  Then on Sunday, after a Dance theme at Unity in Marin, the day got even better … We decided to head to Hopmonk that evening to check out a couple of new bands:  Apache Relay from Nashville, and The Lonely Wild from L.A. – touring together.  Twenty-somethings on the road – expressive, talented, original material, lots of love.  I’m ruminating on their journey—6 weeks on the road, from Chicago to Kansas City, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, California.  One-night stands. Paying their dues … Living their lives …

As usual, so many choices this weekend for Marin music … For Carlos & me, Friday night perhaps:  Revolver at PYC, or Foreverland at Sweetwater, or Volker Strifler at Hopmonk, or Cynthia Glinka leading a Swing Dance Class before the Silver Moon Big Band at the deYoung (but not likely we’ll get over the bridge :( )  And about 10 other choices on the calendar below.

Saturday likely to be at Seahorse for Carlos Reyes, or Hopmonk for Lovefool.  And Key Lime Pie is at Nourish.  Another 15 or more choices for you for Saturday listed below.

Sunday I’d like to hear Foxes in the Henhouse at Hopmonk (after my afternoon rehearsal with Marin Symphony Chorus – see Mark Your Calendars!).

NEXT Wednesday, would like to be there for Gary Vogensen & his Ramblers at Hopmonk Open Mic.

And one of these days I hope to catch Fenton Coolfoot!

Music Fun Week of Feb. 26-Mar. 5, 2014

Here's a taste of what's to come.  I hope to complete by Thursday night!

And if you liked Laura's red dress in last week's post--she's written all about it at lauramaedesigns.com (aka Lilacs & Lace).

And of course, I've got a lot more to say! ♫♪♪

Laura Mae and Ellen Jane at the Marin Symphony Feb. 25

(that's another red dress!)

Is it something in the water?  I realize I’m pretty enthusiastic about the Marin Music Scene, but this past week was an incredible gift!  Beginning with Thursday at Hopmonk Novato, Carlos & I were entertained entranced by the wonders of The MIGHTY GROOVE who always set our hearts to singing and our feet to dancing.  Preceding them was the Craig Cafall Band, who I will happily hear again when they are available.

On Friday we again stayed local (Hopmonk), not knowing anything firsthand about Rick Estrin & the Nightcats except what I had read from their online bio: some “blues, swing, and roadhouse rock & roll”.  Well, did they deliver!!  I thought I was transported to some South Side Chicago blues joint!  Their showmanship is a real kick—and they have the chops.  Highly recommended—and I hope they’ll be back soon.

Saturday night we had the privilege of experiencing first-hand the wonderfulness of Greg Johnson & Glass Brick Boulevard at Fenix.  Along with Paul Hanson on electric bassoon, dancing Rob Fordyce on bass, and Celso Alberti on drums—again I was transported to perhaps another planet.  Then came Carlos Reyes onstage to join them, and the magic was complete!  You’ve got to be there to experience them in person!

I rounded out my music calendar week with the Marin Symphony concert on Tuesday with Laura for a program of Elgar, Tchaikovsky & Beethoven – remarkable, stunning, satisfying!  ♫♪♫

This week, coming up for me and my partner-in-fun Carlos:  Thursday picks are Trek Winery for Herb Marshall Group jazz, with Dan Brown on vocals.  Also James Moseley Jazz Quartet at Seahorse; and “Freeway” Frank Bohan with Leon Bristow at Presidio Yacht Club.

Friday there’s again too much choice!  Will it be Rhythmtown Jive with ZYDECO FLAMES (and Freeway Frank) at Sweetwater?  Gator Nation & Pulsators at Hopmonk?  Wonderbread 5 is at 19 Broadway; Volker Strifler at Fenix; The 7^th Sons with Debra Clawson (1^st set) at Presidio Y.C.; Noah Griffin doing Cole Porter at the Barn Theatre in Ross; and more …

Saturday?  Very likely stay in the ‘hood, with Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at Hopmonk.  We’ll stop by TREK for an early start with The Chime Travelers.  And then there’s Wall Street at Fenix, , Linda Imperial & David Freiberg at Rancho, Firewheel at Seahorse; something for everyone in the Saturday lineup.

Sunday, Academy Awards – where will you be?  If we’re not at TREK for their Gala, or our local Clubhouse, we might have to kick back at home …  There’s plenty of music too if that’s your choice! 

Stay dry, or get wet -- Hope you have an outrageously wonderful weekend. ♫♪♫