Showing posts with label Sunnbolt. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Music Fun Week of Jan. 28-Feb. 4, 2015

Can you imagine dancing like this!?  Shag, baby! (2012 Junior Division, National SHAG Dance Championship.  He's 17, she's 15.)



Last week, my Gratitude for Musical Blessings
Thursday at Peri’s, for beloved Ted O’Connell’s Memorial Celebration.  Between 40 & 50 musicians awesomely made A JOYFUL NOISE for Ted!  Special thanks to Dave Burns for putting it all together ♫♪
Friday back in Fairfax got my sizzle at 19 Broadway with Zydeco Flames
Saturday I did get up early enough! And Carlos and I made it to the Coffee Roasters in San Anselmo in the AM  for more Treble Makers, and more Ted O spirit. Then a walk down memory lane through San Anselmo, and in Fairfax, where I lived for 28 years before moving to Novato.
Saturday evening REVOLVER at Hopmonk.  Great crowd, wonderful vibe, fun gig for all the dancers--and Dan, Barry, Michael, and Ric having fun right back at us.
SundayUnity in Marin; and a long walk around our neighborhood. I need me that sunshine!

I’ve also been going to NAMI support meetings for the past several weeks, to help me get a handle on my brother’s mental illness, my [over?]-involvement as a long-distance caretaker, and my own sanity … Very good information, sharing.

Coming up for the week:
Wednesday: Hopmonk Open Mic feat. Roseberry Jam.  Rob P’s son is the Barry White-sounding talent.
Thursday:  CD Release Party at Fenix for Last Call Troubadours:  Barry Blum, Tom Rhodes, along with Ric Wilson & Tom Heubner will find the sweet spot, I’m sure.
FridayTerrapin Flyer with Mark Karan & Melvin Seals at Hopmonk; Fenton Coolfoot & The Right Time album release party at 19 Broadway; Doc Kraft Dance Band at Presidio Y.C. …  Wish I could do it all!
Saturday:  Grand re-opening celebration at [Bandworks]-Sunnbolt Studios on Mitchell.  Several bands, among them Bait & Switch Blues Band with Carrie Sousa on vocals (and special guest James Moseley); S’Cream with Knut Kramer, and others.  Also Albert Lee at Hopmonk; Key Lime Pie at Nourish in Strawberry; aaww-- take a look below and find your fun.

SundaySuper Bowl Party with Friends!  ♫♪

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 ♫♪

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Music Fun Week of March 5, 2013

UPDATES (since Tuesday) in RED
I get by with a little Help from my Friends  ♪♫

Remember to Spring Forward before you go to sleep Saturday night—set your clocks ahead an hour, and welcome to Daylight Savings Time!

Carlos and I did make it as far as Fairfax this past week—but otherwise had a green week out partying!  Wednesday nights at Iron Springs Pub are often a delight—this week we had Rusty Evans and Ring of Fire (along with his son Danny Uzi with some mean guitar, and the fit and fab Bonnie Hofkin on harp!) 
On Thursday we heard Herb Marshall Group with Joan Getz and Mark Peabody for some jazz at our favorite winery: TREK
Friday found us at the monthly SUNNBOLT Jam—a tradition for us, as that is the very first venue where I took Carlos along for some music in February 2012! We planned on staying awhile and then moseying down to the Presidio Yacht Club for some Doc Kraft, but the bands at Sunnbolt (including Rumors) were so good we could not leave.
We stayed local again on Saturday at our fave HOPMONK, for Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs! They totally rocked the full-to-capacity crowd.  Thanks to Don Bassey, Bonnie Hayes, Kevin Hayes, Adrian, as well as  Shana Morrison, and the other awesome guest musicians and dancers!

Hope you too had a great week of music, and there’s so much more to look forward to …

**This week … I’m just guessing! … Wednesdays at Hopmonk always fun with Dennis Haneda’s Open Mic. Thursday we’ll likely be there for the Pro Jam with The Blues Defenders and Leah Thysse— you’re in for a treat if you show.  Also on Thursday, if you’re Fairfax way, stop by Peri’s for Eldon Brown Band for some great boogie-woogie.
Friday maybe Linda Imperial & David Freiberg at Hopmonk, but the Wild Child show at George’s surely tempts!  And what a night for zydeco fans!  There’s Zydeco Flames, Andre Theirry, and Tom Rigney at 3 different venues, same night.  Revolver is also playing both on Fri. and Sat. 
Saturday night I must check on my pals The Tickets Band at PYC with their “Mannequins in Space Tour”.  More tasty treats at George’s (Stephanie Teel) and Sweetwater (Tommy Castro).  The Fenix is also presenting some great shows. If you’re up north, enjoy The Mighty Groove in Cotati!
On Sunday we may get to Big River at COM; there’s also the Marin Symphony concert—maybe we can take in the Tuesday performance.  And we love the Sunday afternoon music at PYC—this week Lonestar Retrobates.  Freeway Frank is at Deer Park Villa; Alex Markels and Jack Prendergast at Ghiringhelli’s—and the list goes on and on.  Where will you be enjoying music?  ♫♪♫♪

The College of Marin production of BIG RIVER opened March 1 and runs through March 17. This is a musical version of Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn., and involves friends Phillip Percy Williams (starring as Jim the runaway slave), and Paul Smith as Musical Director. Here’s the info:  http://www.marin.edu/News/press_release/01242013.htm. 485-9385. Sounds like Fun!

You can bookmark my website, and check back regularly for UPDATES as the week progresses:  www.ellenjanesmusic.comAnd 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, March 5, 2013
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.

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

Terrapin Crossroads, 6:30pm, no cover:  Trivia.  8:30pm, no cover:  American Jubilee aka Terrapin Family Band.  Info 415-524-2773.

Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever “Romancing the mic” music of Frank Sinatra. 457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ashkenaz, Berkeley, 8 lesson (Cheryl), 8:30 show, $10:  BluesBox Bayou Band

Sweetwater , closed for renovations.  388-3850 for info.