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.
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.
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.
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.
TerrapinCrossroads,
7pm, $65: Rambles with Phil Lesh, Jackie Greene, Neal
Casal, Tony Leone, and Adam MacDougall.
Info 415-524-2773.
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
Saturday, Feb.
9 – Happy Birthday,
Kelley M!
Presidio Y.C., 8:30pm, $5: The Tickets Band –
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.
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
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.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live Music; 9pm, no cover?: Sexy Sunday —monthly showcase for
women musicians.
Monday, Feb. 11
Osteria Divino, 7:30-10:30pm, no cover: David
Sturdevant and John Stafford—New Orleans jazz. 331-9355 for reservations.
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.
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 ♫♪
