I think I've got myself a nightingale! He's outside my window every night at 1am. Sure sings pretty! ♪ ♫♪♪ ♫♪
Another blue-tailed
SKINK made his appearance on my front porch yesterday!! Lucky, lucky, lucky me.
I know he’s a different one because his tail is a lighter shade
of blue. Juveniles have the brightest blue tails (which can detach if caught by
a predator, then re-generate--like other lizards).
And for the past two
nights, I’ve stepped outside to hear birdsong
at midnight or 1am. ♫♪ ♫♪ There is a happy-go-lucky birdie (sounds like a mockingbird) out there singing his heart out! Perhaps he's in love ...
On another note ♫♪♪, Dan Brown, bay area
Vocalist and Entertainer Extraordinaire (Full Steem, Cheap Therapy), has
stepped back into the health and wellness field as a professional private trainer… to coach, consult, evaluate and
prescribe fitness/wellness/lifestyle changes. One-time or ongoing, indoor or outdoor,
home or gym; state of art facility in Novato or Mill Valley available for only
price of training. Relevant, adaptive, challenging and Fun. Contact Dan at 707-304-4272 or Justfit@sonic.net
The past week was
joy-filled, with the Corte Madera Ray
Simpson Big Band, Zydeco Flames at
Eagles Hall in Alameda, and THE TICKETS
BAND at PYC—for one of their
best parties yet!
This weekend, for
certain (in addition to what I don’t know at this moment): The JAMES
MOSELEY BAND at on Seahorse Sat.,
and on Sunday, Taste & Twirl
with Cynthia Glinka and Andoni. Cynthia says “if you can walk you can dance”,
and will have some instruction—but this dance is especially for experienced
dancers. They give the dance floor at
IDESST Hall a rave review! See links
below.
If you or someone you know is looking for a rental in a beautiful home, friend Sabina is looking for a roommate: 2 bedrooms
& private bath in her gorgeous 4 BR home at “Marin Lagoon” in San Rafael, available May 1.
Check out her ad: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/roo/2933816976.html
If you haven’t already, please
bookmark my website, and check back regularly:
www.ellenjanesmusic.com
Apologies if I’ve not listed something I should have—still have
to make copies and get to post office for IRS!
Run, Ellen, Run!
And remember to TIP
our wonderful and talented MUSICIANS! Also please support all the gracious venues that support MUSIC.
Listen to the Music, and Dance (like nobody's watching)!! ♫♪♫
[On Thursday made some WEEKEND UPDATES in RED]
Tuesday, April 17
Seahorse, 7:30-10:30?, no cover: Jazz
Jam with Noel Jewkes & Friends. CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site. 331-2899
Wednesday, April 18 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAVID
O!
George's Nightclub, 8:30, $10-22.50:
Masters of Improv Comedy Night with Michael Bossier, Johnny Steele, Geoff
Bolt, Michael O’Brien, Susan
Elliot, & Marc
Hershon. For
info on table reservations, please call main line at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to
4 pm. 2-drink min. per person for reserved tables.
Seahorse, 7:30 pm, no cover: Marcelo &
Seth--Tango. 331-2899 CREDIT
CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-10 pm, no cover: Richard Rogers, Piano Man.
Ladies night--Happy Hour all night. 415-878-4977
Thursday, April 19
George's Nightclub, 8:00, $10-22.50: The Troy Lampkins
Group, featuring Jazz music of
Troy Lampkins, Weather Report, Chick Correa. In
association with Urban Music Presents. For info on table
reservations, please call main line at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to
4 pm. 2-drink min. per person for reserved tables.
San Rafael Farmers
Market,
downtown 4th St., 6-9pm, free:
Opened last week, musical entertainment on 3 “stages”.
Presidio
Y.C. Maria's Music &
Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 donation for
the band: The Fibrillators. Dinner:
Tamale Pie & Cornbread $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
Seahorse, 8pm, no cover: Del Sol-- Latin Jazz with Charity Goodin, vocalist. 331-2899 for
reservations & info. CREDIT
CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.
Rancho Nicasio, 7:00 in the bar, no cover:
Singer/Songwriter series hosted by Lauralee Brown.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: KARAOKE. Food served
until 11pm. 415-878-4977
Lark Theatre, doors 8, $22-30: PAULA WEST Jazz Great + The Ed Cherry Trio. Advance tix 924-5111. Brought to you by Murphy Productions.
Lark Theatre, doors 8, $22-30: PAULA WEST Jazz Great + The Ed Cherry Trio. Advance tix 924-5111. Brought to you by Murphy Productions.
Friday, April 20
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $12-22.50: Reckless in Vegas plus Miles Schon—Hot Rock & Roll. For info on table reservations, please
call main line at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm.
2-drink min. per person for reserved tables.
Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 4:00-7 pm, free: The Treble Makers with
Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell and
Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Seahorse, 8:30-11:30, $8: Los Boleros--Cuban SALSA, merengue, cha cha & more. 331-2899 for
reservations. CREDIT CARDS now accepted!
& ATM on site.
Taste of Rome, Sausalito, 7:30-10pm, no cover: Andoni's Quartet. Great Italian coffee, food & music!
Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover: Kimrea and Dreamdogs. 883-9477 for reservations
Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover: Kimrea and Dreamdogs. 883-9477 for reservations
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6:30-9:30, no cover: Brad Bann—Seriously Sinatra. Then 10:30-close: Late Night KARAOKE.
Food served until 11pm. 415-878-4977
Graffiti, 101 2nd St.,
Petaluma, 8-11, no cover: Tracy Rose Organ Jazz Trio
Sausalito Cruising Club, 8-11pm, $15 includes buffet: Mindy Canter & Fluteus Maximus. This is a private club-- you must be a member or guest of member. Contact MIndy to get on her guest list: mindy@mindycanter.com
Sausalito Cruising Club, 8-11pm, $15 includes buffet: Mindy Canter & Fluteus Maximus. This is a private club-- you must be a member or guest of member. Contact MIndy to get on her guest list: mindy@mindycanter.com
Saturday, April 21 --Happy early Earth Day
Seahorse, 8:30-11:30, $12: James
Moseley Dance Band (James, Carrie Murphy vocals, Jack Prendergast bass
& vocals, Steve Malerbi drums, Marina Garza trumpet/flugelhorn, Casey
Filson keys, & John Douglas sax). 331-2898,
331-2899 or 200-6679. CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.
Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10-12:30 AM (that’s morning,
folks), free: The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank
Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell and Special Guests. This is an
ongoing weekly gig.
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $10-15: Evolution--the Ultimate Tribute to Journey. For info on table reservations, please call main line
at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm.
Table reservations are taken ONLY during the hours stated above.
2-drink min. per person for reserved tables.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15: Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s Boogie-Woogie
& Swing
Osher Marin JCC, 7:30 Pre-event Dance
instruction, 8:00 show, $15-25: Los Pinguos – Latin Fusion Jazz from
Buenos Aires. Dance lesson before the show; room for Dancing, General Admission
table seating; beer, wine, cocktails available.
Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover: Andrew Byars - Acoustic
Guitar
no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover:
The Gaters (as in Gate 5: Joe Tate, Maggie Catfish,
Sandy Bailey, Lonnie Walter)
Marin Civic Center Lagoon Park, 11am-6pm, FREE: EARTH DAY MARIN Festival. Speakers, food, arts & crafts, and musical entertainment (including Zulu Spear at 2:00, and at 5:00 Earth Day AllStar Band featuring musicians from Jefferson Starship, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Quicksilver, Bonnie Raitt Band and more). See website link for more info.
Marin Civic Center Lagoon Park, 11am-6pm, FREE: EARTH DAY MARIN Festival. Speakers, food, arts & crafts, and musical entertainment (including Zulu Spear at 2:00, and at 5:00 Earth Day AllStar Band featuring musicians from Jefferson Starship, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Quicksilver, Bonnie Raitt Band and more). See website link for more info.
Sebastopol
Apple Blossom Festival, Ives Park, 10am-6pm, $5 (sr.)-10: 2-4pm Tom Rigney & Flambeau; 11:30am-1 The Stringrays with Jeff Suits (of The Tickets Band)
Penngrove Park, 11800 Main St., Penngrove, 9am-5pm: Elliott’s Evil Plan + Cathey Cotton ROCKS
the Rip City Riders Poker Run & BBQ
GuitarWork Stage & School, 85-B Galli Dr., Novato, doors 6:30, music 7:00, $10: Warren Haskell and Gordon Rowland -- Classical, Flamenco and Jazz guitarists. Refreshments served; RSVP 415-297-3542
Sunday, April 22--Happy really Earth Day!
GuitarWork Stage & School, 85-B Galli Dr., Novato, doors 6:30, music 7:00, $10: Warren Haskell and Gordon Rowland -- Classical, Flamenco and Jazz guitarists. Refreshments served; RSVP 415-297-3542
Sunday, April 22--Happy really Earth Day!
IDESST Hall, Sausalito, 4-7pm, $16-20: Taste & Twirl--Learn to Dance Event with Cynthia Glinka & Andoni’s
Quartet, with Wine Tasting. Experienced
dancers welcome—one of the best dance floors in Marin! 415-455-9956
George's Nightclub, 6:00, $25-32.50: Grace Slick Art
Exhibit feat.
Moonalice—roots, rock, r&b,
& more. Rare in-person appearance by Grace Slick for her Art Exhibit, between 6 & 8 pm. With MOONALICE! at
8:30pm. For info on table reservations, please call main line at 415-226-0262 Mon.-Fri. from 10 am to 4 pm.
Table reservations are taken ONLY during the hours stated above.
2-drink min. per person for reserved tables.
Seahorse, 4-10 PM, $10-- [New Spring
hours, + Ladies free before 5, per Mauro] (free class from 4-5): Candela SALSA. CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site. 331-2899
Rickeys Live Jazz, 5:30-8:30, no cover: Brian Campbell Trio, aka Campbell's Jazz Soup. 883-9477 for reservations
Sausalito Cruising Club, 6-9pm, $15 includes buffet: Medicine Ball Band (David Sturdevant) with Lynn Asher. This is a private club-- you must be a member or guest of member. Contact Lynn to get on her guest list: lynn@lynnasher.com
Rickeys Live Jazz, 5:30-8:30, no cover: Brian Campbell Trio, aka Campbell's Jazz Soup. 883-9477 for reservations
Sausalito Cruising Club, 6-9pm, $15 includes buffet: Medicine Ball Band (David Sturdevant) with Lynn Asher. This is a private club-- you must be a member or guest of member. Contact Lynn to get on her guest list: lynn@lynnasher.com
Sebastopol
Apple Blossom Festival, Ives Park, 10am-5pm, $5 (sr,)-10: 1-4pm Wonderbread 5
Lou's Pier 47, Fisherman's Wharf S.F., 7-10pm dinner & show, no cover: ELDON BROWN Band for some boogie-woogie blues.
Lou's Pier 47, Fisherman's Wharf S.F., 7-10pm dinner & show, no cover: ELDON BROWN Band for some boogie-woogie blues.
Monday, April 23
Vasco, Mill Valley,
8-10:30pm, no cover: The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan, Ted O'Connell
& Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig.
Mark your calendars:
Apr. 24 (Tues.) Osteria Divino, 6-9pm, no cover: James Moseley Guitar & Voice – Jazz, Funk, R&B,
Reggae and Soul.
May 5 (Sat.) Rancho Nicasio, 8:45, $10: THE TICKETS BAND
May 6 & 8 (Sun. 3pm & Tues. 7:30pm) Marin Symphony Concerts: Please save the date, and come and hear me sing with the Marin Symphony Chorus: Beethoven's 9th Symphony Chorale, and a new work "Chrysopylae" especially commissioned by the Symphony for the 75th Celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge. I’m still able to purchase discounted tickets for you.
May 6 & 8 (Sun. 3pm & Tues. 7:30pm) Marin Symphony Concerts: Please save the date, and come and hear me sing with the Marin Symphony Chorus: Beethoven's 9th Symphony Chorale, and a new work "Chrysopylae" especially commissioned by the Symphony for the 75th Celebration of the Golden Gate Bridge. I’m still able to purchase discounted tickets for you.
Please forward my link
to interested friends.
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
