Marin Music Summer Series & Festivals 2015

Marin Music Summer Series & Festivals 2015

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Celebrating my Birthday Month in style!

NO COVER for these concerts!  Please TIP the Musicians!

Venues listed are all LINKS to websites for further schedule detail.

Weekends

June 13 & 14, Sat. & Sun. (both Novato & Fairfax festivals):

Novato Festival of Art, Wine & Music [Sat. 10-7, Sun. 10-6]

Fairfax Festival  [Sat. & Sun. 11-6; Parade Sat. 10am]

San Anselmo Art & Wine Festival  [June 27 & 28, Sat. & Sun. 10am-6pm--music 12-6] 

Fridays

Northgate Concerts Under the Oak June 5-Aug. 14 (Fri. 6-8pm) (3 shows:  Foreverland [Michael Jackson] 6/5; Blues Burners 7/17; Boys of Summer  [Eagles] 8/14)

Pacheco Plaza Summer Music June 26-Aug. 28 (Fri. 6-9pm) (3 shows:  Edward Cambon & Candela 6/26; R&B Allstars w/ Elena Keating 7/24; Zulu Spear 8/28)

Tam Valley Creekside Fridays June 19-Aug. 14 (Fridays 5:30 [music 6:30]-8pm) (9 weeks, begins w/ The 85’s, then Mojo Rising, then 7 more weeks including Van Animals, Revolver)

Marinwood Music in the Park June 26-Aug. 21 (Fridays 6-8pm) (5 weeks: Go By Ocean, Con Brio, Soft White Sixties, Felsen, TBA)

Gabrielson Park Jazz & Blues By the Bay June 5-Aug. 23 (Fridays 6:30-8pm) (13 weeks)

Thursdays

Marin Art & Garden Center Summer Concerts June 25-Aug. 13 (Thursdays 5-7pm) (7 weeks: Mojo Rising; Lorin Rowan Band; Adam Theis MOBtet; AttaKid; Ring of Fire; Schrammtastics; One Grass Two Grass; Highway Poets)

Sundays

Belvedere Concerts in the Park June 21-Sept. 6 (Sun. 4pm) (4 weeks: Foreverland 6/21; Silver Moon 7/19; Sonoma Co. Philarmonic 8/16; Fundamentals 9/6)

Corte Madera Town Center June 7-Sept. 27 (Sun. 2-4pm) (17 weeks, includes James Moseley Band 6/14, Z and the Benders 7/5, Audrey Shimkas  8/2 …)

Corte Madera Piccolo Pavilion Concerts June 14-Aug. 30 (Sun. 5-6:30pm) (12 weeks, includes Matt Jaffe, Dirty Cello, Mojo Rising 7/26, Tim Hockenberry Trio 8/30)

Mill Valley Concerts in the Plaza August 2-23 (Sun. 2-4 or 4:30pm) (4 weeks, 8 acts including Lorin Rowan, Linda Imperial, Swing Fever)

San Anselmo Music in Creek Park August 2-30 (5 Sundays 3-6pm, includes Royal Jelly Jive, REVOLVER, Todos Santos, Lorin Rowan Progressive Americana, West Grand Blvd.) 

Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays

Montgomery Village, Santa Rosa: [OK, not Marin, but lots here for you Sonoma Co. folks!]

Thursdays

Concerts Under the Stars (May 28-Oct. 8: Thurs. 5:30-8pm, Village Court).

Saturdays

Rockin’ Concerts (May 23-Oct. 10: Sat. noon-3pm, Village Court).

Sundays

Sunday Concerts at the Terrace (May 17-Oct. 11: Sun. 1-4pm).

Weekends

Angel Island Cantina (June 6- Aug. 30: Sat. & Sun. 2-4:30pm) (26 musical events— Americana, country, bluegrass, blues, rockabilly, rock).

6-weeks-long, June 12-July 24

San Rafael Rocks – Art of Rock Legends at Art Works Downtown; Art, Film, and Music Festival to Benefit Drawbridge and CFI, and Celebrate Jerry Garcia & 50 Years of GD.  Preview Party June 12, 5-8pm.  The Grateful Dead Movie at Smith Rafael Film Center--July 7.  Block Party--July 11.

These charge admission:

Saturdays

Osher Marin JCC Summer Nights Concerts July 11-Aug. 8 (Sat. 6:30pm) (5 weeks: Hot Buttered Rum, Hapa, Lady Crooners, Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Plena Libre).

San Anselmo Creek Park, Sat. July 11, 6-9pm  Beatle in the Park with the Liddypudlians (not--lists Joe Bagale & Friends).  Sing-along.  $5 (child)-$15 (adult).  

Wednesday-Sunday

Marin County Fair July 1-5, Wed.–Sun. (5 days: includes Kansas, Marshall Tucker Band, Pablo Cruise, Judy Collins, Aaron Neville)

Weekend

Italian Street Painting Festival June 27 & 28, $5-10 “Carnevale di Venezia” (includes Lorin Rowan, Bautista, Moonalice, Beso Negro)

Sunday

Great American Blues & BBQ Festival, July 19, Downtown San Rafael (4^th St.from A to Lootens) 11am-6pm, $10:  Austin DeLone Little Big Band with Eric McCann, Jimmy Dillon, Paul Revelli, Keith Crossan.  Also Special Guests Roy Rogers, Nick Gravenites, Sugar Pie DeSanto, The Delta Wires.

Music Fun Week of May 15

[Anything in red is an Update, added since the Tuesday post.]

The Sun is Up,

The Sky is Blue,

It’s Beautiful,

And so are you!

Did you have a Happy Mother’s Day?  I did.  Blessings to all you Mothers out there!

Please make some time and read daughter Laura’s blog post of today for some smiles:  http://lilacsandlace.blogspot.com/2012/05/lucy-youve-got-some-splainin-to-do.html#comment-form

And go to her blog lilacsandlace.blogspot.com every chance you get for humorous and stunning takes on vintage fashion.

The Summer Music scene is underway! Happy I was able to cross the bridge to the deYoung on Fri. nite for Cynthia Glinka’s dance extravaganza with the Royal Society Jazz Orchestra.  Then Sat. some great dancin’ on the street with Revolver friends, and Jonny Darlin oldies—but goodies.  And Doc Kraft Band did not disappoint at the PYC.  Lots of Cajun/zydeco comin’ up for me, so I’ll be crossing more bridges.  Big grin—man, am I lucky!

Check out my Mark Your Calendars below for some amazing upcoming events!  And get out there and dance!! ♫♪

If you haven’t already, please bookmark this website, and check back regularly:  www.ellenjanesmusic.com

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)!!  ♫

Tuesday, May 15

Marin Veterans Auditorium, 7:30pm, FREE:  The “Sewer Band” aka Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District Non-Marching Band – their 54^th Annual Spring Concert—The Sewer Band at the Movies.  (If I didn’t have my heart set on some zydeco dancin’ tonite, this is where I’d be …)

Ashkenaz, 8 lesson, 8:30 show, $10: Tom Rigney & Flambeau

Novato Farmers Market: 4-8pm on Grant Ave. through September.

Seahorse, 7-10pm?, no cover:  Jazz Jam with Noel Jewkes & Friends.    CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.   331-2899

Wednesday, May 16

George's Nightclub, 8:30, $10-22.50: COMEDY--Marga Gomez’s Funny Lady Friends, with Shazia Mirza, Amy Miller, & Lydia Popovich.  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, 7:30 pm, no cover: Tango with Marcelo Puig & Seth Asarnow. 331-2899   CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.

Sleeping Lady, 9-midnite, no cover:  Young Singers Emily Rath, and Liv Gibson (with an appearance by Miles Schon on guitar, I’ve been told).

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-10 pm, no cover:  Richard Rogers, Piano Man. Ladies night + Happy Hour all night.  415-878-4977 

Thursday, May 17 

San Rafael Farmers Market, downtown 4^th St., 6-9pm, free: bands on 3 “stages”.

George's Nightclub, 8:00, $16-20: Nicolas Bearde sings jazz, soul & blues.  Jazz 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. 

Seahorse, 8pm, no cover: Roberta Donnay -- Jazz. 331-2899 for reservations & info.   CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 donation for the band:  The Ed Earley Band (Blues) + Taurus birthday party!  Dinner: Turkey Chili $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 

Rancho Nicasio, 7:00 in the bar, no cover.  Singer/Songwriter Series hosted by Lauralee Brown. 662-2219 for reservations.

Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Brad Bann—Seriously Sinatra.  456-8084 for reservations.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE. Food served until 11pm.  415-878-4977 

Friday, May 18

Eagles Hall, Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9:00 dance, $15:  ZYDECO FLAMES

George's Nightclub, 9:00, $10-22.50:  Firewheel with special guests The Overcommitments.  Roots Rock--from Texas blues to Alabama twang, to New York rock, to West Coast jam + Rock/Funk. 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, 8:30-12, $10: ARTIST MASQUERADE BALL with CHRIS HAUGEN ELECTRIC -- swampy slide guitar grooves.  331-2899 for reservations.  CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.

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.

Presidio Y.C. 8:30, $5:  Spyralites.  332-2319 

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10, no cover:  Lady D, jazz & soul. 883-9477 for reservations.

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover:  JOSE NETO Acoustic Guitar. 

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 10:30, no cover:  Late Night Karaoke. 415-878-4977 for reservations.

Graffiti, 101 2nd St., Petaluma, 8-11, no cover: Tracy Rose Trio

Saturday, May 19 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAL!

Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (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, $17-27.50: The Sun Kings – Beatles tribute band.  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, 8:30 or 9:00?, $10:  FELY TCHACO – African Pop. 331-2898, 331-2899 or 200-6679.  CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.

Sleeping Lady, 9:30-1, $5:  COLE TATE BAND

Osher Marin JCC, 7:30 free swing dance lesson, 8:00 show, $25-30:  Tony DeSare Trio-- Swing Dance. Romantic, swinging, sensual interpretation of the Great American Songbook, Manhattan-style.

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10 PM, no cover:  Audrey Shimkas – Blues, Grooves, & Bossa Nova too.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  Brad Bann—Seriously Sinatra. Then at 10:30: Late Night DJ Dancing with SpinMaster O.  415-878-4977

19 Broadway, 6:30-8pm, $10:  Lonestar Retrobates—(part of 19 Broadway Jazz Festival)

Presidio Y.C. 8:30, $7:  Justin Davis Presents. 332-2319

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover: Big Dog Trouble  

Taste of Rome, 7-10, no cover:  Andoni’s Quartet-- Jazz, Pop, Swing, Motown, R&B, Blues and contemporary tunes in a Michael Bubleque style.

The Old Western Saloon, Pt. Reyes Station, 9-11 pm, $5:  Eldon Brown Band – swampy, bluesy boogie

The Plaza in Mill Valley, 11:30-3:30, free:  Youth Rock the Rebuild Benefit Concert.  Sent to me by my friends at Murphy Productions.

Angelico Hall, Dominican Concert, 7:30, $10-35 sliding scale:  An Evening with Jon Fromer, Songs for a Changing World, about the power we have together to bring about real change and peace in the world.  Benefit Concert, to assist Jon with medical bills as he battles cancer.  Sent to me by my friends at Murphy Productions.

no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no cover:  The Gaters (as in Gate 5: Joe Tate, Maggie Catfish, Sandy Bailey, Lonnie Walter)  Blues, rock, country—you name it.

Sunday, May 20

Peri’s, Fairfax, 3-7 pm on the patio, no cover:  Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames, Treble Makers) with Leon Bristow, singer/songwriter, performing songs from the Americana songbook ranging from Steve Earle, Bob Dylan, & Vic Chestnut, to Michael Nesmith and many others.  Great musical journey for listening, thinking, drinking …

Partial Eclipse of the Sun – Once-in-a-generation event!  "safety is critical" when viewing an eclipse--especially a partial one. Viewers are advised to use special solar glasses or the protection to view the event. "One should never look directly at the sun, nor use telescopes or sunglasses."  See Pacific Sun link:  http://www.pacificsun.com/news/show_story.php?id=4361&e=y

19 Broadway, 3:30-5:30, free:  Lonestar Retrobates—retro Swing meets West Coast Cow Jazz.

Seahorse, 4-10 PM, $10--(free class from 4-5): Mazacote SALSA.   CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.   331-2899

Monday, May 21

Seahorse,   Local Talent. 331-2899

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.

Tuesday, May 22

Seahorse, 7:30-10:30?, no cover:  Jazz Jam with Noel Jewkes & Friends.    CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.   331-2899

Margaret Todd Center, Novato, 7:30-9:30, $5:  People of Note 15-piece big band, great dance floor.

  

Mark your calendars:   

May 25 (Fri.) Rancho Nicasio, 8:30-11, $15:  James Moseley Band Dance Party—full band!

May 25 (Fri.) Presidio Y.C, 8-12, $5:  TRENZ Band with Johnny Z & Tim Lowery

May 26 (Sat.) Presidio Y.C., 8:30, $5: THE TICKETS BAND--"Six-Degrees-from-Room-Temperature" Tour.

May 27 (Sun.) Larkspur Food & Flower Festival, 11-6, FREE:  Doc Kraft, S.F. Music Club (Lorin Rowan & Jimmy Dillon), and Tito y su Son de Cuba.

June 1 (Fri.) George’s, 8:30:  Franc D’Ambrosio, star of Phantom of the Opera, in concert.

June 1 (Fri.) Northgate Mall Summer Music Series begins, 6-8pm, free: LFX--Latin-influenced pop tunes

June 8 (Fri.) Pacheco Plaza Summer Music Series beings, 6-9pm, free:  Uncle Buffet with Cole Tate (Jimmy Buffet tribute band)

June 9 & 10 (Sat. & Sun.) Novato Art Wine Music Festival, 10am-7pm Sat., til 6pm Sun, free: music lineup includes Danny Click, Lydia Pense & Coldblood, Bonnie Hayes & Mystery Dance, Gator Beat, Chrome Johnson, MoonAlice, Pocket Change, Johnny B & the Speedshifters, String Rays and more!  woot woot!

Please forward my link to interested friends. 

With Gratitude, and Smiles--

Ellen ♫♪

http://www.ellenjanesmusic.com/