Friday, March 23, 2012

Music/Fun Week of March 20


UPDATES in RED
Uh, "ain't too proud to beg" ♫♪ . . . I send my blast to 500, yet fewer than 30 have voted for Laura's wool peplum skirt. Ouch. The contest ends Monday at 9pm.  Pretty please? This is a one-time offer, no login required, just click on the 5th star and you've voted!  One vote per computer. My last plea. Thanks from Mom.  http://evadress.wordpress.com/2012/03/13/catagory-4-entry-by-laura-pattern-e40-6111/

Additions for this week's calendar:
Fri. Redwood CafeCotati, 9-12, $6:  Dan Brown & Full Steem Help break in the new dance floor!
Fri. Marin Coffee RoastersSan 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.
Sat. Marin Coffee RoastersSan Anselmo, 10-12:30 AM, free: The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco Flames) and Ted O'Connell and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly gig. 
Sat142 Throckmorton + Sweetwater, 7:30 (until late at SW), $10:  Tribute to Warren Hellman with many local musical luminaries. SOLD OUT, waitlist starts at 6:30. call 383-9600
SunSweetwater, 11am-2pm: Audrey Moira Shimkas Trio
MonVasco, Mill Valley, 8-10:30, free:  The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan + Ted O'Connell
4  more updates in "Mark Your Calendars" below.

Hello Gals & Guys,
HAPPY FIRST FULL DAY OF SPRING!!
 Appreciation for another past wonderful week of Music and Dance!  Monthly Big Band Swing Dance in Corte Madera, Unauthorized Rolling Stones at the Mystic!,The TICKETS Band at Seahorse, and the Ladies (Lynn Asher, Tracy Blackman, Susan Z and Liz Pisco) Singin' & Rockin' & Dreamin' not Sleeping at the Sleeping Lady! Absolutely remarkable how much talent is in our midst. 
Coming up for me this weekend, my brain is doing somersaults: an abundance of riches!!  Quite a plateful on Thursday; for Fri. hope to be on board withFOREVERLAND at George's, but Doc Kraft is also happening; Sat. there's Cheap Therapy with Dan Brown at PYC, or maybe Freddy Clarke at Seahorse, or Revolver or Wild Child or stop by for some Jamie Clark ... Good Grief! how can I take it all in?  Will see how this one unfolds ...

For Laura (my talented sewist daughter) fans: She's asking again for an easy vote from you-- just one vote, and no login required--for her wool peplum skirt. Just click on the link, find the stars and click the 5th star for "Excellent", and you've voted -- no need for repeat votes.  The winner of the contest receives a gift certificate to a vintage reproduction pattern company--just what she needs to keep her fabulous new Bernini (that many of you helped her win!) busy!  Laura thanks you in advance for your support!   http://evadress.wordpress.​​com/2012/03/13/catagory-4-​​entry-by-laura-pattern-e40-​​6111/
 Please remember to TIP the MUSICIANS--where in the world would we be without them??
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Friday, MAR. 23 
George's Nightclub,  9:30, $15-27.50:  FOREVERLAND ​​​​​​​​​​​​Tribute to Michael Jackson .  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. 

Presidio Y.C. 8:30, $5:  DOC KRAFT Band   332-2319  

Seahorse8:30?, $8?: La Fuerza Gigante Salsa.  331-2899 for reservations.  Cash only, ATM on site.

Mountain View Tasting Room1040 Court St., San Rafael, 5:30-9:30 pm, tasting fees, by glass or bottle:  Jamie Clark performs original Americana songs, acoustic set. 

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 8 pm, no cover:   Brad Bann - Seriously Sinatra. 415-878-4977 

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover:  Andoni's Quartert for some Pop, Jazz, Swing, Blues and R&B.  883-9477 for reservations

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

Rancho Nicasio, 8:00 in the bar, no cover:  Jeb Brady's Band - R&B, Blues

Graffiti, 101 2nd St., Petaluma, 8-11, no cover: Tracy Rose & Chris Planas (the Drifters) 

Smiley's, Bolinas, 9pm-1am, no cover:  The Eldon Brown Band - check out the link and give a listen!  Danny in Bo-Bo land ...

Saturday, MAR. 24 
Presidio Y.C.,  8-11, $7 or $10: Cheap Therapy with Dan Brown & John Vignale. 332-2319

Seahorse9-12, $8?:  Freddy Clarke Wobbly World  331-2898 or 200-6679.  Cash only, ATM on site.  [Earlier in day, Joan Getz, Jazz vocals?--call Seahorse for times, & if there's a cover for Joan.]

George's Nightclub 8:30, $20-32.50:  Wild Child --A Live Recreation of a 1960's Doors Concert! plus Stefanie Keys. 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 Nicasio8 or 8:30-11, $12:  REVOLVER performs The Beatles' "Revolver" album

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10 PM, no cover: Brad Bann - Seriously Sinatra.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover: Andrew Byars - Acoustic Guitar 

Mountain View Tasting Room1040 Court St., San Rafael, 5:30-9:30 pm:  Jamie Clark performs original Americana songs, acoustic set. 

Sunday, MAR. 25 -- Happy Birthday, Kimberly B, and Drew Y!!
Seahorse, 3-9 PM, $10-- [No cover for Women arriving before 4, per Mauro]: (class from 3:00-4:00)  Candela y Edgardo SALSA  Cash only, ATM on site.  331-2899  

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 5:30-8:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​30 PM, no cover: Lady D.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Monday, MAR. 26
Seahorse, 7:30, no cover: "Local Talent".  Cash only, ATM on site. 331-2899
  
Mark your calendars:   
Mar. 27 (Tues.) Margaret Todd Sr. Center, Novato, 7:30-9:30, $5:  People of Note - 16-piece big band. 
Mar. 28 (Wed.) Larkspur Food & Flower Festival Fundraiser, American Legion Hall, 500 Magnolia, 6-10 pm, $20-25:  DOC KRAFT Dance Band. Catered food, no-host bar, silent auction, & dancing!  924-3808 for info
Mar. 31 (Sat.) SeahorseOlive & the Dirty Martinis
April 7 (Sat.) George's, 8:30, $15 :  ZYDECO FLAMES and Gator Beat!!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Seahorse:  Johnny Z & TRENZ!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Presidio Y.C.:  Pocket Change with Scott Carter!
Apr. 7 (Sat.) Papa's Taverna:  Blues Burners!
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 will provide more details about discounted tickets as the weeks go by.

Please forward to interested friends.  I'd like to keep it to folks I know, so if you know someone who'd like to be added, make sure I meet them!
If you wish to be removed from this list, please let me know. 

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

Friday, February 17, 2012

Music/Fun Week of Feb. 14, 2012

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY     
And in the end, the Love you take, is equal to the Love you make.  [Thanks, Sir Paul!] LOVE to all of you!

The Valentine's Dance at Unity was Wonderful--thanks to so many of you showing up!! Same goes for the Big Band Dance at Corte Madera Rec Center last week--more & more of you coming for a great time. Remember, it's the 2nd Wed. of each month (except Aug.).

Please remember to TIP the MUSICIANS--where in the world would we be without them??
Listen to the Music, and Dance!!    

Tuesday, FEB. 14  -- "Love is all you need!" [and of course some Music . . .]
Rickey's, 6pm, no cover: Lady D Valentine Special  883-9477 for reservations

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-10, $5 cover with dinner, $10 just to dance: Rumors Band.  415-878-4977  

Seahorse, 7:30-10:30, no cover:  Stephanie Teel Romantic Duet  Cash only, ATM on site.  331-2899

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover:  Andrew Byars Acoustic Guitar. Click on their site to check out their special Valentine's "Aphrodisiac Love Menu". 

19 Broadway, 6-8, no cover?:  Jeb Brady's Band
      
Wednesday, FEB. 15 
Seahorse, 7:30? 8:00?, no cover?:  Tango Argentino with Seth Asarnow & Marcelo Puig  331-2899   Cash only, ATM on site.

Thursday, FEB. 16 -- Happy Birthdays,Todd G & Jeff S!!
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $12-15: Mindy Canter & Fluteus Maximus with Guest Mo'Fone. Standing Room only unless you reserve a table.  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. 

142 Throckmorton, doors 7, show 8, $25-35:  David Nelson Band presented by Murphy Productions 

Marin JCC, 7:30, $15-25:  The Matt Eakle Band [flutist in David Grisman Quintet since 1989] Jazz Fusion

Seahorse, 8pm?, no cover?: Jane Lenoir, Ricardo Peixoto Latin Jazz. 331-2899 for reservations & info.  Cash only, ATM on site.

Rancho Nicasio, 7:00 in the bar, no cover:  Singer/Songwriter Series hosted by Lauralee Brown

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, Buddy Owen Band - blues & rock&roll. $5 donation suggested for band. Dinner: Lasagna & Garlic bread, $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

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE run by Grego. Food served until 11pm.  415-878-4977   Still waiting to hear . . .

Friday, FEB. 17 
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $16-20: Dave K Mathews' [current keyboard player with Santana] Ray Charles Tribute with Tony Lindsay, Chris Cain, Glenn Walters Dewayne Pate and Deszon X. Claiborne. Standing Room only unless you reserve a table.  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. 

Seahorse9:00 pm, $8? $10? I can no longer state with certainty what Mauro charges (only he knows): Montuno Swing Salsa.  Lesson at 7pm with Jose Santamaria.  331-2899 for reservations.  Cash only, ATM on site.

Rancho Nicasio, 8-10, no cover:  String Rays with Jeff Suits [of The Tickets Band] - Original Americana, Rock 'n Soul. Their Rancho Debut! And help Jeff celebrate a big birthday...

142 Throckmorton, doors 7, show 8, $25-35:  David Nelson Band presented by Murphy Productions 

19 Broadway, 9 doors, 10 show, $10 or $12:  Miles Schon Band with Cole Tate

Presidio Y.C. 8:30, $5:  Steve Wilson Band  332-2319  

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover: Lilan Kane Duo  883-9477 for reservations

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover:  Andrew Byars Acoustic Guitar. Check out their special "Aphrodisiac Love Menu" this weekend and Valentine's Day.   

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

Saturday, FEB. 18 
Seahorse8:30, $8 per Doc-- [I can no longer state with certainty what Mauro charges (only he knows)]:  DOC KRAFT Dance Band  331-2898 or 200-6679.  Cash only, ATM on site. 

George's Nightclub 8:30, $15-20:  The Edge Morphing into The San Francisco Music Club [Lorin Rowan, Jimmy Dillon & band] w/ Guests Frobeck .  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. 

Presidio Y.C., 8:30-12:30, $5?:  Lonestar Retrobates  332-2319  

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10 PM, no cover: Tracy Rose Trio  883-9477 for reservations. 

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $12-15:  Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs - another Rancho debut

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6:30-9:30, no cover: Brad Bann - Seriously Sinatra.  415-878-4977 

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover:  Andrew Byars Acoustic Guitar.
       
Sunday, FEB. 19 
Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 5:30-8:30 PM, no cover: 13 Strings: James Moseley & Alex Markels Jazz Guitar Duo - playing the music of Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, and other jazz greats.  883-9477 for reservations.

George's Nightclub, 7:00, $15-20: Artista Celebration with Lansdale Station: Judge & Lauren MurphyStanding Room only unless you reserve a table.  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, 4-9 PM, $10 (according to website): (class 4-5 PM)  Mazacote SALSA  

19 Broadway, 3:00, no cover?:  Lonestar Retrobates

Monday, FEB. 20
Seahorse, 7 or 8 pm?, no cover: "Local Talent".  331-2899
  
Mark your calendars:   
Feb. 24 (Fri.) Rancho Nicasio,  8:00, no cover:  Eddie Neon Blues Band - ANOTHER Rancho debut!
Feb. 25 (Sat.) Seahorse:  Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World
Feb. 25 (Sat.) Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15:  Petty Theft

Please tell interested friends about my list. 
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪