Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Music Fun Week of April 10


Heaven and Hell are not Destinations, they are states of Consciousness!  … borrowed from Easter Sunday at Unity in Marin, from Rev. Bill Englehart.
Make the most of your own personal Heaven or Hell ;-)

I hope you had as delicious an Easter/Passover weekend as I! Between the parties and friends and Sunnbolt Jam and Zydeco at George’s and Unity in Marin – quite a special time.
Coming up for me: definitely the Corte Madera Big Band Dance on Wed.; THE TICKETS BAND at PYC on Sat. nite; perhaps Zydeco in Alameda (gulp, I occasionally cross a bridge!) on Friday.  I’ll know when it happens!

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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
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, April 10
Panama Hotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  James Moseley Jazz Quartet  (James with Jack Prendergast bass, Steve Malerbi drums, Casey Filson keys).  457-3993 for reservations

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

19 Broadway, 6-8, no cover:  Jeb  Brady’s Band with Wendy, Eva, Tom & Gary

Wednesday, April 11
Corte Madera Rec Center, 8-10, free:  Ray Simpson Big Band Dance! With free Cha-Cha lesson beginning at 6:30pm.

George's Nightclub, 8:30, $10-22.50: Will Durst, Deb & Mike, and Special Guests Comedy Night. 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. 

19 Broadway: 9:00, no cover:  C&C Rock & Soul Revue. (Cathey Cotton & Kathleen “Sweetie Pie” Riddley.)

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 12 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LINDA G!
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, no cover for band tonite (tips happily accepted): Blues Whale--funky blues.  Dinner: Lasagne & 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 

Seahorse, 8pm, no cover: Lady D & The Tramps - Jazz. 331-2899 for reservations & info.   CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.

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

Friday, April 13
George's Nightclub, 9:30, $10-15:  AzDz plus The ButlersHigh-Voltage 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.

Eagles Hall, Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9:00 show, $15:  Zydeco Flames

Seahorse8:30-11:30, $8?: Curtis Lawson - Blues.  331-2899 for reservations.  CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover:  Dominic Quin-Harkin  883-9477 for reservations

Elks Club, 1312 Mission, San Rafael, 8pm, $5:  Marin Jazz Group – Traditional Swing Music

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

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

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. 

19 Broadway, 8:00 doors, 9:00 show, $15?: Wonderbread 5

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

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $20: Tommy Castro & the Pain Killers

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

Saturday, April 14 
Presidio Y.C., 8:30-11:30, $5: THE TICKETS BAND. The “Distracted By Shiny Objects” Tour! Join Debra, Will, Mike, Jeff & Kelly – and Me! for their certified Buzz-Worthy Rock & Roll. …words from the mouth of Mike Lynch, I reck’n. 332-2319

Marin Coffee RoastersSan 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. 

Seahorse8:30, $8?:  Freddy Clarke – Wobbly World. 331-2898 or 200-6679.  CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.

George's Nightclub9:00, $29.50-47.00: Lenny Williams, the Voice of Tower of Power, in Concert. 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, $15-20: Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs! Blues Rock

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10 PM, no coverSwingSet – easy-listening swing/jazz quintet 883-9477 for reservations. 

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

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)

Sunday, April 15
Seahorse, 4-10 PM, $10-- [New Spring hours, + Ladies free before 5, per Mauro] (free class from 4-5): Mazacote SALSA.   CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.   331-2899  

Monday, April 16  -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CYNTHIA ANN!
Seahorse, 7:30, no cover: "Local Talent".  Cash only, ATM on site. 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.
  
Mark your calendars:   
Apr. 20 (Fri.) George’sReckless in Vegas plus Miles Schon
Apr. 21 (Sat.) 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)
Apr. 21 (Sat.) George’s: Evolution--the Ultimate Tribute to Journey
Apr. 22 (Sun.) IDESST Hall, Sausalito, 4-7pm, $16-20:  Taste & Twirl--Learn to Dance Event with Cynthia Glinka & Andoni’s Quartet, with Wine Tasting. 415-455-9956
Apr. 27 (Fri.) George’s, 9:30: POP FICTION
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 BridgePLEASE CONTACT me soonest about discounted tickets.

Please forward my link to interested friends. 

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen  ♫♪

Friday, April 6, 2012

Weekend UPDATE April 6, 2012


Greetings and Salutations!

The
FULL PINK MOON just maxed at 12:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time. I breathed a sigh of relief ...

Happy Easter, Happy Passover to All!  More Spring Rituals, more hopeful thoughts …

Friend Sabina is looking for a roommate: 2 bedrooms & private bath in her beautiful 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’d like to get an email each time I update my website, please enter your email under “FOLLOW BY EMAIL” section on left of page.  Or you could “Join this site” with Google Friend Connect.

For your viewing pleasure, check out this very young Jive dancer—and wait for the bow at the end!:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wt824D1Bqg


 And now, UPDATES in RED:
Fri. 4/6 at Sleeping Lady, cover is $5 for Spark & Whisper with Velvy Appleton.
Tues. 4/10, Panama Hotel, 7-10, no cover:  James Moseley Jazz Quartet
See Tuesday’s post for all the other weekend & upcoming listings … Please remember that you can click on the links I provide for more info about the venue or performers.
Hope to hear from more of you about my Marin Symphony performance on May 6 & 8 …

And another weekend BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT to Dee, Karen, Linda, Scott—AND DC!!
Hugs all around,
Ellen ♫♪
                                           

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Music Fun Week of April 3, 2012


JOYFUL ABANDON!  That what happens when I’m lucky, when I’m dancing.  Hope it’s good for you too!
Yesterday I saw a brilliant blue-tailed skink slithering under the riser of my front step.  Good omen, for sure … haven’t seen one in years. Signs of nature’s beauty all around us. 

Last weekend in recap: The 7th SonsRevolver, and Cathey Cotten & Elliott’s Evil Plan helped me get my groove on.  This weekend a couple of parties, and looking forward to Zydeco Flames, or Johnny Z & TRENZ, or Scott & Elliott & Pocket Change, or Blues Burners, or Revolver … you see my dilemma!!

Please bookmark this website, and check back regularly:  www.ellenjanesmusic.com

And remember to TIP the MUSICIANS--where in the world would we be without them?? Also please support all the wonderful venues that support MUSIC.
Listen to the Music, and Dance (like nobody's watching)!! ♫♪♫

Tuesday, April 3  
Seahorse, 7:30-10:30?, no cover:  Jazz Jam with Noel Jewkes & Friends.    CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.   331-2899

Wednesday, April 4 
Seahorse, 7:30 pm, no cover: Tengo Nero Quartet--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 5 
George's Nightclub, 8:00, $12-15:  Brian Andres & the Afro-Cuban Jazz Cartel Quintet  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. 

Presidio Y.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 cover for band (no cover for PYC members & if arriving before 6:45): Mike Wilhelm & the Hired Guns (formerly with the Charlatans) Mike was inducted in the Blues Hall of Fame last month!  Dinner: Roasted Chicken Cobbler & biscuits, $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: Polissar Trio - Jazz. 331-2899 for reservations & info.   CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.

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

Friday, April 6
George's Nightclub,  9:00, $12-22.50:  The MONOPHONICS & Guests--psychedelic soul & 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. 

Presidio Y.C. 7:30, $5:  Blues Kitchen. 332-2319  

Seahorse8:30-11:30, $8?: Electric Ave. - Rock.  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.

Elks Club, 1312 Mission, San Rafael, 8pm, $5:  Rockit Science – Rock & Roll, Blues, R&B

Sleeping Lady, 9:30 pm, $? :  Spark & Whisper with Velvy Appleton

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. 

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10, no cover:  Charles Wheal Blues.  883-9477 for reservations

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

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

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $10-12: North Bay Blues Revue

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

Saturday, April 7 HAPPY BIRTHDAY  Dee L,  Karen S,  and Linda M!!!
Marin Coffee RoastersSan 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. 

Seahorse8:30, $8?:  Johnny Z & TRENZ. Classic Rock, Funk, Motown, Disco. 331-2898 or 200-6679.  CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site. [Lady D jazz singer earlier in day.]

George's Nightclub8:30, $15-22.50:  ZYDECO FLAMES with Guests Gator Beat. 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., 8:30-11:30, $7: POCKET CHANGE with Scott Carter, Elliott Shannonhouse -- 80’s rock, funk, R&B party band. 332-2319

Papa's Taverna, Lakeville Hwy., Petaluma:  Blues Burners Aries Birthday Party—rockin’ it out with blues & belly dancers.

Sleeping Lady, 9:30 pm, $7? :  REVOLVER

Rickeys Fireside Jazz, 7-10 PM, no coverAndoni’s Quartet.  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, April 8 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SCOTT D-M!
Seahorse, 4-10 PM, $10-- [New Spring hours, + Ladies free before 5, per Mauro]: (free class from 4-5)  Orquesta Borinquen SALSA   CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.   331-2899  

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

Monday, April 9
Seahorse, 7:30, no cover: "Local Talent".  Cash only, ATM on site. 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.
  
Mark your calendars:   
Apr. 11 (Wed.) Corte Madera Rec Center, 8-10, free:  Ray Simpson Big Band Dance! With free Cha-Cha lesson beginning at 6:30pm.
Apr. 14 (Sat.) Presidio Y.C.:  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 BridgePLEASE CONTACT me about discounted tickets.

Please forward my link to interested friends.  (If you wish to be removed from this list, please let me know.) 

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪