Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Music Fun Week of November 6, 2012

UPDATES in RED
My message today:
"The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love, and be loved in return."
And in that spirit, I hope you VOTE today, and pray that you will help re-elect President Barack Obama.

I’m certain you are appreciating this phenomenal weather as much as I.  Prayers for those in the East, on the road to recovery—many still without power!  You probably know someone affected …

My good fortune continued this past weekend, with Carlos at my side.  Lucky happy me!  We stopped by Sunnbolt for hugs with Beth & Knut, then on to party and dance with The Treble Makers & Guests at Peri’sFrank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows, Bonnie Hayes, Ted O’Connell, Timm Walker, Dave Burns, Tommy Odetto and more …  On Saturday we stopped by to wish owner Andy Podshadly a Happy 50th Birthday at TREK WINERY.  On down to Sausalito for the James Moseley Dance Band:  THANK YOU to James, Jack, Carrie, Jean, Marina, Rob and Jan—as well as James Henry & Jose on percussion!!  More love at Unity on Sunday morning, and then danced with the ladies at our first monthly gathering of Trance-N-Dance!  Blessings to Erma, Kelli & Schenell for putting this together!

 What’s on tap for this week?  Wow: Eddie Neon; Leon Bristow with Frank Bohan; Cathey Cotton & Elliott’s Evil Plan; Olive & the Dirty Martinis; Jimmy Dillon; Doc Kraft; Jamie Clark—and so many more--something for everybody! ♫♪

Keep yourself open to Possibility -- for one never knows what Magic awaits …

Please take a look at all the listings and details that follow♫♪♫♪

You can bookmark my website, and check back regularly for UPDATES as the week progresses:  www.ellenjanesmusic.comAnd for fun, take a peek at my PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

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, Nov. 6Did you VOTE?  Thank  you!
Sweetwater, 6pm:  Election Night Party & Coverage on the Big Screen.  388-3850 for info.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever  Swingin’ for Sinatra—songs of Jimmy Van Heusen & Sammy Cahn.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 6-8pm, free: Jeb Brady Band
19 Broadway, 9:30pm, free: Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky

Wednesday, Nov. 7
19 Broadway,, 9-12, no cover:  Eddie Neon & Blue Roux with Horacio, Tommy Lee and the guys. Come & celebrate Horacio’s birthday month!

Sweetwater, doors 7, event 8pm, $12: Mark Karan & Special Guests.  388-3850 for tix or info.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lady D jazz & soul, with Alex Markels.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato:  Ladies night + Happy Hour all night.  415-878-4977 

Thursday, Nov. 8
George's Nightclub, 9pm, FREE:  DJ NIGHT with DJ Rick Vegaz-- Top 40, Hip Hop, Electro, Dance & More.  Drink Specials all night!

PresidioY.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, No cover so please TIP generously: Leon Bristow Band with “Freeway” Frank Bohan & Special Guests.  Dinner: Open-faced Meatloaf 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 

Sweetwater, doors 7:30, show 8:30, $14:  Head for the Hills & Lemon Hammer. 388-3850 for tix or info.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Wanda Stafford jazz diva.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE.  415-878-4977 info & reservations.

Friday, Nov. 9
Cathey Cotton “Siren of the Sea” & Elliott’s Evil Plan, funky blues & soul, 9-12, $10 at the Seahorse

George's Nightclub, 9pm, FREE:  DJ NIGHT with DJ Rick Vegaz-- Top 40, Hip Hop, Electro, Dance & More.  Drink Specials all night!

Presidio Y.C., 8:30, $8:  Olive & the Dirty Martinis. 332-2319 

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Lady D.  883-9477 for reservations.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:00, no cover:  Amy Wigton – Tribute to Joni Mitchell

Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $22:  Chrome Johnson with Beso Negro. 388-3850 for tix or info.

Peri’sBar, Fairfax, 9pm, $8?:  The 85’s. Pop & Rock Dance Party.

Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10, no cover:  ??

Saturday, Nov. 10 
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $22: Jimmy Dillon Band with Special Guest Narada Michael Walden.

PresidioY.C., 8:30, $5:  Doc Kraft Dance Band

Max’s, 60 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera, 8-11pm, free:  Jamie Clark Band

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $12-15: Linda Imperial Band with Special Guest David Freiberg. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover:  Amy Katchur Vocals, with Ricardo Peixoto on guitar, and Brian Rice on percussion. 883-9477 for reservations. 

Marin Coffee RoastersSan Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (that’s 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. 

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, Nov. 11  
Sweetwater, 11am, no cover:  Live Music Sunday Brunch – Matt Eakle Band.     
Doors 7pm, event 8pm, $25:  Tim Hockenberry with Mostly Dylan.  388-3850 for info.

PresidioY.C., 2pm, $5:  Lone Star Retrobates

Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: The Sacred Profanities – Original Alternative Western.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music

Monday, Nov. 12
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, no cover:  Open Mic Night with Austin DeLone.  388-3850 for info.

Tuesday, Nov. 13
PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  JamesMoseley Jazz Trio.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Sweetwater  :  Private Event.

19 Broadway,  6-8pm, free:  Jeb Brady Band.  9:30pm, free (2-drink min.): Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky

Mark Your Calendars:
Nov. 14 (Wed.) Corte Madera Rec Center, 8-10pm, free:  Ray Simpson Big Band
Nov. 17 (Sat.) Rancho NicasioDanny Click & The Hell Yeahs
Nov. 17 (Sat.) Sunnbolt Studios, 8-11:30, $10:  Dan Brown, Full Steem, & The Mighty Groove
Nov. 23 (Fri.) SweetwaterPetty Theft
Nov. 23 (Fri.) Johnny Z & TRENZ at Seahorse
Nov. 23 (Fri.) Eagles in Alameda:  Zydeco Flames
Nov. 24 (Sat.) George’s: Stephanie Teel’s Scorpio Party
Dec. 1 & 2 (Sat. & Sun.) St. Raphael’s: Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus Candlelight Concerts (I sing.)
Dec. 1 (Sat.) George’s: Foreverland

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Music Fun Week[end] of NOVEMBER 1






















Hope you had a Happy Halloween, from Alice & the Mad Hatter (aka Laura Mae & Tino)!

Laura and Tino are the cover shot today at http://www.sewweekly.com/ 
There are more photos of her fashion designs posted there as well, here:  http://www.sewweekly.com/2012/11/the-its-time-for-a-tea-party-costume/  and here:  http://www.sewweekly.com/author/laura-mae/

UPDATES in RED
I’m home from Philadelphia, but my head is still spinning and split between here and there.  Trying my best to juggle my brother’s life and my own, and I fear there are lots of bits falling by the wayside.  This blog is one of those bits – so I’m attempting to get past all the distractions and some writer’s block and communicate with you all!  Brother Jay faces many challenges, and me along with him—but for now I will focus my energy on the positive.  Carlos and I escaped Philadelphia 3 days before they shut the airport; the foundation of which Jay is a client got power back today; and he is safe.  Hooray!

Upon our return, we were ready to kick up our heels big-time, and had the pleasure of partying with Elliott’s Evil Plan at the Presidio Yacht Club on Friday night. Though we did not arrive until almost midnight, they socked it to us for another hour & a half. Then on Saturday night we went the distance at George’s with Rudy Colombini and the Unauthorized Rolling Stones—and we rolled right along with them.  Just what I needed for some R&R after an intense Philadelphia experience!
On Sunday Laura & I attended the Marin Symphony opening concert of the season Viva Italia!, as well as the Gala following.  We returned on Tuesday with Carlos for a repeat of the entire extraordinary concert. If you had the good fortune to attend, I am sure you agree that this was a dynamic opening to their season.

Monday night I returned to rehearsals for our upcoming Marin Symphony Chamber Singers CandlelightConcerts on December 1 & 2—you’ll be hearing more about that.
After all this activity, and the travel, kicked back last night and did not make it out for Halloween! 

Hope to be back in the swing for this weekend.  Looking at Peri’s on Friday for some Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows & Timm Walker of Zydeco Flames, along with Bonnie Hayes & others.  There’s also the Sunnbolt Jam … On Saturday will likely get our funky on with the James Moseley Dance Band at Seahorse.  There’s also a big fundraiser at the Fairfax Pavilion that Cathey Cotton & Elliott’s Evil Plan are a big part of, so you know the house will rock!

I’m missing TREK WINERY.  Have you been by lately?  Perhaps we’ll have an opportunity to stop there this weekend.  1026 Machin Ave. Novato is the place to be.  

Please take a look at all the listings and details that follow♫♪♫♪

You can bookmark my website, and check back regularly for UPDATES as the week progresses:  www.ellenjanesmusic.comAnd for fun, take a peek at my PHOTOS and VIDEOS.

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)!! 


Thursday, NOVEMBER 1
George's Nightclub, 9pm, FREE:  DJ NIGHT with DJ Rick Vegaz-- Top 40, Hip Hop, Electro, Dance & More.  Drink Specials all night!

PresidioY.C.  Maria's Music & Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 cover for the band: Rockit Science rock & roll.  Dinner: Homemade Vegetarian 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 

Sweetwater, free:  Thursday Night Football. 388-3850 for tix or info.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  ??  457-3993 for reservations & info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover:  KARAOKE ? 415-878-4977 

Friday, Nov. 2
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm, $10?:  Frank Bohan, Lloyd Meadows & Timm Walker of Zydeco Flames, along with Bonnie Hayes, Ted O’Connell & Dave Burns– mixing up some roots rock & soul.

George's Nightclub, 9pm, FREE:  DJ NIGHT with DJ Rick Vegaz-- Top 40, Hip Hop, Electro, Dance & More.  Drink Specials all night!

Sunnbolt Music, 150 Mitchell Bl. Ste. 260, San Rafael, 8pm til all go home, $5:  Friday Night Jam hosted by Beth & Knut. “secret location” LOL. Halloween costumes welcome; BYOBeverages.

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover:  Andoni’s Quartet.  883-9477 for reservations.

Rancho Nicasio, 8:00, $20:  El Radio Fantastique – Celebrate Day of the Dead with this avant-garde theatrical musical troupe.

Old Western Saloon, Pt. Reyes Station, 9pm, $5:  Eldon Brown Band.  Boogie-woogie!

Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $22:  A.J. Croce (son of Jim Croce). 388-3850 for tix or info.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6:30-9:30, no cover:  ?? 415-878-4977 for reservations.

Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, 7:30-10, no cover:  ??

Presidio Y.C., Private event? [not The 7th Sons, per Jake] 332-2319 

Saturday, Nov. 3  -- Fall Back with the Clocks at 2am, and get an extra hour of sleep! Winter approaches, Standard Time begins.

James Moseley Dance Band, 9pm-12, $10, at the Seahorse.

Fairfax Pavilion, 3-11pm: Benefit for Ryder Morford, a 13-year old with Leukemia, with many musical acts including Elliott’s Evil Plan, Tommy Odetto Trio, comedian Arj Barker, and more.  For info: http://www.bombshellsandrockstars.com/ryder/ or email ryder@catheycotten.com.

George's Nightclub, 9:00, $10-15:  Miles Schon BandFor 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. SPECIAL OFFER: 2 for 1 drink tickets for VIP & Reserved customers who book before Saturday.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30, $10:  Volker Strifler Band

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $12: Stephanie Keyes—Americana/Rock. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8, $20: Commander Cody & the Modern Day Airmen. 388-3850 for tix or info.

Rickeys Jazz, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover:  Charles Wheal Blues.  883-9477 for reservations. 

Marin Coffee RoastersSan Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (that’s 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. 

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover:  ??415-878-4977

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, Nov. 4  
Sweetwater, 11am, no cover:  Live Music Sunday Brunch – Hot Club of Marin.  
4pm, $16 standing room only tix available:  The Vagina Monologues.   
Doors 6:30, event 7pm, $75 (benefit to send Tam HS baseball & softball teams to Cuba:  Edgardo & Candela Salsa + complimentary wine, beer & appetizers.  388-3850 for info.

Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: Bob Malone – John Fogerty’s exciting pianist, Rancho debut.  415-662-2219 for reservations/info. 

Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover:  Live Music

Monday, Nov. 5
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $20:  Donna the Buffalo with David Gans.  388-3850 for info.

Tuesday, Nov. 6GET OUT & VOTE!
Sweetwater , 6pm:  Election Night Party & Coverage on the Big Screen.

PanamaHotel, 7-10pm, no cover:  Swing Fever.  457-3993 for reservations & info.

19 Broadway, 9:30pm, free (2-drink min.): Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky

That’s all for tonight – more UPDATES later, I suppose …

With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪