New Year’s
Resolutions, anyone? I resolve to continue
what I’m doing because of the rewards: a
sense of community, conviviality, appreciation.
I’ve been
producing a music/ dance calendar for 3-1/2 or 4 years, beginning with a list of about
50 friends going back to June 2010 (or maybe March), and gradually increasing
as I meet new people each week—so that now I mail directly to about 900
people! Others hear about it and go
directly to the website. My community
service, labor of love … Blessings!
Yesterday was a wonderful Mother/Daughter
Day in the City, a continuation of Laura’s Birthday celebration, taking
in the Bvlgari exhibit at the de Young (and some David Hockney
while we were at it!). Laura tends to
dress to the nines wherever we go, and attracts a lot of attention from
museum-goers. I can easily see her
wearing many of the spectacular gems that were on display! She always did like to play dress-up.
Me & My Gal after the Bulgari exhibit at deYoung
What has transpired on the dance
floor? Friday evening Carlos & I at Sunnbolt
First Friday Jam. Thought we would
move on to Elks Club and perhaps Fairfax … but we got into the groove at
Sunnbolt and stayed put! Then on
Saturday night we were back at Hopmonk for the Linda Ferro Band
for some funk and rock—but we arrived late and they ended early and so I had
less than an hour of dancing!
This
week is full of promise: Wednesday night
at the Big Band Dance in Corte Madera; Friday night at Hopmonk
for Pop Fiction and plenty of dancefloor action. There’s also Danny Click at the Sleeping
Lady (both Fri. & Sat.); Eddie Neon at Seahorse; Pocket
Change at Peri’s. Saturday I
hope to be at Fenix for ZYDECO FLAMES, and of course they will have
an open dance floor for the zydeco gang!
Sunday back at Fenix for a favorite North Bay Band: The BluesBurners. Hope you can be there!
As I’ve said: Hope you get out and move it …
And if you can’t, have fun inside your head! ♫♪♫♪
Wednesday, Jan.
8
Corte
Madera Community Center, 8-10pm, no cover:
Ray Simpson Big Band Dance! Snacks and drinks provided. 2nd Wednesday of every month
(except Aug.)
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Tao Jones & The Drones –). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your
food order from the “Venue Menu”.
415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Stevie Ray Vaughan Tribute Night -- Local
talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on
Fenix website for details on signing up.
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Lorin Rowan – solo acoustic guitar & vocals. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Belle
Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys — .
415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Sweetwater, Café open for breakfast & lunch. Closed at 3pm for Private Event. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Thursday,
Jan. 9
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 8pm, $10: Dustbowl
Revival
— bluegrass/ gospel/ jugband/ 30’s swing.
Opens with TBA. SRO with Limited Seating. [Note:
Meals are not served in the Session Room, so reserve a table in
the Tavern or Beer Garden before the show.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Presidio Y.C.
Maria’s
Music. 7-10pm, no cover: Phil
Hardgrave & The Continentals — Rockabilly, oldies from Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Johnny Horton, more. Grill open, burgers available.
332-2319. Credit cards accepted, but tips
are cash only, and no ATM around. ***Call Maria for info: 415-601-3333
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, no
cover?: Bill Hansell’s Guitar Pull – local
and not-so-local showcase, monthly event. 485-1182 reservations.
19 Broadway, doors 8, show 9pm, no cover: Victor
Little’s Big Hit –
featuring Cedricke Dennis, Thomas
McCree, and Makaela Cheadle. Info
459-1091.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz.
(2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Seahorse, 7-10pm, no
cover: College of Marin Big Swing Jazz Band.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 11:30am, no cover: Thursday Lunch Series with Simon Costa – off-beat love songs,
breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
8pm,
$10: Tia Carroll — soul, blues, power & passion. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $12-15:
Jesse Brewster & Stefanie
Keys – rock/ Americana/ soul . 388-3850 for tix or info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Wanda Stafford – jazz diva. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Friday, Jan.
10 – Happy
Birthday, Tall Terry C!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $15: Pop
Fiction
—pop/ rock/ covers. 8-piece party band –
they are fun! SRO with Limited
Seating. [Note: Meals are not served in the Session Room, so
reserve a table in the Tavern or Beer Garden before the show.] 415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm,
$10: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs! -- Texas
blues, foot-stompin’ fun, with Don
Bassey, Lynn Asher, Adrienne Biggs, Kevin Hayes, Steve Abramson, Ernest “Boom”
Carter (and surprise guests). 3rd Year Anniversary for DC at SL! Texas BBQ on the menu. (Tomorrow too.) 485-1182 reservations.
Seahorse, 9pm, $10: Eddie
Neon – Blues, r&b, funk.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm
on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:
Pocket Change – high-energy
funk & rock party band.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser), Novato 7:30-10pm,
no cover: Herb Marshall Group – jazz music, dancing, & great wine! You can order in appetizers or meals from
several local restaurants near Trek. 415-899-9883.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $15: Delta Wires — high-energy blues,
hot harmonica, and screamin’ horns 7-piece band. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9 or 9:30pm, $15: The
Kush Club presents Celly Cel &
Special Guests — rap/ hip-hop. Info
459-1091.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9pm, $28-32: Anthony
B – Afrikan Reggae. Opens with IrieFuse – local reggae band. 388-3850 for tix or
info.
George's Nightclub, 9:30pm, $10, plus table
fee: Tribe of the Red Horse (Neil Young & Crazy Horse). Opens
with Pretending (Pretenders,
Chrissie Hynde). 415-578-2707 for
info.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: SwingSet
– swing/ jazz
quintet includes Rob Sundberg, Bob McBain. 883-9477 for
reservations.
Tiburon Tavern, 1651
Tiburon Blvd., 6-9pm, no cover: The Hippy Shakes with Dore Coller. Also 1/31.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Leroy
Thomas -- Zydeco.
Presidio Y.C., 8pm, $15:
Lovin’ Cup Presents — Indie rock: Bob Thayer,
Natural Bridges, Lemme Adams, Rustang (in order of appearance).
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday,
Jan. 11
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael,
8-11:30pm, $15: ZYDECO
FLAMES —
West Coast’s premiere Zydeco band with Lloyd
Meadows, Frank Bohan, Timm Walker, William Allums, and Bruce Gordon. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, $10: Danny
Click and the Hell Yeahs!
-- Texas
blues, foot-stompin’ fun, with Don
Bassey, Lynn Asher, Adrienne Biggs, Kevin Hayes, Steve Abramson, Ernest “Boom”
Carter (and surprise guests). 3rd Year Anniversary for DC at SL! Texas BBQ on the menu. 485-1182 reservations.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 9pm, $10: Midnight
Sun Massive – roots/ rock/ reggae. Opens
with TBA. [Note:
Meals are not served in the Session Room, so reserve a table in
the Tavern or Beer Garden before the show.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $20-25: The Soul Jah Family Band
– Reggae, Benefit for Pat Ryan of the Artista Family. Info 415-459-1091.
Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (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.
Marinwood Community Center, 775 Miller Creek
Rd., 7-9:30pm, $15 adv., $20 door: Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums -- Swing, dance, jump 'n jive. Includes dance lesson for beginners; no-host
bar & appetizers.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway,
Sausalito, 7-10pm, no cover: Andoni’s
Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop,
blues, R&B, & Motown. 415-332-7660 for info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, no cover?: Feather
Witch – 2
ladies doing 80s rock covers.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $10-12: Stefanie
Keys – Rockin’ originals/ Americana.
415-662-2219
for reservations/info.
10am-1pm, no cover: Live Music Brunch with Steep Ravine – bluegrass & folk quartet on the patio.
Doors
8, show 9pm, $17-20: Grant Green Jr. with Bernard Purdie -- jazz & soul. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Kimrea &
Dreamdogs
– alt-Americana, jazz, blues and
roots. 883-9477 for reservations.
no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no
cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy
Bailey). Blues, rock, country & more. 415-332-1392.
Sunday,
Jan. 12 -- Happy Birthday, Chick P! Happy Birthday, Steve G!
Fenix Music & Supper Club, San Rafael, 10am, no cover: SF
49ers vs. Carolina Panthers. Happy
Hour Specials.
11:30am,
no cover: Sunday Brunch with Amy Hogan — piano & vocals, jazz,
folk & pop.
**6:30-
9pm, $10: The BLUESBURNERS.—KC, DC and the gang bringing blues, funk, rhythm &
soul to the dancefloor. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 8pm, $20: Jim
Kweskin with Suzy Thompson–Acoustic Seated Show. [Note: Meals are not served in the Session Room, so
reserve a table in the Tavern or Beer Garden before the show.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Presidio Y.C., 3-6pm, $5-10:
Lonestar Retrobates –West
Coast cow jazz, swing, rockabilly. (at PYC every 2nd Sunday)
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 7pm, $10?: Tracy
Blackman – soul, blues, and rock & roll with Jimmy Dillon, Don Bassey & other
Guests. 485-1182 reservations.
19 Broadway, 5-8pm, no cover: Todos Santos — Wendy Fitz, Jack Pribble,
Gary Bauman with harmony-driven roots, and blues, jazz, country &
originals.
8-11pm,
no cover: Gabe Diamond —. Info
415-459-1091.
Rancho Nicasio, 6pm, $15-20: Terry
Haggerty & Moby Grape’s Jerry Miller – guitar shootout. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live Music.
9pm, no cover: Sexy Sunday —Krickie hosts
monthly showcase for women musicians.
Doors
6, show 7pm, $12-14: From Chicago: The J Hanrahan Quartet performs John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme” — 50th Anniversary of
this album! Other Coltrane standards 2nd
set. 388-3850 for
tix or info.
Monday,
Jan. 13
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & Players: Blue
Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate &
Cole Tate with Guest Jammers. This is
a private club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on Guest list, please
email joebtate@gmail.com or call him 415-385-1606.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
8:30pm, no cover: Open Mic with Billy D.
Sweetwater, 7:30pm, no
cover: Open Mic with Austin DeLone.
388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Tuesday,
Jan. 14
19 Broadway, 8-11pm, no cover: Piano
Tuesdays with Charlie Hickox &
Snakebite Jacobs on sax. Info
459-1091.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: James Moseley Quartet —jazz, blues, R&B. 457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm,
no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at Gilman),
Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Diana Castillo), 8:30 music, $10: Dwight
Black Cat Carrier & The Zydeco Ro Dogs – Cajun/ Zydeco.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8pm,
$10, $5 seniors & students: Singer Songwriter Series – Open Mic. Click on Fenix website for details on
signing up. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Sweetwater , doors 7, show 8pm,
$10-12: Lee Gallagher & the Hallelujah plus New American Farmers – rock & roll, folk, and soul. 388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open]. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, Jan.
15 – Full WOLF Moon in
Cancer 8:52pm PST Happy Birthday Richard H!
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Mostly Joni – Joni Mitchell tribute). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to take your
food order from the “Venue Menu”.
415-892-6200
reservations & info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Lorin
Rowan’s Caribbean Bleu — rock, reggae, ska, Brazilian, Soca with Lorin lead guitar, vocals; Eric McCann bass; Matt
Willis drums. 415-485-1005 for info
& reservations.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10: Alphabet Soup – hip-hop jazz
crossover with Jay Lane (drums), Kenny Brooks (sax), Victor Little (bass), Mic Blake (vocals), Dred Scott (piano), and Chris (CB) Burger (vocals). Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 8
& 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band Pro Blues Jam: Special Guest Janice Maxie Reid-- Local talent
& special guests invited to join during 2nd set: Click on Fenix
website for details on signing up. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, 9:30pm, no
cover: Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – rock and soul
and blues from the 60s, 70s onward.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $25-30: Albert Lee — Grammy winner guitar legend. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: M-Tet – instrumental soul, funk, r&b. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Mark Your Calendars:
Jan. 18 (Sat.) Hopmonk: Zoo
Station (U2) + Stung
Jan. 18 (Sat.) Ashkenaz: Zydeco
Flames
Jan. 18 (Sat.) 19 Broadway: Honeydust
Jan. 19 (Sun.) Sweetwater, 8:30pm: Bonnie
Hayes Band!
Jan. 31 (Fri.) Hopmonk: Zydeco
Flames
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
