Music Fun Week of June 10-17

Sometimes “Benign Neglect” produces a Miracle! (aka I got Lucky)

A Rose is a Rose ... Outside my Front Door

The hour is late, and I could skip the “where I’ve been” and “what’s on the agenda” – but there’s that gratitude thing …

So I’ll just keep it short, and shout out Foreverland at Northgate (my, oh my!), Pop Rocks at Hopmonk, and Reggae Night at Hopmonk.  I missed a lot of great music last week, but give thanks for what I had! J

To come?  A fabulous weekend, no doubt!  I’ll be at a high school graduation on Friday, with a party to follow.  From there I’d like to take in the Opening Party of San Rafael Rocks if I can make it.  If too late I’ll possibly get to Soul Ska at 19 Broadway since I’ll be in the territory.  There’s also the Sunnbolt Friday Night Jam, The Chime Travelers at Trek …

Saturday will take in the afternoon lineup at Novato Festival.  Like I said, where’s that magic carpet to get me over to Fairfax as well!?  Saturday night fun will be had at Hopmonk with fabulous Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World.  There’s also DJ Richard Habib at Seahorse, Doc Kraft at Presidio, Fleetwood Mask at Fenix, Lighthouse Singers at Unity … “and so much more”.

Sunday afternoon back at the Novato Festival—looks to me like the best lineup they’ve ever had!

Surely there’s some Musical Magic in your near future as well ♫♫♪

Marin Music Summer Series & Festivals 2015

Marin Music Summer Series & Festivals 2015

[Looking for another week's calendar “Music Fun Week of …”?  Just scroll down and go to "Newer Posts" or “Older Posts” ♫♪♪]

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 June 3-10, 2015

JUNE is bustin’ out all over! ♪♪♫♫♪

Summer Solstice, Dads & Grads, Weddings and Babies, Music Festivals, and all those June BIRTHDAYS!  Like mine (24, my favorite number)!  Let’s get to celebrating our Birthday Month ♪♫

Trish's newest grandchild, Andrew!

Thrilled to meet you, Andrew!

What it was, how I celebrated with music:

Wednesday Peri’s, TWANGFEST with Treble Makers Frank, Jeb, Kevin, Schrammie—as well as Tal Morris, Danny Click, Monroe Grisman, Tommy Odetto, and more fab musicians than I can remember.  I love these guys!  Love to Ted O, RIP **

Friday back at Peri’s for the always entertaining and musical magic of The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot], followed by Stymie and the Pimp Jones Luv Orchestra – more phenomenal energy, funky  stage show!

Saturday Fairfax again (!), for dancin’ fun with Korty & Friends at 19 Broadway, with Jonathan K, Frank Bohan, Dave Burns, Dan Duffin -- the new and improved 19 Broadway!

♫♪♪

What’s coming? 

Friday we begin our outdoor music series, at Northgate for FOREVERLAND!  Way to break in the season!!

After that, possibly head to Hopmonk for Pop Rocks, or to Seahorse for Doc Kraft …There’s also Stefanie Keys at Fenix, Chime Travelers at Rickey’s, The 7^th Sons at Elks Club (must RSVP beforehand), and more (I think there are 20 venues listed for Friday this week!).

Saturday there’s Vinyl at 19 Broadway, James Henry & Hands on Fire at Fenix, Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums at Rancho – but if I can get up to Twin Oaks, it’s SugarFoot (preceded by Void Where Prohibited).

Sunday Firewheel plays at Fenix; Sunday Cookout Music Series at Hopmonk, and 1^st Sunday Reggae in the Session Room; the Corte Madera Town Center afternoon series begins.

Wednesday there’s the monthly Big Band Swing Dance at Corte Madera Community Center.

Looking forward next weekend (13th & 14^th) to the NOVATO ART WINE & MUSIC Festival, as well as Fairfax Festival.  Quite a fabulous music lineup at both venues this year!  Though logistically speaking, quite likely I will be in Novato both days.  Where is my magic carpet??

[That Summer Music Series listing has grown.  I’ll be posting as promised, but when I do it will cover the weekly Music Fun listing, so you’ll have to keep scrolling back for that.] 

Music Fun Week of May 27-JUNE 3

I am doing just dandy, thank you – but for any of you who may be suffering – I’d like to send a blessing for recovery, health and happiness.

Let MUSIC help you heal! ♫♪♫

Hopmonk, Pop Fiction, Special Friend Trish 

What happened??  

Friday at Hopmonk for some crazy AZ/DZ!  I would not call myself a heavy metal babe, but because I know these guys (Dave, Monroe, Tal, Bagel, Boris) are fun I showed up—and it was plenty exciting!  Also caught the last song from opener Ann Halen—rave reviews for them from the crowd! (glad to meet you, Annie!)

Saturday back at Hopmonk with Trish & Steve for Pop Fiction. They always get the crowd dancing, and we did.

Sunday took in Carolyn Gauthier’s wonderful talk about Heart at Unity in Marin, then spent the long afternoon with Trish, watching the water flow …

Monday, after beginning my crock pot adventure with bone broth, drove out to the Log Cabin to honor the Veterans, hear Tommy Odetto’s Band, and dance a bit.  Then to Sweetwater for Great Spirit … hung with the 21-year-olds (average age of the crowd) for awhile, but didn’t stay late!

To come:

Tonight Wednesday must go to Fairfax, Peri’s, TWANGFEST with Frank, Jeb, Kevin, Schrammie—and undoubtedly more of our illustrious music makers.

Friday and Saturday I may well be back in Fairfax, for The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] at Peri’s on Fri., and Korty & Friends at 19 Broadway on Sat.

Check out the calendar—‘cause there’s lots more!  Like Lumanation, El Radio Fantastique, Jamie Clark Band, The Chime Travelers, Freddy Clarke, The 7^th Sons, Miles Schon, Stax City, The Sorentinos – and no less than Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at Hopmonk SEBASTOPOL  ♫♪♪

[OH!  I’m working on a Summer Music Series listing, and will post separately, soon.] 

Music Fun Week of May 20-27

BUTTERFLY-to-Be … Yesterday’s Discovery!

Amongst my fennel, spotted this critter:

A lovely Anise Swallowtail Caterpiller.  Welcome to my world!

[Breeze prevented a well-focused shot, so including before & after from internet.]

As usual, giving thanks: 

Wednesday last:  Corte Madera Big Band Dance.

Thursday: In Mill Valley for the Throckmorton Community Chorus spring concert.  Went around the corner to Sweetwater and caught the last set of the Flamin’ Groovies!  Then on to Fairfax for Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! last hurrah at Sleeping Lady. Of course, they did it right!

Friday:  ZYDECO FLAMES at Eagles.  More, please.

Saturday: Duran Duran Duran at Hopmonk.  After spending most of the day at a 60^th Birthday Party for a great friend, I may have used up my reserves—and had to leave DDD by 11:30—thinking they weren’t holding my attention!

Sunday:  Key Lime Pie at the Food Bank Fundraiser at Magnolia Terrace (Elks Club).  Good music, good cause, memories of Nick Fitch.  Party on, Nick!

Highlights coming up: 

If I made it out tonight (Wed.), would like to transport to Fairfax for The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] at 19 Broadway for some funky soul & boogie.

Friday very likely be close to home at Hopmonk for some crazy AZ/DZ!  There’s also Papa’s Bag at Fenix; Gary Vogensen’s Ramble at Rancho; Paul Liberatore & The Liberators at Sweetwater; Lonestar Retrobates at PYC … and a special Wine Tasting event at the Greek Festival ... among other things.

Saturday back at Hopmonk for Pop Fiction – sure to be a party vibe; Petty Theft is at Sweetwater (probably a sellout, as usual!); Freddy Clarke & Wobbly World at Seahorse; Marin Greek Festival both Sat. & Sunday; lots going on at all the Clubs.  Check out the calendar—way more!  Further adventures await …♫♪♪

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us:  Honoring those who have lost their lives while serving our country in the military.  Have Fun, Be Careful ♫♪♫♪

Music Fun Week of May 13-20, 2015

MOTHERHOOD!  Best thing that ever happened to me!

The gal that made me a mother, Laura Mae – in her latest new fashion, this watercolor creation (published yesterday in Britex Fabrics online blog; and soon on her own website Laura Mae Designs, aka Lilacs & Lace).

The pup that made Laura a mother (or something like that), my grandpup Valentino aka Tino.  Aawww!

My praises, the week in review:

Wednesday Miracle Mule at Hopmonk’s Open Mic.

Thursday, back to Hopmonk for S’Cream — Knut, Beth, Chris & Jeff!

Friday MOJO RISING at Fenix:  Teal, Josh, Tommy, Denise & John!!

Saturday The Chime Travelers Rick & Jay at Trek Winery; then James Nash & The Nomads (Jay Lane, Reed Mathis, Danny Eisenberg) at Hopmonk;

Sunday, Mothers’ Day:  several Art studios at Hamilton for the final taste of Marin Open Studios!  Then enjoyed the afternoon, evening and into the night hanging with favorite daughter Laura Mae and grandpup Valentino (our little Tino).  ♫♪♪.

Comin’ up Highlights: 

Wednesday (tonight):  Corte Madera Big Band Dance, or M6 at Hopmonk Open Mic.

Thursday Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at Sleeping Lady.  Last hurrah at the Lady??! Yikes.  Also the COM Big Swing Band at Seahorse …

Friday:  ZYDECO FLAMES at Eagles;  REVOLVER at Presidio Yacht Club; The Meters Experience at Sweetwater—a longshot for me, but wouldn’t that be sweet!  Also Freddy Clarke at Fenix; Monophonics at 19 Broadway …

Saturday Duran Duran Duran at Hopmonk; Bollywood by the Bay with DJ Richard Habib at Seahorse!; more Meters at Sweetwater; Vinyl’s 20^th anniversary celebration at GAMH (along with The Right Time & Fenton Coolfoot); Greg Johnson & Glass Brick Boulevard at The Big Easy; Harmony Sweepstakes … yeah, and more.

Sunday:  oh heck, let me catch my breath a moment ;-)

Wednesday next: The Right Time [& Fenton Coolfoot] do their thing at 19 Broadway. 

Here you go!  ♫♪

Music Fun Week of May 6-13, 2015

FELICITOUS GREETINGS!

The Week in Review, and Thanks a bunch ♫♪♪♫ – to all of you with whom I’ve had the privilege of sharing smiles and music! 

Friday the Bandworks/ Sunnbolt Friday Night Jam, with Lovitt-Page Band & plenty of blues; Big Rock with Haley Mears rocked us good; and then …

REVOLVER at Hopmonk—plenty of hopping, cavorting, dancing with a very happy crowd.

Saturday May Madness on 4^th St. San Rafael, with the Fenix House Band, more REVOLVER, and the Car Show & Parade.

Then JAMES MOSELEY DANCE BAND at Seahorse:  woot woot, glad to get me some of that!  Thank you James, Jack, Carrie, Haley, Jean, Marina, John, Marlon and KC!  Wasn't that FUN?!

Sunday out at Rancho Nicasio:  HowellDevine!  Mm hmm, blues and boogie—very smart!

May Madness, Happy Crowd revving with REVOLVER

Herman Privette, our Favorite Festival Fotographer

Highlights coming up:

Thursday, must try to get out to Hopmonk for S’Cream (along with LemonHammer and Mercuryville).

Friday we’ve got MOJO RISING at Fenix; Miracle Mule at Hopmonk; Lucky Drive at Seahorse; 

Saturday there’s Soul Ska at 19 Broadway; James Nash & The Nomads at Hopmonk; Danny Click & The Hell Yeahs! at 142 Throckmorton; The Chime Travelers at Trek Winery; ZYDECO FLAMES at Rossi’s; The 85s at Fenix -- for a small slice of what’s happening.

Sunday is Mothers’ Day – Bless us EveryOne!  ♫♪♪

This is the final weekend for Marin Open Studios, Saturday & Sunday – see the calendar for more info.

Get on out and enjoy some MUSIC ♫♫♪