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. 

Seahorse, 9:00 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 

Seahorse, 8:30, $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 Murphy. 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. 

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 ♫♪

Music/Fun Week of Jan. 17

Tuesday, Jan. 17
Osteria Divino, 6-9 pm, no cover: 13 Strings with James Moseley and Alex Markels Jazz Guitar Duo 331-9355 for reservations

Seahorse, 8pm, no cover: Jazz Jam

Wednesday, Jan. 18
Seahorse, 8 pm, no cover: Tango Argentino with Seth Asarnow & Marcelo Puig

Ghiringhelli's Novato (next to P.O.), 7-10pm in the Lounge, no cover: Ladies Night with Richard Rogers on keys & vocals

Finnegans, 9:30, free: KARAOKE Dance Party with Mark Hester Power
Thursday, Jan. 19
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $12-15: Marcus Shelby Quartet - A Jazz Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King 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. Table reservations are taken ONLY during the hours stated above. 2-drink min. per person for reserved tables.

Seahorse, 8pm, no cover: Connie Ducey & Judy Hall Jazz 331-2899 for reservations & info

Presidio Y.C. Maria's Music & Dinner [I assume, haven't had an update from Maria--call to confirm 332-2319.] Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, donation for band: ?? Dinner: ??, $8; grill closed, pizza available. 332-2319.

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: KARAOKE run by Grego. Food served until 11pm. 415-878-4977 Let me know if you want to try this out!

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

Friday, Jan. 20
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $10-15: REVOLVER (with special guest Bonnie Hayes) plus THE TICKETS BAND 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.
Seahorse, 11am-3pm, every Friday: invite a friend to lunch, buy one meal, receive one of equal or lesser value free. Also Mon. thru Fri. $8 Blue Plate Specials (cannot be combined with other offers). 331-2899

Seahorse, 8 pm? 9 pm? $8 (free with dinner over $15): Angela & Key Lime Pie + Lost Dog Found 331-2899 for reservations

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10, no cover: Brad Bann - sounds of Sinatra 883-9477 for reservations

Presidio Y.C.: Private Party 332-2319

**Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover: live music . . . Always great food & convivial vibe!

**Graffiti, 101 2nd St., Petaluma, 8-11, no cover: Tracy Rose + Steve Freund Blues Band
Elks Club, 1312 Mission San Rafael, 8:30, $5: Rockit Science - Jazz, Blues, R& B, Steely Dan-style. No host bar.
Mendocino Hotel, 7:30-9:30, $10-15: 13 Strings with James Moseley and Alex Markels Jazz Guitar Duo. See James' site for more info:

Saturday, Jan. 21
Seahorse, 8:30pm-12, $12 (cover includes hors d'oeuvres): James Moseley Band Dance Party! James, Carrie Murphy on vocals, Casey Filson, Jean Fineberg, Jack Prendergast, and Rich Auguan 331-2899

George's Nightclub, 9:00, $16-20: Ray Obiedo and Tony Saunders 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. Table reservations are taken ONLY during the hours stated above. 2-drink min. per person for reserved tables.

Rickeys Jazz, 7-10 PM, no cover: SwingSet 883-9477 for reservations.

Presidio Y.C., 8:30? $5: Lazy Horse 332-2319

Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $12-15: Tom Rigney and Flambeau

Whipper Snapper, 7:30-10, no cover: live music, yummy food!

Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-11, $10 (or $5 with dinner): Andoni's Quintet - Dance Night in the Event Room. 415-878-4977
Redwood Cafe in Cotati, 8:30-12 : Full Steem with Dan Brown

Sunday, Jan. 22
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $20-25: Bill Champlin (Sons of Champlin, Chicago) plus Bonnie Hayes 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.

Seahorse, 4-9 PM, $8: (class 4-5 PM) Candela y Edgardo SALSA

Rancho Nicasio, 4:00 in the bar, no cover: WTJ2 featuring Wendy Fitz
Monday, Jan. 23
Seahorse, 7 or 8 pm, no cover: Jazz Jam 331-2899
Mark your calendars: Jan. 28 (Sat.), Seahorse, 9pm, $8: THE TICKETS BAND
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 ♫♪

Groove is in the Heart

Everybody dance!