UPDATES in RED
Major Thanks &
Appreciation to my wonderful friend Steve Johnson, for designing my very own
business cards. I have 4 designs, still playing/celebrating with all of them,
deciding which to go with …
The better angels in
all of us will prevail …
How do I show my appreciation for all the enjoyment, pleasure,
uplifting I get from all my musician friends?? I guess by continuing to show
up, dancing, and just keep on singing their praises, and encouraging all y’all
to come out and enjoy as well …
The 4th at Rancho
was pure holiday magic, with the Zydeco
Flames & the fabulous Ms. Lynn
Asher. “Take me to the river…” PLEASE!
♫♪♪♫
After Zoo Station (U2
tribute) at Northgate, Sunnbolt 1st
Friday Jam was cool, hot & friendly—as usual. So many great musicians and smiling faces—thanks
Beth & Knut for providing this
wondrous “space”! Always something unexpected and fun.
On Sat. at Seahorse,
was privileged to hear the Jamie Clark
Band, and they were all I had expected and more … very talented, very
danceable, completely wonderful flavors—happy and soulful. Don’t miss Jamie if
you can get to his next gig …
Magnolia
Terrace (outdoor space at Elks Club) on Sunday afternoon: where were you?
Rockit Science, a great rockin’ band, could have used a lot more audience. This is a fabulous
venue often used for weddings, with sun, shade, lawn, brick, patio—plenty of
space to picnic and dance or just listen to the music. Not happening this
coming Sunday, but I’ll keep posting throughout the summer. Coming bands are
Groove Society, Dynamo Jones, Firewheel, The Fibrillators, Danny Montana, and
Big Dog Trouble—thru Aug. 26.
Our friends at George’s Nightclub are having a great promotion: Celebrate your birthday there with a
show! Buy 5 tickets for friends, and the
6th one (for you) is a Comp! They’ll also treat you to a bottle of
champagne. Call for details and to book 415-226-0262.
Where will I be this week? Definitely the Corte Madera Big Band Dance on Wed. nite, with a free Nightclub 2-Step dance lesson at 6:30. Friday
evening looks good at Pacheco with
the Tracy Rose Quartet. Ooo, it’s Friday the 13th… Maybe get down to the Sweetwater after Pacheco for Elliott’s Evil Plan with Cathey Cotton (congrats
on the booking)! But the Hoodoo Rhythm Devils at George’s might put a spell on me: after
all, it is Friday the 13th … On Saturday (following an afternoon picnic at
the Cheese Factory), be at George’s for FOREVERLAND—one
of those musical pleasures that make me feel like I’m in my 20s again! My friends The Blues Burners will be at the Corte Madera Town Center on Sunday, and so will I.
How’s your week lookin’? Hope to dance into you soon.
Please bookmark my website, and
check back regularly for UPDATES as the
week progresses: 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)!! ♫
Wednesday, July
11
Corte Madera Rec Center, free: Ray Simpson Big Band Dance at 8,
preceded by free Nightclub Two-Step
Dance Lesson at 6:30
Seahorse
Supper Club, 7:30??, no cover: Marcello & Seth Tango. CREDIT CARDS
now accepted & ATM on site. 331-2899
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 7-10 pm, no cover: Richard Rogers, Piano Man.
Ladies night + Happy Hour all night. 415-878-4977
Thursday, July 12
San Rafael Farmers
Market,
downtown 4th St., 6-9pm, free: Mark
Hester Powers at 4th & B with rollerskates, top hat, &
great singing/entertaining. Mark is a DJ/Karaoke Master.
Seahorse Supper Club, 7:30-10:30, no cover: DONNA D + 3 – Blues, Jazz & Sassy Stylings. 331-2899 for reservations & info. CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site.
Presidio
Y.C. Maria's Music &
Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, $5 donation for the
band: Hot Rod Jukebox – All-American 50s Oldies/Rockabilly Dance Party. Dinner: Spaghetti & Meatballs
(vegetarian sauce, meatballs on side) $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
Friday, July
13
George's Nightclub, 9:00, $20-32.50:
The Hoodoo Rhythm Devils—A Retrospective. 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.
Sweetwater, 8 doors, 9 music. $10+: Elliott’s Evil
Plan with Cathey Cotten, with the “World’s Most Fatal Attraction” Show. 388-3850 for tix or info.
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.
Rickeys Jazz by the Pool, 6:30-9:30, no cover: Wall of Rhythm “Percussion
Specialists”! 883-9477 for
reservations.
San Rafael Fencing Academy, 827 Fourth St. across from George’s,
6-9 no cover: Mindy Canter/Fluteus
Maximus and Denny Geyser—Opening Reception for Ann Cohen: Recent
Works.
Seahorse Supper Club, 8:30?, $8?: Julio Bravo - Salsa. 331-2899 for reservations. CREDIT CARDS now accepted! & ATM on site.
Creekside Music Series at Tennessee Valley Cabin, 6:30-8pm,
free: Juke
Joint – 6-piece
horn band, classic soul & R&B. (They’ll also be at Pacheco Sept. 7.)
Saturday, July 14 – Happy Birthday, Veronica C!
George's Nightclub, 9:30-12:30, $15-27.50: FOREVERLAND—An Electrifying 14-piece
Tribute to Michael Jackson. Ooo ooo ooo. 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.
Osher Marin JCC Summer Nights Outdoor Music Festival, 7pm, $15 (members) - $20: Rupa & the April Fishes—cultural fusion of France, Spain, Chanson, Reggae,
Klezmer, Mexico & beyond. Dinners available on site from Sol Food, or BYO picnic.
Marin Coffee Roasters, San Anselmo, 10am-12:30pm (that’s Saturday
morning), free: The Treble Makers with Freeway Frank Bohan (Zydeco
Flames) and Ted O'Connell and Special Guests. This is an ongoing weekly
gig.
Rickeys Jazz by the Pool, 6:30-9:30 PM, no cover: Kimrea and Dreamdogs.—covers & originals,
jazz, folk, blues, country, punk. 883-9477 for reservations.
Seahorse Supper Club, 5-8, cover? [Don’t know]: “Gini
Wilson celebrates Bastille Day” [?]; then Beautiful Losers—original electro-acoustic rock. 331-2899 for reservations. CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on
site.
Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, Steakhouse Grill & Bar, 6:30, no cover: Brad Bann—Seriously
Sinatra. 456-8084 for reservations.
OR
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 6-9 Brad Bann—Seriously
Sinatra.;10 pm, no cover KARAOKE
with RJ Rogers. 415-878-4977
(both websites list Brad
playing same time—call venue to see where he actually is!)
142
Throckmorton, $25-35: Dee Bell and
Marcos Silva [Brazilian] Band Grace concert, CD release party, and
benefit for “Camp Create” arts camp for underprivileged + paying Marin kids. 383-9600 for tickets & info. Brought to my attention by my friends at Murphy
Productions.
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. Special
double-header: 9pm-12:30 Honey B &The Pollinators (Swing, Jump/Jive, Jazz Standards from the 20s, 30s, 40s)
Sunday, July 15 – Happy Birthday,
Pamela M!
Town Center
Summer Music, Corte Madera, 2-4pm,
free: The Blues Burners. Series continues every Sunday through
Sept. 30. See link for lineup.
Piccolo
Pavilion, Old Corte Madera
Square, 5-6pm, free: Jake
Botts & Friends
19 Broadway, 3 doors, 3:30 show -
5:30pm, no cover: Lonestar Retrobates
19 Broadway, 7 doors, 8 show -
10pm, no cover: Rockit Science
Seahorse Supper Club, 4-10 PM, $10--(free class
from 4-5): Mazacote SALSA. CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site. 331-2899
Monday, July 16
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.
Tuesday,
July 17
Seahorse Supper
Club, 7:30-10:30?, no cover: Noel Jewkes Jazz with vocalist Wanda Stafford. CREDIT CARDS now accepted & ATM on site. 331-2899
Novato Farmers Market:
4-8pm on Grant Ave. through September.
Mark your calendars:
July
21- Aug. 4 (Sat. nites) Osher Marin JCC Summer Nights
Outdoor Music Festival, with Oliver
Mtukudzi & The Black Spirits (7/21), Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (7/28), and Orquesta
La Moderna Tradicion (8/4).
July
20 (Fri.) Presidio Y.C.: Rudy Colombini
July
20 (Fri.) George’s: PRIDE & JOY
July
21 (Sat.) Seahorse, 9-12, $10: The
TICKETS BAND
July
21 (Sat.) George’s: GATOR BEAT
July
21 (Sat.) Pt. Reyes Station, Love Field, $24-150: Far West Fest with Les Nubians, Orgone,
Vinyl, Spark & Whisper, and many more!
July
28 (Sat.) George’s: PETTY THEFT
Please forward my link
to interested friends.
With Gratitude, and Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
