...so get out there and play!
Where’ve I been?
And whom do I thank? The past weekend was filled by the awesome Ms. Cathey Cotton and Elliott’s Evil Plan;
the Jamie Clark Band had it going on
at Max’s; and good ol’ Doc Kraft Dance Band
put out their lively best at the PYC.
*I had the honor
of attending the Sunday evening Red-Ribbon Cutting for the Fenix on 4th St. in San Rafael. Lots of excitement there, long-anticipated, a
very classy venue, from a team headed by the lovely Laura van Galen. Thanks for
the invite, Connie! Their house-band
(including Fernando Aragon, Larry Vann,
Michael Warren, Phillip Roscoe Gallo, and Kyle Hixon) will play Blues on
Wednesday nights, and they kick it! Narada Michael Walden sat in for a
couple of numbers—wowza! But as yet
there is no dance floor—it’s a beautiful marble floor from the original
building, built sometime in the 20s, I think.
They are still working on finishing touches, and I’m hopin’ one of them
is a proper dance floor. Also hoping
they bring a renaissance to 4th St., and that their neighbor George’s Nightclub will also thrive!
**There’s also
excitement building about HOPMONK TAVERN
soon to open in Novato (next Wed. as a matter of fact)! Had a nice conversation today with gracious owner
Dean Biersch, who gave me a tour of
the place. New wood floors—a good omen
for us Dancers! They open with the Courtney Janes—and I’m looking forward
to all my favorite local bands being booked very soon!
***Heading to Corte Madera tonite for the Ray Simpson Big Band Dance.
Tomorrow evening (Thursday) at TREK WINERY, please stop by and join us for some
excellent wine while entertained by the Herb
Marshall Band. On Friday the intent
is to head to The Trident for the Rowan Brothers, and then to PYC for REVOLVER. And on Saturday expect to see us at Sunnbolt for the big party with our friends Dan Brown and Full Steem and The Mighty Groove! Double wowza! ♫♪
****There’s also
the 14th Anniversary Party for Rancho
Nicasio (and Danny Click on Sat.
nite); the 4th Anniversary at Whipper
Snapper; big fun as usual at Sweetwater;
cool sounds with your dinner at Panama
Hotel & at Rickey’s; free DJ--and Dylan & Lester Chambers at George’s;
the Treble Makers, David Nelson Band, Norman Greenbaum, Jamie Clark—and more! (But I can’t be everywhere…) Please take a look at all the listings
and details that follow. ♫♪♫♪
Keep yourself open to Possibility -- for one never knows what Magic
awaits …
You can bookmark my website,
and check back regularly for UPDATES as the
week progresses: www.ellenjanesmusic.com. And 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.
Tuesday,
Nov. 13
Wednesday, Nov.
14
Corte Madera Rec Center, 8-10pm, free: Ray
Simpson Big Band
Sweetwater, doors 7, event 8pm, $32: The Big Mix with Ray Manzarek, Michael
McClure, George Brooks, Kai Eckhardt, & Jay Lane—“Dharma Boogie at its
Best”;
Celebrating Michael McClure’s birthday! 388-3850 for tix or info.
PanamaHotel,
7-10pm, no cover: C-Jam with Connie Ducey—sassy, jazzy,
bluesy. 457-3993 for reservations
& info.
Thursday,
Nov. 15
Trek Winery, 1026 Machin,
Novato, 6:30-8pm, free: Herb Marshall Band—jazz combo with
vocals. Meet up with a bunch of us!
PresidioY.C. Maria's Music &
Dinner-- Dinner beginning at 5 PM, and music from 7-10, No cover this week
so please TIP generously: Rockit Science with Guest Ned Endless. Dinner: Roasted Chicken Cobbler $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
Rancho Nicasio, 8:00, $25-30: Rancho’s
14th Anniversary Show with Petty Theft, Mike Duke, Angela Strehli,
Danny Click, Bonnie Hayes, Revolver, and more!. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Sweetwater, 5pm, FREE: Football on the Big Screen: Miami Dolphins
vs. Buffalo Bills. 388-3850 for tix or info.
PanamaHotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Deborah Winters with Cedricke Dennis —contemporary
& soulful jazz. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Friday, Nov.
16 – Happy Birthday, Nyomi! & KAREN!
Trident, Sausalito, 5:30-7:30,
free: Rowan Brothers
George's Nightclub, 9pm, FREE: DJ
NIGHT with DJ Rick Vegaz-- Top 40, Hip Hop, Electro, Dance & More. Drink Specials all night!
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Brad
Bann – Seriously Sinatra. 883-9477
for reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, : Private
Event in the Rancho Room (dinner served in the Western Room)
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $37 (or $62 for both Fri. & Sat.): Gatorators
featuring Dave Malone, Camille
Baudoin, & Reggie Scanlon of the Radiators. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Saturday, Nov.
17
George's Nightclub, doors 7, show 9pm (Dylan
& Lester 11pm), $10-15: Dylan Chambers & The Midnight Transit plus Lester Chambers, and Afro-Funk Experience at 9pm. 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.
Sunnbolt Studios, 8-11:30, $10: Dan
Brown, Full Steem, & The Mighty Groove. Steemy and groovy…BYOB.
Rancho Nicasio, 8:30, $15-20: Danny
Click & the Hell Yeahs—Original Americana/Texas Blues. 415-662-2219
for reservations/info.
Sweetwater, doors 8, show 9, $37 (or $62 for both Fri. & Sat.): Gatorators
featuring Dave Malone, Camille
Baudoin, & Reggie Scanlon of the Radiators. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Max’s, 60 Madera Blvd., Corte Madera, 8-11pm,
free:
Jamie Clark Band
Whipper Snapper, 1613 4th St., San Rafael, all day,
no cover: 4th Anniversary
Party! 11:30-3 lunch, 5-10 dinner;
$4 sangria & microbrews all day, delicious tapas & food specials;
7:30-10pm Dan McGuire--Classic Acoustic Guitar. 256-1818 for info.
Fairfax Pavilion (presented by 19
Broadway), 6pm, $25-30: David Nelson Band with Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: SwingSet – easy listening
jazz/swing. 883-9477 for reservations.
Taste of Rome, Sausalito, 7-10pm, no cover: Andoni
& Band--jazz, pop, swing, R&B, blues & more!
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, 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. 18 – Happy Birthday,
Siobhan
Sweetwater, 11am, no cover: Live Music Sunday Brunch – Matt Eakle Band.
Doors
7pm, event 7:30pm, $27: “Spirit of ‘70” Norman Greenbaum Birthday Bash, with San Francisco Music Club, Sopwith Camel,
and many Special Guests. 388-3850
for info.
Osher Marin JCC, Kanbar Center for
Performing Arts, 7:30pm, $30-40: Yemen
Blues—Combining the music of Yemen and West Africa with contemporary funk,
mambo & deep soul.
Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover: Mike Lipskin & Dinah Lee – Classic Songs. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 5:30-8:30pm, no cover: Brian Campbell Trio
aka Campbell’s Jazz Soup – 20s, 30s & 40s jazz & swing. 883-9477 for reservations.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live
Music
Monday, Nov. 19
Tuesday,
Nov. 20
PanamaHotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever – “Memphis in
June and Blues in the Night” Songs of Hoagy Carmichael and Johnny Mercer. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 9:30pm, free (2-drink min.): Core Tuesdays with Danny Uzilevsky
Mark
Your Calendars:
Nov. 21 (Wed.,
Thanksgiving Eve) Hopmonk in Novato
opens: The Courtney Janes
Nov. 21 (Wed.) Bungalow 44: James Moseley R&B Trio
Nov. 23 (Fri.) Sweetwater: Petty Theft
Nov. 23 (Fri.) Sweetwater: Petty 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
Nov. 24 (Sat.) Rancho Nicasio: The Fabulous Bud E. Luv
Dec. 1 & 2 (Sat.
& Sun.) St. Raphael’s: Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus Candlelight
Concerts (I sing—ask me about tickets.)
Dec. 1 (Sat.) George’s: Foreverland
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
