UPDATES (since Wednesday) in RED
Plenty of fun this past week, thanks to:
Plenty of fun this past week, thanks to:
Ray Simpson
Big Band at Corte
Madera Community Center on Wednesday;
Doc Roberts
Strange Brew, new band from Miles Schon & Friends at Hopmonk
on Friday, followed by
Cryptical with Stu Allen. Drummer with Miles is son of guitar player
with Cryptical. Loaded genetic pools. Plenty of dancin’ & shakin’.
Saturday with pal Dee up from Santa Barbara,
took in the Zydeco by the Bay
festivities at Dunphy Park. Yay! Then nighttime fun with Carlos at Seahorse and the James Moseley Dance Band.
Sweet! Funky!
Missed Danny
Click, Doc Kraft, Elliott’s Evil Plan & Cathey Cotton, Rudy’s Party at
Broadway Studios, The 7th Sons, Moonalice, missed a heap of
other goof stuff … hope you got your dancin’ in!
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun – Deedle Dee &
Ells Bells at Dunphy Park
There’s still a chance for the coming week. For Carlos & me? Lots of choices, we shall see what comes to
pass … There’s Hopmonk Open Mic, Chime
Travelers at Trek Winery, Dan Brown at Pub Republic, Tracorum at Hopmonk, Pocket Change at Peri’s, Way Far Bros at 4th St. Tavern, The Mighty
Groove at Seahorse, Doc Kraft at
PYC, The Tickets Band at Boyle Park,
Blind Date at Trek, Sonoma Songbirds
at Hopmonk – and I’d like to see the film Touching Home at Sweetwater, with
twins Noah & Logan who lived down the street, and whose dad (on whom the
story is based) touched my life. And the
Starduster Orchestra next Tuesday.
Take a look at the calendar—more than enough for
everyone to enjoy!
Tuesday,
Oct. 15, 2013
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever – There’ll Never Be Another You: songs of Walter Donaldson and Harry Warren. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10 ($8.50 seniors): Singer
Songwriter Series – Pro Open Mic
with host Simon Costa. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Diana Castillo), 8:30 music, $10: Midnite
Ramblers – Cajun/ zydeco.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm,
no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Sweetwater , 7pm, suggested donation
$75, $10 students: “In The Cobbler’s Shoes” (film screening & reception). 388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, Oct.
16
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, 7:20-11:20pm, no cover: Open
Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week David More – electric guitar blues
band), chosen from a previous open mic. 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,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10: Fenix Band – Pro Blues Jam, Spotlight Night. Local & visiting musicians invited to join
during 2nd set. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – rock, soul & blues from 60s, 70s
& onward.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Rusty
Stringfield – 4-piece high-energy acoustic band, bluegrass to soul, reggae
& arena rock. 415-485-1005 for info
& reservations.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Dale Polissar Trio – lyrical
clarinet jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8, $12 adv., SRO: Glenn Jones — American
Primitive Guitarist, touring in support of one of NPR’s “Top 25 Albums of the Year”. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Thursday,
Oct. 17 – Happy Birthday, Neil
S! Happy
Birthday, Ray G!
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael,
11:30am, no cover: Thursday Lunch Series
with Simon Costa – off-beat love
songs, breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
8pm,
$10: Ron E. Beck Soul Revue – former Tower of Power drummer, soulful
vocals & funky beats. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin, Novato, 7pm, no cover: The
Chime Travelers – 60s & 70s rock guitar duo. 415-899-9883.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9pm, no cover: Burnsy’s Sugar Shack – blues, soul, Motown, with Cathleen Riddley, Dave Burns, Billy Frates
from Vinyl, and who knows who will drop in ...
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 7, show 7:45pm, $8: 33-1/3 Mile Showcase (every 1st
& 3rd Thurs.) with The Lady
Crooners (folk/ Americana/ roots). 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Lincoln Park Wine Bar, 198
Sir Francis Drake, San Anselmo, 7-9pm, no cover: James Moseley Solo. 453-9898 for reservations.
Pub Republic, 3120A Lakeville Hwy.,
Petaluma, 8pm, no cover, please tip: Dan Brown & Full Steem – soul,
rock, r&b, jazz & funk [also Nov. 14]. Ladies night. Voted
"Petaluma's Best New Restaurant" 2013 People's Choice Awards.
Presidio Y.C. Maria’ Sports Night Tailgate Party—Something new. Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals on 42”
flatscreen TV. Dinner: Tailgate food $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
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9-11pm, no cover: Dave Getz Jazz Quartet – Straight-up Jazz—classics, funk, afro-latin rhythms. 485-1182 reservations.
Seahorse, 8-10:30, no
cover: Freddy Clarke – solo guitar.
Sweetwater,
7-10pm, no cover: Deborah Winters and Friends – contemporary & soulful jazz. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, $17 adv. SRO: Stu Allen & Mars Hotel – featuring Jason
Crosby, John Stewart, Robin Sylvester & Jay Lane, for all you Deadheads. 388-3850
for tix or info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Friday, Oct.
18 – FULL HUNTER’S MOON
4:38pm PDT
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, 5-8pm in the Beer Garden,
no cover: TBA ().
Session
Room: Doors 8, show 9pm, $10: Tracorum – southern rock/ alt/ indie.
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.
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.
Sausalito Cruising Club,
dinner 7, music 8-11pm, for guests $10 music only?, $20 with buffet; for
members $5 music only, $15 with buffet [not sure about prices]: Rumors
Band – 9-piece classic rock cover band with horns. This is a private club; you must be a member or a Guest. To get on
Guest list, please email: brucewilmott@aol.com. 415-332-9922 for reservations. [also Oct. 31]
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm
on the patio, free: Kelly Peterson Band.
9pm, $8:
Pocket Change – high-energy
funk & rock party band.
Tavern on 4th, 711 4th
St., San Rafael, 9pm, $8: Way Far Bros with Volker Strifler, Ed Ivey (Brass
Monkey), Chip Roland (Zero), Paulo Baldi (Cake).
Steakhouse Grill & Bar
at Deer Park Villa, Fairfax, 6-9pm,
no cover: 13 Strings Jazz Guitar Duo with
James Moseley & Alex Markels. 456-8084 for reservations/info.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Andre
Thierry & Zydeco Magic.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 7:30pm & 10pm shows, $50-65 adv., $60-75
door: Shahyar Ghanbari —modern Persian pop
and flamenco guitar. 415-813-5600
reservations & info.
Tiburon Tavern, 1651
Tiburon Blvd., 5:30-7:30pm, no cover: Dore Coller and the Instrumentals –
“BermudaGrass” (blend of Bluegrass & Caribbean rhythms).
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $20-22: Dan Hicks and Bayside Jazz – dance to
Dan’s favorite standards. 415-662-2219
for reservations/info.
The Trident, Sausalito, 6:30-9:30pm, no cover: Andoni’s Trio– jazz, swing, blues, pop, R&B, Motown, inspirational. 415-331-3232 for reservations.
George's Nightclub, 9pm, $?? plus table
fee: Generation Esmeralda – high-energy Latin rock. 415-226-0262 for
info.
Sweetwater, doors 7,
show 9pm, $14 adv. SRO: Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons with The
Heavy Guilt, and Jeff Crosby & The Refugees –Allstar Band & jam. Produced for Mill Valley Film Festival. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday,
Oct. 19 – Happy Birthday, Tim T! Happy Birthday, Tim M! Happy Birthday,
Michael M!
Seahorse, 9-12, $10: The
Mighty Groove – Groovalicious hip-shakin’ danceable funk & retro-soul.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, 1-4pm in the Beer Garden,
no cover: Nate Lopez. 5-8pm in the Beer Garden, no cover: Solid Air (folk-rock/ Americana).
Doors
7:30, show 8:30pm, $20 SRO, $30 seated: James
McMurtry Solo Acoustic Show – folk/ Americana/ rock. 8:30-9pm Opens with Bobby Jo Valentine. 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.
Boyle Park, Mill Valley,
8:30am-6pm, $40 adults & seniors: Rocktoberfest Silent auction, food, great music. 8:30-11am
Wood Racquet Tournament; 12 Dredgetown
band; 2pm Tennis Expo; 4pm The Tickets
Band. http://www.boyleparkrenovation.com/Rocktoberfest.html?
TREK Winery, 1026 Machin (at Sweetser), Novato 8-10:30pm,
no cover: Blind Date—Rock & Roll from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s with Dennis
Hagerty, Sandy Geller, Crystal Brunelle, Big John Main, and Rollie Tolosa. And
great wine!
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 4-7pm
on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:
Tommy Odetto & Friends – rock you good &
plenty.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm,
$20: Tim Hockenberry Trio — America’s Got Talent 2012 Semi-Finalist. 415-813-5600 reservations
& info.
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.
Mystic Theater, Petaluma, 8:30pm,
$16 adv.: Petty Theft celebrates Tom Petty’s Birthday! Opens with Zoo Station (U2 tribute).
Rickey’s Jazz, 7-10pm, no cover: Andoni’s Quartet – jazz, swing, blues, pop, R&B, Motown,
inspirational. 883-9477 for reservations.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm
on the patio, FREE: Live Music Brunch
with Jason Movrich & Friends– blues,
soul, funk, jazz & rock.
Doors 7, show 9pm, $22: House
of Floyd – Pink Floyd Tribute, musical magic show. 388-3850 for tix or info.
San Rafael Joe’s, 7-9:30, no
cover: Phillip Percy Pack Phillip
Percy is a Beach Blanket Babylon alum, singing the jazz standards here with his
Trio every Saturday night.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito, 6:30-10pm,
no cover: SF Medicine Ball Swing Ensemble—David Sturdevant &
John “Mr. Clarinet” Stafford.
no name, Sausalito, 6-8:30, no
cover: The Gaters (Joe Tate & Maggie Catfish & Sandy
Bailey). Blues, rock, country & more. 415-332-1392.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Rancho Nicasio, Brunch and Dinner
in the Western Room; Rancho Room closed
for Private Event –. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Sunday,
Oct. 20
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, 1-4pm in the Beer Garden,
no cover: Michael Castle solo(blues/ country/ folk). 5-8pm in the Beer Garden, no cover: Rickey Alan Ray solo (blues/ southern rock/ soul).
Doors 7, 7:30 show, $12 online, SRO: “Sonoma Songbirds” Concert Series:
Marin Co. Female Artists Tracy Blackman,
Jill Cohn, and Ghost & Gale
(David Luning & Brodie Jenkins).
415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Sweetwater, 10:30am-1pm, free: Live Music Sunday Brunch with Michael Lassiter —
singer/ songwriter/ guitarist with original Americana.
1pm, no cover: 49ers
vs. Tennessee Titans on Big Screen .
388-3850 for tix or info.
Doors 4, show 6pm, no
cover: “Touching Home” – special screening, with Ed Harris & Marin Co. natives Noah & Logan Miller; presented by Mill Valley Village, with support
from Rotary & ARC Entertainment.
Marin Country Mart (Larkspur Landing), 12:30-2:30pm, free: Folkish Festival -- The Courtney Janes & Americana Graffiti. Food Truck event as well.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael,
11:30am, no cover: Wil Roberts —mix of R&B, coffee house, & adult contemporary
pop originals & covers.
7pm,
$10: Donald Lacy’s Comedy Showcase – featuring Marvin Deloatch Jr.,
Danny Dechi, John Dekoven & Steve Lee .
415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Panama Hotel,
6-9pm, no cover: Joan Getz Quartet – jazz, bossa nova, blues & ballads. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Rancho Nicasio, 5pm, no cover: Jeremy D’Antonio
Presents Tiny Television – Americana. 415-662-2219 for reservations/info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, no cover: ?. 9:30pm,
no cover: La Mandanga – acoustic gypsy fun with
members of Beso Negro.
Monday,
Oct. 21
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & $10
for Players: Blue Monday Jam hosted by
Joe 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.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage
Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations
& info.
Tuesday,
Oct. 22
Mill Valley Community
Center,
7-9pm, $5: Starduster Orchestra
featuring vocalist Sheilah Glover –
Big Band Swing music from 40s & 50s.
Light refreshments served.
Osteria Divino, 6:30-9:30pm,
no cover: 13
Strings Jazz Guitar Duo with James Moseley
& Alex Markels. 331-9355 for
reservations.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Cheryl McBride), 8:30 music, $10: ZYDECO
FLAMES – Cajun/ zydeco.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Todos Santos Band – with Wendy Fitz, jazzy roots. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10 ($8.50 seniors): Singer
Songwriter Series – Pro Open Mic with
host Simon Costa. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm,
no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Sweetwater , 7pm, no cover: Dick
Wagner – (Alice Cooper, Aerosmith, Lou Reed, KISS, Peter Gabriel) Book signing & mini-concert; 45-50 min.
show, followed by Q&A, meet & greet. 388-3850 for info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Mark
Your Calendars:
Oct. 25 (Fri.) Fenix:
James Moseley Dance Band
Halloween Party
Oct. 25 (Fri.) Eagles, Alameda: Zydeco
Flames Halloween Dance
Oct. 25 (Fri.) Sweetwater: Jimmy
Dillon Band EP Release party “6 String Man”
Oct. 26 (Sat.) Marin
Art & Garden Center: Marin Symphony Gala! This is where I’ll be, instead of out dancing
with all y’all!
Oct. 26 (Sat.) Music Box (American Legion),
Larkspur: Revolver—Flashback, 60s Dance Party
Oct. 26 (Sat.) Hopmonk: Dread
Zeppelin Halloween Party
Oct. 26 (Sat.) Peri’s:
Honeydust Comic Book
Halloween
Oct. 27 (Sun.) Marin Symphony, 3pm, $10-70: “From
Russia With Love”. Info 415-479-8100, box
office 473-6800.
Oct. 29 (Tues.) Marin Symphony, 7:30pm, $10-70: “From
Russia With Love”. Info 415-479-8100, box
office 473-6800.
Nov. 2 (Sat.) Marin JCC Kanbar Center: Danny
Click, Tommy Castro, & Mark Karan
Nov. 3 (Sun.)
2am: Daylight Savings Time Ends!
Nov. 3 (Sun.) Trek Winery: Fundraiser
for Jayden’s Journey (boy with leukemia) with Rumors Band.
Nov. 3 (Sun.) Sophie’s Living Room [Stage Dor], 10
Liberty Ship Way #340, Sausalito, 6:30pm:
Greg Johnson & Glass Brick
Blvd. Live Rehearsal
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
