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Are you enjoying the COLD?? Next Tuesday is the FULL COLD MOON, but hoping it will warm up before then. Another choral concert for me, with the entire Marin Symphony for our 1st ever Holiday Pops Concert, on Tuesday December 17. It’s a JOY to SING as well as dance …
Are you enjoying the COLD?? Next Tuesday is the FULL COLD MOON, but hoping it will warm up before then. Another choral concert for me, with the entire Marin Symphony for our 1st ever Holiday Pops Concert, on Tuesday December 17. It’s a JOY to SING as well as dance …
Yesterday’s view outside a High School friend’s home,
Watchung NJ … ♫♪♪
Something
else to share that has nothing to do with the Holidays … Remember LAURA NYRO? Eli and the Thirteenth Confession? Laura wrote many top hits for The 5th
Dimension, Three Dog Night, Blood Sweat and Tears, Barbra Streisand among
others, and was one of my favorite artists of the late 60s, early 70s.
A fellow
singer brought her adorable 11-month old baby Eli to our concert on Sunday (not
a peep from him!) and I immediately broke into song, “Eli’s Comin’”. Here’s a clip for you to remember it, or to
learn more about Laura Nyro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX5AanHQS1g
And if
you’re interested, here’s the entire album, Eli and the Thirteenth Confession:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDw-EoVJC1g
Here’s what I forgot to paste in on Wednesday, kudos
for last week (!!):
What happened last week?
Our
Marin Symphony Chamber Chorus Candelight Concerts on Saturday evening and
Sunday afternoon! A real Joy in my life
to participate … and thanks to my friends who came and enjoyed along with us!
Friday evening and the RAIN … I had a concert
rehearsal at St. Rafael’s, so on the way home stopped at Sunnbolt’s 1st Friday Jam. Arrived in time for S’Cream —the Clapton/ Winwood tribute headed by hosts Beth and Knut—and some Birthday cheer for Knut. Also Jamalicious
with Allen Biggs & Bob Smith kept me on my dancin’ feet. Hmmm … I had gone 6 days without live
music—how’d that happen?
Saturday evening after my concert dropped by Hopmonk for Johnny Vegas & The High Rollers for their holiday show – plenty
of great dance party music to keep Carlos & I happy. Didn’t realize Johnny is a local boy, and his
peeps came out in force.
The Sunday Holiday
Candelight Concert was followed by a wonderful party in Strawberry. Many thanks to our gracious hosts Noralee and
Bob!
Tonight (Wed.) I’d love to get to the Big Band Dance in Corte Madera … if I
finish up with business.
Thursday Fairfax beckons: Eddie
Neon at 19 Broadway, and a host
of stellar performers at Sleeping Lady—including
Lynn Asher & Danny Click.
Friday the 13th looking forward to Cathey Cotton and the Atomic Beat Society at George’s for some funky soul—Go!
Cathey! Go! If not for that gig, Carlos
& I would be at Elks for Go! Kat! Go! Maybe we can do both??
Saturday we have a dinner at our Clubhouse, then
another dinner party at a friend’s in San Rafael—a once-a-year gathering that
brings folks together from all over the Bay Area. If we manage to leave before midnight, we’ll
stop at Hopmonk for some Sorentinos.
More rehearsals, Sunday and Monday evenings, for my
Marin Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
at the Civic Center, with the full Symphony Orchestra – on Tuesday the 17th. This is a first for the Symphony, hope you
can attend. (See Tuesday listing.)
Thanks to the venues and all the amazing
musicians, and may you have a Joyous
Holiday Season! :-) ♫♪
Corte Madera
Community Center,
8-10pm, FREE: 17-piece Ray Simpson Big Band Dance.—dance music
of 30s, 40s & 50s. Light
refreshments included.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week REVENANT – hard rock originals, with Chris Carpiniello). Note: For this Event, Bar staff is happy to
take your food order from the “Venue
Menu”.
415-892-6200
reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 10pm, no cover: Korty’s Hump Jam – Vinyl keyboardist Jonathan Korty with local all-star
Jam. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band – Pro Blues Jam: Fats Domino
Tribute – Local talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd
set. 415-813-5600 reservations &
info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, no cover: Rusty
Evans & Ring of Fire — Rockabilly, Johnny Cash tribute. 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Harley White Sr. – smooth and classic jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, Café open for breakfast & lunch. Closed at 3pm for Private Event. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Thursday,
Dec. 12
Sleeping Lady, Fairfax, 9pm, no
cover: Bill Hansell’s Guitar Pull. Includes Lynn Asher, Tracy Blackman, Lyn
Carpenter-Engelkes, Tommy Odetto, and lots more. 485-1182 reservations.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 11:30am, no cover: Thursday Lunch Series with Simon Costa – off-beat love songs,
breakup ballads, and tasteful covers.
8pm,
$10: Andre Thierry &
Zydeco Magic. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Mark’s Jamm Sammich – Open Jammz, Loose Grooves, & Kool Katz.
(2nd & 4th Thursday each month)
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Wanda Stafford –jazz diva. 457-3993
for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, SOLD OUT: Steve Kimock &
Friends with Bobby Vega, Bill Witt, Jeff Chimento, Dan
Liebowitz. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Presidio Y.C.
PRIVATE PARTY.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9pm-midnite, no cover: Karaoke with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Friday, Dec.
13
George's Nightclub, 9pm, $10 adv, $15 door,
plus table fee: Cathey Cotton and the Atomic Beat Society – new incarnation of
Elliott’s Evil Plan, 10-piece funk, soul, jazz dance band, including Ray Clement and Rich Armstrong, and Special Guest Tony Saunders; opens with The
Hoovers. 415-578-2707 for info. ***497-8690?
San Rafael Elks Club, Grand Ballroom,
8pm, $9: Go! Kat! Go! — classic rock, R&B, soul and jazz for your
dancing pleasure. RSVP Party, no host
bar. You MUST register beforehand as a Guest, or you will not be
admitted. Call Nick at 415-721-7661; or email him at karryfitch@yahoo.com. Or go to this spreadsheet and add
yourself for this and future shows: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiGK03cVruKLdFBMc29XbmNLdGlOVHItWWdQcTlzeEE&usp=drive_web#gid=0
Rickeys Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Phillip
Percy Pack – jazz
standards with a special kick. 883-9477 for reservations.
19 Broadway, 9pm, $10:
Ann Halen —Van Halen tribute;
opens with Bryan Kehoe & Black Cat
Grave. Info 459-1091.
Taste of Rome, 1000 Bridgeway,
Sausalito, 7-10pm, no cover: Andoni’s
Quartet – Jazz, swing, pop,
blues, R&B, & Motown.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 5-8pm
on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:
Sabbath Lives – Black Sabbath
tribute.
Rancho Nicasio, 8pm, $12-15: Beso Negro + This Old Earthquake – double
trouble. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
Eagles Hall, 2305
Alameda Ave., Alameda, 8:30 lesson, 9pm show, $15: Motordude
Zydeco.
Sweetwater, doors 7, show 8pm, SOLD OUT: Steve Kimock &
Friends with Bobby Vega, Bill Witt, Jeff Chimento, Dan
Liebowitz. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, Private Event in
Session Room; Tavern & restaurant open. 415-892-6200 reservations
& info.
Fenix Music & Supper
Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, Closed for Private Event. Take-out
service available. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Tavern on 4th, 711 4th
St., San Rafael, 9pm, no cover: Jim & Ned Pasquel — Acoustic jam.
Ghiringhelli's Novato, 9:30pm, no cover: KARAOKE with DJ Rich Rogers. 415-878-4977 info & reservations.
Saturday,
Dec. 14
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 8, show 8:30pm, $10 online SRO: The
Sorentinos – blues/ r&b/ rock.
Opens with Black Cat Bone. Fundraiser for Marin Food Bank & Marin Humane Society. [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.
19 Broadway, 3-6pm, no cover:
Judy Hall in the Lounge—jazz
& pop piano.
9pm,
$15-20: RonKat & Katdelic (P-Funk) – Also Stymie &
the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm,
$20: Ray Obiedo & Mistura
Fina —Latin Jazz, Funk, & Brazilian rhythms. 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.
Sausalito Cruising Club, dinner 7, music 8-11pm, for guests $10 music only, $20 with buffet; for members $5 music only, $15 with buffet: Parade of Lights, and Party with "Rumors" Dance Band. 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.
Rickey’s Jazz by the Fire, 7-10pm, no cover: Tracy Rose Trio – jazz, swing, latin
and pop. 883-9477 for reservations.
Sweetwater, 11am-2pm,
FREE: Live Music Brunch with Hobo Paradise -- ragtime jazz, horns
& rhythm.
Doors
7, show 8pm, SOLD
OUT: Steve
Kimock & Friends with Bobby Vega, Bill Witt, Jeff Chimento, Dan
Liebowitz. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, free: Live Music.
9:30pm, $8:
Physical Suicide Deterrent System Project – grunge, punk, and then
some rock.
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, 6-9:30pm,
no cover: David Sturdevant & John “Mr. Clarinet” Stafford—swingin’ jazz, R&B,
Americana, New Orleans Soul.
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.
PresidioY.C., Private Party.
Sunday,
Dec. 15 Happy Birthday, Kelley C!
Fenix Music & Supper Club, 919 Fourth St., San Rafael,
11:30am, no cover: The Breedloves — Barbara Gorin & Jay Kirkland acoustic duo,
romantic originals and innovative covers.
In support of “Guitars Not Guns” nonprofit children’s music charity.
6:30pm,
$15: Farzad Arjmand – Persian flamenco jazz. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 4-7pm, no cover:
Erika Alstrom with Dale Alstrom’s Jazz Society.
8-11pm,
no cover: The Continentals — . Info 415-459-1091.
Rancho Nicasio, 4pm, no cover:
Freddy Clarke – classical/ flamenco guitar virtuoso. 415-662-2219 for
reservations/info.
11am-2pm, free: Live Music Sunday Brunch with Todos Santos.
Doors
7, show 8pm, SOLD
OUT: Steve
Kimock & Friends with Bobby Vega, Bill Witt, Jeff Chimento, Dan
Liebowitz. 388-3850 for
tix or info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
4-7pm on the patio, no cover: Live Music.
9:30pm, no cover: La Mandanga — acoustic
gypsy fun with members of Beso Negro.
Hopmonk Novato, Vintage
Oaks: [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern & restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations
& info.
Monday,
Dec. 16
Sausalito Cruising Club, 7-11pm, $20 includes buffet, $15 for members & Players: Blue
Monday Jam hosted by Joe Tate &
Cole 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.
Sweetwater, doors 7,
show 8pm, $27-30: Philippine “Bagyo” (typhoon) Fundraiser –members of ALO, Mother Hips, Tea Leaf Green & Special Guests. Silent
Auction & Raffle. 388-3850
for info.
Seahorse, 8-11pm, no cover: Blues
Open Mic.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Tuesday,
Dec. 17 – Happy COLD FULL MOON, 1:28am
PST
Marin Symphony Holiday Pops Concert, 7:30pm, $10 (children), $29 and up: at Veterans
Memorial Auditorium. I’m singing
again with the entire Marin Symphony Chorus, and the new Marin Symphony
Children’s Chorus! Tickets available (reserved
seating) at Marin Center Box Office 415-473-6800 or online.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Swing Fever – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
holiday songs. 457-3993 for
reservations & info.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax, 9pm,
no cover: John Varn & Tommy Odetto —rock it every Tuesday.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8pm, $10, $5 seniors & students: Singer
Songwriter Series – Nancy Northrup
& The Neighbors (country, gospel, folk)
host Open Mic. Click on Fenix website for details on signing
up. 415-813-5600 reservations & info.
Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo (at
Gilman), Berkeley, 8pm dance lesson (Diana Castillo), 8:30 music, $10: Andrew
Carriere & the Zydeco/Cajun Allstars – Cajun/ Zydeco.
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, [Nothing on calendar for Session Room, but tavern &
restaurant open.] 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
Wednesday, Dec.
18
Hopmonk Novato,
Vintage Oaks, doors 6, show 7-11:30pm, no cover: Open Mic Nite w/ Dennis Haneda. Includes a featured act (this week Miracle Mule – Swampy-tonk, country
swing). Note: For this Event,
Bar staff is happy to take your food order from the “Venue Menu”. 415-892-6200 reservations & info.
19 Broadway, 10pm, no cover: Kortuzi Reunion Jam – Vinyl keyboardist Jonathan Korty with Danny Uzilevsky
(Chrome Johnson), Dave Burns, Dan Duffin, & Special Guests. Info 415-459-1091.
Fenix Music & Supper Club,
919 Fourth St., San Rafael, 8 & 10pm sets, $10, $5 seniors & students: Fenix Band – Special Guest Night: Cee Cee
James – Local talent & special guests invited to join during 2nd
set. 415-813-5600 reservations &
info.
Iron Springs Pub, Fairfax, 8pm, $5: Rowan
Brothers, Barry Sless — doing what they do so well! 415-485-1005 for info & reservations.
Peri’s Bar, Fairfax,
9:30pm, no cover: Elvis Johnson Soul Revue – rock, soul
& blues from the 60s, 70s & onward.
Panama Hotel,
7-10pm, no cover: Dale Polissar Trio, with Si Perkoff – mellow, lyrical clarinet jazz. 457-3993 for reservations & info.
Sweetwater, Café open for breakfast & lunch. Closed at 3pm for Private Event. 388-3850 for tix or info.
Mark
Your Calendars:
Dec. 20 (Fri.) 19 Broadway: Chrome Johnson
Dec. 21 (Sat.) 19 Broadway: Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic
Dec. 26 (Thurs.) 19 Broadway: BeaufunK
with Timm Walker, Ian Lamson, William
Allums & more.
Dec. 27 (Fri.) Eagles Alameda: Zydeco
Flames
Dec. 28 (Sat.) Peri’s:
Soul Satellites
Dec. 28 (Sat.) Fenix:
James Moseley Dance Band
Dec. 29 (Sun.) Sweetwater, 2pm, free: Moonalice
Dec. 31 (Tues.) NEW YEAR’S EVE: listings coming in a separate post
With Gratitude, and
Smiles--
Ellen ♫♪
