I did some work, in hopes that you will go out to play ... ♫♪♪ Thanks for last weekend’s fun: FridayPETTY THEFT at Hopmonk;
SaturdayRevolver at Presidio YC; and SundayLumanation
and Caribbean Bleu at Sweetwater …
Wowza! I
guess that’ll hold me until this Friday night – when it may be Rhythm
Drivers at Hopmonk, or Soul Section at Twin Oaks, or Olive
& the Dirty Martinis at Presidio Y.C., or ??
On Saturday, I KNOW where I’ll be: Hopmonk for Danny Click & The
Hell Yeahs!
Sunday? Harold Jones and The Bossmen at San
Geronimo Golf Course will be packed—maybe we’ll squeeze in …
By the Light ♫♪♫♪ of the Golden Gate Bridge Presidio Yacht Club on Valentine's night, Doc Kraft
Under the weather -- I think they call this the
flu …
This week: last Wednesday I escaped my computer
dysfunction for the Big Band Dance in Corte Madera – an interesting
crowd, lots of new people. But where
were YOU? This monthly dance is one of
the best-kept secrets in Marin, and a fun social. Hope you try it out some time.
Fridayat Presidio Yacht
Club for Before the Bang (and members of the former Tickets Band);
and on Saturday again PYC for Doc Kraft Band -- where the
joint was jumpin’, just like old times.
Sunday Carlos and I joined
the Artista fundraiser/ party at Zodiac’s:
Achilles Wheel, Luvplanet, Danny Click & the Hell Yeahs!, Linda
Imperial & David Freiberg, Alice Stuart, Harvey Mandel … and more who
took the stage after we left! ♫♪
Coming up: I’d like to think I will be ALL BETTER by Friday. And PETTY THEFT is right down the road
at Hopmonk. There’s also 7th
Sons and a Daughter at Presidio Y.C., Volker Strifler at
Fenix, Rick Kelly (of Chime Travelers) doing it solo at Trek
Winery …
Saturday looking at Revolver at PYC, Groovesession
at Hopmonk, Uncle Wiggly at Twin Oaks, Firewheel at
Seahorse …
Sunday there’s the CD release party for Greg Johnson
& Glass Brick Boulevard feat. Carlos Reyes at Fenix; and Lumanation
and Caribbean Bleu at Sweetwater …
I hope your week goes well. Take nothing for
granted. Be Kind.
NICK FITCH passed on Friday afternoon, February 6, after a severe illness of several months. Nick was the mastermind behind the last
several years’ music renaissance at the San Rafael Elks Club, and
particularly the summer series at Magnolia Terrace. Like so many of us, he LOVED Music, and
wanted everyone to partake. I’ll miss you,
Nick!
Memorial
celebration to be held March 14. Details will follow.
NICK FITCH
Another friend in my community, Jamie Schoen, passed on
January 28––way too soon. She was
beautiful, youthful, vibrant. Life ... take
nothing for granted.
“There are only two days
in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is
called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.” – Dalai Lama
[thanks, Teri!]
Just
saying …
My calendar: something is wrong with blogger. I cannot import my calendar without everything re-formatting: everything goes in as BOLD and I have no control over spacing!!! Bah! This is taking LOTS of time. (I am going to the Corte Madera Big Band Dance shortly, and will deal with this tomorrow. Plenty of good shows happening for the coming week!! Stay tuned ... )
Lots of running around this past week – but only 2
music events – and both were extraordinary and totally different!
Friday night the James Moseley Dance Band at
Hopmonk…a packed house in spite of the rain, and they totally rocked
it! One of the best shows ever, and some
very happy dancers -- food for the soul, R&B and funk lovers!
On Saturday night (how about that great weather!?)
Carlos & I made it to theSeahorse for DJ Richard Habib’sextravaganza: Gimme Shelter clothing
drive, Aquarian birthdays, and a special celebration honoring Steve Sodokoff’s
years of donating his time and considerable energy to run this event. Those fantastic samba dancers, driving
rhythms, dancefloor continuously filled … I’ve never seen the Seahorse that
packed♫♪♪♫
This week: last night (Wednesday) I escaped my
computer dysfunction for theBig Band Dance in Corte Madera– an interesting
crowd, lots of new people. But where
were YOU? This monthly dance is one of the
best-kept secrets in Marin, and a fun social.
Hope you try it out some time.
I’ll be taking the night off, then looking at the
weekend … possiblyPresidio Yacht Clubon Friday for Before
the Bang(I haven’t yet heard them play, but have heard they make a joyful
noise); and on Saturday againPYC for Doc Kraft Band(I
keep missing them because of other commitments—and I know there will be a fun
crowd). ALSO, hope to attend the Marin Symphony Concert on Tuesday evening.
But plans change, surprises arise, who knows what
the “future” will bring. My best to all
of you! ♫♪
SORRY THE APPEARANCE OF THIS CALENDAR IS SO MESSED UP! BLOGGER PLAYING TRICKS ON ME!!
WHY
DO I TELL YOU where I’ve been and who I’ve heard? Because I am so
very grateful that Music is such a big part of my life, and that these
Musicians bring so much Energy, Spirit, and Pleasure to our existence
♫♪♫ Sooooo …
Wednesday last: Hopmonk Open
Mic feat. Roseberryjamband –a great Barry White-Motown cover band,
young talent: our musical future is in good hands.
Thursday CD Release Party at Fenix
for The Last Call Troubadours:
Barry Blum, Tom Rhodes, along with Ric Wilson & Tom Heubner & Friends put on a
great show with inventive, entertaining original tunes for a packed house—happy we were
there! ♫♪
Friday back at Hopmonk
for Terrapin Flyer with Mark Karan & Melvin Seals --
excellent accompaniment for all us freestylers!
Saturday Grand re-opening
celebration at [Bandworks]-Sunnbolt Studios on Mitchell. Several bands, among them Bait &
Switch Blues Band with Carrie Sousa on vocals (and special guest James Moseley);
S’Cream with Knut Kramer, Beth Reynolds, Chris Carpiniello, & Jeff
Piccinini. Also Veronica Page, Jonathan Lovitt, and many more. Final band of the night blew
away the few of us who stayed that long:
The Family Jules Band! A quartet of 20-somethings, Jules Leyhe & friends, so fresh and so
proficient in fusion jazz, rock – WOW!
Sunday: Unity in Marin; then Super Bowl
Party with Friends! Was not rooting for either team—so it was all
just strange entertainment.
Tuesday evenings are now
reserved for a NAMI (National Alliance for Mental Illness) 12-week class—finding
out all I can to assist my brother in Philadelphia. (And soon my Monday nights
will be filled with Marin Symphony Chorus rehearsals, in preparation for
our April 12 & 14 performances of the Poulenc Gloria.) ♫♪
Coming up for the week: expect to be at James Moseley Dance Band at
Hopmonk on Friday … Doc Kraft Band is at Seahorse—I miss you
guys! But always too many places to be
... Another choice to be made on
Saturday night: Do we go to Seahorse for
DJ Richard Habib’s extravaganza? Or
up to Twin Oaks for old pal Johnny Z and Medicine Man!?
Sunday looks like fun at Sweetwater with
Doobie Decibel System (noon show).
There’s Scott Capurro Comedy Show at Hopmonk Sunday
evening – have yet to hear this guy, maybe that’ll be the night!
And
then we do it all again! Hope you have a
groovy week. ♫♪
Can you imagine dancing like this!? Shag, baby! (2012 Junior Division, National SHAG Dance Championship. He's 17, she's 15.)
Last week, my Gratitude for Musical Blessings:
Thursday at Peri’s, for
beloved Ted O’Connell’s Memorial Celebration. Between 40 & 50 musicians awesomely made
A JOYFUL NOISE for Ted! Special thanks
to Dave Burns for putting it all together ♫♪
Friday back in Fairfax got
my sizzle at 19 Broadway with Zydeco Flames.
Saturday I did get up early
enough! And Carlos and I made it to the CoffeeRoasters in San
Anselmo in the AM for more Treble
Makers, and more Ted O spirit. Then a walk down memory lane through
San Anselmo, and in Fairfax, where I lived for 28 years before moving to
Novato.
Saturday evening REVOLVER at Hopmonk. Great crowd, wonderful vibe, fun gig for all
the dancers--and Dan, Barry, Michael, and Ric having fun right back at us.
Sunday: Unity in Marin; and a long walkaround
our neighborhood.I need me that sunshine!
I’ve also been going to NAMI support
meetings for the past several weeks, to help me get a handle on my brother’s mental illness, my
[over?]-involvement as a long-distance caretaker, and my own sanity … Very good information,
sharing.
Coming up for the week:
Wednesday: Hopmonk Open Mic
feat. Roseberry Jam. Rob P’s son
is the Barry White-sounding talent.
Thursday: CD Release Party at Fenix for Last Call Troubadours: Barry Blum, Tom
Rhodes, along with Ric Wilson & Tom Heubner will find the sweet spot, I’m
sure.
Friday: Terrapin Flyer with Mark Karan
& Melvin Seals at Hopmonk; Fenton Coolfoot & The Right
Time album release party at 19 Broadway; Doc Kraft Dance Band at
Presidio Y.C. … Wish I could do it
all!
Saturday: Grand re-opening celebration at [Bandworks]-Sunnbolt
Studios on Mitchell. Several bands,
among them Bait & Switch Blues Band with Carrie Sousa on vocals (and
special guest James Moseley); S’Cream with Knut Kramer, and others. Also Albert Lee at Hopmonk; Key
Lime Pie at Nourish in Strawberry; aaww-- take a look below and find
your fun.
Words
of Wisdom? Not
so much – maybe just a reminder to self to slow down and breathe once in
awhile. And then on with the Show! ♫♪♪
Huzzahs, THANKS for the Music this past week: Wednesday the Ray Simpson Big Band
Dance at Corte Madera; Friday night Soul Section at Twin
Oaks, thanks to Larry & Sue. We
can count on a wild ride when Ray Clement and Rich Armstrong (and Larry and Sue) are along!
Saturday Carlos & I didn’t
have to go too far for some heavy-duty rock & roll with AZ/DZ at
Hopmonk. Dave Vincent, Tal Morris, Monroe Grisman, Bagel, and Boris blew it
all out—phenomenal show, and not my usual fare LOL!
Sunday morning the serenity
of Unity in Marin. Then for the
evening, the always-a-treat UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES at Sweetwater
with their new lineup (and happy to see Mark Banning in the mix again!).
Unauthorized Rolling Stones with fans Karen, Ellen, Jenni
My picks for the coming week:
Thursday at Peri’s, of
course, for beloved Ted O’Connell’s Memorial Celebration.
Friday back in Fairfax at 19
Broadway for some sizzle with Zydeco Flames. Other choices: 7th Sons (and a
Daughter) at PYC, IrieFuse at Hopmonk; Joe Tate
& The Blue Monday Band at Seahorse! And there are a dozen more
below.
Saturday planning on REVOLVER
at Hopmonk. If I can get
myself out to San Anselmo in the AM I’d like to get to the Roasters for
more Treble Makers, and more Ted O spirit. Craig Caffall Band is at Cruising
Club, Papa’s Bag at Fenix, Buck Nickels & Loose Change
at Rancho, Lumanation opens for The Grain at Spancky’s
in Cotati—and so on.
Sunday? Danny Click is doing an acoustic show
at the new Listening Room at Hopmonk Sonoma; Eddie Neon is at
19 Broadway; Blues & BBQ at Twin Oaks; Spark &
Whisper at Rancho …
A BALANCING ACT … the good and the bad,
happy and sad, beauty and not so much.
We have to keep that balance to keep our sanity! We’re all just children, and continue to grow
through the process ...
After last week’s troubling news about Ted O’Connell, I can share something upbeat, about friend and
former neighbor John Maxwell. ♫♪♪
Happy too for another beautiful human Danny Click, who is raising funds to record with a well-known L.A. producer: http://www.gofundme.com/k52myk
Last week’s music in review (my cold was banished—I must
have done something right J):
Friday Carlos & I made
it to the Cheeseballs at Hopmonk, for some pop funkiness, after
stopping at Trek Winery to enjoy a few members of the MSA Jazz Band
-- fronted by 16-year-old Kirk Stevenson, who easily transitioned from jazz
piano to guitar and back again, joined by bandmates Joey & Brandon. Good chops from these up-and-comers.
Saturday morning I FINALLY came to a The
Treble Makers gig at Coffee Roasters –after all these years got
myself out of Novato on a Saturday morning and headed for San Anselmo, to honor
TedO and the wonderful friends he left behind. The Music will
not die.
Back at Trek WinerySaturday evening
for James Moseley Dance Band –a beautiful treat for more than my feet! We happily hung out til the end, and hoped to
check out The Zins at Hopmonk —but they ended early too.
On Sunday there was a gathering at the Log
Cabin for Ted O’Connell – Frank told me just for family and close
friends – and I should not have been surprised when we showed up to a couple
hundred people gathered in his honor.
Sweet and Sad, bitter and salty. [another Memorial Celebration planned at Peri’s on 1/22]
After that made our way down to Sweetwater to
help celebrate the birthday with another great guy, DJ Richard Habib. Blessings, Richard ♪♫♪
Coming up: tonight
the Ray Simpson Big Band Dance at Corte Madera, if I can get myself
together by 8pm!
Friday night another feast
of choices: Danny Click at the
Sleeping Lady, Lumanation at Presidio Y.C., Gary Vogensen & his Ramblers at
Rancho, and on and on.
Saturday there’s the (morning)
Treble Makers at the Roasters; AZ/DZ at Hopmonk, Before
the Bang at Presidio Y.C., Soul Ska at 19 Broadway …
Sunday hope to be there for
UNAUTHORIZED ROLLING STONES at Sweetwater.
