Right now, I’m nursing myself back to better. Friday night, when I finished playing a gig, I was walking down the stairs, missed a step, and accomplished something akin to a triple gainer off the diving board. Fortunately, I landed more on my guitar case than my face. No damage to the case, but I ache from my shoulder to my toes. Chalk it up to a stupid old man incident. Fortunately, no one was there to witness it. Here’s something we can all witness – the live music guide for the week of 11/14 through 11/20…
On Tuesday, the official first day of the week, Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville will feature some fine handcrafted beers, ales and seltzers, plus some equally as fine acoustic guitar music of Buskin’ for Brewskis from 3 to 6:00. Those who regularly come to this know exactly how special this event is…
The Hopland Tap ‘n’ Grill will host once again the Invitational Blues Jam on Wednesday from 7 to 10:00. The house band is superb. They’ll keep you movin’ from the first note to the last. Wendy, Kirk, Pierre, John and Dave are accomplished musicians, but on occasion, they bring in some name-brand Bay Area Blues player to give it that certain je ne sais quoi. Well worth the drive over the Hopland Grade…
The Middletown Farmers Market at the Senior Center/Library Grounds on Friday, starting at 4:00, will feature fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables plus an assortment of handcrafted items you need to consider for stocking stuffers. Drop on by and shop while listening to the music of Carlos Garcia.
If you like the idea of taking a step up to the mountain, the Loch Lomond Roadhouse will feature the excellent acoustic guitar neo-Flamenco savants, Austin and Owens on Friday evening from 7 to 10:00. It don’t get much better than this, folks. Then, on Saturday at the LLR, the yuks are comin’! It’s an Open Mic/Comedy night from 8 to 10:00. We all can use a good laugh about now, right? So why not go up the mountain where the yuks are free?…
Isn’t it appropriate that the award-winning Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville would be featuring music from the award-winning band, Lucky Losers on Friday from 6:30 to 9:30. This band has played in at least 45 different states and among their bonafides are 6 national awards, 22 award nominations, and 2 international songwriting competitions where they were finalists. Sounds pretty good, huh? Check ‘em out!…
Twin Pine Casino in Middletown will be bringing you the rockin’ good band, Fast Times on both Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 1:00. Is it true that the slots are hot if the band is hot?…
The Farmer’s Market Farmers Finest at the Mercantile Tasting Room in Finley on Saturday will feature fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables plus an assortment of handcrafted items you need to consider for stocking stuffers, plus the tasting room opens at 11:AM. Only 42 days before Christmas, Folks. Drop on by and shop while listening to the music of Phil ‘n’ The Blanks from 10:AM to 1:00. Did I forget to mention it’s a one-stop-shop?…
Boatique Winery in the Kelseyville area will host Comedy Night 3.0 on Saturday starting at 5:00. Among the yuksters taking the mic that evening will be Frankie Marcos, Ashley Monique and local yukmeister, Natalie Diaz. And, of course, there’ll be food and wine to enhance your funny bones. Tix will be $25 on Eventbrite.
And over in Lakeport you’ll find on Saturday evening Austin and Owens performing at Andre’s Lounge from 8 to 10:00. You’re gonna find yourselves wondering afterwayds, “how can two musicians sound so great?”. Go see for yourselves, and while you’re at it, see what Andre’s done with the place…
Over at Drinx Bar ‘n’ Grill, also in Lakeport they’ve got something special happenin’ from 9 to 11:00, the Kentucky Jugglers are back. I’ve been a big K-Juggs fan for years, and it’s time for you to go see why.
On Saturday evening at the Wine-in-the-Willows in Lakeport expect to find the man with the pipes from the Gods, Anthony Neves, (his friends call him Tony), as he croons till you swoon from 6 to 9:00. This place is all about offering local art, local wines, local brews and local talent, so go find out why he’s called “Tones”…
If you’re looking to RAWK on Saturday evening, Still Kick’n will be rockin’ the Riv – Riviera Hills Lounge from 6 to 10. Come for a meal and libations from a full bar, but especially come to RAWK…
O’Meara Bros Brewing in Lakeport will feature good food, some fine handcrafted beers and ales plus the fun music of Mark Weston from 6 to 9:00. Find out why Saturday at the O’Bros is the perfect date night…
Back up the mountain at Adams Springs Golf Course, come be a part of something really fun when on Saturday evening, the Pointlyss Systars take the stage at 7:30. This Sonoma County band has been rockin’ the North Bay for more than 30 years, so you won’t be disappointed…
Sunday morning at the Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville, Margo and Friends will be playing while you munch a bunch of brunch from 11:00 to 1:30. Go see what Weston’s new take on Eggs Benedict is this week…
Noble’s Bar in Middletown will present an Open Mic with Brian Varner on Sunday starting at 6:00. Open to all musicians and performers…
And for those invited, just a reminder that Walt Gaffert, former lead singer of the Time Travelers, will be hosting his CD Release Party – Shadow – on Sunday from 1 to 4 at the Butterfly House Studio out on the Gooseneck in Clearlake, at 10550 Crestview Dr. Wally has enlisted the help from local musicians as well as some name brand musical heroes you might remember to record his dreams to compact disc. I’ve heard a couple demos and it’s pretty good, folks…
The Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake will once again offer five straight days of live music. On Friday, it’s the Majide Trio singing Old Classics from 6 to 8:00 to better enhance your meal. Then on Saturday evening from 6 to 8:00, Steve “Dr. Woozle” Smith will strum and sing while you dine. For Sunday Brunch, enjoy a wonderful Sunday breakfast with the sounds of Aaron Ford filling your ears from 11:30 to 2:00. Later on Sunday, Chris Forshay will delight you with song and strum from 6 to 8:00. Monday Blues will feature the fun 1,4,5 and harmonica of Dave Broida and Blues Farm from 6 to 8:00. And finally, during the 2-Course Tuesday $25 Supper, (a great deal BTW), you get to be entertained by famous musician, Paul Kemp from 6 to 8:00. Reservations are strongly recommended…
And, just a heads up, Clear Lake Grange and the Music Club will be holding their once-a-month meeting, followed by a performance from Beatz Werkin’ from 6:30 to 9:30 on next Tuesday, the 21st. As always, at this casual event, you will be suggested to offer a $10 donation, bring something for a potluck supper and, of course, BYOB. It’s a fun time for all – hope to see you there…
Mendocino County
On Friday evening, the Sports Attic 2 in Ukiah will feature the R&B wonders known as Soul Circus from 7 to 10:00. I’ve had the pleasure to see this fantastic band twice and I can’t recommend them enough…
Also, on Friday, the Fargo Bros will be rockin’ the casino – Coyote Valley Casino, that is – from 7 to 11:00. What else can be said about the Fargos that hasn’t been said before – thousands of times! Well worth the drive to Redwood Valley…
Karaoke Korner
There will be karaoke provided at Robinson Rancheria on Thursday from 9 to midnight.
Andre’s Lounge on Thursday, (call for times)…
Drinx on Thursday, (call for times)…
Riviera Hills Lounge on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
Loch Lomond Roadhouse on Sunday from 7 to 10:00.
Brick Lounge on Sunday from 6 to 9:00.
After about a year of procrastination, I have finally finished painting the inside of my house – well at least 90%. I carry around a long laundry list of excuses for not getting it done sooner, but I have prevailed, sort of… Next spring it’ll be the outside that gets a new color job. Ah, the joys of home ownership… Anyways, if and when you all go out this weekend to enjoy the bounty of live music events happenin’ all within a short drive of your abodes, have a fun time, but please be safe…
