Well, it was a bittersweet weekend for me, closing the books on two of my bands, Dr Groove and the 1st Sunday Open Jam. Bittersweet only because it’s always sad to see something come to an end, and sweet because of the turnout at the Sunday Jam. They will both be forever locked in my memories. But these endings serve to bring on new beginnings and other fun things to come. No, folks, I’m not hanging up my guitars, just the opposite – I’m preparing for something even more exciting. Stay tuned… In the meantime, there’ll still be many live music opportunities here in The LC for the week of 11/7 through 11/13. Check it out!…
Kickin’ it all off, on Tuesday the Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville will host another afternoon of excellent handcrafted brews and memorable tunes when Buskin’ for Brewskis lays out their repertoire of songs from 3 to 6:00. Then on Sunday grab onto your hats – especially the funny looking ones – because the sometimes zany, sometimes silly, sometimes brilliant Fargo Bros will rock the joint from 2 to 5:00. Talk about going from the sublime to the ridiculous!…
The Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks will have another Wimpy Burger Wednesday featuring the music of Fiddler and Marsha from 5:30 to 7:00. For burgerholics, this is the place!…
Over in Hopland you’ll find the Blues Invitational Jam is alive and sensational on Wednesday evening from 7 to 10:00 at the Hopland Tap ‘n’ Grill. Look up Restless Leg Syndrome on the internet and you’ll see a candid pic of folks witnessing Wendy, Kirk, Pierre, John and Dave rockin’ the place…
There’s gonna be a Thirsty Thursday Concert event at Fults Family Vineyard in Lower Lake from 6 to 9:00, featuring the LC Diamonds. There’s always a food truck that pairs perfectly with the fine FFV wines and there’s sometimes these otherworldly oatmeal cookies that make the entire evening worth the trip. Food, wine, good music and cookies – how can you go wrong?…
In Clearlake at the Catfish Coffee House, on Thursday evening Chris Grant will host another Open Mic starting at 7:00. Coffee, drinks and snacks will be sold, then enjoy the talent of Clearlake firsthand. Good stuff, Maynard…
The Middletown Farmers Market at the Senior Center/Library Grounds will bring you on Friday fresh locally grown Fruit and Vegetables, plus an assortment of handcrafted items, just in time for all your early Christmas shopping, and in addition to all that, A Season of Us will be performing at various times from 4:30 to 8:30…
On Friday evening in Kelseyville at the Smiling Dogs Tasting Room come for the award-winning wines, come for the warm atmosphere, but mostly come for the Andy Rossoff Quartet, (featuring Marc Roberge, Paul Farley and Jim Leonardis), from 6:30 to 9:30…
Out in Lakeport, the Soper-Reese Theater will feature its final three performances of 9 to 5 – The Musical. “9 to 5: The Musical is a lively and comedic stage adaptation of the 1980 film”. On Friday and Saturday you can catch this fantastic event starting at 7:00 while Sunday’s performance will start at 2:00. Cost will be $30. Thank you for supporting the Soper-Reese. Hey, do you think Dolly will show up?…
In the South County, Twin Pine Casino in Middletown will feature the excellent Blues of the Laurie Morvan Band on both Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 1:AM. This band will have you dancin’ along side the slots from the first song to the last. Hoowee! And if the band is hot, so should the slots be, RIGHT?…
Take a step up to the mountain on Friday evening when the Loch Lomond Roadhouse features the strum and song of Mike Guarniero and Danny Prather, (of Buskin’ for Brewskis fame), from 7 to 10:00. And on Saturday evening the LLR will host an Open Mic/Comedy Night starting at 8:00. Good food, good BBQ, full bar and fun music and comedy, what more do you need?…
The Farmer’s Finest Farmers Market at the Mercantile Tasting Room in Finley will feature on Saturday from 10:AM to 1:00 fresh locally grown Fruit and Vegetables, plus an assortment of handcrafted items and foods. Plus plus there will be live music from Dennis Purcell. Plus plus plus the tasting room opens at 11:AM. Why not make it a one-stop-shopping excursion. On Saturday morning it’s all happening in Funley!…
Then, on Saturday evening, there is this special event happening up the mountain at Mountain Meadows Restaurant, (at the golf course in Cobb), “Party with a Purpose – a Benefit for Families in Need”. This event will focus on two families who have found themselves in a financial bind, especially considering the upcoming holiday season. The event will feature the legendary C.A.M., plus The Mark Weston Band and Country Rock sensations Breaker One-9, and happens from 5 to 9:00. There will be food, libations, a silent auction, plus a $10 entry donation is required. This will be a fun event with a special purpose, so please try to make it and help us out…
At Wine-in-the-Willows in Lakeport, where it’s all about local wines, local brews and local art, expect on Saturday evening local musician Randy Hood to impress even the most analytical of critics from 6 to 8:00.
Also in Lakeport, O’Meara Bros Brewing always has an excellent menu along with an assortment of handcrafted beers and ales, plus on Saturday evening from 6 to 9:00, you’ll get the fun music of Phil ‘n’ the Blanks. With the complete package provided by the O’Bros, it just might turn out to be the perfect date night…
Everybody’s favorite band, the Fargo Bros will bring their hearts, soul and just plain good rockin’ music to the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Riviarea on Saturday from 6 to 10:00. Dine, drink, dance, repeat…
And on Saturday down in the bayside Riviera, Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill will bring you the Rawk when Still Kickin’ rocks the joint from 7 to 11:00. All your favorite Classic Rock tunes in one bar – to much fun!…
At the Lower Lake Schoolhouse Museum, Saturday will be a night where you can fulfill all your humor, heart and activism needs when Roy Zimmerman takes the stage starting at 7:00. Opening for Roy will be Herb Gura and Friends with Vic Star Holland. This is a benefit for KPFZ 88.1 Lake County Community Radio. Cost will be $22-25 and tix can be bought at Catfish Coffee in Clearlake or Watershed Books in Lakeport.
On Saturday when you’re done watching 9 to 5 – the Musical at the Soper Reese, why not drop by Andre’s Lounge in Lakeport where Bill Vanderwall will be strumming and sing from 8 to 11:00? Might be a nice mellow way to round out your evening. Come see what Andre’s done with the place…
While you sip mimosas and munch a bunch of Brunch on Sunday at the Saw Shop Public House, pianist and raconteur Andy Rossoff will regale you with tales and songs from New Orleans from 11:AM to 1:30. Reservations are suggested. Let’s see what Weston’s newest take on Eggs Benedict is this week…
Back to the South County, Nobles Bar in Middletown will host an Open Mic on Sunday starting at 6:00.
The Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake will always bring you a wonderful meal, drink from a full bar to wash it down and on 5 days of each week, good live music. This Friday come enjoy a meal while listening to the Torch Ballads, Blues Classics and other songs of yesteryear from the Majide Trio from 6 to 8:00. Then on Saturday, also from 6 to 8:00 you can hear the songs of Steve Winkle while sipping from a vast selection of wines. For their Sunday Brunch you can breakfast to the songs Celesta Deter and Jack Jesioloski – otherwise known as Flute Forward– from 11:30 to 2:00. And for your Sunday evening dining pleasure, music will be served up by the lovely Hilarie Wilt from 6 to 8:00. And as the BW continues its tradition of quality Monday Blues music, Beatz Werkin’ will be dishin’ out the 1,4,5 from 6 to 8:00. And while you savor the combination of your 2-Course $25 Tuesday Supper, famous musician Paul Kemp will keep you entertained from 6 to 8:00. Reservations are strongly recommended…
Mendocino County
At Coyote Valley Casino in Redwood Valley on Friday a fantastic new band, Soul Circus will keep heads boppin’, toes tappin’ and in general, make you wanna dance from 7 to 11:00. Saw this band Sunday night and they’re well worth the drive out to RV. Free admission, full bar, food. Go shake a leg…
Shanachie Pub in Willits will feature on Friday evening the Wolf River Band starting at 8:00. Then on Saturday come get a look at the Funkanauts starting at 8:00.
Karaoke Korner
The Karaoke line-up this week will be at;
Thursday at Robinson Rancheria Casino from 9 to midnight.
Andre’s Lounge on Thursday – call for times.
Drinx Bar on Thursday – call for times.
The Riviera Hills Lounge on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
The Brick Tavern on Sunday from 6 to 9:00.
Hey, here’s a cool little event you might be interested in. On Friday morning, the day before Veterans Day from 8:AM to 11:AM, the Saw Shop Public House and Girl Scout Troop 10145 will host a “Wreaths Across America” Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser featuring delicious pancakes, eggs, thick slabs of savory bacon, orange juice and coffee – all for $10. The event is to honor and remember the brave veterans who are laid to rest in the Kelseyville Cemetery. Can’t make the breakfast – you can still donate to Wreaths Across America. And, if and when you all go out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music Lake County has to offer, have a fun time – but please be safe… Oh, F.Y.I., only 49 days until last minute Christmas shopping, just sayin’…
