Seems there’s a National Day for just about everything. Case in point, just yesterday, March 27th was declared National Quirky Country Song’s Title Day. I mean, how goofy is that? RIGHT?!? Well, this upcoming Saturday has been declared “National Haiku Day”, a day when everybody is supposed to come up with a Haiku poem. For the uninitiated, Haiku is a poetry style from Japan that involves three lines; the first has five syllables, the second has seven and the third has five. For example, here’s one I just came up with –
Lake County Music
Is a privilege indeed
It’s good for the soul.
Now, how poetic is that? So, you all have until Saturday to come up with your own Haiku. In the meantime, here’s the local live music guide for the week of 3/28 through 4/3…
The Blues Invitational Jam at the Hopland Tap happens on Wednesday night from 7 to 10:00 and is just about the most exciting music event you’re gonna find in the North Bay. With an excellent house band featuring Wendy Dewitt, Kirk Harwood and Pierre Archain, this would be more than enough to get you rockin’ out, but occasionally they bring in a name-brand Bay Area Blues artist to fill the bill, and it is more fun than you can even imagine. Music called Blues rocks, but don’t take my word for it – go see for yourself…
The Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville will host on Wednesday from 5 to 6:00 a celebration regarding joining the Blue Zones Project. I’ll give you the Reader’s Digest version of what the BZP is all about. In some countries, life expectancy has been found to be much more than that in the U.S. The BZP has looked into this phenomenon, found what it’s all about and they’re trying to spread the news, one community at a time on how we can also achieve the same results. Cool beans, Dudes! Local acoustic phenom Randy Hood will be playing during this event. On Thursday, get ready for the music of Dave Broida and Blues Farm as they get toes tappin’ and legs movin’ from 6 to 9:00. Then for their Sunday Brunch, expect pianist/singer/raconteur Andy Rossoff and sax player Jim Leonardis to play while you munch a bunch of brunch from 11:00 to 1:30. The menu is great, the music is really swell, the bar has it all…
On Friday, the action will be at the Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville from 6:30 to 9:30 when the Andy Rossoff Quintet, (feat. Andy, Paul, Marc, Jim, and Steve Dubois) turns the joint into something reminiscent of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. Excellent award-winning wines and fun music makes this the go-to venue. They will pop the cork, you will dance the night away, a whole lot of fun…
The Elks Lodge in Lakeport is happy to present on Friday, the Time Travelers from 6 to 10:00. Tix are going fast! Dance, drink, food, fun! Don’t miss it! The Moose has big horns; the band plays some Rock and Roll, prepare to be rocked…
At the Twin Pine Casino in Middletown on Wednesday afternoon, come on by for some acoustic music from Michael Martinez from 4 to 8:00. Then on both Friday and Saturday nights come check out the Classic Rock music of the Tommy Peacock Band from 9 to 1:00. The Slots are real hot, the Manzanita Room rocks, you might just win big…
The Soper Reese Theater in Lakeport will present on Friday and Saturday at 7:00 and Sunday at 2:00 the production of Ben Bromley’s play, “Fish Wrap,” a comedy that “illustrates the struggles of a small-town newspaper in the online age.” Tix are $25, and it runs every Friday through Sunday until April 16th. Please support the Soper Reese! The first act is perfect, and the second act is divine. The third wins it all…
On Friday, everybody’ fave band Big Kiss Whiskey, will be playing at the Hot Cow Bar and Grill in Clearlake (formerly The Spot) from 7 to 10:00. With a name that offers two of my favorite things, how can one go wrong? Big kisses is good; whiskey makes it all better, together they rock…
Saturday morning is the time for the Farmer’s Finest Farmers Market at the Shannon Ridge Mercantile Tasting Room in Finley. Load up on the early Spring fruit and veggies, plus an assortment of plants, handcrafted items, jams, ointments, essences, knick-knacks, Balsamic vinegars, tie-dye items, and even hummus! Music will be provided by John Zimmerman from 10:AM to 1:00. The Winery tasting room will open around noon. Make it a one-stop shop…
On Saturday afternoon at the Chacewater Winery and Olive Mill in Kelseyville, there will be a drum circle followed by Margo and Friends with special guest Joe Bonamassa from 5 to 8:00. Come toast the good wines, come enjoy the rhythmic sounds, come for the friendship…
O’Meara Bros Brewing in Lakeport always offer an excellent menu and a number of great handcrafted beers and ales, plus local wines, and on Saturday evening the outstanding music of Austin and Owens with special guest, Paco Pena from 6 to 9:00. The brews are the best, the music is quite sublime, a perfect date night…
It’s all happening at the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Riviera when on Saturday night from 6 to 10:00 the Hip Replacements with a special guest will be rockin’ the joint. Get there early to check out the wonderful sunset views. Then on Sunday, get ready for the 1st Sunday Open Jam going on from 5:00 to 9:00. Some of the best musicians from five counties show up to join house band John, Kim, Ryan, Mojo and Mike. Good for musicians, better still for spectators, how can you go wrong…
The Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks is happy to bring you an “April Fools Punk” concert featuring DEAD LXVE, Earraid, Scarlett Letter, Amodium and special guest Scott Ian on Saturday starting at 6:00. $10. Loud and boomer Rock, whiplash head movements galore, hair piercing the eyes…
Andre’s lounge in Lakeport will feature the music of Bill Vanderwall with special guest James Taylor on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30. Come by for a drink, come check out the good music, come stay for the love…
Another fun night is happening at Robinson Rancheria Casino in Nice on Saturday night when Inverness 95 and special guest micky Dolenz take the stage from 9 to 1:00. Yank on the handle, enjoy a cocktail or two, go home a rich man…
Wine in the Willows in Lakeport always offers local art, and some fine local wines, and on Sunday, the wonderful music of local musician, Wolf Tree starting at 5:00. The wines are the best, the music is excellent. Please support the arts…
The Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake always brings the best in live music from Friday through Monday. This Friday expect the Majide Trio to bring you Torch Ballads, Blues Standards and other great hits from a bygone era of music from 6 to 8:00. For Saturday Supper the Jazz Dudes will make the entire evening so much more enjoyable from 6 to 8:00. The BW’s Sunday Brunch will feature a great meal plus the wonderful songs of Helene Eve from 11:30 to 2:00. Famous musician, Paul Kemp will delight you with piano gymnastics and other genres on Sunday evening from 6 to 8:00. The Blue Wing will continue its long-standing tradition of providing quality Blues music for their Monday Blues series when the Hip Replacements lay down the 1,4,5 from 6 to 8:00. As always, it’s a good idea to make reservations for all shows. If you’re feeling good, there’s only one place to be, the Blue Wing Saloon…
Mendocino County
McCarty’s Bar in Redwood Valley will feature the retro rockin’ excellence of Aqua Nett on Saturday starting at 9:00.
The Thirsty Axe in Ukiah is happy to bring you Afroman on Saturday starting at 9:00.
Karaoke/Open Mics/ Jams
Twin Pine Casino on Thursday will host Karaoke from 7 to 10:00.
The Riviera Hills Lounge will host Karaoke on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
The T-Up Lounge in Ukiah will host Karaoke on Friday starting at 7:00.
Robinson Rancheria Casino will host Karaoke on Friday from 10 to 1:AM.
The T-Up Lounge in Ukiah will host a “Wide Open” Open Mic on Saturday from 6 to 9:00.
The Hot Cow Bar and Grill will host Karaoke on Saturday from 7 to 10:00.
The Brick in Kelseyville will host Karaoke on Sunday evenings from 6 to 9:00.
May your mic be clear, the songs be plentiful, and you be a star…
I’m curious just how many folks caught the gags in this week’s music guide. It’s all for fun, folks. So, if and when you go out this week to enjoy the bounty of available local music, have fun, but please be safe. This labor of love is for all of your pastimes. It’s from me to you…
