What’s that I smell?!? Smells like bacon? Oh yeah! It’s Baconfest this coming Sunday, and I’m already salivating. Plus, the Kelseyville Street Dance happens this Thursday! Plus plus it’s Middletown Days this weekend. Hot Dang! I’d better get to work. Here’s the music schedule for the week of 6/16 through 6/23…
If it’s Tuesday, it’s sure to be Buskin’ for Brewskis at the Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville from 3 to 6:00. Good brews, good music, good times…
At the Clear Lake Grange #680 in Funley, you’re in for a treat on Tuesday evening when Beatz Werkin’ takes the stage from 6:30 to 9:30. Like always, it’s a Pot-Luck, BYOB affair with fun folks and great vibes…
Up in Clearlake Oaks at the Moose Lodge #2284, it’ll be another Wednesday Veterans Supper where vets eat for free, and all others eat for only $10. The featured music will be Bob Tyler, all from 5 to 7:00…
On Wednesday evening at the On the Waterfront Restaurant in Lakeport, come for the excellent meal, the great choices of wines, but especially the “Dad Rock” music of Bill Vanderwall from 6 to 8:00…
Also in Lakeport at Andre’s Lounge, I believe you can still catch pianist Nicky Hinds on Wednesday from 7 to 9:00. Come see what Andre’s done with the place…
Back to Clearlake Oaks, Buddy’s Coffeehouse will feature on Thursday the music of the Al G Bloome Project from 4 to 7-ish. Coffee drinks and snacks will be available…
Back to the center of the universe, the Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville will offer a great menu, a full bar and on Thursday evening you get the music of the Hip Replacements from 6:30 to 9:30. Then on Friday get ready for everybody’s fave – the LC Diamonds taking the stage from 6:30 to 9:30. And finally, on Saturday evening Dave Broida and Blues Farm will be laying down the 1,4,5 from 6:30 to 9:30. Be sure to say hi to Weston while you’re there…
And since we’re in the SOTU, the first Kelseyville Kickin’ in the Country Street Dance will feature on Thursday from 7 to 9:30, by overwhelming popular demand, the return of Beaufunk! Saw these guys last time they played, and let me tell you, seismic alarms were going off throughout K’ville! Be prepared to dance! Bring a chair, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Local stores will be open for your window shopping needs, food and bevs will be available…
The Middletown Farmers Market is only one thing that’s happenin’ on Friday in M’town, where you can stock up on fresh locally grown fruit and vegetables, an assortment of handcrafted items you just can’t live without, plus the fun R&B music of AudioSoul – all from 4:30 to 8:30…
The 65th Middletown Days will celebrate the U.S.A.’s 250 Anniversary with Team Roping on Friday at 6:00. Then on Saturday there will be a Parade starting at 10:AM, followed by a bunch of fun activities, and wrapping the day up with the Happy Axedents as they serve up some dance music starting at 8:00. Sunday morning will serve Breakfast at 8:AM followed by the finale of Middletown Days 2026…
Also, on Friday in M’town at the Middletown Arts Center, there will be their 6th Annual Juneteenth Celebration – A Call for Resilience featuring guest speakers, plus the music of Doc and the Funk Machine (featuring Howard Dockens), starting at 7:00. This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted…
Back to Lakeport, where Harlowes Lounge will feature on Friday evening the music of Brandon Eardley from 6 to 11:00. Make this your perfect date night…
The world-famous Lakeport Summer Concert Series will feature on Friday the ‘90s music of Citizen Flannel starting at 6:30. Bring a chair, a blanket, a picnic, a hat, sunglasses, but know that there will be food trucks for your dining and beving needs…
At the Ripe Choice Farm in Lakeport, there will be a 4-course “Soil, Land and Water” Salmon Dinner in the Orchards that will pair perfectly with the music of Heart & Soul starting at 7:00. I had the pleasure of playing at one of these dinner events, and it’s a very intimate affair with an engaging bunch of attendees. Call for more info – cost will be $92 (per couple?), and tix are still available on Eventbrite…
In the Bayside Rivi-area, Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill will feature on Friday, from Mendocino County, Covenant Three starting at 7:00. Then the double header on Saturday will be Still Kick’n BRINGIN’ THE RAWK from 2 to 6:00 followed by the LC Diamonds from 6 to 10:00. Then wrapping up the weekend will be Roadhouse rockin’ the deck on Sunday from 2 to 6:00. It’s always a party at The Park!…
At the Twin Pine Casino in Middletown, there will be an event on Friday under the big tent featuring LaineyWood – a Tribute to Lainey Wilson and Carrie Underwood, starting at 8:00. Tix are $14.07. Then in the Casino, Flat Busted will be serving up the Two-Steppin’ Music on both Friday and Saturday from 9 to 1 AM…
On Saturday morning the Farmers Finest Farmers Market at the Shannon Ridge Mercantile in Finley will offer fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables, along with a plethora of handcrafted items you just can’t live without from 10:AM to 1:00, the tasting room opens at 11:AM – and sometimes they even have live music. Then on Tuesday, the entire event moves over to Lakeport at Library Park, also from 10:AM to 1:00…
The Stone House Restaurant in Middletown will feature on Saturday the music of Tom Drinnon from 11:AM to 3:00…
Back to the Shannon Ridge Mercantile, where on Saturday, you can spend the afternoon in the shade of some massive trees while grooving to the music of the Morgan Wallen Experience from 4 to 7:00. He’s known for blending traditional country storytelling with rock, pop, and hip-hop influences. Expect great wines and a nice bunch of folks…
Up in Lucerne at the Alpine Senior Center, there will be an Open Mic/Dance/Dinner event on Saturday from 4 to 9:00. Open to all performers, actors, poets, etc. If you want to enjoy a meal, the cost is only $5.00. Yum!…
Back to Kelseyville again, where Chacewater Winery and Olive Mill will host a Margaritaville event with Jimmy Buffett-style music on Saturday from 5 to 8:00. Please call for more info…
Up in the Rivi-area, the Riviera Hills Lounge always has stunning sunset views, good food, and a full bar, but on Saturday, you can get all this with the music of AudioSoul from 6 to 10:00 outside on the patio…
For all the lovers of Reggae, Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport on Saturday will host another of their Summer Concert Series, this time featuring Irie Soudjah, Iotosh, and Dalwayne starting at 6:00. Free! Bring a chair or blanket, a hat and sunglasses, food and bevs will be available, then groove the evening away…
If you take a step up the mountain on Saturday evening, Adams Springs Golf Course will feature Beatz Werkin’ from 7 to 9:00. Hot food and cool drinks from a full bar and Beatz out on the deck? What more do you need?…
At Robinsons Rancheria Casino in Nice on Saturday night, you can pull a few handles, roll the dice, then rock the night out with Thunder Cover from 8 to Midnight…
On Sunday from 11:AM to 4:00, the 2026 8th Annual Lake County Beer, Wine & Swine Baconfest will be filling olfactories in Kelseyville with the scent of bacon. Expect bacon-themed snacks, food, and bevs, lots of laughs, and most importantly, lots of music from Soul Circus (noon to 3:00), Austin & Owens, and the LC Diamonds at the Saw Shop (3 to 6:00). Make a day of it, a family outing, wear a pig nose – WOOT WOOT!…
In that nice little town of Nice, the Boathouse Bar/Stowaway Grill will provide great food, a full bar, a soothing lake breeze, and on Sunday, the music of Howard Dockins from 3 to 7:00…
And last but certainly not least, the Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake always offers 6 gigs in 5 days, all outside under the Sycamores, starting with Friday when Majide makes it all so groovy from 6 to 8:00. Then on Saturday, come enjoy a meal with the music of Margo Fleming from 6 to 8:00. Want breakfast? The Blue Wing’s Sunday Brunch offers a special menu that pairs perfectly with the music of Fairwind from 11:30 t0 2:00. For a special Sunday Supper, the duo Heart & Soul will bring the strum and sing to your table from 6 to 8:00. The Monday Blues Series will feature the outstanding band Redbud from Mendocino County from 6 to 8:00. And wrapping it all up will be famous musician Paul Kemp playing piano for the Tuesday Mid-Week $25 Supper Special from 6 to 8:00. It’s always a good idea to make reservations for any and all of these events…
A couple of other events you might consider, at Mia Bea Winery in Redwood Valley, there will be a benefit for the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County called Vibes and Vines, featuring the Fargo Bros on Saturday, starting at 5:00. Cost will be $25 in advance, $30 at the gate.
Also, a special edition of the Oscar Tango Mike Packing Party is held at the Lakeport Umpqua Bank, where care packages for our service personnel overseas are put together. This is special because these folks will be spending the 250-year USA celebration abroad. Anyone can help out. It happens on Thursday from 6 to 7:30.
Karaoke Korner
The Boathouse has Karaoke on Wednesday 6 to 10
Robinson Rancheria Casino on Thursday from 9 to Midnight.
Andre’s Lounge on Thursday – 6 to 10:00.
The Riviera Hills Lounge is on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
Nobles Saloon will have Karaoke on Friday starting at 8:00.
The Moose Lodge CLO has Karaoke on the 2nd and 4th Friday at 6:00.
Sure, it got hot last weekend. I got a little heat stroke on Friday while playing a gig in Lakeport. I’m bettah now! So if and when you go out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music The LC has to offer, have fun, stay hydrated, wear a hat (the goofier the better), and please stay safe…
