This week will present somewhat of an anomaly; it’s the middle of summer, and there’s not as much music going on as we’ve been experiencing lately. But that’s okay because the events that ARE happening this week should make up for it. Here’s the live music schedule for the week of 7/7 through 7/14…
At the Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville, last week’s 5th anniversary of Buskin’ for Brewskis was so great they’ve decided to have a 5-year-and-one-week anniversary today, Tuesday, from 3 to 6:00. Let’s start a trend, whaddaya say?…
Up in Clearlake Oaks at the Moose Lodge #2284, it’ll be another Wimpy Burger Wednesday, this time featuring Country singer Tony Zag from 5 to 7:00. Great burgers, pretty dang good singer, full bar. What’s stoppin’ ya?…
On Wednesday at the Smiling Dogs Ranch in Kelseyville, the Humpday Howler Concert will feature the outstanding Soul Circus from 5:30 to 8:30. Be sure to bring a chair, a hat, sunglasses, and maybe some snacks to share. Your favorite SDR wines will be available and there will be a $15 cover. If you don’t already, you’re gonna love this band…
Over in Lakeport, at the On the Waterfront Restaurant, you can get an excellent meal, a great selection of wines and micro-brews, and on Wednesday afternoon from 6 to 8:00, you can catch the music of the Nixon Maes Project. Voted in the top 5 restaurants in The LC…
Also in Lakeport at Andre’s Lounge you can hear greatness on Wednesday when piano wizard Nicky Hinds performs original compositions as well as popular tunes from 7 to 9:00. Come see what Andre’s done with the place…
Back to Clearlake Oaks on Thursday, where at Buddy’s Coffeehouse you can catch another performance of the Al G Bloome Project from 4:00 to 7:00. Coffee drinks and snacks will be served…
Back to the center of the universe where at the Saw Shop Public House Backyard you can catch on Thursday the irrepressible Fargo Bros from 6 to 9:00. Then on Friday evening the Mark Weston Band is back with Country and Rock music from 6 to 8:00. And on Saturday the outstanding Soul Circus is back to rock the Backyard from 6 to 8:00. Be sure to say hi to Weston while you’re there…
Cache Creek Winery, east of Clearlake Oaks, is back on Friday with its Summer Concert Series featuring Country Music recording artist Casey Donahew plus The Cripple Creek Band from 6 to 10:00. It’s a great place to enjoy a concert under the stars. Food and your favorite Cache Creek wines will be available. Bring a chair, a blanket, and get ready to do some Boot Scootin’…
Just a bit east of Middletown off Butts Canyon Rd, the Langtry Farm Winery will present on Friday evening another in its July Summer Vibes Concert Series, this time featuring everybody’s favorite band, the Fargo Bros, from 6 to 9:00, with food provided by D&N Smashburgerz. Always a good time at this historic locale, especially when the Fargos are playin’…
The Lakeport Summer Concert Series is proud to bring to you on Friday evening the Eagles Tribute band, One of These Nights, starting at 6:30. Lovers of The Eagles won’t wanna miss this event. Bring a chair or blanket, a hat, sunglasses, and maybe a snack. Food and bevs will be available…
Take a step up the mountain, where at the Adams Springs Golf Course you can catch on Friday evening another S.C.A.M./Broken Trucks performance outdoors on the deck starting at 7:00. Hot food, cold drinks, and some Cobb Area Musicians could make this an evening to remember…
At Martin Pohl’s Wine Tasting Room in Middletown, you can catch on Friday the music of Wade Skeels, who pairs perfectly with the assortment of organic wines Martin Pohl is known for, all this and more from 7 to 9:00…
Down in the bayside Rivi-area, Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill will feature a triple bill on Saturday, starting off with the Catfish Bash, followed by the fun rockin’ music of Beatz Werkin’ from 1 to 5:00. Then, from 8 to 11:00, one of my favorite bands, the Lost Coast Smugglers, will be out rockin’ the deck. Always a party at The Park!…
On Saturday morning, the big event of the week is happenin’ – The Lakeside Jam over at Lakeside County Park in Kelseyville running from 11 AM to 11 PM, and featuring The Expendables, Ozomatli, Woven Roots, Suika T, Seed ‘n’ Soil, and Definitely Dead. Cost is $55, but 12 hours of great groovin’ music is well worth it. Bring a chair, a blanket, a hat, sunscreen – and then get ready to groove…
At Xabatan Park in Lakeport on Saturday, there will be a Red, White and Blues Festival featuring the music of Steve & the Shufflenuts (11:AM to 1:00), plus Dave Broida and Blues Farm (1 to 3:00). Should be a fun event…
The Shannon Ridge Mercantile in Funley on Saturday: you’re in for a treat when the Yacht Rockers step aboard to bring you, well… Yacht Rock from 5 to 8:00. Cost will be $10, and tix are available through the tasting room. Imagine rockin’ through numbers like “What a Fool Believes”, “Summer Breeze”, “Ride Like The Breeze”, “Rosanna” and more like them. Great fun happenin’ in Funley, for sure!…
For good food, a full bar, outstanding sunset views and live music, the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Rivi-area has it all on Saturday evening when the Hip Replacements play the patio from 6 to 10:00…
Back up the mountain where Loch Lomand Roadhouse will feature on Saturday evening the music of Chris Grant from 7 to 10:00. Chris has been rockin’ The LC for several years, and he’ll bring you a show you won’t forget soon. Good food and a full bar, just sayin’…
Robinsons Rancheria Casino in Nice always has hot slots, good food, and a full bar, but on Saturday, you also get the Blues Rock music of the Clint Warner Band from 8 to midnight. Could be your lucky night…
In that nice little town of Nice, the Boathouse Bar/Stowaway Grill will offer great food and pizza, a full bar, cool lake breezes, and on Sunday afternoon, the Classic Rock and Mayhem from your faves, the Fargo Bros Band from 3 to 7:00. Bring a hat and sunglasses; you’ll be glad you did…
And finally, the Blue Wing Saloon still offers at least 6 music events in 5 days, starting with Friday when Majide takes you back to a groovier time of music from 6 to 8:00. Then on Saturday evening the Jazz Dudes will play Jazz, Dudes from 6 to 8:00. For breakfast, the Blue Wing’s Sunday Brunch offers a special menu that goes perfectly with the great harmonies of Good Measure from 11:30 to 2:00. For the Sunday Night With Nancy Wright, her guests will be Boogie Woogie specialists Wendy DeWitt and Kirk Harwood from 6 to 8:00, (highly recommended!). For the Monday Blues, you can groove to the tunes of Steve and the Shufflenuts from 6 to 8:00. And finally, the Tuesday $25 Supper Special Song ‘n’ Dance Extravaganza will feature famous musician and pianist Paul Kemp from 6 to 8:00. It’s always a good idea to make reservations for any and all of these shows…
Karaoke Korner
The Boathouse has Karaoke 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 2nd and 4th Friday at 6:00.
And for something a little different, but still enjoyable, there is Lake County Rodeo Performance #1 happening on Friday starting at 6:30. Also, Konocti Vista Casino will hold the Big Valley Carnival on Friday and Saturday from 6 to 11:00. Unlimited ride bracelets will be $25 – 30. Both sound like a lot of fun…
Something’s been invading my mind this past week – in the Pepto-Bismol commercial that keeps playing on TV, just what was the waiter doing under the table? So… if and when you all go out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music the county has to offer, have fun – but please stay safe…
