I did some bar hopping this past weekend when I caught a fun band playing all the stuff I was into when I was a young man (maybe 100 years ago), called the Classic Set. They were quite good; you should check ‘em out Thursday at the Saw Shop. The Kelseyville Street Dance will be happening at the same time just down the street, so bar hopping will be encouraged. Is it any wonder I call Kelseyville the center of the universe? Here’s all the rest of the live music scheduled for the week of 7/14 through 7/21…
At the Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville on Tuesday afternoon, you can catch the music of Buskin’ for Brewskis from 3 to 6:00. Excellent handcrafted beers, ales, stouts and seltzers, most with funny names, will be on tap. Come in out of the heat and enjoy a brew…
Up in Clearlake Oaks at the Moose Lodge #2284, it’ll be another Veterans Supper, free to Vets, $10 for others, and music will be provided by Dennis Purcell from 5 to 7:00. Full bar and big dance floor, in case you’re wondering…
On Wednesday at the On the Waterfront Restaurant in Lakeport, you can have a great meal (voted in the top 5 in The LC), choose from a vast selection of wines and micro-brews, then kick back and enjoy the music of Wally, all this and more from 6 to 8:00…
Also in Lakeport, pianist and composer Nicky Hinds will be performing original compositions as well as popular tunes from 7 to 9:00. Come see what Andre’s done with the place…
Back in Clearlake Oaks at Buddy’s Coffeehouse, you get to hear the Al G Bloome Project, featuring Wally, from 4 to 7-ish. There will be coffee drinks and snacks available…
The Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville offers a great menu, a full bar, and on Thursday, you can catch the aforementioned Classic Set from 6 to 9:00. Then on Friday evening, Margo & Friends will take the stage from 6 to 9:00. Wrapping up the weekend will be Dave Broida and Blues Farm doing their thing on Saturday from 6 to 9, Dudes! Be sure to say hi to Weston while you’re there…
On Thursday evening, back again to Lakeport, where Harlowe’s Lounge will feature Russian River Pint Night with music from Aaron D from 6 to 8:00. Then, on Friday, from 7 to 11:00, you can catch Brandon Eardsley strummin’ and singin’. Full bar and great food. Make it a date night…
The Kelseyville Street Dance – Kickin’ in the Country event will feature a band I used to watch back in the 1990s when I lived in Santa Rosa – The Pulsators. Fun band guaranteed to get you out dancing from 7 to 9:30. Local eateries, watering holes, and boutiques will be open for this event. Fun for the whole family…
At the Middletown Farmers Market, 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 New Orleans-style music from Andy Rossoff – all from 4:30 to 8:30…
The Hidden Valley Lake Concert on the Greens will feature music from the Funky Dozen (count ‘em…) on Friday evening starting at 6:00. There will be BBQ, bevs and vendors selling their wares. Fun times for the whole family…
On the other side of the lake, the Lakeport Summer Concert Series is held at Library Park. You are in for a treat when the Chris Scoville Band takes the stage with your favorite Country Line Dancing songs starting at 6:00. Be sure to bring a chair, a hat, sunglasses – and be prepared to dance…
Down in the Bayside Rivi-area, Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill will be bringin’ the RAWK on Friday night with Still Kick’n from 7 to 10:00. Then on Saturday afternoon the Mark Weston Band will put smiles on your faces from 2 to 6:00. And finally, it’s all groovy and paisleys on Sunday afternoon when Groovy Judy & Band triggers flashbacks to a time of psychedelia and the Summer of Love. Farrrrrout!
In Middletown, at the Twin Pine Casino, you have two chances to catch the Rag Tag Allstar Party Band on Friday and Saturday, from 9 to 1:00. Who knows, they might have a slot machine with your name on it…
At the Shannon Ridge Mercantile in Funley, you can sip wine in the shade of huge trees while boppin’ an’ a snappin’ to the music of AudioSoul from 4 to 7:00. There’s always a gourmet food truck on hand to satisfy your hunger…
At the Alpine Senior Center in Lucerne on Saturday, it’s time again for the once-a-month Open Mic/Dinner/Dance from 4 to 9:00. Dinner is served from 5 to 8, and I believe the cost is only $5.00. If you’ve been looking for an Open Mic, here’s your chance…
For a great sunset view, good food, a full bar, and fun music, look no further than the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Rivi-area on Saturday, when Beatz Werkin’ rocks the patio from 6 to 10:00. You won’t be disappointed…
At Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport, there will be another Concert on the Lake, this time featuring the Hawaiian Reggae music of Inna Vision along with Dubcraft, starting at 6:00. Bring a chair or blanket, maybe a hat and sunglasses – then groove…
On Saturday at the Loch Lomand Roadhouse, you’ll find a good meal, bevs from a full bar, plus the music from Wally starting at 6:00. Always a tad cooler up in the mountains…
If gambling, good food, a full bar and music are on your agenda for Saturday night, come on out to the Robinson Rancheria Casino where the Rebel Band will be rockin’ outside from 8 to midnight. Could be your lucky night…
Another big event will be in that nice little town of Nice at the Boathouse Bar/Stowaway Grill, where on Sunday afternoon the outstanding band, Gas Money, will rock you from 3 to 7:00. This young band is really, really good, and you won’t want to miss them…
And last but not least, 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 Serendipity will enchant you with harmonies from 6 to 8:00. For breakfast, the Blue Wing’s Sunday Brunch offers a special menu that goes perfectly with the music of Good Measure from 11:30 to 2:00. For Sunday Supper Jon Lawton from 6 to 8:00, (highly recommended!). For the Monday Blues, you can groove to the tunes Beatz Werkin’ from 6 to 8:00. And finally, the Tuesday $25 Supper Special Song ‘n’ Dance Extravaganza will feature local musician, guitarist/singer Randy Hood 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 the 2nd and 4th Friday at 6:00.
Just a reminder, the Wesfest Music Festival is happening on Saturday, August 1st at the Buckingham Golf and Country Club, and I believe there are tix still available – just sayin’…
The temps are slated to rise this week, so be aware, stay hydrated, maybe wear a hat, some sunscreen, and find some shade. So, if and when you go out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music Lake County has to offer, have fun – but please stay safe…
