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Lake County Music Guide: 7.21 – 7.28

by Mike Guarniero
LAKE COUNTY MUSIC GUIDE

The big event this week will be at Austin Park in Clearlake on Sunday when the first Clearlake Summer Concert of 2026 features the Santana Band, Carnival. But there’s lots of other music stuff happening this week as well, so here’s the live music schedule for the week of 7/21 through 7/28…

If it’s Tuesday, it’s the Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville where fine handcrafted brews await you, and you can chill to the tunes of Buskin for Brewskis from 3 to 6:00.

On Tuesday evening at the Clear Lake Grange in Funley, Vickie Guillory and the Sugar Cats will get booties shakin’ starting at 6:30. Always a pot-luck affair at the Grange, so bring a dish or dessert to share, BYOBevs, and get ready to boogie!…

Up in Clearlake Oaks at the Moose Lodge #2284 it’ll be another Wimpy Burger Wednesday with music from Broken Trucks from 5 to 7:00. There’s a full bar and huge dance floor, just sayin’…

At the Smiling Dogs Ranch in Kelseyville the Humpday Howler will feature the music of Beatz Werkin’ on Wednesday from 5:30 to 8:30. Bring a chair, a hat, some snacks, then sip your favorite SDR wine while groovin’ to the music…

Out in Lakeport at the On the Waterfront Restaurant where the food is excellent, the wines and micro-brews show up on an extensive list, plus you get Wednesday’s Unplugged, you can dine to the music of The Sammels from 6 to 8:00. If you’ve been to the musicals at the Soper-Reese, you’ve probably seen these two performing with the cast…

At Andre’s Lounge in Lakeport you can catch the piano maestro Nicky Hinds performing original compositions as well as popular tunes on Wednesday from 7 to 9:00. Come see what Andre’s done with the place…

Back to Clearlake Oaks where at Buddy’s Coffeehouse you can enjoy on Thursday a snack with coffee drinks while listening to the music of the Al G Bloome Project from 4 to 7-ish…

Back to the center of the universe, the Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville will bring to you on Thursday evening the Hip Replacements from 6 to 9:00. Then on Friday the Rawk is back when Still Kick’n takes the stage from 6 to 9, Dudes! And finally, on Saturday evening, Vickie Guillory and the Sugar Cats will tantalize you with R&B from 6 to 9:00. Be sure to say hi to Weston while you’re there…

Take a step up the mountain on Thursday where at Adams Springs Golf Course it’s Bingo Night starting around 5:ish, to be followed by S.C.A.M. featuring Broken Trucks and Richard Boisselle starting at 7:00. Enjoy a meal and some bevs from a full bar while you breathe the pure mountain air…

Out at the Buckingham Club House you can catch on Friday evening a show great featuring the Terry Hanck Band, from 6 to 9:00, brought to you by BW Blues Productions. Cost will be $10. This Sax driven band is excellent; I’ve personally seen them about 7-8 times…

The Lakeport Summer Concert Series continues on Friday when everybody’s favorite local band, the LC Diamonds deliver their repertoire of family friendly Rock ‘n’ Roll from 6:30 to 9:00. Bring a chair or blanket, a hat, sunglasses, maybe a snack (although there’s always a coupla gourmet food trucks on hand), and enjoy an evening of fun music…

At the Martin Pohls Winery Tasting Room in Middletown, (the old Boars Breath), on Friday you can enjoy some organic wines while taking in the music of Wade Skeels from 7 to 9:00…

Down in the bayside Rivi-area at the Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill, the hits just keep on coming! On Friday guitar wizard Mark Smith will strum, loop and sing from 7 to 10:00. Then on Saturday you can rock out to Covenant Three from 2 to 6:00. And on Sunday afternoon Margo & Friends will do the musical honors from 1 to 5:00. Come by boat if you’re out on the lake…

At the Shannon Ridge Mercantile in Funley on Saturday, the band Roadhouse will rock the patio from 4 to 7:00. There’s always a gourmet food truck, so sip your favorite Shannon Ridge wine under the shade of some huge trees, catch the breeze, then enjoy the music…

If a good meal, bevs from a full bar and a spectacular sunset view is on your agenda for Saturday evening, go no further than the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Rivi-area where Dave Broida & Blues Farm, featuring Johnny Tsunami on Guitar will be laying down the 1,4,5 from 6 to 10:00…

Konocti Vista Casino will feature the Country and Rock music of the Ariel Jean Band on Saturday starting at 6:00. Food and bevs will be available, plus you can run inside the casino and pull a few handles – it’s all good clean fun!…

Back up the mountain on Saturday at the Loch Lomand Roadhouse where Big Mo will be rockin’ the deck starting at 7:00, (or maybe 6, so please call first). Mountain breezes, good food and a full bar…

Returning to Lakeport where at Harlowe’s Lounge you can catch on Saturday evening the man with the golden voice, Tom Drinnon, performing starting at 7:00. Good food, a full bar – this could be your perfect date night destination…

In Middletown at the Twin Pine Casino a special treat is in store for you on Saturday when under the big tent Rock With You, a Michael Jackson Tribute, dances and sings their way into your hearts starting around 7:30. Call for cost, tix, etc…

Robinsons Rancheria in Nice will present an Eagles Tribute with One of these Nights on Saturday from 8 to midnight. Who besides The Dude doesn’t like the Eagles?!?…

Also in that nice little town of Nice, be sure to bring your dancin’ shoes to the Boathouse Bar/Stowaway Grill on Sunday because my band, AudioSoul will be rockin’ the patio from 3 to 7:00. Good food, a full bar, westerly lake breezes and AudioSoul, what better way to round out your weekend? …

The Clearlake Summer Concert Series kicks off this Sunday evening at Austin Park starting at 6:00 and features Carnival, a Santana Tribute band. You’re gonna wanna dance! Show is free, and food trucks will be on site to satisfy your hunger…

And last but not least, the Blue Wing Saloon still offers at least 6 music events in 5 days, starting with Friday when Pierre Archain and Wendy DeWitt amaze you from 6 to 8:00. Then on Saturday evening Mike Guarniero, (hey, that’s me!), will strum and sing to your dining pleasure from 6 to 8:00. For breakfast, Blue Wing’s Sunday Brunch offers a special menu that goes perfectly with the music of Andy Rossoff from 11:30 to 2:00. For Sunday Supper the lovely Hilarie Wilt will serenade you from 6 to 8:00, (highly recommended!). For the Monday Blues you can groove to the tunes of the Hip Replacements from 6 to 8:00. And finally, the Tuesday $25 Supper Special Song ‘n’ Dance and Acrobatic 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.

Loch Lomand Roadhouse on Friday from 8 to 12:00.

The Moose Lodge CLO has Karaoke on 2nd and 4th Friday at 6:00.

And just in case you are in the mood for a music festival, (think Woodstock), the 2nd Annual Willits Fest is happening this Saturday from 12 noon to 9:00 and features Hal-a-Luyah, Kingsnakes, Mr MBBNM, Ramuun, Tangled Ends, Lupine Driver, La Onda, Soul Circus and Blue Luke and takes place at the Willits Recreational Grove Park. There will be food and bevs, vendors, wildfire dancers, and in general, good vibes! This sounds like fun!

And one more reminder, Wesfest will be rockin’ at the Buckingham Golf Course and Country Club on August 1st, (almost 2 weeks). I believe tix are still available…

Again, expect hot days and cooler evenings this week, you know the drill, stay hydrated, wear a hat, be groovy. So, if and when you go out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music The LC has to offer, have fun, but please stay safe…

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