Have I mentioned Wesfest yet? Well, this is the weekend. To read more on Wesfest, scroll down to the Saturday events. Some cool events are happening this week; here’s the line-up of live music for the week of July and into August (ALREADY?!?) …
At the Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville on Tuesday, it’ll be another hot afternoon of AC comfort, fine handcrafted brews, and live music from Buskin’ for Brewskis from 3 to 6:00…
At the Nice Events Center, the Vision of Hope Village will host an Open Mic/Dinner Dance on Tuesday from 5 to 9:00, dinner served from 6 to 8:00. This event is open to all performers…
In Clearlake Oaks at the Moose Lodge #2284, there will be a Fish Fry Friday with musical accompaniment from Dennis Purcell from 5 to 7:00.
At the Lakeport Rotary Club, there will be a BBQ on Wednesday with music from Margo & Friends starting at 5:00. Please contact a member for an invite…
Over in Lakeport at the On the Waterfront Restaurant, it’ll be another Wednesday’s Unplugged event, this time featuring the outstanding Austin and Owens from 6 to 8:00. Then on Friday for the Lakeport Music Crawl, you can expect Margo Fleming will be playing starting at 4:30…
Back in Lakeport at Andre’s Lounge, you can catch on Wednesday evening the music of pianist Nicky Hinds from 7 to 9:00. Go see what Andre’s done with the place…
Up in Clearlake Oaks, Buddy’s Coffeehouse will offer on Thursday coffee drinks, snacks and 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 will offer great food, a full bar and on Thursday the music of The Vultures from 6 to 9:00. Then on Friday the incredible Beatz Werkin will take the stage from 6 to 9:00. Finally, on Saturday evening Phil & the Blanks will rock the joint from 6 to 9:00. Be sure to say hi to Weston while you’re there…
The Clear Lake Grange Hall on Big Valley Rd in Funley on Friday will have a special event featuring the music of the Angel Reyes Band starting at 6:00. This will not be a BYOBevs event, but feel free to bring an entrée or snack to share. Not sure if there is a cover charge, but expect one – maybe $10 …
The Lakeport Summer Concert Series continues on Friday with the music of Tom Rigney and Flambeau starting at 6:30. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket, a hat, sunglasses, and maybe a snack, although there will be food and bev vendors there…
Down in the bayside Rivi-area, Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill will be rockin’ on Friday evening when the amazing band Soul Circus does a “Wesfest Pre-Party” event starting at 7:00. Then on Saturday afternoon the LC Diamonds will rock the deck starting at 2:00. There’s always a party happenin’ at The Park!…
Back to Lakeport, where at Harlowes Lounge you will find on Friday evening Brandon Eardley doing his strum, loop and sing thing from 7 to 11:00. Great food, a full bar and probably the best place to go for Date Night…
In Middletown at Twin Pine Casino, the music of The GenXers will compete with the bells and alarms of winners on Friday and Saturday from 9 to 1:00…
Speaking of Wesfest? The WESFEST is Lake County’s signature music festival – putting musical instruments in the hands of our youth, one festival at a time! It takes place on Saturday morning at the Buckingham Golf Course from 11 AM to 9 PM and features the music of Rizz and the Believers, Burke, Gas Money, Miki Rae and the Hooligans, Westerly, The Deadlies (not necessarily in this order…). Cost is $30, $15 if under 18 yrs old. WESFEST will be donating proceeds from the event to local school districts in our mission to bring music back to students…
The Shannon Ridge Mercantile will feature the music of Howard Reggie Dockens on Saturday from 4 to 7:00. Enjoy a meal from a gourmet food truck, sip your favorite SR wines, and then groove the afternoon away under the tall shade trees…
For good food, a full bar, and sublime sunset views, come to the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Rivi-aera area on Saturday, where you’ll find the Mark Weston Band will be rockin’ the patio from 6 to 10:00…
At Robinsons Rancheria Casino in Nice the Saturday Night Concert will feature Lake County Royalty Paul Steward from 8 to midnight. Paul was one half of the band, Twice as Good, where he took his Blues and R&B stylings from Lake County to all over the country…
And in that nice little town of Nice, the Boathouse Bar/Stowaway Grill, where hot food and cool bevs can be enjoyed along with lake breezes, everybody’s favorite band, The LC Diamonds, will rock the patio from 3 to 7:00…
Last but not least, the Blue Wing Saloon still offers at least 6 music events in 5 days, starting with Friday when Majide will amaze you from 6 to 8:00. Then on Saturday evening the Jazz Dudes will blow you away while you dine from 6 to 8:00. For breakfast, Blue Wing’s Sunday Brunch offers a special menu that goes perfectly with the music of Will Siegel & the Mendocino Jazz Collective from 11:30 to 2:00. For Sunday Supper, the Night with Nancy Wright is back with guest Macy Blackman from 6 to 8:00, (highly recommended!). For the Monday Blues, you can groove to the tunes of the Fargo Bros from 6 to 8:00. And finally, the Tuesday $25 Supper Special with Plate Spinning and Burning Hoops 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 Highland B.A.G. in Clearlake has Karaoke every other Friday – call first…
The Riviera Hills Lounge is on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
Nobles Saloon will have Karaoke on Friday starting at 8:00.
Loch Lomond Roadhouse on Friday from 8 to 12:00.
The Moose Lodge CLO has Karaoke on 2nd and 4th Friday at 6:00.
Just when I was commenting that we’ve had a surprisingly mild Summer so far this year, the Heat Gods decide to WTFU and jack up the temps. We’re expecting hot hot hot this week, so be sure to wear loose clothing, a hat, stay in the shade, and HYDRATE! If and when you go out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music the county has to offer, have fun, stay hydrated, and please be safe…
