It’s gonna be a hot week, but the music should be even hotter! So, let’s not waste time with frivolous blather (um, the Department of Redundancy Dept has just informed me that frivolous blather is redundant…), here’s the live music schedule for the week of 8/4 through 8/11…
On Tuesday, the one and only Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville claims it’s a pleasure and a privilege to serve you fine handcrafted beers, ales, stouts and seltzers – all with funny-sounding names, and all go perfectly with the music of Buskin’ for Brewskis from 3 to 6:00…
It’ll be another Humpday Howler at the Smiling Dogs Ranch on Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8:30, this time featuring everybody’s favorite rockers, Roadhouse. Bring a chair, a hat, maybe a snack. Your favorite SDR wines will be available for sale…
On the Waterfront Restaurant in Lakeport, (voted in the top 5 restaurants in The LC), will host another Wednesday Unplugged, this time with the dynamic duo called Equinox from 6 to 8:00…
Also in Lakeport at Andre’s Lounge, you can catch on Wednesday evening the piano mastery of Nicky Hinds as he performs original compositions as well as popular tunes from 7 to 9:00. Go see what Andre’s done with the place…
At the Twin Pine Casino in Middletown on Wednesday evening, it’ll be Comedy Night featuring somebody funny, but who knows; they seldom announce who. But it starts at 7:00 and costs $10. Then on Saturday night under the big tent, The Spazmatics will be rockin’ the Casino starting at 8:00 at a cost of $40…
Up in Clearlake Oaks at Buddy’s Coffeehouse, the Al G Bloome Project will be rockin’ the patio on Thursday from 4 to 7-ish. Coffee drinks and snacks will be available…
It’s gonna be another Thirsty Thursday Concert down in Lower Lake at the Fults Family Winery; you can catch Howard Reggie Dockens showing off his guitar and vocal skills on Thursday evening from 6 to 9:00. There’s always a gourmet food truck on hand plus excellent FFW wines and Micro-Brews…
Back to the center of the universe where at the Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville good food and a full bar awaits you while on Thursday the Mark Weston Band takes the stage from 6 to 9:00. Then on Friday everybody’s favorite band, the LC Diamonds will rock the joint from 6 to 9:00. And the best way to wrap up the weekend will be Saturday when Soul Circus will leave you screamin’ for more from 6 to 9, Dudes! Be sure to say hi to Weston while you’re there…
Back in Lakeport at Harlowe’s Lounge, there will be a special Six Sigma Wine & Dinner event on Thursday with music from the Queen of Boogie Woogie herself, Wendy DeWitt from 6 to 8:00. Then on Friday evening you can enjoy a meal with the music of Duo Nouveau from 6 to 9:00…
Take a step up to the mountain where at Adams Springs Golf there will be a doubleheader, Bingo and music from some Cobb Area Musicians (SCAM) with Broken Trucks and Richard Boissell. Bingo cards will be sold at 5:00, music at 7:00…
In Clearlake Oaks, the Moose Lodge #2284 will host a Friday Fish Fry with guitar and song brought to you by balladeer Dennis Purcell from 5 to 7:00. With a full bar and a big dance floor, what’s stoppin’ ya?…
On Friday afternoon, the Kelseyville Artisans Market is back with crafts and other items you just can’t live without from 5 to 9:00. And on top of that, there’s live music. Come see what our local crafters are making…
It’s another 1st Friday Fling at the Visions Art Gallery on Main Street in Lakeport where art, wine and music fill the room. This Friday, expect the lovely Hilarie Wilt to serenade you from 5:30 to 7:00. Local wine and snacks will be made available, always a local artist with works on display, and a fun atmosphere…
The Lakeport Summer Concert Series Just keeps rockin’ on Friday evenings; this time you get to rock out to the sensational Soul Circus from 6:30 to 9:00. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket, a hat, sunglasses, and maybe a snack, although there are always a couple of food and bev trucks on hand…
Down in the Bayside Rivi-area, Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill is pulling out all the stops this weekend, starting Friday when Roadhouse rocks the deck starting at 7:00. Then on Saturday you get THE RAWK when Still Kick’n kicks it into 6th gear from 2 to 6:00. And on Sunday the Mark Weston Band plays from 2 to 6:00. It’s always a party at the Park!…
Back in Middletown at Martin Pohl’s Wine Tasting Room, you’ll be in for a special treat on Friday evening when Shawn SanNicolas strums and sings his way into your hearts from 7:30 to 9:30. Good organic wines, an intimate gathering place…
Back in Clearlake Oaks at Brassfield Estate Winery, there will be a “Brassfield Uncorked” event on Saturday featuring the music of Heart & Soul from noon to 3:00…
On Saturday afternoon at the Shannon Ridge Wine Mercantile in Funley, one can sit in the cool breezes under a canopy of large trees sipping your favorite Shannon Ridge wines or noshing on something from a gourmet food truck while listening to the greatness of Austin & Owens from 4 to 7:00. It don’t get much bettah!…
If great sunset views, good food, a full bar, and entertaining music is what you seek on Saturday evening, look no further than the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Rivi-area where the Fargo Bros will be rockin’ the patio from 6 to 10:00…
Back in Lakeport at the Soper-Reese Theater, there will be a benefit concert for Radio Station KPFZ 88.1 on Saturday starting at 6:30 and featuring The Blues Project, an influential Blues band that got its start back in the 1960s and currently includes founding members Steve Katz and Roy Blumenfield. Blues lovers – this is a must! Tix are $25-30. Then on Sunday there will be another benefit, this time for the Lake County Land Trust and featuring TrioAmericana, featuring Lincoln Andrews, Matt Rothstein and Gabriel Yanez playing the music of John Coltrain’s iconic 1965 album of the same name. Tix will be $50-75. Thank you for supporting the Soper-Reese…
Goin’ back up the mountain on Saturday to the Loch Lomond Roadhouse? My band AudioSoul will be rockin’ under the pines from 6 to 9:00. Good food and a full bar, and it’s easily 10 degrees cooler up here…
At the Konocti Vista Casino in Lakeport, there will be another KVC Summer Concert, this time featuring Kirk Basquez with Joe Peters starting at 7:00. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket and a hat. Food and bevs will be available on site…
The Clearlake Summer Concert Series continues on Saturday with the ever fun, Funky Dozen playin’ your favorites at Austin Park starting at 7:00. Food and bevs will be available. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket, a hat, some snacks, and be prepared to have some funky fun!…
Up in Nice at the Robinson Rancheria Casino, you can get all the Classic Rock you could possibly need on Saturday night with Four Barrel from 8 to midnight. Could be your lucky night…
In that nice little town of Nice, the Boathouse Bar/Stowaway Grill will bring on Sunday afternoon cool lake breezes and shade from the tall Palm Tree as the Black Horse Blues Band make the music from 3 to 7:00. Good food and a full bar – put de lime in de coconut…
And finally, the Blue Wing Saloon still gives you 6 gigs in 5 days, starting with Friday when Majide is joined by the beautiful songbird Jenna Mammina from 6 to 8:00. Then on Saturday you can enjoy supper while Between Engagements serenades you from 6 to 8:00. For the Sunday Brunch, expect a special menu that pairs perfectly with the music of Duo Nouveau from 11:30 to 2:00. Later for Sunday Supper, Classical guitarist Dr. Paul Farley will greatly enhance your meal from 6 to 8:00. For their Monday Blues Series, it’ll be a special treat as Birthday boy Dave Broida and the Blues Farm All Stars help Dave celebrate his special day from 6 to 8:00. And wrapping it all up will be a reprise of Majide with Jenna Mammina for the Tuesday $25 Special Mid-Week Supper, Laser Show Extravaganza featuring famous musician Paul Kemp, even famouser musician Pierre Archain and even famouserer beautiful songbird Jenna Mammina from 6 to 8:00. Reservations are strongly recommended for all 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.
For something different – there will be a “Second Saturday Swing at Six”, Swing dancing lessons to be held at Lavender Moon and Spa in Lakeport, 127 N Main Street, starting this Saturday, 8/8, from 6 to 7:15 and happening every other Saturday after that. Cost will be $10. RSVP @ 415-728-3059, or $15 at the door. Sounds like fun… I believe Joelle still has her Country Line Dance lessons. Let’s all get out and dance!
And for the adventurous amongus, (the Latin term that applies to so many) my band AudioSoul will be playing at the Willits 1st Friday Concert this week from 6 to 9:00. I checked with Accuweather and it’s supposed to 10 degrees cooler in Willits on Friday than here in The LC. Just sayin’…
And, just a friendly reminder that the 35th Annual Cotati Accordion Fest happens on the weekend of the 15th-16th of August.
Also, the Blackberry Cobbler Festival is happening on the 29th of August.
So many shows – so little time…
Again, it’s gonna be triple-digit hot this week, so hydrate, wear loose clothing, find shade, and absolutely no outdoor X-Games Aerobics. So if and when you go out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music the county has to offer, have fun – but please be safe…
