The Lucas Fire kinda put a damper on some activities this past weekend, especially the Blue Wing’s Blues Festival, but they made the right call postponing it until October 10th and 11th. Now, let’s hope they maintain a good handle on it, because we have another happenin’ week of live music to look forward to during this last week of Summer. Here’s the live music schedule for the week of 9/15 through 9/22…
On Tuesday afternoon, the Kelsey Creek Brewing in K’ville will bring you fine handcrafted beers, ales, stouts, and seltzers while Buskin’ for Brewskis bring you the tunes from 3 to 6:00…
The Clear Lake Grange #680 on Big Valley Rd in Funley will play host to the Country-Rock band Broken Trucks on Tuesday evening starting at 6:30. As always, it’s a potluck, BYOBevs affair with lots of good vibes, so come on out and join in on the fun…
Up in Clearlake Oaks, the Moose Lodge #2284 will offer another Veterans Supper (free to veterans, $10 to others) on Wednesday evening from 5 to 7:00 and features music from Chris Grant. Full bar and big dance floor…
Out in Lakeport at the On the Waterfront Restaurant, you can enjoy a great meal, something from an extensive selection of wines and micro-brews, and for their Wednesday’s Unplugged event you can hear the music of the Nixon-Maes Project from 6 to 8:00…
At Andre’s Lounge in Lakeport on Wednesday, you can catch the piano mastery of Nicky Hinds from 7 to 9:00. Come see what Andre’s done with the place…
At Buddy’s Coffeehouse in Clearlake Oaks on Thursday afternoon, you can enjoy a coffee drink and some snacks while experiencing the Al G Bloom Project rockin’ the patio from 4 to 7:00…
Back to the center of the universe, Kelseyville, where you can always get a great meal and bevs from a full bar at Saw Shop Public House, plus live music Thursday through Saturday. On Thursday evening, The Vultures will have you doing the Swim when they play from 6 to 9:00. Then on Friday evening, Beatz Werkin’ will rock the Backyard from 6 to 9:00. And finally, on Saturday, enjoy the music of Dave Broida and Blues Farm as they dedicate their show to Dancin’ John Carroll from 6 to 9:00. Be sure to say hi to Weston while you’re there…
At Harlowe’s Lounge in Lakeport, they will feature on Thursday for their tasting selections of New Belgium Brewing, the music of ONJX from 6 to 9:00. Then on Saturday, singer/guitarist extraordinaire Howard Dockens will get you out on the dance floor from 7 to 10:00.
On Thursday evening, you just gotta make it to the final 2026 Kelseyville Kickin’ in the Country Street Dance starting at 7:00 and featuring the Bakersfield Country-Rock band, Tex Pistols. These guys are great, especially if you like Two-Steppin’ or Line Dancin’. Be sure to bring a chair, maybe a hat and sunglasses. Expect local shops, eateries, and drinkeries to stay open to make this one of the most fun events in The LC…
Take a step up to the mountain where on Thursday evening Adams Springs Golf Course Restaurant will present S.C.A.M., featuring Broken Trucks and Richard Boissell starting at 7:00. Get there at 6:00 and join in on the BINGO. Then on Saturday night, the Mark Weston Band will go all Country Up from 7 to 10:00. Dress warm; it gets a tad cooler up the mountain. Oh, and they have hot food and a full bar…
Down in the Bayside Rivi-area, Richmond Park Bar ‘n’ Grill will feature on Friday the surf stylings of The Vultures starting at 7:00. Can you say, “COWABUNGA!”? Then on Saturday it’ll be a double header featuring Mudfish plus Skitzo starting at 7:00. Bang yer heads, Dudes!. It’s always a party at The Park!…
Out in Middletown at the Twin Pine Casino, you can rock out to the music of Rebel on both Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 1 a.m. It could be your lucky night…
At Brassfield Estates in Clearlake Oaks, an event will feature the music of Equinox on Saturday afternoon from 12 to 3:00.
On Saturday afternoon at the Shannon Ridge Mercantile in Funley, you can catch, for the second time, the music of the Tex Pistols from 4 to 7:00. There’s always a gourmet food truck, plenty of Shannon Ridge wines, and lots of shade from some really big trees. Of course, you’re gonna wanna dance…
In Lucerne, at the Alpine Senior Center, there will be an Open Mike/Dance/Dinner event on Saturday afternoon from 4 to 9:00. I believe dinner is from 5 to 8 and costs $5.00. Musicians looking for an outlet to show your stuff, this is it…
Up in the Rivi-area, the Riviera Hills Lounge not only offers good food, a full bar, and sublime sunset views, but on Saturday evening you can also get the fun dancin’ music of AudioSoul from 6 to 10:00…
Someone asked if Cache Creek Winery is having music this Summer? Well, on Saturday evening they will feature the music of Country Music star Tyler Rich with special guest Mark MacKay, starting at 6:00. Cost will be $40-$50. If you could use a little bit of Tyler Rich, they could use a little bit of you…
On Saturday, the Lake County Wine Alliance presents the 25th Annual Lake County Wine Auction Gala, “Silver & Stardust,” at Konocti Harbor Resort from 4:30 to 10:00 and featuring the music of the Fargo Bros. “This black-tie-encouraged celebration features premium Lake County wines, chef-driven cuisine, live and silent auctions, and entertainment. Since 2000, the Wine Alliance has raised over $3 million to support Health, Education, and the Arts across Lake County.” Cost will be $175…
In that nice little town of Nice, the Boathouse Bar/Stowaway Grill will feature the Country-Rock flavorings of the Mark Weston Band on Sunday from 2 to 6:00. Great food, pizzas, a full bar, plus those nice lake breezes could just about make it the perfect way to round out your weekend…
And finally, the Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake still offers 6 music shows in 5 days, starting with Friday when Majide, (Paul Kemp and Pierre Archain) play Jazz from 6 to 8:00. Then on Saturday evening, Margo and Friends will add a special spice to your supper from 6 to 8:00. Jonesin’ for breakfast, the Sunday Brunch will offer a special menu that’ll go perfectly with the music of Andy Rossoff as he brings a little bit of New Orleans to you from 11:30 to 2:00. For the Sunday Night with Nancy Wright, she’ll be joined by Danny Prather and Mike Guarniero from 6 to 8:00. For the Monday Blues Series, expect the 1,4,5 to come from none other than Beatz Werkin’ from 6 to 8:00. And wrapping it all up will be famous musician Paul Kemp playing a little piano, (think Schroeder…) for the Tuesday Mid-Week Supper Special from 6 to 8:00. Reservations are recommended…
Karaoke Korner
The Boathouse has Karaoke Wednesday 6 to 10.
Andre’s Lounge on Thursday – 6 to 10:00.
The Highland B.A.G. in Clearlake every other Friday – call first…
The Riviera Hills Lounge is on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
Loch Lomand Roadhouse on Friday from 8 to 12:00.
And as a special reminder, the Kelseyville Pear Festival will happen a week from Saturday, 9/26. I’ll be sure to remind you again next week…
I need to apologize for omitting the Día de la Independencia events that happened last weekend in Kelseyville and Clearlake. I’m slippin’ these days, and I’m sorry… For those who plan on going out this week to enjoy the bounty of live music Lake County has to offer, dress for cooler evenings, have fun – but please be safe…
