Do we have to worry? No folks, there were no floods, famine, plagues, locusts, pestilence, boils, or even dogs and cats living together. It was just snow, and for most of us, it’s pretty much melted. I know the power outages are an inconvenience – mine was out for 30 hours and I did what Leslie Ann Warren did in the Mel Brooks’ movie, “Life Stinks” – I wore many layers of clothes to keep warm, (a brilliant scene, BTW. I’ll never look at homeless women the same way…). Some others don’t expect their power to be back on until March 3 or 4, but it’s still not the end of times, especially when it comes to live music here in The LC. Just got some good news about the future of The Spot in Clearlake – it’s now called The Hot Cow Bar and Grill, it’s now open and rumors have it that they plan on keeping it a live music venue. Woohoo! But more on that next week. Here’s the live music schedule for the week of 2/28 through 3/6…
Since Tuesday is now officially the first day of the week, Kelsey Creek Brewing will get the ball rolling by offering excellent handcrafted beers, ales and seltzers, plus the acoustic music of Buskin’ for Brewskis, (Danny Prather, Mike Guarniero and assorted friends), from 3 to 6:00. Put on some tie-dye, come on in from the cold rain and snow, and then feel the warmth…
On Wednesday at the Hopland Tap, expect the over-the-top Invitational Blues Jam featuring a house band of Wendy DeWitt, Kirk Harwood and Pierre Archain, plus some brand-name Bay Area Blues artist who will make the whole event even better. Get in your fill of U.S. Blues from 7 to 10:00.
The Saw Shop Public House always provides the best in menu choices, a full bar, and this Thursday evening, the best vocalist in the county when Anthony Neves, (Tony to his friends), engages you with his vocal prowess within in the warmth of the restaurant. He’ll definitely cause a ripple from 6 to 9:00. Also, for their Sunday Brunch, local faves Margo and Friends will burn off the morning dew from 11: AM to 1:30. Reservations are recommended…
On Thursday, Andre’s Lounge in Lakeport will present the Lite Jazz mastery of Blue Hour, featuring Chris Clark, Jon and Kim Thomas and vocal chanteuse extraordinaire Cynthia Ganoung from 8:30 to 10:30. Ya gotta check dees guys out! Then on Saturday, our newest local star Bill Vanderwall is back with his acoustic magic from 7:30 to 9:30. Come see what Andre’s done with the place… Even an estimated prophet couldn’t keep away from these events!…
Anderson Valley Brewing Co in Boonville is excited to feature the music of 13 album award-winning songwriter and vocalist Katherine Cole on Friday from 4 to 6:00. Let’s all experience how the AVBC isn’t in a dark hollow!…
The 1st Friday Fling at the Main Street Gallery in Lakeport will feature local art and local music from 5:30 to 7:00. There is always a featured local artist whose works will be on display at these events, plus a featured local LC wine, and this time the music is provided by local musician, Mike Guarniero, (hey, that’s me!!!). Most times he’s goin’ down the road feeling bad, but this evening he’s as perfect as the art and wine…
Something uber cool is coming to the Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville on Friday, a combination of Flamenco and exciting, inventive acoustic guitar music featuring Jason Wright and Travis Rinker. This, for me, will be a must-see event! I predict you will be enthralled from 6:30 to 9:30! They could easily open up the eyes of the world…
On Friday at The Barn in Clearlake Oaks, hard rock impressionists Still Kick’n will rock your world from 8 to midnight. Go see how a touch of grey can still rock today!
Twin Pine Casino in Middletown is happy to bring back the Neon Playboys, by popular demand, on Friday and Saturday from 9 to 1:AM. Then there’s music on Wednesday from 4 to 8:00 featuring Jayson Angrove and on Sunday from 10:AM to 2:00 featuring Michael Martinez. There might not be fire on the mountain, but it surely will be inside the Grapevine…
The Farmer’s Finest Farmers Market at the Shannon Ridge Mercantile in Finley features the best in winter produce, excellent handcrafted wares plus the music of Brandon E Eardley, (the “E” obviously is for EARLY!), from 10:AM to 1:00. Hopefully the weather holds off and doesn’t bring you a box of rain…
On Saturday, starting at Noon, the 14th annual Musician’s Memorial Jam commemorating passed musician Bobby Keys will take place at McCarty’s Bar in Redwood Valley, featuring a least 10 bands. Get your fill of the new speedway boogie starting at noon, going on until we all pass out, I think…
Chacewater Winery and Olive Mill in Kelseyville will host another “After Hours in the Barrell Room” event on Saturday featuring Those Guys from 5 to 8:00. Hey, you all know who those guys are, right? Casey Jones says these are his faves!…
On Saturday at O’Meara Bros Brewing in Lakeport will bring on the acoustic mastery of Austin and Owens from 6 to 9:00. Experience greatness while enjoying a fine handcrafted beer or ale, plus an excellent menu. It’s definitely the perfect date night…
It’ll be another 1,4,5 extravaganza at The Riviera Hills Lounge in the Riviera when Dave Broida and Blues Farm take the stage from 6 to 10:00. Catch the most sublime sunset views, enjoy a great meal plus bevs from a full bar, then dance the night away on Shakedown Street… Then on Sunday, get ready for the 1st Sunday “BIG” Open Jam from 5 to 9:00, an event that has packed the house for at least eight years and seldom disappoints. The house band is as good as Uncle John’s band, maybe better…
Robinson Rancheria Casino will present the music of 60 Summer of Love, a retrospective of the great songs from the 1960’s on Saturday from 9 to 1:00… Maybe the room will be filled with scarlet begonias – who knows?…
On Sunday at noon, another 1st Sunday Fiddlers Jam will take place at the Ely Stage Stop off Soda Bay Rd in the upper Riviarea from noon ‘til 2:00. If Bluegrass is your thing, this is the place! Get a taste of the Cumberland Blues…
The Soper Reese Theater on Sunday will present a musical event from the SRT and the Friends of Mendocino College, “A Pianists Benefit Concert” featuring Spencer Brewer, Elena Casanova, Elizabeth MacDougal, Barney McClure, Tom Ganoung, David Neft and Ed Reinhart. While it’s sprinkling outside, they’ll be tinkling the ivories inside starting at 2:00. Go see who most provides the crazy fingers…
The Blue Wing Saloon always provides the best in food, drink and live music. This weekend will be no different. On Friday, expect the Majide Trio to be entertaining you with Torch Ballads, Blues Standards and other wonderful songs of another musical era from 6 to 8:00. Then, on Saturday, the Jazz Dudes will show you why these are difficult times from 6 to 8:00. Their Sunday Brunch will feature a special menu, a full bar and the music of pianist Greg Rahn, (from the Chris Cain Band), from 10:30 to 2:00. Then Sunday Supper will give you a chance to check out singer/guitarist Chris Forshay from 6 to 8:00. The Monday Blues Series will give you the 12 bar music from the Hip Replacements from 6 to 8:00. Reservations are strongly suggested…
Karaoke Korner plus Open Mics/Jams…
The Middletown At Center will host an Open Mic Friday from 5 to 8:30.
The Riviera Hills Lounge will host Karaoke on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
Robinson Rancheria Casino will host Karaoke on Friday from 10:00 to 1:AM.
The Brick in Kelseyville will host Karaoke on Sunday from 6 to 9, Dudes!
As we all get ready to roll away the dew, the week’s forecast calls for wet and slippery roads, so if and when you go out this week to support our local live music events, have a fun time but please be safe… At this time, I would also like to shout out to Jason Chavez for his inspiration to this week’s music schedule and his dedication to an American institution. Some of you might actually get it… For the rest – Peace out!
