I’m about to pop the top off a bottle of Kelsey Creek Brewing’s “Lemmy” and I gonna savor the flavor while putting together this week’s live music schedule. Ahh, yeah! Just so you know, this is 22 ounces of mind-blowing, ass kickin’ brew from one of our favorite LC breweries. And being as it’s a stout, it pretty much covers all the important food groups. But enough on that, (or is there ever enough?). Hey live music peeps, got some good news for ya. I dropped in last week at the new Hot Cow Bar and Grill, (formerly The Spot in Clearlake), for a meal, a brew and an introduction to the manager. They’re gonna have live music here again, WOOHOO! But because of the weather it’s gonna be done in baby steps – starting this weekend indoors with Karaoke, but the following weekend a band is scheduled to be rocking the joint! More on that later. The menu is the usual burger and sandwich fare with occasional specials, (sorry Mojo, no deep-fried soup…) and, of course, a full bar. As a Clearlakian I’m stoked! Much more to come… Here’s the live music schedule for the week of 3/9 through 3/13.
The Catfish Coffee House in Clearlake and Chris Grant are bringing back another fun Open Mic event on Thursday starting at 7:00. Some guy asked me last week if there’re any open mics in The LC and I told him about this one that happens every 2nd Thursday. It’s very informal and they serve coffee. Lemmy says, “Strum that guitar, ol’ cobber”…
Wine in the Willows in Lakeport will feature fine art, fine wines and the music of Margo and Friends on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30. Lemmy sez, “Good stuff, Maynard!”…
The Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville on Friday evening is happy to bring back by popular demand my band, Dr Groove, from 6:30 to 9:30. Get your fill of R&B, Blues and Funk while sippin’ some award-winning SDTR wines. Lemmy says, “Groove, Dudes!”…
In Lakeport at Andre’s Lounge, The Andy Rossoff Quartet, featuring Paul Farley, Jim Leonardis and Marc Roberge, will take you through a journey from 7:30 to 10:00 that begins in New Orleans and ends at Andre’s. Then on Saturday, starting at 7:30, singer/guitarist Bill Vanderwall will run you through some of the best songs from the last half-century. Lemmy sez, “Right-o. Come see what Andre’s done with the place”…
On both Friday and Saturday nights, Twin Pine Casino in Middletown will bring you your USRDA of Two-Steppin’ music when California Country takes the stage from 9 to 1:00. Then on Sunday morning from 10:AM to 2:00 singer Duane Patton, (from the Patton Leatha Band), will aid and abet you in your quest to hear great music and win big in the casino. Lemmy shez, “Winnah winnah”…
The Farmer’s Finest Farmers Market at the Shannon Ridge Mercantile in Finley will bring you the best in local seasonably grown fruit, veggies and plants, plus an assortment of handcrafted items like jams, ointments, essences, baskets, balsamic vinegars, knick knacks and so many other things you just can’t live without. Let’s not forget that the winery tasting room opens around noon for your sampling pleasures and there’s also live music provided by Margo and Friends from 10:AM to 1:00. Lemmy sez “One Shtop Shop, eh?”…
The O’Meara Bros Brewing in Lakeport on Saturday will present the music of Joel Martin from 6 to 9:00. Also on the bill will be an excellent menu, some exceptional handcrafted beers and ales, plus wines for those who prefer. Leymm shez, “the O’Bros bleedin’ rock, Mate”!
Then on Saturday evening at the Riviera Hills Lounge in the Riviera where the great meal, the full bar and sublime sunset views only serve as an adjunct to the exciting music played by Fargo Bros. Come see it all from 6 to 10:00. Schlemmy shez, “Git yer Mojo workin’…”…
Maynard’s Sports Bar in beautiful downtown Lower Lake on Saturday will be the place to check out the Still Kick’n Band from 8 to 11:00. Happy to include Maynard’s to the roster! Phlegmmy saz, “ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, Man!”…
If retro Disco is your groove thang, Cool & the Gang will be doing theirs at Cache Creek Casino in Brooks on Saturday starting at 7:00. Shemmy shez, “Shake yer boojee!”…
Robinson Rancheria Casino in Nice will host a Comedy Night this Saturday. Best to call to get all info. Ptolemy shez, “Bes’ joint to git the bes’ yuks for yer bucks in the whole bleedin’ universe!”…
The Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville will not have music on Thursday evening, but on Sunday they will offer an excellent brunch, a full bar and the acoustic solo music from Mike Guarniero, (hey, that’s me!), from 11:00 to 2:00. I got it – have brunch here, enjoy the music, then about 2:30 head on over to the KCB brewery for the Fargos. Systemmy shash, “It’s all bloody good, me matey!”…
And finally, the Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake will provide good food, a full bar and live music from Friday through Monday. Starting with Friday from 6 to 8:00, get a taste of Torch Ballads, Blues Classics and other great songs of a bygone era of music from the Majide Trio. On Saturday you’ll find Dr. Paul Farley putting some class into Classical Guitar for you from 6 to 8:00. Then their Sunday Brunch from 11:00 to 2:00 will feature the song and tales of the Andy Rossoff Trio featuring Paul Farley and Marc Roberge. Sunday Supper will bring you special musical treats from famous musician, Paul Kemp from 6 to 8:00. And for their Monday Blues Series come enjoy the Larry-David Show, (Dave Broida and Larry “Mojo” Platz) from 6 to 8:00. Reservations are strongly suggested… Ymmel Kilmister sesh, “Too mush mushic, sho li’l time…”.
Karaoke Korner
The Riviera Hills Lounge will host Karaoke on Friday from 6 to 10:00.
Robinson Rancheria Casino will host Karaoke on Friday from 10:PM to 1:00.
Chacewater Winery and Olive Mill will host Karaoke on Saturday from 5 to 8:00.
The Hot Cow Bar and Grill will host Karaoke featuring the Tattooed Cherries on Saturday from 7 to 10:00.
The Brick Tavern in Kelseyville will host Karaoke on Sunday from 6 to 9:00.
Shkreli shaz” Han’ me dat mic, Dude!”…
Mendocino County
Jeff Moss will be playing at Anderson Valley Brewing in Boonville on Friday at 4:30.
Local LC faves the Mark Weston Band will be playing at the Sports Attic 2 in Ukiah from 7 to 10:00.
Fox and Bones will be playing at Shanachie’s Pub in Willits on Friday, starting at 7:00.
Brian Baudoin will be playing at McCarty’s Bar in Redwood Valley on Saturday starting at 8:00.
Phlemmy, Ptolemy, er… Shkreli… um… shez, “Jesh go schee ‘em, Mate!”
I went to a fun event this past Sunday, a Musician’s Memorial for all the Mendocino County musicians who have departed. Ironically, it was organized by a local MC musician named Bobby Keys, who later himself passed and is now memorialized with all the rest. Nice event – and there are some pretty good bands coming from Mendo Co. Check ‘em out when you get a chance. Anyways, as you can see things are getting better, and with Spring just around the corner there’s much more to come. So, if you go out this week to enjoy the best of what’s being offered musically, have fun – but please be safe…
By the by, Lemmy was the lead singer/bassist for the British proto-punk, biker hard rock metal band, Motorhead. His music was fast and aggressive, much like the stout. And, um… folks, I do believe Lemmy just ate the microphone…
