May 16, 2008
Musings and Ramblings North Bay CALENDAR of Events


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Fri 5/16
1:00 pm-3:00 pm "Two Steps from the Blues" Fridays, 1-3 pm on KUSP http://www.kusp.org/
4:30 pm-6:30 pm Otis Scarecroe Happy Hour at Peri's, Fairfax
4:30 pm-8:00 pm Willy Holtom at The Juicery, San Rafael
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Raymond Victor Trio at Gracie's BBQ,--Sonoma Blvd and Virginia Street, Vallejo
7:00 pm-10:00 pm Open Mic at Ace-in-the-Hole Pub, Graton
7:30 pm-10:30 pm Frederick Nighthawk at Villagio Inn & Spa, Yountville
7:30 pm-10:30 pm Gwen "Sugar Mama" Avery at Main Street Station, Guerneville
8:00 pm-10:00 pm Rhythm and Roots- on KRCB 91 FM http://www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html
8:00 pm-10:00 pm "The South Side" on KHUM Ferndale 104.7 / 104.3 FM http://www.khum.com/fsetstr
8:30 pm-11:30 pm Redbud at Ruth McGowan's Brewpub, Cloverdale
9:00 pm-12:00 am ****"Crazy About the Blues" on KCSM San Mateo http://www.kcsm.org
9:00 pm-12:00 am Ron Joseph Stepping Stone Band at Calistoga Inn, Calistoga
9:00 pm-1:00 am Boogie Aces at Forestville club, Forestville
9:00 pm-12:00 am **The Pulsators at Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol
9:00 pm-1:00 am Ralph Woodson (Jimi Hendrix tribute) at Quincy's Pub, Rohnert Park
9:00 pm-1:00 am Jeb Brady Band at Eat Restaurant (the old Ted's), San Anselmo
9:30 pm-1:30 am Bobby Young Project at Tradewinds, Cotati
9:30 pm-1:30 am Highwater Blues Band featuring Suzanne Rose with
Stan Erhard at the Full Moon Saloon--Konocti Harbor, Clear Lake
9:30 pm-1:30 am James Mosely Band with Lynn Asher at Spanky's,
Cotati

Sat 5/17
2:00 am-6:00 am Blues before Sunrise on KRCB 91 FM http://krcb.org/listen/listen.html [Edit] [Delete]
9:00 am-12:00 pm ****"Blues with a Feeling" w Byrd of Paradise KSZU 90.1 FM, http://kzsu.stanford.edu
11:00 am-2:00 pm Frederick Nighthawk at Mama's Royal Cafe, Mill Valley
12:00 pm-2:00 pm ****Tom Mazzolini's "Blues By the Bay" on KPFA 94.1 FM, http://www.kpfa.org
1:00 pm-4:00 pm Open Mic w/ Richelle Hart at Ruth McGowans Brew Pub, Cloverdale
1:00 pm-5:00 pm Brother Cat at Alexander Valley Winery, Hwy 128, Healdsburg
1:00 pm-4:00 pm J. L. Stiles at Marin Brewing, Larkspur Landing
2:00 pm-5:00 pm Blues & Jazz in the Plazz, Helen Putnam Plaza, Petaluma
4:00 pm-6:00 pm "Rollin' and Tumblin' Radio" on KUSP http://www.kusp.org/
6:00 pm-9:00 pm Alvon on the patio at Calistoga Inn, Calistoga
7:00 pm-11:00 pm Gator Beat at Monroe Hall, Santa Rosa
7:00 pm-11:00 pm Tom Bowers Band at Sausalito Cruising Club, Sausalito
7:00 pm-11:00 pm Wendy DeWitt at Saylor's Cabo Wabo Room, Sausalito
7:00 pm-10:00 pm Brother Cat at 4th Annual Spay-Ghetti & No-Balls Dinner benefiting the Healdsburg Animal Shelter at Alexander Valley Hall (time approximate), Healdsburg
7:30 pm-10:30 pm Frederick Nighthawk at Villagio Inn & Spa, Yountville
8:00 pm-11:00 pm ****Etta James & The Roots Band with opener Earl Thomas at Marin Center's Veterans Memorial Auditorium, San Rafael
8:00 pm-11:00 pm Peter Kaukonen Trio at Palette Art Cafe, Healdsburg
8:00 pm-12:00 am Curtis Lawson with Lisa Kindred, Eugene Huggins and Band at the Presidio Yacht Club--Fort Baker, Sausalito
8:30 pm-11:30 pm *Maria Muldaur at Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
8:30 pm-11:30 pm *Hellhounds at Black Rose Pub, Santa Rosa
8:30 pm-12:30 am *Linda Ferro Band and the Bluesburners at Last Day Saloon, Santa Rosa
8:30 pm-11:30 pm Manzanita Moon at Ruth McGowan's Brewpub, Cloverdale
9:00 pm-12:00 am *Layce Baker & The Black Diamond Band at Calistoga Inn, Calistoga
9:00 pm-1:00 am Gail Mojo Blues Band at Peri's, Fairfax
9:00 pm-1:00 am James Mosely Band at Spanky's, Cotati
9:30 pm-1:30 am Ralph Woodson (Jimi Hendrix tribute) at Tradewinds, Cotati

Sun 5/18
2:00 am-6:00 am Blues before Sunrise on KRCB 91 FM http://krcb.org/listen/listen.html
7:00 am-11:00 am "Breakfast with the Blues" on KVRM, Eugene OR http://www.kvrm.org
11:00 am-2:00 pm Carolyn Dahl at Mama's Royal Cafe--387 Miller Ave, Mill Valley
1:00 pm-4:00 pm Jenny Kerr Band at Marin Brewing, Larkspur Landing
2:00 pm-5:00 pm Blues & Jazz in the Plazz, Helen Putnam Plaza, Petaluma
5:00 pm-7:00 pm Singer/songwriter showcase, Black Cat, Penngrove
5:00 pm-8:00 pm James Moseley R& B Dance Party with Lynn Asher at Sweetwater Station, Larkspur
7:00 pm-10:00 pm ****KRSH "Blues with Bowker" 7pm-10pm 95.9 FM http://www.krsh.com/listen.html
7:30 pm-10:30 pm Gwen Sugar Mama Avery at Main Street Station, Guerneville
8:00 pm-11:00 pm Goose's Blues Jam at Willowbrook Ale House, Petaluma
8:00 pm-12:00 am Open Mic with Chris Brown at Smiley's Schooner Saloon, Bolinas
8:00 pm-11:00 pm California Honeydrops in the bar at Rancho Nicasio, Nicasio
9:00 pm-12:00 am Sugar Shack R&B at Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa

Mon 5/19
6:00 pm-9:00 pm *Blue Monday with Sonny Lowe and Phil Ajioka at Sonoma County Golf Park, Cotati
7:00 pm-11:00 pm Repeating Open Mic at Pink Elephant, Monte Rio
7:00 pm-11:00 pm *Billy Dunn's Blues Jam at Sausalito Cruising Club, Sausalito
8:00 pm-11:00 pm *Pro Jam hosted by Donny Mederos at Tradewinds, Cotati
9:00 pm-1:00 am Open Mic at 19 Broadway, Fairfax
9:00 pm-1:00 am Open Mic at Cafe Amsterdam, Fairfax
9:00 pm-1:00 am Open Mic at Peri's, Fairfax

Tue 5/20
7:30 pm-10:30 pm Frederick Nighthawk at Villagio Inn & Spa, Yountville
9:00 pm-12:00 am Open mic at Jasper's, Sebastopol



So, Rolfy, what do those asterisks mean anyway?
There is no real system, it's just me, sometimes I forget. I pretty much have to see the band before I rate them.
In general, one star means they are a decent band that gave a good performance when I saw them and are worth seeing. Also, proven bands with a weekly gig somewhere (rare now) automatically get one star.
Two stars means I think they're really worth seeing.
Three stars means they are a top band and really worth seeing at the venue listed.
Four stars means usually they are a National Band at the top of their performance or else a very top regional star in a very fine setting.
Five stars means they sit at the right hand of God. Or are a Really Big Act at a Big Festival or major venue. B.B. King gets five stars.

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Posted by Rolfyboy6 at 11:59 PM | Comments (7)