Sunday is the first day of the Year of the Rabbit, a symbol that promises prosperity, longevity, mercy, grace, beauty and peace. So when Tiger sneaks into his 12-year “hibernation” period, we have a lot to look forward to – as long as the rabbits don’t jump too quickly…the week of 1/17-1/23…
K’ville’s Kelsey Creek Brewing opened its doors for the week, as usual on Tuesday when the perfect pairing of handcrafted beer, ale and seltzer turned out to be Brewskis’ Buskin’ from 3 to 6. start. It could be the start of Remy’s year…
On Tuesday night, Finley’s Big Valley Grange Hall hosts our monthly meeting, followed by Dave Broida and Blues Farm’s 1,4,5 Magic from 6:30 to 8:30. These events, which are open to all, encourage participation in a potluck (sorry, no alcohol yet). Additionally, donations to the band are always welcome. It might be the year of the harmonica…
Hopland on Wednesday hosts the Blues Invitational Jam at the Hopland Tap from 7-10pm. A house band consisting of Wendy DeWitt, Kirk Harwood and Pierre Archain is more than enough to attract Dancing Jones, but bring in the famous brand of Bay Area blues her artiste and take it to nothingness level. I often finish. Not spectacular. Any more reason for the year of the blues?
In Kelseyville, where almost everything seems to be happening these days, the Saw Shop Public House presents hip replacement surgery on Thursdays from 6-9. Then on Sundays, 11-1:30 for brunch Items pair perfectly with singer/guitarist Randy Hood. Reservations are recommended. And with Weston’s clever twist on Eggs Benedict (YUM!), this year could easily be called Benny’s year…
The Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville brings back Cowboys and Lovetty (no, not the new pasta dish…) on Fridays from 6-9pm. Cowboy Johnson recently returned from a US tour and he’s finally back in LC. Multi-instrumentalist Chris Lovetty is the perfect accompaniment to Cowboy’s Americana, country and reggae repertoire. Plus, SDTR has award-winning wines by the glass or bottle, making this the year of wine…
The Barn at Clearlake Oaks hosts a Jam/Open Mic event featuring house band Still Kick’n on Fridays from 8-12pm. This jam is open to all performers. Say Wadaya?!? The year of the jam?
Middletown’s Twin Pine Casino will celebrate TPC’s anniversary starting at 8:00 with a ‘Club Night Party’ under a large tent in the main concert hall featuring DJ Benny Blanco. Tix is available from etix and costs $10. Then, in the Grapevine Room, you can listen to Fast Times music on Friday and Saturday nights from 9pm until he 1pm. Hey, I need a slot year…
At O’Meara Bros Brewing in Lakeport on Saturdays, O’Bros offers an excellent menu and excellent handcrafted beers and ales, but also music by Cowboy Johnson and Chris Lovetti from 6-9pm. increase. Make it a cowboy year!
Dance to Dr. Groove’s R&B, blues, funk and rock Saturday night at the Riviera Hills Lounge on the Riviera from 6-10pm. Too easy – this must be the year of the groove…
The Robinson Rancheria Casino Lounge in Nice presents the sensational Violin on Fire on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm. Year of the violin? …
The Blue Wing Saloon is packed with surprise musical shows from 6-8pm on Fridays, when the Majide Trio dazzle you with torch ballads, blues standards and other songs from popular music’s past. Then on Saturday, Randy Hood, the county’s best-kept musical secret, will play the tunes we all know and love from 6 to 8. At their Sunday brunch, 11: From 30 to 2:00 we present the Andy Rosoff Quartet featuring Paul Farley, Mark Roberge and Jim Leonardis. The brunch will be followed by another concert with his conversation. This time, “Ambassador of the Blues,” Albon Johnson, and singer, songwriter, and guitarist David Landon will perform from His 3:00 to He’s 4:30. For all blues lovers out there, this is a must-see show. Tix is $30 and available at eventbrite.com. Sunday’s banquet will feature the aforementioned David Landon solo performance from 6-8pm. And finally, Monday Blues from He’s 6 to He’s 8 He’s playing The David Landon Band. Reservations are recommended for all performances. Is Landon’s year too obvious? Speaking of Johnson’s years…
Karaoke and jam/open mic
Riviera Lounge offers karaoke on Fridays from 6-10pm. Then, head to Robinson Rancheria he casino for karaoke from 10am to 1am. Definitely a Mike year…
Yesterday, the 16th, we celebrated the life of Martin Luther King. This is a quote from an article published by Sanjay Chaturvedi. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a heroic mission to educate, awaken, and revolutionize Americans to combat the injustices imposed upon them. Like Gandhi, he fought injustice with love, respect and non-violent protest. In a nutshell, this speaks to the importance of his MLK contribution to our society. So have a good time this weekend when you go out to support local bands and the venues that hire them.