By Mike Guarniero
I read this in The Lake County Bloom and was given a reminder from Lia Findley Jennings. Looking for some live entertainment tonight? Check it out. Please pass this on...
Virtual Open Mic! Friday, April 3rd – The Lake County Bloom
The Lake County Campus Woodland Community College and Middletown Art Center has partnered with Mary Wilson and Georgina Marie to bring a Virtual Open Mic to the community on Friday April 3rd, 2020 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
By Mike Guarniero
17 days and counting until the first day of Spring. Already I’m seeing trees blossoming, bulby plants popping out of the ground, weeds proliferating and birds building nests. Always a good sign. I’m really looking forward to some good outdoor live music. Here’s the live music guide for the week of 3/3 through 3/10…
On Tuesday afternoon from 2:30 to 5:30 there’s something new gonna be happening at The Kelsey Creek Brewing Co in Kelseyville; “Busking for Brewskis” featuring Mike Guarniero, Danny Prather and whoever else shows up to play and sing. What better excuse to drop in for one of the KCB’s excellent handcrafted beers and ales than some good music on a Tuesday afternoon? Hey, maybe they’ll name a beer after us… On Sundaythe Johnny Young Band is back in town and playing the Brewery from 3 to 6:00. Come on down, set a spell, do some Two-Steppin’, enjoy a brew. It don’t git any Countrier than this…
Drinx Bar and Grill in Lakeport and Jon Wynachtwill be hosting another Open Mic on Tuesday starting at 8:00. This event just keeps getting better each week. All performers are welcome. And, hey! It’s Taco Tuesday. What could be better?... On Thursday evening Cowboy Johnson and Chris Rovetti will be tearing it up from 7 to 9:00. You’ll be dancing starting about 7:01, I guaran-dang-tee it!
The Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks on Wednesdaywill be featuring Wimpy Burgers and Chris Grant from 5 to 7:00. Best dang burgers and one of the best performers in the county. Both should be on your bucket list. Open to non-members…
On Friday afternoon Artsy Tarts on Third St in Lakeport will feature the music of Howard Dockens from 4:30 to 7:00 for a new pastry shop/art gallery opening reception. How sweet is that? And Hodo will definitely put the jam back in your jelly roll…
It’s First Friday Fling time at the Main Street Gallery in Lakeport featuring the music of Mike Guarniero, (hey, that’s me!...), from 5:30 to 7:00. This gallery caters mostly to the works of local artists, and the walls are covered with their accomplishments. Now, if only somebody would let us all know who the featured wine is…
Friday at the Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville you’ll find the Jeff Castille Band performing from 6:30 to 9:30. Jeff, in my humble opinion, is among the top five guitar players in Lake County. Let me know if you agree. Enjoy some of the SDTR’s award winning wines and dance the evening away.
The Middletown Art Center, (MAC), will host their once a month Open Mic on Friday. Open to all folks in the performing arts. This casual event will surprise you with the talent found in the South County, both musically as well as artistically. Check out their local art on display. Free to all, however, donations are accepted…
On Friday night The Pub in Ukiah will present The Johnny Young Band from 9 to 12:00. This exciting up and coming local Country star from Mendocino County has been performing up and down the coast and making plenty of fans and friends along the way.
Twin Pine Casino in Middletown will feature The Fargo Bros Band both Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 1:30. This amazing band has been at it for more than 30 years, perfecting their three part harmonies and excellent musicianship along the way. Everybody’s a winner when the Fargo Bros play the TPC.
The Riviera Hills Lounge in the Riviarea will present The Johnny Young Band, (why does this guy sound familiar?), on Saturdaynight from 7 to 11:00. I expect it’ll be a Two-Steppin’ Country Music extravaganza from this fun Mendocino County band.
Ty’s Blues and Food on Soda Bay Rd west of Buckinghamn will host on Saturday evening a “Party For No Damn Reason” featuring Howard Dockens starting at 7:00. It’s always a party when Hodo is playing. $10 cover charge …
On Saturday evening O’Meara Bros Brewing Co in Lakeport evening has excellent food, excellent handcrafted beers and ales and excellent music from the amazing Austin and Owens – from 6 to 9:00 - it’ll be the perfect tri-fecta!
The Soper-Reese Theater in Lakeport is happy to bring back another “Pianist Benefit” for the SRT on Sunday from 2 to 5:00. This year’s performers will be Spencer Brewer, Elena Casanova, Tom Ganoung, Elizabeth MacDougall, David Neft, Ed Reinhart and Patrick Fitzgerald, (what?!, no Kimberly Thomas again!?!) Cost for this event will be $25 and $30 with assigned seating. Thank you for supporting the Soper-Reese Theater…
The Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake will feature for their Sunday Brunch, back from NOLA, Andy Rossoff from 11 to 2:30. For their $25 Special Sunday Supper, The Ma Jide Trio will be back at it from 6 to 8:00. For Monday Blues, The Swinging Chads will deliver the 12 bars from 6:30 to 9:00. And for their Tuesday Supper, piano maestro David Neft will be back tickling the ivories from 6 to 8:00. As always, it’s a pretty good idea to make reservations for any and all of these events…
Karaoke Korner; Wednesday there’s Karaoke at Drinxin Lakeport starting at 8:00. On Saturday Billy Kidd will host Good Time Karaoke at The Barn in Clearlake Oaks starting at 8:00. On SaturdayThe Greenview in Hidden Valley Lake will have Karaoke starting at 8:00. On Sunday The Riviera Hills Lounge will provide Karaokefrom 5 to 9.
SOAPBOX ALERT! I consider myself to be somewhat of an ambassador for live music here in Lake County. I play music, I observe musicians and bands and I always try to promote both them and the venues that provide that live music. I’ll even promote the bands and venues I don’t particularly like, because that’s what’s best for our overall music scene. But as an “ambassador” I take personal umbrage when certain individuals decide to lead some crusade against a particular venue, or the owner, or the manager. These petty grievances only serve to hurt a local live music scene that’s fragile enough without these misguided efforts exacerbating the by-products of their complaints. Those of us who enjoy the benefits of our healthy music scene should also be ambassadors, promoting - not deriding. ‘Nuff said about that… So, if and when you go out this weekend to support our local music scene, have fun – but please be safe.
Oh yeah, don’t forget to get out and vote on Tuesday…
By Mike Guarniero
Today is Fat Tuesday, or as it is known in different countries, Pancake Day, Paczki Day, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, and finally, the Tuesday of Carnival – all of which are 47 days before Easter Sunday. The religious connection has you eating up all meats plus any other foods that comes from animals, like eggs and cream, along with certain libations restricted during the Lenten Season that commences the following day, Ash Wednesday. Of course, Fat Tuesday has since evolved, (some would prefer “de-evolved…), into a month of hedonism and debauchery, (or just about any other inappropriate behavior), to end at the stroke of midnight of said Tuesday. I tend to go along with the latter, I mean, rich pastries and fatty meats can be over-rated – so just give me a Hurricane and then show us your, um… well, you get the point… Meanwhile, back in The LC there’s gonna be all kinds of live music to cleanse our souls. Here’s the live music guide for the week of 2/25 through 3/3…
Tuesday at the Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake there’s going to be a special Mardi Gras Supper featuring the music of David Neft from 6 to 8:00. Beads and ceramic costume masks are optional. Reservations are strongly recommended...
The Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks on Wednesdaywill feature the music of 20 Feet of Shade
from 5 to 7:00. It’s also Wimpy Burger Wednesday. While I rave about these burgers, many of my friends have become converts. Wimpy Burgers and Shade, and it’s just Wednesday…
Thursday at the Catfish Coffee House in Clearlake, Chris Grant will be hosting another Open Mic event starting at 7:00. This is a comfortable atmosphere with free coffee, (not made from catfishes…) appreciative audiences and all musicians are invited.
The D-Bag, (Drinx in Lakeport) will have another “Folk Y’all” event on Thursday featuring none other than Cowboy Johnson and Chris Rovetti. Man, can these boys play! Go check ‘em out for yourselves from 8 to 10:00.
The Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville on Fridayare happy to bring back acoustic guitar savants Austin and Owens from 6:30 to 9:30. Contrary to popular beliefs, I don’t have a “man crush” on these guys, I’m just totally in awe of what they can do on guitar. Enjoy some award winning wines, then experience the greatness… On Saturday afternoon Rural Jazz Conspiracy will be showing the masses why Jazz isn’t just for wine snobs and wussies from 2 to 5:00. Come on out and join in the conspiracy. It’ll set you free…
This might be a typo because O’Meara Bros Brewing Cousually has music on Saturday, but they have The Brannigans listed for Friday. Solution: go both nights and enjoy lots of the O’Bros fine handcrafted beers and ales, (I like the Blond…).
On Friday night The Kentucky Jugglers will be tearing it up at The Pub in Ukiah from 9 to midnight. Still one of my favorite Lake County bands, it’s always a party in the making when the K’Juggs take the stage.
Saturday at Chacewater Winery and Olive Mill in Kelseyville, they’ll be presenting “Hot Havana Nights” featuring the Latin rhythms of The Carlos Herrera Cuban Band. Enjoy an evening of sampling CWOM’s excellent local wines paired with Cuban delectables, (and Cuban cigars?...), from 5:30 to 9:00. Cost is $45.
The Fore Family Tasting Room in Kelseyville along with the Unitarian Universalist Community of Lake County on Saturdaywill host another in their Coffee House Concerts Series featuring the music of Joshua Davis and Alice Howe from 7 to 9:30. Some might remember Joshua from “The Voice”. Cost is $25.
Spend Leap Night, (it’s Leap Year, after all…) at The Riviera Hills Lounge up in the Riviarea where The Fargo Bros Band will make their once every four years appearance on Saturday night from 7 to 11:00. (okay, they play more than once every four years – go see ‘em anyways…).
Robinsons Rancheria Lounge in Nice will present Flat Busted on Friday night from 9 to 1:00. A friend was just asking where one can find Country Music in Lake County and, well, here it is. Lots of vids on Youtube… On Saturday the Blackhorse Blues Band are back at the Lounge. Check out their videos, then check ‘em out. They’re pretty good…
Twin Pine Casino in Middletown will have on Friday and Saturday nights The Sons of Rock & Roll. I can’t for the life of me find any info on this band, which must mean they’re America’s best kept secret. Go check them out, then let me know…
Sunday at McCarty’s Bar in Redwood Valley there will be the 12th Annual Bobby Keys Musicians Memorial Jam Session starting at 11:30 AM. Bobby Keys was a local Redwood Valley musician and friend to many. Should be some familiar players there… Please call for more info.
Sunday is the day of the 1st Sunday Fiddlers Jam at The Ely Stage Stop on Soda Bay Rd. Bluegrass players and lovers alike make this their once a month destination. Free to the public, (donations accepted) and starts at noon.
In Loch Lomand it’s time for another 1stSunday Open Jam at the Roadhouse from 6 to 10. Come see why musicians from all over the Bay Area and Sacramento have made it over to this jam. Savor the flavors from an excellent menu and a full bar while being part of a “Happening”. Hope to see you there…
Karaoke Korner: Drinx in Lakeport will be hosting Karaoke on Wednesday from 8 to 11:00. The Barn in Clearlake Oaks and Good Time Karaoke, (Billy Kidd) will be handing out the mics on Saturday from 8 to 11:00. On Sunday the Rivierain the Riviarea will be making stars from 5 to 9:00. Tip to all singers - be sure to warm up your vocal cords - mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi mi…
I’d like to once again thank all of you who have been especially supportive of our local musicians and the venues who provide music for their customers. I’m thinking it’s gonna be another great Summer of music here in the county, with outdoor shows starting in a couple months. Presuming I’m not in trouble for the inappropriate bon mot implied at the beginning of this week’s guide, (I apologize… I just got caught up with the spirit of the day, I’ll be at the Kelsey Creek Brewery busking for brewskis today, Tuesday afternoon. Just sayin’…) For now, if and when you go out this weekend to enjoy some live music, have fun – but please be safe…
By Mike Guarniero
Valentines Day can best be described in a song. Local Upper Lake singer/songwriter John Paul Hodge has written a song that should be the national anthem for Valentines Day. It’s called “Smoochie Song”. Look it up on Youtube. Give it a listen. Then try telling me that I’m wrong... As we all practice our puckers for this coming weekend, just know that there’s lots of Valentine’s Day live music events scheduled in Lake County starting Friday. Check it out!...
On Tuesday, (tonight) at The Blue Wing Saloonin Upper Lake, Paul Farley will be the featured musician from 6 to 8:00. On Friday a special Valentine’s Day Supper will feature the Majide Trio from 6 to 8:00. Best to make reservations… Love is in the air… (and more BW Saloon scheduled music later in this guide…).
The Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks for Wimpy Burger Wednesdayexpect Chris Grant to be entertaining while Wimpy Burgers are being devoured. Chris’s repertoire ranges from Johnny Cash to Jackson 5 and all sorts of good stuff in between. If you’ve never seen Chris, I think you’ll like him. Music and burgers are from 5 to 7:00. On Friday come on out for a Valentines Day Dinner Dance featuring the music of K&J, otherwise known as Karen and John Zimmerman. This might be the event you’re practicing your puckers for…
On Wednesday, the Lakeport Christian Centerwill offer a Free Jazz Concert featuring Matt Rothstein and his new combo, Ray 3 with featured keyboardist, Tom Aiken from 6:30 to 8:30. As it says, Free, and smooching is allowed…
Drinx Bar and Grill, (the D-Bag) in Lakeport will feature on Thursday the outstanding music of Cowboy Johnson and Chris Rovetti from 8 to 10:00. These two guys playing acoustic guitar and fiddle could get a room full of living statues a movin’ an’ a shakin! Believe you me!… But you don’t have to be a living statue to enjoy their music. Go on, what’s stoppin’ ya? Pucker up, Pardner...
On Friday late afternoon there’s a special Valentine’s Day Dinner in the Manzanita Dining Room of Twin Pine Casinofeaturing music from none other than David Neft from 4 to 8:30. On Friday and Saturday nights in the Grapevine Bar expect Uptown to be playing dance hits from the 70’s from 9 to 1:30. Fall in love while shakin’ your groove thang…
The new Saw Shop Public House in Kelseyville will celebrate Valentines Day, (Friday), with an excellent menu and singer extraordinaire, Tony Neves, performing for your dining pleasure from 6 to 9:00. I’ve heard some of their new desserts can make you easily fall in love. Bring somebody special, just in case…
The Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville will host a Valentine’s Night of music with Cowboy Johnson and Chris Rovetti from 6:30 to 9:30. Rose’s are pink, Reds are purple, enjoy the music and a wine you can slurple… (okay, I’m no Wadsworth, Shelly or Keats…)
Hopper’s Corner in Potter Valley will host a Valentine’s Dance Party with The Mark Weston Band starting about 8:30. Nice bar, good band, excellent excuse to make smoochie woochie…
At the Little Lake Grange in Willits there’s gonna be a Valentine’s Day Dance Party featuring recording Blues artist Tommy Castro from 6 to 10:00. Cost will be $30. A night of soft kisses and rockin’ Blues. This’ll be well worth the drive.
Robinsons Rancheria Lounge in Nice will feature on Friday, Gotcha Covered from 9 to 1:00. This Central Valley band plays music that “speaks to fans across the musical spectrum”. ‘nuff said… On Saturday everybody’s favorite band, Decades are back at the Lounge from 9 to 1:00. Their Valentine’s card would read, “2 good 2 be 4 real”…
On Saturday from noon until 3:00, Six Sigma Ranch and Winery will host a Rose’s and Reds Sweetheart’s Lunch featuring the music of Justin Brown. Cost is $75 for members, $85 for guests. Most of what they serve was grown on the ranch. Take a date – what better way to say, “Be Mine”…
The Soper-Reese Theater will present on Saturday, Trois Bois, (no Mojo, not Troy’s Boys…), from 7 to 11:00. This will be a woodwind trio featuring an Oboe, Bassoon and Clarinet playing selected Madrigals and Pastorales. Madrigals are songs of love, (for all those madrigals and madriguys out there…). Cost will be $20 with open seating.
Saturday evening at O’Meara Bros Brewing Co in Lakeport, Cowboy Johnson and Chris Rovetti will be playing from 6 to 9:00. It’s a good night to fall in love, especially with one of the O’Bros excellent handcrafted beers and ales. Smooch Smooch!…
The Riviera Hills Lounge on Saturday will feature my band, Dr. Groove from 7 to 11:00. After the R&B, Blues, Soul and Funk from the doctor, you’ll come back and ask for just one more kiss…
The Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake will present for their Sunday Brunch, Rosie and Me from 11 to 2:30. For Sunday’s $25 Special Supper, The Majide Trio will be back from 6 to 8:00. For Monday Blues, The Ben Rice Band comes to town from 6:30 to 9:30. For Tuesday Supper, Sheridan Malone will be playing from 6 to 8:00. Love will be in the air… As always, it’s a good idea to make reservations…
On Sunday evening at The Loch Lomand Roadhouse there’s gonna be another Open Mic with yours truly, Mike Guarniero hosting from 6 to 9:00. All acoustic musicians are welcome. Good food, full bar and really good performers. All you need is love...
Karaoke Korner: On Wednesday, Drinx Bar and Grill in Lakeport will hand out the Mics starting at 8:30. On Fridayin Redwood Valley, McCarty’s Bar will host a Valentine’s Day Karaoke Night. Call for times… On Saturday at The Barn, Host Billy Kidd will be the KJ starting at 8:00. The Riviera Hills Lounge and Grand Slam Karaoke will be spinning the CD+G’s on Sunday from 5 to 9:00. There’s lots of love songs to choose from…
There’s a quote from the poet, Rumi, who said, “Lovers don’t finally meet somewhere. They’re in each other all along”. There have been times when it seemed like nothing else could be more true. This weekend when you go out with your longtime special love, or your new special love, or your hope to be special love - for a Valentine’s night of love, music and dancing, remember the song by John Paul Hodge, have a fun time, but please be safe…
By Mike Guarniero
Is there a word for someone who can’t properly read a calendar? If so, I got it…, (no, not dam braimage…). Some will recognize my mistakes, others hopefully won’t. Anyways… here’s the live music guide for the week of, (fingers crossed…), 1/28 through 2/4.
On Tuesday evening Drinx Bar and Grill in Lakeport, plus Jon Wynacht, (why not?), will host another Open Mic Night. Performers on the Western side of the lake need to check out this event. Jon has got it goin’! It’s also Taco Tuesday, so what’s stoppin’ ya? Starts at 8:00ish… On Thursday you can expect Cowboy Johnson, (no, Mojo, that’s not his porn name…), and his fiddle playing sidekick, Chris Rovetti, to be performing originals and an assortment of Blues, Country – even Reggae. The folks who know ‘em, love ‘em. Why aren’t you yet among those folks?...
The Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks will present on Wednesday, (Wimpy Burger Wednesday – the best dang burger in the county…), Pop, Doc and Friends. Pop and Doc, (not to be confused with Papa Doc…) are both DJ’s with KPFZ 88.1 FM, a local independent Lake County Radio Station. They get together once in a blue moon to be on the other side of the turntable, so to speak… Enjoy the featured burger while listening to the featured band from 5 to 7:00. Non- members welcome.
On Thursday, back by popular demand, the Catfish Coffee House in Clearlake and Chris Grant will host another Open Mic Night. Any and all performers are welcome to participate. You’ll find it to be a very laid back atmosphere, and hey, they even offer free coffee. Starts around 7:00. I’ll be there.
The First Friday Fling at the Main Street Galleryin Lakeport will feature excellent art, wines from Steele Wines and music performed by From the Heart. One of the more unique events in Lake County, with not only excellent local art on display and locally produced wines, but always some of the best acoustic music you’ll find in the county. You’ll love From the Heart. Music is from 5:30 to 7:00.
The Smiling Dogs Tasting Room in Kelseyville is happy to bring back The Dorian May Jazz Trio with special guest on Sax, Frances Vanek. And though you might not achieve immortality, (let’s see who gets that…) you will find love in your heart for this combo. Enjoy award winning wines with some excellent Jazz from 6:30 to 9:30.
Keeping the kilt in Kelseyville, The Fore Family Tasting Room on Friday will present international stars, Jim and Susie Malcolmfrom 7:30 to 9:30. Cost for this show will be $22 at the door. Also, on sale will be copies of the duo’s new CD, The Berries. Come check ‘em out!
Shine up your Cowboy Boots for Friday and Saturdaywhen California Country take the stage at Twin Pine Casino in Middletown from 9 to 1:30. This band plays a mix of modern to classic Country music covers, while tossing in an original or three. Get your Two-Steppin’ fix on both nights.
Robinsons Rancheria Lounge from 9 to 1:00 will once again challenge the time-space continuum when they bring back the Time Travellers on Friday night. If genre shifting, dimension jumping and good Classic Rock is your sort of thing, check these guys out. On Saturdaynight there’ll be the much anticipated return of the Kentucky Jugglers. The K’Juggs have been renewing, restoring, revitalizing and recuperating – and now they’re back and ready to RAWK! Let’s all go and let them know how much we’ve missed them from 9 to 1:00.
On Saturday The Soper-Reese Theater will present “A Mid-Winter’s Dance” featuring none other than The Funky Dozen on Saturday from 7 to 1:30. Shake off all those mid-Winter blues at this special event. Cost is $25 to $45, assigned seating. Thank you for supporting the SRT.
On Saturday night, the echoes of that wailing harmonica you’ll hear all over the lake will be Dave Broida and Blues Farmat The Riviera Hills Lounge from 7 to 11:00. This tight, polished Blues band always brings the party to the Riv. Go see what I mean…
The Greenview in Hidden Valley Lake will present Carlos and the Gypsy Pushers on Saturday from 8 to midnight. One could power the entire county off the energy that’s generated when these guys play.
O’Meara Bros Brewing Co in Lakeport usually has some pretty good live music on Saturday but they haven’t posted their February calendar yet. But the O’Bros always have some excellent handcrafted beers and ales, so pop in anyways – can’t lose either way…
The Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake will feature for their Sunday Brunch, Jim Williams from 11 to 2:30. For their Sunday $25 Special Supper they will feature The Majide Triofrom 6 to 8:00. For Monday Blues, shuffle the evening away as Stevie and the Shufflenuts shuffle away the evening from 6:30 to 9:00, (say that out loud three times fast!). For TuesdaySupper, Sheridan Malone will be providing the music and melodies from 6 to 8:00. As always, it’s a pretty good idea to make reservations to any and all of these events.
At the Loch Lomand Roadhouse on Sundayevening, come watch the Super Bowl, then get ready for another over-the-top musical display as they present First Sunday Open Jams at the Roadhouse, (the implied acronym on all that requires one of those Star Trek “Universal Translaters” for proper pronunciation…). From 3:00 on it’s going to be 49’er Fever and great musical performances, (along with an occasional wardrobe malfunction…) by the house band and all the guest performers. Music goes on from 6 to 10:00.
Karaoke Korner: This week there’s Karaoke at Drinxin Lakeport on Wednesday starting about 8:30. The Barn in Clearlake Oaks will have Billy Kidd provide the mic, monitor and music on Saturday starting at 8:00. On Sunday, The Riviera Hills Lounge and Grand Slam Karaoke will be making stars from 5 to 9:00. One could make a party out of any of these events…
It’s Super Bowl Sunday and the 49’ers are back where they belong! While there may be some folks who would prefer another team in the game, I have to say, I’m excited! So, if and when you go out this weekend, whether to check out our local bands or to cheer on the 9’ers during the Super Bowl, have a fun time, but please be safe…
By Mike Guarniero
Okay, since we all survived the Great Blizzard of 2020, it’s now time we got back to normal, whatever that might be… (It’s relative, after all – my normal could be your worst nightmare:) This Saturday marks the start of the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year to us Occidentals. Either way, it’s a time for every family to thoroughly clean out their house in order to sweep away any ill-fortune and to make way for incoming good luck, (a metaphor?...). Fat chance of that getting done in my house… I gotcha fung shway right heah… fagitaboutit! Here’s the live music guide for the week of 1/21 through 1/28
On Tuesday at Drinx Bar and Grill in Lakeport, Jon Wynacht will be hosting another Open Mic starting at 8:00. I keep hearing positive reports about how fun this event is. I keep trying to get there. Maybe this time… Oh, and it’s Taco Tuesday! On Thursday it’s Cowboy Johnson and Chris Rovetti, that dynamic duo a pickin’ an’ a fiddlin’ an’ a singin’ - startin’ at 8:00. These dudes have got it going! Check ‘em out, Pardners…
The Moose Lodge in Clearlake Oaks will feature on Wimpy Burger Wednesday, The Jody Coulter Band from 5 to 7:00. On the grill will be the possibly best dang burgers you’ll eat in the county. Check out The JCB and munch away… On Saturday it’s another Metal at the Moose! This time featuring Hexafiend, StrYK9, Phaneron, Abscission and White Trash Superstars. Cost is $5 and starts at 6:00. Black clothing optional...
On Friday evening at The Smiling Dogs Tasting Roomin Kelseyville expect Indie Groove to be laying down the, er… groove… from 6:30 to 9:30. I haven’t seen this band, can’t find anything on the internet about them, (there’s a two man synth band of the same name?...), but the wines here are superb, so go, regardless.
Robinsons Rancheria Lounge in Nice will feature on Fridaynight, The Black Horse Blues Band from 9 to 1:00. Vids on Youtube show just how good these guys are. On Saturday, Lake County Royalty – Twice as Good – will be on the stage from 9 to 1:00. You could be twice the winner this night…
Twin Pine Casino in Middletown will present singer Megan Smith on Friday and Saturday. Wish I could give some 411 on her, but unfortunately her bio reads more like a mission statement than a bio. She looks good, though… 9 to 1:30 both nights.
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On Saturday come celebrate the start of the Chinese Year of the Rat at the Riviera Hills Lounge when my band, Dr. Groove, (not to be mistaken with Indie Groove…) makes a house call to rock away all that ails ya from 7 to 11:00. R&B, Blues, Soul and Funk should bring you happiness and prosperity in the new year…
New venue alert!!! (okay, new to this guide…). There’s an Open Mic happening Saturday evening at Maynard’s Sports Bar in Lower Lake starting at 6:00. The schedule is 6-7 – acoustic music, 7-8 – electric music, 8 to 12, Rock away the night! Welcome, guys!
The Fore Family Tasting Room in Kelseyville will once again present a “Coffee House Concert” on Saturday starting at 7:00. This time they will feature five acts; Andrea Blair; Jim Williams and Hillarie Witt; Don Coffin, Andy Skelton and Uncorked; Misty Sky and Company; and Brian & Deborah Love Rocket. Tix are $15. This should be a fun show, with award winning wine and snacks available.
O’Meara Bros Brewing Co in Lakeport on Saturdayis happy to bring back by overwhelming popular demand, Austin and Owensfrom 6 to 9, Dudes. Kick back with one of the O’Bros excellent handcrafted beers and ales while listening to greatness…
The Bar at The Greenview Restaurant in The Hidden Valley Lake will present another Carlos Jam with house band, Carlos and the Gypsy Pushers offering the back-up on Saturday night. Great fun for the musician as well as the spectator. Pretty good food at The Greenview Restaurant of The Bar at the…, (I’m still having a hard time figuring all this out…). Music starts around 8:00.
On Saturday night at The Office in Ukiah, The Black Horse Blues Band will be playing. Get in your USRDA of 1,4,5 starting at 9:00…
The Blue Wing Saloon in Upper Lake will feature for their Sunday Brunch, Barrish and Williams from 11 to 2:30. For their $25 Special Sunday Supper, The Majide Trio will delight the diners from 6 to 8:00. For Monday Blues Night, shuffle the evening away as Stevie and the Shufflenuts shuffle away the evening from 6:30 to 9:00, (say that out loud three times fast!). For Tuesday Supper, Sheridan Malone will be providing the music and melodies from 6 to 8:00. As always, it’s a pretty good idea to make reservations to any and all of these events.
Karaoke Korner: This is gonna be another big week for it. On Wednesday, Drinx in Lakeport will host Karaoke starting at 8:00. On Thursday, Twin Pine Casino will be handing out the mics and cash prizes from 7 to 11:00. On Saturday there’s Karaoke at The Barn in Clearlake Oaks featuring new KJ, Billy Kidd starting at 8:00. On Sunday, Grand Slam Karaoke will be cranking up the Karaoke machine at the Riviera Hills Lounge from 5 to 9:00. More Karaoke than you can shake a, er… mic at…
Today marks the first day of “SUPER BOWL FEVER” and all the excessive and over the top super-duper hyper-hyperbole that goes along with it. But, hey! The 49’ers are in it for the first time since 2013, which was, like, eons ago, Dude! I’ll be taking my Steve DeBurg jersey out of mothballs one more time and getting ready to cheer on my hometown faves, (even though I live about 3 hours away from San Francisco and grew up in L.A….). I’ll be living on a steady diet of corn chips, 14 layer guacamole dip, all the deep fried stuff I can find at Walmart and beer just to build up my junk food tolerances. But I’ll be ready, dang it!… In the meantime, if and when you go out this weekend to check out some of our local live music, (i.e., Dr Groove…) have fun, but please be safe…