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Vox Populi returns for an encore performance

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Vox Populi

The popular rock choir Vox Populi will be back at the Sonoma Community Center on Monday, July 2, for a command performance of “People get ready…There’s a train a-comin’” that will feature the music of Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, the Beatles, the Kinks, Michael Jackson and more. Accompanying the choir will be Plan Be. Formed in 2007, Vox Populi is the brainchild of local musician, Mark Dennis. The number of choir members has swelled to over 70 fun-loving, talented singers who perform sophisticated multi-harmony versions of well-known rock and roll songs. The show kicks off at 7:30 p.m. and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Sonoma Rotary Challenge Grant. For tickets and more info, call 938-4626.

Tudo Bem

For the fourth year in a row, B. R. Cohn Winery will be presenting the Charity Car Classic on Sunday, July 1, with a number of classic cars on display, food, wine and live music from local favorites Tudo Bem. The event will benefit the Redwood Empire Food Bank. Admission is free and all are welcome, but any donations are welcome. The event starts at noon and runs until 5 p.m.

 

 

 

Sonoma Hometown Band

The Sonoma Hometown Band is welcoming all that want to participate in the annual July fourth parade around the Plaza with the band to show up at one or both of the rehearsals they are having. The first one is on Sunday, July 1, and the second on Monday, July 2, both days at 6 p.m. in the McDougall Center at the Sonoma Development Center in Glen Ellen. For more info, call 538-8482.

Sean Carscadden has thrown together an all-star band for his show tonight, June 29, at Steiners Tavern that features Mikey Cannon on drums, Bob McBain on keyboards and Cliff Hugo on bass. Showtime is 10 p.m. and we suspect there will be a groove or two laid down. There is no cover.

Gundlach Bundschu Winery presents an evening of food, wine, film and dancing on Saturday, June 30, with the presentation of “Take this Waltz” which has not yet been released in theaters, followed by dancing to Crossfire. The evening gets underway at 6 p.m. and there will be food trucks at the event as well. For tickets and more info, point your browser to www.sonomafilmfest.org.

Sebastiani Winery and Vineyards presents 5 a.m. tonight, June 29, at 6 p.m. There’s some sort of irony there but we’re not sure what. It will also be a food truck Friday event, with up to five food trucks in the parking lot. There is no cover for the event and all are welcome.

The Swiss Hotel has the Neverland Express on Sunday, July 1. The band is a collage of locals headed up by winemakers Rich Little and Jeff Bundschu and Scott DeMartini as well. The show will be on the back patio and kicks off at 3 p.m. There is no cover.

the David Thom Band

Murphy’s Irish Pub welcomes the David Thom Band tonight, June 29, for an evening of traditional bluegrass. Saturday, June 30, it’s Blue House. Both shows kick off at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 1, it’s a Celtic pub jam, for an early start at 3:30 p.m. There is no cover for any of the shows at the pub.

The Plaza Bistro has violinist Mads Tolling tonight, June 29, for a 7 p.m. show. Tolling is an internationally renowned violinist, and accomplished composer and is also a member of the two-time Grammy award-winning Turtle Island Quartet. As a soloist, Tolling regularly tours as jazz violinist with bassist Stanley Clark. Since 2007, Tolling has lead his own group, the Mads Tolling Quartet. Saturday, June 30, also at 7 p.m., it’s local jazz guitarist Randy Vincent. Vincent began his career in Florida and moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1980. Vincent divides his time between performing and teaching, and has performed and/or recorded with Joe Henderson, Dizzy Gillespie, Bobby Hutcherson, Leny Andrade, Mel Martin, Benny Barth, and many more. There is no cover either night.

Jason Bodlovich and his group will be on the road and busy on Sunday, July 1, with a show at Truett and Hurst Winery in Dry Creek Valley at 1 p.m. followed by an evening performance at the Russian River Brewing Company that same night at 7 p.m.

Hot 45s – Shows within a 45 minute drive from the Island

Peter Rowan and the Rowan Brothers - Sunday, July 1
Rancho Nicasio – Nicasio
415-662-2219

Dickey Betts and Great Southern – Saturday, June 30
Mickey Thomas and Starship – Sunday, July 1
Los Lobos – Sunday, July 1
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts – Monday, July 2
Steel Pulse – Tuesday, July 3
Preservation Jazz Hall Band – Wednesday, July 4
The Temptations – Wednesday, July 4
Marin County Fair – San Rafael
www.marinfair.org

Marillion - Friday, June 29
The Fillmore – San Francisco
415-346-6000

Mickey Hart Band - Saturday, June 30
The Fillmore – San Francisco
415-346-6000

Unauthorized Rolling Stones - Saturday, June 30
George’s Nightclub – San Rafael
415-226-0262

Dream Theater – Sunday, July 1
The Warfield – San Francisco.
www.thewrarfieldtheater.com

Delta Rae – Friday, July 29
The Independent – San Francisco
415-771-1421

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Tommy Thomsen at the Sonoma Grange Hall

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The Tuesday night market has Pete Olson and his band in the Grinstead Ampitheater tonight, June 26, starting at 5:30 p.m.

The market after-party at Murphy’s Irish Pub welcomes JoyRide tonight, June 26, kicking off at 7:30 p.m.

The Blue Moon Saloon has DJ Saucy 1 with special guests tonight, June 26, at 9 p.m.

The Sonoma Grange Hall in Boyes Hot Springs has Tommy Thomsen as the entertainment for the Rive Gauche Dining Club on Wednesday, June 27, at 6 p.m. Call 996-0900 for reservations and more info.
Murphy’s Irish Pub has Two on a Match on Thursday, June 28, at 7:30 p.m.

The Olde Sonoma Public House welcomes Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band on Thursday, June 28, for a 7:30 p.m. show.

The Plaza Bistro has Mads Tolling on Friday, June 29, at 7 p.m.

Murphy’s Irish Pub presents the David Thom Band on Friday, June 29, for an 8 p.m. show.

Sebastiani Winery and Vineyards has 5 a.m. on Friday, June 29, Showtime is 6 p.m.

Steiners Tavern welcomes Sean Carscadden on Friday, June 29, for a 10 p.m. show. There is no cover.

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Hula Mai’s Ho`ike in the Grinstead Amphitheater

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Patrick Lendaza

A two-part hula inspired concert is scheduled for Sonoma Valley, with the first part being held tonight, June 22, in the Grinstead Ampitheater. Hula Mai’s third annual Ho`ike will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with plenty of singing and dancing talent, and also its own live band and will be performing the entire spectrum of hula; ancient, modern, comic and even hulas using the spectacular feathered gourds called ‘UlÌ ulÌ. Hawaiian hula legend, Patrick Landeza, saw Hula Mai performing at a concert last summer, and felt that there may be a growing audience for Hawaiian music and culture in Sonoma Valley. Since then, he has tested the waters here with a first show in February and a second in April. Being pleased with the audience response to those shows, Landeza has booked a third show for Sonoma, the Legends of Waikiki, with five island musicians. Landeza, also a musician and recording artist in his own right, will be Hula Mai’s Special Guest Artist in the Plaza on June 22. Check back for details for part two, on Friday, June 29, when the Legends of Waikiki, straight from the Hawaiian Islands, performs a two-hour concert at 7 p.m. in the Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building.

Static People

Local punk rockers Static People have released a new video that has garnered a huge response on the internet in only one week. The single “Toxic Overload” is directed by Patche$, Hamilton Gordon and Joey Spingarn, and shot at Berkeley’s Adventure Playground and at an unnamed San Francisco Bay Area high school. The video tells the story of in the near future, the education system has been completely privatized and is controlled by corporations and pharmaceutical companies. All students are medicated for maximum compliance. In a classroom somewhere, three students make a break to escape. To see the video, point your browser to www.staticpeople.com.

The Plaza Bistro welcomes Larry Dunlap and Bobbe Norris tonight, June 22, for a 7 p.m. show. This husband-wife duo presents an exciting program of standards from the Great American Songbook, jazz and Brazilian music as well as original music. Their music is sensitively arranged and adventurous, making for performances that are full of surprises. Saturday, June 23, it’s Wayne DeLa Cruz on piano and Hammond B3, also for a 7 p.m. show. There is no cover either night.

Adam Traum

Adam Traum will be in the tasting room at Sebastiani Winery and Vineyards tonight, June 22, for an evening of folk, country and “pickin’ and grinnin’” Traum comes from a family of musicians, including his late uncle Artie Traum and his father, Happy Traum, who was a fixture in the Greenwich Village scene back in the day. Mongos Barbecue will also be available as well as wines by the glass. The evening is free and open to the public and is dog and family friendly. The night kicks off at 6 p.m.

Murphy’s Irish Pub presents Arann Harris and Bad Farmers tonight, June 22, for an 8 p.m. show. Saturday, June 23, it’s the Amy Wigton Trio, also for an 8 p.m. show. Sunday, June 24, it’s time for E. Z. Kewl for an early show, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. There is no cover for any of the shows at the pub.

JoyRide

Parkpoint Health Club has JoyRide as part of a photo reception from Rick Bolen and Susan Loesch tonight, June 22. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m.

Showcase the Band will be at the “Sunday Social” at the Moose Lodge on Sunday, June 24, for a 5 p.m. show. The band will be playing European music, including polkas and waltzes. The Moose is hoping to be the “go-to’ place for the Sunday afternoon dance crowd left homeless once Little Switzerland closed. Personally, we can say, the Moose have made some nice changes at the lodge, if you haven’t had time to check it out, maybe Sunday will be your chance.

The El Verano Inn welcomes DJ Bubba for a night of classic rock and oldies on Saturday, June 23, at 7:30 p.m. Several guest DJ’s will also be sitting in. There is no cover.

The Blue Moon Saloon has karaoke on Saturday, June 23, kicking off at 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 23. Sunday, June 24, it’s the Blues Jam, kicking off at 10 p.m. There is no cover either night.

Adam Traum will be on the road to Sausalito for the Taste of Rome event on Saturday, June 23, for a 7 p.m. start.

Rag Tag Sullivan, featuring Jason Bodlovich, will be in Duncan Mills, at the Blue Heron on Sunday, June 24, kicking off at 3 p.m.

David Thom and his bluegrass act will be in Susanville on Saturday and Sunday, June 23 – 24. Starts and set times are not set yet. The show is at the Susanville Fairgrounds.

Stephanie Ozer will be at “Jazz Camp West” on Saturday, June 23, for a week long music/dance immersion camp in the Redwoods, accompanying vocal classes in Latin American Standards led by Maria Marquez.

Brewnel will be at the Sausalito Jazz and Blues Festival tonight, June 22, at 6:30 p.m.

The Hellhounds will be at the Pacheco Plaza farmers market tonight, June 22, for a 6 p.m. show.

Hot 45s – Shows within a 45 minute drive from the Island

Petty Theft - Sunday, June 24
Rancho Nicasio – Nicasio
415-662-2219

Narada Michael Walden - Friday, June 22
George’s Nightclub – San Rafael
415-226-0262

Glen Campbell - Friday, June 22
Wells Fargo Center – Santa Rosa
546-3600

B-52’s- Sunday, June 24
Wells Fargo Center – Santa Rosa
546-3600

Trace Adkins - Tuesday, June 26
Wells Fargo Center – Santa Rosa
546-3600

Fishtank Ensemble – Thursday, June 28
142 Throckmorton – Mill Valley
415-383-9600

Moonalice - Saturday, June 23
Sweetwater Music Hall – Mill Valley
415-388-3850

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Songwriters in Sonoma moving to Community Cafe

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The Tuesday night market has Uni and her Ukelele under the palm tree tonight, June 19, starting at 5:30 p.m.

The market after-party at Murphy’s Irish Pub welcomes the Penny Hens tonight, June 19, kicking off at 7:30 p.m.

The Blue Moon Saloon has DJ Saucy 1 with special guests tonight, June 19, at 9 p.m.

Songwriters in Sonoma is moving to its new summer location, the Community Cafe on Thursday, June 21. The line-up for this month includes Richard Sumberg, Adam Gottstein and Uni and her Ukelele. For tickets and more info, call 934-4090.

Murphy’s Irish Pubhas Dan Martin on Thursday, June 21, at 7:30 p.m. The Olde Sonoma Public House welcomes Uncle Jesse and the Porch Junkies on Thursday, June 21, for a 7:30 p.m. show.

The Plaza Bistro welcomes Larry Dunlap and Bobbee Norris on Friday, June 22, at 7 p.m.

Murphy’s Irish Pub presents Arann Harris and Bad Farmers on Friday, June 22, for an 8 p.m. show.

Sebastiani Winery and Vineyards has Adam Traum on Friday, June 22, Showtime is 6 p.m.

The Grinstead Ampitheater has an appearance by Hula Mai’s Third Annual Ho`ike on Friday, June 22, at 5:30 p.m.

Parkpoint Health Club has JoyRide as part of a photo reception by Rick Bolen and Susan Loesch on Friday, June 22. The evening kicks off at 5 p.m.

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Cruisin’ for Cody has live music and more

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Junior Boogie

There is another benefit planned for Cody Cordellos on Saturday, June 16, that will kick off at the Moose Lodge at 8 a.m. and finish at Cary’s Sports Grill starting at noon. Young Cordellos was born with the skin condition “Epidermolysis Bullosa” (EB). EB is a skin disorder that with even the slightest bump or friction on the skin will cause blistering, akin to third degree burns. It is estimated that 50 in every one million live births have the condition, which crosses all races and genders. The cruise and car show, which is open to anyone with a vehicle, kicks off at the Moose Lodge for registration and travels up to Stokes Ranch, then returns with a stop at the London Lodge and then on to Cary’s Sports Grill on Arnold Drive at about noon. That’s when the music kicks off with the Cork Pullers, the Gentlemen Soldiers, Uncle Jesse and the Porch Junkies followed by Junior Boogie and an all-star band. The afternoon event is family-friendly with Popo the Clown, a dunk tank, jumpy house and other things for the children to enjoy. The Butterfly Fund, who is organizing the event, hopes to raise over $5,000 to cover Cordellos’ rent for the next year to assure he has a home. For more info, call 548-2957.

It’s time for another barn dance at the Grange Hall in Boyes Hot Springs on Saturday, June 16, and this time it’s a fundraiser for the new kitchen at the facility. The band for the night, Contrazz out of Santa Rosa, includes Ann Gillerand on fiddle, Pat Gillerand on bass, and Rob Crummett on guitar. No partner needed for the evening. Ken Olcott will be calling and teaching the reels and circles in advance, then continue calling while the band plays and dancers do-si-do, circle right, 4-hand star, and swing their partners. The night gets underway at 8 p.m. There is a suggested donation for the cause, but dancers under 26 years old get in free.

Local instrumental rockers Points North are starting their west-coast tour tonight, June 15, in support of their latest album, titled “Road Less Traveled” The first video released in support of the album has gotten thousands of views on youtube in just a couple of weeks. The tour kicks off tonight at the Jumping Turtle in San Marcos and wraps on Saturday, June 23, with a show at Vinnie’s Bar and Grill in Concord. You can find out more about the band and tour at www.pointsnorthband.com.

The Hellhounds

Sebastiani Winery and Vineyards welcomes local bluesmen the Hellhounds tonight, June 15, for an evening of blues in the tasting room. There will be barbecue available and wines by the glass or bottle. There is no cover.

The Sonoma Community Center will be hosting the last in a series of shows to benefit the Silver Moon Theater on Saturday, June 16, that will feature Cynthia Carr and the Carrtunes. Showtime is 7 p.m.

The Moose Lodge is planning on having regularly scheduled live music each Friday and tonight, June 15, it’s the California Cowboys for a show. The evening kinks off at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 17, the Moose Lodge welcomes Showcase the Band for the “Sunday Social” that starts early at 5 p.m.

Murphy’s Irish Pub has Tony Gibson tonight, June 15, in the snug for an 8 p.m. show. Saturday, June 16, it’s the Perfect Crime, playing folk and bluegrass. Sunday, June 17, it’s pub favorites Sean Carscadden and Marty O’Reilly for an early show that kicks off at 6:30 p.m.

Steiners Tavern welcomes Dan Martin tonight, June 15, for a show that starts at 10 p.m.

HopMonk Sonoma has Loosely Covered on the inside stage on Saturday, June 16, kicking off at 9 p.m.

The Sonoma Springs Brewing Company welcomes Toby Germano performing solo on Saturday, June 16, kicking off at 7 p.m.

The Plaza Bistro has jazz this weekend, starting tonight, June 15, with the legendary Dick Conte Trio. Conte has played at many jazz festivals, and opened for Cassandra Wilson, Tony Bennett and Doc Powell and performed at Yoshi’s, the Plush Room, Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society, One Market Restaurant, Washington Square Bar and more. Tonight he will have with him Bill Moody on drums and Steve Webber on bass. Saturday, June 16, the bistro has guitarist Kai DeVitt Lee. The 19 year old has already received a plethora of awards and scholarships from jazz societies across the country. Lee will have with him Peter Barshay on bass and Hamir Atwal on drums. Shows both nights start at 7 p.m. and there is no cover.

The Blue Moon Saloon is starting a new Friday night series called “Rap and Roll” tonight, June 15, with DJ’s David Chan and Ryan Ismond laying down upbeat reggae, hip hop, and rap. Show starts at 10 p.m. Sunday, June 17, the weekly blues jam continues, also at 10 p.m. There is no cover either night.

Rancho Viejo is having a Fathers Day event that will feature the Carlos Herrera Band on Sunday, June 17, starting at 2 p.m.

Many locals are on the road this weekend, with Stephanie Ozer at the Hotel Healdsburg tonight, June 15, for a 6 p.m. show.

The Jami Jamison Band is at Papas Taverna in Petaluma on Saturday, June 16, for a 7 p.m. show.

David Thom is with the Sycamore Slough String Band at the Marin Art Festival at the Marin Civic Center on Saturday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 17, Thom will be with Grandpa Banana’s band at Bergamot Alley in Healdsburg for a 4 p.m. show.

Jason Bodlovich will be at the Cotati Jazz Festival with the Jason Bodlovich Group on Saturday, June 16, starting at noon.

Gator Beat is in Isleton at the Cajun Fest on Saturday, June 16, on the ice stage, kicking off at 8 p.m.

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