Soundbytes – Bits and Pieces
It’s time once again for one of the quirkiest and home-town events in the Valley, the Glen Ellen Street Fair, to be held in downtown Glen Ellen on Sunday, Oct. 11, where they will block off Arnold Drive and have a good old-fashioned street fair. The day kicks off with a parade that will feature local firefighters and much more. The theme for this years fair is ‘Glen Aliens” and we’re sure many will attend. There is also a quilting contest and raffle along with over 85 food, beverage, clothing and other unique items. There is also live music, starting at 12 p.m. with the Solcats, followed by Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band and then it’s T-Luke and the Tight Suits. There is no admission for the fair but it is suggested you walk or bike to the event, as parking will be minimal.
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Annex Wine Bar is presenting the Goddess Gala on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. The day kicks off at 2:30 p.m. and features performances and more from a number of musically talented women in the Valley. The day will feature an artisan marketplace where you can purchase tie-dye, jewelry, paintings, herbal products and more. Food will be available from Community Cafe with a limited menu. Performers include, in no specific order, Anne Petersen and the Front Porch gospel singers and Alexia Stevens on jazz piano, Lynne O, Wildflower, Sharyn Paquette, Lilly Freeland, Judy Williams, Kit Kraft, Jackie Holzhauer, Sue Albano, Deirdre Egan, Stacey Tuel, Blonde Sandwich, Kathryn DC Williams and Goddess of ceremonies Cat Petru with an opening gong blessing. There is no cover for the event, but donations will be accepted to help cover costs.
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For the ninth year in a row, the Sonoma Bar Battle takes over the Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Oct. 10, with a “spirited” competition that includes many of the local bartenders all raising money for the Native Sons of the Golden West Parlor #111 and American Legion Jack London Post #489. The teams will be competing for a number of prizes, including best drink and best cocktail in the “Iron Bartender” competition, best decorated booth and best bartender. Train Wreck Junction will be providing the dance music in between the heats. The night kicks off at 6 p.m. and tickets will be available at the door.
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Set List – The Rundown
The Sonoma Speakeasy and American Music Hall
452 First St. E. ste. G. Sonoma – 996-1364.
Tonight, Oct. 9, Swampbox – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, Full Circle – 4:30 p.m. – Left Coast Syncopaters – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11, Mark Dennis – 3:30 p.m. – Diva Singer Night and Community Jam with Dallis Craft and Karla Downey – 7:30 p.m.
Monday. Oct. 12, Graceland Unplugged with Dallis Craft – 7:30 p.m.
Annex Wine Bar
865 W. Napa St. Sonoma – 938-7779
Tonight, Oct. 9, Davedjohn Quartet – 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, Goddess Gala – 2:30 p.m.
Murphy’s Irish Pub
464 First St. E. Sonoma – 935-0660.
Friday, Oct. 9, Benyaro – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, Mostly Simply Bluegrass – 8 p.m.
Rossi’s 1906 Dancehall
401 Grove St. El Verano – 343-0044
Tonight, Oct. 9, Mosey Boys – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, Cork Pullers – 7 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11, Oktoberfest with the Gruber Family Band – 3:30 p.m.
HopMonk Tavern
691 Broadway Sonoma – 935-9100
Tonight, Oct. 9, Vardo – 5 p.m. – Sean Carscadden – 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, Craig Corona – 1 p.m. Aqua Velvets – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11, Daisy – 1 p.m.
B&V Whiskey Bar and Grille
400 First St. E. Sonoma – 938-7110
Tonight, Oct. 9, Dan Martin and Noma Rocksteady – 10 p.m.
Sonoma Valley Regional Library
755 W. Napa St. Sonoma – 996-5217
Saturday, Oct. 10, Ragtime Day – Kylan deGhitaldi, Jim Radloff, RJB Trio, Steve Standiford, Debbie Knapp and Brooks Christensen – 1 p.m..
Plaza Bistro
420 First St E. Sonoma – 996-4466
Tonight, Oct. 9, Terence Brewer Trio – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 10, Nancy Briggs – 6 p.m.
Gundlach Bundschu Winery
2000 Denmark St. Sonoma
Today, Oct. 9, Fruitbats and Tall Tales and Silver Linings – 6 p.m.
Sonoma Valley Veterans Memorial Building
126 First St. W. Sonoma – 938-4105
Saturday, Oct. 10 – Bartender Battle – Train Wreck Junction – 6 p.m.
Muscardini Cellars
9380 Sonoma Hwy, Kenwood – 933-9305
Tonight, Oct. 9, Rett Hamer Blues Band – 5 p.m.
Downtown Glen Ellen
Glen Ellen Street Fair
Sunday, Oct. 11, Solcats, Dan Martin and Noma Rocksteady, T-Luke and the Tight Suits – 12 p.m.
Olde Sonoma Public House
18615 Sonoma Hwy. Boyes Hot Springs – 938-7587
Sunday, Oct. 11, Karaoke – 7:30 p.m.
Blue Moon Saloon
19380 Sonoma Hwy. Sonoma – 996-3055
Saturday, Oct. 10, Karaoke – 9 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 11, Blues Jam – all welcome – 10 p.m.