Marin Art & Garden Center's Summer Concerts in the Garden returns every Thursday this July in their Gazebo Lawn. Here's your chance to listen to great music, dine al fresco, and sing/dance on a warm summer night in a beautiful setting.
This week's headliner is Dirty Cello. Led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, this five-piece band combines the virtuosic wail of Jimi Hendrix, the soul of BB King, and the fire of Bill Monroe. The band's energetic and interactive shows are all over the map, and their music has been described as "funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, and fiercely rhythmic."
Bring a picnic, refillable water bottle, blanket, low-backed lawn chairs. Fox Pizza, Pond Farm Beer, and Bartholomew Estate wines will be available for purchase. There will be a KidZone with activities for the little ones.
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Tickets: $20 (advance), $25 (at the gate); Kids 17 & Under (Free)
Corduroy - The Pearl Jam Experience is coming to Sweetwater this Friday. If you're a fan of grunge and Seattle rock, you won't to miss this show!
For nearly 10 years, Corduroy has been one of the world's top Pearl Jam tribute bands. They continue to perform across the country to sold-out houses, and always put on a show that would make Eddie Vedder proud. Opening for Corduroy on Friday is Mary Jane Mafia, the premiere Green Day tribute band.
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Tickets: $31.42
Jazz and Blues by the Bay concert series is back at Sausalito's Gabrielson Park every Friday thru September 12th.
This Friday's headliner is Johnny Allair and The Adaptors.
John Allair has been playing keyboards in rock & roll bands for almost 70 years, starting in the 50s. Huey Lewis calls him "The Godfather of Marin County rock", while Van Morrison, who has continued to employ him for nearly 50 years says “Nobody plays organ like that.” Heavily influenced by Fats Domino and New Orleans R&B, he also plays his hands in Boogie Woogie, Jazz, Classical, and ,of course, Rock & Roll.
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Lawn seating is free of charge and on a first-come basis.
If you're hungry, Tamales and Cole Slaw will be available for purchase, as will alcohol & non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can bring their own food and beverages to the park.
San Anselmo Live On The Avenue, the popular summer entertainment series, continues this weekend. Concerts are held at Creek Park and the Town Hall Plaza between 6pm - 8:30pm on Fridays & Saturdays. Come on out to stroll, shop, dine, and dance on San Anselmo Avenue!
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers will be the swinging headliner this Friday at Creek Park, and Stephanie Woodford Quartet will be performing in front of Town Hall. And on Saturday, Talley Up! will be rocking out on the Creek Park stage.
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Admission is FREE.
The LoWatters are bringing their distinctive American music back to Rancho Nicasio this Friday.
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The LoWatters are a talented acoustic quartet made up of Steve Trivelpiece, Ethan Okamura, Jason Loeks, and JT John. Their sound ranges from the high lonesome twang to the low down dirty roots and is inspired by classic Americana singer songwriters while still retaining a unique sound all their own. They specialize in soulful covers of Americana artists such as John Prine, Gillian Welch, Gram Parsons and The Band to name a few. Their originals would be at home on a playlist with the aforementioned artists along with a slight nod toward more contemporary artists such as Bon Iver, Iron and Wine and Ryan Adams. Whatever they play, effortless vocal harmonies abound!
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No Cover. ($15 Suggested Donation)
Tam Valley Community Center's Creekside Fridays is back!
Guests can enjoy live music, a communal picnic, as well as games & fun with their friends and neighbors.
This Friday's headliner is the Cole Tate Band. For years, Cole Tate and his crew have been serving up non-stop dance music with a variety of originals and covers. Their music is rockin’ Americana with flavors of Blues, R&B and Country.
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Admission is FREE.
This Summer's Music Line-up:
August 8th - Maddy & the Mayors
August 22nd - Fog Burners
September 5th - Marble Party
** Guests are encouraged to bring their own food. Please dress for cool weather and bring a blanket!
Join Spiral Stairs (yes, that Spiral Stairs from Pavement) for an evening of stories, songs, swag, and serious indie rock feels.
At 4:30pm this Sunday, Spiral Stairs spills the tea in a no-holds-barred Q&A—expect deep cuts, tour tales, and maybe a little gossip. Then he’ll hit the stage with some surprise guests for a live set that’s looser than a cassette tape in a glovebox. After that, they'll dim the lights and crank the nostalgia for a screening of Pavements, the definitive (and gloriously weird) tribute to one of the most iconic bands of the ’90s.
There will be exclusive giveaways, maybe some singalongs, and definitely no corporate sponsors. Just vibes, vinyl, and VHS-era legends. There will be a Pavement Museum Artifact Display in the Cinelounge lobby featuring items from the film.
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Tickets: $30
Corte Madera's Summer Concert Series returns with a variety of musical talent. Enjoy a free outdoor show every Sunday (5pm - 6:30pm) thru August 24th in Menke Park.
This week's headliner is Miko Marks. Her unique voice deftly blends country, blues, southern rock and even gospel to create a sound and experience that literally brings every audience to its feet.
Upcoming Schedule:
August 3: Duo Quartet
August 10: Jimmy Dillon
August 17: Walking Mirrors
August 24: Danny Click and the Hell Yeahs
