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Thursday, March 21, 2013

music March 24: Kermit Ruffins at Sweetwater Music Hall

Posted by on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 2:14 PM

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When he steps up to play his trumpet, Kermit Ruffins spills passion from every pore. But he spills a little barbecue sauce, too. The New Orleans composer became obsessed with music after hearing a record of his idol Louis Armstrong playing from a jukebox, and since then, Ruffins and his band, the Barbecue Swingers, have become famous for cooking barbecue at their shows between sets. For Ruffins, it’s all about having a good time; as he says, “That’s really the only way I can do it anymore.” See him sport his trademark fedora and winning smile on Sunday, March 24, at the Sweetwater Music Hall. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. 8pm. $20. 415.388.3850.

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music March 23: Paul Reiser at the Napa Valley Opera House

Posted by on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 2:13 PM

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Paul Reiser loves a good laugh. Starting out in standup, Reiser later moved on to film and television, known best for his roles in My Two Dads and Mad About You. Reiser has also written books and songs—he’s the guy you can thank for having the infinitely catchy Mad About You theme song stuck in your head for five years—but when it comes down to it, out of all of Reiser’s projects, standup comedy is still where he most excels. Hear his sidesplitting humor on Saturday, Mar. 23. Napa Valley Opera House. 1030 Main St., Napa. 8pm. $30—$35. 707.226.7372.

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music March 23: HeWhoCannotBeNamed at the Russian River Brewing Co.

Posted by on Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 2:11 PM

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At first glance it’s hard to tell if HeWhoCannotBeNamed is a hardcore wrestling fan or perhaps a power rangers enthusiast gone wild. After all, he’s the punk guitarist famous for playing in a Mexican wrestling mask and little (sometimes very little) else. As a founder of the Dwarves, known for their self-mutilation, onstage sex reenactments and glorification of hard drugs, HeWhoCannotBeNamed stepped his schtick up when he faked his own death with the help of his band mates—a legendary prank that got them thrown off their label at the time. Find out what other pranks HeWhoCannotBeNamed has up his sleeve with openers the Connies and the Rinds on Saturday, March 23, at the Russian River Brewing Co. 725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. 8pm. Free. 707.545.BEER.

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

music March 16: Wynton Marsalis at the Napa Valley Opera House

Posted by on Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 11:11 AM

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He received a trumpet on his sixth birthday, and simply could not put it down. New Orleans—born Wynton Marsalis, with more Grammys than Lindsay Lohan has arrests, joins forces with 15 of jazz’s leading soloists in the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. As one of the world’s first jazz artists to perform and compose across the full jazz spectrum, from its New Orleans roots to bebop to modern jazz, Marsalis performs on Thursday, March 16, at the Napa Valley Opera House. 1030 Main St., Napa. 8:30pm. $80—$85. 707.266.7372.

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music March 15-16: Poor Man's Whiskey at Hopmonk Tavern

Posted by on Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 11:10 AM

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This week, Poor Man’s Whiskey take a break from their Dark Side of the Moonshine tour—in which the band performs a bluegrass interpretation of Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon dressed in costumes from The Wizard of Oz—to grace their hometown with a two-night stand in order to record a new live album. Each night offers three sets and starts with an acoustic performance, followed by the band’s “high octane hootenanny.” There’s never any telling what this kooky band has up their sleeve—see them Friday and Saturday, March 15—16, at the Hopmonk Tavern, 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. $15. 8pm. 707.829.7300.

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music March 14: Richard Buckner at Sweetwater Music Hall

Posted by on Wed, Mar 13, 2013 at 11:09 AM

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The last time Richard Buckner made a record, he was held up in a murder investigation when a headless body was dumped in his car. On top of that, Buckner’s laptop containing his music was stolen. Fans were forced to wait five years for Buckner’s album Our Blood—but not this time. Surrounded, Buckner’s new record, is almost complete. To celebrate, the gothic-tinged folksinger will be playing a few shows. Catch him on Thursday, March 14, at the Sweetwater Music Hall. 19 Corte Madera Ave., Mill Valley. $20. 8pm. 415.388.3850.

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Wednesday, March 6, 2013

music March 10: Gordon Lightfoot at the Wells Fargo Center

Posted by on Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 11:37 AM

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A Canadian national treasure, singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot takes the stage this week for his 50 Years on the Carefree Highway Tour. Lightfoot’s provided a soundtrack to life for many of those 50 years: his song “If You Could Read My Mind” is so well written, it traveled to the Grand Ole Opry (via Johnny Cash) and Studio 54. Hear Classics like “Carefree Highway,” “Early Morning Rain” and more on Sunday, March 10, at the Wells Fargo Center. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $45—$65. 8pm. 707.546.3600.

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music March 8: David Gans at the Redwood Cafe

Posted by on Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 11:36 AM

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Deadhead David Gans has made quite a name for himself. Well known in music journalism, he’s published two books and co-hosts The Grateful Dead Hour, but his first love his making music. Gans started playing music in 1970 but, as he likes to put it, he became “‘sidetracked’ by several other interesting and rewarding occupations.” Though Gans is heavily influenced by the Dead, his music offers a distinct blend of rock, folk and jam influences. See him on Friday, March 8, at the Redwood Cafe. 8240 Old Redwood Hwy., Cotati. 9pm. $5. 707.795.7868.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

music March 2: Bone Thugs n Harmony at the Phoneix Theater

Posted by on Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 11:16 AM

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Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, Flesh-N-Bone, Krayzie Bone and Bizzy Bone are back to represent, respect and recognize as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Together for longer than most marriages last, the group is celebrating their 20-year anniversary reunion with a show this week at the Phoenix—and a new record set to be released in May. With songs featured in soundtracks for famous movies like Batman and Robin and blaring out of every single car on the cruise in 1993—“Crossroads,” anyone?—the group plays on Saturday, March 2, at the Phoenix Theater. 201 E. Washington St., Petaluma. 8pm. $35—$100. 707.762.3665.

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music March 5: The Expendables at the Mystic Theatre

Posted by on Wed, Feb 27, 2013 at 11:11 AM

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Ready for summer to begin? Since 1997, the Expendables have offered a pleasant, sunny blend of reggae, ska and surf rock, from the Warped Tour stage to headlining venues coast to coast. Their album titles give a hint into their aesthetic—Prove It, Open Container and Getting Filthy—and perhaps guitarist Raul Bianchi will offer attendees news on the hair straightener specifically designed for male pubic hair he claims to spend his free time developing on Tuesday, March 5, at the Mystic Theatre. 23 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma. 8:30pm. $16—$18. 707.765.2121.

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