SoCooL TV Tue, January 1 - December 31, 12:00 pm ONLINE Online Event Price: FREE This is a television production whose time has come. Positive Internet TV, broadcast everywhere. [ Free, Show, Sport, Music:Other, Comedy, Other ] More info: 707 526-9696

Sonoma County Farm Trails Tue, January 15 - December 31, 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm Sonoma County Online Event This is a spectacular ONLINE presentation of what cannot be experience only ONLINE. Visit ... Enjoy [ Free, Animals/Pets, Culinary Classes, Dining Event, History, Educational ]

SoCooL ... Christmas In July Fri, January 11 - January 11, 12:00 pm SoCooL Dot Com Santa Rosa Price: FREE Since July of 1995, SoCooL has been celebrating Christmas ONLINE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 365 days a year. In fact, personally, SoCooL Bob now celebrates Christmas EVERY MONTH on the 25th ... and every other holiday as well ... The fourth Thursday in February ... Happy Thanksgiving ... December 14th ... Happy Valentines ... February 22nd ... Happy International Empty Toilet Roll Day .. 2twotoo.com ... etc. Christmas in July is an awesome collection of pages that have always been among the most popular of nearly 1,000 pages. The spirit of Christmas, and Jesus, and giving, and goodwill permeate MOST ~ of SoCL. If you look carefully, you will also see a couple of SPECIAL CHRISTMAS' in Sonoma County that are totally precious .... AND ... you will also get access to the most wonderful EMAIL VIDEO CHRISTMAS CARD ... (nearly) EVER? SO ... You WILL have a Happy Holiday by visiting these pages. I KNOW THAT YOU WILL !! 2twotoo.Com !! [ Free, Art, Children, Christmas, Computer, Show ] More info: 707 526-9696

May

The Cotters, Duffs and Jack Walsh TODAY, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints Traditional Irish music from Cork and Kerry from our favorite Irish Sonomans, the Cotters and Duffs, with help from Jack Walsh from Kerry. [ Music:Live, Music:Traditional, Music:Celtic ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Blues Sensation GWEN "Sugar Mama" AVERY TODAY, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $7 Wow GWEN is back in town for WOMEN'S WEEKEND 2008 With the release of her CD "Sugar Mama" Gwen Avery's soulful voice reaches new audiences. Avery sings with a rare combination of blues potency and jazzy sophistication, a sound full of timeworn wisdom and soul-stirring passion. She possess an extraordinary rhythmic sense, she's a groove-aholic! Rooted in blues and gospel Gwen Avery has toured widely in the women's music circuit, and has remained something of a cult figure for decades, until realizing her ambition to release her own album. With "Sugar Mama" Gwen reached back to the essence of her sound, summoning the spirit of her grandmother whom she'd seen picking cotton in Alabama. People feel Gwen ministers to them. RESERVATIONS HIGHLY SUGGESTED [ Dining Event, Music:Live, Music:Jazz, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

OUT OF THE BLUE Swing Band Tue, May 20, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $2 EVERY TUESDAY This band was created from a talented mixture of West Sonoma county musicians, Out of the Blue plays a mix of jazz and swing music with an old time feel, featuring tunes from the 1920's to the present. Their songs include old favorites such as Ain't She Sweet to the modern blues tune Stormy Monday. The group is led by Mark Larson, vocalist and guitar player. Mark has over 30 years experience in music, with his roots in rock and roll, blues, bluegrass and jazz. Other band members include: Jerry Thompson, classically trained on the accordion, has been playing professionally for 30 years. On the violin, Terry Ann Gillette provides outstanding solos with the flair of an old time fiddler. The rhythm section is provided by Carol Shumate's interpretive bass and Tom Belton's Dixieland/Modern Jazz fusion on the drums. [ Dining Event, Music:Jazz, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Celtic Session Music Wed, May 21, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: No Cover A variety of musicians with a passion for Celtic music meet together, to play and entertain you. Come to Main Street Station on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month to hear this wonderful music. We extend an open invitation to all musicians to join us. [ Dining Event, Music:Live, Music:Traditional, Music:Celtic ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Trivia Quiz Night Wed, May 21, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints - or dinMurphy's Irish Pub Test your memory, have some fun, perhaps win a bottle of wine. It's free, either come in with a team of four, or join another team and make new friends. [ Educational ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Healdsburg Future Farmers Parade And Country Fair Thu, May 22 - May 24, 5:00 pm Downtown And Fair At Recreation Par Healdsburg (Event recommended by Sonoma County Online.) This parade goes right by a whole bunch of Healdsburg resident's houses. They set up in their own front yard and PARTY !! [ Fair/Festival, Parade, Animals/Pets, Children, Music:Other, History ]

Jaydub and Dino Thu, May 22, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints Eclectic porch fusion with Jeff Falconer, Dennis Cordellos and possible friends. [ Music:Live, Music:Singer Songwriter ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Blues Sensation GWEN "Sugar Mama" AVERY Fri, May 23, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $6 MEWMORIAL DAY WEEKEND With the release of her CD "Sugar Mama" Gwen Avery's soulful voice reaches new audiences. Avery sings with a rare combination of blues potency and jazzy sophistication, a sound full of timeworn wisdom and soul-stirring passion. She possess an extraordinary rhythmic sense, she's a groove-aholic! Rooted in blues and gospel Gwen Avery has toured widely in the women's music circuit, and has remained something of a cult figure for decades, until realizing her ambition to release her own album. With "Sugar Mama" Gwen reached back to the essence of her sound, summoning the spirit of her grandmother whom she'd seen picking cotton in Alabama. People feel Gwen ministers to them. RESERVATIONS HIGHLY SUGGESTED [ Dining Event, Music:Live, Music:Jazz, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

The David Thom Band Fri, May 23, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints Red-hot bluegrass band from Sonoma County. [ Music:Live, Music:Traditional, Music:Folk, Music:Bluegrass ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Mardi Gras in May Sat, May 24, 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints A benefit for the Sonoma Community Center including 8 hours of live music, great bbq'd oysters & Cajun food, all day dancing and drink specials. [ Music:Live, Music:Live ] More info: (707) 935-0660

The Jazz Doctor YANCIE "Vibes" TAYLOR Sat, May 24, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $6 Yancie Taylor - Oakland's hot Jazz Vibraphonist was influenced at an early age by the "straight" jazz piano style of Les McCann and Ramsey Lewis. He attributes his deepest influence to the masters: Milt Jackson, Bobby Hutcherson, and Cal Tjader. And don't forget to ask for his newly released CD. www.yancietaylor.com Cabaret Dinner Shows all evening. [ Dining Event, Music:Jazz, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Mardi Gras in May Sun, May 25, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints A benefit for the Sonoma Community Center including 8 hours of live music, great bbq'd oysters & Cajun food, all day dancing and drink specials. [ Music:Live, Music:Live ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Jazz Crooner JESS PETTY Sun, May 25, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $5 MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Crooner Jess Petty plays trumpet and fluglehorn, and sings in a strong jazz vocal style that is his own, and is considered a world class musician. He began his musical career in the Monterey Bay area, gigging with other musicians, and studying with Bud Clooney, a great trumpeter with the Harry James band. He was the featured singer with the Hamilton Air Force Band, and shortly became the featured singer with the prestigious Airmen Of Note in Washington, D.C. After discharge, he headed his own groups, playing Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, and other venues. He has worked with Madeline Eastman, Terry Henry, Rex Allen, and the late Bob Lucas, to name a few. Featuring pianoman Tony D'Anna at tonights Cabaret Dinner Shows. [ Dining Event, Music:Jazz, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

KIT MARIAH'S - OPEN No MIKE NIGHT Mon, May 26, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Main Street Station Russian River Price: No Cover MONDAY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND NOW Twice a month by popular request! All entertainer's welcome! Local activist and singer Kit Mariah is hosting an acoustic musical open "no" mic (no amplification). Bring your charts and sing or play for/with Kit. We encouraged people to make reservations. 869-0501 [ Music:Jazz, Dining Event, Music:Live, Music:Blues, Music:Singer Songwriter, Music:Standards ] More info: (707) 869-0501

OUT OF THE BLUE Swing Band Tue, May 27, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $2 EVERY TUESDAY This band was created from a talented mixture of West Sonoma county musicians, Out of the Blue plays a mix of jazz and swing music with an old time feel, featuring tunes from the 1920's to the present. Their songs include old favorites such as Ain't She Sweet to the modern blues tune Stormy Monday. The group is led by Mark Larson, vocalist and guitar player. Mark has over 30 years experience in music, with his roots in rock and roll, blues, bluegrass and jazz. Other band members include: Jerry Thompson, classically trained on the accordion, has been playing professionally for 30 years. On the violin, Terry Ann Gillette provides outstanding solos with the flair of an old time fiddler. The rhythm section is provided by Carol Shumate's interpretive bass and Tom Belton's Dixieland/Modern Jazz fusion on the drums. [ Dining Event, Music:Jazz, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

The After Party Tue, May 27, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm 464 1st Street East Sonoma Price: FREE Join Us for the Best Party in Sonoma. Beer & Wine, BBQ'd Oysters, Dancing and Live Music, Bring your family & Friends. Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma's #1 spot for live Music [ Free, Beer/Ale, Music:Live, Music:Blues, Music:Singer Songwriter ] More info: (707) 935-0660

PHAT CHANCE QUARTET Wed, May 28, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $2 "The duo, formerly Speakeasy Swing [now a quartet] brings the clarinet back to jazz where it was once the premier instrument, and Colman's guitar provides a rich, light harmony that blends beautifully with the clarinet's sound. Add Colman's rich baritone vocals, and you have a mellow blend for standard tunes that range from the obscure 'Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams' to the more familiar 'Cabaret.'" (WineCountry.com) Colman has been playing in local cabarets for years and has a devoted following as a solo guitar/vocal blues act. Ken has been playing clarinet for years in northern California symphony orchestras and chamber ensembles, as well as clarinet and sax in theater pit orchestras and in City Swing, a 40s big band based in San Francisco. Rounding out the group are Carol Shumate's interpretive(bass) and Al Stern(drums). They are open for parties, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and other events. Contact Ken at 707-869-8107 or knwrd@yahoo.com [ Dining Event, Music:Jazz, Music:Live, Music:Blues, Music:Swing ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Trivia Quiz Night Wed, May 28, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints - or dinMurphy's Irish Pub Test your memory, have some fun, perhaps win a bottle of wine. It's free, either come in with a team of four, or join another team and make new friends. [ Educational ] More info: (707) 935-0660

THUNDER VALLEY CASINO in ROSEVILLE Wed, May 28, 12:00 pm Santa Rosa Price: $29.00 THUNDER VALLEY CASINO in ROSEVILLE May 28 Wed. 9:00 am-6:00 pm Bring photo ID A 4 hr. turn around. You will receive $10 game play and $5 food. COST: $29.00 No refunds on Indian casino unless space is sold. Rohnert Park pick up also. [ Gambling, (Other), Seniors ] More info: (707) 544-7748

Piano Legend ED WETTELAND Thu, May 29, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $2 SPEAKEASY THURSDAYS Ed Wetteland is a consummate musician. He is a performer, composer, arranger, conductor and teacher. In his career spanning over 40 years he has trained and backed singers, been music director for luminaries such as Bob Hope and Bobby Kennedy, written music for motion pictures and performed as both a solo performer and an ensemble members of many wonderful Bay Area and international bands. [ Dining Event, Music:Jazz, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Lane Tietgen Thu, May 29, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ Buy a couple of pints Sonoma singer/songwriter mixes blues, folk and some rock and roll. [ Music:Live, Music:Singer Songwriter, Music:Blues, Music:Folk ] More info: (707) 935-0660

JOHN PEDONE'S CONTINENTAL TRIO Fri, May 30, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Main Street Station Russian River Price: $5 "John Pedone's Continental Trio" features John Pedone on accordion. Italian-American, John Pedone, has delighted North Bay audiences with his swinging accordion and authentic Italian music for more than 40 years. Today, the repertoire of John Pedone's Continental Trio covers Italian, French, and American swing standards from the 1940s and 1950s. The trio is a favorite for private events in the Wine Country. Also featured is John Howard on tenor saxophone, clarinet, and Italian mandolin. John specializes in early jazz and performs with local big bands, leads his own 1920s-style jazz orchestra, and records with several popular Dixieland bands. On string bass is Carol Shumate. Bill performs with a number of North Bay big bands and was an original recording artist with the David Grisman Quintet. [ Music:Other, Dining Event, Music:Live, Other, Music:Jazz, Music:Standards ] More info: (707) 869-0501