Bee Bop Piano GREG HESTER TODAY, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: No Cover Just Tips SPEAKEASY THURSDAYS Greg Hester has been performing in the Bay Area for 12 years. Greg has each been a professional for 30 years and has done concerts and jazz festivals in Europe. His music consists of bebop, standards, Latin, and originals. Specializing in playing the not so common classics that were recorded by Parker, Silver, Gryce, Stitt, Brown,Dameron, and Ellington. [ Dining Event, Music:Standards, Music:Live, Music:Jazz ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Glenn Robertson TODAY, 7:30 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $No Cover Local singer/songwriter engages the audience in fun sing-alongs. [ Music:Singer Songwriter ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Blues Sensation Gwen "Sugar Mama" Avery Fri, September 3, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $6 LABOR 3-DAY WEEKEND With the release of her debut 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 time worn wisdom and soul-stirring passion. She possess an extraordinary rhythmic sense, she's a groove-aholicཀ 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. There's something healing about her approach to the music. She invites everyone to join her, and have a rollicking good time. Winner of the OUTMUSIC Award for Outstanding New Recording. www.gwenavery.net Reservations highly suggested! [ Dining Event, Music:Rhythm&Blues, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Big Wide Grin Fri, September 3, 8:00 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $No cover Wonderful acoustic trio featuring Elaine Dempsey from Marin, and Karl Werne and LE Lambert from Virginia, coming together to form a rich, soulful blend of character and deep harmony. [ Music:Live, Music:Singer Songwriter, Music:Folk ] More info: (707) 935-0660

YANCIE TAYLOR The Jazz Doctor TRIO Sat, September 4, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Main Street Station Russian River Price: $6 LABOR 3-DAY WEEKEND Yancy 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. www.yancietaylor.com From his home by San Francisco Bay to locales near and overseas, vibes player Yancie Taylor has earned critical acclaim by bringing his special panache to the international jazz scene. Bold, subtle, and versitile, he rightfully deserves his loyal following, people who greatly appreciate his ever changing performances. A musical event with Yancie is always an opportunity never to be missed. [ Music:Jazz, Dining Event, Music:Live, Music:Standards ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Andrew Freeman Sat, September 4, 8:00 pm - 10:00 am Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ No Cover Sizzling guitar licks and rustic vocals from this red hot Americana musician from San Francisco. [ Music:Live, Music:Traditional, Music:Blues, Music:Pop ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Acoustic Celtic Music Jam Sun, September 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 am Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: No Cover Join a classic Irish pub jam session. Musicians and listeners are welcome. [ Music:Live, Music:Celtic ] More info: (707) 935-0660

RHONDA BENIN 2009 R&B Artist of the Year Sun, September 5, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $6 LABOR 3-DAY WEEKEND Full of finger-snap and fire, singer Rhonda Benins has got coolly hip vocals, with a bit of hush and sugar and an undercurrent of big booming power. She can bend notes with a bass, talk serenade with a piano and steam the kettle from the drums. The lady comes with a rsum. Shes recorded with, among others: Carlos Santana, Mickey Hart, Maria Mauldar, Holly Near and Eric Bibb. Shes shared the stage with: Patti Austin, Janis Ian, Jackson Brown, Mal Sharpe, Tammy Hall, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Holmes Brothers and so many more. She is a founding member of the award-winning Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir."Rhonda Benin's voice is soulful, jazzy, classy, and sassy! Ms. Benin is the real deal. Her CD is a must have!!!" www.rhondabenin.com [ Dining Event, Music:Rhythm&Blues, Music:Live, Music:Blues, Music:Jazz ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Knitting Night Mon, September 6, 7:00 pm - 9:00 am 464 First St. East Sonoma Price: $ No Cover Come join local knitters, enjoy great food & good company. From beginners to experts - all are welcome. Trade tips, give advice and share your current projects. [ Free, Art, Beer/Ale, Club Meeting, Free, Educational ] More info: (707) 935-0660

The After Party Tue, September 7, 7:00 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ No Cover Beer and wine, barbecued oysters, dancing and live music. Bring your family and friends. [ Music:Live ] More info: (707) 935-0660

PHAT CHANCE QUARTET Wed, September 8, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $2 SPEAKEASY WEDNESDAY Jazz, Blues, Swing, Standards, and a little 50s and 60s Rock & Roll. 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. The duo 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." Colman Pigott: Guitar & Vocals - Ken Ward: Clarinet, Tenor Sax, and one vocal - Al Stern: Percussion Dan Patchen :Bass knwrd@yahoo.com [ Dining Event, Music:Jazz, Music:Live, Music:Standards, Music:Blues, Music:Swing ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Trivia Quiz Night Wed, September 8, 7:30 pm - 9:00 am Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: No Cover 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

GREG HESTER Bee Bop Piano Thu, September 9, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $2 SPEAKEASY THURSDAYS Greg Hester has been performing in the Bay Area for 12 years. Greg has each been a professional for 30 years and has done concerts and jazz festivals in Europe. His music consists of bebop, standards, Latin, and originals. Specializing in playing the not so common classics that were recorded by Parker, Silver, Gryce, Stitt, Brown,Dameron, and Ellington. [ Dining Event, Music:Standards, Music:Live, Music:Jazz ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Open Mic Plus hosted by Sean and Brett Thu, September 9, 7:00 pm - 10:00 am Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ No Cover State of the art sound system. Featured special guest artist 9:30-10:00 p.m. Limited time slots so sign-up early! Open to all performers. Friendly atmosphere. Call Brett 707-328-2185 for Sign ups - Sign ups start at Noon on Wednesday prior. [ Music:Live, Free, Beer/Ale, Music:Blues, Music:Folk ] More info: (707) 935-0660

PAT WILDER Blues Jazz R&B Vocalist/Guitarist Fri, September 10, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Main Street Station Russian River Price: $6 Pat Wilder is simply the best funky gospel blues and rhythm and blues performer in the San Francisco bay area. Her live show is a magnetic mix of peeling guitar licks, that defy gender classification, accompanied by an organic vocal style that evokes worldly conviction. Pat Wilder is an exciting performer to watch! Audiences all over the world are discovering this emerging talent from the fertile shores of San Francisco's blues scene. Ms Wilder has been a guest performer worldwide and continues to tour on a regular basis. When performing, it is Wilder's ambition to feel the electricity and energy exchanged between herself and the audience. When you hear it you too will be energized and completely captivated by the unique funk rhythms of her CDs, "Eugene" and "Lay Down Daddy". www.patwilderlive.com [ Music:Rhythm&Blues, Dining Event, Music:Live, Music:Blues, Music:Jazz, Music:Soul ] More info: (707) 869-0501

The Hellhounds Fri, September 10, 8:00 pm - 10:00 am Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: No Cover Old-time Chicago blues with Phil Ajioka, Allen McDaniel, Dave Chavoya and Bill Wolfe. Come early, these guys draw a crowd. [ Music:Live, Music:Traditional, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 935-0660

PAT WILDER Blues Jazz R&B Vocalist/Guitarist Sat, September 11, 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Main Street Station Russian River Price: $6 RUSSIAN RIVER JAZZ & BLUES FEST WEEKEND Pat Wilder is simply the best blues and rhythm & blues performer in the San Francisco Bay area. Her live show is a magnetic mix of peeling guitar licks,that defy gender classification, accompanied by an organic vocal style that evokes worldly conviction. She's aIso a commanding soul-blues vocalist with a husky contralto that she uses to alternately tough and tender effect, and a strikingly accomplished guitar stylist Pat Wilder is an exciting performer to watch! Audiences all over the world are discovering this emerging talent. Wilder's musical foundation is rooted in jazz, rock, R&B, blues and gospel. Wilder's vocal influences are as wide ranging as her guitar influences, She cites Koko Taylor, Tina Turner, Esther Phillips, and '70s funk singer (and Miles Davis ex-spouse) Betty Davis as favorites. "And I do love me some Stevie Ray Vaughan' she adds. "I love the man's voice, Bob Dylan was another one I really enjoyed listening to." She begaprevalent in her household, she was able to recognize and develop her strong passion for music. Her earliest musical influences came from Wes Montgomery and Taj Mahal. As a friend of the family, Taj Mahal provided the ultimate inspiration in her childhood - it was from him that she received her first guitar. www.patwilder.com [ Music:Rhythm&Blues, Dining Event, Music:Live, Music:Blues, Music:Jazz ] More info: (707) 869-0501

Carolina Special Sat, September 11, 8:00 pm - 10:00 am Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ No cover Carolina Special plays standard bluegrass favorites in the style and tradition of Flatt and Scruggs. [ Music:Live, Music:Traditional, Music:Bluegrass, Music:Folk ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Fort Bragg Luncheon and Mendocino Excursion Sun, September 12, 9:00 am - 6:00 am 620 Kings Ct. Ste.#105 Ukiah Price: $56 Enjoy a ride through the Redwoods and spend a day at the coast. Trip includes deluxe motorcoach transportation, hosted luncheon at Silver's at the Wharf in Noyo Harbor(trip price includes tax and gratuity)and a visit to Mendocino to see the historic Mendocino Hotel and many other shops, boutiques, galleries, antiques, and sweet shops. Treat you and yours to an ice cream or something special. Menu choices due no later than Thursday, september 9, 2010. Menu choices are one of the following; Shrimp Louie, Linguini Alfredo with Chicken, Steak Sandwich, or Fresh Catch of the Day. Pick up available throughout Sonoma County and Willits. [ Dining Event, (Other), Seniors, Children, Trip:Other ] More info: (707) 463-0456

Blue House Sun, September 12, 6:00 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $No Cover A dynamic trio utilizing lots of vocal harmonies, playing an eclectic mix of rock and folk with a hint of R&B thrown in for good measure. [ Music:Live, Music:Rhythm&Blues, Music:Folk, Music:Rock ] More info: (707) 935-0660

Blues Sensation GWEN "Sugar Mama" AVERY Sun, September 12, 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: $6 With the release of her debut 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 time worn wisdom and soul-stirring passion. She possess an extraordinary rhythmic sense, she's a groove-aholicཀ 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. There's something healing about her approach to the music. She invites everyone to join her, and have a rollicking good time. Winner of the OUTMUSIC Award for Outstanding New Recording. www.gwenavery.net Reservations highly suggested! [ Dining Event, Music:Rhythm&Blues, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

OUT OF THE BLUE Swing Band Tue, September 14, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: No Cover Just Tips EVERY TUESDAY "The Russian River's favorite swing band" Created from a talented mixture of Sonoma County musicians, Out of the Blue plays an eclectic mix of jazz and swing music with an old time feel, featuring tunes from the early 1900s to the present. 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: On the violin, Michael Kane provides outstanding solos with the flair of an old time fiddler. Curtis Duff brings heart wrenching sounds to the mix on the pedal steel guitar and zippy traditional solos on the Dobro. The rhythm pulse is provided by Carol Shumates interpretive bass and groovy back-up vocals. www.upoutoftheblue.com [ Dining Event, Music:Swing, Music:Live, Music:Blues, Free ] More info: (707) 869-0501

OUT OF THE BLUE Swing Band Tue, September 14, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: Tips are appreciated 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: 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. [p; [ Dining Event, Music:Swing, Music:Live, Music:Blues ] More info: (707) 869-0501

The After Party Tue, September 14, 7:00 pm Murphy's Irish Pub Sonoma Price: $ No Cover Beer and wine, barbecued oysters, dancing and live music. Bring your family and friends. [ Music:Live ] More info: (707) 935-0660

CELTIC MUSIC SESSIONS Wed, September 15, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Main Street Station, 16280 Main Street Russian River Price: Tips are appreciated Come join us! Bring your instrument and voice to this open jam session of Celtic music. Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month. Lively fun! [ Dining Event, Free, Music:Live, Music:Celtic, Music:Other ] More info: (707) 869-0501