THIS WEEK’S MUSICAL lineup includes a CD release party, a visit by a local Nashville, Tenn., winner, a campout, a 50-year celebration and a “Retirement Sucks” coming-back party. Read on!
Port Angeles
■ The 2nd Friday Art Rock (2FAR) at Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., features Rate Limiting Step celebrating the release of its new CD, “The Painted Jumpsuit.” The CD features locally inspired songs about the bus, ferries and Clallam County along with Friday song lyrics written by past 2FAR attendees. Shell out $5 for a CD because that will be donated to local charities. Three local artists and perhaps you, too, will be “painting” the band’s jumpsuits with dry media — check it out at 8 p.m. $3 cover.
■ Tonight at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, come on down for Jerry’s Country Jam (no jelly here) from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If country’s your style, come and dance or play plugged or unplugged.
On Friday and Saturday, the Jimmy Hoffman Band returns to where they began these many years ago. With Jimmy (guitar) are Israel Butler (keyboards), Rudy Maxion (bass) and Ron “Sticks” Casey (drums) belting out classic rock, country and more from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
■ On Friday, Chuck Grall, Les Wamboldt and Olde Tyme Country perform at the Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. U.S. Highway 101, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Their special guest, Mark VanSickle, won first prize on “You Can Be a Star” on TNN in 1993. This former Port Angeles resident does more than sing country as he is a classically trained opera singer and was a member of the Seattle Opera Co. He’s only here for a visit, so stop in while he’s here.
On Tuesday, Dave and Rosalie Secord and the Luck of the Draw Band welcome guest guitarist/vocalist Joe Dziak for an evening of acoustic country, bluegrass and old-time music from
6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ On Friday at Wine on the Waterfront (WOW) at The Landing mall at 115 Railroad Ave., Buffalo Death Beam stampedes back into town on the heals of its new CD, “Salvation For Ordinary People.” This eastern Washington band (Pullman) offers an eclectic mix of modern, folk-inspired tunes with beautiful harmonies combined with violin, banjo, mandolin and piano. Join the stampede at 8 p.m. $5 cover.
On Saturday, WOW is proud to be hosting the official launch concert for guitarist Paul Chasman’s “One-Man Guitar Festival” CD. Paul is celebrating 50 years of guitar playing. Come and enjoy the master at 8 p.m. No cover.
■ Howly Slim will be pickin’ and grinnin’ at the Landing Art Gallery, 115 Railroad Ave., during Friday’s Art Walk at 6 p.m.
■ At the Junction Roadhouse, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 five miles west of Port Angeles, on Sunday, Johnnie Mustang hosts the Junction Jam from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Next Wednesday, banjo craftsman Jason Mogi and bassist Paul Stehr-Green play from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
■ The R Bar, 132 E. Front St., hosts Dubsic with some reggae Friday at 9 p.m. $3 cover.
■ On Monday, Rusty and Duke entertain at Smuggler’s Landing at The Landing mall at 115 Railroad Ave. with some pickin’ and sweet singin’ from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ Every Tuesday evening at the Port Angeles Senior Center, Seventh and Peabody streets, the Port Angeles Senior Swingers present Wally and the Boys playing ballroom dance favorites for the dancing pleasure of all adults 45 years and older from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 cover, first-timers free!
■ On Wednesday at Dupuis Restaurant, 256861 U.S. Highway 101, Bob and Dave play blues with a brew and barbecue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sequim and Blyn
■ On Friday at the Oasis Bar & Grill, 301 E. Washington St., the Discovery Pirates perform from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
On Wednesday, kick up your heels with Jubilee at 5:30 p.m.
■ On Saturday in Randy’s Place of Three Crabs Restaurant 11 3 Crabs Road, Denny Secord Jr. plays country and country rock from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m
■ On Saturday, Howly Slim plays at the Cedarbrook Garden Cafe, 1345 S. Sequim Ave., from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
■ On Wednesday at Mugs ‘n’ Jugs Bar & Grill, 735 W. Washington St., Jimmy Hoffman and friends perform unplugged from 7 p.m. to midnight. Donations welcome.
■ At The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Kelly Thomas and Victor Reventlow host the very popular and rousing open mic Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
■ On Friday, Bagley Creek (Buck Ellard and Jim Hoffman) perform at Stymie’s Bar & Grill at Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Friday in Club Seven Lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, The Move performs all the latest dance music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Saturday, Rhythm Nation hosts another great night of dance and party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Sunday, the Jimmy Hoffman Band performs country with a little rock and blues in a very danceable mix from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Monday, we be jammin’ with host Barry Burnett and friends, so bring your ax and/or vocal talents for the fun from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Port Townsend
■ Tonight at The Upstage, 923 Washington St., Daniel Mackle and friends perform from blues to classical at 7 p.m. $5 cover.
Two bands play Friday with Buck Ellard’s Dance Night at 7:30 p.m. and Repo-Zest at 10 p.m. $5 cover for both shows.
On Saturday, Kevin Selfe and The Tornados plays award-winning blues at 8 p.m. $10 cover.
On Tuesday, Matt Baver performs at 7:30 p.m. Voluntary cover.
Phone 360-385-2216 for reservations.
■ On Friday at the Highway 20 Road House, 2510 Sims Way, stop in for a “retirement sucked” reunion with Pay Day Daddy after eight years of retirement. They’re a little softer, plumper, greyer, slower and drink water on the breaks but are just as avid about their music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
■ On Friday at Port Townsend Brewing Co., 330 10th St., the Ty Curtis Band plays blues and funk from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Sunday, Gerald Braude plays guitar from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Wednesday, the Skip Morris Trio plays jazz from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Castle Key, Seventh and Sheridan streets, the Bruce Cowan Trio returns with more songs from the Great American Songbook from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $8 cover.
■ On Friday, at the Undertown, 211 Taylor St., catch the Fe-lions from 7 p.m.
On Saturday, catch Pete Lack at 8 p.m.
■ On Friday at the Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence St., the American Blue Grooves perform from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Lowire plays at 9 p.m.
Musical notes
■ Washington Old Time Fiddlers of Clallam and Jefferson Counties plays music in a three-day campout this weekend at Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, Sequim. The public is welcome to attend most functions to observe and experience old-time fiddle music. The public is also invited to an old-fashioned grange dance of swing, foxtrot, two-step, schotishe, polka waltz and much more Friday night at 7 p.m., two musical performances Saturday at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and a gospel hour Sunday at 10 a.m.
The events are free; however, donations for scholarships and other expenses are welcomed. RV parking and dry camping are available at the Grange for $7 per night. For more info, visit http://d15.wotfa.org.
■ The Second Saturday Contra Dance at the Port Townsend Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St., will be Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fresh Cider is this month’s band with its guitarist, Jay, as caller. A dance workshop for beginners will start at 7:30 p.m., with the dance from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Cover $6, $3 for folks 3 to 18 years, under 3 free.
Visit http://ptcommunity dance.blogspot.com for more info.
■ The Winterlings, Americana/folk duo, are bringing their unique songwriting and vocal stylings to the Port Angeles Farmers Market at The Gateway center, Front and Lincoln streets, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The collaboration between Amanda Birdsall and Wolff Bowden has created a simple yet rich sound and feel to be enjoyed by all ages.
■ Many local musical groups will be at the Clallam County Fairgrounds encouraging the Relay For Life entrants in their quest to raise money for breast cancer research to Find the Cure. Support this fine cause.
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John Nelson is a self-styled music lover and compulsive night owl who believes in “KLMA — Keep Live Music Alive” on the North Olympic Peninsula. His column, Live Music, appears every Thursday.
Are you performing in or promoting a live music gig? Contact John by phoning 360-565-1139 or emailing news@peninsuladailynews.com (subject line: John Nelson).
Also, check out “Nightlife,” a listing of entertainment at nightspots across the Peninsula, in Friday’s Peninsula Spotlight magazine.
