THE SPOOKY, WEIRD, eerie, ghoulish fun over four days and nights last weekend is finally behind us, and we can now look forward to Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties, all with live music, of course.
Personally, I’ll be out Nov. 18 celebrating my big 7-oh, with a designated driver, of course.
When you’re partying this holiday season — indeed any season — please party with a designated driver.
Port Angeles
■ There’s a new trio in town that’s sure to be a musical delight. Kim Trenerry (Tongue and Groove, Deadwood Revival), Stephanie Doenges (Rollin’ Waters) and Paul Stehr-Green (SuperTrees) combine their considerable talents Friday and make their debut as The CornStalks at the Junction Roadhouse, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 five miles west of Port Angeles, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $5 cover.
On Wednesday, Jason Mogi and Paul Stehr-Green are now joined every week by Kim Trenerry for an eclectic mix of music gleaned from Deadwood Revival, SuperTrees, Tongue and Groove, Grateful Dead tunes and more. This new trio is sure to liven up your Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
■ Tonight at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, come on down for Jerry’s Country Jam from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. If country’s your style, come and dance or play plugged or unplugged.
On Friday, Jimmy Hoffman and friends pick, grin and make merry from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Saturday, the Jimmy Hoffman Band plays that rockin’ country fer yer dancin’ pleasure from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
■ On Saturday at Wine on the Waterfront at The Landing mall at 115 Railroad Ave., this week, it’s a warm welcome back for the wonderful jazz stylings of Sarah Shea at 7:30 p.m. $3 cover.
■ If blues is your muse, then you’ll want to catch the Tim Hall Blues Band on Friday and Saturday at the Front Street Alibi, 1605 E. Front St., from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3 cover.
■ On Saturday at the R Bar, 132 E. Front St., the amazing 20 Riverside performs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
■ On Friday, 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.
On Sunday, Christina Gross invites you to come and jam with other musicians from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Amateurs welcome.
On Tuesday, Dave and Rosalie Secord and the Luck of the Draw Band play old-time music with guests Kelly and Barry for an old-fashioned good ol’ time from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
By the way, on Tuesday, all the Secords autographed that Resistol hat I brought, and it sold for $105. The folks gathered up another $98.50 for a grand total of $204.50 for the Salvation Army food program. Thanks!
■ Every Tuesday evening at the Port Angeles Senior Center, Seventh and Peabody, 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, Fret Noir performs at Rainshadow Coffee, 157 W. Cedar St., across from City Hall.
■ 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 at Stymie’s Bar & Grill at Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, presents bluesman Thom Davis for your dining enjoyment from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Friday at Club Seven Lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, Denny and Robbie entertain up close and personal from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
On Saturday, The Hitmen will get you dancing to rhythm and blues and funk from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Sunday, Denny Secord Jr. and Haywire get you dancing country-style from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Monday, join Barry Burnett and world-class drummer Tom Svornich for We Be Jammin’, so bring your ax or tickled tonsils and join the fun from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
■ The Old Sidekicks entertains with its country music at Three Crabs Restaurant, 11 Three Crabs Road, on Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Port Townsend
■ Tonight at The Upstage, 923 Washington St., Hammerin’ Hank Sondie and “JJ” Jenkins are having a CD release party for “Lucky 2 B Live at The Upstage.” Bruce Cannavaro backs up on bass for the blues, jazz, folk, originals and good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll at 7 p.m. Voluntary $5 cover.
On Friday, former mayor and state Rep. Barney McClure and Annie Reed perform jazz at 7:30 p.m. $15 cover.
Where’s the beef? On Saturday, T-Bone and the Porterhouse band bring it all for some house-rocking blues at 8 p.m. $10 cover.
Phone 360-385-2216 for reservations.
■ On Friday at Sirens Pub, 623 Water St., enjoy Southern Skies, an acoustic duo featuring original and traditional music reminiscent of the Ozarks and Appalachian mountains, at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
■ On Friday at the Undertown, 211 Taylor St., at 8 p.m., the Wiretappers, fresh from a tour to Ireland, are joined by locals George Rezendes and Dave Meis, with Olympia’s Barbara Collins on fiddle playing a mix of western swing, honky tonk country, bluegrass and folk with three-part harmonies. Cover by donation.
On Saturday for Gallery Walk, the Alternators play at 7 p.m., followed by Lowire at 9 p.m. $3 cover.
■ On Saturday at Castle Key, Seventh and Sheridan streets, the Solvents perform from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $8 cover.
■ Steve Grandinetti plays guitar at the Owl Sprit Cafe, 218 Polk St., on Thursday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ Every Monday, Trevor Hanson plays guitar at Alchemy, 842 Washington St., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ Steve Grandinetti plays and sings at the Northwest Maritime Center Cafe, Port Townsend, on Thursday and Friday from noon till 2 p.m.
High notes
■ Remember the Mossback Ramblers, the popular West End band that dominated the local ’80s music scene?
Well, Marty Kaler and Bob Lawrence-Markarian have shed their moss and returned to their roots — Twisted Roots, that is. This duo has honed new and old tunes featuring finger-style guitar, ukulele, clawhammer banjo, dobro and Armenian duduk with humor.
On Friday, they will be playing at Peninsula College’s Forks extension site, 71 S. Forks Ave., at 7 p.m.
■ The November Art Blast brings Tanga’s high-energy rhythms into the heart of the Port Angeles Library on Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tanga plays a wide variety of jazz, including Latin jazz with Caribbean and Brazilian rhythms), swing, funk, blues and rock. The Port Angeles Library is located at 2210 Peabody St. More information is at www.nols.org.
■ On Saturday, the iconic acoustic pop-vocal duo Uncle Bonzai celebrates 30 years of performing with a concert at the Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden, Port Townsend, at 7:30 p.m. $20 general, $17 for students, seniors and the military.
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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 , with John Nelson in the subject line. And note: Nelson’s new deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. preceding Thursday’s column.
Also, check out “Nightlife,” a listing of entertainment at nightspots across the Peninsula, in Friday’s Peninsula Spotlight magazine.
