WITH THE COOLER fall weather, we seek more indoor than outdoor entertainment, and here on the Peninsula, that includes a lot of live music. Whether they are local musicians or from across the state or country, you’re sure to find your favorite music somewhere on the Peninsula.
Port Angeles
• On Friday, Chantilly Lace returns to The Junction Roadhouse, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 five miles west of Port Angeles, where, for many years, they packed the house every Sunday and sowed the seeds for KLMA SEmD Keep Live Music Alive — and this column. They perform classic rock, blues and country with soaring vocals and close harmonies, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3 cover.
Barry Barnett will be doing his Sunday Jam from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
On Wednesday, Jason and friends play roots music and more from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Tonight at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, the Sundowners host a jam from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. These fellas really know how to have fun!
On Friday and Saturday, the local hot rock band Big Fine Daddies plays your dancin’ favorites from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3 cover.
• On Friday, inimitable and irrepressible Charlie Ferris returns for his monthly visit to Wine on the Waterfront, 115 Railroad Ave., pulling out some new old tunes and tales from his time machine, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $3 cover.
On Saturday, May Palmer, styled as the Queen of Ivory Soul, returns after her captivating and electric August WOW debut. From sold-out performances at New York City’s Apollo to Las Vegas hotels and casinos, she brings her stunning gospel, soul, jazz and rhythm and blues for a performance not to be missed, at 8:30 p.m. $5 cover
• Tonight, Howly Slim performs vocal and guitar at Kokopelli’s Underground, 203 E. Front St., at 6 p.m. and again Sunday, with George Radebaugh, at 5 p.m.
Barry Burnett and Cindy Mae Lowder host the talent showcase tonight at the RBar, 132 E. Front St., from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tom Svornich will be the rhythm master on drums. Musicians of all genres are welcome.
Dave and Rosalie Secord’s Luck of the Draw Band and performing guest Denny Secord Sr. will be playing a variety of music Wednesday at Smuggler’s Landing Restaurant & Lounge, 115 Railroad Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come join the fun!
Tonight and every Thursday, Larry and Rene Bauer direct the goings on at the open mic hosted by The Cracked Bean, 108 DelGuzzi Drive, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Welcome to the live music mix.
• Victor Reventlow hosts the acoustic jam at the Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. U.S. Highway 101, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Don’t be left out!
• On Friday night, The Veela Cafe, 133 E. First St., has Jim Lind providing both rock and country, fast and slow, from his impressive repertoire, at 7:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday evening, the Port Angeles Senior Swingers presents Wally and the Boys playing ballroom dance favorites for the dancing pleasure of all adults 45 and older from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Port Angeles Senior Center, Seventh and Peabody streets. $5 cover, first-timers free!
• Craig Logue hosts the open mic and plays a tune, too, at the Coo Coo Nest, 1017 E. First St Wednesdays at 8 p.m.
Joyce
• Dirty Joe hosts the open mic at the Salt Creek Restaurant and Lounge, state Highway 112 and Camp Hayden Road, tonight and every Thursday at 9 p.m.
Sequim and Blyn
• Tonight, don’t miss the jam hosted by Chantilly Lace at the Oasis Sports Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Any Thursday night, you’ll find some of the best jammers from your favorite bands joining in the fun. Classic rock and country from the ’50s and ’60s, blues and pop from later decades are all in the broad repertoire honed over 35 years. Jammers come in early and sign in on the sign-up sheet.
On Friday, Skidder Hill plays bluegrass, old-time and country from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday’s dance night features Cat’s Meow with Diane Beegle, with Jim Rosand, piano; Howie Gilbert, drums; Mike Beegle, sax; and Mike Mercer bass; playing for your dancing and dining pleasure from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, the Irish sessions from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. is the place for Irish-Celtic acoustic musicians to gather.
On Wednesday, enjoy the old-time, toe-tappin’, foot-stompin’ music of Jubilee from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Howly Slim performs at Alderwood Bistro, 139 Alder St., every Tuesday, weather permitting at 5 p.m.
• On Saturday, Howly Slim will be at Las Palomas Mexican Restaurant, 1085 E. Washington at 5 p.m.
• At The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Kelly Thomas hosts the very popular and rousing open mic Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Lorrie and Clipper (remember The Works?) will be playing at Stymies Bar & Grill at Cedars at Dungeness, Woodcock Road, Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• On Friday at Club Seven Lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, swing to the high energy dance and party band Sway, and groove to the two gals that front this band, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Sunday, International Entertainment Inc., along with Club Seven, presents “Star Search” with six bands, eight acts total, covering jazz, blues, rock and originals from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Port Hadlock
• Tonight, Buzz Rogowski plays jazz and originals at The Ajax Cafe, 271 Water St., at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Jim Nyby plays blues, ballads, jazz and soul at 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Jess is styling on the piano at 6 p.m.
Port Townsend
• Tonight at The Upstage, 923 Washington St., our reigning jazz diva, Jenny Davis, and her quartet play at 7:30 p.m. Jenny’s lush vocals will pull you in and capture your heart. $7 cover.
On Friday, the Bruce Katz Band plays blues at 8 p.m. Thrice-nominated “Piano Player of the Year,” Bruce also brings in his Hammond B-3 organ to blur the lines among blues, soul, jazz, rock and New Orleans roots music. $12 cover.
On Saturday, the Bulgarian band Kabile again brings its traditional songs and music to The Upstage on their 2010 tour at 8 p.m. $12 cover.
On Sunday, the Meklit Hadero Band provides a moving mixture of music inspired by jazz, indie and African voices at 7:30 p.m. $10 cover.
Phone 360-385-2216 for reservations.
• On Saturday at the Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence St., Brian “Buck” Ellard plays country covers and originals on fiddle and guitar at 9 p.m. $3 cover.
• Tonight at The Boiler Room, 711 Water St., the open mic at 7 p.m. features All on Seven. Sign up at 7 p.m.
• Every Friday at 5 p.m., you’ll find Howly Slim at the Banana Leaf Thai Restaurant, 609 Washington St.
Music news
• Saturday at Castle Key Restaurant, Seventh and Sheridan streets, Port Townsend, a jazz brunch at 11 a.m. will celebrate the music of Hoagy Carmichael, the cast and creatures of Key City Public Theatre’s current production “Here’s to the Ladies” and Blue Crows with Linda Dowdell at the piano.
Tickets are $40 at 360-379- 0195.
• On Friday, Olympic Peninsula Dance presents Maia Santell and House Blend at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., Port Townsend, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The group performs jazz, blues, swing, big band, jump blues and rhythm and blues, their repertoire featuring the best in popular dance music from the 1950s through the 1990s.
House Blend’s play list offers tunes originally made famous by Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, Michael Bolton, Ray Charles, Van Morrison and Aretha Franklin. Open to all ages, smoke-free. Adults, $15; students with school ID and people with disabilities, $10; ages 12 and younger, $7.
There will be a free (with admission) dance lesson in “American Bandstand Swing” (triple-time variations) with Walter Dill and Janice Ekland at 7 p.m. No partner or registration is necessary. Experienced dancers are encouraged to come help the beginners.
Phone 360-385-6919 or 360-385-5237 for more information.
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John Nelson is a self-styled music lover and compulsive night owl who believes in SDLqKLMA — 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 e-mailing 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.