Peacetown Continues on Wednesdays
at HopMonk Tavern ~ 230 Petaluma Ave in Sebastopol
from 6:00-8:30pm and it’s FREE in The Abbey
Delicious Food and Drink Available
Jayne Russell
Yep, the boys are back! Here comes another totally fun evening by these two long-time musical pals, Doug Jayne and Kevin Russell! Helping the lads out with musical and vocal support: Cori Wood, Candy Girard and Whiskey Dent(aka Dave Zirbel, Tim Sarter, Tim Gahagan), playing all that good folky, rocky, bluesy music! This only happens once or twice a year so catch ‘em while you can!
Doug Jayne, songer-songwriter, KRCB radio disc jocky, owner for decades of the popular music store (The Next Record Store, and all around good guy.
Kevin Russell, singer-songwriter, KRCB radio disc jocky, concert promoter, founding member of many popular Sonoma county bands and mostly good guy.
The Bluebyrds
Folk/rock provided a good bit of the soundtrack of the lives of children of the 60’s and even their children. The Bluebyrds reprise the jangle and harmony of the icons, such as Buffalo Springfield, The Byrds, Bob Dylan, The Lovin’ Spoonful, and The Beau Brummels, just to name a few. You know the songs well and it’s unlikely you’ll be able to resist singing along. The line-up includes seasoned Sonoma County folk/rockers:
Linda Hutchinson: Bass & Vocals
Rick Minervini: Drums
Steven Nank: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Harmonica & Vocals
Tom Richardson: Acoustic & Electric 6 & 12 string Guitars & Vocals
Mark Karan
Guitarist/singer Mark Karan is best known for his long-term work with former members of the Grateful Dead, in Bob Weir’s band RatDog (1998–2013), the Other Ones (1998–2000), Mickey Hart's band Planet Drum (1999), and Phil Lesh and Friends (2012) as well as having played/toured with Dave Alvin & the Third Mind, Delaney Bramlett, the Gilmour Project, Live/Dead & Brothers, the Rembrandts, Sophie B. Hawkins, Dave Mason and Paul Carrack.
Mark plays rootsy & jammy original songs as well as classic songs from Grateful Dead, Dylan, Dr. John & The Band, filtered through his own “psychedelic blender" for a unique and unforgettable sound.
Loralee Christensen Combo
Loralee's voice is the embodiment of her spirit... big, lusty, and filled with love. She is a force of nature. Loralee Christensen has one of the most in-demand voices in the Bay Area, her soulful vocal style having graced countless recordings from Taco Bell jingles to the Rent soundtrack. Loralee Christensen has performed live with soul legend Bettye Lavette, Clarence Clemons (The E-Street Band), Mickey Thomas (The Starship, Elvin Bishop), and Johnny Colla (Huey Lewis & the News), as well as many other popular Bay Area bands and musicians. She is first-call for many songwriters and has worked for such luminaries as:
Narada Michael Walden (Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston)
Alex Call (Huey Lewis, Pat Benatar, Tommy Tutone)
Andre Pessis (Bonnie Raitt, Mr. Big)
Stephony Smith (The Dixie Chicks, Shania Twain, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Alecia Eliot)
Ziggy Modeliste (The Meters, The Neville Brothers)
Mission Blue
Mission Blue delivers straight-ahead bluegrass featuring our special brand of family harmony singing. A collaboration of Dana and Avram (AJ) Frankel, Mission Blue has been performing since 2017. A deep well of traditional bluegrass to informs Mission Blue’s sets – one can expect songs from the The Stanley Brothers, Larry Sparks, Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Mac Martin and Red Allen, as well as bluegrass innovators such as J.D. Crowe and The New South, Hot Rize, Southern Blend and The Johnson Mountain Boys. In addition, Mission Blue salts each set with reinterpretations of older folk tunes and ballads - and original material.
The Blue-bellies
The Blue-bellies, a group of local musicians who have been playing around the county for decades, evolved out of the Smilin' Iguanas and the Blue Moon Band. Their original songs, mostly written by members Gary Knowlton and Paul Larkin, cover a wide range of styles, and are fun, witty, and danceable. They also add their own twist to some diverse cover tunes.
Paul Larkin and Leroy Meyer both play guitar and keyboards and do most of the lead vocals. Gary Knowlton adds lead and slide guitar, mandolin and vocals. Providing a solid foundation are in-demand bassist Phil Marshall and Drummer Carl Arnold.(Blue-belly: sceloporus occidentalis, or western fence lizard) Having a good time and bringing it to you!
Guitar Tsunami
This is a once in a lifetime show with four of the absolute best guitar slingers in the North Bay!
featuring Alan Sudduth, Volker Strifler, Dave Zirbel, Gary Vogensen
Each one is a master of Blues, Rock, Country, Jazz and more! They’ll be backed up by some additional musical titans from the North Bay including Paul Olguin, Tim Gahagan, Robb Sudduth and others!
Jim Corbett’s Birthday BASH
A Fun Line-up of Local Singer Songwriters & Friends
including: Doug Blumer & Nancy Irish, Hugh Shacklett, Katie Ketchum, Doug Jayne, Brendan Smith, Blair Hardman, Gary Knowlton, Solid Air, Johnny Campbell, Greg Abel, Paul Larkin Family Band, Love Choir, Jackson Ahern, John Duran, Hosanna, Jim Paschal, Moon Puppy, and maybe even more!