The Redwood Empire Food Bank , and the music of Todd Snider provided to be two good reasons the house was packed with music lovers in Sebastopol at the Hopmonk Tavern. Bill DeCarli In todays' political climate donating to projects like the food bank are so important, as there are many people losing their jobs, benefits, health insurance, and as a result falling on some really tough times. The holidays are already the busiest time of the year for therapists and mental health w

We have all indulged in the always delicious chocolate chip cookie, an American favorite. Especially hot, and just out of the oven. I bring them to friends' gatherings. I also add a sprinkle of salt to mine whilst baking. And from the popularity, it's a winner everytime! This delicious treat has been around since the thirties, as I've recently learned after reading the article below from Curiosity Corner. As it's the holiday season, I try to sprinkle in a few non music storie

The Steve Hackett 2025 tour celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Genesis album The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway. The Fox Theater, Oakland CA 11/18/2025 A Steve Hackett concert is an affirmation. For Genesis fans, and fans of Prog Music in general, it gives us a chance to see one of the genre's creators, perform the material he helped create, over 50 years after its birth. For fans of electric guitarists, it gives us a chance to see a master and innovator perform, in his 75t

And this solo tour was pure creative genius! David Byrne, the former lead of the Talking Heads is selling out shows, and wowing adoring fans with his, "Who is the Sky" tour. David Byrne emerged on the music scene whilst attending the Rhode Island School of Design in the 70s. He is a super creative genius, mastering his artistic talents as a singer songwriter, musician, filmaker and visual artist. Byrne is a Scottish born American and began his life with a Scottish accent be

Endless Drummer by Ferenc Dobronyi and his band Frankie and the Pool Boys is an expansive musical treat that often tosses out the surf-rock rulebook. It’s kind of like that moment on The Sopranos when Meadow asks her dad if he’s in the Mafia. Even though Tony Soprano tells her it’s a load of crap, it’s pretty clear his daughter isn’t buying it. Now, in a similar situation in a totally imaginary TV series about surf music, Ferenc Dobronyi might demur he isn’t the godfat

Warren Hellmans' legacy....a warm, friendly and vibrant, annual San Francisco music event. View from the stage (David Noble) Every year in early October Golden Gate Park hosts a wonderful music event called Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. As it infers in the title, it's way more than Bluegrass, although there is bluegrass played, this festival is hardly strictly bluegrass alone...it's all genres...blues, pop, rock, country, jazz, punk and all kinds of music is welcomed and showcas