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Bill Bowker Benefit
As far as DJs go, Bill Bowker is a jewel in the crown of DJs in this area. Bill is so full of music knowledge and a true lover and supporter of the arts and everything music. Bill at the Hopmonk Benefit On September 27, 2026 KC Turner and Bill DeCarli arranged a beautiful day of music and love at the Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol to benefit the lovely human we have all come to know and love behind the mic, Bill Bowker. Recently, Bill has been suffering with health issues aft


Musicians Making a Difference
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

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Dec 20, 2025


Shifty Returns to the Bay!
A Foo Fighter steps out on his own when he's not out touring with the band. When the Foo Fighters aren't touring the world, their...

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Sep 25, 2024


The Space Orchestra Brings Joe Cocker Music to Life!
The Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol was electric as The Space Orchestra played! Sebastian St James leads this wonderful 13 piece Joe Cocker...

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Aug 14, 2024


Music Day in Peacetown
All day music festival showcased 14 bands and plenty of happy music loving attendees. On a lovely Sunday, on the seventh of April, at the...

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Apr 10, 2024


Dragon Smoke Packs the Hopmonk!
Hopmonk Sebastopol gets a few annual visits from certain bands, and Dragon Smoke is one of the most highly anticipated of the year. The...

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Dec 13, 2023


No Rumour, Just Graham Parker
Blast from the past, Graham Parker (solo) played at the Hopmonk Tavern in Novato. For those unfamiliar with this little gem of a...

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
May 15, 2023


Dragon Smoke raises the roof at Sebastopols' HopMonk Tavern!
Dragon Smoke is a Superjam band made up of four top notch pro players. The Galactic rhythm section, with none other than one of my...

Cheryl Alterman | The Music Soup Editor
Nov 4, 2022
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