January 28, 2010 | 
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Natasha James takes fans on tour as reggae fever has hit the valley
It’s “Tequila Time” and Natasha James has arranged a shuttle for her latest local show. She is performing with her band at Rancho Nicasio Bar & Grill. I’ll be honest. I had to Google Nicasio, California. It’s about 45 minutes outside of our little city near Point Reyes. The show is Friday, Jan. 29 at 8:30 p.m. For those who would rather shuttle it than drive themselves, there will be a pick up at Sonoma Valley Music at 6:45 p.m. The price depends on the amount of people taking advantage of the Tequila Time Tour Bus. With admission to the bar and one drink included, the price is pretty much the same as if you went on your own, however this way you can travel with friends and save on gas. Dinner is available during the performance. Call Sonoma Valley Music at 996.2196 to reserve a spot and get more information on the return times.
Steiners Tavern started a reggae night last month and it has been a huge success so far. It will continue to take place every second and fourth Thursdays, alternating with their regular karaoke nights. Irie Sounds presents dancehall reggae hosted by Robert Roots and Zion Cub this Thursday, Jan. 28 at 10 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 30, BackTrax will rock the tavern at 10 p.m. There is no cover for either night.
Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack will also have reggae on Thursday, Jan. 28. Their entertainment is brought in by Winstrong and Selecta Rah Rah. The music will begin at 9 p.m. and there is a small cover. The restaurant becomes 21 and over for this event.
KSVY’s own Smokin’ Joe Herrschaft will be crooning in Napa at Uva Trattoria Italiana. The show will be from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. Uva is located at 1040 Clinton Street at Brown. Call 255.6646 for more details.
Murphy’s Irish Pub has an eclectic but entertaining lineup for this weekend. Starting tonight, Thursday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. enjoy porch fusion from Jaydub & Dino. They will be joined by Jeff Falconer and Dennis Cordellos. The Steve Dudgeon Quartet will perform jazz and more on Friday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. brings Dr. Elmo & Wild Blue with their whimsical bluegrass. Sunday, Jan. 31, end the weekend and first month of 2010 with guitarist/vocalist Peter Lamson playing old standards as well as his own originals.
Jazz in the Back at The Plaza Bistro brings the return of San Francisco’s Mel Martin. Martin will be on saxophones and flute with Robb Fisher on bass and Jeff Marrs on drums. The show begins at 7 p.m. with no cover. For reservations call 996.4466. Dinner is served throughout the event.
El Dorado Kitchenette brings in members of The Cork Pullers performing as The Screw Offs for an acoustic Americana performance. They will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30.
EZ Kewl has a number of performances for the weekend. Friday, Jan. 29 at 8:30 p.m. they will play Aroma Roasters on Fifth Street in Santa Rosa. Returning to Sonoma, EZ Kewl is performing at the annual Surf and Turf Dinner put on by Sonoma Parlor #111, The Native Sons of the Golden West. That event is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 at The Sonoma Veterans Building. Tickets are available at Steiners Tavern. On Sunday, Jan. 31 they will play from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Imagery Estate Winery in Glen Ellen.
“Nooners” this week at Sonoma Hills Retirement Community brings saxophonist Peter Yellin for their free concert. It begins at 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 28. The event is sponsored by Sonoma Homecare and organized by The Sonoma Valley Jazz Society. Call 938.7371 for information.
To have your music news and events featured in this column, e-mail Cat Smith at csmith@thmm.com.
