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Riverwood Inn Line-Up
OUR RESTAURANT & BAR ARE NOW OPEN Monday thru Thursday @ 2:00pm
and
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays from 11:00am!
In case you haven't noticed, many of our bands will be featured at Blues on the Bay.
Gee, you coulda heard them first right here at the Riverwood Inn.
2012 Shows so far: Wow, this entertainment year is off with a bang! Our last few shows were SO MUCH FUN !!!
A big thanks to everyone who's attended our 2012 shows thus far! Guitar Shorty was absolutely great! We were packed and everyone had a wild time!!! And I gotta say, Rosie Ledet was just incredible. Her wash board player, a guy names Alex, was absolutely wild. Everyone was astounded by the incredible blend of her accordian, his wash board and the wild blues guitar! Working on getting her back really soon! And, in case you missed them (& you REALLY missed out if you did...), Petunia & the Vipers and Candye
Kane raised the roof and then tore the house down! We've got an amazing string of talented performers on the way though, so get ready...
Below is the currently known 2012 ban
Saturday, May 5th, 2012: THE B-STARS
Monday, May 7th, 2012: TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS
Friday, May 11th, 2012: KATHI
McDONALD
Friday, April
13th, 2012: THE PULSATORS
Friday, April
20th, 2012: SISTA MONICA
Friday, April
27th, 2012: THE CROW QUILL NIGHT OWLS
Sunday, March
25th, 2012: COUNTY
LINE RUN (motorcycle run.....not a band)
Saturday, March
31st, 2012: RON
HACKER & THE HACKSAWS
Friday, March
16th, 2012: LAURIE
MORVAN
Wednesday, February
8th, 2012: PETUNIA & THE VIPERS
Friday, February 10th, 2012: CANDYE
KANE
Saturday, February
4th, 2012: JOHN
NEMETH
Saturday, January
14th, 2012: GUITAR
SHORTY
Saturday, January 21st, 2012: ROSIE
LEDET
Monday, October 31st, 2011: The 17th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH & BOOGIE!
Saturday, November. 5th, 2011: IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY
Friday, November 11th, 2011: TWANGO (AKA "Twango MaCallan")
Friday, February 24th, 2012: TWANGO
(AKA "Twango MaCallan")
Saturday, March
3rd, 2012: RUSTY
EVANS & THE RING OF FIRE (Johnny Cash
Tribute Band)
Saturday, March
10th, 2012: MARK HUMMEL and STEVE FREUND
THE B-STARS
 The B-Stars are a San Francisco-based country band that stirs up a hearty stew of honky tonk and hillbilly hits for your listening and dancing pleasure. With nods to the country and western stars of the late 1940s and 1950s, these sharp-suited jukebox honky tonkers will be singin’ and swingin’ ‘til the break of dawn.
The B-Stars began in late 2005 when Greg Yanito moved from his native Ohio roots to San Francisco and teamed up with upright bassist Eric Reedy to dust off old forgotten hillbilly songs. In the process, Mikiya Matsuda and Billy “JL” Zelinski jumped on board, and the band began to bring to life original material that not only tells a story, but sits comfortably right alongside the country music from the middle of the 20th Century. With two strong songwriters and a a few generations worth of musical experience, The B-Stars started off on a mission to get the dance floors jumpin’ with that western boogie beat. What has come out of that mission straddles the line between jazz and country western music pioneered by the likes of Lefty Frizzell, Carl Smith, Hank Penny, Tommy Duncan, Bob Wills, and of course the great Hank Williams Sr.
The current lineup features two lead vocalists, acoustic rhythm guitar, steel and electric guitar, a slappin’ gut stringed upright bass, and a swingin’ drummer, to establish a minimal but complete country combo. With a debut album produced by Lee Jeffriess, the steel guitar master behind Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys, and three consecutive appearances at Viva Las Vegas, The B-Stars have begun to establish an international audience that just can’t get enough of that hillbilly beat!
More
at: www.thebstars.com
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 TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAINKILLERS
PRE-SALE TICKETS ONLY!!!!!! NO SALES AT THE DOOR!!!
Cost $30.00. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Tickets available for sale on April 18th at:
~ The Riverwood Inn
~ The Blue Moon in Garberville
~ The Works in Eureka.
“He can do no wrong…soulful, heartfelt vocals and exquisite, stellar guitar. An inspired blend of blues, R&B, soul and roadhouse rock” –Blues Revue
Ever since he first picked up a guitar, Tommy Castro believed. He believed he would not only be able to make a living playing music, but could develop his own signature sound, fusing blues with R&B and roots rock ‘n’ roll. And he has done just that. Castro began his career playing in local Bay Area cover bands prior to joining the nationally touring R&B party band, The Dynatones. Since forming his own band and relentlessly touring the world, he has become one of the blues’ top drawing artists and best-loved performers, known worldwide for his impassioned vocals, forceful guitar work, striking songwriting and galvanizing live show. Castro’s contagious, boyish energy and his uncanny ability to connect one-on-one with his fans – who often travel great distances to watch him play — have made him and his horn-fueled band among the blues world’s busiest, most popular acts.
Connecting with his audience and sharing his enthusiasm with his fans is something Castro does naturally and effortlessly. With his horn-fueled, blues-rocking, road-tested band behind him, Castro never fails to sweep his audience out of their seats and onto the dance floor. His ability to ignite a raucous good-time party – along with the recent CDs Hard Believer and Tommy Castro Presents The Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue – Live! – assure that Tommy Castro and his band are in constant demand. Listening to Castro’s recordings and seeing him live, believing is not only easy, it’s a whole lot of fun.
More
at: www.tommycastro.com
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KATHI
McDONALD
 Kathi
McDonald's voice is so riveting, people
take notice even when she isn't the main
attraction. In fact, the strength of her
voice is what landed the vocalist her
first big professional gig when she was
attending a concert and joined in as
part of the audience. McDonald's
powerful voice drew Ike Turner's notice
in a club called the Winterland, and he
invited the aspiring singer to his and
Tina Turner's next rehearsal. McDonald
had snagged a spot in the Ikettes, the
Turners' backing group, without even
trying. It was a heady and magical
beginning for someone who never had any
formal lessons.
She currently performs
with Kathi McDonald & Friends. She
has appeared on an extensive list of
rock and blues albums and toured
extensively with Long John Baldry prior
to his death. She and Baldry enjoyed pop
success in Australia where their duet
"You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'"
reached No. 2 in 1980. Kathi was born in
Anacortes, Washington and resides in the
Seattle Washington state area but still
has strong San Francisco music
connections. In February 2009 she
performed at the opening gala for the
San Francisco Museum of Performance
& Design along with Sam Andrews.
Welcoming in a new museum dedicated to
the art and music of San Francisco of
the 1965-1975 era.
More
at: www.kathimcdonald.com
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Friday, April 13th, 2012:
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THE PULSATORS
 "This band has a HUGE sound...lots of horns and keyboard will blow our ears off!"- Loreen Eliason / Riverwood Inn
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The Pulsators formed in 1989 and released four albums over the following years. Their first CD, titled THE PULSATORS, prompted a Northern California music magazine to call them “one killer band with irresistible hooks.” The Press Democrat’s “On Q” responded to the second album, HERE’S TO YOU, with “this firecracker band proves it’s only getting better with time,” adding that The Pulsators reproduce “the hyper essence of their live shows, along with a tight professional musicianship”. The Petaluma Argus-Courier wrote that the album “captures the easy groove and good-time feeling that the band projects.”
Rooted in the fertile musical soil of the Sonoma County Wine Country the Pulsators are a five piece band that plays its own brand of music. With a get-up-and-dance kind of orchestration, their music has been defined as a spicy blend of driving blues, New Orleans-funky R&B, rock steady reggae and rock-and-roll. Their music supports an ever-growing legion of faithful fans who keep coming back for more. The Pulsators have been voted a Sonoma County fan-favorite four times in reader's choice polls given by The Press Democrat. In the Bohemian's music poll they won best rock band in 2009.
"I've been knowin' Johnny and these cats for a long time. They sound as good as me! I always knew they were cold blooded and throwin' bricks. Check these dude's out!" Art Neville NOLA
More
at: www.pulsators.com
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Friday, April 20th, 2012:
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SISTA MONICA
 Monica Parker, affectionately known as Sista Monica Parker, "the lioness of the blues" recently gained national TV placement of her music on the Fox channel. Her original song "Show Me What You're Working With" was on the hit show "So You Think You Can Dance" finale show August 11, 2011.
Sista Monica was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. At the age of 7, she began putting down her gospel roots, singing and touring with her Great Band Missionary Baptist church gospel choir. This early exposure to gospel music stuck with her. But it wasn't until later that Monica turned this early love of music into her life's calling - and most recently - her redeemer. At the age of 12, Monica started participating in the choir's mini-tours between Gary, Chicago and Detroit.
In 1992, after seeing her former neighbor Stanley Burrell (a.k.a. M.C. Hammer), perform on the Arsenio Hall Show, Monica decided to turn her singing talent into more than just performing in her automobile and bathroom. Already accustomed to hard work and discipline, she set up her garage to make a living performing the music inside her. Almost immediately, she was sharing the Monterey Bay Blues Festival stages with Etta James, Gladys Knight, The Neville Brothers, Koko Taylor, Bobby "Blue" Bland, and other greats from the world of blues and R&B. She has now recorded over 9 CD's.
Because of her distinct voice and compelling story, she is invited to sing and perform public speaking engagements worldwide. Sista Monica performs with more conviction, passion, energy and power. She has expanded her musical career to include her veteran blues band, and the development of a 50 voice gospel workshop choir. She performs festivals, weddings, corporate events, in nursing homes, hospitals, and diverse spiritual communities. The Sista is a show stopper! Monica sings and leads her band towards the type of events that allow her to impact audiences. She makes a favorable difference and lifts the spirit with her blues, soul and gospel music.
More
at: www.sistamonica.com
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Friday, April 27th, 2012:
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THE CROW QUILL NIGHT OWLS
 "The WHO you ask? That's what I first thought! This band sort of blew through in August 2010. I didn't know what to expect. It was a Tuesday night and I thought, 'What the hell?' When they started playing, I thought WHAT THE HELL!!! A mix of jub band, crusty metal and Swedish punk........I didn't quite understand what they were about, but I've waited nearly two years to get them back!!!"- Loreen Eliason / Riverwood Inn
Bio From their Facebook page:
Kit "Stymee" Stovepipe and Windy City Alex met a few years back. They where both playing in bands, Kit in the Inkwell Rhythm Makers, and Alex in Below the Salt.
They both shared an interest in old music, silent films, drawing comix, staying up all night and each other. They began singing in the bath tub and hunting for old 78's and antique sewing machines together. Sooner than later, old tenor ...banjos started to appear, and thanks to a Mr. Lucas Hicks, one stayed.
The universe swirled around dangerously and feirce, like wine rushing through the esophagus of a serpent eating it's own tale, stacked on the backs of turtle shells. Feet slid on bannanna peels clear across the room. Wool clouds where violet, pink and crimson.... bobbing like carrots fastened with twine. The therory of reletivity broke down like an old engine on rusty tracks, and banged it's way through past the letter "Z", and started poking around. Right went left, horrizontal went sideways... night turned to day... and the two peered out at the dawning of this strange and familiar dream, with crooked teeth, and fingers stained in india ink. After that , they began playing music together pretty much all the time.
Not much time went by before the two of them started playing music with their buddies Shannon & Matt. then they met the Gallus Brothers and started playing music with them too. All of a sudden, wash Rag Joe from the Inkwell Rhythm Makers was back! And folks just kept commin'!
Asher, Stale Bread Scottie, Hans, Fiddlin' Mike, Eerie Shiri, Shaney, Annie Ford, and many more!
So altho there is no steady band, there is a rotating cast of musicians and friends we play and tour with... altho (ahem) a steady band would be helpful when it comes to booking tours guys (ahem)...
More
at: www.myspace.com/thecrowquillnightowls ...&... Their Facebook Thingy
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Sunday, March 25th, 2012: |
COUNTY
LINE RUN (motorcycle run.....not a
band)
More information on the
County Line Run to be posted soon!
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Saturday, March 31st, 2012: |
RON
HACKER & THE HACKSAWS
 The
actor Peter Coyote helped Ron get his
first gig in San Francisco at a
neighborhood coffee shop. It wasn't long
before Ron put together the Hacksaws and
was tearing it up in clubs all over the
San Francisco Bay Area.
Since then, Ron has
played every major festival in Northern
California, including the Monterey Jazz
Festival, the San Francisco Blues
Festival, the Marin County Blues
Festival and the Long Beach Blues
Festival. Ron has also toured
extensively in Europe playing major
festivals in Belgium, Denmark, France,
Holland, Germany, and Norway.
Ron has put out eight
albums, which include "No Pretty Songs",
"Bar Stool Blues", "I Got Tattooed",
"Backdoor Man", "Burnin", “Live In
Holland”, “Mr. Bad Boy”, and, “ My
Songs”. Movie credits include "The Blues
Guy" in “Just Like Heaven”, September
2005. In June of 2006 Ron put some slide
guitar on Tom Waits’ Grammy nominated
CD, “Orphans” released 11/21/06. Ron has
written a pulp memoir, “White Trash
Bluesman”.
More
at: Ron Hacker's Web Site
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Friday, March 16th, 2012: |
| LAURIE
MORVAN
 Blues
Rock lead guitarist Laurie Morvan
ignites audiences at her live shows with
her incendiary guitar playing, while
Laurie's amiable personality, positive
attitude and creative storytelling are
infused in her songwriting style as well
as her many interviews, articles and
reviews.
Laurie is a powerful,
inviting and charismatic performer,
whose personal, in between song banter
alternates between inspirational and
flat out hilarious. The band’s touring
schedule continues to expand, with
growing invitations to perform at
festivals and special events all across
the USA and into Canada such as: Thunder
Bay Blues Fest, Billtown Blues Festival,
Ellnora Guitar Festival, Blues by the
Bay, Fire on the Mountain, SummerSounds,
Monterey Bay Blues Fest, Long Beach
Blues Fest, Coloma Blues Live and the
Legendary Rythm & Blues Cruise.
More
at: www.lauriemorvan.com
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Friday, February 24th, 2012:
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TWANGO
(AKA "Twango
MaCallan")
 From
the Rodney Strong Winery to the South,
to the annual Fourth of July festival at
the famous Flying “B” Ranch in Smith
River to the North, and Chico to the
East…and every honky tonk in
between….Twango Macallan has been
playing all around Northern California
for the past 15 years.
Over the last year,
veteran Twangonians Brigette Brannan
vocals, Larry Fries guitar and vocals,
Mat Hanf drums, and Chris Brannan bass,
have been joined by the crowd pleasing
Tony Nester (guitar and vocals), and
DDamien Roomets (Dobro and Vocals). You
are going to love their eclectic mix of
personal favorites from artists like
Neil Young and Bonnie Raitt as well as
their great new originals being recorded
as you read this!
More
at: www.reverbnation.com/twangomacallan
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012: |
RUSTY
EVANS & THE RING OF FIRE (Johnny
Cash Tribute Band)
 Rockabilly
Hall of Famer, Rusty Evans and his band
Ring of Fire have been burning up the
California festival circuit with his
rollicking tribute to country music icon
Johnny Cash.
With a voice of rolling
thunder and a spirit like gentle rain
Rusty has been wowing audiences from
Nashville to San Francisco with his
stunning tribute to the “Man In Black”.
His weighted drawl doles out
molasses-coated syllables, putting an
upbeat spin on less than optimistic
situations. Lending his own touch to
world famous songs Rusty honors the Man
in Black with soulful honesty and
exuberance.
Driving rhythms on his
amplified acoustic Martin guitar are
augmented by his energetic three-piece
band Ring of Fire. A hot rockin' lead
guitar, driving bass and drums create
the powerful and irresistible Johnny
Cash signature sound, a pulse that
drives folks right to the dance floor.
People often comment on how much Rusty
actually looks like the Man in Black!
More
at: Rusty Evans Facebook
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Saturday, March 10th, 2012: |
 MARK
HUMMEL and STEVE
FREUND
The
Riverwood stage WILL BE ON FIRE on Saturday March 10th!
Mark your calendar!
Born
in New Haven, Connecticut and raised in Los
Angeles, California, Mark Hummel absorbed
the music of such Chicago based harp blowers
as Little Walter, James Cotton, and Sonny
Boy Williamson, before settling in Berkeley,
California in 1972. There he played with
local bluesmen such as Cool Papa, Boogie
Jake, Mississippi Johnny Waters and Sonny
Lane. In 1980, he took the helm to lead the
popular Blues Survivors Band. More at: www.markhummel.com
But
wait, there's more!....
Appearing with Mark Hummel
will be guitarist, producer and bandleader STEVE FREUND... Praised by Rolling
Stone for his "masterful, no-nonsense
guitar work", he's recently relocated to
the West Coast following 18 years as one
of Chicago's most respected musicians.
Widely sought after for his knowledge of
and fluency in the Blues idioms, Freund
has earned a reputation as one of the
hottest players on today's blues scene.
More at: www.stevefreund.com
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Friday, February 10th, 2012: |
CANDYE
KANE
 Candye
Kane has been called a survivor, a
superhero and the toughest girl alive.
(All are also titles of her self-penned
songs.) They are apt descriptions of the
jump blues singer, songwriter and mother
of two from East Los Angeles who has
earned this moniker the hard way.
Nominated for five National
Blues Foundation Awards (Best
Contemporary Blues Female 2011) winner
of ten San Diego Music Awards, starring
in a sold out stage play about her life
and beating down pancreatic cancer in
the last two years, Kane is one tough
cookie. She has performed worldwide for
presidents and movie stars but her path
to success was not always glamorous or
easy.
Raised in a
dysfunctional, blue-collar family,
Candye became a teenage mother, a pin up
cover girl and a punk rock, hillbilly
and blues-belting anarchist by the time
she was just 21 years old. Ten cds, six
record labels, millions of international
road miles and countless awards later,
Miss Kane has proven to be a true
survivor as she scrambled her way to the
top of the roots music heap, creating a
world renowned reputation that has
spanned two decades.
More
at: www.candyekane.com
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Wednesday, February 8th, 2012:
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| PETUNIA
& THE VIPERS
 THEY'RE
BACK! DO NOT MISS THIS SHOW...!
This Band is NOT TO BE
DENIED. On Wednesday October
12th, 2011 Petunia & Vipers RIPPED
IT UP!!! The Inn was packed solid and
all had a killer time! MARK YOUR
CALENDAR and come to what will
definately be one of the BEST SHOWS OF
THE YEAR!
Playing a wide variety
of musical styles that meld into 'their
own thing', although they draw heavy
influence from the rockabilly and
western swing end of the spectrum. In
fact, they play a majority of Rockabilly
and Western Swing styled music in their
shows. Mostly, crowds cry out for
Petunia originals though. With 6 Cd's to
their credit, Petunia h& the Vipers
have been swingin', swoonin' and
bringin' 'em into bars, churches,
theatres, folk festivals and street
corners for over ten years
professionally.
More
at: www.petuniamusic.com
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Saturday, February 4th, 2012:
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JOHN
NEMETH
 John
Németh is a rising blues star; a singer
steeped in the tradition and reminiscent
of B.B. King, Ray Charles and Junior
Parker, and a harmonica player of
riveting intensity and virtuosity. His
decade long career has found him opening
for Robert Cray, Keb Mo', and Earl
Thomas. Performing major music festivals
around the United States, Europe, Canada
and Asia has brought him critical
acclaim.
"Either John Németh
is one of the greatest vocalists in
the world or this was the best
performance of his life, or both." ~
Bob Horn, Washington Blues Society
More
at: www.johnnemethblues.com
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Saturday, January 14th, 2012:
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GUITAR
SHORTY
 Legendary
guitarist/vocalist Guitar Shorty is a
giant in the blues world. Credited with
influencing both Jimi Hendrix and Buddy
Guy, Guitar Shorty has been electrifying
audiences for five decades with his
supercharged live shows and his
incendiary recordings. Like a bare
knuckled boxer, Shorty strikes with his
blistering, physical guitar playing and
his fierce vocals, connecting directly
with body and soul. What really sets
Shorty apart is his absolutely
unpredictable, off-the-wall guitar
playing. He reaches for sounds, riffs
and licks that other blues players
wouldn't even think of.
Amazon.com says his
guitar work "sounds like a caged tiger
before feeding time. His molten guitar
pours his psychedelicized solos like
lava over anything in his path." The
Chicago Reader declares, "Guitar Shorty
is a battle-scarred hard-ass. He slices
off his phrases and notes with homicidal
fury. He is among the highest-energy
blues entertainers on the scene."
More
at: www.guitarshorty.com
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Saturday, January 21st, 2012:
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ROSIE
LEDET
 Rosie
Ledet & The Zydeco Playboys have
quickly become the act to watch on the
zydeco circuit. Brimming with coy
sensuality, Rosie’s music is fresh and
daring while still retaining its links
to its bayou Creole heritage. Rosie has
a rare combination of talent, not only
in the zydeco world, but in any musical
genre. She can write top-notch award
winning songs, hang with the best of
them on her instrument, and can sing
circles around her peers. Rosie is among
the few zydeco artists who still sing
and write some of their own material in
Creole French.
"Today’s premier female
artist is Rosie Ledet, whose soulful
voice kicks her male counterparts’ right
out of the club."- WALL
STREET JOURNAL
"If the Allman Brothers
went zydeco they would probably sound
like Rosie Ledet." – NEW
YORK TIMES
“Ledet is also blessed
with one of zydeco’s most distinctive
voices. Her husky, soulful tones keep
the melodies in your head long after the
dance floor has been cleared for the
night.” – WORCESTER
MAGAZINE
More
at: www.rosieledet.net
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Friday, December 2nd, 2011:
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KAREN
LOVELY
 In
just a year, Karen Lovely has shot onto
the blues scene like Stack O' Lee's .44,
capturing the 2nd Place Band Prize at
the 2010 International Blues Challenge
followed by 2011 BMA Nominations for
BEST CONTEMPORARY BLUES ALBUM and BEST
CONTEMPORARY BLUES FEMALE ARTIST. The
title track of her sophomore release
"Still The Rain" also received a 2011
BMA Nomination for BEST SONG.
She won 3 Muddy Awards
in 2010 including BEST FEMALE VOCALIST
and BEST PERFORMANCE for the 2nd year in
a row. Backed by her stellar band, this
singer delivers a blistering mix of
contemporary & old school blues.
More
at: www.karenlovely.com
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Monday,
October 31st, 2011
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The
17th ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH & BOOGIE!
Always on the
REAL Halloween! We love Halloween so that's
why we always have our party on October 31st,
whenever it falls. At midnight, a great buffet
is served featuring earwigs, worms and other
goodies that Loreen cooks up in her cauldron.
Dancing, costume contest and other treats!
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Saturday,
November. 5th, 2011
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IT'S
A BEAUTIFUL DAY
$25 Advanced Tickets NOW ON SALE! Only 120 guests will be admitted so PRE-SALE tickets advised!
Tickets NOW available at Riverwood Inn and: The Works (Eureka/Arcata) and Blue Moon (Garberville).
 Famous
for their song "White Bird", a melancholy
ballad that stood out not only for its
memorable vocal melody and "seize the day"
message, but also for front man David
Laflamme's slow-burning violin solo.
Multiple albums were laced with classic cuts
such as "Hot Summer Day", "Bombay Calling,"
"Girl With No Eyes", "Wasted Union Blues",
"Time Is", "Dolphins", "Misery Loves
Company", and many more you'll remember.
Today the band performs the music of It's A
Beautiful Day along with newer material,
moving effortlessly from an almost folksy
sound to ethereal jazz to psychedelic to
straight on rock & roll performing
selections from three new CDs and over seven
of their previous albums. The
show is enhanced with David Laflamme's
delightful reminiscing of the San Francisco
Summer of Love Days and 40 plus years of
performing.
The
current band boasts the longest continuous
lineup of 10+ years with 4 of the 6 members
going back 30-40+ years!
David LaFlamme on violin and vocals, Linda
LaFlamme vocals, original drummer Val
Fuentes, 32 year veteran Toby Gray on bass,
Rob Espinosa on guitar and Gary Thomas on
keyboards.
More at: www.davidlaflamme.com
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Friday,
November 11th, 2011:
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TWANGO
(AKA "Twango MaCallan")
From
the Rodney Strong Winery to the South, to
the annual Fourth of July festival at the
famous Flying “B” Ranch in Smith River to
the North, and Chico to the East…and every
honky tonk in between….Twango Macallan has
been playing all around Northern California
for the past 15 years.
Over
the last year, veteran Twangonians Brigette
Brannan vocals, Larry Fries guitar and
vocals, Mat Hanf drums, and Chris Brannan
bass, have been joined by the crowd pleasing
Tony Nester (guitar and vocals), and DDamien
Roomets (Dobro and Vocals). You are going to
love their eclectic mix of personal
favorites from artists like Neil Young and
Bonnie Raitt as well as their great new
originals being recorded as you read this!
More at: www.reverbnation.com/twangomacallan
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Friday, October
21st ~ JIMI JEFF &
THE GYPSY BAND
Jimi Jeff was
born Jeffery Leon Robinson in Kentucky in
1956. At the age of 12, he picked up guitar
from a gospel player who played at his mama's
church and by age 14, after hearing his first
Jimi Hendrix album, he knew what he wanted
from a guitar. Based now out of Northern
California, Jimi Jeff continues to play styles
from Hendrix, and Prince, and he can light up
the stage with true R&B, blues and funk.
His band has proven over and over that they
can keep a dance floor filled as well as
entertain and awe the audience. The band has
a huge selection of songs, some originals and
some covers, but every song is special when it
comes from Jimi. He puts his own stamp on
every tune and his guitar literally sings. The
entire band is polished, talented and
entertaining. Over his
life, Jimi has hit some pretty rough spots but
shining through everything is his love and
talent for his music. Band members
include: Rob Anderson - Drums, Tim Stratton -
Keyboard, Chris Wixon - Bass, Johnnie Ridelle
– Sax. More at: www.jimi-jeff.com
Saturday,
October 8th ~ MARK
HUMMEL and STEVE
FREUND!
The
Riverwood stage WILL BE ON FIRE on Saturday October 8th!
Mark your calendar!
Born
in New Haven, Connecticut and raised in Los
Angeles, California, Mark Hummel absorbed
the music of such Chicago based harp blowers
as Little Walter, James Cotton, and Sonny
Boy Williamson, before settling in Berkeley,
California in 1972. There he played with
local bluesmen such as Cool Papa, Boogie
Jake, Mississippi Johnny Waters and Sonny
Lane. In 1980, he took the helm to lead the
popular Blues Survivors Band. More at: www.markhummel.com
But
wait, there's more!....
Appearing with Mark Hummel
will be guitarist, producer and bandleader STEVE FREUND... Praised by Rolling
Stone for his "masterful, no-nonsense
guitar work", he's recently relocated to
the West Coast following 18 years as one
of Chicago's most respected musicians.
Widely sought after for his knowledge of
and fluency in the Blues idioms, Freund
has earned a reputation as one of the
hottest players on today's blues scene.
More at: www.stevefreund.com
Saturday, October 1st ~ TERRY HANCK
Terry Hanck is well known for his hard blowing sax, incredible range and gusty vocals. He toured with Elvin Bishop through most of the 70’s and 80’s and Bishop gave him plenty of opportunities to hone his craft on stage. He draws on a vast repertoire of songs, including many originals and his energetic performances spotlight an artist at the peak of his craft. His topnotch band includes "Johnny Cat" Soubrand on guitar, Tim Wagar on bass, and Butch Cousins on drums. More at: www.terryhanck.net
Saturday, September 17th ~ ST. JOHN & THE SINNERS
Rock, Blues Latin and Funk! Saint John, "an accomplished and soulful guitar player, leaning heavily toward Eric Clapton (in his band) called Saint John and the Sinners." - Rolling Stone Magazine April 5th, 2007 More at: Facebook
Saturday, September 24th ~ BARRY "THE FISH" MELTON
Co-founder (1965) and original lead guitarist of Country Joe and The Fish. Barry appears on all the Country Joe and The Fish recordings and he also wrote some of the songs that the band recorded. More at: http://www.counterculture.net/thefish/
Friday, August 26th ~ JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR
One of the youngest and most talented blues guitar gals around, Joanne has been making huge waves on the blues scene with her smokin' guitar. First time around here for her. Critics are raving about her:
"She plays with more attitude and flare than most. Massive potential here. Inspiring..."
~ Guitarist Magazine
"Catch her live if you can, then you can say: I was there at the beginning..."
~ Blue Print Magazine
"Joanne IS the new face of the blues..."
~ Blues Matters
Check her out at www.joanneshawtaylor.com for more of the story...
Saturday, September 17th ~ ST. JOHN & THE SINNERS
Rock, Blues Latin and Funk! Saint John, "an accomplished and soulful guitar player, leaning heavily toward Eric Clapton (in his band) called Saint John and the Sinners." - Rolling Stone Magazine April 5th, 2007 More at: Facebook
Saturday, September 24th ~ BARRY "THE FISH" MELTON
Co-founder (1965) and original lead guitarist of Country Joe and The Fish. Barry appears on all the Country Joe and The Fish recordings and he also wrote some of the songs that the band recorded. More at: http://www.counterculture.net/thefish/
Saturday, October 1st ~ TERRY HANCK
Terry Hanck is well known for his hard blowing sax, incredible range and gusty vocals. He toured with Elvin Bishop through most of the 70’s and 80’s and Bishop gave him plenty of opportunities to hone his craft on stage. He draws on a vast repertoire of songs, including many originals and his energetic performances spotlight an artist at the peak of his craft. His topnotch band includes "Johnny Cat" Soubrand on guitar, Tim Wagar on bass, and Butch Cousins on drums. More at: www.terryhanck.net
Saturday, October 8th ~ MARK HUMMEL and STEVE FREUND!
The Riverwood stage WILL BE ON FIRE on Saturday October 8th! Mark your calendar!
Born in New Haven, Connecticut and raised in Los Angeles, California, Mark Hummel absorbed the music of such Chicago based harp blowers as Little Walter, James Cotton, and Sonny Boy Williamson, before settling in Berkeley, California in 1972. There he played with local bluesmen such as Cool Papa, Boogie Jake, Mississippi Johnny Waters and Sonny Lane. In 1980, he took the helm to lead the popular Blues Survivors Band. More at: www.markhummel.com
But wait, there's more!....
Appearing with Mark Hummel will be guitarist, producer and bandleader STEVE FREUND... Praised by Rolling Stone for his "masterful, no-nonsense guitar work", he's recently relocated to the West Coast following 18 years as one of Chicago's most respected musicians. Widely sought after for his knowledge of and fluency in the Blues idioms, Freund has earned a reputation as one of the hottest players on today's blues scene. More at: www.stevefreund.com
Wednesday, October 12th, ~ PETUNIA & THE VIPERS
Playing a wide variety of musical styles that meld into 'their own thing', although they draw heavy influence from the rockabilly and western swing end of the spectrum. In fact, they play a majority of Rockabilly and Western Swing styled music in their shows. Mostly, crowds cry out for Petunia originals though. With 6 Cd's to their credit, Petunia h& the Vipers have been swingin', swoonin' and bringin' 'em into bars, churches, theatres, folk festivals and street corners for over ten years professionally. More at: www.petuniamusic.com
Friday, November 11th ~ TWANGO (AKA "Twango MaCallan")
From the Rodney Strong Winery to the South, to the annual
Fourth of July festival at the famous Flying “B” Ranch in
Smith River to the North, and Chico to the East…and every
honky tonk in between….Twango Macallan has been playing
all around Northern California for the past 15 years. Over the
last year, veteran Twangonians Brigette Brannan vocals, Larry
Fries guitar and vocals, Mat Hanf drums, and Chris Brannan
bass, have been joined by the crowd pleasing Tony Nester
(guitar and vocals), and DDamien Roomets (Dobro and Vocals).
You are going to love their eclectic mix of personal favorites
from artists like Neil Young and Bonnie Raitt as well as their
great new originals being recorded as you read this! More at: www.reverbnation.com/twangomacallan
Saturday, Novvember 19th ~ NICK GRAVANITES
Nick Gravenites grew up on the southside of Chicago hanging out in the mid-50's with a coterie of misfit white kids - Elvin Bishop, Paul Butterfield, Michael Bloomfield - who went on to form that protean powerhouse of watershed white blues, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band. In addition to authoring the classic "Born In Chicago" and "East West" for Butterfield, Gravenites scribed hits for Janis Joplin, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Michael Bloomfield, Electric Flag, Pure Prairie League, Tracy Nelson, Roy Buchanan, Jimmy Witherspoon, Howlin' Wolf, Otis Rush, and James Cotton. He has appeared on some 40 albums as singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer. More at: www.nickgravenites.com
I love to book new bands and bring the best in Blues, Honky Tonk and solid Rock and Roll to the Riverwood Inn! We have the best dance floor, the greatest sound system, the finest Mexican food and the best drinks in Humboldt! We also have great rooms! Come on down for a visit sometime!!! Call Loreen at 943-1766 for rooms!
Contact loreen@riverwoodinn.info for reservations or more information or call me at 707-943-1766 !!!
This picture was taken during the Annual Redwood Run!
Mon thru Thu:Bar open @ 2:00pm, Restaraunt @4:30pm
Fri Sat & Sun: Bar
open @ 11:00am, Restaurant @11:30am
Restaurant Serving till 9pm nightly!
Bar Phone: 707-943-1766/943-3333
Restaurant Phone: 707-943-1930
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