On Thursday March 19, 2026, I headed out of work early to catch the Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo at the newly remodeled Henry J. Kaiser Performing Arts Center. It was an amazing show even though I only understood a few words. When they came out on stage, everyone in the house knew that nightContinueContinue reading “The Gipsy Kings wow the Henry J Kaiser Performing Arts Center in Oakland California March 19 2026”
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Violent Femmes slays the sold out crowd at Channel 24 in Sacramento California March 7 2026
On March 7, 2026, I headed out of work to head to Sacramento, California. The event of the evening was the Violent Femmes at Channel 24, and it was spectacular. It was a sold-out show, so it was indeed special. At the start, Gordon came out and announced that Brian Ritchie was in a bicycleContinueContinue reading “Violent Femmes slays the sold out crowd at Channel 24 in Sacramento California March 7 2026”
Bob Schneider has a ball telling stories and playing songs at Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California March 1 2026
It was the night of March 1, 2026 and I headed out to Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol, California. The event that evening was Connor McLaren opening for Bob Schneider, presented by KC Turner and what an evening it was. Connor is an amazing artist. He flew from his hometown in Noblesville, Indiana just to playContinueContinue reading “Bob Schneider has a ball telling stories and playing songs at Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California March 1 2026”
Lera Lynn leaves the crowd stunned at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 26 2026
It was February 26, 2026, when I headed out to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California, for another KC Turner Presents show. The evening’s show was Peter Bradley Adams opening for Lera Lynn, and it was awesome to say the least. When Peter Bradley Adams hit the stage, the crowd was on point. He hitContinueContinue reading “Lera Lynn leaves the crowd stunned at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 26 2026”
Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet play at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 15 2026
It was February 15, 2026, the day after Valentines day and I was back to Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. This matinee show by KC Turner was Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet. It was a stunning show to say the least. When Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet walked out on stage,ContinueContinue reading “Chuck Prophet and The Make Out Quartet play at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 15 2026”
Particle Kid plays an amazing acoustic set at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 14 2026
It was a quick drive out to Hopmonk Novato in Novato California to catch the latest KC Turner show. The date was February 14, 2026, Valentines day, and it was fantastic. The show featured Particle Kid with opener Milo Gonzalez and it was awesome. Milo Gonzalez was up first. Playing an acoustic set, he showedContinueContinue reading “Particle Kid plays an amazing acoustic set at Hopmonk Novato in Novato California February 14 2026”
John 5 slays the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 24 2025
On January 24, 2026 I headed to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. The show du jour was John 5 supported by Avi Vinocur put on by KC Turner presents. Unfortunately, KC couldn’t be there that night because he was living it up in New Orleans, Louisiana. This sold out show was amazing! First upContinueContinue reading “John 5 slays the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 24 2025”
Big Brother and the Holding Company have a ball celebrating Janis Joplins birthday at the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 18 2026
On January 18, 2026, I headed over to the Hopmonk Novato in Novato, California. The event that night was indeed special. KC Turner Presents put on Big Brother and the Holding Company, and they were there to celebrate Janis Joplin’s birthday for the fourth year in a row. The show was sold out, which madeContinueContinue reading “Big Brother and the Holding Company have a ball celebrating Janis Joplins birthday at the Hopmonk Novato in Novato California January 18 2026”
The Beat Farmers play the Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California on December 12 2025 and killed it
On Friday, December 12, 2025 I headed off to Sebastopol California and Hopmonk Sebastopol. The event was the Beat Farmers with support from the Gill Brothers band. What a fabulous show it was! The Gill Brothers band always delivers an incredible performance. From the very beginning, they were on fire, jamming out their tunes andContinueContinue reading “The Beat Farmers play the Hopmonk Sebastopol in Sebastopol California on December 12 2025 and killed it”
It was punkapolooza at the Old Ironsides in Sacramento California December 11 2025
On Thursday, December 11, 2025 I headed to Sacramento, California to the Old Ironsides bar. That night’s event was The Strains, Nick Oliveri, The Frank Meyers band, and Volume. It was a punk rock explosion indeed. The Strains were up first, and they delivered a fantastic performance as they hit the stage. It was alsoContinueContinue reading “It was punkapolooza at the Old Ironsides in Sacramento California December 11 2025”