Tag-Archive for ◊ Avery Risling-Sholl ◊

• Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

September… the end of the summer season. The Last West End Bocce is on Friday, September 16th- that’s when we take the group photo so plan to show up early. The last West End Summer Movie night is on Friday, September 9th. The movie will be “Spirited Away”. On the other hand- The Great West End and Railroad Square Handcar Regatta and all the surrounding events will be at the end of the month. So it’s all good.

West End Bocce Photo 2007

W. E. Bocce Photo 2010

Sept 2- Summer Nights at Railroad Square. A Summer Street Party featuring wine tasting, live music, outdoor dining, crafters and art. Location: Historic Railroad Square- 4^th Street from Wilson to Davis Street. Time: 6- 9 p.m. For more info: http://snrrs.com

September 3rd, Saturday- A Piece of My Heart featuring Julie Medieros (classic rock) $8 advance/$10 Day of show 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon 120 5th Street Time: 8 p.m. door, 8:30 show

Last Day Saloon

September 2nd, Friday- Avery Risling-Sholl & Ken Risling- West Enders Avery Risling-Sholl, vocalist and fiddler extraordinaire, will be joined Ken Risling once again in the hallowed halls of Aroma Roasters.
Those who follow him know Avery has been studying traditional Scottish music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow. He is back stateside for a brief stay, and wants to play in his home neighborhood. Songwriter Ken Risling (“Dad”) leaps with joy at another chance to team up with his son for an evening of melody, harmony, and singing strings. Other musical friends may show up as well. Join them for an evening of fun, music (and maybe a few tears). Location: Aroma Roasters 95 Fifth St Time: 8:00 PM

Ken Risling & Avery Risling-Sholl

September 1st, Thursday- Art Show- artist’s reception – West End artist Jenny Harp has a current art show entitled “Everything will Be Okay” . Closing reception- come to meet the artist. Location: Daredevils & Queens Time: 122 4th Street 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Jenny Harp- Art Show

Show ends September 4th! Kiss Me Kate A raucous and riotously funny play-within-a-play. Directed by Craig A. Miller Location: 6th Street Playhouse Time: Check website for showtimes and tickets

September 6^th, Tuesday- Music, Meditation, Stillness: 20 minutes of soothing cello, 20 minutes of silent meditation, 20 minutes of rejuvenating violin. (Violin played by West End artist Ananta www.anantafiddlehooper.com) Every Tuesday going forward. Location: dhyana Center Time: 6-7pm

September 7, Sunday- Why Go Solar? Have High Energy Bills? The City of Santa Rosa Clean Energy Advocates are hosting a special workshop where you can learn how solar systems work, if your home can benefit from going solar, available rebates, financing options and much more! A great educational opportunity. RSVP here, show up or call the CEA’s with any questions. srcity.org/CEA Location: 100 Santa Rosa Ave. at the City Council Chambers Time: 6pm

September 9th, Friday- 6th Street Improv Season Opener Show. Back for their 4th season with 17 shows, 6th Street Improv is back in the Studio, bringing you their unique brand of humor and story-telling with lots of audience participation and improvised music! Buy your tickets early as their holiday shows sell out quickly! $14 Location: 6th St. Playhouse Mainstage 52 West 6th Street Time: 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.6thStreetPlayhouse.com or call 523-4185.

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Category: Entertainment, Miscellany, Public Meetings, West End Artists & Performers | Tags: 6th Street Playhouse, Ananta De Tally, Avery Risling-Sholl, Bocce, Jenny Harp Santa Rosa Artist, Ken Risling, Last Day Saloon | Comments off

West End Artists upcoming dates

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Monday, August 08th, 2011

The West End is rich with creative people. They have a built- in base of West End fans who appreciate what they do. Put these upcoming dates on your calender- you won’t want to miss them!

August 5^th,Friday to September 1st, Thursday- Art Show – West End artist Jenny Harp has a current art show entitled “Everything will Be Okay” from August 5^th to September 1^st. Location: Daredevils & Queens Artist Reception on September 1^st7:30 to 9 p.m.

Jenny Harp- Art Show

August 9th, Tuesday- Mad Maggies (Celtic Polka) The Mad Maggies are seven musicians from the San Francisco Bay Area who play roots-driven, rowdy folk fusion with a dash of hot pepper and a swig of slivovitz — they kick up some dust. The West End’s own Tim Sarter on Bass. Location: Park Stage at Sonoma County Fair Time: 6:00, 7:15, 8:15 p.m.

August 10th, Wednesday- Wednesday Night Market. Every Wednesday night downtown Santa Rosa holds a market with produce, crafts, food and music. This is a great opportunity to see musical group, “Juan Boulder”- featuring the West End’s own Bob Murnane (Murnane Floors on W. 6th Street is a wonderful West End sponsor!). This promises to be a “foot stomping” good time- Juan Boulder will be alternating sets with a Clogging group. They will play on the Main Stage. Location: Downtown Santa Rosa Time: 5- 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Market

August 13th, Saturday- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs. Jump, Swing & Blues. Excellent vocals and musicians featuring West End musician Tim Sarter on bass. The other excellent band members are Shannon Rider, Paul Urguhart, Dennis Sherman, Mark Marelli, Brandon Hunt & Justin Enright. Location: Lagunitas Tap Room & Beer Sanctuary 1280 North McDowell Boulevard
Petaluma, CA Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm

August 14th- The Quarter Mile Combo plays at Live at Juilliard. Pure rockin’ Americana Rockabilly- this 4 piece Americana Rockabilly band features the West End’s own Justin Barr on guitar, vocalist Nettie Hammar, drummer Gary Daly and Todd Troublemaker on bass. A great show. They have a recently released cd “Motels, Gas and Beer”. You will note that the cover photo is shot in front of the DeTurk Winery building. Got to love that band! Free Sunday Concert Series. Enjoy listening to music in a lovely park setting. Great event for the whole family- including the dog. Location: Juilliard Park 227 S. R. Ave. Time: 5- 7 p.m. Live at Julliard info

August 14th- Miss Kitty and the Big Dogs at the So. Co. Fair Miss Kitty can shake her fringe like nobody else… amazing Swing, Jump & Blues. Location: Park Stage at the Sonoma County Fair Time: 6:00, 7:15, 8:15 p.m. Check out www.sonomacountyfair.com for full schedule, hours, shows and info.

August 20^th & 21^st- The Cotati Accordion Festival. A musical extravaganza. West End artists Amber Lee Baker and Tim Sarter (in the Mad Maggies) will perform. August 20^th, Saturday- 11:30-12:00 Amber Lee & the Anomalies 5:15-5:55 The Mad Maggies August 21^st, Sunday 10:55-11:25 The Accordion Babes Pagent with Hubbub Club Marching Band 5:00-5:15 Amber Lee Baker For full schedule and details go to http://www.cotatifest.com

Amber Lee Baker

Ken & Avery

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. Our West End Artist email go out about once a month- let us brag about you! Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend @sonic.net

West End Artists & Performers calendar

Author: Lea Barron-Thomas

• Thursday, August 26th, 2010

As always, the West End’s talented folks offer lots of opportunities for entertainment. There’s even a chance for those with “special” talent to perform at the Gong Show.

August 27th, Friday 8:30 p.m.- West Enders Ken Risling and Avery Risling-Sholl will be back at Aroma Roasters. By popular demand, they will be performing their mix of traditional Celtic and American, featuring Avery’s vocals and fiddle and Ken’s award winning original songs. Aroma Roasters Ken Risling video

August 28th, Saturday 8 p.m.- The Blasters & Special guest band Quarter Mile Combo. Americana Rockabilly at it’s best. Quarter Mile Combos features the West End’s own Justin Barr. Hopmonk Tavern Watch Quarter Mile Combo

Quarter Mile Combo

August 28th, Saturday 9:00 p.m.- The return of the Santa Rosa Gong Show- hosted by Kelly Cowan. This is a live version of the T.V. show featuring local talent. PERFORMERS needed! Do you have an act only your mother could love? Arrive by 8:30 to sign up. Location: Toad in the Hole

Are you Gong worthy?

Every Sunday Night – West End DJ Katie Vrooman has a specialty radio show called “Great Dames, Vintage Chicks,” a collection of torch singers, big band singers and jazz vocalists from the 1930’s- 1960’s. Katie hand selects all the music from the show and talks about it as well. You can also hear Katie on Monday- Friday during mid-day- But the Sunday night show (10 p.m. to midnight) is about female singers who “carry the torch”. The KRUSH 95.9

CHOP’s Artist Series Video and upcoming event: There is a great link on the Press Democrat of a video of the Chop’s Artist Series that was captured at the Art Gala. Thought we might want to share it with our neighbors, especially those who were unable to attend the Art Gala. Click Here to watch! Also, mark your calendars- Sept 24 from 5-7:00 p.m., we will have an “Unveiling Event” for the handcar the teens designed and built to be raced in the Handcar Regatta. It will be a super fun event! Diana Curtin, Executive Director, Chop’s Teen Club

Proud West End Mother, Catherine DePrima reports that her son, Marshall Cook is currently filming his first Feature Film Directorial. Marshall not only directed, he also wrote the script and acted in it. It was not too long ago that Marshall, was a young boy on Boyce Street. For more info on Marshall Cook

Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at westend @sonic.net

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Tag-Archive for ◊ Avery Risling-Sholl ◊

The West End is rich with creative people. They have a built- in base of West End fans who appreciate what they do. Put these upcoming dates on your calender- you won’t want to miss them!

As always, the West End’s talented folks offer lots of opportunities for entertainment. There’s even a chance for those with “special” talent to perform at the Gong Show.