The West End revels in our numerous artists, performers and just insanely creative people.
December 9th, Thursday- Xmas Card Collective Show & Sale. Don’t buy your Christmas cards until you see the original works created by 6 local artists including West End’s William Smith, Jacqueline Smith and Todd Barricklow (accepted as a West Ender but actually from another interesting neighborhood) Location: Studio 300 at 300 South A Street Time: 5-8 p.m.
Xmas Card Collective
December 11th, Saturday- St. Peterbilt & Quarter Mile Combo- yes! That’s BOTH bands featuring the West End’s own Justin Barr on one night! Location: Russian River Brewing Company Time: 9 p.m.
St. Peterbilt
Quarter Mile Combo
Amber Lee Baker in Alpha . Click Here! Amber is “Dominating” the local music scene. Her second Album “Indelible” is in the works and includes 8 well crafted songs, including “Alpha” . There is a Kickstarter Fundraiser to help fund this fabulous album. It’s a fun way for to pre-buy the album and get some great extras. The more you pledge, the more you get…. a private house concert for you and 10 friends, accordion lessons, T-shirts and more. For more info Amber Lee Kickstarter.
Congrats to Ken Risling! His song won the November Best Song (beating out 12 others) at the Songwriter’s competition with this his Awesome song ,”Shameless Love”. He performed the song with his daughter, Oona Risling-Sholl. Check out “Shameless Love”- Click here!
Actor/Director Workshops: Hello from your filmmaker neighbor on Davis St…. I’m putting out the word that I’m NOW LOOKING FOR ACTORS interested in collaborating on some skill-building exercises, staging and shooting short scenes. Minimal commitment of time and effort. Should be fun! Looking for people now; workshop to get rolling sometime in January. FREE. John Hardin
Other great shows:
December 12th, Sunday- Kim Wilson’s Blue’s Allstars and Santa Rosa Hometown Band- The Aces. Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6 p.m. Door Cost: $20 advance 21 yrs +
December 13th, Monday- The Gene Taylor Blues Band. Boogie Woogie Blues pianist Gene Taylor teams up with hometown pals Dave Alvin, John Bazz & Phil Bateman (The original Blasters minus one brother). Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 6:30 Door Cost: $20 21 yrs +
December 15th, Wednesday- Katie from the Krush suggests a FREE lunchtime show at Hopmonk with Pete Yorn. He’s a super cool singer/songwriter who just put out his 5th solo album. Location: Hopmonk Brewery Time: Noon
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
More West End talent and events next week, all events now listed on calendar.
