Where I'll Be Playing Next!
2023 is shaping up to be even better than 2022. Hope to see y'all at some of these shows. To see the stuff I've already been involved in this and last year, go to the bottom of the page.
2023:
FEBRUARY:
Friday, February 3rd - Carrillo Ballroom in Santa Barbara, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards, 7:30pm (boy, howdy, this was a fun show, thanks to all who came to dance and the staff at the Carrillo!)
Saturday, February 4th - Anaheim, CA, private event, with The Fabulous Esquires Big Band, 6-10pm (really enjoyed playing for these folks; anyone who likes this kind of music this much is going to love The Esquires!)
Friday, February 10th - The Keynote Lounge in East Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm (never a dull moment at this venue, great to have Val and Wendy there, and yes "Mustang Sally" was performed)
Saturday, February 11th - Solo performance at a Memorial Service for a dear friend, Camarillo United Methodist Church, in Camarillo, CA, 11:00am (did my best to send my good friend John off in style, and I think I succeeded. Tears were shed, including mine. Love to all who were there, and especially Laura and family)
Tuesday, February 14th - Delivering Singing Valentines with the Overland Avenue Quartet, multiple locations on the Westside (much joy delivered to many happy customers, including a famous Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, not to mention dozens of innocent bystanders, who received "contact harmony")
Friday, February 17th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (wow, the place was packed, and you folks didn't disappoint! Great times all around, and great to see a long-time friend I hadn't seen in person in decades)
Saturday, February 25th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm (Not sure I've ever seen The Maverick as packed as it was this night; can't wait to go back in April)
Sunday, February 26th - Hennessey's in San Juan Capistrano, CA, with the Sterling Sylver Band, 1-5pm (First time here, nice place, friendly staff, generous crowd)
MARCH:
Saturday, March 4th - Copper Blues Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 11:30am - 3:00pm (another great time here, well worth getting up a little early for)
Friday, March 10th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (the rain didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm; great to see everyone who came out and danced last night. Great to meet Jackie's cousins, too)
Saturday, March 11th - Lomita, CA, private event, with The Fabulous Esquires Big Band, 3-6pm (even rain couldn't dampen anyone's spirits for this wedding; always great to suit up and play with these musicians)
Sunday, March 12th - The Screenland 5K Walk/Run, in front Culver City Hall, Culver City, with The Fallen Arches, 8:30 am (yes, that's AM!) (lots of fun today, so many great people stopping by to say "Hi!" and thank us)
Saturday, March 18th - Pasadena Ballroom Dance Association (PBDA) in Pasadena, CA, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards, 8-11:30pm
Friday, March 24th - The Keynote Lounge in East Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm
Saturday, March 25th - Private Party, Los Alamitos, CA, with The Boilermakers Band, 3-7pm
APRIL:
Sunday, April 2nd - Winchesters Bar & Grille, Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 3:00 pm
Friday, April 14th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
Saturday, April 15th - Channel Islands Yacht Club, Oxnard, CA, private party with Pull the Trigger, 7-10pm
Friday, April 21st - The Keynote Lounge in East Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm
Saturday, April 22nd - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm
MAY:
Saturday, May 6th - Private Event
Friday, May 12th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
Saturday, May 13th - The Keynote Lounge in East Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm
Saturday, May 27th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm
Sunday, May 28th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 1-4pm
JUNE:
Friday, June 2nd - Rusty's Rhythm Club, Westchester, CA, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards, Time TBD
Sunday, June 4th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 1-4pm
Saturday, June 17th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm
Sunday, June 18th - Winchesters Bar & Grille, Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 3:00 pm
Friday, June 23rd - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
Saturday & Sunday, June 24-25 - Old Santa Ynez Days, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, Time TBD
JULY:
Friday, July 7th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
Saturday, July 15th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm
Sunday, July 23rd - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 1-4pm
AUGUST:
Friday, August 4th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
Saturday, August 19th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm
SEPTEMBER:
Friday, September 8th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
OCTOBER:
Friday, October 6th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
Saturday, October 21st - Underwood Family Farm, Moorpark, CA, with Pull the Trigger, time TBD
NOVEMBER:
Friday, November 3rd - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
DECEMBER:
Friday, December 8th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm
Past Shows in 2023:
JANUARY:
Saturday, January 7th - Copper Blues Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 11:30am - 3:00pm (a fun start to a great weekend, also great to see Laura, Jaimie, and Harry!)
Friday, January 13th - The Keynote Lounge in East Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm (what's the expression..."Just when you think it can't get any better then it does...," that would describe this show. Love the patrons and staff there, it's my new happy place)
Friday, January 20th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (even if Coco isn't there, it's still possible to have a fun time at The Shores, and we did).
Saturday, January 21st - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm (another great time, great to see Rick the fiddle player, and all the fine ladies who came to dance with us; a good time was had by all)
Friday, January 27th - Copper Blues Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 7:00pm-10:00pm (wow, what a crowd! Great to see old friends, and meet new folks who liked what they heard. Hope we can do that again)
Saturday, January 28th - Private Party in Oak View, CA, with Pull the Trigger, Time 4-7pm (What a great way to spend a weekend afternoon, with a lot of the good people in Oak View. Thanks for the fun, the food, the beverages, and all the kind words. And Happy Birthday, Barbara!)
Sunday, January 29th - "Barbed Wire to Boogie Woogie" show with Rusty Frank in Redondo Beach, CA, 1:30 pm, with The Fabulous Esquires Big Band, 1:30pm
Past Shows in 2022:
Saturday, January 15th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30-- SORRY! this one's been canceled. Catch us there next month!
Friday, January 21st - The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge, with The Sterling Sylver Band (this was a lot of fun)
Saturday, January 22nd - Silverlake Restaurant, Helendale, CA, with The Sterling Sylver Band (this was a blast)
Saturday, January 29th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA with Pull the Trigger (another great evening; thanks to all who came out!)
Saturday, February 12th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger (Good times! Thanks to the Maverick staff, and also that lady in the leopard-print dress)
Friday, February 25th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA with Pull the Trigger (Wow, what a night! This band just keeps getting more fun to play with)
Friday, March 4th - The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge, with The Sterling Sylver Band -- (Fun times, and a generous crowd, tip-wise)
Friday, March 11th - The Whiskey Barrel in Hesperia, CA, with The Sterling Sylver Band - 6:30-9:45 -- (first time there, and they liked us! Thanks for all the free drinks!)
Friday, March 18th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger -- (this club is always a blast, and tonight the crowd was great! Thanks for all the free drinks, too!
Friday, March 25th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA with Pull the Trigger -- (even more fun this time, this place is reason enough to come to Oxnard all by itself)
Saturday, March 26th - Private Party with Pull the Trigger -- (this was a party we won't soon forget, especially Ed)
Saturday, April 2nd - Shenanigans, Long Beach, CA, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards, 2-6pm (great to be back at Shenanigans. Enjoyed meeting Joaquin, the guitar player in the band after us)
Friday, April 8th - The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge, with The Sterling Sylver Band -- (always like playing for these Elks, and Georgia the bartender was a delight. Thanks for the Thin Mint cocktail!)
Saturday, April 9th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger -- (what a packed house at Maverick's that night! We played an engagement party earlier in the afternoon and really enjoyed that gig, too. Congratulations Katie and Spencer!)
Friday, April 22nd - The Shores in Oxnard, CA with Pull the Trigger - (Wow, what a night! Big, generous crowd, kept us there 'til closing. Great chatting with you Allan, Debbie, and Fabian).
Sunday, April 24th - Private Party with Pull The Trigger, Santa Paula, CA - (Great party with fun and nice people; I got to play bass on this one, that was a blast)
Friday, April 29th - Private Party - with The Del Rey Duo (debut!) - (this was a first, celebrating a famous Hollywood actor/comedian/manager/agent, Oaky Miller, with some of his clients and fellow residents at his new home)
Saturday, April 30th - The Keynote Lounge in Ventura, CA with Pull the Trigger - (first time there; great crowd, nice to meet Steve, Debbie, Sue, and of course, now I can say I played on stage with George Jones, albeit a different George Jones)
Saturday, May 7th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger - (Great to be back again, as always. Never seen the house as packed as it was tonight!)
Saturday, May 14th - The Lazy T Ranch, CA, with the Haywire Country Band (a daytime show for their fundraiser event) - Every bit as much fun this year as last year, great seeing all the line dancers, too)
Friday, May 20th - Yucca Valley Elks Lodge, with The Sterling Sylver Band, 6pm (Enthusiasm per capita was off the charts with this crowd; thanks for the pie, too!)
Saturday, May 21st - Fundraiser Event, Landers, CA, with The Sterling Sylver Band, 3pm (Great hosts, fun stage, great sound tech, and of course, great food. Happy we could be there)
Friday, May 27th - The Huntington Beach Elks Lodge, with The Sterling Sylver Band, 6-10pm (always a pleasure to play here. Such nice people and friendly staff)
Saturday, May 28th - Lincoln House, West Covina, CA, with The Sterling Sylver Band, 7pm (thanks for your hospitality, Bill. Best Old Fashioned I've ever seen)
Friday, June 3rd - Rusty's Rhythm Club, Playa del Rey, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards (so good to be back at Rusty's again; can't wait for the next time!)
Saturday, June 4th - Children's Cancer Benefit Show, with The Sterling Sylver Band, Irvine, CA, 10:30am (a great gig, and the best Raising Caine's chicken fingers I've ever tasted)
Thursday, June 8th - CalVets Home in Westwood, CA, with the Haywire Country Band, 2-3:30pm (an honor and a privilege to play for these ladies and gents who served our country; especially happy to play their requests, hope to be back soon)
Saturday, June 18th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull The Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm (a fun night at our favorite SB County hangout)
Sunday, June 19th - Winchester Grill, Ventura, CA, with Pull The Trigger, 3:00-6:00pm (first time here, and what a great venue; thanks to all the regulars and new friends who came out, especially Nadine)
Friday, June 24th - The Shores, Oxnard, CA, with Pull The Trigger, 8-11pm. (the party never stops here! Half my family came to this show, what a night!)
Saturday, June 25th - Private Party with Pull The Trigger, Santa Paula, CA (fun times in Santa Paula. Thanks to generous and gracious hosts!)
Sunday, June 26th - Santa Ynez Rodeo, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 12pm-2pm (a long day but generously rewarded; did I mention how much I like cowgirls?)
Friday, July 1st - The Moose Lodge, Burbank, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards (oops, sorry, this one got postponed!)
Monday, July 4th - City of Covina 4th of July Celebration, Covina Park, with The Sterling Sylver Band, 12pm (this was a long, hot day, but the crowd was great, and we were full of surprises)
Friday, July 8th - The Keynote Lounge, Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8pm-midnight (fun night, you could say we really knocked 'em out)
Saturday, July 9th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm (another fun night, always glad to play here)
Saturday, July 16th - Old Town Camarillo Heritage Days, Camarillo, CA, with Foster Campbell and Friends (I'm a Friend), 8:00pm to 10:00pm (so much fun to get back to the homeland, and Foster and his band are an absolute thrill to play with. Great to see old, er, long-time, friends Michael, Jahna, Dan and Theresa)
Friday, July 22nd - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (always fun to be back at The Shores, great to see the regulars, and happy to meet fans Matt and Manuela)
Saturday, July 23rd - El Rio Chapel in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 4:30-6:00 pm - (Fun show, full of surprises; now we can say we opened for Caliente!). Cool meeting some of the guys in that band.
Saturday, July 30th - Santa Maria Country Club, Santa Maria, CA, with Pull The Trigger - Really enjoyed this show. People were very nice, as well as generous. Food was great, too.
Sunday, July 31st - Secret Location (let me know if you want to attend), with The Boilermakers, 4-6pm - Yep, the Boilermakers are at it again.
Friday, August 5th - The Moose Lodge, Burbank, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards - (Great to play there and see old friends. Thanks to all who came out!)
Saturday, August 6th - The Keynote Lounge, Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm - (A fun night, nice to meet the folks who were there!)
Friday, August 12th - Ventura County Fair!, with Pull the Trigger, 7-8pm - (Great time playing the Fair for the first time; thanks to all who came out!)
Saturday, August 13th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm - (Another packed night at the Mav.' Glad all those who were there came to see us)
Saturday, August 20th - The Keynote Lounge, Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8pm-midnight - (This was the most packed I've ever seen the Keynote; glad all there knew where to find good Country music that night 🙂 )
Sunday, August 21st - Winchesters Grill and Saloon, Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 3-6pm (Wow, the people here were great, what a way to end a 3-show weekend!)
Friday, August 26th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (well that was a night to remember, if I can. Thanks to all the band fans for all the free birthday drinks!)
Sunday, August 28th - Fiesta La Ballona, Culver City, CA, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards, 4-5pm (WOW! What a show! Thanks to all who came out, great to meet some of you!)
Friday, September 2nd, Mira Vista Apartments in Camarillo, CA, private party, with Pull the Trigger, 3-5pm (a great show, a few blocks from where I grew up)
Saturday, September 3rd - Copper Blues, Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 11:30am-3:00pm (Great times here, can't wait to play another Honky Tonk Brunch)
Friday, September 23rd - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (so great to have family and friends here tonight; The Shores staff is so great to work with, and yeah, there was "Mustang Sally")
Saturday, September 24th - Maverick Saloon, Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:30-11:30pm (a rockin' good time this night)
Wednesday, September 28th - Rusty's Rhythm Club, Westchester, CA, with Aileen Quinn and the Leapin' Lizards, 7:00pm. (so happy to be back at Rusty's again)
Sunday, October 16th - Underwood Family Farms, Moorpark, with Pull the Trigger (big thanks to the Underwoods for having us, a great time)
Friday, October 21st - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (fun times all around this night)
Saturday, October 22nd - The Keynote Lounge in East Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm (what a fun night this was, met some more great people)
Saturday, October 29th - Private Party in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull The Trigger, 7-9pm (I love playing for these folks, can't wait to do it again)
Saturday, November 12th - The Boys & Girls Club of Ventura, Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger (a.k.a., The Peanut Butter & Jelly Gang), Noon to 4:00 pm. (fun show, happy to help support the Boys & Girls Clubs)
Saturday, November 12th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger 8:30-11:30 pm. (good times were had, I'll just leave it at that. Great crowd there)
Sunday, November 13th - Car Show at O'Leary's Pub in Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 10:00 am-2:00 pm (well worth getting up early for; glad to see some old friends and make some new ones)
Sunday, November 20th - Winchester's Grllle, in Ventura, with Pull the Trigger. 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Perfect weather and a great crowd. The chicken sandwich was excellent, too!)
Friday, November 25th - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8:00-11:00
November 26th - Copper Blues Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 11:30am - 3:00pm/h4>
(sorry, the last two gigs this month were canceled due to bandmember illness; we'll be back at both places next month!)
DECEMBER:
Saturday, December 3rd - Copper Blues Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 11:30am - 3:00pm (A fun show, great to be back playing with the guys. Also nice to see Carla, Linda, and Nancy there)
Saturday, December 3rd - Private Party in Palmdale, CA, with The Fabulous Esquires, 7:00pm-10:00pm (Until we got there, we had no idea we were to be playing for the celebration party for the B-21 bomber. A very fun evening)
Friday, December 16th - The Keynote Lounge in Ventura, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm (last-minute booking, but a good time was had by all)
Saturday, December 17th - Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez, CA, with Pull the Trigger 8:30-11:30 pm. (wow, this could've been the best night yet, what a crowd!)
Sunday, December 18th - Hennessey's Tavern in Dana Point, with the Sterling Sylver Band, 1:00pm-5:00pm (a fun time, always nice to see South OC cowgirls)
Friday, December 23rd - The Shores in Oxnard, CA, with Pull the Trigger, 8-11pm (almost a year to the day since I first played with them there, and such a fine time, thanks to our regulars, irregulars, and the top-shelf staff at The Shores; can't wait 'til next month)
Saturday, December 30th - The Keynote Lounge in East Ventura, with Pull the Trigger, 8-12pm (this bar is so much fun to play, and last night was a great way to finish out the year with Pull The Trigger; love the staff here, too!)