Lots of stuff to do this weekend, if you're willing to get out and lend an ear to hear local musicians. I might even hit a couple of spots if I can work it out.
Laurence Juber, former lead guitarist for Paul McCartney & Wings, will be the performer for the fifth fundraiser concert to benefit a Copeland Performing Arts Center in Minden.
Interestingly, I just watched a movie on TV the other day, "Give My Regards to Broad Street," all about Paul and Linda McCartney's life together until her death April 17, 1998, at the age of 56. We speculated about whether we thought The Beatles had given their permission for their portrayals, and we didn't think so. However, later I discovered that Paul actually wrote the screenplay.
The 1984 TV movie wasn't that great although it was nominated for a Golden Globe award. It couldn't help but be touching, especially once Linda discovered she had breast cancer and lymphoma.
But, my favorite part was when Paul asked her to be in a band with him.
"You're Paul McCartney," said the actress who played Linda. (I can't find her name on the Web.) "I'm not a musician. I don't play an instrument."
When he was teaching her to play the keyboard, with their newborn baby sitting next to them in a baby seat, she said, "I didn't even like piano lessons when I was little."
Later, when the first reviews panned her, "Linda" said, "I never wanted to do this to begin with."
Instead of discouraging, I found the movie encouraging. If Linda McCartney could do it, so can the rest of us. Right?
Until next week, keep on playin'!
Remember, to keep this going, I have to hear from you. Just a little e-mail (jrafferty@recordcourier.com) or a phone call (782-5121, ext. 210) or even a fax (782-6152) is all I need to put your musical entertainment information in this column at no charge to you. If you send it, I'll even try to get a photo in to go with it. Details are needed by noon on Wednesday.
So, with a "One, two - one, two, three, four":
Boys at Coyote Grill
The local band, Bar BQ Boys, will perform starting at 8 p.m. Friday at Coyote Sports Bar & Grill, 1328 Highway 395, Suite 202, Gardnerville. The Bar BQ Boys are a Carson Valley-based band that plays a variety of bluegrass, classic rock, blues, country and reggae music. The group formed about a year ago and includes Paul Cutunilli on mandolin and bass, Bobby Smile on guitar and dobro, Johnny Walter on stand-up bass and blues harmonica and Michael Chambon on banjo and dobro. For information call 782-1902.
Sharkey's presents
Entertaining in the Horseshoe Bar 8 p.m. to midnight today is Robin Turley. Turley has toured the world and now resides in Western Nevada performing old favorites and classic rock 'n' roll.
Saturday features Johnny Lipka, the one-man show featuring vocals, guitar and keyboard. Lipka has performed at Sharkey's recently and also throughout the Reno-Tahoe area. He entertains with a variety of styles, from R&B, pop rock and classic rock, as well as country.
Sharkey's is located at 1440 Highway 395, Gardnerville. For information, call 782-3133.
Music in Markleeville
Randy Harwick & Friends will be entertaining at the Cutthroat Saloon starting at 7 p.m. Saturday. The group plays a variety of tunes, old and new.
"The Kid" David Michener from Lake Tahoe will be bartending.
For more information, call (530) 694-2150.
Who's at The Bank?
David Jobe will be playing jazz and blues tunes 6:30-10:30 p.m. today at The Bank Parlor & Pub.
Saturday 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tony Sanders is back at The Bank. Tony will be playing rockabilly, country and rock 'n' roll favorites from his vast song collection from the '50s through the present.
"Music with Tony is always fun and enjoyable. His song collections are always changing and he gets the crowd singing along" said Cheryl Bohler, owner of The Bank.
The Bank Parlor & Pub is located at 1596 Esmeralda Ave. Call 783-4770 for more information.
Wild Card and more at Buckaroos
Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wild Card, a country western-country rock three-piece band will perform at Buckaroos Saloon.
Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight Ted Nagel will host karaoke. Chuck Battle, formerly of Shake, Rattle & Roll, will be at Buckaroos Saturday night visiting with friends. Stop in and say "hi" to Chuck.
Wednesday from 8-11 p.m. Dale Jantzen will host karaoke.
Buckaroos is located at 1435 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. For information, call general manager Steve Orlando at 782-9693. Bonus slots are now available.
Events at Backroads
Backroads Bar & Grill, 2244 Meridian Blvd., off Airport Road, will feature Wild Card on Saturday. Wild Card is a country-western country rock three-piece band from Reno.
For more information, call Backroads at 782-3966.
Arts council concert
The Carson Valley Arts Council presents a free concert at the CVIC Hall today. The featured performer, Laurence Juber, was the lead guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings in the 1970s. Free wine and appetizers will be served at 6 p.m.; the concert is at 7 p.m.; dessert at 9 p.m. Come and hear the latest information about the proposed Copeland Performing Arts Center. Sponsors: Tahoe Ridge Winery & Marketplace; Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department; Town of Minden; Sweetie Pies by Wendy; Stockdale Creative Marketing & Advertising; Magiko; A.G. Edwards; Carson Valley Inn; R&S Optimum Offset; Carson Tahoe Music; Thunderbird Cutting Horses, Inc.; Thunderbird Ranch; Thunderbird Cattle, LLC; Artistic Viewpoints Gallery & Studio; DR Design; and Explicit Media. Information: 265-3529.
Music is always Inn
Louie Fontaine & The Rockets continue in the Carson Valley Inn's Cabaret Lounge through Sunday, The Fabulous Cut Ups return Tuesday through May 6, Shake, Rattle & Roll appears May 8-13 and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge live entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum. The 45-minute shows start at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.
Louie Fontaine and his band perform a fast paced mixture of comedy, costumes, choreography and good time '50s and '60s rock 'n' roll. His show boasts many medleys, including tributes to the Doors, Creedence Clearwater, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, B.B. King and others.
The Fabulous Cut Ups perform a large variety of popular songs from rock 'n roll to standards and from rhythm and blues to country.
Shake, Rattle n' Roll has a song list of more than 500 classic hits, with authentic recreations of Classic Rock and Roll tunes of the '50s, '60s and '70s, performed live, without the aid of computers and tapes.
This week's scheduled Monday night group is Jeff & Ileia.
The Carson Valley Inn is located on Highway 395 in Minden. For information visit www.cvinn.com or call 782-9711.
Villa After Dark
Villa san Marcel presents The After Dark Ultra Lounge starting at 10 p.m. on Friday nights. Dance the night away or simply relax in a tranquil atmosphere. Music will be played by D.J. Styles. After Dark features a fully stocked bar, upscale appetizers and desserts. A dress code is in effect, in a non-smoking environment.
Jazz entertainer David Jobe will appear Saturday night at Villa san Marcel. Live jazz music will be performed during dinner. Dinners, Italian cuisine, are served starting at 5 p.m. and entertainment begins at 6:30 p.m.
Villa san Marcel is located at 1799 Ironwood Drive, between Danny's Ironwood Grill and the Mandarin Gourmet. For more information call 783-4987.
Rockin' the Ranchos
Boodler's Bar and Grubshack, formerly The Stone Pony, has music planned every weekend. Monday is karaoke night beginning at 8 p.m., Wednesday open mic is at 8 p.m. and on Saturday live music by Rad-Ral the "human juke box" also starts at 8 p.m.
Boodler's Bar and Grubshack is located at 1302 Langley Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos. For information, call owners Keith Endlich or Jeffery Shackleton at 265-8841.
Acoustic jam
The Eddy Street Book Exchange offers an acoustic jam session the last Sunday of every month at 2:30 p.m. The next jam will be this Sunday. The informal core group of musicians includes three guitarists, a mandolin player, a banjoist, a fiddle, a ukulele, bass and whoever else shows up. The musicians go around the circle and perform their songs. There is a wide variety of music and the musicians are welcoming and supportive, according to bookstore owner Linda Finch. The Eddy Street Book Exchange is located at 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Information, 782-5484.
Two trios at Walley's
Every Wednesday and Thursday night music can be heard while dining at David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs and Spa, 2001 Foothill Road, Genoa.
-- The Big Tsunami plays every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at Walley's. The Big Tsunami performs island, contemporary and traditional music, as well as local standards.
-- On Thursdays from 5:30-9 p.m. the Red Davidson Trio performs on bass, drums and piano.
"We play mainstream jazz for the most part," said bass player Tim Goldsmith. "It's very listenable - you don't have to be a jazz expert to enjoy it."
For more information, call Walley's at 782-8155.
Musical benefit for school
Rockapella, known as the Kings of Contemporary A Cappella, will be coming to the Pioneer Center in Reno Nevada for a performance at 8 p.m. May 4 to benefit the Sierra Lutheran High School building fund. SLHS is seeking to build a new permanent campus in North Douglas County. Long-term plans include a 600-student facility. For ticket information contact the Pioneer Center box office at HYPERLINK "http://www.pioneercenter.com" www.pioneercenter.com or call 877-840-0457. The Rockapella Web site is www.rockapella.com.
Rockin' to '50s and '60s music
On May 19 the '50s Rockathon Car Show and Swap Meet will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Heritage Park in Gardnerville. Organizers wanted me to let everyone know that during the show DJ Chuck Baldauskas will be playing music from the '50s and '60s throughout the day. The Rockathon is hosted by the Valley Cruisers Car Club and the town of Gardnerville.
-- Jo Rafferty is the People editor at The Record-Courier.
