Thankful for all the music in Sonoma Valley

With the end of the year approaching and the holidays upon us, it’s a time that many look back and reflect on the things for which we’re thankful. The health of ourselves and families aside, we have so much here on “the Island,” to be thankful for, a place where people save money all year to come and do, for a few days, what we do here every day. We’ve said many times, the bounty of local musicians in the little Valley has always amazed us, and the quality of the players and variety of genres is always impressive. Many we’re friends with, many we don’t know yet, but for all of them, we’re thankful that they share their art with us, along with all the fine food, wine and other things people come here for. We’re wishing each and every one of you readers a healthy and happy holiday season, and we’re thankful you read the column. Be sure to check out the Friday edition where we’ll run down all the New Year’s festivities we have lined up.

The El Verano Inn has karaoke from Neelix One tonight, Dec. 23, starting at 9 p.m.

The Eric K. James tasting room has Macy Blackman and the Praline Trio on Friday, Dec. 26, kicking off at 7 p.m.

The Annex Wine Bar presents JMB and the Big O on Friday, Dec. 26, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. The venue is 21 and over only.

The Plaza Bistro presents the Terence Brewer Trio on Friday, Dec. 26, for a 7 p.m. show.

The Epicurean Connection welcomes Katie Phillips on Friday, Dec. 26, kicking off at 7:30 p.m.

Murphy’s Irish Pub has Adam Traum on Friday, Dec. 26, starting at 8 p.m.

HopMonk Tavern Sonoma presents Billy D on the tavern stage on Friday, Dec. 26, for an 8:30 p.m. show.

Rossi’s 1906 in El Verano, welcomes the Sonoma All-Stars on Friday, Dec. 26, kicking off at 9 p.m.

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If your gig isn’t in my column, you didn’t tell me about it.

Be sure to check the Friday edition of the Index-Tribune for the complete rundown of all the weekend’s musical events.

James

Marshall

Berry

jmberry@sonoma?music.com