Sonoma All-Stars and a New Year’s tease

Rossi’s 1906 in El Verano presents the Sonoma All-Stars tonight, Dec. 26. The act consists of an eclectic mix of Sonoma Valley musicians, including Junior Boogie, Codi Binkley, Rich Kirch, Leroy Bloom, David Aguilar, Alex Garcia, Bob McBain and more. Opening the show will be Savannah, featuring Rick Binkley, along with guests Gabe Brueske and Luke Domingue. Showtime is 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, it’s the Tri-Tip Trio for an afternoon show, kicking off at 4 p.m.

The Annex Wine Bar welcomes JMB and the Big O and Friends tonight, Dec. 26, for a 7:30 p.m. show. Saturday, Dec. 27, it’s the Cork Pullers for their debut appearance at the wine bar. There is no cover but the venue is 21 and over.

Burgers and Vine presents DJ Isaac tonight, Dec. 26, at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, it’s Dylan Chambers and the Midnight Transit. Chambers is the son of the legendary Lester Chambers, of Chambers Brothers fame, and is carrying on the family’s passion and musical heritage while keeping his own unique sound and style. There is no cover either night

The Epicurean Connection presents Katie Phillips tonight, Dec. 26, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, it’s Miles Wick, also for a 7:30 p.m. show. Sunday, Dec. 28, it’s an early start time for Kalei Yamanoha, kicking off at 1 p.m.

HopMonk Tavern Sonoma has Billy D tonight, Dec. 26, playing on the tavern stage at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, the tavern stage welcomes Dawn Angelosante. There is no cover and the shows are family friendly.

The Plaza Bistro presents the Terence Brewer Trio, tonight, Dec. 26, for a 7 p.m. start. There is no cover for the show.

The Erik James Tasting Room has music tonight, Dec. 26, with Macy Blackmans Praline Trio, kicking off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, it’s the Left Coast Syncopators, featuring Tim Eschliman, Snakebite Jacobs and Kevin Zuffi, also for a 7 p.m. show. There is no cover either night, but there is a $10 minimum.

Murphy’s Irish Pub presents the Mosey Boys tonight, Dec. 26, kicking off at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, it’s an early start for Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band, kicking off at 6:30 p.m.

The Blue Moon Salon has karaoke on Saturday, Dec. 27, starting at 9 p.m. It’s the continuation of the blues jam on Sunday, Dec. 28, starting at 9:30 p.m. There is no cover.

Local singer-songwriter Cliff Goldmacher got an early Christmas present this month when two songs he co-wrote went on the charts. On Dec. 2, Spencer Day, a top-charting jazz vocalist, released “Christmas With You,” a song Goldmacher co-wrote with composer Joel Evans. Then 14 days later, Lisa Loeb released “Light,” a Hanukkah song she wrote with Goldmacher. “Songwriting is a very personal craft, but if you can lay your ego aside, it’s amazing what you can do when you collaborate with a gifted artist,” said Goldmacher, who teaches classes on collaborative songwriting. Congrats Cliff!

If you’ve seen even one live music show in Sonoma Valley the past year, it’s likely you’ve seen keyboardist Bob McBain perform. A full-time musician, McBain recently had a bad stroke of luck with his car and without a vehicle, it’s tough to get to gigs. The Sonoma County Blues Society is putting on a benefit to help McBain get back on the road on Sunday, Dec. 28, at the Twin Oaks Tavern in Penngrove. The lineup was still being finalized at press time, but a number of local blues artists are expected to come and help out. Showtime is 1 p.m. and all donations are welcome.

We typically wait to announce shows next week, but with New Year’s Eve falling on a Wednesday, we’ll lay out below what we know of so far. All shows are on Wednesday, Dec. 31.

Annex Wine Bar presents the grand finale of the Sonoma Sinatra, Stan Pappas with a dinner show that kicks off at 7 p.m. For tickets and more info, call 938-7779.

Rossi’s 1906 presents dinner and dancing with BackTrax and a DJ in between sets. There is also a dinner-only ticket. Dancing starts at 9 p.m. For tickets and more info, call 343-0044.

The Depot in Kenwood presents a benefit show with T Luke and the Tight Suits, sponsored by Rotary Club of Glen Ellen-Kenwood. Showtime is 8 p.m. For tickets and more info, call 538-8180.

Murphy’s Irish Pub welcomes the Carrtunes for the annual New Year’s Eve appearance, kicking off at 9 p.m.

The Eric K. James Tasting Room presents Macy Blackman and Bing Nathan kicking off at 9 p.m.

HopMonk Tavern Sonoma welcomes Dirty Cello, starting at 9 p.m.

The HotBox Grill in Boyes Hot Springs presents Isaac Carter solo, kicking off at 9 p.m.

The Moose Lodge has Showcase the Band for a dinner dance, kicking off at 6 p.m. For tickets and more info, call 938-8011.

Olive and Vine in Glen Ellen has dinner and a show with the C. Maino Trio, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. For tickets and more info, call 996-9152.

The Flamingo Lounge in Santa Rosa presents a reunion show of Crossfire, kicking off at 8 p.m. For tickets and more info, call 545-8530.

Burgers and Vine has DJ Hi-C for a 9:30 p.m. start time.

The El Verano Inn has karaoke from Neelix One, starting at 9:30 p.m.

If your gig isn’t in my column, you didn’t tell me about it. Hit me up at jmberry@sonomamusic.com.

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