J Mascis roars into Gundlach Bundschu Winery

The legendary front man and founder of the band Dinosaur (Jr.), J Mascis, will be at Gundlach Bundschu Winery on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. for a solo performance.

Mascis has been touring to support his latest release, “Several Shades of Why,” and is winding down his US tour before he hits New Zealand in December. “Megan from Sub Pop Records … was very into it when I was playing solo a lot in the early 2000s, around the time of the Fog album. She always wanted to know when I’d do a solo record, and ‘Several Shades of Why’ came out of that.

There are a couple of songs that are older, but the rest is new this year. And it’s basically all-acoustic. There’s some fuzz, but it’s acoustic through fuzz. There’re no drums on it, either. Just one tambourine song, that’s it. It was a specific decision to not have drums.

Usually I like to have them, but going drum-less pushes everything in a new direction, and makes it easier to keep things sounding different.”

Tickets and more info can be found by pointing your browser to gunbun.com/calendar.

Rossi’s 1906 in El Verano presents an Indie-Garage-Americana double bill with Dead Cat Hat plus the Best Mates tonight, Nov. 14. Saturday, Nov. 15 it’s time for local country favorites Train Wreck Junction to lay down classic country hits. Showtime both nights is 9 p.m. On Sunday, Nov. 16, it’s an early show kicking off at 5 p.m. with the Tri Tip Trio.

The Annex Wine Bar welcomes The Moonlights tonight, Nov. 14, for a 7:30 p.m. show. Saturday, Nov. 15, it’s Ralph Cetola and Krazy Kat, also for a 7:30 p.m. show. There is no cover but the venue is 21 and over only.

Burgers and Vine presents Dan Martin and the Noma Rocksteady Band tonight, Nov. 14, kicking off at 9:30 p.m. with traditional reggae music. Saturday, Nov. 15, it’s Central Station, also for a 9:30 p.m. show. Central Station brings together many disparate styles, rearranges them, and displays them as a cohesive and pleasing sound. There is no cover either night.

The Sonoma Valley Regional Library presents acoustic classical guitar on Saturday, Nov. 15, from Peter Fletcher, kicking off at 11 a.m. Fletcher is a New York City-based musician, who is in demand as a performer in cultural venues throughout the country, including four sold-out shows at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. The performance is free and open to all and is funded by the Sonoma Valley Friends of the Library.

The Erik James Tasting Room has music tonight, Nov. 14, with John Alliar and Julia Harrell kicking off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, it’s Willis, Cochran and Wright, also for a 7 p.m. show. There is no cover either night, but there is a $10 minimum.

HopMonk Tavern Sonoma has Full Chizel tonight, Nov. 14, on the tavern stage at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, the tavern stage welcomes Clay Bell, playing acoustic. There is no cover and the shows are family-friendly.

The Plaza Bistro presents the Adam Theis and the Jazz Mafia Trio, tonight, Nov. 14, for a 7 p.m. start. There is no cover for the show.

The Epicurean Connection presents Brooke and the Caterpillar tonight, Nov. 14, kicking off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, it’s Adam Traum and Friends, also for a 7:30 p.m. show. Sunday, Nov. 16, it’s an early start for Mark McDonald. Showtime is at 1 p.m..

Murphy’s Irish Pub presents the Hellhounds tonight, Nov. 14, playing Chicago and delta blues kicking off at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, it’s the Perfect Crime, kicking off at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, it’s Michael Mullin, kicking off at 6:30 p.m.

The Blue Moon Saloon has karaoke on Saturday, Nov. 15, starting at 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, the saloon presents the continuation of the blues jam, starting at 9:30 p.m. There is no cover.

Local rockers Heroes Turn Human will be at the Phoenix Theater on Saturday, Nov. 15, to celebrate their recently released EP “Set Sail for Yesterday.” Their set kicks off at 10:30, with three opening acts.

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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