The Saloon at The Jack London Lodge

New American Roots Album Awareness Tour continues! Back pOrchEstra at Jack London Lodge and Saloon Concert Series, Glen Ellen, Thu May 7, 6-8 pm
Lucky to have such talented players... Candy Girard (played w/ Delaney Bramlet, Tanya Tucker, Jerry Garcia) on violin, Tim Eschliman (Etta James, Commander Cody &amp; His Western Airmen, The Christmas Jug Band) on vocals &amp; resonator guitar, Bowen Brown (John Lee Hooker, Tommy Castro) on drums, Jen Rund (Lumination, The Real Sarahs) on bass, Gary Potterton (NRPS, Texas Chainsaw) on guitar.
Facebook event page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1642368653696179" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">facebook.com/events/1642368653696179</a>
13740 Arnold Drive Glen Ellen, CA 95442 - (707) 938-8510
A broad range of Indie Rock and Americana and the American Roots styles that inspired it: country blues, Zydeco, roots rock, Tex Mex, rockabilly, Singer-Songwriter, Motown, Brazilian and Louisiana music. This combo, sprung out of the pandemic has developed a unique, catchy, funky, moody sound, drawing from the varied past. Comparison's have been made to the music of Big Al Anderson (NRBQ), The Band, JJ Cale, Asleep At The Wheel, Dan Hicks, Buddy &amp; Julie Miller, Jesse Ed Davis &amp; Levon Helm.
Jack London Saloon: Experience quintessential Glen Ellen like the locals do. Steeped in turn of the century history and charm, The Jack London Saloon offers a spacious and beautiful Creekside Patio... savor the serene setting beside the Sonoma Creek. Experience a vintage landmark among Sonoma Wine Country restaurants. The Saloon features wine country comfort food and the best burger in Sonoma. The beverage list highlights an incredible variety of Wine Country vintages, craft beers, and cocktails.
"...The guitars slam like saloon doors, the violin traces lines that oscillate between melancholy and jubilation, the rhythm section moves forward with a tranquil groove that never rushes but never falters... Back pOrchEstra delivers a luminous, earthy, profoundly human record. An album that makes you want to sit on a porch, watch the sunset, and let the stories do their work...." - Fred Delforge, Zicazine (translated from French) <a href="https://www.zicazic.com/zicazine/index.php?option=content&amp;task=view&amp;id=18836" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">zicazic.com/zicazine/index.php?option=content&amp;task=view&amp;id=18836</a>
"...What sets 'Stories In The Heart' apart is its sense of balance. Resonator guitar, violin, bass, drums, percussion, dobro, and Telecaster create a flexible, roots-forward palette that allows Back Porchestra to move between styles fluidly. The songs echo traditions without reenacting them, keeping one foot in the past and the other firmly planted in the present." - Vince's Hot Picks (Best of 2026) New Releases Now
see our music video, "Dusty Road I'm On" video: <a href="https://youtu.be/jj0IIkUyrE4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/jj0IIkUyrE4</a> ...a twangy roots rock number with a Cajun flavor and hints of Jesse Ed Davis and Sid Page....
Our "Voices In My Head (Genre Whiplash)" made the Top 100 Albums at Alt.Country Specialty Chart. Choose your music service: <a href="https://orcd.co/dw640r4" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">orcd.co/dw640r4</a> LPs, CDs, and USB-Music Cards available all over, including <a href="https://www.globerecords.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">globerecords.com</a>
"It's one fine album" - Ben Fong-Torres (Rolling Stone, Almost Famous)
"...evokes artists from multiple decades over the last century and embraces everything from indie-rock and Americana to Celtic, Motown, and Western swing. If you need a reference point, look to bands like Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks and Asleep at the Wheel, whose records also draw on disparate sources." - Jeff Burger, Americana Highway
see!: <a href="https://www.BackPorchEstra.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BackPorchEstra.com</a>
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Local Event: Back pOrchEstra at Jack London Lodge and Saloon Glen Ellen, Thu May 7, 6-8 pm

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Event: Two-week, four-session training – Senior Peer Counseling Program
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 28, 29 and May 5,6, from 10am-1pm. 
Cost: Free of charge
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The Marin County Senior Peer Counseling Program will offer a two-week four-session training, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on April 28, 29 and May 5,6, from 10am-1pm. Led by Marin County Community Mental Health staff professionals, the training prepares volunteers, 55 and older, to provide supportive counseling to seniors, 60 and older, in Marin County. Volunteers will receive education on the issues of aging, training in basic counseling skills and information on community resources.Trained volunteers then make weekly visits to clients in their homes, supporting them in coping with aspects of aging while providing emotional support and practical resources. Volunteers also attend biweekly supervision groups, facilitated by mental health professionals with expertise in healthy aging.
If interested, please contact Michael Turrigiano, 415-473-4358, <a href="mailto:Micheal.Turrigiano@MarinCounty.gov">Micheal.Turrigiano@MarinCounty.gov</a>

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The 8th Annual Garagiste Festival: Northern Exposure is coming back on May 2, 2026 to give you rare access to the region's best small, hard-to-find winemakers. At this intimate event, you will discover and taste amazing, cutting edge wines from over 40 high-quality, micro-production, commercial wineries from Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Sierra Foothills, and more.
Find out for yourself why we’ve been selling out our events for ten years and why we were named the #1 Wine Festival in the Country by USA Today! Meet the winemakers and hear directly from them about the ins and outs of their winemaking styles.
Over 90% of Garagiste wineries do not have a tasting room, so this is truly a singular chance to discover and meet the next great winemakers and get the opportunity to taste their amazing micro-production wines.&nbsp;Your appointment to try these wines is all in one room, right here! You won't be able to duplicate this tasting experience at any other wine event.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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The Saloon at The Jack London Lodge, 13740 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA

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