THE DAYS ARE dark and dreary and downright ghoulish, so don a costume, pick your party and dance, dance, dance, or the goblins will get you if you don’t watch out!
Port Angeles
• Deadwood Revival headlines the big party at the Junction Roadhouse, 5 miles west of Port Angeles at the junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112, Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
DWR will have you in their grasp with roots rock and old-timey music, and costume prizes and finger food, too. $5 cover.
Afraid of driving out on your own? Never fear, All Points Charters is here!
Just phone 360-460-7131 or 360-775-9128 and yours truly or Willie will be glad to pick you up and get you home sans vampire teeth marks.
Barry Burnett will be doing his Sunday Jam from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
On Wednesday, Jason and friends play roots music and more from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Tonight at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, the Sundowners host a jam from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. These fellas really know how to have fun!
On Friday and Saturday, the Turner Brothers Band rocks from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a costume contest Saturday night. $3 cover.
• On Saturday, BBR (Barry, Bill and Rudy) will serve up some scary as well as their classic ’60s-’70s tunes at Wine on the Waterfront’s annual Halloween party at 8 p.m., complete with a prize for best costume. At 115 Railroad Ave.
• On Friday at the RBar, 132 E. Front St., the rockin’ blues of the Soulshakers will get you dancin’ from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3 cover.
• Saturday’s party at BarN9ne, 229 W. First St., features the music of the Scott Sullivan Band as well as a mustache competition called “Stash-tober awards” and costume contest with a $100 prize for best costume. $5 cover includes first drink.
• On Saturday, the Heroes of Radio, Govinda and Craig Logue, haunt the Coo Coo Nest, 1017 E. First St., at 9 p.m.
• This morning at the Port Angeles Senior Center, Seventh and Peabody streets, from 10 a.m. to noon, Charlie Ferris does the “Monster Mash” and more during the center’s Halloween get-together. Public welcome.
Every Tuesday evening, the Port Angeles Senior Swingers presents Wally and the Boys playing ballroom dance favorites for the dancing pleasure of all seniors 45 years and older from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 cover, first-timers free!
• On Wednesday at Dupuis Restaurant, 256861 U.S. Highway 101, Bob and Dave play blues with a brew and BBQ from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Tonight, Howly Slim performs vocal and guitar at Kokopelli’s Underground, 203 E. Front St., at 6 p.m. and again Sunday with George Radebaugh at 5 p.m.
• Dave and Rosalie Secord’s Luck of the Draw Band and performing guests Ron and Diane Johnson (hammer dulcimer) will be playing a variety of music Wednesday at Smuggler’s Landing restaurant and lounge, 115 Railroad Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Come join the fun!
• Tonight and every Thursday, Larry and René Bauer direct the goings-on at the open mic hosted by the Cracked Bean, 108 DelGuzzi Drive, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Welcome to the live music mix.
• Victor Reventlow hosts the acoustic jam at the Fairmount Restaurant on U.S. Highway 101 west of Port Angeles from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. Don’t be left out!
• On Friday night, the Veela Cafe, 133 E. First St., has Jim Lind providing both rock and country, fast and slow, from his impressive repertoire at 7:30 p.m.
Joyce
• Dirty Joe hosts the open mic at the Salt Creek Restaurant and Lounge, state Highway 112 and Camp Hayden Road, tonight and every Thursday at 9 p.m.
On Saturday, the Outlaws play for the costume party at 9 p.m.
Sequim and Blyn
• Tonight, don’t miss the jam hosted by Chantilly Lace at the Oasis Sports Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Any Thursday night, you’ll find some of the best jammers from your favorite bands joining in the fun.
Classic rock and country from the ’50s and ’60s, blues and pop from later decades are all in the broad repertoire honed over 35 years. Jammers come in early and sign in on the sign-up sheet.
On Friday, Jack Havoc, Northern Bastard, Elephant Graveyard and more perform for the Halloween party and costume contest at 9 p.m.
On Monday, dance to the Cat’s Meow with Diane Beegle from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, jazz it up with the Blue Hole Quintet from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• On Saturday, Howly Slim will be at Las Palomas Mexican Restaurant, 1085 E. Washington St., at 5 p.m.
• At The Buzz, 128 N. Sequim Ave., Kelly Thomas and Victor Reventlow host the very popular and rousing open mic Wednesday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• On Friday, the lovely Kate Lily graces Stymie’s Bar & Grill at the Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, with her delicate yet strong voice from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• On Friday at Club Seven Lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, beat the crowd and dance to the gals of Nasty Habits from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday.
Dress in your best costume for the party of the year and maybe you’ll win a cash prize.
On Sunday, shake off the cobwebs and dance to the Stardust Big Band from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Port Hadlock
• Tonight, Buzz Rogowski plays jazz and originals at the Ajax Cafe, 271 Water St., at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Jim Nyby plays blues, ballads, jazz and soul at 5:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Jess is styling on the piano at 6 p.m.
Port Townsend
• Tonight at The Upstage, 923 Washington St., Seattle-based finger-style guitar, lap slide, mandolin and claw hammer banjo player Calahen Morrison will enthrall you, playing beyond his 24 years, at 7:30 p.m. $7 cover.
On Friday, the legendary Mark Dufresne Band plays blues at 8 p.m. Mark has more awards (vocalist, songwriter, harmonica) than any other player by the Washington Blues Society. $12 cover.
On Saturday, Jim Nyby and the F Street Band play Big Easy blues, classic rock, roots and country at 8 p.m. $6 cover.
On Wednesday, Kate Reid brings her beautiful voice and original songs at 8 p.m.
On Thursday, Nov. 4, Kevin Burke’s Open House Band provides Irish fiddling, step dancing, percussive sounds and much more at 8 p.m.
Call 360-385-2216 for reservations.
• On Saturday at the Uptown Pub, Lowire plays multilayered funk and rock grooves for the Halloween bash and costume contest, with $175 in cash prizes, at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
• Tonight, the Boiler Room, 711 Water St., features Dylan Morrison and Skinny People Kissing for the open mic at 7 p.m. Sign up at 7 p.m.
• On Saturday evening at the Undertown, Water and Taylor streets, Steve Grandinetti performs at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, celebrate Halloween with Locust Street Taxi at 7 p.m. $5 cover.
• Every Friday at 5 p.m., you’ll find Howly Slim at the Banana Leaf Thai Restaurant, 609 Washington St.
• Sirens Pub has Artichoke Project and Speans on Friday starting at 9 p.m. $5.
On Saturday, stomp on over to the Zombie Bash with 138, a Misfits cover band, starting at 9 p.m. $5, or $3 if you dress like a zombie.
Music news
• On Friday, Big Fine Daddies, with special guest Andy Maupin, are playing in a benefit for Brenda Zink-Holloway to help with cancer-related expenses at the Port Angeles Eagles Club, 110 Penn St., from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
There will also be a spaghetti dinner, 50/50 drawing and silent auction. Admission by donation.
• The Community Dance on Saturday at the Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St., Port Townsend, features Ragged Edge with caller Tony Mates from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Adults $6, 18 and under $3.
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John Nelson is a self-styled music lover and compulsive night owl who believes in SDLqKLMA — Keep Live Music Alive” on the North Olympic Peninsula. His column, Live Music, appears every Thursday.
Are you performing in or promoting a live music gig? Contact John by phoning 360-565-1139 or e-mailing news@peninsuladailynews.com (subject line: John Nelson).
Also, check out “Nightlife,” a listing of entertainment at nightspots across the Peninsula, in Friday’s Peninsula Spotlight magazine.