HERE WE GO with another week of live music and your excuses for not going out and enjoying some are getting thin. The snow is gone, it’s not as cold and it’s time to relieve yourself of cabin fever, after all, spring is just around the corner.
Port Angeles
■ On Saturday at the Junction Roadhouse, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112 five miles west of Port Angeles, dance to the blues, rock, reggae with a Jimi Hendrix theme of Blu Meadows for the first time on the Peninsula from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. $3 cover.
On Sunday, Chantilly Lace hosts the Junction Jam from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
On Wednesday, banjo craftsman Jason Mogi and bassist Paul Stehr-Green play 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 Saturday, get your country up with Denny Secord Jr. and Haywire from 8 p.m. to midnight. Haywire covers country from the classic period of the ’50s to today’s contemporary sound, so two-step, boogie or line dance the night away.
■ On Friday at Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., Seattle rock band Stone Axe plays after a surprise opening band from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. $3 cover.
On Saturday, Bar N9ne welcomes back Jason Mogi and Paul Stehr-Green for another night of old-time Appalachian, American roots, jam band improv and good ol’ rock ’n’ roll at 8:30 p.m. Jason (Deadwood Revival) and Paul (SuperTrees) blend their talents for a great night of music. $3 cover.
■ On Saturday at Wine on the Waterfront, 115 Railroad Ave., the “new” duo Dowdell Buhler features Linda Dowdell and Craig Buhler with a great night of jazz at 7:30 p.m. $3 cover.
■ Chuck Grall, Les Wamboldt and the Sound Dogs with a special guest perform Monday at Smuggler’s Landing, 115 Railroad Ave., from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ Tonight and every Thursday, Larry and Rene 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.
■ On Tuesday, Howly Slim picks and grins at Kokopelli Grill, 203 E. Front St., at 6 p.m.
■ Every Tuesday evening at the Port Angeles Senior Center, Seventh and Peabody streets, the Port Angeles Senior Swingers present Wally and the Boys playing ballroom dance favorites for the dancing pleasure of all adults 45 years and older from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 cover, first-timers free!
■ Victor Reventlow hosts the acoustic jam at the Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. U.S. Highway 101, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Tuesday. Don’t be left out!
■ On Wednesday at Dupuis Restaurant, 256861 U.S. Highway 101, Bob and Dave play blues with a brew and barbecue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sequim and Blyn
■ On Friday at the Oasis Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington St., enjoy the music and fun of the Discovery Bay Pirates from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
On Wednesday, the “boomer” music of Final Approach lands from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ Howly Slim plays at Las Palomas Mexican Restaurant, 1065 E. Washington St., on Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
■ Every Wednesday at Mugs ’n’ Jugs Bar and Grill, 735 W. Washington St., Jimmy Hoffman and friends perform unplugged from 7 p.m. to midnight. Donations welcome.
■ 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, Denny Secord Jr. “country ups” at Stymie’s Bar & Grill at Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, in a solo performance from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Friday at Club Seven Lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, dance and party band Dana Osborne plays tunes most bands won’t even try from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Get your Sunday country up with Denny Secord Jr. and Haywire from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Monday, we be jammin’ with host Barry Burnett and friends, so bring your ax and/or vocal talents for the fun from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Celebrate Fat Tuesday with the Dixieland of the Dukes of Dabob from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Be sure to come prepared for the parasol parade!
Port Hadlock
■ On Friday at the Ajax Cafe, 271 Water St., Howly Slim plays guitar and sings original songs as well as old favorites at 6 p.m.
On Saturday, Barry Burnett and friends play ’50s to ’70s classics at 6 p.m.
On Sunday, Jim Nyby performs blues, ballads, jazz and soul 6 p.m.
Port Townsend
■ On Friday at The Upstage, 923 Washington St., Delta Rays bring the blues together with Cajun and rock at 8 p.m. $7.
On Saturday, the Janiva Magness Band plays the blues at 8 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door.
The Lloyd Jones Blues Band turns to swampy blues and folk Sunday at 3 p.m. $12 cover. Then, they shine up the place with Dustbusters at 7:30 p.m. $6 cover.
On Wednesday, country fans get a treat when Devon Dawson, Outlaw Jessie Del and the Wolf Gang attack with the voice of Jessie, the Yodeling Cowgirl and Western Music Female Vocalist of the Year. Wow! Starts at 7 p.m. $10 cover.
Phone 360-385-2216 for reservations.
■ On Friday, Polecat puts out some country bluegrass at Sirens, 823 Water St., at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
MangoSmash entertains Saturday at 9 p.m.
■ On Saturday at The Castle Key, Seventh and Sheridan streets, Pearl Django performs jazz in the Django Reinhardt style from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $15 cover.
Music notes
■ The Peninsula College Jazz Ensemble continues its popular lunchtime series, Jazz in the PUB, on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. in the J Building on the main campus in Port Angeles.
■ This is another of those notes I hate to write because another musical note has been silenced.
Bill Foley, founder of the Snack Daddies and more recently the Olympic Express Big Band, died suddenly Feb. 25 at his home. Bill always had a smile on his face that would light up any room and played a horn that would do the same.
Services are Saturday at 1 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 Lopez Ave., Port Angeles, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. at the Port Angeles Eagles Aerie 483, 110 Penn St.
Jimmy Hoffman is leaving his band setup after Friday’s gig, and the musicians that have played with Bill over the years are invited to play.
Rest in peace, Bill Foley.
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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.