THE TIME HAS come to help Mother Earth. After taking part in Earth Day activities, get out, dance and take in some live music to finish off a great day.
Port Angeles
■ Today at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, Jerry’s Country Jam features old country favorites from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Friday, the Night Beats play classic rock ’n’ roll from 8 p.m. to midnight.
On Saturday, Andy Koch and the Badd Dog Blues Society bring the best blues on the Peninsula from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
■ On Saturday at the Junction Roadhouse, 242701 W. U.S. Highway 101, Hazelnut Grove (Ches and Julie from Deadwood Revival) plays at 9 p.m.
In honor of Earth Day, four or more in one car will receive a special gift.
Willie Nelson’s All Points Charters & Tours will help with that, too; phone 360-775-9128 or 360-460-7131 for a free ride.
■ On Friday at Wine on the Waterfront, 115 Railroad Ave., welcome back Charlie Ferris at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, the Klallam Earth Day Beach Cleanup Challenge concert features singer/songwriter Danny O’Keefe and multi-instrumentalist Joel Tepp at 8 p.m. Only 40 tickets are available, for $40 each. Book in advance at 360-565-8466.
On Sunday, classical and folk guitarist Gerald Braude entertains in the main bar from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
■ Catch the country-rock action at Front Street Alibi, 1605 E. Front St., when the Jimmy Hoffman Band rocks the room from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
■ On Friday at Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., Justin Scott and the Riveters perform at 10 p.m. $3 cover.
■ On Friday, Les Wamboldt and Olde Tyme Country and special guest Clallam County Fair talent winner and yodeler Wanda Bumgarner perform at the Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. U.S. Highway 101, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Sunday, join the country jam from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, Dave and Rosalie Secord and the Luck of the Draw Band play with guests Bill and Rudy from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ Deadwood Revival’s Jason Mogi and Paul Stehr-Green perform today at 8 p.m. at Bella Italia, 118 E. First St.
■ Cruise on out to Joyce on Friday night to catch the Cruzin’ Bluzers at Salt Creek Inn, state Highway 112 and Camp Hayden Road, at 9 p.m.
■ On Saturday, Coog’s Budget CDs, 1111 W. Front St., has an all-ages concert with Decapitate the Disciples, AK47, Trinity Avenue, Distinction and the supergroup Mydlyfe Crysys, Fluffy and Diimel at 6 p.m.
■ Also Saturday, Elliott’s Antique Emporium, 135 E. First St., hosts “Jazzy Judy” Clark from noon to 2 p.m.
■ The Next Door Gastropub, 113 W. First St., has the Crow Quill Night Owls making an appearance Sunday at 4 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 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 barbecue from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sequim and Blyn
■ On Friday at the Oasis Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Gil Yslas of Fret Noir performs at 5:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Chantilly Lace plays at 8 p.m.
On Wednesday, Amanda Bacon and Final Approach make their landing at 5:30 p.m.
■ On Saturday at Three Crabs Restaurant, 11 3 Crabs Road, Old Sidekicks play country from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Friday at Stymie’s Bar & Grill at Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, the Discovery Bay Pirates play from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Friday in Club Seven Lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, Blyn, Denny Secord Jr. and Bobby play country classics from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Saturday, the M-80s play classic ’80s from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Sunday, dance to the Stardust Big Band from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Port Hadlock
■ On Friday at Hadlock House, 141 Chimacum Road, Andy Koch brings his Badd Dog Blues Society back. $3 cover; $5 couple.
Port Townsend
■ Today at The Upstage, 923 Washington St., enjoy the Caribbean music of Putumayo at 7:30 p.m. $5 cover.
On Friday, a Savor the Sound fundraiser has the jazz of Overton Berry, Eric Fridrich and Jeff Davies at 7:30 p.m. $12 cover.
On Saturday, Sandy Diamond and Quasimodo and the Bellringers perform at 8 p.m. $12 cover.
On Sunday, two shows begin at 5:30 p.m. in Rex Rice’s Penultimate Sunday Jazz Jam. $5 cover.
Following at 8:30 p.m. are Joanne Rand and Matt Sircely. Sliding-scale cover of $6 to $8.
On Wednesday, Kara Hesse Cabaret begins at 7:30 p.m. Sliding-scale cover of $5 to $8.
Phone 360-385-2216 for details and reservations.
■ On Saturday, Sirens Pub, 823 Water St., welcomes the return of Baby Gramps at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
Can’t make it Saturday? Catch the Baby Gramps’ Sunday show at 7 p.m. $5 cover.
■ On Saturday at Castle Key, Seventh and Sheridan streets, the Rickey Kelly Quartet plays jazz from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $8 cover.
■ On Friday at the Undertown, 211 Taylor St., Allyn Guthrie plays acoustic rock and blues at 8 p.m.
Skip Morris will bring his vocals and guitar Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ Steve Grandinetti plays guitar at the Owl Sprit Cafe, 218 Polk St., today and Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ Today, classical guitarist Trevor Hanson plays at Ichikawa Japanese Cuisine, 1208 Water St., from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Saturday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Better Living Through Coffee, 100 Tyler St., will present Fret Noir.
■ Every Monday, Trevor Hanson plays at Alchemy, 842 Washington St., from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ Steve Grandinetti plays and sings at the Northwest Maritime Center Cafe, 421 Water St., Port Townsend, on Thursdays and Fridays from noon till 2 p.m.
High notes
■ On Friday at the Big Barn, 702 Kitchen-Dick Road, the “Beat the Blues Barn Dance” fundraiser for Five Acres School features a “family dance” from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. featuring the Black Diamond Fiddle Club, Zumbatomic and Juana Marimba. There also will be a silent auction and raffle.
On Saturday, Abby Mae & the Homeschool Boys kick off at 5 p.m., followed by New Forge. $15 cover for those 16 and older.
Got any questions? Phone 360-681-7255.
■ On Friday and Saturday at The Landing mall, 115 Railroad Ave., Port Angeles, Dave and Rosalie Secord will be performing from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed Saturday by Jason Mogi and Paul Stehr-Green. Join the Klallam Earth Day beach cleanup and have fun.
■ On Friday, Olympic Peninsula Dance presents Jim Nyby and the F Street Band from 8 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St. Adults $15; disabled/students with ID $10; 12 and younger $7.
Details are at 360-385-6919 or 360-385-5327.
■ On Monday, the Air Force Academy’s Falconaires Big Band will present a free concert at 7 p.m. in the Port Angeles High School auditorium, 304 E. Park Ave. The Stardust Big Band will start the evening off.
The Falconaires also will hold a music clinic in the afternoon for Peninsula music students. For more details, phone Bobbie Usselman at 360-681-3432.
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John Nelson is a self-styled music lover and compulsive night owl who believes in “KLMA — 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 emailing news@peninsuladailynews.com, with John Nelson in the subject line. And note: Nelson’s deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. preceding Thursday’s column.
