Who’s on Stage: Feb. 19-25, 2016

By HANNAH HATCH
Martinez Tribune

Friday, Feb. 19

Happy Hour & A Half with The Killbillies
When: 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 (doors open at 4 p.m.)
Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez.
Details: Come hang out, chat and have fun!
Cost: No cover charge. Beverage discount.
Info: http://armandosmartinez.com

Yours Truly, Michele (Tippy Canoe) + Moonshine Maybelline
When: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez.
Details: Americana Roots Rock. Michel Kappel-Stone on guitar/ukulele/vocals, David Wenger on bass, and Cairo McCockran on drums. Moonshine Maybelline is Country Americana. Catherine Foreman on vocals, Bob Spector on guitar, Ted O’Connell on bass, and Ian Sutton on pedal steel.
Cost: $15
Info: www.michelekappelstone.com, www.reverbnation.com/moonshinemaybelline

Kevin Radley & Tim Peck
When: 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19
Where: Roxx on Main, 627 Main St., Martinez.
Info: www.roxxonmain.com

Tone Pony
When: 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19
Where: Nu-Rays, 709 Ferry St., Martinez.
Details: Tone Pony is a rockin’ Country band composed of six very experienced musicians who have found a mutual love for playing music that they enjoy sharing with each other and with you. Their blend of classic and contemporary Country & Country-Rock hits will delight you, inspire you, and take you back to some of your favorite memories.
Info: www.nu-rays.net

Handguns with Sad Vegan, Easy Target, Where the Sidewalk Ends, and Still Living
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19
Where: Red House Studios, 1667 Botelho Drive, Walnut Creek.
Details: Local rock bands.
Cost: $12
Info: www.redhouselive.com

Saturday, Feb. 20

ArtBeat
When: 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20
Where: Downtown Martinez
Details: Artcelerator’s gallery showcase, including art from folk artist Howard Finster. Located at different participating downtown businesses: ARTU4iA, Youphoria, States Coffee, Citrus Salon, Future Primitive Tattoos, and Barrelista.
Info: http://artcelerator.org

Mark Hummel & The Blues Survivors
When: 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20 (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez.
Details: Harmonica Blues. Mark Hummel on harmonica/vocals; Rusty Zinn on guitar; Donnie Green on drums; and RW Grigsby on bass. Winner of the 2014 Blues Music Awards for Best Album and Best Traditional Blues Album.
Cost: $15
Info: www.markhummel.com

Christian Kuria
When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20
Where: Roxx on Main, 627 Main St., Martinez.
Info: http://www.roxxonmain.com

Sunday, Feb. 21

Hillbilly Hootenanny Revue
When: 4-7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 (doors open at 3:30 p.m.)
Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez.
Details: Hosted by Jack Champion. Maurice Tani on guitar/vocals, Mitch Polzack on guitar/banjo, Eddie Kendrick on bass, Les James on drums, and David Phillips on pedal steel.
Cost: $10
Info: www.facebook.com/EastHoot

Monday, Feb. 22

Blues Jam
When: 7:30-10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22 (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez.
Details: The Good Stuff Guitar Shop presents Armando’s Blues Monday.
Cost: $5
Info: http://armandosmartinez.com

Wednesday, Feb. 24

Plucky Strum
When: 8-10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24 (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez.
Details: Sheryl Bailey on guitar, Harvie S on bass, and Akira Tana on drums. Cost: $10
Info: www.facebook.com/pluckystrum, www.akiratana.com

Thursday, Feb. 25

Ray Bonneville
When: 8-10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25 (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
Where: Armando’s, 707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez.
Details: Original New Orleans Blues. Ray Bonneville on guitar/vocals, and Richie Lawrence on piano/accordion.
Cost: $10
Info: http://raybonneville.com, www.richielawrencemusic.com

Karaoke and Open Mic Nights

Karaoke with “Carla-oke”
When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19
Where: The Tavern on the Green, 451 Vine Hill Way, Martinez.

Open Mic With Steve Starr
When: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21
Where: Nu Rays, 709 Ferry St., Martinez.
Info: www.nu-rays.net

Open Mic
When: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23
Where: Creek Monkey Tap House, 611 Escobar St., Martinez.
Details: Bring your Ax down and show us how you shred. Or just enjoy some great live acts with some excellent craft beer.
Info: www.creekmonkey.com

Open Mic
When: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24
Where: Tavern on the Green, 451 Vine Hill Way, Martinez.

Open Mic
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25
Where: Roxx on Main, 627 Main St., Martinez.
Info: www.roxxonmain.com

Karaoke with Cindy & Jeff
When: 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25
Where: Nu-Rays, 709 Ferry St., Martinez.
Info: www.nu-rays.net

Jenny Starmack contributed to this report.