THANKSGIVING WEEKEND EVENTS are more sparse than live turkeys, but you can get chicken-pickin’ string fun along with a few extra bonuses throughout the Peninsula.
Port Angeles
■ Tonight at Bar N9NE, 229 W. First St., the open mic starts at 9 p.m.
On Friday, the Allen Baker Band plays reggae, rock and hip-hop starting at 9 p.m. $3 cover.
On Saturday, it’s a variety of music from DJ RoBoTiX at 9 p.m.
■ This Friday at The Lazy Moon Craft Tavern, 130 S. Lincoln St., Bill Tiederman plays ’60s acoustic melodies from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Tuesdays, Doug Parent plays his acoustic Americana from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Wednesdays, Ches Ferguson & Friends perform classic rock with a few originals thrown in from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
■ On Friday at The Dam Bar, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112, Gordon Bowlby hosts a jam session from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
■ On Friday at The Metta Room, 132 E. Front St., DJ O.B.1 spins top hits and mash-ups at 9 p.m.
On Saturday, Joy in Mudville is on stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. $3 cover.
■ On Saturday at Front Street Alibi, 1605 E. Front St., Johnnie Mustang plays classic rock and blues and some Jimi Hendrix tunes to honor the late singer’s birthday from 10 p.m. to midnight.
■ On Saturday at the Conrad Dyar Memorial Fountain, corner of Laurel and First streets, Charlie Ferris is the master of ceremonies and entertains with seasonal tunes for the downtown association’s Christmas tree ceremony from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
■ On Tuesdays at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. Seventh St., Wally’s Boys play ballroom dance favorites from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. $5 cover; first-timers free.
Sequim
■ Today at Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., Cort Armstrong and friends help you recover from your turkey drowsiness from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with some original songs.
On Friday, Sam Amazyan is up with his classical gypsy guitar from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Saturday, the Tony Petrillo Trio comes from Port Townsend with a jazzy evening of band music from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Wednesday, Bill Volmut showcases original tunes and acoustic folk rock from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Friday at The Oasis Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington St., Gil Yslas plays mellow acoustic tunes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, the Blue Hole Quintet plays danceable tunes from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ On Friday at Stymie’s Bar and Grill at Cedars at Dungeness, 1965 Woodcock Road, Mick and Barry play acoustic classic rock and country from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Sequim VFW, 169 E. Washington St., Still Kickin’ plays rockin’ country for the public to dance to from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ On Wednesdays at Nourish, 1345 S. Sequim Ave., Victor Reventlow hosts the open mic from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with sign-ups at 6 p.m.
Blyn
■ Today in Club Seven lounge at 7 Cedars Casino, 270756 U.S. Highway 101, dance to the Soul Ducks with their up-tempo, rockabilly tunes from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Friday in the Rainforest Bar, listen to current mellow tunes of Jeremy and Anna Pederson from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Saturday, Cris Switzer, a trio that plays contemporary acoustic, is on stage in the Rainforest from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Sunday, Discovery Bay Pirates play Irish pub tunes from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Port Hadlock
■ On Friday at the Ajax Cafe, 21 N. Water St., Buzz Rogowski plays contemporary jazz and standards from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Port Townsend
■ Tonight at the Cellar Door, 940 Water St., it’s rotating local DJ night with a variety of selections from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
On Friday, Jack Dwyer, a Portland, Ore.-based singer-songwriter, plays bluegrass and more at 8 p.m.
On Saturday, it’s Dr. Light, Dumpster Baby, Puget Shore and Cradle Cap at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
On Tuesdays, join in the weekly jazz night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This week, Pies on the Run plays the free event.
■ Every Thursday, The Boiler Room, 711 Water St., hosts an all-ages open mic at 8 p.m., with sign-ups at 7 p.m.
■ On Friday at the Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence St., Stephen Brooks helps clear away the indulgence fog with folk garage rock starting at 9 p.m.
On Saturday, George Rezendes and the Toolshed Trio, with special guests Lois Barnett and Piper Dunlap, play American roots and rock with a special Jerry Garcia tribute from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
■ On Friday at the Public House Grille, 1038 Water St., Jack&Joe play a blend of cowboy music, some folk, blues and “blue-billy swing” from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Saturday, Sam Amazyan plays original compositions inspired by nature at 6 p.m., then is joined by Janna Marit from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Pourhouse, 2231 Washington St., Lowire, with Sean Mugrave doing bass and vocals and Frank dePalma on drums, performs funk and rock in a jam-band style from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
■ Every Saturday at Snug Harbor Cafe, 281732 U.S. Highway 101, Skeeter Ezell plays covers of Roy Orbison and the like from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Monday, there’s an open mic with David Whipple from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ Every Monday at Alchemy, 842 Washington St., Trevor Hanson plays guitar from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Tuesdays at Sirens Pub, 823 Water St., there’s a fiddler jam session at 7 p.m.
On Wednesdays, join in the open-mic night starting at 9 p.m.
High notes
■ On Tuesday in Peninsula College’s Maier Performance Hall, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, the college Jazz Ensemble performs a free show from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. with vocalists and some surprise holiday tunes.
■ On Wednesday at the Highway 20 Road House, 2152 Sims Way, Port Townsend, Ukuleles Unite! offers up holiday music with instruments available to use starting at 5:30 p.m.
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Live Music appears every Thursday. It is compiled by News Assistant Anne Sargent.
Contact the news desk by phoning 360-417-3527 or emailing news@peninsuladailynews.com with “Live Music” in the subject line. And note: The deadline is Monday at 5 p.m. preceding Thursday’s column.
Also, check out “Nightlife,” a listing of entertainment at nightspots across the Peninsula, in Friday’s Peninsula Spotlight magazine.
