FALL WINDS ARE blowing now, and several venues have shifted over to their indoor winter hours.
As the rain and leaves drop to welcome the chilly autumnal season, you can still find plenty of hot spots to enjoy some live music and a hot (or cold!) beverages.
Port Angeles
■ Today at Castaways Restaurant and Night Club, 1213 Marine Drive, it’s Jerry’s country jam with guest singer Les Wamboldt from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
This month, singers, dancers and instrumentalists are invited to compete Thursdays for a grand prize, to be awarded Nov. 6.
For more information, phone 360-452-1177.
■ Today in Peninsula College’s Pirate Union Building, 1502 E. Lauridsen Blvd., A Cedar Suede of Seattle plays a concert of Afro-Cuban beats, R&B and old-fashioned bluegrass starting at 7 p.m.
The concert is free for students; free-will offerings are asked from the public.
■ Today at Bar N9ne, 229 W. First St., the open mic starts at 9 p.m.
■ On Friday at Barhop Brewing, 124 W. Railroad Ave., the Soul Ducks offer up an evening of hopping rockabilly and jumping blues from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
On Saturday, Joy in Mudville plays a benefit performance in support of Volunteers in Medicine of the Olympics from about 8:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For a $10 donation, you get “2-fer-1” beer.
■ On Friday at the Fairmount Restaurant, 1127 W. U.S. Highway 101, a jam session from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. is followed by the Serendipity Band with special guests Dave and Jeannie until 8 p.m. There will be a sing-along, so bring hearty voices and instruments.
■ On Friday at The Dam Bar, junction of U.S. Highway 101 and state Highway 112, a fundraiser for New Leash on Life, a nonprofit providing service dogs to veterans and others, features Mark McConnell and Gary & Rose from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. $5 donation. Gordon Bowlby hosts a jam session from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
■ On Monday at the Bushwhacker, 1527 E. First St., Charlie Ferris performs his “Musical Therapy Session” with memories and melodies from 6 p.m. to 8 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.
■ Every Tuesday at The Lazy Moon Craft Tavern, 130 S. Lincoln St., Doug Parent plays acoustic Americana from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
On Wednesdays, Ches Ferguson & Friends perform a mixture of classic rock with originals thrown in from 7 p.m. to about 9 p.m.
Sekiu
■ On Friday at the Sekiu Community Center, 11 Rice St., Rosalie and Dave Secord and Luck of the Draw play soft rock, bluegrass and variety tunes at noon.
Sequim
■ Today at Wind Rose Cellars, 143 W. Washington St., Cort Armstrong and friends entertain from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Friday, the Blue Hares rock it out from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Saturday, Blue Holiday plays jazz and funk from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Wednesday, Bill Volmut showcases originals and acoustic folk rock from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
■ On Friday at The Oasis Bar and Grill, 301 E. Washington St., the Old Sidekicks play classic country hits from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Saturday, the Stardust Big Band plays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, it’s time to dance to the oldies, rock ’n’ roll and country of the Buck Ellard from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Sequim VFW, 169 E. Washington St., Silver and Gold play classic country for the public to dance to from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No cover.
■ On Wednesday 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 country fare of Haywire from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Friday, the Popoffs play current pop rock from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
On Friday in the Rainforest Bar, listen to country variety by Joey James Dean from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
On Saturday, Justin Kausal-Hayes returns from Seattle to play contemporary and original songs from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Port Ludlow
■ Today in the Fireside Room at the Resort at Port Ludlow, 1 Heron Road, Trevor Hanson plays classical guitar from 5 p.m. to closing.
Port Townsend
■ On Saturday at Sirens Pub, 823 Water St., Perfect by Tomorrow of Stanwood plays reggae, alternative pop and punk at 9 p.m. $5 cover.
On Tuesdays, there’s a fiddler jam session at 7 p.m.
On Wednesdays, join in the open-mic night starting at 9 p.m.
■ On Friday at the Uptown Pub, 1016 Lawrence St., Toolshed Trio plays a tribute to Jerry Garcia starting at 9 p.m., with guest vocalists Lois Barnett and Piper Dunlap.
On Saturday, Clay Bartlett, a local singer-songwriter, plays blues and Americana from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
■ On Friday at the Cellar Door, 940 Water St., Jack&Joe play cowboy music with some folk, a little blues and some swing from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
On Tuesday, the Skip Morris Jazz Trio comes to the stage from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Pourhouse, 2231 Washington St., the Jensen & Bugge Duo, accordion and fiddle players, are here on a Northwest tour from Denmark from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m.
■ On Saturday at the Quimper Grange, 1219 Corona St., the Third Saturday Contra Dance starts at 7:30 p.m. with guest caller Carol Piening and band Airstream Traveler. Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for ages 3-18, free for kids younger than 3.
■ 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.
■ Every Monday at Alchemy, 842 Washington St., Trevor Hanson plays guitar from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
High notes
■ On Friday at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 555 Otto St., the Olympic Peninsula Dance Club presents Maia Santell and the House Blend, a blend of ballroom and Latin dances, at 7 p.m. Janice Eklund teaches the classic foxtrot free. Couples and singles are welcome in this all-ages, smoke-free venue. Admission is $10.
■ On Saturday at Studio 36, 211 Taylor St., Port Townsend (third floor of Mount Baker Block Building), Eric Lanzillotta presents an evening of experimental music at 7 p.m. Donations are accepted.
■ On Saturday at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center, 923 Hazel Point Road, Coyle, Curtis & Loretta, a husband-and-wife duo from Minnesota, play music genres for all ages with a variety of instruments at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation.
For more information, visit www.coyleconcerts.com.
■ On Saturday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St., Port Townsend, Ukuleles Unite! holds a “rendezvous” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Free ukulele lessons for all skill levels, refreshments and a song circle are included, with loaner ukuleles available. A $3 donation is recommended.
For more information, 360-385-2233.
■ On Sunday at the Sequim Prairie Grange, 290 Macleay Road, the Old Sidekicks play classic tunes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Admission of $10 for singles, $15 per couple or $25 per family provides a night of dinner and dancing.
■ On Sunday at the Rosewind Common House, 3131 Haines St., Port Townsend, there’s an English country dance from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Nan Evans will teach and call, with music provided by the Rosewind Country Dance Band. A potluck dinner follows the dance.
There is a $5 suggested donation.
The Rosewind Common House is a fragrance-free facility. No street shoes (dance shoes or slippers accepted).
For more information, email Dan Post at dan.post@frandango.org.
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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.
