◾ Check out Grandview Independent's top picks of this week's art, music, and great events in Richmond you won't want to miss!

Friday Night's Out @ Windchaser Wine Co.

We’re looking forward to another epic First Friday Out here in Richmond this week. All the usual suspects will be on hand and we’ve got a great band lined up. Food and drinks start at The holiday market features arts and crafts, food and drink, music, performances, music will hit around 6 p.m. Get here early and catch the sunset, the forecast looks promising.
Windchaser Wine Co. 1352 S. 49th St. Richmond

TUMBLING DICE + Sonic rose @ Baltic Kiss

Friday, December 6, 2024, 8:00 p.m.  11:30 p.m.
THE TUMBLING DICE
When band leader, Marcus Moreno, was tasked by Bay Area impresario, Daniel Segura, to pick his favorite, most Influential band to cover, that was easy. There's hardly any Rock'n'Roll outfit that has channeled the full breath & heart of the American soul like the Rolling Stones! So, he lost no time recruiting the solid rhythm section from his veteran Punk unit, the Rinds, including bassman & human sequencer, Dante Rojas, and doctor of the skins & '60s/'70s RnB & Soul, Josh Corey Jones. Luckily, Aaron Schiller was already deep into Keith's open tunings when he was asked to join, and his neighbor, Ranzo Taylor, had recently received his piano back from Georgia to get his Boogie back on. 

As the pandemic began to lift, an old Jazz colleague of Portland transplant Christy Mulhèrin (as well as Christian “Colorado” Thompson) urged him to respond to a call-out on Craigslist by the Tumbling Dice for an RnB saxist, knowing full well that the Stones were a foundational influence upon his hotspur licks. Upon discovering that “founding” member, Sean Lavelle, had to bow out due to his growing responsibilities as a First Responder, Christy couldn't resist bringing Christian onboard, since he knew first hand just how accomplished his own lead work is on guitar.

Further blessed to have his old Fairfield buddy, Son 7, become available to back his powerful lead voice with facetious harmonies, Marcus has led this faithful reproduction of the live grooves, touching verses, and unique guitar “weaving” that guided the Stones throughout their fabled '70s Golden Era.

SONIC ROSE
We’re the life of the party! We're a band that performs hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today. Music by awesome artists including Linda Ronstadt, Lady A, Neil Young, and Eagles.

Winter Faire @ Wildcat Community School

The holiday market features arts and crafts, food and drink, music, performances, and more! Wildcat Canyon Community School 3800 Clark Rd, El Sobrante, CA

The Standards @ at Sailing Goat

December 7, 2024, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Led by bandleader Neil Sachs on drums, we are a collective of Bay Area jazz musicians. The Standards play your favorite cool jazz songs from the late 1950s and 1960s, one of the grooviest and listenable eras in jazz history. Whether you are a jazz aficionado or a casual listener, The Standards will set the scene for a special experience of live music. We prioritize fun, generosity, and spirited interaction in our music.

We’ll have a wonderful quintet for this event, including Jake Blackshear on tenor tax, Harry Gray on bass, Phil Gorman on trumpet, and Michael Schuler on piano. Come experience the connection and positive vibe that we create.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestandardsjazz/
Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/thestandardsjazz
Sailing Goat at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801, USA,

Love Your Bioswale Day @ BTA

Saturday, December 7, we will be giving the bioswale at the Booker T Anderson Community Center its winter dose of love. Come help weed, mulch, and plant this garden, and learn about the medicinal and pollinator plants found here!
960 S. 47th Street Richmond.

Alex Gamboa @ The Multicultural Bookstore

Alex Gamboa: A Star's First Song
Please come and enjoy the beautiful voice of Alex Gamboa singing a variety of tunes including Christmas songs. An afternoon of fun!  260 Broadway, Richmond, CA 94804

62nd Annual Holiday Arts Festival @ Richmond Art Center

Sunday, December 8, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free Admission

The Holiday Arts Festival offers something for everyone, combining opportunities to explore, create, and shop for affordable, handmade goods from local artisans.

• Unique, Handmade Gifts by 50+ Local Arts & Crafts Vendors
• Zine Zone featuring 20+ Zinesters | Learn more…
• Ceramics Studio Sale
• Free Art Activities
• Community Partner Pop-Ups
• Food and Drinks

Richmond Art Center, 2540 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA

David Landon @ Rigger's Loft

Sunday, December 8, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Regarded as one the San Francisco Bay Area’s premier guitarists and vocalists, David has performed nationally and internationally at festivals, concerts and clubs, performing with many notable artists including 80’s pop star, Tiffany, TV and Broadway star Mario Cantone as well as multi-platinum artist Lenny Williams. Coming full circle, David has returned to his first love of acoustic music in the singer/songwriter style, playing Americana and his own compositions. Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPHk8u1UHJw
Support Live Music - $5 Music Cover Charge 1325 Canal Blvd, Richmond

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