20 NORTH BAY BOH E MI A N | AUGUST 22-28 , 20 1 2 | BO H E M I AN.COM
CULTURE The week’s events: a selective guide
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Popsicle Toes Jazz seems to be having a moment. With top-selling artists like Esperanza Spalding and Melody Gardot, this creative, at times erratic, music is definitely enjoying some time in the sun. Grammy winner Diana Krall (pictured above) is one of several artists at the forefront of this scene. Krall, who will be performing at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts on Aug. 28, is known for her sultry sound and whispery lyricism. For those who haven’t listened to her before, you can expect a swanky club vibe, a few classic covers and some wry between-song patter. Still aren’t sure that Krall’s sound is for you? Elvis Costello married her, and many would argue that he has pretty good taste. Sway to the sensual beat on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Wells Fargo Center. 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. $69.75–$89.75. 8pm. 707.546.3600.
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Calling all Tom Selleck look-alikes. Or Magnum, P.I. diehards. Or people who like wine and pizza. Red Car Winery is inviting you to its Magnum P.I. Party. Red Car was founded in 2000 with 50 cases of Syrah, and today, the winery has added Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Rosé to its repertoire. The tasting room is a nod to a romantic time in L.A. history when electric trolleys were zipping about, but also has a hipster element—in a good way. The place has a record player and an old couch, which are the makings for a good shindig. If you have an especially good mustache, you certainly shouldn’t miss out—the best mustached attendee wins a free Red Car Magnum. Get it? Magnum? Come investigate on Saturday, Aug. 25, at Red Car Tasting Room. 8400 Graton Road, Sebastopol. Free for wine club members, $20 for public. 2pm. 707.829.8500.
It’s rare that a musician falls so in love— or addicted, as the case may be—with a city that he creates a whole album about said city. But if that city is San Francisco and if that musician is Chuck Prophet, it makes a little more sense. Prophet has, as he describes it, been chasing the San Francisco dragon his whole life. Many of the songs on his San Francisco–themed album Temple Beautiful have political underpinnings, but this is nothing new for Prophet. As a singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer, the California native is well loved locally, meaning his free concert this week at the Healdsburg Plaza will probably fill up quickly. With any luck, he’ll play “After the Rain,” with its reference to the Russian River, on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at the Healdsburg Plaza Bandstand. Healdsburg Avenue and Matheson Street, Healdsburg. Free. 6pm. 707.431.3300.
Johnny Cash left a hell of a legacy in his wake. One happens to be his daughter, Roseanne Cash. And while Roseanne may not have exactly the same don’t-givea-shit attitude as her father, she does have his talent running through her veins. Roseanne Cash is a multi-genre singer and songwriter, Grammy award–winning artist and published author. She’s also collaborated with some of the biggest names in music, including Sheryl Crow and Bruce Springsteen. Her gentle voice offers a softer side of country, which represents the biggest departure from her father’s musical style. For those who prefer sweet lullaby music to twangy-country tunes, Roseanne Cash fits the bill. Enjoy her brand of Cash on Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Uptown Theatre. 1350 Third St., Napa. $50–$60. 8pm. 707.259.0123.
—Holly Abrahams