Alexi Glickman & Max Delaney Kicked Things Off at ProofLab/Hookfish on March 20th With a Gorgeous Set of Surf Jazz
We’re firmly in the camp of there being no such thing as too much live music in Mill Valley. To that end, while we wake up every day to make the 2025 Mill Valley Music Fest the best version of itself, we’re also focused on getting you excited for a series of pop-up shows around town.
NEXT UP: Meggy Travers Hosts a Sing-Along as Part of the Spring Faire on Saturday, March 29 at the Mill Valley Community Center, 11am-12:30!
Explore a vibrant array of vendors, let the little ones enjoy the Toddler Zone, and dive into a world of games, crafts, and interactive activities. Whether you’re shopping for unique finds or just soaking in the cheerful atmosphere, the Spring Faire promises a morning of laughter, creativity, and community connection. Don’t miss the season’s most colorful celebration!
Geography might just provide the perfect metaphor for songstress Meggy Travers’ music. Surrounded by the redwoods of her Marin County home, she’s also just a short ride across a famous bridge from the bustling metropolis of San Francisco.
The elements of those contrasting waypoints find their way into Meggy’s debut self-titled EP, co-produced with composer and banjo legend Tim Weed, and emerging production-wiz Tano Brock. Like the mix of local geography, the six-song EP mashes-up flecks of bluegrass, folk and pop into a uniquely Americana stew that could only come from this musician and this cut of earth. Though music has been coursing through her veins for most of her life, the constellations finally aligned for the singer/songwriter to set her songs to recording.
“I feel like I’m finally creating meaningful, moving music — with a richness that would have been missing had I hit record earlier,” she says.
For her debut recording, Weed assembled a musical cast of heavy-hitters including Mike Witcher on dobro, David Grisman sextet alumnus Chad Manning on fiddle and Weed on banjo, guitar and mandolin. Rounding out the musical talent pool, Mark Robertson-Tessi on the mandolin, 2022 Latin Grammy Nominee Sascha Jacobsen on upright bass, and percussion virtuoso Kendrick Freeman on drums — all anchored by Meggy’s rhythm guitar. The music forms the ideal bedrock for her ethereal voice and heartfelt songs that hit like sophisticated folk funneled through next world production. The result is an EP that takes listeners on a stirring journey through the musical topography of this blossoming songwriter’s mind, sparking anticipation for what else may lie around the next corner. MORE INFO ON MEGGY TRAVERS CLARK.
Savanna BluGrass– 12pm-2pm, Mill Valley Lumber Yard
Bluegrass Rules! Traditional California Newgrass – we like to play in the classic style….and then bend it a little, integrating originals and traditionals with old and new songs to make an intriguing and extremely entertaining mix.
Journeyman musician Dore Coller has spent his days devoted to playing music. Since the age of 12 Dore has played publicly in myriad musical situations, performing at one time or another with Howard Alden, Darol Anger, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Jeffrey Cain, Larry Campbell, Lacy J Dalton, Matt Eakle, Ramblin Jack Elliot, Jerry Garcia, The David Grisman Quintet, Dan Hicks, David La Flamme (It’s a Beautiful Day), Old and In the Way, Snooky Flowers, The Hot Club of San Francisco, Maria Muldaur, Jeff Narell, David Nelson, Petty Booka, Van Morrison, Pablo Cruise, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Jefferson Starship, The Rowan Brothers, Pete Seeger, The Waybacks, Bob Weir, The Youngbloods and many more. FULL STORY.
GasMoney – Depot Plaza – 4-5:30pm
Fantastic testimonials:
Oh em gee! Talk about talent. I see these guys and gals taking over Nashville and the music industry.
I am amazed every time I hear and watch them play. I do everything I can to get their name out there! You have to attend some of their events. I get goosebumps every time!
Bourbon Street Brass Band – April 26th, Strawberry Village on the Turf, 12:30-2pm
Direct from the New Orleans French Quarter to Sonoma County, Bourbon Street Brass Band is now available!! Perfect for clubs, private parties and festivals, Bourbon Street Brass Band can accommodate your special event whether small or large.
Playing Funky New Orleans Streetbeat music made famous by legendary groups such as The Meters, Dr. John, Rebirth Brass Band, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and The New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Bourbon Street Brass Band brings real Mardi Gras parade revelry and fun to any occasion!!
Perfect for any festival or occasion, Bourbon Street Brass Band brings true NOLA funk and jazz to Sonoma County!!
With a burning 4 piece horn section anchored by tuba and drums, the band doesn’t require amplification or a stage set up and can be entirely mobile.
This band knows how to bring the party to life!! Get in touch with us for more details!! MORE INFO ON THE BOURBON STREET BRASS BAND.
Nancy Fawson & the Corner Pocket Band
Born from the vibrant music scene of the San Francisco Bay Area, Nancy Fawson & The Corner Pocket Band, (“CPB”) is a powerhouse band that’s taking the local music scene by storm.
Combining elements of blues, soul, and funk, the band delivers a high-energy, soul-stirring sound that’s guaranteed to get audiences moving.
Get ready to groove to music by artists such as Susan Tedeschi, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Black Pumas and Amy Winehouse, among others, as well as their own funky originals. CPB are the ultimate purveyors of pocket-perfect music.
The band’s tight-knit chemistry and undeniable talent shine through in every performance. Known for their ability to stay “in the pocket” and groove effortlessly together, CPB creates an electrifying atmosphere that transports listeners to the heart of the music.