Nightlife Scene: Aug 22-26

Brandi Carlile tells The Story at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts this Saturday.

Take some high energy ska from Fishbone, add in some amazing vocals from Brandi Carlile, and top it off with the sound of the steel guitar from Steve Kimock, and you have a recipe for a really great weekend of music in Sonoma County.  Here’s all that’s going on locally:

Wednesday (Aug 22)

h2hotel’s Spoonbar: Adam Theis of the Shotgun Wedding Quintet is giving a rare North Bay appearance with his Mega Quartet as they perform high energy instrumental jazz with original and cover tunes. Music best appreciated with a fun and tasty rum cocktail in your hand. Drink sales help benefit the Healdsburg Jazz Festival. 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. 219 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg. h2hotel.com/spoonbar

Thursday (Aug 23)

McNear’s Mystic Theatre: Legendary steel guitarist Steve Kimock performs with his band, speaking to the masses through the compelling, often mesmerizing licks of his guitar. Opening for him is the talented DJ Dragonfly with some grooves. $26. 21-plus. 8:30 p.m. 21 Petaluma Blvd N., Petaluma. mystictheatre.com

Hopmonk Tavern: If you’re looking for a dance party with heavy beats and a ton of soul, the Afromassive funk party will have you stomping the dance floor till closing. Joining the band is Lafa Taylor as well as the monthly fire dance series with Fire Fly. 21-plus. $15. 10 p.m. 230 Petaluma Ave, Sebastopol. hopmonk.com

Aubergine: Kicking off the night is Blueshift, an alternative rock band from San Francisco with a grungy edge to their sound. Wrapping things up at 10:30 p.m. is local band Funkstrosity, an original funk rock band with interesting lyrics and plethora dance grooves. $8. 8:30 p.m. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com