Nightlife Scene, Oct 3-7

Foxes in the Henhouse play Rancho Nicasio on Sunday, October 7.

Grabbing a drink and enjoying some kickin’ good local music is good for the economy.  Here’s your stimulus package for the weekend.

Wednesday, Oct 3

Wednesday Night Blues Jam: Sign up your band to play for the open mic in Petaluma. Happening every Wednesday, this is a chance for musicians to get together and play the blues in a band setting. 7 p.m.  First Edition. 1420 E. Washington St., Petaluma. bluethirdentertainment.com

North Bay Hootenanny: The free live music show at Last Day Saloon includes Mr. December, Kevin Carducci from The Easy Leaves, and more. But while the music is free, tips for the bands is always much appreciated. 8:30 p.m. 120 Fifth St., Santa Rosa. lastdaysaloon.com

Thursday, Oct 4

Casa Rasta: Every Thursday night, resident DJs Konnex and Sizzlak keep the reggae beats irie all night long. No dress code, though attitude code always enforced. Everyone free until 10:30 p.m., ladies free till 11 p.m. $5 cover after that. A portion of cover charge goes to help out the Colins Close Basic School White Hall in Kingston, Jamaica. 21-plus. 10 p.m. – 1:45 a.m. Society Culture House. 528 Seventh St., Santa Rosa. Facebook page

Will Magid Trio: The trumpet is the linking instrument that ties every one of Will Magid’s tracks together, the common sound that propels each one of his jazzed up numbers through the roof. Accompanying the horned instrument is a collaboration of soul-filled genres from yesterday, today, and tomorrow. A total feast for the ears. 21-plus. $10. 10 p.m. Hopmonk Tavern. 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. hopmonk.com

Christy’s Thursdays: Bands on the docket include All Your Sisters (with members of Teenage Sweater). Light Thieves, and Starskate. Full bar with ID. Christy’s on the Square. 96 Old Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa. christysonthesquare.com

Robert Herrera: The full-of-soul local musician performs an acoustic set live at Stout Bros Pub. Free. 7-10 p.m. 527 Fourth St., Santa Rosa. reverbnation.com/robertherrera
P.S. If you miss him here, he’s playing at Fabiani’s Ristorante on Oct 5 (7 p.m.), Doce Lunas Restaurant in Kenwood on Oct 6 (6 p.m.), and Sprenger’s Tap Room on Oct 7 (7 p.m.).

Blue Ribbon Healers: Blues, swing and mountain jams all wrapped up in one. Opened by Todd Loyal Rose. $6. 8:30 p.m. Aubergine Bar & Cafe. 755 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol. auberginebarandcafe.com

Beginning Tush Push: Line dancing for beginners, perfect to get in a little but of fun exercise and learn a new dance. $5. 6-9 p.m. Mavericks. 397 Aviation Blvd., Suite E, Santa Rosa. maverickssantarosa.com