If you haven’t been out to one of our shows at the Corralitos Cultural Center lately, let’s say the place is looking pretty decent. We have the house PA working. (No more dragging a van full of my own gear). Comfy chairs are back. (Gone are the plastic wobbly ones.) And yesterday, I oh-so-slowly crawled up onto the roof of the place, CAREFULLY leaned over the peak of the roof, and replaced the outside lights. No more stumbling around in the dark. Unless wine is involved, but these are alcohol-free shows, so that should not be a concern.

This Sunday, December 4th, is our last show of the year at the Corralitos Cultural Center, and we’ve got something really special lined up: Houston Jones. Let me say that again: Houston Jones is playing in Corralitos!

For the uninitiated, the bay area-based Houston Jones is a five-piece “High-Octane Americana” band that mixes elements of blues, bluegrass, jazz, gospel, and swing (they can pretty much do anything) into a mix of original material backed by great vocals and wonderful harmonies. They have a ridiculously huge list of accolades, awards, and a well-deserved list of press quotes. For a better idea listen to my interview with the guys back in episode #82 of my “Songs and Stories” podcast.

It’s a genuine thrill to have a band of this caliber descend on Corralitos. December 4th is also a special night for few of the attendees. We’ll be celebrating that, too, but you’ll have to show up for details.

Reservations recommended: We’re determined to make room for anyone who wants to come, but reservation requests have been trickling in for the past couple of weeks. If you’re planning on making this one, please do email me in advance.

Doors open at 5:30 pm. Show starts at 6:00 pm. Suggested donation (sliding scale) for this is $10-$20. The Corralitos Cultural Center is at 129 Hames Road in Watsonville.