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The Session Room @ HopMonk Tavern - SHED SESSIONS: sponsored by Mono

Door: 7 pm| Show: 7:30 pm| 
Cost: $10

Join us at HopMonk Novato for our 2nd Shed Sessions!  Shed Sessions is a diverse showcase of up and coming local artists, many of whom are recently making their mark in the Bay Area music scene.  Ranging from solo singer/songwriters, to various types of skilled bands, the 5 acts of this night will bring you the best of what they do.  Come out and see this show, hear these performers, and feel the love of live music! The 5 acts of this night are musicians you need to be aware of! The featured performers are Caroline Sky, Brindle, The Stephen Christofferson Band, Stacks and Ann Halen.

Local Artists Featured:

7:30pm - Caroline Sky 
At just 13 years old Caroline Sky is a natural at singing the blues, writing songs, and wowing live audiences.  She started out on Marin's Open Mic scene 2 years ago, and since then she's shared stages and bills with some big names, Narada Michael Walden, Jeff Watson (Night Ranger), Jose Neto (Rod Stewart, Steve Winwood) to name a few.  She's going to kick off the night, do not miss her!

8:15pm - Brindl
 Local folksy/bluesy singer and songwriter Brindl has a way of captivating audiences, and drawing them in with her soulful voice and lyrics.  
Check out what critics are saying:
- Aficionados of genre-bending female vocalists should become familiar with Brindl. -Mark Pulliam, San Diego Troubador.
- Brindl’s sultry, retro-folk stylings on Shine show just why she’s so quickly earning her reputation in Northern California.  -Jason Walsh, Editor, Pacific Sun Weekly.
- Breaking all the pop song rules with an unconventional rhyme scheme and captivating lines.  -Paul Liberatore, Marin Independent Journal.

9:00pm - The Stephen Christofferson Band 
Stephen Christofferson is the type of musical success story that deserves to be heard.  From his early days of traveling across the country chasing the dream, to his current days of songwriting, performing, and recording, Stephen Christofferson continues to grow and impress as a musician. He and his band are about to release a new album and rock the HopMonk on this night!

10:00pm - Stacks 
Players who study and practice music relentlessly are on a life -long musical journey this type of journey pushes their own abilities and inspires others.  Stacks are an energetic instrumental quintet comprised of some of the Bay's finest Jazzers; led by Marin guitarist Sanford Barnett. If you like skilled musicians you will love Stacks.

11:00pm - Ann Halen
Marin has a certain love for well executed tribute bands, and a new one has just hit the scene. Ann Halen is a band of four accomplished local musicians whom all share a love for the music of Van Halen.  This new band is fast gaining attention for the energy and spirit of their live show, not to mention the amazing guitar licks of Gus Scheer, and the spot-on vocal nuances of Annie Scherer.  This band will rock you!

All ticketed shows are standing-room only with limited seating, unless otherwise designated.

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