Interview with #Petaluma’s Rising Star! Singer/Songwriter Em Rossi

UPDATE July 18, 2015: Em Rossi featured in Petaluma Star YOUNG PETALUMA MUSICIAN LAUNCHES BIG CAREEROur interview her her below is mentioned and linked from the star piece.

UPDATE July 16, 2015: Just 6 days after we published this post and our interview below of Em Rossi, the Petaluma Argus Courier publishes this July 16, 2015 article: Em Rossi singing her way to a career in music by Kate Hoover, Argus-Courier Intern.  We wish Em the best and look forward to her songs hitting the music charts.


 

Many good things come out of Petaluma and up-an-coming singer/songwriter Em Rossi is primed to be one of them. A Petaluma native, Rossi’s music is her passion and form of expression. It’s what she does to brighten a dreary day and to make the good days even better. Rossi attends Petaluma High School and at 17 years old will be a senior in the fall. Her recently release debut single, “MADNESS”  below will be playing on KSRO 1350 and FM 103.5, where Rossi is scheduled to be interviewed on August 4th.

Here is her latest single called “Madness”:

Ashley Collingwood: How did you get started singing?

Em Rossi: Singing was just kind of something that came naturally to me. From a young age my parents always said that I just made noise around the house—I would sing to the radio, I’d sing to the music being played everywhere—so around eight years old they finally decided “okay, put her in music lessons.” So after that I started being a little bit trained and then it just kind of went on from there.

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Photo By Ashley Collingwood

Ashley: What inspires your music?

Em: I would say what inspires my music is just my life experiences in the past year. You know my father passed away unexpectedly so that was a major personal change in my life. So with this new album I just focused on using that as my vent to really express the thoughts and emotions that were going through my head and just get out what I needed to say and wanted to share to people.

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VIDEO: Our Favorite #Petaluma Chef Cooking Ribs For KTVU Channel 2

Man those ribs look good!  Got to try it. Petaluma’s Laurie Figone cooks ribs for news anchor Gasia Mikaelian who holds up a bottle of Petaluma Hills beer while the camera man tries to grab the beer from her.  The World Food Dessert champ continues to show Gasia how to make a red white and blue dessert with a scoop of Petaluma’s Haverton Hill Creamery sheep milk ice cream.

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Here are other related stories about Laurie Figone World Dessert Champion:

Jimmy Kimmel Gives Quasi Modo a MakeOver

Recently we reported on the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest in Petaluma in Breaking News: Quasi Modo winner of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest!  Today Jimmy Kimmel wanted to do something special for Quasi Modo, the winner of this year’s Petaluma’s World’s Ugliest Dog Competition. So he reached out to celebrity stylist Carson Kressley and his team of hair, makeup and fashion experts to give the World’s Ugliest Dog a full celebrity makeover.  Only after one day of posting it, as of this morning, it has already been viewed over 75,000 times.

To see the winner of last year, Peanut, get a makeover see our post Video: #Petaluma’s Ugliest Dog Gets Makeover on Jimmy Kimmel Show.

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VIDEO: Robin Trower’s Encore Performance at #Petaluma Mystic Theater

Petaluma has great live music venues and we have listed places below where you can find great live music.  In our daily searches for good news in Petaluma, we often run into homemade videos of live music performances that are so bad in quality they are not worth sharing.  Also in the past when we ask musicians to video them they often will decline because you cannot come close to studio quality sound in a live or outdoor venue.  However, we ran across this video created by David Reed who did a great job capturing  Robin Trower’s classic song Too Rolling Stoned recently performed at the Petaluma Mystic Theater.  If you are a classic rock and roll fan we thought you might enjoy this encore performance.

To find the excellent live music venues in Petaluma here is a list of places that have live entertainment. Check their websites for more information.

Aqus Café: www.aquscafe.com

The Big Easy: www.bigeasypetaluma.com

Brixx Pizzeria: www.brixxpizzeria.com

The Buckhorn Tavern: www.buckhorntavern.com

Corkscrew Wine Bar: www.corkscrewbar.com

Graffiti Restaurant: www.graffitipetaluma.com

Jamison’s Roaring Donkey: www.roaring-donkey.com

Lagunitas Brewing Co.:  www.lagunitas.com

Maquire’s Pub:  www.maguirespetaluma.com

Mystic Theatre: www.mystictheatre.com

Phoenix Theater: www.thephoenixtheater.com

Pongo’s Kitchen & Tap:www.pongospetaluma.com

Pub Republic: www.pubrepublicusa.com

Ray’s Tavern:  www.rays-deli.com

Willowbrook Ale House: 3600 Petaluma Blvd. No.

Zodiacs: www.zodiacspetaluma.com

 

Lest We Forget – Helen Putnam’s Petaluma’s 4th of July Tradition

Fourth of July Bell Ringing in PetalumaAlthough former mayor and county supervisor Helen Putnam died thirty-one years ago on July 2, 1984, there are many new comers that have moved to Petaluma that may not know about her public service and many contributions to her local community.  One of my earlier blogs summarized her many accomplishments and was posted on this site, November 4, 201 4, and titled, “Lest We Forget – Helen Putnam.”

One of Petaluma’s historic traditions, the ringing of a bell on the steps of the Petaluma Historical Museum & Library, can be traced back 53 years to 1962. If you want to hear the story behind the bell and the history of this local traditional celebration, please join us at the Museum on Independence Day, July 4th, at 10:30 a.m. The sounding of the bell will take place at 11:00 a.m., and followed with the serving of cookies and lemonade in the Courtyard behind the Museum.

Fourth of July Bell Ringing in Petaluma  2In 1962, the Putnams had the Korbel Bell mounted on an “A” frame, with a rope attached, set up on the front yard of their home. On a nearby oak tree, the American flag and California Bear Flag were hosted, and one of the boys tooted his bugle. The Korbel-Putnam bell was rung 13 times, followed by everybody gathering in the rear garden for lemonade and cookies. Thus started Petaluma’s July 4th. celebration tradition.

What’s Going On In #Petaluma This Week? June 27th through July 3rd

Tanya-Tucker-265x265Sonoma-Marin Fair –Saturday is Farmer’s Day at the Sonoma-Marin Fair WEEKEND SCHEDULE: Featuring animal exhibits, games, carnival rides, (Stay tuned for the results of the World’s Ugliest Dog Contest held last night – Already we have searches on our site this morning for the winner of last year in our post Video: #Petaluma’s Ugliest Dog Gets Makeover on Jimmy Kimmel Show), Don’t miss the carnage that is always delivered at the Petaluma Speedway’s Destruction Derby on Sunday (6/28 1:00PM) and other events.

PofY - CemeteryCinnabar Theater presents the opera “Falstaff” – runs through 28: Cinnabar Theater, 3333 Petaluma Blvd. North. For information and show schedules, call 763-8920.

Historic Downtown Walking Tours – Sat. 10:30 am: Donations welcome. Free. Petaluma Historical Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398.

 

534024-250Ribs for Kids Cook-off – Sat., Noon: You be the judge who is the best! $20 gets you in the door and includes your rib tastings. Mario & Johns Tavern, 428 D St. 753-1069

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John Martini, Author History of the Golden Gate’s Fortifications

Sea Coast Fortification Presentation – Sat., 2:30 pm: John Martini, History of the Golden Gate’s Fortifications.  Petaluma Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398

Saturday Farmer’s Market in Walnut Park – Sat., 2-5:30 pm: Over 60 booths selling farm-fresh produce and local products. Live entertainment & activities in Walnut Park. 415-999-5635.

Wings of Glory Concert – Sat., 7pm: Hosted by First Presbyterian Church, 939 B St. Free, but $10 suggested donation. For info call 763-9484.

Frederik-PennBuffalo Soldiers Presentation – Sun., 2:30 pm: Ranger Frederik Penn to discuss the legend and legacy.         Petaluma Museum, 20 Fourth St. 778-4398.

Petaluma East Side Farmers marketEast-Side Farmers’ MarketTuesdays, 10am-1:30 pm: Year-round, rain or shine! New Location as of 6/30: Deer Creek Shopping Center (Friedman’s) 429 No. McDowell.  415-999-5635.

Wednesday Evening Farmers Market – Wed., 4:30-8 pm:  Two blocks of vendors, music & fun in Theatre District.  Second, B & C Streets.

It’s Farmer’s Day at the Sonoma-Marin Fair WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Also see our post published today What’s Going On In #Petaluma This Week? June 27th through July 3rd

NOON        FAIR OPENS

  • SM-Funnel-Cake-Eating-265x19912:00-4:00  Farmers Day Events, Horse Arena
  • 1:00  Chef Demonstration, Loren Ho, Bellyfull Dinners, Culinary Pavilion
  • 1:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 1:30  Diaper Derby, Kiwanis Stage
  • 2:00-7:00  Quilt and Handwork Demo, Petaluma Quilt Guild, Herzog Hall
  • 2:30  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 2:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 2:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 3:00-9:00  Wine Tasting, Gardens
  • 3:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 3:30  Chef Demonstration, Francesco Torre, Canneti Roadhouse Italiana, Culinary Pavilion
  • 3:30-5:00  Make & Go Projects, Community Building
  • 4:00  Milking Demonstration, Milk Barn
  • 4:00  Ballet Folklorico Netzahualcoyotl, Kiwanis Stage
  • North_Gate_Grand_Opening16-300x2004:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 4:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 5:00  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 5:00-9:00  North of the Gate Award Winning Wineries Pour! Gardens
  • 5:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 6:00  Rockin Down the Hiway, Kiwanis Stage
  • 6:00  Chef Demonstration, Chef Annie Simmons, Topsy’s Kitchen, Culinary Pavilion
  • 6:00  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 7:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 7:30  Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
TANYA TUCKER©2009 photograph by Alan Messer [www.alanmesser.com]

8:00            Tanya Tucker, Petaluma Stage

  • Owen-Clark82959:00  Rockin’ Down the Hiway, Kiwanis Stage
  • 10:00  Admission Gates Close
  • 10:30 Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
  • 12:00  Fair Closes Until Tomorrow

LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

  • 10:00  Classic Market Goat Show, Sheep Ring
  • 1:00  Poultry Judging Contest, Poultry Palace
  • 5:00  4-H & FFA Large Animal Round Robins, Livestock Area

Also everyday at the the fair you will find

  • petting zoo (25)Sadie the Balloon Lady
  • Buck Trout’s Puppet Truck
  • Hilby – Skinny German Juggling Boy
  • Great American Petting Zoo
  • AgVentureland
  • Solar Express Train Rides
  • Safari Adventure Exotic Animals, Beverly C. Wilson Building

 

Here is the full 2015 Sonoma Marin Schedule.
Schedule, photos and schedule are from the Sonoma-Marin Fair website.
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Who Will Be This Year’s World’s Ugliest Dog? at the Sonoma-Marin Fair FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2015

It’s Ag Day at the Sonoma-Marin Fair.

Here is today’s schedule and headliners

NOON        FAIR OPENS

  • tractorpull12:00-8:00 Dog-Lover’s Festival, Kiwanis Stage
  • 1:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 2:00-7:00  Quilt and Handwork Demo, Petaluma Quilt Guild, Herzog Hall
  • 2:00  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 2:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 2:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 3:00  Chef Demonstration, Phil Delahoyd, Extreme Food & Bev., Culinary Pavilion
  • 3:00-5:00  Make & Go Projects, Community Building
  • 3:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 4:00  Meet & Greet with Bob and Sheri, Hosts, World’s Ugliest Dog® Contest,Kiwanis Stage
  • 4:00  Milking Demonstration, Milk Barn
  • 4:30  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 4:30  Vet Check for Contestants, Kiwanis Stage
  • 4:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 4:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 5:00-9:00  North of the Gate Award Winning Wineries Pour! Gardens
  • Worlds Ugliest Dog Contest Red Carpet Walk5:00-9:00  Wine Tasting, Gardens
  • 5:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 5:30  Red Carpet Walk, World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest, Kiwanis Stage
  • 6:00  World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest, Kiwanis Stage
  • 6:00  Chef Demonstration, Herlinda Heras, Brew HaHa, Culinary Pavilion
  • 6:00  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 7:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
Rodney Atkins

8:00            Rodney Atkins, Petaluma Stage

  • 8:30  Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
  • 10:00  Admission Gates Close
  • 10:30  Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
  • 12:00  Fair Closes Until Tomorrow

fair10sheepshow1LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

  • 8:00  Rabbit Showmanship, Rabbit Barn
  • 8:30  Sheep Show, Sheep Ring
  • 9:00  Holstein Dairy Show, Dairy Cattle Ring
  • 9:00  Beef Show, Beef/Swine Ring
  • 10:00  Avian Bowl, Poultry Palace
  • 2:00  Youth Cavy Show (Guinea Pigs), Rabbit Barn
  • 6:00 4-H & FFA Small Animal Round Robins, Livestock Area

Hilby, the Skinny German Juggle BoyAlso everyday at the the fair you will find

  • Sadie the Balloon Lady
  • Buck Trout’s Puppet Truck
  • Hilby – Skinny German Juggling Boy
  • Great American Petting Zoo
  • AgVentureland
  • Solar Express Train Rides
  • Safari Adventure Exotic Animals, Beverly C. Wilson Building

 

Here is the full 2015 Sonoma Marin Schedule.
Schedule, photos and schedule are from the Sonoma-Marin Fair website.

It’s Senior Day Today At Sonoma-Marin Fair THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2015

Fairgoers 65 and over get in for $5 today!

  • IMG_5606-150x1501:00  FAIR OPENS
  • 2:00  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 2:00  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 2:00-4:00  Make & Go Projects, Community Building
  • 2:00-7:00  Quilt & Handwork Demo, Petaluma Quilt Guild, Herzog Hall
  • 2:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 2:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 3:00  Chef Demonstration, Chris Conkle, Coral Reef Smoothies, Culinary Pavilion
  • 3:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • Chef-Hands-265x1994:00  Milking Demonstration, Milk Barn
  • 4:30  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 4:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 4:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 5:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 5:00-9:00  Wine Tasting, Gardens
  • 6:00  Decades, Kiwanis Stage
  • 6:00  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 6:00  Chef Demonstration, Santa Rosa JC Culinary Arts, Culinary Pavilion
  • 7:30  Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
  • 7:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
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8:00            The Beach Boys, Petaluma Stage

  • 8:30  Decades, Kiwanis Stage
  • 9:30  Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
  • 10:00  Admission Gates Close
  • 11:00  Fair Closes Until Tomorrow

LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

  • 4:00  Pygmy Goat Show, Sheep Show Ring
  • 8:00  Dairy Cattle Show, Dairy Cattle Ring
  • 8:00  Swine Show, Beef/Swine Ring
  • 8:00  Rabbit Show, Rabbit Barn
  • 9:00  Registered Dairy Goat Show, Sheep Ring
  • 9:30  Special Junior Cavy Show, Rabbit Barn
  • 10:00  Poultry Show, Poultry Palace
Buck Trout
Buck Trout

Also everyday at the the fair you will find

  • Sadie the Balloon Lady
  • Buck Trout’s Puppet Truck
  • Hilby – Skinny German Juggling Boy
  • Great American Petting Zoo
  • AgVentureland
  • Solar Express Train Rides
  • Safari Adventure Exotic Animals, Beverly C. Wilson Building

 

Here is the full 2015 Sonoma Marin Schedule.
Schedule, photos and schedule are from the Sonoma-Marin Fair website.

Everyone’s a Kid Day At Sonoma Marin Fair! $10 Admission Until 5PM Wednesday June 24th

The fair opens at 1:00PM where they will hold the Opening Ceremonies at the Main Gate.

Here is the days schedule:

  • Wine-glasses-food-265x2651:30-5:30  North Bay Dairywomen, Cheese Sampling, Culinary Pavilion
  • 2:00  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 2:00-4:00  Make and Go Projects for Kids, Community Building
  • 2:00-7:00  Quilt and Handwork Demo, Petaluma Quilt Guild, Herzog Hall
  • 2:00  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 2:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 2:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 3:00  Chef Demonstration, Angelo Sacerdote, Petaluma Pie Co., Culinary Pavilion
  • 3:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 4:00  Milking Demonstration, Milk Barn
  • 4:00-6:00  Y100.9 Gamespot, Kiwanis Stage
  • Pacific-Animal-monkey-SM-DSC_7153-265x2654:30  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 4:30  Funnel Cake Express Eating Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 4:45  ‘Only at the Fair!’ Safari Adventure Live Show, Beverly C. Wilson Hall
  • 5:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area
  • 6:00  Ice Cream Sundae Contest, Culinary Pavilion
  • 6:00  Kids’ Pedal Tractor Pull, Behrens Park
  • 6:00  Decades, Kiwanis Stage
  • 7:30  Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
  • 7:30-9:00  Wine Tasting, Gardens
  • 7:30  Great American Pig Races, Livestock Area Show Ring
Tower of Power

8:00            Tower of Power, Petaluma Stage

  • 8:30  Decades, Kiwanis Stage
  • 9:30  Hypnotist Chris Mabrey, Kiwanis Stage
  • 10:00  Admission Gates, Close
  • 11:00  Fair Closes Until Tomorrow

LIVESTOCK SHOWS:

  • 10:00  Poultry Showmanship, Sheep Ring
  • 12:00  Dairy Challenge, Dairy Cattle Ring
  • 1:00  Youth Dog Care & Training Show, Petaluma Stage Lawn
  • 3:00  Vaulting, Dairy Cattle Show Ring

Sadie-Becky-w-child-265x265Also everyday at the the fair you will find

  • Sadie the Balloon Lady
  • Buck Trout’s Puppet Truck
  • Hilby – Skinny German Juggling Boy
  • Great American Petting Zoo
  • AgVentureland
  • Solar Express Train Rides
  • Safari Adventure Exotic Animals, Beverly C. Wilson Building

 

 Here is the full 2015 Sonoma Marin Schedule.
Schedule, photos and schedule are from the Sonoma-Marin Fair website.