Spike Sikes & His Awesome Hotcakes at Coyote Sonoma

44F Mill Street,Healdsburg CA 95448

27 November, 2021

Description

Soul. Swing. Rhythm & Blues. Jazz. Jump. And More! The most frequently heard comment after a Spike’s Awesome Hotcakes gig goes something like this – “No one is making this kind of music anymore!” But what, exactly, is “this kind of music?” Like hotcakes themselves, it goes by many names. Soul. Swing. Rhythm & Blues. Jazz. Jump. It’s a sound that’s classic and simple, but when it’s done right, it hits the spot, and has you grinning from ear to ear. Spike has spent years searching for this sound. Spike grew up in El Paso, TX, studied jazz at The University of North Texas, started The Spike Band in 2004, recorded three albums with them, joined the Coast Guard in 2008, continued playing music wherever he was stationed (Maine, NorCal, and New Orleans), and formed Awesome Hotcakes in 2014.  He is a husband, a Dad, a part-time elementary school band director, a songwriter/performer and he tries to write poetry. Some of his biggest influences include Ray Charles, Miles Davis, Van Morrison, Cleanhead Vinson, Gatemouth Brown, Lightnin Hopkins and Albert Ayler. Spike likes his coffee cold, black, and made with chicory. Please note, the Coyote Sonoma Restaurant is open separate from this show, if you wish to make dinner reservations prior the show's 8PM start time, please visit www.coyotesonoma.com/reservations. Dinner reservations do not include a ticket to the show. The Coyote Sonoma kitchen closes at 7:30PM. For more about Spike & His Awesome Hotcakes please visit: https://awesomehotcakes.com/now/ For more about Coyote Sonoma, visit: www.coyotesonoma.com When Diane and Ken Wilson first visited Sonoma County they fell in love with the patchwork of oaks, vineyards and expansive vistas. Diane and Ken are devoted to things they value most—family and friends—and are committed to the stewardship and sustainable farming of the Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. Diane, a native Californian, cherishes her high-energy lifestyle that includes raising children, making wine at the Wilson Artisan Wineries and taking an active role in the community. Ken, born and raised in Ontario, Canada, is robust and passionate about his vineyards and wineries. It was Ken’s wisdom and vision that created the diversity of vineyard sources over the years. These vineyards provide the premium quality fruit that has brought notable recognition to the Wilson Artisan Wineries. Ken and Diane Wilson own several boutique wineries offering exceptional wines, beautiful scenery and friendly, informative Tasting Room staff. Come visit all our sister wineries located in Sonoma County’s Alexander, Dry Creek, Russian River Valleys, Mendocino County, and Valley of the Moon.