Editor’s Picks: This weekend’s best live music in Petaluma

Petaluma’s musical weekend kicks off with Pokey LaFarge.|

THURSDAY

Pokey LaFarge

The honkytonk blues man with the eccentric name and even stranger sense of humor brings his mesmerizingly infectious Americana road show to Petaluma on Thursday, Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m. (doors open 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are $20 per person. Mystic Theatre, 21 N. Petaluma Blvd. Proof of vax or negative test required. $26-$30. 21+. MysticTheatre.com.

FRIDAY

Foxes in the Henhouse

This popular, local country-folk ensemble of audacious ladies with stunning three-part harmonies and mad instrumental skills specialize in twangy “She Done Him Wrong” songs, and even a few “She Got Him Back songs.” Friday, Dec. 10, from 7-10 p.m. at The Big Easy, 128 American Alley. $10 cover. Proof of vax required for entry.

SATURDAY

Tommy Castro

Celebrating the new concept album “Tommy Castro presents a Bluesman Came to Town: A Blues Odyssey,” Castro and the Painkillers return to Petaluma ready to party and tell a great story through music. Saturday, Dec. 11, 8:30 p.m. (doors 7:30 p.m.). Tickets $38-$43. Mystic Theatre, 21 N. Petaluma Blvd. vax required. 21+. MysticTheatre.com.

SUNDAY

Chuck Sher Trio

Every Sunday afternoon (weather allowing, of course), Sonoma County’s acclaimed jazz man Chuck Sher brings a different version of his acclaimed trio to Putnam Plaza, playing in front of The Speakeasy. On Dec. 12, from 1-3:30 p.m., he’ll be joined by Ken Cook on piano, Michael Aragon on drums, and Chuck Sher himself on bass.

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