BREWERY NEWS

New and Very Soon Releases

Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for exact release dates.

An exciting collaboration with Iron Springs and Social Kitchen

Phil went to Social Kitchen with a satchel full of Simcoe Hops and some other tasty treats and he & brewer Kim made a Belgian Rye Ale they are call Rood Rye. Available at both pubs but only for a limited time.

Czechered Past Pilsner

One of the 4 lagers that we do here at Iron Springs.  Crisp, smooth, & refreshing.  4% ABV.

Crippla’ 5.0

She’s back, baby!  And better than ever.  The Crippla’ 5.0 is a Double Pale Ale made with all German malts and oatmeal. Lightly bittered with Columbus to 25 ibu’s but heavily hopped in late kettle additions and dry hops with Citra and Sorachi Ace.  A big beer with smooth euro malt and very full bodied with a hit of lemon verbena and tropical flavors in both the beer and aroma from the awesome hops. OG is 1.074  and it is wheat free.

Milk Pail Cream Ale

The Milk Pail is a Cream Ale style beer made with a blend of two-row, six-row, light crystal, and flaked corn. It was lightly hopped with German Saphir’s to 20 ibu’s and finished in the boil with fifty pounds of powdered milk sugar. A straw colored beer with light malt and corn flavors with a medium to full bodied backbone. Served on the nitrogen tap. OG is 1.064.

Big Joe’s Honey Bunny Blonde Ale – Coming Soon

Mike’s pulling out the mash paddle once again on Friday May 3rd to brew this ode to Mike & Anne’s first born – Joey Evan Altman.  He will be using a plethora of special ORGANIC honey from our friends at Marshall Farms to make this easy drinking, full bodied, easily quaffable Honey Blonde Ale.  Come on out and say hello during the brew and have a beer in the brewery with Mike.

KITCHEN CORNER

Kitchen Events

Join us for Cinco de Mayo, Saturday and Sunday May 4th and 5th

Sangria and food specials

Quick Ceviche

Sea of Cortes bay scallops, Baja Red snapper, sweet Pacific shrimp, red onion, baby cilantro, lime juice, extra virgin olive oil, fried Fresno chili

Casey Jones Roast Pork Tostadas


Imperial Ale, sugar, salt, & spice brined Heritage pork collar, white corn tostadas, Napa cabbage, Queso Fresco, Serrano pepper, cilantro aioli

Veggie Taco Salad

Hearts of palm, jicama, cabbage, red rice, black beans, Queso Cotija, pico de gallo, creamy avocado – chipotle dressing, fried tortilla strips


Enchiladas “Tres Colores”


Three corn tortilla enchiladas, melted Point Reyes Farmstead Toma & Oaxaca cheeses, charred tomato sofrito, tomatillo salsa verde, roasted chicken béchamel

Veracruz Style Paella


Pacific Red Snapper, Gulf prawns, mussels, clams, spicy tomato, red & green chili lobster broth, Arborio rice, smoked paprika & roasted garlic rouille

Mother’s Day Specials

Show your mom how much you care by taking her to Iron Springs!  We’ll have some great specials all day that we’re sure your mom will love.

We are now open for Lunch Wednesday through Sunday (and Monday on Memorial Day!)

Lunches are in full swing! Not only do we have our standard lunch menu, but we have Grab & Go Lunch Boxes for those in need of a quick lunch fix.  From Wednesday to Friday, our special lunch menu has four great sandwiches with housemade chips or handcut French fries for only $9.99.

Fish and Chips Mondays

Every Monday, you are guaranteed to find our succulent Fish & Chips on the specials board.  Combine that with happy hour all day on Monday you have yourself a winning combo!  Chef Alex has incorporated a new & improved beer batter that is out of this world delicious!

Oyster Thursday is Taking a Haitus

Starting May 1st, we are giving Oyster Thursday a little vacation this summer.  You will still see oysters on the specials menu, just not every Thursday.

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS (AND A MAY MONDAY)

We are excited to continue our partnership with Marin Produce!  We are now donating 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  It’s great to work with another local group that wants to give back to the community.  To nominate a group, or for more information, please email anne@ironspringspub.com.

In May we will be supporting the YES Foundation, which provides support to the Ross Valley School District for programs like art, PE and music that otherwise wouldn’t have enough funding.  Find out more at www.yestokids.org.  We also have two special YES nights in May:

MONDAY May 20th – White Hill Middle School School Celebrity Waiter Night

Ever wanted to have your teacher wait on you?  Well now is your chance!

TUESDAY May 28th – White Hill Middle School Jazz Band Concert

What a way to kick off the summer!

MUSIC

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com.   Music starts at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday May 1st

Rusty Evans & Ring of Fire

The Worlds Finest Johnny Cash Tribute

Rockabilly Hall of Famer, Rusty Evans and his band Ring of Fire have been burning up the California festival circuit with his rollicking tribute to country music icon Johnny Cash.

With a voice of rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain Rusty has been wowing audiences from Nashville to San Francisco with his stunning tribute to the “Man In Black”. His weighted drawl doles out molasses-coated syllables, putting an upbeat spin on less than optimistic situations. Lending his own touch to world famous songs Rusty honors the Man in Black with soulful honesty and exuberance.

Wednesday May 8th

A VERY special evening with Scott Law Electric

Consummate musician and songwriter, Scott Law embodies the ideal of the steel-string guitar master. This Portland, Oregon-based string-bender is widely known by audiences and fellow musicians alike for his original tunes, articulate phrasing, killer tone and knack for raising the energy level and musicality of any collaboration. Besides his work as a bandleader, career highlights include being chosen by bassist Phil Lesh of the Grateful Dead to play Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf” guitar at a Red Rocks Amphitheater benefit event, his longtime stage and songwriting partnerships with The String Cheese Incident and his association with legendary fiddler, Darol Anger.

The Trio is:
Scott Law
Dennis Smith on Bass
Michael Pinkham (New Monsoon) on drums

This is a FREE show – we do not charge a cover for our shows!

Wednesday May 15th

Lonesome Holler String Band

The Lonesome Holler String Band is genre master Evan Morgan on guitar, old-time tradition guru Steve Wharton on banjos and autoharp, virtuoso extraordinaire Chris Carney on fiddle and mandolin, and stalwart stand out on stand up bass Sue Walters–and they all sing real good too. Lonesome Holler is dedicated to preserving and playing the Southern rural music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. They’re a fine bunch of talented folks who have a great time playing together and resurrecting some timeless old music that stirs the spirit and feeds the soul. And you can’t keep ‘em down. They’ve played all over California and points East at festivals, winerys, clubs bars, parties–just about anywhere real people have a hankering for some real traditional old time music, played by some of the best around. Come out and have a listen. It’ll do you good.

Wednesday May 22nd

Gary Gates Band

Aside from Neil Young, there is no brighter star in the famed West Coast hamlet of La Honda than Gary Gates. A veteran of the Bay Area music scene, Gary has been playing “jam band” music longer than the moniker has existed. The Gary Gates Band plays uplifting and danceable,
Roots Rock and Island Vibe music of Love, Spirit, Community and Personal Enrichment.
Gary`s original songs and popular covers include solid grooves, catchy tunes, and extended jams that take the audience on lively musical journeys.
In 1976, Gary toured as the opening act for Neil’s legendary Northern California Bar Tour.  As a member of the popular Loma Mar Store Band, later Rhythm Method, and now fronting a band of his own name, Gary has picked up more and more fans and admirees over the decades.
Yet wider-spread stardom has eluded Gary, possibly because of his frequent “staycations” in Hawaii and Thailand. Regardless, the Gary Gates Band is arguably today’s Bay Area’s hottest unsigned jam band.

Wednesday May 29th

Rattlebox featuring Barry Sless, Lorin Rowan, & Doug Harmon

The music of ‘Rattlebox’ features Lorin Rowan’s finger pickin’ acoustic roots/Americana in folk/rock and world music, complementing his clear tenor vocal, backed by fellow musicians; Barry Sless, steel guitar extraordinaire, from the David Nelson Band,Phil Lesh & Friends and Moonalice;
and cellist virtuoso, Doug Harman (Norton Buffalo, Alex DeGrassi,Susan Cianni) . The combination of these musicians and their unique instrumentation, together create a fresh, exciting sound with powerful melodies and intriguing lyrics, as well as acoustic ‘jam band’ interludes.

June 1, 2013

A VERY special fundraiser/benefit/birthday celebration!

On June 1st, our favorite doggie in the whole wide world, Casey Jones Altman, turns 15 and we are throwing him a party like no other!
We are having a very special commemorative imperial (20 oz) pub pint glass made for this occasion – perfect for pouring a pint of Casey Jones Imperial Ale at home.  A portion of the sale of the glasses will be donated to Casey’s favorite charity, TBD.
More details to come, follow us on Facebook & Twitter for more updates as we get closer to the big date!

We’ll see you at the pub!
– The Iron Springs Team

Here’s our spring plans – hope you’ll join us!

18th Annual Fairfax Brewfest

Saturday, March 16th, 2013 1-5

It’s that time of year, our way of ringing in the start of Festival Season.  Tons of great beer, music, food, & people!  Hope to see you there – we will be tapping some rare gems, so make sure to visit our booth.  Tickets on sale now at the pub – $25 gets you a ticket, a smile, and NO service fees!  Please note we take cash or check only for these tickets.  http://www.fairfaxbrewfest.com/

BREWERY NEWS

Barrel Aged Beer Month Has Come to an End

Thanks to everyone who came out to try our different barrel aged beers !  Special thanks to those who made it a weekly event.  What a way to kick off each weekend in February.

The Consecration of the Fermentation Ceremony

We blessed our new brewery and celebrated its completion at a special cermony on February 23rd.  Thanks to Paul Zabierek for his blessing!  Paul, if you disappear to the papal conclave we’ll understand why.  Check out our Facebook page for pictures of the event!  We are filling our new brewing vessels with some amazing beer – and lots of it.  The brewers have been brewing nonstop since we completed the install.  Mad props to the brewers for keeping up with demand and thanks to our customers for being patient as we bring your favorites back.

Brewed & Cultured in Marin is back!

Thursday March 7th, 2013 – all night long

An Artisanal Integration of Handcrafted Beer & Cheese

4 Cheeses, 4 Beers, served with traditional accoutrements.  We will have our regular menu available as well.

Garden Variety Cheeses, Royal Oaks, Ca, “Black Eyed Susan” – Raw sheeps milk, 4-6 month age, sharp with fruits & butter
Crippla 5.0 – 8% ABV, Double Pale Ale, roasted German malt, big tropical punch hop aromas

Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese, Modesto, Ca, “Bandage Wrapped Cheddar” – Cow’s milk, 18 month age, nutty, bright & crumbly, gently smoky
Milk Pale Cream Ale – 5% ABV, Light, medium sweetness, delicately hopped sitting on tiny bubbles

Weirauch Farms, Petaluma, Ca, “Peau de Peche” – Raw cow’s milk, 4-6 month age, washed rind, pungent, sweet and rich
Lemon Verbena Chaz Cat Rye – 6% ABV, easy hopped, lightly roasted nose and crisp lemon essence

Achadinha Cheese Company, Petaluma, Ca, “Broncha” – Pasteurized goat & cow, 2-5 months, ripened on cypress planks, austere yet creamy
Porcini Smoked Porter – 6.5% ABV, Cask conditioned with 4 lbs of local Porcini mushrooms, light ashy smoke, big chocolate/roasted barley backbone

New Releases

Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for exact release dates.

Crippla’ 5.0

She’s back, baby!  And better than ever.  The Crippla’ 5.0 is a Double Pale Ale made with all German malts and oatmeal. Lightly bittered with Columbus to 25 ibu’s but heavily hopped in late kettle additions and dry hops with Citra and Sorachi Ace.  A big beer with smooth euro malt and very full bodied with a hit of lemon verbena and tropical flavors in both the beer and aroma from the awesome hops. OG is 1.074  and it is wheat free.

Milk Pail Cream Ale

The Milk Pail is a Cream Ale style beer made with a blend of two-row, six-row, light crystal, and flaked corn. It was lightly hopped with German Saphir’s to 20 ibu’s and finished in the boil with fifty pounds of powdered milk sugar. A straw colored beer with light malt and corn flavors with a medium to full bodied backbone. Served on the nitrogen tap. OG is 1.064.

Thriller MaiBock

A strong pale lager weighing in at around 7% ABV.  Coming soon!

Rood Rye

An exciting collaboration with Iron Springs and Social Kitchen in San Francisco

Phil will be heading down to Social Kitchen with a satchel full of Simcoe Hops and some other tasty treats where he & Kim will be making a Belgian Red Rye Ale.  Release date here at Iron Springs some time near the end of March.

KITCHEN CORNER

Kitchen Events

Thursday March 7th, Brewed and Cultured in Marin

See above for more information about this beer and cheese event

Saturday and Sunday March 16th and 17th Saint Patrick’s Day Corned Beef and Cabbage

As Chef Alex and his team have been elevating the food, so will they be elevating your Corned Beef & Cabbage experience.  We will be serving corned beef and cabbage all weekend long on Saturday the 16th and Sunday the 17th.

We are now open for Lunch Wednesday through Sunday

Lunches are in full swing! Not only do we have our standard lunch menu, but we have Grab & Go Lunch Boxes for those in need of a quick lunch fix.  From Wednesday to Friday, our special lunch menu has four great sandwiches with housemade chips or handcut French fries for only $9.99.

Fish and Chips Mondays

Every Monday, you are guaranteed to find our succulent Fish & Chips on the specials board.  Combine that with happy hour all day on Monday you have yourself a winning combo!  Chef Alex has incorporated a new & improved beer batter that is out of this world delicious!

Oyster Thursdays

The newest Iron Springs tradition.  Every Thursday we feature a different variety of oyster, served either on the ½ shell or BBQ.  Prices will vary, depending on the type of oyster.  So far we have showcased Hog Island Oysters, Tomales Bay Oyster Company, and oysters from various locations in  California,Washington State, & Vancouver BC.  Let us know if you have a favorite oyster you would like to see “on tap.”

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS

We are excited to continue our partnership with Marin Produce!  We are now donating 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  It’s great to work with another local group that wants to give back to the community.  To nominate a group, or for more information, please email anne@ironspringspub.com.

In March we will be supporting the YES Foundation, which provides support to the Ross Valley School District for programs like art, PE and music that otherwise wouldn’t have enough funding.  Find out more at www.yestokids.org.  We also have two special YES nights in March:

March 12th – Hidden Valley Elementary School Celebrity Waiter Night

March 26th – Brookside Elementary School Celebrity Waiter Night

Ever wanted to have your teacher wait on you?  Well now is your chance!

MUSIC

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com.   Music starts at 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday March 6th

Tom Finch Trio

The Tom Finch Trio (Featuring Tom Finch, Jason Jones and Andius Jent) draws on material from the Tom Finch Group leaning toward a Folk-Funk-Fushion of styles.  Blending originals, covers and spontaneous compositions, the trio offers a little something for every listener.  The acoustic instruments and vocal harmonies are easy on the ears while the playful and up-beat grooves keep the room a movin’!  Always fun, fresh and funky, the Tom Finch Trio promises to put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step; get out and catch a show when you get the chance!!!

Wednesday March 13th

40th Birthday Celebration with Josh Mcintosh & Rattlesnake in the Garden

It’s the man’s birthday, it will be a throwdown!

Rattlesnakes in the Garden is Josh’s version of a pickup game at the 
local court. Talented friends drop to celebrate Josh’s big 4-0 and add their touch to his original songs and covers by artists that have influenced him. This installment is
looking like a real playoff match, with members of local groups like
The Chazz Cats, Elephant Listening Project, and El Cajon stopping in
to play. Don’t miss a great evening of stripped down, smoking hot
acoustic folk, rock and soul as The Rattlesnakes put it down on the 13th of March!

Wednesday March 20th

Michael Saliani & Friends

Singer | Songwriter | Guitarist from the San Francisco Bay Area. He has performed and recorded professionally for the last ten years with a number of bands and artists (Amee Chapman, Emily and the Mops, Wind Over Sticks, The Moisies, Blue Mire, Friends of the River, and more). Opening for bands like The Mother Hips, Garth Hudson of The Band, Tim and Nicki Bluhm, Sensations, AC/Dshe, and more.  He blends a variety of musical genres ranging from rock,country to blues, soul, and folk.

Wednesday March 27th

Rattlebox featuring Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless, & Doug Harman

The music of ‘Rattlebox’ features Lorin Rowan’s finger pickin’ acoustic roots/Americana in folk/rock and world music, complementing his clear tenor vocal, backed by fellow musicians; Barry Sless, steel guitar extraordinaire, from the David Nelson Band, Phil Lesh & Friends and Moonalice; and cellist virtuoso, Doug Harman (Norton Buffalo, Alex DeGrassi,Susan Cianni) . The combination of these musicians and their unique instrumentation, together create a fresh, exciting sound with powerful melodies and intriguing lyrics, as well as acoustic ‘jam band’ interludes.

We’ll see you at the pub!
– The Iron Springs Team

BREWERY NEWS

Brewery Expansion Update

We are done with the expansion work!!  All new tanks are in and we are filling them with all your favorite beers.  A huge shout out goes to Rich Dowd, Doug Waters, Tom Pope, Dominic Berardi & Elyce Burke (artist extraordinaire) for all the great work they did to make this brewery upgrade happen!  Thank you team, you all do exceptional work!  Please bear with us as we restock some of our staples – they’ll be back before you know it with some new special winter and spring beers.

Consecration of the Fermentation Ceremony

February 23rd, 2013

Come join us on Saturday February 23rd for some amazing music with Brian Lesh & Ross James as part of the final weeks of our Wintertime Saturday Casual & Cozy Music Series. Before the music starts, our very own Minister Of Ale, our Cardinal of Hops, Paul Zabierek, will be performing a Consecration of the Fermentation Ceremony of our new brewery tanks and our new & improved Fermentation Room. Ceremony starts at 1:30, music starts at 2:00, beer samples for all!

New Releases

Keep an eye on Facebook and Twitter for exact release dates.

Crippla’ 5.0

The Crippla’ 5.0 is a Double Pale Ale made with all german malts and oatmeal. Lightly bittered with Columbus to 25 ibu’s but heavily hopped in late kettle additions and dry hops with Citra and Sorachi Ace. This beer will be big with smooth euro malt and very full bodied with a hit of Lemon Verbena and Tropical flavors in the both the beer and aroma from the awesome hops. OG is 1.074  and it is wheat free.  Check out Facebook and Twitter for exact release dates.

Milk Pail Cream Ale

The Milk Pail is a Cream Ale style beer made with a blend of two-row, six-row, light crystal, and flaked corn. It was lightly hopped with German Saphir’s to 20 ibu’s and finished in the boil with fifty pounds of powdered milk sugar. This will be a straw colored beer with light malt and corn flavors and will have a medium to full bodied backbone. We will also be serving this beer on nitrogen. OG is 1.064.

Thriller MaiBock

A spring release – a light bodied strong German lager.

Barrel Aged Beer Month Has Begun!

One of our favorite Iron Springs traditions – Barrel Aged Beer month – has begun with a bang.  The brewers always outdo themselves with a new barrel aged beer each week – taste them while they last because once they are gone, they are gone.

February 1st

2012 Zinfandel Biere de Garde – Our Coup d’etat Biere de Garde aged for five months in a French Oak Zinfandel wine barrel.

February 8th

2011 Bear’s Bourbon Barrel Aged Old Ale – English Strong Ale aged in a Kentucky Bourbon Barrel for over 16 months.

February 15th

2012 Chardonnay Barrel Aged Apricot Rye Ale – Our Chazz Cat Rye Ale aged in a French Oak Chardonnay wine barrel for six months with over 30 pounds of fresh *CandiCot variety Apricots.

February 22nd

2013 Rye Whiskey Chipped Flashover Smoked Porter – The Flashover Porter aged on straight bourbon soaked chips for seven weeks.

KITCHEN CORNER

Valentine’s Day at Iron Springs

Bring your special someone (or someones) down to Iron Springs on Valentines Day as we have an incredible evening in store for you.  Make your reservations today by calling the pub at 415-485-1005, it is the one day of the year we take reservations for any size party.  While we do have our fabulous specials (see below) we believe strongly that when you go out to eat on a holiday, you shouldn’t have to be limited to a pricy specials selection.  Our entire regular menu will be available so you can pick what suits you best!

SHRIMP & CRAB BISQUE

SHARE PLATES ‘N’ SUCH

EAST/WEST COAST OYSTER DUET (8)
Hog Island Kumamoto & Massachusetts Island Creek oysters on the half shell, Champagne mignonette, “Hog Wash,” wakame ogo salad, fresh lemon

ZUCKERMANS ASPARAGUS, SPRING ONION, & POACHED EGG
Quickly chargrilled local asparagus & onion shoots, poached Skillman Ranch egg, spicy almond Romesco sauce, chestnut – sweet potato puree

MAINE LOBSTER “PANCAKE”
Butter poached Maine lobster meat, sweet corn “Johnny Cake,” crème fraiche, local caviar, preserved lemon, chives

SEBASTAPOL CHICORIES, PEAR, AND LOCAL BLUE CHEESE
Tre viso & endive, roasted D’anjou pear, Point Reyes Farmstead “New” blue cheese, fried chickpeas, dark verjus vinaigrette

MIXED GRILL OF SUCKLING PIG
JC Flyer IPA & apple cider brined Bodega suckling pig, grilled asparagus, honey mustard fingerling potato salad.

SEARED NANTUCKET DAY BOAT SCALLOPS
Sweet Massachusetts day boat scallops, creamy Pearl pasta, house cured pork belly, butter bean – English pea & sweet corn succotash

And of course out of the world desserts!

The Return of Brewed & Cultured

Coming Thursday March 7th, and running all weekend long we will be pairing four of our finest house ales with four local cheeses.  More details to come!

We are now open for Lunch Wednesday through Sunday

Lunches are in full swing! Not only do we have our standard lunch menu, but we have Grab & Go Lunch Boxes for those in need of a quick lunch fix.  From Wednesday to Friday, our special lunch menu has four great sandwiches with housemade chips or handcut French fries for only $9.99.

Fish and Chips Mondays

Every Monday, you are guaranteed to find our succulent Fish & Chips on the specials board.  Combine that with happy hour all day on Monday you have yourself a winning combo!  Chef Alex has incorporated a new & improved beer batter that is out of this world delicious!

Oyster Thursdays

The newest Iron Springs tradition.  Every Thursday we feature a different variety of oyster, served either on the ½ shell or BBQ.  Prices will vary, depending on the type of oyster.  So far we have showcased Hog Island Oysters, Tomales Bay Oyster Company, and oysters from various locations in  California,Washington State, & Vancouver BC.  Let us know if you have a favorite oyster you would like to see “on tap.”

GIVE BACK TUESDAYS

Here are the groups we’ll be sponsoring as part of our Give Back Tuesday program in February.  Come on out and support your favorite nonprofit!  To nominate a group, or for more information, please email anne@ironspringspub.com.

We are excited to announce our partnership with Marin Produce!  In February of 2012, we started giving 15% of sales to the day’s sponsored organization – 10% from us, 5% from Marin Produce.  Happy anniversary to this great partnership.

February 5th

California Craft Brewers Association

The California Craft Brewers Association is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California.

The primary function of the CCBA is to monitor legislative activity at the state Capitol and to provide a single and coherent political voice that represents the interests of all of California’s craft breweries.

Additionally, the CCBA provides a broad realm of services for the craft brewing community, which includes addressing critical business and supply issues, developing marketing campaigns that promote California produced craft beer and offering gatherings and events to help foster communication and education among our family of brewers.

The CCBA is proud to represent the rich and diverse collection of artisans and entrepreneurs that make up the family of California’s craft brewers.  Find out more at www.californiacraftbeer.com.

Happy Craft Beer month!.

February 12th

Parents Place

Parents Place is the Bay Area’s leading family resource center offering: parenting workshops, parent coaching & consultation, child behavior & school support, clinical & special needs services, parent/child activity groups, and child & family therapy. From everyday issues to challenges requiring specialized assessment, they help parents, caregivers and educators support children at all ages. Join their community. www.parentsplaceonline.com

February 19th

WildCare

Everyone wants to do the right thing for wildlife… WildCare is here to help! They are located in downtown San Rafael, California — Marin County’s largest city — making them a truly urban wildlife rehabilitation center.

WildCare works to make sure all species can coexist– not just by treating sick or injured animals (over 3,000 of them a year), but also by teaching people how to live peacefully with wildlife and by advocating for better protection of wildlife and our remaining open spaces.

In addition to operating their wildlife rehabilitation hospital, they also provide numerous other resources to the local and larger community. Their Living with Wildlife Hotline is available any time of day or night to help anyone deal safely with the wildlife they encounter. They’ve also been a leader in developing new and innovative ways to address problem wildlife issues humanely. And when wildlife needs us to advocate on its behalf, they take a stand.  All these activities help foster an understanding of and appreciation for wildlife in all people.

For more information go to www.wildcarebayarea.org.

February 26th

San Anselmo Cooperative Nursery School

Founded originally in 1947 as the Fairfax Community Nursery School, the San Anselmo Co-Op is celebrating its 65th year in operation. Except for the faces of the children and their parents, since then little has changed. The goal of the preschool is to foster physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual growth in each child.  The school provides a unique experience for families who wish to be involved in their children’s education and learn alongside them. By sharing parenting issues, insights, joys and struggles, parents gain a sense of community with one another and a greater understanding of their own child’s development. Through their participation, parents create the kind of school they desire for their children. Their many talents, strengths and interests provide the energy that fuels the school. By relying on parent ingenuity, teamwork and labor, we keep fees low and the school available to a wide spectrum of people.  Find out more at www.sananselmocoop.com.

MUSIC

Please send booking inquiries to booking@ironspringspub.com.

Our Saturday winter music continues with our annual Casual and Cozy music sessions!  Every 2pm on Saturday come by the pub for amazing tunes.  Here’s our poster for the full schedule!

We of course also have our Wednesday night music during December.  Music starts at 8:00 p.m on Wednesdays and 2:00 pm on Saturdays.

Wednesday February 13th

As part of the 14th Annual San Francisco Old Time Blue Grass Festival, Iron Springs is pleased to present The Lonesome Holler String Band

We are pleased to be the Marin outpost for such an amazing Bay Area week long musical event.  The Lonesome Holler String Band is genre master Evan Morgan on guitar, old-time tradition guru Steve Wharton on banjos and autoharp, virtuoso extraordinaire Chris Carney on fiddle and mandolin, and stalwart stand out on stand up bass Sue Walters–and they all sing real good too. Lonesome Holler is dedicated to preserving and playing the Southern rural music of the 1920s, 30s and 40s. They’re a fine bunch of talented folks who have a great time playing together and resurrecting some timeless old music that stirs the spirit and feeds the soul. And you can’t keep ‘em down. They’ve played all over California and points East at festivals, winerys, clubs bars, parties–just about anywhere real people have a hankering for some real traditional old time music, played by some of the best around. Come out and have a listen. It’ll do you good.. http://www.sfbluegrass.org/

Friday February 15th at 19 Broadway

Our friends Hot Buttered Rum will be playing at 19 Broadway this Friday and Iron Springs is the official ticket outlet for the show.  Buy a ticket at Iron Springs for $20.00 and get a complimentary 10 ounce of any Iron Springs beverage.  Plus you pay no service charges!  Come in for dinner before the show, and grab your duckets!

Saturday February 16th

New to Iron Springs – Emily Zisman

Emily Zisman is a talented singer songwriter born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since picking up the guitar at the tender age of eight Emily’s musical journey has taken her all over the world. She has graced the stages up and down both sides of the United States and has performed internationally at festivals in Europe. Her natural musical talent combined with her deep passion and love for music has made her live performances truly something to write home about. When asked what is it that she loves about performing Emily replies, “I love the energy shared between an audience and a performer. When it’s there, the interplay between the listeners and performers can create an experience unique to a given space and time. It’s hard not to get carried away in the moment.” Currently, Emily is promoting her recently released, critically acclaimed debut album “Naked Day Alone”. When not playing her own music Emily is an in-demand session musician and performs regularly around the San Francisco Bay Area with various artists such as Blues Legend Tia Carroll.  Most recently, she recorded backing vocal tracks with Tia Carroll for Mr. John Lee Hooker Jr.  Find out more about Emily Zisman and her music at www.emilyzisman.com.

Wednesday February 20th

Lorin Rowan Trio featuring Lorin Rowan, Doug Harman & Jeremy Cohen

Lorin Rowan Trio features Lorin Rowan, and Doug Harman/cello,vocals/(Norton Buffalo, Alex DeGrass).  As well as Grammy nominated violinist, Jeremy Cohen.  Don’t miss this rare occasion performance of these virtuoso  acoustic string musicians, genre hopping from folk/ rock/ jazz/ swing’

Saturday February 23rd

The return of Brian Lesh & Ross James

Check them out following the Consecration of the Fermentation Cermony honoring our new brewery!  See above for more info.

Wednesday February 27th

Rusty Evans & Ring Of Fire – The Worlds Finest Johnny Cash Tribute

Rockabilly Hall of Famer, Rusty Evans and his band Ring of Fire have been burning up the California festival circuit with his rollicking tribute to country music icon Johnny Cash.
With a voice of rolling thunder and a spirit like gentle rain Rusty has been wowing audiences from Nashville to San Francisco with his stunning tribute to the “Man In Black”. His weighted drawl doles out molasses-coated syllables, putting an upbeat spin on less than optimistic situations. Lending his own touch to world famous songs Rusty honors the Man in Black with soulful honesty and exuberance.  Driving rhythms on his amplified acoustic Martin guitar are augmented by his energetic three-piece band Ring of Fire. A hot rockin’ lead guitar, driving bass and drums create the powerful and irresistible Johnny Cash signature sound, a pulse that drives folks right to the dance floor. People often comment on how much Rusty actually looks like the Man in Black. He’s honored by the compliment and destined to continue in the spirit of the country music legend he holds in such high regard.  When asked how he first came to sing with such conviction the songs of Johnny Cash, Rusty replies, “I met the Man in Black in the 1960′s and was totally inspired, not to mention that Bob Dylan once told me long ago I sounded like Cash.”
Early musical endeavors include performing on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand, touring with the New Christy Minstrels, working with renowned producer Phil Spector and producing/recording for CBS, Reprise and Folkway records.  Rusty has performed for many Las Vegas and Native American Casinos, Performing Arts Centers, fairs, festivals, corporate events, private parties, and rodeos all over the world.

We’ll see you at the pub!
– The Iron Springs Team