Mike Wilhelm & guest Mike Schermer rocking the Blue Wing at a past performance. Photo by Bernie Butcher.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Mike Wilhelm and Hired Guns new five-piece lineup will play the Blue Wing on Monday, March 14, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Former Hired Guns bassist Randy Hare has switched to guitar with the addition of veteran bassist Jamie Webber.

An Arkansas native, Webber grew up in Chicago which has infused his playing with a sensibility uniquely suited to Wilhelm's rootsy blues material.

He played the southside Chicago club scene during his teen years and played with the rock and blues guitar virtuoso Lonnie Mack.

The quintet's personnel are Wilhelm and Hare on guitars, Webber on bass with Hired Guns regulars James “Jimmy the Lion” Leonardis on tenor sax and “Slammin'” Scott Slagle on drums.

Part of the historic Tallman Hotel complex, the Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe is located at 9520 Main St., Upper Lake. Reservations are recommended for parties of six or more.

The telephone is 707-275-2233 and the Web site is www.BlueWingSaloon.com. Mike Wilhelm's Web site is www.Mike-Wilhelm.com.