The Hired Guns at the Blue Wing. From left to right, Mike Wilhelm, Scott Slagle, Jim Leonardis, Jamie Webber and Randy Hare. Photo by Jim Warren.

UPPER LAKE, Calif. – Fans of Mike Wilhelm and Hired Guns should mark their calendars for Monday, May 2, when the popular Lake County band will play at the Blue Wing Saloon from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The band's recording of their reggae-ized version of Louie Louie was recently honored by the Louie Report (www.louielouie.net/blog) by being named the Louie of the Week. The Louie Report is the blog for all things Louie.

Wilhelm has recently welcomed bassist Jamie Webber to the lineup.

Webber has a wall full of gold records as souvenirs of a long career and played with and managed Lonnie Mack.

Previous Hired Guns bassist Randy Hare is now able to show off his considerable skills on guitar. Leader/guitarist Wilhelm, smooth tenor saxophonist Jim (Jimmy the Lion) Leonardis and drummer Slammin' Scott Slagle round out the group.

The Blue Wing Saloon & Cafe is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is located at 9520 Main St., Upper Lake, CA 95485.

Reservations are recommended for parties of six or more, call 707-275-2233 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Further information can be found at www.bluewingsaloon.com.

Information on Mike Wilhelm is at www.mike-wilhelm.com.