Artists at The Mystic Theatre

Tea Leaf Green

San Francisco-based band Tea Leaf Green got their start in the relationship formed between guitarist Josh Clark and drummer Scott Rager, who played in a high-school band together in Arcadia, CA. After graduation, Rager enrolled at San Francisco State College, where… (Read More)

Terri Clark

Real. Organic. Actual instruments. "It’s who I am, where I’ve been, what I’ve done… "This, to me, brings the singer/songwriter thing that’s so much a part of me and puts it through the larger, louder Pain To Kill aesthetics. And, because… (Read More)

Terry Hanck

Terry Hanck is a classic case of “paying one’s dues” before fame comes calling. After 30-odd years of playing alongside more celebrated blues artists like Elvin Bishop, Etta James, Albert Collins, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Miller, Robert Cray, Charlie Musselwhite, and a… (Read More)

The 808 Band

The 808 Band is a versatile reggae, hip-hop and soul instrumental group based in Sebastopol, CA. In June 2009, the group released the acclaimed “Natural Selection” featuring Robert Herrera on vocals. The name “808” comes from the legendary Roland TR808 drum… (Read More)

The Aces

“Formed in 2000, The Aces have attitude and a different idea of how to play Blues. They reduce the Blues to pounding riffs and a distorted wall of sound topped by wailing harp. They were among the first to absorb and… (Read More)

The Aggrolites

The Aggrolites are more than a band they are a movement unto themselves. They carry a banner – one created with their own hands. This banner reads, “Dirty Reggae,” and represents their signature fusion of reggae, soul, grit and determination. For… (Read More)

The BoDeans

THE BODEANS Mr. Sad Clown Twenty three years after their T-Bone Burnett produced debut Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams led them to win a Rolling Stone reader’s poll as “Best New American Band,” The BoDeans are still rocking and… (Read More)

The Brothers Comatose

Ben Morrison and Alex Morrison are brothers. They have been making music together from birth. Ben’s first word was ‘front-man’ and Alex’s was ‘moustache’ (see band photo). Joe Pacini and Gio Benedetti met Ben and Alex in high school. They shared… (Read More)

The Carl Palmer Band

Carl Palmer is a drummer’s drummer. A consummate professional, a brilliant technician and a dynamic showman, he has thrilled listeners and audiences alike for nearly four decades with some of music’s most memorable bands including Atomic Rooster, The Crazy World Of… (Read More)

The Delta Wires

The DELTA WIRES is a big, high-energy harmonica and horns blues band from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. They were Finalists out 100 blues bands from all over the world, in the Blues Foundation’s 2008 International Blues Challenge held in Memphis… (Read More)

The Holmes Brothers

The spine-tingling harmonies, boundless energy and telepathic musicianship of The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/ vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist Popsy Dixon) mix Saturday night’s roadhouse rock with the gospel fervor and harmonies of Sunday’s church service. As Wendell says about… (Read More)

The Kirk Fletcher Band

As a two time W.C. Handy Award nominee, who has toured with Lynwood Slim, Janiva Magness, Charlie Musselwhite and The Fabulous Thunderbirds, as well as performing with James Cotton, Pine Top Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Mojo Buford, Ted Harvey, Larry Carlton, Robben… (Read More)

The Lost Boys

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The Lost Boys, hailing from Lakeport, California, are a rock band comprised of 5 teenage guys, ages 16 & 17, who have been performing since they were 12, and have won numerous… (Read More)

The Marshall Tucker Band

From their first LP in 1973, to their powerful stage presence today, the Marshall Tucker Band has played countless concert venues around the world. With the success of the Volunteer Jam Tour, and 1999 release of Gospel, the good ol’ boys… (Read More)

The Mother Hips

The Mother Hips have flown under the radar as true indie music pioneers for almost two decades. With the release of their new album Pacific Dust (available October 27th on Camera Records), California’s unsung psych-pop heroes tell their story. Hailed by… (Read More)

The Mother Truckers

The Mother Truckers are a kick-ass rock ‘n’ roll band from Austin, Texas. Their music is high-octane Americana, blending hard hitting electric guitars with soaring vocals and irreverent lyrics. They take the Texas mix of Country, Blues and Rock to a… (Read More)

The Pine Needles

10+ Gigs Booked through Sonicbids! Artist Information Biography In February, 2005, The Pine Needles were born out of a love for mountain-style string band instruments and the musical textures they afford. “The Pine Needles” perform at a variety of events… (Read More)

The Pyronauts

The band started out at Colfax High School in the 10th grade. Fire Arm, the name back then, was formed in Room 403 sometime in the winter or spring. Paul and Leigh came up with Fire Arm, don’t ask why… (Read More)

The Radiators

The Radiators were formed in New Orleans in 1978, the result of a casual afternoon jam session in keyboardist Ed Volker’s garage. Volker, drummer Fran Bua, Jr.and guitarist Camile Baudoin were then members of the Rhapsodizers. Guitarist Dave Malone and bassist… (Read More)

The Robert Cray Band

The Robert Cray Band released their Sanctuary Records debut entitled Time Will Tell on July 1, 2003. Cray and long time keyboardist Jim Pugh produced the record, which featured guest artists Jerry Martini and Cynthia Robinson (Sly & the Family Stone… (Read More)

The Sorentinos

“It is in fact our tenth CD and you should turn it up to ten when you play it! So it was a natural really.” Volume 10 is more evidence that music comes when it comes. A year in the planning… (Read More)

The Stone Foxes

The Stone Foxes are a rock and roll band based in San Francisco, CA. Heavily influenced by the great rock, blues, folk and country stars of the 60s and 70s, the Stone Foxes play a unique brand of loose rock and… (Read More)

The Uglysuit

Tabloid life surrounds us. Artifice has replaced art, style trumps substance. Sincerity and honesty got lost along the way. Once in a while though, something breaks through. It can crack the shell of bitterness and send a memo reminding us that… (Read More)

To Haiti With Love

Help us help the people of Haiti by dining out on Thursday, February 18th. 10% of the sales from that day will be donated to Doctors Without Borders and The RN Response Network. Benefit Concert, Raffle & Silent Auction Where: McNear’s… (Read More)

Todd Snider

Keith Richards said humor was rock and roll’s greatest weapon, Bob Dylan proved it and Snider takes it to heart. For twelve years, Snider has been a satirist, class cutup and the rare artist who understands and celebrates the connections between… (Read More)

Tommy Castro Band

“A gifted lead guitarist firmly in touch with his lyrical voice, Castro writes an alluring blend of straight ahead blues and Memphis-style soul. While he has his own definable sound, Castro calls to mind great blues-rock players such as Billy Gibbons… (Read More)

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