Blues Traveler

Selfishness. It can be either a friend or foe in the songwriting process and the bigger musical world. For Blues Traveler, selfishness has been a long time coming. It’s what drives the band’s eighth studio album, ¡Bastardos!: a need for the… (Read More)

Brandi Carlile

Brandi Carlile New Date Information The rescheduled date for the canceled show on 3/13 is * Thursday, June 24th Doors 8pm, Show 9pm Price: $32 21+show * All initialed vouchers or unused/un-torn tickets are good for this show and DO… (Read More)

Buxter Hoot'n

“The future of San Francisco’s slightly psychedelic songwriting scene,” (SF BAY GUARDIAN) Buxter Hoot’n is an eclectic rock ‘n’ roll band who’s music draws from a deep reverence for tradition and psychedelia. Buxter Hoot’n’s homegrown sound had its start in America’s… (Read More)

Carolina Chocolate Drops

“Tradition is a guide, not a jailer. We play in an older tradition but we are modern musicians.” —Justin Robinson In the summer and fall of 2005, three young black musicians, Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, and Justin Robinson, made the commitment… (Read More)

Eddie Money

The one and only Eddie Money will be performing a very rare acoustic set featuring all of Eddie’s hits “Two Tickets to Paradise” “Baby Hold On” “Take me Home Tonight” and more. We will also be partnering with "Toys for Tots… (Read More)

GE Smith

One of the most in-demand blues/rock guitarists in the world is a mysterious character who goes by the name of G.E. Smith. Millions of TV viewers know his face — and the shock of unruly blond ponytail that was always falling… (Read More)

Gill Landry

Take a pinch of the shuttered French Quarter, a dash of shack distilled brew, mix it with the alleyways of Les Halles, throw in equal measures of wrong side of the tracks bars and whisky driven night sweats. Fire it up… (Read More)

Greg Brown

Greg Brown’s mother played electric guitar, his grandfather played banjo, and his father was a Holy Roller preacher in the Hacklebarney section of Iowa, where the Gospel and music are a way of life. Brown’s first professional singing job came at… (Read More)

Janiva Magness

The story of award-winning vocalist Janiva Magness’ rise to the top of the blues world and beyond is a testament to the redemptive power of music and the human spirit. Possessing a rich, soulful voice and absolute command over her material… (Read More)

Jeffrey Halford and the Healers

What the critics are saying about Jeffrey Halford: "Jeffrey Halford: Soulful blues-influenced storyteller and songwriter with a tight delivery. Halford and crew go well beyond a mastery of their instruments. They’re performers, storytellers, and entertainers. Their impeccable improvisational skills make listeners… (Read More)

Jimbo Trout

JimBo Trout & the Fishpeople are a high energy, good-time band from San Francisco that has been together since 1992. They perform a musical gumbo made up of bluegrass, ragtime, blues, western-swing, Appalachian, rock+roll, New Orleans, honky-tonk and more. But… (Read More)

Johnny Winter

Constantly shifting between simple country blues in the vein of Robert Johnson, to all-out electric slide guitar blues-rock, – Johnny has always been one of the most respected singers and guitar players in rock and the clear link between British blues-rock… (Read More)

Jorma Kaukonen

In a career that has already spanned a half-century, Jorma Kaukonen has been the leading practitioner and teacher of fingerstyle guitar, one of the most highly respected interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana, and at the forefront of popular… (Read More)

Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue

• 2010 Blues Artist of the Year * Band of the Year * BB King Entertainer of the Year * Blues Album of the year At the core of THE LEGENDARY RHYTHM & BLUES REVUE is renowned guitar slinger and…

Marcia Ball

“Rollicking, playful, good time blues and intimate, reflective balladry..her songs ring with emotional depth.”- Rolling Stone The simple mention of a Louisiana or Texas roadhouse conjures up images of a crowded dancehall filled wall-to-wall with rabid music fans rocking to a… (Read More)

Mark Hummel

THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE HARMONICA BLOWOUT!! “What is unique about the thing we’re doing is the caliber of the players involved” says Magic Dick, 61, formerly of the J. Giles Band. "I’m not just referring to the harmonica players involved… (Read More)

Ron Thompson

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT RON THOMPSON “Ron Thompson, he’s my main man!” - John Lee Hooker, Inductee-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame "Ron’s one of my all time favorite guitar players. I’ve known Ron over 30 years, maybe 40 years… (Read More)

Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers is one of the premier slide guitarists performing today. He is also an internationally acclaimed producer, having produced recordings for John Lee Hooker (4 Grammy Nominations and 2 Grammy Awards) and Ramblin’ Jack Elliott (2 Grammy Nominations). He has… (Read More)

Sista Monica

Mo Muscle Records’ recording artist – Sista Monica Parker releases her 9th CD “Soul Blues & Ballads” . It is a CD of her classic jewels of blues which includes: “A Chance To Breathe”, "It’s A Shame – It’s A… (Read More)

Steve Morse

Morse’s career has encompassed rock, country, funk, jazz, classical, and fusion of these musical genres. In addition to a thriving solo career, has been (and continues to be) a member of several renown bands. Morse first played with his brother Dave… (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 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 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 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 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)

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)

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)