Rancho Nicasio

BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS
2026-05-03 | Rancho Nicasio, 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, 94946, United States
BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS
Broken Compass Bluegrass is leading the way in the contemporary bluegrass revival, combining tradition with innovation in a way that appeals to both longtime fans and new listeners alike. Their live performances are characterized by tight harmonies, truly impressive solos, and an undeniable joy that permeates with every note they play. The band’s repertoire includes numerous original compositions as well as fresh takes on timeless classics, all delivered with their own distinctive style.

DANNY CLICK & the Hell Yeahs!
2026-05-02
Dinner Show with DANNY CLICK & the Hell Yeahs!

Until a few years ago, Danny Click was one of Austin’s best-kept secrets, a musician’s musician who’d won the respect of some of alt-country’s biggest names but hadn’t yet found widespread recognition.
That changed when Click’s latest CD, Life Is A Good Place, was released in April, 2011 and spent more than 12 consecutive months on the Country, pop, and Americana radio charts.

TAZMANIAN DEVILS
2026-05-01
Dinner Show with THE TAZMANIAN DEVILS
Bay Area rockers The TAZMANIAN DEVILS originated in Marin County, California, and erupted on the Bay Area club scene back in the late 1970s. Their unique style; an original blend of r&b, rock, reggae, and 80s “New Wave”, blended together with colorful, original songs and energetic performances, created a huge following of “Tazmaniacs” – many of whom still enjoy the band today.

FOXES IN THE HENHOUSE- real roots music for good times... and hard times
2026-04-26
DINNER SHOW with FOXES IN THE HENHOUSE
Foxes In The HenHouse is five audacious women with stunning three-part harmonies and mad instrumental skills. Honky tonk for the 21st Century.

SHA NA NOW - Rancho Debut!
2026-04-25
DINNER SHOW WITH SHA NA NOW- Rancho Debut!
A tribute to legendary Sha Na Na!
Sha Na Now celebrates the best of the best classic rock-n-roll music from the 50’s and 60’s. With front man Frankie Adel – former lead singer from Sha Na Na – bringing his dynamic stage presence, this band will keep you dancing all night long. Members’ collective experience includes working with some of music’s greats such as: Celine Dion, Hall & Oates, Huey Lewis, Beach Boys, Paul Anka, Kenny Rogers and more. You will be amazed to remember just how great this music from Rock’s golden age was, and is!

FEELING GROOVY - Rancho Debut!
2026-04-24
FEELING GROOVY – Rancho Debut!
With a deep respect for the duo’s timeless music, Feeling Groovy reimagines the magic of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel’s collaboration that once dominated the folk scene. Through a blend of powerful vocals, intricate harmonies, and engaging storytelling, the band recreates the magic of their live performances, transporting audiences back to the heyday of one of the most beloved acts in music history.

MITCH POLZAK & THE ROYAL DEUCES
2026-04-19, 2026-02-22
MITCH POLZAK & THE ROYAL DEUCES
The big guy from out West and larger than life energy (he’s also 6’5’) performer, guitarist, singer, banjoist, songwriter, composer, entertainer, musical historian and teacher Mitch Polzak wears his heart on his sleeve and his playing in his heart.

EL CAJON - Rancho Debut!
2026-04-18
EL CAJON – Rancho Debut!
EL CAJON is an American Indie Rock band from San Francisco, formed in 2016. Three parts California, two parts South Africa and one part Texas, the band members are RJ Holmberg (Guitar and Lead vocals), June Holmberg (Keys, accordion and backing vocals), Michael Rennie (Violin and backing vocals), Martin Ledyard (Bass and backing vocals), Kyle Hermans (Drums, percussion and backing vocals) and David Gilmour (Keyboards and Accordion)

JOHNNY & JUNE FOREVER
2026-04-17
Dinner Show with JOHNNY & JUNE FOREVER
Essence & Gold Country Opening
Johnny Cash and June Carter were well known performers before meeting, and like their predecessors, Danny Evans and Essence of ‘Johnny & June Forever’ are also seasoned artists in their own rights. Their chemistry and musicality on stage is so undeniable that many have described them as the reincarnation of Johnny & June.
Essence & Gold Country draw from deep roots in Appalachian, Americana, and classic Country traditions, with songwriting influenced by legends like John Prine, Dolly Parton, and Lucinda Williams.Essence’s voice has been compared to Emmylou Harris and Dolly herself. Her songs have appeared in film and TV, and she has shared stages with Sheryl Crow, The Old Crow Medicine Show, and Tom Petty.

IKO YAYA
2026-04-12
IKO YAYA
Pronounced I – KO – YAH-YAH. Since 2013, Iko YaYa has been playing the Louisiana-influenced music that gets folks on their the feet – what they like to call “swamp ‘n roll!”
The band: Jim Scott – guitar, Cheryl McBride – vocals & percussion, Sam Siggins – drums & vocals, Lance Houck – bass & vocals, Andre Nigoghossian – accordion & vocals, Susan Copperman – saxophone

SPIKE SIKES AND HIS AWESOME HOTCAKES
2026-04-11
Dinner Show with SPIKE SIKES AND HIS AWESOME HOTCAKES
SWEET & SAVORY! Soul, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Jump.

CHRIS CAIN BAND
2026-04-10
DINNER SHOW with THE CHRIS CAIN BAND
Take some influence from B.B. King, Albert King, Ray Charles, and a pinch of Albert Collins. Add in dazzling blues and jazz guitar chops, a rich soulful baritone vocal delivering original, often wry and beleaguered lyrics with sophisticated chord changes and instrumentation, and skills on various horns and keyboards, all delivered with an uptown cool that never lacks searing passion. It all adds up to the one and only Chris Cain, who has gone from being a newcomer phenomenon bursting onto the blues scene in 1987 with a classic debut release, to being a legend, inspiration and long-established member of the blues pantheon.

EASTER SUNDAY BBQ BRUNCH
2026-04-05
Outdoor Easter Sunday Ranch Style BBQ Brunch Buffet 10am-3pm
Indoor seating in Western Room and Bar is available 11am-2pm
Come and enjoy the day with friends and family!
Online Reservations Required

SLINKY THING-the music of STEELY DAN
2026-04-04
Dinner & A Show with SLINKY THING- the music of STEELY DAN
Slinky Thing is an eight-piece band that has been playing the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen to appreciative and enthusiastic ‘Fans of the Dan’ for over fifteen years. Band leader Bruce Linde says, “As great as these songs are to listen to, they’re even more fun to play… especially when everyone in the audience is singing along!” With five vocalists and an extensive catalog of the everyone’s favorite Steely Dan and Donald Fagen songs, it is no wonder Slinky Thing has been called one of the best Steely Dan tribute bands in the world! Players include: Karla Downey (vocals, percussion), Bruce Linde (vocals, bass), Bill Sparks (sax), Reid Whatley (drums, vocals), Barry Finnerty (vocals, guitar), Brian Osborn (guitar), Neal Roston (keyboards, vocals), and John Pritchard (keyboards). Slinky Thing’s shows typically sell out, so get your tickets now!

JERRY HANNAN & CHRIS MURPHY
2026-04-03
JERRY HANNAN, A Marin County Treasure + CHRIS MURPHY
A distinguished songwriter and entertainer, Jerry Hannan recorded his own song, “Society” with Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, which is featured in Sean Penn’s film Into the Wild. “I Thought I Was You”, written by Jerry and brother Sean Hannan also plays in Into the Wild.

JACOB ARANDA
2026-03-29
“Aranda’s low, sonorous voice, lifted by haunting backing vocals, is really engaging, drifting over gorgeously-textured musical layers.”- AmericanaUK

TOMMY THOMSEN with special guest WENDY DeWITT
2026-03-28
Dinner Show with Western Swing Hall of Fame inductee TOMMY THOMSEN & The Ambassadors of Western Swing and special guest WENDY DeWITT- the Queen of Boogie Woogie

Dance at The Church of Boogie Woogie and The Church of Western Swing!

ZYDECO FLAMES
2026-03-27
DINNER SHOW with ZYDECO FLAMES
The Zydeco Flames have gained a reputation as the West Coast’s premiere Zydeco band. The Flames consistently pack the house in venues ranging from contemporary clubs to major festivals and traditional dance halls. Their sizzling roots rhythms are timeless and the execution of them relentless, with a stunningly powerful groove.

LOWATTERS
2026-03-22
The LoWatters are Ethan Okamura, Steve Trivelpiece, and Jason Loeks. The band formed in the fall of 2014 and almost immediately started performing intimate shows near their home in Northern California. In the summer of 2015 they recorded their debut album live at Skywalker Sound. The album was voted by the Marin Independent Journal as one of the top 10 local albums of 2016 . Their sound ranges from the high lonesome twang to the low down dirty roots and is inspired by classic Americana singer songwriters while still retaining a unique sound all of it’s own.

THE ILLEAGLES
2026-03-21
Dinner Show with THE ILLEAGLES
The premier tribute to the music of the Eagles

ERIC LINDELL
2026-03-20
Dinner Show with ERIC LINDELL
Eric Lindell brings his original brand of American roots music to Rancho Nicasio for one night with his band the West Side Summer league

New Orleans soul meets laid-back West Coast cool — Eric Lindell brings the groove with bluesy riffs and feel-good vibes.

CALTUCKY Rancho Debut!
2026-03-15
CALTUCKY- Rancho Debut!
Caltucky is a progressive bluegrass band from Northern California blending tradition, improvisation, and grit. With fiery banjo, soulful fiddle, and fearless harmonies, their sound sits somewhere between the mountains and the cosmos — high-energy, heartfelt, and impossible to stand still to.

PETE FLOYD WEEKEND
2026-03-14, 2026-03-13
DINNER SHOW with PETE FLOYD
Pete Floyd is an 8-piece NorCal-based Pink Floyd Tribute Band that emerged to sold-out audiences in the summer of 2021.

GAS MONEY Rancho Debut!
2026-03-08
GAS MONEY- Rancho Debut!
Born from pure drive and a love of rock and roll, GasMoney is a four-piece band from Sonoma County, California, blending classic rock grit with modern groove. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Cheyenne Vincent and rounded out by Gavin Lee (guitar), AJ (bass), and Nick Carico (drums), the band delivers high-energy, groove-heavy rock influenced by legends like Led Zeppelin, TOOL, and Deftones. The band officially re-formed in February 2025, carrying the name forward as a symbol of persistence and growth. With radio play on The Krush and notable collaborations under their belt, GasMoney is building momentum as they prepare for their debut album and aim for bigger stages ahead.

WRECKLESS STRANGERS
2026-03-07
DINNER SHOW with WRECKLESS STRANGERS
Wreckless Strangers is a collective of friends and musicians carrying the torch for San Francisco’s grand rock ‘n’ roll tradition. Their unique blend of “Ameri-Cali Soul” melds the contemporary blues stylings of Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs; the songwriting sensibilities of Sons of Champlin and Fleetwood Mac; the swashbuckling Americana of the Lost Planet Airmen and Peter Rowan; and the funk of Sly Stone and Tower of Power with a dash of Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane for flavor and unpredictability. With soaring vocal harmonies and burning instrumental improvisation framed in concise and poignant original songwriting, Wreckless Strangers seek to honor and carry forth the brand of free-spirited musical fun and adventure that defines the Bay Area.

SunHunter Band
2026-03-06
SunHunter Band
WINNER BEST LOCAL BAND -2025 -PACIFIC SUN WEEKLY- READERS CHOICE AWARDS

Hailing from Marin County and led by singer/songwriter Tomas Dessle, SUNHUNTER is the genre-bending alt-rock project of Tomas Dessle, a Marin County misfit turned global troubadour. With soaring vocals, landscape changing guitar riffs, and electrifying live energy, SUNHUNTER spans solo sets to full-band performances featuring guitar hero Jackson Langford, bassist Zach Norman, and percussionist Josh Garcia. From California clubs to 10,000-strong crowds in Thailand, SUNHUNTER delivers raw, anthemic rock for hopeful, broken souls.

Back pOrchEstra
2026-03-01
BACK PORCHESTRA
Roots Rock, Americana, acoustic blues, Western Swing, Cajun, Pop-Rock, jug band, New Orleans and Kitchen Sink music… The band draws from new original material as well as reworked classics by Hank Williams, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks, Big Bill Broonzy, Bob Wills, Bobby Charles …even Christmas Jug Band tunes

KEYSTONE REVISITED - featuring the Music of Jerry Garcia and Merl Saunders
2026-02-27
Dinner and A Show with KEYSTONE REVISITED
Keystone Revisited was bought together because of the huge demand from fans to hear more music from the originators of the so-called ‘Jam Band.’ When Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia got together it was pure magic. They were in these groups; Merl Saunders and Jerry Garcia, Reconstruction and Legion of Mary, which were at the forefront of the jam band era. Jeff Pevar who has played with Phil Lesh and Friends and Jazz is Dead. The album will be performed in it’s entirety as well as selections from the Dead, Legion of Mary and other Garcia solo material.
