Events

One of Northern California‘s top singer/ songwriter gems!. Jesse DeNatale is a singer-songwriter from Northern California. He was born in San Francisco. He has released three critically acclaimed records: Shangri-La West (2000) Soul Parade (2006) and The Wilderness (2021). His latest release, The Hands of Time, is now  available on Blue Arrow Records.

GEORGE HARRISON, TOM PETTY, ROY ORBISON, BOB DYLAN, JEFF LYNNE: THE TRAVELING WILBURYS, the super-group that never performed live the music they created out of that brief moment at the invitation of George Harrison to ‘get together and write some songs’. Hits like Handle With Care, End Of The Line, Last Night……

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.

The LoWatters

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.

Dinner Show with LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are one of the top Swingin’ Jazz and Blues bands in the world. Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith evokes a sensuous era of Jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds a modern, feminist twist. No wonder Los Angeles Magazine chose her as one of the sexiest people around! Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star 8-piece band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times.

David Martin’s House Party … Come celebrate the last day of Thanksgiving weekend with one of San Francisco’s premier party bands David Martin’s House Party! This legendary 8 piece ensemble has earned a national reputation for their high energy performances, incredible musical variety, and fun “anything can happen” hi-jinx.

Dinner Show with WALKING MIRRORS
Featuring:
Craig Bartock (Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Band Heart)
David Sikes (former decade long bass player/vocalist/songwriter for rock n roll band BOSTON)
Jeff Campitelli (50th Greatest Drummer of all-time: Rolling Stone)

“For me, our music is a creative collaboration of stories that musically connect to community.  Stories that reflect what is going on in the world today and resonate in an ear pleasing way. Playing that music live with some of the top musicians in the Bay Area (Craig Bartock-Heart, Jeff Campitelli- formerly with Joe Satriani, David Sikes- formerly with Boston) is surreal. Add my guitar shredding son Aidan, and it is like playing in a dream”

Mark Nelson, Lead Singer and Songwriter

Dinner Show with DANNY CLICK & the Hell Yeahs! Birthday Bash!

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.

WILLIE NELSON NIGHT HOSTED BY STU ALLEN
Stu Allen and The Dancing Bay Ponies celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Red Headed Stranger.

DINNER SHOW with ELVIN BISHOP’S BIG FUN TRIO

The Big Fun Trio (Elvin on guitar and vocals, Willy Jordan on cajon and vocals, and Bob Welsh on guitar and piano) forges a new blues and R&B sensibility, colored by the distinctive, stripped-down instrumentation and shot through with Elvin’s exuberant, down home vibe.

John Allair’s musical career began at the vanguard of early Rock & Roll and Rhythm & Blues in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1950s – eventually leading him to tour the world as a long-time member of Van Morrison’s band.

Jimmy Buffett Tribute – the Bay area’s best party band was formed in 2015 & launched in 2016 to bring the music of Jimmy Buffett to local fans (parrotheads) and anyone who enjoys fun, uplifting music with a party vibe!

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

The Familiar Strangers Trio/Quartet play an Americana grab bag of music from western swing to country, bluegrass, folk, blues and even a little bit of gypsy jazz!

COMPLETE UNKNOWNS- a tribute to BOB DYLAN- Rancho Debut!
Featuring many of the bay areas most well known,musicians and performers in musical homage to this poet and musical genius:Loralee Christensen, Candy Girard, Kevin Russell, Brendan Smith, Ellie James and Nick Carico, Dallis Craft, Paul Olguin and special guest MARIA MULDAUR!
The show will be a celebration of songwriting by the icon, Bob Dylan and a nod to the recent film about his life and early years as a musician

Elliott Peck and Nat Keefe are doing a limited run of duo shows!
Elliott is one of the most sought-after vocalists on the West Coast.
Nat Keefe’s panoramic songwriting & baritone vocals play a defining role in HBR’s sound.

TOM FINCH GROUP

Tom Finch Group, featuring Kimi Keating, Dan Duffin, Michael Pinkham and special guests, will play classic covers and upbeat originals from rock & blues to pop & world beat to lift your spirit and move your body… Music for Medicine!!

Pronounced I – KO – YAH-YAH
Enjoy a full plate of their favorite New Orleans- flavored dance gumbo—blues and boogie, Cajun/Zydeco, R&B, Second Line, and even a lil’ Country—all delivered with a Mardi Gras vibe!

SOLD OUT

Dinner Show with JACKIE GREENE

MCQ’S BIRTHDAY BASH!
Featuring Michael McQuilkin, Tealy Gapinski, Kevin Frazier, Michael Pinkham, John Cunningham, Jerome Bohlman, and Katherine Wethington
Come celebrate the McQuilkin family birthdays at Marin’s legendary Rancho Nicasio nightclub on Sunday, Jan 18th. Alexander McQuilkin turns 35 on the 17th and his Mom, Grandpa Wally, and Cousin Nolan all have their birthdays the same week. This special show will benefit the San Geronimo Valley Community Center’s Arts and Events programs which features Michael McQuilkin’s annual Family Music Hour show. Enjoy great music, food, and dancing to the sounds of the West Marin’s All-Stars with vocalist Tealy Gapinski and sax man Kevin Frazier.
Birthday cake included!