Events

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

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.

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.

Eric Lindell brings his original brand of American roots music to Rancho Nicasio for one night with his band the West Side Summer league

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.

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

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.

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.

Dinner Show with SPIKE SIKES AND HIS AWESOME HOTCAKES

SWEET & SAVORY! Soul, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, Jazz, Jump.

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

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.

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)

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.

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!

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.

MARSHALL HOUSE PROJECT- Rancho Debut!

Marshall House Project (Voted 2025’s Best Funk Band of the North Bay by The Bohemian) is a driving soul funk outfit with one foot rooted deep in the pockets of the past and the other fearlessly exploring the deep fry of the future. The sound is an eclectic electric love child: the product of an affair between Jimi Hendrix and The Funky Meters, after a long night of drinking with space aliens and jamming to Bob on the jukebox. MHP delivers a volcanic performance of energetic funk and slinky soul with a psychedelic twist and a chili salt rim. The mission: to create an uplifting dance experience spun full of twists and turns, interlaced with conscious reflective lyrics and sizzling solos expanding, contracting and alive, like a universe unto itself.