• ELVIN BISHOP and his BIG FUN TRIO & MARIA MULDAUR and her RED HOT BLUESIANA BAND

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    BBQ on the Lawn with ELVIN BISHOP and his BIG FUN TRIO & MARIA MULDAUR and her RED HOT BLUESIANA BAND.
    SOLD OUT
    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.
    Maria Muldaur is best known world-wide for her 1973 mega-hit “Midnight at the Oasis, which received several Grammy nominations, and enshrined her forever in the hearts of Baby Boomers everywhere.
    GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • SUN KINGS – ACOUSTIC DUO

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with SUN KINGS ACOUSTIC DUO
    Songs of Lennon and McCartney features Drew Harrison and Scott Southard, the voices of Lennon & McCartney in one of America’s favorite and critically acclaimed Beatles tribute groups. A pair of top-notch singer/songwriters in their own write, Drew & Scott share in acoustic performance their passion for the music of The Beatles, and the John & Paul singing and writing partnership.
    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 4pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • ILLEAGLES

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with ILLEAGLES
    SOLD OUT

    The premier tribute to the music of the Eagles. A high energy, unforgettable party that leaves fans wanting more…

    GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS 7/18/2025 Sunset Series

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with BROKEN COMPASS BLUEGRASS- Rancho Debut!

    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.

    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • DAVE ALVIN & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE – Almost Acoustic Duo + special guest JESSE DENATALE

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with DAVE ALVIN & JIMMIE DALE GILMORE – Almost Acoustic Duo + special guest JESSE DENATALE
    SOLD OUT

    When Grammy winner Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore made the album Downey To Lubbock together in 2018, they wrote the title track as a sort of mission statement. “I know someday this old highway’s gonna come to an end,” Alvin sings near the song’s conclusion. Gilmore answers: “But I know when it does you’re going to be my friend.”

    GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • LOWATTERS

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    Sunset Series with 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.
    Get Reservations Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • PAUL THORN BAND & RUTHIE FOSTER

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with PAUL THORN BAND & RUTHIE FOSTER
    SOLD OUT

    When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. As the milestone tenth studio album from folk-blues luminary Ruthie Foster, Mileage finds the singer-songwriter reflecting on a life full of professional triumphs, and personal loss.

    GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • PAUL THORN BAND & RUTHIE FOSTER

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with PAUL THORN BAND & RUTHIE FOSTER
    SOLD OUT

    When it comes to songwriting, less is more, and simplicity is strength. Just ask Paul Thorn, who’s spent three decades turning soulful grooves and small syllables into songs that pack a big wallop. As the milestone tenth studio album from folk-blues luminary Ruthie Foster, Mileage finds the singer-songwriter reflecting on a life full of professional triumphs, and personal loss.

    GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • JERRY HANNAN

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with JERRY HANNAN, A Marin County Treasure
    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.
    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • BANANA & THE BUNCH

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    Banana – (Lowell Levinger) has played with lots of varied bands since The Youngbloods moved to West Marin in 1967. He plays a variety of instruments and sings songs that tell stories. He does duo gigs with his pals, David Nelson, Barry Melton and Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, as well as with lots of bands including Zero, Norton Buffalo and the Knockouts, Barry “The Fish” Melton Band, Dan Hicks,The Michael Barclay Blues Band, Mimi Farina, and The Papermill Creek Rounders. Banana tours Italy and England and Norway when he can. Pre-Covid, he toured with Little Steven And The Disciples Of Soul (Bruce Springsteen’s guitar player). His repertoire goes from blues to country to folk .. your basic classic Americana.

    Featuring: Paul Knight, Sean Allen, Kendrick Freeman & Pete Sears

    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • FREESTONE PEACHES

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with…

    FREESTONE PEACHES- Northern California’s premier Allman Brothers Band tribute
    Freestone Peaches brings the raw energy and full throttle rock & roll of the legendary Allman Brothers Band live on stage. Close your eyes and you’re at the Fillmore East!

    Buy Tickets GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • STELLA SWINGS ELLA (Ella Fitzgerald Tribute featuring Stella Heath)

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with STELLA SWINGS ELLA (Ella Fitzgerald Tribute featuring Stella Heath)
    This special performance will be a heartfelt homage to ELLA FITZGERALD the First Lady of Song, blending her timeless music with fascinating historical stories and meticulous research.
    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • LEBO & FRIENDS / MIDNIGHT NORTH

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with LEBO & FRIENDS/MIDNIGHT NORTH

    Lebo & Friends
    When not touring or recording with ALO, his project of 30 years, he can be seen rocking stages all over the globe with legends such as Grateful Dead members and Jack Johnson. Appearing simultaneously in more high profile projects than most musicians do in a lifetime, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz is synonymous with the art of collaboration. His Lebo & Friends all star line-up will feature Vicki Randle (George Benson, Mavis Staples), Elliott Peck (Midnight North), Scott Rager (Tea Leaf Green),  Burt Lewis (JMF) and more

    Midnight North
    Midnight North takes its cue from the fertile Bay Area music scene. Formed in early 2012 by singer/songwriters Grahame Lesh and Elliott Peck, whose harmonies came as naturally as the initial songs, along with bassist Connor O’Sullivan. The band’s current-day lineup was completed when drummer/banjo player Nathan Graham came aboard after a chance meeting at a benefit concert in Philadelphia in 2016 following the release of its third, and breakthrough, album, Under the Lights, in 2017.

     

    Buy Tickets GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • JOSH BROUGH & the Contraband

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    Sunset Series with JOSH BROUGH & the Contraband (members of Poor Man’s Whiskey)
    Original Bluegrass, Folk and Old-time
    Get Reservations Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • TAZMANIAN DEVILS

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    Dinner Show with THE TAZMANIAN DEVILS – Rancho Debut!
    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.
    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 6pm-8pm / Music @7:30
  • SOUL SKA + special guests Beso Negro

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with SOUL SKA + special guests BESO NEGRO

    The Bay Area’s premiere Ska/rocksteady collective has been packin’ houses and rockin’ dancehalls since 2014. The 8 piece band is comprised of veteran members of legendary NorCal bands such as Vinyl, Stymie & the Pimp Jones Love Orchestra, The Right Time, Albino!, El Radio Fantastique, Jethro Jeremiah Band + more. Drawing equally from the Jamaican 1st wave as well as the UK 2nd wave the band’s rootsy, upbeat sound leans heavily on vocal harmonies and a full horn section. Soul Ska has become a Northern California festival and nightclub favorite.

    Buy Tickets GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • LAURIE LEWIS & KATHY KALLICK-50 Years of Song

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    Outdoor Sunset Series with LAURIE LEWIS & KATHY KALLICK-50 Years of Song
    Before Laurie Lewis and Kathy Kallick became the highly respected and successful singers, songwriters, and bluegrass bandleaders they are today, they were founding members of the groundbreaking northern California band the Good Ol’ Persons. Although Laurie remained in that group for only a short while before moving on to lead her own bands, she and Kathy forged a lifelong personal and professional friendship that endures to this day.
    Get Reservations Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • MITCH POLZAK & THE ROYAL DEUCES

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    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.

    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 6pm-8pm / Music @7:30
  • PETTY THEFT

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with PETTY THEFT
    SOLD OUT

    At the forefront of legendary Rock and Roll bands, you are sure to find Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers.
    Since 2003, San Francisco based Petty Theft has been touring the western United States performing Tom Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of the Heartbreaker’s live shows.
    GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    SUNSET SERIES WITH CRYING UNCLE BLUEGRASS BAND (CUBG) Rancho Debut!

    GO AND CHECK OUT CRYING UNCLE! WE DIG WHAT THEY ARE DOING! THE FUTURE OF MUSIC IS IN GOOD HANDS HERE!”– David Grisman, on FB

    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • ERIC LINDELL – Rancho Debut!

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    Dinner Show with ERIC LINDELL- Rancho Debut!
    SOLD OUT

    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.

    Dinner reservations 6pm-8pm / Music @7:30
  • WONDER BREAD 5

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with WONDER BREAD 5
    SOLD OUT

    Wonder Bread 5 is the non-stop dance machine for events, playing current hits, 60s and 70s classics and (of course) 80s rock….

    GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • SONS OF CHAMPLIN

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the Lawn with SONS OF CHAMPLIN

    The Sons of Champlin are an American rock band, from Marin County, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area, formed in 1965.They are fronted by vocalist-keyboardist-guitarist Bill Champlin, who later joined rock band Chicago, from 1981 to 2009, placing Sons of Champlin on hiatus from 1981 to 1996. They brought to the late ‘60s music scene in the Bay Area a soulful sound built around a horn section, sophisticated arrangements, philosophical themes, Bill Champlin’s songwriting and blue-eyed soul singing, and Terry Haggerty’s jazz-based guitar. They are one of the enduring 1960s San Francisco bands.

    Buy Tickets GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT with Banana & the Bunch

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    Sunset Series with RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT with Banana & the Bunch featuring: Lowell Levinger, Sean Allen, Kendrick Freeman & Paul Knight

    Heads up about tomorrow night’s Outdoor Sunset Series show on the lawn,
    Ramblin’ Jack is under the weather and is unlikely to be able to perform.If that’s the case, there will still be a show with BANANA and the BUNCH. 
    7pm showtime.
    We will issue refunds for this event if desired
    If you would like a refund please email us at ranchoinfo@ranchonicasio.com before 3:00pm

    Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • TOMMY THOMSEN with special guest WENDY DeWITT

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States
    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!
    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 6pm-8pm / Music @7:30
  • TOMMY CASTRO and THE PAINKILLERS + special guest DEANNA BOGART

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the LAWN at Rancho Nicasio with TOMMY CASTRO and THE PAINKILLERS special guest DEANNA BOGART

    American blues, R&B, and rock guitarist and singer
    “Only Northern California appearance this summer”

    Castro is one of the brightest stars in the blues-soul genre. Voracious blues energy and ultimate soul power…impassioned vocals and pure inventiveness in his stellar guitar solos.” – Blues Music Magazine

    Buy Tickets GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • SUN KINGS

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the LAWN Annual Beatle-Q with THE SUN KINGS

    A Beatles Tribute as Nature Intended.

    Buy Tickets GATES OPEN @3:00 – MUSIC @4:00
  • THE HOT LICKS- celebrating the music of Dan Hicks

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    OUTDOOR SUNSET SERIES with THE HOT LICKS- celebrating the music of Dan Hicks
    The Hot Licks, original members of Dan’s backing band, perform Dan’s classic songs in the style that Dan Hicks invented – Folk/Swing! – A blend of Gypsy Jazz, Folk and Swing with lots of vocal harmonies. The Hot Licks are dedicated to preserving the original sound and spirit in the way Dan taught them! They carry the torch for Folk-Swing with his signature style that has inspired so many others. “The group’s hallmark country/jazz styled vocals shined, highlighted by delectable guitar and violin solos.
    The spirit and the sound of that previous Incarnation with Dan Hicks and his spirit is imbued in their sound. A rare occasion not to be missed!” – Arne Frager, The Plant Studios

    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00
  • PABLO CRUISE + special guest JAMIE KYLE

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    BBQ on the LAWN at Rancho Nicasio with Pablo Cruise + special guest JAMIE KYLE
    Fast forward 20 years…. In 2005 a reunited Pablo Cruise picked up where they left off and today the band performs all over the U.S. and Canada and they’re enjoying it more than ever… Since getting back together, they have released two live CD’s and a DVD all through Sony Music documenting their exceptional live shows.

    Buy Tickets GATES OPEN @2:00 – MUSIC @3:00
  • Stripped Down & Turned On: A Sit Down Acoustic Evening with ROY ROGERS & The Delta Rhythm Kings

    Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA, United States

    Outdoor Sunset Series Dinner Show

    AT THE TOP OF HIS GAME

    Over 2 million views on YouTube – Eight-time Grammy nominee as a performer, producer, songwriter and recording artist – 22 albums including 12 solo releases and collaborative works with John Lee Hooker, Bela Fleck, Carlos Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Allen Toussaint, Linda Ronstadt, Sammy Hagar, and Ray Manzarek, in addition to film soundtracks and commercials.

    Buy Tickets Dinner reservations 5pm-7pm/ Music @7:00