Events

“Can I Communicate With the Unknown?” is the new album from Go By Ocean, moniker of Northern California based singer/songwriter/producer Ryan McCaffrey. Co-produced alongside Tim Bluhm (The Mother Hips) and David Glasebrook, the album features contributions from a wide cast of characters, ranging from the tight knit community of Phil Lesh’s much loved Terrapin Crossroads to the wider West Coast indie-rock scene, including members of The Mother Hips, Sugar Candy Mountain, ALO, Tea Leaf Green, and more.

Dinner & A Show with SHANA MORRISON

Shana Morrison’s musical style has been called pop with a side of blues and a side of rock, but she has never shied away from including other ingredients, like country, R&B, and jazz into the mix. Her material is ever-changing, but what always remains the same is Shana’s unique and wide-ranging voice. Her dynamic and charismatic talent has earned the attention of national newspapers and magazines as well as airplay on major radio stations.

A special evening of conversation and song with Radio Hall of Fame DJ Dave Sholin, the last person to interview Lennon hours before his death, and dedicated Lennon tribute artist, Drew Harrison.

Moderated by Marin Independent Journal music columnist Paul Liberatore

Playing vintage rhythm & blues and jazz, swing, and boogie woogie, the Rhumba Bums are renowned for their high-energy, highly entertaining show.

Dinner & A Show with MIRACLE MULE

Miracle Mule is a rocking, hoof-stomping, tail-swishing band from Marin County, California. Some folks might describe our music as good-time Americana, others might say it’s down-home country with a heavy dose of Louisiana hot sauce. We prefer to just call it “swampy tonk.” However you describe it, it’s fun and energetic, irresistibly danceable, with rich harmonies and solid song writing. We play at most of the more prestigious venues in the north bay, as well as a host of wineries, festivals and concert series. We have a loyal following, but there’s always room for more. Check us out soon. Dance, Laugh, Bray.

LOWATTERS

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.

DINNER SHOW 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!

April & Monroe Grisman The Beautiful Hang Gang

April & Monroe Grisman have spent their lives surrounded by music, art and the creative community of Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Those roots continue to shape the original music they make today with The Beautiful Hang Gang, a collective of longtime friends and Bay Area musicians blending Americana, soul, reggae & rock & roll with big, rich vocal harmonies.

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

DINNER & A SHOW with AKI KUMAR

Aki Kumar, San Jose’s “King of Bollywood Blues,” infuses Blues, Rock n Roll and Country with the vibrant songs of his Indian heritage, creating a unique and electrifying musical fusion. With soulful vocals, masterful harmonica skills and an undeniable stage presence, Kumar brings a fresh perspective to the blues scene, captivating audiences worldwide.

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)

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.

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 LICENSE TO CHILL” (Jimmy Buffett tribute)

“A License to Chill”, the Bay area’s best party band was formed in 2015 and 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.

All band members are experienced musicians and performers who share a common philosophy of giving all of our fans a safe place to let their hair down and enjoy the many fun rhythmic tunes written by Jimmy Buffett including: Margaritavilla, Come Monday, It’s 5’ o’clock Somewhere, Cheeseburger in Paradise and dozens of others. His music is described as a unique mix of pop, rock, country and sometimes Salsa or Calypso.

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.

Roaring out of the fog-shrouded hills of Sonoma and drowning out the chatter, New Wave/Prog-Pop troubadours Pardon the Interruption (aka PTI) are taking their place — asserting their voice — in the storied musical conversation of the San Francisco Bay Area.

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!

Dinner and A Show with JOHNNY ALLAIR

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.

He has recorded or crossed paths with John Lee Hooker, Huey Lewis, Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Tom Waits, B.B. King, Big Mama Thornton, Lloyd Price, Charlie Musselwhite, Joan Baez, Steve Miller, Charles Brown, Johnny Otis  Louie Belson, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bobby Freeman, Memphis Slim, John Handy, Bonnie Raitt, Sammy Hagar, Dan Hicks, Norton Buffalo, Dr. John, Little Willie Littlefield, Tom Fogerty, Nick Gravenites, Chris Issak, Taj Mahal, Country Joe, Boz Scaggs, & Buddy Guy, He sat in with Fats Domino’s band at the old Fillmore Auditorium in 1958, and with Van Morrison opened for the Rolling Stones in 2006. He recently finished his latest tour and recordings with Van.

Dinner Show with JESSE DENATALE and BAND

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.

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!