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an Americana grab bag of music from western swing to country, bluegrass, folk, blues and even a little bit of gypsy jazz!

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

one of the last authentic links to the great folk traditions of this country, with over 40 albums under his belt, two-time GRAMMY-winner Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is considered one of the country’s legendary foundations of folk music.

six seasoned Bay Area musicians known for their collaborative songwriting and high-energy live shows, performing an infectious blend of music they call “California Americana Soul.”

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Award winning singer/songwriter Keith Greeninger and legendary guitarist Nina Gerber join forces for a powerful night of music, song and community celebration.

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!

Jon is the former frontman for the band Rainmaker. “Lyrics that feel inspired by Leonard Cohen with music pulled from a kaeilidoscope of sounds.”   –  Midwest Record

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

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band –one of the Bay Area’s most exciting tribute bands

Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band –one of the Bay Area’s most exciting tribute bands

Mark Karan is best known for performing with the extended Grateful Dead
family. His unique musical taste and song choices are the hallmark of these
shows, and always crowd pleasers for his nationwide, loyal fanbase.

World’s Only Celtic All-Star Grateful Dead Jam Band. Since 2000, this hot N. Cal septet has been blending Celtic traditional music & the songs of the Grateful Dead

THE TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE brings that music of the WILBURYS and the hits from each of these individual artists to Rancho Nicasio!

Trillian Welch: I Dream a Highway
Acclaimed Bay Area singers Margaret Belton, Meredith Edgar, and Jill Rogers come together in a reimagining of the haunting, poetic songs of Gillian Welch. With rich three-part harmonies and full-band arrangements, they explore Welch’s emotional terrain with grit and grace. Belton brings theatrical warmth, Edgar adds a noir Americana edge, and Rogers delivers country soul with the clarity and precision of a jazz singer. Backed by The Trillianaires—Jamie Duncan, Myles Boisen, Russell Kiel, and Steve Pearson—this show promises a night of harmony, heartache, and storytelling.

Celebrating the music created by Jerry Garcia and keyboard player Merl Saunders

Rancho Nicasio Super Bowl Brunch 11:00am-2pm is partnering with Russian River Brewing Company and will have the highly anticipated super-hoppy triple India Pale Ale Pliny the Younger on tap.This event will sell out! Make your reservations NOW!                                                               

French Gypsy Jazz – Bring your sweetheart Friday night, Feb. 14th for a romantic evening with live music, fabulous food & drink!

Celebrating the music of Dan Hicks

Described as “shades of Dylan and John Prine …very Americana with a faint Irish lilt”

Pete Floyd is an 8-piece NorCal-based Pink Floyd Tribute Band that emerged to sold-out audiences in the summer of 2021.

Pete Floyd is an 8-piece NorCal-based Pink Floyd Tribute Band that emerged to sold-out audiences in the summer of 2021.

Their songs are influenced by a broad range of influences: Classic Roots Rock, Country-folk, R&B, Reggae and Soul.

Don Forbes and Reckless‘ original music is a blend of traditional rock with country overtones…. somewhere between Tom Petty and Steve Earle. Their live shows are all about getting folks up and dancing. They combine the original music with numerous covers of artists like Warren Zevon, Rodney Crowell, Reckless Kelly, Jackson Browne, and Tom Petty!

A rocking, hoof-stomping, tail-swishing band from Marin County!

Kevin Russell & his So Called Friends… is a group that plays an eclectic blend of acoustic music. Americana, or roots music, is a term given to music that seeks to blend elements of blues, swing jazz, folk, country, bluegrass and even a little acoustic rock. And that exactly what they’re up to.

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.

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!

Cantina Americana – the music is roots to the core and includes not only originals but also many unique covers

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

The premier tribute to the music of the Eagles
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