EL RADIO FANTASTIQUE Halloween Show El Radio Fantastique is the band that would be playing at Salvadore Dali's birthday party. They are the band that defies all labels and description, that floats effortlessly across genres while always conveying a sense of cinematic drama, reckless abandon, and broken beauty. Through lush arrangements, driving rhythms and pop […]
Dinner Show with Big Brother & the Holding Company- Rancho Debut! Big Brother & The Holding Company are considered, along with the Grateful Dead and Jefferson Airplane, the pioneers of the “San Francisco Sound”. They are also the band that launched the career of Janis Joplin. They are the band that recorded ‘Cheap Thrills’, which has […]
Dinner Show with PARDON THE INTERRUPTION. 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 THE CHRIS CAIN BAND 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 […]
Dinner Show with Broken Compass Bluegrass 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 […]
ROBERT POWELL- Rancho Debut! After a long hiatus, ever-intrepid Marin County musician, producer, singer-songwriter Robert M. Powell plays Rancho Nicasio accompanied by a stellar group of Bay Area musicians and special guests. Deeply rooted in traditional American musical forms, Powell’s songs also incorporate styles from around the globe, often infused with otherworldly atmospherics. Many of […]
Dinner Show with LYDIA PENSE & COLD BLOOD Known as the Queen of Bay Area Rhythm & Blues, Lydia Pense has been delighting audiences with her unique brand of Funk and Blues for over 50years. With this latest release, Lydia & Cold Blood have leaned heavily on The Blues. But don't worry, there is still […]
Dinner Show with THE PITCHFORKS An all star band of San Francisco Bay area professional players. Collectively they have played well over 5,000 gigs. They have gathered together to play some good ole' honky tonk music. With a huge emphasis on vocals and creativity this band plays these songs because they love them. They are […]
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 […]
Dinner Show with the TRAVELING WILBURYS REVUE 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 […]
JERRY HANNAN, A Marin County Treasure + CHRIS MURPHY 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 […]
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 […]
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.