Some of the best things in life happen unexpectedly…especially when great musical chemistry and camaraderie factor into the equation. Supergroup Idle Warship is living proof of this idea. When longtime friends and musical collaborators hip hop luminary Talib Kweli and critically… (Read More)
Best known for his collaborations with C-BO, rapper Tay Capone a.k.a Killa Tay made his solo debut in 1998 with Mr. Mafioso. Snake Eyes and Thug Thistle followed two years later. Tay Capone has released quality West Coast music for over… (Read More)
The 85’s! “Shut up n’ dance!” The 85’s are a “totally rad” dance party band performing high energy and “true to the original” renditions of classic pop and rock songs from the 80’s! Since forming the group in 2005 the band… (Read More)
Being raised in Northern California’s San Francisco and Marin, it was impossible for us to ignore the spirits. The beauty and diversity of the Bay was reflected through our earliest musical influences, leading us to funk, folk, blues, 90’s rap, electronic… (Read More)
The Clark Kentfields started in 2005 as a band made up of local parents playing music to raise money for local schools. Original members Rich Fike, William Cargill, Dave Herzer, Mike Spinrad, Zach Zeisler and Paula Kent have added the considerable… (Read More)
What is a Feis? (pronounced Fesh) A Feis is a traditional Gaelic arts and cultural festival. In ancient Ireland communities held these traditional festivals incorporating dance, music, theatre and sport. These fesieanna (plural of feis) also had a rich history of… (Read More)
Ladies and gentlemen, aliens and extraterrestrials, all evolving life forms and frequencies passing this cosmic stop called Earth, Just in From Roswell, The Brothas From Planet Funk bring you, The Guardians of the GoodGroove, The Funkanauts. A 5 Piece Funk Band… (Read More)
Organ trio based funk/hip-hop hard hitters- The Heaters will raise the temperature when ever they hit the stage. Featuring Mantis One on vocals and rhymes, the band is fueled by up-and-coming guitarist Tommy Odetto, organist John Varn, and drummer Jeff Scott… (Read More)
“And so it all began….I locked my bedroom door. I wasn’t lifting weights; I was growing out my ‘stache and learning some chords.” You can’t help but love the Hold Outs. With songs like Confident Mustache, and Big Screen TV, they… (Read More)
The Jacka (Dominick Newton) (born 1977) is an American born rapper. He was born in Oakland but raised in Pittsburg where his career started as one of C-Bo’s Mob Figaz (along with Rydah J. Klyde, Husalah, Fed-X, and AP.9). The group’s… (Read More)
Jamie Clark is a singer and songwriter born in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jamie, a consummate performer having worked with legendary international musicians, will soon take center stage with a unique blend of new music which reaches into the listener’s… (Read More)
The Motor City born and raised Kevin Russell has a very unique blend blues, rock and soul. Kevin says: “It’s a Motor City thing!” Kevin is a contemporary artist known in hip musical circles and by fans worldwide. He is a… (Read More)
JIM PASSARD — Bandleader, Featured Singer, Rhythm Guitar Jim’s tasteful and versatile guitar playing fronts The Lost Cats, while his smooth voice captures your ear and refuses to let it go! Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jim’s… (Read More)
Influences In no particlular order.. Miles Davis, Derek Trucks, Pat Metheny, Jeff Beck, Beethoven, St. Germain, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Waits, Charlie Parker, Brian Blades, Bob Marley, Andy Summers, Galactic, Elvin jones, Carlos Santana, Joshua Redmon, Marcus Miller, Dervish, James Brown, The… (Read More)
The Melodians are one of Jamaica’s greatest Rocksteady groups, cutting a series of classic singles during the late ’60s and early ’70s that included the internationally famed “Rivers of Babylon” and “Sweet Sensation.” In 1966, when driving rhythms of ska were… (Read More)
BIO: The Bay Area music scene has been setting standards for many decades. The Monophonics are another prime example of the talent spewing forth from the streets of San Francisco and surrounding areas. Since forming in 2005, The Monophonics have evolved… (Read More)
The Mother Truckers are a kick-ass rock ‘n’ roll band from Austin, Texas! Their music is high-octane Americana, blending elements of Country and Blues with loud guitars, big choruses and powerhouse vocals. Their creative songwriting and high energy live performances lift… (Read More)
The music at this venue is all by artists who’ve had breast cancer, such as: Doris Coley of The Shirelles, KISS drummer, Peter Criss, Sheryl Crow, Nanci Griffith, Dusty Springield, Anastacia, Syreeta Wright, Carly Simon, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Skeeter Davis, Judy… (Read More)
The Real Nasty is a power trio based out of the San Francisco Bay Area known for their ability to flow from country to rock with a raw force that leaves audiences reeling. Their huge sound and large repertoire is bolstered… (Read More)
Do you enjoy finely crafted harmonies, bluesy guitar riffs, skillful swinging rhythm and one funky, playful, energetic night out? You need look no further than Skylark, the crew of fresh faces from Petaluma, California. New to the scene, Skylark has caught… (Read More)
The Stone Foxes are a rock and roll band based in San Francisco, CA. Heavily influenced by the great rock, blues, folk and country stars of the 60s and 70s, the Stone Foxes play a unique brand of loose rock and… (Read More)
Behind the stage at the Pink Elephant tavern in Monte Rio is a painting of an old-time bar scene in which a large-breasted, scantily clad bartender serves a customer while a similarly adorned woman dances with a bear in front of… (Read More)
Six long-time, Marin County musicians teamed up on numerous occasions between 2007 and 2009. Lo and behold, they liked each others’ company and realized they had something special: their own Distinct Sound. Knowing that Distinct Sounds don’t happen every day, they… (Read More)
The Whisky Richards: The Champagne of Honky-Tonk. These six young, talented musicians came together through the San Francisco bluegrass scene and emerged with a fresh, energetic and exciting new sound for California alt-country and Americana music. They blend tradition with innovation… (Read More)
The Tom Finch Group plays a hip and unique blend of styles best described as but not limited to World-Rock. Featuring Tom Finch, (J.J.) Jason Jones, Rob Fordyce, Bill O’Callaghan, Mika Scott and Peter Penhallow, the group offers original compositions with… (Read More)
