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Richie Barron is a heavyweight musician who delivers the driving rhythmic pulse and dynamic original vocals to lead this talented, well seasoned group of musicians exciting audiences whenever they play. Richie began his career playing with Jr. Walker, moved on to the blues clubs of Chicago and formed a touring band out of Dallas Texas with Frank Beard, now with ZZ Top. Richie’s first CD, Secrets in the Night featured Buddy Miles and Michael Carabella on drums. Original songs from Richie’s 8 CDs of originals have been featured on House of Blues Radio with Dan Aykroyd and currently has his own radio show on www.famouishitslive.com 7 days a week at 10am, 1pm 8pm and the LowRider GodFather show Fri, Sat., Sun. 8pm; Mon. 5pm All Live Concert recordings, Thursday at 5pm is the Barron of the Blues Power Hour; Fri at 5 is the Fast Blast show. All shows feature Richie Barron CDs original songs and live concert recordings.
The band also performs songs by James Brown, Ray Charles, Elvis, Leon Russell, Santana, Pancho Sanchez, J Giles, Rolling Stones, BB King and Allman Brothers.
Richie’s band has played festivals, Casinos, Yacht Clubs and outdoor concerts all over California.

"Full of Smokin' Hot, Jumpin' and Funky Blues, that will surely get you moving." - Blues Wax

"The rhythm section has me in total awe!" - Blues Art

"Richie is a strong guitarist, whose delivery is tried and true; Dr. Tequila is bound to make a lasting impression on music lovers everywhere! "- Vintage Guitar

"Barron has assembled one of the finest bands playing Blues today." Relix Magazine

Contact: Richie Barron 707-334-9172

The Richie Rebel Band is a four-piece jazz and R&B group performing ’70s and ’80s covers alongside original music that explores the intersection of complexity, artistry, and accessibility, blending classical, jazz, and contemporary influences.

Ricky Rayband is a seasoned musician hailing from Richmond, California, with a passion for music that began at age 7. A talented guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Ricky has been a staple in the local Bay Area music scene since 1985, performing with the GTS band out of Richmond. His versatility also shines through in collaborations with Lady Bianca, Natural
Impulse, Latin Soul Project, and the Julius Melendez Latin Orchestra. Ricky has toured in Europe as well as Mexico. Recently completing a three show tour in Cabo San Lucas Mexico last November and opened for the Oakland China town festival last August.

Ricky has assembled an exceptional lineup of musicians from the East Bay to deliver his signature sound—an energetic blend of original Latin, funk and soul. He is supported by TW Johnson on drums, Tom Fuglestad on trumpet, Billy Tamayo on keyboards, Kevin Galloway on tenor sax, and Tim Leong on bass as well as Tommy Nunnelly on percussion and lead vocals. Together, they are debuting songs from Ricky's upcoming release, Ricky Rayband and the Shades.

With roots in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, and a mastery of the East Bay Latin-funk guitar style, Ricky Ray is known for his vibrant and soulful musical expression. Ricky Rayband can perform as small as a 6 piece and as big as a 12 piece band by expanding the horn section and using a keyboard player.

I have provided a video from November 2025 in Cabo San Lucas as a small group and a Video from 2022 at Contra Costa College with a big group. I would like to use 7 band members for your performance if possible.

Riddim Exchange is an Oakland rhythm collective of musicians trading grooves between Afrobeats, highlife, jazz, and funk in real time, on a real stage. We are an artist band that also play covers as needed to deliver a great experience to our audience. We started of as a gig band and slowly grew into a collective of talented musicians that slowly led to our pivot and strategy change from last year. Our next original releases are planned starting from May through the end of the year. Our debut album is in production now, and the live show is where you hear what that music becomes when it breathes.

We don't stay in one lane. The conversation between genres and style is our intersection and our brand identity. Originally influenced by west African rhythms but heavily influenced by unique musical arrangements from bands like Snarky puppy and Scary pockets, we make music at the intersection of genres and cultures.

Point Richmond audiences come for music that moves them. That's exactly what we build and we are excited for the opportunity to share the stage with other great musicians

Ripatti Rose Band is a 5-piece rock & roll outfit from Santa Cruz, CA. Co-fronted by singer/guitarists Alisha Ripatti & Dylan Rose - and rounded out by Jocelyn Olson (keyboard/vocal), David DeSilva (bass), and Keith Wieland (drums) - RRB's focus is quality songwriting, live energy, and a deep bond of shared musicianship. Inspired female lead singing, 3-part vocal harmonies, fiery guitar solos, and carefully crafted original music all help to define RRB's brand of rock & roll.
Alisha & Dylan also perform regularly as the Ripatti & Rose duo, frequently sharing the main stage at Saratoga's Mountain Winery venue alongside classic acts such as Kansas, Air Supply, and America.

Meet “Riverfront District”, the definitive Blues-Hard Rock Power Trio from the landscapes of Napa, California. Navigating strong musical currents combining gritty blues and hard rock influences, capturing the very essence of their scenic hometown.

The core of the Robert Gastelum band consists of a drummer, pianist and bassist. He likes to feature vocalists. They have performed all around the bay area and Robert has also assembled a band to perform two nights in Houston Texas a few summers ago. He continues to songwrite and improvise within his band and keeps a loose but somehow tight song structure at times, playing soul and reggae rhythms with jazz on the top.

I’m a longtime Bay Area–based musician and bandleader, and I lead the Roger Glenn Latin Jazz Ensemble (5–6 pieces). We perform all original music and have played to enthusiastic audiences throughout Northern California and beyond, with recent and upcoming appearances including the Sonoma Valley Jazz Society, Word of South Festival (Tallahassee), Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival, Gualala Whale & Jazz Festival, and the Portola Vineyards Festival.

My latest release, My Latin Heart, features all original compositions and has spent 18 weeks in the Top 20 of the JazzWeek national charts, receiving worldwide radio airplay and strong critical acclaim. The ensemble performs up-tempo and mid-tempo Latin jazz rooted in Afro-Cuban and Brazilian traditions — danceable, joyful music, presented fully live.

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The Rowan Brothers deliver their original songs with upbeat energy, tight harmonies, driving grooves, and a feel-good sound built to move a crowd. Signed as recording artists to major record labels by Clive Davis/Columbia Records and later David Geffen(Warner/Asylum) ,theiy bring a rockn’rollin’ show of genre crossing Rock, Country, Motown, Blues & Reggae.

Rumbaché is one of the hottest Bay Area Salsa Bands! On vocals, Rumbaché features 2014 Grammy Winner Omar Ledezma Jr. as well as Christelle Durandy. Fusing salsa, timba, bomba, funk and whatever else they can find to spice up the mood, they provide a hard-hitting style of playing. And while you can hear them interpreting the classic and contemporary Cuban and Salsa repertoire, they are not shy with their own expression, as evidenced by their hit debut CD “Llego La Fiesta”. Rumbaché is the voice of youth for San Francisco's Salsa & Timba scene, and ignites enthusiasm in dancers and musical connoisseurs alike. Rumbaché plays Cuban styles of music, with heavy influences in funk and jazz. Their rhythm section is one to be rivaled with in the San Francisco Bay Area and will make sure to get you up off your feet! Female/Male vocals and a kickin’ horn section round out the group to create an exciting show!

RXRXBBIT is a self-produced alternative dance-pop artist based in Los Angeles, California and Marin County, California. She is known for her unique sound that blends upbeat, infectious electronic rhythms with emotionally deep and "unapologetically human" storytelling. Genre: Electronic-pop and dance-pop. Production: She handles her own production, often blending diverse influences to create a "cathartic experience" for listeners.

Scarlett Fyre is a high energy, dance oriented Grateful Dead cover band.

Scarlett Fyre has been playing the bay area since 2023, building a broad and loyal following. We have played full houses from the Napa/Sonoma/Petaluma, to San Jose, from Pacifica to Berkeley and Stockton.

Unlike soloist-centric jam bands, Scarlett Fyre features multiple lead voices and conversational improvisation, as well as layered vocal harmonies - unique among Dead cover bands. We play a solid 3 hour vintage 70’s Dead show, engaging the audience, tailored to the audience, venue and event.

The attached EPK contains links to our music and social media. Our promo video can be found here.

We would love the opportunity to play the Point Richmond. I know you have a lot to chose from, but we bring something different to the table, something which really resonates with the fans. Our harmonies and ensemble playing is unique among the “solo” oriented bands - check us out. I welcome the opportunity to introduce myself and share more about the band, what we do, what you are looking for, and how we can get on your bill for this summer.

Scribe is an Alternative Progressive Rock Power Trio hailing from the hills of Northern California. We are writing and delivering songs within this imaginative trio structure. We have found that our trio provides opportunities for a wide swath of intriguing musical textures, resulting in multi dimensional interplay in the delivering of each song. Our trio consists of a powerful, yet compositionally focused drummer, a lyrical and inventive bass- playing lead vocalist with a warm and flowing vocal style, and a melodic, song-oriented, nuanced electric guitarist who adds vocal harmonies. Performing great material within this configuration with care and focus is very challenging, and also our mission and purpose.

We are recording and preparing to perform 12 fantastic original songs while working out all the details for exciting live shows at band practice. This 3rd release, “THAW”, features brand new material, as well as the best of legacy Scribe tunes reimagined for 2026.
Concurrently, our animation partners are creating claymation music videos set to three old-school legacy Scribe recordings, and CGI renditions of some of the tracks on “THAW”. The Saga of Little Guy This legacy SCRIBE TRILOGY consists of Soul Climb (part 1), Five Alive (part 2), and Floodgate (part 3) which are all available for viewing here or on YouTube.

From deep pocket New Orleans funk to desert-infused surf reverberation, Sean Carscadden knows how to make his six-string guitar reach through space. The wingmen in his trio – Drummer Mikey Lee cannon and Cliff Hugo the trail-blazing bassist for Supertramp and Ray Charles – bring a thoughtful flow to the rhythm they put under each of Carscadden’s bending notes and blue eyed soul singing. Carscadden is a three-time winner of the North Bay Bohemian Norbays Award for Best Americana Artist and three-time winner of the Sonoma Index Tribune's People's Choice Award for Best Local Performer.

Silver Bell Jazz Band delivers high-energy, historically rooted early jazz, drawing from ragtime, New Orleans hot jazz, blues, and swing traditions of the early 1900s. Led by multi-instrumentalist and bandleader Ryan Calloway, the group is known for tight ensemble playing, expressive soloing, and a deep connection to social dance culture.

Rooted in the Bay Area’s vibrant swing and traditional jazz scene, Silver Bell Jazz Band performs for festivals, dances, concerts, and private events, bringing an infectious rhythmic drive that keeps dancers moving and listeners engaged. The band’s performances balance careful historical inspiration with fresh, living interpretations, creating music that feels both authentic and immediate.

Whether performing ​r​ags, hot small-group classics, ​o​r swinging standards, Silver Bell Jazz Band focuses on creating joyful, memorable musical experiences. Their mission is to honor the spirit of early jazz while delivering performances that feel alive and relevant.

Sky-Eyes delivers high-energy roots reggae infused with hip-hop and jazz, driven by unmistakable Caribbean soul. Hailing from the island of Martinique, Sky-Eyes blends island rhythms with modern reggae, rap, and jazz influences to create a sound that is both globally rooted and contemporary.

Fronted by a dynamic lead vocalist who sings in English, French, and French-Creole, the band brings an authentic, cross-cultural experience to the stage. Backed by some of the area’s top reggae musicians, Sky-Eyes is known for infectious tropical grooves that consistently get audiences dancing.

A powerful and engaging live performer, Sky-Eyes connects effortlessly with crowds, turning every set into an energetic, feel-good celebration of rhythm, movement, and Caribbean culture making the project a strong fit for events seeking vibrant, dance-driven performances.

Sparkle Plenty is a 3 piece rock band formed in 2018. Since 2020 we have rehearsed weekly at our practice space in Point Richmond. We have all been in other Bay Area bands but like this one because we never have band issues and all 3 of us have loads of fun doing what we do. We have played around 100 shows , released 2 records on our own (with a third to be recorded at the end of this year we hope) and have indie toured the western part of the US in our van. Our next big goal is to play festivals and if we are given the opportunity to play at the Point Richmond Music Festival we will be very happy and honored! We have truly noticed that people across a wide age range who see us even for the first time really seem to enjoy our music and move to it. That is everything to us. Thanks very much for considering Sparkle Plenty!

Just looked at the old bio and realized it needed a face lift. So I wrote this one:

Squeakie is a queer country band based in the California East Bay Area, singing about vengeful wives, doomed lovers, outlaw saints, and queer kids raised on faith, fear, and good intentions. Their songs are full of tenderness, teeth, and characters who don’t always do the right thing but do it honestly. Equal parts heartfelt and sharp tongued, Squeakie makes stomp your boots country music about love, loss, vengeance, and surviving long enough to laugh about it later. Think hymns for the fallen and revenge songs you can dance to.

Stabe Wilson is a genre-defying saxophonist whose roots run deep in gospel and whose artistry soars through the realms of jazz, funk, soul, and beyond. The proud son of Oakland's revered Rev. Dr. Claude E. Wilson and godson of gospel icon Edwin Hawkins, Stabe was steeped in music from birth. A child prodigy, he toured internationally with Hawkins, absorbing the spiritual fire and emotional depth of gospel that continues to shape his voice today.

While gospel was his launchpad, rhythm and jazz, and contemporary instrumental became his true north. Under the mentorship of the late, great David Sanborn—an artist celebrated for pushing genre boundaries—Stabe discovered the freedom to fuse his gospel heritage with the full spectrum of Black American music. Like his mentor, he resists categorization, blending elements of Jazz, Funk, R&B, Gospel, Soul, and Rock into a sonic tapestry that’s both timeless and cutting-edge.

The Stabe Wilson Band embodies this eclectic vision. Their performances are dynamic, soulful, and deeply immersive—featuring original compositions, reinvented jazz standards, gospel-tinged ballads, funk-forward grooves, and electrifying improvisations. Whether channeling the spiritual depth of Coltrane, the sensual sway of Marvin Gaye, or the brass-driven fire of Tower of Power, the band delivers every note with authenticity, spontaneity, and spirit.

Musical influences span across genres:

Jazz Icons: David Sanborn, Grover Washington Jr., John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley

Gospel Legends: Edwin Hawkins, Andraé Crouch, The Clark Sisters

Funk & Soul Masters: Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power, Prince, Stevie Wonder

R&B Voices: Luther Vandross, Donny Hathaway, Anita Baker

Rock & Fusion Trailblazers: Santana, Jeff Beck, Weather Report

At its core, the Stabe Wilson Band is about storytelling through sound—creating musical experiences that aren’t just heard but deeply felt. Each member of the ensemble is a virtuoso in their own right, fluent in a spectrum of musical dialects. Together, they craft performances that are polished yet raw, sacred yet celebratory—a place where the sanctuary meets the stage and soul meets swing.
From festival stages to intimate venues, from worship gatherings to worldwide showcases, Stabe Wilson and his band deliver more than a show—they offer a transcendent, groove-infused journey that moves hearts, minds, and feet.

Stratify, a nine-piece contemporary jazz ensemble, was established in 2012 by bassist and bandleader Doc Robinson. Initially, the band operated as a six-piece unit, exclusively dedicated to funky instrumental contemporary jazz. As per Doc Robinson’s description, “My objective was to assemble a band akin to Spyro Gyra, one of my most cherished contemporary jazz ensembles. It was only upon recognizing my desire for a more expansive sound that we transitioned to a nine-piece configuration.”

The musicians of Stratify are among the most accomplished in the Bay Area. Drummer Michael “MJ” Jackson, Guitarist Jeff Miller, Keyboardist Robert Bance, Percussionist Tam Sugayan, and bassist Doc Robinson collectively comprise a highly rhythmic section. The addition of vocalist Karen “KB” Bance and the horn section, featuring Trumpet Player Bill Smolik, Trombonist Christian Manzana, and Sax Player Terry Aguiar, results in an exceptional performance and sound.

Sunkissed is a five-piece surf-psych and indie rock band from San Francisco, blending guitar-driven nostalgia with synth-forward energy. Since their debut single "On the Sun Kissed Hills of San Francisco," they've headlined Brick & Mortar Music Hall and Bottom of the Hill, been featured in New Noise Magazine, and appeared live on KSFS Radio. Their sets run heavier and looser than the recordings, the kind of thing that gets a room moving. For fans of Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Backseat Lovers, and Peach Pit.

Sweet Sally is an exciting young band emerging from the vibrant California bluegrass scene, celebrated for its exceptional instrumental prowess, tight vocal harmonies, and inventive arrangements that draw from bluegrass, Americana, folk, and jazz. Band members Lucy Khadder and Sophia Sparks, who started the band as a duo in 2020, now joined by Clare O’Grady, came together at Oakland School for the Arts.

Lucy, on fiddle, guitar, and vocals, is a YoungArts Award winner who has twice been featured as a Next Generation Jazz artist at the Monterey Jazz Festival. In 2025, she received the Jimmy Lyons Scholarship to study at Berklee College of Music. Sophia, on mandolin, guitar, and vocals, is a YoungArts Award winner and the 2024 RockyGrass mandolin contest winner. She has been passionate about mandolin since she joined Sierra Hull on stage at age 9, and is finishing her senior high school year in the jazz program at Oakland School for the Arts. Clare O'Grady, on bass and vocals, brings an extensive background in percussion and jazz to the band. She studies jazz and psychology at UC Santa Cruz.

They have performed together at festivals including DelFest, High Sierra Music Festival, the Cowichan Valley Bluegrass Festival, and IBMA’s World of Bluegrass.

Bay Area American Roots & Alt Country troubadours, Tell River bring a dynamic
mix of original music and songwriting. Formed in 2006 by frontman singer
songwriter, Adam Tell June, Tell River pushes evocative lyrical imagery
throughout their songs painted over a heartfelt canvas in themes of love, loss, life
& lust all amongst an epic backdrop of harmonies and guitar driven rock n roll.

Influenced by some of the best story tellers in music history, including: Elliot
Smith, Wilco, Lucero, Drive By Truckers, Johnny Cash, Neutral Milk Hotel,
Tom Waits and Neil Young, Tell River delivers sophistication and dynamics
that paint a vivid, evoking sound that is almost impossible to categorize.
Their lyrics flirt with the guts of poetry that tackle classic emotional themes
with a fresh perspective.

From soulful rock ballads to rocking Americana grit; Tell River engages a
wide variety of audiences across age, genre and social status.

NEW ORIGINAL MID-CENTURY SOUL MUSIC
Based out of the San Francisco Bay Area, California The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, was founded in 2007, by guitarist/songwriter Anthony Paule. Inspired by authentic Soul and Blues recordings of the ‘60s and ‘70s, this dramatic horn driven extravagant act took shape. Known for having great, authentic singers, APSO invites newest member, the incomparable vocalist Willy Jordan into the organization. Having worked with Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio (which garnered him two Grammy Award nominations), John Lee Hooker among others, Willy holds court from a throne previously occupied by Wee Willie Walker, Frank Bey, and Terrie Odabi. Jordan’s commanding vocals and unpretentious stage presence, give audiences an honest, fresh, heartfelt experience.

NOTE: We play about 90% original music, and can easily perform a show of 100% original songs. Our most recent album is comprised of entirely original music.

A couple of cool pieces of news for the APSO:
• We’ll be releasing a new album on the NOLA BLUE label on July 24! We’re currently writing material for a March recording session.
• Our latest single “Secret" is in steady rotation on the SiruisXM Bluesville channel.
• Not exactly APSO news, but an album Anthony Paule recorded with Van Morrison in 2022 is set for release January 23rd! Anthony will be touring with Van Morrison February and March.

The Back Dimples is an electrifying new Zydeco band based in Oakland, CA. With a mission to ignite the dance floor, they serve up irresistible grooves that will compel even the most hesitant dancers to move their feet. Drawing inspiration from the greats like Clifton Chenier and Buckwheat Zydeco, The Back Dimples infuse their music with a range of influences including blues, R&B, jazz, Cumbia and ska. Their sound is a testament to the Bay Area’s diverse and vibrant music scene. They set themselves apart with their ability to ignite an audience into a dancing frenzy. Experience a night of dancing that will rekindle your joy for life.