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The Grease Traps are an 8-piece funk and soul powerhouse based in Oakland, CA. Featuring a well-oiled rhythm section, tight horns, and stirring vocals by that sharp-dressing, all-around fly dude, The Gata, their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin' and cure your dance jones. The rhythm section takes its cues from the soulful sounds of the MG’s, the Meters, the JB’s, and the classic rhythm sections of the Atlantic, Hi and Fame labels. In addition to their original material, the Traps are crate diggers as well, breathing new life into lost grooves culled from rare funk 45’s and obscure oft-sampled records.

They released their debut 45 single on the well-respected funk & soul label, Colemine Records. Their first full-length album, Solid Ground, was recorded all-analog on their trusty Tascam 388 and put out by one of Europe's premier soul labels, Record Kicks. They have played at numerous California festivals (Stern Grove, For The Funk Of It, Off The Grid, Potrero Hill R&B Festival, Soup) and some of the greater Bay Area's best venues (The Independent, The Chapel, Moe’s Alley, New Parish) sharing the stage with touring acts such as the Commodores, Shuggie Otis, Rebirth Brass Band, Monophonics, Neal Francis, Orgone, and Durand Jones among many others.

The punks call us hipsters, the hipsters call us punks. All we know is that we are a high energy, good times, post punk a billy, garage rock band comprised of some of the East Bay's raddest dads. ..... oh and we have the seasoned Bay Area keyboard legend Jeff Hashfield on the Wurlitzer. Our simple 2 to 3 min tunes are decorated with some flashy solos and foot stomping awesomeness. Side note: Crisco Jones the writer/singer/bass player was married 1/10/10 in a lavishly extravagant wedding at the Craneway Pavillion in Point Richmond.

The Hangtown Fry is an original alt-country roots rock band based in Oakland.
Expect to encounter mesmerizing grooves, compelling songwriting, powerful vocals and a groovy time. The band draws on a variety of musical influences from Uncle Tupelo and The Flying Burrito Brothers to Bob Dylan and ABBA.

Oakland based power trio smashing together Americana, jazz, indie and blues to make a truly modern rock band that still pays tribute to the classic sounds of the 60s and 70s. Led by Stu Silverman on guitar and featuring a powerhouse rhythm section of Sheldon Alexander and Noah Zisser.

Whether The Humidors are playing hard-hitting funk, vintage R&B, greasy slow-burn soul, or up-tempo rock, this party ensemble is fully committed to the groove in all forms. Taking their cues equally from ensembles such as Tower of Power, The J.B.s, The Headhunters, War, Santana, and other bearers of the groove torch, The Humidors won't rest until they have everyone on the dance floor bouncing.

Jay Middleton is a San Francisco Bay Area singer/songwriter who has been writing songs, releasing albums, forming & leading bands and entertaining people at thousands of live performances since 1985. Jay has released 6 albums since 1991 with 3 singles charting in the Top 40. Known for his powerful vocals, his music is hopeful, optimistic and inspiring with very catchy melodies and hooks. The Jay Middleton Band consists of many legendary Bay Area musicians like Carl Wheeler, Jude Gold, Vernon "Ice" Black and James Nash, who have played with Bob Weir, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Tony! Toni! Tone!, Jefferson Starship, Stevie Wonder and many more.

After attending high school in Maryland in the early 90’s, Jethro moved out west to San Francisco, California.
He started joining in with street musicians busking in the Haight Ashbury district of SF & in the Bart stations & also performing at open mics. Eventually he learned to play guitar & write songs & was able to put a band together & hasn't looked back since.
Through the years Jethro has had many notable opportunities but some of his most notable highlights include opening for:

The late great Ray Charles, Ziggy Marley, Jimmy Cliff, John Butler Trio, Pato Banton, Sizzla, Michael Franti, Zigaboo Modelist, Olu Dara (nas's father).. And the list goes on & hopefully will keep on growing.

Currently Jethro keeps busy with his band The Jethro Jeremiah Band, performing around the Bay Area.

With in-your-face energy, soulful harmonies and contagious hooks, the Jim Ocean Band uses humor, a driving rhythm section, and concerned, smart lyrics to shine compassionate light onto the issues of the moment. From “High on Stress” to “Road to Gridlock” to “Disruptive Technology” the Jim Ocean Band will have you laughing and dancing while reflecting on the challenges of the day.

The Lemonhammer is a Bay Area–based rock band known for blending rock, blues, pop, and soul into powerful, genre‑bending original music. Their sound mixes “sticky rhythms, searing leads, and soul‑stirring delivery,” growing somewhere between the folk and blues branches of the rock tree. They have performed across the Bay Area, including shows at The Sweetwater, HopMonk in Novato, and a featured performance inside San Quentin.

Once upon a time, under an ol' Oak tree at Doc's house...
The Live Oaks band began in the hills of Oakland in 2016. In the backyard of a legendary doctor's home. Our friend "Doc" was a pioneer of free health clinics in San Francisco in the 60's-70's and also happened to be a lover of rock & roll. He even had Jerry Garcia as a friend and patient. He was widowed and chronically ill later in his life and preferred the company of musicians, so he took us in.
He provided a roof over our heads.
He let musicians live at his home for free as long as there was music and some good cookin'. He took care of us, and we took care of him. We danced and dreamed about rock & roll. It gave us hope. It gave the house in which we called "Bagshotte" life again. We sang for Doc, we wrote for Doc, we brought the best musicians we knew over to the house to jam for Doc. A lot of our songs were written at his house in the hills. That was 9 years ago when we first moved in. He even purchased us an acoustic Martin guitar that we still use on stage to this day. But after years of battling cancer, he is gone now and has since passed away.
But since then we have not stopped writing music and refining our live show and recording processes. We have done it all. Toured in shitty vans up and down the West Coast over many years (the vans improved eventually), playing for our friends and in small venues. But lately the venue sizes are starting increase as well as our organic fan base. We really believe in word of mouth not social media app bullshit ran by billionaires. We believe in putting on a very good show, writing good songs and the rest will take care of itself. We have played dozens of small festivals, hundreds of shows, and on occasion welcome the corporate music thing but lately are really focusing on writing, recording and releasing more of our songs. Like Doc always cheered after we played him a song,
"we're gonna be famous!" - We would love to come play, thanks for considering us, we now live in Richmond, CA 94806

The Mad Maggies is a high-energy band based in Sonoma County, California.
Their “genre-fluid” style spans Ska, Folk rock, California roots, Jazz, R&B, Klezmer, Sea-faring & much more.

• 90+% original material
• Upbeat, versatile, danceable
• All-ages
• Award-winning, professional & experienced

"...stylistically omnivorous ...
- Andrew Gilbert, SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS

"There was not a moment when the dance floor was not
packed, even long after the beer was gone.
Yes, you guys rock “
-- Rod De Witt, ANDERSEN VALLEY BREWING COMPANY

“... like klezmer musicians stranded at a well-lubricated
Tijuana wedding party.” -- Greg Cahill, THE ARGUS-COURIER

Maggie's voice is so of another era... Don't you just want
to rub it all over your face?” -- L. BAKER-RONCO

Juan “ UncleFunky” Richardson, was born and raised on the funky streets of Oakland CA but his family roots are from New Orleans and Opelousas Louisiana. He started singing at age 13 and playing the guitar at age 15. He has played with some of the bay area legends such as Juan Escovedo and has graced the stage with his sister Shelia E. He has also played in Angelo Moore's Mad Vibe Orchestra, Carmen Jone's tribute to Teena Marie as well as underground sensation Gooferman. His first album Poly Supa-Phonic love songs was a homage to Polayamory, not to be confused with Polygamy, and all the ups and downs that come with choosing an alternate life style. His second album Love Life Oakland, is about exactly that Love & Life

The Recyclists have been playing their funky rock tunes in the Bay Area for the last decade. Fun, energetic, unique and all-original!
With a powerful horn trio up front, guitars and keyboard, two lead vocalists and a solid rhythm section holding down the back - it’s a full sound with a tight groove.
Check out their studio ep’s “One More Sunny Day” and “Another Moonlit Night” on most streaming platforms and live video on their YouTube, Instagram and Facebook pages. 

Gigs:
Ivy Room, Starry Plough, Ashkenaz, The Baltic Kiss, Monaghans, Rosenblum Cellars, Encinal Yacht Club, Murphy’s Irish Bar, Travis Marina Bar, the Elbo Room, Sausalito Cruising Club, the Petulama Airport and more…

The Recyclists
Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SBBJRZGDnaBNp3Jt1K3WL?si=sGE_yRU8RbGbI5LT_j0r_Q
Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/therecyclistsband
Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/therecyclists
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/@therecyclists9753

The Ride consists of a group of musicians with years of experience all from the east bay area, San Lorenzo and San Leandro.

We've performed at
The Main Street Brewery in Pleasanton
The 21st Amendment in San Leandro
the Bistro in Hayward
The Castro Valley Fall Fest
to name a few

We play pop, rock. Blues and an extensive list of originals
that will get everyone up and moving.
We focus on harmony vocals
the Ride consist of
Dave Smith bass
Jim Antolik drums
Jack Robinson guitar and vocals
Bruce Collett guitar and vocals
Dave McKie guitar and vocals
Art Arriola trumpet and vocals

Signed by Clive Davis/Columbia Records and later David Geffen(Warner/Asylum) for their songwriting and tight brotherly harmonies and energetic,uplifting melodies, the brothers’  “Live” band is a rockn’rollin’ show of their original genre crossing styles Americana/Classic Rock.

We are an original band playing different types and genre of rock and roll music. All original songs written by my brother and I. This band has been playing together for 6 years.

We’re a folk rock and soul band that sings uplifting, people positive songs of hope for the future. Timothy Goodspeed is the songwriter and driving force behind the band, an educator he uses his songs to call for peace and prosperity for all people. The songs are bold and powerful with strong melodies and brass counterpoint, there is never a dull moment.

the Voltones were formed in 1987 by David harris/Edward sanchez, and are still currently performing ,recording original music in the styles of Rock/surf/psychedelic/western, jazz fusion. A power trio based on the 60's SF sound, with a "Robin Trower/Eric Johnson, Cris Issac. sounding blend.
Dave builds all his tube amps,and plays vintage stratocasters.
the Band is currently recording an album for the 2026 release.

The Westones are an Oakland-based fusion of heavy soul, deep-pocket funk and raw R&B for a sound that’s as timeless as it is fresh. Featuring members who have toured with Dirtwire, Con Brio, Smoked Out Soul, Afrolicious, Midtown Social and more, the band's contagious exuberance is as fun to watch as it is to dance to. Fresh off the Fillmore in SF, festival main stages and a debut EP recorded at Hyde Street Studios, The Westones are quickly becoming one of California’s most exciting new live acts.

tiny mike is a four-piece all-original band based out of Half Moon Bay, California. Our sound
combines our love for odd time signatures and interesting chord voicings with creative
arrangements and strong melodies. We describe the music as indie/progressive.

Tom Rigney is one of the premier Roots Music fiddle players on the planet. His band--Tom Rigney and Flambeau--specializes in blazing Cajun two-steps, low-down Blues, funky New Orleans grooves, and Roots Rock and Roll. Most of the repertoire is composed by Rigney, but they mix in a few classics from the Cajun/New Orleans songbook.
Flambeau showcases Rigney’s fiery, virtuoso fiddling, his charismatic stage presence, and his range and originality as a composer/songwriter. He and Flambeau have forged a unique sound that blends American Roots styles into something original and HOT--mixing irresistible grooves with deep musicality and spectacular soloing. Rigney’s high-energy showmanship pulls the audience into his performances and makes them feel they are a part of the music and the show.
Tom Rigney and Flambeau have been performing, touring, and recording together for more than twenty years. They have played festivals and concerts throughout the US, Canada, and Europe, and have a large and dedicated following all around the Bay Area.

“This is Soul for today: tight, sophisticated, and up-to-date...a winner" (San Diego Troubadour). Tori Roze and The Hot Mess are a soulful force to be reckoned with. Gathering their musical thunder from an extremely eclectic time and space spanning centuries, this band busts straight through the glass ceiling of genre-bending: original funky jazzy neo-soul music exploding with grit, integrity, and vulnerability. Roze is a key artist in conveying the emotional intent behind a song. "Hearing Tori Roze's sultry voice for the first time is like learning that Santa Claus isn't real: it absolutely breaks your heart. Roze seduces you with her Erykah Badu-esque flair, and just when you think she can't be any smoother, she claws her way into your ears with her rocking roars" (San Diego City Beat). The Hot Mess, composed of exceptional "pocket" players nailing unexpected arrangements to “blow your top,” leaves you reeling with toe-tapping excitement. The name says it all: The Hot Mess. Do not expect for their arrangements to be predictable or run-of-the-mill – this band is audibly unique. Musically likened to Chicago + Earth, Wind, and Fire with a slap of Amy Winehouse + Janis Joplin-style vocals; these guys have got the recipe for eargasmic pleasure.

BIO:
Tracorum's contagious musical journeying is a blend of southern rock, soul, honky tonk, and roots americana with a rhythmic diversity that adds elements of funk, latin-caribbean and gospel stomp to their unique sound. Led by New Orleans flavored pianist and singer Fletcher Nielsen, great songwriting, classic R&B and soulful vocals are the backbone of this all star bay area band that has won the hearts of fans worldwide with their spirit filled, energy charged, eclectic live shows.

TUESDAY SPECIAL
Tuesday Special was launched in April 2025, in
Berkeley, Ca. We are 6 musicians featuring 2
female vocalists. Our ages range from 40s to 70s.
Our genres include alternative rock, classic rock,
and motown; from the 60s to the 80s. Also, we
have 2 originals on streaming services and we our in the process of recording 6 more
songs. We have enough originals to perform 2 sets. Our upbeat and energetic music
has people bouncing on their feet.

Musicians in Tuesday Special come from a rich history of performing live music. This
includes performances at iconic clubs such as Mabuhay Gardens, Ruthies, and
Berkeley Square. Other well know places include Kensington Pub, Bistro in Hayward,
Big Rock Cafe, Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe, Oreilly’s, Peri’s, and Spanky’s Buddies House.
Also, years ago, KLAX radio had a contest for the best version and worst version of
Louie Louie. We won two consecutive years.

Tuesday Special has 4 demos on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/tuesdayspecial
The songs Planet Earth and Late Last Night are originals. They can also be heard on
streaming services such as Spotify, Apple, YouTube and more.
Video clips from Luigi’s Deli, July 2025: instagram.com/tuesdayspecial6/reels
-Video clip from Novato High School Reunion, August, 2025
instagram.com/tuesdayspecial6/reels

*Upcoming performance at Luigi’s on Saturday January 31, 2026

We are interested in playing at your venue, opening for bands, and supporting
community benefits.
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you,
Stephen Glatt
Cell: 510-847-9576
Email: tuesdayspecial6@gmail.com

A musical collective made up of Grammy®-nominated and award-winning musicians from around the Bay Area, Vitamin Em
celebrates jazz, funk, R&B, soul and fiddle music with enthusiasm. Founded in 2016 by violist Emily Onderdonk, Vitamin Em presents a broad and exciting range of improvisatory styles of music to audiences in the Bay Area and beyond. The
band is serious about having fun, and its members, steeped in an abundance of musical traditions – jazz, funk, blues, R&B, rock, Brazilian, fiddle, classical – bring a wealth of experience, creativity and fearless improvisation to each performance. Vitamin Em is about sharing with audiences a fun-loving spontaneity and exhilaration for the groove.

Vitamin Em has appeared around the Bay Area with: Mason Bates and Mercury Soul, Crowden Music Center’s Sundays @ 4, Piedmont Piano Company, Pacifica Performances, Throckmorton Theater, Pt. Richmond Jazz, Epworth Community Concerts, The Back Room.