Don’t be fooled by his calm exterior. Paul Isaak is seriously funny. Having performed everywhere from Canada’s North, to cruise ships running through the Panama Canal, Paul Isaak excels at making people laugh. His no holds barred approach to humor leaves crowds gasping for breath, as he leaps into dangerous stunts, while all keeping the clean enough for any audience. Paul Isaak’s unique mix of a bit of juggling, a dash of improve, and a healthy absence of reality always equals a performance that can’t be topped.
The Shane Dwight Band, known for it's high octane, dance 'till you drop Rock & Blues, is fast becoming the Sensation of the West Coast. The bands ability to draw a crowd is consistent and unparalleled as each show draws more and more fans who file in and literally 'Boogie' all night. The Shane Dwight Band currently features Gregg "Tumbleweed" Mooney on Harmonica, Chris Akin on Bass, Stewart Burr on Drums, Robby Z. on Rhythm Guitar.
Five Point 0 blends various styles, R&B, Rock & Roll, while capturing the pure elegance of the Classic Standards and many more. This group has built a reputation for their ability to move in any musical direction with a minimal amount of effort. Their music repertoire is extensive and sophisticated. Take this opportunity to treat yourself to the soul stirring experience of Five Point 0.
Winner of the 2005 Guitar Player of the Year Award, Alvon looks to the new year with great anticipation and enthusiasm. Alvon is a former member of the Rock and Roll Hall of fame vocal group, "The Coasters". His rich voice helped to recreate all of the wonderful and familiar songs like, Charlie Brown, Yakety Yak, and Poison Ivy. Alvon is also an extremely talented Guitarist and Musical Director and his distinct sound can be heard on many CDs. Alvon is a versatile, multi-talented entertainer with years of experience on stage. His choices of songs are tasteful and thoughtful. He knows how to make you comfortable and he knows how to make you want to get up and dance all night.
A breathless synergy of sounds that strikingly blends bluegrass, folk, gypsy and jazz.
TAARKA features the compositions of David Tiller and Enion Pelta-Tiller (see below). TAARKA currently features Dale L'argent on groovin' percussion, and Jason Flores (Taarka, Vagabond Opera) or Damian Erskine (Scott Law Band, Everyone Orchestra Core-Tet). These talented musicians lend their diverse skills to the music, to create a powerful show that's a little different every time.
In the tiny mountain town of Nederland, Colorado, where the air is clean and city noise is nonexistent, you will find an environment in stark contrast with life on the road as a musician. Vince Herman, who spent 15 years as founder/front man for Leftover Salmon, has been counteracting countless long nights on tour by taking advantage of the peace and serenity of life in the Rockies. Today, the hiatus of Leftover Salmon inspired Vince Herman to revisit the road with a fresh and energized rootsy, folksy, bluesy Americana pickin style. Vince consistently delivers a unique and powerful performance full of festive spirit, positive energy, witty humor, warm vocals, and rich lyrics.
The Alameda All Stars have been performing throughout the Bay Area and beyond for 25 years. During their illustrious history the All Stars have kept up a high level of musicianship along with a very professional approach to entertaining audiences. Their infectious dance beat and humorous asides are sown throughout a well-planned stage show. The Alameda All Stars consist of Preston Thrall, Tommy Thompson, Mark McGee and Tom Miller.
Soulful jazz-rock melodies, R&B and pop-inflicted vocals, complex rhythms and affirming lyrics describe Marcus Eaton. For the last three years, a relentless touring schedule and amazing music have made Marcus Eaton a household name within the Pacific Northwest. This notoriety has grown to an international level thanks to an open policy on taping and trading live shows.
Passionate, soul stirring, and versatile Saxophonist Stabe Wilson embellishes the musical experience with his vast musical vocabulary and energy. Influenced by Saxophone greats like Hank Crawford, Stanley Turrentine, David Sanborn, Kirk Whalum, and Everette Harp, Stabe also intertwines the vocal phrasings of Nancy Wilson, Al Jarreau, and Daryl Coley in his playing. Stabe has appeared with a number of prominent Gospel Artists including The Hawkins Family, The Winans Family, and the late great Rev. James Cleveland. He has also performed with Pete Escovedo, Will Downing, Howard Hewitt, and Jonathan Butler. Stabe has also toured on the MTV Good Vibes tour with India.Arie, Mystic, and The Black Eyed Peas as well as touring with Billy Preston and the late Phyllis Hyman.
Ask the members of Mumbo Gumbo what they call the music they've been developing for 13 years, and you're likely to get blank stares, confusion, and eventually, laughter.
The fact is, they have no idea what to call it. Their growing grass-roots legion of fans at music festivals stretches from the Bay area to the Sierra to Reno and even as far as the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas: It's Gumbo! As their name implies, there's New Orleans' second line and rhythm and blues, sure. But also, there's driving rockabilly and country waltzes. Singer/songwriter-style ballads. Edgy blues rock. Afro-Cuban trance singalongs. Conga-line-inspiring whachamacallits . Mutant gypsy folk.
R. W. Smith and the California Cowboys deliver a powerful sound, with the clear punch of tight three-part harmonies. And such rowdy, foot stompin' original songs as "We Ride' em We Rope' em" and "Double Shot of Hank", it's easy to see this band will always go over in a big way with any audience. The Cowboys have appeared on concert billings with such country favorites as Alabama, The Judds, Dwight Yoakam, Merle Haggard, Ronnie Milsap, George Jones, Joe Diffie, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, The Bellamy Brothers, Pam Tillis, Travis Tritt, Doug Stone, Alan Jackson, GeorgeStrait, and many other country stars. If
