The Cottontails are one of San Francisco's most exciting musical groups. Well-versed in American musical styles from the 1920s to the 1980s, they will belt out some old gin-house blues, riff on a Charilie Parker tune, and rock out on Black Sabbath, all in a single set. The Cottontails feature the bluesy Emily Hayes on vocals and the legendary Ralph Carney on horns and lap steel, backed up by the hardest-working rhythm section in show business — Michael IcIntosh on piano, Daniel Fabricant on bass, and the irrepressible Randy Odell on percussion. The group was born and baptized at the Riptide, a friendly tavern near the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco. The Riptide is still one of the best places to see the band let loose.
Amber Estrada. From a musical family, Amber’s been surrounded by musicians her whole life. Her mother, also a singer/songwriter along with many other family members have inspired her to grow as a musician. Amber started playing piano at age four and wrote her first song at 12 years old. It was a classical style piano piece - instrumental only. Amber started playing public shows with her mom’s group before moving to Los Angeles in 1999. Amber performed at Hollywood venues and sang background vocals in The Kenny Kidd Project. Amber cut her first professional demo in Los Angeles with Sound Engineer/Producer, Stephen Neary at North Hollywood’s Under City Records.
Amber continued writing songs and playing gigs. In 2002 Amber recorded first CD Acoustic Color with Producer Dalton Jerry. At a local open mic night in 2003, Amber was approa Jason Mori, owner of Shoestring Angel Records. Together, they recorded and released her 2nd CD “A Sleep To Dream", showcasing her versatility as both a singer and songwriter. The CD was recorded at renowned studios in Marin County: Narada Michael Walden’s Tarpan Studios and Laughing Tiger and featured Beth Waters on “Sorry For Nothing”.
For over 30 years California Zephyr has been honing their craft as performers and songwriters and brings to the stage an eclectic program that is deeply rooted in American Music! They effortlessly blend and bend the boundaries of folk, Cajun, country, bluegrass, swing and "Down Home Rock" into a tasty melange of sweet harmony, fiery pickin’, soulful ballads, funky yodeling, rockin’ rave ups and yes, even geological rap... that will have you stomping your feet and singing along!
Damon Lee has been working in the S.F. bay area and around the world as a professional musician for many years and has worked with many amazing artists and productions such as the internationally acclaimed Cirque Du Soliel and has also been apart of three albums with the amazing jazz band Luna Quartet.
The Hucklebucks are the next generation in a long tradition of the Blues. Their music was born in the south, left New Orleans for Chicago, swung through Kansas City, shuffled through Texas and emerged on the
California party scene with a groovy, danceable beat. Their music is the West Coast Blues.
The Hucklebucks have played the biggest venues, with superstars like the legendary John Lee Hooker and Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers the Yardbirds, and they regularly sell out the funkiest, low-down juke joints like
Sacramento ’s Torch Club. While maintaining a schedule of over 200 club dates yearly, the Hucklebucks perform privately for parties, special events and weddings. They have played for senators, basketball stars and for their neighbors’ backyard barbeque.
In the short time since Hot Buttered Rum debuted its music, dubbed as a “High Altitude Acoustic Experience,” the band has been praised by fans, peers and national media alike, recognizing Hot Buttered Rum for their ‘stunning instrumental and vocal virtuosity.’ Hot Buttered Rum is attracting a truly multi-generational audience with its ability to create an undeniably hip and fresh sound that weaves together the grounded traditions of folk and bluegrass with the modern influences of rock-n-roll, reggae and acoustic singer/songwriters. Hot Buttered Rum’s musical evolution has not only defined their sound, with their extensive touring schedule,the band has become established as one of the nation’s hottest young touring acts since setting off as a group of friends on a trail in the high sierras in the early part of the decade to emerge as a band, appropriately named, Hot Buttered Rum.
Jamie Clark is a compelling musician, singer-songwriter and performer, who plays both guitar and piano exceptionally well. His city and country upbringing in California along with the influences of Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Lucinda Williams and many others, has given Jamie his unique Rock-Americana sound. He radiates enthusiasm and soul as a singer and with intense passion and strength in his voice; Jamie delivers a stimulating and provocative message. His earnest attempts to reach out and connect with people are proven in his music and words, which emanates through every heartfelt lyric, leading to his engaging powerful American sound. His voice provokes passion, his lyrics instill inspiration, and his music showers you with soul. Jamie's music is both thought provoking and familiar.
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots consists of world-class players—exciting, accomplished musicians who have a great love for the Blues, R & B, Funk, and Swing that they play. In fact these guys are in such great demand that it is necessary to keep two teams of Hotshots rehearsed and ready. Our music is designed to guarantee a sweaty, good time for dancers. But more than that, the depth and subtlety of these great players insure a rewarding experience for listeners as well.
The Blues Burners are available for private parties, weddings, concerts, festivals, and community music events. The BluesBurners specialize in making danceable music and play everything from swing to funk, including our original tunes. The Blues Burners have performed with Charlie Musselwhite, Elvin Bishop, Norton Buffalo, Rusty Zinn, Coco Montoya, Sarah Baker, Vince Welnick, Red Archibald, and the legendary Johnny Otis.
Singer/pianist Marcia Ball knows how to raise roofs and tear down walls with her infectious, intelligent and deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, rollicking, roadhouse blues and heartfelt ballads. Over the course of her three-decade career, Ball has earned a huge and intensely loyal following all over the world. Her exquisite piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin's deep songwriting tradition into a sound No Depression described as "a little rock, a lot of roll, a pinch of rhythm and a handful of blues."
BluegrassIntentions: Unstoppable Old-Time Groove! Innovative traditionalists Bill Evans (banjo, vocals), Suzy Thompson (fiddle, Cajun accordion, vocals), Eric Thompson (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Larry Cohea (bass and vocals), and Alan Senauke (guitar, vocals) are among California's most highly respected musicians, working alongside artists like David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Laurie Lewis, and Maria Muldaur. Whether re-working material from a Library of Congress field recording, adapting a Cajun two-step, reinventing a Flatt & Scruggs or Jimmy Martin classic, or playing their original tunes, the genre-bending Intentions combine a lifetime of blues and rhythm, impeccable musicianship, and superb harmonies, all around one central microphone.
David Statzer's style is all his own with a rich soulful delta vocal stylethat’s like no other you’ve heard, coupled with a stage presence, passion and interaction with the audience that is truly special. With a southern draw and hailing from Virginia, Georgia and Louisiana, this southern son has something special to share with all who meet him. Southern hospitality at its best and the music’s good too! As David would put it: “I just want to make people feel good and smile, that’s what I’m here for.”
Fred McCarty was raised in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountain's. Fred is a musician's musician. He has composed well in excess of three hundred songs and compositions. His background includes composition and performance experience in many musical genres, with deep roots in bluegrass and Country. Some of Fred's earliest influences were; Marty Robbins, Roy Orbison, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams Sr., Bob Wills, Sons of the Pioneers and Gene Autry.
Professional in every way, Fred McCarty's band delivers a performance that is dynamic and full of energy. Their rich vocal harmonies, combined with outstanding instrumental expertise, make each performance an exciting display of musical entertainment. Fred McCarty stands with the best of the touring "road warriors" of American music. He's played solo, duo, as a band member and as front man.
The Cottontails are one of San Francisco's most exciting musical groups. Well-versed in American musical styles from the 1920s to the 1980s, they will belt out some old gin-house blues, riff on a Charilie Parker tune, and rock out on Black Sabbath, all in a single set. The Cottontails feature the bluesy Emily Hayes on vocals and the legendary Ralph Carney on horns and lap steel, backed up by the hardest-working rhythm section in show business — Michael IcIntosh on piano, Daniel Fabricant on bass, and the irrepressible Randy Odell on percussion. The group was born and baptized at the Riptide, a friendly tavern near the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco. The Riptide is still one of the best places to see the band let loose.
Amber Estrada
The Hucklebucks are the next generation in a long tradition of the Blues. Their music was born in the south, left 
Acoustic Experience,” the band has been praised by fans, peers and national media alike, recognizing Hot Buttered Rum for their ‘stunning instrumental and vocal virtuosity.’ Hot Buttered Rum is attracting a truly multi-generational audience with its ability to create an undeniably hip and fresh sound that weaves together the grounded traditions of folk and bluegrass with the modern influences of rock-n-roll, reggae and acoustic singer/songwriters. Hot Buttered Rum’s musical evolution has not only defined their sound, with their extensive touring schedule,the band has become established as one of the nation’s hottest young touring acts since setting off as a group of friends on a trail in the high sierras in the early part of the decade to emerge as a band, appropriately named, Hot Buttered Rum.
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots 
Bluegrass
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