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THE PITCHFORKS is an all-star band of San Francisco Bay Area professional players. Collectively, they have played well over 5,000 gigs. They have gathered together to play some good ole’ honky-tonk music! With a huge emphasis on vocals and creativity, this band plays these songs because they love them. They are not trying to “copy” the original so much as show reverence to them by putting their own heart and style into it. Fronted by vocalists, Shawna and Cory Hervé of Twin Soles, and featuring the pedal steel player for Mazzy Star, The Pitchforks are a local band not to be missed!

https://newskye.com/

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg5WxmC6kmA

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

Mother's Day Specials all weekend 

Sat and Sun May 10 & 11 

Book a table HERE

The Volker Strifler Band has been a fixture in the bay area music scene since the early 2000s. Earlier in his career, Volker gained international recognition touring and recording with the Ford Blues Band, Robben Ford and other Artists. 

The Volker Strifler Band is primarily focused on performing Volker’s original music, steeped in the Blues and Roots traditions, with some innovative explorations into rock, jazz, and Latin rhythms. With his highly acclaimed latest release Let the Music Rise Strifler bounces back and forth between them all, with several stops in New Orleans along the way. Most importantly of all, the music is FUN!

Joining him are some stellar musicians, with Al Garth (formerly with the Eagles) on Sax and Violin, Gary Silva on Drums (formerly with Big Mama Thornton, Albert Collins and many others), Carl Bowers on bass and Chip Roland on keys (formerly with Cowboy, Zero and Doug Kershaw). 

Together, they are a powerhouse of talent and know how to put on a great show, guaranteed to Please any audience.

https://www.facebook.com/volker.strifler/

Back pOrchEstra Trio Original and vintage Roots Rock, Americana, Country Blues, Singer/Songwriter, Cajun and Western Swing with rich acoustic tones... with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar, vocals), Candy Girard (violin, vocals) and Michael Leal Price (string bass) .... Back pOrchEstra has songs from all over the map... Roots Rock, Americana, Country, Blues, Western Swing, Cajun, and New Orleans music... originals and reworked classics by Hank Williams, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks, Big Bill Broonzy, Bob Wills, Jimmy Reed, Joseph & Cleome Falcon and Bobby Charles.

Our "Voices In My Head (Genre Whiplash)" made the Top 100 Albums at Alt.Country Specialty Chart. (The Official Site for Alt Country). If you haven't heard it ..choose your music service: https://orcd.co/dw640r4  LPs, CDs, and USB-Music Cards available all over,including https://www.globerecords.com

"It's one fine album" - Ben Fong-Torres (Rolling Stone, Almost Famous)

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

https://bohossboogieboys.com/

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

Jill Rogers and Crying Time play straight-up honky-tonk, 1970’s cross-over country, and elegiac originals. They’ve been packing dance floors, clubs, bars, and listening rooms for a decade in Northern California’s lively country scene. With a beautiful 70’s-era voice, Jill Rogers connects with audiences through her original songs, which are often about love at the edge of dissolution, or a look back at what might have been. Backing her up, Crying Time is a musicians’ band, with a deep bench of accomplished players known for the variety and dynamism they bring to their interpretations of the classics and Jill’s beautiful, sad songs.

https://sugarmoonband.com/

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

We’re excited to announce our Summer Concert Series, happening every Wednesday evening in May, June, and July on our outdoor patio. These free shows feature local country and blues bands, paired with rotating guest breweries and seasonal barbecue specials: think smoked brisket, hot link dogs, backyard burgers, and summer cocktails.

The concerts coincide with the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, located just across the street in Courthouse Square, making for a lively night out in the heart of downtown!

THE FAMILIAR STRANGERS play an Americana grab bag of roots music from western swing to classic country, blues rock, swing jazz and even a little bit of gypsy jazz! Imagine Bob Wills and John Hiatt get in a car with Chuck Berry and they pick up a hitch hiking Dolly Parton! It's kinda like that!

This band generates a big response from audiences with their friendly banter and responsiveness to requests from audience members. This is a band with a sense of humor that can easily move between material designed to get you up on your feet dancing or tugging at your heart to buy another drink and lose your sorrows. 

 The band is comprised of top shelf veterans of the bay area music scene. Drawing from such well known bands/performers as Commander Cody, Maria Muldaur, Laughing Gravy, San Geronimo, The Rhythm Rangers, Clint Black, Shirley Bassey & more.

Since their inception in a few short years ago they have developed a loyal following that crops up at the clubs, festivals, special events and parties the band regularly appears at. The band appears as a full 6 piece groupm or as a trio, depending on the needs of the venue.

Candy Girard – fiddle, vocals & killer smile

Matt Davis – bass, vocals & infectious friendliness

Kevin Russell – guitar, vocals & set list maker

Sean Allen –guitar pyrotechnics, lap steel, vocals

Tim Gahagan – percussion, drums, snappy dresser 

Dave Zirbel – pedal steel guitar, best band beard

 The band recently celebrated their second recorded project, which has proven to be a critical success. And, though they do much more than simply country, they were voted Best Country Band in Sonoma county for 2023!

https://www.thefamiliarstrangersmusic.com/

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

From the hills and hollers of Northern California comes a country/Americana/folk-rock trio called Keystone Canyon, whose members are longtime friends with decades of experience playing various kinds of music. Imagine old-school country songs, bluegrass and a bit of old-time rock and roll, played on two acoustic guitars, with three lead singers and three-part harmonies, and you’ll have a good idea of what to expect from this exciting trio.

While usually performing as an acoustic trio, depending on the venue and what is desired, KC can also expand to an electric quartet or quintet with drums and pedal steel.

Two of the members – Larry Carlin and Claudia Hampe – also have a duo called Keystone Crossing. With guitarist Gary Bauman also singing lead and harmony, the trio offers up quite the variety in sounds and styles.  

As a result, at any Keystone Canyon show you are likely to hear a melodious mix of Merle, Hank, Johnny, Patsy and Emmylou, along with Creedence, The Mavericks, CSN&Y, The Byrds, and the Dead.

We’re excited to announce our Summer Concert Series, happening every Wednesday evening in May, June, and July on our outdoor patio. These free shows feature local country and blues bands, paired with rotating guest breweries and seasonal barbecue specials: think smoked brisket, hot link dogs, backyard burgers, and summer cocktails.

The concerts coincide with the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, located just across the street in Courthouse Square, making for a lively night out in the heart of downtown!

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

https://www.elenalambertson.com/

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SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

The Stomp Kings Blues and retro rock, with a touch of Rockabilly, a little jump, a bit a swing, and a whole lotta fun! Lead singer, Brad Wilson, grew up in a musical family, with his dad singing on the radio, and his older brother, Kim Wilson, going forward to form The Fabulous Thunderbirds. It’s in the family! National recording artist, Derek Irving, has played with many of the greats. A legend in his own right, he shines on stage. Brad’s velvety vocals pair well with Derek’s boss tone and expressive guitar riffs. An accomplished and solid rhythm section, with Andy Bergman and Mike Gutsch, lay the foundation for some serious jump and jive. Let’s go! Blues and vintage rock with a few other things to season the mix. Hold on to your hats for a rousing experience of lively music that will embrace your soul. This band is hot!!

www.facebook.com/kingstompswww.stompkings.com

Third Rail is a Country, Rock and Americana cover band showcasing stellar three part harmonies and excellent musicianship. 

Our Band is comprised of Jeff Blakeslee, Timo Sheehan and Emily Lois on vocals and guitar, Tom Minard on drums and Tim Sarter on bass.

https://www.thirdrailband.com/

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

https://newskye.com/

SOUTHERN NIGHTS: Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30–9PM

Live music. Cold drinks. Hot barbecue. From country to funk, blues to rock. Every weekend we light up Downtown Barbecue with Southern sounds and good-time energy.

No cover. Make a reservation for our dining room HERE

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

Coming soon...

We’re excited to announce our Summer Concert Series, happening every Wednesday evening in May, June, and July on our outdoor patio. These free shows feature local country and blues bands, paired with rotating guest breweries and seasonal barbecue specials: think smoked brisket, hot link dogs, backyard burgers, and summer cocktails.

The concerts coincide with the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, located just across the street in Courthouse Square, making for a lively night out in the heart of downtown!

Buck Short and the Fenceposts bring the honky-tonk to you.   Classic country hits for toe tapping and beer drinking."

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088300490397&mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://youtu.be/0egWxzC3Q68?feature=shared

We’re excited to announce our Summer Concert Series, happening every Wednesday evening in May, June, and July on our outdoor patio. These free shows feature local country and blues bands, paired with rotating guest breweries and seasonal barbecue specials: think smoked brisket, hot link dogs, backyard burgers, and summer cocktails.

The concerts coincide with the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, located just across the street in Courthouse Square, making for a lively night out in the heart of downtown!

Third Rail is a Country, Rock and Americana cover band showcasing stellar three part harmonies and excellent musicianship. Our Band is comprised of Jeff Blakeslee, Timo Sheehan and Emily Lois on vocals and guitar, Tom Minard on drums and Tim Sarter on bass.

We're open on the 4th so come celebrate with us!

Buck Short and the Fenceposts bring the honky-tonk to you.   Classic country hits for toe tapping and beer drinking."

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088300490397&mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://youtu.be/0egWxzC3Q68?feature=shared

We’re excited to announce our Summer Concert Series, happening every Wednesday evening in May, June, and July on our outdoor patio. These free shows feature local country and blues bands, paired with rotating guest breweries and seasonal barbecue specials: think smoked brisket, hot link dogs, backyard burgers, and summer cocktails.

The concerts coincide with the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, located just across the street in Courthouse Square, making for a lively night out in the heart of downtown!

We’re excited to announce our Summer Concert Series, happening every Wednesday evening in May, June, and July on our outdoor patio. These free shows feature local country and blues bands, paired with rotating guest breweries and seasonal barbecue specials: think smoked brisket, hot link dogs, backyard burgers, and summer cocktails.

The concerts coincide with the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, located just across the street in Courthouse Square, making for a lively night out in the heart of downtown!

Rhythm Drivers light up the stage with a high-energy blend of Blues and vintage rock that’s a party wherever they play. Drawing inspiration from the Blues tradition, they infuse classic sounds with a contemporary edge, creating a dynamic and groove-worthy show incorporating jump, swamp, Chicago, and boogie. Based in Sonoma County, the Rhythm Drivers have become a local favorite, electrifying crowds at wineries, breweries, clubs, festivals, and celebrations throughout the region. Their infectious spirit and tight musicianship make them a perfect addition to any gathering, creating a fun vibe wherever they play. Get ready to move!

www.rhythmdrivers.comwww.facebook.com/rhythmdrivers

Back pOrchEstra Trio Original and vintage Roots Rock, Americana, Country Blues, Singer/Songwriter, Cajun and Western Swing with rich acoustic tones... with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar, vocals), Candy Girard (violin, vocals) and Michael Leal Price (string bass) .... Back pOrchEstra has songs from all over the map... Roots Rock, Americana, Country, Blues, Western Swing, Cajun, and New Orleans music... originals and reworked classics by Hank Williams, Taj Mahal, Dan Hicks, Big Bill Broonzy, Bob Wills, Jimmy Reed, Joseph & Cleome Falcon and Bobby Charles.

Our "Voices In My Head (Genre Whiplash)" made the Top 100 Albums at Alt.Country Specialty Chart. (The Official Site for Alt Country). If you haven't heard it ..choose your music service: https://orcd.co/dw640r4  LPs, CDs, and USB-Music Cards available all over,including https://www.globerecords.com

"It's one fine album" - Ben Fong-Torres (Rolling Stone, Almost Famous)

We’re excited to announce our Summer Concert Series, happening every Wednesday evening in May, June, and July on our outdoor patio. These free shows feature local country and blues bands, paired with rotating guest breweries and seasonal barbecue specials: think smoked brisket, hot link dogs, backyard burgers, and summer cocktails.

The concerts coincide with the Santa Rosa Wednesday Night Market, located just across the street in Courthouse Square, making for a lively night out in the heart of downtown!

Buck Short and the Fenceposts bring the honky-tonk to you.   Classic country hits for toe tapping and beer drinking."

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088300490397&mibextid=ZbWKwL

https://youtu.be/0egWxzC3Q68?feature=shared