Booker Taliaferro Jones Jr. is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and arranger, best known as the frontman of the band Booker T. & the M.G.'s. He has also worked in the studios with many well-known artists of the 20th and 21st centuries, earning him a Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement. Much more about this phenom at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Booker_T._Jones
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and Traffic Co-Founder Dave Mason launches his book Only You Know and I Know with this special event!
Meet Dave, as he shares some of the great untold tales in rock and roll—his complicated relationship with Steve Winwood and his wild legal episodes with record companies as he and his Co-Author Chris Epting are live on stage in the Swan Music Hall at the Nashville Social Club. You”ll receive a personalized, signed copy of the book, enjoy a 4 course meal prepared by Chef Matt Farag a complimentary award winning “Feelin Alright” Cocktail and perhaps hear a song or two performed by Dave from his new blues compilation.
Roy Rogers is considered one of today’s preeminent slide guitarists. With his electrifying mastery of slide guitar coupled with his capacity for superior live performances, Rogers has won consistent critical acclaim for his consummate studio work as well as his deft ability to bring the house down during live shows with his band, the Delta Rhythm Kings.
“The hardest thing to do,” says internationally beloved soul-blues rocker Tommy Castro, “is be yourself, take some chances and bring your fans along with you.” Throughout his long, constantly evolving career, guitarist, singer and songwriter Tommy Castro has always remained true to himself while exploring, growing and creating new music, and he has taken his thousands of devoted fans right along with him. Since his solo debut in 1994, he’s made 16 albums—the last seven for Alligator—each its own unique chapter in the book of Tommy Castro. Ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues to fiery, stripped-down rock ‘n’ roll, each release is solidly built upon Castro’s unshakable musical foundation—a dynamic mix of 1960s-influenced guitar-fueled blues, testifying Memphis-soaked blue-eyed soul and Latin-tinged East San Jose funk, all driven by Castro’s grab-you-by-the-collar vocals and passionate guitar work. Blues Revue declared, “Tommy Castro can do no wrong.”
The word legend certainly applies to Lydia Pense and Cold Blood…and not in some past tense-make-a-living-as-an-oldies-act sort of way either. Pense can still shout like a 60’s soul diva and purr a slow blues tune with spine-tingling subtlety.
Cold Blood, as a whole, features a stellar group of musicians who have been playing together for nearly 20 years including Steve Dunne on guitar, Steve Salinas on keyboards, a gritty-growling horn section comprised of John Hablieb and Rob Zuckerman along with a stellar rhythm section featuring Evan Palmerston on bass and T Moran on drums. The band members are all veteran Bay Area musicians who have played with many great artists including Elvin Bishop, Jefferson Starship, Boz Skaggs, Albert Collins and more.
Of course there is Lydia who still has the chops with the patina of a seasoned veteran who’s done and seen it all. Together she and the band continue to twist together R&B, (both Old School and New School); into something that doesn’t have a label… On any given night, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood power through their historic essentials, like “You Got Me Hummin’,” “I Just Want To Make Love To You,” “I’m A Good Woman,” and “Down to the Bone.”
It’s been a long road, over 40 years to be exact with a break somewhere in the middle. But, Lydia and the band are living proof that a little time off can be a really good thing. With their new CD, “COLD BLUE HEART” turning heads across the country, fans are remembering just what has been missing from music in the last few decades. The 8 songs exemplify how a performer can take great strides forward, without forgetting her roots. Using “COLD BLUE HEART” as their muse there is a renewed interest in live performances, from both the band, and venue owners. Cold Blood is booking dozens of shows across the country, entertaining generations of club, theatre and festival goers.
And, of course, anything Lydia sings is sung well.
She has a list of famous admirers that includes Bonnie Raitt, Michelle Shocked, David Lee Roth, even Janis Joplin back in the day.
Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter, Jontavious performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals, technical prowess, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community.
Jontavious was born and raised in rural Georgia, an environment with deep cultural roots that provides the inspiration he has continuously drawn upon to create his unique sound. He spent much of his childhood singing Gospel music at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather, which provided him his first setting to perform for an audience. An early phenom, his passion for the Blues was sparked at age 14 when he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man.” He achieved widespread acclaim when living legend Taj Mahal invited Jontavious to accompany him onstage in 2015, with Taj describing him as his “Wonderboy.” Jontavious was invited to open for Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ during their joint TajMo tour in 2018, giving him an opportunity to present his work on a national stage.
Blue Metamorphosis, his acoustic debut album released in 2016, garnered rave reviews in Living Blues and Blues & Rhythm and won the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge 2018 Award for Best Self-Produced CD. His Grammy-nominated sophomore album, Spectacular Class, sees Jontavious survey an array of Blues styles with lively ensemble performances.
His upcoming album, signed with Strolling Bones Records, is a testament to his love for songwriting. With solo tracks as well as duo, trio, and full band works, he articulates a totally original take on traditional Blues.
Jontavious features prominently in shows and festivals across the world, sharing his unique blend of time-honored yet modern, intellectual yet danceable Blues with all.
The DELTA WIRES is a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band from the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area. They were Finalists in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge held in Memphis TN, and were voted “BEST LIVE BAND” Oakland/East Bay in Oakland Magazine’s annual readers’ poll, and also by the East Bay Express. The DELTA WIRES were inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame in December, 2012.
The DELTA WIRES have recorded 8 Albums,and just released in January their latest “if somebody told me…”, which is receiving rave reviews and national and international airplay. They have appeared at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia Italy, the San Francisco Blues Festival, the Russian River Blues Festival, the Monterey Bay Blues Festival 8 times, headlined the Shasta Blues Society’s Redding Blues by the River Festival, have played Crescent City Blues Festival, Central Valley Blues Festival, Oakland Blues and Heritage Festival, Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee, and many others.
The DELTA WIRES have shared the stage with many noted artists including Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker, Freddie King, The Neville Bros, Dr. John, The Doobie Brothers, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Boz Scaggs, Bad Company, The James Gang, Elvin Bishop, and numerous others…
Rory Block – A Blues Legend Pays Tribute to Bob Dylan 🎶
7-time Blues Music Award winner and Gold-recording artist Rory Block is one of the most celebrated voices in American roots music. Widely regarded as the top female performer of traditional country blues, her 36 albums have honored the legends who shaped the genre—many of whom she met and learned from firsthand.
Now, in a powerful new direction, Rory steps away from her Power Women of the Blues series to pay tribute to another musical giant—Bob Dylan. 💫 Raised in the heart of Greenwich Village during the 1960s folk revival, Rory remembers the surreal normalcy of seeing Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon strolling down West 4th Street. Her father’s sandal shop was a hub for local musicians, and the soundtrack of her youth became the foundation for her life's work.
🪕 For this special tribute, Rory performs all the instruments herself—fingerpicked acoustic and slide guitar, bass, and drums—creating raw, intimate, one-of-a-kind renditions of Dylan’s most beloved songs. With her signature raspy vocals, deep blues soul, and emotional authenticity, she reimagines his music with reverence and originality.
✨ “Probably the most persistent and enthusiastic requests from my fans has been to record a Bob Dylan tribute… it had to start by just plugging in the mics and pressing record.” – Rory Block
Come witness a truly special performance by an artist who lives and breathes music. This is not just a show—it’s a heartfelt connection to the past, told through the hands and voice of a living legend
Founded in 2019 by the legendary Gary Coppola (RIP), WILD NIGHT brings the house down with electrifying performances that leave audiences speechless every single time! 🌟 Get ready to be WOWED at every show, every venue! 🎤🎶
MEET OUR WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS 🎵
Jason Feddy - Lead Vocals 🎙️
This UK-born singer/songwriter has shared stages with icons like Neil Young, Tears for Fears, The Cranberries, Joe Cocker, and Christie Moore. From The London Palladium to Albert Hall, Jason’s voice is pure magic! 🌍✨
Magic Kramer - Guitar & Background Vocals 🎸
A true legend, Magic has jammed with Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, The Knack, Norah Jones, B.B. King, Diana Krall, Michael MacDonald, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Bramlett, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire)—just to name a few! 🎵🔥
Bobby Pickett - Bass & Background Vocals 🎸
Bobby’s grooves have powered hits with Sugarloaf, Etta James, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Big Joe Turner, The Drifters, The Coasters, Martha Reeves, Bobby Freeman, Greg Allman, and the iconic band Detective. 🎶💪
Chris Ross - Drums 🥁
Chris keeps the beat for legends like Maria Muldaur, Coco Montoya, Lyle Lovett, Mark Chestnutt, Kenny Loggins, John Waite, Three Dog Night, Grammy-winner Pete Anderson, and Hall of Fame singer Sam Moore. 🥁⚡️
Chris Rhyne - Keyboards 🎹
A keyboard maestro, Chris has performed with Santana, Whitney Houston, Jean Luc Ponty, Gino Vannelli, Dianne Reeves, Dave Koz, B.B. King, Buddy Rich, Burt Bacharach, George Benson, and countless others! 🎹🌟
Mel Steinberg - Sax & Flute 🎷
Mel’s soulful sounds have backed Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, The Beach Boys, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Lesley Gore, Sam "The Sham", Joe Williams, and more! 🎷😎
Chris Jennings - Bari Sax 🎷
Chris has played with Martha Reeves, Freddy Cannon, Brian Wilson, José Feliciano, John Entwistle, Carla Olson, Doug Fieger, and even Bob Hope! 🎶🎉
Gary Bivona - Trumpet 🎺
Gary’s trumpet has soared with Tom Jones, The Four Tops, Mel Tormé, and Phil Hartman. He’s also produced tracks for Survivor, Seinfeld, 2½ Men, Hill St. Blues, Frasier, Murphy Brown, Everybody Loves Raymond, and The Tonight Show! 🎺✨
WILD NIGHT is more than a tribute—it’s a soul-shaking experience! Come see us and feel the Van Morrison vibe like never before! 🎸🎤
Rebranded and reborn, CARNAVAL! is made up of San Francisco Bay Area’s top musicians — seasoned pros who’ve spent decades honing their craft to bring the legendary sound of Santana to life. 🎸🎶
You’ll hear all the hits — from the iconic early classics to today’s fan favorites — performed with the same soul, passion, and fiery Latin rock energy that made Santana a global sensation. 🥁💃🎤
CARNAVAL! faithfully recreates the drive, the sound, and the spirit that’s made Santana’s music a rock 'n' roll staple for over five decades. 🕊️🌎
“This is perhaps one of the best — if not the best — Santana tribute band in the San Francisco Bay Area.”— Raul Rekow (RIP), Percussionist for Santana (1976–2013)
✨ Experience the legacy. Feel the music. Join the CARNAVAL! ✨