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Welcome to your one-stop resource for blues in Silicon Valley. From weekly jam sessions and open mics to live shows and radio programs, this is where you’ll find everything happening in the local blues scene.
Stay up to date on where to catch live blues, discover venues that support the music, and connect with the musicians and fans keeping the blues alive throughout the South Bay.
Feel the heat every Monday at Fuego Sports Bar & Club! The Fuego Blues Jam kicks off at 9PM and runs till 12am with fiery performances that keep the energy high and the dancefloor moving. From slick slide guitar to howling harp solos, this night is all about bold sounds and good times. Musicians sign up on site, and the…
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Blues and brews—name a better combo. At Narrative Fermentations, the Narrative Blues Jam takes over the taproom every Sunday from 4 to 7 PM. It’s where craft beer meets crafted riffs in one of San Jose’s most exciting brewery spaces. With a rotation of talented local musicians and a crowd that loves live music, the vibe is always laid-back, but…
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Milpitas may be mellow, but the Blue Note Lounge cranks up the soul every Tuesday from 7pm-11pm with the Milpitas Blues Jam. It’s unfiltered, gritty, and packed with local talent. With a no-frills bar vibe, cheap drinks, and a crew that knows their chops, this jam is the real deal. Bring your gear, call a tune, and get down to…
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Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday night at Gardino’s Restaurant & Bar for Blues Jam & Open Mic Night from 7:30 to 11PM. It’s a laid-back midweek hang where local musicians show up, plug in, and keep the blues alive with raw, unscripted sets. Whether you’re a seasoned player ready to hit the stage or just here for the tunes, it’s a great night…
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Step into the groove every Wednesday night at Poor House Bistro, where the rhythm runs deep and the BBQ runs hot. The Poor House Blues Jam is a soulful gathering of seasoned players, rising talents, and music lovers alike. From 5-8pm, PHB comes alive with the sound of blues that hits you right in the heart. Bring your axe, bring…
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Wednesdays at Club Fox are anything but quiet. The Club Fox Blues Jam ignites the heart of Redwood City with powerhouse performers and spontaneous jam sessions that sizzle with energy. From 6-9PM, the stage becomes a melting pot of guitars, harmonicas, and pure emotion. Whether you’re in the mood to play or just want to let the sound wash over…
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Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday night at Gardino’s Restaurant & Bar for Blues Jam & Open Mic Night from 7:30 to 11PM. It’s a laid-back midweek hang where local musicians show up, plug in, and keep the blues alive with raw, unscripted sets. Whether you’re a seasoned player ready to hit the stage or just here for the tunes, it’s…
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Get ready for Pro Blues Jam – electrifying, live blues at Little Lou’s BBQ every Thursday from 6 to 9PM – where some of the most talented blues musicians in the area come together for an unforgettable jam session. Whether you’re a musician looking to showcase your skills or a blues lover eager to soak in the soulful sounds, this is…
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Feel the heat every Monday at Fuego Sports Bar & Club! The Fuego Blues Jam kicks off at 9PM and runs till 12am with fiery performances that keep the energy high and the dancefloor moving. From slick slide guitar to howling harp solos, this night is all about bold sounds and good times. Musicians sign up on site, and the…
Read More
Blues and brews—name a better combo. At Narrative Fermentations, the Narrative Blues Jam takes over the taproom every Sunday from 4 to 7 PM. It’s where craft beer meets crafted riffs in one of San Jose’s most exciting brewery spaces. With a rotation of talented local musicians and a crowd that loves live music, the vibe is always laid-back, but…
Read More
Milpitas may be mellow, but the Blue Note Lounge cranks up the soul every Tuesday from 7pm-11pm with the Milpitas Blues Jam. It’s unfiltered, gritty, and packed with local talent. With a no-frills bar vibe, cheap drinks, and a crew that knows their chops, this jam is the real deal. Bring your gear, call a tune, and get down to…
Read More
Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday night at Gardino’s Restaurant & Bar for Blues Jam & Open Mic Night from 7:30 to 11PM. It’s a laid-back midweek hang where local musicians show up, plug in, and keep the blues alive with raw, unscripted sets. Whether you’re a seasoned player ready to hit the stage or just here for the tunes, it’s a great night…
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Step into the groove every Wednesday night at Poor House Bistro, where the rhythm runs deep and the BBQ runs hot. The Poor House Blues Jam is a soulful gathering of seasoned players, rising talents, and music lovers alike. From 5-8pm, PHB comes alive with the sound of blues that hits you right in the heart. Bring your axe, bring…
Read More
Wednesdays at Club Fox are anything but quiet. The Club Fox Blues Jam ignites the heart of Redwood City with powerhouse performers and spontaneous jam sessions that sizzle with energy. From 6-9PM, the stage becomes a melting pot of guitars, harmonicas, and pure emotion. Whether you’re in the mood to play or just want to let the sound wash over…
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An Irish pub with a bluesy twist? You better believe it. The first Wednesday of every month from 7pm-10pm, Alhambra Irish House transforms into the coziest jam room around with the amazing sounds of blues. Blues musicians of all stripes come together to swap solos and spark spontaneous musical magic in an intimate pub setting. Sip on a stout, dig…
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Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday night at Gardino’s Restaurant & Bar for Blues Jam & Open Mic Night from 7:30 to 11PM. It’s a laid-back midweek hang where local musicians show up, plug in, and keep the blues alive with raw, unscripted sets. Whether you’re a seasoned player ready to hit the stage or just here for the tunes, it’s…
Read More
Get ready for Pro Blues Jam – electrifying, live blues at Little Lou’s BBQ every Thursday from 6 to 9PM – where some of the most talented blues musicians in the area come together for an unforgettable jam session. Whether you’re a musician looking to showcase your skills or a blues lover eager to soak in the soulful sounds, this is…
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Get ready to plug in and let loose at the First Friday Rockin’ n Blues Jam, happening every first Friday at one of the South Bay’s longest running blues jams—Woodhams Sports Lounge in Santa Clara. Woodhams isn’t your average bar—it’s a vintage-style dive with real soul. Think dim lighting, worn-in bar stools, pool tables in the back, and the kind of jukebox that…
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Feel the heat every Monday at Fuego Sports Bar & Club! The Fuego Blues Jam kicks off at 9PM and runs till 12am with fiery performances that keep the energy high and the dancefloor moving. From slick slide guitar to howling harp solos, this night is all about bold sounds and good times. Musicians sign up on site, and the…
Read More
Blues and brews—name a better combo. At Narrative Fermentations, the Narrative Blues Jam takes over the taproom every Sunday from 4 to 7 PM. It’s where craft beer meets crafted riffs in one of San Jose’s most exciting brewery spaces. With a rotation of talented local musicians and a crowd that loves live music, the vibe is always laid-back, but…
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Embodying a deep repertoire of sounds, drawing from the heavy grooves of Albert King, the punked-up blues of R.L. Burnside, the storytelling of Bobby “Blue” Bland, the raw rootsiness of Howlin’ Wolf, the funk of James Brown and the soulfully layered horns of The Rolling Stones, Austin-based Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears (BJL+H) have been converting the next generation…
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Tommy Castro and the Painkillers It’s been a big year. Tommy Castro swept three major awards at the 43rd Blues Music Awards, Castro, 67, took the B.B. King entertainer of the year award, album of the year for Tommy Castro Presents a Bluesman Came to Town and, with his band, the Painkillers, band of the year. The album reached No. 2 on Billboard‘s Blues…
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Marcia Ball Pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball has been described by Billboard Magazine as “A welcome ray of sunshine…Ball is a killer pianist, a great singer and songwriter. Potent blues, sweet zydeco, soulful, fast and furious Texas boogie…heartfelt, powerful and righteous.” Ball’s earliest awareness of blues came over the radio, where she heard people like Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair and Etta James,…
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The Houserockers played the inaugural Fountain Blues Festival on San Jose State’s campus in 1980 and continue to rock Bay Area fans for over four decades with their harmonica-driven, jump blues/rock, boasting a stellar lineup that includes: front man Gary Smith (vocals/harmonica); Gary B. Weller (guitar); Frank DeRose (bass); Sid Morris (keys/vocals); Jack Sanford (saxophone) and Jimmy Mulleniux (drums). The…
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Fuego Sports Bar & Club Blues Jam
Feel the heat every Monday at Fuego Sports Bar &…
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Narrative Fermentations’ Blues Jam
Blues and brews—name a better combo. At Narrative Fermentations, the…
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Blue Note Lounge Blues Jam
Milpitas may be mellow, but the Blue Note Lounge cranks…
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Gardino’s Tuesday’s Blues Jam
Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday night at Gardino’s Restaurant &…
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Poor House Bistro Blues Jam
Step into the groove every Wednesday night at Poor House…
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Club Fox Blues Jam
Wednesdays at Club Fox are anything but quiet. The Club…
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Gardino’s Wednesday’s Blues Jam
Join us every Tuesday and Wednesday night at Gardino’s Restaurant…
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The Blues Pro Jam at Little Lou’s BBQ
Get ready for Pro Blues Jam – electrifying, live blues…
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Fuego Sports Bar & Club Blues Jam
Feel the heat every Monday at Fuego Sports Bar &…
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Narrative Fermentations’ Blues Jam
Blues and brews—name a better combo. At Narrative Fermentations, the…
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