Festival
Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAJon Cleary, a London-born musician, defies expectations as a New Orleans piano maestro. A multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter, Cleary’s musical journey began at the tender age of 5 with the guitar. By 16, he co-founded ‘Delta Wing’ with blues guitarist Roger Hubbard, earning praise from blues icon Muddy Waters. Fascinated by funk-infused tunes, Cleary delved…
Delgado Brothers with Special Guest Chris Cain
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAPropelled by their 2016 International Blues Competition win in Memphis, Tennessee, driven by fierce independence, unified by family and fortified by the brotherhood of music, the Delgado Brothers deliver the musical goods; topical anthem-worthy songs complemented by call-to-action lyrics, soul stirring blues rock guitar solos and Latin-flavored percussion. The Delgado Brothers—eldest brother Bob Delgado on bass, middle…
M’sippi Slide
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAM’sippi Slide is a rhythm and blues powerhouse born out of a deep love for the timeless soul sounds of the 1950s and ’60s. Fronted by the magnetic Lijah—a vocalist whose voice evokes the legendary power of Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and Marvin Gaye—the band brings a visceral, emotionally rich sound to every performance. Lijah’s…
Mike Zito
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAMike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since.…
Greaseland Allstars with Rj Mischo & Fillmore Slim
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAFountain Blues Festival Presents: Greaseland All Stars Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of the Blues as the Fountain Blues Festival welcomes Kid Andersen’s Greaseland All Stars — a powerhouse ensemble featuring Rick Estrin, Alabama Mike, Lisa Andersen, and the dynamic rhythm section of Derrick D’MAR Martin and Lorenzo Farrell. For over 15 years, Greaseland…
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA“Ingram plays guitar with dramatic, searing tone and sure-handed authority. And that’s just in the studio; he’s even scarier live.” –NPR Music “Muscular guitar and gorgeous vocals... an intense rolling melodicism in Ingram’s singing and soloing” –AllMusic “Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram has already made his mark as one of the best, and undoubtedly most exci3ng, blues…
Aki Kumar Bollywood Blues Band
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAAki Kumar left his native home in Mumbai, India for the United States with the intention of working as a software engineer. Then he discovered the sounds of the blues, and his life changed dramatically. A masterful harmonica player, soulful vocalist, band-leader, drummer and producer, Kumar is a man of many talents and one of…
Alabama Mike
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAAlabama Mike, born Michael Benjamin in Talladega, Alabama, channels the deep traditions of gospel and Southern soul into a blues voice that is equal parts raw, refined, and utterly unforgettable. Influenced early by his father, a gifted quartet tenor singer, Mike developed a vocal style rooted in the gospel church—powerful, emotional, and steeped in truth.…
Vanessa Collier with Laura Chavez
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAVanessa Collier is an award-winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose sixth album, Do It My Own Way (Phenix Fire Records), drops September 13 with the soulful thunder of Stax and Hi Records’ golden era. With analog production, classic Memphis-style horn arrangements, and deeply personal songwriting, the album draws on the legacy of Mavis Staples,…
Walter Trout
Plaza de Cesar Chavez 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAWalter Trout stands among the greatest living blues-rock guitarists, known for his fiery fretwork, soulful vocals, and emotionally charged songwriting. With a career that spans over 50 years, Trout first made his mark playing alongside blues icons like John Lee Hooker, Big Mama Thornton, and Canned Heat, before stepping into the spotlight as a member…