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Terrie Odabi
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAIt has been proclaimed that Terrie Odabi is nothing short of West Coast Blues Royalty. It has been written that she is “easily the most dynamic blues and soul woman to have emerged in the Bay Area since Etta James came out of San Francisco’s Fillmore District in the ’50s.” Only a singer with Odabi’s combination of…
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John Németh & The Blues Dreamers
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAJohn Németh‘s musical journey began in the muddy potato fields of Idaho in the early ’90s, where he initially found solace in the hard-edged sounds of hip-hop and rock. However, a pivotal moment occurred when a friend introduced him to the classic blues album “Hoodoo Man Blues” by Junior Wells and Buddy Guy, igniting his…
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Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Plaza Park 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…
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Delgado Brothers with Special Guest Chris Cain
Plaza Park 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…
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Blues Explosion: The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, Fillmore Slim, Lady Bianca, Alvon Johnson
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAJaZzLine INSTITUTE presents Blues Explosion, a powerhouse lineup featuring four of the finest blues artists from the Bay Area and beyond. Get ready for blues, blues, and more blues as this slammin’ band and these legendary artists each raise the roof and let loose in their own unique style. Blues Explosion features bonafide legends of…
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Ruthie Foster
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAFive-time Grammy nominee and Grammy Award winner Ruthie Foster is one of the most powerful and captivating voices in contemporary roots music. Blending blues, soul, gospel, folk, and rock with effortless mastery, Foster delivers performances that are both deeply moving and electrifying—showcasing a voice that can roar with intensity one moment and soothe with tenderness…
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Joanne Shaw Taylor
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CADiscovered at just 16 by Dave Stewart of Eurythmics, British blues-rock powerhouse Joanne Shaw Taylor has built a career defined by jaw-dropping guitar work, soulful vocals, and electrifying live performances. Stewart immediately recognized her rare talent and invited her to tour with his supergroup D.U.P., launching a trajectory that would see Taylor become one of…
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Eric Gales
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAEric Gales’ time is now. A Grammy-winning, genre-defying force, he’s widely hailed as one of the greatest guitarists on the planet, with praise from icons like Joe Bonamassa, Dave Navarro, and Mark Tremonti. Critics consistently highlight his “jaw-dropping technique” and “soul-deep expression,” cementing his reputation as both virtuoso and storyteller. From his Grammy-nominated solo work…
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Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CABen Rice might be described as quiet and unassuming—until he picks up a guitar. A three-time Blues Music Award nominee, Rice has built a reputation as one of the most expressive and versatile artists in today’s roots and blues scene. While he began in traditional blues, over the years he’s expanded his sound with soul,…
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Marc Broussard
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAAcclaimed singer-songwriter Marc Broussard has built a career defined by soulful authenticity, critical praise, and a deep commitment to giving back. Raised in Louisiana as the son of Hall of Fame guitarist Ted Broussard, he emerged from the Lafayette music scene with a distinctive blend of Southern soul, blues, and rock. His major-label debut *Carencro*—featuring…
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Southern Avenue
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CABlues Music Award–winning and GRAMMY-nominated, **Southern Avenue** brings the electrifying spirit of Memphis to every stage they touch. This powerhouse family band delivers a soul-stirring blend of Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-fueled roots music that lifts audiences to their feet and leaves them wanting more. If you love high-energy grooves, soaring harmonies, and blazing…
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Ronnie Baker Brooks
Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CAChicago's Ronnie Baker Brooks doesn't just play the blues — he lives it. Born into blues royalty as the son of Hall of Famer Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie grew up learning directly from legends: B.B. King, Albert Collins, Willie Dixon, and Koko Taylor. That lineage runs deep, but make no mistake — Ronnie Baker Brooks is…