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…
Fuego Sports Bar & Club Blues Jam
Fuego Sports Bar & Club 140 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CAFeel 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…
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.…
Narrative Fermentations’ Blues Jam
Narrative Fermentations 101 E. Alma Avenue, San Jose, CABlues 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…
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…