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  • Joanne Shaw Taylor

    Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA

    Discovered 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…

  • Eric Gales

    Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA

    Eric 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…

  • Fuego Sports Bar & Club Blues Jam

    Fuego Sports Bar & Club Blues Jam
    Fuego Sports Bar & Club 140 S Murphy Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA

    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…

  • Ben Rice & The PDX Hustle

    Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA

    Ben 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,…

  • Marc Broussard

    Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA

    Acclaimed 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…

  • Southern Avenue

    Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA

    Blues 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…

  • Narrative Fermentations’ Blues Jam

    Narrative Fermentations’ Blues Jam
    Narrative Fermentations 101 E. Alma Avenue, San Jose, CA

    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…

  • Ronnie Baker Brooks

    Plaza Park 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA

    Chicago'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…

  • Blue Note Lounge Blues Jam

    Blue Note Lounge Blues Jam
    The Blue Note Lounge 765 E Capitol Avenue, Milpitas, CA

    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…

  • Gardino’s Tuesday’s Blues Jam

    Gardino’s Blues Jam & Open Mic Night
    Gardino's Restaurant & Bar 51 N Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, CA

    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…