Main Stage
Feel the fire of the Sinners soundtrack with electrifying rock guitarist Eric Gales, alongside Grammy Award winner Ruthie Foster and Grammy-nominated Southern Avenue. Cap off the weekend with award-winning Chicago blues powerhouse Ronnie Baker Brooks headlining the Main Stage lineup—plus cold brews, great food, family fun, and plenty of cool finds to take home.
2026 Headliners
Eric Gales
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 to contributions on the soundtrack of Sinners, Gales continues to push boundaries. His latest album, *Tribute To LJK*, co-produced by Bonamassa and Josh Smith, stands as both a critical triumph and a deeply personal project. The record honors his late brother, Little Jimmy King, with…
Ronnie Baker Brooks
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 entirely his own force. His latest album, Blues In My DNA on Alligator Records, swept the 2025 Blues Music Awards, taking home Contemporary Blues Artist of the Year, Contemporary Blues Album of the Year, and Song of the Year. Blues Music Magazine calls him “one…
Main Stage
Saturday, June 27th
JaZzLine 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…
Five-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…
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.…
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,…
Sunday, June 28th
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…
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…
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…
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…