Preshow at noon!

Genre: Blues, Funk, Soul, Gospel, R&B
📍Lucca Bar & Grill
439 1st St. (THE BEER GARDEN)
🕔 12PM-2:30PM (1 set)

“…ode to the Bay Area’s own Sly & The Family Stone…”
An electric performer, the iconic Lady Bianca has toured the world with not only Sly Stone, but also Frank Zappa, John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison, Curtis Mayfield, and many more. She was nominated for Grammy Awards on three occasions for her albums Best Kept Secret, Rollin', and Through a Woman's Eyes. We honor & acknowledge Lady Bianca and other members of Sly & The Family Stone’s touring & recording legacy, as icons of Bay Area music history.

Genre: AFRO/LATIN

📍Stage: Beach House West (City Park)
🕐 Time: 1-2pm

Get ready for a global groove experience with James Henry & the Hands On Fire Quartet.This Afro-Beat, Latin, Soca, and Caribbean-flavored fusion band will take you on a rhythm-packed journey powered by world-class percussion and funky vocals.
James Henry, a master percussionist and two-time Grammy & Emmy nominee, has shared the stage with legends like Carlos Santana, Sting, Patti Austin, Clarence Clemons, and MC Hammer. His “Hands On Fire” truly live up to the name — igniting every performance with raw rhythm and energy.

Follow James Henry:

📸 Instagram: @jameshenrymusic

🔗 Facebook: facebook.com/james.henry.566

Genre: Blues
📍Riddell-Fish House -
THE BIG OLD VICTORIAN HOUSE OF BLUES
245 West K St.
🕔 3:30-5PM (1 set)

“…an extensive wide-spanning career featured on numerous albums, films, and more …”
Bay Area singer, songwriter and keyboardist Baxter Robinson has played with various major names, including guitarist AJ Crawdaddy, film work, and beyond.

Facebook: @baxter.robertson.9 &

@kidandersenmusic

Instagram: @robertsonbaxter @kidandersen

Genre: Funk
📍CITY PARK/UPTOWN STAGE
🕔 3PM-5PM (1 set)

“…with Michael Jeffries, formerly of Tower of Power…”
Since inception by founding member Timm Walker in 2007, the core unit of BeaufunK has now settled into a lineup of true Funk extremists - Frank Acosta (guitar/vocals), Wilson Brooks (drums/vocals), Lorenzo Hawkins (keys), Ric Alexander (from Tony! Toni! Toné! - saxophones/percussion), Timm Walker (bass/vocals). With featured lead vocalist Michael Jeffries (formerly of Tower of Power), the group delivers a powerful Funk punch. The name BeaufunK has become synonymous with the funkiest in the Bay Area and beyond. This unit is known to bring crowds to their feet and out onto the dance floor, where they tend to remain.

Genre: Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Americana, with a Punk attitude
📍 THE BENICIA GREEN/
DOWNTOWN STAGE
First Street Green corner of 1st & East B St.
🕔 3PM-5PM (1 set)

“…not your father’s Gypsy Jazz…”
Bringing drive and passion to Gypsy influenced Americana and beyond, and transforming into a vibrant new beast! Gypsy music that is darker, faster, and more danceable, Beso Negro's indelible fingerprint brings Jazz Manouche to a new generation for the 21st century.

Genre : Acoustic
📍One House Bakery (patio)
918 1st St.

🕔 1:30PM-2PM, 2:30-3PM sets

“…award-winning, catchy, and evocative Canadian artist…”

Carly Thomas is an award winning singer songwriter and an artist of uncommon sincerity. With no set roots (Thomas grew up in places such as Thailand, Argentina, France, and Canada), she writes with a unique perspective and pulls from a diverse well of musical inspiration. With influences of Folk, Indie Rock, and Americana there is a certain blend of soundscapes that stand out as daring and unique. Thomas’ new record Behind The Ficus, recorded in London, ON, has been a lyrical evolution for the songwriter, who has been known for her crafting of catchy, evocative, and highly memorable songs. Her new collection is both a confession and encouragement to listeners to face and reveal their own truth.

Facebook: @soundslikecarlythomas

Instagram: @soundslikecarlythomas

Youtube.

Genre: Bluegrass
📍MIDTOWN ROW EAST
164 East H St.
🕔 1PM-5PM (with breaks)

“…Weaving Bluegrass, Gypsy Jazz, Country and old-time fiddle into modern porch music…”
Deep Thicket Dwellers are a four-piece ensemble who’s music weaves together Bluegrass, Old-time, Gypsy Jazz, and the playful ingenuity of John Hartford into a distinctive style called “Hillbilly Jazz.” With the fiddle at the heart of their sound, they deliver dynamic, high-energy performances that inspire foot-stomping revelry.

Facebook: @deepthicketband
Instagram: @deepthicketband

Genre: Blues/Rock/Americana
📍Riddell-Fish House -
THE BIG OLD VICTORIAN HOUSE OF BLUES
245 West K St.
🕔 1PM-2:30PM (1 set)

“…Bay Area icons…”
Don Bassey is a Bay Area music veteran who's played with icons like BB King, Santana, and The Byrds. He’s a GRAMMY voting member and former Empress Theater manager.

Bonnie Hayes has written songs for Bonnie Raitt and Robert Cray, toured with Billy Idol, and led Berklee’s songwriting department before returning to San Francisco.

Facebook: @don.bassey

@bonnie.hayes.96

Instagram: @dlbonbass51 @superbon54

Genre: Rock
📍134 West H St.
(Next to the old brewery)
(MIDTOWN ROW WEST)
🕔 1PM-5PM (with breaks)

“…Rock and Roll that is good for the soul…”
With hook-laden melodies, gritty authenticity, and rock-solid musicianship, Evolution Eden delivers high-energy Rock that’s as powerful as it is soul-satisfying. Blending Classic Rock, Hard Rock, and Power Pop, their sound is both familiar and fresh — proving that great songwriting and pure passion never go out of style.

Facebook: @evolutioneden

Instagram: @evolution.eden

YouTube link

Genre: Rock
📍THE MARY FARMAR SCHOOL OF ROCK
150 West G St.
🕔 1PM-5PM (with breaks)

“…Benicia’s favorite garage band…”

Benicia born and bred Garage Rock with authentic grit and honesty!
Ex-military, ex-athletes, ex-boyfriends, ex-convicts, ex-dishwashers – They’ve done it all, and somewhere along the line, they all wound up in a town that's an ex-capital too. They were simply thirsty, needed a place to fish, a garage to play in, a community that would have them.

Instagram: @ex_capitals​

Genre: Rock/Pop
📍 224 West I St.
🕔 1PM-5PM (with breaks)

“…Rock and Roll that is good for the soul…”
Benicia’s thriving music scene has certainly developed some favorite acts for the greater live music community. Welcome home, and join us for Benicia’s Full House, a growing family of performing artists - featuring members of Vintage Spirits, Uncommonwealth, and more including Ken Maffeo, Remi Moulder, Andy and Ruben Brunt, Liam Rockwell and TeYo.

https://uncommonwealth-uk.com/
www.vintagespiritsmusic.com
Liam Rockwell & TeYo:
beniciamagazine.com/songwriters-benicia/

Facebook: @uncommonwealthrocks

@vintage.spirits.music

Instagram: @andyb7353 @rubenjb97 @ken_maffeo @vintage_spirits_music @teyo_pjs

Genre: Jazz
📍Estey Real Estate -
ESTEY'S SPEAKEASY
216 1st St.
🕔 1PM-4PM (with breaks)

“…intimate yet multi-faceted jazz mastery…”
Greg Rahn has toured with legends like Ronnie Montrose, Chris Cain, and Pete Escovedo, and composed music for over 200 video games, including titles for Marvel, Star Wars, and Lord of the Rings. He’s joined by bassist Aaron Germain, who has performed globally with artists like Bonnie Raitt and Yusef Lateef, and trombonist Mike Rinta, a Grammy winner who’s toured with icons such as Sly & The Family Stone, Herbie Hancock, and Robert Plant.

Facebook: greg.rahn.18
aaron.germain.7
trombone.mike.rinta

Genre: Pop/Rock
📍135 West J St. (L.M.E - Church) (SANCTUARY STAGE)
🕔 1PM-5PM (with breaks)

“…from the members of Bodhi Shrugs…”
A Live+Loops evolution of Graham Day and Luke Shedd (of Bodhi Shrugs). By combining live vocals, guitar and keys with dynamic loop triggering, HMN2HMN aspires to creating a full band sound with only 2 players. 

Genre: Country
📍Benicia Chamber of Commerce
THE BOOTSCOOTIN' STAGE
601 1st St. (parking lot)
🕔 1PM-2:30PM set

“…USA Network’s NASHVILLE STAR Top 10 finalist…”
Jewels Hanson is an American Country singer-songwriter & recording artist. She was a Top 10 Finalist on “Nashville Star” Season 4, a 2 time Colgate Country Showdown National Finalist, & co-writer of Trailer Choir’s “Off The Hillbilly Hook” (From the “Beer For My Horses” motion picture soundtrack) & Cowboy Troy’s “Cash In The Cookie Jar”. Previously residing in Nashville, Hanson has opened for several top artists including Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, and more. An avid sports fan, Jewels has performed the National Anthem for the NHL, NBA, NFL & MLB at over 20 professional stadiums.

Genre: Pop/Folk/Rock
📍 THE BENICIA GREEN/DOWNTOWN STAGE
First Street Green corner of 1st & East B St.
🕔 1PM-2:30PM (1 set)

“…‘Sunshine In The Night’ from the English singer/songwriter is out NOW…”
English-born singer/songwriter Joe Sumner has recorded numerous albums with Fiction Plane, toured with ‘A Bowie Celebration’, and alongside his father, Sting. His recent solo release has received stellar reviews globally.

Facebook: @thejoesumner

Instagram: @thejoesumner

Genre: Acoustic
📍SONGWRITER'S CORNER
117 East F St. (Milinda Perry Salon)
🕔 1PM-1:45PM, 2PM-2:45PM sets

“…high velocity singer-songwriter…”
His record “Tracing Shapes” is out now! Featuring the single “Lights Out.” It is a very limited run of 500 copies pressed on beautiful 180 gram vinyl. Get it before it’s gone!

Instagram: @joshflagg

YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHXZ8vLb3goPWQiB0Tq7gw 

Genre: Blues/Roots
📍 Baxter's (BLUES AT BAXTERS)
280 1st St.
🕔 1PM-5PM (with breaks)

“…Chicago-based Mississippi-born Blues troubadour…”
Justin Howl is an internationally touring blues and roots singer, songwriter, guitarist, and harmonica player based in Chicago, IL, USA. Blues Blast Magazine called him a "strong singer" whose tunes "will strike a chord with you. . . . and are intelligent throughout," in reviewing his debut album Justin Howl and the Salty Dogs. His second album, a solo acoustic project titled Wanderlust, was released in December 2020 and hailed by Music Connection Magazine as "wonderfully weird. . . . cool and vibey. . . . topped off by Howl’s warm and rangey vocal presence."

Genre: Acoustic
📍 Songwriter’s Corner -
Milinda Perry Salon
117 East F. St.
🕔 3-3:45 pm | 4-4:45 pm
Singer-songwriter Justin Jones has been gathering momentum in recent years performing in the wider Bay Area at acoustic and singer-songwriter nights, and is picking up fans all along the way.

Instagram: @justin_jones_music

Genre: Funk/Jazz/Cultural
📍The Inn at Benicia (gazebo)
145 East D St. (CAFE ROOTS)
🕔 3:30-5PM (1 set)

“…German/Liberian bass guitar innovator…”

Educated at the prestigious Berkeley College of Music Eckhardt has also collaborated on projects with the A-listers of the jazz, funk, and fusion world. Eckhardt is known for his fast chordal slap-style abilities, and for his unique combination of funk, jazz, and world music. One of the most influential bassists on the planet, Kai has called the Bay Area home since 1992.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ras.kdee

Instagram: @raskdee

Genre: Soul/Jazz
📍Lucca Bar & Grill
439 1st St. (THE BEER GARDEN)

🕔 3PM-5PM (1 set)

 “…‘Authentic soulful singer, on and off the stage…”
Led by cutting edge, soulful, nuanced, and expressive singer from Oakland Lilan Kane. Her songs have been featured on KCSM, WGBO, Jazziz.com, Soulandjazz.com, Soultracks.com, Thisisrnb.com and others.

Lila Kane Facebook.
Instagram: @lilankane

Ian Mcardle Facebook
Instagram: @mc.arthurgiuseppe
ianmcardlemusic.wordpress.com

 YouTube

Genre: Americana
📍Coldwell Banker (parking lot)
900 1st St.
🕔 1-1:30PM, 2PM-2:30PM sets

“…energetic Americana with elements of Folk, Country, Blues…”

Hailing from the rolling hills of Martinez, described by the UK’s “Mojo Magazine” as “hard-edged, folk-blues Americana,” Lucas Ohio writes thought-provoking, powerful songs that are steeped in meaningful mini-moments.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lucas.o.pattie

Instagram: @lucasohiopattie

Genre: Ska, New Wave, Progressive Pop
📍Benicia Yacht Club (ANCHORS AWAY)
400 East 2nd St.
🕔 1PM-4:30PM (with breaks)

“…playful music that’s undeniably fun…”
The band’s material synthesizes influences of Bay Area Ska & Art-Rock such as Mr. Bungle and Fishbone, along with The Police, Talking Heads, and beyond. “…However the hell you want to categorize Pardon the Interruption’s playful music, these guys will make you want to sing loud and shake your ass like you just don’t care...” — Sea of Tranquility, 2023

Genre: Calypso
📍The Inn at Benicia (gazebo)
145 East D St. (CAFE ROOTS)
🕔 1PM-3PM (1 set)

“…from Steel Pan artist Harry Best, of the Caribbean nation of St. Lucia…”You'll feel the sand between your toes as you enjoy the authentic Caribbean calypso steel drum music of Harry Best and Shabang, the one of the premier steel drum bands. Their engaging melodies and lyrics set to the infectious rhythms of Calypso, Reggae, Zouk, and Soca, and highlighted with the indigenous sound of steel drums or steelpans, will take you on a virtual Caribbean vacation.

Genre: Rock
📍 Stage: The Rellik Tavern, 726 First St, Benicia
🕓 Time: 4-6pm

“…Paying homage to one of the greatest eras in music...the 80's!…”

Sixteen Scandals elevates 80's popular Rock fun to a new level with high energy, pulsing dance beats and guilty pleasure sing-alongs. They are your ultimate 80's party tribute band!Full Biography:Fronted by Michelle Moyer (lead vocalist) the group explodes with an incredible danceable set list of all of your favorites from the 80’s. The band leaves you riding high on their vast setlist of throwback material, song after song. A Benicia favorite for sure!

Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sixteenscandals80s

Instagram: @sixteenscandals80s

Genre: Acoustic Alt-Rock

📍130 West K St. (by City Park)
🕔 2PM-3PM (1 set)

“…a veritable musical chameleon…”

Tomas Dessle AKA Sunhunter possesses the rare triple threat: a soulful textured voice, dexterous and confident mastery of his instrument (guitar) + great songwriting. Equally comfortable performing solo or with a full band - He is a rising artist in the Bay Area music scene and someone to watch. With every show he gathers more fans. Highly recommended.

Facebook: @TomasDmusic

Instagram: @sunhuntermusic

Genre: Americana/Rock
📍Coldwell Banker (parking lot)
900 1st St.
🕔 3PM-5PM (1 set)

“…a long association with the great Counting Crows…”Featuring Dan Vickrey & Jim Bogios from Counting Crows, along with Patrick Winningham & Kurt Stevenson, this much loved Bay Area band have been writing & recording material all the way back into the 90’s. Also, the secret’s out – they’ve recently been in the studio, working on a brand new album. Americana-infused songwriting at it’s finest.

Genre: COUNTRY
📍Benicia Chamber of Commerce
THE BOOTSCOOTIN' STAGE
601 1st St. (parking lot)
🕔 2:30-3:30pm and
3:30-5pm (Collaborating with Jewel Hanson)

“…They’ve honed their craft, evolving their sound while staying true to their roots…”A dynamic duo whose harmonies and songwriting prowess have resonated with audiences for nearly two decades. Comprised of brothers Russ and Scott, this powerhouse team has etched their mark on the musical landscape with a fusion of Country, Rock, and Americana, delivering a sound steeped in passion, musicianship, and gritty authenticity.

Facebook: @thebellbrothers1969

Instagram: @thebellbrothers1969

YouTube

Genre: Rock
📍 Stage: The Rellik Tavern, 726 First St
🕐 Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM

Ticket To The Limit is an acoustic trio born out of singer Chad Labrosse’s love for tight vocal harmonies and the music of the 1970s. The band consists of Chad on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, George Becker on bass, and Brandon Robinson on lead guitar. These three lads are the front men of Ticket To Ride, the Bay Area’s ultimate Beatles party band. This smaller group plays music by The Eagles, America, CSN&Y, Jim Croce, Seals and Crofts, and more. An intimate acoustic trio playing songs from the 1970s, the era of perfect music!