“…ode to the Bay Area’s own Sly & The Family Stone…”

Genre: Blues, Funk, Soul, Gospel, R&B

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.

“…a long association with the great Counting Crows…”

Genre: Americana/Rock

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.

“…not your father’s Gypsy Jazz…”

Genre: Gypsy Jazz, Latin, Americana, with a Punk attitude

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.

“…Chicago-based Mississippi-born Blues troubadour…”

Genre: Blues/Roots

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."

“…playful music that’s undeniably fun…”

Genre: Ska, New Wave, Progressive Pop

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