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George Tyrogalas
Editing by:
Ken Kingsbury
2008 Poster:
Can't get enough of those Blues!
Biscuits & Blues
401 Mason St., S.F., 415/292-2583
Website: www.biscuitsandblues.com
Always jammed. This excellent little club presents some of the best blues coming through or the best regional stars, of which there are many
Boom Boom Room
1601 Fillmore/Geary, S.F., 415/673-8000
Website: http://www.boomboomblues.com/
A great club with a lot of flavor and history. In the old historic section of Fillmore. Always good shows, good vibes. Funk and Jazz, but some occasional blues.
Jazz at Pearl's
256 Columbus Avenue/Broadway, S.F., 415/291.8255
Website: www.jazzatpearls.com
Mostly jazz, but some blues too. Vocalist Kim Nalley, formerly of the Johnny Nocturne Band, is featured weekly.
Lou's
300 Jefferson, S.F. 415/771-5687
Blues seven nights a week; two to three bands per evening.
Saloon
1232 Grant at Columbus, S.F., 415/989-7666
Always good, tough blues here seven nights a week. Many of the established regional stars have gotten their start here. Plenty of atmosphere, no jive, real deal.
Skip's Tavern
453 Cortland Avenue @ Andover, S.F., 415/282-3456
Website: www.skipstavern.com
Blues most nights a week, except Tues. Call for schedule.
Velma's
2246 Jerrold Avenue, San Francisco., 415.824.7646
velmalanders@aol.com
This cool, out-of-the-way blues spot has been consistently presenting Sunday night blues shows for some time: Bobby Bland, Clarence Carter, Chick Willis, Jackie Payne and many others.
Sweetwater
153 Throckmorton, Mill Valley, 415/388-2820
This club has had all the greats throughout the years.
Freight & Salvage
1111 Addison St., Berkeley, 510/548-1761
Acoustic Blues, Zydeco and roots seven nights a week.
Jimmy's
1731 San Pablo Av., Oakland, 510/268-8445
Soul-blues. A classic spot; great ambiance, but call to see if they are having live music!
Eagle's Hall
2305 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, 415/285-6285
Top Zydeco spot for the Bay Area. Bands from Louisiana are featured most weekends.
John Patrick's
1813 Park Street, Alameda, 510/522-5105
Call about the jam sessions. Tues./Thurs. blues.
Kimball's
5800 Shellmound St., Emeryville, 510/658-2555
Notably a jazz club but Bobby Bland settles in twice a year!
Ashkenaz
1317 San Pablo Av., Berkeley, 510/525-5054
Zydeco dances, some blues, world music.
Eli's Mile High Restaurant & Niteclub
3629 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94609
510.654.4549
www.oaklandmilehigh.com
Eli's is back. The premier Bay Area blues club is now under new ownership and management and fully dedicated to blues booking. Down at Eli's where the blues come alive!
Ivy Room
858 San Pablo Av., Albany, 510/524-9299
This spot features some of the best blues acts around. On the Miracle Mile.
The Baltic
135 Park Place, Point Richmond, 510/235-2532
The closest to a once-thriving blues scene in nearby Richmond. Quaint Bay water village. Rhythm ‘n' Blues Fri.-Sat.
Pat's
1517 Franklin Street, Oakland, 510/452.3338
Some live blues and blues D.J. No cover.
Rancho Nicasio
On the Square, Nicasio, 415/662.2219
Website: www.ranchonicasio.com
The little town that rocks! An institution in a rural setting that presents blues, jump R&B, roots and western swing Fri.-Sun. As downhome as it gets!
R.J.'s Lounge
10739 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland 510.553.9892
Sweet Jimmie's
577 - 18th St. Oakland. 510.268.8445.
Bo's Bar BQ
3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549
925.283.7133
Live music Thurs-Saturday
Great barbecue!
Cue Live
1835 colfax St. Concord.
Website: http://www.communityconcerts.com/
Some blues.
The Mojo Lounge
3714 Peralta Blvd. Fremont. 510.739.1028
http://www.themojolounge.net/
The Bistro
1001 B. St. (at Main) Hayward. 510.886.8525
http://www.the-bistro.com/
Acoustic blues.
The Catalyst
1011 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, 831.423.1336.
www.catalystclub.com
Hot spot for roots and blues.
Little Fox Theatre
1109 Broadway, Redwood City. 650.369.4119
www.foxdream.com
Some blues are featured here. Nice setting. Dancing.
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