JAZZ IN THE PLAZA
2025-10-05 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-12 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-19 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-10-26 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Speakeasy, 139 Petaluma Blvd. North Ste. B, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Every Sunday from 1 pm to 3:30 pm, “JAZZ IN THE PLAZA” continues its Fifth Season of free, outdoor jazz concerts in Putnam Plaza – in front of the Speakeasy Restaurant in downtown Petaluma.
The creation of Chuck Sher (jazz bassist, book publisher and KRCB radio host ), “Jazz in the Plaza” will have a rotating cast of the best local jazz musicians playing high-class, listenable music – including outstanding players like Ken Cook, Kendrick Freeman, Randy Vincent, David Rokeach, Rob Suddeth and many more.
Bring the family and hang out with the crowd of music lovers that show up every week. These concerts are graciously sponsored by local philanthropists Music in Place and Jamey Aebersold’s www.jazzbooks.com. Support Quality Live Music!

Sunday Funday Blues Jam
2025-10-05 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-12 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-19 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-26 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The Sunday Funday Blues Jam is THE hottest blues jam in the North Bay!
A fun night for blues fans and the players are having a blast!
We are all about the blues and we love to Honor the greats that came before us as well as provide a stage for players you don’t have a place to play on Sunday nights.
We love dancers too!! You have no idea what you do for a musician when you just show up. So whether you’re a dancer singer player or just love the blues, we’ve got a place saved you.
This is a player’s jam come ready.

Songwriters Open Mic hosted by Kevin Hutchinson
2025-10-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
An evening of North Bays premiere singer/songwriters sharing their original music.
In Person signups start at 6:30
Full bar and dinner available.

Karmic Beauty
2025-10-07 19:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Chris Chappell (aka Chappy) of The Incubators, is joined by Emily Froberg on guitar featuring originals, some soul/country and 70s classics.
This is a free show inside the Big Easy.
Listen to Petaluma Wind from The Incubators album “Apollo”

Wednesday Night Big Band Jazz
2025-10-08 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-29 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Still going strong after four decades, our 17-piece modern jazz big band playing the works of Jones, Kenton, Corea, Kubis, Goodwin and many others.
Great food and drinks! NO COVER CHARGE!!

George Palma's Bitter Blues Band
2025-10-09 20:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Introducing: George Palma’s Bitter Blues Band, a seven-year journey of soulful blues.
The George Palma Bitter Blues Band is a harmonica driven blues ensemble that has been playing Sonoma County for the past seven years. With their signature blend of blues, old and new, west coast, and swing. performances.
Backing George is a group of talented musicians who share his commitment to excellence and dedication to their craft. If you are a die hard blues enthusiast or a new comer to this genre, the Bitter Blues band promises to entertain you with their heart and soul for the blues.

Right To Remain is back and they brought some friends!
2025-10-10 19:30 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Turn up the volume and brace yourself for a night of raw energy and thrashing guitars. This isn’t just a concert — it’s a full-throttle punk rock takeover featuring Right To Remain, Me,Grimlock! (Seattle) Legal Disaster, Blue Elephant and the Seven Snakes (San Diego) bringing blistering sets and mosh pits. Whether you’re a die-hard from the early days or new to the scene, this is your chance to scream, sweat, and stand shoulder to shoulder with the punk community. No rules. No filters. Just hella fun punk rock!

FLAMENCO! LIVE!
2025-10-11 17:00 - 20:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Join us for an intoxicating evening of fiery flamenco performances when
FLAMENCO! LIVE! sets the stage on fire with the fury and passion of Spain’s legendary Gypsies (Roma) with a Flamenco Dinner Show in the intimate atmosphere of THE BIG EASY. Stirring dances, blazing guitars, and soulful singing will transport you to another place and time.
FEEL the HEAT…
FLAMENCO!
LIVE!
Saturday, October 11th
2025
Showtime: 6 pm
Doors: 5 pm
$25
Pay at the Door
Cash or Card
Dancers, Guitarists and Singers!
at
The Big Easy
Club and Restaurant
128 American Alley
Petaluma USA
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Ongoing Monthly Flamenco Shows!
Every 2nd Saturday of every Month.
Every month different Artists.
Every month, a different Show.
Full bar and Dinner Show menu with delicious food are available, not included in entrance fee.
Arrive early, get a good table and enjoy the food!
Line forms at 4:45 pm
*Reservations for parties of 5 or more only, very limited seating:
(707) 774- 9072
*Large fully ventilated restaurant, plenty of room for spacing, masks optional.
FLAMENCO! LIVE! ﻿was envisioned, conceived, and has thrived since 2002 in Sonoma County, California, now celebrating 23 years. Presenting the collaborative efforts of the Bay Area’s finest Flamenco Singers, Guitarists and Dancers, and supporting local Flamenco students, dreamers, and talents, our goal has been to present top-notch performances. Phoebe Vernier “La Fibi” has brought decades of artistry and energy to the public of Sonoma County for the purpose of sharing the music, song and dance, the treasure of Southern Spain. Whether in the formal theater or in a casual setting, the respect, purity, and integrity of this traditional, yet living and evolving art form is always foremost.
Now in our 3rd Year!
This performance is underwritten by the generous support of “The Circle of Sponsors”, a group of flamenco music, song and dance Aficionados from Sonoma County, California and Nationwide that believe in the power of local performing art to heal and inspire our community and world. Thank you so much, Sponsors!
“Best Performing Dance Company” – The Northbay Bohemian’s BEST of the Northbay!

The Experience
2025-10-11 21:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
A Jimi Hendrix cover band.

Love Call
2025-10-13 19:30 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Love Call is a collaborative trio consisting of saxophonist Max Bessesen, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Devin Drobka. The trio has a distinctive musical approach marked by a congenial sense of trust and a unique, intuitive group language. Their performances feature free improvisation and compositions by each member of the group. The trio has toured throughout the United States.
The trio formed during the height of the pandemic when Philion and Bessesen coped with their lack of performance opportunities by exploring adventurous new repertoire together in private sessions away from the stage. These informal meetings eventually coalesced into an exploration of free improvisation and abstract composition. The duo reunited with longtime-collaborator Devin Drobka when restrictions were lifted and the unit began to collaborate on new music while performing this material publicly around the country. Love Call performs several times a year ever since 2021 even though the group members live in different cities (New York, Chicago, Milwaukee).
Philion is based in Chicago where he performs frequently with Ernest Dawkins, Mark Feldman, Greg Ward, Jon Irabagon, Russ Johnson, and more. He is praised for his “astounding musicality” by the Washington Post and deemed “a marvel” by Peter Margasek. Bessesen’s music is described by JAZZIZ as “pushing boundaries without being abstruse…stirringly emotive.” He lives in New York city and has performed with Ron Miles, Tyler Mitchell, Darcy James Argue, and more. Drobka resides in Milwaukee and has worked with a wide variety of artists including Joe Lovano, Mario Pavonne, Greg Osby, Cecil McBee, and more. Chicago Reader describes his music as “pithy…There isn’t much in the midwest that sounds like this today.

Timmy Tuesday
2025-10-14 18:30 - 21:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
It’s Timmy Tracksuit Tuesday!
Timothy O’Neil Solo Spotlight Show Inside the Big Easy… in a Tracksuit
Timothy O’Neil hails from Riverside, California. Currently, he has found himself rooted in the Folk/Americana Scene of Sonoma County. O’Neil mixes his origin roots of punk rock with a strong nod to bluegrass, folk, and a lifetime and adoration for songwriters and songwriting. Be prepared to sing along and have one hell of a good time!

Osito
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Osito is an established Rock band based out of Santa Rosa known for their catchy originals and lively foot stomping covers. With over 10 years of performing all over Sonoma County, Osito is sure to deliver a memorable performance.

The Grease Traps get funky at The Big Easy
2025-10-18 20:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Oakland funk and soul stalwarts, The Grease Traps, bring their musical mix of hard-driving funk and lowdown soul is guaranteed to get your head noddin’ and cure your dance jones. This rhythm section has been playing together around the Bay Area for over 20 years. They take their musical cues from the old school sounds of the MG’s, the Meters, and the soul-jazz from late 60’s Blue Notes and Prestige labels. In addition to their original material, the Traps are crate diggers as well, breathing new life into lost grooves culled from rare funk 45’s and obscure oft-sampled records.
It is rare for the Traps to make it this far up in the North Bay, so come out to this FREE show to get down and taste a sampling of what they have to offer!

The North Bay Get Down (Free Monthly Funk Jam)
2025-10-20 18:30 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
A brand new live monthly funk jam and party for musicians and music lovers of all kinds! Each month features a live DJ, then a rotating “House Band” of the top musicians in the North Bay/Marin, followed by a curated/open jam – all music for the night is improvised on the spot into a community funk dance party. Great live music, dancing, drinks, and community vibes. Hosted by Ethan Schiff!
6:30pm: Doors + Live DJ
7pm: House Band Jam
8-10pm: Curated/Open Jam
*2025 DATES: Oct 20, Nov 10, Dec 22
*Follow @NorthBayGetDown on Instagram for real-time updates on this new series.

Poetry and Music
2025-10-21 19:30 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Poetry & Music – Bay Area writers and musicians join together for a night of spoken word with musical accompaniment followed by poetry open mic.
Improvisational bass highlights the rhythms & moods of Beat poet Bruce Fisher and musician Trevor Kinsel
Poets Dayna Genevieve and Trish Cook jibe with Chris Chappell & Emily Froberg on guitars
Followed by an open poetry set featuring some favorite Petalumans.

Cannonball Reunion Show
2025-10-23 18:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Before there was Jazz Mafia, there was Cannonball—a genre-bending ensemble that lit up the Bay Area scene in the late ’90s and early 2000s with a fearless blend of Soul Jazz, Hip-Hop, Funk, and Freestyle. Originally launched in Sonoma County in 1997, Cannonball began as a tribute to the music of Cannonball Adderley but quickly evolved into something all its own—fusing live improvisation, turntables, freestyle rap, and hard-hitting grooves into an electrifying live experience.
This special reunion brings together original members for the first time in over a decade, including Dublin (raps), DJ Aspect (turntables), Adam Theis (trombone), Rita Thies (sax & flute), Marcus Urani (keys), Jason Thwaites (guitar), Ryan Newman (bass), and Paul Spina (drums)—plus special surprise guests. Many of these musicians went on to form or perform with renowned groups like Jazz Mafia, Groundation, Shotgun Wedding Quintet, and beyond.
Members of Cannonball—and the greater Jazz Mafia family—have since collaborated with legends like Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, Les Claypool, and Roy Ayers, but Cannonball was where much of the story began. Expect a night of deep grooves, spontaneous musical turns, and Bay Area soul.

Rockin’ RETROS Returns!
2025-10-24 19:00 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Talented members of RETROS return to The Big Easy! They will rock you from the ’60s through today! Their infectious energy will have you up and dancing to many unforgettable songs! DO NOT MISS RETROS!

5TH ANNUAL OCTOBER TAKEOVER
2025-10-25 19:00 - 2025-10-26 01:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Its that time again yall!! Saturday 10/25 McWicked’s 5th Annual OCTOBER TAKEOVER is poppin off in Petaluma at THE BIG EASY!!! As usual we have a stacked lineup featuring multiple genres from Metal to Hip Hop, doors at 7pm. Cant wait to see yall there gonna be an EPIC night!! Wear a costume McWicked will give the person with the dopest Halloween costume a prize!!

Northern Disconnection - Jerry/Dead Jamz
2025-10-27 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The sounds of the Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia, Zero, and more come alive when Northern disconnection take the stage

Anna Jae & Mike Pascale
2025-10-28 19:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Join Anna Jae & Mike Pascale for some sweet singer songwriter grooves
“Relaxed , yet energetic performance. You feel as if she is singing directly to you…There is a personable quality to the performances and a great energy and joy for the music! Don’t miss her!” – Steve Beck

Barry's New Thing and Amy Hogan tonight!
2025-10-30 19:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Amy Hogan, singer-songwriter extraordinaire will appear tonight with her talented family members!
Barry’s New Thing plays fun favorites from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and beyond! Including songs from:
Fleetwood Mac, Beatles, Bonnie Rait, Steely Dan, Talking Heads, Cars, R.E.M., Annie Lennox, Phil Collins, Janis Joplin, Buddy Holly, Steely Dan and Santana.
Now featuring Tim Jenkins on electric guitar…with Tony Blake on drums, Perry Savas on bass, Barry Bisson on vocals, keyboard & guitar. And of course Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals! We are also thrilled to have 3 stellar guest artists: Lotte G on vocals, Jim Lynch on harmonica, and Dave Huntley on guitar.
As always, the Big Easy is a fun and tasty venue, with great food options and an awesome bar!
bigeasypetaluma.com
Hope to see you there!
