The Big Easy

Freak Accident and Friendship Commanders
2023-11-09 19:00 - 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The Freak Accident and Friendship Commanders storm the Big Easy for a Thursday night showdown! The Freak Accident is going into its 20th year pushing their genre hopping smart ass punk/psychedelic/surf/pop/whatever concept to the edges on their new LP “Outer Space Is Boring”. Led by Ralph Spight (Victims Family,Jello Biafra and the GSM,many others) with his co-conspiritors Mr. Stark Raving Brad (Marginal Prophets, Hellbillys) and Henry Austin Lannan these guys tear through unexpected musical territories and always leave it all out on the stage. Friendship Commanders are a heavy duo from Nashville TN. The band is vocalist/guitarist Buick Audra and drummer/bassist Jerry Roe. Their new album, MASS, is a concept record about memory, language, and the state of Massachusetts. The ten-track body of work was co-produced, engineered, and mixed by Kurt Ballou at his Salem, MA studio, GodCity. The album will be accompanied by a memoir in essays by Buick Audra. Both were released on September 29, 2023.
Their 2022 EP, RELEASE THE REST, is a limited vinyl compilation of the singles they released throughout the pandemic following their 2020 EP, HOLD ON TO YOURSELF, a collection about being an adult survivor of childhood abuse. Both were mixed by Kurt Ballou.
The band has released two previous albums. BILL (2018) was recorded at Electrical Audio by Steve Albini, and DAVE(2016) was engineered and produced by the band.

Ardent Sons with Low Plateau and Harriot
2023-11-10 20:00 - 23:30 | CA
Midwestern winter blues meets greasy southern grooves.

FLAMENCO! LIVE!
2023-11-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-09 18:00 - 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) 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.
Showtime: 6 pm
Doors: 5 pm
$20
Pay at the Door
Cash or Card
Ongoing Monthly Flamenco Shows!
Every 2nd Saturday of every Month
Every month different Artists
Every month a different Show
Wine, beer, and full Dinner menu with delicious food are available, not included in entrance fee.
*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 20 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 instruction and performances. Phoebe Vernier “La Fibi” has brought decades of artistry and energy to the public for the purpose of sharing the music, song and dance, the treasure of Southern Spain. Whether in the classroom, formal theater or in a casual setting, the respect, purity, and integrity of this traditional, yet living and evolving art form is always foremost.
New in 2023!
This performance is underwritten by the generous support of “The Circle of Sponsors”, a group of flamenco music, song and dance supporters from Sonoma County, California and Nationwide that believe in the power of local art to heal and inspire our community and world. Thank you, Sponsors!
“Best Performing Dance Company” – The Northbay Bohemian’s BEST of the Northbay!

Motorboat
2023-11-11 20:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
No cover!

Dan Navarro - Global Healing Benefit Concert
2023-11-12 18:00 - 21:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
a very special evening with
Dan Navarro
Benefit Concert for Global Healing merging music and humanity
Join singer songwriter Dan Navarro with “songs that gently rock your soul” for a live benefit concert supporting health care for children and mothers in Roatán, Honduras.
Details and Tickets: GET TICKETS

Acoustic Tuesdays
2023-11-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-12 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Every Tuesday the Big Easy features acoustic music featuring accomplished recording artists such as Petaluma’s Chris Chappell (aka Chappy), of The Incubators fame, who invites some musical friends to join him for an evening of folk-rock tunes and harmonic camaraderie, and Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Timothy O’Neil.

Wednesday Night Big Band Jazz
2023-11-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-22 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-29 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-12-13 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!!

Now and Zen
2023-11-16 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Sonoma County’s premiere band featuring the Zendrum, Now & Zen has been well-received by local audiences since 2011.
Now & Zen has a full repertoire of artfully crafted original compositions in a variety of genres including Americana, Blues, Country, Folk and Rock. Similar artists include Dire Straits, Bob Dylan, Eagles, John Cougar Mellencamp, Van Morrison, Tom Petty, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, REM, U2, and Neil Young.
Comprised of David Rau (vocals/guitar), Darin Kadrioski (Zendrum), Joseph Pachorek (bass/vocals) and Brian Carlisle (violin/mandolin/vocals), Now & Zen has performed over 150 shows at the finest venues throughout Marin and Sonoma Counties since 2011.

Spike Sykes and the Awesome Hotcakes
2023-11-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
“No one is making this kind of music anymore!”
But what, exactly, is “this kind of music?”
Like hotcakes themselves, it goes by many names. Soul. Swing. Rhythm & Blues. Jazz. Jump. It’s a sound that’s classic and simple, but when it’s done right, it hits the spot, and has you grinning from ear to ear. Spike has spent years searching for this sound.
From the Texas blues joints he cut his teeth into the funky halls of New Orleans, he was always studying the music, trying to find just the right recipe. It makes perfect sense that he found his bandmates in Sonoma County, a music scene that has fostered many eclectic artists for decades.
What he didn’t know was how hungry audiences were for “this kind of music.” You might say they’ve been eating it up like…Hotcakes!

Foxtails Brigade with Emily Jane White
2023-11-18 19:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States

Sunday Funday Blues Jam
2023-11-19 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-11-26 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-03 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-12-10 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.

Captain Monk
2023-11-25 19:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Recording artist and producer out of Richmond, CA

King Baby and the Mighty Bogarts
2023-11-30 19:00 - 23:00 | CA
Sonoma County-based R&B, Soul and Blues band.

The Incubators
2023-12-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Full Incubators line up with Chris, Katie, Kendrick Freeman and Emily Froberg.
The Incubators – close harmony, Petaluma-based singers Katie Schuch and Chris Chappell combine talented local musicians Emily Froberg on bass, Derek Brooker on lead guitar and Kendrick Freeman on drums with their Soul-Folk Rock songs, blending blues, folk, country and jazz into infectious grooves.

Listen to the Incubators latest album:

CLOSED FOR PRIVATE EVENT
2023-12-02 18:00 - 23:59 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
SORRY, WE ARE CLOSED TONIGHT FOR A PRIVATE EVENT
Want to host your event at The Big Easy? A birthday party, corporate event, holiday party, or whatever, we are more than happy to have you.
Contact us at booking@speakeasypetaluma.com for details about private parties and rentals.
Read more about how we can make your event spectacular and memorable on our Private Events page.

The Heard Eye
2023-12-07 19:30 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
In the Summer of 2018, the musical journey of trumpeter/vocalist Paul Schneider and guitarist Hannes De Kassian began as they explored the realms of jazz and funk, lighting up clubs, bars, and wineries across Sonoma and Marin Counties in California’s North Bay Area. However, like many, their progress was disrupted by the global pandemic in 2020. Amidst the turmoil, Paul reconnected on-line with his close friend and creative collaborator, renowned drummer Atma Anur, who now resided in Europe. This rekindled connection led to a musical revelation.

B3PO feat. members of Royal Jelly Jive
2023-12-08 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
B3PO organ trio plays “interstellar organ songs.”

Secret Lives
2023-12-09 21:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Secret Lives is a four-piece rock ‘n roll band from Marin County, CA founded by lead guitarist and singer Gene Immendorf. Their solid mix of hard-rocking originals and crowd-pleasing covers brings an electric charge to every show.
