JAZZ IN THE PLAZA
2025-11-09 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-11-16 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
2025-11-09 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-16 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-23 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-11-30 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.

The North Bay Get Down (Free Monthly Funk Jam)
2025-11-10 18:30 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
NBGD
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.

Timmy Tuesday
2025-11-11 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!

Wednesday Night Big Band Jazz
2025-11-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-26 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-03 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!!

People of Note Big Band
2025-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
The People of Note Big Band is made up of 17 musicians, including 5 saxophones, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, a string bass, piano, drums, and often a guitar. We perform a diverse selection of popular and enjoyable big band classics, ranging from Count Basie to Gordon Goodwin, as well as arrangements from notable composers like Dave Wolpe, Quincy Jones, Sammy Nestico, PJM, and Dave Barduhn. Our emphasis is on easy-listening big band music.

The Bonstones, Lost Cosmos, The Repossessers and Blue Jay Blue
2025-11-14 19:30 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Come see this fun show, combining dark folk of solo artist Blue Jay Blue from Seattle. Then transitioning to more gritty post pop punk with The Repossessers from Napa with their infectious indie pop punk. But wait…we have a groovy punk band next with Lost Cosmos with notes of jangly indie punk style with a hint of the psychedelic! The Bonestones close out the show with their powerful pop punk style that will rock your socks off! Come out and dance folks!

Studio 54 Revisited (Disco Dance Party band)
2025-11-15 20:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Marin County’s mighty disco dance band!
Playing the greatest dance tunes by the greatest dance bands of the 70s (and beyond).
Chic, KC and the Sunshine Band, Earth Wind and Fire, Kool and the Gang, Jackson 5, Prince… and many more.
Get dressed in your best 70s outfits and come dance the night away w/ Studio 54 Revisited!
It’s an “off the hook” dance party… and you’re invited!

Anna Jae & Mike Pascale
2025-11-18 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

King Baby and the Mighty Bigarts
2025-11-20 20:00 - 22:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Kick off the Holidays with King Baby and the Mighty Bogarts, Rhythm and Soul for the North Bay, as we return to our “Home Turf” at The Big Easy.
$10 Suggested donation to the band.

SMOKEHOUSE GAMBLERS
2025-11-21 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
With Special Guest
The DOGTOWN RAMBLER
Tony Magee

Feil Young with The Sonoma Shakers
2025-11-22 19:30 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
A Tribute band to Neil Young:
Feil Young – featuring Chris Chappell, Mike Pascale, Tim Sarter and Kendrick Freeman
Sonoma Shakers bring a mix of orginals, R&B, Country Rock, and Blues

JAZZ IN THE PLAZA
2025-11-23 13:00 - 15:30 | 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.
Line up for November 23rd: Sheldon Brown, saxophone; Brian Pardo – guitar, Wayne de la Cruz – piano and Chuck Sher – bass.
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!

McWicked Monday
2025-11-24 19:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Monday 11/24 we gotta Hip Hop/ Comedy night goin down at THE BIG EASY in Petaluma. Free show! Live music, comedians, Full bar, Kitchen open til midnight, doors at 7pm

Northern Disconnection - Jerry/Dead Jamz
2025-11-25 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

Lunar Sea Radio Presents: The First Last Waltz
2025-11-28 20:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Please join us at The Big Easy the night after Thanksgiving for a Tribute to The Band’s historic 1976 concert, The Last Waltz.
The show will feature Lunar Sea Radio and multiple special guests as they perform The Band’s songs along with hits from the original concert’s other performers, such as Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, and Joni Mitchell.
Featuring:
Andrew James Mizzy
Kozue Ikusaki
Jake Temple
Travis Cole Thayer
Hannah Danielle Johnson
Dan Curry
Matt Sather
Emily Rich
Gary Boyd
Jon Hendricks
Sam Hendricks
And many more to come! Stay tuned.

Pardon The Interruption with Winter Stanley
2025-11-29 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
One part Funk, two parts New Wave, and three parts Ska/Reggae/AfroBeat — Pardon The Interruption is ready to help you dance off the Turkey Day indulgence!
This high-energy night kicks off with an opening set by Winter Stanley, setting the groove before PTI hits the stage.
Adam Bernie joins on keys, and best of all — NO COVER!
Come enjoy the holiday madness as PTI brings danceable originals and clever covers from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s. Bring your friends and make this the Holiday Party of the Year!

JAZZ IN THE PLAZA (weather permitting)
2025-11-30 13:00 - 15:30 | Speakeasy, 139 Petaluma Blvd. North Ste. B, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Last Sunday Jazz for 2025
1 pm to 3:30 pm
Line up for November 30: Dave Mac Nab – guitar, Brian Pardo – guitar, Tom Hayashi – drums and Chuck Sher – bass (weather permitting).
Thanks for supporting quality live music in Petaluma! – Chuck

Singer/Songwriters Open Mic
2025-12-01 19:00 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Open mic for original music

Hynde Syte
2025-12-04 19:00 - 23:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Hynde Syte (Pretenders tribute & more) holiday birthday celebration.
Ready for a rockin time.

Old School Punk Rock Showcase!
2025-12-05 20:00 - 23:30 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
A night of old school punk with The Sleepers AD (legendary Bay Area punks since 1978), East Bay favorites Dollar Store (with Crimpsrhine’s Jeff Ott on guitar), Marin County’s Sacripolitical (hardcore punk since 1982), and The Temple Beautiful Band (featuring Geoff Pond singing 1970s punk covers).

Amelia Day's West Coast Tour
2025-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Amelia Day, a Nashville-based folk-rock powerhouse, will be joined by her full backing band and indie-folk artist Semler on December 6th to deliver a can’t-miss evening of soaring vocals and immersive storytelling. Reminiscent of artists like Sheryl Crow, Hozier, and Brandi Carlile, Amelia mixes elements of her adolescent mixtapes of folk, rock, and jazz, in music that plays freely with genre, but is still uniquely “Amelia Day”. Fully independently, Amelia has sold out venues in Seattle, DC, and Boston; been played on classic stations like “KEXP” and “107.7 The End”; and even been booked for iconic festivals like “Bumbershoot” and “Capitol Hill Block Party”. Come see this up-and-coming artist in an intimate listening-room setting while you still can!

Sonoma State Jazz Improv Class Final
2025-12-08 19:30 - 21:00 | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
Join us for an evening of jazz standards performed by the Sonoma State Jazz Improvisation III class, which will count as their final grade!
