The Big Easy

Songwriters Open Mic
2025-02-03 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
A great opportunity for songwriters and composer to showcase their talents and for the public to hear some of the best songwriters share their unique work as they intend it to be heard.
There is also a full bar and great food available from The Speakeasy.
Signups at 6:30

Karmic Beauty
2025-02-04 19:30 - 22:30, 2025-02-25 19:30 - 22:30
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
2025-02-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-12 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-19 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-26 19:00 - 22:00
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!!

Spike Sykes and the Awesome Hotcakes
2025-02-06 19:00 - 22:00
“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!

Space Suit and Cute Radio
2025-02-07 19:30 - 23:30
Get ready to get down, with a night of hip-hop, soul, electro-pop and good vibes. Starting off the night is Cute Radio, spinning old-school hip-hop, funk, and soul music. Followed by Space Suit. A high-energy hip-hop/electronica duo out of West Marin. Bring those dancing shoes!
Space Suit is a hip hop/electro-pop duo from Point Reyes Station. With break-beat hip-hop, synth based poly-rhythms and electro-funk magic, it will be hard not to get down get jiggy on the dance floor. The duo recently released their debut mini album “We Are… Space Suit” and bring their upbeat and positive rhymes and rhythms to the North Bay.

FLAMENCO! LIVE!
2025-02-08 18:00 - 20:00
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
$25
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!

Mike Hellman and the Banned Books
2025-02-08 21:00 - 23:00
Mike Hellman and his band return to the Big Easy with their homegrown, cerebral and highly danceable roots country music. Music at 9:00pm sharp.
Mike Hellman is an americana troubadour with a bent for the unconventional. Slinging songs with substance, conviction and grit, he’s on a mission to tell his truth and he insists on being heard. While firmly rooted in the rich country and blues traditions of his home state of Texas, he refuses to pander to cliché and his sound is anything but predictable. His lively performances swing from ballad to barn burner to outright rock ‘n’ roll, and his rich baritone conjures earnestness and humor while dealing head-on with all aspects of the human condition (and with a not-so-subtle nod to the downtrodden). An “outlaw” for outlaws, Mike’s music transcends the often narrow boundaries set by the mainstream country music establishment.
https://mikehellmanmusic.com

Sunday Funday Blues Jam
2025-02-09 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-16 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-23 19:00 - 23:00, 2025-03-02 19:00 - 23:00
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 MONDAY MIX: Valentine Dance Show
2025-02-10 20:00 - 23:30
AFTER THE LAUGHTER PRESENTS
THE MONDAY MIX
Valentine Dance Show
Single People Welcome
🎤 G BEAR (Singer)
🎭 Rona Kremer (Comedy)
💃 DANCE PERFORMANCES AT 9 PM

Lily Diamond and Dhyanis (Belly Dance)
*Sultry Siren w/ Guest Singer Budding Holly

🎙 HOSTS:

Shifty Shey
Sage Bay
In The Mix

Timmy Tuesday
2025-02-11 18:30 - 21:00
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!

Mitchell Thomas
2025-02-13 20:00 - 23:30

DIMITRI'S SINGLES NIGHT SOCIAL MIXER with SPACE SUIT & CUTE RADIO
2025-02-14 19:30 - 23:30
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend Valentine’s Day? Join us for a night filled with live music, great food, and a chance to meet new people!
Get ready to get down, with a night of hip-hop, soul, electro-pop and good vibes. Starting off the night is Cute Radio, spinning old-school hip-hop, funk, and soul music. Followed by Space Suit. A high-energy hip-hop/electronica duo out of West Marin. Bring those dancing shoes!
Whether you’re single and ready to mingle or just looking for an awesome night out, this is the place to be. Enjoy delicious cocktails, great company, and an unforgettable evening of music and fun.
No Cover!Doors/Dinner/Cocktails at 6:30
Space Suit is a hip hop/electro-pop duo from Point Reyes Station. With break-beat hip-hop, synth based poly-rhythms and electro-funk magic, it will be hard not to get down get jiggy on the dance floor. The duo recently released their debut mini album “We Are… Space Suit” and bring their upbeat and positive rhymes and rhythms to the North Bay.

LaiddBackZach & Tru Lyric w/ Simoné & The Smokey Edges
2025-02-15 20:00 - 23:00
Hip Hop and RnB with LIVE BANDS!
LBZ
LaiddBackZach (LBZ for short) is an artist originally from Compton, CA, but has been in the North Bay Area for over a decade now. Even though his influences are indeed west coast hip hop driven, he has expanded his sound completely out of the box and really has no parameters to his catalog. However, it does center mostly around R&B, HipHop, Funk and Soul music. Alongside a 4 piece band, LBZ does shows everywhere from breweries, to theater, bars, parks, festivals, etc He has been known to be an electrifying performer with a great ear for music and a pen that can speak to many topics and audiences.
TRU LYRIC
Born and raised in Santa Rosa, CA, Tru Lyric has come a long way from making music with friends while attending Analy High School. He found refuge in writing lyrics while battling his depression and anxiety and was able to grow as a musician helping others who battle with the same disease. His passion and love for music stems from what he grew up listening to during his childhood: The Temptations, Notorious B.I.G., and Frank Sinatra to name a few. As his view of Hip-Hop transformed, Tru Lyric began working with musicians from across the county to infuse Jazz, Gospel, Rock, Blues, and even Salsa into his music. In 2020 Tru Lyric began working on a new sound for his most recent EP, “Black Kids Like Emo”, an alternative album with a Hip-Hop fusion. This project was largely inspired by his high school experiences. Written through the eyes of his high school self, the EP talks about bullies, lost love, struggling to fit in, and most importantly self love and acceptance. “Black Kids Like Emo” was released digitally in June 2021. Since then, Tru Lyric has released a wide variety of singles in preparation for his next album set to release 2024. Tru Lyric and his band have recently performed at venues and festivals all over California and are excited to see where their music takes them next!
SIMONÉ MOSELY
Faced with insurmountable odds, Bay Area native Simoné Mosely, has pushed though obstacles most never mentally make it out of. With the boost of the 1980s hip hop golden age and the pressures of her environment, she found a way to turn her obstacles into opportunities. Utilizing figures such as Erykah Badu, India Arie and Lauren hill she shaped her sound. From exotic dancing to college degrees, her journey is filled with darkest of nights brightened by faith, hope and healing through music. She strives to combine her sultry voice, poetic insight and experience to bring healing and a sense of culture to all who dive into the realm of self reflection. She invites you to be a part of her growth, basque in her relate-ability and shine on.

Carvin Jones
2025-02-17 19:30 - 21:30
Carvin Jones “The King of Strings” was voted one of the 50 Greatest Blues Guitarists of all time by Guitarist Magazine!
“Carvin Jones is a young cat out of Phoenix who I think is the next up-and-coming blues player.” ~ Eric Clapton
” … one of the best guitarist in the world … ” ~London Surrey
TICKETS

Anna Jae & Mike Pascale
2025-02-18 19:30 - 22:30
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

The Heard Eye
2025-02-20 19:30 - 22:30
The Heard Eye brings the funk n’ rockin’ to the Big Easy in Petaluma, Third Thursday of every month! We call it “The Heard Thursday”. Come check out this exciting new band! Great original songs that get the dance floor groovin’! 7:30 pm NO COVER!!!

Shane Schlick Ft. Ben Dubin
2025-02-21 20:00 - 23:30
Come on out for an acoustic night of Alternative Folk, Americana, Pop and 90’s Nostalgia with Shane Schlick (Sebastian St. James) and Ben Dubin (David Luning Band)
$10 suggested donation.

Hollywood Nights Band
2025-02-22 19:30 - 23:00
Bob Seger Tribute Band

McWicked Monday-Hip Hop-Industry night!!! No Cover!!!
2025-02-24 19:00 - 23:30

House-zempic
2025-02-27 20:30 - 23:30
80s house and funky house, all vinyl set.

My Last Line, Stumbling For Miles, Forgetting The Face
2025-02-28 19:30 - 22:30
An evening of Punk & Hard Rock at the Big Easy with My Last Line, Stumbling For Miles and Forgetting The Face! Featuring members of Sonoma County Bands such as Holy Rolemodel, The Hit System, Fear The Fiasco, Pitchfork Rebellion & many more!
MY LAST LINE – Energetic Punk Rock reminiscent of Bad Religion / Face To Face / Rise Against. Expect a live set full of punk anthems, gritty lyrics, and an energy that celebrates everything from defiance to unity. Playing songs from both of their EP’s: “Take Me Home” & “Five Songs for Who We Used to Be”, and some tunes yet to be released!
STUMBLING FOR MILES – Stumbling for Miles is a Sonoma County based punk rock band that draws from many different influences and genres. Punk tends to be a bit of a melting pot, and this is definitely evident in SFM. Though bits of various different styles and genres can be heard throughout the songs, the sound is unique and hard to pin down. The goal is have fun and to thoroughly enjoy the process of making and playing music, and hopefully share in the experience.
FORGETTING THE FACE – Formerly FEAR THE FIASCO, a 3-piece Hard Rock Band from Santa Rosa!

Found Poets! featuring Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour, hosted by Original Giotis
2025-03-01 08:00 - 18:00
Showstopper Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour bombs up from Santa Cruz to headline this monthly showcase of the North Bay’s best poets for an afternoon of lyrical upheaval and comfort-bubble bursting. First Saturdays in Petaluma. Art heals, yo!
Found Poets! is about the entertainment of the spirit through performance poetry. From our development program grads to nationally acclaimed headliners, Found Poets! is a challenging, committed poetry community dedicated to hosting a good night out.
(Headliner)
Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour
Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour is a Poet, Artist and Emcee from the Midwest now living in Santa Cruz. A Filipino and French Creole fiasco, he has struggled as a young parent and worked countless jobs. Today, his Daughters are grown, he has true love in his life and he wants to share his art, his heart, with you. In partnership with Rica Smith De La Luz, as Sacred Poets, he dramatically
inspires a creative message of peace and empowerment. As a coordinator and co-host of local events including Mic Drop!, a monthly open mic at 418 Project, he consciously works to contribute to a strong community of Artists and Supporters locally and globally. Currently, he has grant projects, collaborations and scheduled performances in progress in Santa Cruz County and the Bay Area.
IG: @josephjasonsantiagolacour
(Openers)
Bernice Espinoza
“Bere” Espinoza is a civil rights activist with a lifelong dedication to social justice. Her poetry has been featured in Palabra by Teatro Campesino and I Love Immigrants at San Jose City College.
IG: @xochitlacatl_poeticjustice
Grayson Thompson [he/him]
Grayson Thompson is a Black, Jamaican-American, queer transgender poet and therapist. His 2024 work ”Sand Bodied Florida Boy” won Foglifter Press’s Start A Riot! Chapbook Prize and Write Bloody Publishing’s Jack McCarthy Book Prize.
IG: @graysonwritespoems
www.graysonwritespoems.com
N’gamè Gray
N’gamè is a native of Sonoma County and the Founder/Executive Director of NuBridges Youth Collaborative. She has a proclivity & love for Poetry, in all its forms.
IG: @sunflower_soul_ngame
Anna M. Simson is an artist, poet, and mother. She was raised in California by a Mexican-American mother and Estonian father. She started writing poems while on lockdown with her husband, kids, and two cats.
IG: @amsimson
Grown Man Speed
Gregory Speed Sr. is a poet and current staff member at UC Santa Cruz. Whether writing or performing, Greg is thrilled to share pieces of himself with you today.
IG: @grownmanspeed
Michael J. O’Connor
Michael J. O’Connor is a recipient of the Moon Valley Writing Award and published in journals like River River, Flying South, and Hive Avenue. His first novel, Dead Broke in the Yonder Void, was published by Spaceboy Books in 2024.
IG: @themichaeljoconnor

Lucky ol’ Bones with The Dogweeds
2025-03-01 19:00 - 23:30
Get ready for a fun night of music and dancing with a Lucky ol’ Bones 7-piece Celtic folk/punk band from Santa Rosa!

The Dogweeds are an American Roots Music band based in Alameda, CA. The group’s music incorporates elements of country, jazz, and early rock n roll, and features twin lead electric guitars, fiddle, upright bass, drums, and sister-style vocal harmonies.
