The Big Easy

Sunday Funday Blues Jam
2023-06-25 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-06-18 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-06-11 19:00 - 23:00, 2023-06-04 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 Hots with Special Guest
2023-06-24 19:00 - 23:30
The Hots with Special Mystery Guest!

Jay Bonet Trio a.k.a. Buckaroo with Second Location
2023-06-23 20:00 - 23:30
Drunkabily, Telecaster Twangin’ and Social Offensive Classics
with Second Location featuring members of Trainwreck Junction

Bugbee's Dead Thursdays
2023-06-22 19:30 - 23:30, 2023-06-01 19:30 - 23:30
Grateful Dead night with Todd Bugee!
Todd Bugbee brings you a full evening of the Grateful Dead experience with a night of funky dead tunes!
Scott Guberman, Mike Meager, Anna Elva, and Stephanie Mandela
Bring the tapestries and spin all night long!

Wednesday Night Big Band Jazz
2023-06-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-14 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!!

Timothy O'Neil
2023-06-20 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-06-13 20:00 - 22:00
It’s Timmy Tuesday!
Timothy O’Neil Solo Spotlight Show Inside the Big Easy
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!

Eric Lindell
2023-06-17 20:00 - 23:00
Just announced!!
Eric Lindell
Eric Lindell and his band close out their two-night stand at the Big Easy.

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Eric Lindell
2023-06-16 20:00 - 23:00
Just announced!!
Eric Lindell
Eric Lindell and his band post up for the first of a two night stand at the Big Easy.

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Karaoke with Aaron Durr
2023-06-15 18:00 - 23:59
Karaoke with the piano man himself, Aaron Durr!

Love Equals Death, Hunting Lions, Kingdom Of Dirt
2023-06-10 20:00 - 23:59

FLAMENCO! LIVE!
2023-06-10 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
$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!

Built for Comfort
2023-06-09 19:30 - 23:30
Dan Curry – Vocals
Eric Balmy – Guitar
John Farey – Keyboards
Steve DeKrone – Drums
Dave Norinsky – Bass

The Hyperdrive Kittens with The Social Contractors
2023-06-08 20:00 - 23:30
North Bay!! Kittens prowling north to snuggle in at The Big Easy for a rockn’ glitterpunk Thursday night….. come howl and bring your boogie feet and your best bumpin’ rumps! The Big Easy is a purrrrfect venue to come early, grab a nice dinner and then rock the night away….
THE HYPERDRIVE KITTENS Punkabilly, Burlesque Pop Punk originals. San Francisco Bay Area band since 1991. #GlitterPunk #meow
THE SOCIAL CONTRACTORS (Petaluma) Upbeat Alternative Rock with a Socially Progressive Edge
Doors 6:30p
Admission: $5 or donation
ABOUT THE HYPERDRIVE KITTENS: This sassy, flashy one-of-a-kind Bay Area band brings good times! Catchy pop punk songs combined with a playful, high energy burlesque inspired rock and roll show get crowds up on their feet. The Hyperdrive Kittens are a gigging and recording original Bay Area band with a sound combining classic styles of rock and punk with flavors of blues, doo-wop, garage and rockabilly. Their latest EP, The Meow Factor, released 2/10/23 is mastered by East Bay Ray/The Dead Kennedys. RagMag Zine (Feb 2023) describes the EP as having “more going on than most 10 track albums do and it’s endlessly fun” — Meee-ow!
With nine lives and over three decades of performing with a bevy of Kitten lineups, the bands core mission is, and has always been, the original songs of founder Lee Sanders (RIP). Today, co-founder Jenene Curtis -vox, Marta Bulaich – guitar/vox, Tommy (the Axeman) Lafferty – lead guitar, Rob Neidel -bass/vox and Tymber – drums/vox are The Hyperdrive Kittens. These five Kittens are out for rock and roll salvation!
www.hyperdrivekittens.com @HyperdriveKittens
ABOUT THE SOCIAL CONTRACTORS: Petaluma Locals open the evening with guitar-centric socially conscious original rock with a bit of psychedelic twist. The band is Jason Davies vox/guitar, Rob Neidel bass/vox, Dan Ellecamp drums and latest addition and Wildman Travis Cole Thayer (keys/horns/vox).
www.thesocialcontractors.com

Bon Bon Vivant from New Orleans and The Beat Meters
2023-06-07 19:30 - 22:30
Bon Bon Vivant & The Beat Meters are teaming up to make joyful noise in Downtown Petaluma, Ca!!! Come out for a night of fun New Orleans music!!!
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About Bon Bon Vivant:
Bon Bon Vivant is an indie band from New Orleans that electrifies audiences across the country with their signature blend of americana/ dark ballads and up-tempo indie dance rock! BBVs original music pays homage to the bawdy New Orleans sound while infusing an indie flavor that leaves a lasting mark on listeners. This genre bending band’s original songs are joyous, fierce, honest and heartbreaking as they celebrate life in minor keys!

Chappy and Friends
2023-06-06 19:00 - 22:00
Petaluma’s Chris Chappell (aka Chappy), of The Incubators fame, invites some musical friends to join him for an evening of folk-rock tunes and harmonic camaraderie.
This is a free show inside the Big Easy.
Listen to The Incubators new album, “Apollo”

Pollo Del Mar with The Del Novas and The Nova Rays
2023-06-03 19:30 - 23:30
It’s a Surf Rock Bonaza!
Pollo Del Mar explores the posit: What if Beatlemania hadn’t squashed the popularity of instrumental surf music in America? What if the genre was allowed to evolve and became the root of all rock-n-roll thereafter? Find out for yourself!
Pollo Del Mar have made origami out of sound.
-David Arnson, Insect Surfers
With The Del Novas, featuring original and classic covers of instrumental Surf, Spy, Spaghetti Western, Tiki, and Sci-Fi, and San Francisco-based surf rock band The Nova Rays.

Illegitimate AC-DC with Scarlett Letters
2023-06-02 19:30 - 23:30
Illegitimate AC/DC is the North bay’s ultimate tribute to the greatest rock band ever, AC/DC. The band highlights the Bon Scott era but steps into Brian Johnson territory as well. Fronted by Will Cotter and backed by 4 seasoned veterans of rock, this act will make it seem like you’ve just seen the real deal, 30 years ago.
The band is committed to keeping the music true to form, with no tricks or fancy effects, just pure, straight-up Rock and Roll.

Wednesday Night Big Band Jazz
2023-05-31 19:00 - 22:00
Back inside the warm and cozy Big Easy! 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!!

Chappy and Friends with Tim Timothy O’Neil
2023-05-30 19:00 - 22:00
Petaluma’s Chris Chappell (aka Chappy), of The Incubators fame, teams up with Timothy O’Neil and other musical friends to join him for an evening of folk-rock tunes and harmonic camaraderie. Be prepared to sing along and have one hell of a good time!
This is a free show inside the Big Easy.
Listen to The Incubators latest album, “Apollo”

Sunday Funday Blues Jam with Special Guests Live Oaks
2023-05-28 19:00 - 23:00
Come help Sean celebrate his success so far and encourage him to cross the finish line and recover stronger than ever from this stroke. Sean’s friends The Live Oaks are coming from OAKLAND for the occasion and will take over the stage at 9:00 suggested donation $10-$20 at the door.

Spike Sykes and the Awesome Hotcakes
2023-05-27 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!

Comedy Show
2023-05-27 15:00 - 17:00

The GRAIN with Second Location
2023-05-26 19:30 - 23:30
For those few who have never experienced The Grain, their music consists of a balance of well-crafted original songs and classic cover tunes that often lead into extended solos and jams creating a musical environment that engages both the mind and body.
“Raised locally in Petaluma, The Grain have quickly amassed a huge local following and are beginning to spread their superbly-orchestrated, guitar-driven American-rock fare to a wider audience, music-lovers equally hungry for tasty GMO-free tunes.” – Argus Courier
Second Location features members of Trainwreck Junction

Falcon - Thank You Enough Release Party! with Sputnik The Band, and Hod and the Helpers
2023-05-25 19:30 - 23:00
Falcon! celebrates the release of Thank You Enough, their first new recording in more than a decade.
Formed in New York City in the early 2000s, and featuring members of Longwave and Skeleton Key, among other downtown NYC buzz bands of the time, Falcon (Neil Rosen – vocals/guitar, Shannon Ferguson – guitar, Nic Brown – drums), performed relatively rarely and released only minimal work, yet still they managed to generate wild critical buzz. Entertainment Weekly lauded them as “marvelously dreamy,” NPR proclaimed that they had a “dream-pop expansiveness that benefits from high-decibel listening,” and the Village Voice warned that Falcon! songs were so catchy they might “give you a nasty case of repeatuneitis.” The band collaborated on a song series with bestselling novelist Daniel Wallace (Big Fish), and several of their early tracks enjoyed placement on network and cable television.
Since then, as Falcon! members continued to perform with other groups and write on their own, the legend of Falcon! grew. Just this year, The Early Year, the group’s first recordings, were released to much interest on streaming platforms, and in March Brown published a memoir called Bang Bang Crash (Counterpoint / dist. Penguin/RandomHouse) that focused in part on the origin story of Falcon!, leading to even more national attention on the band.
with Sputnik The Band and Hod and the Helpers
