The Big Easy

Eric Lindell
2024-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Big Easy, 128 American Alley, Petaluma, CA, 94952, United States
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Eric Lindell with special guest for an intimate matinee show.

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All Good Things.. A tribute to the Jerry Garcia Band
2024-03-09 21:00 - 23:30
Playing and Celebrating the music of The Jerry Garcia Band

FLAMENCO! LIVE!
2024-03-09 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!

The Hots with Gas Money
2024-03-08 19:00 - 23:30
The Hots with Special Guests Gas Money

X Confidence with The Temblors
2024-03-07 19:00 - 23:00
Shaking and Wrecking the Big Easy!
X Confidence is a sumptuous, retro blend of 80s synth, 70s groove & today’s sensibilities, a confection of sweet perfection that recalls synth sequencers, silky saxophone work, and deft rhythms with vocal work that’s breathy at one turn and soulful at the next.
X Confidence is a five-piece band featuring Robin Schaffner, vocal and synthesizer, Bob Pittman, vocal and guitar, Rob Wegner, sax, Eric Booker, bass, and Jesse Probst, drums. X Confidence plays synthesizer-based new wave alt-pop-rock. X Confidence is based in Santa Rosa, California.

Wednesday Night Big Band Jazz
2024-03-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-21 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!!

Acoustic Tuesdays
2024-03-05 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-02-20 19:00 - 22:00
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, or (and sometimes both) Folk/Americana singer-songwriter Timothy O’Neil.

Everything Taken with From Vega
2024-03-04 19:00 - 23:00
Everything Taken is a heavy rock band formed in Santa Rosa, CA, with friends From Vega

Sunday Funday Blues Jam
2024-03-03 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-02-25 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-02-18 19:00 - 23:00, 2024-02-11 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.

Crystal Ballers
2024-03-02 20:00 - 23:30
The Last Show at the Big Easy was a Smashing Success — Let’s Do It Again!!
Get ready to rock out with Crystal Ballers, the ultimate rock cover band taking you on a journey through the best hits of the 90s and early 2000s! With their expert musicianship and electrifying energy, Crystal Ballers is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to relive the glory days of rock and roll.
Featuring a lineup of seasoned pros who recorded, toured, and played throughout this exciting era, Crystal Ballers is the real deal. From the thunderous grooves of the Foo Fighters to the quirky brilliance of Beck, from the searing intensity of Rage Against the Machine to the infectious hooks of Weezer, Crystal Ballers covers it all.
And that’s just the beginning. With songs from Incubus, Stone Temple Pilots, and Alice in Chains in their repertoire, Crystal Ballers will transport you back to a time when rock ruled the airwaves and the world was full of possibility.
But don’t think for a second that Crystal Ballers is just a nostalgia act. These guys bring their own style and swagger to every performance, infusing each song with their own unique energy and passion. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the original bands or just looking for a great night out, Crystal Ballers has something for everyone.
So get ready to raise your lighters, bang your head, and sing along to all your favorite hits with Crystal Ballers. With their explosive live shows and impeccable musicianship, they’re sure to become your new favorite rock cover band!

PRIVATE EVENT
2024-03-02 17:00 - 23:59
PRIVATE EVENT FROM 5 PM to 8 PM. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AFTER 8 PM.
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.

JR. Deville Blues Band
2024-03-01 19:30 - 23:00
Sharing the stages with the likes of Chris Cain, Joe Louise Walker, Daniel Castro and many more, Junior is a seasoned vet of the blues, gracing festival stages and hitting radio shows like the House of Blues hour. Currently in the studio with another album, there is no stopping this freight train in Jr. De Ville. Playing in formats from solo act to his full band, the demand for this true bluesman, mirroring guitarists like Jimi Hendrix and Freddie King, is extremely fierce.
“with his magical stage presence, soulful vocals and searing guitar solos Jr. De Ville with be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come’ -Dan Ackroyd (House of blues radio show)
“Jr. De Ville is not a downsized version of a Cadillac but a guitar phenom who could very well be the next Stevie Ray Vaughan” – Al-Carlos Hernandez (Latino La)

Anna Jae and The Baker Street Boys
2024-02-29 19:00 - 23:30
Come see Anna Jae and The Baker Street Boys!

San Lyon
2024-02-26 19:30 - 22:30
Swing Quartet based in Los Angeles, CA.

Swamp Thang with Mike Saliani and the Canyon Stars
2024-02-24 20:00 - 23:00
Erik Stieg’s birthday bash!

Spike Sykes and the Awesome Hotcakes
2024-02-23 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!

Alley Cats
2024-02-22 19:30 - 23:00

King Baby and the Mighty Bogarts
2024-02-19 19:30 - 23:00
Sonoma County-based R&B, Soul and Blues band.

The Social Contractors
2024-02-17 19:30 - 23:00
The Social Contractors return to The Big Easy on the heels of their recent successful debut!
Featuring original, upbeat, alternative rock songs – with a socially (and musically) progressive edge – The Social Contractors are excited to perform an evening of substantive music for your listening and dancing pleasure.
The Social Contractors are:
Songwriter, Jason E. Davies (lead guitar and vocals), Rob Neidel (bass and vocals), Travis Thayer *(keyboard, sax, and vocals), and Nicholas Schneider (in for Dan Ellecamp) on drums.

Come to The Big Easy and experience for yourself the sounds from this exciting new Petaluma based band!

CozyCats
2024-02-16 19:00 - 23:00
Singer Kozue Ikusaki leads the seven piece funk-pop dance band CozyCats.
CozyCats is a Petaluma based multi-generational, multi-cultural band that blends contemporary pop with funk and soul classics. Horns and Latin percussion drive a high energy, dance focused show.

The Heard Eye
2024-02-15 19:30 - 22:30
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.

🌟🎷 Big Easy & The Big Band Presents: Be My Valentine 🎷🌟
2024-02-14 18:00 - 23:00
This Valentine’s Day, let the rhythms of love and the soulful sounds of jazz sweep you off your feet at our “Be My Valentine” free show! Join us at The Big Easy for an unforgettable evening where romance and music intertwine.
Event Highlights:
💖 FREE ADMISSION: Dive into the spirit of love with no cover charge!
🍸 DRINKS: Sip on our specially crafted cocktails, or choose from a fine beer and wine selection.
🍔 LATE NIGHT BITE: Treat yourself and your beloved to delectable late-night food offerings until 10 PM.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC: Get serenaded by the melodious tunes of The Big Band, playing the soundtrack to your love story.
🚪 Doors Open at 6 PM – Come early for the best spot! Space is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
✨ Whether you’re in love, looking for love, or just love great music, our “Be My Valentine” event is the place to be. Bring your friends and love, and let’s make memories that will echo long after the last note is played.
Spread the love and share this event! Looking forward to seeing all your lovely faces there.

33rd Annual! Mardi Gras Mambofest by Rhythmtown-Jive at Big Easy
2024-02-13 18:00 - 21:30
$10 tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feb-13-fat-tuesday-dance-party-33rd-mardi-gras-mambofest-wrhythmtown-jive-tickets-803239991437
We have assembled a special combo of players & singers for this annual Mardi Gras Day celebration. Just so happens that Tommy Castro band is on a short break.. and Bowen Brown (TC, but they stole him from us!) is joining us RJ regulars, Kevin Zuffi, Ken Jacobs, Michael Peloquin & Mike Rinta, et moi .. and we are also bringing back the killer 3-girl vocal section from Big Bang Beat of Keta Bill, Kathy Kennedy and Katie Guthorn… plus special guest Candy Girard (violin, enabling our Cajun/Zydeco selections!)
BTW, if you get tickets ahead of time it will help the club know how much to staff the place!
Details:
Feb. 13, 2023 FAT TUESDAY Dance Party with Rhythmtown-JIve! 33rd Annual! The Big Annual Tradition lives on…
We’re planning to play few in at Putnam Plaza to start, in front of the Big Easy (128 American Alley, P’luma 94952) @6:00 – with a Brass / rhythm Band in downtown. Not wise to parade yet, but we’ll make as much merry as we can.
..also With Tim Eschliman (played with Etta James, Commander Cody, Christmas Jug Band), Kevin Zuffi (Earl King, Joe Louis Walker, Coasters), Mike Rinta (Sly & Family Stone, Jimmy Vaughn), Ken “Snakebite” Jacobs (Frankie Ford, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Kinky Friedman & Texas Jewboys), Michael Peloquin (Chris Cain, Tommy Castro) and Bowen Brown (John Lee Hooker, Tommy Castro)
A boatload of New Orleans R&B Brass Band tunes, second lines & NOLA funk.
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more on this show:
The Mardi Gras Mambofest show by Rhythmtown–Jive is a celebration of many styles of New Orleans music: from the rhythm & blues of Huey “Piano” Smith & the Clowns, through the lively 30’s jazz of Louis Armstrong to the funk of the Meters. This combo has a long relationship with New Orleans music, having recorded many original compositions in that vein (one co-written with Zigaboo Modeliste of the Meters) and having backed Earl King and Lee Allen. Various members of the group have also worked with Dr. John, Ernie–K–Doe, Queen Ida, Gary “U. S.” Bonds, Johnny Adams, Herb Hardesty, Zigaboo Modeliste and Leo Nocentelli.
The annual Mardi Gras Mambofest shows on or around Fat Tuesday have drawn rave reviews and capacity crowds anticipating a wild and festive occasion with bead-tossing, outrageous costumes, and even second line parading of the Rhythmtown–Jive Marching Brass. This show has appeared multiple times at BGP’s famed “New Orleans By The Bay.”
With vocal duets and harmonies as well as hard-driving sax–based instrumentals, the Mardi Gras Mambofest features original compositions inspired in the New Oreans tradition as well as the music of Fats Domino, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers, Clifton Chenier, Shirley & Lee, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Paul Gayten, Little Richard (yes, his big hits were all from New Orleans), Kidd Jordan, Charlie & Inez Foxx, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Professor Longhair, Lee Dorsey, Frankie Ford, Barbara George, and Smiley Lewis.
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Rhythmtown–Jive: http://www.rhythmtown-jive.com
“…they kept the house jumping with surging waves of hot New Orleans, Chicago, and Texas rhythms.” –Derk Richardson (Bay Guardian)
“A huge breath of fresh air. Very different and original. Great vocals & instrumentation.” — Phil Caudill, KOCV-FM, Midland, TX
