The Chris Jones Band
Thursday, October 22 @ The Crow's Nest, 8:30-11:30, Cover
Chris Jones is a San Francisco-based retro-revival songwriter who grew up in the South. The influences of both coasts colliding in his brain have led him on a journey to bridge tradition and innovation. With one foot in the classic songwriting styles of Hank Williams, Willie Nelson, and Townes Van Zandt, Chris takes his cue from modern artists like Ryan Adams, Jeff Tweedy and Elliot Smith, by effortlessly writing across genres like classic country, catchy pop, bloody rock n' roll and elegant folk without boundaries. It's all just music and Chris's diverse and immense repertoire covers all bases.
Chris's hope is that people will hear and feel something familiar about the songs on "Underneath the Sun" but they will experience something fresh and moving.
www.chrisjones.info/bio.htm

Libros en Fuego
Thursday, November 19 @ The Crow's Nest, 8:30-11:30, Cover
They bring together a pleasing blend of warm horns, smooth bass, and heavy drum grooves. Libros en Fuego truly offers something that few other bands ever could. One DJ described them as Zappa-esque and said "Wow, they sound like my kinda guys."
www.librosenfuego.com

Wild Rovers
with opening band The Rio Rockers
Friday, December 18 @ Don Quixote's, 8:00-?, Cover

www.myspace.com/wildrovers7

The Joint Chiefs
Saturday, December 26 @ Michael's on Main, 9:00-1:00, FREE
The Joint Chiefs are one of the most versatile and exciting dance bands currently performing on the Northern California music scene. Since their inception in 1990, The Joint Chiefs have built a loyal following based on their live performances as well as their wide range of styles and influences. Their sound fuses elements of funk, acid jazz and classic R & B with their own signature groove. The result is a dance party of infectious grooves. www.thejointchiefsband.com