Music We Love from Local Artists

Playing tracks by Anthony Tamburro, Sarah Partridge, Rick Sigman, Peter Olsen …

Podd is an instrumental progressive rock band from New Jersey. They released their debut album in 2017 titled Cosmic Forces. The band was formed by guitarist Peter Olsen who is joined by Dejan Dejkoski (drums, percussion), Eric Olsen (keyboards) and Takashi Otsuka (bass guitar).

Beki is a powerful talented performer who keeps your attention from the moment she hits the stage until the very last note and you then you want more.

Beki Brindle-Scala – Cover of The Zombies’ classic track written by Chris White (c) 1964 – recorded in Woodstock NY in 2010 with John Sebastian on harmonica, Mike Esposito on bass, Gary Burke on drums & percussion, Kristen Garnier on backing vocals.

Gary Gates – California Sunshine

After more than four decades of rocking the Bay Area, Gary Gates has earned his status as a respected elder of the Bay Area jam band scene. Gary’s tried and true brand of reggae-tinged psychedelic jam rock has been getting people on their feet ever since the late 70s when Gary toured as the opening act for Neil Young. Upliifting lyrics, danceable grooves and epic guitar solos are Gary’s forte, including a large catalog of memorable originals mixed with his versions of Bob Marley, Grateful Dead, etc.

Gary Gates Band Live at La Honda Fair in 2019.

Gary Gates Band Live at La Honda Fair in 2018.

Gary typically gives away his CDs for free at his shows including the acoustic big band of “Live at the San Gregorio General Store,” recorded and produced by John Nowland, best known as Neil Young’s studio engineer. Gary’s latest release includes three tracks recorded with Phil Lesh at Terrapin Crossroads. For the last 20 something years, Gary has been the closing act at both the La Honda Fair and the Pescadero Art & Fun Festival, securing his place as a musical fixture on the coast.