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Are you ready? Chrissie & the Commotion is going to be making some noise at PoP! These locals have been making music together for many good years! Chrissie and Bryan & Laurie will bring on the swing jazz, blues, & rockabilly and add a few surprises. Join us for some Wednesday evening fun!
Ku Dog is a local singer/songwriting based out of Arroyo Grande. His original songs draw upon a variety of genres, including classic country, reggae, retro rock and hip hop. Friends include “Hippy” Jim Heintz (bass), Mike Hickey (Drums), and guitarist “Uncle” John Goux.
Singer/Songwriter Melanie Marod will trio up with Toan Chau (guitar) & James Gallardo(bass) for our Tuesday evening show. She began singing and expressing her love for music at the age of seven. By age ten, she had performed in the musical Sweeney Todd with Tony Award Winner George Hearn and Tony Nominee Pamela Meyer. Since moving to New York she has performed at Birdland, The Blue Note, The Oak Room at The Plaza Hotel, The Carlton, as well as many other noteworthy clubs in the city. She sang on the soundtrack and appeared as a wedding singer in the movie “God’s Behaving Badly” with Christopher Walken and Sharon Stone. Her influences are Stacey Kent, Billie Holiday, Aretha Franklin, and Nat King Cole to name a few. Want more: https://www.melaniemarod.com/
Fresh from Los Angeles, Vibraphonist Tom Brown along with locals James Gallardo (Bass) and Darrell Voss (Drums) will be in the house at PoP with Bebop and Latin Jazz! With a repertoire of over 100 contempory standards the SLO Vibes Trio are sure to entertain!
“These guys are THE BEST!” How do I know? I taught them.” Charles Shoemake – Jazz Legend – George Shearing Quartet
For over a decade, The Belmores have delighted audiences from Monterey to Ventura and as far away as Alaska with their unique take on the Central Coast sound. Singer/songwriter/ guitarist Terry Belmore and his wife, Bassist/Vocalist Carole Belmore have carved an enviable space for themselves in the music scene with their original songs, coupled with their ability to deliver everything from rock classics, to the gentle sound of popular country music. Want More?: http://www.thebelmores.com/
Back in the house! Westbound… with a generous portion of southern rock, a shot of well blended originals, 1/2 cup of outlaw country, a pinch of Seattle grunge, slathered with a provocative sauce of comedy and bluegrass…you DON’T want to miss this show!
Join us for our early show with Paul Kent. Paul is a singer/guitarist originally from Brooklyn, NY.. He relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1970’s and performs at wineries, festivals, concerts and private events all over California. In his acoustic show, Paul plays heartfelt classic rock, country, pop and folk favorites that provide audiences with reflections from great American artists that cross genres and eras. Some of the artists he covers are Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Jason Isbell, Ryan Adams, Tom Petty, Paul Simon, and James Taylor. Paul’s repertoire is comprised of songs that tell the story of how we travel through life making connections and finding meaning.
Tim Jackson is Back IN he house! Local Acoustic Artist Tim Jackson brings a sound from the street, with feeling and depth, his music has enlightened the spirit of modern Americana.
His raw emotional presence coupled with his boundless enthusiasm and energy of his acoustic solo performances have won him legions of fans who are the backbone of his now considerable following. On his ten critically acclaimed releases, you can find his own style of songwriting from Americana to rock and soul.
Local Vocals are “In the house’ serving up some vintage and contemporary Rhythm, Rock and Roots. This engaging band features, Jim Love, Kevin Mounts, Rick Reeder, and Steve Autry. Come in for an evening of fine music.
Wine. Brews. Menu. Locals. Puffers is the place.
Join us for a soulful, dancing, moving to the beat evening with this fine trio! Rachel Santa Cruz- baritone uke/aux percussion/vocals, Bobby Santa Cruz -Bass/vocals. Marty Townsend -guitar/vocals. Wine. Brews. Menu. Locals! Puffers is the place.
Join us for Burning” James Scoolis (guitars, vocals and soul)
James has been setting the guitar neck afire while singing in blues, soul and rock bands for over 40 years. James is a captivating double threat: a soulful singer and greasy, funky and bluesy guitar player. His fretboard influences range from blues greats like B.B. King, Albert Collins, and Eric Clapton to soul and funk masters like Steve Cropper, Jimmy Nolen and Walter Washington. His vocal influences are many: James Brown, Al Green, Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke to name a few.
Ron Pagan will be back in the house and hosting our open mic. This amazing local musician/singer/songwriter will share some of his own originals and covers & then it’s your turn. Sign up starts at 6pm. Bring the musician in YOU right up to the mic!
Always a good time! Wine. Brews. Menu. Fun Locals! Puffers is the place.
Joins us at PoP for two shows with Julie Kelly! The late, respected jazz critic Leonard Feather once said of jazz singer Julie Kelly, “Julie Kelly radiates a sense of joy and spontaneity. Listening to her, you are reminded that jazz singing is still alive and well!” Feather’s successor at the Los Angeles Times, the veteran critic Don Heckman, referred to Kelly as having, “one of the finest vocal jazz instruments of the ’90’s”. Julie Kelly vocals/guitar, Rich Severson guitar, Dylan Johnson bass, Darrell Voss drums.
Joins us at PoP for two shows with Julie Kelly! The late, respected jazz critic Leonard Feather once said of jazz singer Julie Kelly, “Julie Kelly radiates a sense of joy and spontaneity. Listening to her, you are reminded that jazz singing is still alive and well!” Feather’s successor at the Los Angeles Times, the veteran critic Don Heckman, referred to Kelly as having, “one of the finest vocal jazz instruments of the ’90’s”. Julie Kelly vocals/guitar, Rich Severson guitar, Dylan Johnson bass, Darrell Voss drums.
Lewis & Rose is the bluesy folk pop duo of Holly Ann Lewis & Ynana Rose. Their music is anchored in strong vocal harmonies, original songwriting, tasty cover choices & multi-instrumental arrangements. Ynana & Holly are both vocal powerhouses, and enjoy making music together more than most things in life. Holly Ann Lewis is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter that has been singing and recording professionally for 25 years, recording her first album at the age of 15 with the San Francisco Bay Area band African Rain, featuring Grammy Award winner Babatunde Olatunji. Ynana Rose is a performer and award winning songwriter whose second album “Tea Leaf Confessions” has garnered international airplay and great reviews. Bringing flavors of folk, country, soul, blues and more to the show, these women always have fun on stage together!
