Upcoming events.
The Pocket Burners
East Bay singing sensation Maddy Hudson is more than the sum of her parts. Vocal parts that is. As American Idol contestant on Season XIV you will enjoy acoustic sounds of pop/alternative/ and rock. Maddy hit the ground running at such a young age, performing in Northern and Southern California. You can easily find her at local venues but she also is performing at Civic, Corporate and Private events. Her vocal stylings have the influential markings of Amy Winehouse, Adele, Sia, Norah Jones and Beyonce, with a soulful bluesy edge. Her sound is as unique as it is original. If you get the chance, don't miss an opportunity to hear and see Maddy performing live at a venue near you. Recently Maddy is found as a solo, Duo or Trio.. She is a passionate artist who conveys emotion at every performance and you will get to feel every bit of her soul at show time.
Margaret Niles
Live Music Every Saturday In January!
A Local Bay Area singer-songwriter Margaret Niles writes songs that speak to the whole-hearted, occasionally awkward, vulnerable magic of love. Her indie/alternative guitar driven melodies, paired with impeccable vocals and an irresistibly hopeful energy, reach into the experiences we've all shared - our heartbreaks, free falls, swooning, and enduringly human vulnerability. She's an established staple of the Bay's live music scene, and whether she's humming heartfelt acoustic originals at the area's legendary wineries or slinging well-finessed, danceable covers in a late night tavern, Margaret will have you on your feet, laughing, and singing along. You're bound to find yourself reflected in her lyrics, captured by the heart of her honest storytelling, and swept up in the hopeless romantic magic of her spirit.
The Vinyl Countdown
We are a 70s to 90s pop rock cover band featuring music by B-52s, Blondie, The Bangles, Fleetwood Mac, Heart, Joan Jett, Pat Benetar, Toto, Europe, Def Leppard, Journey, Aerosmith, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Alanis Morisette, No Doubt, Sheryl Crow, and more! Sometimes we mix in some slightly more current music from artists like Alicia Keys, Amy Winehouse, Paramore, The White Stripes, and we do take requests! We perform live music at bar/restaurants, private party, wedding, birthday, anniversary parties, or any excuse you can come up with to party!
Benny Bassett
Benny Bassett
Benny Bassett is a solo acoustic pop rock singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For troubadour Benny Bassett, almost 500,000 tour miles over the past 6 years has solidified the axiom that home is never far, if you can find home on the road. Benny brings the songs from his critically-acclaimed EP “Words For Yesterday” to life, through his unique blend of soulful acoustic rock. 2019 saw Benny push the boundaries of his touring life, by playing in over 45 U.S. States, and 8 countries in Europe and North America. He has opened for acts like Fitz & The Tantrums, Lifehouse, The Verve Pipe, Welshly Arms, Melodime, Scars on 45, and Sister Hazel, and he performed on the The Rock Boat music cruise with his former band Vintage Blue. His upcoming EP "What You Believe" will drop in 2022. Benny performs a mix of original and cover songs during his show.
www.bennybassett.com
www.facebook.com/bennybassettmusic
www.youtube.com/c/bennybassett
The Landbirds
The Landbirds are the grooviest and most high energy 60's pop band in the Bay Area. With a musical roster consisting of the biggest beatlemania hits and other unforgetable tunes from the early 1960's, this band knows how to get everybody movin'! The band is always sure to deliver the most authentic and true-to-the-original sounds of the British Invasion and American Response with great emphasis on rhythm and vocals to keep everyone twistin' and shoutin'. They have been a' rockin' and a' rollin' crowds all around the Bay Area for almost 4 years, from their home town of Concord, CA.
IrieFuse & Altamont Take Over
IrieFuse in the house jamming from 2-5 while we celebrate the ending of another epic beer week with our favorite pals Altamont Beer Works!
IrieFuse is a San Francisco Bay Area based reggae band that has been fortunate to bring their energetic and unique performance to some of the largest and most respected reggae festivals such as California Roots in 2014 and the legendary Reggae on the River in 2015. Since then the band has been working hard playing many other festivals and club dates up and down the West Coast including California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and New Mexico. Iriefuse has been blessed to provide direct support for many A list Reggae Stars such as, Barrington Levy, Richie Spice, Alborosie, Don Carlos, Anthony B, Israel Vibrations, Morgan Heritage, Sly & Robbie, Yellow Man, Sizzla Kalonji, Junior Reid, Mikey General, Tomorrows Bad Seeds, The Expendables, & Josh Heinrichs. Their debut EP, Sun is Rising, was released in June 2013. Their first full-length album Give & Get Back was released on April 5, 2015. The band released the singles "Rainfall","Every time" and "Wake Up" in Early 2017.Their Newest release, "Drift Away" is their second full-length album, released on March 15th, 2021. All albums and singles can be found at all online music retailers. Please enjoy listening to the band on Spotify, Pandora, Youtube & More!!
https://www.iriefusemusic.com/
Chris James
Chris James is an established San Francisco Bay Area singer songwriter that offers an inviting sound of rich baritone vocals, sweeping acoustic guitar, and soulful harmonica. Singer-songwriter Chris James has a reputation for performing several hours a night, with original songs that sound like covers, and cover songs that sound as good as the originals. His rich vocals and honest writing style tug at the heartstrings with a soulful grit and emotion that gives even his most tender pieces a rock n’ roll edge. James strives to put forth well-crafted, memorable songs with an unbridled spirit brought to light and energized by his enduring showmanship: Chris is often citing 70’s Americana songwriters as influence, the Northern California based artist has graced countless stages and has been played on several FM, XM stations and internet radio worldwide.
Matt Bolton
Matt Bolton is a modern day one-man-band show using live-on-the-spot created loops and technology with a contemporary pop, classic rock, roots-rock vibe and feel. Often with hints of retro electronic, rock, reggae, and funk, he combines guitar, drums, bass sounds, keyboards, synth, harmonica, mic and live vocal sounds to create a full band sound and feel that gets crowds of all sizes up and dancing. Matt picks from a seemingly endless collection of covers and originals to create an unforgettable live performance in which his ingenuity in looping magically reproduces the feel and energy of a complete band with no pre-recorded tracks. Having played in touring bands with some legendary musicians including Todd Rundgren, Jesse Colin Young, Bill Kreutzmann (Grateful Dead). Matt tours extensively (250 shows a year) all around the country with weekly residency gigs while at home in the SF Bay Area.
“I knew Matt was a player – that’s why I hired him. But it wasn’t
until I saw him do his own thing that I realized what an
entertainer he is. Kauai is justifiably proud of this local export.”
– Todd Rundgren
Joel Martin
As a freelance guitar/pedal steel player, I have played pedal steel on Stone Sour’s Top 10 Billboard record and toured nationally & internationally with major label & indie artists like The Dream Syndicate, Greg Loicana from the Mother Hips, Nick Hexum from 311 and MCA recording artist RES. I’ve Had lots of fun musical experiences like playing the Tonight Show and a sold out Wembley Arena! I am an award winning songwriter and have scored 4 feature films. Come see me perform and hear for yourself; what I am all about.
IG=tronmoog
http://joelmartinmusic.com
https://youtu.be/rmvEPAgYn5w
Jeffrey Halford
Some people call this music Americana, we call it rock ‘n’ roll country soul with a different shade of blue. Halford is one of California’s finest songwriters. Born in Dallas, he migrated to Los Angeles (in the late 60s and 70s) and then stewed in the blues and rock ‘n’ roll in Oakland and San Francisco. Jeffrey Halford and The Healers have played live relentlessly, sharing stages with Etta James, Taj Mahal, Jimmy Cliff, Los Lobos, Guy Clark, John Hammond, and Gregg Allman, just to name a few. Los Angeles Weekly called Halford “one of the best voices in Americana today.” And Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones recently heard Jeffrey Halford & the Healers and said, “I really like the way these guys groove.” Web: http://www.jeffreyhalford.com
Benny Bassett
Benny Bassett
Benny Bassett is a solo acoustic pop rock singer/songwriter/guitarist based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For troubadour Benny Bassett, almost 500,000 tour miles over the past 6 years has solidified the axiom that home is never far, if you can find home on the road. Benny brings the songs from his critically-acclaimed EP “Words For Yesterday” to life, through his unique blend of soulful acoustic rock. 2019 saw Benny push the boundaries of his touring life, by playing in over 45 U.S. States, and 8 countries in Europe and North America. He has opened for acts like Fitz & The Tantrums, Lifehouse, The Verve Pipe, Welshly Arms, Melodime, Scars on 45, and Sister Hazel, and he performed on the The Rock Boat music cruise with his former band Vintage Blue. His upcoming EP "What You Believe" will drop in 2022. Benny performs a mix of original and cover songs during his show.
www.bennybassett.com
www.facebook.com/bennybassettmusic
www.youtube.com/c/bennybassett
Aidan Moore
Aidan is now in his 10th year of professional standard performance. A career which started in a small bar in the UK, and has since seen him take his unique versions of over 600 cover songs and mash ups, all over the world. From Asia to Antarctica, and everywhere in between! Since learning to use a loop station in his act, he is able to create interesting and one-off versions of songs and mash ups that are highly entertaining to both listen to, but also watch as he explains to the audience how he creates drums, bass guitars and backing vocals all live in the moment with just his guitar and a microphone. Aidan uses a similar set up and technique to Ed Sheeran who is arguably the best known looper in the world today.
Sympathy For The Devil
This Rockin Band from the East Bay will keep your ears full of The Rolling Stones, The Who, Cream, Beatles and so much more. Bring your friends for a banging good time. We will entertain you and sometimes we even take requests. See you there!
Tap 25 Presents: LIVERMORE PRIDE!
Thats right! Livermore Pride is BACK with your hosts Ava Lashay and DJ Barto! We will have a drag show with Ava Lashay and friends. DJ Barto will be spinning the beats for us. HP Taco truck is keeping us feed!
There will be an awesome night market pop up as well with guest such as F Bomb Candles & Purple Hayes CBD.
LuvPlanet Unplugged
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarists and founding members Nicole Sutton and Mark McGee (Gregg Allman, Vicious Rumors) take their musical vision and crossover appeal to new heights as a duo. Their fresh, persuasive sound blends many styles with lush vocal harmonies, soulful guitars and irresistible rhythms. With multiple studio releases under their belts , their loyal fan base and reputation as a world class, group continues. This Rock inspired unit continues to grow. Songwriters Nicole Sutton and Mark McGee continue to deliver exciting Rock melodies filled with hooks, meaningful lyrics and genuine emotional depth. Appealing to people of all musical taste, their songs illuminate with global potential and mass appeal. Luvplanet’s market is wide open with something for everyone!
Eric Yates of Hot Buttered Rum!
Live Music in the Square: Eric Yates of Hot Buttered Rum!
Erik Yates has been teaching, producing and performing professionally for over twenty years. He holds a B.A. in Music from Lewis & Clark College, where he met guitarist/producer Nat Keefe and started Hot Buttered Rum in 1999. As an instrumentalist, he favors the guitar, dobro, banjo or ukulele. As a writer, his material ranges from blues to folk to bluegrass and back. His songs blend the personal with the traditional, and, as a producer, Erik’s taste reflects this blend. His production credits center on artists in his San Francisco Bay Area whose material he’s worked to arrange, record and release to the public with all the panache a banjo player can muster.
The Midnites
The Midnites at Tap 25!
Funky Grooves and stylized vocals make up mostly of what you’ll hear; from The Midnites. Spontaneous combustion meets eargasm truth when they perform live.
The Midnites are an R&B/Soul/Blues group formed in 2017 in Livermore, CA. They play a mix of covers and originals. You must check them out!:
Artists the band likes: Leon Bridges, Gary Clark Jr., Bill Withers, John Mayer, Alabama Shakes, and the list goes on forever; you can talk to them about it in person when you come to see them!
That 70s Band
Welcome back to the 70’s when everything was cool and groovy. Music meant something to so many, so take a trip back with Mike and his gang of old school classic rock musicians. That 70’s Band share their passion for Classic Rock from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Their brand of radio friendly hits are sure to please, even the discerning ear.
Panthelion Ft Jeff Bordes
Panthelion is the innovative force behind the new musical genre known as "Nu Class" aka Neo Urban Classical Music Nu Class takes the sophistication of the concert hall and seamlessly blends it with street rawness. Stylistically nu class draws on elements of jazz, classical, tribal, urban-groove, hardcore and electronica. Panthelion's current instrument lineup includes piano, upright bass, cello, trumpet, percussion, loopers and live electronics.
Oktoberfest: Osgood Caine and The Enablers
Lead Guitarist, Bassist, Songwriter, Producer, Engineer at Free-Lance Musician Aaron Madsen has been playing professionally since 1993 and has been involved with many styles of music doing upwards of a 100 to 150 gigs a year for the past 15+ years. I have given lessons and have produced and or played on multiple projects that have been released nationally and internationally. Aaron associates with the best p[layers in the Bay Area and has assembled his recent incantation as Osgood Caine and the enablers. You’ll here Joe Walsh, Eagles, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, Thin Lizzie, Bad Company and so much more. Come out and party with us, you’re sure to have a good time.
https://allevents.in/livermore/osgood-cain-and-the-enablers-at-blacksmith-square/200024642060934
https://www.facebook.com/airtonemusic/
Oktoberfest: Fishcake
FISHCAKE is composed of four like-minded individuals who share the same passion for playing music. They are making fans everywhere they perform whether along the Peninsula, the East Bay or down in the Southbay. These Bay Area Rockers are well tooled to perform Rush, Stones, Zepplin, and Ozzy but can lighten it up with Foreigner, Journey and Cat Stevens. Catch them at a venue near you.
https://www.facebook.com/fishcakebnd
Oktoberfest: The Up & Down Band
The Up and Down are a six piece acoustic band from the East Bay, CA. They perform Traditional American music played aggressively. You could call it Roughed up Bluegrass, or Irish Drinking Song music. The band features musicians playing Mandolin, Bass, Banjo, Guitar, fiddle and a snare drum (standing up). The Up and Down have evolved their sound into a mix like that of the Irish folk style bands The Pogues, The Alarm, The Dubliners, and the Chieftains. Carlo Balboni has assembled the rich talents of these six musicians with similar musical DNA as his own. The band has moved away from it’s original Punk roots and traveled to the sound they have found today. With the recording of their first CD, The Up and Down have developed a devoted fans.
Blue House Band
This all female rockin’ trio have honed their styles by their experiences as founding members of various bay area bands, Marlies de Veer (guitar/vocals) and Amy Beasley (bass/vocals) of Blue House combine a rocker’s attitude with a folkier acoustic/electric approach to give them a unique sound. A vital part of that sound is their close-knit harmonies. Blue House performs throughout the bay area playing a mind-boggling eclectic mix of both original and cover material with an emphasis on FUN.
Amy Beasley is a talented singer, bass guitarist and songwriter who was born in Corning, New York and threw away a promising career as a cartoon couch potato (in her early childhood) to begin her career on piano, then moved to the guitar when she was big enough to hold one.
Marlies de Veer – singer, guitarist and songwriter was born into Dutch citizenship on the island of Borneo and now is a proud citizen of the United States. She started playing guitar at the age of 11 and performing with Beasley when they were in high school together.
Shelley Hoefer – they are joined by their good friend Shelley Hoefer on percussion/drums.
Jacob Woll Band
Music is an art form and cultural activity whose medium is sound organized in time. The common elements of music are pitch (which governs melody and harmony), rhythm (and its associated concepts tempo, meter, and articulation), dynamics (loudness and softness), and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture (which are sometimes termed the "color" of a musical sound). Different styles or types of music may emphasize, de-emphasize or omit some of these elements. Jacob Woll from Crowned In Chains is a genre-blending and genre-switching Alternative artist located in Livermore, CA. His mission is to share joy and pain through song.
Influences include Michael Buble, Ed Sheeran, Cory Asbury, Ben Platt, Jeremy Jordan
Jaxon Spurs Trio
California raised, Jaxen Spurs, has come a long way from street corners and open mic nights. "Busking is like performance 101," Says Jaxen, "If you really want to learn how to capture someone's attention... try doing it in 10 seconds when you need a shower.." 2021 was Jaxen's biggest year yet! With both national TV and Radio exposure, Jaxen's single, "It Was Red", really brought him to the next level of his career. Jaxen is now playing full time and touring across the country to further his exposure and continues to build upon the momentum he has created. His latest EP ”Waking Up” is out on all platforms. Jaxen continues to push into new areas building an organic network of fans and venues, as a highly eclectic entertainer, that is sure to keep the fans listening, laughing, and growing in the community.
Michael Russel Band
Guitarist, singer, and songwriter based out of Northern California. A performing and recording artist showcasing original blues, roots rock'n'roll, and hints of Americana. Michael Russell's stone cold blues guitar licks, old school rock 'n' roll energy, and timeless songwriting style make him and the Michael Russell Trio a refreshing addition to the California blues and roots rock scene. Since Russell's debut album, 'Six Strings Away', was released in Oct. 2017, The Michael Russell Trio has been covering a lot of ground; performing from Lake Tahoe to San Luis Obispo.
Influences
Gary Clark Jr., Johnny Lang, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robert Cray, Kenny Wayne Shepard, ZZ Top, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, J.J. Cale.
The Pocket Burners
East Bay singing sensation Maddy Hudson is more than the sum of her parts. Vocal parts that is. As American Idol contestant on Season XIV you will enjoy acoustic sounds of pop/alternative/ and rock. Maddy hit the ground running at such a young age, performing in Northern and Southern California. You can easily find her at local venues but she also is performing at Civic, Corporate and Private events. Her vocal stylings have the influential markings of Amy Winehouse, Adele, Sia, Norah Jones and Beyonce, with a soulful bluesy edge. Her sound is as unique as it is original. If you get the chance, don't miss an opportunity to hear and see Maddy performing live at a venue near you. Recently Maddy is found as a solo, Duo or Trio.. She is a passionate artist who conveys emotion at every performance and you will get to feel every bit of her soul at show time.
Jerome Madigan and The What Evers
What started out as a group of musicians playing Jerome's originals and "whatever" else turned into a rockin' band with a wide variety of covers including hits from Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, John Mayer, Coldplay...and whatever! They have the ability to fit many genres and keep the party going! All the while throwing in many of Jerome's oringinals which have been called "Americana" and "Singer/Songwriter". Look for them around the SF Bay Area. The band consists of a group of SUPER talented Bay Area musicians, each seasoned and successful in their own rite. Chris Anthony (drums), Hannah Glass (violin and vocals), Jamie Gaskin (electric guitar and vocals), Thiago Sindra (bass and vocals), Kevin Neuner (keys and tech).
The Landbirds
The Landbirds are the grooviest and most high energy 60's pop band in the Bay Area. With a musical roster consisting of the biggest beatlemania hits and other unforgetable tunes from the early 1960's, this band knows how to get everybody movin'! The band is always sure to deliver the most authentic and true-to-the-original sounds of the British Invasion and American Response with great emphasis on rhythm and vocals to keep everyone twistin' and shoutin'. They have been a' rockin' and a' rollin' crowds all around the Bay Area for almost 4 years, from their home town of Concord, CA. They have played in many events all around the Bay Area such as Relay For Life Charity Events, Goodguys Car Show, Walnut Creek Art on the Main, Alameda County Fair, Empress Theater and Yoshi's in Oakland. There's nothing more these birds love doing than playing for a crowd ready to have fun, wherever they may be!!
Jinx Jones & The Rockabilly Boogie Band
In Jinx Jones’ impressive musical career he has visited nearly every conceivable style and genre of the electric guitar. From his work with R&B divas, En Vogue to his own acclaimed rockabilly albums, “License to Twang,” and the latest release; “Rumble & Twang,” Jones has always strived to expand the possibilities of the instrument. He accepts every musical challenge head on, always making an impressive statement with his music. The one thing that remains consistent throughout Jones’ multi-stylistic journey is the grace and finesse of his virtuoso playing. Jinx Jones has lent his guitar-playing prowess to many artists and groups during his career including Chuck Berry, Solomon Burke, Roy Buchanan, Tom Slick and others. Throughout his career Jinx regularly received enthusiastic reviews in guitar magazines and publications featuring guitarists whose players and virtuosos dive deep into the sounds of roots, rockabilly, and honky tonk.
“Jinx Jones has some exceptionally fast, clean licks and he can even pull a few of the clichéd guitar tricks out of his hat, like playing behind his head and with his teeth.” --LA Music Connection,
Video: https://vimeo.com/62410260