Lucca Beer Garden

Sets: 12PM-3PM with breaks

Genre: Latin Music/Funk

Undeniably an artist of complexity and style, Juan has worked with Prince, Tony Toni Toné, Patti LaBelle, MC Hammer, Lionel Ritchie, Cyndi Lauper, Tito Puente, Bobby McFerrin, Carlos Santana, and his family members Sheila E. and Pete Escovedo to name a few! Besides Juan’s own latest release ‘The J’, he co-wrote music for the family’s album ‘The E-Family’, which features Joss Stone, Gloria Estefan, and Earth, Wind & Fire.

The ‘Legends of the 707’ stage (Benicia Marina/behind the Yacht Club)

Sets: 1-5PM with breaks

Genre: Rock

An all-star Rock collective of some of the most highly acclaimed musicians around, who happen to call this part of the Bay Area home. The group is led by (longtime drummer for Joe Satriani) Jeff Campitelli, named by Rolling Stone magazine as the 50th greatest drummer of all time, and iconic guitarist Jeff Tamelier (known for his work with Tower of Power).

Long time collaborators David Sikes (bassist for the hit group Boston), vocalist Darby Gould (Jefferson Starship and Big Brother and the Holding Company), keyboardist Greg Rahn (Ronnie Montrose, Chris Cain, and Pete Escovedo), and Bryan Kehoe (guitarist with Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang, and Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains’ band). Special guest bassist is the highly acclaimed Don Bassey whose career playing live, recording, being a Grammy voting member, and beyond, is an incredible story spanning over 5 decades.

‘The Irish Porch’ at Cullen’s Pub

Sets: 1-5PM with breaks

Genre: Irish Traditional

International touring artist Eamonn Flynn (Dublin, Ireland) has become one of the most in demand performers of Irish Traditional music as well as Blues, Funk, and New Orleans-inspired Soul on keyboards and vocals alike. When not on tour, he resides in both San Francisco and France.

Inspiration led Oakland-based fiddler Darcy Noonan to Ireland to study with the masters of Irish music, which developed into performances all over the world. Being trained in both classical and fiddle music, she maintains a lively performing and teaching schedule here in the Bay Area.

EamonFlynn.com

DarcyNoonanViolin.com

‘The Boot-scootin’ Stage’ - Chamber of Commerce -

Sets: 1PM-2PM and 2:30PM-3:30PM and 4-5PM

Genre: Country

Jeff Crossman is a truly original Country artist gifted with powerhouse vocals that can deliver a classic ballad with the best or keep you dancing with up tempo originals. Having recorded in Nashville, his energy, material and also his group are top notch.

Brandon Pasion’s goal is to bring the beating heart of Country music, one unforgettable song at a time. He has shared the stage/opened for Kellie Pickler, Clay Walker, The Marshall Tucker Band and more.

www.JeffCrossmanBand.com

www.BrandonPasion.com

The Old Victorian House of Blues - 245 West K Street (Riddell/Fish House)

Sets: 1PM-2:30PM and 3:30PM-5PM

Genre: Blues/Soul

Nothing short of West Coast Blues Royalty, It’s been written that she is “easily the most dynamic Blues and Soul woman to have emerged in the Bay Area since Etta James came out of San Francisco’s Fillmore District in the ’50s.” Only a singer with Odabi’s combination of power and finesse could hold her own amid those kinds of comparisons, performing different shades of hurt, longing, bliss, and depth she brings to the music. A crucial contributor to today's Blues scene, warmly embraced by fans and peers alike, Terrie Odabi is a 2017, 2020, 2021, and 2022 Blues Music Award Nominee, and tours internationally.

The ‘Afternoon In Paris’ Gazebo - The Inn

Sets: 1-5PM with breaks

Genre: Gypsy Jazz/Swing

Featuring members of the highly acclaimed ‘Hot Club of San Francisco’ who have been delighting audiences across the globe for over 35 years, this trio format led by Paul ‘Pazzo’ Mehling share the nuanced and flavorful melodies of the Gypsy Swing sound to downtown Benicia. In the spirit of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli in 1920’s Paris, who are rightly hailed as some of the greatest musicians that ever lived, Le Jazz Hot Trio presents a sophisticated and sentimental take on one of the most important genres of the evolution of music.

224 West I Street (side garden)

Set: 2:30PM-3:30PM

Genre: Rock/Pop

A sonic cocktail that goes down smooth, while giving your ears the buzz they crave. There’s a familiarity to the band’s sound, as they clearly draw upon their Classic Rock, Hard Rock and Power Pop influences, but their unique take makes it fresh and distinct. While traveling in support of the "who's-who" of Rock nobility including artists such as Ace Frehley, Richie Kotzen, Mr. Big, Queensrÿche, Ratt, Sebastian Bach, Blue Öyster Cult, and many more, the group has played well over 300 shows.

117 East F Street (porch)

Sets: 2PM-2:30PM and 3:30PM-4PM

Genre: Americana/Folk/Acoustic

Benicia’s Songbird, in fact a proud fourth-generation Benician, Bizzy has always gravitated to all things artistic. From her role in education, creating concerts, performing at various venues, serving on Benicia’s Art and Culture Commission, her training as a vocalist and guitarist are her foundation as a gifted singer and songwriter.

224 West I Street (side garden)

Sets: 1PM-2PM and 4PM-5PM

Genre: Fusion/Jazz-Rock

John Miner’s Blue Cinema continues entertaining audiences who enjoy an eclectic blend of Jazz Fusion, World Music, and creative improvisation. They even seamlessly blend a variety of Rock, Indian music, Bluegrass and Reggae into a unique instrumental journey. Featuring some of the Bay Area’s finest musicians, each performance is a unique and exciting offering from a band that simply thrives upon playing live.

‘The Mary Farmar School of Rock’ - Farmar residence, 150 West G Street.

Sets: 1-5PM with breaks

Genre: Grunge Rock

One of Benicia’s own, this Garage Rock band are ex-military, ex-athletes, ex-boyfriends, ex-convicts, ex-dishwashers – they’ve done it all. Somehow, they wound up in a town that's an ex-capital! They were thirsty, they needed a place to fish, a garage to play in, and a community that would have them.

130 West K Street - by City Park

Sets: 1PM-2:20PM and 2:40PM-3:40PM and 4PM-5PM

Genre: Pop/Rock/Acoustic

The incredibly gifted singer, songwriter, guitarist, bassist, and vocalist Jim Funk, is a fixture in the Bay Area music scene. With a particularly strong affinity with music from the British Rock and Pop legacy, he has a uniquely identifiable sound and artful approach as a singer/songwriter.

The 80’s Retreat - Rellik Retreat (patio)

Sets: 1-5PM with breaks

Genre: 80’s Pop/Tribute

Paying homage to one of the greatest eras in music and movies...the 80's! Sixteen Scandals elevates 80's Pop/Rock fun to a new level with high energy, pulsing dance beats and guilty pleasure sing-alongs. Your ultimate 80's party tribute band, they are Benicia-based and feature Michelle Moyer, Jeff Horn, Jon Leon Guerrero, Elpher Legaspi, and Rich Flynn.

The Beer Garden Stage - Lucca Beer Garden Set: 3:30PM-5PM

Genre: Soul/R&B/Eclectic

A refreshingly eclectic inspirational singer with an angelic voice, Ariel Marin represents a melting pot of cultures. Her unique music is heavily influenced by a multitude of styles including Folk, Rock, R&B, Gospel, Classical, and Pop. Her mother having been a professional Rock singer, Ariel spent much of her childhood around recording artists including the Dinosaurs, Tony Saunders, Arlo Guthrie, and the Grateful Dead. Her songs come straight from the heart and speak to the depths of the soul. She is joined by multi-platinum producer James 'Jae-E' Earley, who's worked with David Bowie, MC Hammer, En Vogue and many, many more.

The Benicia Green Stage Set: 1PM-2:15PM

Genre: Modern R&B/Blues

This ain’t your granddaddy’s Blues—heck, it ain’t even your daddy’s Blues. Guitarist Jules Leyhe is on an entirely different trip, juxtaposing futuristic elements with down-home tones. Leyhe has performed with Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Fantastic Negrito, played the national anthem at the Oakland Coliseum, and been featured in Guitar Player, Premier Guitar, and Vintage Guitar magazines.

Bay Area native Tim Marco is an artist who has formed his own unique sound. After establishing himself in the Bay Area he studied music performance at the ICMP in London. He went on to tour Europe and the Caribbean with greats like Nigel Hall, Jorge Santana, Narada Michael Walden, Brett Hunter Band (The Voice), Call Me Karizma, Kelechi and Lauren Sanderson.

Inspired by modern R&B and old school Blues guitar playing Tim Marco weaves vocals reminiscent of Frank Ocean with his own unique guitar stylings.

www.TimMar.co

‘Midtown Row’ 164 East H (porch) Set: 1-5PM with breaks

Genre: Rockabilly/Bluegrass/Western

The big guy from out West and larger than life energy performer, guitarist, singer, banjoist, songwriter, composer, entertainer, musical historian and teacher, Mitch Polzak wears his heart on his sleeve and performs Rockabilly and early Country with the religious fervor of Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash and delivers a Honky Tonk ballad with the sincerity of Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. Mitch will bring a room to a fevered pitch of joyous energy on the dance floor and then tell you a story in a song like two old friends sitting at a kitchen table at midnight.

The Benicia Green Stage Set: 2:30PM-5PM (with breaks)

Genre: Soul/Funk/Groove/Acid Jazz/R&B

Playing in various formats across the Bay Area in recent years, Winterland Lounge is a top level Soul, Funk, and highly groove-based outfit centered around Steven and Zoe Winter, and Tal and Ryann Morris. Masterful musicians in their own right, the band brings all of the detail and nuance of their incredible musicianship to this non-stop groovin’ and funky setting. World class pro players, and showcasing incredible and highly compelling next generation vocalists.

Coldwell Banker Stage Set: 1PM-5PM (with breaks)

Genre: Rock/Pop

For the love of British Rock, and music of the Commonwealth, Englishmen Andy & Ruben Brunt have been rockin’ their way through a rich and varied songbook of classic material from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond for years leading the group Uncommonwealth. Loved by audiences across the Bay Area, the group also work with rising star Teyo who is a proud product of Benicia, and is soaring his way through the scene in both live shows and online platforms, where he has a vast and ever growing following.

‘Songbird Row’ 148 West F (porch) Sets: 2-2:30PM and 3:30-4PM

Genre: Americana/Acoustic

The father and son duo play timeless American classics! Bassist/guitarist/vocalist Stacy Starkweather, who is known for his work with The Suspects Of Soul, and Sweet Marie & The Suspects, is joined by son Jack in an intimate duo setting.

‘Midtown Row’ 134 West H (porch)

Set: 2-4PM with breaks

Genre: Soul/R&B

Your favorite musical family, the Luceros present a perfectly paired down take on their much loved family band ‘Papa Joe & The New Deal’. Their vast far-reaching songbook of classic Soul and R&B infused favorites are reimagined in this intimate format, just as if you’re enjoying the show in your living room, on that perfect, cozy couch.