Abstract Sky is an all original band that plays an eclectic style of blues/rock with male and female lead vocalists. Abstract Sky does their best to mix up genres and keep the tunes interesting.  We are comprised of experienced veteran local musicians featuring  Melinda Zarrett (lead vocals) Frank Schilling (lead vocals, guitar), Phil Hartman (fretless bass), Jeffrey Kamil (guitar) and Tom Kingshill (drums).

Besides a monthly gig at the Chit Chat Café, Abstract Sky has played Kensington Circus Pub, Cheers, Winters, Longboard, Freewheel Brewery, Highway 1 Brewery and the Silicon Valley Tour de Cure for Diabetes at HP HQ in Palo Alto.

Abstract Sky Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/abstractskymusic/  

Abstract Sky YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owBKLViqIkE&list=PLiEGwncwvYiTeFMZlbhsROemyws23PNqX

Join us for an evening of laughs as FDR presents local stand-up comics.  These seasoned Bay Area comedians will have you in stitches. Think you have what it takes to perform stand-up? Then step on up for the Open Mic portion of the evening. 

Jeremiah Lodise,  local comic and frequent patron of FDR,  hosts this monthly show.

Check back soon for details about this month's featured comics.

Join us every Third Thursday at FDR for a live music trivia event!  In this new twist on pub trivia, your host (local musician Dante Ricci) will guide you through three rounds of music-based questions that will put your knowledge of bands/artists, TV theme songs, movie soundtracks, and pop culture to the test.  Dante will provide the music - your job is to answer questions, win prizes, and drink fantastic beer!  Stick around after the quiz when Dante will keep the fun going by playing your requests.  

Dante was the lead guitarist for the NJ-based band Noah's Arcade and has performed with regional groups The Rearrangement, Some Assembly Required, the Jon Lall Band, Geneva & the Conventions, and the one-night-only blues spectacular known as Fake ID. He was a musician in residence at Winberie’s in the heart of Princeton, NJ, and has been performing solo or with bands at bars, coffeeshops, restaurants, breweries, and weddings for the past 15 years.  He loves nothing more than to entertain song requests, and he may even let you sing one if you know the words and you're bigger than him (which you probably are).

The Letterboxers are an ukulele and vocal duet specializing in an eclectic mix of mellow rock, pop, and folk music. The band features Winona Hendrick on baritone ukulele, and John Mansfield on concert ukulele. Both members are classically-trained vocalists, blending tight harmonies with energetic strumming patterns. The Letterboxers most recently played Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2018, and enjoy regular performances around the Bay Area. When not playing music, Winona and John enjoy “letterboxing” (look it up!).

YouTube Channel:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aSWjNatf4Rp8bmKkaibhQ

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheLetterboxers/

The Section Jazz Combo play a wide variety of jazz tunes that range from classic jazz standards to more modern contemporary forms of jazz. Blues, swing, bebop, Latin, rock, funk (and many more) it's safe to say that The Section are always ready to bring an interesting show to their audiences!

The founding members are Russ Akin (Drums), Gram Aguas (Guitar), Steve Mayeda (Bass) and Daniel Taufer (Piano).

They met through Skyline College's Jazz Band and the four of them have played together regularly ever since. They've been invited to play at numerous parties, hotels, dinners and events throughout the Bay Area, and plan to continue spreading the beautiful sounds of jazz together for many years to come!

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thesectionjazz/

Doug Barrett & the Deal Breakers is a SF peninsula-based blues/rock power trio comprised of 4 long-time friends who've played together in various incarnations since high school. Their kinship is evident in the way their music grooves and gels together. Their repertoire ranges from classic Delta & Chicago blues standards (SRV, the 3 Kings, Taj Mahal) to blues-based, classic-rock gems (ZZ-top, Allman Bros., Hendrix, Cream). Doug Barrett serves up the blazing yet tasty guitar solos on guitar. Justin Wooster keeps things gritty & soulful, pulling double-duty on drums and lead vocals. Paul Sassenberg holds the bottom end down in the pocket on bass. Vince Arellano brings the party as the visual focal point of the band on percussion, vocals and improvised acrobatics.

Come belt it out at FDR, (mostly) every First Friday of the month.  KJ Omar is a master karaoke MC who cut his teeth in the punk rock clubs of the Mission district. He has a 10,000 song list and is super excited to meet the karaoke singers of the Portola. So you better start practicing in the shower, because it is on.

 https://www.facebook.com/kjrockriguez/               http://www.kjomar.com/ 

The retro rock trio is 'a shining example of why rock n roll will never die, filled with catchy riffs & great instrumentation' (Divide & Conquer) and Time Out NY says 'Hoy's clear-eyed rock is fueled by straight-up melodicism'. The Boys are touring the US for 2019 in a vintage Airstream. Yehaw! Their new 22 song double LP is available everywhere. 

www.greghoyandtheboys.com

The Inconvenient Jazz Quintet plays standards spanning the Great American Songbook, bop, and jazz fusion. The band consists of Griffin Barbula (sax), Sam Fahlberg (trumpet), Chris Jordan (drums), Matt Ridgway (bass) and Gram Aguas (guitar) . They’re on a mission to keep it hep.

Killer Caribou is a fun and energetic indie/alternative band from Livermore CA, with influences from 2000's indie rock and pop.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/62WGuhzbBCCgFypKs5ksJE?si=PJn81VdkTPGIr9R5_JkCPQ 

Beet the System is an uplifting and organic-fresh yet well-seasoned ensemble that has grown out of the compost fermented by one of San Francisco’s beloved aughts bands, Chemystry Set. Its genesis was inspired by Vermont artist Ben Levitt, aka breakfast, whose Beet the System art inspired  long-time tubersmiths Baba Ndjhoni (mandolin) and Sven Eberlein’s (guitar) second musical seeding.

Along with new shoots Dan Bonnin (drums), Tim Kelly (bass) and Obadiah Butterworth (guitar), the original plantings were nurtured to maturity into a rockin’ tapestry of cross pollinating original ear worms with a healthy dousing of world beat, groove, grass and punk-ish fertilizer.

Wandering yonder, down the untilled path, Beet the System is digging beneath the surface to unearth the real dirt on boundary-defying, hip shaking and message-driven musical roots. Lettuce turnip the beet at a thriving pasture near you!

https://beetthesystem.fun/

Burnout is a San Francisco based Garage Rock/Punk band. Burnout features Brian Saxon on guitar, John Ellis on drums, Jester Banks and Nat Bigger on vocals, and Chris Sheldon on bass.  Their self-titled demo EP was released March 5. 2018 and is available to download at REVERBNATION.

https://www.reverbnation.com/burnout7

Carsick is a dream-pop band from the San Francisco Bay Area. Influenced by all things cinematic, the group creates fragile tunes in their bedrooms. The group is inspired by a diverse range of sounds; Slowdive, M83, Cigarettes After Sex and Prince etc. The group slowly started exposing their lush introverted sound to the world via the internet, house shows, and local clubs around the Bay Area. 

Listen:

https://soundcloud.com/reallycarsick 

Join us every Third Thursday at FDR for a live music trivia event!  In this new twist on pub trivia, your host (local musician Dante Ricci) will guide you through three rounds of music-based questions that will put your knowledge of bands/artists, TV theme songs, movie soundtracks, and pop culture to the test.  Dante will provide the music - your job is to answer questions, win prizes, and drink fantastic beer!  Stick around after the quiz when Dante will keep the fun going by playing your requests.  

Dante was the lead guitarist for the NJ-based band Noah's Arcade and has performed with regional groups The Rearrangement, Some Assembly Required, the Jon Lall Band, Geneva & the Conventions, and the one-night-only blues spectacular known as Fake ID. He was a musician in residence at Winberie’s in the heart of Princeton, NJ, and has been performing solo or with bands at bars, coffeeshops, restaurants, breweries, and weddings for the past 15 years.  He loves nothing more than to entertain song requests, and he may even let you sing one if you know the words and you're bigger than him (which you probably are).

We are so excited to host Savage Craic at FDR on St. Paddy's Day. Savage Craic (Translates to "Great Fun") hit the bar scene in 2012 to share their Irish Traditional Folk music with the community.

John is an established professional musical performer and plays acoustic shows around the San Francisco area. Hailing from blues + jazz saturated upstate NY city of Rochester,  he was captivated by the intensity and emotion of monumental East and West Coast blues, rock and jazz improvisers of the past and more recent modern Jam Band, Groove and Indie Rock acts. John picked up the harmonica at 14, influenced by his harmonica playing Grandfather + Uncle, and by other famous harmonica greats. He spent hours emulating and playing along with friends and recordings. In 2003 when during a major life changing summer John decided to pack his life into his jeep and trek cross-country and relocated to SF. John now plays acoustic shows around The SF Bay Area with a rotating cast of accompanists that consist of fiddle, hand percussion, mandolin, and bass. Deeply rooted and well-versed in American roots music and early southern blues John + Friends will take you on a musical road trip across the country with feel-good songs of substance and integrity

Join us for an evening of laughs as FDR presents local stand-up comics.  These seasoned Bay Area comedians will have you in stitches. Think you have what it takes to perform stand-up? Then step on up for the Open Mic portion of the evening. 

Jeremiah Lodise,  local comic and frequent patron of FDR,  hosts this monthly show.

Check back soon for details about this month's featured comics.

Kevin Conlon is a Northern California based artist and leader of the Jazz/Blues group the Groove Rebellion. Kevin plays and eclectic mix of Jazz and Blues including both originals and cover tunes.

Recently released CDs include In Transit and Going Back to Chicago, each uniquely showcasing jazz and blues influences.

www.grooverebellion.com

The Hiwatters are a San Francisco Bay Area Classic Surf Music Ensemble.
Formed during the stormy winter of 2006 under harsh conditions, 
The Hiwatters exude the power and majesty of the ocean’s roar. 
Vintage surf guitar classics peppered with modern driving rhythms. 
Drenched in reverb and high on style, the Hiwatters are keeping the swing of
classic surf music alive in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. 

The Hiwatters have released 2 full length albums on the Berrysausage Productions label. 

Jochen Kahns - Guitar
Adrian Maestas - Bass
Joel Simpson - Drums

http://www.hiwatters.com/

Come belt it out at FDR, this time on the second Friday of the month.  KJ Omar is a master karaoke MC who cut his teeth in the punk rock clubs of the Mission district. He has a 10,000 song list and is super excited to meet the karaoke singers of the Portola. So you better start practicing in the shower, because it is on.

 https://www.facebook.com/kjrockriguez/               http://www.kjomar.com/ 

Gaby Castro is an Americana singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, model, actress, and activist. This San Francisco Bay Area native spent her early teenage years writing songs in her bedroom and performing them at coffeehouse open mics before earning a Bachelor of Music in Composition (Songwriting) at McNally Smith College of Music in 2016. Gaby's upcoming projects include a 5-song EP entitled La Guerrera EP (The Warrior EP), coming mid-2018, and her next album, Foundations & Destinations, slated for a Fall 2019 release. An advocate for mental illness awareness, many of Gaby’s songs touch on her personal struggles and the trials of those around her. Let her music tell the stories.

https://gabycastro.bandcamp.com/album/red-rock-sessions-live-from-mountain-view

http://www.gaby-castro.com/

Deidra Hall is a soulful, singer/songwriter and native wild flower to the foothills of the beautiful Blueridge Mountains in North Carolina. While she grew up where the blue grass grows, Deidra simply can’t be confined to one genre as she flows through shades of folk, and vibrant hues of blues. Expect to be serenaded by the sweetest sound, and simultaneously moved by its power. A performance by Deidra Hall will leave you saying "What did I just hear and when can I hear it again?!" With a huge catalog of her own originals, and a wide variety of covers reaching across all genres and time periods of Americas musical legacy, Deidra truly has something for everyone.

No Static, led by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Scott Goldstone, is a talented SF Bay area band that plays an exciting selection of danceable soul and rock covers.

https://www.nostaticmusic.com/

Hopwurst is a small batch brewery and artisanal sausage company based out of Marin, California. Owners, Terrell and Matt have come together to take two familiar crafts and push the boundaries of the food and beverage pairing experience. 

Based in San Francisco, CA, Kristin Plater (Play-ter) is a singer/songwriter/acoustic guitar player whose stunning voice has garnered comparisons to Pink, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Clarkson, and Patti Griffin. Kristin was a finalist for the coveted Lilith Fair showcase in Detroit, the first place winner of the Michigan State University talent contest, a finalist in the Pantene Pro-Voice contest, and a runner up in Gibson's The Way I Am competition judged by Ingrid Michaelson. From her album 24, Wonder Woman quickly made its way to the top of playlists on college radio stations across the nation. She is a rising YouTube sensation thanks to her song, Why Not, which inspires people worldwide to have fun all the time. She has performed at colleges, bars, and coffeehouses all over the United States as well as in Europe and Australia and has had the honor of singing the national anthem for the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena and for the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Kristin writes acoustic pop with gripping songs about having fun, being in love, and finding a place in this world. Her rousing live performances charm her audience into rapt attention from first to last note. A strong stage presence and commanding voice quickly elevate her above not only the pandemonium of a packed house, but also the deluge of other singer songwriters. She is a treasure trove of sounds, stories and humor, a musical explorer guiding her storytelling with an innate sense of wonder and purpose.

Hopwurst is a small batch brewery and artisanal sausage company based out of Marin, California. Owners, Terrell and Matt have come together to take two familiar crafts and push the boundaries of the food and beverage pairing experience. 

Paul Griffiths is a San Francisco based songwriter/performer, "...known and widely admired for such timeless classics as 'Headless Body in a Topless Bar'..."

Hailing from Manchester England, Paul regularly performs around the SF Bay Area and beyond in various configurations; solo duo, trio and full band.

"Full of wit, often morbid humor, and charm...  Paul Griffiths is a superb songwriter, and an endearing performer. Do not miss!"

Brett Cline Founder of The Lost Church, SF.

Paul recently played a very successful show at SF's premier venue, The Great American Music Hall. 

www.paulgriffithsmusic.com

Fancy Kerrigan is a classic one-man entertainer featuring guitar, drums, vocals, and (of course) an 1800s tuxedo. He has been delighting audiences across the country for years, combining musical acumen with a strong sense of wit, and more than a pinch of the absurd. Sharing the stage with such diverse acts as Dixie Chicks, Meat Puppets, and Punch Brothers, he has given audiences of all kinds something seldom seen these days: a true performance.

https://fancykerrigan.bandcamp.com/

Do you feel the “crisis”? We have the perfect antidote…

A group of old friends have gotten together again to bring to you the perfect music cocktail recipe to put remedy to any crisis including your weekday blues.

Come join us for a mix of well-balanced live music from the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Blues, Pop, Reggae with the right amount of Jazz and spiced a bit with some Latin music.

From Albert King to Hendrix, Dire Straits to Tom Petty, Chris Isaak to Coltrane, all well mixed with our own sound and a touch of Latin spices. Straight up or on the rocks. Your choice. Just come and enjoy the cocktail!

The Midlie Crisis features:

Mick Lippitt: Vocal/Guitar

Dave McCullough: Bass

Bill Harrington: Drums

Fernando R. Fernandez: Guitar/Vocals

Join us this Tuesday at FDR for a live music trivia event!  In this new twist on pub trivia, your host (local musician Dante Ricci) will guide you through three rounds of music-based questions that will put your knowledge of bands/artists, TV theme songs, movie soundtracks, and pop culture to the test.  Dante will provide the music - your job is to answer questions, win prizes, and drink fantastic beer!  Stick around after the quiz when Dante will keep the fun going by playing your requests.  

Dante was the lead guitarist for the NJ-based band Noah's Arcade and has performed with regional groups The Rearrangement, Some Assembly Required, the Jon Lall Band, Geneva & the Conventions, and the one-night-only blues spectacular known as Fake ID. He was a musician in residence at Winberie’s in the heart of Princeton, NJ, and has been performing solo or with bands at bars, coffeeshops, restaurants, breweries, and weddings for the past 15 years.  He loves nothing more than to entertain song requests, and he may even let you sing one if you know the words and you're bigger than him (which you probably are).

The Jazz Beaus have been playing together for about two years, but the members have all been playing the music we love for much longer than that. All together, we have about 150 years of experience in this band. It’s been said that jazz is meant to be a joyful experience. Exactly how we feel. Yes, we’re serious about the music, and about respect for its traditions, our distinguished forebears and all that. But damn it, this stuff is supposed to be fun, and with the Jazz Beaus, that’s our goal. Fun for us, and fun for the audience. 

Website/blog: tomdonaldmusic.wordpress.com
Music: soundcloud.com/tom_donald_music
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGeO1sLIHthLC9uqdYvnFGQ

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-in-my-head-single/id986508058?ls=1