A San Francisco Award Winning Small Batch Craft Beer Brewery And FIVE time award winner at the 2018 California State Commercial Craft Beer Competition
We are thrilled to welcome Adrian and Jennifer of El Taquero to FDR every Tuesday from 6-9 for our own Taco Tuesdays. Mr. and Mrs. T dish up mouthwatering, authentic street tacos with delicious fresh salsas. Stop by for a yummy meal, impeccable craft beer, and great company.
Evan Wardell is an SF based musician, songwriter, and audio engineer. His music blends vitriolic passion with meandering psychedelia into a soup of poppy, hook laden indie rock that seeks to understand just what makes it's creator tick.
Website:
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
Come celebrate Halloween with your friends at FDR. We’ll feature live music, delicious craft brews, and prizes for the best costumes. Tricks and Treats!
White Lighter: Tastefully Filthy. Born of busted knuckles and late night drives in beater cars, White Lighter is an eclectic amalgamation of Old and New. Traces of Americana, Blues, and Hard Rock meld with the influences of our hometown of Oakland, California to create a sound unlike any other.
Vocals, Lead Guitar / Ollie Cline
Drums, Guitar / Aidan Bernal
Bass, Vocals / Garrett Bell
https://www.facebook.com/WILighter/
https://soundcloud.com/user-962832238/sets/cave-days-demo
Greetings! We’re Half Mad, a groovy alt-rock group based in the east bay. Check out our self-produced EP on all platforms!
https://www.facebook.com/halfmadca/
https://instagram.com/halfmadca?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=1cu0e4udvhz2e
https://soundcloud.com/halfmadca
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We are thrilled to welcome Adrian and Jennifer of El Taquero to FDR every Tuesday from 6-9 for our own Taco Tuesdays. Mr. and Mrs. T dish up mouthwatering, authentic street tacos with delicious fresh salsas. Stop by for a yummy meal, impeccable craft beer, and great company.
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).
James Patrick Regan is a Vocalist and Guitarist known for solid chops, musicality, and engaging, powerful performances. He is most recognizable as the leader and singer-guitarist for the Deadlies. James has performed over 200 dates last year both solo and with the Deadlies, completed the 10th season of the TV show, “Creepy KOFY Movietime” with hosts Balrok and No Name airing Saturday nights, and the Deadlies are the House Band on Sacramento’s KMAX 31 incredibly popular TV show, The Car Czar. The Deadlies are also the official house band for the SF Bay Bombers Roller Derby pro team.
James key dates, both solo and with the Deadlies include tour support for Lisa Marie Presley, The Mavericks, Eric Martin, Shuggie Otis, Metalachi, Blue Öyster Cult, Greg Kihn, the B‐52’s, Dick Dale, Billy Bob Thorton and the Boxmasters, The Protomen & Big Bad VooDoo Daddy at renown venues of The Uptown, City Winery Napa, Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace, The El Rey Theatre, Slim’s , BottleRock Festival, Rockbar Theater, Harlow’s, Cargo Reno, Rogue Theatre, Harris Center, the Catalyst, Six Flag’s Discovery Kingdom, Napa Aloha Festival and more.
The Deadlies have the new album, self‐titled "The Deadlies" which recently dropped and is loaded with swingin’ rocking groovin’ tunes and a video to the singles "Hippie Groove" & "Not 4 U" are available on YouTube. James is also a contributor to Vintage Guitar Magazine.
Discography
The Deadlies – The Deadlies (SubPup 2014)
Merry Krampus! (Green Monkey Records 2013) Includes The Deadlies “Winter Wonderland”
The Deadlies – The Deadlies Go To Nashville (2012 Diamond Zephyr)
Various – On the Wings of an Eagle (2012 True Vine Music) James - Guitar
The Deadlies – The Deadlies Do Christmas (A Very Deadlies Christmas) (2011 Diamond Zephyr)
The Deadlies – Meet the Deadlies (2010 Diamond Zephyr)
Solo – Urban Slack (2008 Diamond Zephyr )
Links
https://www.reverbnation.com/jamespatrickregan
https://m.facebook.com/jamespatrickregan
http://www.thedeadlies.com
http://www.reverbnation.com/thedeadlies
http://www.youtube.com/theDeadliesTV
http://www.facebook.com/therealdeadlies
http://www.facebook.com/thedeadlies
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/5/1a4/31
on Instagram @theDeadlies or @ theRealDeadlies
http://www.twitter.com/thedeadlies
Come belt it out at FDR the First Friday of (almost) every 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 signers of the Portola. So you better start practicing in the shower, because it is on.
https://www.facebook.com/kjrockriguez/ http://www.kjomar.com/
Heavy Metal trio Supernaut from Santa Cruz, California has emerged from the void to deliver heavy psychedelic fuzz to the masses. Supernaut consists of Oliver Niemann on guitar, Sean Niemann on drums and vocals and Will Iremini on bass and vocals. Get ready for shredded guitar solos, pounding melodies, and reverb drenched vocals. There is something for every heavy music fan in a live Supernaut performance.
Zeke Edwards is a local Bay Area Musician who has been playing locally for 12 years in various groups and projects. His styles range from soul to blues with hints of funky reggae vibes. Zeke will be performing his original songs like never heard acoustic. Get ready for a night of fun music.
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.
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.
The Pacific Fault Line band plays an eclectic mix of blues, rock, southern rock, R&B, soul and oldies. Shelley Sorenson on lead vocals and keyboard, Ron Purser on lead guitar/vocals, d David Castro on bass, along with John Syracuse on rhythm guitar and Phil Amos on drums. This band that entertains with energy and passion, aiming to keep you groovin.
San Francisco locals the Bunkermen have been playing together in various arrangements for 20+ years. Vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter Dr. Rick, along with Rich Oliva (bass), David Eakes (drums) and Chris Wing (guitar) have played with the likes of Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull), Bill Spooner (the Tubes), the Clams, the Hodags, Back Burner Blues Band, and others. The Bunkermen’s punk, funk, rock-groovin’ storytelling style produces some of the most innovative originals around. And, yes, they practice in an underground bunker hidden in the SF hills.
A Talent For Mischief is a Bay Area trio consisting of Kevin Coffey on guitar and vocals, DJ Jimmy Lyons on bass and vocals and Nate Hoffman on drums. Combining their decades of experience as working musicians the 3 have created their own unique, lilting swinging brand of up- tempo melodic power pop that’s been delighting audiences all over the Bay Area- over 65 gigs in the past few years alone. Perfect for dancing AND for listening, and combined with carefully selected cover tunes, the 3 have created a dynamic combination that’s creating exciting experiences for audiences everywhere they play. See you soon!
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 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 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.
Come belt it out at FDR the First Friday of (almost) every 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 signers of the Portola. So you better start practicing in the shower, because it is on.
https://www.facebook.com/kjrockriguez/ http://www.kjomar.com/
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.
The Yuletide Repair Kit was launched in 2003 by guitarists Brian and Andrew Saxon, drummer John Ellis, bassist Chris Sheldon and singers Jester Banks and Nat Bigger. The purpose of the Yuletide Repair Kit is to electromagnetically bring forth the joys of the holiday season to the weary, forlorn, and downright dubious populace. Inspired by vintage tremolo, fuzz guitar, and a low-fi aesthetic, the Yuletide Repair Kit recorded all of their songs in a garage in San Francisco. The Yuletide Repair Kit uses old Musicman Amps and Fender guitars exclusively.
Yuletide Repair Kit's album, Holiday Lo-Fi is available for download on itunes and Spotify.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/yuletide-repair-kit/id917780828
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 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).
Come belt it out at FDR the First Friday of (almost) every 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 signers of the Portola. So you better start practicing in the shower, because it is on.
https://www.facebook.com/kjrockriguez/ http://www.kjomar.com/
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
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.
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.
This month’s featured comics:
Red Scott - Red has been featured at SF Sketch Fest, is a regular in the Bay Area comedy scene and is the co-host of the podcast "Boars, Gore & Swords"
Dro Ochoa - Dro, a Portola Local, is a regular at San Francisco's Punchline Comedy Club as well as Cobb's Comedy Club and has appeared at SF Sketch Fest.
Hayden Grief-Neil - Hayden has appeared at SF Sketch Fest, Cream City Comedy Festival and runs the Critical Hit Comedy show in San Francisco
Rashaan Mungo - Rashaan performs all over the Bay Area and runs the Comedy Showcase at Copyright Cocktail Kitchen on Thursdays in SF.
Sureni Weerasekera - Sureni is a Berkeley based comedian who performs all over the Bay Area.
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.
Pomelo is a mix culture acoustic band with original and cover songs in English and Spanish. The trio features vocal/cajon, bass and Spanish guitar. This is a lively, fun band with distinct Spanish flavor.
We are thrilled to welcome Adrian and Jennifer of El Taquero to FDR every Tuesday from 6-9 for our own Taco Tuesdays. Mr. and Mrs. T dish up mouthwatering, authentic street tacos with delicious fresh salsas. Stop by for a yummy meal, impeccable craft beer, and great company.
It’s not just that Connie plays two saxophones at the same time, Rashaan Roland Kirk style, or that she has developed a unique style, more melodically based, rather than riff oriented. If the music was not so bouncy, entertaining, storytelling, danceable fun, you might think the two horn aspect was just a flashy gimmick (and its pretty amazing and surprising when it’s happening). But the writing has the resonant quality that draws the listener in, even when the ideas are fresh and new.
The Soul Miners will get you up and dancing as they play classic Funk, Soul, R&B songs from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Average White Band, the Meters and more.
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.
We are thrilled to welcome Adrian and Jennifer of El Taquero to FDR every Tuesday from 6-9 for our own Taco Tuesdays. Mr. and Mrs. T dish up mouthwatering, authentic street tacos with delicious fresh salsas. Stop by for a yummy meal, impeccable craft beer, and great company.
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
Come belt it out at FDR the First Friday of (almost) every 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 signers of the Portola. So you better start practicing in the shower, because it is on.
https://www.facebook.com/kjrockriguez/ http://www.kjomar.com/
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.
Alvie is a local SF musician that plays full band in Alvie & the Breakfast Pigs. When playing acoustic Alvie likes to keep the vibes chill, as if he was hanging around a campfire with his friends. He plays classic campfire rock songs along with blues and originals. Raise a glass with Alvie. Cheers!
What happens when you take members of the two premier Polka bands in the Bay area (Bayvaria ?), add a dash of a Grass Valley based Ukulele swing, put em all in a cage and make them fight? That’s right!!! You get MEGASTEIN!!!! Playing a blend of swing, gypsy jazz, rock and or roll, and of course, Traditional and not so traditional polkas. So strap on your lederhosen and your dirndls, come on over, drink from the magic leg of beer and dance like you’ve never danced before. Ahem.
“Best polka band ever!” My Mom
“I laughed, I cried….It was better than Cats….” Phil D.
Stein
“I went berzerka when they did the Mazurka!” Some
random that can’t come to our shows anymore…
“Come for the leg….stay for the yodeling…” Genesis P.
Olkacyde.
The Treacherous French are an eclectic indie rock band hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. The songs they write are catchy yet complex, while staying true to their indie, blues, country, and alt-rock roots. The lineup consists of a group of four multi-instrumentalists from differing backgrounds ranging from folk rock to punk rock to dance rock to Celtic jazz folk fusion. The standard lineup of rock band instruments is well represented: bass, guitar, drums, vocals, keys - but if you listen closely, you may hear some twists as well: accordion, mandolin, harmonica, glockenspiel, washboard, kalimba - and this blend of styles and instrumentation is what makes The Treacherous French what it is.
The Basementals are a five piece garage rock band celebrating four years of making original music in southern SF. Straight out of Scotty's basement, The Basementals feature a high energy stage show and lots of songs about drinking, poor decisions, and bars that no longer exist.
Aaron Seeman's onslaught of solo accordion and vocals has astounded audiences of all shapes and sizes. Maximum Rock 'n Roll, the premier punk magazine, pronounced him "over the top!" for his note-for-note renditions of the entire first Dead Kennedys album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. His repertoire also includes, but is not limited to, 70's rock, Broadway, klezmer, classical, country, Sousa marches, punk rock, and even a polka or two.
Rather than play hokey accordion versions of these songs, Duckman/Seeman seeks to demonstrate that accordion and vocals alone can evoke the spirit of the song, whether the hard driving rock of AC/DC, the wide vocal range and sonic landscape of Boston, or the supersonic speeds and driving force of Dead Kennedys.
In addition to his accordionizationizing, Aaron Seeman is a founding member, arranger, and vocalist with San Francisco's Punk Rock Orchestra, which performs full scale orchestral versions of classic punk songs. He also plays accordion in Shamalamacord, Polkacide, and Red Hot Chachkas. Aaron Seeman was a founding member of the eclectic Romanian Music-inspired folk group Fishtank Ensemble. He has recorded with Mr. Bungle and Estradasphere. He is the composer of a modern classical opera "Opium: Diary of a Cure."
Aaron Seeman's onslaught of solo accordion and vocals has astounded audiences of all shapes and sizes. Maximum Rock 'n Roll, the premier punk magazine, pronounced him "over the top!" for his note-for-note renditions of the entire first Dead Kennedys album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. His repertoire also includes, but is not limited to, 70's rock, Broadway, klezmer, classical, country, Sousa marches, punk rock, and even a polka or two.
Rather than play hokey accordion versions of these songs, Duckman/Seeman seeks to demonstrate that accordion and vocals alone can evoke the spirit of the song, whether the hard driving rock of AC/DC, the wide vocal range and sonic landscape of Boston, or the supersonic speeds and driving force of Dead Kennedys.
In addition to his accordionizationizing, Aaron Seeman is a founding member, arranger, and vocalist with San Francisco's Punk Rock Orchestra, which performs full scale orchestral versions of classic punk songs. He also plays accordion in Shamalamacord, Polkacide, and Red Hot Chachkas. Aaron Seeman was a founding member of the eclectic Romanian Music-inspired folk group Fishtank Ensemble. He has recorded with Mr. Bungle and Estradasphere. He is the composer of a modern classical opera "Opium: Diary of a Cure."
Join us at FDR Brewery for our 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration. The Taproom will be all decked out like a German Beer Hall and we’ ll feature live music and festivities including beer brats, pretzel necklaces, stein holding contests, and delicious beers brewed just for this special occasion.
For our Fest, We'll have three German Lagers on tap:
Our Award-winning "Helles Afraid We'll Take Over" Munich Helles, 5.3% ABV .... A clean, malt-oriented lager showcasing the grainy sweetness of Pilsner malt. Spicy and floral notes from Perle hops and a dry finish keep the sweetness in check, making it exceedingly refreshing. A perfect beer for everyday consumption. GigaYeast German Lager yeast.
Schwarz Sabbat (Black Sabbath) Schwarzbier, 4.7% ABV ... Pilsner and Munich malts form the base on which we deftly layer de-husked roasted malt leading to a smooth, yet crisp, dry, refreshing lager. German Perle hops provide just the right amount of spicy and floral notes. GigaYeast German Lager yeast.
Oktoberfest, 6% ABV ... Brewed in the tradition of Oktoberfest dating to before the 1990s when the beer at the famous Munich fest switched to a lighter style more akin to Pilsner or Helles. This amber hued gem is rich in notes of bread crust and toast from a grain bill of 100% Munich base malts. German Perle hops provide just a hint of floral and spicy notes, and GigaYeast German Lager yeast provides the smooth lager character desired in this quaffable festive beer.
All week we'll have festive Oompah music playing and our fun photo-op backdrop with props for your social media pleasure ... So, break out your Dirndls and Lederhose and come join the fun! You won't want to miss this party. Prost!
Saturday, September 22nd: Opening Night: Duckmandu
Duckmandu’s onslaught of solo accordion and vocals has astounded audiences of all shapes and sizes. Maximum Rock 'n Roll, the premier punk magazine, pronounced him "over the top!" for his note-for-note renditions of the entire first Dead Kennedys album, Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables. His repertoire also includes, but is not limited to, 70's rock, Broadway, klezmer, classical, country, Sousa marches, punk rock, and even a polka or two.
And we’ll have festive pretzel necklaces, and complimentary beer brats (while supplies last). Plus crowd favorite - The Beer Stein Holding Contest (9:00 pm)
Tuesday, September 25th: The illustrious Duckmandu is back to perform his special brand of accordion music.
Thursday, September 27th: The Basementals
The Basementals are a five piece garage rock band celebrating five years of making original music in southern SF. Straight out of Scotty's basement, The Basementals feature a high energy stage show and lots of songs about drinking, poor decisions, and bars that no longer exist.
Saturday, September 29th: The Treacherous French
The Treacherous French are an eclectic indie rock band hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area. The songs they write are catchy yet complex, while staying true to their indie, blues, country, and alt-rock roots. The lineup consists of a group of four multi-instrumentalists from differing backgrounds ranging from folk rock to punk rock to dance rock to Celtic jazz folk fusion. If you listen closely, you may hear some twists as well: accordion, mandolin, harmonica, glockenspiel, washboard, kalimba - and this blend of styles and instrumentation is what makes The Treacherous French what it is.
Sunday, September 30th: MEGASTEIN!!!
What happens when you take members of the two premier Polka bands in the Bay area (Bayvaria ?), add a dash of a Grass Valley based Ukulele swing, put em all in a cage and make them fight? That’s right!!! You get MEGASTEIN!!!! Playing a blend of swing, gypsy jazz, rock and or roll, and of course, Traditional and not so traditional polkas. So strap on your lederhosen and your dirndls, come on over, drink from the magic leg of beer and dance like you’ve never danced before. Ahem.
Tuesday, October 2nd: Alvie Adams
Alvie is a local SF musician that plays full band in Alvie & the Breakfast Pigs. When playing acoustic Alvie likes to keep the vibes chill, as if he was hanging around a campfire with his friends. He plays classic campfire rock songs along with blues and originals. Raise a glass with Alvie. Cheers!
Thursday, October 4th: PUNKTOBERFEST featuring Burnout with special guest Duckmandu
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.
Duckmandu will let loose his Dead Kennedy’s covers on his accordion, as well as some favorite new wave, punk, rock and a polka or two.
Friday, October 5th: First Friday Karaoke—Bavarian Edition with KJ Omar Rockriguez
Karaoke Challenge: Can anyone pull off Hasselhoff or a Rammstein song?
Saturday, October 6th: ROKTOBERFEST featuring The Hiwatters
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.
Jochen Kahns - Guitar
Adrian Maestas - Bass
Joel Simpson - Drums
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.
This months’s featured comedians include:
Drew Harmon - Drew is a Regular at the Punch Line and featured as a Fresh Voice in SF Sketchfest. Also the creator and host of the popular show "I Think I'd Be Good At That," which began at Doc's Lab and has since expanded to the SF Punch Line, Cobb's and will soon be seen in Sacramento and Los Angeles.
Andrew Garcia - Andy once had a top 100 playlist on Pornhub.
Perry Mason - Perry has been featured at Cobb's and is a regular face in the Bay Area Comedy scene
Terrence Keith Moyer - TK can be seen performing all of the Bay Area and is the Host of "Man, Overboard!" On fccfreeradio.com
Boris Shkurko - Boris has a great name and is very funny.
Jeremiah Lodise - Host of the Show and Comedian from the neighborhood
Evan Wardell is an SF based musician, songwriter, and audio engineer. His music blends vitriolic passion with meandering psychedelia into a soup of poppy, hook laden indie rock that seeks to understand just what makes it's creator tick.
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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).
We are thrilled to welcome Adrian and Jennifer of El Taquero to FDR every Tuesday from 6-9 for our own Taco Tuesdays. Mr. and Mrs. T dish up mouthwatering, authentic street tacos with delicious fresh salsas. Stop by for a yummy meal, impeccable craft beer, and great company.
Sidewinder presents a night dedicated to the iconic performances that defined Blue Note Records' mission, "simply to serve the uncompromising expression of hot jazz and swing."
Sidewinder features members of the house band at Savanna Jazz's Sunday's Cool jam session and San Francisco's own Legends & Friends. They'll be doing a retrospective of the great Blue Note recordings. Herbie Hancock to Horace Silver, Art Blakey to (of course) Lee Morgan. Really looking forward to making the scene at FDR.
The Beauty Operators String Band was born out of San Francisco bluegrass jam scene. On the streets and in the clubs of San Francisco, they're known for their bluegrass, weird-grass, punk-grass, cry-in-your-beer grass, and 80s cover-grass
Blues Per Square Inch is an eclectic blend of blues and jazz. The band got it’s start back in 1987, playing in all kinds of venues since in the bay area and beyond. Alesia Panajota is a singer/songwriter joined by Louise Mcternan on flute who is an original member. Other musicians include Tim Landis on guitar, Sebastian Link on electric bass, guitar and drums, Tim Stearns on tenor sax and Glenn Howell on upright bass. We perform as a trio, quartet, quintet or sextet depending on the setting. BPSI has had radio airplay and has appeared on cable TV. Also is signed with Treasure Coast Records, an independent label in Florida.
We are thrilled to welcome Adrian and Jennifer of El Taquero to FDR every Tuesday from 6-9 for our own Taco Tuesdays. Mr. and Mrs. T dish up mouthwatering, authentic street tacos with delicious fresh salsas. Stop by for a yummy meal, impeccable craft beer, and great company.
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
Come belt it out at FDR the First Friday of (almost) every 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 signers of the Portola. So you better start practicing in the shower, because it is on.
https://www.facebook.com/kjrockriguez/ http://www.kjomar.com/
Pomelo is a mix culture acoustic band with original and cover songs in English and Spanish. The trio features vocal/cajon, bass and Spanish guitar. This is a lively, fun band with distinct Spanish flavor.
