Amalgamation is a desert wild west rose infused with blues crooning & laced with Americana rock sensibilities. Think acoustic foot-stomping original tunes inspired by the likes of Jack White, Led Zeppelin, Alabama Shakes, The Rolling Stones and others in the unplugged roots rock style.  In the guise of a duo slinging stringed guitars, harmonica and kick drum for a beat, they're ripe and ready to come to your town to spin tales of love, joy & mystery... 

Amalgamation has performed at SF Porch Fest, Eat Real Food Festival, 19 Broadway, The Starry Plough, First Fridays Oakland Street Fest, DNA Lounge, The Great American Music Hall, The Maker Faire, Sunday Streets Festival, Elbo Room, The Hotel Utah, Amnesia, Doc's Lab, Ocean Alehouse, and many more.

Listen here:

http://www.reverbnation.com/AmalgamationAcoustic 

www.AmalgamationMusic.com

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. 

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.

Fronted by Tenor Saxman Scott Silverberg, WestSide Jazz is what it says it is, a club. A bunch of like minded cats, all digging deep, all the time. WestSide Jazz Club, from the Westside of SF is full of local boys, living here in town, keeping the jazz pot stirred. Always driving, always vibrant. You hear funk when you'd of thought swing, and never mind all the other infectious grooves, Latin, Second line and what not? Cool party band. Killer Chops. You'll wonder why there aren't more local jazz bands like this ! The bands always having fun, feeling it. And how about them Vocals? Monk, Shorter, Rollins, Miles, Trane. You know the book. But you've not heard it this way. Not played today like the music was brand spankin' new!

Take the Room is a new jazz band made up of five friends from Ruth Asawa School of the Arts (SOTA) in San Francisco. This youthful sextet  includes drums, bassoon, piano, sax, trumpet and trombone. 

www.youtube.com/watch?=kZenPIYef6c&list=PLSAufOf1D3wMgkkD8Kvn0OCJJNopT5QLv
https://www.facebook.com/WestsideJazzClub

The Inconvenient Jazz Quartet 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) plus John Harris (guitar). They’re on a mission to keep it hep.

Take the Room is a new jazz band made up of five friends from Ruth Asawa School of the Arts (SOTA) in San Francisco. This youthful sextet  includes drums, bassoon, piano, sax, trumpet and trombone. 

Neighborhood stalwart Bill Metke once again occupies the FDR stage! By turns raucous and sweet, often surprising, always entertaining. Join us for a full evening of Bill's lively interpretations of songs you *might* know, all done up in a noisy, punk(ish) 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. 

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

Glam metal and bubblegum pop are brought together in the music of Shaynie Rhoads, glitter-clad headbanger from San Diego, California.  As a teenager, she played in various rock bands, and was influenced by artists like Britney Spears, Metallica, Poison and Motley Crue.  She began writing songs in college in an effort to capture the fast-paced lifestyle brought on by her new experiences.

Now based in San Francisco, Shaynie Rhoads and her band play throughout the local scene to continue sharing music from her recently-released, untamed debut EP, "Dynamite."  Armed with a guitar and a dream, Shaynie Rhoads is out there proving to the world that girls rock.

https://www.shaynierhoads.com/

On February 4th 2017 three guys from the East Bay started a band, they put their collective heads together in order to come up with a name that would inspire a generation. Instead they came up with Violet Island. These days Violet Island has four members, Adrian (Vocals/Guitars), Newman (Bass), Felipe (Drums), and Lizzie (Everything Else). With the help of their trusty pet Jelly Fish they are setting out to follow the footsteps of the bands that inspired them

https://www.facebook.com/thevioletislandproject/

Splat is a funk/groove/soul jam group from the Bay Area that always has an alternating lineup. Their music is in the moment and gets you up and shaking that booty and singing along. Splat will consist of Lincoln Montes on the sticks and skins, Marley Edwards on the thick stings, and Zeke Edwards using his voice and rhythm box. They will be playing their funky originals and sprinkling in funk, reggae, soul covers into the set. Get ready to dance the night away with the Nasty Rhythm Production crew spinning vinyl between sets. 

Charlie Kaupp is the singer/songwriter and guitarist for San Francisco eclectic indie rock band The Treacherous French. The songs they write are catchy yet complex, while staying true to their indie, blues, country, and alt-rock roots. The band's typical line-up consists of four multi-instrumentalists from differing backgrounds ranging from folk rock to punk rock to dance rock to Celtic jazz folk fusion. Join Charlie tonight for a stripped down acoustic set.

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. 

CarnyMusic is the solo project of Mike Carnahan, lead singer of the SF western-psych band The Green Door. In a shift from the expansive, mythological themes of the West that embodies The Green Door, CarnyMusic explores the raw, personal, and even solitary human condition as well as its dynamic relationship to an ever-changing world. Most of the time presenting as stripped down and spare with just guitar and vocals, CarnyMusic also collaborates with other musicians. The outcome is a varied mixture of sonic possibilities that stretch across a range of emotions, experiences, and intensities.

Sticky Bun is a new quartet made up of some of the best funk players in the Bay. The band consists of Jordan Glasgow on keys, TJ Guardino on guitar, Steve Rossi on drums, and John Bartlett on bass. Each player brings a wealth of experience to the group, and together they will set out to bring you the grooviest show in the city.

Kick off Pride Month with our First Fridays Karaoke!! We take PRIDE in supporting our LGBTQAI community and what better way to do that than to come together and sing our hearts out! We will also be releasing our Portola Pride Beer to mark the occasion! Drink up ... and sing out!!

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

Fronted by Tenor Saxman Scott Silverberg, WestSide Jazz is what it says it is, a club. A bunch of like minded cats, all digging deep, all the time. WestSide Jazz Club, from the Westside of SF is full of local boys, living here in town, keeping the jazz pot stirred. Always driving, always vibrant. You hear funk when you'd of thought swing, and never mind all the other infectious grooves, Latin, Second line and what not? Cool party band. Killer Chops. You'll wonder why there aren't more local jazz bands like this ! The bands always having fun, feeling it. And how about them Vocals? Monk, Shorter, Rollins, Miles, Trane. You know the book. But you've not heard it this way. Not played today like the music was brand spankin' new!

www.westsidejazzclub.com
www.youtube.com/watch?=kZenPIYef6c&list=PLSAufOf1D3wMgkkD8Kvn0OCJJNopT5QLv
https://www.facebook.com/WestsideJazzClub

Power-house acoustic duo Moonshine Jelly consists of violinist and vocalist  Lee Corbie-Wells, and guitarist and banjo player Kent Kessinger.  Other members for a fuller ensemble include Margaret Marie on vocals and mandolin, and Zina Pozen on accordion. The band adds contemporary context to ancient folk songs and tunes of Eastern Europe, Celtic countries and the British Isles, and the Americas.  With their intimate voices and performance intensity, this up-and-coming band is not only reviving but transforming traditional musics of the world.

http://www.moonshinejelly.org/

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. 

Three Toed will be returning to FDR for a night of groove and fun! Shane Ushijima on the skins, Marley Edwards on Bass and Zeke Edwards on guitar. Three Toed Sloth is a funky trio that will get you up and dancing. Playing Funk/groove/soul/jazz and whatever happens in the moment, Three Toed Sloth will take you on a musical adventure you won’t forget.

Each year for Memorial Day, we brew Fallen Comrade Red Ale as a tribute to the men and women who sacrificed all in defense of our Nation. As a veteran-owned brewery, the beer has special significance to us and incorporates military traditions into the beer itself. The red color symbolizes the blood shed on the battlefield in fighting for our freedoms, lemon was used in the boil to signify the bitter fate of the fallen, and salt was added to represent the tears shed by loved ones left behind.

Come join us Friday the 25th thru Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend to hoist a glass of "Fallen Comrade Red Ale" and help us honor the true meaning of the holiday observance. A portion of proceeds from the sale of this special beer will be donated to The Memory Box Project, a non-profit in Paso Robles dedicated to hand-crafting keepsake heirloom boxes so the loved ones of the fallen can remember their heroes.

All gave some, some gave all.

Leandro’s work is a strong representation of today's Brazilian music scene, infused by Samba, Bossa Nova, Jazz, Ska, Samba-rock, and Funk. His trumpet, with it’s psychedelic effects, combines with clever and sentimental arrangements for original tunes and cover instrumental world music standards that take the listener on an emotional and colorful musical journey. 

Leandro experiments with: 

Nick Rous on Tenor Sax

 Larry Leight on Trombone

 Lorenzo Farrel on the Hammond B3

 Johnny Graves on Drums.

https://www.facebook.com/leandrojoaquimtrumpetplayer/

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. 

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 Basement Brothers are an acoustic trio of Bob
Rawlins (bass), Arne Hurty (guitar) and Dave Cooper
(mandolin) with roots in the SF Bay Area. Nearly every song
rings with vocal harmonies, often in threes. Their songs span a
century and a half of American songs. They are as likely to play
Devil Makes Three or the Buzzcocks, the Rolling Stones or
Merle Travis as they are to play a 1920’s jazz standard or a
fiddle tune. However, they might just dazzle with a collection of
originals. It all depends on set and setting. Come see the
eclectic stirrings of the Basement Brothers.

Join us for art, craft beer, and tacos on Tuesday at Ferment Drink Repeat - FDR Brewery! Artwork by Javier Chalini & Paul Kensinger. Live performance by art troupe Mystic Midway and music by Daniel Briggs.  Don't miss this!

Featured Artists:
Javier Chalini & Paul Kensinger

Special Performance by Mystic Midway

EXHIBITION DATES: February 16, 2018 - May 16, 2018

Ferment Drink Repeat is an art-friendly, community-focused brewery and tap room serving innovative, exciting, top-quality handcrafted products to the beer lovers of the city. Located in the Portola Neighborhood, they are also a premier homebrew supply shop, fostering collaborative endeavors across the amateur and professional brewing spectrum.

https://www.portolasf.org/

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 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. 

Cassowary is a a local hard rock quartet with fuzzy pop inclinations and irreverent lyrics you can't hear anyway.

CarnyMusic is the solo project of Mike Carnahan, lead singer of the SF western-psych band The Green Door. In a shift from the expansive, mythological themes of the West that embodies The Green Door, CarnyMusic explores the raw, personal, and even solitary human condition as well as its dynamic relationship to an ever-changing world. Most of the time presenting as stripped down and spare with just guitar and vocals, CarnyMusic also collaborates with other musicians. The outcome is a varied mixture of sonic possibilities that stretch across a range of emotions, experiences, and intensities.