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 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).

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!

Laura Paragano is an electric guitar-wielding singer-songwriter based out of San Francisco. Originally raised in New Jersey on a strict diet of Bruce Springsteen and Motown, her coastal influences combine to create a “heartland-surf rock” sound. 

www.lauraparagano.com 

Meat, meat, and more delicious meat.

Menu:

Coffee Rub Brisket

Sweet & Smokey Pork Belly

https://www.outlawsf.com/

Vinnie Guidera is a singer-songwriter and frontman of the Sacramento indie rock trio Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds. He will be adapting songs from the band’s recent release “Shedding”, 2015’s “Lows” and some classic covers for a solo performance.

https://www.facebook.com/vinnieguideramusic/

https://vgdb.bandcamp.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.

Give Your Regards to Broadway this month at our themed First Friday Karaoke. Razzle- dazzle us with your own wicked renditions of Broadway’s biggest numbers. Be a show-stopper by dressing the part and don’t forget to bring plenty of Hamiltons to buy rounds of delicious craft beer for you and your fans and for tipping our phantom-tastic KJ. All the cool CATS will be at FDR for this singular sensation.

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.

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

Zeke Edwards is a local Bay Area Musician who has been playing locally for 13 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 acoustic. Get ready for an evening of fun music.

Seven Brights is a San Francisco-based jazz combo comprised of players who share a devotion to groove. Anchored by a tight bass/drums matchup that lays down a solid swing, 7B flows seamlessly from passionate solos, through intricate passages and down to sensitive progressions that’ll make you lean forward to take it all in. 

Seven Brights members are regular players at local haunts including Amnesia, Atlas Café, Revolution Café and Café International.

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.

• Rachel Dionne – vocals

• David McFarland – Guitar

• Scott Dworkis – Bass

• Joe Ralph – Keyboards

• Will Berg – Sax

• Gus Lignos – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/soulminersSF/

Gaby Castro is an Americana singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, model, actress, and activist. This San Francisco Bay Area native combines introspective songwriting reminiscent of Carole King and Joan Baez with the contemporary style of Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves. Her new EP entitled La Guerrera//The Warrior EP was released worldwide on March 8th, 2019, to coincide with International Women’s Day. 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/

Embracing the folksy pop of artists such as Suzanne Vega and Sheryl Crow, Aprylle Gilbert combines stirring melodies with words of inspiration, joy, and - at times –sadness. In a voice both pensive and sultry that often hints at an underlying self-consciousness, Aprylle takes the listener on a trek that is semi-autobiographical yet familiar to most of us. There is an overall theme of learning to be true to yourself, and the happiness that lies in finding someone who will accept you for who you are. To that end, much of Aprylle's music is lifting and inspirational, though poignant reminders of a not-so-joyful past are ever present from an aspiring songstress longer afraid to bare her soul.

Sturdy Skeptics is a pop punk and alternative rock band originally formed in 2016. The group has played shows all over the Bay Areas at venues including 924 Gilman, DNA Lounge, Davis Cherry Blossom Festival, and many more. Their first single was released on December 8th, 2018. With a the first album on the way, Sturdy Skeptics looks to keep playing shows in California and beyond, bringing their take on pop punk and growing on yours and your friends’ ears.

http://www.sturdyskeptics.com/

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 

Honeyguns are a San Francisco based rock band who's musical influences range from indie rock and pop, new wave, dance-rock, and post-punk. Honeyguns is composed of brothers Ian Nored (bass guitar) and Nigel Nored (drums), Josef Holt (guitar) cousin of the Nored brothers, and their friend Jillian Mariano (vocals). They released two new songs on their SoundCloud profile and with more music to come. 

SoundCloud:

https://soundcloud.com/honeyguns

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

Benjamin Barnes, formally of Rilke String Quartet and Deadweight, is a classically- trained violinist who has worked with Les Claypool, Mr. Bungle, Eric McFadden, among others. Arne Hurty, guitar in hand, was a founding member of the LA-based punk band The Alcoholics and has since turned his attention to acoustic music. David Cooper is a mandolinist and songwriter and is currently working on his 3rd CD of originals. Together they form Gorilla Ponder, playing an eclectic array of bluegrass, jazz, pop, Americana and originals.

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).

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

Come belt it out at FDR,this ime 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/ 

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 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. 

Sunset Scavenger is a folk-blues-jazz-country band featuring Vince Guaraldi piano licks layered over double bass pedals and Victoria amps. Singing is attempted. The band is made up of Ranger, Toro, Neon, and a guy without a nickname.  

Akbar and The Traps is....

You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy

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. 

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

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

Busy Lighthouse is a rock band from California that consists of Jesús Rico (Vocals/Guitar), Isaiah Selva (Bass Guitar), and Josh Zucker (Percussion). Each of the members have a diverse taste in music that helps to influence the band’s raw and unique sound. The band’s style of genre ranges from alternative, hard rock, grunge, punk, experimental, and indie. Busy Lighthouse released their debut album “Memories &Unrealities” through CD Baby in 2016. Inspirations and influences within the group range from Pearl Jam, Nirvana, The Strokes, Foo Fighters, The Beatles, System Of A Down, Iron Maiden, Muse, The Who, Radiohead, and many more….

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4ZYzQno7Y8QtBobtQmfkWz?si=0I_Il7M7TxySh1OJd9UVBA

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.