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SHOWS
July
-- Friday, Fouth Of July POWERHOUSE BLUES BAND at the SAN JOSE AMERICA FESTIVAL, 1:00pmDurn. A schedule change led to no-go on the America Day Festival.Look for us next time.
-- Friday, Fouth Of July POWERHOUSE BLUES BAND at the Roux Louisiana Kitchen
3055 Olin Ave in Santana Row, San Jose 408-249-8000
Just later that day, you have the opportunity to see the band play again. This time the band is helping the newest Santana Row meeting joint get revved up for fireworks. This place is right next to Maggiano's in Santana Row, and features an electrified Marti Gras atmosphere.
5:30 to 8:30 PM Free
-- Friday, July 11th The RUSSELL BARBER BAND at THE KINGFISH RESTAURANT AND BAR, 201 B Street, San Mateo. 650-343-1226 No cover.
Once again the RBBand boys hit this popular New Orleans style restaurant and bar, with the inclusion of harp maestro Jimmy Dewrance. This place has the right Southern cuizine and atmosphere to be the most talked-about destination on the peninsula. Come see about it yourself and join us as we play songs off of the new album. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Info on the KingFish Restaurant.
9:00 to 12:00 PM Free.
-- Saturday, July 12th GIL DELEON AND THE JUMP KINGS at LAKESTOCK '07, at EMERALD LAKE RESORT, 500 Lake Blvd, Redwood City, 94062. Family-oriented event.
Always a memorable and laid-back event, the beloved Emerald Lake Resort will open its doors to swimmers and music lovers looking to cool off, and dance in the sand to Gil DeLeon and the Jump Kings. I'm privilaged to team on guitar with the fabulous Jonny Lawton. He's one of my favorite blues guitar players in the bay area. Bring your kids and maybe a dish.
Music from 6:00 to 10:30 PM. Cover charge: $7.00. Free under 12.
-- Thursday, July 17th DEVIL'S TONIC at JJ BLUES 3439 Steven's Crk. Blvd., San Jose, 408-243-6441
Devil's Tonic headlines JJ's once again. This time with Chris Brown switching to bass duties and Mike Eaton on drums. Come check us out as we return to rock the house. Click here for JJ's information.
9:00PM - 12:30 AM No cover.
Saturday, July 19th DEVIL'S TONIC at THE SHERMAN RESTAURANT 410 Airport Blvd., Burlingame. 650-344-7447. No cover.
Had a fun time at the Redwood City Blues Festival? Mosey North to the Sherman Restaurant off of the Broadway exit of 101. It's always great to get together with Jeff Ballard and Devil's Tonic. Add Jan Hagge's keys and you've got a big sound in a small place. Boogie most of the night with some Chicago Style Blues on the Burlingame wharf. Info on The Sherman.
8:30 to 12:00 PM Free, as a patron of the restaurant.
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about any details of the shows listed above.