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Daniel Castro arrived in the Bay Area not long ago with his trademark Fender Telecaster and backed by one of the hottest bands around. In the short time since, he has gained quite a reputation as a bluesman.

Fantastic tribute to Steely Dan!

"Without a doubt the finest Santana Tribute Band in the country", is what the San Francisco Chronicle said about this fantastic homage to one of the best rock bands of all time. Conceived as a fantasy band by lead guitarist Leo Herrera and fueled into reality by the enthusiasm of friends and family members, Caravanserai is a project of love and devotion. Originally a replication of, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, Santana's legendary early days, Caravanserai has grown to include material from all eras of Santana's 30+ year history. From the 1969 hit Evil Ways to monster hit Smooth which is on the world renowned and nine-time Grammy winning CD Supernatural, as well as hits from Santana's most recent CD release All That I Am. Caravanserai performs music to satisfy Santana fans young and old. "Without a doubt the finest Santana Tribute Band in the country." - San Francisco Chronicle

Members of the West Side's most popular rock and roll band perform their original songs and classic cover tunes. Band members are: Ed Conner on harmonica, Mario Arias on drums, Leroy Castro on keyboards, Mike Gomes on percussion, Ray Hernandez on bass, and Scott Wellman on lead guitar.

Sourdough Slim is a one man Western extravaganza! Swinging tunes! Cowboy crooning! Yodeling pyrotechnics! Showmanship galore! Yes folks, all this and more can be yours at the only show on the planet where you can witness a man in a ten gallon hat, yodel, play accordion, dance a jig and twirl a lariat - all at the same time.

The Creole Belles are distinguished by the high-energy, traditional fiddle style of Delilah Lee Lewis, who has been playing Cajun music for the 27 years, and has studied with many of the great Cajun and Creole musicians including Denis McGee, Canray Fontenot and Alphonse "Bois Sec" Ardoin, Dewey Balfa, and Michael Doucet. In 1995, she joined with accordionist Maureen Karpan and established musicians Karen Leigh and Karen Celia Heil to bring the traditional sounds of Creole music to Cajun and zydeco fans in the San Francisco Bay Area. With fiddle and accordion fronting the band and upright bass, rubboard and guitar providing solid rhythm, they entertain crowds with traditional, down home Cajun and Creole dance music. Special guest Andrew Carrire comes from a long line of traditional Creole musicians. The son of Bebe Carrire, he was raised in Louisiana, and brought his formidable musical background to California, where he now resides.

Fishtank Ensemble is a unique and truly worldly musical experience. From the smokey cafes of Bucharest to the Gypsy caravans of yesterday, this band evokes the spirit of a past age and the sounds of tomorrow.

Each member of Boulder Acoustic Society comes from a different musical world, and the resulting mix is what makes their music so special. Shredding guitar licks, soaring gypsy violin, a little ukulele and the thump of an old time bass bounce around with a jazz accordion and creative percussion to create a new sound.

The live shows of Pink Floyd have set a new standard in the music industry with accompanying video and laser light technology. It is this extra added dimension that sets them apart from other great "live" rock performances. House of Floyd, a full production musical and visual tribute to Pink Floyd, was formed in early 2005. After an extensive search and audition process led by Mark Showalter, former saxophonist/keyboardist of The Gregg Allman Band, seven extremely talented musicians were assembled from all over the San Francisco Bay Area for their great ability, years of experience and love of Pink Floyd to form House of Floyd. The band has diligently recreated not only the sounds of all the great Pink Floyd albums, but it has also incorporated the video and lighting experience that live Pink Floyd performances are known for. You will be amazed at the accuracy of this re-creation of one of the greatest band in the history of rock and roll. The band members, Mark Showalter (lead vocals, keyboards, saxophone); Pat Potter (lead vocals, guitar); Lou Portela (bass guitar, vocals); Doug Canfield (drums); Bill Coonley (guitar, lapsteel, keyboards, vocals); Sheri Showalter (vocals); and Angie Montgomery (vocals); bring over 30 years each of musical experience to the Pink Floyd recreation. Coupled with six lasers, strobes, a fog machine, video editing, and a computerized light show, this promises to be an awesome show.

Antsy McClain is a songwriter, story-teller and entertainer who sings about life in an American trailer park. His band, The Trailer Park Troubadours, is a skilled assortment of musicians who play in the rootsy, rock and roll tradition of their hard-working, blue collar forefathers.