Arcadia Blues Club. 16 E. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, Phone: 626 447-9349
ANAHEIM
House of Blues. Anaheim, 1530 S. Disneyland Dr. Tel: 714 778-BLUE [House of Blues is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine in an environment celebrating the African American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art. In 1992, our company converted a historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts into the original House of Blues®. The original House of Blues opened its door on Thanksgiving Day, 1992 feeding the homeless before opening to the public. Our commitment to serving the community will always be a priority.]
CASPAR
Caspar Inn & Blues Cafe Box 3
14957 Caspar Rd. Caspar. Tel: Bar/Music/Rooms (707) 964-5565
Fax: 707-964-9034.
COTATI
The Tradewinds. 8210 Old Redwood Hwy, Downtown Cotati. Tel: (707) 795-7878. [contact: Katie Albert.]
DANA POINT
Renaissance. 24701 Del Prado. Tel: (949) 661 6003
ELK GROVE
Elk Grove Brewery & Restaurant. 9085 Elk Grove Blvd. Tel: 916-685-ALES (2537) Fax: 916-685-5495
FAIRFAX
19 Broadway Niteclub. 17 Broadway Blvd., Fairfax. Tel: 415 459-1091. [19_Broadway Niteclub is one of the North Bay's premier music venues Presenting live music 7 nights a week for 21 years. The club has earned a venerable reputation in the historic Northern California music scene. Located in beautiful downtown Fairfax, on a strip boasting three vibrant venues, all offering nightly live music, 19 Broadway is helping to make Fairfax "the music capital of Marin".]
FREMONT
The Mojo Lounge. 3714 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA. Tel: 510-739-1028
FULLERTON
Stubrik's Steakhouse. 118 E. Commonwealth, at Harbor Ave. Tel: 714 871-1290 [ For Great Food and Top Entertainment, STUBRIK’S is the place to be. We are located in the heart of historic downtown Fullerton. There is live music Tuesday through Saturday, every week of the month. Friday and Saturday]
HAYWARD
The Bistro. 1001 B Street. Tel: (510) 886-8525
HERMOSA BEACH
Cafe Boogaloo. 1238 Hermosa Ave. Tel: 310 318-2324. [Cafe Boogaloo is a phenomenom, a place for white-hot electric blues, Cajun, and various other almagamations of American music. South Bay has long deserved a first class musical destination - it now has one!]
HOLLYWOOD
House of Blues. 8430 Sunset Blvd. Tel: (213) 848-5100 / (213) 650-1451
HUNTINGTON BEACH
Blue Cafe.17208 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Perq's. 117 Main Street. Tel: (714) 960-9996
LONG BEACH
Blue Cafe. 210 The Promenade. Tel: 562 983-7111
LOS ANGELES
Babe's & Ricky's Inn. 4339 Leimert Blvd. Tel: (323) 295-9112. [For almost 40 years, Babe's & Ricky's Inn has been the home of great live blues, hosting legends such as B.B. King, Albert Collins, T-Bone Walker, Eric Clapton, and John Lee Hooker.]
Pure Pleasure Blues Club. 1520 W. Manchester Ave. Tel: 323-778-8497. [contact: Ella Williams. One of the Original Blues Clubs in Los Angeles. Beer and wine. Open daily from 2pm. Live blues band every Sunday 8pm - 12am. All musicians welcome]
MERCED
Rudy's Jazz & Blues Club. 432 West Main Street. Tel: 209/726-rudy (7839) Fax: 209/726-jazz (5299) [Rudy, along with his wife Cindy, opened Rudy’s Jazz & Blues in Merced 3 years ago; and will celebrate their 3rd anniversary of the club on January 1, 2007. Rudy Merino has been in the Jazz and Blues scene in the central valley for over 50 years.]
MILL VALLEY
Sweetwater Saloon. 153 Throckmorton Ave. Tel: (415) 388-7769 Fax: (415) 388-0215.[Sweetwater is the legendary Mill Valley music club which for over 30 years has been a premier live music location in the North Bay for nationally and internationally known acts.]
MONTEBELLO
Little Red Rooster. 1505 Washington Blvd. Tel: 323-722-4318. [contact: Sweet Lou & JayBird. Nice down home roadhouse feel, great blues covering most stlyes of blues. Great simple food, pool tables, good parking, very affordable drinks. Stop by for great happy hour specails.]
NAPA
DG's. 530 Main Street. Tel: 707-253-8474
Lowell Fulson speaks about the heyday of the Oakland, CA blues scene
NEWCASTLE
Constable Jacks 515 Main St Newcastle, CA 95658 - (916) 663-9385 [Shows on Sunday through Thursday are usually dinner shows with children of all ages welcome. Prices listed for shows do not include the cost of dinner.]
OLD PASADENA
Holly Street Bar and Grill. 175 E. Holly Street. Tel: (626) 440 - 1421
Redwhite+bluezz. 70 S. Raymond Avenue. Tel: (626) 792-4441 Fax: (626) 792-4449. [In one of the original historic buildings of Old Pasadena, redwhite+bluezz offers top-tier menu ingredients, a Sommelier-directed wine program (including tasting flights, a series of two-hour classes, and an exceptional bottle selection), and a stylish venue for enjoying the work of the area's best Blues and Jazz musicians.]
REDWOOD CITY
Broadway Cocktail Lounge. 700 Winslow St. Tel: 650 365-3353
SACRAMENTO
Blue Lamp. 1400 Alhambra Blvd. Tel: 916-455-3400 and 415-885-1464
The Torch Club. 904 15th St. Tel: 916-443-2797. [Since 1939, the Torch Club has meant blues around Sacramento's midtown]
SAN CLAMENTE
Iva Lees's 555 North El Camino Real. Suite E. Tel: 949 361 2855 [Live Blues. Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights]
SAN DIEGO
Dizzy's-Where the Music Matters Most. 344 Seventh Ave.,(Between J & K). Tel: 858.270.7467 Fax: 858.270.3415. [Finally, some place to experience musical performance a place with no distractions no bar scene, no TVs, no restaurant, no hidden agendas . . . no limits . . .]
Patrick's II. 428 F St. Tel: 619 233-3077. [Patrick's II brings you the best Blues, Soul and Rock & Roll bands from San Diego, L.A. and all over the Southwest. Every night.No cover charge Sunday - Thursday.]
SAN FRANCISCO
Biscuits and Blues. 401 Mason St. Tel: 415-292-2583 Fax: 415-292-4701. [Conatct: Regina Charboneau/Co Owner. Biscuits and Blues was developed as an offering to music lovers who wanted an intimate setting to see their favorite blues artists. San Francisco now has a club that offers the best in National and Regional Blues acts while showcasing award winning Southern Cuisine. Dinner from 5:00 Monday through Friday until closing.
from 6:00 Saturday and Sunday until closing. Show times vary night by night as do ticket prices]
Bistro 339. 339 Taylor St. Tel: 415/563-8568 [contact: Jody Massey. Straight ahead jazz in comfortable restaurant/club that's listner friendly. Jazz Sunday and Monday evenings]
The Boom Boom Room. 1601 Fillmore at Geary. Tel: 415 673-8000. [Located in the heart of San Francisco's old Fillmore district, the Club is a sultry, down-home Juke Joint providing cocktails, dancing live Blues, Boogie, Groove & Soul music six nights a week. If you love music and boogying, you've gotta come party with us. The Boom Boom Room is the hippest, low-light, straight-up funky club on the West coast!]
Lou's Pier 47. 300 Jefferson Street. [Blues every evening]
Skip's Tavern. 453 Cortland Ave. Tel: 415-282-3456. [contact: Bill Cortright. Music 7 nights a week. No Cover Charge]
The Saloon. 1232 Grant. Tel: 415 989-7666. [The Saloon, at 1232 Grant Street in North Beach, is one of the top blues bars in the City. Make that the state. Make that the world. Make the scene with music every night with two bands on Fridays and weekends. The talent runs the gamut from raw to top notch, always spontaneous, always lively. No tired old big names here.]
SAN JOSE
JJ's Blues Lounge. 3439 Stevens Creek Blvd., Tel: 408 243-6441 [JJ's Blues showcases live performances by blues musicians every night. The Chicago style layout features a full bar and walls adorned with photos of many notable and famous artists who have graced the stage. Winner of Metro magazines Best Blues Club three times we welcome you to come and experience the music of the blues in a comfortable, safe and friendly blues dive. (The music can get loud, bring earplugs if you're sensitive)]
SANTA CRUZ
Moe's Alley. 1535 Commercial Way. Tel: 831-479-1854. [Live Music-Full Bar-Patio Dining - Open 4pm-2am Tuesday-Sunday. Moe's Alley features the best in live entertainment 6 nights a week. From Blues to Salsa, Rhumba to Reggae, we have something for everyone to enjoy. Our spacious music hall, friendly staff, full bar, organic cuisine, outdoor patio, and best of all great live music, create an unforgetable experience.]
SANTA MONICA
Harvelle's. 1432 4th St.Tel: 310 395-1676.
SHERMAN OAKS
Cozy's.14058 Ventura Blvd. Tel: 818-986-6000 Fax: 818-501-0606. [contact: Steve Rakoczy owner / Steven Lew manager. L.A.'s Home Of The Blues, since 1996. A medium sized club with a full dinner menu, bar, and separate lounge and pool room. Cozy's features both local and national blues acts as well as roots Americana. Open 7 days. Mon.-Thurs. at 6pm, Fri. at 5pm, Sat. at 7pm and Sun. at 8pm. Karaoke on Sunday's.]
UNIVERSAL CITY
B.B King's. 1000 Universal Dr. St. 222 Universal City. Tel: 818-622-5464.
VALLEJO
Chris' Club. 656 Benicia Rd. Tel: 707 552-2916
VISALIA
Le Chai Wine Lounge. 101 W. Main Street. Tel: 559 734-9463.