Experience the electrifying sound of Carlos Elliot as he brings Soul Boogie, his acclaimed fifth studio album, to The California Theatre for one unforgettable night. Born in Colombia and shaped by the Mississippi blues tradition, Elliot blends the indigenous and African roots of Hill Country Blues with the raw energy of rock, soul, and funk.
The young wolves, Los Lobos, were weaned on late-night radio’s soul, R&B, and doo-wop. Were cured through the African-American currents of the blues, jazz, and rock ‘n’ roll. An amalgam. Hailing from San Angelo, Texas, Los Lonely Boys created their own bluesy “Texican rock & roll” sound and turned it into a global sensation.
Chicago native and old school rock 'n' soul saxophonist and singer Terry Hanck brings exciting, tenor sax-driven blues and soul to The California stage.
Roots, blues, rock, and Americana with rich vocals and laid-back California spirit.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue - Perhaps the most recognizable ambassador for New Orleans music working today. St. Paul & The Broken Bones are a powerhouse soul ensemble from Alabama known for their electrifying live shows and impassioned vocals.
Black Joe Lewis is a blues, funk and soul artist influenced by Howlin' Wolf and James Brown. He formed Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears in Austin, Texas, in 2007. In March 2009, Esquire listed Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears as one of the "Ten Bands Set to Break Out at 2009's SXSW Festival."
An anything-can-happen mix of stellar songwriting alternating with blistering blues-rock. When Click brings it down with the strings-inflected “Blue Skies”, you can hear every breath in the room; when he launches into the infectious “Wait My Turn,” there’s not one person who can stay seated.
Big Damn Band is led by Reverend Peyton, who is considered to be one of the premier finger pickers playing today.
Recorded in Nashville with Keb’ and Taj co-producing, the Grammy-nominated Room On The Porch finds the pair in peak form, playing to each other’s strengths and opening up new creative horizons more than a half-century into their storied careers.