Sweetwater Music Hall presents Petty Theft–Tom Petty Tribute
Since 2003, San Francisco based Petty Theft has been touring the United States performing Tom Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of the Heartbreaker’s live shows.
Since 2003, San Francisco based Petty Theft has been touring the United States performing Tom Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of the Heartbreaker’s live shows.
For an artist whose music honors the blues, rock and country legends of the past, Thorogood’s forward momentum is now stronger than ever. And along with longtime Destroyers Jeff Simon (drums), Bill Blough (bass), Jim Suhler (guitar) and Buddy Leach (saxophone), they continue “to slap a custom flame paint job onto those classic sounds” (Blues Blast Magazine) like never before. “There’s never been a master plan,” George says. “We’ll always be focused on playing music that makes all kinds of people happy. Because when the house lights go down, the downbeat hits and the audience erupts, there is no greater feeling in the world.”
Singer-songwriter Meels grew up among the redwoods of Northern California, where music was as constant as the ocean air. Born Amelia Einhorn and raised in Mill Valley, she was steeped in the sounds of John Denver, Iris DeMent, The Beatles, and Peter, Paul and Mary. After studying Recorded Music at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, she began shaping a sound all her own—one that blends folk, country, and bluegrass into what she calls “Critter Country.”
The Garcia Project is more than a tribute, the band delivers the emotional and communal experience that made the classic Jerry Garcia Band so beloved. A recent Grateful Web feature described their performances as “a night of healing, heart, and pure Jerry magic
Featuring the next generation of Deadhead musicians, including Spencer Krenz and members of Broken Compass Bluegrass and Deadset805. Plus many special guests! Come out and support the future keepers of the flame. 300 years!
After assembling a band of truly kindred spirits, Surreal Neil and Super Diamond began to perform regularly in San Francisco and then all over the U.S., and something quite wonderful happened: people turned out in large numbers to see them, and returned again and again and again…
JOOSE is a high-energy 90s rock tribute band dedicated to resurrecting the golden era of alternative and grunge music.
Wicked Messengers brings a fresh interpretation to the timeless songs of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Jerry Garcia, and more. This collective of seasoned musicians embodies a deep respect for famous classic songs while infusing their performances with a unique and organic flair.
Groundbreaking musical star of Riverdance, Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated, Eileen Ivers continues to push traditional fiddling boundaries from a folk music staple to a fiercely fresh, powerfully beautiful, intensely driving world stage experience. Over a career spanning more than 40 years, she has performed and/or toured with such diverse artists as Sting, Patti Smith, Al Di Meola, Hall and Oates and The Chieftains and has guest-starred with the London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, over 60 symphony orchestras to date.
Josh Zee is Bay Area born & raised, and often praised as one of the best guitar players ever. Band credits include Protein, The Mother Truckers, Phantom Power.