Sweetwater presents Steve Poltz
renowned as a festival favorite everywhere from Bluesfest in Byron Bay and High Sierra Music Festival in California and Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado to Cayamo Cruise
renowned as a festival favorite everywhere from Bluesfest in Byron Bay and High Sierra Music Festival in California and Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado to Cayamo Cruise
If the city of Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since their formation in 1995, the six-piece, multi-genre band has been a cultural force, blending Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that embodies the energy and diversity of LA. In 2025, Ozomatli celebrates an incredible milestone: 30 years of bringing their dynamic, genre-defying music to audiences around the world.
Our headliner this year is the phenomenal Six Appeal! This internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble is known for their unmatched harmonies, dynamic energy, and unforgettable performances that blend music and humor in perfect harmony.
Dirty Cello - cello like you’ve never heard before! Combine the virtuosic wail of Jimi Hendrix, the soul of BB King, and the fire of Bill Monroe, and add a whole lot of cello, and you get the Dirty Cello band.
If Los Angeles had a soundtrack, it would be Ozomatli. Since 1995, the multi-genre cultural powerhouse has blended Latin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global influences into an unmistakable sound that captures the city’s energy and diversity.
New Monsoon (NM) is a staple of the SF Bay Area Jam scene and are veterans of the national touring circuit. The music is a unique blend of both electric and acoustic sounds, sophisticated songcraft, and infectious grooves.
The most rock ’n’ roll Valentine’s Day celebration this side of the Misty Mountains returns to the Bay Area for another epic year! We’re cranking up the heat with burlesque, pole, and rock-infused seduction inspired by the legendary grooves of Zeppelin.
Veteran bassist Randy McDonald (Tommy Castro & the Painkillers) returns to The California for Pro Jam. Randy delivers an electrifying mix of original compositions and timeless covers, across genres including R&B, 50's Rock’n’roll, Tex-Mex Border Rock, Swing, and a touch of Jazz and Boogie.
Sign-up via email to openmic@swmh.com. You may sign up anytime between 6 pm the night before and 3 pm on the actual Tuesday. If you are in school and need to go early, please indicate that in your request. If you would like a certain time slot, please indicate that as well, no guarantees. You will receive a confirmation and the performance times by 5 p.m. that day. Each performer will have 2 songs/10 minutes to perform. There will be a bass amp, a guitar amp, a set of drums, and a piano already set up for anyone to use.
Tom Relling Band consistently delivers full-tilt live performances, uplifting and astounding audiences with high energy guitar-based rock n’roll. New LP “Peace In Love” is out now on Shaky Records.