Henry Kaiser this amazing guitarist has played all styles of music and has played with tons of cool people. His CDs, tour dates and other info can be found at www.henrykaiser.net  

Danny Kalb Legendary Blues Project guitarist has several CDs available including “Live In Brooklyn” with the Danny Kalb Trio. His latest CD is “Played A Little Fiddle” with Steve Katz and Stefan Grossman www.dannykalb.net  

Jonathan Kalb is a great bluesman, guitarist, singer and songwriter. Check out his website www.jonathankalb.net (his brother is former Blues Project guitarist Danny Kalb).

Peter Kaukonen from Hot Tuna, Black Kangaroo, Jefferson Airplane, Jefferson Starship, and Albino Kangaroo. He has5 cool CDs and other things going on including Going Home, Black Kangaroo and Traveller on CD (the last two with bonus tracks) at www.peterkaukonen.com or www.myspace.com/peterkaukonen  

Brian Kilcourse former Mistress Songwriter, bassist and singer has 2 CDs "Megaton Melodies" and “Unfinished Business”. CDs are available through www.cdbaby.com or website www.bekilcourse.com   

Jesse Lee Kincaid played with Taj Mahal, Ry Cooder, Ed Cassidy, and Gary "Magic" Marker in the Rising Sons. The Dillard's, Harry Nilsson, Hearts & Flowers and Paul Revere & The Raiders are a few artists who've recorded his songs. He was in Borderline, now known as Marshall Rhodes with Glenn Burke. To know more go to www.jessekincaid.com or www.myspace.com/jesseleekincaid

Lisa Kindred from the clubs in Greenwich Village and Cambridge Massachusetts in the Sixties to the Ash Grove in LA and north to Berkeley and San Francisco, Lisa has belted out the blues. On her CD “Steppin’ Up In Class” she’s backed by Dennis Geyer (AB Skhy), Austin Delone (Nick Lowe), Ben Perkoff (Mike Bloomfield), Ron Hacker & others. She’s a regular performer at The Saloon in S.F. CDs at www.lisakindred.com her 1966 album for Vanguard Records is very rare.

Jack King former drummer for the All Night Flight, Frumious Bandersnatch and Steve Miller Band, turned guitar player, has a cool release "Paradise Lost" with his band Way Fatt with former members and sideman for Journey, Joy of Cooking, Little John, David Denny Band, etc. Jack’s new band is called Dream Posse. Write to P.O.Box 6104 Concord, CA. 94524

Rich Kirch lead guitarist for John Lee Hooker released the CD "Augusta Boulevard Blues" with JLH, Pete Sears, Sam Lay, Charlie Musselwhite, Big Walter Horton, Freddie Roulette and others. CDs at www.richkirch.com   

Larry "Fuzzy" Knight who spent ten years as the bass player for the legendary band Spirit has a CD with Blowing Smoke, one of LA's hottest and most exciting R&B bands on the music scene. Some of Fuzzy's credits include: Tim Rose, Albert King, Albert Collins, Peter Kaukonen, Jerry Miller and Delaney-Bonnie & Friends. Order his CD "Beyond The Blues Horizon" at www.blowinsmokeband.com   

KTRB 860 AM in San Francisco is back playing SF based and related music from 7:00PM till 12PM on Saturday and Sunday nights. Give them a listen, and if you are a SF related musician and have a CD send them one, they are looking for some good music to play. Contact Kevin Barrett at KBARRETT@KTRB860.com and let him know that I referred you. Their Address is 1700 Montgomery St. #490 S.F. CA. 94111

David Laflamme is a founding member, singer songwriter and violinist from Its A Beautiful Day and has several CDs, gigs, and other things happening at www.davidlaflamme.com           

Ian Lamson guitarist from the Elvin Bishop Band and Ed Early Band has some new music & things happening at www.myspace.com/beaufunky

 

Lansdale Station with Judge (Zero) and Lauren Murphy and a cast of musical characters. See what’s happening with them and check out their CD “Magnolia Heart”. www.LansdaleStation.com or www.myspace.com/LansdaleStation   

LAuren There is something new & exciting from Los Angeles for a change “Hideout Is A Crooks’ Best Friend” this CD by LAuren has a San Francisco connection to it and features Joey Covington (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna) Paul Shortino (Quiet Riot) produced and performs on her CD. With songs from the catalogs of Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, San Francisco All Stars written by Joey Covington and Marty Balin and that’s not all www.lalauren.com   

Bill Laymon bass player for the stars (NRPS, Gypsy Cowboy, David Nelson, and Jefferson Starship) check out CDs and what else he has going on www.billlaymon.net     

Bernie Leadon (Hearts And Flowers, Flying Burrito Brothers, Eagles, Chris Hillman) current LPs, CDs, news & info at www.bernieleadon.com

  

Lowell Levinger AKA Banana (Youngbloods, Banana & The Bunch, Zero, Barry Melton Band, Banana & Friends, Grandpa Banana, Papermill Creek Rounders, Paul Knight  & Friends with Banana, David Nelson & Banana). For strings, gigs & things go to www.vintageinstruments.com and look for Banana’s Upcoming Gigs link to see where he’s playing.   

Michael Lindner was in the sixties band Marvin Gardens. He also played with Avalanche, Mojo, Brother Buzz, The Aqua Velvets, Peter Kaukonen and tons of other cool groups. Michael has a new CDs “Cocktail Napkin”, other CDs and downloads are available too at www.alleyonemusic.com   

Buzzy Linhart has worked with everyone including Jimi Hendrix and he has influenced countless musicians. For CDs, gigs and other information check out www.buzzylinhart.com – CDs also available on www.cdbaby.com   

Love Is The Song We Sing San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970 released on Rhino Records is a great 4 CD box set of rarities and book on the S.F. music scene. www.rhino.com/store/ProductDetail.lasso?Number=165564&p=RHInews0807  

Dennis Loren is an accomplished graphic designer specializing in music related marketing materials & publication design, and that’s not all. He has created album covers, posters, and print ads for Roky Erickson, Frank Zappa, Marty Balin, The Blues Project, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Moby Grape, Paul McCartney, Jefferson Starship, The Velvet Underground, Joan Baez and many others. Check out www.dennisloren.com 

Mad Dog is a great album recorded in 1969 and features Howard Leese, years before he joined Heart. Highly recommend. On RD Records www.rd-records.com   

Zanne Mack check out her original style of rockin’, funk n’ down & dirty blues music and CDs at www.zannemack.com

  

Gary Mallaber drummer Extradoniare for the likes of (Van Morrison, Steve Miller, Eddie Money, Chicago Blues Reunion, and Raven, (not John Cipollina’s band with the same name from 1976) has all sorts of things going on. Don’t be afraid to check things out...none of those jokes about drummers are true, or are they? www.garymallaber.net   

Man has a fan-based site dedicated to high quality releases on all things MAN at Effigy Music www.effigymusic.co.uk  Man is a Welsh band that were heavily influenced and inspired by the guitar playing of the Quicksilver Messenger Service and especially John Cipollina.

Harvey Mandel played Woodstock with Canned Heat in 1969 and has worked with Barry Goldberg, John Mayall, The Rolling Stones, The Ventures and many others. His latest CD is Harvey Mandel and the Snake Crew with Norton Buffalo, Nick Gravenites, Pete Sears, Terry Haggerty, Howard Wales, Barry Goldberg, Mic Gillette, The Rowan Brothers, Michael Borbridge & others. Other CDs are available too Emerald Triangle, and Planetary Warrior at www.harveymandel.com

Marshall Rhodes Band (formerly known as Borderline) with Glenn Burke and others have a new CD with special guests Austin Delone (Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe), Jim Rothermal (Van Morrison, Jesse Colin Young), Barry Sless (Kingfish, David Nelson Band), Cole Tate (CTB) & others with songs by John Coinman and Jesse Lee Kincaid CDs. For CDs, tour dates and other info go to www.marshallrhodes.com      

Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers CDs & Things can be found at www.mickmartinblues.com former member of Fox and Stoneground guitarist Tim Barnes is a longtime member and songwriter for this great band.

Scott Mathews is a Record Producer, Songwriter, Musician, Multi-Instrumentalist and much more. Who hasn’t he produced, played with or written songs for is more the question than who has he worked with; Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, Norman Collins, Elvis Costello, Ry Cooder, Dave Crimmen, Steve Douglas, Jerry Garcia, John Hiatt, George Harrison, Paul Kantner, Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Ron Nagle, Joey Ramone, Keith Richards, Todd Rundgren, Ringo Starr, Rocky Sullivan, and Neil Young. Is it a Hit or Myth ask Scott www.scottmathews.com   

Michael McClure world renowned poet (who wrote The Beard) teams up with Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek or with Terry Riley to put some timeless music to his readings for some amazing performances. CDs, DVDs and tour dates at www.mcclure-manzarek.com      

Country Joe McDonald is best known for leading the Woodstock Nation in the “F” Cheer and singing the anti Viet Nam war anthem “I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ To Die Rag”. Joe’s musical body of work spans well over 40 years and over 40 releases both solo and with “The Fish”. Joe’s “Live At The Borderline” in London and other new and old CDs can be found at www.countryjoe.com    

Kathi McDonald some what new CD with 2 songs by Nick Gravenites; 2 covers of Pride Of Man; and so much more w/ Rich Kirch, Peter Kaukonen, Geoff Palmer & others. Produced by Nick Gravenites, Pete Slauson, Kathi McDonald and others. Buy it at www.cdbaby.com/cd/kathi   

Barry “The Fish” Melton is an original founding member and lead guitarist of Country Joe & The Fish and Dinosaurs. His latest CD is “Duel In The Desert” with Rich Hopkins. Other CDs, t-shirts and posters can be found at www.barrymelton.com

John Merrill was in the Ashes which featured Spencer Dryden, (which he left to join the Jefferson Airplane). Out of the ashes of the Ashes came the Peanut Butter Conspiracy. There are various CDs on Big Beat and Sundazed labels or go to ebay or Google to find out more. www.peanutbutterconspiracy.com  

George Michalski over the last 50 years George has played a lot of piano. He has performed with “Everybody” and he has 3 CDs including San Francisco which features Lorin Rowan, Barry Sless, Kathi McDonald, Harvey Mandel, Martine Fierro, Richard Olsen and others. www.georgemichalski.com Cover art by Alton Kelley. Randy Tuten designed the cover for George’s release “When The Power Goes”.

Chris Michie from 1965-1968 he was in "The Grapes of Wrath" from Madison Wisconsin. Later in 1968-1970 (and relocating to San Francisco in 1969) he was in "Mendelbaum" with Keith Knudsen (Doobie Brothers), Tom Lavarda (Lamb) & others. He played at The Matrix, The Fillmore, The Family Dog and all over the world. He has recorded/shared the stage with Van Morrison, Link Wray, Boz Scaggs, Steve Douglas, Jerry Garcia, Al Kooper, The Pointer Sisters, Andy Kulberg to name a few. For more info on his CDs, his book "Name Droppings, It's All About Me", or the CD and movie “The Wild Parrots Of Telegraph Hill”... (Chris wrote the soundtrack) check out www.cmichie.com you can order Chris’ book at www.xlibris.com or by calling Xlibris Corporation 1-888-754-2747 * ISBN 1-4010-1482-8 this is a “print on demand” book.

Bob Minkin Photography check out all the cool photos on his site, the people he has shot and the images collected are to say the least impressive. www.minkindesign.com/photo Buy the photo you see here by contacting Bob.

Mistress the incredible power trio Greg Douglass formed with Bill Baron following the demise of Country Weather with Brian Kilcourse on Bass. They have a LP of vintage, live and studio recordings entitled “New Ground” and features 2 songs with Drummer Chuck Burgi (who replaced Bill Baron) and then went on to play with Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Blue Oyster Cult, Billy Joel and many others www.chuckburgi.com LP Available at www.rd-records.com      

Moby Grape & Family Moby Grape reissued CDs with bonus tracks and vinyl releases are now out on www.sundazed.com with more MG releases coming soon. Also check out the Moby Grape CD compilation “Listen My Friends” at better record stores everywhere. 

Jerry Miller - www.jerrymillerband.com

    

Peter Lewis has CDs Available at - www.noguru.com

  

Bob Mosley has CDs Available at - www.noguru.com

  

Legendary Grape CD Available at - www.digmusic.com

  

Rob Moitoza played in the Deacons with John Cipollina and worked with the Sons Of Champlin, Richi Ray, Cold Blood, Jef Jaisun, Harvey Mandel and many others. His CD "Cavalcade Of Stars" is a must have and with a remake of the classic "No Parties Until Further Notice" and there is Rob's current CD "Speak Out" available at www.myspace.com/robmoitoza    

Monsters Of Classic Rock features Greg Douglass (Steve Miller), Mario Cipollina (Huey Lewis And The News), Chris Slade AC/DC) and Terry Ilous. CD coming soon. www.monstersofclassicrock.com  

The Moonlighters long awaited release of lost Studio & Live recordings is entitled The Missing Moon Lighters – Live/Studio Closet Tapes, featuring Bill Kirchen, Tim Eschliman, Tony Johnson, Austin de Lone, Mark Karan & the rest of the gang. www.globerecords.com or www.myspace.com/moonies  

Moon Light Rodeo is led by Kurt Huget. Robert Hunter co-wrote 5 songs and sings with him on his CD “Rio Lido”. David Getz, Bruce Barthol, John Farey, Peter Penhallow (who played in bands with former Pullice drummer Paul Rosenberg), Jesse Lee Kincaid and Steve Schuster are just a few of the people who are backing him up. His new CD “Mississippi Sunset” features David Getz, Peter Albin, Martine Fierro, Linda Imperial, Steve Schuster, Augie Meyers, Bobby Black, Francis Clay, Antonia Cipollina and others. Kurt recorded an unreleased song written by John Cipollina entitled Coco (which John wrote for Huey Lewis And The News, but they turned it down...their loss) and he’s written a tribute song to John called “Quicksilver Man” www.moonlightrodeo.com    

Danny Morrison in the late 60’s he played with the Hereford Heart Stringers with Phil Richardson (Norton Buffalo), Sean Hopper (Huey Lewis’ News) and Terry Hansen. He is now with Danny Montana and the Bar Association. Check out what they have going on. www.soundbureau.com/BarAssociation   

Mark Naftalin and Winner Records CD releases include Paul Butterfield Blues Band "East-West Live" and "Strawberry Jam" other CDs and DVDs are offered too through www.bluespower.com Paul Butterfield www.myspace.com/pbfs

David Nelson Band - David has been part of the San Francisco Bay area music scene since the scene began. He has worked with Jerry Garcia, The New Riders Of The Purple Sage, Big Brother & the Holding Company and many others too numerous to mention. He is aided and abetted by a stellar band which includes among others, Billy Laymon (New Riders, Jefferson Starship, etc.) They have 3 "Really Fine" CDs and 2 Videos at www.nelsonband.com    

Pat Nevins whether it’s playing the music of Bob Dylan & Neil Young as Shakey Zimmerman or playing the music of the Grateful Dead as Workingman’s Ed or Grapefruit Ed, Pat puts his own spin on it and keeps it real. www.myspace.com/patricknevins and www.workingmansed.com  

Joe New has been around music since he was able to drag his dad's guitar across the living room floor at about the age of two. He has since dragged his own guitar (and songs) across the country and through living rooms, bars, studios, concert halls, front porches and back seats. His songs have found their way into the ears and sessions of a number of recording artists. He lives at a crossroads of American roots music. Find out what’s new with Joe at www.joenew.com   

New Riders Of The Purple Sage is back and stronger than ever playing new Robert Hunter and David Nelson songs live out on the road and they have an excellent 2 CD set entitled “Live New Years Eve 2006” with David Nelson www.nelsonband.com Buddy Cage www.brooklyncowboys.com Michael Falzarano www.michaelfalzarano.com along with Johnny Markowski and Ron Penque. For news and tour dates go to www.thenewriders.com/ and for the best archival site on the planet go to www.nrps.net where you can also order fine quality NRPS CDs & other merchandise. And for the NRPS CD/DVD Live at Turkey Trot check this out www.cdbaby.com/cd/nrotps 

New Rising Sons with “original” Rising Son Jesse Lee Kincaid and with Kurt Huget (Moonlight Rodeo), Mark Baker from the band 1 (that was signed to Grunt Records in the 70’s) & others. The NRS mix traditional blues, and originals with a dazzling sound of slide guitar, fiddle, mandolin, bass & drums. Find out more at  www.myspace.com/thenewrisingsons The original Rising Sons from the 60’s were the house band at the Ash Grove in LA and also featured drummer Ed Cassidy (Spirit) replaced by Kevin Kelly (Byrds), bassist Gary “Magic” Marker (Rainbow Red Oxidizer) and Taj Mahal. The Ash Grove was owned by Randy California’s uncle Ed Pearl...Jimi Hendrix gave Randy Wolfe his nick name Randy California in 1966.

Chet Nichols singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist has opened for Dan Hicks, Hot Tuna, Poco, George Carlin, Linda Ronstadt and others. He inspired “One Toke Over The Line” for Brewer & Shipley, but that is another story. He’s also an actor having appeared in both films and on TV. He published a novel (Last Riders Of Route 66), and much more. Check out his music and...at www.chetnichols.net         

No Nation “Illumine” is the very cool CD with Ross Valory (Steve Miller, Journey), Stevie “Keys” Roseman (Journey, Way Fatt), Stef Burns (Y&T, Huey Lewis & The News), Ed Ulibarri (Jack King), John Hernandez, Jon Anderson (Yes), Michael Pinder (Moody Blues) and others. www.nonationmusic.com

Henry Oden played bass backing up Linda Tillery, Joe Louis Walker, Jimmy Reed, Mike Bloomfield and others. For bio, upcoming gigs and music samples go to www.henryoden.com or www.myspace.com/henryoden CDs at www.cdbaby.com/henryoden   

Dale Ockerman (keyboards and guitars) CD “A Peace Of My Mind” features Jerry Miller, Mic Gillette, Cornelius Bumpus, Zigaboo Modeliste, Tiran Porter and many others. Check it out at www.daleockerman.com   

Fuzzy John Oxendine drummer Extradoniare for bands such as Boogie, Sons Of Champlin, Rhythm Dukes, Jerry Miller and many others is now playing with Ten Cent Lure, check it out at www.tencentlure.com    

Gene Parsons (Byrds, Flying Burrito Bros.) & one time drummer turned guitarist & vocalist and guitar builder whose credits include among others the Byrds and The Flying Burrito Bros has some CDs including Melodies, Nashville West w/Clarence White, and I Hope They Let Us In. Available by emailing geneparsons@mcn.org Or for Stringbender Guitars check out www.stringbender.com Other CDs of Gene with Meridian Green are available through her website.   

William Penn and His Pals with Mike Shapiro, Ron Cox, Greg Rolie and others have a CD of vintage and rare 60’s recordings available at www.beatrecords.com Mike Shapiro has other CDs available as well.

Ben Perkoff has played saxophone for everybody including: Boz Scaggs, John Cipollina, Elvin Bishop, Nick Gravenites, Mike Bloomfield, Albert Collins and many others. Check out his CDs at www.kingperkoff.com   

Ed Perlstein has taken cool rock photos of just about every cool musician on the SF music scene and they can be seen at www.musicimages.com Buy the photo you see here by contacting Ed

Phantom Blues Band with Mike Finnegan (The Serfs, Dave Mason, CSN), Johnny Lee Schell (Terry Dolan, Bonnie Raitt), Tony Braunagel (Back Street Crawler, Eric Burdon), & others have released a great blues CD. For more info, CDs and such go to www.phantombluesband.com       

Gary Phillipet guitarist, songwriter, singer (Frontline, Freedom Highway, Copperhead, Earthquake, Greg Kihn) has a cool tribute site to a great musician www.garyphilippet.com Stop on in and sign his guest book.