Summer Concerts 2024
MOMOTOMBO SF is a 10 piece group of prominent San Francisco Bay Area musicians, comprised mainly of notable alumni of Malo and Santana. Their emphasis is on musicianship and improvisational creativity, with the intention of keeping the Latin Rock legacy alive through sharing their music in live concert format.
MOMOTOMBO SF concerts feature the music of both Malo and Santana, the iconic San Francisco native bands from which MOMOTOMBO SF's core members came. Their mastery of the exciting interplay of Latin Jazz and Rock, driven by Latin rhythms and Afro Cuban beats, creates a powerful and authentic Latin Rock sound straight from the adventurous, psychedelic days of Winterland and The Fillmore. The name MOMOTOMBO SF comes from the title of the first song on 1972's Malo Dos album, "Momotombo," which is also an active volcano on the shores of Lago de Managua, Nicaragua. SF is for San Francisco, where the explosive sounds of groundbreaking Latin Rock erupted. MOMOTOMBO SF. Come experience the fire!
Friday August 23rd 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $20
Day Of Show Tickets: $25
2024 Season Pass for Fridays At The Hood!
Last season we had so much fun that we decided to go into August this year. Every Friday night from June 7th - August 23rd will be a rocking concert event held at Hood Mansion. The address is 389 Casa Manana way. There will be Food Trucks, Beer, Wine, Sodas, and more available.
This year's lineup is incredible. Our season pass will only be available for a limited time.
That's 12 Concerts over a 12 week span for just $199!
Come join in for all of the family fun for Fridays At The Hood 2024!
June 7th - August 23rd 2024
Bands Play: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
$199 For 12 Concerts
The San Francisco, California based Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra Inspired by authentic Soul and Blues recordings of the ‘60s and ‘70s. Known for having top shelf singers, APSO invites newest member, the incomparable vocalist Willy Jordan to the stage. Having worked with Elvin Bishop’s Big Fun Trio, John Lee Hooker and others, Willy holds court from a throne previously occupied by Wee Willie Walker, Frank Bey, and Terrie Odabi. Willy’s commanding vocals and unpretentious stage presence, give audiences an honest, fresh, heartfelt experience.
Friday June 7th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
Onye & The Messengers are an electrifying 7-piece Afrobeat and Global Groove Dance Band!
Led by renowned Nigerian percussionist and songwriter, Onye Onyemaechi, these diverse and professional musicians play music that is a celebration of body and soul. With a captivating blend of influences ranging from Afrobeat, Funk, Jazz, and other global grooves, The Messengers perform nationally and internationally for a wide range of audiences including festivals, clubs, universities, corporate functions, parties, and other concerts.
Friday June 14th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
The Monterey Pop Festival in the summer of 1967 was the first great international rock festival and it was the moment when Big Brother and its lead singer Janis Joplin blew open the collective mind of the audience and rose to the top of the Rock music hierarchy. It was also the moment in which that same audience discovered Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding and several other artists that were destined to take rock music to the next level.
In 1968 Big Brother signed with Columbia Records and Albert Grossman (Bob Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary, etc) became their manager. They went into the recording studio and produced the album that many consider their masterpiece and one of the greatest albums of all time: ‘Cheap Thrills”. Come out and see them Live.
Friday June 21st 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $20
Day Of Show Tickets: $25
Soul Fuse is an 8 piece Soul, Funk, R&B band playing original compositions and classic covers. Soul Fuse features players who have been members and recorded with Loggins and Messina, The Eagles, Gregg Allman, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood and Nick Gravenites to name a few.
Soul Fuse has been playing throughout Sonoma County and Northern California for 10 years and is known as one of the area’s tightest and most exciting original bands. The Soul Fuse horn section, known as the Fuser Horns, are renowned for their funky arrangements and powerful, tight and hard hitting parts.
Friday June 28th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
Cold Blood, as a whole, features a stellar group of musicians who have been playing together for nearly 20 years including Steve Dunne on guitar, Steve Salinas on keyboards, a gritty-growling horn section comprised of John Hablieb and Rob Zuckerman along with a stellar rhythm section featuring Evan Palmerston on bass and T Moran on drums. The band members are all veteran Bay Area musicians who have played with many great artists including Elvin Bishop, Jefferson Starship, Boz Skaggs, Albert Collins and more.
Of course there is Lydia who still has the chops with the patina of a seasoned veteran who's done and seen it all. Together she and the band continue to twist together R&B, (both Old School and New School); into something that doesn't have a label... On any given night, Lydia Pense and Cold Blood power through their historic essentials, like "You Got Me Hummin'," "I Just Want To Make Love To You," "I'm A Good Woman," and "Down to the Bone."
Friday July 5th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $20
Day Of Show Tickets: $25
Dwight Carrier popularly known as, “The Black Cat” has become one of the most exciting Zydeco Accor-dionist of this era. He is deeply rooted in the “Carrier” family tradition, where music has always been a pas-sion and implemented into much of their families past time. He embraces both his family tradition as-well as his Cajun Creole Culture. Dwight has always had a unique style that infuses his zydeco, blues, country and R&B influences.
Dwight has been able to share his musical talents all over the world including places such as; Italy, Sicily, Paris France, Central America and many parts of Canada. His influences include everyone from Clifton Chenier to James Brown with a little old time Zydeco and R&B for good measure. The “Black Cat” has recently returned from a nationwide tour with 2013 Grammy Nominated Artist, Andre Thierry. He has also performed with; “The Red Rocker” (Sammy Hagar), former bass/guitarist for James Brown “Robert Wat-son” and world class musician, Bobbie (Spider) Webb to name a few.
Friday July 12th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
German-born guitarist-singer Volker Strifler plays with a rare blend of fire, restraint and clarity. His creative style is rooted in the Blues but offers innovative explorations into Rock, Jazz, and Latin rhythms, with several stops in New Orleans along the way! The pace can be fast and raucous or laid back and down home, but most of all - it’s FUN!
Seeing Volker and his band perform live is a truly great experience. All but very few of the songs in their repertoire are original songs written by Volker. His combined talents as a guitar player and singer, but also as a songwriter set him apart from the crowd.
In 1996 Volker recorded his fledgling solo release titled ‘FULL MOON’ then in 2002 released his eponymous first SOLO CD, THE VOLKER STRIFLER BAND on Blue Rock’It records to great reviews. It is compiled of mostly originals and showcases his talents as a player, singer, and songwriter. The release of his third solo CD ‘THE DANCE GOES ON’ showed just how gifted Strifler is as a guitar player, singer, songwriter as well as producer. As proof, the CD was added to play lists in numerous radio markets throughout the United States and abroad, including the legendary WWOZ in New Orleans, San Francisco’s KPFA, Santa Cruz’s KPIG. Volkers most recent releases LET THE MUSIC RISE contains more eclectic selections
Friday July 19th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
Tom Rigney is one of the premier American Roots Music fiddle players on the planet. His band–Tom Rigney and Flambeau–specializes in blazing Cajun and Zydeco two-steps, low-down Blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano, and Roots Rock and Roll. Much of the repertoire is original music written by Rigney, but they mix in some classics from the Cajun/New Orleans songbook.
Flambeau showcases Rigney’s fiery, virtuoso fiddling, his charismatic stage presence, and his range and originality as a composer. He and Flambeau have forged a unique sound that blends American Roots styles into something original and HOT–mixing irresistible grooves with deep musicality and spectacular soloing. Rigney’s high-energy showmanship pulls the audience into his performances and makes them feel they are a part of the music and the show.
Friday July 26th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $20
Day Of Show Tickets: $25
Due to unforeseen circumstances at the site we've had to cancel this Friday's show. All tickets will be refunded.
Friday August 2nd 2024
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In the Summer of 2018, the musical journey of trumpeter/vocalist Paul Schneider and guitarist Hannes De Kassian began as they explored the realms of jazz and funk, lighting up clubs, bars, and wineries across Sonoma and Marin Counties in California's North Bay Area. However, like many, their progress was disrupted by the global pandemic in 2020. Amidst the turmoil, Paul reconnected on-line with his close friend and creative collaborator, renowned drummer Atma Anur, who now resided in Europe. This rekindled connection led to a musical revelation.
Atma asked Paul if he’d been writing any songs, and said he’d love to do some drum tracks. And Paul did, in fact, have a batch of new songs, and the collaboration began. He enlisted Hannes on guitar. They began crafting tracks, enlisting talented musicians remotely, and shaping what would become an extraordinary album. As the world emerged from the shutdown, Paul and Hannes kept recording, collaborating with Atma in Europe for mixing. Their collective efforts gave birth to "Funkalypse," released in released in Summer 2023, quickly garnering nationwide airplay on college and digital radio as well as nearly a quarter million streams on Spotify. Visit www.theheardeye.com for more details.
Friday August 9th 2024
The Heard Eye Plays: 7:30-9:30 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
Made of Mana is an Americana Rock band out of the San Francisco Bay Area that has been strongly influenced by the California coast they call home. Their songwriting includes strains of blues-rock guitar à la Jimi Hendrix and John Mayer, paired with soulful vocals sharing stories of longing, loss, and growth. www.madeofmana.com
Friday August 9th 2024
Made Of Mana Plays: 6:30-7:15 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
Just The Right Recipe… The most frequently heard comment after a Spike’s Awesome Hotcakes gig goes something like this –
“No one is making this kind of music anymore!”
But what, exactly, is “this kind of music?”
Like hotcakes themselves, it goes by many names. Soul. Swing. Rhythm & Blues. Jazz. Jump. It’s a sound that’s classic and simple, but when it’s done right, it hits the spot, and has you grinning from ear to ear. Spike has spent years searching for this sound.
From the Texas blues joints he cut his teeth in to the funky halls of New Orleans, he was always studying the music, trying to find just the right recipe. It makes perfect sense that he found his bandmates in Sonoma County, a music scene that has fostered many eclectic artists for decades.
What he didn’t know was how hungry audiences were for “this kind of music.” You might say they’ve been eating it up like…Hotcakes!
Friday August 16th 2024
Band Plays: 7-9 pm
Doors open : 6 pm
Advance Tickets: $15
Day Of Show Tickets: $20
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