KC & DA CLAMPS- mix of original material as well as British Invasion and 60's and 70's classics with a touch of 90's thrown in for hood measure.

MALIBU BUCKEROO

With a grooving mix of Originals, Rock, Pop, and even French standards - you will not stay in your seat. Ned Doherty, Dore Coller, Tim Vaughn, and Lorna Kollmeyer.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS - A six piece band that plays a variety of classic rock and blues songs.

We are a six piece band with a big sounds that rocks and gets the crowd dancing. We feature guitars, bass, drums, keyboard and tenor saxophone. We play a wide variety of covers, including songs by the Grateful Dead, BB King, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Dylan and Creedence.

Helltones- The Helltones are a Surf-Soul-Rock n Roll six piece based in Oakland California. Founded in 2016 by frontman Darwin Siegaldoud and drummer Paul Bowman.

Violet Basso- Conjured in a mossy cave in rural Pennsylvania. Stolen by wanderlust delivered to the Golden Gates of Victorian wonder An alchemical manifestation of vesper whispers with sultry notes of hypnotic incantations. Through fractured chandeliers she shows arcane moods Dionysian eyes Type-O stained lips and ethereal gem tones with hints of chemical xof the fourth scale degree.

The Mojo Messengers are a group of friends from Berkeley and Oakland, California. We like to get together to play good classic rock’n'roll music for people who want to have fun and dance, party and sing along with us. And we make that happen whenever and wherever we perform.

The Mojo Messengers are Dave Johnson (guitar, vocals), Nicki Shaw (vocals and percussion), Brad Blemker (drums), Fred Bauman (keyboards), Charlie Huizenga (bass) and Sara Sanderson (saxophone). The band's  roots go back 20 years with Dave, Brad and friends, and the original purpose - creating music and having fun - continues today.

BAZ FRANCIS- Solo artist plus singer, guitarist, songwriter, pianist and co-producer in the most delightful bands Magic Eight Ball and Mansion Harlots.

ALLEN LING- Executive producer, singer and songwriter Allen Ling is an American born artist and entrepreneur. He is also the seventh generation descendent of Lin Zexu, a historical hero in China, the CEO of a physical therapy business, and a graphic novel creator and publisher for GenSeven Comics. He has been a songwriter since 8th grade, and a body of music compositions from 1984 to 1988 was exhumed in 2009 after encouragement from his friend Bryan “Brain” Mantia, one of the premier drummers in contemporary music.

INDIGO RED- is a blend of pop and rock.  Indigo Red's upbeat and power pop music touches on subjects of belonging, questions the stratum of society, hope in a sea of turbulence, digital addiction, lovers and users. Birthed from the indie music scene out of New England before the invention of the smartphone she relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area in 2017 where she lives and loves hard.

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NOW ON TUESDAY!!!

Get ready to ignite the stage at JAM NIGHT TUESDAYS! Bands, this is your golden opportunity to shine on the Greatest Little Stage in the Bay! Claim your spot with 12-minute slots, and show us why you deserve to be in the spotlight. Join forces with the incredible Rando's Band, along with special guest artist Vince Stephens, the electrifying Luis Lobos from Red Eye Gypsy, the sensational Dave Lopez from Flipside, and the dynamic Junior Morrow. Sign-up kicks off at 7 pm, and we've got your back with a killer backline and mics ready for you to rock the night away. Don't miss this chance to make your mark in the music scene!

I HEART MONDAY NIGHT COMEDY- See comedians from California Comedy Clubs and beyond, all from the Richmond's hottest bar and restaurant!

OKIE WEISS & THE ZYDECO PLAYBOYS-

Pete Okie Weiss (yes, his middle name is Okie) hails from Austin, Texas, where he played keys & accordion with local legends Gumbo Ce Soir, The Gritones, and Leo Rondeau. Now based in Oakland, Okie assembled a zydeco rhythm section featuring members of soul band Emily Day & the Knights and honky-tonkers The Country Business. The result is Okie Weiss & the Zydeco Playboys, a new zydeco band that knows how to walk the soul-country line and keep that dance floor packed 'til closing time.

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SPARKLE PLENTY

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Punk Rock Sundays, Every Second Sunday at the Baltic Kiss!!! Featuring Local Bands around the Bay.

Bang the Bay Presents Every Second Sunday at The Baltic Kiss!!!! Live music at noon, $10 Admission / $20 VIP* (*VIP includes a grab bag full of cool stuff! incl CD, pins, stickers, cookies and other new monthly gifts) Don't forget to try the amazing BBQ!!!

COME GET CURED, BY THE LATIN ROCK SOUNDS OF ELIXIR.

The band’s captivating, strong live performances transport audiences in a place without time as Elixir blends musicianship, creativity and tradition in a unique style.

ELIXIR started in an San Francisco East Bay garage by Jorge Pont in vocals and Juan Tapia in keyboards and vocals playing Argentinean covers from the 80 and 90 and later composing songs with roots on pop-rock music. Always focusing sounding better live than any studio recording they were having fun exploring music.

Guido Caldart in drums, Carlos Aguirre in guitar and finally Bryant G. in bass brought backgrounds melting in an original style that completed an independent band which emanates authentic love for music.

During 2020 the band was in “pandemic mode” creating songs for their project/album “Morfina Espiritual” in which they wrote about love, lost as well as social matters, like immigration. This is a band that knows how to entertain. Audience members have described ELIXIR as “excellent performance combined with high energy,” “upbeat music with catchy lyrics that make people to sing along,” and “lots of good-natured fun.”

ROCK AND ROLL NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD

STEREOLUST- A Roots Rock and Roll band playing a mix of originals and covers of Classic Rock, Country and Blues

EX-JUNCOS-Noisy melodic, Hi-Fi Low-Brow Indie Alt Rock band.

RUSSELL TILLITT- Versatile, Genre-Blurring Artist, Russell Tillitt, an accomplished singer-songwriter, recording artist, performer and session musician based in San Francisco, is known for his carefully crafted compositions and engaging stage presence. With a unique blend of dream pop, indie folk, post-rock and other elements, Tillitt creates a genre-blurring palette of songs and narratives that reach audiences of all kinds.

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A.R.G. TRIO: ALEX SKOLNICK, RON JACKSON, GEORGE COLE
Three supremely talented guitarists together for an epic, engaging and memorable show (suitable music lovers of all ages). Highly regarded by the music industry, each artist brings their unique style that culminates in a well rounded, entertaining collaboration. A superb guitar trio touring in promotion of their 2025 release.

ALEX SKOLNICK: “Though he’s pretty much a household name in heavy metal, Alex defies categorization by musical genre.” (Making Music, Jan 2015). “Skolnick runs the guitaristic gamut from lush chord melodies to Wes Montgomery-style octaves to screaming Sonny Sharrock-esque skronking” (Downbeat Jan 2017). Alex Skolnick is both an original member of Bay Area thrashers Testament (which he joined at age sixteen) and a respected New York improviser of multiple styles. Emerging as one of the original melodic thrash guitarists (alongside Marty Friedman), Alex later moved to New York and earned a BA in Jazz from The New School, studying with such prestigious artists as George Garzone, Cecil McBee and Reggie Workman. Now a longtime resident of Brooklyn New York, he has gone on to release several critically acclaimed albums with the Alex Skolnick Tri. In 2005, he reunited with Testament, the impact of which has eclipsed the band’s initial run). When not supporting the likes of Slayer and Megadeth on tour with Testament, Alex can be found headlining The Blue Note in Milan, Agharta in Prague, New York’s Iridium or various elegant venues across the world. He is also a first call player for jazz/rock projects including the Stu Hamm/Alex Skolnick/Chad Wackerman power trio, Jane Getter Premonition featuring alumni from Pat Metheny Group (Mark Egan) and Miles Davis (Adam Holzman), as well as “Celebrating Allan Holdsworth,” in which Alex is one of several guitarists with the prestigious position of filling in for the late, great innovator at a series of shows with his (Holdsworth’s) touring band. Alex is also the leader of the critically acclaimed world acoustic project, Planetary Coalition (featuring various international artists from across the globe including Rodrigo Y Gabriela and Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez). In 2016, Joe Satriani chose Alex (his former pupil), to be a primary guest instructor at his annual G4 Experience, alongside Eric Johnson, Mike Keneally and Steve Vai, followed by by a stint as the sole guitarist on faculty at Warwick Bass Camp, in which he taught and played alongside Alphonso Johnson (Weather Report) and Dennis Chambers (John Scofield/John McLaughlin). As an an educator and speaker, Alex has been invited to give keynote addresses at academic events such as Dayton University’s Metal and Cultural Impact conference as well as joining various PhDs at the International Society for Metal Studies in Helsinki. As a writer, Alex is an editor and contributor to UNBUILT, a biannual lifestyle and cultural magazine that includes his friend and fellow “metal intellectual,” D Randall Blythe (vocalist of Lamb of God). He has also written for The Talkhouse, Guitar World, Guitar Player and other publications. Alex has his own line of ESP signature guitars and is featured on the back cover of ESP’s 2017 catalogue (Metallica’s James Hetfield is on the front).  Whether carefully listening and playing alongside the world’s top instrumentalists or loudly shredding with Testament or Metal Allegiance (the Nuclear Blast signed supergroup of which he’s a core writer and producer), it’s safe to say that Skolnick has found his own niche as a guitarist. https://alexskolnick.com/

RON JACKSON: “Ron is a badass on guitar. Performing with him makes me feel like a badass too…If I could play half as good as Ron on guitar I’d be jumping through the roof. His playing style and skills are unreal!” –Sinem Saniye World renowned Turkish Pop and Jazz vocalist “I would highly recommend Ron Jackson having dealt with him over the years as a colleague in the music industry. Ron is not only a first class guitarist but has made the seamless transition to knowing in the ins and outs of the business side of jazz. He certainly has many admirable leadership qualities.” –Scot Albertson Acclaimed NYC Vocalist “Ron is the consummate musician. For years I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside him in the 21st Century Band. He’s a great composer, arranger, and versatile musician. He knows how to bring the right elements to a project.” –Ron Blake Saturday Night Live Band Versatile and sophisticated jazz guitarist Ron Jackson has performed, recorded and taught music in over 30 countries. With a varied career as a performer, composer and arranger, Highlights include shows and tours with artists such as Taj Mahal, Jimmy McGriff, Larry Coryell, Benny Golson, Oliver Lake, Russell Malone and Mulgrew Miller. Ron has been featured as a leader in jazz festivals all over the world, including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Edinburgh Jazz Festivals and Winter Jazzfest, NYC. BIO: Born in the Philippines, lived in many states as a kid, then settled in Harvard, Massachusetts, west of Boston, Ron was initially influenced by rock guitar greats like Jimmy Page, before falling under the spell of jazz and following the style and career of jazz guitar luminaries like Pat Metheny and George Benson. After attending Berklee School of Music on scholarship, studying jazz composition and arranging, Ron spent two formative years in the mid-1980’s living and playing guitar with the lively expat jazz community in Paris, France. Ron moved to New York City where he remains an active participant in Gotham’s always vibrant jazz scene. A master of the six, seven and twelve string guitars, Ron appeared on over 40 albums by such artists as Hal Singer, Graeme Norris, Ron Blake, Gisele Jackson and T.K. Blue, before founding the independent record label Roni Music in 2003 which has since released some of his eight of his albums as a leader including The Dream I Had (2003), Flubby Dubby (2008) and Akustik InventYours (2014).  His latest project, Jazz Standards and Other Songs (2019) is an alluring mix of familiar jazz numbers and innovative adaptations of songs from other genre’s like his trendsetting arrangement for jazz trio of Drake’s “Passion Fruit.” Ron was grateful to be selected as the winner of the 1996 Heritage International Jazz Guitar Competition. He has also been a recipient of the 2012 Donald Knutson Memorial Development Fund and the 1991 and 2000 Meet the Composer Performance Fund. He endorses, Eastman Guitars, Kremona Guitars, Aria Classical Guitars, Paul Reed Smith Guitars and Godin Guitars. An acclaimed music educator, Ron currently teaches guitar at Jazz at Lincoln Center, The New School, Midori and Friends, and is the founder and director of the website www.practicejazzguitar.com. Ron has held master classes, concerts and workshops at Jazz at Lincoln Center-Jazz in the Schools, The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz, Escuela Creativa Musica in Madrid, Spain and California State University. Ron has made appearances in several major motion pictures including The Greatest Showman, Vulgar, and Fly by Night. He has also performed in pit orchestras on many Broadway and off-Broadway shows including Avenue Q, Fosse, Shuffle Along, and Bring In `Da Noise, Bring In `Da Funk. WEBSITE: https://ronjacksonmusic.com/

GEORGE COLE: “George Cole is a phenomenal guitar player.”  - Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day “George Cole is a major guitar talent who plays everything from gypsy jazz to rhythm & blues. It’s been a great experience playing my music with him and he’s helped me take Dawg music in many new and wonderful directions. He can sing too!” - David Grisman BIO: George Cole is a versatile and multitalented guitarist / composer / singer / bandleader, an award winning Bay Area musician (BAMMIE) who first came to fame as a rock guitarist George Cole expanded his musical palette to encompass the Great American Songbook, gypsy jazz and uptown swing, and his own tasty compositions. George traveled the globe, 3 years touring, as lead guitarist for Grammy Award winning mandolinist David Grisman, receiving immediate acceptance and veneration when introduced to new audiences in bluegrass, folk and country music venues. He has long been recognized for captivating music, high-energy showmanship and a broad-ranging repertoire. George Cole Trio show is guaranteed to delight audiences with outstanding musicianship, fan-
favored original music, and the best great American songbook selections. George's latest venture is his Hot Jazz Network Podcast streaming on all podcast platforms. www.GEORGECOLE.net

NOW ON TUESDAY!!!

Get ready to ignite the stage at JAM NIGHT TUESDAYS! Bands, this is your golden opportunity to shine on the Greatest Little Stage in the Bay! Claim your spot with 12-minute slots, and show us why you deserve to be in the spotlight. Join forces with the incredible Rando's Band, along with special guest artist Vince Stephens, the electrifying Luis Lobos from Red Eye Gypsy, the sensational Dave Lopez from Flipside, and the dynamic Junior Morrow. Sign-up kicks off at 7 pm, and we've got your back with a killer backline and mics ready for you to rock the night away. Don't miss this chance to make your mark in the music scene!

Come play with us NYE! For The Last Kiss of the Year! A Night of Rock Funk Hip Hop & Punk! Featuring an electic mix of artistry with…

Tha Dirt Feelin was founded as a band in Davis California over 10 years ago. The music came from random jam sessions and turned into shows at bars, restaurants, farmers markets and large festivals. Since moving to Alameda in 2019, Marque sings, raps while playing violin and various other instruments.  Joe Osbourne plays bass, Matt Agee is on mandolin and Amarie Green Shaw is the drummer/ percussionist. The music has live energy and the lyrics range from classic soul to modern rap.

East Brothers are a four-piece mort rock band from the East Bay Area // we take influence from classic punk, grunge, and garage rock like the Ramones, the Stooges, Misfits, Op Ivy, Nirvana, and The Clash.

The Groovy TRVBE is an Artist collective and Family of Artist , Creative Minds And Architects . The Groovy TRVBE Started selling Clothes back in 2015 and since Has become a house hold Name . The Groovy TRVBE Creates music that makes you get up and Dance and have a wonderful time . The Groovy TRVBE is well know for their Hit making talents and crowd engagement and The GROOVY soul Train Line . IT IS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO HAVE SUCH SKILLED MUSICIANS SHARE THEIR TALENTS AND PASSIONS , THEY ARE TRUELY ARCHITECTS , Masters Of Ceremonies And some of the greatest Performing Artists Living Today

LV DISCLAIMER

SOMETIMES WORDS JUST GET IN THE WAY. THEY CAN OBSCURE AS OPPOSED TO CLARIFY. THIS CAN BE THE CASE WITH MUSIC & LYRICS. WORDS MAY GET IN THE WAY OF WHAT ‘S REALLY TRYING TO BE SAID. I DON’T LIKE WORDS IN MUSIC ANY MORE THAN I LIKE A STRANGER TELLING ME THEIR MEDICAL HISTORY WHILE WAITING FOR THE BUS. WORDS CAN BE HURTFUL. THEY CAN CUT LIKE A KNIFE AND BURN LIKE A FLAME. I’VE HEARD ENOUGH WORDS.

MY FAVORITE SONGS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN INSTRUMENTALS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY IMAGES, FILM SCORES IN PARTICULAR….MUSIC THAT EVOKES A SCENE, SOUND AS A PRELUDE TO ACTION AND MOVEMENT.

I WANTED TO ASSEMBLE A BAND THAT PLAYED ALL INSTRUMENTALS SO THAT GROOVE AND FEEL, MELODY AND HARMONY, COULD BE FULLY ENJOYED, UNENCUMBERED BY LYRICS. FORMED IN 2000 FROM THE REMAINS OF THE SWINGIN' JOHNSONS, WE DECIDED TO SWITCH THE FORMAT TO ALL INSTRUMENTALS DUE TO THE UNPREDICTABLE BEHAVIOR AND GENERAL UNSAVORY APPEARANCE, HYGIENE AND HABITS OF MOST VOCALISTS. WHAT STARTED AS A SIDE BAND FOR WELL TRAVELED BAY AREA SIDEMEN, HAS EVOLVED INTO ONE OF SF's MOST POPULAR INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS AND THE FOUNDERS OF THE WEST COAST SPY/SOUL MOVEMENT

Soull Jazz

FUNKANAUTS & DILLON O'BANNON + SPECIAL GUEST

The Funkanauts launch a full frontal assault against all of the negativity of life like a funky rainbow of sunbeams out of the Bay Area. Just check the clavinet-drenched, Bootsyesque bass acrobatics of “Give You What You Want” and you quickly realize the Funkanauts mission.

Captain Monk is the solo project for California's Bay Area native and multi-instrumentalist Jackson Allen.

Strawberry Farm- A dynamic three-piece band hailing from the vibrant East Bay music scene. A unique blend of rock, with rich influences from blues, hard rock, and the vibes of 60's pop.”

RMS Trio is drummer Alex Rusbarsky (R), bassist Ryan Meagher (M) and guitarist Matt Saunders (S). All three members grew up in Marin County and were friends as children but eventually went their separate ways, before reconnecting years later in Los Angeles. The sound they have developed can be described as a rich cosmic gumbo of country, blues, jazz, rock, funk, and everything in between, capped off with the ability to add spontaneity at any moment. They are known for their unique takes on covers in these genres as well as their forthcoming single “Calamari Strut”

LOVE AND HAVOC is a Bay Area based R&B / Funk band led by singer-songwriter Christian Reynolds. With influences from all across the spectrum, the band's sound is a re-imagining of old and new sounds, blended together to ensure an explosive night. Your desire to make babies will have never been stronger.  

X-MAS/NYE JAM! With friends of Jeff Tauber, AKA Judge Jeff. Jeff has been party of bringing Soulful Jazz to the Baltic Kiss Patio since our beginning. We will miss Jeff, but he’s music will alway live in our hearts.

FUNK NUGGET - The Funk Nugget Express is heading to Baltic Kiss during the Holiday season to drop off a Funky Good Time!

Funk Nugget is a Marin Based 70’s cover band who play the type of quintessential funk and disco songs that make it easy for anyone to get out on the dance floor. Known best for their long first sets, high energy vibe, surprising mash-ups and the occasional extended jams to keep the groove going. Funk Nugget pays homage to the best part of the 70’s decade and encourages the audience to dress and act the part to help create a fun dance party vibe each and every show.

Get a taste of our sound here. https://www.instagram.com/funknuggetband?igsh=NGVhN2U2NjQ0Yg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Inspired by the Motown, Jazz, and Neo-Soul playlists that informed Kee’s love of movement, her music is a dance party that everyone wants to come to, a collective healing through musical pleasure. It’s the sexy sweetness of feminine honey, with no dissonant notes. It’s a kid running barefoot down the beach alone because her parents are high on mescaline. It’s Northern California Soul.

Kee’s live band features Marcus Urani, Ryan Newman, and Paul Spina (Groundation, Rising Tide).

DJ RON ISON - OG World class DJ who has been rocking the bay since the 90’s. Resident DJ BULLETPROOF BOAT PARTIES, DOMINO at Dalva Bar SF, Feng Shui ( VIP Room at DNA Lounge)PRESSURE (LA), HIGHLAND SOUNDS (LA), SOUL SATURDAYS at Peri’s Bar in Fairfax CA., Co-founder of HOTBOX HI-FI, EXCURSIONS monthly at Madrone Art Bar san Francisco, CA

https://hearthis.at/ron-ison/