The Bonafides

R&B and Jazz Band

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THE BAND

Jazz, Funk, Rhythm and Blues and Soul …. While I was searching for a way to describe our band, I realized the answer was hiding in plain sight in a Jon Cleary lyric. It is both the way he describes  “the greatest gift America gave the world,” and the music we play. We started six years ago, building our repertoire from the classic New Orleans  R&B  of Fats Domino, Professor Longhair, Allen Toussaint and many others.  The versatility of the band members then made room for a little Monk, Herbie, Horace Silver and the like. Next thing you know, Steely Dan and Govt. Mule are in the master file.

“No matter what is on the set list, we are sure you will leave a Bonafides show with a smile on your face and a happy tune in your step. Come see us soon!”

Upcoming Shows

  • 27Apr'24

    wood family winery Livermore 6-9pm Music, Wine and a Food Truck , can't ask for more !

    venue www.woodfamilyvineyards.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 28Apr'24

    Rigger’s wine loft 2-5 pm Weather should be getting warmer , hope to be outside on the Bay .

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets tips appreciated

Past Events

  • 27Apr'24

    wood family winery Livermore 6-9pm Music, Wine and a Food Truck , can't ask for more !

    venue www.woodfamilyvineyards.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 19Apr'24

    The Fourth Bore , Orinda , 6-9 pm ( drum extravaganza !) Jeremey's podcast drum group in town for a clinic, so sample a whole lotta styles ...

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 12Apr'24

    Del Cielo Brewing Martinez 6-9 pm One of our favorite places to play , great food and enthusiastic music lovers !

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 05Apr'24

    Gentilly SF excelsior district 830-11 pm Our favorite NOLA restaurant

    venue www.gentillysf.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 30Mar'24

    treasurefest 2024, Treasure island , Sat. March 30, 11am -1230 pm Kickoff of this monthly event on treasure Island

    venue www.treasurefest.com

    tickets admission fee to the festival

  • 17Mar'24

    ounces outdoors San Rafael 1-4pm St. Patrick's Day , gotta play some Van Morrison!

    venue www.ouncesoutdoors.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 13Feb'24

    lucca beer garden Fat Tuesday !! Excited to be playing here , and it's Mardi Gras time !

    venue www.luccabar.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 10Feb'24

    Slow hand bbq pleasant hill 6pm First time her for the trio , looking forward to it !

    venue www.slowhandbbq.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 04Feb'24

    monica’s antioch 11-2pm Sunday brunch @ Monica's ....Yeah !

    venue www.visitmonicas.com

    tickets tips welcome !

  • 26Jan'24

    gentilly NOLA restaurant . Mission St. SF 830-11pm the perfect combo of food and music !

    venue www.gentilly sf.com

    tickets tips welcome !

  • 25Jan'24

    baltic kiss richmond 8pm Opening for Cover Band Olympics

    venue www.baltickiss.com

    tickets

  • 19Jan'24

    broadway grill Burlingame Friday 6-830pm Great dinner menu with the trio , Mike and Jodi

    venue www.bwgrill.com

    tickets tips welcome !

  • 10Jan'24

    Cato’s ale house piedmont Ave Oakland 6-9 pm The trio with Jeremy and Jodi @ Cato's

    venue www.catosalehouse.com

    tickets tips welcome !

  • 05Jan'24

    Del Cielo Brewing Martinez friday jan.5 6-9pm Back to Martinez for 2024

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets tips welcome !

  • 17Dec'23

    rigger’s loft winery 2-5pm Sunday dec.17 The quartet will be here , and, as expected, adding a few Christmas tunes ....

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 08Dec'23

    Gentilly , Mission St sf friday dec 8 , 830-11pm Come for the red beans and rice, stay for the music .....

    venue www.gentillysf.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 03Nov'23

    Del Cielo Brewing Martinez 6-9 pm And now for something completely different , Chris Aschman on trumpet ...

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 02Nov'23

    The Fourth Bore Orinda 6-9pm Last gig of the season , bundle up if you come late !

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets

  • 29Oct'23

    Cato’s Ale House Piedmont Ave. Oakland 530-830 Keepin' it local On Piedmont Ave.

    venue www.catosalehouse.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 27Oct'23

    Gentilly 4826 Mission St. San Francisco Excelsior district 830-11 pm New Orleans Food AND Music

    venue www.gentillysf.com

    tickets No Cover , tips invited !

  • 08Oct'23

    monica’s antioch 11-2 pm Brunch on the riverview , Nancy Wright will be on saxophone today

    venue www.visitmonicas.com

    tickets

  • 30Sep'23

    the fourth bore orinda 6-9pm on the patio behind the movie theater

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets

  • 29Sep'23

    del cielo brewing martinez 6-9pm One of our favorite venues , great food and beer here...

    venue www.the.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets

  • 23Sep'23

    Headwest Market 4th st berkeley 11 am-1 pm Music while you check out the vendors and shops .

    venue www.headwestmarketplace.com

    tickets

  • 17Sep'23

    The Bistro hayward 3-6pm Our long standing Sunday gig at this great Hayward bar

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 10Sep'23

    sailing goat restaurant Pt. San Pablo harbor 5-8 pm On the patio , our first time here !

    venue www.sailinggoatrestaurant.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 05Aug'23

    Dark Horse Inn 942 geneva Ave. , 6-9 pm , post Jerry day Celebration first time here following the McLaren Park concerts

    venue www.darkhorseinn.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 04Aug'23

    Gentilly , Mission St , Excelsior District 830-11pm The sounds and aroma of New Orleans !

    venue www.gentillysf.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 23Jul'23

    Riggers wine loft Pt. richmond 2-5 pm should be back to full strength with the quartet .

    venue www.riggerloftwine.com

    tickets tips welcome !

  • 22Jul'23

    the fourth bore orinda6-9pm Outside , great food and acoustics ,, might even be warm this summer !

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets tips encouraged

  • 16Jul'23

    The bistro hayward 3-6pm Our Bimonthly gig

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets

  • 14Jul'23

    Del Cielo brewing Martinez 6-9 pm Back to Martinez , great beer, food and family atmosphere . Jean, Jodi , and Mike tonite .

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets

  • 12Jul'23

    Cato’s ale house Piedmont ave 6-9pm The trio with Mickey and Jodi tonite

    venue www.catosalehouse.com

    tickets tips encouraged

  • 07Jul'23

    wood family vineyards 5-8pm Fun Fridays with Big C BBQ food truck tonite ...

    venue www.woodfamilyvineyards.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 02Jul'23

    head west ferry market San Francisco 3-5 PM First time here, should be warm today !

    venue www.headwestmarketplace.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 24Jun'23

    Fourth bore orinda 630-930 pm Great food and acoustics , outdoors in Orinda

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 18Jun'23

    Ounces outdoors Beer Garden , Northgate Drive , San Rafael 1-3pm Father's Day celebration , and our first time here ! Dog Friendly , and you know we don't play too loud ....

    venue www.ouncesoutdoors.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 16Jun'23

    San Anselmo town hall Plaza 530-830 pm Live on the Avenue Summer series . Street closures , Music at both ends ! The Quartet will be there !

    venue www.liveontheavenue.org.com

    tickets

  • 02Jun'23

    Gentilly Restaurant , Mission St. , excelsior district SF Great New Orleans cuisine, a lounge with a real piano and photos of the great NOLA musicians

    venue www.gentillysf.com

    tickets Tips appreciated

  • 30Apr'23

    Monica’s Antioch Riverview 11-2 pm Brunch music on the waterfront . Always a great and lively crowd. Nancy Wright will be on sax.

    venue www.visitmonicas.com

    tickets Tips appreciated

  • 21Apr'23

    wood family vineyards livermore 5-8 pm Great wines and always a new food truck selection

    venue www.twoodfamilyvineyards.com

    tickets Tips accepted !

  • 12Apr'23

    catos ale house piedmont ave oakland 6-9 pm Close to home for the trio with Jeremy Steinkoler on drums

    venue www.catosalehouse.com

    tickets Tips appreciated

  • 25Mar'23

    the fourth bore orinda 6-9 pm New season starting on the patio . the quartet with Jean and Jeremy

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets Tips accepted !

  • 18Mar'23

    main street brewery pleasanton 8-11 pm With Nancy Wright on Sax and Dave Gorges on Hammond Organ

    venue www.mainstbrewery.com

    tickets Tips appreciated

  • 10Mar'23

    Del Cielo brewing martez 6-9 pm Friday night , always a warm crowd , with kids of all ages laughing and dancing .

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets Tips appreciated

  • 05Mar'23

    riggers wine loft pt. richmond 2-5 pm Happy to be back at one of our favorite venues , with Nancy Wright on sax . If the weather co-operates , outside !

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 18Feb'23

    Baltic Kiss Pt. Richmond 8-11 pm Mardi Gras Warm Up Party with Nancy Wright and Jeremy Steinkoler . New Orleans food and music !

    venue www.baltickiss.com

    tickets $10.

  • 27Jan'23

    Del Cielo brewing martinez 6-9 pm The quartet with Jean Fineberg on sax , Jeremy Steinkoler on drums . Great food and beer at this venue .

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 22Jan'23

    rigger’s wine loft Pt. richmond 2-5pm Before the game starts !

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5.

  • 15Jan'23

    The Bistro Hayward 3-6pm Our 3rd Sunday regular gig . Special guest Dave Gorges on Hammond organ !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets

  • 11Jan'23

    cato’s ale house piedmont ave. 6-9pm Come in out of the rain for some NOLA music and good food .

    venue www.catosalehouse.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 31Dec'22

    Gentilly , Mission St. Excelsior district Very excited about our first time at this New Orleans restaurant !

    venue www.gentillysf.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 30Dec'22

    Broadway Grill Burlingame 6-830pm New Year's weekend !

    venue www.bwgrill.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 18Dec'22

    the Bistro Hayward 3-6pm Our Monthly gig at a great music venue . The trio this week.

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets Tips appreciated

  • 17Dec'22

    rigger’s wine loft , Pt. Richmond 2-5pm The Bonafides with Nancy Wright on Saxophone .

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5

  • 27Nov'22

    Rigger’s Wine Loft 2-5pm With Jean Fineberg on sax and her sister Sha'ana on percussion

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5 door

  • 13Nov'22

    fourth bore orinda 12-3 pm Sunday brunch , NOLA music and a Raiders game !

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 11Nov'22

    Del Cielo brewing martinez 6-9 pm One of our favorite venues, Luis and Cielomar have created a wonderful space .

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets tips accepted !

  • 06Nov'22

    Monica’s Antioch Sunday Brunch 11-2 Pm Great food on the riverfront

    venue www.visitmonicas.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 29Oct'22

    4th bore orinda 6-9pm Nancy Wright will be joining us tonight on the patio .

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 16Oct'22

    rigger’s wine loft 2-5pm Sunday afternoon @ Rigger's . Please join us.

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5.

  • 12Oct'22

    cato’s ale house 630-930 pm Glad to be returning to our neighborhood pub.

    venue www.catosalehouse.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 24Sep'22

    4th bore orinda 6-9pm back on the patio, great food, beer , and acoustics !

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 18Sep'22

    the bistro hayward 3-6 pm Our regular 3rd Sunday gig . It's been almost a year ! Thank you Vic and Kevin . Might have a guest or two....

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets

  • 16Sep'22

    Broadway grill burlingame 6-830pm Great restaurant on Broadway downtown. Very happy to be returning .

    venue www.bwgrill.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 11Sep'22

    Monic’a Riverview 1130-230 Sunday Brunch @ Monica's , with Ali Wegener

    venue www.visitmonicas.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 09Sep'22

    Line 51 Brewery , Oakland 7 pm Close to home with Chicago Vienna franks . What could be better !

    venue www.line51beer.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 04Sep'22

    Rigger’s wine loft 2-5 pm Labor Day Staycation . New Orleans R & B , beignets on the bay .

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5 .

  • 30Jul'22

    4th Bore Orinda 6-9 pm Should be a beautiful summer night with the quartet .

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets tips encouraged

  • 29Jul'22

    firehouse bbq Martinez 6-9pm Back on the deck . Always a dancing crowd , the sound and the food are great !

    venue www.firehousemartinez.com

    tickets Tips appreciated

  • 24Jul'22

    monica’s riverview , antioch 1130 am-230 pm Great place to play : beautiful deck, great food , and , on this Sunday, Ali Wegener will be joining us on vocals !

    venue www.facebook.com/monicasriverview/

    tickets Tips ok'ed

  • 22Jul'22

    Mcgrail vineyards Friday night concert Our first time at this beautiful venue . Bring you own food, the wine is already here .

    venue www.mcgrailvineyards.com

    tickets $7/ $12

  • 17Jul'22

    the bistro hayward 3-6pm Our 3rd Sunday regular gig . Got the upright grand working , and the trio playin'

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets Tips OK'ed

  • 15Jul'22

    Rigger’s Loft , Pt. richmond 6-9 pm The quartet will be back @ Rigger's . Be sure to try the Beignets !

    venue www.riggerloftwine.com

    tickets $5.

  • 13Jul'22

    Cato’s ale house Piedmont ave 6-9 pm Finally we stay local and play in Oakland ! Thank you Trisha .

    venue www.catosalehouse.com

    tickets no cover

  • 10Jul'22

    line 51 brewery Oakland 3-5 pm Big Thank You to PT and Sarah for inviting us and keeping us close to home . Looking forward to bringing some NOLA R & B to Oakland . AND Nancy Wright will be joining us on tenor sax !

    venue www.line51beer.com

    tickets

  • 09Jul'22

    Broadway Grill Burlingame 6-8:30 pm Glad to be back at this venue . Wonderful food, beautiful room , and the staff are great !

    venue www.bwgrill.com

    tickets no cover

  • 25Jun'22

    Sausalito cruising club 8-11 pm The Bonafides return with NOLA R & B, Soul Jazz . Hope you can make it .!

    venue www.sausalitocruisingclub.org

    tickets $10.

  • 10Jun'22

    Firehouse BBQ Martinez 6-930 Excited to play here for the first time . Outside on the deck .

    venue www.firehousemartinez.com

    tickets Tips accepted !

  • 29May'22

    Monica’s Riverview antioch 1130 -230 Memorial Day on the Delta ! The whole gang will be there .

    venue www.monicaslivermore.com

    tickets

  • 27May'22

    Delcielo brewing martinez 6-9 pm Thanks to Cielomar for inviting us back . Looking forward to playing , and another Cubano !

    venue www.delcielobrewing.com

    tickets

  • 21May'22

    rigger’s wine loft pt. richmond 2-5 pm always a pleasure to play here , and the food is so good ( hope the beignets are still on the menu )

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5 cover

  • 15May'22

    the bistro hayward 3-6 pm Every 3rd Sunday at The Bistro !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets Tips welcome !

  • 06May'22

    The Fourth Bore orinda 6-9 pm On The patio !

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets Tips only

  • 23Apr'22

    san pedro square market san jose 1-4 pm Our first time here , and looking forward to it !

    venue www.sanpedrosquaremarket.com

    tickets tips Appreciated

  • 22Apr'22

    Broadway grill burlingame 6-8:30 pm Thanks to Asta for inviting us back ! Jodi is back on bass , and we are all looking forward to the great food and room .

    venue www.bwgrill.com

    tickets

  • 17Apr'22

    the bistro hayward 3-6 pm Ron and Craig as a duo ( it's been done before and works ! )

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets Tips Appreciated

  • 16Apr'22

    Rigger’s Wine loft 2-5pm The quartet with Jeremy Steinkoler filling in for Ron on drums

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5 cover

  • 10Apr'22

    Monica’s riverview , antioch 11:30-2:30 NOLA music and Sunday brunch on the deck in antioch ! The quartet will be there .

    venue www.monicaslivermore.com

    tickets No cover

  • 08Apr'22

    The Fourth Bore Orinda 630 pm The trio outside on the patio , good food, good songs , well played

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets Tips welcome !

  • 12Mar'22

    Rigger’s Wine Loft 2-5 pm Hoping for another sunny day !

    venue www.riggerloftwine.com

    tickets $5.

  • 11Mar'22

    Broadway Grill, Burlingame, 6 – 8:30 pm The trio plays at a new venue for us . The menu looks great !

    venue www.bwgrill.com

    tickets Tips Appreciated

  • 07Mar'22

    sanpedro square market , San jose 6-9pm First time at this venue !

    venue

    tickets 0 $

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  • 05Mar'22

    Sausalito cruising club 8-11 pm Mardi Gras comes a little late this year ! Please email your name for the guest list to drjazzster@gmail

    venue www.sausalitocruisingclub.com

    tickets

  • 04Mar'22

    wood family vineyards livermore 5-8 pm Returning the wood family vineyards ; thanks to Holger and the whole crew !

    venue www.woodfamilyvineyards.com

    tickets

  • 01Mar'22

    Mardi Gras @ Main St. Brewery 7-10 pm Mardi Gras with Matt and the crew . New Orleans R & B and Soul Jazz.

    venue www.mainstbrewery.com

    tickets Tips Appreciated

  • 04Feb'22

    wood family vineyards livermore 5-8pm Wood family vineyards livermore 5-8 pm

    venue www.woodfamilyvineyards.com

    tickets free !

  • 23Jan'22

    monica’s riverview antioch 11:30am – 2:30pm Monica's new Antioch restaurant on the water .

    venue www.monicaslivermore.com

    tickets no cover

  • 22Jan'22

    Sausalito cruising club 8-11pm So glad to be returning ! Please email your name to drjazzster@gmail.com to be put on the guest list . plenty of room to dance here .

    venue www.sausalitocruisingclub.org

    tickets

  • 16Jan'22

    rigger wine loft pt. richmond 2-5 pm Kevin and Barbara have a beautiful spot for food, wine and today, New Orleans R & B and jazz.

    venue www.riggerloftwine.com

    tickets $5.

  • 30Dec'21

    Club Deluxe San Francisco 8-11 pm Excited to be playing here .

    venue www.clubdeluxe.co

    tickets $5

  • 19Dec'21

    The Bistro hayward 3-6 pm Our monthly Sunday afternoon !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets Tips Appreciated

  • 04Dec'21

    Tomatina san mateo 6-8 pm Great Italian food and acoustics .

    venue www.tomatina.com

    tickets no cover

  • 27Nov'21

    Rigger’s Pt. Richmond 2-5 pm Always a great crowd and staff at this wine loft . May need proof of tax, check the website .

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5

  • 21Nov'21

    winter tavern pacifica 3pm The trio returns to this great bar in Pacifica .

    venue www.wintertavern.com

    tickets no cover

  • 20Nov'21

    tomatina san mateo 6-8 pm Happy to be regulars here !

    venue www.tomatina.com

    tickets no cover

  • 19Nov'21

    Sausalito cruising club 8-11 pm On the water with a fine dance floor . ! Proof of Vax required . PLEASE EMAIL drjazzster@gmail.com to be put on the guest list .

    venue https://www.sausalitocruisingclub.org

    tickets $10

  • 14Nov'21

    the bistro hayward 2:30 -5:30 pm Our favorite Sunday afternoon venue .

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets no cover

  • 05Nov'21

    tomatina San mateo 6-8 pm Randale has invited us back !

    venue www.tomatina.com

    tickets no cover

  • 28Oct'21

    main st kitchen walnut creek 5:30-8:30 pm Outside , hoping it's warm !

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets tipping permitted

  • 23Oct'21

    Tomatina San mateo 6-8pm The trio will return to at this Italian Restaurant ; check out the facebook page , the food looks great !

    venue www.tomatina.com

    tickets no cover

  • 21Oct'21

    main st. kitchen walnut creek 5:30 -8:30 pm On the patio

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets Tips welcome !

  • 15Oct'21

    Rigger’s loft Big thanks to Kevin and Barbara for keeping the music live in the East Bay !

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5.

  • 14Oct'21

    main st. kitchen walnut creek 5:30-8:30 pm Our almost weekly gig ! Great food and staff here .

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets tips appreciated

  • 08Oct'21

    wood family vineyards livermore 5-8pm Our first Livermore winery gig ! We are very excited , and Nancy Wright will be joining us on tenor saxophone !

    venue www.woodfamilyvineyards.com

    tickets reservations suggested

  • 03Oct'21

    the bistro hayward 2:30- 5:30 pm Outside , in the parklet , close to transportation ( i.e. in the street ! ) The sound and the audience is great !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets

  • 30Sep'21

    main st kitchen walnut creek The trio continues ....

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets Cancelled due to injury

  • 23Sep'21

    main st kitchen walnut creek 530-830 pm New Orleans R&B , soul jazz

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets No cover

  • 16Sep'21

    main st kitchen walnut creek 530-830pm every thursday for the rest of this month

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets no cover

  • 11Sep'21

    fourth bore patio 6-9pm the bonafides trio Another first for us . Tony D will be helping us on bass tonite ! Great food and beer selection !

    venue www.thefourthbore.com

    tickets no cover !

  • 10Sep'21

    Sausalito Cruising club 8-11 pm Our Debut ! Email me to be on the guest list , and bring proof of vaccination please .

    venue https://www.sausalitocruisingclub.org

    tickets

  • 05Sep'21

    the bistro hayward 3-6 pm The best way to spend Sunday afternoon ! The whole band , outside ,at our favorite venue !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets

  • 04Sep'21

    Calicraft brewing walnut creek 6-9pm Outside on the beautiful patio . The trio will be playing NOLA R&B , and likely sampling the beer menu !

    venue www.calicraft.com

    tickets no cover

  • 02Sep'21

    Main St Kitchen walnut creek 530-830 PM The trio on the patio

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets No cover

  • 24Jul'21

    rigger’s wine loft pt.richmond 2-5 pm Join us for wine, food and New Orleans inspired R&B and Soul Jazz . Reservations are useful , as they often selll out !

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5

  • 22Jul'21

    Main St. Kitchen Walnut Creek 5:30-8:30 pm Warm summer evenings on the patio , great food and staff . The trio tonight .

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets

  • 18Jul'21

    the bistro hayward 2:30 – 5:30 pm One of our favorite venues , always a warm crowd in the parklet !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets

  • 17Jul'21

    Bottle Taps Pleasanton 6-9 pm Ron and Craig duo !

    venue www.bottletaps.com

    tickets

  • 10Jul'21

    Monica’s Livermore 6-9pm Looking forward to a warm evening and New Orleans R & B without the July, stick to your leather car seat , humidity .

    venue www.monicaslivermoret.com

    tickets No cover

  • 08Jul'21

    Main st kitchen walnut creek 530 -830 pm the trio , outside , great food and staff @ Main St.

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets

  • 02Jul'21

    Main St. Brewery 6-9 PM Back on the street , with Jazz , Funk , Rhythm & Blues and Soul music .

    venue Main St. Brewery Pleasanton www.mainstbrewery.com

    tickets Tips GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

  • 01Jul'21

    Main St. Kitchen Walnut Creek 530-830 pm One of three Thursdays ( 1,8 22) in July at this great restaurant . Outside, with the trio and lots of dining space

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets

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  • 20Jun'21

    The bistro hayward 2:30 – 5:30 pm Father's Day at the Bistro . Bring the family !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets Tips Welcome !

  • 19Jun'21

    Rigger’s wine loft , Pt. richmond 2-5 PM It's been a minute, but we are back at this great venue . Plenty of dance space , along with wine, food and views of the bay . Reservations recommended , as seating is limited .

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5

  • 12Jun'21

    winters tavern pacifica 4pm First time here . Looking forward to a new venue ! It'll be the trio today .

    venue www.wintertavern.com

    tickets

  • 10Jun'21

    Jason’s Restaurant Greenbrae 5:30-8 pm Back in Marin ! With the Trio .

    venue www.jasonsrestaurant.com

    tickets

  • 05Jun'21

    Canyon Club Brewery Moraga 7-9 PM DUO SHOW with Craig and Jodi , and joining us on vocals , Ali Wegener !

    venue www.www.facebook.com/canyonclubbrew

    tickets

  • 04Jun'21

    bar cava martinez 6-9 pm Ron and Craig duo on Main St. in Martinez

    venue www.barcava.com

    tickets 0$

  • 29May'21

    Monica’s Livermore 6-9pm We are very excited to be invited to our first gig in Livermore . It is a great outdoor space to hear our New Orleans R&B , Soul and Jazz music . Laissez le bon temps rouler !

    venue www.monicaslivermore.com

    tickets no cover

  • 27May'21

    Main Street Kitchen Walnut Creek 530-830 pm Our first time at this great restaurant in the heart of Walnut Creek downtown. Join us outside in the parklet .

    venue www.mainstkitchen.com

    tickets No cover

  • 23May'21

    Main St. Brewery 4-7PM Sunday afternoon , no traffic, lots of NOLA music .

    venue Main St. Brewery Pleasanton www.mainstbrewery.com

    tickets Tip Jar Available

  • 21May'21

    Cypress Plaza, Walnut Creek 6:30-9 PM The Trio at the Summer Downtown Stage Event . 1399 N Main St. Plenty of food and drink nearby to enhance the music.

    venue www.walnutcreekdowntown.com

    tickets Tipping Encouraged

  • 16May'21

    The Bistro 2:30 – 5:30 Hope to see you outside in the parklet for more New Orleans R & B Soul and Jazz .music .

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets TIPS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

  • 13May'21

    Jason’s Restaurant Greenbrae 5:30-8pm The Bonafides Trio , Cal-Italian food and New Orleans R& B on the deck .

    venue www.jasonsrestaurant.com

    tickets

  • 18Apr'21

    the bistro hayward 2:30-5:50pm Join us outside for New Orleans inspired music . Now really is the time for dancing in the streets !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets Tips Welcome !

  • 11Apr'21

    Rigger’s Wine Loft , Pt. Richmond 2-5 PM Back at the beautiful outside patio, with wine , food, bay views , and mo' New Orlenas R & B . Reservations recommended , it is often sold out !

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5

  • 21Mar'21

    Rigger’s Wine Loft , Pt. Richmond 2-5PM A great venue : wine, food , views , the best acoustics . Missed Mardi Gras , here is your make-up class ! RESERVATIONS recommended , they often max out .

    venue www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $5

  • 07Mar'21

    The Bistro , Hayward 2-5pm Vic and the gang have re-opened . Outside , with the stage and seating on the street !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets As you like it ...

  • 13Dec'20

    Rigger’s Wine Loft , Pt. Richmond 2-5pm Glad to be playing at this great venue . If the weather holds , we will be outside , and Ms. Ali Wegener will be joining us for this one !

    venue www.riggerloftwine.com

    tickets $5 cover

  • 06Dec'20

    The Bistro in Hayward 2:30-5:30 pm With the outside stage and socially distanced seating ! The stage has just enough room for the quartet , so we will all be there !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets $0

  • 22Nov'20

    Rigger’s Loft , Pt. Richmond 2-5 PM Sunday afternoon and New Orleans flavored R&B and soul jazz.

    venue Riggers Loft www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets 0$

  • 15Nov'20

    The Bistro, Hayward 2:30 – 5:30 PM We will be outside on the traffic free street . among the socially distanced tables and crowd !

    venue www.the-bistro.com

    tickets 0$ Tipping optional

  • 10Oct'20

    RIGGER’S LOFT 3-6 PM Kevin and Barbara keep the wine, food and music flowing outside the warehouse , with socially distanced tables , and a beautiful location. Join us for New Orleans R & B and Soul Jazz !

    venue RIgger's Wine Loft , Pt. Richmond , Ca. www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets TIPS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

  • 19Sep'20

    RIGGER’S LOFT 3-6 PM OUTSIDE , with our backs to the bay , and facing the socially distanced tables . The sound is great , as is the wine and the food from Carrie Dove . Listen to some uplifting New Orleans R & B to help us thru these times.

    venue Rigger's Wine Loft , Pt. Richmond , Ca. www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets Tips Welcome !

  • 18Sep'20

    MAIN STREET BREWERY 6-9 PM ACTUALLY on MAIN STREET . 6-9pm We will be outside , surrounded by socially distanced tables , in front of the Brewery . The acoustics are great , and we hope to see you there!

    venue Main Street Brewery, Pleasanton www.mainstbrewery.com

    tickets TIPS GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED

  • 24Apr'20

    Lake Chalet Oakland , 4-7 PM New Orleans R & B , Soul Jazz on Lake Merritt .

    venue Lake Chalet www.thelakechalet.com

    tickets 0 $

  • 03Apr'20

    Sliver Pizzeria 5-8 PM New Orleans flavored R&B , Soul Jazz and more !

    venue Sliver Pizzera 5132 Broadway Oaklandwww.sliverpizzeria.com

    tickets

  • 29Mar'20

    Lake Chalet Oakland , 1-4 PM New Orleans inspired R & B , Soul Jazz on the deck

    venue The Lake Chalet www.thelakechalet.com

    tickets

  • 27Mar'20

    Sliver Pizzeria Oakland , 5-8PM New Orleans R & B , Soul Jazz in Rockridge

    venue Sliver Pizzeria www.sliverpizzeria.com

    tickets

  • 15Mar'20

    Lake Chalet Oakland ,1-4PM New Orleans R & B , Soul Jazz on the deck at Lake Merritt

    venue Lake Chalet www.thelakechalet.com

    tickets 0$

  • 23Jan'20

    The Bistro 8-11 PM The Bistro in Hayward Our first time at this famous East Bay venue .

    venue The Bistro 1001 B St. www.the-bistro.com

    tickets 0$

  • 18Jan'20

    Rigger’s Loft Winery 6-9 PM Wine, a food truck , Bay views and New Orleans music !

    venue Rigger's Wine Loft , Pt. Richmond , Ca. www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $0

  • 17Jan'20

    SLIVER PIZZERIA 5-8PM Pizza, parking , and NOLA Music

    venue Sliver Pizzeria , 5132 Broadway , Oakland www.sliverpizzeria.com

    tickets 0$

  • 27Dec'19

    SLIVER PIZZERIA 5-8PM the trio @ Sliver's , Nola and jazz !

    venue Sliver Pizzera 5132 Broadway Oakland www.sliverpizzeria.com

    tickets 0$

  • 13Dec'19

    The Bonafides at Main Street Brewery in Pleasanton Dec 13, 9-12pm New Orleans R & B at Main Street Brewery with Craig Williams and the Bonafides. With our special guest Ali Wegener . See you there!

    venue Main Street Brewery www.mainstbrewery.com

    tickets 0

  • 15Nov'19

    Riggers Loft Winery 6-9 PM Join us for wine, food trucks, and beautiful bay views!

    venue Riggers Wine Loft, Pt. Richmond, CA
    www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $0

  • 09Nov'19

    SLIVER PIZZERIA 5-8PM back to Oakland with the trio , great acoustics and pizza .

    venue www.sliverpizzeria.com

    tickets 0$

  • 18Oct'19

    SLIVER PIZZERIA 6-9PM The Bonafides in Oakland ! NOLA music, great pizza AND ez parking

    venue Sliver Pizzera 5132 Broadway Oaklandwww.sliverpizzeria.com

    tickets $0

  • 04Oct'19

    THE LAKE CHALET New Orleans R&B ,soul jazz, and the end of summer music.

    venue Lake Chalet , Oakland www.thelakechalet.com

    tickets $0

  • 28Sep'19

    Private event Farewell party @ Berkeley Tennis Club

    venue

    tickets

  • 12Sep'19

    Sabroso Restaurant and Bar Craig solo , on the patio , 6:30-9:30 pm

    venue Sabroso's Taos New Mexico

    tickets free

  • 24Aug'19

    LIVE SHOW RIGGERS WINE LOFT 6-9pm Come and join us for an evening of wine, food trucks and beautiful bay views.

    venue Riggers Wine Loft, Pt. Richmond, CA
    www.riggersloftwine.com

    tickets $0

  • 10Aug'19

    Adobe Bar 4:30-6pm Join the Bonafides at the Adobe Bar in Taos, NM for New Orleans R&B.

    venue Taos Inn, Taos, NM
    www.taosinn.com

    tickets $0

  • 28Jul'19

    LIVE SHOW LAKE CHALET 1-4pm Come by land or water to the deck on Sunday afternoon for food, drinks and music.

    venue Lake Chalet, Oakland, CA www.thelakechalet.com

    tickets $0

  • 25Jul'19

    PARTY IN PARADISE Benefiting Global Telemedicine. Tickets are $20 pp and include one glass of wine.

    venue Paradise Ridge Winery
    Santa Rosa, CA

    tickets $20

  • 16Jul'19

    Opening Party for the Berkeley Tennis Club 60K Women’s Challenge The Bonafides will play from 5:30 to 7:30pm. This is an opening party for the official USTA Qualifying Tournament (July 15-21) that leads into a wild card position in the US Open. Come support the players!

    venue Berkeley Tennis Club
    1 Tunnel Rd
    Berkeley, CA

    tickets $0

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Craig Williams

In 1973, I heard Dr. John’s hit song “Right Place” on the radio and soon found the Gumbo album.  I'd never heard anything like those classic New Orleans R&B tunes, and I was hooked. Following New Orleans music led me to Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Kermit Ruffins, Jon Cleary, Stanton Moore, and others too numerous to mention.  I am lucky to have found wonderful and talented musicians who love play these NOLA flavored tunes as much as I do.  I hope you will join us at our next show.

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Jean Fineberg

Jean Fineberg has toured and/or recorded with David Bowie, Laura Nyro and Sister Sledge ("We Are Family") among many others, and has performed at the Grammys in LA, Carnegie Hall in NY, the Kennedy Center in Wash. D.C. and the Monterey and San Francisco Jazz Festivals.

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Jodi Durst

Jodi Durst is an upright & electric bassist in the San Francisco Bay Area. She is an extremely diverse musician who has performed with a variety of groups that range from straight-ahead jazz to indie-rock to R&B to punk rock to avante-garde. She holds a Bachelor Degree of Music in Jazz Studies from California Jazz Conservatory. 

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Jeremy Steinkoler

Jeremy Steinkoler, “A very swinging drummer who’s mastered the art of coordinated independence” (East Bay Express) and “A master of second-line syncopation" (SF Bay Guardian) has been playing drums for over 40 years. His group Mo’Fone has been featured repeatedly at the Monterey & SFJAZZ Festivals, and he performs and records regularly around the Bay Area with numerous bands and artists.

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