Mark Hummel CD Release Party

One of the foremost harmonica players in the world, Mark Hummel, celebrates the release of his new album, True Believer, at this CD release party featuring notable blues staple players, including:

Bassist Randy Bermudes, who plays on the album and is a longtime member of Charlie Musselwhite’s band, plus a veteran of the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Little Charlie & The Nightcats.

Guitarist and Grammy® winner Steve Freund, who’s played with Sunnyland Slim for 20 years, James Cotton for 10 years, and Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Koko Taylor, and many more. He also produced Hummel’s 1997 album, Heart of Chicago, as well as Magic Slim’s, Henry Grey’s, and Snooky Pryor’s Blind Pig CDs.

Aki Kumar (famed Bay Area harp blower) will be on drums for this gig and has played with Angela Strehli and Hummel’s Harp Blowouts, and is a Little Village recording artist.

You can order the CD from City Hall Records here.

"Mark Hummel knocks it out of the park again with True Believer!" - Curtis Salgado

"Mark Hummel is a true master." - Chris Cain

"It's so nice to hear straight ahead blues instead of blues rock BS!" - Charlie Musselwhite

"This may be the best yet from Mark!" - Magic Dick, founding member of J. Geils Band

Tickets are $30 general admission. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Host or Publisher Sam Rudin