May 2024 QuaranPalooza Livestream Music Fest

QuaranPalooza: Four Years!

Hi Friends!

We're excited to bring you the multi-performer, multi-genre livestreaming music festival extravaganza we call QuaranPalooza. This is number 48, and we have 30 fantastic performers + 12 hours of live music for ya, Saturday 5/25 11:30AM - 11:30PM PDT, with performers in Prague, San Diego, Mendocino, Albany, NY, New Jersey, Redwood Valley, Nashville, The Catskills, Alameda, Los Angeles, Kansas, Truckee, Petaluma, NYC and plenty of talent from right here in The Bay Area!!

This is our 4 year Anniversary, going strong and playing for a cause since May 2020!

Your ticket gets you onto The Zoom + into the party!!

Get a ticket and join us in The Zoom, and we'll donate 25% of ticket sales to Bay Area Cancer Connections! We have a goal of raising and donating $100, you can help make that happen by getting a ticket or can donate after clicking the tickets button.

Please get a ticket and join us in the Zoom!

The show will feature:

11:30-11:45 Venika Hartlyn

11:50-12:10 Craig Greenberg

12:15-12:35 Robin Henkel

12:40-1 Anna Troy

1:05-1:20 Ant Fujinaga

1:25-1:45 Bert Lee

1:50-2:10 Lee Quick

2:15-2:35 J. Leigh Stone

2:40-3 Mjoy

3:05-3:20 Anna Karney

3:25-3:45 The Hughes Effect

3:50-4:05 Clay Hawkins

4:10-4:25 Masha Alexis

4:30-4:50 Kate McDonnell

4:55-5:15 Morgan Cochneuer

5:20-5:35 Johnny J. Blair

5:40-6:10 The Sun Canyon band

6:15-6:30 Aharon Wheels Bolsta

6:35-7 The Genie

7:05-7:25 Holly Taylor

7:30-7:45 Heather Jane Prescott

7:50-8:10 John Rybak

8:15-8:35 Marji Zintz

8:40-9 Kevin Radley

9:05-9:25 Lyric Raven

9:30-9:45 David Jesitus

9:50-10:05 Alice Osborn

10:10-10:30 Katherine Park

10:35-10:55 Frances Ancheta

11-11:30 Syzygy

A $15 ticket gets you into the fest and onto The Zoom with us + we donate 25% of ticket sales to Bay Area Cancer Connections!

Event Page -> https://www.facebook.com/events/26204711082461631

Venika Hartlyn (pop/crossover) is a singer-songwriter and pianist from the Czech Republic. Gentle voice, soft melodies and dominant piano all together bloom into the songs about fragility of the female soul. In 2020 Venika released her debut EP Songflowers, followed by the official music video "Metro" in 2021 and two live sessions. She has performed at open mic nights also out of the country in Dublin, London and Berlin.

https://venikahartlyn.bandcamp.com/music

Craig Greenberg has been hailed as NYC’s most acclaimed post-millennial piano man. Over the past 15 years, the native New Yorker has been a staple on the city’s music scene, capturing and building on the spirited ivory traditions of greats like Billy Joel, Ben Folds and Randy Newman with sparkling, soulful new musical twists, a larger than life personality and his insightful, dramatic sense of storytelling. Craig has independently released 4 albums (his most recent full length Phantom Life released in Dec 2020), and has performed upwards of 1000 shows, since his start playing in bars while living in Chile, and later Spain, in the early 2000s. His songs have received praise in American Songwriter, the Huffington Post, Relix Magazine, and have been played on radio stations all around the country and internationally

Craiggreenbergmusic.com

Robin Henkel performs blues with an intensity rarely seen in Southern California. Drawing from the styles of Robert Johnson, Fred McDowell and Elmore James, Robin has moulded his own intense and entertaining personal style. Robin’s performances often include stories and anecdotes regarding the history of the blues and the unique vintage instruments he performs with. He is a four time recipient of "Best Blues" at the San Diego Music Awards.

https://robinhenkel.com/

Anna Troy’s music is a mix of blues, jazz and rock and has recently been influenced by her classical and jazz training from Columbia University. While living in NYC she’s performed with the Columbia jazz ensemble at Symphony Space, fronted her blues band at B.B. Kings and rocked it out with her sister Lindsey Troy, when she opened for Lindsey’s band, Deap Vally at the, Mercury Lounge. Prior to attending Columbia, she spent many years as an independent artist in Southern California where she had the chance to open for international acts like Jason Mraz, Johnny Winter and America.
www.annatroy.com

Long an important fixture on the New York songwriter's scene, Bert Lee is known for his work with the iconic Central Park Sheiks, and as a soloist. Described as a multi-stylist, his command of folk, jazz, country and pop song writing, as well as his commissioned ventures into theatrical music work, have earned him a an international following. He lives in Brooklyn New York with his wife Josephine.
https://bertlee.bandcamp.com/

Lee Quick is a singer-songwriter, music teacher, ex-Army bassoonist, and Katrina refugee with a penchant for acoustic guitar. Louisiana-born and classically trained, Lee writes in a variety of acoustic, roots and folk styles, minimally self-produced and often performed solo. Lee writes/performs/records/produces original songs on her iMac as she feels like it. Lee's songs are available for listening and purchase at http://leequick.com.

Late Night Boot Stomping Road Music From the Heart. Finger style slide guitar from a solar powered studio in the hills of Northern CA.

Clayhawkins.com

MJoy is a singer songwriter from the Bay Area. Influences span across all genres but the heart of her sound is a pop-rock concoction. When she’s not being a starving artist, she’s educating herself on how to earn more, and get the positive messages in her songs out there to the rest of us?

http://mjoyourself.com/

Throughout her storied music career, Anna Karney has performed across the country and released an incredible catalog of chart topping, critically acclaimed singles, EPs, and albums. Keeping her mind on social justice and positive messages, Karney’s lyrical content offers a sardonic, straightforward approach to many of the issues facing people today. She encourages listeners to not get discouraged and to keep moving towards a kinder, inclusive, happier world. Karney's latest EP 'Gonna Be Beautiful' has stayed on the Radio Indie Alliance top 20 chart since July 2022. She is planning a new release Spring of 2023.

Hopeful indie rock and roll for the heart and soul.

https://thehugheseffect.bandcamp.com/

When you realize rocker girl, J. Leigh Stone is playing guitar upside down w/inverted chords, and it's your first clue that the CA transplant from NYC doesn't just sound cool, she's the real deal! A catalog of over 200 songs, splitting genres from rock to pop, to alt to power pop; to country, blues, & zydeco allows J. Leigh free reign to sing & rock any 1 of her 4 guitars by her own set of rules, getting us up on our feet, making us all happy to go along for the ride!

http://jleighstone.com/

Masha Alexis brings her Baltimore roots to the west coast. Known for her powerful and emotive vocals, Masha Alexis fuses elements of rock, classical, and blues, to create music that is both provocative, and captivating. Masha Alexis burst onto the scene three years ago with the release of her first solo EP. Before beginning her solo career, she sang backup vocals on records produced by the legendary Anthony Marinelli and Chris Young. Since the success of her solo EP, the sound has expanded into the new 6-person band they affectionately call "The Fam"

Masha Alexis.com

Kate McDonnell, singer-songwriter, plays her guitar "upside down and backward," and sings with her whole being. She has performed solo at the Newport Folk Festival, on the Mountain Stage radio program, on WXPN’s “World Café” and at The Kennedy Center. Her award-winning songwriting has been singled out for praise by The Village Voice and the Boston Globe. She has 5 CDs to date, the last of which was recorded in 2021 and included such musical luminaries as Jerry Marotta and Tony Levin. Kate took a 15-year hiatus from professional music, earned her MSW, and worked with troubled children.

http://www.katemcdonnell.com/

Morgan plays a variety of old time music on fiddle, guitar and mandolin. His unique blend of styles range from jug band to jazz. He also sings, dances, plays kazoo, washboard, limberjack, jug and more. He performs regularly at Farmers Markets, schools, street corners, private events and does concerts at bookstores with his book “The ABC’s of Jug Band Music.” He is often joined by his son Langton who also loves to sing and perform. Morgan also teaches family music classes with In Harmony Music.

https://youtube.com/@morganmeadow

Johnny is a virtuoso"--Brian Wilson "Pop music with a conscience.”--Goldmine “the Harry Houdini of rock and roll.”-- Spotlight Magazine. Listen to Johnny's fast-paced mix of old school soul, psychedelia, punk/new wave, classic rock, & world music. Singer-songwriter in his own right, he was also a sideman for Davy Jones and The Monkees + performed with David Cassidy, Al Stewart, Buddy & Julie Miller, & others.

http://johnnyjblairmusic.com

Diane Hubka & The Sun Canyon Band brings new life to a wide variety of genres, from Texas swing to delta blues, from lilting ballads to heartland country rock. Combining Diane’s honey-toned vocals and rhythm guitar, Rick Mayock’s expressive guitar work, melodic vocals, and genre-defying originals with a dynamic rhythm section, they take listeners along for a joyful ride. Their new CD, “You Never Can Tell”, featuring special guest, extraordinary guitarist Albert Lee, won Roots Music Report’s 2023 “4th Best Contemporary Folk Album of the year”!

www.suncanyonband.com

First I break down how North Indian tabla works & a little bit about the tradition; then I loop live performance of tabla with jaw harps, kalimba and poetry.

https://aharonwheelsbolsta.com/

jinnwav is a synth/vocal project by San Francisco-based guitarist and live-looping innovator The Genie. After almost two-decades of refining his unique looping style and interpreting songs by iconic artists such as Radiohead, Bjork, Portishead, Sade, The Cure, Pink Floyd, etc., he has added vocals via Korg vocoder to create an intensely powerful performance blending all of his styles and influences.

thegeniemusic.com

Holly Taylor holds the vision of creating and sharing music-woven, heart centered art. As a songwriter, performer, music therapist and writer, Holly strives to embody the tones of peace, hope and wonder into the universal FLOW for all. She performs solo and with Folk in the Flow and Starsister Revival.

http://www.hollytaylor432.com/

Experience an intimate acoustic showcase with indie artist Heather Jane Prescott, featuring soul-stirring originals like 'Grateful' and 'Reverse Cowgirl,' alongside captivating covers including Anna Nalick's 'Breathe (2 AM)' and Julia Pratt's 'A Little Love.' Dive into an evening of musical storytelling where every chord resonates with raw emotion and authenticity. As an indie artist, you can find my music streaming on all major platforms. Join me for a night of connection and reflection through music.

https://linktr.ee/Only1SweetZz

John is an established professional musical performer and plays acoustic shows around the San Francisco area. Hailing from blues + jazz saturated upstate NY city of Rochester. Roots running deep, he was captivated by the intensity and emotion of monumental east and west coast blues, rock and jazz improvisers of the past and more recent modern Jam Band, Groove and Indie Rock acts. John picked up the harmonica at 14, influenced by harmonica playing Grandfather + Uncle, and by other famous Harmonica greats. He spent hours emulating and playing along with friends and recordings. In 2003 when during a major life changing summer John decided to pack his life into his jeep and trek cross-country and relocated to the SF Bay Area. John now plays acoustic shows around The SF Area (+ back home in Rochester every year) with a rotating cast of accompanists that consist of fiddle, hand percussion, and upright bass. "Deeply rooted and well-versed in American roots music and early southern blues John + Friends will take you on a musical road trip across the country with feel-good songs of substance and integrity". www.youtube.com/user/MrJohnrybak for video + https://www.facebook.com/johnrybakmusic on Facebook.

Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Marji Zintz, living and performing in the Catskills/Hudson Valley region of New York, is a gifted, soulful interpreter performing a hybrid of contemporary folk, rock, and jazz. “Marji puts an indelibly personal stamp on songs from such diverse writers as Aimee Mann, Mark Knopfler, and George Gershwin...and accompanies her voice with sophisticated and skillful guitar work.” ~The Folk Project With a voice that has been likened to Joni Mitchell, Rickie Lee Jones, Eva Cassidy, Shawn Colvin, and Billie Holiday, Marji has performed thousands of shows and has recorded as a soloist and in larger ensembles in the jazz and folk genres.

https://marjizintz.com

Kevin Patrick Radley is a singer songwriter from Vallejo, Ca. He draws his musical influences from the American musical landscape of blues, country, soul and the occasional country holler. His songs explore time honored themes of love, loss and redemption and performed in the spirit of the juke joint jam.

https://soundcloud.com/thehollar/tracks

Lyric Raven is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the Twin Cities of MN. For the last year she had been traveling around Mexico and the U.S. leading sacred healing concerts and jamming with friends. Lyric’s passion is spreading peace through musical healing. She is currently finishing up her debut EP.

SoundCloud.com/lyric-Raven-music

David Jesitus is a singer/songwriter who plays with San Francisco's El Gato Dice. When electric, it's shoegaze indie pop. When it's acoustic, it's sweet melancholic alt-Americana. The pandemic has delayed David's fourth album, but look for that in winter 2021.

elgatodice.com

Based in Raleigh, Alice Osborn performs her niche-folk, neo-folk Americana from coast to coast anchored by driving tempos, poignant lyrics, and powerful vocals. Alice’s acoustic originals are influenced by Celtic, bluegrass, and folk, and diverse artists such as Richard Marx, Natalie Merchant, and John Prine. She frequently returns to the themes of home, country, and identity and is currently recording her next album, Skirts in the Snow: Beyond the Donner Party. Besides acoustic guitar, Alice also plays and teaches fiddle and banjo.

http://aliceosborn.com

Think oranges apples and sunshine and a road of yesses. Katherine Park has a voice like an angel riding the wish of all seasons, moods and moments, traditionally left to poets, painters, to dreamers and lovers. Think Alison Goldfrapp and Will Gregory of Goldfrapp, meets the silky tones of Marilyn McCoo from the Fifth Dimension. - Jerry Thompson (Lifoti Magazine)

katherinepark.com

Frances Ancheta is a Filipina American singer/songwriter, musician, and San Francisco Bay Area native. Her musical style can be described as thoughtful and eclectic indie folk/pop/rock with multi-cultural influences. Frances has released 3 albums and had radio airplay in the US, Canada, England, and Spain. A creative arts therapist and cancer survivor, Frances values and appreciates music's ability to heal and connect people from all walks of life.

https://www.francesanchetasongwriter.com

Called The Maniac of the Mouth for his wildman, sideshow antics co-hosting the monthly variety show Tourettes Without Regrets, sYzYgY (pronounced sizz-uh-gee) is no stranger to the stage and is on a mission to boom his bass from every mic, speaker and stage that he can get his hands and mouth on. He has southern roots in Huntsville and Nashville, which you can still hear from time to time in his speech. His journey has led him to his current hometown of San Francisco, where he honed his skills after finding mentors in Kid Beyond, Tim Barsky, Infinite and Soulati at a local beatboxing salon called the Vowel Movement. His inspiration for becoming a one man beat machine can be traced to Michael Winslow as well as other influences including Bobby McFerrin and Rahzel. sYzYgY's sound is genre bending, drawing from elements of hip hop, dubstep, drum and bass, ragga, dancehall and hyphy with ridiculous levels of bass that resonate, with throat singing effects that make for a spellbinding boom. sYzYgY gets around, performing and bringing his style which sometimes includes collaborating or a live looper. He has shared the stage with many artists including KRS One, Rahzel and Scratch of the Roots, Butterscotch, and his local mentors. He has also worked with local hip hop poet Azeem and rap battle champion The Saurus. sYzYgY's love for music is his driving force. When he's not at his day job parking cars, he's either at home making beats or searching for an opportunity to share his passion from the mic. This man will not quit, with an album he's been working on and will release next year, expect to hear more from this exciting and awesome talent.

https://open.spotify.com/artist/49KJcfebiRqECehiSuEOnd

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