Jason Beard’s, Bring Joy:
Jason Beard is a co-founder and songwriter for Northern California’s
jamgrass favorites Poor Man’s Whiskey. Jason teams up with various singer/songwriters (as well as PMW members past and present) for an eclectic exploration of musical styles ranging from country/americana to psychedelic blues, jam, bluegrass, and more. An emphasis is
on original songwriting but the band also enjoys paying homage to their influences with
some fun and ever changing covers (in the styles of Poor Man’s Whiskey, Allman Brothers,
Pink Floyd, Phish, Railroad Earth, Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Susan Tedeschi, etc.).
Pardon the Interruption:
Roaring out of the fog-shrouded hills of Sonoma and drowning out the chatter, New Wave/Prog-Pop troubadours Pardon the Interruption (aka PTI) are taking their place — asserting their voice — in the storied musical conversation of the San Francisco Bay Area.
One foot is planted firmly in the past paying homage to some of the most singular and iconic artists of the ‘70s, 80s and ‘90s. The other is stepping boldly forward, producing original material that is at once nostalgically familiar while also entirely modern and unique. It’s undeniable fun. It will make you dance. It’s like a perfect pepperoni pizza. It’s Pardon The Interruption.
Band leader, lead singer and guitarist David Noble (Wreckless Strangers, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Nina Hagen) has assembled three of the finest, most versatile session musicians in Northern California, and fostered a cohesion that transcends music. PTI’s love for each other and their craft is visceral. You can feel it.
Bohemian Highway:
DOUG BLUMER – Lead Vocals and Guitar
Doug began his singing career on the banks of the Mississippi singing along to Elvis. It’s no surprise that he has been dubbed “The Honky Tonk Sinatra” due to his velvety vocals that touch on George Jones and Meryl Haggard. Add into the mix The Beatles and The Byrds and you come up with The Bohemian Highway.
After more than two decades in San Francisco, Doug relocated to West Sonoma County in 2010 where the band was formed. He continues to delight audiences with his musicality and creative talents on lead guitar and vocals.
NANCY IRISH – Rhythm Guitar and Harmony Vocals
Doug and Nancy have been married for over 30 years. They’ve been writing awesome songs together all that time. After the move to the country, they began performing as Bohemian Highway and adding new musicians along the way.
KENT FOSSGREEN – Bass
Kent and Doug began their musical journey together in the mid 1990’s. Kent’s bass brings a melodic sensibility to the rhythm section. His pedigree is legendary in Sonoma County. We are lucky!
JANE FOSSGREEN – Saxophone and Harmony Vocals
Jane is a featured soloist on saxophone. Jane combines her expertise in classic soul and blues to add a depth of roots to our pop-heavy sound.
ROBERT BUTLER
Robert is widely known as our “special sauce”. His diverse musical contributions include electric guitar, harmonica, flute, mandolin, banjo and melodica, just to name a few. His background in Pepperland, a Beatles cover band, adds a rich layering of musical tastiness.
DAN RANSFORD
Dan has been keeping the beat around Sonoma County for more years than anyone can remember. He understands the flexibility and diversity of styles needed for original music. He is vital in giving our tunes the beat that gets the audiences up and dancing.
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