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• Banana began his career in bluegrass on the east coast in Boston with "Banana and the Bunch, Old Time Music with Appeal". After several years in the east coast folk scene, he formed The Youngbloods with Joe Bauer, Jesse Colin Young, and Jerry Corbitt. The band moved from New York City to West Marin in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1967.
Along with co-producing The Youngbloods records with Joe Bauer and many others on his own, he produced the first two High Country albums for Butch Waller in the early 1970's.
He was accompanist to Mimi Farina for over twenty years, played keyboards and sang lead with Zero for over 10 years, played with Norton Buffalo, Steve Kimock and Friends and currently on a fairly regular basis, plays blues with The Michael Barclay Blues Band and old time psychedelic rock with The Barry "The Fish" Melton band. He has done duo gigs with David Nelson, Keith Little, David Thom, Paul Knight, and others. And he plays the beloved bluegrass music with friends and neighbors including The Papermill Creek Rounders, David, Tracy and Sam Grisman, The David Thom Band, and the legendary Artie Rose and associates.
He also does solo gigs mainly in Europe and the UK and would love to find a booking agent here in the states.


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Banana's Upcoming Gigs


2013

April 2013

Friday April 5th 2013 ~ With Zero Humboldt Brews, Arcata, CA Doors: 9:00 PM

Saturday April 6th 2013 ~ With Zero Sebastopol Community Center, Sebastopol, CA

Saturday April 13th 2013 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Thursday April 18th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

May 2013

Friday May 10th 2013 Grandpa Banana and Martino Coppo,   Boutique alla Birra, Savona, Liguria, Italy   Evening

Saturday May 11th 2013 Grandpa Banana,   - sitting in with Red Wine - Cancello Del Cinabro - Genova, Italy  

Monday May 20th 2013 with Paul Knight Blues Band,   Blue Monday at The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 7:00 - 9:00     with Jody Stecher and Doug Adamz

Tuesday May 21st 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Sunday May 26th 2013 with Jon Otis,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:30 - 8:30    

Friday May 31st Thru Sunday June 2nd, 2013 Grandpa Banana is pleased to participate in The 4th Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering in Astoria Oregon.  

Friday May 31st 2013 Grandpa Banana,   The Bridgewater Bistro, Astoria, Oregon   12:30 noon to 1:30

June 2013

Saturday June 1st 2013 Grandpa Banana,   Workshop,   RiversZen, 399 31st Street, Astoria, Oregon   3:00 to 4:00

Saturday June 1st 2013 Grandpa Banana,   Performing a set as part of An Evening of Tenor Guitars at the Astoria Street Opry Company, Astoria, Oregon   7:30 to 9:30

Sunday June 9th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, Ca.

Saturday June 15th 2013 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Wednesday June 19th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

July 2013

Tuesday July 9th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Sunday July 14th, 2013     Grandpa Banana's Band,   Bergamot Alley   Healdsburg, CA - - Four to Seven - - FREE

Thursday July 25th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

August 2013

Saturday August 3rd 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, Ca.

Sunday August 25th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Alexander Valley Bar, 3487 Alexander Valley Rd., Healdsburg, Ca. 5:00 - 8:00



2013 Past Gigs

January 2013

Tuesday January 15th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Monday January 21st 2012 with Paul Knight Blues Band,   Blue Monday at The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 7:00 - 9:ish.     Banana will be playing some piano.

Tuesday January 22nd 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Corkscrew Wine Bar, 100 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma , Ca   6:30 - 9:00

Thursday January 24th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

February 2013

Saturday February 9th 2013 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Friday February 15th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Studio 55 Marin, 1455-A East Francisco Blvd., San Rafael, California   8:00 PM

Tuesday February 26th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Corkscrew Wine Bar, 100 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma , Ca   6:30 - 9:00

March 2013

Tuesday March 5th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Thursday March 14th 2013 with Autosalvage   Esther's Follies, 525 E 6th St, Austin, Texas - 11:00 PM

Friday March 15th 2013 with Autosalvage   Roky Erickson Ice Cream Social,Threadgill's, 301 W Riverside Dr, Austin, Texas 2:40 PM

Wednesday March 20th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Tuesday March 26th 2013 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Corkscrew Wine Bar, 100 Petaluma Blvd North, Petaluma , Ca   6:30 - 9:00

Sunday March 31st, 2012     Grandpa Banana's Band,   Bergamot Alley   Healdsburg, CA - - Four to Seven - - FREE


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Past Gigs in 2012
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January 2012

Sunday January 22nd 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:00 - 8:30

Saturday January 14th ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Sunday Jnuary 21st 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Sonoma at the intimate Kathmandu Corner, just opposite Murphy's Irish Pub.   7:00 to 9:00

Tuesday January 31st 2012 Grandpa Banana,   House Concert, Wokingham, UK - Email to: spiderpromos@aol.com for details.

Sunday January 21st 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Sonoma at the intimate Kathmandu Corner, just opposite Murphy's Irish Pub.   7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

February 2012

Wenesday February 1st 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Charlton Down Village Hall, Near Dorchester, UK

Thursday February 2nd 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Cellars, Southsea, UK

Friday February 3rd 2012 Grandpa Banana,   The Chichester Inn, Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Saturday February 4th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   " #8", Launceston, Cornwall, UK

Sunday February 5th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   A House Concert in Exemouth UK

Monday February 6th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   The Thunderbolt, Bristol, UK

Tuesday February 7th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Robin 2, Bilston, West Mids, UK

Wednesday February 8th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Greystones, Sheffield, UK

Thursday February 9th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Cabin 5150, 1-3 George Street, Macclesfield, UK

Friday February 10th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Adelphi, Hull, UK

Saturday February 11th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   TBA UK

Sunday February 12th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Green Dragon Brewery, Bungay, UK - Afternoon Show

Wednesday February 29th - LEAP DAY ! - Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

MARCH 2012

Saturday March 10th 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Sonoma County Bluegrass & Folk Festival, Sebastopol, Ca   2:00 PM afternoon set

Friday March 16th ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band Georges, 4th Street, San Rafael, CA

Tuesday March 20th Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Thursday March 22nd Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Saturday March 24th ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

APRIL 2012

Friday April 6th With Dan Hicks,   Davies Symphony Hall , San Francisco, Ca  

Saturday April 7th Grandpa Banana's Band,   San Geronimo Valley Community Center , San Geronimo, Ca   Evening - 8:00 PM
CD Release Celebration for "Even Grandpas Get The Blues"

Sunday April 22nd, 2012 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band Earth Day Celebration, Civic Center Plaze, San Francisco, CA Late Afternoon

Wednesday April 25th 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Friday April 27th 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Aubergine , Sebastopol, Ca   Evening - Opening for Sycamore Slough

MAY 2012

May

Wednesday May 9th 2012 Grandpa Banana and Martino Coppo,   Cafe Baladin, Piozzo, Piemonte, Italy   Evening

Thursday May 10th 2012 Grandpa Banana and Martino Coppo,   The Rose, Bosslasco, Piemonte, Italy   Evening

Friday May 11th 2012 Grandpa Banana and Martino Coppo,   Boutique alla Birra, Savona, Liguria, Italy   Evening

Saturday May 12th 2012 Grandpa Banana and Martino Coppo,   Il Cancello del Cinabro, Genova, Liguria, Italy   Evening

Sunday May 13th 2012 Grandpa Banana and Martino Coppo,   La Torre Antica, Verezzi, Liguria, Italy   Evening

Saturday May 19th 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Jammin' For Safe Access , 20580 Broadway, Sonoma, CA, Moose Lodge,   Doors at 5:00 - GPB at 8:00 - Sycamore Slough String Band ; Dead Horse String Band ; and others.

Tuesday May 22nd 2102 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Freight and Salvage, Berkeley, CA   Benefit for Wavy Gravy - Camp Winnarainbow

Monday May 28th 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca  
Opening for Peter Rowan's Big Bang Theory -

June 2012

Friday and Saturday June 1st and 2nd 2012 Grandpa Banana, Workshop and Performances:   The Third Annual Tenor Guitar Gathering , Astoria, Oregon
On Friday from around 12:30 to 2:30 Banana appears at The Bridgewater Bistro in Astoria

Thursday June 7th 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma, Ca  

Sunday June 17th, 2012     Grandpa Banana's Band
Bergamot Alley   Healdsburg, CA - - Four to Seven - - FREE

Friday June 22nd 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

July 2012

Sunday July 1st Grandpa Banana's Band,   Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, Ca.

Tuesday July 3rd 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Saturday July 14th, 2012 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Thursday July 19th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

August 2012

Sunday August 5th, 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:00 - 8:30

Wednesday August 22nd Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

September 2012

Tuesday September 4th Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Sunday September 9th, 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:00 - 8:30

Thursday September 13th Grandpa Bananas Band,   Marin Art and Garden Center Concert Series,Ross, Ca. 5 - 7 PM

Saturday September 15th, 2012 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Sunday September 16th, 2012     Grandpa Banana's Band
Bergamot Alley   Healdsburg, CA - - Four to Seven - - FREE

October 2012

Thursday October 18th, 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Saturday October 20th, 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   ART HOUSE GALLERY & CULTURAL CENTER 2905 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley   CA   8:00 PM

Tuesday October 30th, 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

November 2012


Thursday November 1st       Grandpa Banana's Band
The Dance Palace, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca   -   1:00 PM Following The Senior Luncheon. ... FREE ! (not the lunch but the concert that follows)

Saturday November 3rd       Grandpa Banana
Milton Village Hall, Portsmouth, UK   -   8:00 - 11:00 PM

Sunday November 4th       Grandpa Banana
The Green Note   Camden Town, London, UK

Monday November 5th       Grandpa Banana
Dimbola House, Isle Of Wight, UK   -   8:00 - 11:00 PM

Tuesday November 6th       Grandpa Banana
The Victoria Theatre, Swindon, UK   -   9:00 - 11:00 PM

Wednesday November 7th       Grandpa Banana
The Herb Garden Cafe, 5, Spa Centre, Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, Powys LD1 5BB, UK   -   8:00 PM

Thursday November 8th       Grandpa Banana
Crown and Trumpet, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK   -   8:45 - 11:00 PM This is going to be a great one. Make it if you can, by all means. In the heart of the Cotswalds, a classic village.

Friday November 9th       Grandpa Banana
Globe Hotel, Topsham, Exeter, UK   -   8:00 PM

Saturday November 10th       Grandpa Banana
Dorchester Corn Exchange(Town Hall building) 19 North Square, Dorchester, Dorset, UK   -   8:00 PM

Sunday November 11th 2012 Grandpa Banana,   Green Dragon Brewery, Bungay, UK - Afternoon Show


December 2012

Sunday December 9th 2012 Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:00 - 8:30

Saturday December 15th 2012 ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Sunday December 23rd, 2012     Grandpa Banana's Band
Bergamot Alley   Healdsburg, CA - - Four to Seven - - FREE


2011 Gigs

Sunday January 16th       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca   5:00 - 8:30

Sunday January 30th       Grandpa Banana
The Green Dragon Pub, Bungay, UK

Monday January 31st       Grandpa Banana
The Green Note   Camden Town, London, UK

Tuesday February 1st Grandpa Banana,   Nettlebed Village Club, Reading area, UK

Wednesday February 2nd Grandpa Banana,   St. James Wine Vault, Bath, UK

Friday February 4th Grandpa Banana,   House Concert, North Cornish Coast, UK

Saturday February 5th Grandpa Banana,   Cafe #8, Launceston, UK

Friday and Saturday February 25th and 26th       Grandpa Banana
The Winter Roots and Blues Roundup II, Edmonton, Canada

Tuesday March 2nd       Grandpa Bananas Band
Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   dinnertime

Wednesday March 3rd       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Thursday March 10th       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Coast Cafe, Bolinas, Ca   Dinnertime

Saturday March 26th       Grandpa Banana
Go to The Dutch Henry Winery Website for details.
The Dutch Henry Winery, 4310 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA     3:00 PM - Reserve tickets in advance for this limited seating gig in a real cave.

Wednesday April 6th Grandpa Banana appearing with The THUGZ (Tribal Hippie UnderGround Zone) at The Hopmonk Tavern, Sebastopol, CA - 7:30 - All Ages Welcome

Sunday April 10th Grandpa Bananas Band, The San Francisco Festival of the Mandolins, 60 Enondaga Ave. San Francisco, CA - Workshop at Noon - Performance at 2:30

Tuesday April 12th ~ Grandpa Banana's Band Nicks Cove, Marshall, CA - 7 to 10. Real good food and a spectacular view.
Between Marshall and Tomales on Hwy 1, North of Pt. Reyes Station

Saturday April 23rd ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band Earth Day Celebration at the San Francisco Civic Center, Around 3:00 PM

Thursday April 28th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Coast Cafe, Bolinas, Ca   Dinnertime. Yum. Good wine list.

Wednesday May 4th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Sunday May 15th Grandpa Bananas Band,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:30 - 9:00

Saturday May 21st ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Thursday June 9th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Friday June 17th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Fathers Day Bluegrass Festival, Grass Valley, Ca   The Dinner Set 6:30 - The Vern Stage

Sunday June 19th - Fathers Day Grandpa Bananas Band,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:00 - 8:00

Thursday June 23rd Grandpa Bananas Band,   Marin Art and Garden Center Concert Series,Ross, Ca. 5 - 7 PM

Saturday July 16th ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Saturday July 23rd ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Dance Palace, Pt. Reyes Station, CA

Tuesday July 26th Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Sunday August 7th Grandpa Bananas Band,   Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, Ca.

Saturday August 13th Grandpa Bananas Band,   Gravenstein Apple Fair,Sebastopol, Ca. - late morning set

Friday August 19th ~ With Dan Hicks and his Hot Licks Throckmorton Theatre, Downtown Mill Valley, CA

Sunday August 28th Grandpa Bananas Band,   Southern Pacific Smokehouse,Novato, Ca. - 6:00 PM

Tuesday August 30th Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Thursday September 8th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Coast Cafe, Bolinas, Ca   Dinnertime

Friday September 16th ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Saturday September 24th ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Riverwood Inn, Avenue of The Giants, Phillipsville, CA

Saturday October 1st ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band Georges, 4th Street, Downtown San Rafael, CA

Sunday October 2nd Grandpa Bananas Band,   The Station House Cafe, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca. 5:00 - 8:30

Friday November 11th ~ With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA 11-11-11 Folks

Sunday November 27th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Tuesday November 29th Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime

Sunday December 18th Grandpa Banana's Band,   The Lagunitas Tap Room and Beer Sanctuary, Petaluma, Ca   4:20

Tuesday December 20th Grandpa Banana's Band,   Nicks Cove, between Marshall and Tomales, Ca   Dinnertime



Past Gigs:

2010 Gigs


Saturday January 9th       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Wednesday January 13th       Grandpa Bananas Band
Live on the David Gans Show, KPFA, Radio 8:00 - ish

Wednesday January 27th       Grandpa Bananas Band
Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, Fairfax, CA


Friday January 29th       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
Highland Dell, Monte Rio, CA -- 7:00 PM 2 sets - dinner is served from 5:00

Saturday January 30th       Grandpa Banana CD Release Celebration with Grandpa Banana's Band
San Geronimo Valley Community Center, San Geronimo, CA

Saturday Feb 20th       Grandpa Banana Trio
The Lagunitas Tap Room, Petaluma, Ca


Thursday March 4th       Grandpa Banana
The Green Dragon Pub, Bungay, England


Friday March 5th       Grandpa Banana
The Green Note, Camden, London, England


Saturday March 6th       Grandpa Banana
Launceston, Cornwall, England


Sunday March 7th       Grandpa Banana
Launceston, Cornwall, England

Thursday April 15th       Grandpa Banana with David Thom
The Coast Cafe, Bolinas, Ca

Thursday April 22nd       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Panama Hotel, San Rafael, Ca


Sunday May 2   2010       Grandpa Banana with David Thom
Marin Arts Open Concert, Downtown San Rafael, 6-9 PM


Sunday May 9   2010       Grandpa Banana with David Thom
Concert In The Barn, Cinq-Sols, France - evening
for details email: boblong73@hotmail.com


May 13 - 14 - 15   2010       Grandpa Banana with David Thom
The European World Of Bluegrass Festival, Voorthuizen, Holland


Saturday May 22nd       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA


Friday July 2nd       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
Highland Dell, Monte Rio, CA


Friday and Saturday July 9th and 10th       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City, NV

Thursday July 22nd       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Panama Hotel, San Rafael, Ca

Thursday July 29th       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Lagunitas Tap Room, Petaluma, Ca - 4:20 - 7:30


Saturday August 14th - 3:00 PM       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Riverwood Inn,
2828 Avenue Of The Giants, Phillipsville, Ca.


Sunday August 15th - 3:00 PM       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Peg House,
Across from Standish Hickey State Park, Leggett, Ca.

Thursday August 19th       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Coast Cafe, Bolinas, Ca - 7:00 - 9:00


Saturday August 21st       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Thursday August 26th       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Panama Hotel, San Rafael, Ca

Thursday September 30th       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Panama Hotel, San Rafael, Ca


Saturday October 9th       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA

Saturday October 16th       Grandpa Bananas Band
Pt. Reyes Farmers Market, Pt. Reyes Station, Ca     10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Wednesday October 20th       Grandpa Bananas Band
Iron Springs Pub and Brewery, Fairfax, Ca

Thursday December 9th       Grandpa Bananas Band
The Coast Cafe, Bolinas, Ca


Saturday December 12th       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA


2009 Gigs Played (well a few of them)


Monday November 23rd       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
Tribute to Norton Buffalo, PPAC 777 Nunnely Road, Paradise, CA

Sunday November 29th       With various members of The Kockouts
Tribute to Norton Buffalo, Sonoma, CA


Saturday August 22nd       This is an unusual event.
Go to The Dutch Henry Winery Website for details.
The Dutch Henry Winery, 4310 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA     3:00 PM - you need to reserve tickets in advance. Go figure.


Thursday Sept 3rd       Grandpa Banana and Paul Knight
The Panama Hotel,4 Bayview St. (B St turns into Bayview), San Rafael, CA     7-10 PM
with Paul Knight and a possible surprise guest.


Wednesday Sept 16th       Grandpa Banana
The Amphitheatre in "Parco S'angelo", Perugia, Umbria, Italy
Y'all come now , ya hear. The first three Californians get a free CD !


Sunday October 4th       With The Papermill Creek Rounders
The Water Street Bistro, Petaluma, CA
Sold Out


Sunday October 18th       Grandpa Banana & The Bunch
Roots and Vines, Sonoma, CA
$30 ticket includes picnic dinner and wine in a beautiful setting
Visit - www.rvsonoma.com for more information


Saturday October 25th       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The West Fest, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA


Saturday October 31st       With The Barry "The Fish" Melton Band
The Saloon, Grant Street, North Beach, San Francisco, CA



 





At West Fest in Golden Gate Park, 10/25/09 with The Barry Melton Band   Photo by Kathleen Goodwin









































Sitting in on guitar with The David Thom Band at a Bread and Roses gig.























At the Dutch Henry Winery "Cave In".



















At The Saloon in North Beach with The Barry Melton Band.






























Concert in Savona, Italy   Sept 2009






























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