Brian Black
Friday, July 30th, 2004 8:00 PM PDT
Brews N' Blues
Laguna Barbecue N' Brews
Los Osos Valley Road
San Luis Obispo, Ca 93405
Price: $priceless
Two hours of up-tempo acoustic blues with slide resophonic guitar, blues harmonica and some authentic Elton John piano for good measure! See ya there.
Friday, August 6th, 2004 6:00 PM PDT
Avila Bay Club Concert
Avila Bay Club
San Luis Drive
Avila Beach, ca
Price: $priceless
Beautiful outdoor setting with hor'dourves, wine tasting and Brian Black with his band "The Chromatics" (Ms. Nancy on backing vocals and percussion and the talented Bob Santa Cruz on bass. Great venue and energy! Hope to see ya!
Saturday, August 7th, 2004 6:00 PM PDT
The Great Gatsby
Oak Park Road....next to AJ Spurs restaurant
Grover Beach, ca
Price: $priceless
A wonderfully elegent wine bar where Brian Black can dig into their wonderful grand piano and offer up some more reflective pieces as everyone cozies up in the sumptious couches and enjoys free hor'dourves the fireplace and delicious array of wines.
Sunday, August 8th, 2004 3:00 PM PDT
Las Cambritas Restaurant
East Main St.
Cambria, ca
Price: $priceless
....A very fun outside venue where both locals and tourists come to enjoy wonderful mexican cusine, to die for margaritas and Brian doing his "duo" thing with the lovely Ms. Nancy. Bring you dancin' shoes!
Friday, August 13th, 2004 6:00 PM PDT
The Great Gatsby
Same wonderful venue, different day. Check it out.
Saturday, August 14th, 2004 8:00 PM PDT
Vinotecca
Pine St.
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $priceless
This venue is just the place to enjoy the elegent atmosphere Ms. Cynthia has created...along with absolutely delicious culinary treats/wines to enjoy as Brian enjoys the classic sound of the grand piano provided...along with, of course a healthy offering of blues, Elton stuff on piano and everything else he does!
Sunday, August 15th, 2004 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE CORPORATE EVENT
Friday, August 20th, 2004 6:30 PM PDT
Barbecue N' Cigar Night
Martin-Weyrich Winery
Hwy 46....just outside of Paso Robles
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $95.00
This is a wonderful event at a gorgeous venue. Five star chefs will be serving up delectable offerings as everyone samples the sumptious wines of Martin-Weyrich. Brian will be out in force playing and mingling with the crowd (at the same time....ala wireless technology) Sign up early....this is an event not to miss!!! Sorry ...SOLD OUT as of 8-16-04
Saturday, August 21st, 2004 7:00 PM PDT
Vinotecca
Same venue different night....always a great time!!!
Sunday, August 22nd, 2004 6:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
Friday, August 27th, 2004 6:00 PM PDT
Rio Seco Winery
Union Road...just off of Hwy 46 ..turn right on Union and make a quick left ...go approx. 1-2 miles it's on the right ...look for the sign or Brian's music!!
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $pricelsss
Rio Seco's Friday night gathering is awesome! Free hor'dourves elegent wines to sample and Brian with Ms. Nancy playing outside with a great grassy area to relax with friends.....(or make new ones!!!)
Saturday, August 28th, 2004 7:00 PM PDT
Vinotecca
Another great night at "Tecca" See description above!
Friday, September 3rd, 2004 4:30 PM PDT
Avila Beach Concert
Avila Beach Marketplace
on the boardwalk....Avila Beach
Avila Beach
Price: $priceless
1st time concert at beautiful Avila Beach! Gorgeous weather and ambiance....along with all of the wonderful delicasies and art-related offerings at the various booths. Bring a blanket....enjoy the food and music...come up and say "hi". A great way to spend a late afternoon with friends and family.
Saturday, September 4th, 2004 9:00 PM PDT
The Sportsmen Pub
622 12th Street
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $priceless
A great place to come with friends....toss down a few and enjoy some resocoustic blues ala Brian Black style.....a fun way to start the weekend off right!
Sunday, September 5th, 2004 4:00 PM PDT
Private Party,,,Birthday/Anniversary
Friday, September 10th, 2004 9:30 PM PDT
The Cornerview Restaurant
Marsh St.
San Luis Obispo, ca 93401
Price: $priceless
The Cornerview is a new up-and-coming dinnerhouse/bar that offers and wonderful view of the colorful downtown SLO scene, upscale ambiance, deliciously prepared California cusine and Brian "doin' his thang" on piano, acoustic and slide resocoustic guitars along with some foot stomping harmonica after the dinner hours have passed! Close for locals.....a great venue!
Saturday, September 11th, 2004 12:00 PM PDT
Cisco's
Next to the Mission...San Luis Obispo
SLO, ca
Price: $priceless
Cisco's is ALWAYS a very cool place to have a great lunch....sit by the creek and listen to Brian pull out all his styles with acoustic, resocoustic slide, harmonica and of course piano!!
Saturday, September 11th, 2004 7:00 PM PDT
Vinoteca
Same great venue....description listed above....always a very cool vibe going on!
Sunday, September 12th, 2004 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
Friday, September 17th, 2004 6:00 PM PDT
The Great Gatsby Wine Bar
Oak Park Rd. next to AJ Spurs
Grover Beach, ca
Price: $priceless
The Great Gatsby.....delicious wines to sample, a luxurious venue with deeply stuffed couches, fireplace and a wonderful grand piano for Brian to dig into with instrumentals...along with his flare for mixing up resocoustic blues, pop piano offerings of Elton and Billy....along with oringinals and everything else he does....a very intimate and entertaining evening is promised!
Saturday, September 18th, 2004 9:00 PM PDT
The Sportsmen Pub
contact info. and description listed above. Come on down!!
Saturday, September 25th, 2004 7:00 PM PDT
Live At Pismo
Scotty's Restaurant
Price St.
Pismo Beach, ca
Price: $priceless
Scotty's is a well-known eatery that is now offering live music on Sat. nights from 7-10. Brian will be strolling through....playing some tasty pieces on the wireless acoustic....along with some of his original gems of instrumental tunes on the piano. After the dinner hour it's time to kick it up a notch or two ....or three...or....anyway, a great place to dine and be entertained "after hours". Hope to see ya there!
Wednesday, September 29th, 2004 8:00 PM PDT
Laguna Barbecue N' Brews
Los Osos Valley Road/Madonna road
San Luis Obispo, 93405
Price: $priceless
The "Brews" is alive and kicking for the new season. More upgrades are coming to help make this one of the "places to be for live music" on a Wed. or Fri. night! Check it out.
Friday, October 1st, 2004 9:00 PM PDT
The Sportsmen Pub
Contact info. and description listed above. See ya there!!!!
Saturday, October 2nd, 2004 2:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
ARROYO GRANDE
Saturday, October 2nd, 2004 7:00 PM PDT
A Divine Time to Wine and Dine
Vinoteca
835 12th Street.....across from the Park....Paso Robles
Ca
Price: $priceless
Come on....9 foot grand piano....acoustic and slide blues guitar with Brian's nickel-plated 1929 National Style-O Resophonic guitar...wailin'harp...(no....not the string version....see "harmonica" AND grrreat food. there's a reason why this place is fast becoming a major hot spot! Come early and come up and say "hi"!
Friday, October 8th, 2004 8:00 PM PDT
Blues in Santa Margarita...Solomon's Porch
Solomon's Porch
El Camino Real
Santa Margarita, ca
Price: $priceless
Another new venue...nestled in the cozy little haven of Santa Margarita. Very colorful and intriguing....Solomon's Porch calls out for you to come and explore a new live music venue while enjoying Brian with his varied styles and instruments!
Saturday, October 9th, 2004 12:00 PM PDT
Music by the Mission
Cisco's
next the the mission Downtown SLO
Price: $priceless
Great food, beer, wine and ambience next to the mission and the San Luis Creek. An outside venue that is one of San Luis' most popular.
Saturday, October 9th, 2004 7:00 PM PDT
Wine....Dine.....Unwind....Vinoteca
Vinoteca
Venue description above....a great place to enjoy a Sat. evening with friends and Brian's music!
Friday, October 15th, 2004 6:30 PM PDT
Winemakers Dinner/Martin/Weyrich Winery
Martin/Weyrich Winery
Hwy 46....just outside of Paso Robles
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $95.00
An awesome event combining elegant food, sumptious wines and the vaired styles that Brian will offer up. This event sold out last time and looks to do the same again. Sign up early!!
Saturday, October 16th, 2004 1:00 PM PDT
Harvest Festival Concert...Coastal Vinters Co-op Tasting Room
Coastal Vinters Co-op.
2323 Tuley Court....Hwy 46 east ...right on Golden Hill....left on Union Rd......left onto Tuley Court ...ph.226-8022
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $priceless
Another new up-coming venue that is opening it's doors during The Harvest Festival weekend. FOUR DIFFERNT WINEMAKERS will grace this event ....which makes this an especially enticing place to be on the 16th (Sat. ) from 1-4!!!
Saturday, October 16th, 2004 7:00 PM PDT
Wine....Dine....Unwind....
VINOTECA
Last performance for a few weeks at "Teca". Come on in and enjoy all that makes this venue truely a great one!
Sunday, October 17th, 2004 1:00 PM PDT
Rio Seco Harvest Festival Concert
Rio Seco Winery
Union Rd (46 east to Union rd.......turn right...then left on to Union....go about 2 1/2 miles and look for the Rio Seco sign on the right hand side
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $Priceless
The last day of Harvest Festival!!!! Here's your chance to enjoy a beautiful Fall Sunday afternoon out on the lawn at Rio Seco, enjoying their famous barbecue, wine and Brian "cuttin' it up" with whatever he decides to play. An afternoon that promises to be the right choice!
Friday, October 29th, 2004 6:00 PM PDT
The Great Gatsby
Oak Park Rd.
Grover Beach, ca
Price: $priceless
Same wonderful venue....description listed above. Always a great time to come with friends or meet some new ones!!
Saturday, October 30th, 2004 8:00 PM PDT
The Sportsmen Pub
Contact info. and description listed above. Bring your friends and enjoy the vibe!
Saturday, November 6th, 2004 7:00 PM PST
Resocoustic "Blusin" and Pop Piano Smoozing at VINOTECA
12TH STREET...ACROSS FROM THE PARK
PASO ROBLES
Price: $PRICELESS
Coming back to "Teca" (can't seem to stay away...what a great place) Lots of slip sliding blues, wailin' harmonica, acoustic favs and Elton Johnish style piano. People are starting to forgo their dinner plans and stay at Vinoteca just to munch on the delectable appetizers and enjoy the musical vibe. Check it out!
Saturday, November 13th, 2004 7:00 PM PST
VINOTECA
12STREET ACROSS FROM THE PARK
PASO ROBLES
Price: $PRICESSLESS
See above for description.
Saturday, November 20th, 2004 12:00 PM PST
Music near the Mission
Cisco's
next to the mission ...Downtown SLO
Price: $priceless
Another great time at this outside venue with the creek nearby. Great food and drinks along with Brian giving you four hours of blues n' stuff. Always fun!!!
Saturday, November 20th, 2004 7:00 PM PST
(ADDED SHOW) VINOTECA
VINOTECA WINE BAR AND HOR'DOURVE TO DIE FOR
12TH STREET...ACROSS FROM THE PARK
PASO ROBLES
Price: $PRICELESS
MORE FUN AT "TECA!!!" SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE....HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!
Friday, November 26th, 2004 6:00 PM PST
The Great Gatsby
Oak Park Rd.
Grover Beach, ca
Price: $priceless
PH.473-VINO
Fireplace,large soft cushy chairs and sofa-love seats....freeeee munches, great selection of wines to sample and Brian tearing it up on all of his instruments......a south county gem for a Friday night!
Saturday, November 27th, 2004 7:00 PM PST
VINOTECA
12 STREET,,,,ACROSS FROM THE PARK
PASO ROBLES
Price: $PRICELESS
SAME GREAT PLACE....SEE DESCRIPTION ABOVE!
Saturday, December 18th, 2004 7:00 PM PST
MUSICAL HOLIDAY MUSINGS AT VINOTECA
VINOTECA WINE BAR
12TH STREET.....ACROSS FROM THE DOWNTOWN PARK
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Come on over to Vinoteca on the 18th (Sat.) as I will dust off another instrument that I have a long and storied relationship with.... (the dulcimer). I'll be playing some of your holiday favorites instrumentally as well as all of the blues stuff and whatever else that might tickle your musical fancy! This will be the only date I play this month as I am taking time off for the holidays and am very busy in the studio working on my upcoming instrumental CD. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! B.B.
Saturday, December 25th, 2004 1:00 PM PST
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL I'VE HAD THE PLEASURE TO CONNECT WITH THIS YEAR.....HOPE TO SEE YOU SOMETIME SOON!!! BRIAN B.
Saturday, January 8th, 2005 6:30 PM PST
MUSIC WITH "SPURS"
AJ SPURS DINNER HOUSE
OAK PART RD.
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Come over to AJ Spurs and catch Brian at a new venue Sat. the 8th. AJ's is an upscale high energy facility that will absolutely lend itself to all of the tasty piano, acoustic and slide blues Brian will be serving up! Hope to see you there as we bring in 05' the right way!
Friday, January 21st, 2005 6:00 PM PST
BACK AT THE "GATS"
THE GREAT GATSBY
OAK PARK RD.
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's time again for a nice fire, over-stuffed couches, a grand piano and having Brian create a musical vibe that is sure to please. The Gatsby is always popular on Friday's with an upscale ambiance of professionals getting together for some delicious wine tasting and great music.
Friday, January 28th, 2005 7:30 PM PST
MARGARITA MUSIC!!
SOLOMON'S PORCH
EL CAMINO REAL
SANTA MARGARITA, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Brian will be back at "The Porch" on Friday with a diverse mixture of acoustic blues, pop piano favs and lots of acousitc guitar for good measure. The Porch is a new venue really putting out great tasting food, atmosphere and supporting live music. It's a great place for a fun casual Friday night experience!
Saturday, February 12th, 2005 4:00 PM PST
PRIVATE PARTY (WEDDING)
Friday, February 25th, 2005 6:00 PM PST
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR!!!
THE GREAT GATSBY
OAK PARK RD.
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Another fun night at "The Gats". See description above for amenities!! Hope to see ya there!!! BB
Saturday, February 26th, 2005 8:00 PM PST
LIVE PERFORMANCE FOR TELETHON!
TEACH TELETHON FOUNDATION
CABLE CHANNEL 22
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
This promises to be a delightful time as Brian takes seven of his prized students (Jonas...maracas...Sammi...xylophone...Smiley and Tiara...tambourine...Timmy...drum...Lauren and Laura...claves' )to perform two instrumental pieces for the Teach Telethon fundraiser. Both songs will be on Brian's new upcoming CD "Whispered Moments". Enjoy the performance on TV and know that any donations to the telethon will benifit SLO schools AND are greatly appreciated!!
Saturday, March 12th, 2005 12:00 PM PST
CREEKSIDE AT CISCO'S
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE SLO MISSION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's time for another great musical season at one of SLO's longest standing musical venue. Creekside dining next to the historic Mission....Cisco's offers up fine food with Brian's slip slidin' blues and pop piano rounding out the affair! Check it!
Sunday, March 13th, 2005 8:00 PM PST
Friday, March 18th, 2005 6:00 PM PST
J. LHOR'S WINEMAKER'S EVENT!!
J. LHOR WINERY
AIRPORT RD.
PASO ROBLES, CA
USA
Price: $PRICELESS
A fun-filled evening at the beautiful J. Lhor Winery begins with sumptious hor'dourves, delicious wines to sample and Brian strolling through playing various instrumental pieces of fingerstyle acoustic guitar on his wireless system. A great night of wine, fine music and great food await you. Check it out!
Saturday, April 9th, 2005 10:30 AM PDT
WEDDING AT THE VICTORIAN....STROLLING INSTRUMENTAL AND PIANO
PRIVATE EVENT....THE VICTORIAN HOUSE
Saturday, April 16th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE EVENT
SPYGLASS RESORT
SHELL BCH. RD. SHELL BCH. CA
Saturday, April 23rd, 2005 12:00 PM PDT
CISCO'S IN THE SPRING!
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE SLO MISSION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Another great time to be had at a wonderful venue for great food and tasty tunes that Brian will serve up with acoustic fingerstyle, slide blues pop piano and wailin' harmonica!
Friday, April 29th, 2005 6:00 PM PDT
THE GREAT GATSBY GETAWAY
THE GREAT GATSBY
OAK PARK RD.
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
More fun to be had at the Gatsby. See above descriptions for all that goes on!
Hope to see ya there!!!
Friday, May 13th, 2005 6:00 PM PDT
Back at the Gats
The Great Gatsby
Oak Park Rd.
Grover Beach, ca
Price: $priceless
Always a place to be for an intimate Friday evening. See above description for more details!!
Friday, May 20th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
PASO ROBLES WINE FESTIVAL
J.LOHR WINERY
AIRPORT RD.......TURN LEFT ONTO AIRPORT RD. OFF OF HWY. 46 EAST...GO 3 MI. J. LOHR IS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE
PASO ROBLES, CA.
Price: $35.OO
This should be a great event....excellent wines to sample, delicious barbecue and Brian with Ms. Nancy providing a broad array of instrumental pieces early in the evening and adding layer upon layer of music that should have you up "shakin it" as the energy rises. This should be a very popular event so sign up early. Hope to see ya there!!
Sunday, May 22nd, 2005 1:00 PM PDT
WINE FESTIVAL CONCERT AT RIO SECO WINERY
RIO SECO WINERY
UNION RD. PASO ROBLES....TURN RIGHT ONTO UNION JUST OFF OF HWY. 46 EAST GO 2-3 MILES RIO SECO IS ON THE RIGHT...LOOK FOR THEIR SIGN!
PASO ROBLES, CA
USA
Price: $PRICELESS
Another great time is to be had at the Rio Seco Winery on Sat. May 22nd from 1-4pm. Sumptious wines and food await you...accented with acoustic blues, strolling instrumental pieces, pop piano and wailin' harmonica. This event is always very popular. Hope to see a bunch of all the great people I've crossed paths with this last year!
Sunday, June 19th, 2005 3:00 PM PDT
CAMBRIA AND DA BLUES
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST. ...JUST SOUTH OF CAMMOZZI'S SALOON
CAMBRIA, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's that time of year to start heading up to where the pines meet the ocean....beautiful Cambria. Brian will be out on the patio with Ms. Nancy cookin' up some toe tappin' blues. Las Cambritas always seems to have quite the colorful crowd....a wonderful mixture of locals and tourists out to have a fun Sunday afternoon. Jump on in....the music's fine!!!
Friday, June 24th, 2005 6:00 PM PDT
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT RIO SECO
RIO SECO WINERY
UNION ROAD.. PASO ROBLES......TAKE HWY 46 EAST AND TURN LEFT ONTO UNION RD. GO ABOUT TWO MILES AND LOOK FOR THE RIO SECO WINERY ON THE LEFT!!
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Brian will have the honor of beginning the Concerts put on at Rio Seco Winery each Friday night through the summer. There will be a delicious barbecue, awesome Rio Seco wines and of course tons of great music....from flashy instrumental fingerstyle acoustic and piano laced Elton John tunes to Brian's signature slide blues and wailin' harmonica songs to getyerfeettappin'!!!
Come on out and have a great time. Feel free to e-mail Brian if more info. is desired!!
Saturday, June 25th, 2005 1:00 PM PDT
PERBACCO WINE TASTING GRAND OPENING
PERBACCO WINE TASTING ROOM
call for directions....234-0560
SLO, CA
234-0560
Price: $PRICELESS
Come on over and enjoy the fabulous wines of Perbacco on Sat. June 25 from 12-5:00 p.m. They'll be a barbecue available as well as Brian Black (and the gushingly gorgeous Ms.Nancy playing all sorts of guitars, piano and blues harmonica from 1-4. This will be a great way to spend your Sat. afternoon!! See ya out there!
Friday, July 1st, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
FIREWORKS AT FIRESTONE !
FIRESTONE BREWERY
RAMADA DR.
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $priceless
Here's another new venue to enjoy. The Firestone Brewery will have Brian blazin' blues with the brews from 5-7 on Friday. This is a great place to enjoy excellent on-site brewed beers and ales while getting into the groove as Brian serves up two hours of acoustic blues and wailin' harp! Come and check it out!
Sunday, July 3rd, 2005 1:30 PM PDT
ART IN THE PARK SHOW
SHELL BEACH'S ART IN THE PARK
SHELL BEACH RD. AT "DINO SAUR CAVES"
SHELL BEACH
Price: $PRICELESS
This is the 2nd year for this venue...and it promises to be one that continues to grow and grow!! Overlooking the beautiful Pacific...you'll love strolling through the many varied artisans exhibits as you sample luscious treats and immerse yourself with the variety of Brian's many styles. What a great way to enjoy a Sunday afternoon. See ya there!!!
Thursday, July 7th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
CISCOS DURING FARMER'S MARKET
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION SLO
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Are you ready for some mid-week music to keep you afloat til' the weekend? Come on out during the world famous SLO Farmer's Market and enjoy some great food and toe tappin' tunes with Brian and Ms. Nancy as they serve up a heapin' helping of blues, pop and originals out on the patio from 5-8pm!!!
Friday, July 8th, 2005 6:00 PM PDT
THE GREAT GATSBY GETAWAY
THE GREAT GATSBY
OAK PARK RD............NEXT TO AJ SPURS, RIGHT OFF THE THE 101 FRWY.
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's time to be getting back to the "Gats". I've been away for a while and I'm looking forward to a great summer night of fine wine, hor'dourves and tons of instrumentals, pop piano tunes and of course all of the slip slidin' blues I'm known for. Hope to see ya there!!
Thursday, July 14th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
CISCO'S EARLY EVENING SHOW
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION SLO
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Another great time is to be had during Farmer's Market in SLO. See above discription for more details. Hope to see ya there!!
Thursday, July 21st, 2005 7:30 PM PDT
SANDY'S LIQUOR ....UP ON THE ROOF....FARMER'S MARKET
HIGEURA ST.
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
This is one of those rare "semi-private" events where you can listen ......but unless you have an invite..... "Ya can't come up!" Brian will be doin' all the fancy stuff above Sandy's Liquor Store during the famous Farmer's Market night where thousands of people come to eat...drink and well..........you know. So, if ya want some blistering slide blues and a bunch of other great stuff....well see ya below Sandy's on Thurs.!!
Friday, July 22nd, 2005 6:00 PM PDT
THE GREAT GATSBY GETAWAY
THE GREAT GATSBY
OAK PARK RD. NEXT TO AJ SPURS
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Another fun night will be had at this wonderful wine bar! Enjoy the excellent wines, free munchies, overstuffed couches, warm fire and the widest spectrum of musical styles anywhere, as Brian offers up instrumental pieces on the grand piano, acoustic and slide guitar as well as foot stomping blues and pop favs.
Sunday, July 24th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
NORTH COUNTY TUNES ON A SUNDAY AFTERNOON!
THE HOFBRAU RESTAURANT
JUST A TOUCH PAST EL CAMINO REAL AND HWY. 41 INTERSECTION
ATASCADERO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Another new venue for music. The Hofbrau has very tasty eats and a fun little patio where Brian will be pickin'and a'sliden' and a plunkin' and a wailin' on all those instruments. Come on over and enjoy the fun from 5-8 on a sunny lazy Sunday afternoon!
Saturday, July 30th, 2005 12:00 PM PDT
SUMMERTIME TUNES BY THE CREEK
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION IN DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Brian will be back at the always beautiful creekside venue...Cisco's for a heaping portion of all kinds of tunes from instrumental gems to foot tappin' slide blues on his arsenal of instruments! Come over for a relaxing fun Sat. afternoon.
Thursday, August 4th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
WEEKDAY BLUES AT CISCOS
CISCOS RESTAURANT
BY THE CREEK NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's summer.....it's nearing the end of the week...a late afternoon outside tappin' it out with Brian's tunes definitely works.....well!!
Friday, August 5th, 2005 6:00 PM PDT
BACK AT THE "GATS"
THE GREAT GATSBY
See venue description in July calendar section. Hope to see ya there!
Saturday, August 6th, 2005 12:00 PM PDT
JUST CAN'T STAY AWAY CONCERT!!!!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION .....SAN LUIS OBISPO
SLO, CA
Yep.....Brian will be playing back to back Sat. See above listing for on previous Sat. for description!
Friday, August 12th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
BREWS AND BLUES
FIRESTONE BREWERY
RAMADA DR.
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $priceless
Brian's back at the always fun Firestone Brewery. Ice cold brews blended on-site mixed with Brian's acoustic blues and harp add up to the right way to start off the weekend!
Sunday, August 14th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
SUNDAY AT THE HOFBRAU
THE HOFBRAU RESTAURANT
EL CAMINO REAL.....
ATAS., CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Another great time to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon "crackin'a cool one" and enjoying some great food, blues, pop and piano favs in this North County niche. Hope to seeyathere!!!
Thursday, August 18th, 2005 6:30 PM PDT
CAMBRIA AND DA BLUES
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST
CAMBRIA, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Brian's going to cruise on up to Cambria for an intimate evening show at the colorful Las Cambritas Restaurant! A great time for locals to come on out and get a heapin' helpin' of "resocoustic slide blues for a Thurs. evening. See ya there!
Friday, August 19th, 2005 6:00 PM PDT
RIO SECO CONCERT
RIO SECO WINERY
UNION RD. TAKE HWY. 46 EAST ...TURN LEFT ONTO UNION AND GO ABOUT 2 MILES. RIO SECO WILL BE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE....JUST LOOK FOR THE SIGN!!
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
HERE'S ANOTHER CHANCE TO CATCH A GREAT TIME AT RIO SECO!! GREAT FOOD, MUSIC AND AWESOME PEOPLE ALWAYS SEEM TO BE THERE! HOPE TO SEE YA A BUNCH OF YOU OUT THERE!!
Sunday, August 28th, 2005 12:00 PM PDT
SOLO AT CISCO'S
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION...DOWNTOWN SAN LUIS OBISPO
SLO
Price: $PRICELESS
How about a relaxing Sunday afternoon....next to the creek.....great food....cold drinks and Brian seranading you as he strolls through the crowd with his acoustic and National nickel-plated slide guitar? Ya can't beat it!!! See ya there!!!
Thursday, September 1st, 2005 7:00 PM PDT
LIVE @MUDDY SPRINGS!!
MUDDY SPRINGS RESTAURANT
1215 Spring St.
Paso Robles, ca
Price: $priceless
Here's another new venue that's just opening it's doors up in the North County....."MUDDY SPRINGS" Affiliated with "Frog and Peach in SLO and "O'Grady's....The "Springs" is offering up music on Thurs. and Sat. nights. For a romping good time, come on overy and catch some blusey vibes mid-week, as Brian will be there on Thurs. Sept. 1. See y'all out there!!!
Sunday, September 4th, 2005 1:30 PM PDT
ART IN THE PARK SHOW!
SHELL BEACH'S ART IN THE PARK
SHELL BEACH RD. (AT DINOSAUR CAVES)
SHELL BEACH
See July's description of the venue. This IS a great place to be on a Sunday afternoon!!
Friday, September 9th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
MORE MUSIC BY THE CREEK!!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION...DOWNTOWN SLO
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Cisco's continues to set the pace for getting folks out for live music, as they offer a "buy a drink and get a barbecue sandwich for FREE!!! Whoa!!!
Brian will be out and about on this awesome Indian Summer evening to tickle your musical fancy....ENJOY!!!
Saturday, September 10th, 2005 7:00 PM PDT
MUDDY SPRINGS SHOW!!!
MUDDY SPRINGS BAR AND GRILL
1215 SPRING ST
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's Saturday night....Indian Summer is Paso Robles. What a perfect time to check out some slip slidin' blues in Downtown Paso. Brian will be there with Ms. Nancy and possibly a third "blues cruiser" to keep the energy pumpin'. See ya there!!
Friday, September 16th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
BACK FOR MORE FOOD, FUN AND DA' BLUES!!!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION AND CREEK
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Here we go again! See above description for a great time!! See ya there!
Saturday, September 24th, 2005 1:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY!!...ARROYO GRANDE
Sunday, September 25th, 2005 12:00 PM PDT
CISCOS IN THE FALL!
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
The weather in San Luis is always the BEST around this time of year. Come out and enjoy it while listening to some uppity acoustic blues and a bunch more while sippin' a cool one nest to the creek and mission!
Wednesday, September 28th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
STROLLING INSTRUMENTALS AND THE PIANO MAN
PRIVATE CORPORATE EVENT
THE CLIFFS
SHELL BEACHC, CA
Saturday, October 8th, 2005 12:00 PM PDT
AUTUMN BOOGIE AT THE CREEK
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
As Indian Summer fades into Fall the weather is still awesome in SLO Town. Spend a Sat. afternoon with tunes, treats and drinks as Brian gets yer feet a tappin'!
Friday, October 14th, 2005 5:30 PM PDT
HARVEST FESTIVAL TOUR TIME!!
J. LOHR WINERY
TAKE HWY. 46 EAST TO AIRPORT RD. TURN LEFT AND GO APPROX. 4 MI.
PASO ROBLES, CA
This year's Harvest Festival promises to be one of the best ever!! Brian will be doing a micro-tour during this 3 day event, beginning at the beautiful J. Lohr Winery. Sumptious hor'dourves, Brian starting off as a strolling musician and then transitioning to some head-bobbin' slide blues, along with J. Lohr's amazing gold medal wines spells.....YES!!! Look below for other shows/events that are included in this HARVEST Festival Micro-Tour!!! Hope to see ya sometime during the tour!
Saturday, October 15th, 2005 12:00 PM PDT
HARVEST FESTIVAL!!!
BIANCHI WINERY
JUST OFF OF UNION RD. TAKE 46EAST...TURN ONTO UNION (MAKE ANOTHER QUICK LEFT TO STAY ON UNION) GO APPROX. 3 MI. AND LOOK FOR THE SIGN THAT SAYS "WINERIES" TURN LEFT, GO APPROX. 1 MI. AND BIANCHI WILL BE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE
PASO ROBLES, CA.
805-226-9922
Price: call to confirm
IT'S HARVEST FESTIVAL TIME! Brian will bring his slip sliden' show to the BEAUTIFUL Bianchi Winery for an afternoon of tasty tunes, awesome barbecue and sumptious wines during the celebration of the harvest. Bianchi is gearing up to be another great place for live music. Their newly built man-made pond and waterfall is an elegent addition to an already classy establishment. Check it out!!!
Sunday, October 16th, 2005 1:00 PM PDT
HARVEST FESTIVAL AT RIO SECO!!
RIO SECO WINERY
UNION RD. (TAKE HWY. 46 EAST AND TURN RT. ONTO UNION..THEN LEFT TO STAY ON UNION
PASO ROBLES, CA
Harvest Festival continues for a great Sunday afternoon barbecue, up-tempo blues, harmonica and piano and of course Rio Seco's excellent variety of wines. It all starts at noon! Brian will begin the show at 1:00 and keep 'yer toes a tappin' until 4:00. See ya there!
Thursday, October 20th, 2005 5:00 PM PDT
EARLY EVENING SHOW BY THE CREEK!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
Price: $PRICELESS
Brian is back for another early evening show at Cisco's during the famous Farmer's Market on Thursdays. Come on over and enjoy the musical ambiance as Brian does a solo show with all four instruments!!
Sunday, October 23rd, 2005 3:00 PM PDT
LAST CAMBRIA CONCERT OF THE SEASON!
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Get ready to come on over (or up) to Cambria for Brian's last outside show of the season at the wonderfully fun Las Cambritas Restaurant. A great time is ALWAYS had by all on the back patio with fun vibes from the locals and the energy of the tourists who frequent this Cambria venue!!
Saturday, October 29th, 2005 8:00 PM PDT
BOOGIE TIME IN PASO!!
MUDDY SPRINGS B&G
1215 SPRING ST.
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
BOOOO!!!!! During this Halloween weekend get yourself in the right frame of mind with some terrifyingly tasty blues and more over at Muddy Springs!!!
It'll be soooo much fun it's scary!!
Sunday, November 6th, 2005 1:00 PM PST
Harvest Festival
TOLOSA WINERY
HWY. 227....NEAR THE AIRPORT
San Luis Obispo, ca
Another new musical, wine tasting/dining treat awaits you at the new and beautiful Tolosa Winery! Brian and Ms. Nancy will be out on the patio with an array of exquisite instrumentals and toe tappin' tunes to help make the event THE place to be Sun. Nov. 6th from 1-4pm. Hope to see all you "Bluescruiser" buddies out there!
Friday, November 18th, 2005 5:00 PM PST
EARLY EVENING BLUES
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION...SLO
SLO, CA
After a month's absence it's time to get back to the creekside tunes! Cisco's continues to offer up a great deal of ambiance, music and great food!
Friday, November 25th, 2005 5:00 PM PST
Happy Thanksgiving Weekend!!
Cisco's
Downtown next to the creek
SLO, ca
Whoa, the day after Thanksgiving...it's got to be time for a downtown stroll and some foot tappin' tunes at the only outside music venue in SLO Town. See ya there!!
Sunday, November 27th, 2005 12:00 PM PST
Sunday Afternoon by the Creek!!
Cisco's Restaurant
Next to the Mission
SLO, CA
This might be the last outside show for 2005!!! Get on out to Cisco's for possibly the last chance to hear some great tunes outdoors for a number of months!!!
Thursday, December 1st, 2005 8:00 PM PST
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!
THE BEACHOUSE
n/a
Shell Beach, ca
Price: $PRICELESS!!!
During the month of December Brian will be mostly in the studio recording, connecting with family and maybe doing a few occasional impromptu random shows if time allows. Happy Holidays to all!! See ya in early 2006!!!!!
Friday, December 30th, 2005 8:00 PM PST
VENUE HOST'S BOOKING INFO. ALL DATES ARE SUBJUCT TO UPGRADE STATUS FROM OTHER SOURCES....(REGIONAL FESTIVALS ...ETC.
ALL DATES OPEN UP TO 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE GIG
WHEN UPGRADES OCCUR BRIAN BLACK WILL PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ARTISTS (WITH VENUE'S HOST APPROVAL)
Price: $PRICELESS
Sunday, January 8th, 2006 12:00 PM PST
FIRST SHOW OF THE YEAR...2006!
CISCO'S RESTAURANT ON THE CREEK
NEXT TO SLO MISSION
SLO, CA 93405
543=5555
Price: $PRICELESS
Greetings all you "BLUESCRUISERS" and Happy New Year to you all. Now that the holidays are behind us it's time to gear up for another great year of of strolling instrumentals, slipsliding resocoustic blues, wailin' harmonica and all of the the fun piano pounding pop that Brian loves to play. Come on out and give your toes something to tap to!! See ya at the creek!!
Sunday, January 15th, 2006 2:00 PM PST
CAMBRIA CONCERT!
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
The Bluescruisers will be shakin' it in full force on Sunday the 15th. Brian's trio (Ms. Nancy...percussion/vocals...stunning visuals (: along with boppin' bassman Dean Coy will fire it up at 2:00 on the patio! Come on up, the town's a blast and the tunes are tops!!!
Saturday, January 21st, 2006 12:00 PM PST
CREEKSIDE CONCERT!!
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
Oh yeah.....the first Saturday show of 06'! Brian will start off as a duo with the lovely Ms. Nancy and possibly bring up another bluescruiser later in the performance. Great food, great venue and tunes to make your toes happy!! Hope to see ya there!!!
Sunday, February 12th, 2006 1:30 PM PST
VALENTINE'S @LAS CAMBRITAS
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's that time again to grab your cutie and head on down to Las Cambritas for some awesome food and great music. The toes start tappin' at 1:30 and keep tappin' til 4:30.Bring your vibe on down!
Monday, February 13th, 2006 8:00 PM PST
PRIVATE CORPORATE EVENT
THE CLIFFS RESORT
SHELL BEACH ROAD
SHELL BEACH, CA
Friday, February 24th, 2006 8:00 PM PST
BLUES AT "THE KITTY"
THE "KITTY" CLUB
SUNSET BLVD.
HOLLYWOOD, CA
Price: $10.00
Brian and the Bluescruiser gang will be heading down to the jungle for some good ol' downtown blues. The Kitty is a great venue for live music 5 days a week. A must for blueslovers. See ya there!!
Sunday, February 26th, 2006 12:00 PM PST
FEBRUARY FUN!!
CISCO'S PATIO
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Price: $priceless
The weather report calls for a warm weekend in SLO Town so the Cisco's asked Brian to fire up some afternoon tunes on Sunday from 12-4!! Come on out and enjoy some toe tappin', great food and drink and the beautiful winter weather!
Saturday, March 4th, 2006 12:00 PM PST
CISCOS BLUESTODIEFOR!!
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
It's time again for Brian and Ms. Nancy to stir things up in downtown SLO.
The music starts at noon and goes until 4:00. Come on out for some great food, drink and tunes to keep yer' toes tappin'.
Wednesday, March 8th, 2006 5:30 PM PST
WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING!
EMBASSY SUITES
MADONNA RD.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Price: $[riceless
What a great way to relax during the mid-week crunch! The beautiful Embassy Suites is having Brian create a wonderfully soothing ambiance utilizing his strolling acoustic fingerstyle guitar AND providing a beautiful grand piano....allowing Brian to weave an intricate blend of instrumentals as the patrons enjoy some of the best wine the Central Coast has to offer! This could possibly turn into a weekly Wednesday ritual for this beautiful venue. Hope to see you there!
Saturday, March 11th, 2006 7:00 PM PST
PRIVATE PARTY!!!
MONTEREY, CA
Sunday, March 12th, 2006 12:00 PM PST
ADDED SHOW BY THE CREEK!!
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Price: $priceless
We may have some nice weather for this March afternoon. So Brian got the call to set up and BOOGIE!!! Enjoy the food, weather and great music!!
Wednesday, March 15th, 2006 5:30 PM PST
WEDNESDAY COMPLIMENTARY WINE TASTING!!!
EMBASSY SUITES
Madonna Rd.
San Luis Obispo, ca
Price: $priceless....including the wine
What a great deal!!! Free complimentary wine tasting from a variety of the finest wineries the Central Coast has to offer!! A new winery will share their sumptuiously squeezed grapes while Brian shares in the festivities as a strolling instrumental performer on his acoustic Larrivee' cutaway AND in addition he will make exquisite use of the 9 ft. Baldwin grand piano Embassy Suites provides for his use!!! This will be an EVERY WEEK....ON-GOING EVENT!! Another reason to look forward to Wednesdays!!!
Saturday, March 18th, 2006 12:30 PM PST
ZINFANDEL FESTIVAL!!!
COASTAL VINTERS WINE CO-OP TASTING ROOM
Hwy. 46 East
Paso Robles, ca
It's Zinfandel Festival time!!! The folks at COASTAL VINTERS CO-OP are having four different wineries represented as they offer up delicious appetizers, elegant wines and a whole array of music compliments of you know who. DON'T MISS IT!!!
Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006 5:30 PM PST
WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
Madonna Rd.
SLO, ca
Price: $priceless
SEE EVENT DESCRIPTION ABOVE (MARCH 15TH)
Wednesday, March 29th, 2006 5:30 PM PST
WEDNESDAY WINETASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
MADONNA RD.
SLO, CA
Price: $priceless
See event description above..(March 15th)
Sunday, April 2nd, 2006 2:00 PM PDT
GETTIN' CRAZY IN CAMBRIA!
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN STREET
CAMBRIA, CA
Price: $priceless
Brian is back at it at the always um-tempo and colorful Las Cambritas Restaurant. Expect one of Brian's more versatile shows as he weaves in blues, pop, instrumentals on four instruments.
The BluesCruiser's will be there in force from 2-5. Hope you can make it!!
Wednesday, April 5th, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
MADONNA RD.
SLO, CA
Price: $priceless
See event description above (March 15th)
Wednesday, April 12th, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY WINETASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
MADONNA RD.
SLO, CA
Price: priceless
See event description above (March 15th)
Sunday, April 16th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
SPRINGTIME BY THE CREEK!!
CISCO'S
next to the Mission
San Luis Obispo, ca
543-5555
Price: $priceless
Get ready for some warmer weather, great food and steller music as Brian and at least one other BluesCruiser member will fire things up at noon for your listening pleasure!!
Wednesday, April 19th, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY WINETASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
MADONNA RD.
SLO, CA
Price: $priceless
See event description above...(March 15th)
Friday, April 21st, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
BACK AT THE GATSBY!!
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD. NEXT TO AJ SPURS
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
It's time again to get back to that great grand piano at this always elegent and fun wine bar!!! Brian will be playing all kinds of different styles on all four instruments...along with the always lovely Ms. Nancy adding her lovely harmonies and percussion. See ya around 6:00!!!
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY WINETASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
MADONNA RD.
SLO, CA
Price: $priceless
See event description above...(March 15th)
Saturday, April 29th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
BRIAN BLACK AND THE BLUESCRUISERS AT THE WINE ATTIC!!
THE WINE ATTIC
13TH AND PARK ST.
PASO ROBLES, CA
Price: $PRICELESS
This will be the Wine Attic's first experience with Brian and the Bluescruisers show....with more to come we're sure!! The venue is very unique in it's setting....a very cool large back patio with rustic old buildings surrounding the stage and the audience. Plenty of great wine, cheese, a sumptious barbecue and Brian keeping things lively add up to a GREAT way to spend your Saturday afternoon and early evening. Don't miss it!
Sunday, April 30th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
SUNDAY BLUES DOWNTOWN!
CISCO'S
next to the mission
San Luis Obispo, ca
543-5555
Brian's back and ready to boogie. It's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon downtown. See ya there!!
Wednesday, May 3rd, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
ELEGANCE AT EMBASSY SUITES!!
EMBASSY SUITES
MADONNA SHOPPING MALL
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
Brian continues to add the musical magic to a wonderful weekly event...complimentary wine tasting and munchies in the lovely indoor atrium-style digs at Embassy Suites. Between the strolling acoustic fingerstyle instrumentals to the musical musings on the 8 foot grand piano (with some select resocoustic blues inserted for good measure).....it's the PERFECT mid-week escape!!
Thursday, May 4th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
EVENING BLUES BY THE CREEK
CISCO'S
next to the mission, downtown
San Luis Obispo, ca
Now that the weather is FINALLY warming up, it's time for Brian to gets things even toastier with a batch of evening blues! Come on out the the largest Farmer's Market in the country and stop on by Cisco's for some toe tappin' fun!
Sunday, May 7th, 2006 3:00 PM PDT
MARGARITA MUSIC AT LAS CAMBRITAS!!
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
Brian and the BluesCruisers are back for another show at one of the best venues on the North Coast. Las Cambritas offers up a colorful blend of Mexican food and drinks that'll put a smile on your face....quick!! Mix in an afternoon of Brian's blues boogie, piano pounding harmonica wailin' tunes and your Sunday afternoon itinerary is set!! See ya on the patio!
Wednesday, May 10th, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING
EMBASSY SUITES
SEE VENUE DESCRIPTION/AMENITIES ON MAY 3 SHOW!
Sunday, May 14th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
LUNCHTIME BLUES N' BREWS!!
CISCO'S
next to the Mission
Downtown San Luis Obispo, ca
543-5555
OOOOOOOOya! Summertime's gettin' closer. The great weather is here to stay. Get on down to the longest outdoor venue on the Central Coast.....Cisco's, for some toe tappin', piano boppin' tunes BluesCruiser style!!!
Wednesday, May 17th, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
SEE VENUE DESCRIPTION ON MAY 3RD SHOW!!
Sunday, May 21st, 2006 1:00 PM PDT
WINE FESTIVAL AT RIO SECO!!!
RIO SECO WINERY
UNION RD.
PASO ROBLES, CA
It's winefestival time and with great wine...complimentary munchies and Brian Black and the BluesCruisers playingtheirbuttsoff.....what a day!!!! we'll see ya there!!!!
Wednesday, May 24th, 2006 5:30 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY WINE TASTING!!
EMBASSY SUITES
SEE VENUE/SHOW AMENITIES ON MAY 3RD SHOW!
Thursday, May 25th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
LUXERY AT THE LIDO!!!
DOLPHIN BAY RESORT...LIDO
SHELL BEACH RD.
SHELL BEACH, CA
Ahhhhhhh....the beauty of the Pacific, a gorgeous appointed restaurant, incredible food.....and Brian with his acoustic fingerstyle instrumentals and piano musings....does it get ANY BETTER?????.........NO!
Friday, May 26th, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
GETTIN' GIDDY AT THE GATSBY!
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE MERCANTILE
OAK PARK RD. NEXT TO AJ SPURS
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: $priceless
It's always a treat to come "back at the gats". This is one of the very few local venues that sports an elegant grand piano for Brian to caress...along with all of the other musical tidbits and styles to tickle yer' fancy. Free hor'dourves, fine wine....what's not to love! Come on out!!
Sunday, May 28th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
MEMORIAL WEEKEND MUSIC!!
CISCO'S
nest to the Mission
San Luis Obispo, ca
543-5555
Ahhhh....nothing like a 3-day weekend to bring out the "live music" urge that lives in all of us!! Brian will be tearing it up all afternoon down by the creek with one or more of the BluesCruisers. Tasty food, tasty brews and delicious serving of boogie blues, pop piano, wailin' harp and slip slidin' leads on the silver bullet. You know you're gonna have a gooooood time!!!
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES AT SAN LUIS BAY INN!!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
On May 31st through Labor Day Brian will be slip sliden' next to the Pacific at the San Luis Bay Inn...every Wednesday from 4-6!! Great Hawaiin food is available, awesome tunes and big beautiful ocean awaits you! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Summertime!!
Friday, June 2nd, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
ENCORE AT THE "GATS"
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD.
GROVER BEACH, CA
Brian returns for another great time at this elegant little wine bar/gift store.
Last week was soooo much fun that a "soon as possible" show was scheduled!
Keep yer shoes loose cause the toes will be tappin'!!
Wednesday, June 7th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
AVILA BEACH, CA
**SEE MAY 31ST VENUE DESCRIPTION. SEE YA THERE!!!
Thursday, June 8th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
MUSIC NEAR THE MISSION!
Cisco's
nest to the Mission
San Luis Obispo, ca
See above description on June 28th!
Wednesday, June 14th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES!!!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
SEE MAY 31ST VENUE DESCRIPTION. SEE YA THERE!!!
Sunday, June 18th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME!
CUSCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Now that the summer is officially here we can all look forward to some wonderfully lazy afternoons next to the creek....sippin' on your favorite beverage, tantalizing your tongue to the tasty food and gettin' into the groove of all that Brian has to offer with his multi-instrumental chops. It's a win, win, win combination!
Wednesday, June 21st, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH
**SEE VENUE DESCRIPTION ON MAY 31ST CALANDER. SEE YA THERE!!!
Thursday, June 22nd, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
Black is Back!
Cisco's
next to the mission
SLO, ca
Check June 8th for venue description! See ya there!!
Sunday, June 25th, 2006 2:00 PM PDT
GETTIN' CRAZY IN CAMBRIA
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
It's that time each month for Brian to bring his BluesCruisers up to the northcoast for a rowdy good time at the always eclectic Las Cambritas Restaurant. The summertime crowd, with the tourists and locals is always a colorful mix....so, bring yer sunglasses!!
Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
* SEE MAY 31ST VENUE DESCRIPTION. HOPE TO SEE YA THERE!!
Friday, June 30th, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
SUMMERTIME WINETASTING!
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD. NEXT TO AJ SPURS
GROVER BEACH, CA
Price: priceless
When summer on the Central Coast rolls around there's nothing better that sipping a cool sparkling Chardonnay and listening to Brian work his musical magic. It's a perfect way to welcome the weekend!!
Saturday, July 1st, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
BRIAN BLACK AND THE BLUESCRUISERS!!
Cisco's
next to the mission
SLO, ca
Nothing's better that great food, drinks and da blues!! Brian and his BluesCruisers will out in force to rev up your Sat. Come early for good seats! See ya there!
Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
Barbecued Blues!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DRIVE
AVILA BEACH, CA
Brian will be blusin' it up on the fourth with a special Holiday barbecue overlooking the beautiful blue Pacific. Contact the San Luis Bay Inn for details/cost for the barbecue...and bring yer toe tappin' energy to the music!!!
Wednesday, July 5th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
*SEE MAY 31ST EVENT DESCRIPTION. SEE YA THERE!!!
Friday, July 7th, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
RIO SECO WINERY
UNION RD.
PASO ROBLES, CA
805- 237-8884
Price: $PRICELESS
It's that time of year again to head on up to the lovely Rio Seco Winery. Their weekly concert series just keeps getting bigger and better every year. Brian and his Bluescruisers will be boogieing from 6-9pm. A free barbecue, great wine and everything Brian Black can squeeze out of his musical mind sounds like a match made in Heaven!!! Come on up!!!
Sunday, July 9th, 2006 2:00 PM PDT
Baked Blues!!!
UTOPIA BAKERY
BROAD ST. NEAR STAPLES STORE
SLO, CA
Ahhhhhhhhh, the smell of fresh bread and pastry....blended with two sets of Brian's original pieces on acoustic fingerstyle guitar, piano, resocoustic slide and harmonica, make for a wonderfully unique Sunday afternoon! Come over to Utopia's and check it!
Wednesday, July 12th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SANLUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
**SEE MAY 312ST VENUE DESCRIPTION. SEE YA THERE!!!
Friday, July 14th, 2006 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE EVENT!!
LAS CAMBRITAS
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
Saturday, July 15th, 2006 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE EVENT....WEDDING
THE BEACH.........CAMBRIA
CAMBRIA, CA
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
**SEE MAY 31ST VENUE DESCRIPTION. SEE YA THERE!!!
Thursday, July 20th, 2006 8:00 PM PDT
AN EVENING OF EVERYTHING!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSIONS
SLO
Brian will do a solo show pulling out out his vocal and instrumental gems for all those folks who come out for SLO's Farmer's Market. Don't wear those shoes too tight cause those feet will want to move!!
Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
BIRTHDAY BASH AND DA' BLUES
PRIVATE EVENT
Sorry.....this event is not open to the public....but if there are any fun stories that occur we'll try to share!!
Sunday, July 23rd, 2006 2:00 PM PDT
Gettin' Crazy in Cambria!!
Las Cambritas Restaurant
Main St.
Cambria, ca
MMMMMMMMMM....summertime in the quaint little artisan town of Cambria...warm days, cool margaritas and blazin' blues await you at one of the most colorful, high energy outdoor venues on the Central Coast. You'll be glad you did....very glad!!
Wednesday, July 26th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES!!!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
***SEE MAY 31ST VENUE DESCRIPTION. SEE YA THERE!!!
Friday, July 28th, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
FROM INSTRUMENTAL STROLLING TO ROCKN'ROLLIN'
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
Oak Park Rd.
Grover Beach, ca
It's time for Brian to get back to the Gatsby's grand piano for some soothing instrumentals...along with a healthy dose of da blues and strolling flaminco-fused gems on the acoustic. Great wine, free munchies and live music! Nuf said!
Sunday, July 30th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
AFTERNOON BREWS AND BLUES
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE SLO MISSION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Another fun time is to be had....great food, drink and Brian with one of his partner's in rhyme will churn up some tasty tunes for your enjoyment! See ya there!
Wednesday, August 2nd, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
See venue description on May 31st. See ya there!!
Friday, August 4th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
SIZZLING SUMMERTIME BLUES!
CISCO'S
ON THE CREEK NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Come on down and catch some sun, tunes and tasty treats noon til' 4 at one of SLO's longest standing musical venues!!
Wednesday, August 9th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
See venue/description on May 31st. See ya there!!!
Friday, August 11th, 2006 7:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE CORPORATE EVENT
VERIZON WIRELESS ANNUAL AWARDS RECEPTION
LOS ANGELES, CA
Sorry, this is a private affair for the Verizon Wireless Corporation.....I hear tell it's typically QUITE the party....it'll be interesting to see what I can add to the already vibrant vibe......hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm (:
Sunday, August 13th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
THE DOWNTOWN SOUND!!!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Another great time will be had by all who venture down to the lovely outdoor stage that is Cisco's. Brian will be out there with at least one other BluesCruiser to get things hoppin'. Hope to see ya out there!!!
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
See venue/description on May 31st. See ya there!!!
Saturday, August 19th, 2006 11:00 AM PDT
ART IN THE PARK....SLO
ART IN THE PARK....@ MITCHELL PARK
BUCHEON ST.
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Price: PRICELESS
Brian's back again for another "Art in the Park" season. This year SLO has been added to this wonderful event of amazing artisians, great food and Brian strolling around the venue with his custom Larrivee' acoustic, playing all types of original insturmentals...many from his second CD...."Whispered Moments". It's a perfect way to spend a beautiful summer afternoon!!
Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
See venue/description on May 31st. See ya there!!!
Thursday, August 24th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
SOLOING AT CISCO'S
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Well, summertime is coming to a close soon as this will Brian's last outside weekday show for a while as he gears up for a new batch of students for his other profession. Come on out and enjoy some summertime blues!!!!
Friday, August 25th, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
BACK AT THE GATSBY
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
See July 28th venue description. See ya there!!!
Sunday, August 27th, 2006 2:00 PM PDT
Staying Cool in Cambria!!
Las Cambritas Restaurant
Main St.
Cambria, ca
When it's too hot everywhere else it's perfect in Cambria. Come on out for a Sunday afternoon of great weather, awesome Mexican food and the tasty musical treats Brian and his BluesCruisers have in store for you!!
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006 8:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
See venue/description on May 31st. See ya there!!!
Sunday, September 3rd, 2006 11:00 AM PDT
ART IN THE PARK!
DINOSAUR CAVES
ON THE CLIFFS OVERLOOKING THE PACIFIC
SHELL BEACH, CA
An additional perfromance has just been added that combines the blue Pacific, wonderfully creative artistic delights, food and of course Brian out strolling around tickling the trings on his wireless cutaway acoustic. It's a perfect way to spend an afternoon!
Wednesday, September 6th, 2006 4:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
See venue/description on May 31st. See ya there!!!
Saturday, September 9th, 2006 7:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY!!
Sorry....but this event is by special invite only. But, from what I hear about the group....I'm thinkin' it's gonna be fun!!
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
We're having so much fun at our "Aloha Blues Barbercue" that it's been extended through the month of September to take advantage of the Central Coast's wonderful Indian Summer weather!! See ya next to the Pacific!
Wednesday, September 20th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
See Sept. 13th for details!!
Friday, September 22nd, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
NEXT TO AJ SPURS OFF THE 101 SOUTH
GROVER BEACH, CA
Brian is "back at the Gats" for another fun night of just about everything....from blues to intricate piano/acoustic fingerstyle guitar instrumentals to get everyone feeling great. See ya there!
Wednesday, September 27th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
ALOHA BLUES
SAN LUIS BAY INN
See Sept. 13th for details!
Thursday, September 28th, 2006 5:00 PM PDT
AN EVENING OF BLUES!
CISCO'S
NEXT TOTHE MISSION
SLO
Farmer's Market night....time to get away from the throngs of people and head on over to the creek and enjoy Brian and da blues!
Sunday, October 1st, 2006 1:30 PM PDT
ART IN THE PARK!!!
ART IN THE PARK....@ DINOSAUR CAVES
JUST OFF OF SHELL BEACH RD. OVER LOOKING THE PACIFIC
SHELL BEACH, CA
Price: PRICELESS
The fall is THE MOST beautiful time of the year on the Central Coast.....especially when it overlooks the blue Pacific!!! This event is fast becoming a "must go" as it continues to offer unique pieces of art, delicious food and Brian and his "BLUESCRUISERS" serving up a heaping platefull of tasty originals and favs!!!
Saturday, October 7th, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
A BLUESCRUISER BASH BY THE CREEK!!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
Ahhhhhhhh..... Saturday toe tappin' tunes, ice cold drinks and sumptious sandwiches need we say more????
Sunday, October 8th, 2006 2:00 PM PDT
GETTIN' CRAZY IN CAMBRIA!
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA
Brian is back at the always fun...sometimes infamous Las Cambritas. The food's great, the crowd colorful and the music bring's it all together. It's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Sunday, October 15th, 2006 2:00 PM PDT
Baked Blues Show
UTOPIA BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
BROAD ST.
SLO
Brian is back for some "baked blues" at the wonderfully quaint Utopia. Fresh baked bread to die for, awesome sandwiches and Brian cookin' up a batch of intricate instrumentals and head boppin' resocoustic blues. Ya can't beat it for a Sunday afternoon!
Tuesday, October 17th, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
Reception...First Time Mother's Conference..."Private Event"
THE CLIFF'S RESORT
SHELL BEACH RD.
SHELL BEACH, CA
Sorry....but this is a private affair for a WONDERFUL program helping educate at risk first time mom's, concerning how to nurture a healthy, happy baby. (The appetizers ARE TO DIE FOR!!!!!) So if you crash this event for the food (and music) (don't even think about it..(: Brian will plead the 5th.
Sunday, October 22nd, 2006 12:00 PM PDT
HARVEST FESTIVAL CONCERT
BIANCHI WINERY
Hwy.46 East turn right on Bridge Rd.
Paso Robles, ca
It's that time again. The always elegant Bianchi Winery is having Brian and his BluesCruisers return for another wonderful afternoon of music, delectable delecasies, and of course premier wine. Brian and the gang will be out on the deck next to the beautiful man-made lake. See ya on the deck!!!
Saturday, October 28th, 2006 6:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY....HALLOWEEEEEEEEN STYLE!!
Brian and some of his BluesCrusiers will be firing it up for a private affair on this Halloween weekend. Were sure it's gonna be a screeeeeaaaaam!!
Sunday, October 29th, 2006 12:00 PM PST
SUD'S N' SONGS
CISCO'S
NEX T TO THE MISSION
SLO
This may be one of the last Sunday shows for the outside season. Come on out for some great music and a great time!
Friday, November 3rd, 2006 6:00 PM PST
BLUESIN' AND SMOOZHING
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAD PARK RD.
GROVER BEACH ....NEXT TO A.J. SPURS, CA.
Brian's back for yet another toe tappin' night of tunes. See ya there!!
Saturday, November 11th, 2006 6:00 PM PST
Anniversary party at Bianchi Winery!
Bianchi Winery
Paso Robles, ca
This is a private event for a couple celebrating their anniversary. Brian will be meandering through the night with a variety of instrumental gems on both piano and acoustic guitar adding that signature sound to someone's special night!
Thursday, November 16th, 2006 5:00 PM PST
COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION GATHERING
CASTORO WINERY
TEMPLETON, CA
This will be a private event at the beautiful Castoro Winery with various educational dignitaries coming together for an evening of wine, networking and Brian adding to the ambience with his multi-instrumental skills!
Sunday, November 19th, 2006 2:00 PM PST
MUSICAL MEANDERINGS.....
UTOPIA BAKERY AND RESTAURANT
BROAD ST.
SLO
It's time for another cozy afternoon of whimiscal instrumentals and slip sliden' blues at one of the best kept acoustic secrets in SLO Town. Utopia is a verrry cool little venue allowing ONLY original music....which is just fine by yours truly. Come on in for a fun afternoon!
Sunday, November 26th, 2006 12:00 PM PST
POST TURKEY BLUES!!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Ok, you've had two days to get over the Thanksgiving gorging. Come on down to Cisco's, next to the SLO creek, and ease back into your routine of enjoying all that Brian has to offer musically and maybe a couple of cold ones for good measure!
Sunday, December 17th, 2006 2:00 PM PST
CRUISIN' FOR A BLUSIN'
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
Brian and his BluesCruisers return to one of liveliest outside venues on the Central Coast. Come shop at the various artisans stores and stop on by for great tunes, margaritas and more!!!
Friday, December 22nd, 2006 12:00 PM PST
HO, HO, HO AT CISCO'S PATIO!!
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
Go ahead and shop til' you drop this Friday before Christmas...but take a break with lunch and some tasteful tunes with the various instruments and styles Brian has to offer. Heck, he'll even dust off ANOTHER instrument (dulcimer) and peel off an instrumental medley of Christmas songs to add to your holiday cheer!
Sunday, December 24th, 2006 2:00 PM PST
HOLIDAY BAKED BLUES
UTOPIA BAKERY
BROAD ST.
SLO, CA
Ho, Ho, Ho and a Merry Croissant!
Brian will be stoppin' by for a couple of hours on Christmas Eve afternoon to put some bounce in your yuletide step with an array of original instrumental songs on acoustic guitar...piano, and of course the silver bullet National slide guitar...along with the other gems from his first two CD's. Stop on by and say "hi".
Sunday, December 31st, 2006 2:00 PM PST
NEW YEAR'S EVE AFTERNOON BLUES SHOW!
LAS CAMBRITAS PATIO
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
All of you New Year's Eve revelers can begin their celebrating with Brian and his BluesCruisers at the always festive Las Cambritas Restaurant. The back patio will be boppin' with toe tappin' blues, wailin' harmonica and all of the other Latin fused instrumentals Brian coaxes out of his killer wireless acoustic. See ya in Cambria!
Saturday, January 20th, 2007 12:00 PM PST
BRIAN BLACK AND THE BLUESCRUISERS WELCOME 2007!
CISCO'S
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Brian and his bluescruisers will ring in 2007 at the always entertaining Cisco's Restaurant overlooking the creek, across from the Mission in downtown SLO. Come on down for great food, awesome ambiance and magical music!
Sunday, January 28th, 2007 2:00 PM PST
CRUISIN' AND BLUSIN' IN CAMBRIA!
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA
Brian's back up in the North Coast, sliden', wailin' and groovin' out on the back patio of the best Mexican Restaurant on the Central Coast. Things start cookin' around 2:00 and stay simmerin' til 5:00. Come on out and jump into the stew!!!
Friday, February 9th, 2007 7:00 PM PST
80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR SLCTA
SALSBURY WINERY
AVILA BEACH, CA
This is a private affair for all of the teachers for the San Luis Coastal Unified School District. The celebration is in honor of the association's 80th anniversary. Brian and his BluesCruisers will be there in force providing a musical evening from "ROOTS TO THE REFINED" to help add to the festivities!!
Sunday, February 11th, 2007 2:00 PM PST
Cookin' it up at Utopia!
Utopia Bakery
Broad St.
SLO
Brian's back at the fun little, original music only venue, Utopia, for a few hours of singer'songwriter slide blues, acoustic fingerstyle instrumentals with a flamingo flair and possibly even some piano adult contemporary musings for your enjoyment. Grab a sumptiously baked goody (and maybe a cold brew) and enjoy!
Friday, February 16th, 2007 6:00 PM PST
"Gettin' It at the Gatsby!
The Great Gatsby Wine Bar
Oak Park Rd.
Grover Beach, ca
The Gatsby starts up its season of great ambiance, wine and yours truely with a beautiful grand piano to add a touch of elegance to this always wonderful little slice of Heaven. See ya there!
Sunday, February 25th, 2007 2:00 PM PST
CRUISIN' FOR A BLUESIN'
LAS CAMBRITAS RESTAURANT
MAIN ST.
CAMBRIA, CA
Brian and his BluesCruisers are back at one of the coolest little outside patio venues around. Stop by for some great Mexican dishes, a frosty margarita and Brian and the gang there to get yer groove on!! See ya there!
Sunday, March 25th, 2007 2:00 PM PDT
ORIGINALS COOKED UP FRESH!
UTOPIA BAKERY
Broad St.
SLO, ca
Brian's back again this month with all of his original music for a lazy spring afternoon of tunes, cold brews and fresh baked delights. Come on down!
Friday, March 30th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
Groovin' in Grover
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
Oak Park Rd.
Grover Beach, ca
Brian's back this month with his eclectic mix of blues, pop gems and Latin fused instrumentals for a night of great wine and music!
Friday, April 13th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
FRIDAY FUN AT GATSBY!
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD.
GROVER BEACH, CA
It's time for some more great music and wine at the "Gats". Brian will be there tickling the grand piano and slidin' into some tasty resocoustic blues for good measure!
Sunday, April 29th, 2007 2:00 PM PDT
FRESH BAKED BLUES!
UTOPIA BAKERY
BROAD AND ORCUTT
SLO, CA
Brian's back for another afternoon of original songs, both instrumental and boogie blues style at the always wonderfully smelling and tasting Utopia Bakery. Enjoy some truely gourmet treats, have a cold brew and enjoy the eclectic sounds that are sure to be conjured up!
Saturday, May 5th, 2007 11:30 AM PDT
MARRYING AT MARINA DEL REY
MARINA DEL REY RESTUARANT
MARINA DEL REY MARINA
A wonderful private affair for a couple....blue skys,blue water...true love...and Brian playing instrumental pieces on the piano and acoustic guitar....perfect!
Saturday, May 12th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
This is a private affair at The Great Gatsby, with delectable wines sumptious appetizers and Brian and his BluesCruisers serving up a rare blend of acoustic blues, latin-flavored guitar instrumentals with Brian and Michael Johnson (percussionist/guitarist) and of course the sparkly Ms. Nancy on light percussion and harmonies. Sounds like another perfect Saturday evening!!
Friday, May 25th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
GATSBY AND DA BLUES
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD.
GROVER BEACH, CA
Come on down the coolest little wine bar on the Central Coast! Piano, wailin' harp, slip sliden'and acoustic fingerstyle guitars all await you....with a delectable glass of wine to top it all off!
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
SUMMERTIME BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH, CA
Brian's been asked back for another season of late afternoon blues and latin instrumentals over-looking the beautiful Pacific Ocean at the always fun San Luis Bay Inn. This year includes a delicious barbecue and various booths of artisans set up as Brian gets the toes tappin' and the heads bobbin' as the crowd enjoys the great food along with the visual and aural treats of the event. This will take place EVERY WEDNESDAY so get out your little black book (no, not THAT one!) and mark your calander for WEDNESDAYS 5-7 over-looking the Pacific!!
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007 1:00 PM PDT
ART IN THE PARK!
DINOSAUR CAVE PARK
SHELL BEACH, CA
It's time for another season of Art in the Park overlooking the beautiful Pacific Ocean in Shell Beach. Brian and Ms. Nancy will be entertaining the crowds that come to browse around all of the wonderful creations of the various artisans attending. It's great way to spend a summer Sunday afternoon!
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!
Friday, June 8th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
"WINE DOWN "TIME!
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD. NEXT TO AJ SPURS
GROVER BEACH, CA
Summer's coming, and it's a fine time to meander over to the best little wine bar on the Central Coast. The "Gatsby" is famous for its ambiance, great wines and top-notch musicians entertaining the crowd with their chosen genres. Come check it out!
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW FOR VENUE DETAILS!!
Saturday, June 16th, 2007 8:00 PM PDT
RECORDING SESSIONS WITH "SIMPLE PLEASURES" RECORDS!!
"DARK STAR STUDIOS"
LOS ANGELES, CA
Brian will be spending time during the months of May-July on various weekends recording new music for an upcoming CD slated to be released in early 2008. Additional local shows will be added as time permits. Thanks for your patience!!
Sunday, June 17th, 2007 2:00 PM PDT
ORIGINALS AT UTOPIA
UTOPIA BAKERY
BROAD ST.
SLO, CA
Brian's back with an afternoon of instrumental piano, acoustic fingerstyle originals and of course his slide and harp wailin' blues. See ya there!
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN.
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW FOR VENUE DETAILS!!
Sunday, June 24th, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
SUMMERTIME AT CISCOS!!
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE SLO CREEK AND MISSION
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Brian has been able to take a break from the studio recording schedule to get some fresh air and get the summer going with some head bopping, blues boogying tunes. Come on by on a lazy Sunday afternoon for great eats, cool refreshments and some awesome acoustic blues!
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC FOR 4TH OF JULY!!!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!!
Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
SOUTHLAND PRIVATE BLOCK PARTY!!
"HEHL" OF A FOURTH PARTY!!
11401 Dolan St.
Garden Grove, ca
Price: $priceless
Brian will be blazin' on down to South CA. to blues it up with a group of close friends, relatives, neighbors, friends of neighbors....and probably a number of others filtering in throughout the night. Additional musicians will be added as the night "evolves" Hmmmmmmmmmm.....sounds like an adventure!
Saturday, July 7th, 2007 1:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE WEDDING @JAN KRIS
JAN KRIS WINERY
TEMPLETON, CA
Brian will be adding his instrumental skills to the ambience of a private wedding at the beautiful Jan Kris winery. Latin influenced original songs, along with a wonderful blend of other select pieces will fill the event
with a vibe of melodic celebration!
Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!!
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!!
Friday, July 20th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
SIZZLIN'SUMMERTIME BLUES!!
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD NEXT TO AJ SPURS
GROVER BEACH, CA
Brian's back for an evening of "summertime blues" and more from 6-9pm. Coupled with great wines and a variety of appetizer options makes this a "must do" for a Friday evening!
Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!
Friday, July 27th, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
SIZZLIN' SUMMER BLUES !
CISCOS ON THE CREEK
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, CA
Brian is back again for an end of the work week lunchtime show that's sure to get you off on the right foot for the weekend. Come and enjoy great food, drinks and music next the babbling San Luis Creek!!
Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!
Wednesday, August 8th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!
Sunday, August 12th, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
LAZY SUNDAY AFTERNOON BLUES!
CISCOS BY THE CREEK
NEXT TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO CREEK
SLO, CA
What's better than some cold drinks, hot food and sizzlin' slide blues on a lazy summer Sunday??????????? NOTHING!
See ya out at Cisco's!
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!!
Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFI C!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!
Friday, August 24th, 2007 6:00 PM PDT
BACK AT THE GATS!!
THE GREAT GATSBY WINE BAR
OAK PARK RD. (NEXT TO AJ SPURS
GROVER BEACH, CA
Brian's back for another evening of just about everything....piano, slide blues, singer-songwriter, wailin' harp....and you!!!
Sunday, August 26th, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
SUNDAY'S ON THE DECK
THE SEA VENTURE
PISMO BEACH, CA
773-3463
Brian has been asked to fire up some tasty acoustic blues, fingerstyle instrumentals and piano favs at the wonderful Sea Venture Restaurant/Hotel.
The view is to die for, so bring your appetite and get ready for the blue(s) Pacific!
Wednesday, August 29th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO THE MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!!
Sunday, September 2nd, 2007 2:00 PM PDT
SLO BAKED ORIGINALS!!
UTOPIA BAKERY
BROAD ST. NEXT TO STAPLES
SLO, CA
Brian's back for another lazy Sunday afternoon of all origingal music. Slip sliden' blues, acoustic and piano instrumentals await you, along with some of the best baked goods anywhere. Combined with a cold brew or glass of wine and your afternoon is set!! See ya there!
Sunday, September 2nd, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
LABOR DAY WEEKEND SHOW!
THE PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
SHELL BEACH RD.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Another show just added for Labor Day weekend. Brian and the lovely Mz. Nancy will be joining forces to bring to this beautiful spot on the Pacific a menagerie of musical styles.....from instrumentals on the grand piano to latin-flavored museings on the acoustic guitar.....oh, and of course all of the boogie-blues to keep ya hoppin'.
Wednesday, September 5th, 2007 5:00 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS BAY DRIVE
AVILA BEACH
PLEASE REFER TO MAY 30TH SHOW DESCRIPTION FOR EVENT DETAILS!
Friday, September 7th, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WHISPERED MOMENTS CD SHOWCASE
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
SHELL BEACH RD
PISMO BEACH, CA
This new venue promises to be a wonderful opportunity to check out great views of the Pacific, dine on exquisite cuisine and relax to Brian's variety of soothing intsrumentals as he performs on both a lovely restored grand piano along with his acoustic gems on his custom Larrive' guitar. After dinner hours pass.....well it's time to fire up the nickle-plated sliver- bulleted, slip-sliding resonator guitar for some high-energy, toe-tappin' uppity blues originals. It's gonna be a good night folks....!
Saturday, September 8th, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WHISPERED MOMENTS CD SHOWCASE!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
SHELL BEACH RD.
PISMO BEACH, CA
See Sept 8th for venue/show description!
Friday, September 14th, 2007 10:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY!!
Sorry, this is by invite only. Brian and his BluesCruisers will be out in force to make sure this gathering is done up right!!
Friday, September 21st, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WHISPERED MOMENTS CD SHOWCASE!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
SHELL BEACH RD.
PISMO BEACH, CA
See Sept. 8th for venue/show description!
Saturday, September 22nd, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WHISPERED MOMENTS CD SHOWCASE
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
SHELLL BEACH RD.
PISMO BEACH, CA
See Sept.8th for venue/show description!
Sunday, September 23rd, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
BACK TO SCHOOL BLUES!!
CISCOS
NEXT TOTHE MISSION
SLO, CA
The students are back and so is Brian and his gang, ready to blues it up on a Sunday afternoon. Come on out, enjoy the Fall weather and have a few cool ones!
Friday, October 5th, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WEEKEND ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAUANT
SHELL BEACH RD.
PISMO BEACH, CA

Brian an a variety of his BluesCruiser buddies will be back every other weekend for a while providing an eclectic menagerie of soothing dinner instrumentals on piano/acoustic guitars.....as well as boogie-down slide blues and wailin' harp AFTER the dinner hours end and the moon comes out!! See ya there!!
Saturday, October 6th, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WEEKEND ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
***SEE ABOVE LISTING FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Sunday, October 7th, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
BEACHTIME BLUES !!
THE SEA VENTURE
PARK ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Brian and BluesCruiser Michael J. are being brought back for another Sunday of beach time blues and more overlooking the water in Pismo. Come on down....the water's fine!!
Sunday, October 14th, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
SLIP SLIDEN'@CISCO'S
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO, ca
Brian will be out and about getting your heads bobbing and toes tapping to all of those up-tempo, good-time blues tunes and more, with the always versitile Michael Johnson on percussion and acoustic guitar. Bring your appetite and get ready for a musical Sunday afternoon!
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PISMO BEACH, CA
Please see Sept. 8th date for venue/show description.
Friday, October 19th, 2007 7:15 PM PDT
WEEKEND ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
SEE OCT. 5TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION.SEE YA THERE!
Saturday, October 20th, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WEEKEND ON THE PACIFIC!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PLEASE SEE OCT. 5TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Sunday, October 21st, 2007 12:00 PM PDT
BEACHTIME BLUES!
THE SEA VENTURE
PARK ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Brian and a BluesCruiser or two will be back at the Sea Venture for another Sunday of head-boppin' beach time blues. Bring your sunglasses, appetite and drink in some great music and food/drink! See ya there!
Friday, November 2nd, 2007 7:30 PM PDT
WEEKEND ON THE PACIFIC!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PLEASE REFER TO OCT. 5TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION! COME ON DOWN!
Saturday, November 3rd, 2007 6:30 PM PDT
WEEKEND ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PLEASE SEE OCT. 5TH. DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION.
Friday, November 16th, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC
PELICAN POINT
PISMO BEACH, CA
Please see Sept. 8th for venue and show description!!
Saturday, November 17th, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES BY THE PACIFIC!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
See afore-mentioned venue/show description!
Friday, November 23rd, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
See afore-mentioned venue/show description!
Saturday, November 24th, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC !
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
See afore-mentioned venue/show description.
Friday, November 30th, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!!
PELICAN POINT
PISMO BEACH, CA
Please see Sept. 8th for venue/show description.
Saturday, December 1st, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PISMO BEACH, CA
Please see Sept. 8th for venue/show description.
Friday, December 14th, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PISMO BEACH, CA
Please see Sept. 8th for venue/show description.
Saturday, December 15th, 2007 7:30 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT
PISMO BEACH, CA
Please see Sept. 8th date for venue/show description.
Friday, December 28th, 2007 7:15 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PISMO BEACH, CA.
Plase see Sept. 8th date for venue/show description.
Saturday, December 29th, 2007 7:15 PM PST
BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PISMO BEACH, CA.
Plase see Sept. 8th date for venue/show description.
Monday, December 31st, 2007 8:00 PM PST
NEW YEAR'S EVE BOOGIE-FEST!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Well folks, another year has gone by with many, many musical adventures to look fondly back on....but there's still ONE MORE NIGHT OF 2007 LEFT. That will be your chance to boogie into the new year right. Brian and his entire BluesCruiser gang will be at the beautiful Pelican Point Restaurant on Dec. 31st starting at 8:00 to get your toes tappin' and legs dancing. Get there early for an awesome dinner over-looking the blue Pacific. We'll bring ya into the New Year RIGHT!!
Friday, January 11th, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH A VIEW!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
2008 welcomes Brian and his various BluesCruisers continuing with their every other weekend shows at the beautiful Pelican Point Restaurant! Situated atop the cliffs, overlooking the blue Pacific, Brian runs the gamut of genres as he lays down smooth piano instrumentals on the grand piano provided, then transitioning into his personal collection of acoustic instrumental gems on his signature B.B. Larivee' cutaway guitar. As the dinner hour winds down it's time for Bri and the BluesCruisers to wind it up as he straps on the silver-bullet National slide guitar for some tasty, toe-tappin' dance and boogie tunes. Great food, awesome views and more musical styles than you can shake a margarita at!! The pleasure's all yours!
Saturday, January 12th, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURNT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!!
Friday, January 25th, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Saturday, January 26th, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!!
Friday, February 8th, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Saturday, February 9th, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Friday, February 22nd, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Saturday, February 23rd, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
PLEASE SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Friday, March 7th, 2008 7:15 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
PLEASE SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Saturday, March 8th, 2008 7:30 PM PST
BLUES WITH THE VIEWS!
PELICAN POINT RESTAURANT
PRICE ST.
PISMO BEACH
PLEASE SEE JAN. 11TH DATE FOR VENUE DESCRIPTION!
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008 4:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE WINE TASTING AFFAIR
KENNEDY NAUTALUS CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM
TANK FARM RD.
SLO
This is a private event held at the Kennedy Nautilus Conference Room.
Thursday, March 27th, 2008 4:00 PM PDT
BACK IN THE STUDIO FOR NEXT CD!!
SUTTON SOUND STUDIO
Finally, the time has come for Brian and Michael to focus their energy on their debut acoustic instrumental creation. All the tracks are originals, inspired by flamingo, latin-tinged jazz styles that truely have a signature sound woven through the tracks. This will take major precedence over doing live shows for a while, until we get a firm foundation established musically on the tracks. We're both verrrry excited about the possibilities. Stay tuned........
Sunday, May 11th, 2008 10:00 AM PDT
MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH!
AVILA BAY CLUB
AVILA BAY DR.
AVILA BAY, CA
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!
Brian and compadre MJ will be on hand to serve up a delicious variety of instrumentals/low-key gems for the sumptious brunch offered by the Avila Bay Club. Think piano, acoustic dueling guitars, mellow slide guitar and congas for good measure!!A great way to spend a relaxed Sunday honoring good ol' mom!
Monday, May 26th, 2008 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY!!
Saturday, May 31st, 2008 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
Sunday, June 1st, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
SUNDAY ON THE DECK!
SEA VENTURE RESORT
OCEAN AVE.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Brian's back with his duo partner MJ for another season of "SUNDAY'S ON THE DECK" at the lovely Sea Venture Resort. Blue ocean, blue skies and sumptious food and beverages await you....along with more musical styles than you can shake a guitar at. See ya there!
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
SATURDAY BOOGIE-BLUES BY THE CREEK!
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
Brian and his BluesCruisers are back for a new season at the always wonderful Ciscos by the creek! Come on down for great lunches, icy drinks and head-boppin' tunes. Nothing better!!
Friday, June 13th, 2008 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
Saturday, June 21st, 2008 6:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
LAZY SUMMER DAY ON THE DECK!
SEA VENTURE RESORT
OCEAN BLVD.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Brian and MJ are back for another wonderful day on the coast, overlooking the blue Pacific! The Sea Venture has outstanding food and with the varied array of musical genres performed by your's truely we have the makings of a perfect Sunday afternoon!
Friday, June 27th, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
FRIDAY FUN IN SLO TOWN!
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
Brian will bring out all of his instruments to soothe, cajole, intice and entertain ya on a Friday afternoon.Check it out!
Sunday, July 6th, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
BEACHTIME BLUES!
THE SEA VENTURE RESORT
OCEAN BLVD.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Happy Fourth of July Weekend...on the beach. Brian and BluesCruiser buddy MJ will be serving up some hot and cool boogie-blues on the deck from 2-6pm Wind down from the crazy weekend and enjoy your Sunday afternoon!
Friday, July 11th, 2008 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
SANTA BARBARA
Saturday, July 19th, 2008 7:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
Friday, July 25th, 2008 6:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
CITY OF PISMO BEACH
Sunday, July 27th, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
HOT FUN IN THE SUMMERTIME!!!
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
Brian and his BluesCruisers are back for a mid-summer show that's sure to be cool and hot together. Latin-jazz instrumentals, boogie-blues, boppin' congas, rythem guitars, piano....it's all there for ya to take in!!
Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
ENDLESS SUMMER BOOGIE!
THE SEA VENTURE RESORT
OCEAN BLVD.
PISMO BEACH, CA
It's time for another wonderful Sunday afternoon with sumptious food offerings, piano, acoustic guitars, slide resonators and wailin' harmonica, as Brian and MJ cruise through an awesome day next to the blue Pacific!
Saturday, August 9th, 2008 9:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
Sunday, August 17th, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
GETTIN' DOWNTOWN IN SLO
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
Brian's back on a lovely summer Sunday with one of his BluesCruiser gang to give a dynamite duo! See ya at noon!
Friday, August 22nd, 2008 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
GOLETA
Saturday, August 30th, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
END OF SUMMER SHOW BY THE CREEK!
CISCOS RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
The BluesCruisers are back for an end of the summer show at one of the coolest venues in SLO.....outside next to the creek. We'll be slip sliden', strummin', poppin' congas and poundin' the piano all afternoon so grab yur appetite, thirst and groove on down to the show!
Sunday, August 31st, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
SUNDAY'S ON THE DECK
THE SEA VENTURE RESORT
PARK ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Brian and one or more of his BluesCruiser gang will be back on the upper deck overlooking the Pacific. See ya there!
Friday, September 19th, 2008 6:30 PM PDT
WINEMAKER'S BARBECUE!
VINA ROBLES WINERY
PASO ROBLES, CA.
227-4812
Brian and a few of his BluesCruisers will be getting the crowd at Vina Robles toe tappin' and head bobbin' for a late summer barbecue at this lovely winery. Call and make reservations soon and we'll see ya there!!
Sunday, September 21st, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
INDIAN SUMMER SONGS
CISCO'S RESTAURNT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
September.....the best time of the year on the Central Coast....outside, the creek, great tunes, cold drinks and lunch........perfect!
Sunday, September 28th, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
SUNDAY'S ON THE DECK!!
THE SEA VENTURE RESORT
PARK ST.
PISMO BEACH, CA
Boogie blues, latin-world music instrumentals, acoustic based gems.....it's all there. See ya on the deck!
Sunday, October 5th, 2008 1:30 PM PDT
ART IN THE PARK AT DINOSAUR CAVES
ART IN THE PARK
DINOSAUR CAVES
SHELL BEACH, CA
Brian is back for the 3rd season at the wonderful Art in the Park event....overlooking the blue Pacific in Shell Beach! Wonderful art pieces, crafts and delicious food offerings abound as Brian and one or more of his BluesCruisers keep things hoppin' on a beautiful Fall afternoon. See ya there!
Saturday, October 11th, 2008 11:00 PM PDT
BRIAN BLACK AND THE BLUESCRUISERS!
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEST OT THE MISSION
SLO
Brian is bringing his trio to Cisco's on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. They'l be a wholllle lotta boogieing goin' on!! Come on down and get yer' fill!
Sunday, October 26th, 2008 12:00 PM PDT
HAVIN' A BALL IN THE FALL!
CISCO'S RESTAURANT
NEXT TO THE MISSION
SLO
This will be the last outside show at Cisco's for the season as Brian gets ready to head off to the British Virgin Islands for some fun in the sun and then some!! Upon returning, Brian and his BluesCruisers will take the month of December/January off from performances and concentrate on getting more original material laid down in the studio for an upcoming "Blue Flamingos" all instrumental acoustic guitar CD....hopefully to be in stores and at gigs in the late Spring. We've had excellent response from audiences that have heard certain selections. Mojo and I are verrrry excited about the possibilities (fesitvals, here we come!! Happy Holidays to all and we'll see ya at shows starting in February 09!!!! Love ya...........Brian
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 12:00 PM PST
PRIVATE PARTY-PLEASINGTON
Ahhh, the classic birthday bash....filled with great food and good friends, in the beautiful town of Pleasington.
Sounds like the perfect Sunday afternoon............
Sunday, March 29th, 2009 1:30 PM PDT
OCHO-MOJO....IN HARMONY
SYDNEY CREEK FACILITY
SLO, CA
This will be a very special show for the residents at Sydney Creek Facility. Brian and Debra will showcase their ample vocal harmonies on both piano and harmonica, providing a wonderful ambiance of catchy, uplifting familiar and original songs!!
Friday, April 17th, 2009 8:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY
On the ocean....great food, great people.... Brian Black and the BluesCruisers....sounnnnnds fun!
Saturday, April 18th, 2009 2:00 PM PDT
Studio Time for Ocho-Mojo!!
Ms. Debra Windsong and your truely will be in the studio doing a CD sampler of what we have conjured up..........we're liking it ..........alot! Hoping you do too!!
Friday, April 24th, 2009 6:00 PM PDT
SPRING CONCERT SERIES AT CALCAREOUS WINERY!
CALCEREOUS WINERY
OCH0-MOJO will do their first winery show at this very classy, upscale event.
Look for amazing harmonies, slide blues, rockin' piano and fun, uppity acoustic tunes to enhance your wine tasting experience!! ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, April 25th, 2009 3:00 PM PDT
LATTES' BY THE SEA WITH ...."OCHO-MOJO"!!!!
O'NEIL'S COFFEEHOUSE
CAYUCOS, CA
Come on down to a great little coffee house in Cayucos as Ms. Debra Windsong and yours truely showcase what two lead vocalists and two lead harmonica players can create! Along with all of the piano, acoustic guitar and of course slide blues added for good measure!!!
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009 8:00 PM PDT
WINE TASTING...PRIVATE PARTY
The Blue Flamingos will be struttin' their stuff at the very swanky Dougles compound in Santa Barbara for a B-day party........who woulda thunk.......whoa..ya just never know....
Sunday, May 10th, 2009 10:00 AM PDT
A BLUE FLAMINGO MOTHER'S DAY!!
THE AVILA BAY CLUB AND SPA
SAN LUIS DRIVE
AVILA BEACH, CA
595-7600
The Blue Flamingos are back at the beautiful Avila Bay Club....a stone's throw from Avila Beach. Mojo Johnson and yours truely will be providing an eclectic blend of original instrumental songs on piano and dueling acoustic guitars....along with a touch of acoustic and slide blues ballads to round out the show. Reservations are going fast, so give a call at 595-7600 to reserve a space for sumptious offerings from the house chef along with all the trimmings that the Blue Flamingos have to offer!!! See ya there!!!
Friday, May 15th, 2009 8:00 PM PDT
BLUESCRUISERS DOWN SOUTH!!
"BLUED TO THE FLOOR"
25TH AND SYCAMORE
LONG BEACH, CA
Brian and his BluesCruiser gang are heading down to Southern Ca. for some toe-tappin' acoustic slide blues boogie-time at this well kept secret gem of a blues club in Long Beach. Two nights with a blues lovin' crowd...gonna love it!!!
Saturday, May 16th, 2009 8:00 PM PDT
BRIAN BLACK AND THE BLUESCRUISERS!!!
"GLUED TO THE FLOOR"
25TH AND SYCAMORE
LONG BEACH, CA
SEE ABOVE FOR DESCRIPTION!!!
Saturday, May 23rd, 2009 7:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY!!!
Brian and the BluesCruisers will be entertaining in Santa Barbara, up in the hills, for birthday boy Eric. I'm thinkin' he's gonna have some fun!!!
Sunday, May 31st, 2009 1:30 PM PDT
BACK AT THE CREEK ....SYDNEY!!
SYDNEY CREEK
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA
Brian and one of his many talented musicians are back at the creek to entertain the folks at Sydney Creek. This is a private affair...always intimate....always an adventure!
Friday, June 5th, 2009 8:00 PM PDT
Private Party....Santa Cruz!!
Sunday, June 14th, 2009 8:00 PM PDT
The Blues Cat Cafe
Santa Barbara, ca
A new venue for the BluesCruisers. We're off on another little adventure in good ol' S.B.!!!
Sunday, June 28th, 2009 1:00 PM PDT
BACK AT THE CREEK!!
SYDNEY CREEK FACILITY
Another private affair on a lazy Sunday afternoon. We love entertaining the folks at Sydney Creek!!
Monday, June 29th, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
BARBECUE BLAST ON THE PACIFIC!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
San Luis Dr.
Avila Beach, ca
Brian will be providing the tunes to barbecue by as he and Debra Wndsong bring the versatile duo OCHO-MOJO to the San Luis Bay Inn. Great views and brews with awesome blues and more by the blue Pacific!! What a way to spend a Monday afternoon!!
Monday, July 6th, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
Brian Black's Blues and Brews at the Bay Inn!!
The San Luis Bay Inn
Avila Beach Dr.
Avila Beach, ca
Brian will be bring the "silver bullet slide" to the Bay Inn for some foot stompin' blues!
Monday, July 13th, 2009 5:15 PM PDT
OCHO-MOJO ON THE PACIFIC!!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
Avila Beach Dr.
Avila Beach, ca
Brian and Ms. Debra Windsong (aka Ocho-Mojo) will be bringing their harmonies and various instruments for a short show for the residents of the Bay Inn. Mondays CAN be something to look forward to!
Monday, July 20th, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
OCHO-MOJO MUSIC IN AVILA!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
San Luis Dr.
Avila Beach, CA.
Brian and Debra Windsong are back again for another musical treat at the beautiful resort in Avila Beach. Tons of rich harmonies, slip-sliden' blues and acoustical gems will be served up!!!
Thursday, July 23rd, 2009 6:30 PM PDT
ANOTHER CREEK EXPERIENCE!!
SYDNEY CREEK
SLO
We're back for another show for the residents at the Creek. This time Mojo and I will display some acoustic pryotechnics from our upcoming CD......
.... (no name as of yet...(:
I'm thinkin' they'll love it!!!!
Monday, July 27th, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
THE BLUE FLAMINGOS PACIFIC SPLASHDOWN!!
THE SAN LUIS BAY INN
San Luis Dr.
Avila Beach, ca
Brian brings out another one of his groups....THE BLUE FLAMINGOS, to showcase the upcoming CD (unnamed as of yet) of acoustical duets with Mojo Johnson. They'll be grooving rhythms, flashy leads and lots of guitar tappin'and slappin'!!
Monday, August 3rd, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
BACK AT THE BAY!!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
Either OCHO-MOJO OR THE BLUE FLAMINGOS will be on hand to hook-up with Brian for another great show!!!
Monday, August 10th, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
BARBECUE AND BLUES ON THE PACIFIC!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
San Luis Dr.
Avila Beach, ca
Brian's back with a acoustic blues show with all of the slip sliden', harmonica wailin' you can handle. Bring your dancin' shoes!!!
Monday, August 17th, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
OCHO-MOJO GETTIN' LOCO!!
SAN LUI S BAY INN
San Luis Dr.
Avila Beach, ca
Debra Windsong is back with Brian, bringing her golden voice and gorgeous harp playing with her. It's gonna be fun!!!
Monday, August 24th, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
THE BLUE FLAMINGOS FLY IN!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
San Luis Dr.
Avila Beach, ca
Brian brings Mr. Mojo Johnson back for an encore of blues and shimmering acoustic duets that are the Blue Flamingos signature sound!!
Sunday, August 30th, 2009 1:30 PM PDT
CONCERT IN SYDNEY!!! (creek that is....(:
SYDNEY CREEK
Brian is back to entertain the wonderful folks at Sydney Creek, along with one of his talented musicians at his side.....hmmmm...Ocho-Mojo, The Blue Flamingos or the BluesCruisers.....decisions, decisions.....(:
Monday, August 31st, 2009 5:30 PM PDT
END OF SUMMER SHOW ON THE PACIFIC!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
San Luis Dr.
Avila Beach, ca.
The weather is great,but summer in winding down. But not before one more show with the best view on the Central Coast.!! It's gonna be fun!!
Monday, September 21st, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
FALL FUN AT THE BAY INN RESORT
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DR.
AVILA BEACH, CA
Brian and one of his BluesCruisers are back again at the Bay Inn Resort. The is to die for........see ya there!!!
Monday, September 28th, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
BAY INN BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DR.
AVILA BEACH, ca
See above for more info.
Monday, October 5th, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
BAY INN BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DR.
AVILA BEACH, ca

See above posting for more info.
Monday, October 12th, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
BAY INN BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DR.
AVILA BEACH, ca
See above posting for more info.
Monday, October 19th, 2009 5:00 PM PDT
BAY INN BLUES!!
SAN LUIS BAY INN
SAN LUIS DR.
AVILA BEACH, ca
See above posting for more info.
Sunday, October 25th, 2009 1:30 PM PDT
PRIVATE PERFORMANCE
SYDNEY CREEK
Brian and Mojo are back at the "Creek" to entertain and enjoy the residents. They're a wonderful, warm group. We just have to be careful who we give the tambourines too!!!
Friday, November 20th, 2009 4:30 PM PST
"WINEDOWN" FRIDAY!!!
COSTA de ORO WINERY
1361 S. Nicholson
Santa Maria, ca
This will be Brian's first performance at this intimate little wine tasting bar with wonderful wines, a gift section and verrry cool, natural fresh produce area!
See ya there!!!
Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 1:30 PM PST
SERENADING AT SYDNEY CREEK!!
Private performance......always unique and special!
Sunday, November 29th, 2009 2:00 PM PST
FLOUR POWER PERFORMANCE!!
UTOPIA BAKERY
Broad St.
San Luis Obispo, ca 93401
Brian will be bringing out a batch of his originals....piano instrumentals, acoustic instrumentals and slide blues w/vocals at this quaint little venue on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Come on down and have one of Utopia's gourmet baked goods and enjoy!!!
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 6:00 PM PST
RETIREMENT PARTY!
THE SLO VETERAN'S HALL
Monterey St.
San Luis Obispo, ca
This is a private event for a WONDERFUL soul who has given so much to others, and is now being honored for her service!!! Irene ROCKS!!!!
Friday, December 18th, 2009 8:00 PM PST
FAMILY TIME!!!
HOME
HOME
HOME
Brian and his pals are taking a few weeks off for connecting with family, friends and gearing up for the 2010 season.....see ya soon.......B.B.
Sunday, January 31st, 2010 2:00 PM PST
SUNDAY WINETASTING!
COSTA de ORO WINERY
next to Cool Hand Lukes...Stowell Ave, east
Santa Maria, ca
805=-922-1468
It's time for the Blue Flamingos to leave their holiday nest and begin 2010 with a lively wine tasting at the lovely Costa de Oro Winery. Great wine, appetizers, paired with the multi-layered sounds of The Blue Flamingos!! See ya Sunday!!
Friday, February 26th, 2010 4:30 PM PST
TIME TO WINE DOWN!!
COSTA de ORO WINERY
next to Cool Hand Lukes...Stowell Ave, east
Santa Maria, CA
805=-922-1468
Brian and Mojo of The Blue Flamingos are back for another fun Friday at Costa. It's always a spirited crowd (no pun....really) so, bring your shaker eggs and join the band!!
Sunday, February 28th, 2010 8:00 PM PST
WE WILL RETURN TO THE MUSIC AFTER A BRIEF SURGICAL MOMENT!!
ARROYO GRANDE HOSPITAL
ARROYO GRANDE
Mr. Black will be temporarily sidelined as he becomes slightly bionic with his right knee. It seems all that foot tappin' during blues tunes has finally been "tapped" out. This, and some studio work while recuperating will get the BluesCruisers and The Blue Flamingos back out performing in June, just in time for the summer season!See ya soon!!!
Friday, July 9th, 2010 2:00 PM PDT
BLUES AND BREWS!!
STACKED SANDWICHES
191S.Oak St.
Grover Beach, ca
489-9866
It's summer time. It's hot. Your hungry and thirsty for great fresh food, a beer-utopia and Brian serving up all sorts of great slide-blues, boppin' piano and acoustic gems from his original archive as well as some choice pop-favorites for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!!!!
Sunday, July 25th, 2010 12:00 PM PDT
STACKED IN YOUR FAVOR!!
STACKED SANDWICHES
191.Oak Park Blvd.
Grover Beach, ca
489-9866
The Blue Flamingos are flying into Stacked Sandwiches for a Sunday show!!
Layers of acoustic duo originals off of their "Sunset Salsa Serenade" CD as well as great acoustic blues favs. and originals from Brian's "Silk N' Steel" CD. What a way to spend a Sunday afternoon!!
Sunday, August 29th, 2010 3:00 PM PDT
PRIVATE PARTY @ HOLLY'S!!!!
This will be a private affair for a dear, sweet tennis buddy and her friends.....let the music, food and fun keep on flowing!!
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 6:30 PM PDT
DAM FINE WINE & DINE!!
CASTORO WINERY
BETHEL ROAD
TEMPLETON, CA
1-800-DAM-FINE
The Blue Flamingos will be flying into Templeton's Castoro Winery for a sumptious barbecue and wine extraveganza. Great pairings with Castoro's excellent wine selections along with The Blue Flamingos serving up an eclectic mix of tropical-latin gems off of their recent CD, along with many other originals with Brian showcasing his slide blues and wailin' harmonica licks. Reservations are a must for this event!!
Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 1:30 PM PDT
A BLUE FLAMINGO SUNDAY!!!
ART IN THE PARK...DINOSAUR CAVES
PISMO BEACH
TBF will fly out and provide an eclectic blend of acoustic fingerstyle duets, pop gems and toe tappin' acoustic slide blues down by the blue Pacific for the Artisians and weekend-wanderers down by dinosaur caves..........how fun is that??