Jimmy Cooper.........Rikk Kazz.........Dave Matthews.........Felix Bannon Photo by Joe Sheeran DAVE MATTHEWS  Harmonica, vocals FELIX BANNON  Guitar, vocals RIKK KAZZ  Bass, vocals JIMMY COOPER  Drums Established in 2002, The Dave Matthews Blues Band is a great party band, with a solid rhythm section, heartfelt lyrics, and interesting musical arrangements. Featuring the East Bay's own Dave Matthews on harmonica, this blues cover band knows how to get people dancing.  You can tell they are having a great time performing, and the crowd feeds off their energy. The Dave Matthews Blues Band is available for gigs at Bay Area nightclubs, parties and special occasions. Call (510) 701-0523 or e-mail to dvdmatthews@yahoo.com   UPCOMING GIGS JANUARY 2018 Thursday Jan. 11  Dave hosts the Blues Jam at TOOT'S TAVERN 627 Second Ave. Crockett. CA (510) 787-9860 Come help Dave celebrate his Birthday! Thursday Jan. 25  9pm at ROUND UP SALOON 3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA (925) 284-4817 FEBRUARY Thursday Feb. 8  7:30pm - 10pm Dave and his band host the pro blues jam at FENIX 919 Fourth St. San Rafael, CA (415) 813-5600 www.fenixlive.com       $10 cover Sat. Feb. 24 8pm at SOMEWHERE ELSE SPORTS PUB 5216 Sobrante Ave.  El Sobrante, CA (Behind 4 corners pizza) (510) 223-9910  somewhereelsesportsbar.com MARCH Saturday March 3  8pm at ANTLER'S TAVERN 2284 San Pablo Avenue Pinole, CA 510-724-9961 http://www.facebook.com/iloveantlers/ Thurs. March 22  7:30 - 10pm Dave and his band host the pro blues jam at FENIX 919 Fourth St. San Rafael, CA (415) 813-5600 www.fenixlive.com       $5 cover for jammers   Thursday March 29 9pm at ROUND UP SALOON 3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA (925) 284-4817 Sat. March 31  8pm at SOMEWHERE ELSE SPORTS PUB 5216 Sobrante Ave.  El Sobrante, CA (Behind 4 corners pizza) (510) 223-9910  somewhereelsesportsbar.com APRIL MAY Thurs. May 3  7:30pm - 10pm Dave and his band host the pro blues jam at FENIX 919 Fourth St. San Rafael, CA (415) 813-5600 www.fenixlive.com       $5 cover for jammers Saturday May 12 7-10pm at MONAGHAN'S ON THE HILL 2820 Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 13) Oakland 510-482-2500 Great food!  Outside back patio. http://www.monaghansoakland.com/#destination Sat. May 19  private party Thurs. May 31 Dave hosts the Blues Jam at TOOT'S TAVERN 627 Second Ave. Crockett. CA (510) 787-9860 JUNE Thurs. June 7:30pm - 10pm Dave and his band host the pro blues jam at FENIX 919 Fourth St. San Rafael, CA (415) 813-5600 www.fenixlive.com       $5 cover for jammers Saturday June 15th 10pm  at    Up & Under Pub 2 W. Richmond Ave. Point Richmond, CA (on the corner) (510) 778-1313 http://www.theupandunder.com/ JULY Sat. July 7  Hayward/Russell City BLUES FESTIVAL Sun. July 15  Sugar Town Festival   Crockett, CA AUGUST Fri. August 3  9pm at KESLERS LOUNGE 125 Couch St. Vallejo, CA (707) 642-1740 www.keslerslounge.com Sat. August 11  7-10pm at  MONAGHAN'S ON THE HILL 2820 Mountain Blvd. (Hwy 13) Oakland 510-482-2500 Great food!  Outside back patio. http://www.monaghansoakland.com/#destination SEPTEMBER Thursday Sept. 27   9pm at ROUND UP SALOON 3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA (925) 284-4817 OCTOBER NOVEMBER Thursday Nov. 15  9pm at ROUND UP SALOON 3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA (925) 284-4817 Monday November 19, 2018          5th annual BAY AREA HARMONICA CONVERGENCE at YOSHI's Oakland!  DECEMBER Sat. Dec. 1 8pm  ANTLER's 2284 San Pablo Ave. Pinole, CA (510) 724-9961 Thursday Dec. 13  9pm at ROUND UP SALOON 3553 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA (925) 284-4817 Monday Dec. 17 7:30pm at ELI'S MILE HIGH CLUB 3629 MLK Jr. Way  Oakland, CA  (510) 808-7565 http://www.elismilehigh.com/ more to come...                        HARMONICA LESSONS! Dave is now teaching harmonica to beginners and experienced players.  If you've always wanted to play harmonica, but were overwhelmed by on-line lessons, Dave can help you learn to play.  His easy-to-follow lessons are designed to get you playing along to 12-bar blues by the end of the first lesson.  Please contact him at the e-mail or phone number listed above for rates. Ice Cream Man • One Way Out • Folsom Prison Blues • Cissy Strut • Birdlegg Boogie • Rock Me Baby • Hoo Doo Man Blues • Feelin' Allright • Mercy, mercy, mercy • Lowrider • Down Home Blues • The Thrill is Gone • Take Me to the River • Miss You • The Joker • Lil' Red Rooster • Cold Sweat • Flip, flop & fly • I shall be released • Walking the dog • Shotgun • Messin' with the Kid and much more... Photo by Jamie Valladao Photo by Lillia Marie Hunt Rikk Kazz Jimmy Cooper Felix Bannon Felix Bannon, Dave Matthews, Jimmy Cooper, Rikk Kazz Photo by Joe Sheeran Special thanks to superfans Rick & Donna Johnson for taking many of these great photos.