San Francisco’s own RubberSideDown celebrates their 13th Anniversary with a FREE party and special guests Jeff Kalmbach, Chris James and the Showdowns, & etRo CanoVa. Donations accepted at the door for support bands. RSD hits the stage at 8:30pm!
RubbersideDown
https://www.rsd-music.com
https://www.facebook.com/rsdtheband
RubberSideDown is based in San Francisco. In their 13 years, they’ve released 5 albums, the latest one released in September 2010, Candy & Knives. RubberSideDown has played over 700 shows in venues large and small in the greater Bay Area, LA and across California and the west coast. They have had many songs on primetime network TV shows and film soundtracks, including The Unit, Reaper, CSI:NY, Pineapple Express, Jericho, Beautiful People, Dawson’s Creek, Joan of Arcadia, Roswell, “Shut Up And Sing” (Dixie Chicks) & Felicity. The band has a publishing deal with Riptide Music in Los Angeles. They have shared the stage with classic rock acts including Joe Perry Project, Gin Blossoms, Eddie Money, The Romantics, Montrose, NightRanger, LA Guns, Y&T, and many others. The band has enjoyed some airplay on 107.7 The Bone in San Francisco and has played many events for that station. Kevin Casey also toured with Ronnie Montrose Band as lead singer in 2011.
Chris James and the Showdowns
http://www.chrisjamesandtheshowdowns.com
With a signature musical blend of Americana, Blues and Alt-Country Rock, Chris James and the Showdowns wear their hearts on the stage, and deliver memorable songwriting that makes a lasting connection. Their music, lyrics and vibe can have you feeling nostalgic one moment, while making you want to head for the dance floor the next. Their latest album: ”Lucky Breaks” The embodies a “coming of age” spirit with themes of longing, change, hope and acoustic driven, open road Americana. “Lucky Breaks” has grabbed the attention of several roots rock radio stations, and locally has been given several spins on 107.7 The Bone.
etRo CanoVa
https://www.etrocanova.com
Currently recording his debut solo album, etRo is the former lead singer of SF band Apside. "His vocal style is unusual and at times he delivers his well-crafted tunes in a throaty and intense tone….beautiful melody with a calm array, a deep and velvety bass and occasional metal and orchestration. There is here, besides Buckley, a little of Britpop, especially [like] something conjured by Richard Ashcroft and the The Verve.” Laboratoriopop/Brazil