Pacific Coast Dream Machines 2026. april 26 MAIN Stage
Pacific Coast Dream Machines
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Shana Morrison Band
12:00- 1:30
Shana Morrison's musical style has been called pop with a side of blues and a side of rock. She has also been known to include other ingredients, like country, R&B, and jazz into the mix. Her material seems to be ever-changing and hard to pin down categorically. What always remains the same is Shana's unique and wide-ranging voice.
Shana Morrison began performing with her group Caledonia in the San Francisco Bay area in 1996. Chronologically listed, some highlights of Shana's career follow: Shana has performed for festival audiences on the main stage both at the Guinness Fleadh in New York and in San Francisco, at the San Francisco Blues Festival, the Ottawa Blues Festival, and the Edmonton Folk Festival. She has also opened shows for Van Morrison, Lyle Lovett, Joe Cocker, Michael MacDonald, War, John Hyatt, Keb 'Mo, and Bob Weir.
Shana has received favorable reviews from the Los Angeles Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Francisco Examiner, as well as being featured in People, Rolling Stone, and Interview Magazines. She has had airplay on KPFA, KPIG, KPIX, KDVS, KHUM, and KFOG, and has appeared on the Oxygen channel's Pure Oxygen, and on The Howard Stern Show.
The band has toured across the United States, Germany, Italy, Ireland, and the UK, most notably playing the Warfield in San Francisco, the Viper Room in Los Angeles, the House of Blues in Cambridge, the Bottom Line in New York, Meinisfree Open Air in Germany, the Arezzo Wave Pop festival in Italy, the Borderline in London, the Cork Jazz Festival, the Galway Arts Festival, and The Late Late Show in Ireland.
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MOMOTOMBO-SF:
2:00 - 4:00
MOMOTOMBO-SF: Igniting the Stage with Explosive Latin Rock Energy! 🔥
Get ready to feel the heat with MOMOTOMBO-SF, a dynamic 10-piece powerhouse of San Francisco Bay Area music legends, featuring iconic alumni from Malo and Santana! This electrifying ensemble delivers the soul-stirring sounds of these trailblazing San Francisco bands, blending the fiery interplay of Latin Jazz and Rock with pulsating Latin rhythms and Afro-Cuban beats. Their performances transport you back to the psychedelic, boundary-breaking days of Winterland and The Fillmore in San Francisco, where Latin Rock music was born.
Leading the charge is Leo Rosales, a legendary original member of Malo, alongside Gabriel Manzo, the virtuoso lead guitarist who commanded stages with Malo for over 32 years. Together, they craft an authentic, high-octane Latin Rock experience that erupts with passion and precision. The band’s name, MOMOTOMBO-SF, pays homage to the fiery track “Momotombo” from Malo’s 1972 album Malo Dos—and to the active volcano on the shores of Lago de Managua, Nicaragua. The “SF” stands for San Francisco, the birthplace of the explosive Latin Rock revolution.
MOMOTOMBO-SF’s members are no strangers to greatness, having shared stages with icons like Santana, Jorge Santana Band, Sly & the Family Stone, Taj Mahal, Herbie Hancock, Tito Puente, Los Lobos, Pete Escovedo, Bo Diddley, and many more. Their concerts are a celebration of this rich legacy, delivering unforgettable performances that pulse with raw energy and soul.
MOMOTOMBO-SF: Experience the Fire! 🔥 Join the eruption and let the rhythms of Latin Rock set your spirit ablaze!
Momotombo-SF promo video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skfiMBvWvMw
Momotombo-SF website:
http://www.momotombosf.com/ (http://www.momotombosf.com/)
Momotombo-SF Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/MomotomboSF/
Momotombo-SF YouTube Channel
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M'SIPPI SLIDE
10:00-11:30 AM
M’sippi Slide is a San Jose–based blues and soul band dedicated to bringing the timeless spirit of classic American music to today’s audiences. Fronted by powerhouse vocalist Lijah, the group delivers a dynamic blend of Blues, R&B, and Soul rooted in the emotional depth and authenticity of the genre’s golden era. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists such as Aretha Franklin and Etta James, Lijah’s commanding voice is supported by an accomplished lineup of South Bay musicians: Johnny Cat Soubrand (guitar), Ryan Ward (guitar), Keith Milne (bass), and Scotty Griffin (drums).
Formed in 2023, M’sippi Slide has quickly established a strong regional presence. The band was named winner of the Golden Gate Blues Society Blues Challenge and advanced as a Semi-Finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis (2026).
Their debut album, Intersection, has received airplay on KPFA, KSCU, and KKUP. Notable performances at the Fountain Blues Festival and Levitt Pavilion San Jose (2025) have further solidified their reputation as a compelling live act.
For audiences who appreciate classic blues and soul delivered with energy, authenticity, and a contemporary edge,
M’sippi Slide offers a performance not to be missed.
Website: msippislide.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msippislide/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msippislide/
Through the years...music to my Ears
Memories from Coastal Access Productions ( Miramar posters by Keith impink)
Dont let my wife see this page....amp addiction
A Harmonica Journey...by Grant Walters
Ryan Walters ( my cuz) (Hawaiian Acres Dirt Band) was my first Harmonica Teacher. In the Mid 80's: I helped found the Chico Blues Society with my Mentor and Master Harmonica Player and Blue Rock'it recording artist Ralph Shine. We shared a love of vintage music equipment and he schooled me on the harmonica players...both alive and past....We produced Harmonica Blowouts for some of the greatest players of our time...and up and coming players like me and my Cousins Ross and Ryan Walters . Ralph passed and left me with a strong desire to continue my quest for the Harmonica knowledge and brotherhood. Andy Santana has to be mentioned as a great singer, player and supporter.
Eventually, I became side man to the Great Matt Brewer ( with Vinnie on Bass). He and Rich Felix ( highway one band) taught me to respect the masters, and I learned first hand about the music and the Business. I played every week at the Rose Room, Harbor Bar, Miramar Beach Inn, San Benito House, San Gregorio General Store, Grant and Green, and became welcome as a back up vocalist who owned a good PA and knew how to play Harmonica.
We support the Coastside Adult Day Healt Center in HMB
