The HooDoo Blues Band
If you missed them at the First Night celebration, get ready for a treat.  The HooDoo Blues Band plays a powerful blend of Chicago, Texas, and West Coast blues.  These talented local musicians are geared up and ready to play their hot, sweaty mix of tunes that includes originals, classics, and some not so well known smokey blues.  Band members include Robi "Dog" Duganne (formerly of BellaDonna and the Night Gypsies) on guitar and vocals; John Van Eps (formerly of Fantasy Sandwich) on bass; Dustin Rhoads (formerly of Glider) on drums; Lisa Plevel (formerly of Code Blues) on vocals; and Cecelia LoForti (formerly of Home Brew) on harmonica and vocals.  This is band of veteran performers who like to see all of their friends dancing to the Blues.

Slidewinder Blues
The Slidewinder Blues Band has been performing on the Central Coast for the past three years.  The band plays Chicago style blues such as songs by Little Walter, Howlin Wolf, and Elmore James.  The band is fronted by Chris "Catfish" Jezek who is the vocalist and harmonica player for the band. His unique vocal stylings and driving harmonica solos give the band a unique flavor.  The drummer, Franco Oliveira, is the backbone of the band's pulsing sound.  He is a skilled Blues drummer who knows how to capture the feel of a shuffle, jump, or slow blues.  The band's bass player, Ric Briley, remains steady, in the pocket and in a perfect groove with the drummer.  Ric has played on the Central Coast for the past twenty years and provides the bounce and structure essential to the blues sound.  Slidewinder gets its name from lead guitarist Bruce Krupnik who plays kick-ass slide guitar.  His powerful rhythm playing and awesome lead work guarantees you'll be up on your feet and dancing.