Rodeo Clowns Band

March 10 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
March 13 (Saturday) - Piacere Restaurant, San Carlos, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM (Duo)
March 18 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
March 22 (Monday) - Astaria (Wine Tasting), San Mateo, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (Solo)
March 25 (Thursday) - Private Party, DemandTec, San Mateo, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
March 27 (Saturday) - Grant & Green, North Beach, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: March 08, 2010

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This just in... We picked up a last minute gig at the Maverick's Contest. Its a private party so sorry we can't invite anyone. =( We look forward to contributing to this special event.

The Jan 31 IBL Crab Feed was a lot of fun as usual. Erica Sunshine Lee joined us on vocals. She literally stepped of the plane and drove right ove to the gig. Erica used to be in the band, she is now pursuing her own musical career. See EricaSunshineLee.com

February 4 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
February 10 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
February 13 (Saturday) - Maverick's Surf Contest (private event) , Half Moon Bay, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
February 18 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)

This entry was last updated on: February 11, 2010

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Happy New Years everyone! We are off to another great start for 2010. This Saturday we are back at La Barca's playing as a trio. Then on January 9th we'll be playing as a duo at Piacere Restaurant in San Carlos. This will be our first of two appearances there this month. On January 30th, we are back at the IBL Crab Feed in Pacifica, which is the best crab feed I have ever been to. If you like crab, this the place to go, and the money goes to a good cause.

January 2 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), CA 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
January 9 (Saturday) - Piacere Restaurant San Carlos, CA 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM (Duo)
January 14 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, CA 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
January 23 (Saturday) - Meenars, Danville CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
January 30 (Saturday) - IBL Crab Feed, Pacifica CA, 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Please note the 1/22 date at Piacere was cancelled so that I can attend the benefit event for Norton Buffalo

This entry was last updated on: January 25, 2010

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December 2 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
December 3 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
December 5 (Saturday) - Private Party, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
December 16 (Wednesday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
December 17 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
December 24 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
December 26 (Saturday) - Grant & Green, North Beach, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 30 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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November 3 (Tuesday) - Johnny Foley's, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
November 10 (Tuesday) - Torch Club, Sacramento, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM w/Kate Gaffney
November 11 (Wednesday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 8:30 PM - 11:00 PM w/Kate Gaffney
November 12 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
November 14 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
November 19 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
November 27 (Friday) - San Benito House, San Mateo, CA, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM (solo)
November 28 (Saturday) - Private Party, Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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October 1 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
October 3 (Saturday) - Grant & Green, SF (North Beach), CA, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
October 8 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
October 9 (Friday) - Marin Brewing Co., Marin, CA, 5 PM - 8 PM
October 10 (Saturday) - Crush AIDs Benefit Domenico Winery, San Carlos, 7 PM - 8 PM
October 17 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
October 21 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
October 22 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
October 23 (Friday) - Private Party Elks Club, San Mateo, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
October 24 (Saturday) - Wedding, San Mateo, 9:30 AM - 12:00 AM
October 29 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM (Solo)
October 30 (Friday) - Maverick's Opening Ceremony (Private Event), Half Moon Bay, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
October 31 (Saturday) - Private Event, Palo Alto, 9:30 PM - 12:00 PM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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We're keeping busy this month. Notable events include a solo spot at Astaria Restaraunt in San Mateo on Thursday, September 10th. Its been a long time since I have performed solo. I'll be pulling from the Rodeo Clowns Song list and throwing in some extra Jack Johnson for good measure. Hope to see you out there at one of these gigs!

September 4 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), CA 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
September 10 (Thursday) - Astaria Restaurant, San Mateo, CA 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM, Solo performance
September 12 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), CA 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
September 17 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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After a busy July, we have a relatively calm August. Foley's this Friday and O'Neill's in San Mateo on the Thursday the 20th. Please check back to see if we have additional gigs for this month.

August 7 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
August 20 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
August 29 (Saturday) - Private Party, Half Moon Bay, CA, 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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This month we have two special events which are both outdoors. On Wednesday July 22nd we are playing Redwood City's Music in the Park series from 6 PM - 8 PM. (Corner of King & Hopkins, See driving directions). Be sure to get there early for this one. We are also booked again at the San Mateo Italian Festival on July 26th, from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. This was our best gig in 2008. (Stage located at B St. & Baldwin) I hope everyone can make this one again!

July 4 (Saturday) - Private Party, Woodside, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
July 15 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
July 21 (Tuesday) - Private Party, San Mateo, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
July 22 (Wednesday) - Music in the Park, Redwood City, CA 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
July 26 (Sunday) - Italian Festival, San Mateo, CA 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
July 30 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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June is an eventful month for us. We'll be doing our first official headlining spot at the Little Fox, we are back in North Beach at the Grant & Green and on the coast in Pacifica at Nick's.

June 6 (Saturday) - Little Fox Redwood City, 8:30 PM - 12:00 PM
June 11 (Thursday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
June 13 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
June 20 (Saturday) - Nick's Restaurant, Pacifica, CA, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
June 23 (Tuesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
June 25 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
June 26 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
June 27 (Saturday) - Grant & Green, SF (North Beach), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 PM
June 28 (Sunday) - Nick's Restaurant, Pacifica, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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A relatively quite month for us...

May 9 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
May 16 (Saturday) - Inquiry, San Jose CA, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
May 23 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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April 8 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
April 16 (Thursday) - Grant & Green, SF (North Beach), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 PM
April 18, (Saturday) - Nola's, Palo Alto, CA 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM
April 24 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
April 25 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
April 30 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 10:00 PM - 1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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March is looking good! Please come out and catch a few shows with us!

March 6 (Friday) - Grant & Green, SF (North Beach), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 PM
March 11 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
March 14 (Saturday) - Nick's Restaurant, Pacifica, CA, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
March 21 (Saturday) - Private Party, Pedro Point Firehouse Pacifica, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
March 27 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
March 28 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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Rolling along in the new Year. We are pleased to add a new venue, Sam's Chowder House. Steve Siacotos (Groove Kings and Nitecry) will be joining Marla and I for the evening in a dinner setting. (6 PM - 9PM) We are scheduled for Valentines day at Behan's this month. If you are out on the town with your Valentine, or if you are looking for your Valentine, come on out and let us take care of everything. =) We hope to see you this month.

February 6 (Friday) - Sam's Chowder House, Half Moon Bay, CA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
February 13 (Friday) - Private Event @ Zibibbo Restaurant, Palo Alto, CA 8:45 PM - 11:45 PM
February 14 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
February 20 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
February 27 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
February 28 (Saturday) - Private Party, San Mateo, CA, 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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January is looking good baby! Hope you can make it out to a couple of our gigs this month. We'll be at the both St. James Gate and the Princeton Landing for our first time, and we'll continue to have a strong presence in the Pubs in SF and the Peninsula! We are also back at where it all started for us, O'Neill's Irish Pub. We will be playing there the 5th Thursday of the month in 2009. Happy New Year!!

January 2 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
January 9 (Friday) - St. James Gate, Belmont, CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
January 14 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
January 23 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
January 24 (Saturday) - IBL 3rd Annual Crab Feed, Pacifica, CA 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM
January 29 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
January 30 (Friday) - Old Princeton Landing, Half Moon Bay, CA 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
January 31 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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December 5 (Friday) - Nick's Rockaway, Pacifica, CA 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
December 6 (Saturday) - Private Party, San Mateo, CA 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
December 12 (Friday) - La Barca, SF (Marina), CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 13 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 20 (Saturday) - Private Party Inquiry, Almaden
December 26 (Friday) - Grant & Green SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
December 31 (Wednesday) - Private Party Inquiry, Portola Valley

This entry was last updated on: December 23, 2008

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A relatively quiet month for us... I guess we can get our Christmas shopping done and really enjoy Thanksgiving!

November 5 (Wednesday) - Live Webcast, Sessions Studios, Emeryville, 11:00 PM - 12:00 AM, (load-in 8 PM)
November 8 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
November 14 (Friday) - Johnny Foleys's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
November 15 (Saturday) - Private Party, Pacifica, CA 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM
November 21 (Friday) - Maggie Mcgarry's, SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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October 3 (Friday) - Maggie Mcgarry's, SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
October 11 (Saturday) - Grant & Green SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
October 17 (Friday) - Johnny Foleys's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
October 18 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
October 22 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foleys's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
October 25 (Saturday) - Private Party, Mounted Patrol, Woodside, CA 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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Another good month... We picked up another festival in Burlingame for the OLA schools, on Sept. 13th, Chris Cobb will be joining us again on Saturday Sept 20th in Pacifica, and on the 27th, I'll be celebrating my birthday at Behan's Pub.

September 5 (Friday) - Grant & Green SF (North Beach), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
September 6 (Saturday) - Private Party, San Carlos, CA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
September 12 (Friday) - Pioneer Saloon, Woodside, CA 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
September 13 (Saturday) - OLA Fun Faire, Burlingame, CA 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
September 19 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
September 20 (Saturday) - Seahorse Saloon Pacifica, CA 9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
September 24 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
September 26 (Friday) - Cafe Trieste (Sausalito) Sausalito, CA 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
September 27 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM (My Birthday!!)

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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We had a great time at the Italian festival and look forward to playing more festivals next season. In August we are back at La Barca, Behans and even have a gig at the Pioneer Saloon in Woodside.

August 9 (Saturday) - Private Party, Cliff Hotel Sf, CA 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
August 16 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
August 22 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
August 23 (Saturday) Blush, Burlingame, CA 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
August 29 (Friday) - Pioneer Saloon, Woodside, CA 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
August 30 (Saturday) Blush, Burlingame, CA 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
August 30 (Saturday) - Private Party, Hillsborough, CA 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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Another good month for us. We'll be playing our first festival in San Mateo on Sunday, July 20th

July 3 (Wednesday) - Junior Rodeo, Woodside Mounted Patrol, CA 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
July 5 (Saturday) - Grant & Green, SF (North Beach), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
July 12 (Saturday) - Private Party, South San Francisco, CA 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
July 12 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub, Burlingame, CA, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
July 16 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
July 18 (Friday) - Private Party, San Mateo CA 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
July 20 (Sunday) - Italian Festival, San Mateo CA, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
July 25 (Friday) - Maggie McGarry's, SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
July 26 (Saturday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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Another interesting month for us. Scot and I will perform as a duo at the Seahorse Saloon in Pacifica which is where we live. The following weekend we are at Nick's @ Rockaway which is always a fun evening. There is a restaurant and a hotel with very reasonable prices. Should be a fun weekend. I'll do a Sunday brunch if we can get enough people together. =)

June 4 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:00 AM
June 5 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, CA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
June 7 (Saturday) - Private Party, Woodside, CA 7:30 PM - 10:30 AM
June 14 (Saturday) - Seahorse Saloon, Pacifica, CA 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
June 21 (Saturday) - Nick's Rockaway, Pacifica, CA 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
June 28 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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Spring is upon us. The days are getting longer, the weather is getting better. Its time to start spending more time outside!! This month I will be playing an interesting spot at the Grant & Green with Blues Guitarist Chris Cobb. We will be doing the early shift as a duo, playing 2 blues-based sets. Chris is one of the top players in the area.

May 3 (Saturday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
May 9 (Friday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, CA 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
May 10 (Saturday) - Private Party, San Mateo, CA 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
May 16 (Friday) - Private Party, Kingfish, San Mateo, CA 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
May 22 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, CA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
May 23 (Friday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
May 24 (Saturday) - Maggie McGarry's, SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
May 30 (Friday) - Grant & Green, North Beach, SF, 8:00 PM - 10:20 PM
*** two Blues-influenced sets with Pro blues guitarist Chris Cobb ***
May 31 (Saturday) - Private Party, Kingfish, San Mateo, CA 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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What started as a light schedule has changed and looks like another busy month for us. Hope you can make it out to one of our shows!

April 5 (Saturday) - Behan's Irish Pub, Burlingame, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
April 11 (Friday) - La Barca's, Cow Hollow, SF, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
April 12 (Saturday) - Grant & Green, North Beach, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
April 19 (Saturday) - Private Party, Danville, CA 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
April 24 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, CA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
April 26 (Saturday) - Private Party, Menlo Atherton, CA 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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Feb was a great month for us and March looks promising. We are playing at all of our favorite spots this month. Please come out and enjoy an evening of live music with us

March 8 (Saturday) - Maggie McGarry's, SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
March 12 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
March 21 (Friday) - Maggie McGarry's, SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
March 22 (Saturday) - Behan's Irish Pub, Burlingame, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
March 27 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, CA 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
March 29 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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We have the Super Bowl weekend off, and after that, we are off to the races! Another "first time" for us this month. We will be performing upstairs at Kingfish for a party open to the public!! It is the weekend after Mardi Gras and the weekend before Valentine's Day. So pick your holiday and come down to enjoy some great atmosphere and good music with us.

February 8 (Friday) - Forty's Pub, San Bruno, CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
February 9 (Saturday) - Kingfish Restaurant, San Mateo, CA 9 PM - 12 AM
February 14 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
February 15 (Friday) - Maggie McGarry's, SF (North Beach), CA 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
February 16 (Saturday) - La Barca's, SF (Cow Hollow), 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
February 22 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, SF (Union Square), CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
February 23 (Saturday) - Behan's Irish Pub, Burlingame, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
February 28 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, CA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

This entry was last updated on: December 09, 2008

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Happy News Years! Another first for us, we will be playing La Barca's in the Cow Hollow/Marina district this month. Please come out and join us for an evening of live music.

January 10 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
January 11 (Friday) - Grant & Green, North Beach, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
January 12 (Saturday) - Kingfish Restaurant, Private Party, San Mateo, CA 8 PM - 11 PM
January 19 (Saturday) - La Barca's, Cow Hollow, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
January 24 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, CA 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
January 25 (Friday) - Pioneer Saloon, Woodside, CA 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
January 26 (Saturday) - Crab Feed Benefit (more info) Pacifica, CA 6 PM - 11:00 PM

This entry was last updated on: January 28, 2008

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Heading into the holiday season. This is always a great time of the year for us. This month we play Ireland's 32 for the first time, and we have a Sunday gig at Johnny Foley's the night before New Years. The owner told me that the night before New Years is always packed. Hmm... should be interesting.

December 1 (Saturday) - Private Party, San Mateo
December 14 (Friday) - Private Party, Santa Cruz
December 15 (Saturday) - Winter's Tavern, Pacifica, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 20 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 22 (Saturday) - Johnny Foleys, Union Square, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 28 (Friday) - Maggie McGarry's, North Beach, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 29 (Saturday) - Ireland's 32, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
December 30 (Sunday) - Johnny Foleys, Union Square, SF 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

** New Years eve is still available for the Clowns!!

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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November is here. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Its all about the food baby!! We have a full month ahead of us, please come join for some good times and great live music.

November 2 (Friday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto 7 PM - 10 PM
November 9 (Friday) - Grant & Green, North Beach, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
November 16 (Friday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, , Palo Alto 7 PM - 10 PM
November 17 (Saturday) - Behan's Irish Pub, Burlingame, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
November 23 (Friday) - Pioneer Saloon, Woodside, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM
November 24 (Saturday) - Costello's Four Deuces, Sunset, SF, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM
November 29 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, CA 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM

**If you would like us to play at your holiday parties please let us know at your earliest convenience.

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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Summer is behind us, fall is upon us. Time to get your Halloween costumes, pumpkins and a warm wetsuit for the winter swells!! We have another promising month ahead for us as we head toward the holidays.

October 18 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
October 20 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub Burlingame, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
October 24 (Wednesday) Johnny Foley's,, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM
October 25 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto 7 PM - 10 PM
October 26 (Friday) Johnny Foley's,, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM
October 27 (Saturday) Private Party, Woodside, 8:30 PM -12:00 AM
October 30 (Tuesday) The Little Fox, Redwood City, CA 6 PM - 9 PM

**If you would like us to play at your holiday parties please let us know at your earliest convenience.

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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Another busy month for us. We are playing at the Pioneer Saloon for the first time as the Rodeo Clowns. (I have hosted a Blues Jam for two Sundays, a couple months back) The Pioneer Saloon has a great history as a venue for live music. We are also playing on Sunday afternoon at Winters Tavern after the local Fog Fest festival in Pacifica. *Please note the Winters gig has been cancelled.

September 1 (Saturday) - Forty's Pub, San Bruno, 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
September 15 (Saturday) - Private party, San Mateo
September 21 (Friday) - Maggie McGarry's, North Beach, SF, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
September 22 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub Burlingame, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
September 27 (Thursday) - Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto 7 PM - 10 PM
September 28 (Friday) Johnny Foley's,, Union Square, SF, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM
September 29 (Saturday) - Pioneer Saloon, Woodside 9:30 PM -1:30 AM
September 30 (Sunday) Winter's Tavern Pacifica, **Cancelled**

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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August is turning into a busy month. We will be playing the "Grant & Green" for the first time and will also be playing our first wedding of the year. Stay cool and please come out and hang with us!

August 3 (Friday) - Behan's Pub Burlingame, 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM
August 4 (Saturday) - Winter's Tavern Pacifica, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
August 10 (Friday) - Grant & Green Tavern San Francisco, 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
August 11 (Saturday) - Forty's Pub, San Bruno, 9:45 PM - 1:30 AM
August 17 (Friday) Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto 7 PM - 10 PM
August 18 (Saturday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM
August 23 (Thursday) Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto 7 PM - 10 PM
August 25 (Saturday) - Private Party/Wedding, Palo Alto
August 31 (Friday) Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 9:30 PM -1:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 07, 2008

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I'll be doing a solo performance in the city on the 4th of July. If you are in the city watching the fireworks, please come by afterward!

July 4 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 9:30 PM -12:30 AM
July 13 (Friday) - Forty's Pub, San Bruno, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
July 14 (Saturday) - Behan's Pub Burlingame, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
July 15 (Sunday) - Pioneer Saloon Woodside, 4 PM - 8 PM, Pioneer Saloon Blues Jam
July 26 (Thursday) - The Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
July 27 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 9:30 PM -1:00 AM
July 28 (Saturday) - Maggie McGarry's San Francisco, 9:45 PM - 1:15 AM

This entry was last updated on: August 01, 2007

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Summer is upon us!! Please note that our June 16 date at Maggie McGarry's is during the North Beach festival. Its going to be busy!

June 1 (Friday) - Forty's Pub, San Bruno, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM, $5 Cover Charge
June 6 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 9:30 PM -12:30 AM
June 9 (Saturday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 9:30 PM -12:30 AM
June 15 (Friday) - Behan's Pub Burlingame, 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
June 16 (Saturday) - Maggie McGarry's San Francisco, 9:45 PM - 12:45 AM
June 21 (Thursday) - The Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
June 29 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: August 01, 2007

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This will be an important month for us. We are performing our first "all original" show at a place called Kimo's. A friend of a friend books this place and it kind of just happenned... This will be my first original perfomance since the mid 80's when I was in "Eric and the Flying Tarantulas" (EFT). Please come by and give us your support!!

May 5 (Saturday) - Private Party
May 9 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
* Show Cancelled * May 18 (Friday) - Headlining Kimo's, San Francisco,
May 18 (Friday) - Behan's Pub Burlingame, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
May 24 (Thursday) - The Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
May. 25 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco, 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
May 31 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM

This entry was last updated on: May 28, 2007

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April is looking good so far. We are back at Nick's and we are also playing at Winter's Tavern in Pacifica for the first time.

-john

April 7 (Saturday) - Winter's Tavern, Pacifica, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
April 12 (Thursday) - Eoin's 9th Anniversary party for San Mateo pub,
    O'Neill's Irish Pub, San Mateo, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
April 13 (Friday) - Nick's Rockaway, Pacifica, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
April 14 (Saturday) - Maggie McGarry's, San Francisco 9:45 - 1:00 AM PM - 10:00 PM
April 26 (Thursday) - The Blue Chalk Cafe, Palo Alto 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
April. 27 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, San Francisco 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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Another busy month for us...

Please note that the Rodeo Clowns will be playing at the Blue Chalk on St. Patrick's Day.

-john

March 2 (Friday) - KingFish (Private Party),
March 3 (Saturday) - O'Neill's/San Mateo, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
March. 10 (Saturday) - The Blue Chalk Cafe/ Palo Alto 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
March 17 (Saturday) - St. Patrick's Day at the The Blue Chalk Cafe 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
March. 23 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's / San Francisco 9:30 PM - 12:30 PM
March 31 (Saturday) - Crab Feed for IBL School, Pacifica Community Center, 6 PM - 11 PM

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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We have quite a lot going on early in the month. Please come out and say hello!

-john

Feb. 1 (Thursday) - O'Neill's/San Mateo, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Feb. 7 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Feb. 9 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, 10:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Feb. 10 (Saturday) - O'Neill's/San Francisco, 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Feb. 16 (Friday) - Corporate Event (Equinix) 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Feb. 16 (Friday) - The Blue Chalk Cafe/ Palo Alto 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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Happy holidays! Come out and Join us!

Jan. 5 (Friday) - Johnny Foley's, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Jan. 17 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Jan. 20 (Saturday) - Maggie McGarry's, 9:45 PM - 12:45 AM
Jan. 25 (Thursday) - Johnny Foley's, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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Happy New Year.

Don't forget that there will be an Open Mic at O'Neill's Irish Pub in San Mateo. Thats always a great way to wrap up the weekend.

Please join us: Donnie Bilinski, Jesse Hiller, Jeb Taylor and John Lawton for an enjoyable afternoon of music.

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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Happy holidays! Come out and Join us!

Dec. 2 (Saturday) - Private Party (San Mateo)
Dec. 9 (Saturday) - Maggie McGarry's (San Francisco), 9:45 PM - 12:45 AM
Dec. 13 (Wednesday) Private party (Santa Cruz)
Dec. 21 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub (San Mateo), 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Dec. 22 (Friday) - Private Party, Kingfisher (San Mateo)
Dec. 30 (Thursday) - O'Neill's Irish Pub (San Francisco), 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Please note O'Neill's on 21st moved to San Mateo, SF gig added for Dec. 30th

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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I am going to be hosting the Open Mic at O'Neill's Irish Pub in San Mateo on December 3rd, from 7 PM - 10 PM. Its a Sunday which is the normal day that Open Mic's occur at O'Neill's.

It is also Tara Phillip's birthday so we are going to be featuring her singing. She'll be performing with her new band and we'll all be playing songs that we have played together over the last year and a couple of months. For the sake of posterity, I have added a picture of Tara singing with the original lineup (View image) at one of our early O'Neill's gigs.

Hope you can make. Its going to be a lot of fun.

-john

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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November is almost upon us. We have three gigs booked for the month. All in San Francisco!! Yeah, I love this town!! OK... here is waht we have .

Nov. 3 (Friday) - Maggie McGarry's, 9:45 PM - 12:45 AM
Nov. 8 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's Irish Pub, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Nov. 22 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's Irish Pub, 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM

Nov. 3 (Friday) - Maggie McGarry's an Irish Pub in North Beach, 9:45 PM - 12:45 AM. Looks like the Irish Pub is a winner no matter where you open one up. We went up the Maggie McGarries a couple weeks ago and we like it. There is a stage so everyone can see and plenty of room to dance. Also a friend and colleague of mine by the name of John Joyce works there. This Pub is pretty new and I haven't been able to find a web site for it. Its located at 1353 Grant Avenue, San Francisco.

Nov. 8 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's Irish Pub 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM. Love this place. Always gets a good crowd.

Nov. 22 (Wednesday) - Johnny Foley's Irish Pub 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM. This is the first time we are playing twice in a month at Johnny Foley's. The properietor told me that this is normally a busy night, because it is the night before Thanksgiving. Looking forward to playing. People are always in a good mood and it makes the gig a little better than usual. Can't wait.

A couple of additional comments. We are currently booking 3-4 nights per month. If we play too much it becomes all-consuming for us. Last, it looks like we got the Irish Pubs pretty well covered. Irish Pubs are wonderful destinations for an evening.

-john

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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We'll be playing on Thursday evening from 9 PM - 12 AM at O'Neill's Irish Pub in San Mateo. Eoin got us started playing live. He is a great person and runs a great bar. Please come by and join us for another fun evening at O'Neill's!

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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We are returning to John Foley's in San Francisco for another gig. I really like playing here. It always draws a good crowd and there is just something special about San Francisco.

Please join us this Wednesday evening from 9 PM - 12 AM. Scott and Jesse will be laying down the rythms. They have turned out to be a superb rythm section.

For dirinving directions you can start with this link to Google Maps.

Hope to see you there!

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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Time to return to O'Neill's Irish Pub in San Mateo. We'll be playing Thursday, October 19th from 9 PM - 12 AM. Scott (the bassist) and Jesse (drums) will be joing me. I'm looking forward to returning to O'Neill's after being away for a couple of months.

-jl

This entry was last updated on: May 28, 2007

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Another kinda solo gig, this time we are in San Francisco. I have been meaning to get more playing dates in the city. This is our second time playing in San Francisco this year. (The first time was at O'Neill's Irish Pub near the ballpark.)

Please join us this Wednesday evening from 9 PM - 12 AM at John Foley's in San Francisco. I'll be playing with bassist Scot Larsen. I think my good friend Erica Lee will be coming by to lend her beautiful vocals to our mix. I have put the word out to a few other musicians who may stop by, and perhaps, may sit in.

For dirinving directions you can start with this link to Google Maps.

Hope to see you there!

This entry was last updated on: January 11, 2010

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I'll being playing kinda solo Wednesday night at the No. 1 Broadway.

I remember this place was happenning on weekends back in the 90's when I lived in Santa Cruz. Lots of dancing and always really good live dance music. I'll be playing from 9 PM - 12 AM with bassist Scot Larsen, who has been playing a lot with us recently.

Here is the press release style notification that I sent to Lara Price who is a great musician herself and who is handling booking for the wednesday evenings.

"Join us for an evening of acoustic music with John Lawton singer/guitarist of the Rodeo Clowns and bassist Scot Larsen at the No. 1 Broadway in Los Gatos . Their music includes originals and acoustic interpretations/covers of many of the classic rock songs of our era by groups such as Van Morrison, Tom Petty and The Doobie Brothers. Their music is not limited to any specific era or genre. The Rodeo Clowns like to play songs that are great songs - songs that sound good and relflect their spirit. Other groups coverd include Jack Johnson, Los Lonley Boys, The Violent Femmes and even Lionel Ritchie. "

Ok, thats it for now... hope to see you there!

-jl

This entry was last updated on: July 13, 2007

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We will be at the Blue Chalk in Palo Alto this coming Sunday 6/25, 5-8 PM for another Acoustic Sunday/Open Mic. So far we have had great participation and hope to turn this into a big night for music and musicians.

We look forward to seeing you.

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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We have been doing an Acoustic Sunday at O'Niell's for 2+ years now, on the first Sunday of the month. It has grown from two performers, Pete and I, and a handful of friends, to a good group of people who are both musicians and people that enjoy live music.

I am excited to say that the Blue Chalk in Palo Alto is interested in seeing if we can get something going on Sundays as well. There has always been a pretty strong musical scene in Palo Alto. Its just far enough away that you don't get a lot of overlap between the musicians in San Mateo and Palo Alto.

On Monday evening, I posted a notice on Craig's List that we will be hosting an Open Mic at the Blue Chalk in Palo Alto. I'm pleased to say that I have already heard from two musicians that plan on coming by and sharing their music with us. I look forward to making more friends, meeting new musicians and helping to bring back live music to the night spots in our area.

This entry was last updated on: May 26, 2007

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