Jan 24 bazaar show bios:
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Ants Fujinaga invents and plays tragicomic songs replete with scientific and literary references, Balkan, Renaissance, Celtic and other elements, unusual rhythms (e.g. 5, 7, 9, 11, 13) and ornate vocals, tackling topics from social awkwardness, noisy neighbours, the digestive system and human reproduction to toad rescue, nocturnal chronotypes, annoying morning road work and the starch apocalypse. bardpower.com
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Simon Cushman moved to San Francisco from Santa Cruz in the summer of 2024, having rediscovered his love of songwriting. He immediately began busking in Golden Gate Park and playing open mics around the city to develop his playing style and connect with fellow musicians. This experience led to development and cultivation of an original repertoire which Simon is thrilled to share with audiences. His music draws on various styles including alternative rock, folk, and funk, and links words to melody in a rhythmic and innovative way.
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Sonny Boy Daniel is a Pacifica-based musician who performs on the dobro, or resonator guitar. With more than 50 years’ experience, Sonny Boy renders original songs, old blues classics and unexpected covers in a rough-hewn but effective delivery, combining lively vocals with a deft touch on the dobro. https://www.youtube.com/@SonnyBoyDaniel-b1952
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Jon Pogorelskin is a Maryland born Blues/Americana singer songwriter. Jon has been entertaining audiences, large and small, here and in Europe for the better part of 50 years. His songs have been referred to as musical novelas, short movies due to their visual lyrics. Playing acoustic guitar as well as steel-bodied resonator guitar Jon can conjure up a tasteful array of musical moods to accompany his unique musical stories. If you get a chance to see Jon live, don't pass it up. He's guaranteed to please.
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David Cooper and Nancy Roeser sing in the vocal duo "Small Town Depression." They formed about 7 years ago and made it through the pandemic in flying colors. Both David and Nancy have a rich history in music; David has released 4 CD's of music and Nancy has worked in large and small music venues in San Francisco and the North Bay. They sing from a catalogue of music from the 1920's to the present.
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Andrew Potter is a finger-style guitarist, piano player and singer songwriter, performing an eclectic mix of original folk, blues, rock and jazz tunes and instrumentals. He performs his shows at bars, clubs, hotels and other venues in New England and the San Francisco Bay Area.
His new album consists of ten new songs on piano, (co-written with Wheeler Cole) featuring the rhythm section of Marty Ballou (Bass), Mark Teixeira, (Drums) and Lead and Slide Guitar by Mark Cutler. The title track "Underwater Palace " is a rock ballad on sea level rise. www.andrewpottermusic.com
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Singer-songwriter Alex Walsh has been a musical mainstay in the Bay Area for over 3 decades, known for his unique blend of folk rock and indie pop. Alex has captivated a diverse and growing global fanbase through over 10 records and 20 singles to date — collaborating with Grammy-winning engineers, playing at local institutions, and singing truth to power at 20,000 person protests on the Capitol's steps along the way. Never losing momentum, Alex is currently hard at work with mixing maestro Matt Boudreau on his next EP while also preparing for a slew of upcoming gigs.
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karaj is a California bay area songwriter combining inspired lyrics with resonant textures of open spaces and western states. playing homegrown original tunes along the pacific coast and beyond. recent cd releases 'oil and water' (2016), 'american canyon' (2018), 'moving pictures' (2021), and ‘open hearts and empty highways’ (2025) now spinning and streaming on apple music and most places... www.karajlostcoast.com
