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Back pOrchEstra's Live Show Calendar:
Back pOrchEstra at
at Glen Ellen Rotary's July 4th, 2026 Shindig
Sat., 11:00 am - 3:00 pm?,
Kenwood Plaza Park, Kenwood CA
BBQ dogs, Dancing! Games! Family Fun!
Sonoma County Beer and Wine - Bring Chairs and Enjoy!
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Mark Larson (guitar),
Michael Leal Price (bass) and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
Back
pOrchEstra at Waterhawk Lake Club,
Sonoma, outdoors, June 26, 2026 Fri. 5:00-8:00
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
5000 Roberts Lake Rd, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub,
Sonoma, outdoors, June 18, 2026 Thu. 7:00-9:00
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Album Awareness Party - Back pOrchEstra at
Jack London Lodge, Glen Ellen
outdoors May 7, 2026 Thu. 6:00-8:00 pm
13740 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, California 95442 - (707) 938-8510
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin),
Jen Rund (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
Experience quintessential Glen Ellen like the locals do. Steeped in turn of the century history and charm,
The Jack London Saloon offers a spacious and serene Creekside Patio beside the Sonoma Creek.
The Saloon features wine country comfort food and the best burger in Sonoma.
The beverage list highlights an incredible variety of Wine Country vintages, craft beers, and cocktails.
Album
Awareness party for Back
pOrchEstra
with special guest Jess DeNatale at
Sweetwater
Music Hall
19 Corte madera Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-3850
Apr 22, 2026 Wed. 8:00 show, 7:00 doors
Special large band with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass), Bowen Brown (drums),
Kathy Kennedy (vocals) and Mingo Lewis, Jr. (congas, percussion)
and SPECIAL GUEST
Jesse DeNatale!
Get Tickets here
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma -
CANCELLED! due to RAIN
outdoors Apr 12, 2025 Sun. 4:00-7:00 pm
229 Water St. North Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 981-8330
Album Awareness Party - Back pOrchEstra at
The Backroom, Berkeley, CA
Mar 21, 2026, Sat 8:00, Doors 7:30
with Candy Girard (violin), Gary Potterton (Tele & dobro), Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Jen Rund (bass), Bowen Brown (drums) + Special Guest Kathy Kennedy
Get Tickets here
1984 Bonita Avenue Berkeley, CA, 94704 - 510-654-3808
Note: we are asking attendees that want to join us inside to be
vaccinated and wear masks when not eating / drinking
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Album Awareness Party - Back pOrchEstra
at Rancho
Nicasio,
Nicasio, CA
Mar. 1, 2026 Sun. 4:00 to 6:30 or so
A fabulous roomy dance floor and a gorgeous drive to get there
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (Tele & dobro),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass), Bowen Brown, (drums)
Free Show, make Dinner
Reservations here with free tickets
$15 suggested donation
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946 (415) 662-2219
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show (see who is going)
Album Awareness Party - Back
pOrchEstra at Redwood Cafe,
Sat, Jan 31 2026, 6:00-8:15 pm
Suggested donation: $20, $15, $10?
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
The fabulous dance floor of the Redwood Cafe was built from the wood of the old Cotati Speedway Track!
8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 795-7868
See who else is going:
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Album Awareness Party for Back
pOrchEstra at
Lucca Beer Garden in Benicia
Friday, Jan 30, 2026 6:30-9:00
116 West E Street, Benicia CA 95472 (707) 745-3749
Great outdoor bar & bbq! Heavy duty big top canopy tents!
Multiple outdoor heaters for comfort!
w/ Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Candy Girard (violin),
Gary Potterton (Tele, dobro),
Jen Rund (bass), and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
No cover charge!
All ages are most welcome!
Great outdoor bar & sizzling hot bbq!
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Album Awareness party for Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub,
Sonoma, outdoors, Tented with heaters! Jan 18, 2026 Sun. 5:30-7:30
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Joe Kyle Jr (bass) and Bowen Brown (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
"Stories In The Heart" NEW ALBUM RELEASE Party!
Peacetown series
Hopmonk Sebastopol
Indoors, in The Abbey
Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026 6:00-8:30
230 Petaluma Ave Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829-7300
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Candy Girard (violin),
Gary Potterton (Tele),
Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown (drums)
plus special guests Kathy Kennedy (vocals) and Mingo Lewis, Jr. (congas, percussion)
Free tickets here
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Pre-save/Test drive the album here: "https://orcd.co/5xga7nr"
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Candy Girard & Tim Eschliman from Back pOrchEstra
appearing with the Christmas Jug Band in December 2025
CJB tour dates here
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Back
pOrchEstra
at the 3RD
Annual Sonoma American Roots Mini-Fest
All day long in the alley at
Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors, tented with heaters,
Nov 8, 2025 Saturday
from 2:30-9:30.
Back
pOrchEstra plays @4:45-6:45 (More Info)
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
Also with Ellie James (2:30-4:00)
and ABEZ (7:30-9:30):
Roy Blumenfeld (More Info),
David Aguilar (More Info),
Kevin Zuffi
& special guest Junior Boogie
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
youTube playlist featuring all these bands:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTwG2XEiO2NRTjy38HPAHxKRpSaagahc
Spotify playlist for all these bands:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05Az0DXrQ9zZoAz3K9dD5s
Back pOrchEstra
at Rancho
Nicasio,
Nicasio, CA
Oct. 26, 2025 Sun. 4:00 to 6:30 or so
A fabulous roomy dance floor and a gorgeous drive to get there
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (Tele & dobro),
Candy Girard (violin), Joe Kyle Jr (string bass), Bowen Brown, (drums)
Free Show, make Dinner Reservations here
1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio, CA 94946 (415) 662-2219
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show (see who is going)
Back
pOrchEstra at Redwood Cafe,
Sat, Oct 18 2025, 6:00-8:30 pm
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Luis Rodriguez (drums)
8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 795-7868
See who else is going:
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Jack London Lodge, Glen Ellen
outdoors Oct 9, 2025 Thu. 6:00-8:00 pm
13740 Arnold Drive
Glen Ellen, California 95442 - (707) 938-8510
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Sharon Drake (violin),
Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
Experience quintessential Glen Ellen like the locals do. Steeped in turn of the century history and charm,
The Jack London Saloon offers a spacious and serene Creekside Patio beside the Sonoma Creek.
The Saloon features wine country comfort food and the best burger in Sonoma.
The beverage list highlights an incredible variety of Wine Country vintages, craft beers, and cocktails.
Back pOrchEstra at
Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma
outdoors Oct 2, 2025 Thu. 5:00-8:00 pm
229 Water St. North Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 981-8330
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Marc Larson (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin),
Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back
pOrchEstra at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors, Aug 23, 2025 Sun. 2:30-5:00
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Mark Larson (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back
pOrchEstra at Redwood Cafe,
Sat, Aug 2 2025, 6:00-8:30 pm
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Tim Haggerty (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 795-7868
See who else is going:
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
at River Front Cafe, Petaluma
"Fridays On The Deck, " Outdoors by the River! July 25, 2025 Fri. Eve., 5:30-8:00
224 B Street Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 347-5147
Local farm vegetables and locally raised beef & chicken, served with fresh bread from a
local bakery.
Breakfast & Lunch served daily. Mediterranean / American dishes
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at Blue Note, Napa, CA
Wed, July 23 2025, 7:30 pm show
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums) and special guest Kathy Kennedy
1030 Main St, Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 880-2300
Free to Napa Co. residents, others only $5 - $10
Get tickets Here (yes, free to locals!)
See who else is going:
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Peacetown series
Hopmonk Sebastopol Outdoors!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 6:00-8:30
230 Petaluma Ave Sebastopol, CA 95472 (707) 829-7300
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Candy Girard (violin),
Gary Potterton (Tele),
Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown (drums)
Free tickets here
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
at Bay Beats SF
Sat., July 5, 2025, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Back pOrchEstra plays 1:00-1:45
The New Farm, 10 Cargo Way San Francisco, CA
Library Day at the New Farm with Bay Beats Bands,
Saturday, July 5, 2025, 11-4 PM,
the New Farm/Bay Natives Nursery, SF
will be buzzing with live music, art and crafts, book giveaways,
and of course, goats and chickens.
Plus, the Bookmobile will be there!
Live Music: Featuring Bay Beats Artists 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Makrú Trio: 12 p.m.
Back pOrchEstra: 1 p.m.
Neutrals: 2 p.m.
Art and Craft: 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Pom-Pom making with Oakland artist Cristina Edwards, celebrating sustainable creativity through a fun,
lighthearted, hands-on craft. Using recycled yarn and simple techniques, we will create colorful pom poms in a fun,
sustainable activity that is fun and approachable for all ages. Learn how fiber reuse can inspire joyful,
creative repurposing, and bring home your handmade creations.
Walking Tours:
Heron's Head Park Self guided walking tour on this stroller-friendly trail,
you will get to view and
identify birds and other city wildlife.
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Steve Black (Tele),
Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
Read the
Back pOrchEstra
back story interview with White Crate
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
at Glen Ellen Rotary's July 4th, 2025 Shindig
Fri., 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, BP plays 11:00-1:30 pm
Kenwood Plaza Park, Kenwood CA
BBQ dogs, Dancing! Games! Family Fun!
Sonoma County Beer and Wine - Bring Chairs and Enjoy!
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Mark Larson (guitar),
Michael Leal Price (bass) and Gary Silva, (drums)
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
at River Front Cafe, Petaluma
"Fridays On The Deck, " Outdoors by the River! June 20, 2025 Fri. Eve., 5:30-8:00
224 B Street Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 347-5147
Local farm vegetables and locally raised beef & chicken, served with fresh bread from a local bakery.
Breakfast & Lunch served daily. Mediterranean / American dishes
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Jen Rund (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra Trio at
at "Ribs and Riffs,"
Downtown BBQ, Santa Rosa
May 16, 2025 Fri. Eve., 6:30-9:00
610 3rd Street, Santa Rosa, CA.
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar),
Candy Girard (violin)
and Michael Leal Price (string bass)
Back
pOrchEstra at Redwood Cafe,
Sat, Apr 19 2025, 6:00-8:30 pm
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Tim Haggerty (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
8240 Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 795-7868
See who else is going:
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Brewsters Beer Garden, Petaluma
outdoors April 6, 2025 Sunday 4:00-7:00 pm
229 Water St. North Petaluma, CA 94952 (707) 981-8330
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Vogensen (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin),
Joe kyle Jr (bass) and Bowen Brown, (drums)
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Back pOrchEstra at
Pacifica Performances
Mildred Owen Concert Hall
Sat March 15, 2025, Doors 7:00, show 7:30
1220 Linda Mar Blvd pacifica 94044
(650) 355-1882
Get tickets here
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
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OTHER MEMORABLES:
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Back pOrchEstra at
Peacetown series
Hopmonk Sebastopol
In the Abbey,
Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025 6:30-9:00
Back pOrchEstra 4tet at
Blue Wing Saloon
Monday, Jan 13, 2025 6:00-8:00
Back
pOrchEstra goes "Back Porch" at Station House Cafe!
Oct 3, 2024 Thurs. 6:00-8:00
Back
pOrchEstra
at the Sonoma American Roots Mini-Fest
at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors Sep 21, 2024 Saturday all day,
from 2:30-9:30.
Back
pOrchEstra plays @5:00-7:00 (More Info)
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Vogensen (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Michael Leal Price (string bass) and Luis Rodriguez, (drums)
Also with LoWatters (2:30-4:15)
(More Info)
and What's Shakin' (7:30-9:30):
Roy Blumenfeld (More Info),
David Aguilar (More Info),
Terry Haggerty (More Info)
& others
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660
Back pOrchEstra at
Palo Alto Fest of the Arts
Aug 25, 2024 4:15-6:00
Back
pOrchEstra at Theater Square Plaza, Petaluma
outdoors in the courtyard June 7, 2024 Fri. 5:00-7:30
Back pOrchEstra:
"Thursday Live at the Odd Fellows"
Davis Odd Fellows Lodge
Thursday, May 2, 2024 Doors Open 7:01PM. Show at 7:31PM.
Back pOrchEstra at Blue Note, Napa, CA
Wed, Feb 28 2024, 7:00 pm show
Back pOrchEstra at
Peacetown series
Hopmonk Sebastopol
Indoors! In the Abbey, Wednesday, Feb 21, 2024 5:30-8:00
Back pOrchEstra
at
The Hollywood Room at Napa Valley Distillery, Napa
outdoor / indoor seating available, Jan 13, 2024 Fri. 7:00-9:30
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Back
pOrchEstra at the Sonoma American Roots Mini-Fest
at Murphy's Irish Pub, Sonoma
outdoors Oct 21, 2023 Saturday all day, from 2:30-9:30.
Back
pOrchEstra plays 6:00-7:30
with Tim Eschliman (resonator guitar), Gary Potterton (guitar),
Candy Girard (violin), Paul Knight (bass) and Gary Silva, (drums)
Also with Keller Sisters, Bohemian Highway Duo,
The Elderberries: Roy Blumenfeld, David Aguilar, Barry Melton & Natalie Martel
464 1st St E, Sonoma, CA 95476 (707) 935-0660
Click here to see Facebook Event page for this show
Preview some songs:
see also Bohemian
Highway songs (Reverb Nation)
Back
pOrchEstra at Theater Square Plaza, Petaluma
outdoors in the courtyard Aug 25, 2023 Fri. 5:00-7:30
Back pOrchEstra On
Dirty Cello radio (KRCB)
July, 24. Monday, 8:00 pm
Live performance, New single, and interview
Back pOrchEstra Trio at
Vintage
House, Sonoma
with support from Whippoorwill Arts
May 10, 2023 5:30-6:30, Wednesday
Back pOrchEstra at
Sebastiani
Winery, Sonoma
Oct. 16, 2022, 1-3pm, Sunday - Outdoor Show
Back pOrchEstra at Reel
& Brand, Sonoma
Sept. 9, 2022 7-9pm, Friday
Back pOrchEstra at
Sonoma County Fair Park Stage
outdoors, Wednesday, Aug 10, 2:30-5:30
1350 Bennett Valley Road - Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Back pOrchEstra at
Winters Summer Concert Series Rotary Park Stage
July 21, 2022 Thursday 7:00 to 8:30, Outdoors
Back pOrchEstra at
Move & Groove, Berkeley, CA
Run Walk Skate 5K
to Live Music
Apr 24, 2022, Sun 10 am- noon
North
Bay Reveal!: Back pOrchEstra with
Sean Carscadden
at
Sweetwater Music Hall,
19 Corte madera Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-3850
Feb 3, 2022 Thu. 8:00 show, 7:00 doors
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