The Far Out Johnnies are making their debut at Blondie’s on 540 Valencia St in San Francisco. As usual, we play exclusively from John Hartford's compositions and recorded gems including fiddle tunes, pop country, and the style that he invented, jam-grass featured on the legendary Aereo-Plain album. We'll add a few new ones as we prepare for our CBA Father's Day Festival show in June. There will be an open bluegrass jam @ 6:30, and we start at 8:45. Free, 21+. Come out and experience Hartford-mania paired with Blonde's classic double highball drinks.

The Far Out Johnnies are excited to bring their John Hartford tribute band to the seminal far west venue, the Riptide February 15 at 3639 Taraval Street. We'll cover 2 sets of John's classics with of course a couple new ones at a new venue for us so head out to the ocean for some Sunday night fun. Check out the cool poster by super fan Ilene Sandler!

The Johnnies had a great time at the last show at the Shoe and looking forward to some quality Hartford jammin at out favorite neighborhood hang in December. Free show, tips appreciated.

The Johnnies are excited to make their debut at the legendary and vaunted Rite Spot Cafe in the heart of the San Francisco Mission district. We'll be getting back into the "Hartford" groove after these long hot summer days with great music, food, friends, and maybe a surprise. Please come out for dinner, drinks or to just say hi. Free admission and all ages.

The Far Out Johnnies look forward to bringing their John Hartford tribute band to the venerable bluegrass venue in Bernal Heights. Show starts after the weekly Sunday jam at 453 Cortland Ave in San Francisco. The FOJs are Clare Simmons (bass), Jordan Klein(banjo), Dave Watson(fiddle), Marques Saint "Iggy" Ignatius(guitar), Dave Berry(mandolin).

More fun at the Liberties with even more John Hartford material. Great family pub setting in the heart of the Mission

The Far Out Johnnies return with another fun, sometimes rowdy set of material by maestro John Hartford to our favorite bluegrass pub scene, The Liberties at 998 Guerrero St in San Francisco. We keep adding new material from Mr Hartford's vast collection of songs and instrumentals, aka fiddle tunes. The show is free for all ages tips show and preceded by a friendly open bluegrass jam at 5:30. Great food food, drink, friends, and music make for a fun evening come rain or shine. The FOJs are Clare Simmons (bass), Jordan Klein(banjo), Dave Watson(fiddle), Marques Saint "Iggy" Ignatius(guitar), Dave Berry(mandolin).

The Liberties, 998 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA The Far Out Johnnies' final show of the year will be at our favorite pub, The Liberties in San Francisco. As you likely know, we play the music of John Hartford and are always adding new material from his extensive offerings. The show is free for all ages and preceded by a friendly open bluegrass jam at 5:30. The food, drink, and vibe are all great so some on out and bring your friends for the evening. The FOJs are Clare Simmons (bass), Jordan Klein(banjo), Dave Watson(fiddle), Marques Saint "Iggy" Ignatius(guitar), Dave Berry(mandolin).

The Far Out Johnnies at The Liberties Thu, Oct 17, 2024 @ 7:00 PM

The Liberties, 998 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA The Far Out Johnnies continue the fun at The Liberties Irish Pub Grub scene playing the music of the late great John Hartford. The show is free for all ages and preceded by a very open bluegrass jam at 5:30. Come on out for some great fun music plus great food and drink. Bring your Friends! The FOJs are Clare Simmons(bass), Jordan Klein(banjo), Dave Watson(fiddle), Marques Saint Ignatius(guitar), Dave Berry(mandolin).

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The Far Out Johnnies ride again playing the music of John Hartford and his pals of the hippie grass era. The show is free for all ages and preceded by an open bluegrass jam at 5:30. Great food and drink. The FOJs are Clare Simmons(bass), Jordan Klein(banjo), Dave Watson(fiddle), Mark St Iggy-natius(guitar), Dave Berry(mandolin)

The debut of this unit playing the music of John Hartford and his pals of the hippie grass era. There is a $5 bar minimum and an energetic bluegrass jam preceding the show. Clare Simmons(bass), Jordan Klein(banjo), Dave Watson(fiddle), Mark St Iggy-natius(guitar), Dave Berry(mandolin)

Lucy Smith, Dave Berry & Friends are proud to be playing 2 shows at this event linked below.

12:55-1:40 - Plaza stage 02:15-3:00 - Amphitheater stage

A day of bluegrass and roots music, food, beer, wine and good times with all your friends on Saturday, June 24th, PRIDE WEEKEND from 11am to 5pm. All are welcome to this FREE event with 3 stages of music, food/beer/wine vendors and plenty of stuff for the kids to do being held in this one of a kind, world-class park in downtown San Francisco (Blocks from BART/MUNI). Bluegrass picking circles will also be happening all day in the park so bring your instruments and be a part of the Bay Area's bluegrass and roots scene.

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DETAILS San Francisco Festival of the Mandolin Sunday April 23 from 12-5 PM Croatian American Cultural Center 60 Onondaga Ave, San Francisco, CA Price $20

PERFORMERS AURORA MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA https://www.auroramandolin.com

EASY WINNERS https://www.easywinners.band/

TYLER WEED & FRIENDS The next generation of Irish music

GRAVENSTEIN MANDOLIN ENSEMBLE https://www.facebook.com/GravensteinMandolinEnsemble/

NGIRCHOURENG https://www.facebook.com/Ngirchoureng

DAVE BERRY & Friends https://daveberrymusic.net

This is a warmup for our upcoming show at the San Francisco Festival of the Mandolins featuring this great band. Stop by for music and lunch.

Dave Berry - mandolin, vocals Lucy Smith - guitar, vocals Clare Simmons - bass Kerry Parker - fiddle

Lucy is moving back to the Chico area and this jam will be an official going away party for her. Make sure you come out to this free event and say goodbye and play some music.

https://www.facebook.com/events/815530509749490/815530516416156?active_tab=about

Free Event at this new classic cafe with great food and house brew. https://oceanalehouse.com/

Another fun Bernal PopUp Bakery at Charlies Deli and Cafe.

Duets and fiddle toons with Lucy, Dave plus Claire Simmons on bass