3rd Thursday Music Series

A-Town Agency presents LIVE MUSIC 3rd Thursdays at Forbidden Island, Alameda

Swing, Classic Country, Rockabilly, Rhythm & Blues, Boogie Woogie, Honky Tonk, Western Swing and more!

A-Town Booking Agency owner, Mr. Tanoa Stewart, located in Alameda, California comes from a family of music, song and dance. "The arts have always played a large role in my life. As a youngster, I was into everything from watercolor and drawing arts to tap dancin'... High school and college was all about, among other things, garage bands, computer, design and business classes. In 1998 I jumped heavily into the "retro" and "roots" live music and dance scene. A local swingin' & jumpin' jazz/blues band named "Stompy Jones" gave me my first opportunity to delve into the world of band bookings. A band full of veteran musicians helped me learn the ins and outs of the music biz. With networking, countless hours of phone calls and research, A-Town Booking Agency & Events was born."

For videos of some of the exciting live music you can expect, please visit: http://www.atownagency.com

Thursday March 15th

GOLDEN WEST TRIO featuring MISS KAY MARIE (Rockabilly/Country/Americana) - http://www.goldenwesttrio.com/

Video - http://youtu.be/Ewk2UNF3wmk
This bands brand of country, roots, rock n roll crosses over many generations. Derek McDonald on drums & Kevin Morrison on the upright bass provide a solid swingin' rhythm section. The highlight of the act, brother & sister, Aaron Acquafondata & Kay Marie wow audiences and capture the hearts of fans far and wide. Aarons lead guitar work and deep vocals mix perfectly with Kay Maries rhythm guitar and soulful Americana voice. They will leave you wanting more, the newest sensation on the scene, THE GOLDEN WEST TRIO featuring MISS KAY MARIE.

Thursday April 19th

WEST COAST RAMBLERS (Western Swing & Jazz) - http://www.westcoastramblers.com/

Video - http://youtu.be/IbvFOFbhYHk
The West Coast Ramblers are a Western Swing band from the San Francisco bay area. A finely polished and sophisticated hot string band fueled with lightning speed and infectious strumming.
Jay Laude on drums and Steve Height on the upright swing bass keep the toe tapping backbeat. Front man, Steve Walz sings the boppin' train, country and dance floor fillin' songs of a by-gone era. Putting this band above the rest, searing lead instrumentalists, Nick Rossi on guitar and Lee Jeffiress on pedal steel play twin guitar parts with jazzy improvisation and jumping adventure.

Thursday May 17th

THE B-STAR TIKI TRIO (Hillbilly Bop) - http://www.thebstars.com/

Video - http://youtu.be/ORQZ1HG_gFo
The B-Star Tiki Trio, specially crafted for Forbidden Island, is a cut down version of The B-Stars, a San Francisco-based country band that stirs up a hearty stew of honky tonk and hillbilly hits for your listening and dancing pleasure. With nods to the country and western stars of the late 1940s and 1950s, these sharp-suited boys will be singin’ and swingin’ ‘til the break of dawn.