Upcoming Show

Jam Band Poetry

Gwynn O'Gara with LushCattPark

Sunday, June 7, 2026 · Café Little Deer · Santa Rosa, CA · 12 – 2 PM

Our Artists

Rob Catterton

Solo Piano Singer-Songwriter Jam Bands
A classically-trained improvisational pianist, Rob is known for his album of original compositions, "Calico Cat." His first solo piano Grateful Dead album, "A Grand Piano Tribute to the Grateful Dead" was featured on the syndicated Sirius XM show, "Tales from the Golden Road," and "The Grateful Dead Hour." The second, "Live in The Redwoods," also drew critical acclaim from David Gans, who called Rob "a worthy practioner (of the solo piano Grateful Dead genre)."

Rob also has a solo piano album of Beatles covers, "All You Need Is Love," and a collection of singles ranging from reggae to bebop. Available on all streaming platforms, and on robcatterton.com with downloads, free listening, and CDs.

Sonny Lewis

Jazz Tenor Saxophone Flute
From Paris to New York to San Francisco, the great tenor saxophonist and flutist has played with everyone from Bud Powell, Art Blakey, Barry White, and Merle Saunders to Terry Riley, Jeff Chimenti, and writer William S. Burroughs. Sonny has five albums currently available on Sonoma Coast Records: "Back In The Sixties," "Fillmore Street Live," "No Greater Love," "Live in San Francisco," and "Electric."

All of these albums, and several singles, can be streamed on all platforms, and are available for downloads and free listening at sonnylewis.com. Featuring Percy Scott, piano; Harley White, Senior, bass; and Paul Smith on drums, Fillmore Street Live can also be purchased on CD. Keep an eye out for him when you're in San Francisco.

Gwynn O'Gara

Poetry & Music Spoken Word
Gwynn O'Gara is a Northern California poet with roots in the natural world, Beat poetry, and her early years in Mexico. O'Gara found her voice performing in San Francisco's North Beach, and her first book, Snake Woman Poems, was celebrated at City Lights Bookstore in 1983. Gwynn was honored to serve as Sonoma County Poet Laureate from 2010 to 2011.

With Sonoma Coast Records, Gwynn performs her distinctive Jam Band Poetry set with The LushCattPark Band, with musical soundscapes written and arranged by Rob Catterton. Gwynn's poetic narratives tell stories of love, of loss, of cultural change and personal fulfillment, and the musical accompaniment brings depth and power to the visionary poetry.

Published in Calyx, Paddlefish, and The Comstock Review, O'Gara's work also appears in anthologies, including Beatitude Silver and Gold editions; Sisters Born, Sisters Found; and Pillow, Exploring the Heart of Eros. Read Gwynn's poetry at gwynnogara.com and her latest book, We Who Dream.

The LushCattPark Band

Psychedelic Rock Extended Jams
LushCattPark is a psychedelic rock and jam band with deep roots in Sonoma County, California. At the heart of the band's sound is long-form improvisation that is faithful to the vision and style of the Grateful Dead.

The group features Jamie Parker, a virtuoso guitarist with deep family roots in the Grateful Dead tradition. Chris Lushington brings a heavy bass foundation to the group, echoing the melodic basslines pioneered by Jack Casady and Phil Lesh. As a founding member of the "Tribal Hippie Under Ground Zone (THUGZ)," Chris opened for Bob Weir and Phil Lesh at the San Francisco Giants' Grateful Dead night at Oracle Park. The keys are manned by Rob Catterton, whose piano lines intertwine with Parker and Lushington to create a sonic dreamworld. Visit LushCattPark.com for concert dates and recordings.

Damaged Banana Band

Extended Jams Rock Dead Covers
Founded in 1978, the DBB was one of the earliest known Grateful Dead cover bands. Known for glittering Dark Stars and a surprisingly deep catalog of original material, the echoes of this pioneering band are still being felt. Featuring John Stewart and Tom Reiners on guitar and vocals, Rob Catterton on keyboards, Ed Large on bass, and Jon Leet on drums, the group found time to gig in Telluride, Vail, and Colorado Springs, even though the band members were students from Colorado College!

John Stewart went on to gig with Bob Weir, and on one notable occasion, included Rob Catterton on the date. Archival tapes are being assembled for restoration and release. Learn more about the Damaged Banana Band on Facebook.
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Catterton Family Band

Extended Jams Rock Family
The Catterton Family Band is a jam project that makes family holidays feel like a music festival. Led by Rob Catterton and son Chris with improvised 20-finger piano duets, the Catterton Family Band is completed by Gwynn O'Gara and future daughter-in-law Rebecca on vocals and percussion, with occasional appearances by nephew David on guitar. A purely improvisational group, the jams are very musical and fun to listen to. Stay tuned for upcoming releases.

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