People are invited to arrive at 5:30 to socialize and eat together. Book reading with Q&A starts at 6:30pm.

Blue 7, a group of local jazz musicians, has been together since 2005 with the current core rhythm section consisting of Dave Webster on bass, Ron Masi on keyboard, John Mihalik on guitar, and Jeremy Maggs on drums. The horn section features Travis Thayer on tenor sax and Mark Lightner on trumpet. Henry White makes a soulful and bluesy contribution on harmonica. Other great musicians have sat in with the band for performances, including Peter Welker and Michael Whitwell (now deceased), both on trumpet, Bob Johns (also on trumpet), Stephen Tamborski on guitar, and Steve Della Maggiora (on just about anything!). Last, but perhaps most importantly, Blue 7 had the great fortune to be led by multi-instrumentalist Preston Bailey who, with his musicianship and teaching skills, brought the band to new heights.

The years of playing together have led to a skilled and tight band that brings to life the energy and groove of classic jazz based on the works of John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Wes Montgomery, Herbie Hancock, and many others. The music, the energy, the vibe are uplifting and might just have you on your feet!

You're invited to come and enjoy the pure bluegrass music of The Buckeye Boys at Aqus Cafe. Thanks for coming out and supporting pure bluegrass.

Megan McLaughlin of The Musers is an innovative guitar player, singer and songwriter. She has a powerful, clear voice, and sings like the love child of Joni Mitchell and David Crosby. Megan plays guitars in standard, DADGAD, DGDGBD, and CGDGCD tunings. Megan studied voice, composition, and theory in college, busked on the streets of Paris, and then studied guitar with Nina Gerber when love brought her to California in the 90’s. She produced three CD’s between 1995 - 2010,and four with The Musers. Since retiring from teaching Kindergarten in 2017, she has turned her attention to mandolin, woodshedding, and writing lots of songs. When not playing music, Megan is doing Ashtanga Yoga and booking The Musers.

An intimate experience with the Dictator Tots

Peter Hale: guitar/vocals/trivia
Steven Hoffman: bass/effects
Brad Hoffman: drums/cymbals

The singers from Pete Floyd, Teal Collins, Paige Clem, Pete Delaney and Pete Hale, will be giving an acoustic performance of Pink FLoyd music (with some surprises!)

Feeling Groovy with Dave & Malcolm

Crooked Holler String Band

Pure Bluegrass music from Petaluma’s finest.

LandPaths-approved Lafferty Ranch docents and partners are invited to gather for a social evening at the café.

Lafferty Ranch is a 270-acre wildland property owned by the City of Petaluma near the top of Sonoma Mountain. The former watershed features the headwaters of historic Adobe Creek, oak forests with abundant wildlife, and spectacular views of the Petaluma Valley and the North Bay. Hikers and nature-lovers can now visit Lafferty Ranch on docent-led outings managed by Land Paths while the City works toward eventual full public access.

Jeff Troiano, Stevie Cornell, Alan Weiss and Michael Aldrich are longtime Sonoma County who have a common penchant for Americana music, Cosmic Country and 1970s radio pop. They have a great time performing these tunes and hope that that merriment rubs off on you.

Jeff Troiano (rhythm guitar, vocals)

Stevie Cornell (lead guitar, pedal steel, vocals)

Alan Weiss (bass, vocals)

Michael Aldrich (congas)

An evening to connect retired educators.

I approach songwriting with a slow burning passion, thoughts and experience written down in word, melody, and chord progression.

My inspiration comes from the incredible storytelling abilities of artists like John Hiatt, Rodney Crowell, Neil Finn, Chuck Prophet, and Ron Sexsmith. Their music has shaped my own artistic journey.

Growing up in Northern California, I had a unique connection to music from an early age. My father worked as a trash collector, and I would spend hours sifting through bags of discarded 45 records. It was like stumbling upon hidden treasures. Some were covered in dirt and grime, while others were in pristine condition. The anticipation of discovering new sounds was exhilarating, and I couldn't wait to drop the needle and immerse myself in the music.

I embarked on a pilgrimage to Texas with just two suitcases and $500 in my bank account. I wanted to immerse myself in the vibrant music scene and learn from fellow songwriters. Austin, known as the "Live Music Capital of the World," provided me with countless opportunities to grow as an artist. The open-mics and songwriters' nights became my training ground, and I soaked up every moment, listening to others share their stories through music.

These days I stay in Sonoma County, California, I work hard as a touring artist and singer-songwriter for my original rock band The Heartsleeves. I invite you to join me on this musical journey, as I share my songs one person at a time in this vast and unpredictable world we live in.

I am thrilled to announce the release of my latest album, "A.M. Sessions." It's a collection of songs that I am incredibly proud of, crafted with the help of old friends and some new collaborators. I would love to tell you more about it sometime. You can grab a copy at one of my shows or find it online.

https://www.srlawsmusic.com/

This is a community dinner for people who care about the Petaluma River. The purpose is so that they can get to know other people who care about the same river. This is part of our community building dinner series that we host at Aqus Cafe and other places. Arrive any time 5-6:30pm (Cafe closes at 7pm), order whatever you like at the counter and take a seat at the long community tables. You are invited to change seats every 30 minutes so that you can me even more people who love the river. RSVP Required - see below.

Very Tall Rabbit: Classic Country, Folk Rock

6月13日（木曜日）、日本語を話す方々を招待して、長いコミュニティテーブルを囲んで食事や交流を一緒に楽しみましょう。来場時間は午後5時から7時の間です。席替えは自由ですが、20分ごとに席を変えることをお勧めします（強制ではありません）。座席には限りがありますので、事前に予約が必要です。QRコードをスキャンするか、以下のウェブサイトを訪れてください: aquscafe.com/rsvplanguagenights *これは言語に基づいて人々を一緒にするためのシリーズの一部です。

On Thursday, June 13th, we invite those who speak Japanese to come, eat, and socialize together around a long community table. You can arrive anytime between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. You are invited (but it is not mandatory) to change seats every 20 minutes. Limited seating. RSVP REQUIRED. Scan the QR code or visit: aquscafe.com/rsvplanguagenights *This is part of a series designed to bring people together based on their language.

San Francisco Bay Area fingerstyle guitarists Teja Gerken and Peter Janson

For more please visit:
https://www.tejagerken.com

El miércoles 17 de abril, invitamos a aquellos que hablan español a venir, comer y socializar juntos alrededor de una larga mesa comunitaria.

Puedes llegar en cualquier momento entre las 5:00 p.m. y las 7:00 p.m.

Estás invitado(a) (pero no es obligatorio) a cambiar de asiento cada 20 minutos.

Plazas limitadas. CONFIRMACIÓN DE ASISTENCIA OBLIGATORIA.

Escanea el código QR o visita:

aquscafe.com/rsvplanguagenights

*Esto es parte de una serie diseñada para reunir a las personas según su idioma.

Barry Bisson & Friends, with special guest Amy Hogan

Barry Bisson (Sofa Kings, Bee Rays) will be appearing at Aqus Cafe in Petaluma on Friday, April 12 from 6-8 PM.  Lots of new material…CSNY, Hank Williams, Eagles.   

Award winning singer-songwriter Amy Hogan (Sofa Kings, Bee Rays, Amy Hogan Trio) will perform a set of originals and unique covers.  

In the second set Barry will be joined on drums by Brad Hoffman (Dictator Tots, SR Laws, CDB) and by vocalists Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer.    Jim Lynch will join on harmonica.

The Aqus kitchen closes at 7:00, so please get your food orders in ahead of time!

The Annual Petaluma Artists Gathering and Mixer
RSVP Required
THIS EVENT IS NOT AT AQUS CAFE

Event location is: Life on Earth Art Makerspace (133 Copeland St, Petaluma, CA 94952)

Join other vegans, vegetarians and veg-curious for dinner at the Aqus Cafe.

Let's break bread, share and support each other as we work toward a more sustainable, cruelty -free world.

Everyone is welcome and invited (but not required) to move place every 20 minutes.

The Aqus kitchen closes at 7:00, so please get your food orders ahead of time!

Due to Limited Seating, RSVP Required. Sign up to reserve your spot: https://form.jotform.com/240267919563970

5th Street and F Street
Everyone who lives on 5th Street and everyone who lives on F Street are invited to attend our Street Night Community Dinner. Arrive anytime between 5 and 7pm (kitchen closes at 7pm). We arrange the tables in Aqus to make one big long community dinner. You’ve invited to move place every 20 minutes. Please tell anyone who lives on those streets about this.

We invite those who speak Portuguese to gather together at one long community table.

Arrive any time after 5pm. Café closes at 7pm

You are invited (but not required) to move place every 20 minutes.

Limited Seating. MUST RSVP

San Francisco Bay Area fingerstyle guitarists Teja Gerken & Doug Young.

Info at www.tejaanddougguitar.com.

Bill and Paul met at 17 years of age when Bill answered an ad in Melody Maker for a lead guitarist. It was love at first sight and now after too many years to mention they find themselves thousands of miles from their homeland, still writing and performing songs with the same enthusiasm and energy as ever. Unique observers of everyday life and emotions with an irreverent glare to authority.

The Hoover's latest iteration is a nod to the original Jamaican Sound System which married recorded music with live performance and was the pre-runner to Ska and Reggae. Now a three piece. Bill Sell-guitar and vocals, Paul Whiting-vocals and machine control and James Manning-bass, the music marries Ska and pop in ever evolving ways.

Refreshingly ‘NO COVERS HERE’.