Hood Mansion · Sonoma County, CA

2026 Lineup

Ten Friday nights of world-class live music — blues, funk, soul, Cajun, swing, Latin, and Americana under the Sonoma County stars.

June 19 – August 21, 2026
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Gates 6 PM · Music 7–9 PM
26
June
Friday
Night 1 of 10

Funk · Soul · R&B · Pop

Get ready to move. Project 4 Band delivers a high-energy dance party packed with funk, soul, R&B, pop, and nonstop crowd favorites. This is the band that turns a lawn into a dance floor — expect to be on your feet from the first note to the last.

3
July
Friday
Night 2 of 10
Holiday Weekend

Soul Fuse

Soul · Funk · Dance

Kick off your Fourth of July weekend the right way. Soul Fuse brings smooth soul, funky rhythms, and feel-good dance music to light up your holiday weekend. Warm summer night, cold drink in hand, and Soul Fuse on stage — that's the recipe for a perfect evening.

10
July
Friday
Night 3 of 10

Cajun · Roots Music

Straight from the bayou to the hills of Sonoma County, Tom Rigney and Flambeau bring fiery Cajun and roots music guaranteed to get the crowd moving. Tom's blazing fiddle leads a band that channels the spirit of Louisiana with irresistible energy and authentic roots-music fire.

17
July
Friday
Night 4 of 10

West Coast Blues · Blues-Rock

One of the Bay Area's most beloved and enduring blues bands, Pride & Joy have been delivering classic West Coast blues and blues-rock for decades. Their tight grooves, soulful vocals, and masterful guitar work make every performance feel like a celebration of the blues tradition.

24
July
Friday
Night 5 of 10

Vintage Swing · Jazz · Jump Blues

Step back in time with the incomparable Lavay Smith and her Red Hot Skillet Lickers. Vintage swing, jazz, and jump blues delivered with timeless style and irresistible energy. Lavay's powerhouse vocals and her band's swinging arrangements make this one of the most anticipated nights of the summer.

31
July
Friday
Night 6 of 10

Classic Soul · Funk

Classic soul, funk, and dance-floor favorites performed with powerhouse vocals and deep groove. The Soul Section brings the full package — tight arrangements, soaring voices, and the kind of feel-good energy that keeps the dance floor packed all night long.

7
August
Friday
Night 7 of 10

Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra

featuring Willy Jordan

Big Soul · Deep Grooves

A world-class ensemble delivering big soul sounds and deep grooves, the Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra is a force of nature on stage. Featuring the extraordinary Willy Jordan, this performance promises unforgettable moments, stunning musicianship, and the kind of soul music that moves you to your core.

14
August
Friday
Night 8 of 10

Roots · Blues · Rock · Americana

Daughter of the legendary Van Morrison, Shana Morrison brings her own powerful voice and vision to roots, blues, rock, and Americana. With Caledonia behind her, she delivers rich vocals and laid-back California spirit that perfectly captures the essence of a warm Sonoma County summer evening.

21
August
Friday
Night 9 of 10
Season Finale

MOMOTOMBO SF

Afro-Latin · Percussion · Dance

Close out the summer with a bang. MOMOTOMBO SF brings an explosive season finale featuring Afro-Latin rhythms, thundering percussion, and nonstop dance energy. This is the send-off the season deserves — a joyful, high-energy celebration that will have the entire crowd dancing under the stars until the very last beat.

19
June
Friday
Past

Volker Strifler

Blues · Rock · Soul · New Orleans Grooves

A guitar virtuoso with deep roots in the blues tradition, Volker Strifler brings a fiery blend of blues-driven guitar mastery mixed with rock, soul, and New Orleans-inspired grooves. His performances are a masterclass in feel and tone — raw, expressive, and impossible to sit still through.

Every Friday Night

Gates Open at 6 PM

Kids 12 & under free · Food trucks · Sonoma wine & craft beer · BYO picnic welcome

Tickets & Info
Fridays at the Hood

Ten unforgettable Friday nights of live music, dancing, sunsets, and summer magic under the stars at the historic Hood Mansion.

June 19 – August 21, 2026

Hood Mansion · Sonoma County, CA

2026 Schedule

  • June 19Volker Strifler
  • June 26Project 4 Band
  • July 3Soul Fuse
  • July 10Tom Rigney and Flambeau
  • July 17Pride & Joy
  • July 24Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers
  • July 31Soul Section
  • August 7Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra
  • August 14Shana Morrison & Caledonia
  • August 21MOMOTOMBO SF

Event Info

  • Gates Open6:00 PM every Friday
  • Music7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Kids12 & under free
  • Food & DrinksLocal food trucks, Sonoma wine, craft beer, or BYO picnic
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