- Mike Hammar and the Nails opens the show: the hottest local act! - Joey Delgado "BLG" Project (of The Delgado Brothers: winner of the IBC in 2016) headlines! About Joey Delgado "BLG" Project:
Joey Delgado's contributions to the music world extend far beyond his impressive accolades. His dynamic blend of blues, Latin soul, roots rock, and Americana has captivated audiences around the globe. As a cornerstone of The Delgado Brothers Band, Joey has produced, composed, and performed on all of their last four studio albums, each one a testament to his versatility and passion for music. In addition to his work with the band, Joey is embarking on two highly anticipated solo projects. The first is a heartfelt collaboration with the late Dennis Walker, featuring eleven songs co-written by the Grammy-winning producer and Joey himself. This project promises to be a poignant tribute, showcasing the talents of renowned musicians like Tony Braunagel on drums, Michael Thompson on keys, Travis Carlton on bass, Kid Ramos Guitar and Kim Wilson on Harmonica.
The second solo endeavor is an acoustic collection of songs written by The Delgado Brothers, arranged and performed by Joey. This project will highlight Joey's storytelling prowess and unique guitar skills, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into his artistry. Whether performing solo or with the band, Joey Delgado's music connects deeply with listeners, evoking a wide range of emotions and leaving a lasting impression. His upcoming works are highly anticipated and poised to elevate his legacy even further.
About Mike Hammar and The Nails:
Mike Hammar and The Nails is an SBS member contemporary blues band from Central California. The band is made up of, frontman, Mike Hammar on guitar and vocals, Sparky Gehres on bass guitar, harmonica guru Mike "The Professor" Boykin, Allan "B3 Blues" Carroll on the Hammond organ (tours with us seasonally), and Greg Merino on the drums.
They have performed their style of blues since 2001. Accolades for this veteran crew include being 2026 Semi-finalists at the International Blues Challenge hosted by the Blues Foundation in Memphis, TN, winning the Monterey Bay Battle of the Blues Bands, two-time winners of the Modesto Area Music Awards for Best Jazz/Blues Band, Independent Music Awards Nominee, and Native American Music Awards Nominee. The band has three original albums to their credit, “Going Home” 2004, “Recipe for the Blues" 2010, and “Raised in The Dirt” 2024. Their original music has been featured on Sirius XM BB King Bluesville, college radio, American roots/blues music radio in Europe and is currently available on all popular music streaming platforms. Mike Hammar wrote and produced all of the albums. The songs are story-based, reflective, and humorous. For the past 24 years this band has enjoyed performing at blues/music festivals, community concerts, fairs, and clubs statewide and regional, US. They have opened for ,or shared the bill with, some of the biggest names in the blues over the two decades. Their music and performances are best described as eclectic, energetic, heartfelt, upbeat, and original, blues with a wide variety of influences. Connect via social media at Facebook Mike Hammar and The Nails, Instagram Hammarblues, and Tik Tok Hammarblues.
