Henry Kaiser

Twisted Roots brings together two Bay Area guitar icons: Eric Thompson and Henry Kaiser. Eric first attracted attention with his pioneering flat-picking in the early ’60’s - you can hear his sizzling leads on the recently released Jerry Garcia Before the Dead CD box set. Since then, he’s been digging into every kind of earthy folk music he could find. Grammy-winner Henry Kaiser is widely recognized as one of the most creative and innovative guitarists, improvisers, and producers in the fields of rock, jazz, world, and contemporary experimental musics. Together they explore traditional material through an eclectic prism, visiting the blues and mountain musics of Appalachia and Puerto Rico, with maybe a side trip to the Mediterranean, or even their own fertile imaginations! Joining Eric and Henry’s electric and acoustic guitars will be John Hanrahan on drums and Terry Shields on bass. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at the link below or at the door on the night of the performance. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available at the link below, or you may purchase your tickets at the door the night of the show. Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash only at the door (ATMs are nearby). The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own adult beverage with no additional corkage fee. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-654-3808. Thank you for your support!