Corduroy Jim
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 Corduroy Jim- "The Poor Man's Velvet!"

Listen to tracks from our new EP "Cinco" exclusively here on our website....coming to iTunes soon!


Check out the official review of "Cinco" from Jam Band Friendly Magazine's Andrew Tuckman here...
Good stuff and many thanks to JBF for their support of local music!
Cheers! -Corduroy Jim 

"Just because it's June, June, June...!"

-Carousel

June is here and the summer season is about to go off! CJ has three very 
rexcellent shows lined up for you this month and they are all free! June 13th we're at The Old Wagon Saloon in downtown San Jose playing outside on the patio. June 21st we play a Summer Solstice party @ Main Street Brewery in downtown Pleasanton, and then June 28th we head over to Mountain Charley's in downtown Los Gatos to finish offf the month. July we take a break but we'll be back in buisness come August so don't worry....plenty of "The Jim" to go around still! In the meantime...If you have not checked out this video footage by our friend Boris, then now is your chance!

Cheers! -CJ


Photo by Sue Weiand- Copyright 2012

We appreciate your support and can't do this without all of you!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! 
Cheers! -Marty, Michael, Nick, Ray, Rich, Steve & Papa Jon



Hailing from San Jose, CA., Corduroy Jim is the very definition of "American Roots-Rock".....some even refer to it as "Soul Rock" because CJ's music comes from a very deep place. Planted in the "Singer-Songwriter" genre, "CJ" infuses the styles of soul, blues, country-rock, boogie-funk-jam, psychedelia, and pop into one original, timeless sound. Needless to say, these cats are not a "one trick pony".

If one were to describe the sound of Corduroy Jim, it could be said that, "If Pink Floyd played country this is what you would might hear", or "Led Zepplin meets Americana at a peyote ceremony". Others say, "Imagine CSNY met Jeff Buckley at a bar, drank till the sun came up, and played a set loaded with Motown soul and San Francisco jam!".

As a six piece combo featuring four vocalists and song writers, they have been rocking the Bay Area for the past decade. Collectively, the have shared the stage with artists such as On The Spot Trio, Garrin Benfield, Grampa's Chili, Bliss Ninnies, Eddie Erickson, Five Eyed Hand, Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Company, Jacob Merlin Band, Old Dead Bug, The Good Life R&BR, Medicine Road, George Hegarty, Aprylle Gilbert, Fainting Goats, Cooper Street, and many others.

Corduroy Jim continues to build momentum while expanding their profile in the regional circuit, and the buzz around their sound is really starting to take flight!

Peace, and thank you for your support. Keep local music alive and thriving!.....
-Corduroy Jim


 
"The group, formerly called Mescalito, was formed in 1999 by singer/guitarist Martin' Rodriguez and combines all the best elements of contemporary pop-rock, from Neil Young folk harmonies to the soaring arena rock of U2" -Garrett Wheeler SJ Metro  









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Upcoming Shows

Upcoming events

  • Friday, June 21 9:00 pm
  • "Summer Solstice Party" @ Main St Brewery
  • Main Street Brewery: 830 Main St, Pleasanton, CA. 94566, USA (MAP)
  • We're heading to downtown Pleasanton to rock the fabulous Main St. Brewery and welcome the 2013 Summer Solstice! Great house beers on tap, good food on the menu, and a really cool place to enjoy a summer night with friends alike. Free show and w eplay two sets starting at 9PM.


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  • Friday, June 28 7:00 pm
  • "Thank God It's Friday!"
  • Mountain Charley's: 15 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, USA (MAP)
  • Our first visit to the historic Mountain Charley's in beautiful downtown Los Gatos. An early show from 7-10PM and no cover. Lots of good places to eat within walking distance and what better way to spend a sweet summer evening than with great weather, good friends, and free music? We'll see ya there!


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  • Friday, August 2 7:00 pm
  • "Coming Around The Mountain"
  • Mountain Charley's: 15 North Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos, CA, USA (MAP)
  •  We pick up right wher we left off....at Mountain Charley's! Free show, early show, two sets, lots of fun. Cheers!!!


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  • Saturday, August 10 2:00 pm
  • "2013 New Almaden Music Festival"- A Benefit For MS
  • New Almaden Community Center: 21727 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA. 95120, USA (MAP)
  •  Our yearly benefit show with many of the best local talent to help raise awareness and funds for MS and our dear friend Rachel Quilter. Lineup and other deatils TBA. 


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  • Thursday, August 29 9:00 pm
  • "Just Chillin In The 510"
  • Monaghan's On The Hill: 2820 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA. 94602, USA (MAP)
  •  CJ heads out to Oakland to rock the good folks at Monaghan's On The Hill, a super chill & fun place to hang out for the game, good eats, and a beautiful outside patio to enjoy a frosty cold one. All ages, no cover, and music all night! Yeow!!!!


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  • Friday, September 13 6:30 pm
  • "Friday The 13th Party"
  • The Beer Baron: 2223 1st Street, Livermore, CA. 94550, USA (MAP)


  • Beer lovers you have found a small piece of heaven! The Beer Baron in downtown Livermore is one of the newer craft beer bars popping up around the bay area and they feature live music and dj's on the weekends. A cozy little place and check their website and Facebook page for their current list of taps.
    Early show starts at 6:30 and goes till 9:30...all on Friday the 13th! Bwuhahahahah!

    The Beer Baron on Facebook

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  • Friday, September 20 9:00 pm
  • "Last Friday Of Summer Show"
  • The Crows Nest: 2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA. 95062, USA (MAP)


  • Come and celebrate with us as we welcome the fall on the last Friday of summer at the fabulous Crow's Nest in Santa Cruz! We'll be playing two sets so come early for dinnner, watch the incredible sunset, and enjoy the very best in local music and delicious food!
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  • Saturday, September 21
  • "Oakland A's Post Game Party @ Monaghan's!"
  • Monaghan's On The Hill: 2820 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA. 94602, USA (MAP)
  • Baseball fans you're going to love this! We're doing an A's post game party follwoing the conclusion of the A's & Twins game over at Monoaghan's On The Hill. More details including start time to be determined so stay tuned! -"Let's Go Oakland!"


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  • Friday, September 27 9:00 pm
  • "On the Road" w/ Alli Battaglia & The Storytellers
  • TBA: Sacramento, CA., USA (MAP)
  •  We're on the road for a back to back with our buddies The Storytellers & Alli Battaglia....venue for the show to be announced soon!

    Sac Storytellers
    www.myspace.com/storytellers

    Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Co.
    www.allibattaglia.com
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  • Saturday, September 28 9:00 pm
  • "On the Road Part 2" w/ Alli Battaglia & The Storytellers
  • TBA: TBA, Chico, CA., USA (MAP)
  •  From Sacramento to Chico, we team up again for the second of two nights with Alli Battaglia & The Storytellers. Venue TBA soon....Woot!

    Sac Storytellers
    www.myspace.com/storytellers

    Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Co.
    www.allibattaglia.com
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  • Sunday, October 6 12:00 pm
  • "Oktoberfest On The Beach!"
  • Highway 1 Brewing Company: 5720 South Cabrillo Highway, Pescadero, CA. 94060, USA (MAP)
  • The first ever Oktoberfest event happening in Pescadero as part of the Highway 1 Brewing Company celebration. More deatils including full band lineup, ticket cost, and beer & food menu to be announced. Definitely going to be a blast!


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  • Saturday, October 19 6:00 pm
  • "Oktoberfesting @ The Beer Baron!"
  • The Beer Baron: 2223 1st Street, Livermore, CA. 94550, USA (MAP)
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    Back at The Beer Baron right in the heart of Octoberfest season...! More to come on this one soon....-CJ

    The Beer Baron on Facebook
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Previous events

  • Thursday, June 13 9:00 pm
  • "June Swoon" CJ @ The Old Wagon Saloon
  • The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill: 73 Norths San Pedro St., San Jose, CA. 95110, USA (MAP)
  • Thirsty Thursday at one of our favorite new places to play....The Old Wagon Saloon in downtown San Jose @ San Pedro Square. A free show with two sets of Corduroy Jim with plenty of good eats and libation available on the beautiful patio outside. Be there or be square! -CJ


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  • Friday, May 31 9:00 pm
  • "Mountain Jam" w/ CJ & The Storytellers
  • Henfling's Tavern: 9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA. 95005, USA (MAP)


  • The mighty Storytellers roll into town for a visit and bring their amazing raggae dance hall style to the stage. All you lovers of the old school style should get out for this one...should be a quite the throw down! As always, no cover and three sets of music all night....
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  • 21+
  • Friday, May 3 8:00 pm
  • "Mayday, Mayday!" w/ CJ & Grampa's Chili
  • Neto's Market & Grill: 1313 Franklin St., Santa Clara, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)
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    The Vibe Tribe teams up at Neto's in Santa Clara for a serious "Spring Fling" featuring CJ and our good friends, Grampa's Chili. We're planning on pulling out all the stops for this show so put it on your calendar now! Cheers! -CJ

    For more info on Chili please visit their website @ www.grampaschili.net


  • $8.00 Advance- $10.00 At The Door (Buy tickets)
  • Thursday, April 18 8:30 pm
  • "Springtime Santa Cruz Style" w/ CJ & Alli Battaglia
  • The Crows Nest: 2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA. 95062, USA (MAP)


  • Our first time at the world famous Crows Nest in the beautiful Santa Cruz Harbor! Great place to see a show and the Crows Nest features a full menu and dance floor for everyone to get out and shake their tail feathers! Gonna be a good'n! Early show starts at 8:30, featuring our friends from Chico, Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Co. and we play till 11:30 so you can satisfy your thirst for groove and cocktails and still make it home in time to catch some zzzz's to face Friday! Cheers!

    Find our more about Alli & MBC @ www.allibattaglia.com
  • $5.00 Door (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Friday, April 12 6:30 pm
  • "Happy Hour @ Highway 1 Brewing Company"
  • Highway 1 Brewing Company: 5720 South Cabrillo Highway, Pescadero, CA. 94060, USA (MAP)


  • Hey hop heads! Want to spend an early Friday evening overlooking the beautiful coast of Santa Cruz with a delicious brew and a bite ? Then you will definitely want to come and check out the brand spanking new Highway 1 Brewing Company in Pescadero! This place just opened recently and is very cozy, comfy, and cool new spot for beer enthusiasts as well as for folks who appreciate good eats as well. Show is free and come early for the Happy Hour Specials from 3-7PM daily.

    Showtime TBA but expect the music around 6-6:30 that evening. Cheers! CJ

  • Free show (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, April 6 9:00 pm
  • "It's Saturday Night!" CJ w/ The English Language
  • Henfling's Tavern: 9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA. 95005, USA (MAP)
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    CJ returns to the Santa Cruz mountains to one of our favorite spots, Henfling's Tavern. Three sets of "turn you upside down rock" to get you moving in the right direction on a Saturday Night! Special guests, The English Language open with their powerful, hook filled melodies and crazy fun energy.
    There is never a cover at Henfling's and it's always a very festive vibe there. Henfling's also features a great little menu and a giant patio deck outside to relax and enjoy warm nights.
    For more information on The English Languagae please visit them @
    www.englishlanguagemusic.com
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  • Saturday, March 30 8:00 pm
  • "March Madness @ Neck Of The Woods!" w/ Lullwater, The Institution, & Puppet Radio
  • Neck Of the Woods: 406 Clement St. (Between 5th & 6th Ave.), San Francisco, CA. 94118, USA (MAP)


  • Come out to for a night in "The City" and get your music on! CJ plays with locals The Institution from SF, Puppet Radio from Vallejo, and national touring band, Lullwater from Georgia. Neck Of The Woods is building a fantastic buzz in SF as one of the coolest new places to experience live music and it features two stages, upstairs and downstairs with two full bars. Really nice venue and in the heart of the Richmond District. We go on first and showtime is 8PM....we'll see you there!

    Peace-CJ

    Lullwater- www.lullwatermusic.com
    The Institution- www.theinstituion.us
    Puppet Radio- www.puppetradio.com

  • $5 Door (Buy tickets)
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  • Friday, February 1 8:00 pm
  • "Aquariun Birthday Bash!" w/ Special Guests Aardvark
  • Neto's Market & Grill: 1313 Franklin St., Santa Clara, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)



  • Corduroy Jim gets the new year rolling with a big show at an up and coming south bay venue, Neto's Bar & Grill, in Santa Clara. They feature a full dinner menu and full bar with plenty of tables and dance floor space. It's right in the heart of downtown and is a very cool spot...

    We'll be joined by our friends, Aardvark, a super tasty bay area Grateful Dead cover band, who will open the show. The band includes Jonathan "Skippy" Sherred from Medicine Road on bass, and long time drummer for The Bliss Ninnies & The English Language, Mark Danley, among others. Corduroy Jim tops it off with two sets to keep ya in the groove well into the night!

    Come and help us celebrate birthdays for our very own Nick Chargin and Marty Rodriguez as we roll out the good times in 2013!

    Cheers! -CJ

    "We are Aardvark!"

    www.facebook.com/aardvarktheband
  • $10.00 At The Door (Buy tickets)
  • Friday, December 14, 2012 9:00 pm
  • "2012 Mayan Holiday Party!" w/ Corduroy Jim & Grampa's Chili
  • Don Quixote's International Music Hall (831) 335-2800: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018, USA (MAP)


  • "It's The End Of The World As We Know It And I Feel Fine....!"

    The countdown begins as we head towards a celebration of our time together here on planet earth with yours truly, Corduroy Jim, and our musical brothers, Grampa's Chili!
    It's happening at Don Quixote's in Felton and we'll be opening with a rip roaring set to get things rollling and Chili will finish the night qith two tasty sets of their own.
    Presale tickets are available at a discounted price on the link below and on our main page, and also at the Don Quixote's box office.
    (www.grampaschili.net/MayanHoliday.htm). 

    We look forward to an interplanetary ruckus! Cheers! -CJ
  • $10.00 Presale- $12.00 @ The Door
  • 18+ or w/ adult
  • Thursday, September 20, 2012 8:30 pm
  • "Cinco" San Jose Record Release Party!
  • The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill: 73 Norths San Pedro St., San Jose, CA. 95110, USA (MAP)

  • It's our official San Jose record release party for our brand new EP "Cinco". The Old Wagon Saloon & Grill in downtown San Jose provides plenty ofdseating, two bars, great food, and an amazing patio that also features an outdoor stage for ilve music. We'll be playing two sets and it's a free show so it's a music locers dream! Come and enjoy the sounds of Corduroy Jim and pick up a copy of our brand new record, "Cinco"!

    Cheers! -CJ

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  • Friday, September 7, 2012 9:00 pm
  • CJ "Cinco" Record Release Party!
  • The Connecticut Yankee: 100 Connecticut-@ Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA. 94107, USA (MAP)

  • It's finally going down at The Yankee! Corduroy Jim will be releasing the long anticipated new EP "Cinco" at our very good friend Fritz's place in San Francisco and we could not be more excited! More details coming in the days ahead but keep checking back in for updates. Cheers! -CJ
  • Donation @ The Door (Buy tickets)
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  • Saturday, August 4, 2012 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • 5th Annual New Almaden Music Festival-"A Benefit For MS"
  • New Almaden Community Center: 21727 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA. 95120, USA (MAP)


  •  The south bay's most grass roots benefit that we put on every year together as a community. The one show every year that you must absolutely be at not just because of the music....this is for a great cause as we try to raise awareness about MS and raise money to help find a cure to this terrible disease that people around the world have ot deal with every day of their lives. Please join us ans help us find a cure! The lineup is fantastic and we're ready to have a good time with all of you, too! Thanks for your support and much love to all...-CJ

    Band lineup and further details to come soon. Thanks for your support! -CJ
  • $20.00 Donation-Kids Free! (Buy tickets)
  • Friday, July 20, 2012 8:30 pm
  • CJ "Summer Celebration Party" w/Medicine Road & Acoustic Shadows
  • Don Quixote's International Music Hall (831) 335-2800: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018, USA (MAP)

  • Summer is in full effect and we're throwing a huge party at Don Quixote's featuring our good friends Medicine Road and Acoustic Shadows. Be sure to visit their websites for tunes and all of their info.
    More details coming but put it on your calendar now! Stay cool...-CJ

    www.myspace.com/medicine road
    www.droolpigs.com
    www.donquixotesmusic.info/
  • $10.00 Presale- $12.00 Door (Buy tickets)
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  • Thursday, May 3, 2012 8:30 pm
  • "Mayday Meltdown" w/ Corduroy Jim & Grampa's Chili
  • Moe's Alley: 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA. 95065, USA (MAP)
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    Our longtime musical brothers, Grampa's Chili, join forces with CJ to rock the stage at one the premiere musical destination spots on the west coast, Moe's Alley. We're totally ecstatic to be returning to Moe's and it's truly going to be a "Mayday Meltdown!".
    Tickets are available in advance thru the ticket link listed below thru Moe's Alley. Peace-CJ

     Grampas Chili
    www.grampaschili.net

    Moe's Alley
    www.moesalley.com
  • $7.00 Advance/ $10.00 Door (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:00 pm
  • "Family Style"- Corduroy Jim & The Storytellers @ Henflings Tavern
  • Henfling's Tavern: 9450 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA. 95005, USA (MAP)


  • We're making our grand return to one of our favorite local spots and we're gonna be rocking all night long!

    Opening the show and making their Santa Cruz mountains debut, are Sacramento "raggae dub legends",  The Storytellers.
    You don't want to miss these cats throw down their sick groove so make sure you get there early!
    www.myspace.com/storytellers
    http://www.facebook.com/sacstorytellers?ref=ts#!/sacstorytellers

    Full bar includes great beers on tap, nice & spacious patio outside, and an updated menu with daily specials.
    This is a free as well so how much better does it get, really? See y'all at The Chicken Toss....yeehaw!
    Much love-CJ
  • No Cover (831) 336-9318 (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Saturday, February 11, 2012 8:30 pm
  • "Lovefest 2012" -A Benefit For Paul Goeltz- w/ CJ, Grampa's Chili, George Heagerty & Never The Same
  • Don Quixote's International Music Hall: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95108, USA (MAP)


  • A benefit show for our friend and brother, Paul "Catflinger" Goeltz. A true "family tribe show" featuring our friends Grampa's Chili and South Bay legend George Heagerty & Never The Same.

     Tickets are available from all of the bands at a special presale price of $8.00. Tickets can also be purchased at Paramount Imports in San Jose and at Don Quixote's box office in Felton.

     Lots of love & Happy New Year everybody!
    Corduroy Jim-Grampa's Chili-George Heagerty & Never The Same
    "Lovefest 2012"
    Saturday February 11th
    8:30 PM
    Don Quixote's International Music Hall
    6275 Highway 9
    Felton, CA. 95108
    Tickets $8.00 Presale-$10.00 Door


    www.corduroyjim.com
    www.grampaschili.net
    www.myspace.com/georgeheagertyandneverthesame
    www.paramountimports.com
    www.donquixotesmusic.info/

  • $8.00 Presale-$10.00 Door (Buy tickets)
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  • Tuesday, November 8, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Corduroy Jim @ The Hotel Utah w/ William Cleere, Agony Aunts, & Beggars' Jamboree
  • The Hotel Utah: 500 4th St. & Bryant, San Francisco, Ca. 94107, USA (MAP)


  •  A rare and special acoustic performance by CJ's Martin' Rodriguez & Rich Thomas as they dip into the songbook catalogue at San Francisco's world famous Hotel Utah. Come and see how the lads used to do it in the old days!

    The boys will be opening the show for local rockers William Cleere & The Marvelous Fellas. "Bill" and his band are celebrating his "self titled recent record release". "WC" is an old school friend and has blossomed into quite the "Piano Man" and his tales of love and misadventure are sure to capture your attention!

    The psychedelic pop sounds of Agony Aunts and the alt-country rumblings of Beggars' Jamboree close out the lineup.....man it's gonna be a good one! Woo-hoo!

    Thanks for your support friends and we love all of you!!! -CJ





  • $7.00 (Buy tickets)
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  • Friday, October 14, 2011 8:00 pm
  • Free Fall Friday @ Los Gatos Lodge w/ Special Guest/ Sweet Baba Jane
  • Los Gatos Lodge Bar & Grill: 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Rd., Los Gatos, CA. 95032, USA (MAP)


  • We're uber-excited to be returning to one of our new regular local hot spots, The Los Gatos Lodge Bar & Grill. The lodge features fabulous rooms for guests, a relaxing pool, and of course a beautiful bar with plenty of tables to relax and hang out with all your buds!
    Sweet Baba Jane, our all acoustic brotherly creation, opens up the show with their blend of originals, traditional and tasteful covers. "SBJ" is fresh off a warm reception in Chico at Lost On Main where they paired up with Chico's own Alli Battaglia's Musical Brewing Company & The Jacob Merlin Band from Portland, Oregon. The band features members from Corduroy Jim, Grampa's Chili, and Medicine Road and it's great to have the "family" representing!
    Corduroy Jim will of course be playing the rest of the night with a special guest or two making an appearance and you know we're gonna bring it for ya! Best of all, this a FREE SHOW!!!! Great price, good friends, fantastic music, and warm vibe to keep it all together for you. We really look forward to reconnecting with you very soon and thank you for your support......
    -CJ & SBJ
    PS- The new EP is coming soon....!
    Corduroy Jim & Sweet Baba Jane Friday October 14th 8PM Free Show! Los Gatos Lodge Bar & Grill 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road Los Gatos, CA 95032
    (408) 354-3300 www.losgatoslodge.com



  • Free Show (Buy tickets)
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  • Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:00 pm
  • Sweet Baba Jane-Jacob Merlin Band-Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Co.
  • Lost On Main: 319 Main Street, Chico, CA. 95928, USA (MAP)

  • Corduroy Jim's acoustic love child, Sweet Baba Jane, will be taking it on the road to Chico's music hub at Lost On Main!
    We'll be playing with our friends, Chico locals Alli Battaglia & Musical Brewing Company, and the Jacob Merlin Band from Portland, Oregon.

    More details are coming soon and we are uber-excited for this show! 
    Keep checking back for updates and thanks for your support...
    -CJ
  • TBA (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Saturday, August 20, 2011 9:30 pm
  • Corduroy Jim & Littlefield @ The Yankee Saturday August 20th!
  • The Connecticut Yankee: 100 Connecticut- Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA. 94107, USA (MAP)
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    One of San Francisco's coolest and laid back spots for live music. "The Yankee" is nestled in the fabulous Potrero Hill district, and they feature a delicious menu and a full bar, complete with a fantastic beer selection.
    www.theyankee.com

    We'll be joined by our good friend and former bass player turned solo artist, Dan Littlefield. He'll be featuring many tunes from his new release, "The Hills We Knew". 
    www.littlefield.com

    Corduroy Jim will finish out the night in grand fashion with lots of musical goodies for all of you!
    So.....if you can't get full, drunk, and have a good time here, you're doing something wrong!
    A great way to get out and enjoy a Saturday night in the city so bring a friend or ten!

    Mazaltov'! -CJ

  • TBA (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • "4th Annual New Almaden Music Festival"
  • New Almaden Community Center: 21727 Bertram Road, San Jose, CA. 95120, USA (MAP)

  • A benefit show for MS that we produce every year as a community. This event continues to grow every year and is one of, if not the most, successful grass productions to come out of the South Bay, and this year is no exception!

    The lineup this year includes:
    Medicine Road
    Frost Hammer
    JP & The Rythm Chasers
    Corduroy Jim
    Bliss Ninnies
    Old Dead Bug
    Grampa's Chili
    & Special Guests


    For more details please visit the official page on Facebook here!

    There will be food and drink at the event for a small donation as well so please come and help us find a cure for MS and to support all of the local musicians who are participating in this great cause!
    Cheers! -CJ








  • $20.00 Donation (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, July 30, 2011 – Sunday, July 31, 2011 4:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • "Chilifest 2011"
  • TBA: TBA, Zayante, CA., USA (MAP)


  •  "Chilifest 2011" is a semi private event so if you would like to attend,
    please send us an email via our contact page or via Facebook.

    This year's lineup features performances by Grampa's Chili, Jellibone, Still Searching,
    & CJ acoustic side project, Sweet Baba Jane, featuring Marty, Michael, & Rich along with
    Tom McQuillen and Skip Sherred from Chili & Medicine Road, respectively.
    The event spans over two days and features camping and all ages, so it's very family oriented as well.

    We would love to have you there so just send us an email and we'll get you all of the info you need
    to come and share a special weekend with us and many of our closest friends.

    Cheers and stay cool...-Corduroy Jim

  • TBA
  • Friday, July 15, 2011 10:00 pm
  • Corduroy Jim- "Live @ The Oakwood Ultra Lounge"
  • Oakwood Ultra Lounge: 7241 Monterey St., Gilroy, CA., USA (MAP)

  • TGIF!!!!!!!

    Our first time at the Ultra Lounge and we'll be rocking 3 sets all night long!
    The drinks are stiff and won't break your pocket book either....
    So get your butt down to the Ultra Lounge and get your freak on!
    -CJ
  • $5.00 Door
  • 21+
  • Saturday, July 9, 2011 9:00 pm
  • Corduroy Jim @ 9 Lives w/ High Beamz, Alii Batagllia & Musical Brewing Co.
  • 9 Lives Club: 7430 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA, 95020, USA (MAP)

  • Corduroy Jim returns to this "hidden jewel of the south bay" venue located in historic downtown Gilroy.


    Joining us is Musical Brewing Company from Chico, CA., featuring the wonderfully talented Alli Battaglia. She mixes great melodies with heartfelt lyrics, bringing together a great band to deliver each performance. Alli & MBC have a new record they recently released, so be sure to check out their website for all the details! Ladies, you will love this band!

    Also on hand is bay area musical maniac, Chris Zanardi, with his band, High Beamz. Many of you know Chris from his main band, Five Eyed Hand, and High Beamz is one of his many projects that he performs with. The lineup will surely be tasty, so treat yourself to a fantastic musical experience her in the South Bay.

    It's a nice way to mix it up and you will love this amazing venue. Come and see what it's all about! Cheers! -CJ

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    www,allibattaglia.com
    www.zanardistudios.com
    www.ninelivesclub.com
  • $8.00 Presale- $10.00 at the door (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Friday, June 24, 2011 9:30 pm
  • "Hot Summer Nights!" @ Los Gatos Lodge
  • Los Gatos Lodge: 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, USA (MAP)
  •  
    The local Los Gatos Lodge is hosting live music again and we're proud to be part of the new
    "Summer Nights' production. This a free show and we'll be playing 3 sets all night long....!

    So come and cool your jets on a hot Friday, summer night with Corduroy Jim! Get, get down!
    The Bar & Grill is open for dinner early and into the evening if you want to make it a one stop
    trip. If you would like to reserve a room at the LGL please visit their website or call the front desk for more info.

    We'll see you there and thank you for your support! -CJ

    www.corduroyjim.com

    Los Gatos Lodge
    20 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road
    Los Gatos, CA. 95032
    (408) 354-3300
    www.losgatoslodge.com

  • (408) 354-3300 (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Friday, June 10, 2011 – Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:30 pm – 12:30 am
  • "Welcome The Summer!" w/ Corduroy Jim-Cooper Street-Medicine Road
  • Don Quixote's International Music Hall (831) 335-2800: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018, USA (MAP)


  • Welcome the summer as we say farewell to spring.....and rock out with your socks out! 
    Corduroy Jim is coming back to our home away from home at the world famous Don Quixote's!

    We have three bands on tap for this show including 
    "Santa Crux alt-country rockers", Cooper Street, "Boulder Creek's psychedelic jam captains", Medicine Road, and your "San Jose Sons Of Soul Rock", Corduroy Jim. There's something for everyone and plenty of good times to go around so come and join us for a good old time!

    Corduroy Jim is currently finishing a new EP for release this summer, and we plan to feature our new material at the show, so stay tuned and visit our website for more news and updates.

    As always, thank you for your love and support....

    ~Corduroy Jim-Medicine Road-Cooper Street
    www.corduroyjim.com
    www.myspace.com/medicineroad
    www.cooperstreet.com
    www.donquixotesmusic.info/
  • $8.00 Preale $10.00 at the door (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Friday, March 25, 2011 9:00 pm
  • Corduroy Jim @ 9 Lives Club
  • 9 Lives Club: 7430 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA. 95128, USA (MAP)


  • 9 Lives is a new destination venue for the South Bay and the Central Valley. Corduroy Jim will be making it's debut at 9 Lives, fresh out of the studio recording our new EP. We also welcome San Jose's Powder Train,  as they join CJ with their progressive blend of blues, funk, and latin music. These boys are up and coming, and their sound is infectious! This is going to be one rocking show folks....don't miss it!

    Tickets are available thru our ticket link and also available for direct purchase from the band thru our contact page. 
    Peace~CJ

    For more information on 9 Lives please visit their website at:
    www.ninelivesclub.com

  • $10.00 Advance/$12.00 Door (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Saturday, February 19, 2011 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Corduroy Jim & Catman Blues
  • Orchard Valley Coffee: 349 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA. 95128, USA (MAP)


  •  A special night of local "all acoustic music" featuring Martin' Rodriguez & Rich Thomas of Corduroy Jim performing a catalogue of tunes from the vault at local coffee house deluxe, Orchard Valley Coffee, in beautiful downtown Campbell.

    Opening with a set of his own is local bluesman "Catman" aka Ron Tomasello of the fabulous "Good Life Rhythm & Blues Revue". Ron brings the true spirit of the blues to the table and is sure to get you stomping your feet in no time!

    The show is free and family friendly so bring the whole gang! For more information on the venue and it's menu please visit their website at www.orchardvalleycoffee.com

    Peace-CJ
  • Free Show (Buy tickets)
  • Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:30 pm
  • Rock Your Sweetheart Valentine's Show w/Groovy Judy, Kevy Nova, Zutra, & Manifest
  • Johnny V's: 31 East Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA. 95128, USA (MAP)



  •  A special Sunday evening performance featuring different performers from around the bay area. Groovy Judy and her psychedelic rock crew from SF headline, flanked closely by their close friend, Kevy Nova, a SF guitar virtuoso. Reggae muffins Zutra from Berkeley, and progressive rockers Manifest from San Jose, round out the musical merry go round.

    This pre-Valentine's day event kicks off with yours truly, Corduroy Jim, featuring Marty Rodriguez, Rich Thomas, & Steve Strom performing a rare 3 man acoustic set. A sweet treat indeed so make sure you get there early as this show starts at 8:30 sharp!
     This is a great way to warm up during the winter, so.... get ready to "Rock Your Sweetheart Valentine's Style!"

    Peace-Corduroy Jim




  • $5.00 at the door (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Saturday, December 4, 2010 – Sunday, December 5, 2010 9:30 pm – 1:00 am
  • Corduroy Jim @ Blinky's Can't Say
  • Blinky's Tavern: 1031 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)
  • Christmas time with The Jim as we return to Blinky's for the holiday season. Have you been naughty or nice this year?
    Better watch out, cuz the fat man is watching!
    Cheers! -CJ
    www.blinkyscantsay.com
  • No Cover
  • 21+
  • Friday, November 5, 2010 – Saturday, November 6, 2010 9:00 pm – 11:30 pm
  • Bliss Ninnies 20 Year Anniversary Show w/ Corduroy Jim & Grampa's Chili
  • The Brookdale Lodge: 11570 Highway 9, Brookdale, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)
  •  Our good friends The Bliss Ninnies reunite for two shows over the weekend. It's been over seven years since The Ninnies have brought their talents together and this is sure to be a truly special event! Corduroy Jim will open on Friday November 5th and our good buds from Grampa's Chili do the honors on Saturday November 6th. More details are coming so keep checking back so we can keep all of you updated.

    Cheers! -CJ

    www.blissninnies.com
  • TBA (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Saturday, October 23, 2010 9:30 pm
  • Corduroy Jim @ Blinky's Can't Say!
  • Blinky's Can't Say : 1031 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA. 95050, USA (MAP)

  • Come one come all to welcome the fall! We're rocking Santa Clara this Saturday! A free show at a local watering spot for students and neighbors, Corduroy Jim plays three sets all night and did we mention it's free?

    A good way to rev up for Halloween and the fall season! Cheers! -CJ
    www.blinkyscantsay.com
  • No Cover
  • 21+
  • Friday, October 1, 2010 8:00 pm
  • Pablo Eagle's Birthday Bash w/ Sweet Baba Jane & Medicine Road
  • Don Quixote's International Music Hall: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA. 95018, USA (MAP)

  • We'll be helping out our brother Paul "Pablo Eagle" Aguilar celebrate at his birthday bash show! As a special treat, this night features members of both bands performing as Sweet Baba Jane, an acoustic project that came to fruition earlier this summer. 

    Sweet Baba Jane features Marty Rodriguez and Rich Thomas from Corduroy Jim on acoustic guitar & mandolin, and Tom McQuillen and Jonathan "Skippy" Sherred on banjo and acoustic bass. They play a rich variety of originals and covers, putting their own twanging spin on everything!
    Medicine Road headlines the evening with their own foot stomping brand of spirited rock and have become local favorites in the Santa Cruz area.

    Come and join the fun! -CJ
    www.myspace.com/medicineroad
    http://www.donquixotesmusic.info/


  • $10.00 Presale & At The Door (Buy tickets)
  • 21+
  • Friday, September 24, 2010 8:00 pm – 11:45 pm
  • Corduroy Jim & Aprylle Gilbert
  • Crepe Place: 1134 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, USA (MAP)

  • Corduroy Jim and our friend Aprylle Gilbert take over The Crepe Place for the night to rock your socks off!  Get there early for a good seat and a good time...!  We Love All Of You!
    Corduroy Jim
    For more info on Aprylle Gilbert please visit her website at: www.aprylle.com
    or more information on The Crepe Place
  • $8.00 Door
  • 21+
  • Friday, March 5, 2010 8:00 pm
  • Pre-Valentines Day Massacre
  • The Checkered Flag: 803 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, CA, 95126 (MAP)
  • 21+
  • Friday, February 19, 2010 7:00 pm
  • Jam At The Boulevard
  • Boulevard Tavern: 15043 Los Gatos Blvd, Los Gatos, CA, 95032 (MAP)
  • 21+
  • Friday, January 29, 2010 9:00 pm
  • Medicine Road, Corduroy Jim, Good Life R&B Review
  • Don Quixote's: 6275 Highway 9, Felton, California 95018 (MAP)
  • A triple bill in what has become our home away from home in the Santa Cruz mountains. This is going to be a "super rock-power show" featuring the incredible Good Life Rhythm & Blues Band, and our good friends Medicine Road. Each band has their own unique take on blues, rock, and boogie and both have plenty of great vocals to match their chops!

    If that wasn't enough, we want to encourage you to come and help Marty celebrate his 40th birthday! This is going to be such a fun and special show....We wouldn't want you to miss it!

    Happy New Year to all of you and looking forward to reconnecting with many of you soon.

    Love & respect- Marty, Rich, Nick, Michael, Steve, & Ray

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