Upcoming Dates
Past Dates
Thursday, March 29th, 2018
Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies and Steve Willis playing in a funky waterfront bar and grill. Lots of fun!
Friday, March 23rd, 2018
One of our favorite venues! Just music, no tvs, no games, just music, musicians and YOU!
Thursday, March 15th, 2018
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
We have the great guitarist Danny Caron lined up for this show! Danny and Ruth played together in Charles Brown's wonderful late career band, so we're very excited to have them back together.
Monday, March 5th, 2018
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-1919
A rare event these days! S.E. and John Willis with old pals Ron James on drums and Dale Caddell on guitar!
Sunday, February 25th, 2018
Berkeley, CA 94704
USA
510-654-3808
This will be our first appearance at Sam Rudin's Back Room, a very interesting new venue. Steinway grand, comfortable seating, BYOB, should be a pleasant place for an early Sunday afternoon show. Come by after church! Check us out instead of that matinee!
With Steve Willis, Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies and Nancy Wright.
Thursday, February 15th, 2018
One more Cruise! With Sammy Hagar and many more!
Thursday, February 1st, 2018
San Francisco, CA 94111
The Trio! S.E.Willis, Bobby Cochran and Ruth Davies, having fun on the Embarcadero.
Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Nicasio, CA 94946
I would love to see you there!
Sunday, January 7th, 2018
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
Our first show of the New Year!
Friday, December 29th, 2017
Our last show of the year! Just a good time in a local waterfront bar and restaurant, with my favorite people!
Thursday, November 30th, 2017
With Bobby Cochran and Ruth Davies
Sunday, November 26th, 2017
Oakland, CA 94612
USA
510-547-8188
S.E.Willis with Nancy Wright on sax and vocals, Bobby Cochran, drums and vocals and Ruth Davies, bass.
Saturday, November 4th, 2017
San Jose, CA 95110
With Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies, Nancy Wright and Takezo Takeda
Friday, October 20th, 2017
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
3 shows with the Elvin Bishop Band, 2 shows in the Piano Bar with Bobby Cochran and Ruth Davies
Wednesday, October 11th, 2017
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
Saturday, September 30th, 2017
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Always fun at the Speakeasy!
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-1919
Friday, September 22nd, 2017
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-1919
Wednesday, August 16th, 2017
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
The Willing: S.E.Willis, piano, vocals, harmonica, accordion; Bobby Cochran, drums and vocals; Ruth Davies, bass; Nancy Wright, sax and vocals; Bob Welsh, guitar.
A hell of a band!
Saturday, July 22nd, 2017
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Marina Crouse with S.E.Willis, Bobby Cochran, and Takezo Takeda
Wednesday, May 31st, 2017
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
Bobby Cochran, drums and vocals; Ruth Davies, bass; Bob Welsh, guitar; Nancy Wright, sax and vocals; Steve Willis, piano, harmonica, accordion and vocals.
Friday, May 26th, 2017
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Saturday, April 22nd, 2017
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Steve willis, Bobby Cochran and Ruth Davies backing the great singer Marina Crouse!
Wednesday, March 1st, 2017
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-BLUES (2583)
Back to San Francisco's premier Blues showcase with the Band of Renown: Steve Willis, piano, vocals, accordion and harmonica; Bobby Cochran, drums and vocals; Ruth Davies, bass; Nancy Wright, sax and vocals; Bob Welsh, guitar. Come and spend an evening with us!
Saturday, February 18th, 2017
Upper Lake, CA 95485
USA
707-275-2245
This should be interesting! I'll be with Wendy DeWitt at the Blue Wing in Upper Lake, and we'll have some fun. It looks like actual talk will be part of it--violating the standard musicians rule of "Shut up and play!"
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
Saturday, October 15th, 2016
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Saturday, October 8th, 2016
Tracy, CA
Thursday, September 22nd, 2016
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
This is a real showcase for us, and I hope you'll all come out and have some fun with the Willing. The band is the fabulous Bobby Cochran, drums and vocals, Ruth Davies, bass, Smokin' Bob Welsh on guitar, Knockout Nancy Wright on sax and vocals and myself, Steve Willis, vocals, piano, accordion and harmonica. Two shows, so twice the fun!
Saturday, September 3rd, 2016
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(520) 779-1919
Back to the mountains, and a rare chance to play with my brother John and Ron James.
Saturday, July 30th, 2016
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Steve Willis, Bobby Cochran and Ruth Davies in Sonoma!
Thursday, June 30th, 2016
Redwood City, CA 94063
650-365-3226
We'll be playing Blues music with the great Marina Crouse!
Saturday, June 25th, 2016
One of my favorite music clubs, and a great band with Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies and Bob Welsh
Sunday, June 5th, 2016
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 292-2583
Join us at San Francisco's premiere blues venue! With Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies, Bob Welsh and Nancy Wright, a really great lineup of wonderful musicians. Guaranteed fun!
Friday, May 27th, 2016
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Back in Sonoma with Bobby Cochran and Ruth Davies!
Friday, April 29th, 2016
Saturday, March 12th, 2016
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
We're going to be in Sonoma with the fabulous Nancy Wright on sax and vocals. Should be plenty of fun!
Sunday, February 21st, 2016
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 728-2739
S.E.Willis and the Willing back in Half Moon Bay!
Wednesday, January 27th, 2016
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 369-4119
S.E.Willis and the Willing host the jam
Saturday, January 16th, 2016
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
On the cruise! Back on January 24th
Friday, January 1st, 2016
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
The first date of the new year! Join me, Bobby Cochran and Ruth Davies in Sonoma and set the tone for the year to come!
Sunday, December 13th, 2015
Oakland, CA 94612
510-547-8188
Join Steve, Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies, Nancy Wright and special guest singer Marina Crouse for holiday fun!
Admission is limited, so advance tickets (call Piedmont Piano) are highly recommended!
Saturday, November 21st, 2015
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 728-2739
Friday, November 20th, 2015
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Ruth and I will be back in Sonoma with guest drummer, the great Gary "Smacky" Silva.
Friday, November 6th, 2015
Back to Martinez! With Steve Willis, Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies and the fabulous Nancy Wright!
Sunday, October 25th, 2015
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 728-2739
Steve Willis, Ruth Davies, Bobby Cochran and Bob Welsh
Saturday, October 17th, 2015
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 728-2739
S.E.Willis and Ruth Davies boldly appear at the famous Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival!
Friday, October 16th, 2015
Sonoma, CA 95476
707-996-1364
Once again, we go to Sonoma and get crazy with Robert!
Thursday, September 17th, 2015
San Jose, CA 95110
Back in wonderful San Jose!
Friday, September 11th, 2015
Sonoma, California 95476
United States
707-996-1364
A good time in as intimate a setting as you can find for live music!
Saturday, August 29th, 2015
Canada
Vancouver Island!
Saturday, August 15th, 2015
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
650-728-BREW
Ruth and I will be playing in the Beergarden overlooking the Bay. Should be fun!
Saturday, August 1st, 2015
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 728-2739
S.E.Willis, Ruth Davies, Bobby Cochran and Bob Welsh--all members of the Blues Foundation's 2015 Band of the Year!
Friday, July 31st, 2015
Sonoma, CA
Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies and S.E.Willis playing for the party!
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2015
Vallejo, CA 94590
707-552-2400
S.E.Willis, Timm Walker, Bobby Cochran, Takezo Takeda and Don Bassey!
Saturday, May 23rd, 2015
With Ruth Davies, Bobby Cochran and Nancy Wright.
Saturday, April 11th, 2015
Sonoma, CA
707-996-1364
The renamed Eric K. James Wine Tasting Room, Robert O'Maollorain your host. A fine time to be had by all!
Wednesday, March 18th, 2015
San Francisco, CA 94133
Late, but generally a good time! With Steve Ehrmann on bass and Gary Silva on drums.
Saturday, March 7th, 2015
Friday, March 6th, 2015
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 442-5189
Tuesday, February 17th, 2015
San Jose, CA 95110
It's time for the annual Montego's Mardi Gras Party! Come on down and throw some beads around!
Saturday, January 24th, 2015
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 52-shows
Saturday, January 17th, 2015
San Jose, CA 95110
Always a good time at the Poor House! With Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies and Takezo Takeda.
Sunday, January 11th, 2015
Oakland, CA 94612
United States
510-547-8188
Back at Piedmont Piano, playing the fine grand piano.
With
S.E.Willis--piano, vocal, accordion, harmonica
Bobby Cochran--vocal, drums
Ruth Davies--bass
Nancy Wright--vocals, saxophone
Friday, January 2nd, 2015
The first date of the New Year! 2015 will be the best ever, so come on out and help us start it up!
Monday, November 24th, 2014
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
I'll be appearing with brother John Willis on bass and Ron James on drums. A pre-Thanksgiving show in the old home town, in our old stomping grounds! All you Flagonians come on out!
Saturday, November 22nd, 2014
Everybody's favorite music club in Martinez! This is our first time in this venue and we'd love to see EVERYBODY there. With Bobby Cochran, Ruth Davies and Takezo Takeda.
Saturday, November 15th, 2014
Sonoma, CA 95476
Join us for a good time and fine wine!
Friday, November 14th, 2014
San Francisco, CA 94133
USA
Ruth Davies, Bobby Cochran, S.E.Willis and Nancy Wright, with special showcase jest Marina Crouse.
Sunday, November 2nd, 2014
Nicasio, CA 94946
I'll be at the Rancho. I really hope to see all you Marin County folks out for this!
Saturday, October 4th, 2014
October 4 through the 11th.
Saturday, September 27th, 2014
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510)548-1761