Main: Tommy Thomsen is a homegrown Sonoma County Musical legend, who put his own stamp on the Western Swing stylings of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys. He grew up in the town of Sonoma, and made a name or himself playing local parties, weddings and festivals. His day gig was as a merchant marine that took him all around the world. He was inducted into the Western Swing Hall of Fame in 1995, and is the current owner of the Church of Western Swing in Turkey, Texas, the home of Bob Wills himself. Tommy will also be performing his favorite Blues, Cajun and Rock classics.

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Opening: Wendy DeWitt: Queen of Boogie Woogie

Wendy, a Santa Rosa High graduate, caught the attention of Western Swing Hall of Famer Tommy Thomsen (Sonoma) at age 10, and hasn’t stopped since.

Former pianist for Hank Ballard and Steve Freund, Wendy has also played with, Charlie Musselwhite, Otis Rush, Big Time Sarah and Jimmy Thackery. She tours national and international festivals and produces annual piano events including the long running Queens of Boogie Woogie. She is a founder of the San Francisco International Boogie Woogie Festival.

“All the cool kids already know DeWitt is one smoking boogie woogie piano/organ gal and it’s time for the word to spread beyond her regional awards.” ~ Chris Spector, Midwest Record.