Previous events

Feb1

My New Thing @ Griffo Tasting Bar

Griffo, 1320 Scott Street, Petaluma

Griffo Tasting Bar is kicking off its new season, come out for the inaugural party! Sunday afternoons have never been so much fun!

Featuring my New Thing's dance set, with our 9-piece band! Enjoy great music, stellar drinks and awesome food! Bring your family, bring your dog. (Not sure about cats)

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Jan3

My New Thing @ The Block (indoors)

The Block, 20 Grey Street, Petaluma

Come out for our all-new indoor set! Be cozy and enjoy great music, drinks and food!

Featuring our usual cast: Tony Blake on drums, Perry Savas on bass, Tim Jenkins on lead guitar, Barry Bisson on keyboard, Dave Huntley on acoustic, Jim Lynch on harmonica, Mary Lindsay on vocals, and Lotte G on vocals.

Music starts at 6:00 PM.

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Barry's New Thing @ Aqus Cafe - Change of Pace !

Foundry Wharf, 189 H Street, Petaluma

We're going to do something different this time at Aqus...we're bringing back our acoustic material as well as some new songs from the past. Featuring all 5 of our vocalists: Mary Lindsay, Carol Oppenheimer, Lotte G, Tim Jenkins and Barry Bisson...with Perry Savas on bass, Tony Blake on percussion, Dave Huntley on Acoustic Guitar and Jim Lynch on harmonica.

Here's a sampling of the music selections: Landslide (Lotte) by Fleetwood Mac; Love & Desire (Mary) by Mae Erlewine; Harvest Moon (Tim) by Neil Young; Every Little Thing She Does (Barry) by the Police, Angel From Montgomery (Lotte) by Bonnie Rait; Carry Me Home (Carol & Mary) by the Secret Sisters; Just Like Heaven (Tim) by the Cure; Helplessly Hoping (Barry, Mary & Carol) by CSNY; Dreams (Mary & Carol) by the Cranberries; Cold Cold Heart (Barry, Mary & Carol) by Hank Williams; Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters (Barry) by Elton John.

And many more!

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Oct30

Barry's New Thing @ the Big Easy

Putnam Place, Petaluma

Barry's New Thing, playing favorites from the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond! Featuring Lotte G, Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals...Perry Savas on bass, Tim Jenkins on guitar, Tony Blake on drums, Jim Lynch on harmonica, Dave Huntley on guitar, and Barry Bisson on vocals, keyboard and guitar.

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Sep12

Aqus Salon Night !

Foundry Wharf, 189 H Street, Petaluma

Please join us for our inaugural edition of Aqus Salon Night, featuring some of Petaluma's musical stars! Friday, September 12 we are thrilled to have as performers: Amy & Holly Hogan, Dorian Bartley, All Haas & Mark Roffe, Pete Hale & Jon Axtel, Lotte G, Tim Jenkins, Michael McCall, Jim Lynch & Dave Huntley, Jack Murphy & Barry Bisson.

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Aug15

My New Thing @ The Block - Friday, August 15 from 6-9 PM

The Block, 20 Grey Street, Petaluma

New Thing line-up: Barry Bisson on vocals, keyboard and guitar; Tony Blake on drums; Perry Savas on bass; Tim Jenkins on electric guitar; Mary Lindsay on vocals; Carol Oppenheimer on vocals; Lotte G on vocals; Jim Lynch on harmonica; Dave Huntley on acoustic guitar

We play a broad range of fun covers, including songs from: Beatles, Elton John, CSNY, Hank Williams, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Turtles, Steely Dan, Bee Gees, Joe Cocker, Eagles, Johnny Cash, Talking Heads, Supertramp, Lucius and many more!

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Jun27

Barry's New Thing @ Aqus Cafe

Foundry Wharf, 189 H Street, Petaluma

Featuring new songs and guest performers...Barry's New Thing will entertain you 4-6 on Friday, June 27. The band: Barry Bisson (keys, guitar, vocals), Tony Blake (drums), Perry Savas (bass), Mary Lindsay (vocals, keys) and Carol Oppenheimer (vocals). Guest performers: Dave Huntley (guitar) and Lotte G (vocals)

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May11

Barry's New Thing @ Griffo Tasting Bar

Griffo, 1320 Scott Street, Petaluma

Bring your mothers (and your children's mothers) to the Griffo Tasting Bar, 2-4 on Mother's Day, May 11.

Featuring mothers Carol Oppenheimer and Mary Lindsay, plus a special guest mother!
Accompanied by devoted fathers Tony Blake, Dave Huntley, Jim Lynch and Barry Bisson.

Griffo will be serving special cocktails and food items for the occasion.

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Jan31

Barry's New Thing @ Aqus Cafe

Foundry Wharf, Petaluma

Join us at Aqus Cafe in Petaluma (at the Foundry Wharf), 6-8 p.m. for an evening of fun music, featuring Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals, Tony Blake on drums, Dave Huntley on guitar, Jim Lynch on harmonica and Barry Bisson on vocals, keyboard & guitar. Plus a special guest!

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Apr12

Barry's New Thing @ Aqus (with Amy Hogan)

Foundry Wharf, Petaluma

Amy, Holly and Jack Hogan will perform starting at 6:00 p.m.
Barry's New Thing will start at 7:00 p.m.
Barry will be joined by Brad Hoffman on drums, Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals, and Jim Lynch on blues harmonica.
Amy will also join the set for a few songs.

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Jan12

Barry's New Thing @ Aqus (with Amy Hogan)

Foundry Wharf, Petaluma

Amy and Holly Hogan will perform starting at 6:00 p.m.
Barry's New Thing will start at 7:00 p.m., including Toby Tyler on guitar and bass, with Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals,
Jim Lynch on blues harmonica, plus a few songs with Amy Hogan.

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Oct20

Barry's New Thing @ Aqus (with Amy Hogan)

Foundry Wharf, Petaluma

Amy and Holly Hogan will perform starting at 6:00 p.m.
Barry's New Thing will start at 7:00 p.m., including Toby Tyler on guitar and bass,
Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals, plus a special song with Dave Huntley and Amy.
Amy will also be joining our set for a few songs.

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Apr2

Dictator Tots @ The Block

The Block, 20 Grey Street, Petaluma

Barry will play keyboards for this hybrid performance of the Dictator Tots, featuring the Incubators on vocals.
Line-up: Pete Hale on vocals and guitar, Toby Tyler on bass, Matt Sather on drums, Barry Bisson on keyboard,
with Chris Chappell and Katie Schuch on vocals.

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Jan20

The Sofa Kings Revisited

Putnam Place, Petaluma

The Sofa Kings (Pete, Barry, Toby and Brad) rise again, playing songs from their two CD's plus some beloved favorites. Amy Hogan, Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals.

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May20

The Affair @ The Big Easy

Putnam Place, Petaluma

The Affair performs at the Big Easy in Petaluma.
Line-up includes Barry Bisson on vocals and keys, Dave Norinsky on vocals and bass, Brad Hoffman on drums and Ian Scherer on guitar.
Also featuring Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals.

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Mar18

The Affair @ The Big Easy

Putnam Place, Petaluma

The Affair performs at the Big Easy in Petaluma. The Dictator Tots will play the second set.
Line-up includes Barry Bisson on vocals and keys, Dave Norinsky on vocals and bass, Brad Hoffman on drums and Ian Scherer on guitar.
Also featuring Mary Lindsay and Carol Oppenheimer on vocals.
The Dictator Tots lineup: Pete Hale on vocals and guitar, Steven Hoffman on bass, and Brad Hoffman on drums.

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Oct29

The Affair @ The Big Easy

Putnam Place, Petaluma

The Affair performs outdoors at the Big Easy in Petaluma.
Line-up includes Barry Bisson on vocals and keys, Dave Norinsky on vocals and bass, Brad Hoffman on drums and Ian Scherer on guitar.
Also featuring Mary Lindsay, Carol Oppenheimer and Arden Kwan on vocals.

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