What people are saying about The Walkin' Blues Man!...

  • "Earl encompasses the knowledge of music going back to when we were pounding on rocks, I mean he really has a great repertoire. A fine, fine musician."
  • "Known to locals as the Walkin' Blues Man, Earl Oliver is one of San Francisco's undiscovered treasures. His old timey low down delta style is just the ticket to bring you up out of the holiday blues."
  • "I was delighted when a temporary halt to the parade forced Earl to stand in one place and belt out two more tunes while he waited to start marching again. Earl aptly crashed right into his version Robert Johnson's "Walkin' Blues", then followed it with the soulful "My Mama Ain't Me". The crowd around me ate it up.
  • "He can shout the blues with the best of them, scat like Ella, or croon like Old Blues Eyes."
  • "So many staff people thanked me for bringing music that was a little more vintage and overlapped with their era."


  • "I again want to thank you for providing such great music for our party. A number of people commented on how much they enjoyed your music.
  • "Thank you for your participation in the Palo Alto ArtWalk. Through your efforts and enthusiasm, our most life affirming symbols: Art, Wine, Music and Food came together in community spirit."
  • "Just wanted to say thanks for coming down yesterday and performing here at THE CANNERY. You were great!

    YouTube video from sharifa88 of the Walkin' Blues Man doing his thing on the Skunk Train. Check it out!

    Coming Engagements

    In the Summer time, The Walkin Blues Man entertains passengers on the historic
    Skunk Train. Earl performs street style, going from car to car during the trip from Ft.Bragg to the Northspur Station and back, Sunday through Wednesday. There is a very nice web log entry here that talks about one gentleman's experience on the Skunk Train. It includes a few words about TWBM, as well as other members of the Skunk Train crew, and even has pictures! Besides his performances on the train, Earl can occasionally be found busking with his banjo on Main Street in the Mendocino Village. Here are some of his other local appearances:

  • Open Mic at Headlands with your host, Earl Oliver
  • Earl Oliver & Friends at Headlands
  • V'canto Italian Dinner House



  • Earl and Butch at Local Licks Live!

    Click on Earl and Butch's photo to listen to the Pipeline Medley, from the Local Licks Live XII concert.


    Here's Earl with Kevin & the Coconuts!

    There's Earl on the right of the photo, playing the cello pans with Kevin & the Coconuts.
    To his right is Steve Paul, on the seconds, and Kevin Grant on the lead pans.


    For booking and other information or if you would like to be placed on our mailing list to receive regular updates of our shows, please e-mail us at earl@solie.org



    Dig old guitars? Check out

    Read my Ft. Bragg Diary


    Visit our friends!


    This is my other business...


    My employers - be nice to them...


    Headlands Coffeehouse

    Our home base and hang out. Great friends.


    These guys play our music. Thanks, KOZT!!


    My former band mates


    The Walkin' Blues Man officially endorses the Dean Markley GT1000 Micro Amp. The Dean Markley String Co. has dedicated a page on their web site to the endorsement here.


    Greg Schindel - the guy I alternate with on the Skunk Train


    Good friends, a great local band.

    The Badger
    My Bay Area accompanist and one of the best slide players on the planet!

    Jon Emery
    The King of Hillbilly Rock 'n Roll!

    McGrath's Irish Pub

    Janet Lenore

    Loren Davidson

    Dark Hollow

    The Mud Hens

    Patrick Landeza

    Michael Masley


    TrainWeb - the web site for Train enthusiasts

    Sports Fans! Visit Solie's Vintage Wrestling


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