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The Groovinators at The 46th Annual World's Largest Salmon BBQ - July 1, 2017.

The Groovinators at Headlands Coffeehouse in Fort Bragg, CA, March 15, 2015 with The Dorian May Little Big Band.

Dance Concert at the Soper Reese Theater in Lakeport, CA, November 21, 2014 with The Dorian May Little Big Band.

Earl hosting the 43rd Annual World's Largest Salmon BBQ, with The Sourdough Loafers, Butch Kwan & John Faurot, The Rusticators and Steven Bates & Friends.

The Walkin' Blues Man Shouts the Blues in the 2013 Mendocino July 4th Parade.

The Walkin' Blues Man struts his stuff in the 2011 Mendocino July 4th Parade.

The Groovinators opening for the Symphony of the Redwoods!. Eagles Hall - Fort Bragg - May 21, 2011

The Walkin' Blues Man doing his thing at the 2010 Mendocino July 4th Parade.

The Groovinators entertaining Mom at TW's bar & Grill, at the Quality Inn on Main Street in Fort Bragg on Mother's Day - May 9, 2010
The bustin' up the joint at Winter in the Redwoods, at the College of the Redwoods Mendocino Coast campus in Fort Bragg on February 13, 2010
The Groovinators at the Hill House for Mendocino Stories & Music Series January 30, 2010.
The new Earl Oliver & Friends, featuring Tom Rickard on drums and John Smith on Bass, appeared at Art in the Gardens on August 9, 2009 - for the second year in a row.
Earl & the Groovinators, appeared at the Albion-Little River Fire Department BBQ on July 11, 2009.
The Walkin' Blues Man entertaining passengers as they get off the train sometime in September, 2008.
The new Earl Oliver & Friends, featuring Tom Rickard on drums and John Smith on Bass, appeared for their first engagement ever at Art in the Gardens on August 9, 2008.
The Walkin' Blues Man working the Skunk Train observation car sometime in July 2008.
The Walkin' Blues Man, The Windshield Cowboys, The Steve Clay Band, and Steven Bates & Friends entertaining at the 2008 World's Largest Salmon Barbeque on July 5, 2008 in Noyo Harbor.
The Walkin' Blues Man doing his thing at Tour de Skunk bicycle tour of the Noyo River Canyon. Bicyclists wer taken out on the Skunk Train to Camp Mendocino, then drop[ped off for the 26 mile ride back to Fort Bragg.
The Walkin' Blues Man working the Skunk Train sometime in August 2007.
Oliver & Kwan entertaining at the 2007 Art in the Gardens benefit on August 11, 2007 at the North Coast Botanical gardens.
Earl & Butch holding forth at the 2007 World's Largest Salmon Barbeque on July 7, 2007 in Noyo Harbor.
Kevin & the Coconuts shakin' it up, at the Chioppino Feed to benefit the Mendocino Coast Clinics on January 26, 2007 in Noyo Harbor.
The Skunk Train presented their 3rd Annual Grand Ol' Time on the Train bluegrass festival on September 16, 2006 and Oliver & Kwan were there. See the photo collage here.
Oliver & Kwan, Falling Rocks, Boogiemen and Steven Bates & Friends entertaining the folks, at the 35th Annual World's Largest Salmon BBQ on July 1, 2006 in Noyo Harbor. I don't have photos of the electric version of the band (Boogiemen) yet, but I hope to have some soon.
The Skunk Train, in association with KOZT-FM presented local favorite, Steven Bates, and his band for the first edition of their Music in the Redwoods concert series at Northspur Station to benefit music programs in the local schools. This program continues through the summer on the second Sunday of the month. You can see the pictures here.
The Skunk Train held their 2nd Annual Grand Ol' Time on the Train Bluegrass and Old Time Music Festival out at the Northspur Station on Saturday, September 24, 2005. See a photo collage of the event here.
The Walkin' Blues Man serenading the Red Hat Ladies, at the 2005 Paul Bunyan Days Parade, in Ft. Bragg on Labor Day.
Oliver & Kwan holding forth, at the 4th Annual Art in the Gardens event on August 13, 2005 at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens.
Oliver & Kwan, Morgan Daniel, Roadhouse and Steven Bates & Friends entertaining the folks, at the 34th Annual World's Largest Salmon BBQ on July 2, 2005 in Noyo Harbor.
On June 25, 2005 the Skunk Train celebrated it's 120th Anniversary, with a big party and BBQ at the Northspur Station.
More Skunk Train publicity photos can be seen here.
The Walkin' Blues Man performing during his first season on the Skunk Train - June 9, 2005. Photos By Carl@TrainWeb.com
Here are photos of Earl & Butch, with Janie Tate, "Jammin" Gino and Lee Rider bringing down the house, at the CD Release Party for the new "Skunk Train Blues" CD on May 7, 2005 at Headlands.
The Oliver&Kwan Electric Band (featuring Roger Fritz on bass, Peter White on drums and special guest, Buddy Stubbs) made it's first appearance at the 2004 North Coast Toy Run, sponsored by the Lions Club on December 4th, 2004
Oliver & Kwan headlined at the 2004 Local Licks Live concert, sponsored by KOZT-FM 95.3 (The Coast), Saturday, November 13, 2004. This link is also to the live recording of the performance.
Oliver & Kwan appeared at the Caspar World Folk Festival, on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday September 8, 2004
Earl and Butch wowing them at Jam Fest VII, Saturday, September 4, 2004
The Walkin' Blues Man! Making his first appearance at the 2004 Mendocino July 4th Parade as a North Coast resident.
John, Earl and the Badger bringin' down the house at McGrath's Irish Pub, Saturday, May 1, 2004
The Walkin' Blues Man! The Mendocino Coast Tour - July 2003
Earl & Mugg Muggsly gettin' down at the Yountville Veterans' Hospital - for Bread & Roses
The Walkin' Blues Man! "Decking the Halls" on Solano Avenue - Christmas 2002
The Walkin' Balladeer! at the 2002 Rennaissance Pleaseure Faire
The Walkin' Blues Man! at the 2002 Solano Stroll
The Walkin' Blues Man! doin' the blues stomp at the 4th of July Parade in Mendocino, July 4, 2002
John, Earl and the Badger bustin' up the joint at McGrath's Irish Pub, Saturday, March 16, 2002
Earl and Ran at the Palo Alto Art Walk, Friday, November 12, 2001 - Is this what they refer to as art??
The Jump City Trio at the Alameda County Fair, Saturday, June 23, 2001 - even the livestock were rockin'!!
San Rafael Farmers' Market, Thursday, June 21, 2001 - Ran and Earl tore up the street at this weekly event.
Sister Cities Parade & Multicultural Festival, Saturday, June 2, 2001 - Ran and Earl performed for a great crowd at this annual Parade and Festival in El Cerrito.
2000 Solano Avenue Holiday Street Performances: Earl recently appeared on Solano Avenue in Berkeley during the weekend of December 16th.
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