Willie Pettus and Friends

Sat Jun 07 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-07:00

The Back Room | Berkeley

Sam Rudin
Publisher/HostSam Rudin
Willie Pettus and Friends
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Celebrating the release of We All, Willie Pettus's brand-new album of twelve original songs, featuring a band of dear music friends.
About this Event

Willie Pettus is a Berkeley singer/songwriter with a story to tell weaving life, love, nature and social issues into songs. His stories and melodies are uplifting and provocative, grappling with topics from love relationships to the spiritual power of song and everything in between. Willie plays acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin and cello.

This event celebrates the recent release on CD and streaming services of , his brand-new album of twelve original songs. Backing Willie are experienced musicians and friends Julie Greer (vocals, percussion), who fronted LA band Volcano Virgin, and Albin Renauer (bass, guitar), formerly of the popular local band Fools Creek. Willie is also joined by members of the venerable Americana string band Don't Look Back: Brian Bloom, veteran player with the Zoe Fitzgerald Carter Band and Rolling Thunder Dylan Band (guitars, mandolin) and John Roy Zat, a wonderful singer/songwriter from Santa Rosa (fiddle, guitar). Look for other local surprise guest artists to join Willie and the band as well!

Tickets are $20 general admission. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Thank you for your support!

Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Avenue, Berkeley, United States

Tickets

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