Friday, January 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM to 11:45 PM
The Mint, Los Angeles
**The Steepwater Band** is pure, unvarnished rock & roll—driven not by trends or trophies, but by a genuine calling. If talent alone guaranteed fame, they’d already be sharing the spotlight with legends like Aerosmith and Bad Company. Instead, they’ve built their reputation the honest way: through decades of relentless touring, hard-won growth, and music that hits with both swagger and soul. Rooted in Chicago’s earthy, blues-soaked tradition, their sound is raw, primal, and unmistakably real. Since 1998, they’ve taken their gritty, emotionally charged songs to any stage that would have them, honing a style that’s tough, sexy, and deeply human. Their catalog is packed with tracks that pulse with heart and muscle—songs that help you shake off the day, reconnect, or find that last spark of fight inside. The Steepwater Band doesn’t chase the spotlight. They ignite it, night after night, with the kind of authenticity only time and passion can forge. THE STEEPWATER BAND: - Jeff Massey – lead vocals / guitars - Joe Winters – drums / percussion - Eric Saylors – guitars / lap steel / backing vocals - Joe Bishop – bass / backing vocals **Steve Bardwil** is a child of rock & roll. He formed the Steve Bardwil Band as a celebration of music, love and friendship. It's made up of stellar musicians from different generations and backgrounds, and they are a diverse musical family who live to rock. His mantra - “we don’t play sad songs” - doesn’t mean he’s not writing about things that matter. Themes of love, compassion, outer space, time, humanity and nature fuel his lyrics, and when they’re musically brought to life by his band, audiences are brought to their feet, smiling and feeling something. https://stevebardwilband.com **Nick James** is a Southern California-based singer-songwriter crafting heartfelt, storytelling-driven music. He has collaborated with acclaimed hitmakers like Clay Mills, Brian White, Mark Irwin, and Jason Duke, bringing a fresh yet timeless sound to the stage. Regularly performing with his band across the South Bay and San Fernando Valley, Nick James delivers dynamic live shows featuring all-original/co-written songs.