Jeff Landen

Blue Lake-based Humboldt legend Jeff Landen brings his Southern Soul and slide-guitar Blues with New Orleans flavor. Longtime member of Bayou Swamis (Louisiana Roots & Zydeco, 40 years), also with The Big 8 and Brothers Demarkov, Landen mixes originals and covers with strong rhythms, grooves and soulful vocals. Known for intimate, porch-like solo sets — plays monthly Thursday solo at the Logger Bar (8-10:30 p.m. loggerbar.com/events) and regularly at Kaptain's Quarters. Local legend described as 'blues sensibility, slide guitar skills, and New Orleans flavor.'