California Honeydrops perform  4pm Saturday, Aug. 22, on the Main Stage.

A gutbucket bass, jug and washboard are some of the more eclectic instruments worked into the Oakland outfit's expansive brand of Americana-roots music.

In a world where it's becoming increasingly more difficult to get anything for free, the 14th annual West End Celebration continues to gift the community two days of live music (it no longer has to compete with First City Festival.) 

And we're talking quality; West End consistently delivers a top-notch assortment of sound masterfully curated by Steve Vagnini. 

"I believe this year’s line up is going to be one of the best West End has seen yet," Vagnini says. "I’ve worked hard to include something for everyone—award-winning country, pop, blues, indie and bluegrass; even a number of talented youth bands will perform this year.”

From Los Lobos and Mother Hips to Jackie Greene and Moonalice, West End has proven throughout the years that it can score some big names.

The California Honeydrops (4pm Saturday, Aug. 22 :: Main Stage) Monterey Jazz Fest vets, represent this year's cherry on top of an already-solid couple days of music. 

Additionally, West End always features some of the best local talent.

Here's the entire 2015 lineup (subject to change):

Saturday, Aug. 22 :: Main Stage

Guitars Not Guns Band: 11am

Jim Lewin and Edge of the West: 11:45am  

Ry Bradley: 1:15pm

Red Beans & Rice: 2:30pm 

The California Honeydrops: (4pm Saturday, Aug. 22 :: Main Stage)

Saturday, Aug. 22 ::  Reel to Real Stage (times TBD)

Lillie Lemon

Valley Soul

SLACK

The Pip Squeeks

Sunday, Aug. 23 :: Main Stage

KPIG’s “Please Stand By” LIVE: 10am-noon

Jackie Bristrow: noon 

The Cerny Brothers Band: 1pm

Fire in The Hamptons: 2pm

Mike Beck: 3:30pm

Sunday, Aug. 23 ::  Reel to Real Stage

Sambahemians Drum Ensemble: 12:30PM

Rushad Eggleston (Rogue Cello): 2PM

Flor de Cana (Septeto): 3:30pm

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