San Jose has a long and thriving blues tradition, but there’s no one on the scene quite like Aki Kumar. The San Jose denizen has made a name for himself by incorporating Bollywood elements into his Chicago-rooted soul music. “The Only Bombay Blues Man” grew up listening to Bollywood and traditional Indian music long before picking up a harmonica. Kumar learned fast, diving head first into the local blues community and becoming a dedicated student of the distinctly American artform. In addition to his many South Bay residencies, Kumar has performed at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and toured Russia and Scandinavia.

Aki Kumar
Fri, 8:30pm, Free
O’Malley’s Sports Pub, Mountain View

Brent Walsh, of the Fremont-born, proggy post-hardcore band I the Mighty is bringing his stripped-down solo material to Mountain View. Walsh—who released his debut solo album, 7, on Equal Vision Records back in 2014—used the record to showcase his powerful voice and agility on the acoustic guitar, with songs like “Ride the Air,” “Typical Blues Song” and “Free.” Expect this and much more from the singer and songwriter when he is joined by Kylle Reece of Demon in Me, Songbird and Backyard Atlantic. (SM)

I The Mighty’s Brent Walsh
Sat, 8pm, Free
O’Malley’s Sports Pub, Mountain View