Hi my name is Rhonda Benin. In 2014 I created a show called, "Just Like A Woman" a celebration of Bay Area Women In Music. JLAW showcases the work of various female artists across different genres and eras, paying tribute to their contributions to the Bay Area music scene .

Just Like A Woman's" remarkable 9 year musical journey has featured adult and youth artists with such notable names as Maria Mauldar, Holly Near, Vicki Randle, Tammy Hall, Ruth Davies, Jacki Rago, Kim Nalley, Linda Tillery, Tiffany Austin, Lavay Smith, Jacki Ryan, etc.

In 2019 one week before the show, Covid restrictions and a cancer diagnosis for founder Rhonda Benin, shut down the show for 2 years. Unable to fundraise Benin remounted the 2022 and 2023 show using her own money to guarantee the talent fees. Luckily both shows netted enough ticket sales to repay Rhonda. performer. Unfortunately JLAW was not awarded any grants this year, but we can move forward with your help!

Your support for "Just Like A Woman" directly impacts the ability to continue to nurture and showcase emerging female talent providing them a stage to share their voices and stories thus ensuring the Legacy of female musicians "Just Like A Woman" brings communities together fostering connections and inspiring dialogue around the importance of honoring women it's contributions in the Arts

Your contribution Matters!

Our 2024 Show is scheduled for Saturday March 23, 2024, with another impressive rooster of talent

Susan Muscarella, piano

Sundra Manning, Hammond B3

Wendy DeWitt, Piano Boogie Woogie and Blues

Tammi Brown, vocals/piano

Dakota Dry, vocals, guitar

Rhonda Benin, vocals

The Lillian Armstrong Tribute Band

Tammy Lynn Hall, Music Director, Piano and Hammond B3

Ruth Davies, acoustic bass

Ruth Price, drums

Florene Wiley, Mistress of Ceremony

Thank you and see you March 23, 2024