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Saturday June 13th Birthdays include

Doc Cheatham lyrically elegant jazz trumpet player and band leader whose remarkable career spanned eight decades was born 121 years ago

Wild Bill Moore big toned lavish jazz tenor saxophone player best known for his hit R&B recording of “We’re Gonna Rock, We’re Gonna Roll” was born 108 years ago

Bobby Freeman rock, soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producerbest known for his two top ten hits “Do You Want to Dance” and “C’mon and Swim” was born 86 years ago

Natalie McMaster highly acclaimed Canadian virtuoso Celtic music violinist known for her exciting fiddling and dynamic stage persona turns 54 years old

Some Upcoming Shows This Week

Saturday June 13^th

SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
Legendary Cuban pianist, bandleader and composer Maestro Chucho Valdez is the most influential figure in modern Afgro-Cuban jazz for more than a half century.  Valdés celebrates 60 years of musical alchemy with the SFJAZZ premiere of his Royal Quartet project featuring Valdés on piano, José Armando Gola on bass, Horacio “El Negro” Hernández on drums and Roberto Jr. Vizcaino on percussion. Highly Recommended!!!!! $59.50-$129.50 Cover Charge

Yoshi’s 510 Enbarcadero West Oakland 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM Showtimes
10-time GRAMMY winner, Arturo Sandoval is simply the greatest living Cuban trumpet player and a legend of Latin jazz. He has forged his own bold synthesis of bebop and Cuban styles, playing a central role in revolutionizing Cuban music as founding member of Irakere, one of the most innovative and influential Afro-Cuban bands of all time whose embrace of the jazz tradition flew in the face of state-sanctioned music of the island nation.
Highly Recommended!! $39-$79 Cover Charge Per Set

The Greek Theatre 2001 Gayley Road Berkeley 7:00 PM Showtime
Bob Dylan is on his “Everything Burns” tour with Lucinda Williams and
The John Doe Folk Trio opening up. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$180-$1015 Cover Charge

The Sound Room 3022 Broadway Oakland 7:30 PM Showtime
Blues harmonica virtuoso Mark Hummel performs with an all star band featuring Hummel on harmonica and vocals, Anson Funderburgh on guitar, Junior Watson on guitar, Kedar Roy on bass and Wes Starr on drums. 
Highly Recommended!!!!! $42.40 Cover Charge

Black Cat Cafe 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM 8:30 PM & 9:30 PM Showtimes. Jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer and arranger Greg Abate is known for his fiery bebop and swinging hard-bop style. He has performed and recorded with such icons as Ray Charles, Phil Woods and Hilton Ruiz. He has a great band featuring Abate on saxophone, Ben Stolorow on piano, Essiet Okon Essiet on bass and Deszon Claiborne on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!!!! $20/$40/$50/$60 Cover Charge Per Set

Moe’s Alley 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 8:00 PM Showtime
The Grammy award winning La Santa Cecilia music is a blend of cumbia, bossa nova, and boleros. Their influences range from Miles Davis to The Beatles, Zeppelin to Janis Joplin and Mercedes Sosa to Ramon Ayala. There common love of music and openness to all genres led them to the concept of La Santa Cecilia in 2007 named after the patron saint of musicians.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $35.46 Cover Charge

Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Rd, Nicasio 7:30 PM Showtime
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are just a superb internationally recognized swing big band in the authentic style of the 1940’s and 1950’s as the band. Lavay the reigning “Queen Of Classic Jazz & Blues” pays tribute to the swingin’ Kansas City tradition, featuring the music of Count Basie, Jimmy Rushing, Joe Williams, Helen Humes, Lester Young, Jay McShann, Walter Brown, Jimmy Witherspoon, Myra Taylor & Big Joe Turner! Highly Recommended!!!! $25 Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtime. The Carmen Ratti Band featuring vocalist Jill Dineen who is way as one of the most sought-after blues bands in Northern California with their scorching, high-energy performances, raw, powerful lead vocals, superbly emotive guitar, an exceptional groove, and an inspired, dynamic mix of show-stopping originals and steamy, innovative covers. Highly Recommended!!! $20/$50Cover Charge Per Set

Fifth Street Farms 1517 5^th Street Berkeley 7:30 PM Showtime
An evening of high octane old time bluegrass featuring North Carolina based Hard Drive with Tatiana Hargreaves on fiddle, Aaron Tacke on banjo,
Sonya Badigian on guitar and Nokosee Fieldson bass. Highly Recommended!!!!!! $32.50 Cover Charge

The Freight & Salvage 2020 Addison Street Berkeley 7:30 PM Showtime
The Billie Holiday Project featuring Stella Heath celebrates the life, legacy, and music of Lady Day through historically informed yet contemporary jazz interpretations. The ensemble featuring Stella Heath on vocals, Neil Angelo Fontano on piano, Patrick Sullivan Okimura on drums, Trevor Kinsel on bass & trumpet and Michael Fortunato on tenor sax & clarinet brings emotional clarity, musical depth, and storytelling to one of America’s most influential voices. Highly Recommended!!!!! $44/$64 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
The vivacious jazz vocalist Clairdee celebrates The Great American Songbook by performing the works of Gershwin, Porter and Berlin back by a stellar combo featuring Ken French on piano, Ron Belcher on bass, Jason Lewis on drums and John Hoy on guitar. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
The dramatic horn driven turbo charged powerhouse of a band
The Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra music is inspired by the authentic ‘60s and ‘70s soul and blues recordings of Al Green, Bobby Bland, Bobby Womack,
Otis Redding, Tyrone Davis and the Stax & Motown record labels. The orchestra features Anthony Paule on guitar & vocals, Willy Jordan on vocals, Timm Walker on bass & vocals, Derek James on trombone,Bowen Brown on drums,
Richard Benitez on trumpet, Anthony Lufrano on organ, piano & vocals and
Rob Zuckerman on tenor sax. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 10:30 PM Showtime
The Late Set features the great Bay Area based jazz B3 Hammond organist Simon Rowe with Dave Macnab on guitar and Brian Fishler on drums for a set of Blues, Bebop, Ballads and Banter. Highly Recommended!!!!
$20 Cover Charge

The Bootleggers Ball 544 Capp Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
A great night of music in store featuring the fabulous jazz clarinetist
Nathan Tokunaga and his red hot band. Highly Recommended!!!!
$25 Cover Charge

Tupelo 1337 Grant Street San Francisco 9:30 PM Showtime
Marshall Law delivers a powerful punch of blazing guitar, heavy hitting and crowd favorites. From classic rock to today’s favorites, this trio will blow you away! Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
A great evening of music in store featuring the multi-award winning vocalist and Hawaii’s first lady of jazz Azure McCall who sings in the vocal traditions of Sarah Vaughan, Carmen McRae and Ella Fitzgerald. Her warmth and sense of humor fuel every interpretation Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime Pop Ignition is a pop, rock and R&B cover band that blasts off with iconic classics and today’s biggest chart-toppers! Highly Recommended!!!!
$10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Showtime A nice set of indie Americana folk rock with Stu Silverman & friends
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Golden Gate Park Live From The Whale’s Tail Noon-6:00 PM Showtime
The Golden Gate Live From The Whale’s Tail presents  CarnyMusic, 
Joe Andrews, Joyce Lee & Peter Lindman This is a free concert. The Whale’s Tail is located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Sunday June 14th

SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
Legendary Cuban pianist, bandleader and composer Maestro Chucho Valdez is the most influential figure in modern Afgro-Cuban jazz for more than a half century.  Valdés celebrates 60 years of musical alchemy with the SFJAZZ premiere of his Royal Quartet project featuring Valdés on piano, José Armando Gola on bass, Horacio “El Negro” Hernández on drums and Roberto Jr. Vizcaino on percussion. Highly Recommended!!!!! $54.50-$119.50 Cover Charge

The Greek Theatre 2001 Gayley Road Berkeley 7:00 PM Showtime
Bob Dylan is on his “Everything Burns” tour with Lucinda Williams and
The John Doe Folk Trio opening up. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$180-$1015 Cover Charge

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay 4:30 PM Showtime Pop/jazz vocalist Jane Monheit is known for her warm interpretations of standards and classic pop songs, as well as songs out of the Latin and bossa nova traditions. The New York Times described as “a voice of phenomenal beauty” will be in performance this evening in a tribute to the Great American Songbook. Monheit will be backed by a trio featuring
Max Haymer on piano, Luca Alemanno on bass and Rick Maltbano on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!! $50/$60 Cover Charge

Piedmont Piano Company 1728 San Pablo Avenue Oakland 5:00 PM & 7:30 PM Showtimes. San Francisco based Grupo Falso Baiano presents an evening of choro, Brazil’s earliest popular music with special guest Carlos Oliviera on guitar and the great jazz clerinetist and saxophonist Anat Cohen.
Highly Recommended!!!! $35 Cover Charge Per Set

Moe’s Alley 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz 4:00 PM Showtime
The Mississippi Masla show features Aki Kumar the “King of Bollywood Blues” who infuses blues, rock n roll and country with the vibrant songs of his Indian heritage, creating a unique and electrifying musical fusion. With soulful vocals, masterful harmonica skills and an undeniable stage presence bringing a fresh perspective to the blues scene and Alabama Mike the hard-driving blues singer who will remind you of the early original blues legends, whom you may have heard on the Chess, Duke, Trumpet and Galaxy Record labels. Highly Recommended!!!!! $25 Cover Charge

Black Cat Cafe 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM &x9:15 PM Showtimes.
Jazz saxophonist, flautist, composer and arranger Greg Abate is known for his fiery bebop and swinging hard-bop style. He has performed and recorded with such icons as Ray Charles, Phil Woods and Hilton Ruiz. He has a great band featuring Abate on saxophone, Ben Stolorow on piano, Essiet Okon Essiet on bass and Deszon Claiborne on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!!!!
$20/$30/$40/$50 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM Showtimes Vocalist & songwriter Suzanna Smith brings elegance, soulful swing, sharp lyricism, and heartfelt storytelling to every performance drawing from timeless influences such as Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley Horn and
Helen Merril. Backing up Smith are David Udolf on piano, Dan Feiszli on bass and Jason Lewis on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge Per Set

Swig Bar 561 Geary Street San Francisco 10:00 PM-1:00 AM Showtime
The Swig Sunday Blues Jam continues under the guidance of the phenomenal soul, gospel and blues vocalist Emma Jean Foster. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Showtime Jazz pianist Graham Messer is a young gun making a name for himself in the world of Jazz today. A dyed-in-the-wool bebop pianist, he seeks to uphold the tradition of Bud Powell, Charlie Parker, Kenny Clarke, Hank Jones and
Barry Harris among others Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

The 88^th Annual Stern Grove Music Festival free summer outdoor Sunday music festival begins with the New Delhi based alternative Rock band
Peter Cat Recording Company Opening up is Marin County based Marinero. The music starts at 2:00 PM and is located at 19^th Avenue and Sloat Blvd in San Francisco

Golden Gate Park Live From The Whale’s Tail Noon-6:00 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Live From The Whale’s Tail presents Emily Zisman, 
Eva Jay Fortune, Marlina Teich & Steven Pitsenbarger This is a free concert. The Whale’s Tail is located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenad

Monday June 15th

Kuumbwa Jazz 320 Cedar St # 2, Santa Cruz 7:00 PM Showtime
A truly great set of music in store featuring vibraphonist Jason Marsalis who is a mainstay on the New Orleans scene playing is own unique style drawing from a wide range of influences as well as performing original music along with many hidden gems in the jazz and beyond.  I recently saw him and the quartet at Jazzfest in New Orleans and his set was a favorite of mine especially his tribute to the music of Brian Wilson. He is someone to definitely check out. Highly Recommended!!!! $47.25 Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
A really good set of music in store featuring Gamper Drums Funk Jazz a trio that not only honors the rich legacy of jazz but also adds a contemporary flair to the San Francisco’s musically historic ambiance. The trio members are
Chris Gamper on drums, Marc Levine on bass and Kit Rusco on guitar
Highly Recommended!!! $10 Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
A really good set of music in store featuring Gamper Drums Funk Jazz a trio that not only honors the rich legacy of jazz but also adds a contemporary flair to the San Francisco’s musically historic ambiance. The trio members are
Chris Gamper on drums, Marc Levine on bass and Kit Rusco on guitar
Highly Recommended!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. One of the Bay Area’s hottest trad jazz ensembles the
Barbary Coast Jazz Band features Bob Schulz on cornet, Don Neely on reeds,
Clint Baker on trombone, Bill Reinhart on tuba, Scott Anthony on banjo and Marty Eggers on piano. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Saloon 1232 Grant Avenue San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Mitch Polzak is a master guitarist and he and The Royal Deuces has been one of the premier Rockabilly bands since staring in 1999.  Polzak’s incredible showmanship and ability to connect with his audiences as well as his diverse background in multiple genres (including Cajun, Bluegrass and Surf), contribute to what makes his sound and show so unique.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Bay Area based jazz & funk world music trio N.T.B. Collective features
Jelani Noble on piano & keyboards, Gerrald Williams on bass and
Brandon Farmer on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Madrone Art Bar located at 500 Divisadero San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Motown Mondays where every Monday at the Madrone dance the night away with hosts DJ Gordo Cabeza and Timoteo Gigante and resident DJs spinning originals, exclusive remixes, and close relatives of your favorite Motown songs. Highly Recommended!!!!! $5 Cover Charge

Tuesday June 16th

The Guild Theatre 949 El Camino Real Menlo Park 8:00 PM Showtime
Lucinda Williams is one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters of her generation whose music fuses the gritty honest and blues, folk, and roots rock with a poetic sensibility that’s unpretentiously eloquent. She is on tour promoting her new critically aclaimed album “World’s Gone Wrong”.
Highy Recommended!!!!! $96 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
Bay Area based jazz musician Smith Dobson performs with his outstanding quartet featuring Dobson on drums, vibraphone and sax, Adam Shulman on piano, Eric Markowitz on bass and Alan Jones on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa Street San Francisco 9:00 PM-1:30 AM Showtime Radio Gatsby Swing Band is a dance band that  seamlessly blends various musical genres, including 1920s jazz, New Orleans & speakeasy jazz, big band swing, bossa nova and contemporary sounds. What sets them apart is their ensemble of multiple vocalists, each bringing a unique flair and charisma to the stage, adding depth and variety to their sound.  Complemented by exceptional jazz instrumentalists, their music transports listeners to the golden era of swing, evoking the spirit of the roaring twenties with every note.  With their infectious energy and seamless blend of vocals and instrumentals, Radio Gatsby promises an unforgettable musical experience that keeps audiences swinging all night long. Highly Recommended!!!!!
$20 Cover Charge

Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
The West Coast Blues Revue brings together a rotating lineup of top-tier talent, led by the one and only Hal Petcher. Expect powerhouse performances featuring musicians like Chris Burns, Tim Wagar and many more surprise guests, all coming together to deliver raw, soulful blues that will light up your week. Highly Recommended!!!!!  $5 Cover Charge

Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime  
The 29th Street Swingtet is heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt but includes all sorts of flavors in their original compositions blending gypsy jazz, swing, bebop, latin, blues and touches of pop music. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. A really good set of music in store featuring San Francisco based Gamper Drums Funk Jazz a trio that not only honors the rich legacy of jazz but also adds a contemporary flair to the San Francisco’s musically historic ambiance. The trio members are Chris Gamper on drums, Marc Levine on bass and Kit Rusco on guitar. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Saloon 1232 Grant Avenue San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
Somewhere between Joan Jett and Bonnie Raitt lies GG Amos. This is one badass chick with one badass band. This is one of my very favorite local blues band. Highly Recommended!!!! $5 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show featuring San Francisco based indie Americana bluegrass old time string roots band Skillet Licorice. Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

City Of Awe Civic Center Sound Track Series Noon-3:00 PM Showtime
The Civic Center Soundtrack Music Series presents Frankie West, 
Karaj Lost Coast & Paris. This free concert takes place at the Fulton Street Plaza located at 147 Fulton Street sitting between the Asian Art Museum and Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library

Wednesday June 17th

Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
The Americano Social Club plays music for “la dolce vita” which is a mix of romantic and eclectic melodies from all over the world including pop, jazz, folk, classical, rock, opera, the music of Brazil and Europe’s cafés as well as some great original pieces. This is a great ensemble Highly Recommended!!!!
No Cover Charge

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM Showtime
A nice set in store featuring the San Francisco based indie Americana rocking country gospel blues Jeffrey James Trio. Highly Recommended!!!
$18-$28.45 Cover Charge

Club Fox 2209 Broadway Redwood City 7:00 PM Showtime
Club Fox Blues Jam presents the Daniel Castro Band lead by one of the greatest blues guitarists to come bursting out of the highly competitive West Coast scene. To the classic music of B.B. King, Albert King and Albert Collins he has added the three T’s, taste, tone, and technique. His raw passion warms your soul while his deep groove kicks your butt on fine, fresh originals and well chosen covers Highly Recommended!!!!!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
East Bay based The Hogan Brothers have played with leading figures in R&B, funk, hip-hop and Latin music with Julian on drums, Steve on bass and Colin on electric piano and accordion. Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes Patrick Wolff Quartet is an exciting band with a big sound, this group of some of SF’s finest celebrates the music of the hard bop era with a mix of originals and songs from Clifford Jordan, Horace Silver, Kenny Dorham and more. The ensemble features Patrick Wolff on saxophone and clarinet, Peter Zakon piano, Essiet Okon Essiet on bass and Sylvia Cuenca on drums.
Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge Per Set

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime A set of jazz, soul, funk and Bogaloo featuring The Editorials.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show featuring Bay Area based jazz musician Garrett Barley.
Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime The Bandshell Midweek Melodies Series presents Alex Wise, Amelia Hogan & Anahita Skye The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!! No Cover Charge

Thursday June 18th

Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz 8:00 PM Showtime
Lucinda Williams is one of the most celebrated singer/songwriters of her generation whose music fuses the gritty honest and blues, folk, and roots rock with a poetic sensibility that’s unpretentiously eloquent. She is on tour promoting her new critically aclaimed album “World’s Gone Wrong”.
Highly Recommended!!!!! $60 Cover Charge

Black Cat Cafe 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Showtimes
Willie Jones lll is one of the most respected and in-demand drummers in modern jazz. A dynamic bandleader and sideman, he has spent decades performing at the highest level across the global jazz scene gaining international recognition as a longtime member of trumpeter Roy Hargrove’s acclaimed quintet, as well as a driving force in Hargrove’s electrifying
RH Factor. Jones has also performed and toured with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis and has shared the stage with legends including Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Bobby Hutcherson,
Cedar Walton, Hank Jones and many more. His outstanding quartet features Jeremy Pelt on trumpet Tyler Bullock II on piano, Mike Gurrola on bass and
Jones III on drums. This is a set to definitely check out..
Highly Recommended!!!!!!! $20/$30/$40/$50 Cover Charge Per Set

Blush Wine Bar 476 Castro Street San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime
A nice set of music in store featuring San Francisco based indie Americana folk singer/songwriter Emily Z Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 7:00 PM & 8:45 PM Showtimes
Los Angeles based jazz pianist and composer Peter Zak has been performing and recording for more than twenty years, both as a sideman and bandleader whose credits include George Coleman, Jimmy Cobb, Eddie Henderson and
Jon Hendricks among many others. Zak will be performing with an allstar trio that includes Slyvia Cuenca on drums, Ron Sudduth on saxophone and
Essiet Essiet on bass. Highly Recommended!!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes Harvey Wainapel  has established himself as one of the Bay Area’s most versatile jazz saxophonists of his generation. His latest project the
“Wainapel Organization” will showcase a wide variety of material featuring the music of Frank Foster, Clifford Jordan, Wayne Shorter, Tom Harrell and Andrew Hill. Highly Recommended!!!! $30 Cover Charge Per Set

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime
One of the Bay Area’s premier jazz double bassists Eric Markowitz performs with his outstanding quartet featuring Smith Dobson on saxophone,
Keith Saunders onpiano, Tony Johnson on drums and Markowitz on bass.
Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 7:00 PM-11:30 PM Showtime. Bay Area based Iya Lingua led by the soulful trilingual vocalist and percussionist Morgan Simon is a blend of Cuban salsa jazz, soul, bossa nova and Latin jazz. Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

Madrone Art Bar 500 Divisadero Street, San Francisco 6:00 PM Showtime Macy Blackman is universally regarded as the Bay Area’s premier New Orleans R&B/boogie pianist. Blackman, who has accompanied Mac Rebennack
(aka Dr. John) and also backed up such national acts as The Coasters and
The Drifters during his illustrious career. Highly Recommended!!!!!!!
$5 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A good show in store featuring Bay Area based post bop jazz pianist
Syd Williams Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

The 51^st Annual Calfornia Bluegrass Association Father’s Day Bluegrass Featival hosted by the California Bluegrass Association is one of the premier bluegrass festivals in the U.S.taking place over 4 days with over 30 bands on 3 stages taking place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, California. Featured bands today include Critical Grass,
Alan Bond & Skedaddle and The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. For a full band schedule visit California Bluegrass Festival Schedule. For ticket information visit
Festival Ticket Information

City Of Awe Civic Center Sound Track Series Noon-3:00 PM Showtime
The Civic Center Soundtrack Music Series presents Noah Frank, Season of Us & Stephanie Woodford.This free concert takes place at the Fulton Street Plaza located at 147 Fulton Street sitting between the Asian Art Museum and Main Branch of the San Francisco Public Library

Friday 19th

Bottom Of The Hill 233 17th St, San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime A great night of music instore featuring Igor and Red Elvises whose unique brand of humor combined with guitar based rock’n’roll that makes audiences want to sing, dance, scream and shout. The band began in 1995 after dreaming that Elvis Presley came to Igor and told him to start playing rock’n’roll. Not one to say no to the King, Igor and his Russian friends started playing on Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade. Their street musician days did not last long, however, as they drew such huge crowds that the City of Santa Monica brought them to court and ordered them off the streets. Red Elvises started as a Russian group, playing what they dubbed “Siberian Surf Rock”. Since then the band has included musicians from many other countries including United States, Israel, Puerto Rico and Bulgaria, to name just a few. Everyone who performs with them for any length of time brings something different both energetically and musically. At various times shows have included keyboards, accordions, sax, clarinet, trumpet, flute, banjo, mandolin, tuba and many other instruments. Old and new fans alike can expect to be surprised at shows again and again. Opening up are the San Francisco based mermaid inspired rock and roll band The Dead Sailor Girls. This is definitely the can’t miss show of the week. Highly Recommended!!!!! $20 Cover Charge

The Back Room 1984 Bonita Avenue Berkeley 8:00 PM Showtime Inventive guitarist Will Bernard known for blending jazz, funk, rock, and avant-garde styles will be performing with his quartet featuring Bernard on guitar, Deszon Claiborne on drums, Sam Bevan on bass and Kasey Knudsen on alto saxophone. Highly Recommended!!!!! $25 Cover Charge

The Guild Theatre 949 El Camino Real Menlo Park 8:00 PM Showtime Valerie A Tribute To Amy Winehouse pays a sincere homage to one of the most influential and distinctive voices of the 21st century. Band members include Elsa Cedeno on vocals, Heather Adams on backup vocals, Nyomi Zinga on backup vocals, Jerad Fox on guitar, Morgan Monticu on bass, Flipiris on piano and keyboard and Nathaniel Welch on drums. Come and celebrate the musical legacy of Amy Winehouse. Highy Recommended!!!!! $35 Cover Charge

Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Road Nicasio 7:00 PM Showtime For over 30 years Roy Rogers & The Delta Kings have continued to bring the blues to its legions of fans around the world. Rogers is considered one of the Blues scene’s preeminent slide guitarist. His distinctive guitar style is instantly recognizable and certainly unforgettable. His haunting and alluring musical renderings are firmly set in the heart of the Delta. Highly Recommended!!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM Showtimes Jazz saxophonist Howard Wiley celebrates Juneteenth with his band the features organist LJ Holoman, bassist Clark Sims and drummer Dante “Taz” Roberson. Highly Recommended!!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 9:00 PM & 10:30 PM Showtimes Jazz saxophonist Howard Wiley gets funky with his band the features organist LJ Holoman, bassist Clark Sims and drummer Dante “Taz” Roberson. Highly Recommended!!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set

The Sound Room 3022 Broadway Oakland 7:30 PM Showtime Saxophonist Brad Leali leads his soulful, blues- and swing-influenced ensemble exploring classic jazz standards and original materials. Leali will be backed tonight by a world class trio with Adam Shulman on piano & organ, Brian Fishler on drums and John Wiitala on bass with special guest vocalist Carla Hembrect. Highly Recommended!!!!! $36.50 Cover Charge

Black Cat Cafe 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Showtimes
Willie Jones lll is one of the most respected and in-demand drummers in modern jazz. A dynamic bandleader and sideman, he has spent decades performing at the highest level across the global jazz scene gaining international recognition as a longtime member of trumpeter Roy Hargrove’s acclaimed quintet, as well as a driving force in Hargrove’s electrifying
RH Factor. Jones has also performed and toured with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis and has shared the stage with legends including Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Bobby Hutcherson,
Cedar Walton, Hank Jones and many more. His outstanding quartet features Jeremy Pelt on trumpet Tyler Bullock II on piano, Mike Gurrola on bass and
Jones III on drums. This is a set to definitely check out..
Highly Recommended!!!!!!! $20/$40/$50/$60 Cover Charge Per Set

Biscuits and Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtimes A great night of music in store featuring the legendary blues rock guitarist Harvey Mandel who isknown for his innovative approach to electric guitar playing and legendary licks. A professional at twenty, he played with Charlie Musselwhite, Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones and John Mayall before starting a solo career.Mandel was valued so highly by his peers for his innovative guitar work that he came within inches of joining the Rolling Stones as a replacement guitarist after Mick Taylor quit in 1974 Highly Recommended!!!!! $25-$60 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime Agape Soul fuses soul, funk, jazz, and R&B into a sound that’s undeniably soulful and deeply uplifting. Led by bassist and visionary Darryl Anders the band delivers tight rhythms, rich harmonies, and infectious feel-good energy. The band is fronted by powerhouse vocalists Fred Ross and Sonya Distel anchored by an electrifying rhythm section of Anders on bass, George Jackson on drums, Mike Wynar on guitar and Immanuel Junaedy on keys.Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime San Francisco based Martin Luther McCoy is an electrifying rebel soul artist known for his collaborations with The Roots, MoonMedicin and SFJAZZ Collective. His unique blend of experiences has cultivated a deep and versatile musical identity, making Martin a standout figure in the contemporary music scene. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Dawn Club 10 Annie Street San Francisco 8:00 PM-11:55 PM Showtime Fog City Swing is the one of the Bay Area’s hottest swing band featuring an electrifying three horn front line, stellar crooning vocals, and a swing till you drop rhythm section. This seven piece ensemble transport you to the 1940’s, it is truly the world’s smallest big band! Highly Recommended!!!! $15 Cover Charge

Bird & Beckett 653 Chenery Street San Francisco 6:00 PM Showtime One of the Bay Area’s best jazz guitarists Scott Foster performs with his outstanding combo featuring Scott on guitar, Jim Peterson on saxophone, Dan Seamans on bass and Tom Hassett on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!! $25 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:30 PM Showtime A great set of 1940’s and 50’s style Rhythm & Blues and Jazz originals featuring Kamrin Ortiz & His Knock Outs Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 5:00 PM-7:00 PM Showtime A great evening of music featuring Bay Area based multi instrumentalist Smith Dobson Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

Comstock Saloon 155 Columbus Avenue San Francisco 8:00 PM Showtime Gaucho Jazz is a masterful Bay Area band that combines the influence of gypsy jazz of 1930’s Europe with the rhythmic drive and collective improvisation of New Orleans swing music, gutbucket blues and elements of ragtime. The band features band leader Dave Ricketts on guitar/vocals and coronet, Ari Munkres on bass, Craig Ventresco on guitar, Steve Apple on percussion and Leon Oakley on trumpet. This is one of the Bay Area’s best jazz ensembles. Highly Recommended!!!!!! No Cover Charge

The 51^st Annual Calfornia Bluegrass Association Father’s Day Bluegrass Fetival hosted by the California Bluegrass Association is one of the premier bluegrass festivals in the U.S.taking place over 4 days with over 30 bands on 3 stages taking place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, California. Featured bands today include The Price Sisters, Sweet Sally and The Evie Ladin Band. For a full band schedule visit California Bluegrass Festival Schedule. For ticket information visit Festival Ticket Information

Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day festival that features a lineup of incredible music, camping, art, vendors and activities for all ages which takes place in San Luis Obispo at the El Chorro Regional Park located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road. Featured bands today include Neal Francis, The Sam Chase & The Untradional and Las Cafeteras. For a full band schedule visit Live Oak Fest Schedule. For Ticket information visit Live Oak Festival Tickets

Sausalito Jazz & Blues By The Bay in Downtown Sausalito 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Showtime. The free concert series presents Bay Area based Ron Rosson & Musiq For The Soul. Highly Recommended!!!!

SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Bandshell Soul/Jazz/R&B Concert Series presents Afterthought & The Top Chefs.The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Saturday June 20th

Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Road Nicasio 4:00 PM Showtime For over fifty years Asleep At The Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years becoming a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards. Special guests is master guitarist Mitch Polzak and his band The Royal Deuces who since 1999 has been one of the premier Rockabilly bands. Highly Recommended!!!! $62 Cover Charge

The Guild Theatre 949 El Camino Real Menlo Park 8:00 PM Showtime A great show to bring in the New Year featuring Chicago based singer/songwriter and pianist Neal Francis whose music is greatly influenced by classic New Orleans artists such as Dr. John, the Meters and Allen Toussaint, in addition to Sly Stone, Billy Preston and Curtis Mayfield. He has a great band as well. Highy Recommended!!!!! $38 Cover Charge

Mystic Theatre 23 Petaluma North Petaluma 8:30 PM Showtime Valerie A Tribute To Amy Winehouse pays a sincere homage to one of the most influential and distinctive voices of the 21st century. Band members include Elsa Cedeno on vocals, Heather Adams on backup vocals, Nyomi Zinga on backup vocals, Jerad Fox on guitar, Morgan Monticu on bass, Flipiris on piano and keyboard and Nathaniel Welch on drums. Come and celebrate the musical legacy of Amy Winehouse.Highly Recommended!!! $38 Cover Charge

Black Cat Cafe 400 Eddy San Francisco 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM Showtimes
Willie Jones lll is one of the most respected and in-demand drummers in modern jazz. A dynamic bandleader and sideman, he has spent decades performing at the highest level across the global jazz scene gaining international recognition as a longtime member of trumpeter Roy Hargrove’s acclaimed quintet, as well as a driving force in Hargrove’s electrifying
RH Factor. Jones has also performed and toured with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis and has shared the stage with legends including Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Michael Brecker, Bobby Hutcherson,
Cedar Walton, Hank Jones and many more. His outstanding quartet features Jeremy Pelt on trumpet Tyler Bullock II on piano, Mike Gurrola on bass and
Jones III on drums. This is a set to definitely check out..
Highly Recommended!!!!!!! $20/$40/$50/$60 Cover Charge Per Set

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 6:00 PM & 7:30 PM Showtimes Inventive guitarist Will Bernard known for blending jazz, funk, rock, and avant-garde styles will be performing with his quartet featuring Bernard on guitar, Deszon Claiborne on drums, Sam Bevan on bass and Kasey Knudsen on alto saxophone. Highly Recommended!!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set

Biscuits & Blues 401 Mason Street San Francisco 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM Showtime A great show in store featuring the versatile guitarist, songwriter and vocalistJoey Delgado whose music blends blues, Latin soul, roots rock, and Americana. Best known as a driving force behind The Delgado Brothers Band, he has contributed to multiple acclaimed recordings and performances. With a soulful guitar style and compelling storytelling, Joey connects deeply with audiences. His latest solo projects showcase his artistry, creativity, and passion for authentic American roots music. Highly Recommended!!! $25/$60 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 7:00 PM Showtime Ray Obiedo‘s Latin Jazz Ensemble is comprised of some of the Bay Area’s finest contemporary jazz musicians. With its heavy influence of Brazilian and Caribbean rhythms, a traditional West Coast Latin Jazz sound is always at the core of the ensemble. Band members include Obiedo on guitar, Jeff Cressman on trombone, Murray Low on keys, Dan Feiszli on bass, Jon Bendich on percussion and Phil Hawkins on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime A great set of music instore featuring the “One Woman Band” Janice Maxie Reid who often doubles as a keyboard and left-hand keyboard bass player which makes her a force of nature on any stage! Her soulful, angelic and daringly accurate vocal prowess, distinctive four-octave voice range and engaging stage presence has captivated audiences for years. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 10:30 PM Showtime The Late Set features the great Bay area based jazz B3 Hammond organist Simon Rowe with Dave Macnab on guitar and Brian Fishler on drums for a set of Blues, Bebop, Ballads and Banter. Highly Recommended!!!! $20 Cover Charge

The Saloon 1232 Grant Avenue San Francisco 9:00 PM Showtime
Mitch Polzak is a master guitarist and he and The Royal Deuces has been one of the premier Rockabilly bands since staring in 1999. Polzak’s incredible showmanship and ability to connect with his audiences as well as his diverse background in multiple genres (including Cajun, Bluegrass and Surf), contribute to what makes his sound and show so unique.
Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Local Edition 691 Market Street San Francisco 8:30 PM-11:55 PM Showtime San Francisco based high energy Latin ensemble Candela Viva music is mix of Cumbia,Salsa, Vallenato, Bachata, Merengue and more! Highly Recommended!!!! $10 Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Showtime A nice set of music featuring one of the Bay Area’s jazz double bass masters Eric Markowitz and friends Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

SalesforceTransit Center 425 Mission Street San Francisco 2:00 PM-:00 PM Showtime The Salesforce Free Rooftop Concert Series presents Banda Sin Nombre an outstanding five-piece street band performing folk music from around the world. Mixing rich vocal harmonies with acoustic instruments including guitar, fiddle, charango, cajon, and bass, the band’s inspirations range from Peruvian Chicha to Catalan Rumba and Appalachian old time to Cumbia. This is one of the best live performance bands in the Bay Areas!! The concert takes on the Transit Center’s 4.5 acre Hubris at the Park on top of the transit center. Highly Recommended!!!!!

The 51^st Annual Calfornia Bluegrass Association Father’s Day Bluegrass Featival hosted by the California Bluegrass Association is one of the premier bluegrass festivals in the U.S.taking place over 4 days with over 30 bands on 3 stages taking place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, California. Featured bands today include the Jimmy Touzal Bluegrass Explosion, Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger and The Sam Grisman Project. For a full band schedule visit California Bluegrass Festival Schedule. For ticket information visit Festival Ticket Information

Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day festival that features a lineup of incredible music, camping, art, vendors and activities for all ages which takes place in San Luis Obispo at the El Chorro Regional Park located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road. Featured bands today include Electric Lavender, J & The Causeways and Mestizo Beat. For a full band schedule visit Live Oak Fest Schedule. For Ticket information visit Live Oak Festival Tickets

SF Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Bandshell Rebel Soul Fest 2026. The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!

Golden Gate Park Live From The Whale’s Tail Noon-6:00 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Live From The Whale’s Tail presents Chloe Montoya, Kevin Fagan, Maya Bennett & Syd and I This is a free concert. The Whale’s Tail is located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Sunday June 21st

Rancho Nicasio 1 Old Rancheria Road Nicasio 4:00 PM Showtime For over fifty years Asleep At The Wheel has been part of the American roots music landscape for more than 50 years becoming a cornerstone of the Austin, Texas scene upon its arrival in 1973. Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, the band has accrued 10 Grammy Awards. Special guests is master guitarist Mitch Polzak and his band The Royal Deuces who since 1999 has been one of the premier Rockabilly bands. Highly Recommended!!!! $62 Cover Charge

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay 4:30 PM Showtime Celebrate Father’s Day with the irresistible Afro-Latin roots rhythms of the John Santos Sextet featuring Santos on percussion, Dr. John Calloway on flute & piano, Charlie Gurke on sax, Marco Diaz on piano & trumpet, Saul Sierra on bass and David Flores on drums. Highly Recommended!!!!! $50/$60 Cover Charge

Mr. Tipples 39 Fell St, San Francisco 6:00 PM & 7:45 PM Showtimes The Cottontails are one of San Francisco’s most exciting musical groups, playing a wide range of styles ranging from 20’/30’s Gatsby-era jazz, classic 40’s swing, and vintage 50’s/60’s R&B. This is a great intimate setting to see this outstanding ensemble with the great Karina Denike on vocals, Vic Wong on guitar, Michael McIntosh on piano, Joe Kyle Jr. on bass and the irrepressible Randy Odell on percussion. Highly Recommended!!!!! $15-$30 Cover Charge Per Set

Keys Jazz Bistro 498 Broadway San Francisco 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM Showtimes San Francisco based virtuoso jazz guitarist and bandleader Nick Rossi perorms with his outstanding swing quartet featuring Rossi on electric guitar, Kamrin Ortiz on tenor saxophone, Adam Shulman on Hammond B3 organ and Michael Reed on drums. Highly Recommended!!!! $40 Cover Charge Per Set

Swig Bar 561 Geary Street San Francisco 10:00 PM-1:00 AM Showtime The Swig Sunday Blues Jam continues under the guidance of the phenomenal soul, gospel and blues vocalist Emma Jean Foster. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

The Page Bar 298 Divisadero Street San Francisco 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Showtime A nice set of music in store featuring jazz guitarist Paride Pignotti. Highly Recommended!!!! No Cover Charge

The 51^st Annual Calfornia Bluegrass Association Father’s Day Bluegrass Featival hosted by the California Bluegrass Association is one of the premier bluegrass festivals in the U.S.taking place over 4 days with over 30 bands on 3 stages taking place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds 11228 McCourtney Road in Grass Valley, California. Featured bands today include the Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger, Broken Compass and Missy Raines & Allegheny. For a full band schedule visit California Bluegrass Festival Schedule. For ticket information visit Festival Ticket Information

Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day festival that features a lineup of incredible music, camping, art, vendors and activities for all ages which takes place in San Luis Obispo at the El Chorro Regional Park located at 3450 Dairy Creek Road. Featured bands today include Charlie Musswlwhite & GA-20, The Cheeseballs and Marty O’Reilly. For a full band schedule visit Live Oak Fest Schedule. For Ticket information visit Live Oak Festival Tickets

The 88^th Annual Stern Grove Music Festival free summer outdoor Sunday music festival continues with the Colombian “electro tropical psychedelic cumbia” band Bomba Estereo. Opening up is Oakland based heavyweight cumbia and high-energy Afro-Latin music band La Misa Negra. The music starts at 2:00 PM and is located at 19^th Avenue and Sloat Blvd in San Francisco

Golden Gate Park Live From The Whale’s Tail Noon-6:00 PM Showtime The Golden Gate Live From The Whale’s Tail presents  Ben Lang, Just Float & Kevin Coffey. This is a free concert. The Whale’s Tail is located at the 14th Avenue East Meadow just west of the Rose Garden on the JFK Promenade. Highly Recommended!!!!!

San Francisco Golden Gate Park Bandshell Concert Series 4:30 PM-7:30 PM Showtime Rockin’ The Bandshell Sunday Crucial Reggae In The Park presents DJ Guid8nce, DJ Sep, Irie Dole & Rootikal Radio.This is a free concert. The Bandshell is located at John F. Kennedy Dr and Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive San Francisco. Highly Recommended!!!!!

Tonight’s Recommendation

SF Jazz 201 Franklin Street San Francisco 7:30 PM Showtime
Chucho Valdez

Upcoming Concerts & Shows

June 13^th SF Jazz Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

June 26^th The Freight & Salvage Ruthie Foster

June 14^th SF Jazz Chucho Valdes Royal Quartet

June 27^th The Freight & Salvage Iris Dement

June 27^th Bankhead Theatre Oakland Interfaith Choir

July 10^th The Freight & Salvage Pure Prarie League

July 14^th SF Jazz Wynton Marsalis Septet

July 15^th SF Jazz Wynton Marsalis Septet

July 16^th SF Jazz Lettuce

July 17^th SF Jazz Lettuce

July 18^th SF Jazz Lettuce

July 19^th SF Jazz Lettuce

August 12^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Tedeschi Trucks Band

August 15^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Thee Sacred Souls

August 16^th Green Music Center Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with St. Paul & The Broken Bones

September 28^th SF Masonic Social Distortion

August 29^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Tori Amos

September 30^th The Greek Theatre Berkeley Jack Johnson

Turn Your Radio On…..

Saturday June 12th Recommendations

6:00 AM-9:00 AM KPFA 94.1 FM The Gospel Experience. April Wright hosts a weekly program of spirituals, vintage gospel, modern and contemporary gospel music to inspire, uplift and educate all people worldwide

9:00 AM-10 AM KXSF 102 FM The Putumaya World Music Hour.
Rosalie Howarth hosts a weekly journey through the music of many different cultures

10:00 AM-Noon WWOZ Tiene Sabor with Yolanda Estrada. One of the best afro cuban/latin music programs on the air programs

Noon-2:00 PM KPFA 94.1 FM Blues By The Bay. Tom Mazzolini hosts a weekly program highlighting this Afro-American roots art form from its rural country roots to the urban manifestations and regional flavors that encompass the genre

Noon-2:00 PM WWOZ Tudo Bem With Dean Ellis. Two hours of the best Brazilian music

2:00 PM-4:00 PM WWOZ World Journey With Logan. One of the best world music programs on the air

4:00 PM-6:00 PM WWOZ Block Party With Brice Nice. A great program of soul, funk, R&B, psych-rock, alt-hip-hop, and any sonic gems including 45 RPM disc, new or old

6:00 PM-8:00 PM WWOZ Soul Power With Soul Sister where
“the queen of rare groove” starts a music marathon of deep funk and rare grooves

8:00 PM-10:00 PM WWOZ Awake And Willing With Peggy Lou. This is one of the best radio programs on the air. A must listen!!!

10:00 PM-1:00 AM WWOZ Blues In The Night With Jamie Dell’Apa.
Every Saturday Jamie hosts what is unquestionably the most fun, unique and entertaining radio in our present solar system. Jamie describes the program as “Music from that time when rhythm and blues and rock and roll were emerging but hadn’t yet become a predictable formula. A time when musicians were listening to and incorporating these exciting emergences into their own style of music. We focus on music that is difficult to categorize. C&W that sounds like rockabilly and rockabilly that sounds like R&B which sounds an awful lot like rock. That’s the sweet spot for the music on the show and, sure enough, that’s where the New Orleans sound is centered.” This show is must listen Radio. Highly Recommended!!!!

Video Pick Of The Week

Chester Arthur Burnett, better known by his stage name Howlin’ Wolf is regarded as one of the most influential blues musicians of all time. In the history of the blues, there has never been anyone quite like the Howlin’ Wolf. Six foot three and close to 300 pounds the Wolf was the primal force of the music that no one could match in his ability to rock the house down to the foundation while simultaneously scaring its patrons out of its wits. A true paragon of the blues, he brought the music of the Mississippi Delta to Chicago in 1952 and over a four-decade career, he recorded in genres such as blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and psychedelic rock. In celebration of Wolf’s 116^th birthday on Wednesday June 10th I would like to highly the 2003 documentary The Howlin’Wolf Story-The Secret Of Rock & Roll about the life of blues legend Chester ‘Howlin’ Wolf’ Burnett. The film features rare material, including performances of many of his classic Chess Records tunes, an appearance on the show Shindig, introduced by the Rolling Stones in 1964 and drummer Sam Lay’s home movies from the Chicago Blues scene of the 1960s. The film positively crackles with the electricity of his live performances, undiminished by the years, in particular a 1966 session set up by famed musicologist Alan Lomax

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