Events for August 2024

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Claudia Villela Quintet

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Master Class: John ‘JR’ Robinson – Making Your Time Come Alive

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John ‘JR’ Robinson & SRT

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POSTPONED – (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

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Sean Mason Quartet

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Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag

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John Pizzarelli Trio

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Delbert Anderson Quartet

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(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Son Little plus “the della kit”

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Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Rio Theatre

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Mighty Mike Schermer with Special Guests Kid Andersen & Lisa “Little Baby” Andersen – Album Release Celebration

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AZA: An Evening of Moroccan Tamazight

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Fred Wesley & the New JBs

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Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe

Claudia Villela Quintet

Dinner Special: Coconut Curry with Fresh Cod, Shrimp & Greens  Rice Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– “A Brazilian-born genius with a blistering voice" (JazzTimes), Rio-born Claudia Villela has developed a reputation as a singularly unique singer, pianist and composer, lending her five-octave voice to work with jazz […]

Master Class: John ‘JR’ Robinson – Making Your Time Come Alive

Grammy winning drummer John ‘JR’ Robinson is celebrating 50 years of music making. Robinson’s world-renowned versatility and groove have made him one of the most prolific and sought-after drummers in the industry whose musicianship has helped define the pop, R&B, and jazz era for the last half century. No one will forget Robinson’s landmark fill […]

John ‘JR’ Robinson & SRT

Dinner Special: Grilled Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper & Olive Relish Rosemary & Parmesan Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Grammy winning drummer John ‘JR’ Robinson is celebrating 50 years of music making. Robinson’s world-renowned versatility and groove have made him one of […]

POSTPONED – (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Gyedu-Blay Ambolley

Gyedu Blay Ambolley is a musical luminary hailing from Ghana, West Africa, with a staggering 29 albums under his belt. Known affectionately as the "Simigwa Do Man,” Ambolley’s musical journey began in the vibrant port city of Sekondi-Takoradi, in the Western Region of Ghana. His early fascination with music blossomed into a lifelong passion. From […]

Sean Mason Quartet

Dinner Special: Grilled Sockeye Salmon Herb Salsa Verde Roasted Rosemary Potatoes House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– When Sean Mason speaks about music, you can hear the notes falling into place. The cadence of his ideas unfolds with deliberate tempo, each exploring and resolving […]

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag is the premier headliner review in Santa Cruz, CA. Produced by Cyanide Cyn, a local queer femme, Sin Sisters is committed to providing a stellar theatrical experience and a safe, inclusive space for its audiences, performers and crew. Contact: Sin Sisters email | Sin Sisters Facebook

John Pizzarelli Trio

Dinner Special (SOLD OUT): Steelhead Trout with Tamari, Garlic & Lemon Basmati Rice House Salad & Baguette *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of […]

Delbert Anderson Quartet

Dinner Special: Summer Harvest Salad Grilled Chicken  Farro Crostini *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Delbert Anderson, a Diné jazz trumpet artist, composer, and educator, stands at the forefront of a vibrant Native American jazz scene. His work, deeply rooted in his Diné heritage, seamlessly integrates Navajo "spinning […]

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Son Little plus “the della kit”

Son Little, praised by American Songwriter as "one of the best songwriters working today,” conceived his latest album, Like Neptune, in a cabin overlooking the Delaware River in upstate New York. Trading in the existential dread permeating his previous work for unbridled joy and self-acceptance, Son Little transmutes the chronic pain of self-doubt into a […]

Athena Tergis & Christy Leahy – plus The Weeds & Adam Hendey

Athena Tergis & Christy Leahy Born in Manhattan and raised in San Francisco, Athena Tergis won the Jr. National Scottish fiddle champions 3 years in a row before moving to Ireland, immersing herself in the music for 3 years. There she joined The Sharon Shannon Band before moving to NYC to star in Riverdance on […]

Preservation Hall Jazz Band at the Rio Theatre

At a moment when musical streams are crossing with unprecedented frequency, it’s crucial to remember that throughout its history, New Orleans has been the point at which sounds and cultures from around the world converge, mingle, and resurface, transformed by the Crescent City’s inimitable spirit and joie de vivre. Nowhere is that idea more vividly […]

Master Class: Katie Thiroux – Melodic Walking Bass Lines

In this class, jazz bass specialist Katie Thiroux will take you through some awesome tips for playing more interesting, melodic bass lines. If you're in a rut with your bass lines and playing the same thing every time, Melodic Walking Bass Lines is the class for you. Thiroux will take you through octave switching, along […]

AZA: An Evening of Moroccan Tamazight

AZA unites traditional Tamazight (incorrectly labeled "Berber") music, indigenous to North Africa, with the global influences of its diverse members. With elements of indigenous Moroccan musical styles, including Ahwash, Rwais, and Gnawa - among others - AZA’s stirring performances feature deep, danceable rhythms, intricate melodies, and soaring, soulful vocals. Visually dynamic and engaging performers, AZA […]

Fred Wesley & the New JBs

Dinner Special: Steelhead Trout Skewers Farro, Cherry Tomatoes, & Green Beans Tapenade Crostini *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Fred Wesley is a legendary trombone player who has since performed with and composed for some of R&B’s most successful artists. Born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, he grew […]

Ray Obiedo Group with Special Guest Chloé Jean

Dinner Special: Grilled Hawayej-Spiced Chicken Kebabs w/ Toum Rice Pilaf House Salad & Baguette  *meat or veggie chili will be available to order at the counter ––– Contemporary jazz guitarist and composer Ray Obiedo had an eclectic music upbringing during his younger days in the San Francisco Bay Area. The sounds of Miles Davis, Antonio […]

Tim Flannery & The Lunatic Fringe

Tim Flannery’s life has revolved around three constants: family, baseball, and music. These three simple things have become a kind of a holy trinity for Flannery, or Flan as most folks call him. This triad has fortified him since he could swing a bat. He found his calling(s) among them, and he’s carved out legacies. […]

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