The Winery Dogs, Fourplay, Dave Mason and More Set for Yoshi's San Francisco, Now thru 11/10
By: BWW News Desk Oct. 09, 2013
Yoshi's San Francisco has announced its updated calendar for club and restaurant through November 10, plus new shows through January 2014. Details below!
Yoshi's San Francisco Live Music & Restaurant is located at 1330 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, Calif. For tickets and more info: 415.655.5600 or Show Tickets. For dinner reservations: 415.655.5600 or Dinner Reservations. For current restaurant menu, click here.THE TOMMY IGOE BIG BAND with Guitar Legend Drew Zingg (Steely Dan & Boz Skaggs)
(Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians! Guitar Legend Drew Zingg from Steely Dan and Boz Scaggs returns to play the familiar and new, featuring custom arrangements of iconic Steely Dan songs written for the TIBB!)
Tue, Oct 8, 8pm
$22
Tommy Igoe is one of the world's most prominent drummers and bandleaders. He began drumming at the age of two and has gone on to craft a unique and diverse career traveling the world with many iconic artists, both as drummer and music director. In 1997, he created the drum book for Disney's "The Lion King," a seminal Broadway event performed in more than 50 countries around the world. During his time with the original company, he served as principal drummer and conductor. He has also created several of the world's best-selling music education titles including "Groove Essentials" and "Great Hands For A Lifetime" with the original "Groove Essentials" poster fast approaching 500,000 copies. His new Bay Area recording studio serves both as a world-class recording facility and education site for online and private sessions. Read more here.
Tue, Oct 8, 8pm
$22
Tommy Igoe is one of the world's most prominent drummers and bandleaders. He began drumming at the age of two and has gone on to craft a unique and diverse career traveling the world with many iconic artists, both as drummer and music director. In 1997, he created the drum book for Disney's "The Lion King," a seminal Broadway event performed in more than 50 countries around the world. During his time with the original company, he served as principal drummer and conductor. He has also created several of the world's best-selling music education titles including "Groove Essentials" and "Great Hands For A Lifetime" with the original "Groove Essentials" poster fast approaching 500,000 copies. His new Bay Area recording studio serves both as a world-class recording facility and education site for online and private sessions. Read more here.
(British soul)
Wed-Thu, Oct 9-10, 8pm
Wed $20, Thu $22
Alice Russell is pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down six piece band, she's a singer who demands attention. Unfazed by taking to the spotlight after a sober Amy Winehouse or joining Roy Ayers live for 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine', there's no wonder her powerful soul voice has attracted rave reviews from numerous national and international publications and praise from fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, David Byrne, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack's Daddy G, and Groove Armada. Read more here.
Wed $20, Thu $22
Alice Russell is pure natural talent, a natural presence, a force of nature. Whether on a big stage with her 16 piece band, charming a crowd of 4000 into staying out dancing in the rain (as she did at Montreal Jazz Festival) or rocking out an intimate club set with a stripped down six piece band, she's a singer who demands attention. Unfazed by taking to the spotlight after a sober Amy Winehouse or joining Roy Ayers live for 'Everybody Loves The Sunshine', there's no wonder her powerful soul voice has attracted rave reviews from numerous national and international publications and praise from fans as diverse as Gilles Peterson, David Byrne, Dennis Coffey, Massive Attack's Daddy G, and Groove Armada. Read more here.
(Hard rock, Blues-Rock)
Wed, Oct 9, Doors 10pm; Show 10:30pm
$25 adv, $30 door
It would be easy to call The Winery Dogs a supergroup: Vocalist and guitarist Richie Kotzenmade his mark with Poison and Mr. Big, bassist Billy Sheehan has been rocking for decades with Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big and others, and drummer Mike Portnoy was the co-founder of progressive metal superstars Dream Theater. But The Winery Dogs are so much more than a supergroup. Supergroups are usually short-lived entities composed of gifted players that jam out for little while and then quickly record with the hopes of catching lightning in a bottle. Moreover, they're often the sum of their collective parts. That's certainly not the case with The Winery Dogs, a cohesive, well-rounded classic-sounding trio with blazing songs that defy expectation. The group's self-titled debut is filled with straightforward rock and roll inspired by some of their favorite bands, and their music transcends any of the styles they're best known for.
$25 adv, $30 door
It would be easy to call The Winery Dogs a supergroup: Vocalist and guitarist Richie Kotzenmade his mark with Poison and Mr. Big, bassist Billy Sheehan has been rocking for decades with Steve Vai, David Lee Roth, Mr. Big and others, and drummer Mike Portnoy was the co-founder of progressive metal superstars Dream Theater. But The Winery Dogs are so much more than a supergroup. Supergroups are usually short-lived entities composed of gifted players that jam out for little while and then quickly record with the hopes of catching lightning in a bottle. Moreover, they're often the sum of their collective parts. That's certainly not the case with The Winery Dogs, a cohesive, well-rounded classic-sounding trio with blazing songs that defy expectation. The group's self-titled debut is filled with straightforward rock and roll inspired by some of their favorite bands, and their music transcends any of the styles they're best known for.
THE MESSENGER LEGACY
feat. Ralph Peterson, Donald Harrison, Brian Lynch, Billy Pierce, Donald Brown and Reggie Workman
Special performance celebrating Art Blakey's 94th birthday (Oct 11)
(Straight-ahead, bebop)
Fri, Oct 11, 8 & 10pm
8pm $31, 10pm $25
The Messenger Legacy is an elite line-up of former members of one of Jazz' most influential bands, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. This configuration features master bassist Reggie Workman, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, trumpeter Brian Lynch, tenor man Billy Pierce, pianist Donald Brown, and at the drums, Ralph Peterson. Their performance at Yoshi's is made even more special by the fact that it is taking place on October 11th - Art Blakey's birthday. Arguably, no other drummer is more qualified than Peterson to lead a band with such depth. Thirty years ago, Peterson, then a fresh-faced 21 year-old was chosen to play alongside Blakey as a Messenger in the 1983 version of The Jazz Messenger two drummer Big Band and learned first hand from the master himself. Peterson remained the 2nd drummer in the Big Band until Blakey's passing. Read more here.
Fri, Oct 11, 8 & 10pm
8pm $31, 10pm $25
The Messenger Legacy is an elite line-up of former members of one of Jazz' most influential bands, Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. This configuration features master bassist Reggie Workman, alto saxophonist Donald Harrison, trumpeter Brian Lynch, tenor man Billy Pierce, pianist Donald Brown, and at the drums, Ralph Peterson. Their performance at Yoshi's is made even more special by the fact that it is taking place on October 11th - Art Blakey's birthday. Arguably, no other drummer is more qualified than Peterson to lead a band with such depth. Thirty years ago, Peterson, then a fresh-faced 21 year-old was chosen to play alongside Blakey as a Messenger in the 1983 version of The Jazz Messenger two drummer Big Band and learned first hand from the master himself. Peterson remained the 2nd drummer in the Big Band until Blakey's passing. Read more here.
FOURPLAY
(Smooth Jazz)
Sat, Oct 12, 8 & 10pm
8 & 10pm $35|
The Fourplay story begins in 1990, with keyboardist Bob James, who had already established himself as a formidable figure in keyboard jazz - not just as an instrumentalist but as a composer and arranger as well - with solo recordings dating as far back as the mid 1960s. In 1990, James reunited with his old friend, session drummer, producer, composer & recording artist Harvey Mason (Herbie Hancock, Barbra Streisand, Notorious Big), during the recording of James' Grand Piano Canyon album. Also involved in the project were guitarist Lee Ritenour (Sergio Mendes) and bassist/vocalist Nathan East (Barry White, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins). Read more here.
ALL-BLACK EXPERIENCE feat. DJ D Sharp & Lexx Jones
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30pm in The Lounge
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30pm in The Lounge
PETER MURPHY Celebrates 35yrs of Bauhaus
Performing Solely Bauhaus Material
Performing Solely Bauhaus Material
("The Godfather of Goth")
Sun, Oct 13, 7 & 10pm
7pm $35, Limited VIP $65
10pm $30, Limited VIP $60
Peter Murphy, formerly of Bauhaus, is credited with spearheading and personifying the gothic rock movement. Known as "The Godfather of Goth," he has gone on to release several solo albums, including Deep, and Love Hysteria. His most recent album, Ninth, has been described by Consequence of Sound as "punk, jaunt, goth, doom, '80s gloom - everything is present and accounted for."
Read more here.
Sun, Oct 13, 7 & 10pm
7pm $35, Limited VIP $65
10pm $30, Limited VIP $60
Peter Murphy, formerly of Bauhaus, is credited with spearheading and personifying the gothic rock movement. Known as "The Godfather of Goth," he has gone on to release several solo albums, including Deep, and Love Hysteria. His most recent album, Ninth, has been described by Consequence of Sound as "punk, jaunt, goth, doom, '80s gloom - everything is present and accounted for."
Read more here.
(Next-gen jazz)
Wed, Oct 16, 8pm
$21
Described as "one of the transforming figures of early 21st century jazz," by The Guardian (UK) and as a "dazzling saxophonist," by The New York Times, Steve Lehman (b. New York City, 1978) is a composer, performer, educator, and scholar who works across a broad spectrum of jazz-based musical idioms. His recent recording, Travail, Transformation & Flow (Pi 2009), was chosen as the #1 Jazz Album of the year by The New York Times. An alto saxophonist, Lehman has performed and recorded nationally and internationally with his own ensembles and with those led by Anthony Braxton, Vijay Iyer, Jason Moran, Meshell Ndegeocello, and High Priest of Anti-Pop Consortium. His work has received rave reviews in Artforum, Downbeat Magazine, The New York Times, Newsweek, and The Wire, and on National Public Radio and the BBC. Read more here.
$21
Described as "one of the transforming figures of early 21st century jazz," by The Guardian (UK) and as a "dazzling saxophonist," by The New York Times, Steve Lehman (b. New York City, 1978) is a composer, performer, educator, and scholar who works across a broad spectrum of jazz-based musical idioms. His recent recording, Travail, Transformation & Flow (Pi 2009), was chosen as the #1 Jazz Album of the year by The New York Times. An alto saxophonist, Lehman has performed and recorded nationally and internationally with his own ensembles and with those led by Anthony Braxton, Vijay Iyer, Jason Moran, Meshell Ndegeocello, and High Priest of Anti-Pop Consortium. His work has received rave reviews in Artforum, Downbeat Magazine, The New York Times, Newsweek, and The Wire, and on National Public Radio and the BBC. Read more here.
THE DRAMATICS feat. L.J. REYNOLDS
(Classic soul legends)
Fri-Sat, Oct 18-19, 8 & 10pm
Fri: 8pm $38, 10pm $32
Sat: 8pm $40, 10pm $35
For over four-decades, the Dramatics, with their rich, dazzling vocal blend has wowed audiences all over the world. With over 38 charted hits to date, the Dramatics have displayed a distinctive sound that has transcended time, music genres, and generations alike. Founded in 1962, the original group was comprised of members of Rob Davis, Ron Banks, Larry Reed, Robert Ellington, Larry "Squirrel" Demps and Elbert Wilkins. After releasing two singles on the Wingate record label and after the departure of Ellington, the Dramatics were signed by the Sport record label in 1967, releasing their first hit single, 'All Because of You,' reaching No. 42 on the R&B Charts. In 1968 William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Larry Reed and bass singer Willie Ford, formally of the Capitols replaced Rob Davis. Soon after the group began to collaborate with producer Tony Hester for what would be a string of hits that would begin to define the Dramatics' distinctive harmonies and dynamic blends of lead and background vocals. Read more here.
(Classic soul legends)
Fri-Sat, Oct 18-19, 8 & 10pm
Fri: 8pm $38, 10pm $32
Sat: 8pm $40, 10pm $35
For over four-decades, the Dramatics, with their rich, dazzling vocal blend has wowed audiences all over the world. With over 38 charted hits to date, the Dramatics have displayed a distinctive sound that has transcended time, music genres, and generations alike. Founded in 1962, the original group was comprised of members of Rob Davis, Ron Banks, Larry Reed, Robert Ellington, Larry "Squirrel" Demps and Elbert Wilkins. After releasing two singles on the Wingate record label and after the departure of Ellington, the Dramatics were signed by the Sport record label in 1967, releasing their first hit single, 'All Because of You,' reaching No. 42 on the R&B Charts. In 1968 William "Wee Gee" Howard replaced lead singer Larry Reed and bass singer Willie Ford, formally of the Capitols replaced Rob Davis. Soon after the group began to collaborate with producer Tony Hester for what would be a string of hits that would begin to define the Dramatics' distinctive harmonies and dynamic blends of lead and background vocals. Read more here.
6th ANNUAL FILIPINO AMERICAN JAZZ FESTIVAL
(Jazz)
Sun, Oct 20, 5:30pm door; 6pm show
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with the San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival as we present the 6th Annual Festival on Sunday October 20, 2013. Jazz vocalists, Melissa Morgan and Yolanda Quandt bring their brand of Jazz and Blues; pianist/composer, jazz/fusion maestro Winston Raval and his Ensemble will thrill you with fabulous compositions written especially for this show; drummer/festival presenter, educator, jazz historian, Richie Quirino will perform with the Winston Raval Ensemble. Read more here.
(Jazz)
Sun, Oct 20, 5:30pm door; 6pm show
Celebrate Filipino American History Month with the San Francisco Filipino American Jazz Festival as we present the 6th Annual Festival on Sunday October 20, 2013. Jazz vocalists, Melissa Morgan and Yolanda Quandt bring their brand of Jazz and Blues; pianist/composer, jazz/fusion maestro Winston Raval and his Ensemble will thrill you with fabulous compositions written especially for this show; drummer/festival presenter, educator, jazz historian, Richie Quirino will perform with the Winston Raval Ensemble. Read more here.
(Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians! Gypsy Night. Tangos & more w/ Colin Hogan on accordion.)
Tue, Oct 22, 8pm
$22
Tommy Igoe is one of the world's most prominent drummers and bandleaders. He began drumming at the age of two and has gone on to craft a unique and diverse career traveling the world with many iconic artists, both as drummer and music director. In 1997, he created the drum book for Disney's "The Lion King," a seminal Broadway event performed in more than 50 countries around the world. During his time with the original company, he served as principal drummer and conductor. He has also created several of the world's best-selling music education titles including "Groove Essentials" and "Great Hands For A Lifetime" with the original "Groove Essentials" poster fast approaching 500,000 copies. His new Bay Area recording studio serves both as a world-class recording facility and education site for online and private sessions. Read more here.
$22
Tommy Igoe is one of the world's most prominent drummers and bandleaders. He began drumming at the age of two and has gone on to craft a unique and diverse career traveling the world with many iconic artists, both as drummer and music director. In 1997, he created the drum book for Disney's "The Lion King," a seminal Broadway event performed in more than 50 countries around the world. During his time with the original company, he served as principal drummer and conductor. He has also created several of the world's best-selling music education titles including "Groove Essentials" and "Great Hands For A Lifetime" with the original "Groove Essentials" poster fast approaching 500,000 copies. His new Bay Area recording studio serves both as a world-class recording facility and education site for online and private sessions. Read more here.
LEON RUSSELL
(Music legend and Rock 'n' Roll Hall-of-Famer)
Wed, Oct 23, 8pm
$39
Leon Russell is a music legend and perhaps the most accomplished and versatile musician in the history of rock 'n roll. In his distinguished and unique 50 year career, he has played on, arranged, written and/or produced some of the best records in popular music. Leon has played on pop, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, standards, gospel, and surf records. As a session musician, arranger, producer, singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record company owner, bandleader, and touring musician, he has collaborated with hundreds of artists. Read more here.
(Music legend and Rock 'n' Roll Hall-of-Famer)
Wed, Oct 23, 8pm
$39
Leon Russell is a music legend and perhaps the most accomplished and versatile musician in the history of rock 'n roll. In his distinguished and unique 50 year career, he has played on, arranged, written and/or produced some of the best records in popular music. Leon has played on pop, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, standards, gospel, and surf records. As a session musician, arranger, producer, singer, songwriter, pianist, guitarist, record company owner, bandleader, and touring musician, he has collaborated with hundreds of artists. Read more here.
MACY GRAY and Her Band
14th Anniversary of ON HOW LIFE IS TOUR
Thu, Oct 24, 8 & 10pm
8 & 10pm $48
Add-on - Meet & Greet + Extras: $75
A gifted songwriter and dazzlingly singular singer, the mom of three teenagers has been overturning fan expectation and industry formula since kicking off her music career with her debut 2000 CD, On How Life Is. That musical calling card spawned the classic single "I Try," and both the CD and single were massive global hits. They kicked off a career ride that includes multiple Grammys and MTV awards, over 25 million units sold, and a thriving acting career. Read more here.
14th Anniversary of ON HOW LIFE IS TOUR
Thu, Oct 24, 8 & 10pm
8 & 10pm $48
Add-on - Meet & Greet + Extras: $75
A gifted songwriter and dazzlingly singular singer, the mom of three teenagers has been overturning fan expectation and industry formula since kicking off her music career with her debut 2000 CD, On How Life Is. That musical calling card spawned the classic single "I Try," and both the CD and single were massive global hits. They kicked off a career ride that includes multiple Grammys and MTV awards, over 25 million units sold, and a thriving acting career. Read more here.
(Former lead vocalist of the R&B group Shalamar)
Fri-Sat, Oct 25-26, 8 & 10pm
8pm $31, 10pm $27
According to one Rolling Stone writer, Howard Hewett is the premier vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye, Howard Hewett soars to new heights and seduces his audience. It is no wonder Howard Hewett is responsible for selling some ten million records; his voice is irresistible. Read more here.
8pm $31, 10pm $27
According to one Rolling Stone writer, Howard Hewett is the premier vocalist in the post - Marvin Gaye era of romantic pop. Like Gaye, Howard Hewett soars to new heights and seduces his audience. It is no wonder Howard Hewett is responsible for selling some ten million records; his voice is irresistible. Read more here.
Dream Quest Media Presents:
HALLOWEEN MONSTER'S BALL
Fri, Oct 25, 10:30pm in The Lounge
SUSSAN DEYHIM
(Iranian composer, vocalist and performance artist)
Fri, Oct 25, 10:30pm in The Lounge
(Iranian composer, vocalist and performance artist)
Sun, Oct 27, 7pm
$36 adv, $40 door
Sussan's wide-ranging collaborations with leading artists from across the spectrum of contemporary art have included, Ornette Coleman, Bobby McFerrin, Peter Gabriel, Bill Laswell, Talvin Singh, Micky Hart, Branford Marsalis, Jerry Garcia, Doug Wimbish, Adrian Sherwood and The Blue Man Group and with two of the most prominent female visual artists Shirin Neshat and Sophie Calle. Her composition Windfall/Beshno Az Ney was recently used by U2 throughout the US and Europe. "U2s 360 tour" in one of the largest scale tock tours to this day. Beshno Az Ney is an intro to U2 "Sunday Bloody Sunday" a moving number in solidarity with Iran's Green movement. Read more here.
$36 adv, $40 door
Sussan's wide-ranging collaborations with leading artists from across the spectrum of contemporary art have included, Ornette Coleman, Bobby McFerrin, Peter Gabriel, Bill Laswell, Talvin Singh, Micky Hart, Branford Marsalis, Jerry Garcia, Doug Wimbish, Adrian Sherwood and The Blue Man Group and with two of the most prominent female visual artists Shirin Neshat and Sophie Calle. Her composition Windfall/Beshno Az Ney was recently used by U2 throughout the US and Europe. "U2s 360 tour" in one of the largest scale tock tours to this day. Beshno Az Ney is an intro to U2 "Sunday Bloody Sunday" a moving number in solidarity with Iran's Green movement. Read more here.
PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH REUNION TOUR with Camp Lo
(Collaboration of two legendary Hip-Hop duos)
(Collaboration of two legendary Hip-Hop duos)
Open Dance Floor! 18+
Sun, Oct 27, 10:30pm
$34 adv, $39 door
As one of Hip-Hop's most iconic producer's, Pete Rock utilized obscure soul and jazz records as sample resources, frequently making use of horn-driven hooks. Lead vocalist CL Smooth's vocal style tended toward the philosophical. Their signature hit "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" has been recognized as one of the most memorable Hip-Hop records of all time. The duo's "Mecca & the Soul Brother" LP has been acclaimed and praised for the manner in which it's lyrics, music, and melodies combined to tell soul stirring and honest stories of urban romance and life. Read more here. LOS PERICOS
(Argentinian Rock Band / Open Dance Floor)
Mon, Oct 28, 8pm
$30 standing, $40 seated
Los Pericos is an Argentinean rock band known for its experimental music where reggae and ska are predominant. In 1987, with a little help of two local DJs in a Buenos Aires' radio station, Los Pericos had the chance to make their music heard. Their song "El Ritual de la Banana" became an instant hit which gave the band the opportunity to get a deal with Berlin Records. Los Pericos was released in December 1988, selling 150,000 units in just a few months. After touring Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile, a second record, called King Kong, was produced by Paralamas' Herbert Vianna. The international consolidation came with "Fronteras en America," Los Pericos' first video rotated by MTV Latino. Rab A Dab Stail was released in 1990 and Big Yuyo in 1993. On September 17, 1994, Los Pericos shared a concert with UB40 and Paralamas at Estadio Monumental de River Plate in front of 50,000 people. The same year, Pampas Reggae appeared in music stores. Read more here. PATRICIA BARBER
$34 adv, $39 door
As one of Hip-Hop's most iconic producer's, Pete Rock utilized obscure soul and jazz records as sample resources, frequently making use of horn-driven hooks. Lead vocalist CL Smooth's vocal style tended toward the philosophical. Their signature hit "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" has been recognized as one of the most memorable Hip-Hop records of all time. The duo's "Mecca & the Soul Brother" LP has been acclaimed and praised for the manner in which it's lyrics, music, and melodies combined to tell soul stirring and honest stories of urban romance and life. Read more here. LOS PERICOS
(Argentinian Rock Band / Open Dance Floor)
Mon, Oct 28, 8pm
$30 standing, $40 seated
Los Pericos is an Argentinean rock band known for its experimental music where reggae and ska are predominant. In 1987, with a little help of two local DJs in a Buenos Aires' radio station, Los Pericos had the chance to make their music heard. Their song "El Ritual de la Banana" became an instant hit which gave the band the opportunity to get a deal with Berlin Records. Los Pericos was released in December 1988, selling 150,000 units in just a few months. After touring Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Chile, a second record, called King Kong, was produced by Paralamas' Herbert Vianna. The international consolidation came with "Fronteras en America," Los Pericos' first video rotated by MTV Latino. Rab A Dab Stail was released in 1990 and Big Yuyo in 1993. On September 17, 1994, Los Pericos shared a concert with UB40 and Paralamas at Estadio Monumental de River Plate in front of 50,000 people. The same year, Pampas Reggae appeared in music stores. Read more here. PATRICIA BARBER
(American jazz singer, pianist, songwriter & bandleader)
Tue, Oct 29, 8pm
$25
From her early days leading a jazz trio in small Chicago nightclubs, Patricia Barber has drawn extravagant accolades. The praise came at first from local writers, impressed by her unique arrangements and coolly composed piano improvisations. As she added vocals to her repertoire, the praise poured in from national reviewers intoxicated by her recordings. And when (after years of international touring) she began to focus on her own compositions, kudos arrived from new fans, besotted by her lapidary lyrics and her often indelible imagery. Read more here.
Tue, Oct 29, 8pm
$25
From her early days leading a jazz trio in small Chicago nightclubs, Patricia Barber has drawn extravagant accolades. The praise came at first from local writers, impressed by her unique arrangements and coolly composed piano improvisations. As she added vocals to her repertoire, the praise poured in from national reviewers intoxicated by her recordings. And when (after years of international touring) she began to focus on her own compositions, kudos arrived from new fans, besotted by her lapidary lyrics and her often indelible imagery. Read more here.
BERNHOFT plus Sivert Høyem
(Back by popular demand! Norwegian retro-soul singer/multi-instrumentalist)
(Back by popular demand! Norwegian retro-soul singer/multi-instrumentalist)
Wed, Oct 30, 8pm
$23 adv, $27 door
Since releasing his sophomore album Solidarity Breaks in early 2011, Norwegian retro-soul singer/multi-instrumentalist Bernhoft has thrilled crowds around the world with his stripped-down yet amped-up one-man-band act. Largely on the strength of his looping-enhanced and wonder-inspiring live show, Bernhoft racked up 250,000 sales of Solidarity Breaks and earned more than three million views for "C'Mon Talk" (a beatbox-infused, acoustic-guitar-laced single that Bernhoft performed during his September 2011 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show). With his irresistibly of-the-moment approach to classic R&B and soul, Bernhoft also nabbed the Best Artist and Best Male Artist of the Year awards at the 2012 Spellemannprisen, which are the equivalent to the GRAMMYs in Norway. Now, the former frontman of acclaimed alt-rock band Span is returning to the U.S. with an unforgettable live performance in which his ingenuity in looping magically reproduces the sound, feel, and energy of a complete band. Read more here. CAMEO'S FUNKY HALLOWEEN
$23 adv, $27 door
Since releasing his sophomore album Solidarity Breaks in early 2011, Norwegian retro-soul singer/multi-instrumentalist Bernhoft has thrilled crowds around the world with his stripped-down yet amped-up one-man-band act. Largely on the strength of his looping-enhanced and wonder-inspiring live show, Bernhoft racked up 250,000 sales of Solidarity Breaks and earned more than three million views for "C'Mon Talk" (a beatbox-infused, acoustic-guitar-laced single that Bernhoft performed during his September 2011 appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show). With his irresistibly of-the-moment approach to classic R&B and soul, Bernhoft also nabbed the Best Artist and Best Male Artist of the Year awards at the 2012 Spellemannprisen, which are the equivalent to the GRAMMYs in Norway. Now, the former frontman of acclaimed alt-rock band Span is returning to the U.S. with an unforgettable live performance in which his ingenuity in looping magically reproduces the sound, feel, and energy of a complete band. Read more here. CAMEO'S FUNKY HALLOWEEN
(Pre-Party with DJ Spooky Electronica 6:30-8pm. '70s vs '80s Costume Party)
Thu, Oct 31, 8 & 10pm
8 & 10pm $46
Cameo topped the R&B charts for more than a decade, and has sold more than 17 million albums; and Cameo is one of the most popular Funk/ Rock and Soul bands of its era! Line-ups change, styles evolve, and record labels merge, but Cameo has maintained its core funkiness for nearly four decades. From the seventies through today, CAMEO has been churning out trailblazing hits. The group's pivotal sounds are a part of music history. Cameo has permanently marked major turning points in music and set the standard that many have tried to duplicate and follow. Now, CAMEO's creator and producer; Larry Blackmon, along with founding member Tomi Jenkins, is once again ready to challenge the way the world listens to music! CAMEO is ready to introduce a new generation to their Music. Read more here. Ankh Marketing Presents:
FREAKS & BEATS Costume Party & Halloween Celebration
Thu, Oct 31, 8 & 10pm
8 & 10pm $46
Cameo topped the R&B charts for more than a decade, and has sold more than 17 million albums; and Cameo is one of the most popular Funk/ Rock and Soul bands of its era! Line-ups change, styles evolve, and record labels merge, but Cameo has maintained its core funkiness for nearly four decades. From the seventies through today, CAMEO has been churning out trailblazing hits. The group's pivotal sounds are a part of music history. Cameo has permanently marked major turning points in music and set the standard that many have tried to duplicate and follow. Now, CAMEO's creator and producer; Larry Blackmon, along with founding member Tomi Jenkins, is once again ready to challenge the way the world listens to music! CAMEO is ready to introduce a new generation to their Music. Read more here. Ankh Marketing Presents:
FREAKS & BEATS Costume Party & Halloween Celebration
10:30pm in The Lounge:
AVANT
(The voice of modern soul)
(The voice of modern soul)
Fri-Sat, Nov 1-2, 8 & 10pm
8pm $33, 10pm 29
The masterful crooner is back on point with his seventh album, Face the Music (Feb. 5, 2013). Inspired by the R&B legends-Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Luther Vandross and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds-who have been guiding lights in Avant's career, the project marks the singer's first release on the Capitol/EMI-distributed independent label Mo-B. But the set does more than just pay homage to R&B masters. Thanks to Avant's inventiveness, Face the Music cooks up a tantalizing blend of contemporary and traditional sounds.
Read more here.
8pm $33, 10pm 29
The masterful crooner is back on point with his seventh album, Face the Music (Feb. 5, 2013). Inspired by the R&B legends-Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Luther Vandross and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds-who have been guiding lights in Avant's career, the project marks the singer's first release on the Capitol/EMI-distributed independent label Mo-B. But the set does more than just pay homage to R&B masters. Thanks to Avant's inventiveness, Face the Music cooks up a tantalizing blend of contemporary and traditional sounds.
Read more here.
MAKANA
("Slack Rock," or slack key infused with elements of bluegrass, rock, blues and raga)
("Slack Rock," or slack key infused with elements of bluegrass, rock, blues and raga)
Sun, Nov 3, 7pm
$17 adv, $23 door
Virtuosic and versatile, Makana defies description. His solo performance is an exhilarating ride through the breadth of slack key, folk, rock, bluegrass, ethnic and jazz and his distinctly original songs are infused with the spirit of Hawai'i. From the 200-year old slack key tradition, rooted in a very personal folk music expression of beautiful surroundings and Hawaiian way of life, Makana has evolved his own dynamic, high-octane style, coined "Slack Rock," or slack key infused with elements of bluegrass, rock, blues and raga. Praise for Makana comes from many unexpected sources including Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist for Metallica and Spanish Flamenco master Pepe Romero. In 2008, he was among the top 3 winners in Guitar Player Magazine's 2008 National Guitar Superstar Competition, and in 2012, he was featured on the soundtrack of the George Clooney movie The Descendants. Read more here.
$17 adv, $23 door
Virtuosic and versatile, Makana defies description. His solo performance is an exhilarating ride through the breadth of slack key, folk, rock, bluegrass, ethnic and jazz and his distinctly original songs are infused with the spirit of Hawai'i. From the 200-year old slack key tradition, rooted in a very personal folk music expression of beautiful surroundings and Hawaiian way of life, Makana has evolved his own dynamic, high-octane style, coined "Slack Rock," or slack key infused with elements of bluegrass, rock, blues and raga. Praise for Makana comes from many unexpected sources including Kirk Hammett, lead guitarist for Metallica and Spanish Flamenco master Pepe Romero. In 2008, he was among the top 3 winners in Guitar Player Magazine's 2008 National Guitar Superstar Competition, and in 2012, he was featured on the soundtrack of the George Clooney movie The Descendants. Read more here.
(Featuring 15 of the Bay Area's finest musicians!)
Tue, Nov 5, 8pm
$22
Tommy Igoe is one of the world's most prominent drummers and bandleaders. He began drumming at the age of two and has gone on to craft a unique and diverse career traveling the world with many iconic artists, both as drummer and music director. In 1997, he created the drum book for Disney's "The Lion King," a seminal Broadway event performed in more than 50 countries around the world. During his time with the original company, he served as principal drummer and conductor. He has also created several of the world's best-selling music education titles including "Groove Essentials" and "Great Hands For A Lifetime" with the original "Groove Essentials" poster fast approaching 500,000 copies. His new Bay Area recording studio serves both as a world-class recording facility and education site for online and private sessions. Read more here.
Tue, Nov 5, 8pm
$22
Tommy Igoe is one of the world's most prominent drummers and bandleaders. He began drumming at the age of two and has gone on to craft a unique and diverse career traveling the world with many iconic artists, both as drummer and music director. In 1997, he created the drum book for Disney's "The Lion King," a seminal Broadway event performed in more than 50 countries around the world. During his time with the original company, he served as principal drummer and conductor. He has also created several of the world's best-selling music education titles including "Groove Essentials" and "Great Hands For A Lifetime" with the original "Groove Essentials" poster fast approaching 500,000 copies. His new Bay Area recording studio serves both as a world-class recording facility and education site for online and private sessions. Read more here.
TIGRAN - Shadow Theatre
(Punk jazz improvisations fused with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.)
Wed, Nov 6, 8pm
$18
Tigran Hamasyan is a young musician born 1987 in Armenia. In 2003, Tigran moved with his family to Los Angeles, California. He began playing piano at the age of 3. Since the age of 13, he has played in European festivals. His reputation has steadily grown with every performance. He has won prestigious piano competitions, most notably, the 2006 Thelonious Monk jazz piano competition under supervision of Herbie Hancock. He has earned serious recognition with 4 albums and hundreds of concerts all around the world (Montreux, Montreal, North Sea, Juan Les Pins, Marciac, London Jazz Festival, Winter Festival in NY). Recently, Tigran was named the winner of the 2013 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Contemporary Music. His new album "Shadow Theater," recorded with his band, is due to be released Fall 2013. It exhibits continued growth as an original artist. It is fueled by his passion, atmospheric punk jazz improvisations fused with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. "Shadow Theater" is a fresh, inspiring sound that combines many colorful elements, capturing the listener into a musical journey. Read more here.
(Punk jazz improvisations fused with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia.)
Wed, Nov 6, 8pm
$18
Tigran Hamasyan is a young musician born 1987 in Armenia. In 2003, Tigran moved with his family to Los Angeles, California. He began playing piano at the age of 3. Since the age of 13, he has played in European festivals. His reputation has steadily grown with every performance. He has won prestigious piano competitions, most notably, the 2006 Thelonious Monk jazz piano competition under supervision of Herbie Hancock. He has earned serious recognition with 4 albums and hundreds of concerts all around the world (Montreux, Montreal, North Sea, Juan Les Pins, Marciac, London Jazz Festival, Winter Festival in NY). Recently, Tigran was named the winner of the 2013 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Contemporary Music. His new album "Shadow Theater," recorded with his band, is due to be released Fall 2013. It exhibits continued growth as an original artist. It is fueled by his passion, atmospheric punk jazz improvisations fused with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. "Shadow Theater" is a fresh, inspiring sound that combines many colorful elements, capturing the listener into a musical journey. Read more here.
(Latin jazz, swing, bebop, salsa)
Fri-Sat, Nov 8-9, 8 & 10pm
8pm $30, 10pm $25
At 24, after working his way around the local club scene for several years, Poncho Sanchez landed a permanent spot in Cal Tjader's band in 1975. Sanchez remained with Tjader until the bandleader's death in 1982. That same year, he signed with Concord for the release of Sonando!, an album that marked the beginning of a prolific musical partnership that spans 30 years and, with the September 25, 2012 digital release of Live in Hollywood, 26 albums. Whether it's salsa, straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, or even elements of soul and blues, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from Poncho Sanchez's youth have telegraphed across the decades and continue to inform his creative sensibilities to this day. Read more here.
8pm $30, 10pm $25
At 24, after working his way around the local club scene for several years, Poncho Sanchez landed a permanent spot in Cal Tjader's band in 1975. Sanchez remained with Tjader until the bandleader's death in 1982. That same year, he signed with Concord for the release of Sonando!, an album that marked the beginning of a prolific musical partnership that spans 30 years and, with the September 25, 2012 digital release of Live in Hollywood, 26 albums. Whether it's salsa, straight-ahead jazz, Latin jazz, or even elements of soul and blues, the mesmerizing array of sounds and colors from Poncho Sanchez's youth have telegraphed across the decades and continue to inform his creative sensibilities to this day. Read more here.
Ankh Marketing Presents:
Saturday, Nov 9, 10:30pm in The Lounge
(Rock and Roll Hall of Famer & Founding Member of Traffic)
Sun, Nov 10, 7pm
$44
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, songwriter, and legendary guitarist Dave Mason has been making music since the age of 18 when he teamed up with fellow England native Steve Winwood to form the band Traffic. Since then he has penned dozens of hits, and has been linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac,The Rolling Stones, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Leon Russell, Ron Wood and Mama Cass Elliot. Mason has been performing to sold-out audiences for years and has sold millions of recordings worldwide. Read more here.
$44
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, songwriter, and legendary guitarist Dave Mason has been making music since the age of 18 when he teamed up with fellow England native Steve Winwood to form the band Traffic. Since then he has penned dozens of hits, and has been linked with numerous other members of rock and roll elite, including Eric Clapton, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Fleetwood Mac,The Rolling Stones, Graham Nash, Stephen Stills, Rita Coolidge, Leon Russell, Ron Wood and Mama Cass Elliot. Mason has been performing to sold-out audiences for years and has sold millions of recordings worldwide. Read more here.
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