Two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Navia and Quentin Navia are joined by master violinist Georges Lammam, dancers and dancing. Their performances blend the charango (a traditional ten-string instrument), haunting sounds of panpipes (zampoñas) and notched flutes (kena) with high-energy rhythms. You don’t need a plane ticket to experience a "little piece of South American carnaval,"...
Gaucho 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. Their sound, a uniquely American concoction, blends instrumental acuity and lighthearted humor that keep their audience coming back for more....
A staple of the Bay Area scene since 2013, Atta Kid is an all-star crew that reaches into the swampy lilt of New Orleans and the razor-sharp precision of the East Bay at the same time. Led by Daniel Casares (sax and vocals)and Max Cowan (B-3, keyboards and vocals), Atta Kid will take you on...
Brooklyn Born, Chicago Blues, Just Blues, That’s All. Kirk Harwood - Drums Steve Freund - Guitar/Vocals Wendy DeWitt - Keyboard
North Beach New Orleans
Ashley Cornwall aka Acorn is an indie folk singer songwriter from Pittsburgh, PA. Rooted in 90s nostalgia, Acorn’s music drifts through tender storytelling and dreamlike melodies, exploring love, loss, and transformation. Come hear her play at Pier 23 Cafe. Bring a friend.
The Dave Matthews Blues Band was established in 2002 by David S. Matthews, an East Bay harmonica player (since 1982). The band plays standard blues covers such as “Sweet Home Chicago” in addition to well-known dance tunes like “I’ll Take You There,” and “Feeling Allright.” Aubrey Rose - Guitar David Matthews - Harmonica/Vocals Felix Bannon...
Tiffany Austin celebrates the bold and inimitable blues singer,Bessie Smith. Tiffany Austin is a vocalist, composer, educator, and Berkeley Law Juris Doctor. She has performed with luminaries such as Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, John Handy, Cyrus Chestnut, and Doug Carn. Her soulful delivery and musical storytelling has brought her to stages at Birdland and Dizzy’s...
This Saturday, join two-time Latin Grammy nominee Eddy Nadia, Pachamama band, Andean costumed dancers and special guest master violinist Georges Lammam for a magical, musical night in a historic speakeasy.
Keys jazz bistro presents, Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble featuring Phil Hawkins on Steel Pans and Trumpeter Erik Jekabson, with Murray Low-piano, Dan Feiszli-bass, Jon Bendich-percussion, Colin Douglas-drums.
The Wolves are a dynamic Chicago Blues band led by harmonica player and vocalist Matias Tasley. They are known for their electric shows featuring classics from Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Junior Wells. Tasley honed his craft in Chicago, playing with legends like John Primer and James Wheeler, absorbing authentic blues at Rosa’s Blues Lounge....
Keys jazz bistro presents, Ray Obiedo’s Latin Jazz Ensemble featuring Phil Hawkins on Steel Pans and Trumpeter Erik Jekabson, with Murray Low-piano, Dan Feiszli-bass, Jon Bendich-percussion, Colin Douglas-drums.
