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KAREN SUDJIAN / ALEX MARKELS TRIO
Saturday September 14th
BRAZILIAN JAZZ, BLUES, JAZZ STANDARDS
Karen Sudjian…an accomplished jazz vocalist. Karen, a songwriter, sings fluently in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, and Italian. She performs with a mastery of the beautiful and intricate styles of Brazilian jazz, Blues, and jazz standards. Alex Markels/guitar and Jack Prendergast /bass
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
JINX JONES
Sunday September 15th
VIRTUOSO GUITARIST
Jinx Jones, a guitar virtuoso, seamlessly moves from rockabilly to jazz to twang and back again, sometimes in the same song! He dazzles…while launching melodic lines consisting of standards by Montgomery, Kessel, Lionel Hampton and Benny Goodman. “The one thing that remains consistent throughout Jones’ multi-stylistic journey is the grace and finesse of his virtuoso playing.” (SF Chronicle)
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
TUNERIDERS
Friday September 20th
The TUNERIDERS perform upbeat hits of the legendary vocal groups of the 60's/70's: The Beatles, Eagles, Simon & Garfunkel, Van Morrison… With brilliant 3-part harmony and fabulous guitar work you will find it difficult to stay in your seat! Come take a walk down memory lane and thrill to the beauty and power of their performance.
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
LEE WATERMAN/BOB SCOTT GROUP
Saturday September 21st
$5 Music Cover Charge
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
PRIMAVERA LATIN JAZZ BAND
Sunday September 22nd
JAZZ WITH A LATIN TINGE
In the tradition of Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, and Poncho Sanchez, Primavera blends exciting Latin and Brazilian rhythms with American jazz. You might even be moved to step onto the dance floor, or just kick back and listen to the groove.
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
THREAT LEVEL ORANGE
Thursday September 26th
BANDWORKS PRESENTS THREAT LEVEL ORANGE
Threat Level Orange is a long-running San Francisco Bay Area rock band serving up songs you love from the 60's onward plus a smattering of originals.
No music cover charge
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
KEY ELEMENTS
Friday September 27th
LATIN JAZZ…INFECTIOUS EXOTIC RHYTHMS…
Key Elements is a Latin Jazz ensemble comprised of some of the SF Bay area’s most seasoned instrumentalists who perform exceptional original and Latin/Brazilian Jazz classics. Their music has a fresh, new, vibrant flair with infectious exotic rhythms. You just can’t stay still!!
$5 Music Cover Charge
06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
THE ELMWOODS
Saturday September 28th
POP, REGGAE, ROCKABILLY, COUNTRY…
Together for 10 years now! Their repertoire ranges from rockabilly, country, doo-wop, reggae, pop, rock, and even a bit of funky stuff. What’s fun is their covers are always “Elmwood-ized” …giving them their own distinctive style and flavor.
Take a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16oKf3CCPrU
$5 Music Cover Charge
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
COMEDY NIGHT
Saturday September 28th
GREAT COMEDY WITH DAN “GONZO” MACHANIK.
HEADLINING: Bay Area Comedy Legend Dan “Gonzo” Machanik has appeared as a regular opening act for Tommy Chong and Garry Shandling, featured in Aspen Comedy Festival and Comic Relief University Tour, and sold out shows on The Las Vegas Strip. His act feels like a wild party that you don’t want to miss!
Exciting MC and HOST to be announced soon.
It’s FREE, but reservations are a must!
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
YOLANDRA RHODES
Sunday September 29th
INCREDIBLE JAZZ SONGSTRESS Recording artist Yolandra Rhodes is a Bay Area treasure. And she’s coming to Riggers Loft!!! Sultry, fresh and engaging, this jazz songstress possesses an earthiness, which along with her dry wit, humor and lovely stage presence, engages audiences from the first to the last note.
Recently nominated as Best Jazz Vocalist by Northern CA Entertainer Music Awards, and Semi-Finalist in Jazz Search West 2018, Yolanda uplifts spirits and stirs the emotions of her listening audience with an easy grace and subtle confidence and gorgeous voice.
By all means…join us!!!
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM