November 10, 2026 – Neil Fontano Jazz Band
Get ready to jump, jive, and swing! The Neil Fontano Jazz Band brings high-energy rhythm to the dance floor with a fresh, dynamic sound. Led by rising star Neil Angelo Fontano, this powerhouse group delivers a lively mix of 1930s-1950s swing and jump blues. Having played with top-tier acts like Nick Rossi’s Swing Six and Johnny Bones & the Palace of Jazz, Neil now takes center stage with his own band, guaranteed to keep dancers on their feet all night long!
Check out Neil Fontano here:
And then dance to the Neil Fontano Jazz Band live at the Woodchopper’s Ball!
November 17, 2026 – San Francisco Medicine Ball Band
One of the most fun ensemble bands anywhere! The San Francisco Medicine Ball Band is a legendary, high-energy ensemble known for delivering irresistible dance grooves rooted in Swing, Jump Blues, and driving New Orleans rhythms. Swing dancers love the infectious energy of featured vocalist Valeriana Q, a long-time Bay Area favorite. Let’s all party!
November 24, 2026
– The Rigamarole Dance Orchestra: 9:00-11:30pm
– After-Hours Jam: 11:30pm-1:30am
The Rigamarole Dance Orchestra is a Bay Area “little big band”: a ten-piece jazz ensemble specifically assembled to play big band swing music for dancers. Bandleader Nirav Sanghani enlisted some of the best swing transcribers and arrangers across the country to fill the band’s repertoire with joyful, punchy, and danceable tunes. For their premiere performance, here at the Woodchopper’s Ball, the band is: Nirav Sanghani, Riley Baker, Marceline Keene, Charles Chen, Justin Au, James Dunning, Brandon Au, Patrick Wolff, & Sean Krazit, joined by special guest Jonathan Doyle.
The After-Hours Jam Session is now a regular monthly feature at the Woodchopper’s Ball, happening on the last Tuesday of the month, 11:30pm-1:30am, immediately following our regular Live Music Dance Party. Spread the word!
- Held in the lounge, with the bar staying open extra late, until 1:30am, and with space for dancing! Take a nap Tuesday, and plan to work from home on Wednesday–this jam party will swing until late!
- Included with admission to the Live Music Dance Party, $20 ($5 after 11:00pm)! Must arrive before doors close at 12:00am midnight.
- Musicians of all levels welcome! If you play an instrument or sing, here’s your chance to jam with other musicians.
December 1, 2026 – Kamrin Ortiz & His Knock Outs
Specializing in 1930s-1950s hard-swingin’ bar-walkin’, jump, swing, and rhythm & blues, Kamrin Ortiz brings an exciting presence to any stage he’s on! His powerhouse sextet performs music inspired by the post-World War II sounds of shouting vocalists, wailing horns, and driving rhythm sections. Kamrin is excited to play his original compositions and arrangements with this ensemble of great musicians. Come out and dance!