October 20, 2026 – Mike Rinta & The Swing Therapists

Mike Rinta & The Swing Therapists work together regularly, 3 to 4 days a week, playing jazz from 1945 and earlier for seniors under the name The Jazz Therapists. All the musicians are full time and can boast playing with greats like Ray Charles, Taj Mahal, Bobby Hutcherson, and many others. Mike Rinta is a featured bandleader at The Saloon, and he works as an arranger and featured trombonist for many swing bands. Don’t miss their return to the Woodchopper’s Ball!

Check out Mike Rinta & The Swing Therapists here:

And then dance to them live at the Woodchopper’s Ball!

October 27, 2026 – Halloween Edition!
– The Cottontails: 9:00-11:30pm
– After-Hours Jam: 11:30pm-1:30am

The Cottontails are one of San Francisco’s most exciting, talented, and versatile swing dance bands around, playing a wide range of styles: 1920s Gatsby-era jazz, classic 30’s/’40s swing, and vintage ’50s/’60s R&B. Something for everyone, and fun for all! Featuring Karina Denike, whose “vocal prowess recalls traditional jazz chops with modern style, relevance, and soul” (The Owl Mag).

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.

 

November 3, 2026 – The Budhrani Brothers Sextet

The Budhrani Brothers Band specializes in a blend of the hot swing of Benny Goodman and the rhythmic power of Django Reinhardt’s gypsy jazz, combining well-loved standards with rare gems. The Budhrani Brothers have been entertaining weddings, restaurants, ballrooms, and private events since 2020. With their spirited performances, their band seeks to transport audiences back to the roaring 1920s and swingin’ 1930s, reviving the era’s exuberant hot jazz.

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!