September 1, 2026 – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s

Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s have been the torchbearers of a great American blues musical heritage for over three decades.  Taking their inspiration from the great jump & boogie outfits and swingin’ little big bands of the 1940s and ’50s, and adding a healthy dose of New Orleans rhythm and blues, pile-drivin’ piano, and some of Woods’ own contemporary playful lyrics, they breathe fresh life into the music that gave birth to rock’n’roll.  Don’t miss this National Blues Hall of Fame inductee and his hard-swingin’ band!

Check out Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s here:

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

September 8, 2026 – Clint Baker’s Golden Gate Swing Band featuring Ali Affleck

Clint Baker, jazz musician extraordinaire and walking encyclopedia of jazz music and history, returns to the Woodchopper’s Ball with his incredibly fun Golden Gate Swing Band, swingin’ in the spirit of hard-driving Kansas City swing and featuring special guest Ali Affleck. Tight and powerful, they will make you want to dance every song! Great music for Lindy Hop, Balboa, Shag, and all things swing!

September 15, 2026 – Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums (feat. Miss Carmen Getit)

Steve Lucky & the Rhumba Bums perform vintage jazz, pounding boogie woogies, sultry ballads, and funky-swinging New Orleans R&B.  “Great musicians playing the hell out of great songs, and putting on a show that matched the energy of the music.  Steve Lucky and his guitarist, the stunning Carmen Getit, ought to be world famous.  I have a new favorite live band: Steve Lucky and the Rhumba Bums.”  (Joe Getty, The Armstrong & Getty Show)

September 22, 2026 – Sunnyside Swingsters with Shelley Leong

The Sunnyside Swingsters is a 6 piece band led by Shelley Leong & Eric Kong, born out of their common love for the dance community of the San Francisco Bay Area. They bring their infectious joyful energy to the big stage. From 1920’s to 1950’s dance hall music, they play songs that swing so hard you can’t help but dance. The Sunnyside Swingsters also give a second life to some rarely heard show tune gems. The mood is whimsical and fun. Also expect new original songs paying tribute to dance! Whether you dance Lindy, Balboa, Shag or slow jazz, they have something for you. As regular dancers themselves, their motto is “we play music we want to dance to!”