March 17, 2026 – St. Patrick’s Day Party!
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)
Check out Steve Lucky & The Rhumba Bums (feat. Miss Carmen Getit) here:
And then dance to them live at the Woodchopper’s Ball!
March 24, 2026 – Benny Amón’s New Orleans Pearls Quintet
Benny Amón’s relatively young career in jazz has established him as a prominent early jazz drummer. Currently splitting his time between his native Bay Area & his adopted long term home of New Orleans, Benny continues to pursue opportunities to perform, teach, and record with world class musicians. Benny’s New Orleans Pearls Quintet will present New Orleans Dance Hall jazz reminiscent of the great Bunk Johnson and George Lewis Bands that revived New Orleans Jazz.
March 31, 2026
– Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band: 9:00-11:30pm
– After-Hours Jam: 11:30pm-1:30am
photo credit: Auey Santos
Get ready to swing with Sean Krazit’s Juniper Jazz Band–a dynamic ensemble that brings to life the traditional jazz and small-group swing of the 1920s-40s with infectious energy and style. Led by saxophonist and swing dancer Sean Krazit, the Juniper Jazz Band delivers timeless standards and toe-tapping rhythms that will light up the dance floor and leave you smiling and swingin’. Great music and tempos for Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag!
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!
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- 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.
April 7, 2026 – Don Neely Swingtet
Don Neely, bandleader, arranger, reed player, songwriter, and vocalist, leads this fine jazz ensemble, authentically recapturing the excitement of the celebrated music originating from the Jazz Age of the 1920s and the early Swing Era of the 1930s. The Don Neely Swingtet–great music for Charleston-inspired Lindy Hop, Balboa, and Collegiate Shag!