August 11, 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!
Check out the Medicine Ball Band here:
And then dance to them live at the Woodchopper’s Ball!
August 18, 2026 – Dave Stuckey & The Hot House Gang
Dave Stuckey & The Hot House Gang are trucking into their 16th year of swinging the standards (and not-so-standards) of the 1920’s & 30’s, bringing a fresh, roughhouse treatment of the small group jazz bands, from Chicago to New York and everywhere in between! If your bag is Fats Waller, Wingy Manone, or Eddie Condon et al., dig no further! With tunes both vintage and original, if you’ve come to beat your feet or just give your ears something reet, The Hot House Gang is your receipt for a rhythm retreat!
August 25, 2026
– Key System Five: 9:00-11:30pm
– After-Hours Jam: 11:30pm-1:30am
The Key System Five are a vintage jazz, blues, swing, and ragtime combo featuring vocals, reeds, piano, strings, and bass. As a lindy hopper and dance instructor, bandleader Lisa Gonick knows what dancers want in a band. Performing regularly to enthusiastic audiences around the San Francisco Bay area, their infectious rhythms will keep your toes tapping, feet moving, and face smiling!
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.
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!