Band Schedule

July 15, 2025 – Wendy DeWitt, Queen of Boogie Woogie

Wendy DeWitt, Queen of Boogie Woogie

Wendy DeWitt brings a boogie woogie-loaded trio to the Woodchopper’s Ball.  Garnering national and international attention, band members include the founder of the San Francisco International Boogie Woogie Festival, touring artists with Hank Ballard, Norton Buffalo, and Anthony Paule Soul Orchestra, and International Blues Challenge and Blues Music Awards nominees.  Music is love and much will be shared on the dance floor.

 

Check out Wendy DeWitt, Queen of Boogie Woogie here:

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

July 22, 2025 – Kamrin Ortiz & His Knock Outs

Kamrin Ortiz
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 debut his original compositions and arrangements with this ensemble of great musicians.  Come out and dance at their public debut!

July 29, 2025
– Cosmo Alleycats: 9:00-11:30pm
– After-Hours Jam: 11:30pm-1:30am

Cosmo Alleycats

Founded in 2010, the Cosmo Alleycats are a San Francisco-based vintage dance band that brings to the stage a potent mix of vintage dance music with a dynamic, soulful delivery.  The band’s talented musicians draw from several decades of exhilarating American music and inspired originals to deliver a fun and engaging performance that will make you want to dance!


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.

August 5, 2025 – Le Jazz Hot

Le Jazz Hot

Led by Paul Mehling, the “Godfather of Gypsy Jazz in the USA”, and inspired by the music of the great Django Reinhardt and his famous Quintet of the Hot Club of France, Le Jazz Hot (a.k.a. The Hot Club of San Francisco) will transport you back in time to the hot, mysterious, and romantic swing music of 1920s Paris.  Voulez-vous danser?

August 12, 2025 – Benny Amon’s New Orleans Pearls Quintet

Benny Amon’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 will present New Orleans Dance Hall jazz reminiscent of the great Bunk Johnson and George Lewis Bands that revived New Orleans Jazz.