Band Schedule

February 17, 2026 – Hot Baked Goods
Mardi Gras Swing Dance Party!

The Hot Baked Goods are a band of young jazz musicians playing hot tunes of the 1920s and ’30s.  Most of the band members started as swing dancers, and became so infatuated with the music that they decided to make some themselves!  They have quickly become one of San Francisco’s most popular swing dance bands!

Check out the Hot Baked Goods here:

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

February 24, 2026
– Kamrin Ortiz & His Knock Outs: 9:00-11:30pm
– After-Hours Jam: 11:30pm-1:30am

Kamrin Ortiz & His Knock Outs

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 play his original compositions and arrangements with this ensemble of great musicians.

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.

March 3, 2026 – The Golden Hour Heptet

The Golden Hour Heptet

The Golden Hour Heptet plays swing music for both dancing and listening audiences, inspired by the great jazz artists of the 30’s and 40’s. Led by Lauryn and Ryan Gould (Austin, TX), the band is greatly influenced by the music of Don Byas, Slam Stewart, Johnny Hodges, Kansas City Six/Seven, Edmond Hall Sextet, Sidney Bechet, Mary Lou Williams, and so many more. This particular group began as a quartet, but has grown into several iterations, all the way up to a 10-piece “little big band,” the Golden Hour Orchestra. The Heptet typically features a three-horn “front line” and a three or four-piece rhythm section. Whatever combo they are presenting, the Goulds and fellow musicianers bring their “joie de vivre,” along with a deep passion for the music, dance, and community with them.

March 10, 2026 – Mitch Woods & His Rocket 88s

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!