November 22, 2022 – 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?
Check out Le Jazz Hot here:
And then dance to them live at the Woodchopper’s Ball!
November 29, 2022
– Johnny Bones and the Palace of Jazz (9-11:30pm)
– After-Hours Jam Session (11:30pm-1:30am)
Johnny Bones, the regular sax player for the California Honeydrops, has put together his own all-star group to keep you dancing all night! Strongly influenced by the early hot jazz bands, Johnny Bones and The Palace of Jazz combines the intimacy of smaller groups with the energy of powerful musicianship. Whether playing standards or original material, this band will get the joint jumpin’!
The After-Hours Jam Session happens on the last Tuesday of the month, 11:30pm-1:30am, immediately following our regular Live Music Dance Party.
- Held in the lounge, with the bar staying open extra late, until 1:30am, and with space for dancing!
- Included with admission to the Live Music Dance Party, $10 ($5 after 11:00pm)! Must arrive before doors close at 12:00am midnight.
- Musicians of all levels welcome!
December 6, 2022 – Lisa Gonick and The Damfino Players
Playing hot jazz, trad jazz, blues, early swing, and novelty tunes, Lisa Gonick and The Damfino Players are sure to please kids of all ages. As a lindy hopper and dance instructor, Lisa knows what dancers want in a band. Their infectious rhythms will keep your toes tapping, feet moving, and face smiling!