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Tag: Oakland music venues

DJ Slowpoke (left) talks into a microphone inside the Lux nightclub while partygoers dance and hold placards with numbers indicating their choice for top song.
Posted inArts & Community

At Oakland’s Lux nightclub, music fans ‘battle’ to determine the best songs

by Brandy Collins May 22, 2023May 22, 2023

The Monday night parties, hosted by DJ Slowpoke, have become a platform for up-and-coming local artists to get their tracks heard.

Oakland-based jazz collaborators Dillon Vado and Amy B.
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Dillon Vado and Amy D, a jazz partnership forged in Oakland

by Andrew Gilbert March 2, 2023March 1, 2023

The multi-instrumentalist and singer both have South Bay roots. But they found fertile soil for their musical explorations in the Town.

Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman performing together on stage. The duo will be bringing their show to Oakland on Friday, Feb. 17.
Posted inArts & Community

Tierney Sutton and Tamir Hendelman bring their lyrical jazz to Oakland

by Andrew Gilbert February 13, 2023February 13, 2023

The nine-time Grammy-nominated vocalist and sought-after pianist will perform together this week at Piedmont Piano Company.

Yoshi's Jack London Square location in Oakland opened today for in-door dining as venues begin to lure customers back indoors.
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Yoshi’s Jazz Club owners embroiled in legal battle

by Ken Lester January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

A lawsuit filed by co-founder Yoshie Akiba accuses her ex-husband and longtime business partner Kazuo Kajimura of fraud and abuse.

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Lilan Kane to celebrate Nancy Wilson with concert at the Sound Room

by Andrew Gilbert January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

The Oakland-based vocalist will perform Sunday, backed by an all-star cast of East Bay jazz musicians.

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Orchestra Gold to perform its Malian grooves at Bandcamp

by Andrew Gilbert January 17, 2023January 17, 2023

The Oakland-based group will perform songs from its new album, ‘Medicine,’ at the downtown record store on Friday, Jan. 20.

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Cuban piano master Chucho Valdés performs this week at the Paramount Theater

by Andrew Gilbert September 19, 2022September 19, 2022

SFJAZZ is bringing the Cuban piano legend to Oakland to perform his new suite, ‘La Creación.’

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Goapele to perform back home in Oakland this week

by Andrew Gilbert May 17, 2022May 19, 2022

The singer will be debuting songs from her forthcoming album at a run of shows beginning Thursday at Yoshi’s in Jack London Square.

Posted inArts & Community

‘Evolutionary Blues,’ a film about West Oakland’s musical legacy, returns at the Grand Lake Theatre

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Some of the pioneers featured in the doc have passed away since the film debuted in 2017. But you can learn their stories at a special screening next Thursday.

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‘The Dynamic Miss’ Faye Carol celebrates Black history, with friends

by Andrew Gilbert February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

More than a few jazz luminaries will join the iconic Bay Area singer onstage at Geoffrey’s Inner Circle during a run of shows in February.

Oakland flamenco artist David McLean practicing in his studio with his wife, esteemed flamenco dancer and vocalist Clara Rodriguez.
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The flamenco soul of David McLean

by Andrew Gilbert November 9, 2021November 10, 2021

The Oakland guitarist—an essential player in the Bay Area’s vibrant flamenco scene—performs Sunday at The Sound Room.

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After a rough year, Geoffrey’s Inner Circle to relaunch Sunday night jazz sessions

by Andrew Gilbert July 29, 2021August 2, 2021

The club’s owner, Geoffrey Pete, has been a mainstay of the Oakland music scene since the 1970s.

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