Live Bands & Musical Theater

 

Royal Society Jazz Orchestra

The Bay Area's premiere jazz orchestra, and a favorite at Gatsby Summer Afternoon and the Art Deco Preservation Ball. The RSJO plays authentic music from the 1920s and ’30s with their eleven-piece orchestra and smaller ensembles, too! Contact them for bookings, or to order any of their wonderful CDs!

707-765-2055
www.rsjo.com

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Sara & Swingtime

Pianist and vocalist Sara Klotz de Aguilar leads her 1930s dance band in all your favorite tunes. Available for parties and events.

510-541-1069
www.gigmasters.com/swing/Sara-Swingtime

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Frederick Hodges

Sophisticated and jazzy piano stylings of the Great American Songbook.

510-336-0768
www.frederickhodges.com

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42nd Street Moon

This local theater company, say its founders, "is dedicated to digging up, dusting off, and re-presenting" lost or rarely-performed musicals. 42nd Street Moon—a 1920s nickname for the bright lights of Broadway—is one of only three theater companies in the U.S. (the others are in New York and Los Angeles) specializing in obscure vintage musical revivals, performed "book-in-hand."

415-861-8972
Eureka Theater, 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco
www.42ndstmoon.org

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The Hot Club of San Francisco

"Gypsy swing" à la Django Reinhardt. 

415-931-0909
www.hotclubsf.com

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Clint Baker Jazz

Drawing on the rich history of jazz from influences like Kid Ory, Louis Armstrong, Turk Murphy, and more, Clint Baker's New Orleans Jazz Band plays traditional jazz around the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.

www.clintbakerjazz.com

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The Cosmo Alleycats

A dance band with a vintage twist featuring the fantastic Ms. Emily Day.

www.cosmoalleycats.com

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Hot Baked Goods

Vintage jazz for dancing and everything else, based in San Francisco.

www.thehotbakedgoods.com

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Nick Rossi

San Francisco-based guitarist and bandleader Nick Rossi is known for his exceptional level of musicianship and stylish approach to classic jazz material. Rossi is a fixture in the dance and big band scenes.

www.nickrossiarts.com

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Alpha Rhythm Kings

Swing. Jump Blues. Vintage Lounge. Boogie Woogie. Established in 2017, The Alpha Rhythm Kings have created quite a stir with music fans, crafting an exciting, King Size California sound.

www.alpharhythmkings.com

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Gaucho Jazz

Dave Ricketts is founder and bandleader for the nationally and internationally known Gaucho, specializing in gypsy jazz/blues/gutbucket music. Gaucho is based in San Francisco and in 2009 won SFWeekly’s Reader’s Poll, “Best Jazz and Blues Band.”

www.gauchojazz.com

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Suzanne Ramsey (Kitten on the Keys)

A versatile and fun pianist with a diverse period repertoire; available for parties, receptions, and weddings. 

415-242-2482
www.suzanneramsey.net

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A-Town Agency

Exciting, classic event production that can provide musical history, preservation, and modern day re-creation. DJ Tanoa Stewart spins vintages tunes for your event.

www.atownagency.com

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Baguette Quartette

For a breath of French air... accordionist Odile Lavault and her group perform the popular music of Paris, circa 1920 - 1940. Their valses musettes, tangos, pasodobles and "realistic" songs are often heard at the Baltic, Freight & Salvage, and other venues.

www.baguettequartette.org


Swing Fever

Classic Swing of the '30s - '40s.

415-459-2428
www.swingfever.com


 

Dance Lessons & Venues

 

AngieDance

Even if you've never danced before, she can make your first dance a comfortable and fun experience. Along with teaching private lessons and group classes, Angie is available to host parties, which she greatly enjoys. She is available to teach group lessons, give a professional dance performance, dance with guests, and play various types of dance music.

415-820-9699
www.angiedance.com

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Cynthia Glinka

San Francisco's "Roll Up the Carpets" dance diva offers private and public dance lessons that can turn anyone into Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers. She also produces dance events with the San Francisco Starlight Orchestra.

415-485-5500
www.dancewithglinka.com

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Nathan Dias

Whether one on one or in a group class, Nathan Dias breaks down swing dancing in a way that's easy to understand. Dancing is about joy and having fun and Nathan does his utmost to convey this whenever he teaches.

www.swingornothing.com


Camp Swing

This annual autumnal event is held in the historic 1930s Mendocino Woodlands. Camp Swing started in 1997, and they’re still at it—celebrating vintage dance, lifestyle, and design.

www.campswing.com

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Cat’s Corner SF

Come to Cat’s Corner to experience what San Francisco dancers have come to regard as a hip spot with unique charm. Guests enjoy dancing to a rotation of weekly bands drawing from the best of San Francisco’s jazz and blues scene.

www.catscornersf.com

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Club Deluxe

Club Deluxe is one of the best intimate live music venues in the Bay Area. Whether you’re local or visiting, get dressed up and grab a cocktail!

www.clubdeluxe.co

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Mr. Tipple’s Recording Studio

Craft cocktails and live music in a retro inspired venue.

mrtipplessf.com

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Seven Stills Distillery

Seven Stills is a local distillery with a large open courtyard. Local jazz bands play and the food and drinks are tops!

www.sevenstills.com

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Piedmont Piano

Piedmont Piano Company was voted #3 in the USA for Top Jazz venues of 2019. They host multiple live or virtual events every month.

www.piedmontpiano.com

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Vintage Radio Programs

 

Swing Street Radio

Swing Street Radio provides you insights into the artists, music, and history that serves as the backdrop for big band and swing music, and draws from a collection of over 15,000 popular and rare recordings that span from the infancy of jazz in the 1920’s to the Great Depression to World War II.

www.swingstreetradio.org


KCSM JAZZ 91.0 FM

The Bay Area's Jazz Station. More info at www.kcsm.org.


HAPPY DAYS

"HAPPY DAYS" with Marcie Judelson. Great Music from the 1920s and '30s. Sundays noon-1 p.m. on KWMR West Marin Radio 90.5 FM. Broadcasts or podcasts available at www.radiosausalito.org. "Happy Days" podcasts are also available at the Apple iTunes store. Type in keyword, "Radio Sausalito" and select "podcasts". (It's free.)