West Coast Ragtime Society
Dedicated to the preservation and promtion of Ragtime and vintage American music.

West Coast Concerts 
and Other Ragtime Events
July-September 2010

This Page Updated 9/20/2010
Previous Update 9/14/2010

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The table below lists special ragtime events including society and club meetings for West Coast States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington).  It does not include regular weekly gigs. The information shown was obtained from various sources: newsletters, flyers, other web sites etc. West Coast Ragtime Society does not vouch for the accuracy of the information.

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What

Where

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Sep 28, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Marty Eggers

Trad Jazz, blues, ragtime.
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Sep 29, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Tom Brier and Kitty Wilson
Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com

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What

Where

 Information
July 4, 2010
Sunday
3:00 p.m.

Nan Bostick with special guest artists
Nick Robinson & Dennis Pash of the Ragtime Skedaddlers; and Pete Devine & Meredith Axelrod of Devine's Jug Band in another

All-American Ragtime Blast and U.S.O Benefit
Menlo Park, CA

 First Baptist Church of Menlo Park
1000 Middle
(corner Arbor)
Menlo Park, CA		 Donations gratefully accepted.
BBQ ($5) follows at 5:00 p.m.

Queries: Carol Maslin
650-323-8544
or email
cjmaslin@juno.com
Map at:
www.firstbaptist.com
July 6, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor

Ragtime & Blues & Boogie
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Jul 7, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Bob Hirsch Trio

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Jul 10, 2010
Saturday
2 to 5:00 p.m.

San Francisco Starlight Orchestra

Join us for an afternoon of great hot and sweet jazz and ballroom music from the 1920s and 1930s.  Full menu and bar are available.  (Please do not bring your own.)  The dress code is "casual elegance." 
Come and join the fun!
Little Switzerland
Mill Valley, CA

 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
19080 Riverside Drive
Sonoma, California

$15 admission

For complete information
visit the Starlight
Web Site: Click here

or Email: Click Here
July 11, 2010
Sunday
Noon to- 5 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor (drums) with Porcupine Ragtime Ensemble
3rd Annual Parade of Bands
Sacramento, CA

 Dante Club
2330 Fair Oaks Boulevard
Sacramento		 Info:
Web site: Sacramento Trad Jazz Society - Calendar
Or call (916) 372-5277
Jul 13, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Marty Eggers

Trad Jazz, blues, ragtime.
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Jul 14, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Sugar Willie, Bob Ringwald, Jim Maihack

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
July 17, 2010
Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.		 Cline Wine & Jazz Festival 2010 
The 12th Annual Cline Wine &
Dixieland Jazz Festival
 GROUPS: Black Diamond Blue Five, Devil Mountain Jazz Band, Golden Gate Rhythm Machine, Jambalaya Big Swing Band, Mission Gold Jazz Band, Natural Gas Jazz Band,
San Francisco Feetwarmers
OTHER PERFORMERS: Ray Skjelbred, Tom Brier, Bob Hirsch, Crown Syncopators
Wine, beer, food available. Or, bring your own picnic.
Sonoma, CA 		Cline Cellars
24737 Hwy 121
Sonoma, CA 		Admission: Check back
Reservations:
(707) 940-4025

Information:
www.jazznut.com
or
www.clinecellars.com
Jul 18, 2010
Sunday
1:00-7:00 p.m.

Virginia with Devil Mountain Jazz Band
Special Friends of Jazz/New Orleans Jazz Club Concert

The Fog City Jazz Band and Ray Skjelbred
will also appear.
Danville, CA

 Grange Hall
743 Diablo Road
Danville, CA		 Info: www.jazznut.com
Jul 18, 2010
Sunday
4 to 6:30 p.m.

Paul Price Society Orchestra

Dance to authentic arrangements from the 1900s to 1930s: Grand March, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, One Step, Two Step, Charleston, mixers, and more. Dressy attire, vintage dress admired but not required.
Featured dance: Waltz
Palo Alto, CA

 Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

$20.00 (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)

For questions, call 650-858-2568 or visit the
Paul Price Orch. web site. 
Jun 20, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Ray Skjelbred

Blues, Trad Jazz, Boogie, Barrelhouse piano
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Jul 21, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Ray Skjelbred

Blues, Trad Jazz, Boogie, Barrelhouse piano
Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Jul 24, 25
2010
Sat, Sun
4:00 p.m.

Tom McDermott
Solo piano house concerts
  
Traditional jazz piano incorporating strands of New Orleans, Brazilian choros, ragtime, stride
North Berkeley Hills, CA

 Directions will be emailed after reserving you seat(s). Admission: $20 and will
be collected at the door.

Reservations required.
Email: dapperdave@
earthlink.net

Be sure to include which day(s) you will be attending.
Jul 27, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor
Filling in for Frederick Hodges

Ragtime, 20's & 30's solo piano
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Jul 28, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Norm Gary Trio

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Jul 31, 2010
Saturday
4:00 p.m.

Piedmont Piano Company presents
Tom McDermott & Frank French
 
"Pan Americana" - From New Orleans to Rio 
Piano Solos and Duets
Piedmont Piano Company 
Oakland, CA

 Piedmont Piano Company
(new store)
18th & San Pablo
(1728 San Pablo Ave)
Oakland, CA		 Information:
phone: 510-547-8188
email: music@piedmont
piano.com

Piedmont Piano web site:
piedmontpiano.com/

Concert web page:
TomMcDFrankFrench
Aug 1, 2010
Sunday
1:00-5:30 p.m.

T.R.A.D.J.A.S.S presents
Virginia with Devil Mountain Jazz Band

Last Day Saloon
Santa Rosa, CA

 Last Day Saloon
120 Fifth Street
Santa Rosa, CA		 Info: Info: 
www.tradjass.org
and
www.jazznut.com
Aug 2, 2010
Monday
6 to 9 p.m.

San Francisco Traditional Jazz Foundation presents
Foundation Jazz Band
Great Traditional Jazz featuring: Jim Cullum and Bob Schulz (cornet), Dan Barrett (trombone), Bill Carter (clarinet), Bill Gould (piano), Scott Anthony (banjo and guitar), Bill Reinhart (bass), Clint Baker (drums) with Pat Yankee (vocals)
Nick's Restaurant
Pacifica, CA

 Nick's Restaurant
100 Rockaway Beach,
Pacifica, CA		 Information:
www.nicksrestaurant.net
650-359-3900

www.sftradjazz.org
Aug 3, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor is joined by Craig Ventresco (banjo) and Jason Hansen (drums)
Will Perkins will play during intermissions
Ragtime & Blues & Boogie
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Aug 4, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Jay Paulus Society Band

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Aug 6-8, 2010
Fri - Sun

Marty Eggers (piano) with Yerba Buena Stompers
Orange County Classic Jazz Festival
Costa Mesa, CA

 Hilton Costa Mesa
3050 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA		 Information:
www.oc-classicjazz.org
or call (888) 215-6222
Aug 10, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Carl Sonny Leyland (piano),
Virginia Tichenor (drums), Marty Eggers (bass)

Pier 23 Cafe
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Aug 11, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Burt Wilson & Kitty Wilson

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Aug 11, 2010
Wednesday
9:15-12 a.m.
Leyland & friends

7:15-9:15 p.m
Lindy Hop
dance lessons

Carl Sonny Leyland & Friends
Marty Eggers, Clint Baker, Katie Cavera
"Wednesday Night Hop"

Swing Dance Party featuring live band
Carl Sonny Leyland and Friends
(Lindy Hop Lessons precede party)
 Mountain View, CA

 Cheryl Burke Dance
1400 N. Shoreline Blvd. #A
Mountain View, CA 94043

Click here for directions.

 Information:
408-745-7827
or email: Click Here
Visit web site: click here.

Cost: 
Dance Party Only: $10

Dance lesson: $15 each
7:15 p.m. Level 2
8:15 p.m. Level 1
Aug 13-15 2010
Fri, Sat, Sun

12th Annual Sutter Creek
Ragtime Festival

PERFORMERS:
Tom Brier, The Crown Syncopators, Marty Eggers, Frederick Hodges, Carl Sonny Leyland, Mike Lipskin, Stevens Price and Virginia Tichenor

Sutter Creek, CA

 Sutter Creek, CA
Click here for map
 Ticket Information:
All Events Badges: $60 before July 15th; $70 after July 15. Daily badges and concert tickets are also available. $20 service charge for refunds requested prior to 7/15/10; no refunds after 7/15/10. 		 Purchase  badge(s) by mail: Mother Lode Ragtime Society, 11310 Prospect Drive #10, pmb 12, Jackson, CA 95642. Cash or checks only (no credit or ATM cards).

Badges, and concert passes, will be available at the door.
Information, see web site
suttercreekragtime.com
or email; Marilyn Norton and Dan Lucas. 
or phone; 209-405-1563

Aug 14, 2010
Saturday
2 to 5:00 p.m.

San Francisco Starlight Orchestra

Join us for an afternoon of great hot and sweet jazz and ballroom music from the 1920s and 1930s.  Full menu and bar are available.  (Please do not bring your own.)  The dress code is "casual elegance." 
Come and join the fun!
Little Switzerland
Mill Valley, CA

 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
19080 Riverside Drive
Sonoma, California

$15 admission

For complete information
visit the Starlight
Web Site: Click here

or Email: Click Here
Aug 15, 2010
Sunday
4 to 6:30 p.m.

Paul Price Society Orchestra

Dance to authentic arrangements from the 1900s to 1930s: Grand March, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, One Step, Two Step, Charleston, mixers, and more. Dressy attire, vintage dress admired but not required.
Featured dance: Foxtrot
Palo Alto, CA

 Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

$20.00 (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)

For questions, call 650-858-2568 or visit the
Paul Price Orch. web site. 
Aug 17, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.
Updated 8/16

Marty Eggers (piano, bass) w/ Robert Young
(piano, cornet, alto sax), Virginia Tichenor (drums)

Trad Jazz, blues, ragtime
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Aug 18, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Updated 8/16

Bill Schoening Presents
Bob Ringwald

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Aug 19, 2010
Thursday
7-10:00 p.m.

Mike Lipskin (stride jazz piano), Dinah Lee (jazz vocalist), and Jerry Logas (tenor sax)

Stride Jazz, Standards
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information 
visit MikeLipskin.com
Aug 21, 2010
Saturday
Two Shows
12:30 p.m.
  8:00 p.m.

1st Annual West Coast Jug Band Jubilee

12:30 Show: Devine's Jug Band, Jugtown Pirates, Skiffle Symphony with Kenny Hall, Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Jug Band, and Toshio Hirano
8:00 Show: Maria Muldaur & Her Garden of Joy,
Quinn Deveaux & the Juggy Tubsters, and Kally Price
Freight & Salvage
Berkeley, CA

 Freight & Salvage
2020 Addison St.
Berkeley, CA		 Tickets for each show are
$18.50 advance/$19.50 at door
510-644-2020
freightandsalvage.org
Aug 22, 2010
Sunday
2:00 p.m.

The John Ulrich Piano Series Presents
Frank French

Solo Piano House Concert
El Sobrante, CA

 4184 Garden Lane
El Sobrante, Ca. 94803		 Tickets: $20 per person
To register, send check payable to: 
John Ulrich
4184 Garden Lane
El Sobrante, Ca. 94803

Information:
Phone/fax (510) 223-9587
Email:
Julrich2847@ATT.net

PDF Flyer: Click here.
Aug 29, 2010
Sunday
1 to 4 p.m.

Monthly Music Session

Red Lion Hotel Sacramento at Arden Village
Sacramento, CA

 1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, 95815

For driving directions click here.

There is no charge for
admission or membership.

For further information
call or write Bub or 
Petra Sullivan at 
(916) 457-3324 or 
email
 bubpetra@comcast.net
 or visit Society's web site

Aug 31, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor

Ragtime & Blues & Boogie
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Sep 1, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Bill Dendle (with guitarist)

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Sep 7, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.
Updated 8/23

Marty Eggers (piano, bass) w/ Robert Young
(piano, cornet, alto sax), Virginia Tichenor (drums)

Trad Jazz, blues, ragtime
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Sep 8, 2010
Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.		 Virginia Tichenor and Marty Eggers

Hot Ragtime and Trad Jazz piano
There's room for dancing as well as listening!
Belrose Theater
San Rafael, CA		 The Belrose Theater
1415 5th Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901		 Theater Info:
(415) 454-6422 or visit web site:
www.thebelrose.com
Map: click here

For more information about Marty and Virginia's shows at the Belrose Theater and elsewhere, call (510) 655-6728
or e-mail
marty_eggers@juno.com

Sep 8, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Jim Maihack

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Sep 9, 2010
Thursday
7-10:00 p.m.

Mike Lipskin (stride jazz piano), Dinah Lee (jazz vocalist), and Jerry Logas (tenor sax)
Stride Jazz, Standards
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information 
visit MikeLipskin.com
Sep 11, 2010
Saturday
2 to 5:00 p.m.

San Francisco Starlight Orchestra

Join us for an afternoon of great hot and sweet jazz and ballroom music from the 1920s and 1930s.  Full menu and bar are available.  (Please do not bring your own.)  The dress code is "casual elegance." 
Come and join the fun!
Little Switzerland
Mill Valley, CA

 LITTLE SWITZERLAND
19080 Riverside Drive
Sonoma, California

$15 admission

For complete information
visit the Starlight
Web Site: Click here

or Email: Click Here
Sep 12, 2010
Sunday
2:00 p.m.

RagtimeHome Concerts presents
Ray Skjelbred
in a new house concert venue.
Santa Rosa, CA

 Santa Rosa, CA
Directions provided with reservations.		 Tickets: $20
Reservations required.

For information and
reservations, call
(707) 538-5070

or visit RagtimeHome
web site: Click Here
Sep 14, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.
Updated 8/21

Ray Skjelbred

Blues, Boogie, Ragtime, Barrelhouse
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Sep 15, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
Marty Eggers & Virginia Tichenor

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Sep 18 & 19, 2010
Sat & Sun
2:00 p.m.

Carl Sonny Leyland (piano),
Virginia Tichenor (drums), Marty Eggers (bass)
Perform at Reutlinger's Victorian
San Francisco, CA

Address provided with reservation Tickets: $25
Reservations required.

For invitation/reservation, call Richard at 415-346-8669

Email Nan: Click Here

PDF Flyer with mail-in
registration form, click here.
Sep 19, 2010
Sunday
4 to 6:30 p.m.

3 p.m. Castle
Walk work-
shop

Paul Price Society Orchestra

Dance to authentic arrangements from the 1900s to 1930s: Grand March, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, One Step, Two Step, Charleston, mixers, and more. Dressy attire, vintage dress admired but not required.
Featured dance: Castle Walk
Palo Alto, CA

 Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

$20.00 (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)

For questions, call 650-858-2568 or visit the
Paul Price Orch. web site. 
Sep 21, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor

Ragtime & Blues & Boogie
San Francisco, CA

 Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com
Sep 22, 2010
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

Bill Schoening Presents
John Cocuzzi

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova, CA

 Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road
Rancho Cordova, CA		 Information:
916-987-7434
or email: Bs25ss28@aol.com
Sep 25, 2010
Saturday
2:00 p.m.

Rose Avenue Acoustic Delights presents
Ragtime Skedaddlers

Authentic String Band Ragtime
Oakland, CA

 933 Rose Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611

Admission: $20 advance, $22 at the door
(All proceeds go to the performers

Information and reservations, visit the
RoseAvenue web site

Sep 26, 2010
Sunday
1 to 4 p.m.

Monthly Music Session

Red Lion Hotel Sacramento at Arden Village
Sacramento, CA

 1401 Arden Way
Sacramento, 95815

For driving directions click here.

There is no charge for
admission or membership.

For further information
call or write Bub or 
Petra Sullivan at 
(916) 457-3324 or 
email
 bubpetra@comcast.net
 or visit Society's web site

Click here to email Calendar Information to the Webmaster

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