The first Monday of every month I get to sing and play with a bunch of fabulous musicians doing jazz standards, classic rock and pop while folks dance and smile.
Lucky me! If you’re a resident, stop on by!
I have played this concert series with other bands and it is truly a fun get together at the Oakland City Center plaza. Come dance with me and The Party Monsters, a soulful good-time, high energy dance band - which is just what you want at lunch! We’ll keep you going through the rest of the week! Come have lunch with me and The Party Monsters!
Oakland City Center, 12th and Broadway in downtown Oakland
Experience an afternoon of music, dance, and entertainment with The Golden Follies, a vibrant Las Vegas-style revue featuring an extraordinary cast of talented senior performers ranging in age from 57 to 87!
I get to sing for these Fabulous gals during their show and we have a great time. Check out the link for ticket availability. And Come to the Golden Follies!
https://www.firehousearts.org/calendar-event/golden-follies-summer-2026/
The Real Thang Band is closing out Brentwood’s Concerts in the Park series this year and we promise to make it a good one! This band is custom made for outdoor concerts and we’re going to bring the fun and the funk while you sing and dance with us! Join us!
https://www.brentwoodca.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events-and-programs/concerts-in-the-park
Paul and I will delight and entertain the good folks at Blackhawk Country Club from 6-9 on Saturday the 22nd. If you’re a member, stop by!
Experience an afternoon of music, dance, and entertainment with The Golden Follies, a vibrant Las Vegas-style revue featuring an extraordinary cast of talented senior performers ranging in age from 57 to 87!
I get to sing for these Fabulous gals during their show and we have a great time. Check out the link for ticket availability. And Come to the Golden Follies!
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/1053/Senior-Center 7600 Amador Valley Boulevard, Dublin
I’m singing with a band of friends in Marin County for a fundraiser! Fun times to be had -
More info to come, if it’s open to the public.
Paul and I will be at the Crow Canyon Country Club on Sunday from 5-8
If you’re a member, we’ll see you there!
I get to play and sing with my friends in the Mixed Nuts Band for one of the fun clubs at Rossmoor Village. If you live there, check out where to get tickets and come on by! Or just cruise by and listen outside….
Didier, Paul and I will get together with you and rock your world on a Sunday afternoon ~ So come and day drink, sing, dance and smile with us! I guarantee that you’ll be entertained! Stop by and say hello!
Five Suns Brewing on the patio out back
262 Main Street, Martinez
Paul and I will delight and entertain the good people at Wente Vineyards on Saturday afternoon on the 18th, from 1-4pm. We’ll be outside under the trees and you can enjoy your wine while we serenade you!
5050 Arroyo Road, Livermore, CA 94550
Paul and I will delight and entertain the good people at the Ruby Hills Country Club in Pleasanton outdoors on their patio from 6-9 on Friday the 17th. If you’re a member, come by and say hello!
I get to sing and play with a bunch of fabulous musicians doing jazz standards, classic rock and pop while folks dance and smile.
Lucky me! If you’re a resident, stop on by!
The Real Thang Band is making our debut at The Sugar Barge RV Resort and Marina ~ A fun destination for great food, cocktails and we’ll provide the great music! If you’ve never been there, you can sit outside on the deck and watch the boats go by on the Delta. Way fun! Come join us and dance the afternoon away!
https://sugarbargeresort.com/event/
1440 Sugar Barge Road, Bethel Island
I’m singing and playing trumpet with the fun band - The Party Monsters! We’ve been asked to play for the Our Freedom Festival at the First Congregational Church in Oakland, 2501 Harrison Street for a short half hour set. The entire day will be about Freedom, Justice, Music and Movement! The event goes from 10am until 9pm. Come on by!
The first Monday of every month I get to sing and play with a bunch of fabulous musicians doing jazz standards, classic rock and pop while folks dance and smile.
Lucky me! If you’re a resident, stop on by!
I am singing a set of old Patriotic favorites at the San Pablo Multicultural 4th of July Celebration. I’m going to play my trumpet on a few of these too because - hey - I’m US Navy Band - I have to do it!
For more info: https://www.sanpabloca.gov/1454/4th-of-July-Multi-Cultural-Celebration
Once again I get to ride on a flatbed truck with The Mixed Nuts Band and sing to all of you watching the parade! I think we’re somewhere near the beginning of the bands, so wave and holler when you see us!
Paul and I return to the beautiful Wente Winery and Vineyards for a club day for the members.
If you belong to Wente’s Wine Club, please come on by and we’ll delight and entertain you!
The Real Thang Band is rockin the Alameda County Fair stage on Thursday the 25th of June for the first time! Come on down and sing and dance with us! We are thrilled to play the Fair for the first time this year.
Alameda County Fair, Road 12, Valley Avenue, Pleasanton
https://alamedacountyfair.com/
Mark your calendars because I get to sing with The Groove Doctors on Saturday June 20th at WiseGirl Ristorante 1932 Oak Park Blvd. Pleasant Hill. This band kicks! And I get to sing with Jane Cresswell who is a rock and roll dynamo ~ so come hear me sing and play with the Groove Doctors Band! 7-10pm
Reservations suggested https://wisegirlph.com/
I get to sing with the best house band in the Bay on Saturday June 20th at Nick’s Rockaway in Pacifica!
Join us for a night of great music, great food and lots of dancing!
https://www.nicksrestaurant.net/
The Real Thang Band is making our debut at the 8 Acres Kitchen and Bar in Brentwood, 801 Foothill Drive on Thursday the 18th. We plan to rock the place and bring the FUN! Come sing and dance with us ~Looking forward to playing in a new venue! See you there, Brentwood friends!
I get to sing at BlackHawk Country Club on Wednesday evening on the 17th with my pals, Joey T on percussion and Didier Bouvet on guitar for the good people who are members of the Country Club.
If you can get in, come see us!
The Real Thang Band is Rockin’ the Plaza at Five Suns Brewery, 626 Main Street in downtown Martinez from 6-8:30pm. You know how good this band is so come on by! We promise to make you sing and dance with us
Free and open to the public, outdoors in Susanna Park in Martinez, the 17 piece Contra Costa Jazz Band is playing Big Band music at the Beaver Festival at 1pm. I’m singing a few tunes and playing trumpet on the rest! Join us !
The Just Friends band plays a private concert every first Monday of the month at the Redwood Room in the Gateway Building at Rossmoor. It’s a jazzy hour for your listening pleasure! If you live in Rossmoor, join us!
I am joining my talented friend, Laurie Roldan in her popular show - A Song For You, the music of Karen Carpenter on May 31st. More info to come!
JaM Cellars Wine and Music Studio in downtown Napa at 1460 1st Street, Napa. This is one of our favorite venues to play because the vibe is so cool and the stage has a beautiful setting to perform in. Please join us after your fun evening out and finish up your Saturday evening with Hipster Cocktail Party and the Coolest of the Cool music - at JaM Cellars Wine and Music Studio, right downtown in Napa.
https://jamcellars.com/
I get to return to my favorite Martinez spot for great food and great cocktails - with 2 of my favorite musicians! Terry Miller is on bass and Mark Rossi is on keyboards for an evening of Torch Jazz, honoring Women in Jazz through elegant Torch songs. This will be a night to remember!
Reservations suggested - Roxx on Main is an intimate place https://www.roxxonmain.com/
Once again I get to sing with my talented and fun friends for a quick jazz concert at the Waterford in Rossmoor. If you live in Rossmoor, stop on by!
I am singing a short set of Patriotic songs and Military anthems at KidFest 2026 at the Toyota Pavilion in Concord again from 5-5:30. For more info, check this website: https://www.kidfestconcord.com/bay-area-kidfest
This Memorial Day I’ll sing with guitarist Mike Williams for the moving Memorial Day Service at Cherokee Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Lodi. I had the honor of singing at this stirring Military service last year and I’m proud to return. If you’re in the Lodi area, please consider joining us.
For more information, please click this link: https://www.cherokeememorial.com/
I am singing a short set of Patriotic songs and Military Anthems for Kid Fest Concord 2026. I’ll be on the Main Stage from 12 noon until 12:30. Stop by if you’re at the festival! Located at the Toyota Pavilion in Concord.
https://www.kidfestconcord.com/bay-area-kidfest
The Real Thang Band rides again in May and this time we’re at a new venue for us - the Suisun Valley Filling Station at 2529 Mankas Corner Rd, Fairfield. Food trucks, great music - and who knows what other great things!?! Come dance and sing and enjoy the diversifunkylicious sounds of The Real Thang Band. Check us out!
https://suisunvalleyfillingstation.com/
The Real Thang Band will kick off the music at Vacaville’s Fiesta Days celebration on Thursday May 21st on the Main Stage.at this downtown festival. Please take a look at the website for more info and directions and for the security policies. We are looking forward to rockin’ Vacaville Fiesta Days, Real Thang Style! Join us!
https://www.vacavillefiestadays.org/music
Once again, I get to sing and play trumpet with this great new band, Just Friends, out of Rossmoor. If you live in Rossmoor or know someone who can get you in ~ come on by!
More info https://www.justfriendsjazz.com/home
