If you’d like to know how to help or just check in and see what’s up!
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/deborahdelmastro
Or for my Go Fund Me info: https://gofund.me/cf2b3d9e
Wonderful People, I have been diagnosed with Stage 1, grade 2, HER2 triple positive breast cancer and will be taking somewhat of a break in my busy schedule of music and fun (!) in order to handle this issue handily early on. It is early and I am pissed and sad and optimistic! Chemo is scheduled to start in early November so any students who want to continue with me during this time, we’ll meet online!
If you don’t see my signature crazy curly hair, this is why!
BTW - I’m up for suggestions on wig styles ~ and I’ll need suggestions on my eyebrows for sure! So reach out…
All gigs I post going forward will be on a flexible basis ~ but I plan to get out there and sing as much as I can while I’m recovering all along the way. We’ll see when I get there! I hear some women tolerate this well. I hope I’m one of them.
I may start an online studio concert time over here if I get too bored and still have energy. So you ain’t heard the last of me yet!
I’m in good hands between the VA and John Muir Walnut Creek and I can still use all the positive energy and prayer you’d like to send up. Thanks ~ and again, I’m optimistic.
https://gofund.me/cf2b3d9e
I caught a bug and wound up in the hospital for a week! Not fun. And I’m better but things have to slow down for me until I am well.
If you would like to contribute to my Go Fund Me, I’d be eternally grateful. Even just sending prayers and good wishes helps!
This is why I so appreciate all of you who have donated to my fundraisers! I am going to be out of work for a while and I am so grateful for all of your support! Thank you from the bottom of my hear! And the top of my lungs!!
The day has finally come that I thought was going to happen first. But not with HER2 triple positive breast cancer, that had to be chemo first to get rid of any cancer cells that traveled and to melt out the cancer in my breast. But here we finally are! My kick ass team of Drs says that this recovery will be easier than I think.
I hope they’re right!
Please join me at the fabulous Roxx on Main, downtown Martinez, for an evening of Jazz standards and American Songbook music with Wayne Fettig on keys and Terry Miller on bass. This is the last gig for me until May, after my surgery and let me tell you, these gentlemen are terrific! We’ll have a fun night of great food, tasty cocktails and some great music that I’ll sing just for You!
Reservations suggested as Roxx on Main is a favorite with all the locals!
This will be the last time I’ll sing before my surgery, so it’ll be May before I’m up having fun with my bands, so get your tickets now. Paul and I appreciate all of your love and support!
Townhall Theatre in Lafayette is holding a Benefit Concert for me with 4 great local bands plus special guest, David Martin. Go to: www.townhalltheatre.com for tickets and information - This is going to be a fun night of music and joyous support! Here’s a write up below ~
One of our most talented, beloved and popular local musicians, and a truly awesome person, Deborah Del Mastro (The Real Thang Band, Hipster Cocktail Party, etc.) is battling breast cancer and needs our help. On Saturday March 16th, an incredible lineup of talent will come together at Lafayette's fabulous Town Hall Theatre to support her in her fight. All proceeds go to Deborah to offset her mounting medical costs. Please come if you can, and even if you can't, please donate to support this fantastic event and our wonderful friend!
I made it! The last chemo treatment is today and I will be relieved to be done. I still have a years worth of immunotherapy infusions but the hard part is done. Next will be surgery, a lumpectomy, in April and after I recover from surgery, radiation will begin. I’m in the final stretch of this cancer healing journey. We need a party!
The Real Thang returns to Lucca Bar & Gril to play at their fabulous Beer Garden. We always have a great time at Lucca and Benicia folks know how to party! So join us and let’s dance the night away! I’ll be done with chemo by then and I’ll be ready to celebrate! Join me ~
Start off your weekend with me and my favorite trio, Hipster Cocktail Party! We’re going to ease you into Friday night on the early shift at The Rellik Tavern in Benicia. Join us to get your weekend fun started!
https://www.therelliktavern.com/ 726 First Street, Benicia
My crack team of Oncology Nurses and my Oncologist are taking great care of me at the VA Martinez.
Please hold a good thought for me during this time.
Thank you good people!
Whew, January was tough! And now I’m better and back on track with my healing journey and I can get out and sing for you again. Join me with Didier and Paul at one of our favorite places to play, WiseGirl in Pleasant Hill. We promise to delight and entertain you with our genre-bending mix of the Coolest of the Cool music. I can’t wait to see you there! We start at 6 and play until 9pm ~
Air hugs only for this chemo girl this time - but we’ll do lots of them!
https://wisegirlph.com/ 1932 Oak Park Blvd, Pleasant Hill
My crack team of Oncology Nurses and my Oncologist are taking great care of me at the VA Martinez.
Please hold a good thought for me during this time.
Thank you good people!
Due to a week long hospitalization, I am taking myself off of all gigs in January to heal.
We love playing for the good people at Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Food on Water Street in Jack London Square, Oakland. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is colorful and Didier, Paul and I will be there to serenade and entertain you on a Saturday night! Reservations suggested https://farmhousethai.com/all-locations
Due to a week long hospitalization, I have taken myself off of gigs in the month of January in order to heal.
Once again, Hipster Cocktail Party returns to one of our private events for a beloved senior community. We love playing music for these wonderful people and staff and they enjoy what we bring to them. Win/Win!
We can play your private event too ~ just contact me here!
Due to my week long hospitalization last week, I am taking myself off of this gig in order to get well and not risk the chance of reinfection during chemo. Jane Levenseller of the Groove Doctors will sing for me!
We are helping a dear friend celebrate his 70th birthday at Monica’s in Antioch!
We can celebrate your party with you ~ contact me here for information!
Join me with Didier Bouvet and Paul Cicco at our first gig of 2024 at our favorite in Benicia, The Rellik Tavern on First Street. Come get your weekend started with some of the Coolest of the Cool music with our genre bending play list! See you there!
My crack team of Oncology Nurses and my Oncologist are taking great care of me at the VA Martinez.
Please hold a good thought for me during this time.
Thank you good people!
I am singing with Rich Elliot at Our Lady of Loretto in Novato at the 5pm Mass on Sunday the 14th. Join us if you are so inclined!
I get to join Larry Berman, Carlos Suarez, Geo Starr and more for a fun, rockin’ NYE party at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club, a private party. So if you’re a member, grab a friend and show up ~ We’ll dance you into 2024 with fun music by a great band! Reservations suggested.
5871 Marina Rd, Discovery Bay, CA 94505
Didier, Paul and I are returning to the fabulous Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Food on Water Street in Jack London Square to end our 2023 year of music gigs! We have played for Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Food many times and we love to play for the good people there! The food is incredible, the cocktails too - and the ambiance is beautiful. Then there’s us, serenading and delighting you before you head into your evening of fun and pleasure! Join us on Saturday the 30th and Sunday the 31st from 12noon until 2:30, both days! And Happy New Year! Here’s to a great 2024 for all of us!
Reservations suggested: (510) 419-0541 farmhousethai.com
336 Water St, Oakland, CA
Didier, Paul and I are returning to the fabulous Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Food on Water Street in Jack London Square to end our 2023 year of music gigs! We have played for Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Food many times and we love to play for the good people there! The food is incredible, the cocktails too - and the ambiance is beautiful. Then there’s us, serenading and delighting you before you head into your evening of fun and pleasure! Join us on Saturday the 30th and Sunday the 31st from 12noon until 2:30, both days! And Happy New Year! Here’s to a great 2024 for all of us!
Reservations suggested: (510) 419-0541 farmhousethai.com
336 Water St, Oakland, CA
Join Didier, Paul and Moi at our very favorite place to play and eat(!) in Martinez ~ Lesley Stiles’ Roxx on Main, 610 Main Street in downtown Martinez. If you haven’t been here yet, get in here! The food is amazing, the cocktails are worth the drive and of course, there’s Hipster Cocktail Party playing Holiday favorites and well, all of your favorites!
Reservations suggested: https://www.roxxonmain.com/ 925-370-7699
The Real Thang Band is making our debut at Retro Junkie in Walnut Creek from 9-10:30 on Thursday, Dec 21st. Join us and help us Rock the House with our own Diversifunkyliscous brand of Funkengrooven!
My crack team of Oncology Nurses and my Oncologist are taking great care of me at the VA Martinez.
Please hold a good thought for me during this time.
Thank you good people!
Join me for a beautiful concert at Our Lady of Loretto Church in Novato at 5:30pm for an evening filled with gorgeous voices and beautiful Christmas music. The entire Cantor staff will sing and narrarate Joy! He Shall Reign, a Christmas celebration by Cliff Durren.
Didier Bouvet, Paul Cicco and Moi return to The Rellik on First Street in Benicia for another early night of fun and frolic in our favorite town, Benicia! We promise to entertain and delight you and get your weekend started out right! Join us indoors from 4:30-7:15 - then stay for the next band!
I’m doing a recording project with an old friend, Eric Holsinger, on a James Bond themed tune! I’ll add it to my samples once it’s released!
Hipster Cocktail Party returns to Acacia Creek Retirement Community to celebrate their Christmas party once again. We love playing for the good folks at Acacia Creek and they enjoy our music! Win/Win!
I get to sing the entire day of Masses at Our Lady of Loretto Church, in Novato on December 8.
Join us if you’re in the area!
I’m singing with both bands tonight, Hipster Cocktail Party for the dinner/pre-show music and The Real Thang Band for the dance party session!
This is the beauty of working with both of these bands, one being a part of the other - when you have a private party and need dinner music. then dance music - Hipster Cocktail Party plus The Real Thang Band wins the day! We can play your private event too - just reach out here!
My crack team of Oncology Nurses and my Oncologist are taking great care of me at the VA Martinez.
Please hold a good thought for me during this time.
Thank you good people!
I’m singing and cantoring the 9am service on Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Loretto Church, Novato.
If you’re in the area, join us!
Once aga in, Paul and I will be out in the beautiful Danville Farmer’s Market to entertain you and put a smile on your face while you enjoy your time in the market! Stop by!
The Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays year-round, rain or shine, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Railroad Avenue Municipal Parking Lot, located at the corner of Railroad and Prospect Avenues.
https://www.danville.ca.gov/463/Danville-Farmers-Market
205 Railroad Avenue
Danville, CA 94526
