We’re such a great little trio with a big sound and we work so well for parties! I hope you can come to the Benicia Yacht Club party that we’re playing!
My Navy Band buddy, Bill Sparks gave me a call and said that his band needed a trumpet sub for the Lafayette Art Wine Music Festival and I said yes! Then I found out it was a whole lot of EWF/TOP and other very cool tunes ~ a challenge for a singer who plays trumpet ~ but I’m thrilled and it’s gonna be fun! The band has 3 horns and 2 lead vocalists and plays music that you’ll love to dance to!
2:15-4:15 Saturday Sept 19 Come out and see this great band.
Once again, I have the pleasure of singing and playing with the amazing house band at Nick’s Rockaway in Pacifica. If you like good food and cocktails and you like to dance, this is the place for you! Large dance floor and an outstanding band of musicians. Join us at the Beach in Pacifica! 7-11pm
https://nicksrestaurant.net/ 100 Rockaway Beach Ave Pacifica, CA 94044
Paul, Didier, and I are so pleased to play for San Damiano Retreat Center’s fundraiser. This is our first time to play at this beautiful Franciscan Retreat - I think we’ll be a good fit, don’t you? From San Damiano’s site about the fundraiser, below. Click on the link for ticket information. Meet you at The Oasis of Peace in Danville. 710 Highland Drive, Danville, CA 94526 Phone: 925.837.9141
This is more than a summer concert series – it’s a fundraiser for our Power Our Mission solar sustainability initiative. Every ticket purchased helps power San Damiano with clean, renewable energy, ensuring that our mission of hospitality, retreat, and renewal can continue for years to come.
Includes: Live Music | Dancing | Wine | Delicious Appetizers & Bites | Franciscan Hospitality
https://sandamiano.org/events/summer-music-series-fundraiser-hipster-cocktail-party/
I’ll serenade you as you peruse the beautiful Danville Famer’s Market. I’ll have my coffee with me and start at 9am, so come on by!
206 Railroad Ave Danville https://www.pcfma.org/danville
Hipster Cocktail Party is playing for a 50th Anniversary party at the very cool venue, the Benicia Museum of History. We’re always happy to play for celebrations! Book us through my site - just get in contact with me.
I am playing with the Montclair Women’s Big Band at the Salesforce Park Main Plaza for their Rooftop Jazz series. This is my first time with this band and I’m excited to play in another Big Band! Join us at 415 Mission St, SF - it’s gonna be big fun!
More info: https://www.montclairwomensbigband.com/
I get to sing and play a little trumpet with the great Just Friends Jazz in Rossmoor, playing a wide variety of genres but mostly Jazz and some contemporary music for fun. Rossmoor residents who are professional musicians as well will come and sit in with us often! So don’t miss it if you can get in!
Didier, Paul and I will return to our favorite chill spot in downtown Napa - JaM Cellars Wine and Music Studio, featuring a pop out outdoor lounge… After your evening of fun, come over to JaM Cellars where we will entertain and delight you with the Coolest of the Cool music. Love to see you there!
I get to play and sing with my first East Bay band, The Mixed Nuts Band, at Orinda’s Concert in the Park series, located in Orinda Community Park, 28 Orinda Way.
Bring a lawn chair and a picnic while we play Classic Rock and Pop from the 50’s to present! We’ll have you and the kids up and dancing in no time! And there’s always our Troubadour Bill Garvin who will come out and play for you in the crowd. We have fun and we’ll take you with us! More info in the link below:
https://www.cityoforinda.gov/778/Thursday-Nights-in-Orinda
Paul and I are playing at the Berkeley Country Club in El Cerrito for a private party for members. If you have a friend who’s a member or belong yourself, come on by and say hello!
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.
I also sing for funerals and other church services if you would like to add my voice to your service.
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
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!
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
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/
I’m singing with the Just Friends Quintet for a private party at the Dollar House in Rossmoor. We’ll be outdoor on the patio - if you’re around, drive by and you’ll hear us!
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
I get to sing and play a little trumpet with the great Just Friends Jazz in Rossmoor, playing a wide variety of genres but mostly Jazz and some contemporary music for fun. Rossmoor residents who are professional musicians as well will come and sit in with us often! So don’t miss it if you can get in!
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!
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/
