What’s On ·Empress Theatre ·Wednesday, May 27
Carmen Ratti Band
Featuring Jill Dineen
The Empress Marquee Club closes out May with a night of real, award-winning blues as the Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen takes the stage.
Recognized by the Golden Gate Blues Society and the International Blues Challenge, this is a band that brings serious credibility and musicianship to every performance.
Carmen Ratti leads with expressive guitar work that blends classic blues feel with a modern edge — deep tone, strong phrasing, and a sound that’s both raw and refined.
Jill Dineen delivers vocals with power, soul, and control — moving from smooth and melodic to gritty and driving.
Tight grooves, soulful dynamics, and classic blues roots with a fresh feel.
Set inside the intimate Marquee Club, you’re right there with the band — close enough to feel every shift in the groove.
Wednesday, May 27
Dinner & Doors: 5:30 PM
Music: 6:30 PM
Come early, grab a table, order dinner, and settle in. Blues done right.
Make a night of it: dinner first in the Marquee Club, then the show next door, straight through the connecting doors and never outside. Reserve a table