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July 2017
$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Covering material spanning Five Decades of David Bowie's career, The JEAN GENIES have been wowing Northern California with their faithful and passionate renditions of Bowie's Smash Hits and Hidden Gems! Find out more
$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Johnny Rawls is an American soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter and record producer. Find out more
$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Semi-Finalist on the Voice, Braiden Sunshine is a 16 year old Singer-Songwriter, performing musician, and car enthusiast with a taste for pop, rock, and blues.
Openers: Rose Paradise and Babe Hylton Find out more
$10 General | $5 Empress Members | Performers are free with WCS membership
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 7:30PM
West Coast Songwriters (WCS) - Vallejo competition will be held every second Monday of the month at the Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St in downtown Vallejo.
Anyone may attend, but only WCS members may compete for prizes. Online membership registration is available. There are 2 winners of the Songwriting Competition each month for Best Song and Best Performance.... Find out more
$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Derek Davis, former Arista Records recording artist and Babylon A.D. front man follows up the successful reception of his first solo debut REVOLT with his new 12-song release, REVOLUTIONARY SOUL—a diverse collection of songs in which Davis pens nine, plays all instruments, sings, arranges, and produces. Find out more
Stop Making Sense
An innovative concert movie for the rock group The Talking Heads.
Tickets: $10 | Free for Film Club Members
Doors 7PM | Film at 7:30PM
Heralded by many as the greatest performance film of all time, Stop Making Sense was Jonathan Demme’s documentary debut, showcasing the Talking Heads just after they achieved mainstream success with the album Speaking in Tongues and the single “Burning Down the House.” Find out more
$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Spencer James was the Winner of the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas in 2014. Openers: Chelsea Bearce & Myles Weber Find out more
$25 Adv | $30 Day of Show
VIP Lounge Dinner with Meet & Greet ticket add-on: +$35 Dinner Doors 6:30PM | General Admission doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Hailing from the mighty H-Town (Hamilton), Aoteoroa (New Zealand), KATCHAFIRE, have become a global roots reggae phenomenon. The all Maori Reggae... Find out more
Free Event
Doors open 6PM | Workshop starts 6:30PM Find out more
$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
A burning new 3-guitar blues band in the Bay Area. Chris Cain's jazz-tinged, blues soaked guitar and deep, warm vocals have the maturity and authenticity of bluesmen many years his senior. Daniel Castro is one of the most dynamic blues guitarists performing in the West Coast. Mighty Mike Schermer was a fixture on the Bay Area blues scene for over 20 years. Find out more
$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Josh Tanner and the cast and crew of THE SPRINGSTEEN EXPERIENCE, takes great pride in performing this brilliant catalog of music... Find out more
The play gives a glimpse into the “Fast Life” aka “The game.” Be careful who you choose, you may get chosen! All that GLITTERS isn’t GOLD! Find out more
General Admission: $25
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
umor heals all wounds...eventually. Enjoy the deep laughs emanating from surviving life's darkest moments in this funny, poignant comedy show about the journey back to sanity... Find out more
$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
With the depth of soul music and the good time drivin' ability to rock out this dynamic group lets each set become its own experience. Between the highs and lows, the whispers and the cries there are stories of the pain and the glory that come from the human condition. Find out more
The Insider
Tickets: $10 | Free for Film Club Members
Doors 7PM | Film at 7:30PM
After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats. Find out more
$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
FAITHFULLY, formerly known as Journey Revisited, is a 5-piece All-star musician group from the L.A. area who jumped at the chance to bring the authentic sound of Journey to the huge fan base that band founder Jeff Salado has built over the last decade with his signature Steve Perry vocals. Find out more
August 2017
$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Featuring Vic Vaga as Rod Stewart and Kiesha Wright as Tina Turner. Vic Vaga aka the "VagaBlonde" is an exciting tribute artist whose unbelievably uncanny resemblance to Rod Stewart continues to leave audiences in awe from the moment he takes the stage. Find out more
I Love Paris Gala is an elegant fundraising event to support the Empress Theatre. The Gala will be held at the Eagle Vines Golf Club in Napa Valley on Saturday, August 19th at 5:30 pm. Event includes a fabulous meal, and live music featuring Murray Orrick's Swinging Sinatra Band. Dress: black tie or formal. Find out more
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$15
Wednesday, July 5
WNL - The Jean Genies: David Bowie Tribute$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Covering material spanning Five Decades of David Bowie's career, The JEAN GENIES have been wowing Northern California with their faithful and passionate renditions of Bowie's Smash Hits and Hidden Gems! Find out more
$20
Friday, July 7
Johnny Rawls Soul Revue$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Johnny Rawls is an American soul blues singer, guitarist, arranger, songwriter and record producer. Find out more
$20
Saturday, July 8
Braiden Sunshine & Lyndsey Elm$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Semi-Finalist on the Voice, Braiden Sunshine is a 16 year old Singer-Songwriter, performing musician, and car enthusiast with a taste for pop, rock, and blues.
Openers: Rose Paradise and Babe Hylton Find out more
$10
Monday, July 10
West Coast Songwriters Competition - Downtown Vallejo$10 General | $5 Empress Members | Performers are free with WCS membership
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 7:30PM
West Coast Songwriters (WCS) - Vallejo competition will be held every second Monday of the month at the Empress Theatre, 330 Virginia St in downtown Vallejo.
Anyone may attend, but only WCS members may compete for prizes. Online membership registration is available. There are 2 winners of the Songwriting Competition each month for Best Song and Best Performance.... Find out more
$15
Wednesday, July 12
WNL - Derek Davis and the Revolutionary Souls$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Derek Davis, former Arista Records recording artist and Babylon A.D. front man follows up the successful reception of his first solo debut REVOLT with his new 12-song release, REVOLUTIONARY SOUL—a diverse collection of songs in which Davis pens nine, plays all instruments, sings, arranges, and produces. Find out more
$10
Thursday, July 13
Empress Theatre Film Club Meeting and Screening:Stop Making Sense
An innovative concert movie for the rock group The Talking Heads.
Tickets: $10 | Free for Film Club Members
Doors 7PM | Film at 7:30PM
Heralded by many as the greatest performance film of all time, Stop Making Sense was Jonathan Demme’s documentary debut, showcasing the Talking Heads just after they achieved mainstream success with the album Speaking in Tongues and the single “Burning Down the House.” Find out more
$15
Saturday, July 15
Comedy Night with Spencer James$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Spencer James was the Winner of the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas in 2014. Openers: Chelsea Bearce & Myles Weber Find out more
$25 - $45
Monday, July 17
Katchafire - Special Guests Jordan T, Iya Terra & CRSB$25 Adv | $30 Day of Show
VIP Lounge Dinner with Meet & Greet ticket add-on: +$35 Dinner Doors 6:30PM | General Admission doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Hailing from the mighty H-Town (Hamilton), Aoteoroa (New Zealand), KATCHAFIRE, have become a global roots reggae phenomenon. The all Maori Reggae... Find out more
Free
Tuesday, July 18
Free Citizen's Workshop by The Vallejo Police | Topic: Probation Prop 47 & 57Free Event
Doors open 6PM | Workshop starts 6:30PM Find out more
$15
Wednesday, July 19
WNL - Guitarsonists | Featuring: Chris Cain, Daniel Castro & Mighty Mike Schermer$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
A burning new 3-guitar blues band in the Bay Area. Chris Cain's jazz-tinged, blues soaked guitar and deep, warm vocals have the maturity and authenticity of bluesmen many years his senior. Daniel Castro is one of the most dynamic blues guitarists performing in the West Coast. Mighty Mike Schermer was a fixture on the Bay Area blues scene for over 20 years. Find out more
$20
Friday, July 21
The Springsteen Experience - Tribute to the Boss$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Josh Tanner and the cast and crew of THE SPRINGSTEEN EXPERIENCE, takes great pride in performing this brilliant catalog of music... Find out more
$20 - $55
Saturday, July 22
Doors open 5PM | Show starts at 6PMThe play gives a glimpse into the “Fast Life” aka “The game.” Be careful who you choose, you may get chosen! All that GLITTERS isn’t GOLD! Find out more
$25
Sunday, July 23
Addicts Comedy Tour Featuring Kurtis Matthews & Mark LundholmGeneral Admission: $25
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
umor heals all wounds...eventually. Enjoy the deep laughs emanating from surviving life's darkest moments in this funny, poignant comedy show about the journey back to sanity... Find out more
$15
Wednesday, July 26
WNL - The Highway Poets$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
With the depth of soul music and the good time drivin' ability to rock out this dynamic group lets each set become its own experience. Between the highs and lows, the whispers and the cries there are stories of the pain and the glory that come from the human condition. Find out more
$10
Thursday, July 27
Empress Theatre Film Club Meeting and Screening:The Insider
Tickets: $10 | Free for Film Club Members
Doors 7PM | Film at 7:30PM
After seeking the expertise of former "Big Tobacco" executive Jeffrey Wigand (Russell Crowe), seasoned TV producer Lowell Bergman (Al Pacino) suspects a story lies behind Wigand's reluctance to speak. As Bergman persuades Wigand to share his knowledge of industry secrets, the two must contend with the courts and the corporations that stand between them and exposing the truth. All the while, Wigand must struggle to maintain his family life amidst lawsuits and death threats. Find out more
$20
Saturday, July 29
Faithfully - A Tribute to Journey$20 Adv | $25 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
FAITHFULLY, formerly known as Journey Revisited, is a 5-piece All-star musician group from the L.A. area who jumped at the chance to bring the authentic sound of Journey to the huge fan base that band founder Jeff Salado has built over the last decade with his signature Steve Perry vocals. Find out more
$15
Wednesday, August 2
WNL - Tina Turner & Rod Stewart Tribute$15 Adv | $20 Day of Show
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Featuring Vic Vaga as Rod Stewart and Kiesha Wright as Tina Turner. Vic Vaga aka the "VagaBlonde" is an exciting tribute artist whose unbelievably uncanny resemblance to Rod Stewart continues to leave audiences in awe from the moment he takes the stage. Find out more
$125
Saturday, August 19
I Love Paris Gala is an elegant fundraising event to support the Empress Theatre. The Gala will be held at the Eagle Vines Golf Club in Napa Valley on Saturday, August 19th at 5:30 pm. Event includes a fabulous meal, and live music featuring Murray Orrick's Swinging Sinatra Band. Dress: black tie or formal. Find out more