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Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge - JazSynergy
General Admission: $10
Doors open 5PM | Show 6:30PM to 9PM
Happy Hour 5pm to 6:30pm
Featuring: Wilson Brooks, Tim Campbell, Paul Branin.
Vallejo Sister City Presents 2018 International Multicultural Folk Festival
$45 General Admission | $150 VIP includes pre-show cocktail and hors d'oeuvres
Cocktails in Lounge at 6PM | Show starts at 7PM
This is an effort to raise funds to send Youth Sports Diplomacy Team to Asia in celebration of Sister City Anniversary relations with Akashi Japan, Jincheon Korea and Baguio Philippines this July. Our main performer is the Sopranist Kay Balajadia-Liggayu from the Philippines. Other performers are local entertainers representing our sister cities and friendship cities.
Vallejo Jazz Society Presents Nick Phillips and Ariane Cap Quartet
$20 General | $10 VJS Members
Doors open 5PM | Show starts at 6PM
Perhaps best-known as a jazz record producer—with credits on countless internationally-distributed releases including more than a dozen Grammy-nominated projects— Nick Phillips’ heartfelt, lyrical jazz trumpet playing was put in the national spotlight in 2014 with release of his own debut album, Moment to Moment.
Austrian-gone-Californian Ariane Cap is a bassist, passionate performer, studio bassist, online educator, course creator, practicing coach, blogger and Amazon bestselling author. Ariane has played in countless bands and projects in Europe and the US. Enjoying eclectic styles she particularly loved playing with bands such as the Mozartband (a fusion of funk, rock and Mozart featuring members of the Viennese Philharmonic), and the Celtic Rock Band Tempest, who she toured with for three years.
After Party in the Empress Lounge featuring The Wayne De La Cruz Jazz Organ Trio
Tickets: $10 | FREE for patrons of earlier VJS performance
Show starts at 8:30PM
Trio features: Alex Murzyn saxes, flute • Wayne Fettig, keyboards • Andrew Higgins, bass.
Alex Murzyn, a native of Hawaii, has been playing saxophone in the San Francisco Bay Area for the past thirty years. Alex's music stems from traditional and contemporary jazz, soul, rock, funk, and latin. As a performer, he has appeared alongside many accomplished artists as an in demand sideman.
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge - Kenya Baker Trio
General Admission: $10
Doors open 5PM | Show 6:30PM to 9PM
Happy Hour 5pm to 6:30pm
The Kenya B Trio lays down jazzy blues and funk originals, and original arrangements of blues, jazz funk and soul from great artists of the 1960s through the 1990s and beyond.
Kenya (guitar and vocals) is the composer of the band's original music and musical director for the band. His eclectic taste in old-skool music makes it come alive for today's audiences of all ages. Whether it's blues, mellow jazz, Memphis soul from the famous STaX music label, or classic funk, Kenya's arrangements are a fresh take on familiar artists including Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Guitar Watson, James Brown, BB King, Muddy Waters, Bill Withers, Isley Brothers, Parliament and more.
Film Club - Silent Film Festival
Tickets: $15 per event segment | $47 for 3 Day pass | $30 Film Club Members
Friday, May 4th: Film & After Party.
Saturday, May 5th, Matinee: Films, Music & Talks.
Saturday, May 5th, Evening: Pre-film Dinner, Film & After Party. Late Night: Adult Art Show.
Sunday, May 6th, Brunch & Film.
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge - 7th Sons featuring Davey Pattison
General Admission: $10
Doors open 5PM | Show 6:30PM to 9PM
Happy Hour 5pm to 6:30pm
The 7th Sons, now featuring Davey Pattison on vocals (Gamma, Ronnie Montrose, Robin Trower, Michael Schenker), are devoted to preserving the greatest classic rock dance songs of the 60's and 70's. We breathe new life into amazingly accurate reproductions by effortlessly weaving guitar and vocal melodies and harmonies throughout our music.
Film Club - JANE
Tickets: $10 | Free for Film Club Members
Event at 7PM
Double bill featuring:
Talk and film by Tim Palmer, a renowned river advocate, author and photographer. He will speak about America's Wild & Scenic Rivers.
Screening of A River's Last Chance, a new film about the Eel River in northern California.
James Garner's Tributes to Johnny Cash
$25 Online | $30 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash celebrates the life and music of the Man in Black with strong conviction and stunning accuracy. Garner and his band faithfully recreate Cash’s biggest hits, such as Folsom Prison Blues, I Walk the Line and Ring of Fire, and incorporate historical accounts and personal anecdotes about America’s most beloved singing storyteller in this not-to-be-missed musical event. The show is a fun, classy and toe-tapping trip down memory lane honoring Johnny Cash’s life and music, and the boom-chicka-boom sound of his signature backing band, the Tennessee Three.
Special Mother's Day Show featuring the San Francisco String Trio and the Leni Stern Trio
$30 Online | $35 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Two-time Grammy winner violinist Mads Tolling, six-time DownBeat Magazine International Critics Poll Winner guitarist Mimi Fox, and internationally acclaimed bassist and composer Jeff Denson, have forged their musical talents in a new group, the San Francisco String Trio.
Leni Stern is an unstoppable force of bottomless energy. Her long-time fans know her from a successful jazz career that saw her touring the globe on the stage of every major festival and legendary club with bands that included some of the biggest heavyweights on the scene (Dennis Chambers, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell... to name a few).
Mothers Day Champagne Brunch Acoustic Show with Mimi Fox and Leni Stern
Champagne Brunch & Show in the Empress Lounge $60
Doors 11AM | Brunch Served & Show 12PM to 3PM
Catered menu will be published here soon.
Internationally renowned guitarist/composer/recording artist Mimi Fox has been named a winner in 6 consecutive Downbeat Magazine international critic's polls and has been recognized by writers and colleagues alike as one of the most eloquent guitarists on today's scene. In one of many feature stories, Guitar Player Magazine hailed Mimi as "a prodigious talent who has not only mastered the traditional forms but has managed to reinvigorate them."
Leni Stern is an unstoppable force of bottomless energy. Her long-time fans know her from a successful jazz career that saw her touring the globe on the stage of every major festival and legendary club with bands that included some of the biggest heavyweights on the scene (Dennis Chambers, Paul Motian, Bill Frisell... to name a few).
Wednesday Night Live Featuring Eric Gales with opener Austin Mo
$25 Online | $30 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Eric Gales grew up in a musical family with four brothers, two of them who learned to play the guitar upside down and left handed in the same fashion that Eric does. Eric’s brother Eugene Gales played bass in the Eric Gales Band and his brother Little Jimmy King had a thriving career as a blues artist before his untimely death. Eric released his first record at Age 16 for Elektra records to an amazing response from the media and music fans around the globe. Guitar World Magazine’s Reader’s Poll named Eric as “Best New Talent,” in 1991. After recording a second record for Elektra, all three brothers teamed up for The Gales Bros. “Left Hand Brand” which was recorded for the House of Blues label in 1996.
Vallejo Symphony Fashion Show & Fundraiser
Pre-Fashion Show Concert 7pm in Lounge with free drinks and desserts for sponsors.
7pm - Live music, no host bar
8pm - Fashion Show
9pm - Fabulous raffle
1940s Battle of the Big Bands "Glenn Miller Vs. Tommy Dorsey" | 30 Musicians • 2 Big Bands
Tickets: $39 - $49
Doors open 1PM | Show starts at 2PM
Gary Vecchiarelli Productions - Las Vegas presents
30 Musicians • 2 Big Bands on stage playing 1930s & 1940s most Popular Music. Sounds of Glenn Miller & Tommy Dorsey competing for the "VOTE" of the Audience at Show's climax. Featured Vocalist Bill A. Jones from TV Series "GLEE" & "DAYS OF OUR LIVES" and Vocalist Nancy Osborne with her captivating voice and engaging personality, from Los Angeles.
Renditions of Aretha featuring BUT-TAH
Doors 7PM | Show 8PM
Nicole Pearson A.K.A "BUT-TAH" is a native of Richmond CA. Her style is soulfully nostalgic, rich and purely sweet to the ears. BUT-TAH starting singing at an early age. By the age of nine she began writing poetry and from poems came songs. The voice you hear will have you reminiscing on days of old soulful sanging. BUT-TAH is a former member of the groups "Patton Letha" & "The Nathan Owens Band", very successful travel bands which has performed in many of America’ 1. Q&A a. G sag 1qg. Ags largest and highly acclaimed casinos and venues for over 30 years. She's astounded audiences with her performances on “Showtime at the Apollo” episode 302 with Ciara and Petey Pablo hosted by comedian Mo'Nique and American Idol seasons 3,5 & 6, she has performed all over the U.S. and abroad, entertaining in many parts of Japan including Tokyo's renowned, “Cotton Club” as a featured guest of the “Whispers” under the musical direction of the late Grady Wilkins.
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge - Dead Cat Hat
General Admission: $10
Doors open 5PM | Show 6:30PM to 9PM
Happy Hour 5pm to 6:30pm
Dead Cat Hat plays a variety of funk/jazz/rock as a four piece with bass, drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals and trombone. The current lineup features Allan Canumay (guitar/vocal/keyboard), Pato Milo (guitar/vocal/keyboards/bass), Jay Maddox (bass/vocal/keyboard/trombone), Steve Glover (drums).
Comedy Night with Spencer James - DATE CHANGED TO FRI, MAY 25TH
$20 Online | $25 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Spencer James was the Winner of the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas in 2014. Since then he has become a regular on the strip, performing at the Stratosphere, Laugh Factory, and Brad Garrett's comedy club at the world famous MGM Grand.
In 2015, he taped his first comedy album at "Zanies" in Chicago which can be heard on Pandora, iTunes, Sirius XM, and was spotlighted on Fox's standup comedy show "Laughs."
A former fat kid turned comedian, Spencer James is a multi-talented performer mixing in dance and an a capella voice for a once in a generation type of performance.
Aki Kumar - Bollywood Blues Show
$20 Online | $25 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
An unprecedented mashup of Retro Bollywood Music & American Blues.
Aki Goes To Bollywood blends sitars with Delta blues jams, Hindi vocals with ferocious harp playing. Aki has single-handedly created Mumbai Meets Muddy, his own blues movement. For the album’s cover, Aki emulates his childhood hero and mega-star, Amitabh Bachchan.
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge - Handmade Moments
General Admission: $10
Doors open 5PM | Show 6:30PM to 9PM
Happy Hour 5pm to 6:30pm
Straight from the heart of Arkansas, indie folk duo Handmade Moments brings the warmth and joy of the southern heartland to their music and concerts. Multitalented Anna Moss and Joel Ludford combine into the powerful sound of Handmade Moments. They're on a tour across the US in anticipation of their upcoming album to be released this year. Matthew Souzis writes, ”What makes the homey Ozark stew of Handmade Moments so very nourishing, so perfectly spiced? Partake and be effortlessly guided through wistful and deep channels of musical flavor, rich with hearty roots and fungi, vegetables home-gardened and watered from the sacred well of American musics: jazz old-time country blues soul hip-hop rock (and it don't stop). Glistening with insight and whimsy, long-simmering with righteous compassion and beauty, Handmade Moments are a fearless all- weather duo - complementary spirits of musical tightrope and magic - serving up entrée to their secret river of goodness”.
DW Edwards & Lighting Up The Soul Band
$20 Online | $25 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Music On Time - On Plan - On Purpose DW Edwards & Lighting Up The Soul begin at: 33:17 Hollywood Swinging
DW Edwards & “Lighting Up The Soul Band” “Music is My Life” says Darrell Edwards, Singer, Songwriter, & Musician. A music experience with DW Edwards and “Lighting Up The Soul” is to witness in real time entertainment you will not forget. Couple this with the bands fire and passion, outstanding performance technique and unstoppable stage presence, in all the members of the band, and you have a sure-fire winning dance party each and every time they take the stage.
Wednesday Night Live - Unauthorized Rolling Stones
$20 Online | $25 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
Rudy Colombini & The Unauthorized Rolling Stones show holds in reverence many legends of the classic rock years, while maintaining their Rolling Stones core. Colombini’s staggering, Jaggeresque showmanship now engages in a battle of the sexes with a trio of seductive, bluesy backup vocalists. Colombini, who has seen the Rolling Stones live 20 times said. “It’s been a deep drill into little nuances and movement. Frankly, it’s nearly impossible to find a better mentor than Mick Jagger for a performer. He’s an incredible entity.” “It’s a big show,” Colombini added, “A real Rock and Roll event.”
M.O.V.E.S. Dance Academy Spring Showcase
$10 Kids 12 and under | $15 Reserved Seating | $25 Orchestra Seating
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
M.O.V.E.S. produces 2 showcases a year (one is our holiday showcase and the other is our spring showcase), where students will perform on stage in front of a live audience of family, friends, and our community. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented dance studio and go out of our way to find clean age-appropriate music. M.O.V.E.S. strives to instill in each of our students to reach their fullest potential both on and off the stage. Achieving results, and creating lasting memories is why we are considered one of the top studios in our area.
Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadors
$20 Online | $25 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
An unprecedented mashup of Retro Bollywood Music & American Blues.
Singer/songwriter Antsy McClain brings his buddies along for the ride for this unique style of entertainment combining all-original songs, storytelling and a hilarious slide show to create an evening you won't soon forget.
Saturday, August 11
Hot Havana 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 11th at 5:30 pm. Event includes a fabulous meal, and live music. Dress: black tie or formal. Find out more
UPTOWN FUNK - Bruno Mars Tribute
$20 Online | $25 Phone & Box Office
Doors open 7PM | Show starts at 8PM
UPTOWN FUNK features an amazing Bruno Mars impersonator and a group of dynamic musicians who bring the talent and technology necessary to replicate the Bruno Mars Live experience!