November 2018
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge with Kenya Baker Trio
General Admission: $10
Doors open 6:30PM | Show 7:30PM to 10PM
The Kenya Baker 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.
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge with Chris Cole Band
General Admission: $10
Doors open 6:30PM | Show 7:30PM to 10PM
This unique quartet is made up of 4 touring professionals, all based in the bay area. Singer Chris Cole, pianist Wayne Fettig, bassist Aaron Germaine and percussionist Gerry Kennett make up this ensemble. They bring a new energy and sound to classic tunes as well as their own original arrangements.
December 2018
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge – Joyce Grant Returns
General Admission: $10
Doors open 6:30PM | Show 7:30PM to 10PM
Joyce Grant singer/songwriter, determined at an early age that she was going to be a singer and spent her elementary and high school days performing in choir and musical theater. She is the great-great-niece of famed ragtime composer Scott Joplin. City Swing started a new chapter in 2007 with jazz singer Joyce Grant.
Wednesday Night Live in the Lounge with Complicated Animals
General Admission: $10
Doors open 6:30PM | Show 7:30PM to 10PM
Complicated Animals' Mônica da Silva and Chad Alger blend Brazilian Bossa Nova, Acoustic, and World influences to create their self-coined genre Indie Nova. The duo’s songs have been featured in the movie ‘Lady Bird’, in the World Cup, on the Putumayo World Music compilation ‘Brazilian Beat’, and in the Paramount Network series ‘American Woman’.
New Years Eve – Juke Joint 70’s Edition featuring BUTTAH
Doors 8:30PM | Show 9:30PM
New Years Eve - Juke Joint 70's Edition featuring BUTTAH, costume contest
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’s 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.
February 2019
Smooth Jazz Valentine Show featuring Najee with opener Blake Aaron
Doors 7PM | Show 8PM
VIP Valentine Dinner Add-on $50 per person
The Multi-Platinum & Grammy Nominated saxophonist and flautist, is back with his new album “Poetry In Motion” featuring: Incognito, Will Downing, Eric Roberson, Maysa, Bobby Lyle & Blake Aaron.
Grammy nominated saxophonist and flautist, Najee has made a career following his heart and keen musical intuition by pushing musical boundaries, all of which have made him an international pioneer in the music industry. Having collaborated with everyone in the music business from Prince, Quincy Jones to Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan and Herbie Hancock, Najee’s technical agility, grace, compositional prowess, unbridled passion and fearless genre bending have made him one of the most sought after musicians of his generation. With two Platinum and four Gold albums under his belt, Najee is an icon whose musical vision spawned an entire new genre by fusing the music close to his heart (R&B and Jazz).