October Jazz Calendar

The booking schedules for October are coming in a little slower than usual, but we'll put up what we have so far. Keep watching this site for more additions and/or changes. And go out and see and hear these guys. If you enjoy hearing  good live jazz, you do our fine local musicians and yourself a favor by giving them your support:

Friday, Oct 6:
Main Street Station, Guerneville; Jazz/Pop Duo; Greg Hester, Piano; Vernelle Anders, Vocals; 7-10 pm

Saturday, Oct 7:
The Beach Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; Johnny Smith and Friends; Johnny Smith, Vocals; Mark Holtzinger, Guitar; Justin Smith, Bass; 8-11 PM

Main Street Station, Guerneville; Jazz Trio; Greg Hester, Piano; Rob Wright, Bass; Yancie Taylor, Vibes; 7 - 10 PM

(Photo: Swingin' on Main Street)

Sunday, Oct 8: 
Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, 6539 Washington St., Yountville; Johnny Smith,  solo  and Vocals; 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Saturday, Oct 14:
Holy City, Santa Cruz; Greg Hester & Don Olivet (Tenor Sax) back up the Blues Brothers in a live  performance.  Holy City is located off Highway 17 between San Jose and Santa Cruz, Take the Idylwild exit.

Grove Street Winery, 1441 Grove Street, Healdsburg;  'Groovin' at Grove Street' Jazz Concert, Featuring Babatunde Lea and Friends; Babatunde Lea, Drums/Percussion with Charles McNeal, Glen Pearson and Geoff Brennan;  8 PM; Admission $15 includes wine & light food,  A Presentation of The Healdsburg Jazz Festival;  For reservations call 707/433-6734

Sunday, Oct 15;
Compadres Mexican Bar & Grill, 6539 Washington St., Yountville; Johnny Smith and Friends; Johnny Smith, Vocals; Mark Holzinger, Guitar; Chris Justin, Bass; 4:30 - 7:30 PM

Friday, Oct 20:
The Beach Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; Jazz Duo; Johnny Smith, Vocals;  Mark Holzinger, Guitar,    ;  8 - 11 PM

MainStreet Station, Guerneville; Jazz Trio; Greg Hester, Piano;  Rob Wright, Bass; Lee Charlton, Drums; 7 - 10 PM


Saturday, Oct 21:
The Marin Brewing Co., Larkspur; Johnny Smith, Solo   and Vocals ,  Jazz Duo; Johnny Smith, Vocals; Mark  Holtzinger, Guitar; 1 - 4 PM

Creation Salon, 16214 Main Street, Guerneville, Open House : Jazz Duo; Elena Welch, Vocals;  Gary Digman, Guitar; 7 - 10 PM;  Appetizers & Live Jazz

Friday, Oct 27:
The Beach Chalet, 1000 Great Highway, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco; Jazz Duo; Johnny Smith, Vocals; Chris Justin, Bass; 8 - 11 PM

Saturday, Oct 28:        
Inn At The Willows, 15905 River Road, Guerneville; Jazz Duo; Elena Welch, Vocals; Ed Wetteland, Piano; 7 - 10 PM..... Wine Tasting, Appetizers and Jazz