Eclectic mix of funk, rock, afro, jazz and world tinged grooves.
11:45am to 2:45pm,
Kickin' the Mule plays a variety of jazz- and blues-related genres: New Orleans R&B;, Oakland and Chicago blues, Memphis and Motown soul, and Oakland funk.
4:45pm to 7:45pm,
Launch for Heretics Anonymous, her hilarious debut YA novel about a band of misfits who set out to challenge their strict Catholic school, one nun at a time.
When Michael walks through the doors of Catholic school, things can't get much worse. His dad has just made the family move again, and Michael needs a friend. When a girl challenges their teacher in class, Michael thinks he might have found one, and a fellow atheist at that. Only this girl, Lucy, isn't just Catholic . . . she wants to be a priest.
Lucy introduces Michael to other St. Clare's outcasts, and he officially joins Heretics Anonymous, where he can be an atheist, Lucy can be an outspoken feminist, Avi can be Jewish and gay, Max can wear whatever he wants, and Eden can practice paganism.
Michael encourages the Heretics to go from secret society to rebels intent on exposing the school's hypocrisies one stunt at a time. But when Michael takes one mission too far--putting the other Heretics at risk--he must decide whether to fight for his own freedom or rely on faith, whatever that means, in God, his friends, or himself.
Katie Henry grew up in the Elmwood and now lives in New York City. She received her BFA in dramatic writing from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and is a published playwright, specializing in theater for young audiences. Her plays have been performed by high schools and community organizations in over thirty states. Visit her at www.katiehenrywrites.com.
7pm to 8pm, Mrs Dalloway's Bookstore, 2904 College Ave, Berkeley
Two of the finest and most versatile musicians on the Bay Area music scene, violinist & composer Tom Rigney and pianist John R. Burr, have joined forces in a great new musical duo. These two virtuosos have put together a repertoire that covers a wide range of musical styles-from Celtic to blues, from hauntingly beautiful arias and waltzes to rollicking fiddle tunes and Cajun two-steps-and which includes both original compositions and tunes from the traditional repertoire.
Tom Rigney, the fiery fiddler/composer, has been a part of the Bay Area musical landscape for more than three decades. He has been the leader of three great bands-Back in the Saddle (1976-1982), The Sundogs (1984-2000), and Tom Rigney and Flambeau (2001-present day). He has played nearly every style of American Roots Music, from bluegrass to Western Swing to Cajun/zydeco to blues to rock and roll. He is a prolific composer and songwriter in a multitude of styles, and has recorded more than twenty albums of mostly original music over the past 25 years. He currently tours the world with his band, Flambeau, playing more than 120 dates a year-festivals, performing arts centers, community concerts, nightclubs and dances-from San Francisco to Paris, from the Gulf Coast to Alaska.
John R. Burr has been one of the most in-demand piano players in the Bay Area for almost three decades. He toured for many years with Grammy-winning banjoist/guitarist Alison Brown in addition to stints with Maria Muldaur, Spang-a-lang, and multi-instrumentalist Joe Craven. He is the favorite accompanist of numerous singers and instrumentalists spanning jazz, folk, and pop. His imaginative, melodic, and sophisticated soloing have made him a favorite collaborator with many Bay Area musicians.
These two musicians together create something deeply musical and emotionally powerful. They have a musical chemistry that is as satisfying and entertaining as it is rare. Their interaction is filled with warmth, virtuosity, passion, and wit and, when the situation calls for it, they can burn down the house.
The Tom Rigney/John R. Burr Duo-two instrumental wizards making beautiful music together!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Advance tickets are available at the link below, or you may purchase your tickets at the door the night of the show. Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash only at the door (ATMs are nearby).
The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own adult beverage with no additional corkage fee. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-654-3808. Thank you for your support!
8pm to 10pm, The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Ave, Berkeley
Mojo Green:
7-piece, female-fronted, horn-heavy funk and Soul band from Reno, NV. High energy, hard hitting dance music. Highlights include: The Great American Music Hall, The Independent, The Chapel, The Boom Boom Room, The Viper Room, The Armory, Sweetwater Music Hall, The Mint, The Mateel Music Fest, TreeFort Fest,Hangtown Halloween, For The Funk Of It, Squaw Valley Funk Fest, 4 Peaks Music Festival The Bounce music Festival,Redwood Mountain Faire, Ridgestock Music Festival, Burning Man, Guitarfish, Enchanted Forest Gathering Off Beat Music Fest, Spookadelic Halloween Funktacular, Hard Rock Hotel And Casino Lake Tahoe's Grand Opening, Sandpoint Summerfest, Concerts At Commons Beach,Live at Lake View Tahoe
Recent direct support w/ Lyrics Born,Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Lettuce, The Funky Meters, The Motet, Trombone Shorty, Orgone, Dumstaphunk,Galactic, The Newmaster Sounds,Big Sam's Funky Nation, Turkuaz, The Monophonics ,Rusted Root and has earned them the reputation of being one of the funkiest live shows on the West Coast
"We loved hosting them- and the audience loved them too. We'll definitely do something again." - Justin Crellin (Mateel Summer Arts & Music Fest)
"Mojo Green delivered the goods. I had so many people tell me how much they loved their set." - Jason Gallagher (Spookadelic Funktaculuar @ Ashland Armory)
"Yeah man, crowd loved them! Super great vibe." - Brian Richards (Mountain Town Music Series- Park City)
"Awesome show and Mojo killed it! They are a great band. Thanks for everything." - John Edwards (Sandpoint Summerfest)
For details, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mojo-green-with-stymie-and-the-pljo-the-starry-plough-pub-tickets-48752155008
8pm, The Starry Plough Pub - 3101 Shattuck Avenue - Berkeley
Franco Nero pays tribute to Don Drummond and his compositions, keeping ska alive. Trombonist Scott Larson has assembled a crew of his favorite musicians to skank hard and steady, combining Caribbean beats, with jazz improvisations and funk grooves, to form a truly original music. Franco Nero performs original music as well as covers from The Skatalites, Laurel Atken, Baba Brooks and Tommy McCook to name a few.
http://franconeroska.com
8pm to 11pm, Jupiter, 2181 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley
The Hard Times Shows presents
Strife "In This Defiance" Anniversary Set
DEAD HEAT
BERTHOLD CITY
DRAIN
Show: 8:00
Doors: 7:00
All Ages
$15 adv
$18 at Door
+ $2 Annual Gilman Membership to be paid upon entry in CASH (Membership fee not included in advance ticket purchase)
Upcoming shows info thehardtimes.net/live-events/
8pm to 8/24 12 midnight, 924 Gilman St, Berkeley
Check out the future when the West Coast Songwriters present their monthly Songwriter Competition, where members take the stage and perform their material live on the Freight stage. Performers sign up from 7:00 to 7:20, and at 7:30 the house lights go down and the show goes on! Guest judges award a "Best Song" and "Best Performance." The most active association of songwriters in the country, WCS is dedicated to providing the environment, opportunities, and tools to nurture and promote successful songwriters. The talent on display is worth checking out, and you might hear a future classic.
8pm to 10pm, Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley
Israel Vibration
One of the classic Jamaican reggae harmony groups, Israel Vibration continues to uphold conscious music and deep reggae grooves backed by long-time accompanists, the heralded Roots Radics band.
Growing up in Kingston, Lascelle "Wiss" Bulgin, Albert "Apple Gabriel" Craig and Cecil "Skeleton" Spence all overcame childhood polio, after meeting at the Mona Rehabilitation Clinic. Drawing on their Rastafarian faith for inspiration, they formed one of the most successful roots reggae groups of the 1970s. In the `80s Israel Vibration relocated to New York, members pursued solo careers, and reunited. Craig left in 1997, and Bulgin and Spence have continued as a duo, backed by Roots Radics, singing not only their hits of the past, but also newer music including songs from the 2015 album, "Play It Real."
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7th Street Band
Berkeley's 7th Street Band has made its name backing some of the greats and new voices of reggae and running its own studio. While 7th Street Band has been hitting the West Coast stages for a decade, drummer Edi Arnold and keyboardist Benjamin Goff, friends since high school, have played together since 1992. More recently they added guitarist Jason Collins of the Funkanauts and later rounded out the group with saxophonist Barry Capiaux and bass player Jan Isaac. 7th Street Band has been called one of the Bay Area's best-kept musical secrets and has backed many top touring vocalists, including Konshens, Marlon Asher, Fantan Mojah, and Lloyd Brown. Other artists 7th Street has worked with include Army, Wadi Gad, Tuff Lion, Messenjah Selah, Earl Zero, Winstrong, and Luv Fyah.
Doors Open at 8:30 pm / Show at 9:00 pm
Tickets are $30 advance/$35 Day of Show
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9pm to 11:59pm, Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley