Performance Schedule


Of course we don't list private events on this calendar, but we do 'em! If you have a special event, large or small, that could use a musical touch, give us a call at 510-654-3808 or email us.

2010 Calendar

Friday,
Feb 12 		WALNUT CREEK
7:30 - 8:30 pm.
Solo.
Walnut Avenue United Methodist Church.
260 Walnut Avenue

This is part of the United Methodist Church Second Friday Concert series.

Saturday,
May 15 		LOS ALTOS
3:00 - 5:00 pm
Solo.
Art in the Park
Lincoln Park

This 2-day event is a relaxed, laid-back affair with plenty of good art for sale and music from 11:00 to 5:00.

Saturday,
June 5 		FOSTER CITY
2:30 - 4:30 pm
With the Band.
Art and Wine Festival
Leo Ryan Park

Lots of folks, family oriented, music all day (2-day event).

Thursday,
June 24 		EUREKA
6:00 - 8:00 pm
With the Band.
Thursday Night Live - Music on the Boardwalk
Old Town

If you're anywhere near Eureka, you probably know about this very popular long-running concert series.

Friday,
June 25 		LAKEPORT
6:30 - 8:30 pm
With the Band.
Summer Concert Series
Library Park (225 Park St.)

If you're anywhere near Lakeport, you probably know about this very popular long-running concert series.

Wednesday,
July 21 		ANDERSON
7:00 - 8:30 pm
With the Band.
Mosquito Serenade
Anderson River Park

Even if you're NOT anywhere near Anderson, this show is worth driving to. Without a doubt the biggest, best sounding, best organized, FREE concert in all of California. High quality performers every Wednesday throughout the summer. We're always glad to be included.

Saturday,
Sept 18 		NAPA
8:00 - 11:00 pm
With the Band.
Silo's Wine Bar and Jazz Club
530 Main St.

If you loved Anna's Jazz Island, and miss it like we do, you will be happy to find its counterpart up in Napa. Elegant, wine-savvy, and most importantly, very focused on the music, with a lovely grand piano, good sound, and consistantly high-level performers. Caters to locals and wine-country tourists.



2009 Calendar

Friday,
Mar 13 		BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00
With the band.
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band. Although it is not a concert room like the Freight and Salvage, Anna's does have a serious music-listening vibe, leavened with just the right amount of clubby informality and party atmosphere.

Friday,
Apr 24 		STOCKTON
3:30 - 5:00 pm
Solo.
Stockton Asparagus Festival.
Downtown

Saturday,
May 16 		LOS ALTOS
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Solo.
Fine Art in the Park.
Lincoln Park

Sunday,
May 17 		NEWARK
2:00 - 4:00 pm
With the band.
LOV Sunday Afternoon Concert Series.
35753 Cedar Blvd.  (MacGregor/Bridgeport School)

Sunday,
May 24 		SONOMA
1:30 - 5:00 pm
With the band.
Sonoma Jazz --Wine and Song Around the Plaza.
At the end of First St. 

Saturday,
May 30 		FOSTER CITY
11:30 - 1:15 pm
With the band.
Foster City Art & Wine Festival.
Leo J. Ryan Park -- Shell Blvd. 

Friday,
Jul 3 		SAUSALITO
6:30 - 8:00 pm
With the band.
Jazz & Blues by the Bay.
Gabrielson Park. 

Tuesday,
Aug 4 		WEST SACRAMENTO
7:30 - 9:00 pm
With the band.
Harmony on the River.
River Walk Park. 

Friday,
Aug 21 		MORGAN HILL
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Solo.
Friday Night Concert Series.
Community and Cultural Center  Ampitheater, 17000 Monterey Rd.

Friday,
Oct 9 		BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00
With the band.
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band. Although it is not a concert room like the Freight and Salvage, Anna's does have a serious music-listening vibe, leavened with just the right amount of clubby informality and party atmosphere.



2008 Calendar

Friday,
Jan 11		 BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00
With the band.
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band. Although it is not a concert room like the Freight and Salvage, Anna's does have a serious music-listening vibe, leavened with just the right amount of clubby informality and party atmosphere.

Sat., Sun.
May 24, 25		 MORGAN HILL
Solo
MUSHROOM MARDI-GRAS
Dunne Ave., one mile west of highway 101

Music all day. Look for my two solo sets Saturday at 11:30am and 2:30pm and Sunday at 1:00pm and 4:00pm.

Friday,
June 6		 BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00
With the band.
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band. Although it is not a concert room like the Freight and Salvage, Anna's does have a serious music-listening vibe, leavened with just the right amount of clubby informality and party atmosphere.

Friday,
August 8		 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
7:30 - 10:00
Solo piano
VALHALLA ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Valhalla Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic Site

If you're anywhere near this place, you should seriously consider coming out. The stage includes a beautiful Steinway piano framed against a giant picture window overlooking the lake, the mountains, and the sunset.

Monday,
September 15		 MODESTO
7:30pm
Solo piano
"Clayton's"
1016 H Street

"Blue Monday" party, featuring one solo set,  followed by a blues jam in which Sam will participate.  The word is, this is the hot place to go on a Monday night, and there are some pretty high level players who come out.

Saturday,
September 20		 SARATOGA
Solo piano
A TASTE OF SARATOGA
Big Basin Way, downtown and outdoors

The event is from 10 to 6,  Sam plays solo from 12 to 3.

Sunday,
September 28		 ROSEVILLE
Solo
ROSEVILLE MUSIC IN THE PARK
Royer Park (Park Drive & W. Douglas Blvd.)

Be sure to get there by 6:00, because Sam is doing the opening set  (solo).            The main act is "Mumbo Gumbo" , a terrific 7-pc. jazz/funk band.

Saturday,
October 11		 KELSEYVILLE
Solo
STEELE WINES HARVEST FESTIVAL
4350 Thomas Dr. at Hwy 29

Sam plays from approx. 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. This lovely, music-friendly event lasts from 9 to 6.

Sunday,
November 2		 CALISTOGA
BLUES IN THE VINEYARDS
Sterling Vineyards, 1111 Dunaweal Lane

Playing in a rare duo format (with Jeff Ervine on sax), the music will be intermittent between 12:30 and 4:00.

Friday,
November 7		 BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00
With the band.
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band. Although it is not a concert room like the Freight and Salvage, Anna's does have a serious music-listening vibe, leavened with just the right amount of clubby informality and party atmosphere.



2007 Calendar

Friday,
Feb. 9		 BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00
With the band.
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band.

Saturday,
April 28		 BERKELEY
Solo
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

This is not my usual night at Anna's.  This night is mainly about Country Joe Macdonald doing his tribute to Woody Guthrie, a one-man show that he's been traveling with for the past year.  I'll be doing my solo show as a supporting act - but rather than opening, I'll be closing - at 10:00.

Friday,
May 18		 BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30 and 10:45
Anna's Jazz Island.
2120 Allston Way

THIS is my usual night at Anna's.  Both solo and with the band.

Sunday,
May 20		 LOS ALTOS
Solo
The Rotary Art Show
Lincoln Park

Music all day. My solo set from 1:00 to 2:30pm.

Sunday,
May 20		 CAMPBELL
Solo
Boogie on the Bayou
Downtown

Yep, 2 on the same day. This one is downtown and outdoors. Music all day. My solo set from 3:30 to 5:00pm.

Sat., Sun.
May 26, 27		 MORGAN HILL
Solo
Mushroom Mardi-Gras
Dunne Ave., one mile west of highway 101

Music all day. Look for my two solo sets in the afternoon at the wine garden.

Saturday
June 16		 ISLETON
With the band
Crawdad Festival

Music all day. Look for the band on the Gumbo stage, either 2:00 to 4:00 or 4:00 to 6:00.

Wednesday
July 4		 ALBANY
With the band
Albany July 4th Celebration
Memorial Park, Portland and Ramona Streets

With the whole band. Two sets around 12:00 to 2:00pm.

Tuesday
July 10		 MILPITAS
Summer Concer Series

With the band. From 6:00 to 8:00pm.

Sunday
July 15		 BURLINGAME
Music in the Park
Washington Park

With the band from 1:00 to 3:00pm.

Saturday
July 21		 SAN LEANDRO
Music in the Summer Air
Outside the Main Library, 300 Estudillo Ave.

With the band. 1:00 to 3:00pm (I'm pretty sure).

Saturday
August 4		 CARMEL
Carmel Valley Fiesta in the Park
Carmel Valley Community Park

Music all day. My solo set will be sometime in the afternoon.  But if you can wrangle an invite to the kick-off barbecue the night before, you'll see the whole band there.

Saturday
August 11		 MILL VALLEY
Concerts in the Plaza
That's the main plaza downtown

With the trio band (and maybe the sax as well). Music from 2:00 and we play at 4:00.



2006 Calendar

Saturday,
Feb. 11		 FORTUNA
8:00
FORTUNA CONCERT SERIES. Solo piano.
Fortuna Monday Club, 610 Main St.
Friday,
March 31		 BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00
With the band.
Anna's Jazz Island, 2120 Allston Way

This is our first time at the Bay Area's newest music venue. It's a very comfortable, old-fashioned nightclub, with a commitment to good live music.
http://annasjazzisland.com
Sunday,
April 2		 NEWARK
2:00
SUNDAY AFTERNOON ARTS SERIES
MacGregor School, 35753 Cedar Blvd.
Saturday,
May 20		 LOS ALTOS
1:00 - 3:00
ROTARY FINE ARTS SHOW. Solo piano.
Main St. and Foothill Expressway
Sunday,
May 21		 CAMPBELL
3:30 - 5:00
BOOGIE ON THE BAYOU.
Downtown and Outdoors
Sunday,
May 28		 NEVADA CITY
SIERRA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS. Solo piano.
Details to come
Friday,
June 9		 BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30, and 10:00 [details]
Anna's Jazz Island. With the band.

We played here in March, and everything went so well, we decided to do it again. We're hoping to make this a sort of "home base" that we can play every couple of months Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band. Although it is not a concert room like the Freight and Salvage, Anna's does have a serious music-listening vibe, leavened with just the right amount of clubby informality and party atmosphere.
Saturday,
June 24		 MONTEREY
2 Sets - 11:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
THE MONTEREY BLUES FESTIVAL. With the band.

We're happy to be playing this major festival once again. Definitely worth a special trip.
Tuesday,
June 27		 MILPITAS
6:00 - 8:00
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. With the band.
Murphy Park
Tuesday,
July 4		 ALBANY
12 Noonish (2 sets)
JULY 4 CELEBRATION. With the band.
Memorial Park, 1331 Portland Ave.
Friday,
July 7		 SAN CARLOS
6:00 - 8:00
SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. With the band.
Burton Park, Cedar St. and Arroyo Ave.
Saturday,
July 15		 MARYSVILLE
3 afternoon sets (more info coming)
MARYSVILLE PEACH FESTIVAL
Saturday,
July 22		 DUNCAN'S MILLS
11:15 to 12:45
ART AND WINE FESTIVAL. Solo piano
Duncan's Mills, Hwy 116 near Rt. 1
Downtown and Outdoors
Thursday,
July 27		 SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
7:30 - 10:00
VALHALLA ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Solo piano.
Valhalla Boathouse Theater, Tallac Historic Site.

If you're anywhere near this place, you should seriously consider coming out. The stage includes a beautiful Steinway piano framed against a giant picture window overlooking the lake, the mountains, and the sunset.
Saturday,
July 29		 ALAMEDA
ART AND WINE FESTIVAL.
More info coming.
Saturday,
August 12		 SEBASTAPOL
11:00 (solo piano); 1:00 (with the band)
GRAVENSTEIN APPLE FAIR.
Ragel Ranch Park
Sunday,
August 13

HALF MOON BAY
1:00 - 3:00
CONCERTS IN THE PARK. Solo piano.
McDutra Park, at Kelly and Main

Friday, October 13

  BERKELEY
Sets at 8:00, 9:30, and 10:00
Anna's Jazz Island. With the band.

We played here in March and June and really enjoy this venue. Anna's is a fun place to see music, a great place to have a drink with a friend, and a place that warrants frequent appearances by the band. Although it is not a concert room like the Freight and Salvage, Anna's does have a serious music-listening vibe, leavened with just the right amount of clubby informality and party atmosphere.


2005 Calendar

Sunday,
Sept 11		 DOWNTOWN TRACEY
11:30 - 1:30
TRACY BEAN FESTIVAL. Solo piano.
Saturday,
Sept 10		 DOWNTOWN TRACEY
11:30 - 1:30
TRACY BEAN FESTIVAL. Solo piano.
Sunday,
August 28		 SACRAMENTO
2:00 - 5:00
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Solo piano.
Saturday,
August 27		 SACRAMENTO
2:00 - 5:00
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Solo piano.
Sunday,
August 21		 SACRAMENTO
2:00 - 5:00
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. Solo piano.
Saturday,
August 20		 SACRAMENTO
5:00 - 8:00
CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR. With the band.
Friday,
July 29 		OAKLAND
12:00 Noon - 1:00
ROOFTOP CONCERT SERIES. With the band
Kaiser Center, 20th and Harrison - On the roof!
Sunday,
July 24 		SANTA ROSA
5:00 - 7:00
ART IN THE PARK. Solo piano
Juilliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Ave.
Thursday,
July 21 		SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
Evening (8:00?)
VALHALLA ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL. Solo piano - featuring their beautiful Steinway Grand instead of my trusty upright.
Wednesday,
July 13 		NEVADA CITY
6:30 - 8:30
HOT SUMMER NIGHTS. Solo Piano
Outdoors and downtown
Monday,
July 4 		SANTA CRUZ
3:00 - 4:00
AN OLD-FASHIONED JULY 4. Solo Piano.
Wilder Ranch State Park, 2 miles north of Santa Cruz, Hwy 1
Monday,
July 4 		CONCORD
10:30 - 11:30 A.M.
MUSIC IN THE PARK. With the band,
Todos Santos Park, Willow Pass Rd. and Grant St.
Friday,
June 24 		MORGAN HILL
7:00 -9:00
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS. Solo piano (maybe a duo)
2nd and Monterey.
Friday,
June 17 		ISLETON
4:30 - 6:45
Isleton Crawdad Festival. With the band
Downtown and outdoors(About 15 mi. S. of Sacramento)
Wednesday,
June 1 		OAKLAND
12:00 -1:00
LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES. With the band.
City Center Plaza, just west of Broadway and 14th.
Saturday,
May 21 		MILPITAS
12:00 - 2:00
A TASTE OF MILPITAS. With the band.
McCarthey Ranch Marketplace, 15 Ranch Drive
Sunday,
May 15 		CAMBELL
1:00 - 3:00
BOOGIE ON THE BAYOU. Solo piano.
E. Campbell Ave. between Harrison and 3rd.
Saturday,
May 14 		LOS ALTOS
1:00 - 3:00
LOS ALTOS ROTARY FINE ARTS SHOW. Solo piano.
Lincoln Park, Main St. and Foothill Expressway
Sunday,
Feb. 13		 BERKELEY
Freight & Salvage, 8:00
1111 Addison Street

The Freight & Salvage is the best and most important acoustical music showcase in Northern California. In deference to its unique character, Sam will be performing solo. He will, however, be joined for part of the evening by the great flutist Matt Eakle. Best known for his many years with the David Grisman Quartet, Matt's technical virtuosity and stylistic reach have also supported such diverse talents as Arlo Guthrie, Jerry Garcia, and Stephane Grappelli.


2004 Calendar

All events feature Sam in solo performance except that performances with the band are indicated as Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots.


Saturday,
Aug. 14 		EMERYVILLE
Concerts at Bay Street Center, 1:30 - 3:30
Sunday,
Aug. 8 		MADERA
Concert in the Park, 7:00 - 8:30
Town & Country Park
Friday,
Aug 6 		OAKLAND
Kaiser Center Rooftop Garden Series, 12:00 - 1:00
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots
Wednesday,
July 28 		ANDERSON
Mosquito Serenade, 7:30
Anderson River Park
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots
Sunday,
July 18 		NAPA
Wine Train Concerts, 4:00 - 6:00
1275 Mckinstry St.
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots
Sunday,
July 11 		LOS GATOS
Summer Concert Series, 5:00 - 7:00
Civic Center Lawn
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots
(110 E. Main St.)
Thursday,
July 8 		PINOLE
Summer Sounds, 7:00 - 9:00
Fernandez Park
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots
Sunday,
July 4 		SANTA CRUZ
Old Fashioned July 4th, 1:00
Wilder Ranch State Park
(2 mi. N of Santa Cruz on Hwy 1)
Saturday,
July 3 		SAN FRANCISCO
The Fillmore Jazz Festival, 10:00 - 11:30
California St. stage
Yes folks, this is earlier in the morning than I like to play, or that people usually show up. But this is a great event that I'm happy to be a part of, so I hope some of you will get up early and come out to say hello.
Wednesday,
June 30 		GLENCOE
Music in the Parks, 6:30 - 8:00
Humbug Creek Farm (Calaveras Co., near Hwy. 26 & 49)
Saturday,
June 26 		CAMERON PARK
"Summer Spectacular" Festival, time tba
Friday,
June 25 		WINTERS (near Davis, where the Palms used to be located for many years)
One set only at 8:30 - opening for Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings
The Palms Playhouse
Sunday,
June 6 		SAN FRANCISCO
Club Jazz Nouveau, 8:00 - 10:30 or so
2801 Leavenworth
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots

This is San Franciso's newest jazz venue. It's not a background venue - it's a true listening room. You can get a pretty swanky dinner there if you're so inclined, but there's no need. $10 will get you in with no minimum. Clubs like this that are serious about their music are rare -- and new ones even rarer. Come check it out!
Saturday,
June 5 		FOSTER CITY
Art & Wine Festival, time tba
Leo Ryan Park at Hillsdale & Shell
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots
Wednesday,
May 26 		CONCORD
Music at Noon Concert Series (Community Concerts)
Todos Santos Plaza
Hurricane Sam and the Hotshots
Sunday,
May 23 		GALT
Strawberry Festival, around 12:00
Downtown and Outdoors
Wednesday,
May 5		 AUBURN
Benefit for the new Auburn-Placer Performing Arts Center
Placer High School, Show starts 7:30, Sam at 9:00
Sunday,
January 25		 BERKELEY
Freight and Salvage, 8:00
1111 Addison Street
First set solo; Second set Hurricane Sam & The Hotshots