West Coast Ragtime Society
Dedicated to the preservation and promtion of Ragtime and vintage American music.

West Coast Concerts 
and Other Ragtime Events
January-March 2010

This Page Updated 3/23/2010
Previous Update 2/26/2010

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The table below lists special ragtime events including society and club meetings for West Coast States (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington).  It does not include regular weekly gigs. The information shown was obtained from various sources: newsletters, flyers, other web sites etc. West Coast Ragtime Society does not vouch for the accuracy of the information.

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When

What

Where

Information
Mar 23, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.
UPDATED 3/23

Virginia Tichenor & Guests
Craig Ventresco
(banjo), Steve Apple (drums)

Ragtime & Blues & Boogie
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Mar 24, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Clint Baker

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 27, 2010
Saturday
4 to 6 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe
3049 20th St at Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe  info:
( 415 ) 648 - 1047
Web site:
atlascafe.net/about.html

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 30, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Crown Syncopators

Frederick Hodges (piano), Marty Eggers (tuba)
Virginia Tichenor (drums)
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Mar 31, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Marty Eggers

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

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PREVIOUS EVENTS
When

What

Where

Information
Jan 2, 2010
Saturday
7:00 p.m.

Ragtime Skedaddlers

String Band Ragtime
Velo Rouge Cafe
San Francisco, CA

Velo Rouge Cafe
798 Arguello Boulevard (at McAllister)
San Francisco, CA
Map: Click Here.

Cost: Free
Velo Rouge Cafe website: Velo Rouge Cafe
Ragtime Skedaddlers website:
Ragtime Skedaddlers

Jan 3,  2010
Saturday
1:30-5:30 p.m.
 

San Francisco Starlight Orchestra

Happy New Year! Continue your celebration of 2010 on Sunday, January 3, 2010, as the San Francisco Starlight Orchestra performs for your dancing and listening pleasure the Last Day Saloon. This is our annual performance for the TRAD JASS club (“Traditional Ragtime And Dixieland Jazz And Strutters Society”) -- the largest attended Last Day Saloon event for the whole year! Large dance floor!
Santa Rosa, CA

Last Day Saloon

120 Fifth Street (at Davis Street)
Santa Rosa!, CA

The Last Day Saloon is located in historic Railroad Square. Great food and full bar available, and other great restaurants are nearby.
Free Parking!

Admission is a reasonable $10 – or less if you are a TRAD JASS member or a guest of a TRAD JASS member.

Visit the Starlight Orch.
web site: Click Here

Web site for the Last Day Saloon: lastdaysaloon.com

Web site for the TRAD JASS club: tradjass.org

Jan 6, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Jan 7, 2010
Thursday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Jan 8, 2010
Friday
8:00 p.m.

Pete Devine's Jug Band

Red Poppy Art House
- a very cozy "music listening room" in SF's Mission District. Wine, beer, snacks, and not a bad seat in the house! 
San Francisco
, CA

Red Poppy Art House
2698 Folsom at 23rd St
San Francisco, CA

Tickets are$10-20 sliding scale, but I will personally make sure NOBODY GETS TURNED AWAY! Seriously!!!

Information: 
Red Poppy web site

Phone: 415-826-2402

Jan 11, 2010
Monday
6- 9:00 p.m.
UPDATED

SFTJF Board & Staff Jazz Band
Traditional Jazz featuring these great players:
Bob Schulz (cornet), Bill Carter (clarinet), Marty Eggers (piano), Scott Anthony (banjo), Bill Reinhart (bass ). Virginia Tichenor (drums). There is a possibility that Leon Oakley (cornet) will be there!

Nick’s Restaurant
Pacifica
, CA

Nick’s Restaurant
100 Rockaway Beach
Pacifica, CA

Plenty of parking!

Nick's Restaurant info: 650-359-3900

Nick's site: click here
Map: click here

Jan 12, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor & Guests
Craig Ventresco
(guitar), Steve Apple (drums), Marty Eggers (tuba)

Ragtime & Blues & Boogie
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Jan 13, 2010
Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Virginia Tichenor and Marty Eggers

Hot Ragtime and Trad Jazz piano
There's room for dancing as well as listening!
Belrose Theater
San Rafael, CA
The Belrose Theater
1415 5th Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Theater Info:
(415) 454-6422 or visit web site:
www.thebelrose.com
Map: click here

For more information about Marty and Virginia's shows at the Belrose Theater and elsewhere, call (510) 655-6728
or e-mail
marty_eggers@juno.com

Jan 13, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Jan 17, 2010
Sunday
2:00 p.m.

The John Ulrich Piano Series presents
Frederick Hodges with Ann Gibson

Ragtime, 20's & 30's piano and vocals
El Sobrante
, CA

4184 Garden Lane, El Sobrante, California, 94803 Information: Phone/fax
(510) 223-9587. Email:
julrich@ATT.net
Tickets: $22, advanced
purchase only. Send check
payable to John Ulrich to
address at left.
Jan 17, 2010
Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.

Paul Price Society Orchestra

Dance to authentic arrangements from the 1900s to 1930s: Grand March, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, One Step, Two Step, Charleston, mixers, and more. Dressy attire; vintage dress admired but not required.
San Francisco, CA

Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

$15.00 (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)

For questions, call 650-858-2568 or visit the
Paul Price Orch. web site. 

Jan 19, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Frederick Hodges

Ragtime, 20's & 30's solo piano
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Jan 20, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Jan 21, 2010
Thursday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Jan 23, 2010
Saturday
2:00 p.m.

Ragtime Skedaddlers

String Band Ragtime
Down Home Music
El Cerrito
, CA

Down Home Music
10341 San Pablo Ave
 El Cerrito, CA
94530

Cost: Free
Down Home Music
website:
Down Home Music

Ragtime Skedaddlers website:
Ragtime Skedaddlers

Jan 26, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Marty Eggers

Trad Jazz, blues, ragtime.
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Jan 27, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Feb 2, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Crown Syncopators

Frederick Hodges (piano), Marty Eggers (tuba)
Virginia Tichenor (drums)
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Feb 5, 2010
Friday
7 to 9:30 p.m.
Nan Bostick in concert

So. Lake Tahoe Senior Center
So. Lake Tahoe, CA
3050 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
So. Lake Tahoe, CA
Contact: Tahoe Arts Project
530-542-3632
or web site
tahoearts@aol.com
Feb 7, 2010
Sunday
4 to 6:00 p.m.

Pacific Coast Ragtime Orchestra

performs some "darned good ragtime"
for listening and dancing.
Casa de Flores

San Carlos
, CA

Casa de Flores
737 Walnut St.
San Carlos

Suggested donation at door is $10 per person. Children under age 18 admitted free when accompanied by an adult. Light refreshments are provided.

Tel: Michael Hart at 650-355-1731 or Helen Burns at 650-593-2284

PCRO is a non-profit organization.

Feb 9, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Frederick Hodges

Ragtime, 20's & 30's solo piano
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Feb 10, 2010
Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Virginia Tichenor and Marty Eggers

Hot Ragtime and Trad Jazz piano
There's room for dancing as well as listening!
Belrose Theater
San Rafael, CA
The Belrose Theater
1415 5th Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Theater Info:
(415) 454-6422 or visit web site:
www.thebelrose.com
Map: click here

For more information about Marty and Virginia's shows at the Belrose Theater and elsewhere, call (510) 655-6728
or e-mail
marty_eggers@juno.com

Feb 11, 2010
Thursday
7:30 p.m.

Ragtime Skedaddlers
String Band Ragtime
in a benefit concert-fundraiser to send the
Analy High School Choir to Carnegie Hall.
Other entertainment includes The West County
Professional Tea Sippers Old-time String Band
, The 
Tri Tip Trio (Cajun and Zydeco) and the Analy HS Choir.

Analy High School Auditorium
Sebastopol
, CA

Analy High School
Auditorium
6950 Analy Avenue
Sebastopol, CA 95472

Cost: $10+
For more information and tickets, visit the AnalyChoir web site,
click here.

Ragtime Skedaddlers website:
Ragtime Skedaddlers

Feb 11, 2010
Thursday
6:30 to 9:30 pm
Nan Bostick presents
"Ragtime's Women Composers"

for Antiquarian Society
Los Angeles, CA
Taix French Restaurant
1911 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Guests welcomed but pre-paid guest dinner reservations required. Contact: Emile hwcinvites@sbc
global.net
Feb 16, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Marty Eggers

Trad Jazz, blues, ragtime.
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Feb 20, 2010
Saturday
8:00 p.m.
UPDATED:
See RSVP at
right

David Thomas Robert in Concert

performs 2 world-premier compositions:  "Intermezzo No. 1" and "The Woodsman," and a piece by Chopin (in celebration of Chopin's 200th birthday) and more.
Sherman Clay & Co.
Walnut Creek
, CA

Sherman Clay & Co.
1441 Locust
(corner of Bonanza)
Walnut Creek, CA

Admission: by donation, $10  suggested. 
RSVP: Justin Levitt,
Sherman Clay Pianos,
Store Manager
925-932-0100

Visit David' web site,
click here.

Feb 21, 2010
Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.

Paul Price Society Orchestra

Dance to authentic arrangements from the 1900s to 1930s: Grand March, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, One Step, Two Step, Charleston, mixers, and more. Dressy attire; vintage dress admired but not required.
Palo Alto
, CA

Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

$15.00 (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)

For questions, call 650-858-2568 or visit the
Paul Price Orch. web site. 

Feb 23, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.
Updated 2/22

Virginia Tichenor is joined by Craig Ventresco (banjo) and Jason Hansen (drums)

Ragtime & Blues & Boogie
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Feb 23, 2010
Tuesday
7:00 p.m.

Ragtime Skedaddlers

String Band Ragtime
Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden
Alameda
, CA

Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden
1223 Park Street
Alameda, California
94501

Cost: $5.00
Down Home Music
website:
Julie's Coffey & Tea Garden

Ragtime Skedaddlers website:
Ragtime Skedaddlers

Feb 24, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Leon Oakley

Standards, ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Feb 27, 2010
Saturday
4 to 6 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe
3049 20th St at Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe  info:
( 415 ) 648 - 1047
Web site:
atlascafe.net/about.html

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 2, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Crown Syncopators

Frederick Hodges (piano), Marty Eggers (tuba)
Virginia Tichenor (drums)
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Mar 3, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Marty Eggers

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 4, 2010
Thursday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 6, 2010
Saturday
4 to 6 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe
3049 20th St at Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe  info:
( 415 ) 648 - 1047
Web site:
atlascafe.net/about.html

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 7, 2010
Sunday
4:00 p.m.
Updated 2/20

Frank French is joined by
pianist Amy Glenn in concert

The Program will include music of Bach, Gottschalk, Nazareth and the World Premiere of my new work “Transit Through Life”
Sherman Clay & Co.

San Francisco, CA

Sherman & Clay
647 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-4126

Seating for this event is limited. Reservations must be made online at the Engagement Page (click here) of 
Frank's web site,
FrankFrench.name.
Admission is by donation of the amount you wish to contribute. 

Mar 9, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Marty Eggers

Trad Jazz, blues, ragtime.
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Mar 10, 2010
Wednesday
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Virginia Tichenor and Marty Eggers

Hot Ragtime and Trad Jazz piano
There's room for dancing as well as listening!
Belrose Theater
San Rafael, CA
The Belrose Theater
1415 5th Ave.
San Rafael, CA 94901
Theater Info:
(415) 454-6422 or visit web site:
www.thebelrose.com
Map: click here

For more information about Marty and Virginia's shows at the Belrose Theater and elsewhere, call (510) 655-6728
or e-mail
marty_eggers@juno.com

Mar 10, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Leon Oakley

Standards, ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 12-14, 2010
Fri-Sun

10th Annual Fresno Flats Ragtime & Vintage Music Festival
Featuring: Tom Brier, 
the Bradshaws and the Drivons.

Oakhurst, CA

Fresno Flats
Historical Park
and
Oakhurst Lutheran Church
Oakhurst, CA
More info at 2010 Festival Calendar
Donations gratefully accepted. Proceeds benefit Fresno Flats  Historical Park and the musicians.
     Info: Contact: Bea
(559) 641-2272
     More info at 2010 Festival Calendar
Mar 13, 2010
Saturday
4 to 6 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe
3049 20th St at Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe  info:
( 415 ) 648 - 1047
Web site:
atlascafe.net/about.html

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 16, 2010
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Frederick Hodges

Ragtime, 20's & 30's solo piano
San Francisco, CA

Pier 23 Cafe
located on the
Embarcadero near
Filbert
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info: (415) 362-5125
Cafe web site: click here
Map: click here

For more information call
Marty Eggers at 
 (510)-655-6728
or email
marty_eggers@juno.com

Mar 17, 2010
Wednesday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco & Marty Eggers

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 18, 2010
Thursday
7 to 9 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Cafe Divine
1600 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA

Cafe info:
(415) 986-3414
Web site:
www.cafedivinesf.com

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 20, 2010
Saturday
4 to 6 p.m.

Craig Ventresco (solo)

Ragtime, blues, old-time music
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe
3049 20th St at Alabama St.
San Francisco, CA

Atlas Cafe  info:
( 415 ) 648 - 1047
Web site:
atlascafe.net/about.html

Craig & Meredith's
My Space web site

Mar 21, 2010
Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.

Paul Price Society Orchestra

Dance to authentic arrangements from the 1900s to 1930s: Grand March, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz, One Step, Two Step, Charleston, mixers, and more. Dressy attire; vintage dress admired but not required.
Palo Alto
, CA

Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301

$15.00 (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)

For questions, call 650-858-2568 or visit the
Paul Price Orch. web site. 

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