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

West Coast Concerts 
and Other Ragtime Events
July-September 2009

This Page Updated 9/28/2009
Previous Update 9/12/2009

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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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What

Where

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Sep 28, 2009
Monday
7:00 p.m.
David Thomas Roberts with Scott Kirby

Concert at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spokane
Spokane, Washington
Spokane, Washington Admission: $12/$8 for
students and seniors.
Inquire at: 509-325-6383
extension 303
or 208-263-0939.
Sep 29, 2009
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

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When

What

Where

Information
Jul 4, 2009
Saturday
3:30 to 5 p.m.

Hamburger Feast to follow at 5:30 p.m.

Multi-Handed 4th of July Ragtime Blast
and U.S.O. Benefit

Nan Bostick and Chris & Jack Bradshaw (pianos) Robyn Drivon (tuba) & Pete Devine (percussion, jugs, & cheeks) - 
First Baptist Church of Menlo Park
Berkeley, CA
First Baptist Church of Menlo Park
1100 Middle (corner Arbor), Menlo Park, CA
No reservations required
Donations gratefully accepted for concert
Feast: $5.00

Info: 650-323-8544
cjmaslin@juno.com
Map at: www.firstbaptist.com
Jul 7,  2009
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

Jul 8, 2009
Wednesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Virginia Tichenor and Marty Eggers

Hot Ragtime and Trad Jazz piano
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

Jul 12, 2009
Sunday
2 to 4:30 p.m.
John Ulrich Piano Series Proudly Presents
Nan Bostick

returning to perform ragtime with a
little history attached
El Sobrante, CA
Home Parlor in
El Sobrante, CA
Advanced reservations required: $20 / person

For invitation/reservations:
julrich2847@att.net
510-223-9587
Jul 12, 2009
Sunday
7:00 p.m.

Carl Sonny Leyland

Boogie Woogie at its best! A fundraiser for the Fallbrook School of the Arts. Wine, food, art raffle.
Fallbrook, CA

The Hilltop Center
 331 Elder St.
Fallbrook CA 92028
Seating is very limited $20 per person

Tickets and information at fallbrookschoolo
thearts.org

Jul 14, 2009
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Ray Skjelbred

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

July 18, 2009
Saturday
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cline Wine & Jazz Festival 2009 
The 11th Annual Cline Wine &
Dixieland Jazz Festival
Black Diamond Blue Five, Devil Mountain Jazz Band, Fog City Stompers, Golden Gate Rhythm Machine, Jambalaya Swing Band, Natural Gas Jazz Band, Uptown-Lowdown Jazz Band
Other Entertainers: 
Ray Skjelbred, Tom Brier, Bob Hirsch, Marty Eggers, Virginia Tichenor. 

Wine, beer, food available. Or, bring your own picnic.
Sonoma, CA
Cline Cellars
24737 Hwy 121
Sonoma, CA
Admission is $23 in advance ($27 at the door)
Reservations:
(707) 940-4025

Information:
jazznut.com
or
clinecellars.com

Jul 19, 2009
Sunday
4:30  p.m.

The Ragtime Skedaddlers

Nick Robinson (mandolin), Dennis Pash (banjo, mandolin), Dave Krinkel (guitar)
Bird & Beckett Books

San Francisco, CA

Bird & Beckett Books
653 Chenery St., San Francisco, California 94131

Donation
More info: 
Skedaddlers web site
Bird & Beckett web site

Jul 19, 2009
Sunday
4 to 6;30 p.m.
Paul Price's Society Orchestra
Vintage Ballroom Dance


Palo Alto Masonic Temple (air conditioned)
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
$15.00 / $5 Discount for Students & members of PEERS & GBACG (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)
Information:  email Tyane Boye: Click here,
or phone Tyane at
650-279-3598, 
or Paul Price at
800-647-0305.
Web site: Click here.
Jul 21, 2009
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor

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

July 22, 2009
Wednesday
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Tom Brier Trio and Kitty Wilson
 (Kitty on washboards)

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova
, CA
Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather
Field Road
(corner of Mather
Field Road and
Folsom Blvd)
Rancho Cordova, CA
Click here for
map.
For more information
call 916-363-5050
Jul 22, 2009
Wednesday
7 to 10 p.m.

Pat Yankee

Performs San Francisco Saloon Songs
Enrico's
San Francisco, CA

Enrico's
504 Broadway
San Francisco

Free
Information:
Enricossf.com
(415) 982-6223

Jul 28, 2009
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

Jul 31, 2009
Friday
7:00 p.m.

David Thomas Roberts

Playing his own compositions and pieces by Chopin, Harold Budd and Scott Kirby
Sherman Clay Pianos

Walnut Creek
, CA

Sherman Clay Pianos
1441 Locust Street
(at the corner of Bonanza)
Walnut Creek, CA

Admission is $10
More information:
Contact Justin Levitt at
Sherman Clay 925-932-0100
Seating is limited - reservations  strongly encouraged

Visit David's web site:
DavidThomasRoberts.com

Aug 4, 2009
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor & Friend

Craig Ventresco (guitar/banjo)
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

Aug 11,  2009
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

Aug 12, 2009
Wednesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Virginia Tichenor and Marty Eggers

Hot Ragtime and Trad Jazz piano
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

Aug 14-16, 2009
Fri-Sun
11th Annual Sutter Creek
Ragtime Festival

Patrick Aranda, Andrew Barrett, Jack and Chris Bradshaw, Tom Brier, Carl Sonny Leyland Trio, The Crown Syncopators, The Drivons (Robyn and Steve), Marty Eggers, Frederick Hodges, Vincent Johnson, Carl Sonny Leyland, Larisa Migachyov, Will Perkins, Stevens Price, Ragnolia Ragtette, Raspberry Jam Band , John Remmers, Tim Rotolo, Hal Smith, Monty Suffern, Keith Taylor, Virginia Tichenor, Town Square Harmonizers
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Sutter Creek, CA
Sutter Creek, CA
Click here for map
Tickets:
Early bird special All-event Badges: $60 if  postmarked by July 15, 2009; $70. after that.
Mail checks to Mother Lode Ragtime Society, 11310 Prospect Drive #10 pmb 12, Jackson, Ca. 95642

Information, see web site
suttercreekragtime.com
or email
jasser09@yahoo.com
or phone
209-223-0867

Aug 16, 2009
Sunday
Doors open 3:30 p.m.
Concert at 4:00 p.m.
Tom McDermott (House Concert)

Performing traditional jazz piano incorporating strands of New Orleans, Brazilian choros, ragtime, stride and assorted madness into his unique McDermott style.

Berkeley, CA

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

Advanced reservations required; deadline is August 14. Directions will be emailed prior to concert.
Tickets: $15.00 ( collected at  the door)
Contact Dave at
dapperdave@earthlink.net

Aug 16, 2009
Sunday
4 to 6;30 p.m.
Paul Price's Society Orchestra
Vintage Ballroom Dance


Join us for a special  OSTENDE dance lesson
Palo Alto Masonic Temple (air conditioned)
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
$15.00 / $5 Discount for Students & members of PEERS & GBACG (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments)
Information:  email Tyane Boye: Click here,
or phone Tyane at
650-279-3598, 
or Paul Price at
800-647-0305.
Web site: Click here.
Aug 18, 2009
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Marty Eggers

Marty's 10th anniversary at with Pier 23
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

Aug 23, 2009
Sunday
5-8:00 p.m.
John Ulrich Piano Series presents
Tom Brier
for a return engagement

El Sobrante, CA
El Sobrante, CA Advanced reservations required: $20.00 per person. To Register send a check payable to: John Ulrich to 4184 Garden Lane, El Sobrante, Ca. 94803.
Phone/fax
(510) 223-9587
julrich2847@ATT.net
Aug 23, 2009
Sunday
2:00 p.m.
The Ragtime Skedaddlers

Nick Robinson (mandolin), Dennis Pash (banjo-mandolin), Dave Krinkel (guitar)

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts - Webster Stage
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts - Webster Stage
University Avenue between High and Webster Streets
Palo Alto, CA
For more information
Ragtime Skedaddlers - ragtimeskedaddlers
Festival website - mlaproductions.com
Aug 23, 2009
Sunday
3:00 p.m.
The Albany Nightboat Ragtimers

Covina Bowl Pyramid Room
Covina, CA
Covina Bowl Pyramid Room, 1060 West San 
Bernardion Road, Covina, California
For more information
E/Mail Frank at fsano@dslextreme.com
Aug 25, 2009
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

Aug 25, 2009
Tuesday
9:00 p.m.

Pete Devine's Jug Band

Bollyhood 

San Francisco
, CA

Bollyhood Cafe
3372 19th
at Mission St
San Francisco, CA
Information:
(415) 970-0362
Web site:
bollyhoodcafe.com
Aug 26, 2009
Wednesday
6:30 - 9 p.m.
Tom Brier Trio and Kitty Wilson
 (Kitty on washboards)

Straw Hat Pizza
Rancho Cordova
, CA
Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather
Field Road
(corner of Mather
Field Road and
Folsom Blvd)
Rancho Cordova, CA
Click here for
map.
For more information
call 916-363-5050
Aug 26, 2009
Wednesday
7-9:00 p.m.
Craig Ventresco & Meredith Axelrod

Cafe Devine
San Francisco, CA
Cafe Devine
1600 Stockton Street 
on Washington Square
San Francisco, CA 94133
For more information visit: www.cafedivinesf.com
or call (415) 986.3414
Also visit
craigventresco.com
Aug 30, 2009
Sunday
5-8:00 p.m.
Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
w/Marty Eggers (bass & tuba)
Ashkenaz Music and Dance Center
Berkeley, CA
Ashkenaz Music and Dance Center
1317 San Pablo
Berkeley, CA
(510) 525-5054
  (866) 666-8932
Info: rsjo.com
Sep 1, 2009
Tuesday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

Virginia Tichenor & Friends

Jay Hansen (drums), Craig Ventresco (guitar/banjo),
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

Sep 4-7, 2009
Fri-Mon

Sweet & Hot Jazz Festival
Carl Sonny Leyland Trio

with Marty Egger (bass), Hal Smith (drums)
Los Angeles
, CA

Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel
5855 West Century Boulevard

Information
www.sweethot.org

Sep 8, 2009
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

Sep 9, 2009
Wednesday
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Virginia Tichenor and Marty Eggers

Hot Ragtime and Trad Jazz piano
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

Sep 13, 2009
Sunday
1:00-6:00 p.m.
Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
w/Marty Eggers (bass & tuba)

Gatsby Picnic
Oakland, CA
Dunsmuir House
Oakland, CA
Info:
(415) 982-DECO (3326)
or visit artdecosociety.org
or: rsjo.com
Sep 14 2009
Monday
5 - 8:00 p.m.

SPECIAL EVENT AT PIER 23
SFTJF informal ensemble will again be holding forth at San Francisco's Pier 23. On hand (as of this writing) will be Jim Cullum, cornet; Bill Carter, clarinet; Clint Baker, trombone; Marty Eggers, piano; and Paul Mehling, bass;
and Steve Apple, drums.
SAN FRANCISCO TRADITIONAL JAZZ FOUNDATION

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

Sep 15, 2009
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

Sep 16, 2009
Wednesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.

The Crown Syncopators
at the Straw Hat Pizza


Rancho Cordova, CA

Straw Hat Pizza
2929 Mather Field Road (at Folsom Boulevard)
Rancho Cordova

Information: call
(916) 363-5050

Sep 19, 20, 2009
Sat & Sun
One concert each afternoon

The Crown Syncopators in Concert
Reutlinger-Brune Victorian Palace


San Francisco, CA

Reutlinger-Brune
Victorian Palace, San Francisco, CA

Tickets: $25
Reservations required.
Call (415)
346-8669 or e-mail rtnan@earthlink.net

Sep 20, 2009
Sunday
4 to 6;30 p.m.
Dance lesson at 3 p.m.
Paul Price's Society Orchestra
Vintage Ballroom Dance


Join us for a special  One-Step/Two-Step dance lesson at 3 p.m.
Palo Alto Masonic Temple (air conditioned)
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto Masonic Temple
461 Florence St.
Palo Alto, CA, 94301
$15.00  (includes Dance Lesson & Light Refreshments).
FALL PROMOTION
Click here.

Information:  email Tyane Boye: Click here,
or phone Tyane at
650-279-3598, 
or Paul Price at
800-647-0305.
Web site: Click here.
Sep 22,  2009
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

Sep 27, 2009
Sunday
Afternoon
performance
Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
w/Marty Eggers (bass & tuba)

Redwood Forest Theater 
Guerneville, CA
Old Grove Festival
Redwood Forest Theatre, Armstrong Woods
Guerneville
Information:
stewardsofthecoastand
redwoods
or call
(707) 869-9177
Sep 27, 2009
Sunday
Mike Lipskin &Leon Oakley
in concert at the

First Congregational Church
Palo Alto, CA
First Congregational Church of Palo Alto, 1985 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303 Ticket price: $20 in advance, $25 at the door
Tickets: http://fccpa.org
or call 650-856-6662
Information: Joe Guthrie
650-856-6662
or email office@fccpa.org

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