Saturday Mar 5th 2011
Hedley Room at the De Anza Hotel
233 W. Santa Clara
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 286-1000
233 W. Santa Clara
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 286-1000
Dave's Trio will be layin' it out.
Aaron Germain is on bass.
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar.
This is a great room with lots of comfortable chairs and sofas.
Good food, too.
No cover.
Aaron Germain is on bass.
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar.
This is a great room with lots of comfortable chairs and sofas.
Good food, too.
No cover.
8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Saturday Mar 12th 2011
High Street Presbyterian Church - Memorial for Bishop Norman Williams
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
This isn't my gig, although I plan on attending and playing in the memorial.
Alto saxophonist Pete Yellin has organized this tribute to the life of alto saxophonist Bishop Norman Williams, who recently passed away.
He was a mainstay in the jazz community for over 50 years.
Musicians will be coming by to play in the memorial and pay their respects to the Bishop.
A $3 donation is requested.
Alto saxophonist Pete Yellin has organized this tribute to the life of alto saxophonist Bishop Norman Williams, who recently passed away.
He was a mainstay in the jazz community for over 50 years.
Musicians will be coming by to play in the memorial and pay their respects to the Bishop.
A $3 donation is requested.
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday Apr 1st 2011
Uptown Cafe
327 Hartz Ave.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-8588
327 Hartz Ave.
Danville, CA 94526
(925) 838-8588
We're playing out on the patio,'cause "it ain't gonna rain, no more no more".
Me on trumpet and flugelhorn
Kai Devitte-Lee on guitar
Doug Miller on bass
Me on trumpet and flugelhorn
Kai Devitte-Lee on guitar
Doug Miller on bass
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday Apr 8th 2011
Plaza Bistro
420 1st Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-4466
420 1st Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(707) 996-4466
I will head up a jazz trio on this date. We'll be playing some originals, some not-so-well-know jazz tunes, and of course, some tried-and-tested
standards.
Joining me on this date, are Randy Vincent on guitar and Dan Feiszli on bass.
No cover charge.
standards.
Joining me on this date, are Randy Vincent on guitar and Dan Feiszli on bass.
No cover charge.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday Apr 17th 2011
High Street Presbyterian Church
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
I'll be playing some jazz in a duo setting with Randy Vincent on guitar, for this Palm Sunday service.
It's a small, intimate church with a warm and loving congregation.
come on out and be part of it.
It's a small, intimate church with a warm and loving congregation.
come on out and be part of it.
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Saturday Apr 23rd 2011
St John Vianney Catholic Church
1650 Ygnacio Valley road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
1650 Ygnacio Valley road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
I'm playing the Easter Sunday eve mass with the choir,
organ and piano, under the direction of Lynn Finnigan.
organ and piano, under the direction of Lynn Finnigan.
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday Apr 24th 2011
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
1650 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
1650 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
I'm playing three Easter Sunday masses: 9:00, 11:00 and 12:30.
9:00 am to 1:30 pm
Friday May 13th 2011
23 Club
23 Visitacion Ave.
Brisbane, CA
23 Visitacion Ave.
Brisbane, CA
I'm in the horn section of a heavy-duty soul band called Soul Power.
We'll be playing a lot of Tower of Power tunes, like
"Believe It", "I Like Your Style", and "Soul with a Capital S".
If you want to get down, this is the band to do it with.
Admission charge is $10.
We'll be playing a lot of Tower of Power tunes, like
"Believe It", "I Like Your Style", and "Soul with a Capital S".
If you want to get down, this is the band to do it with.
Admission charge is $10.
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Friday May 20th 2011
Shattuck Down Low
2284 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 548-1159
2284 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA
(510) 548-1159
I'm playing again in Soul Power's horn section, knocking down some high E's F#'s and G's as well as taking some solos.
If you want to dance, or just
sit back and dig some funky soul music, this is the band to do it with.
Admission is $10.
If you want to dance, or just
sit back and dig some funky soul music, this is the band to do it with.
Admission is $10.
9:30 pm to 1:00 am
Saturday May 21st 2011
Beringer Vineyards
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
Come sample some wine, eat hearty and enjoy my jazz trio.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Andrew Higgins on bass
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Andrew Higgins on bass
12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Friday Jun 3rd 2011
St. James Gate
1410 Old County road
Belmont, CA
(650) 592-5923
1410 Old County road
Belmont, CA
(650) 592-5923
I'll be laying it down again with "Soulpower", a band that
specializes in Tower of Power"
tunes.
If you're into some funky soul music and like to get down on the dance floor, this is the place to be.
$3 cover from 9 to 12.
specializes in Tower of Power"
tunes.
If you're into some funky soul music and like to get down on the dance floor, this is the place to be.
$3 cover from 9 to 12.
9:45 pm to 1:30 am
Sunday Jun 12th 2011
Beringer Vineyards
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
I'm back at this beautiful vineyard with the trio.
Great wine, food and the grounds are lovely.
Featuring Randy Vincent on guitar and Dan Feiszli on bass.
Great wine, food and the grounds are lovely.
Featuring Randy Vincent on guitar and Dan Feiszli on bass.
12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday Jun 25th 2011
Lick Observatory
top of Mount Hamilton (Hiway 130)
San Jose, CA 95140
top of Mount Hamilton (Hiway 130)
San Jose, CA 95140
Featuring Dave's trio.
A fundraiser concert for Lick Observatory.
In addition to the concert, ticketholders will be entitled to do some "stargazing" through two amazing telescopes, as well as attend talks on an important aspect of the universe.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Dan Robbins on bass
Ben Stolorow on keyboard
For tickets, go to http://www.santacruztickets.com
A fundraiser concert for Lick Observatory.
In addition to the concert, ticketholders will be entitled to do some "stargazing" through two amazing telescopes, as well as attend talks on an important aspect of the universe.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Dan Robbins on bass
Ben Stolorow on keyboard
For tickets, go to http://www.santacruztickets.com
7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Sunday Jun 26th 2011
Pleasanton Public Library
400 Old Bernal Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-3535
400 Old Bernal Road
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(925) 462-3535
Dave's Quartet will be playing compositions written and made famous by some of the greatest trumpet players in jazz, including Clifford Brown, Miles Davis, Lee Morgan and Dizzy Gillespie.
Featuring: Ben Stolorow on electric keyboard.
Ravi Abcarian on bass.
Brian Bowman on drums.
Admission is free.
Featuring: Ben Stolorow on electric keyboard.
Ravi Abcarian on bass.
Brian Bowman on drums.
Admission is free.
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Sunday Jul 10th 2011
Suisun City Festival at Harbor Plaza
Main and Solano Street
Suisun, CA
Main and Solano Street
Suisun, CA
My quartet returns for an outdoor performance at Harbor Plaza park.
It's a beautiful setting, with a panaramic view across the harbor.
Great jazz for the whole family.
Bring some cool drinks, because it gets pretty warm!
William Beatty on keyboard
Ron Marabuto on drums
Chris Amberger on bass
It's Free!
It's a beautiful setting, with a panaramic view across the harbor.
Great jazz for the whole family.
Bring some cool drinks, because it gets pretty warm!
William Beatty on keyboard
Ron Marabuto on drums
Chris Amberger on bass
It's Free!
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Wednesday Jul 13th 2011
Hilton San Jose - Affinity Lounge
300 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA
300 Almaden Blvd.
San Jose, CA
My trio is doing two sets.
Come early to get a good seat.
A lot of "jazz society" people are coming to this one.
This is a nice room that holds about 200.
Dinner is an option.
Free Admission.
I'm on trumpet and flugel.
Aaron Germain's on bass.
Bob Brumbeloe's on guitar.
Come early to get a good seat.
A lot of "jazz society" people are coming to this one.
This is a nice room that holds about 200.
Dinner is an option.
Free Admission.
I'm on trumpet and flugel.
Aaron Germain's on bass.
Bob Brumbeloe's on guitar.
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Saturday Jul 16th 2011
Beringer Vineyards
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
A return engagement at this great vineyard. Come hear my trio, drink some wine and be sure you check out the historic Rhine House. It's an amazing structure.
With me are Chris Amberger on bass, and Brad Buethe on guitar.
With me are Chris Amberger on bass, and Brad Buethe on guitar.
12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Saturday Jul 23rd 2011
Murphy Street Outdoor Concert
Murphy Street (Evelyn and Washington)
Sunnyvale, CA
Murphy Street (Evelyn and Washington)
Sunnyvale, CA
This one's with the quartet.
The Murphy Street stage we're playing on will be surrounded by tables, for your "outdoor" dining pleasure.
The menu will allow you to order cuisine from over twenty different Murphy Street
restaurants.
The band will be doing two sets: 6:00 to 7:00 and 7:20
to 8:30.
Bring the kids.
Featuring Jon Arkin on drums,
Colin Hogan on keys and Chuck Bennett on bass.
The Murphy Street stage we're playing on will be surrounded by tables, for your "outdoor" dining pleasure.
The menu will allow you to order cuisine from over twenty different Murphy Street
restaurants.
The band will be doing two sets: 6:00 to 7:00 and 7:20
to 8:30.
Bring the kids.
Featuring Jon Arkin on drums,
Colin Hogan on keys and Chuck Bennett on bass.
6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday Jul 28th 2011
Marlin Park in Redwood Shores
Redwood City, CA 94061
Redwood City, CA 94061
Bring the whole family to this one.
It's free and there's plenty of grass for everyone to stretch out on (a pretty big park!).
Make sure you bring some warm clothes as the water is close by and there can be a bit of a wind chill.
Dave's on trumpet and flugelhorn
Ron Marabuto on drums
William Beatty on keyboard
Chris Amberger on bass
Scott Peterson on tenor sax
It's free and there's plenty of grass for everyone to stretch out on (a pretty big park!).
Make sure you bring some warm clothes as the water is close by and there can be a bit of a wind chill.
Dave's on trumpet and flugelhorn
Ron Marabuto on drums
William Beatty on keyboard
Chris Amberger on bass
Scott Peterson on tenor sax
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Aug 6th 2011
Beringer Vineyards
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
2000 Main Street
St. Helena, CA 94574
This is our last date of the season at Beringer.
Hope to see you there.
Look for the trio on the upper level. There's plenty of chairs and tables close by for sipping wine, having a snack and enjoying the music.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Gabe Davis on bass
Hope to see you there.
Look for the trio on the upper level. There's plenty of chairs and tables close by for sipping wine, having a snack and enjoying the music.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Gabe Davis on bass
12:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Sunday Aug 14th 2011
Corte Madera Summer Music Series
Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA
Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA
My trio will be set up outside. Lots of chairs and tables, and shops to get a bite to eat.
We're by the clock tower, close to Bryan's Foods, and Tully's.
With me will be Kai Devitte-Lee on guitar and Doug Miller on bass.
We're by the clock tower, close to Bryan's Foods, and Tully's.
With me will be Kai Devitte-Lee on guitar and Doug Miller on bass.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday Sep 3rd 2011
Hedley Room at the De Anza Hotel
233 W. Santa Clara
San Jose, CA 95113
233 W. Santa Clara
San Jose, CA 95113
My trio will be "smokin" at the Hedley. No cover or minimum.
This room is really quite palatial.
Lot's of big soft chairs and sofas to chill out on.
Four hours of "straight-ahead"
jazz. Welcome to paradise.
Me on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brian Ho on Hammond B3 organ
Wally Schnalle on drums
This room is really quite palatial.
Lot's of big soft chairs and sofas to chill out on.
Four hours of "straight-ahead"
jazz. Welcome to paradise.
Me on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brian Ho on Hammond B3 organ
Wally Schnalle on drums
8:30 pm to 12:30 am
Saturday Oct 8th 2011
San Ramon Library
100 Montgomery Street
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 973-2861
100 Montgomery Street
San Ramon, CA 94583
(925) 973-2861
The Dave Rocha Jazz Group will be presenting its program
"Adventures in Jazz".
This is an introduction to jazz music for elementary and middle school kids.
It's entertaining, educational and a lot of fun. Parents are welcome.
Come early, as seating is limited.
Free Admission
"Adventures in Jazz".
This is an introduction to jazz music for elementary and middle school kids.
It's entertaining, educational and a lot of fun. Parents are welcome.
Come early, as seating is limited.
Free Admission
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Saturday Nov 5th 2011
Loyola Elementary School
Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA
Dave Rocha Quintet performing
"Adventures in Jazz".
The two assemblies at 9:00 am and 10:30 are for students and parents. Anyone else interested in attending should contact Dave.
Dave on trumpet
Aarom Germain on bass
Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion
Walley Schnalle on drums
"Adventures in Jazz".
The two assemblies at 9:00 am and 10:30 are for students and parents. Anyone else interested in attending should contact Dave.
Dave on trumpet
Aarom Germain on bass
Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion
Walley Schnalle on drums
9:00 am to 11:30 am
Monday Dec 5th 2011
Loyola Elementary School
Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA
The Dave Rocha Quintet will be performing its show, "Adventures in Jazz".
The two assemblies at 9:00 am and 10:30 am are basically for students and parents. Anyone else interested in attending should contact Dave.
Dave on trupmet
Aaron Germain on bass
Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion
Wally Schnalle on drums
The two assemblies at 9:00 am and 10:30 am are basically for students and parents. Anyone else interested in attending should contact Dave.
Dave on trupmet
Aaron Germain on bass
Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion
Wally Schnalle on drums
9:00 am to 1:30 am
Tuesday Dec 6th 2011
Frederiksen Elementary School
Dublin, CA
Dublin, CA
The Dave Rocha Quintet will be performing it's show, "Adventures in Jazz".
The two assemblies at 9:15 am and 10:30 am are basically for students and their parents. Anyone else interested in attending should contact Dave.
Dave on trumpet
Brian Ho on keyboard
Cindy Browne on bass
Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion
Wally Schnalley on drums
The two assemblies at 9:15 am and 10:30 am are basically for students and their parents. Anyone else interested in attending should contact Dave.
Dave on trumpet
Brian Ho on keyboard
Cindy Browne on bass
Michaelle Goerlitz on percussion
Wally Schnalley on drums
9:15 am to 11:30 am
Saturday Dec 10th 2011
Fremont Main Public Library
2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 745-1413
2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 745-1413
The Dave Rocha Quartet will be performing its program
"Adventures in Jazz".
This is an introduction to jazz music for kids at the elementary and middle school levels.
This program has been performed for more than 30,000
children in schools throughout the Bay Area.
For many kids, this will be their first exposure to jazz music, America's own art form.
Dave on trumpet
Chris Amberger on bass
Brian Ho on keyboard
Greg Wyser-Pratt on drums
Free admission, and seating is limited. Contact the library for more information.
Parents are welcome.
"Adventures in Jazz".
This is an introduction to jazz music for kids at the elementary and middle school levels.
This program has been performed for more than 30,000
children in schools throughout the Bay Area.
For many kids, this will be their first exposure to jazz music, America's own art form.
Dave on trumpet
Chris Amberger on bass
Brian Ho on keyboard
Greg Wyser-Pratt on drums
Free admission, and seating is limited. Contact the library for more information.
Parents are welcome.
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sunday Dec 18th 2011
High Street Presbyterian Church
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 94601
Dave's jazz duo will be playing for the morning service. With me on keyboards, from New York City, is Keith Saunders.
This is a small, friendly church with a great congregation.
Food and socializing after the service.
This is a small, friendly church with a great congregation.
Food and socializing after the service.
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Wednesday Dec 21st 2011
Stanford Hospital - Atrium
Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA
Dave's jazz trio will be performing as part of the Stanford Hospital's concert series.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Doug Miller on bass
Brad Buethe on guitar
Free Admission
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Doug Miller on bass
Brad Buethe on guitar
Free Admission
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Saturday Dec 24th 2011
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
1650 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
1650 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
I'm playing trumpet for two Christmas eve services, at 8:00 pm and 12:00 am.
This will be with piano, organ, flute and choir.
This will be with piano, organ, flute and choir.
8:00 pm to 1:00 am
Sunday Dec 25th 2011
St. John Vianney Catholic Church
1650 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
1650 Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
I'm playing for two Christmas Day services, at 9:00 am and 11:00 am.
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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