Arts Listings

Folk,Jazz,Pop,Rock for the East Bay: April 23 through May 2

By Bay City News
Friday April 23, 2010 - 11:30:00 AM

924 GILMAN ST. –  

All ages welcome.Baader Brains, Spires, Rank Xerox, Al Quaeda, April 23, 7:30 p.m. $7. Nobunny, N/N, Younger Lovers, Dirty Marquee, Endemics, May 2, 5 p.m.m $7. $5 unless otherwise noted. Shows start Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 924 Gilman St., Berkeley. (510) 525-9926, www.924gilman.org.< 

 

ALBATROSS PUB --  

Whiskey Brothers, ongoing. First and third Wednesdays, 9 p.m. Free.  

David Widelock Jazz Trio, May 1, 9:30 p.m. $3. Free unless otherwise noted. Shows begin Wednesday, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-2473, www.albatrosspub.com.< 

 

ARMANDO'S --  

George Cole Quintet, April 23, 7:30 p.m. $10. Houston Jones, April 24, 8 p.m. $10. Blues Jam, April 26, 7 p.m. $3.  

Bluegrass Jam, April 28, 7 p.m. $3.  

Joanne Weil Heald Trio, April 29, 8 p.m. $8.  

Tia Carroll and Greg Richmond, April 30, 8 p.m. $10.  

Ron Thompson, May 1, 8 p.m. $10.  

Sazil, May 2, 3-6 p.m. $10.  

707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985, www.armandosmartinez.com.< 

 

ASHKENAZ --  

Pellejo Seco, April 23, 9:30 p.m. $10-$13.  

West African Highlife Band, April 24, 9:30 p.m. $10-$13.  

Mark St. Mary Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band, April 27, 8:30 p.m. $10.  

Balkan Folkdance, April 28, 8 p.m. $7.  

Eliyahu and the Qadim Ensemble, April 29, 8 p.m. $12-$15.  

Brass Menazeri, Black Sea Surf, April 30, 9 p.m. $12.  

Keith Porter of the Itals, Urbanfire, May 1, 9:30 p.m. $15.  

"Cinco de Mayo Family Fiesta,'' May 2, 3-4:30 p.m. Flamenco event also features a costume exhibit and flamenco items for sale.  

Hipline, May 2, 7 p.m. $12.  

1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.< 

 

BECKETT'S IRISH PUB --  

Guns for San Sebastian, April 23.  

Paul Manousos, April 24.  

Simpler Times, April 25.  

Trio of DooM, Amber-oh-Amber, April 28.  

THE DEEP, April 29.  

The P-PL, April 30.  

Free. Shows at 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 647-1790, www.beckettsirishpub.com.< 

 

BLAKE'S ON TELEGRAPH --  

Los Del Kumbiaton, La Bands Skalavera, Jokes for Feelings, La Muneca Y Los Muertos, April 24, 9 p.m. $8-$10.  

Spiralarms, Dirt Communion, Six Weeks Sober, Defy All Odds, May 1, 9 p.m. $10. For ages 18 and older. Music begins at 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2367 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley.  

(510) 848-0886, www.blakesontelegraph.com.< 

 

CHOUINARD VINEYARDS AND WINERY – 

The winery features an exhibit of stone craft and baskets honoring the rich culture of the Ohlone Indians. Palomares Canyon was a summer home to the Ohlone Indians. The exhibit also includes historical photos and artifacts that document more recent colorful inhabitants to the canyon.SPECIAL EVENTS -- "Music at Chouinard,'' ongoing. 4:30-8:30 p.m. on select Sundays June-August. The rest of the year features live music in the tasting room on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy the best of Bay Area artists at Chouinard. Bring your own gourmet picnic (no outside alcoholic beverages). Wines are available for tasting and sales. $40 per car.Free. Tasting Room: Saturdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 33853 Palomares Road, Castro Valley. (510) 582-9900, www.chouinard.com.< 

 

FINNISH BROTHERHOOD HALL --  

"Sacred Harp Singing,'' April 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Event features a day of singing and a potluck lunch. 1970 Chestnut St., Berkeley. (510) 845-5352, www.finnishhall.com.< 

 

FOX THEATER --  

Sublime with Rome, Dirty Heads, Del Mar, April 23, 8 p.m. $25. 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-0438.< 

 

FREIGHT AND SALVAGE --  

"Freight Open Mic,'' ongoing. Tuesdays. $4.50-$5.50.  

Cascada de Flores, April 24. $20.50-$21.50.  

Misisipi Rider, Honky Tonk Dreamers, Gayle Lynn and the Hired  

Hands, April 25. $14.50-$15.50.  

Chris Caswell, April 29. $18.50-$19.50.  

Kathy Kallick Band, April 30. $18.50-$19.50.  

Girlyman, May 1. $22.50-$23.50.  

Music starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org.< 

 

JAZZSCHOOL --  

Coto Pincheira and the Sonido Moderno Project, April 23, 8 p.m $15.  

Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet, April 24, 8 p.m. $10.  

Ali Akbar College of Music, April 25, 4:30 p.m.  

New Tricks, April 30, 8 p.m. $12.  

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 845-5373, www.jazzschool.com.< 

 

JUPITER --  

"Americana Unplugged,'' ongoing. Sundays, 5 p.m. A weekly bluegrass and Americana series.  

"Jazzschool Tuesdays,'' ongoing. Tuesdays, 8 p.m. Featuring the ensembles from the Berkeley Jazzschool. http://www.jazzschool.com. 

Loveseat, April 23, 8 p.m.  

Raya Nova, April 24, 8 p.m.  

Rebecca Griffin, April 28, 8 p.m.  

DJ fflood, Audio Angel, April 29, 8 p.m.  

Socket, April 30, 8 p.m.  

8 p.m. 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-8277, www.jupiterbeer.com.< 

 

KIMBALL'S CARNIVAL --  

"Monday Blues Legends Night,'' ongoing. 8 p.m.-midnight. Enjoy live blues music every Monday night. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society and Lothario Lotho Company. $5 donation. (510) 836-2227, www.bayareabluessociety.net.522 2nd St., Jack London Square, Oakland. < 

 

OAKLAND METRO OPERAHOUSE --  

Drew Mason, Tori Fixx, Xavier Toscano, April 23 through April 24. $25. www.byeentertainment.org. 

Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, May 1, 8 p.m. $37.25-$142.75.  

630 3rd Street, Oakland. (510) 763-1146, (415) 608-1116, (510)  

763-1146, http://www.oaklandmetro.org/.< 

 

SHATTUCK DOWN LOW --  

"It's the Joint,'' ongoing. Thursdays, 9:30 p.m. Featuring DJs Headnodic, Raashan Ahmad and Friends. $5.  

"King of Kings,'' ongoing. Doors 10 p.m. $6-$8.  

"Live Salsa,'' ongoing. Wednesdays. An evening of dancing to the music of a live salsa band. Salsa dance lesson from 8:30-9:30 p.m. $5-$10.  

"Thirsty Thursdays,'' ongoing. Thursday, 9 p.m. Featuring DJ Vickity Slick and Franky Fresh. Free. Martin Luther and Kween plus DJ Sake 1, April 23, 9 p.m. $10-$15.  

Rebel Souljahz, April 24, 9 p.m. $20-$25. For ages 21 and older. 2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159, www.shattuckdownlow.com.< 

 

SLEEP TRAIN PAVILION AT CONCORD --  

Sugarland, Julianne Hough and Vondaa Shepard, April 30, 7:30 p.m. $31.25-$107. 2000 Kirker Pass Road, Concord. http://www.livenation.com/.< 

 

STARRY PLOUGH PUB --  

The Starry Irish Music Session led by Shay Black, ongoing. Sundays, 8 p.m. Sliding scale. For ages 21 and over unless otherwise noted. Sunday and Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-2082, www.starryploughpub.com.< 

 

UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB --  

The Real Tom Thunder, Pie Rats, Novelists, April 23, 9 p.m. $10.  

Or the Whale, Odawas, Ghost and the City, April 24, 9 p.m. $10.  

Tokyo Raid, April 28, 9 p.m. Free.  

Bunny Pistol, Miss Balla Fire, Honey Lawless, Juicy D. Light, Mynx d'Meanor, Casey Castille, Comrade Tang, Sideshow Daredevil, Matt Molotov, April 30, 9 p.m. $10.  

Big Dan, Los Rakas, Tragik Kiwi, Powerstruggle, May 1, 9 p.m. $10.  

1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100, www.uptownnightclub.com.< 

 

YOSHI'S --  

"In the Mood for Moody,'' through April 25, Thursday-Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. Featuring Frank Wess, Joey DeFrancesco, Nnenna Freelon, Randy Brecker (April 22+23), Jon Faddis (24+25) and more. $16-$30.  

"A Tribute To Khalil Shaheed with an All-Star Line-up,'' April 27, 8 p.m. $20.  

Ellen Robinson, April 28, 8 p.m. $15.  

Anat Cohen, April 29, 8 and 10 p.m. $12-$20.  

Hiroshima, April 30 through May 2, Friday and Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m. $24-$28.  

Shows are Monday through Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200, www.yoshis.com.< 

 

ZELLERBACH HALL AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY --  

Arlo Guthrie, April 23, 8 p.m. $23-$48. www.calperformances.org. 

Pat Metheney, April 24, 8 p.m. $10-$20. www.calperformances.org. 

UC Berkeley campus, Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley. (510) 642-9988.<