I am experimenting with a slight revision to the layout of my website. I changed it so that it you type in site map page. I did this because the main purpose of this site is to guide people to my gig listings.
You can buy the Kurt Ribak Trio CD online at CDBaby, at Musicians Union Local 6, and at Tower Records online. You can also buy the CD at Down Home Music, 10341 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA. Go to my CD page for more info.
You can download the Kurt Ribak Trio recording at emusic.com. We've been getting some attention there - the recording is rated four out of five stars. You can do a trial membership for cheap, and recordings are way cheaper to download at emusic than with iTunes.
Michael Burman, the KCSM-FM announcer, wrote a nice profile of Kurt and the Kurt Ribak Trio CD and personnel. We've also uploaded bios of Kurt, Greg Sankovich, and Tim Solook. The Kurt Ribak Trio CD has enjoyed repeated airplay on KCSM.
NOTE: Gigs are often added, canceled, or rescheduled at the last minute. Personnel may also change between the listing of an event and the performance. You are welcome to call or e-mail me me to confirm performance details. The gigs below are an incomplete list and do not include private engagements or recording sessions.
Friday, Jan. 27, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Brian Schindele will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums. I've played with Brian several times over the years, and recently worked with him on a recording a CD of Brian's own compositions. Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 to 9:30
PM
Gerry Grosz Jazz Jam Session
Beach Chalet
http://beachchalet.com/
1000 The Great Highway, San Francisco, CA
All ages
Vibraphonist Gerry Grosz leads a band playing his own tunes, and also hosts guest musicians in a jam session. Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Thursday, Feb. 2, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Enrico's Sidewalk
Cafe
http://www.enricossidewalkcafe.com
504 Broadway
at Kearny,
San Francisco,
CA 94113
415-982-6223
Gerry Grosz will be on piano and Randy Odell on drums. Enrico's is a classic North Beach joint. It's also close to City Lights bookstore (one of the best bookstores ever, period) and a variety of other cafes (including the famed Caffe Trieste), restaurants, and strip clubs. Enrico's is known for its food and its cocktails, especially the mojito and a kumquat caipiroshka (yes, it sounds weird, but it's quite good.)
Friday, Feb. 3, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Andy Ostwald will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums.
Sun., Feb. 5, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - and the first Sunday of every month
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Chaya Brasserie
http://www.thechaya.com/
location & info
132 The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-8688
Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Tim Solook on drums. The food here is exceptional, the bar is great, and the view of the Bay Bridge is unobstructed. This is a great place to hang out on a Sunday night.
Thursday, Feb. 9, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Enrico's Sidewalk
Cafe
http://www.enricossidewalkcafe.com
504 Broadway
at Kearny,
San Francisco,
CA 94113
415-982-6223
Robin Lewis will be on guitar and Randy Odell on drums. Enrico's is a classic North Beach joint. It's also close to City Lights bookstore (one of the best bookstores ever, period) and a variety of other cafes (including the famed Caffe Trieste), restaurants, and strip clubs. Enrico's is known for its food and its cocktails, especially the mojito and a kumquat caipiroshka (yes, it sounds weird, but it's quite good.)
Friday, Feb. 10, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums. Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 to 10:30 PM
Sheila Alix with the Dan Damon Trio - jazz vocals and more
Baltic Restaurant
135 Park Place, Point Richmond, CA 94801
510-237-4pub
mailto:balticsquarepub@sbcglobal.net
The Baltic Restaurant is back. It was closed for a couple of years. It's an old restaurant (founded circa 1906) with lots of character. I'll be backing Sheila Alix, a Point Richmond local who is a talented singer. Backing her on piano is Dan Damon, the reverend at First United Methodist Church in Point Richmond. I've played many times with Dan, and have done a couple of gigs with Sheila. Jerry Stefan will be on drums.
Friday, Feb. 17, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums. Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Wednesday,
Feb. 22, 6:00 to 9:00 PM - and the last Wednesday of every month -
Kurt Ribak
Trio - Original jazz
Cato's Ale House
http://www.mrcato.com/
3891 Piedmont Ave.
Oakland, CA
510-655-3349
all ages
no cover
We play Cato's the last Wednesday of every month. Hal Richards is on woodwinds and Dave Casini on vibes.
Friday, Feb. 24, 7:00 to 10:00
PM - and every Friday
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
http://www.primaristorante.com/
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages
Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Kevin Mummey on drums.Tip - to best hear the band you should have drinks in the bar or make a dinner reservation in the bar.
Sunday, Feb. 26, 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz
Baltic Restaurant
135 Park Place, Point Richmond, CA 94801
510-237-4pub
mailto:balticsquarepub@sbcglobal.net
The Baltic Restaurant is back. It was closed for a couple of years. It's an old restaurant (founded circa 1906) with lots of character. I'll be leading a trio featuring keyboardist Greg Sankovich and drummer Tim Solook. For those of you who like old-school rock 'n roll, R&B, and blues, check out The Blue Sky Band at the Baltic the night before. Greg will be playing that gig too.
You can check out mp3s of my music at http://www.ribak.com/mp3s.html
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And for something just plain weird, we have Blixa Bargeld doing home improvement ads... http://www.epica-awards.org/assets/epica/2004/finalists/film/flv/22012-1.htm
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and here we have the "Hello Cthulhu" comic strip, including a special holiday greeting from Hello Cthulhu.
