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Calendar - Upcoming Gigs

NOTE: Gigs are often added, canceled, or rescheduled at the last minute. You are welcome to call or e-mail me to confirm performance dates and times. The gigs listed below are an incomplete list and do not include private engagements.  

Friday, Oct. 1, 1:00 PM and 4:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Quartet - Original jazz
American Art Festivals
http://www.americanartfestivals.com/
sets at 1 PM and 4 PM
Sacramento Convention Center
Entrance at 14th and J Streets
Tickets at the Door - $7.50 Adults, $6.50 Seniors, Children under 12 Free
Hours: Friday Noon - 9pm, Saturday 10am -7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

This is our second set of gigs through American Art Festivals. These will feature Johannes Mager on trombone, Greg Sankovich on keyboards, and Randy Odell on drums. We'll be playing throughout the weekend. Go to http://www.americanartfestivals.com/visitor_coupon.html for a discount coupon.

 

Friday, Oct. 1, 7:00 to 10:00 PM

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

This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great. Kevin Mummey will be on drums and Greg Sankovich on piano.

 

Sat., Oct. 2, Noon and 3:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Quartet - Original jazz
American Art Festivals
http://www.americanartfestivals.com/
sets at Noon and 3 PM
Sacramento Convention Center
Entrance at 14th and J Streets
Tickets at the Door - $7.50 Adults, $6.50 Seniors, Children under 12 Free
Hours: Friday Noon - 9pm, Saturday 10am -7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

This is our second set of gigs through American Art Festivals. These will feature Johannes Mager on trombone, Greg Sankovich on keyboards, and Randy Odell on drums. We'll be playing throughout the weekend. Go to http://www.americanartfestivals.com/visitor_coupon.html for a discount coupon.

 

Sun., Oct. 3, 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Quartet - Original jazz
American Art Festivals
http://www.americanartfestivals.com/
sets at 11 AM and 2 PM
Sacramento Convention Center
Entrance at 14th and J Streets
Tickets at the Door - $7.50 Adults, $6.50 Seniors, Children under 12 Free
Hours: Friday Noon - 9pm, Saturday 10am -7pm, Sunday 10am - 5pm

This is our second set of gigs through American Art Festivals. These will feature Johannes Mager on trombone, Greg Sankovich on keyboards, and Randy Odell on drums. We'll be playing throughout the weekend. Go to http://www.americanartfestivals.com/visitor_coupon.html for a discount coupon.

 

Sun., Oct. 3, 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Chaya Brasserie
http://www.thechaya.com/
location & info
132 The Embarcadero
Ê San Francisco , CA 94105
(415)777-8688

This is our debut at Chaya. It is known for its "Japanese-inspired French cuisine." Greg Sankovich is on keyboards.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 5, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Lorna K - classic jazz vocals
House of Shields
39 New Montgomery
(South of Market, between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
San Francisco, CA
no cover
21 and over

This is a lovely old bar and grill, founded 1908. It's right across from the Palace Hotel and is right by the Montgomery Street BART station. It's an easy place to have an after-work drink if you work downtown.

 

Wed., Oct. 6, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Lorna K - classic jazz vocals - PRIVATE PARTY
Shanghai 1930
http://www.shanghai1930.com/
133 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA

I've played at Shanghai 1930 many times in the past with Lorna K. It's nice to be back here with her. Greg Sankovich, the regular pianist in my group, will be with us.

Shanghai 1930 is a beautiful restaurant. The food is top-notch Chinese food and differs from what you get in most Chinese restaurants.

 

Friday, Oct. 8, 7:00 to 10:00 PM

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

This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great. Greg Sankovich is on piano.

 

Sat, Oct. 9, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz

Marina Merchants Association Fall Festival
2219 Chestnut St. -in front of Benefit - San Francisco, CA
All ages no cover

We did this gig last Spring with Khevan Lennon-Onaje. Greg Sankovich is on piano. We'll be playing on the sidewalk in fromt of Benefit. There will be jazz bands playing all over the Marina.

 

Sun., Oct. 10, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Marina Merchants Association Fall Festival
Pure Beauty. 2085 Chestnut Street. San Francisco, CA
All ages no cover

We did this gig last Spring with Khevan Lennon-Onaje. Greg Sankovich is on piano. We'll be playing on the sidewalk in fromt of Pure Beauty. There will be jazz bands playing all over the Marina.

 

Sun., Oct. 10, 7:00 PM to 10:00 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

Greg Sankovich will be on piano and Bryan Bowman on drums. This is the same trio that has been getting such a good response at Prima in Walnut Creek. 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.)

   

 

Wed., Oct. 13, 7:00 to 10:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz - piano trio
LJ's Martini Club and Grille
http://www.paradigmentertainment.net/ljs/
101 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Sony METREON
San Francisco, CA 94103
ph:1-415-369-1164

Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Ed McClary on drums. This joint has excellent food and wine - haven't tried the martinis.

 

Friday, Oct. 15, 7:00 to 10:00 PM

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

This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great. Greg Sankovich is on piano and Kevin Mummey in drumming.

 

Sat. Oct. 16, 8:30 PM to 12:30 AM

Kurt Ribak Trio - Original Jazz
Hotel De Anza, Hedley Club
233 W. Santa Clara St.
San Jose, CA 95113
http://hoteldeanza.com/
http://hoteldeanza.com/entertainment.html

The Hotel De Anza is considered one of the nicest jazz venues in the South Bay, and they like us enough to book us about once a month. I'll be playing there with Greg Sankovich on piano and Tim Solook on drums.

 

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM

Lorna K - classic jazz vocals
House of Shields
39 New Montgomery
(South of Market, between 2nd and 3rd Streets)
San Francisco, CA
no cover
21 and over

This is a lovely old bar and grill, founded 1908. It's right across from the Palace Hotel and is right by the Montgomery Street BART station. It's an easy place to have an after-work drink if you work downtown.

 

Friday, Oct. 22, 7:00 to 10:00 PM

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

This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great. Greg Sankovich is on piano and Kevin Mummey on drums.

 

Wednesday, Oct. 27, 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 played at Cato's for the first time in many months in March.  They liked us and are having us play the last Wednesday of every month. Cato's is a beer and wine place with a lot of good bar grub as well. Their beer selection is excellent, and you can bring your kids if you wish. This gig features Hal Richards on woodwinds and Dave Cassini on vibraphone.

 

Friday, Oct. 29, 7:00 to 10:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Prima Ristorante
1522 N. Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA
Every Friday, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All ages

This is a great gig. The band is really developing - on this gig we regularly get into "the zone," where we feel like something really special is happening with the music. The response of the staff and the clientele has been great.

The gig has been extended due to the response we've been getting and because the staff really digs the band. Kevin Mummey on drums.

 

Sun., Oct. 31, 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM

Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Chaya Brasserie
http://www.thechaya.com/
location & info
132 The Embarcadero
Ê San Francisco, CA 94105
(415)777-8688

Chaya is known for its "Japanese-inspired French cuisine." Greg Sankovich is on keyboards. Bryan Bowman is on drums

 

 

Thanks, and please feel free to say hi if you come to a gig!

You can check out mp3s of my music at http://www.ribak.com/mp3s.html
 

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