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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.
Tuesday, August 31, 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. Robin Lewis is on guitar and I'm on bass.
Friday, Sept. 3, 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., Sept. 4, 7:30 to 10:30 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:1-415-369-1164Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Randy Odell on drums and Lorna K guesting on vocals. This joint has excellent food and wine - haven't tried the martinis.
Tuesday, Sept. 7, 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.
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 12 noon to 1:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Quintet - Original jazz
525 Market
525 Market St.
San Francisco, CA
free
all agesThis will be a quintet gig sponsored by the Market Street Association and will feature the full band, including Lincoln Adler on woodwinds, Tim Solook on drums, Greg Sankovich on keyboards and Johannes Mager on trombone. It's a rare chance to hear the full quintet, the show is free, it's outdoors, you can catch us on your lunch break - how can you go wrong?
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
Jupiter
2181 Shattuck Avenue (at Center Street), Berkeley,
across from the Berkeley main BART station
510-THE-TAPS for directions
510-THE-ROCK for information on music and specials
http://www.jupiterbeer.com
No cover
21 and overThis is always a fun gig. Jupiter is a very popular place - they've got an excellent beer selection, food, a patio area, and lots of attractive twentysomethings. It's near the UC campus and is easily accessible by BART. This will be a trio date with Kevin Mummey on drums and Greg Sankovich on piano. We'll be playing outdoors as it's summer. Have some beer and food, people watch or hang out with friends, and listen to us play.
Please note this show is happening on Jupiter's summer schedule. This means we start at 8 and stop at 11 PM.
Greg Sankovich also plays at Jupiter in the jazz/funk quartetTimes 4. This group can really tear it up. Greg is very much a groove-oriented player, and this band gives him a chance to really work out his rhythm chops.
Friday, Sept. 10, 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.
Sunday, Sept. 12, 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio
Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church
10 Moraga Valley Way, Moraga CAI'll be leading my trio in concert immediately follwing a special outdoor church service. The service starts at 9:30 AM - I often fill in for my friend and fellow bassist Fred Randolph at this church. My trio will feature Kevin Mummey on drums and Andy Ostwald on piano.
RESCHEDULEDWed., Sept. 15, 7:00 to 11:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz - piano trio
LJ's Martini Club and GrilleRESCHEDULED
http://www.paradigmentertainment.net/ljs/
101 4th Street, 2nd Floor
Sony METREON
San Francisco, CA 94103
ph:1-415-369-1164Greg Sankovich will be on piano, with Ed McClary on drums. This joint has excellent food and wine - haven't tried the martinis.
This show has been rescheduled to October 13.
Friday, Sept. 17, 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.
Thurs, Sept. 23, 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - Original jazz
BALTIC RESTAURANT
135 Park Place, Point Richmond, CA.
(510) 235-2532This is my first gig at the Baltic, an old restaurant and bar tucked away in Point Richmond. Greg Sankovich is on piano and Bryan Bowman on drums.
Friday, Sept. 24, 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.
Sat, Sept. 25, 8:00 to 11:00 PM
Junius Courtney Big Band
Freight & Salvage Coffee House
1111 Addison Street / Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 548-1761I'll be playing with the Junius Courtney Big Band. Junius led this band from 1946 until his death in 2002.
Tuesday, Sept. 28, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Kurt Ribak Trio - original jazz
Shanghai 1930
http://www.shanghai1930.com/
133 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CAI've played at Shanghai 1930 many times in the past with Lorna K. This is the second time I've played here leading my own group. We'll have our piano trio, featuring Greg Sankovich - the same trio we've been featuring at Prima and at Enrico's. Shanghai 1930 is a beautiful restaurant. The food is top-notch Chinese food and differs from what you get in most Chinese restaurants.
Wednesday, Sept. 29, 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 coverWe 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.
Thurs., Sept. 30, 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Lorna K - classic jazz vocals
Shanghai 1930
http://www.shanghai1930.com/
133 Steuart Street, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CAI've played at Shanghai 1930 many times in the past with Lorna K. This is the first time in some time that she's played here - it will be nice to be back 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.
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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