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Wednesday, November 18th – 7 pm
Margo Perin reads from
The Opposite of Hollywood
 Based on Margo Perin’s childhood, The Opposite of Hollywood is a riveting novel of a family on the run. Marked by secrecy, false identities, and her father’s criminality, Tosca goes “on vacation†through five countries and two continents as she fights to learn her true identity. Margo Perin is the contributing editor of Only…
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Monday, November 16th – 7-9 pm
POETS!
Jane & Jerry / Rades & Ferraz!
open mic follows
Jane taught Jerry to sing. Just sing, she said, as loud as you can, and don’t stop. And lord if he didn’t! From the Meat Market Cafe to the Cafe Babar to the Noe Valley Writers’ Workshop, in one order or another, and countless living rooms along the way… Welcome home… An open mic follows,…
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Sunday, November 15th – 7:30-10 pm
Twang Explosion!
Jinx Jones’ Jazz-a-billy All Stars
Jinx Jones, guitar powerhouse well known to the crowds at the Saloon, Tupelo, Speisekammer and countless other spots around Northern California, is joined by the imperturbable Joe Kyle Jr. on bass and solid rocking Kenny Owen on drums for two sets of rockabilly classics with a jazz edge, and classic jazz with a rockabilly flavor.…
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Sunday, November 15th – 4:30-6:30 pm
The Rob Reich Quartet
Guitarist Ila Cantor, bassist John Wiitala and drummer Eric Garland join Rob Reich in a quartet formation to cover jazz standards, not-so-standards, and originals. Hear Rob, Ila and John’s take on “The Myth” with Hamir Atwal on drums and Ben Goldberg on clarinet in September 2015 by clicking here.  Rob just keeps going deeper. Thanks to…
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Sunday, November 15th – 2 pm
Donnelle McGee’s novel Ghost Man
book launch!
Donnelle McGee reads from his novel Ghost Man Novelist Chris Abani notes that “Donnelle McGee writes with an incisive grace and insight. Uncompromising in its exploration of grit and themes of history, weaving noir into the literary, Ghost Man is an exciting and timely book. With some Chester Himes and some Walter Mosley and hints of…
Read MoreSaturday, November 14th – Grant Levin Duo & Quartet
Pianist Grant Levin plays with Chris Amberger on bass from 4-6 pm and returns at 7:30 with saxophonist Bob Kenmotsu, Chris on bass, and Jeff Minnieweather on drums. Bob has had a storied career, recording in 1992 with Billy Hart on drums; 1994 with Pat Martino on guitar and Jack McDuff on organ; in 1998…
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