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SUMMARY:Hal Richards Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Hal Richards\, reeds; Henry Hung\, trumpet ; Rumi Abe\, piano ; Ron Belcher\, bass; Dan Foltz\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/hal-richards_2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T213000
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SUMMARY:Danny Bittker Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Danny Bittker\, reeds; Dave Casini\, vibraphone; Michael Price\, bass; Mark Fishman and Ami Molinelli\, percussion; with 2 guest vocalists: Carol Belcher and Lee Heuermann \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/danny-bittker_2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260906T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260906T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T212348Z
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SUMMARY:Next Gen Jam w/ Dylan Acker RASOTA Quartet
DESCRIPTION:On the 1st Sunday of every month\, bands of local youth\, often fielded from one or another of the many fine music programs in colleges and high schools in San Francisco and around the bay\, perform a set\, then host a student-centric jam session for their peers. \nThis month features the Dylan Acker RASOTA Quartet. \nSUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/next-gen-jam_2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260824T191409Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T191409Z
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SUMMARY:Poets Joseph Simas & Yates Cessna\, with music from Michael Schuffler and t. persephone
DESCRIPTION:Joseph Simas reads from his latest book of poems\, Shuffle (Introducing — Anime Titles)\, The Bodily Press\, 2026. Working writer and artist Yates Cessna will open with a reading of her work\, followed by a selection from Shuffle set to cello\, with poet Michael Schuffler on voice\, and composed by poet and cellist t. persephone. \nJoseph Simas is a poet whose first book\, Entire Days\, was published by Burning Deck in 1985. The Post-Apollo Press published his first English-language edition of Mezza Voce in 1988. Simas is known for his numerous translations in poetry\, and his art\, film\, and performance translations and writings.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/2026-09-10_joseph-simas-yates-cessna/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music,Poetry Reading
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T200902Z
CREATED:20260824T031842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T200902Z
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SUMMARY:Eric & the In Crowd
DESCRIPTION:Pianist/vocalist Eric Shifrin performs with a variety of friends on the 2nd Friday every other month (i.e. Jan\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November). This month it’s Ari Munkres\, bass; and Mark Lee\, drums. \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/eric-the-in-crowd_2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T172144Z
CREATED:20260824T032024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T172144Z
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SUMMARY:Rob Zuckerman Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Rob Zuckerman\, saxophone; Dave Rocha\, trumpet; Luke Schwartz\, guitar; Heath Proskin\, bass; Jeff Pera\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/rob-zuckerman_2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260913T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260913T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T032902Z
CREATED:20260824T032150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T032902Z
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SUMMARY:Marina Crouse Trio
DESCRIPTION:Marina Crouse\, vocals; Danny Caron\, guitar; Ruth Davies\, bass \nSUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/marina-crouse_2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260915T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T032609Z
CREATED:20260824T032609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T032609Z
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SUMMARY:Alon Nechustan Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Matt Renzi and Jesse Levit\, reeds; Alon Nechustan\, piano; Sam Bevan\, bass; Gregg Wyser-Pratte\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/alon-nechustan_2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T033348Z
CREATED:20260824T033329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T033348Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Foster Combo w/ Darren Johnston
DESCRIPTION:Darren Johnston\, trumpet; Scott Foster\, guitar; additional personnel TBA \nGuitarist Scott Foster performs with an ever evolving cast of collaborators on the 3rd Friday of every month. \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/scott-foster_2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260919T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260919T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T033545Z
CREATED:20260824T033545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T033545Z
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SUMMARY:Excelsior Hill Mob Jazz Band
DESCRIPTION:Charlie Keagle\, reeds; Jim Zimmerman\, vibes; Sue Crossman\, piano; Chuck Bennett\, bass; Jim Chanteloup\, drums \n$25 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/excelsior-hill-mob_2026-09-19/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T034150Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T034150Z
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SUMMARY:Vince Lateano Trio
DESCRIPTION:Ben Stolorow\, piano; Peter Barshay\, bass; Vince Lateano\, drums \nDrummer Vince Lateano performs with his trio on the 3rd Sudnay every other month (i.e. January\, March\, May\, July\, September\, November). \nSUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/vince-lateano_2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260920T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260824T034016Z
CREATED:20260824T034016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T034016Z
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SUMMARY:Erik Jekabson Quartet w/ Shulman\, Shelby & Marrs
DESCRIPTION:Erik Jekabson\, trumpet; Adam Shulman\, piano; Marcus Shelby\, bass; Jeff Marrs\, drums \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/erik-jekabson_2026-09-20/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260925T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260925T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T034648Z
CREATED:20260824T034648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T034648Z
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SUMMARY:Garotas da Lua
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Cressman\,  Catia Machado\, Lillian Yee\, vocals; Ricardo Peixoto\, 7-string guitar; Ami Molinelli\, percussion \n$25 cover charge; byob.\nStudents $10.\nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733. \nGarotas da Lua is an exciting new three voice harmony group\, singing MPB\, Samba and Bossa Nova. The group honors the great tradition of Brazilian Vocal groups from the last half of the 20th century through present day (Quarteto Em Cy\, MPB4\, Boca Livre and more)\, singing fresh arrangements of classics and gems by composers such as Antonio Carlos Jobim\, Chico Buarque\, Ary Barroso\, Dori Caymmi and more. \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/garotasdalua.musica/ \nABOUT THE ARTISTS: \nThe voices of “Garotas da Lua” are: \nSandy Cressman: known for her group “Homenagem Brasileira”\, with whom she has recorded three critically acclaimed CDs\, and played venues and major festivals in the U.S. and Brazil. \nCatia Lund: Originally from Rio de Janeiro\, Catia is the lead vocalist for Oakland Samba Revue\, for Bébé(Brazil East Bay Ensemble)\, Samba 415 and more. \nLillian Yee: Vocalist of The Brazilian Project\, and collaborator within the wider Bay Area Brazilian Music community. She is co-founder of the Women Composers Collective and of Garotas da Lua\, where she also serves as one of the group’s arrangers. \nThe vocalists are accompanied by the well known 7 string guitarist Ricardo Peixoto and the accomplished percussionist Brian Rice.
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/garotas-da-lua_2026-09-25/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T035435Z
CREATED:20260824T035435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T035435Z
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SUMMARY:Devin Gray Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Darren Johnston\, trumpet; Matt Renzi\, saxophone; Devin Gray\, drums; TBA\, bass \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/devin-gray_2026-09-26/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T190000
DTSTAMP:20260824T035737Z
CREATED:20260824T035737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T035737Z
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SUMMARY:Jam Session w/ Vince Lateano Trio
DESCRIPTION:The Vince Lateano Trio hosts an open jam session on the last Sunday of every month\, welcoming local jazz giants\, stalwarts\, new comers\, and those just passing through.  \nKeith Saunders\, piano; Peter Barshay\, bass; Vince Lateano\, drums \nSUNDAY HAPPY HOUR! Grab your partner! Gather your kids! Call a friend! Come on down to the bookshop to get a bit better acquainted with your neighbors and just have a ball before the start of another long hard work week!
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/jam-session_2026-09-27/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260824T035952Z
CREATED:20260824T035952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T035952Z
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SUMMARY:Easley / Duplantis Trio
DESCRIPTION:Dave Easley\, pedal steel guitar; TBA\, bass; Kirk Duplantis\, drums \n$20 cover charge; byob\nStudents $10 \nFor a reservation\, call the bookshop at 415-586-3733
URL:https://birdbeckett.com/event/easley-duplantis_2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Bird & Beckett Books & Records\, 653 Chenery Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94131\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project":MAILTO:eric@birdbeckett.com
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