653 Chenery Street
in San Francisco's Glen Park neighborhood
1-415-586-3733
[email protected]
Open to walk-in trade and browsing
Tuesday to Sunday
noon to six
Live Streams Every Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm, and more!
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jazz in the bookshop – PPFM
Friday, November 25th, 5:30-8:00 pm
The Chuck Peterson Quintet
jazz in the bookshop
a neighborhood tradition since 2002
Also known as the 230 Jones Street, Local 6 Literary Jazz Band, this group comprises jazz in the bookshop founder Chuck Peterson (tenor sax) and four of his long-time associates: Howard Dudune (reeds), Glen Deardorff (guitar), Dean Reilly (bass) and Tony Johnson (drums).
A quintet date that showcases the music we love best– straight ahead, bebop-based, west coast fashioned jazz.
It’s a lively time in the neighborhood every Friday evening — in the venue that many a jazz player has declared the best place to play in town. That tribute is in no small way due to the audience that comes to enjoy the music and the convivial vibe. Come enjoy the music and the company.
All ages are welcome, and there’s no cover charge — but if you can spare the dough, a sawbuck for the band is much appreciated.
Our events are put on under the umbrella of the nonprofit Bird & Beckett Cultural Legacy Project (the "BBCLP"). That's how we fund our ambitious schedule of 300 or so concerts and literary events every year.
The BBCLP is a 501(c)(3) non-profit...
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The Independent Musicians Alliance
Gigging musicians! You have nothing to lose but your lack of a collective voice to achieve fair wages for your work!
The IMA can be a conduit for you, if you join in to make it work.
https://www.independentmusiciansalliance.org/
Read more here - Andy Gilbert's Feb 25 article about the IMA from KQED's site