The Deep End started out as a rehearsal band of five long-time Bay Area musicians who hoped to make the best of the pandemic, to explore lesser known music that would be more fun, interesting, and challenging than what we often played at the usual gigs. Drawn to innovative composers—classic giants such as Shorter, Dameron, Monk, and Ellington as well as contemporary artists many folks may not know — their repertoire and the arrangements that evolved over weekly sessions have let them dive into the deep end of this music. Hence, The Deep End: Gerald Beckett (flute), Ari Caprow (guitar), Michael Gold (sax), Ken Lenga (bass), Evan Williams (drums).

$25 cover charge; byob.
Teens and students, $10.
Kids welcome, and free.

For reservations, call the shop at 415-586-3733
during store hours, Tuesday to Sunday, noon to six.