Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for a special tribute to the music of PRINCE. From slow-burning ballads to high-octane funk anthems, this show reimagines Prince’s iconic songs through the lens of jazz, soul, and hip-hop. Led by composer/trombonist Adam Theis and featuring the electrifying vocals of Kate Lamont, the ensemble brings fresh arrangements and deep grooves to this timeless repertoire.

Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for a special tribute to the music of PRINCE. From slow-burning ballads to high-octane funk anthems, this show reimagines Prince’s iconic songs through the lens of jazz, soul, and hip-hop. Led by composer/trombonist Adam Theis and featuring the electrifying vocals of Kate Lamont, the ensemble brings fresh arrangements and deep grooves to this timeless repertoire. Tickets at The Jazz Mafia Celebrate the Music of Prince 6P show

Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for a special tribute to the music of PRINCE. From slow-burning ballads to high-octane funk anthems, this show reimagines Prince’s iconic songs through the lens of jazz, soul, and hip-hop. Led by composer/trombonist Adam Theis and featuring the electrifying vocals of Kate Lamont, the ensemble brings fresh arrangements and deep grooves to this timeless repertoire.

Oakland’s powerhouse collective Jazz Mafia dives deep into the purple catalog for a special tribute to the music of PRINCE. From slow-burning ballads to high-octane funk anthems, this show reimagines Prince’s iconic songs through the lens of jazz, soul, and hip-hop. Led by composer/trombonist Adam Theis and featuring the electrifying vocals of Kate Lamont, the ensemble brings fresh arrangements and deep grooves to this timeless repertoire. Tickets at The Jazz Mafia Celebrate the Music of Prince 9P Show

Mark Hummel is a Grammy-nominated blues harmonica master, vocalist, and producer with a career spanning over five decades. A key force in the modern West Coast blues sound, he’s known for his explosive harmonica style, soulful vocals, and high-energy live shows. From leading the Blues Survivors to producing his acclaimed *Blues Harmonica Blowout* series, Hummel continues to honor classic blues traditions while keeping the music powerfully alive. Playing with Mark is long-time collaborator Steve Freund (guitar), who has worked with a who’s who of blues legends, including Sunnyland Slim, James Cotton, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, Luther Allison, Otis Rush, Bo Diddley, Big Walter, Snooky Pryor, Floyd Jones, Eddie Taylor, Lee Jackson, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins, and San Francisco’s own Boz Scaggs. Karl Sevareid , Blues Bass Legend, known for his work with Jimmy Witherspoon, Robben Ford, the Ford Blues Band, Charlie Musselwhite, and countless West Coast blues greats as well as playing alongside Eric Clapton & The Rolling Stones. Paul Revelli , a consummate drummer with diverse skills, a passion for playing and listening to all genres of music, and his intuition as the consummate sideman are evidenced by the artists he has performed and/or recorded with, including: ​B.B. King, Elvis Costello, Nick , Sammy Hagar, Joan Baez, Moby, Bonnie Raitt, Boz Scaggs, Huey Lewis, Clarence Clemmons, SugarPie DeSanto, and more. Tickets at Mark Hummel Band

In the mood for a good true story? How about five? Our June Show features: ️ ️ Don Reed ️ ️ - NPR Snap Judgment Storyteller of the Year, Simon & Schuster author, creator of 7 award-winning solo shows, including The Never Too Late Show , lead actor in Bartlett TV series, alongside Lin Manuel-Miranda, and so much more, as well as the creator and host of Redwood Nights storytelling series in Fairfax and Carmel. Eva Schlesinger - Moth Grand SLAM champion and multi-time Moth StorySLAM winner, award-winning writer, including Remembering the Walker & Wheelchair (Finishing Line Press) and contributor to several Chicken Soup for the Soul titles. She is working on a short fiction collection and YA novel. Ben Bourdon - tearing it up in Petaluma, winner of Grand Slam at West Side Stories. PLUS, the hard-to-define songs of Jon Smear . And stories from Beau and Tom. About your hosts: Beau Ryder Davis : Moth Grand Slam champ and winner of multiple Moth StorySLAMs. Featured at Redwood Nights, In A Nutshell, Simply Said, StorySlam Oakland, Alameda StorySlam and so many more. Comedian and seasoning-packet hawker. Tom Darci : Moth StorySLAM winner. Featured at Simply Said, StorySlam Oakland, Conundrum Chronicles, Alameda StorySlam. Shakespeare lover, pickleballer. They created Pretty Good Stories to give the room for experienced storytellers to showcase longer, more in-depth stories. Some are funny. Some are moving. All are pretty good. Join us. Tickets at Pretty Good Stories

The Toulouse, France native, Guilhem Fourty, now based in NYC, has built a profile that combines headline billing, top-tier festival work, and a string of awards that mark him as a leading artist of his cohort. Guilhem Fourty is not only a drummer who keeps impeccable time. He is a leader shaping sound and structure, moving with ease from neighborhood clubs to the largest jazz festival in the world, and from civic concerts to international tours. In a crowded field, that breadth—and the depth behind it—marks him as a major artist on the rise. Joining Guilhem will be Brahm Sasner (piano), Aidan McCarthy (Bass), and Jonah Hieb (Trumpet). Tickets at Guilhem Fourty Quartet

Novos Caminhos is the meeting of two leading voices in Brazilian instrumental music: Ian Coury (10-string mandolin) and Igor Souza (7-string guitar). United by their love of choro and samba, they blend technical mastery and creativity to honor tradition while reimagining it for new audiences. Born from an instant musical connection, their collaboration offers original compositions and inventive interpretations of Brazilian classics, with improvisation and modern arrangements that echo global jazz influences. Novos Caminhos is more than a show, it’s an artistic manifesto celebrating the continuity and evolution of Brazil’s rich musical heritage, inviting listeners on a journey through roots and possibilities that bridge generations and cultures. Their performances aim to deliver a live experience that is deeply Brazilian yet open to the world, captivating diverse audiences from traditional fans to those eager for new sounds. By 12, Ian Coury had already performed with Brazilian choro legends Armandinho and Hamilton de Holanda. Now 23, he is a leading virtuoso of the 10-string mandolin, redefining choro and instrumental music. He has performed with Paquito D’Rivera, Claudio Roditi, and Toninho Horta, earning awards such as “Best Instrumentalist” at the National FM Radio Festival (2020). A Brasília native, Ian began playing mandolin at 8 and later attended Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship, receiving the String Department Award. He has taught workshops at Harvard, MIT, and the University of Colorado Boulder and launched the first online Brazilian mandolin course in the U.S. on Peghead Nation. Ian has performed at NAMM and received accolades from Brazil’s House of Representatives. He continues pushing the mandolin's boundaries, captivating international audiences with his technical mastery and innovative style. At 24, Igor Souza is a talented musician, arranger, producer, and educator from Rio de Janeiro. He began playing at six and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from UNIRIO. Known as the “7-String Guitar Phenomenon of Brazil,” Igor has taught over 900 students and performed in five European countries and across Brazil. He has toured with Xande de Pilares on the “Xande Canta Caetano” tour, performed in Rio’s Carnival with top samba schools since 2016, and worked with Grammy-winning artist Esperanza Spalding. A sought-after studio musician, he has contributed to TV Globo soundtracks, including the iconic Globeleza theme. In 2025, he released his debut album with Saulo Fernandes on Japan’s Pyramid Label, and in 2026 he will release Novos Caminhos, a collaborative project with mandolinist Ian Coury, showcasing his versatility in choro, samba, and Brazilian instrumental music. Tickets at Novos Caminhos: Leading Voices in Brazilian Music