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Keith Little & Jim Nunally - Bluegrass Tonight!
Date: Thursday, February 04
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Event Category: Bluegrass, Country, Folk
For more info: http://www.keithlittle.com
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Description: Keith Little is a nationally acclaimed bluegrass musician, recording artist and composer. He is an amazing vocalist and honorary lifetime member of the California Bluegrass Association. Jim Nunally is a nationally acclaimed bluegrass musician as well. He is a two-time Western Open Flatpicking and Master Guitar Picking Champion. These guys are the real deal! We are so lucky to have these guys performing Upstairs! Don't miss this exciting music!
Doug Houser - Back Upstairs - Friday Night!
Date: Friday, February 05
Time: 8:00pm - 11:15pm
Event Category: Rock & Roll, Oldies
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Description: Doug is back Upstairs to rock you into the weekend! Lots of fun - sing along...bring your friends, bring your sweetie. Enjoy wonderful appetizers and desserts while listening to all of your favorites.
Saul Kaye - smooth guitar, smooth vocals!
Date: Saturday, February 06
Time: 8:00pm - 11:15pm
Event Category: Folk, rock, soul
For more info: http://www.saulkaye.com
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Description: Saul Kaye has vocal quality and song writing style have been compared to Sting. Both Artists bring years of experience in Performance and teaching into a unique fusion in their songwriting and pop careers. Saul is also compared to fellow South African ex-patriot Dave Matthews for their dynamic acoustic guitar playing, emotive presence, and poignant lyrics. Saul has spent the last 8 years playing the San Francisco Bay Area Music scene in numerous combinations ranging from solo guitar to an 18 piece big band.
Sunday Jazz with Bryan Girard
Date: Sunday, February 07
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Category: Jazz
For more info: http://www,bryangirardjazz.com
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Description:

Veteran jazz saxophonist Bryan Girard will be performing every Sunday at Beniciaat the First St. Cafe from 2:00 to 5:PM. Girard is well known in these parts, having run the wildly popular jazz program at The Shoreline Restaurant for over five years until its demise last October. He will be appearing with various small groups in the intimate upstairs room at the Cafe, a space seemingly designed for jazz. With its expansive bay view, comfortable seating and excellent acoustics, music lovers can enjoy great food and an extensive wine list while soaking up some of the best jazz to be found in the North Bay."

Girard has been entertaining jazz audiences around the bay and around the world for over three decades. He has performed with many of the top players and continues to expand his repertoire with original compositions as well as the best standards of the genre. You can learn more about the man and his music, as well as listen to some samples, at www.bryangirardjazz.com.

Ken Cooper Rocks Tonight!
Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Event Category: Rock & Roll, Oldies
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Description: Ken Cooper is one of the best liked and respected musicians in the Diablo Valley area. The talented guitarist-singer can be seen every week performing with one of his great bands or solo. He is very versatile and can rock out on a big stage or play gentle music in an intimate restaurant.

He performs with - Mersey Beach, AKA, The Famous Trio, The Big Sirs and The Shills. A longtime fulltime musician, he also has a recording studio/production company where he arranges, performs and records original music(CDs and demos) by/for/with local musicmakers. He has been the opening act for Rock Legends Roger McGuinn and Dave Mason and Folk Legend John Stewart among others.
Rock in 2010 with Doug Houser - Friday Night!
Date: Friday, February 12
Time: 8:00pm - 11:15pm
Event Category: Rock & Roll, Oldies
Audio File: CLICK HERE
Description: Doug is back Upstairs to rock you into the weekend! Lots of fun - sing along...bring your friends, bring your sweetie. Enjoy wonderful appetizers and desserts while listening to all of your favorites.
Special Valentines Sweetheart Dinner Upstairs with Deborah Kuhl
Date: Saturday, February 13
Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Event Category: Piano, French, Jazz, Country
For more info: http://www.deborahkuhl.com
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Description: 2 seatings - 6:00pm and 8:30pm Deborah is a prolific songwriter with over 20 songs to her name. Returning to the Bay Area after 18 years in France and Algeria, she decided to add a French repertoire to complement her original songs. With her crystal clear voice, she accompanies herself on piano to perform a wide variety of styles including folk, soft rock, country, and jazz. Special guest, Aram Boyd on the amazing space horn! This is a reservation only event - call Mark for reservations at 707-753-0072.
Special Valentines Sweetheart Dinner Upstairs with Deborah Kuhl
Date: Sunday, February 14
Time: 6:00pm - 11:00pm
Event Category: Piano, French, Jazz, Country
For more info: http://www.deborahkuhl.com
Audio File: CLICK HERE
Description: 2 seatings - 6:00pm and 8:30pm Deborah is a prolific songwriter with over 20 songs to her name. Returning to the Bay Area after 18 years in France and Algeria, she decided to add a French repertoire to complement her original songs. With her crystal clear voice, she accompanies herself on piano to perform a wide variety of styles including folk, soft rock, country, and jazz. Special guest, Aram Boyd on the amazing space horn! This is a reservation only event - call Mark for reservations at 707-753-0072.
Rich Flynn - Upstairs Tonight!!!
Date: Friday, February 19
Time: 8:00pm - 11:15pm
Event Category: Rock & Roll, Oldies
Description: Rich Flynn performs tonight Upstairs, bringing his unique sound to the rock and classic acoustic tunes you know and love. Rich also plays lead electric guitar in "Finding Stella", an up and coming bay area original band, and also in the cover bands "Public Eye" & "The Primates" around the bay area. Please see Rich's website for more info. Rich says: "I always take requests, but I don't always give them back ..."
OPEN MIC NIGHT - Upstairs tonight!!!
Date: Saturday, February 20
Time: 8:00pm - 11:15pm
Event Category: Open Mic
Description: Come join us for an Open Mic night with Deborah Kuhl as M.C.!

Sign up starts at 7:00 pm and performances start at 7:30pm. Come enjoy some terrific local talent or signup and share your music with all of us! BYOG & BYOM (bring your own guitar and bring your own music)!! There will be a sound system, piano and microphone set up.

Hope to see you there!
 

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