Gypsy Jazz Live in San Francisco?

patrus le sommelier

Anybody know if there is Gypsy Jazz in San Francisco this coming week-end? I will be there May 2 to May 8.
YES For wines and why not also for good music?

is that easy to get the Oakland from SF with no car?
I think HCSF got a CD release on May 7 there?
invitation only or open to public?

Thanks if you can help

Patrus

patrus le sommelier

"I think HCSF got a CD release on May 7 there?
invitation only or open to public? "

yes it's open to public.

Patrus

patrus le sommelier

anyone?

Cuimean

I don't live in SF, but here are few couple of bands that do. Their websites might have some info:

http://www.gauchojazz.com/

http://www.hcsf.com/

http://www.cafeamericainsf.com/

http://www.anouman.net/

http://www.goldengatehotclub.com/

http://www.hotclubpacific.com/

http://www.thehotclub.net/

http://www.angelfire.com/jazz/zrs/

Hope you find something good.

pallopenna

I'm in Berkeley/SF for the week too. Does anyone know a guitar store I should go visit? I desperately need a travel guitar...

-Paul

V-dub

Gaucho plays every wednesday (tonight, actually) in the mission (SF) at Amnesia from 8-10. They are awesome. Definitely not your typical Gypsy Jazz. Accordion, horns, percussion... the works. http://www.amnesiathebar.com/

My gypsy jazz group plays every Thursday at Central Perk Cafe in El Cerrito. Also 8-10. Bring your guitar: http://www.centralperkcoffee.net/index.html

And of course the Hot Club of SF CD release next week Monday, the 7th at Yoshis. http://www.hcsf.com

Getting to Yoshis in Oakland can be a bit tricky using public transportation. It's doable using Bart and buses, but during the evening it would be a big pain since all the lines slow down. I would rent a car or take taxis.

As for guitar shops that are Gypsy Jazz friendly, check out Blue Note Music (also home to some beautiful archtops) and the 5th string, both in Berkeley. Fat Dawg guitars in Berkeley is also great if you're into weird custom stuff.

WowBobWow

I live in SF and I'll throw in what I've heard is going on in the SF area this weekend. (but I would call the venues to double check and be safe in planning your trek to them).

Gaucho! --Weds, May 2nd, 7pm to 9pm at "Amnesia", in the mission district http://www.amnesiathebar.com/

Casbah Hot Jazz! -- Weds, May 2nd, 9pmish to 12am, at "Club Deluxe" in the Haight District
Club Deluxe
(415) 552-6949

the GGHC (whoo-hoo!) -- Friday, May 4th, 7pm to 11pm at the Cliffhouse
www.cliffhouse.com

The HCSF!, CD release!, May 7th at Yoshi's
http://www.yoshis.com/

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In regards to a guitar store, in SF there's "Guitar Solo" which should have gypsy jazz stuff and a travel guitar (but I would call first about the travel guitar). Also there are two 'Guitar Centers' (both around in the downtown)

Near SF, about an hour south in Palo Alto, there's a great store with gypsy jazz guitars/materials at "Gryphon" in case you are in that neck of the woods.
http://www.gryphonstrings.com/