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Lisa Gonick & Damfino Four

First Fridays At Caffe Trieste Piedmont Ave 7:00 to 9:00 PM 

Come listen and enjoy lovely music of a by-gone era!

Ragtime, Swing, Blues,Vintage/Early Jazz tunes to

warm the cockles of your soul and sure to please kids of all ages!
We play every First Friday at Caffe Trieste Piedmont Ave

in our hometown of Oakland. Caffe Trieste has great food

and atmosphere and is on our favorite street, Piedmont Ave (at 40th). 
Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals.

Joined by Virginia Tichenor on Piano and Jeff Green on Banjo!

Wonderfully listenable and guaranteed fun for all ages

(atten dancers: there is no dancefloor)

 

Virginia Tichenor & Friends - At Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA  5:00PM to 8:00PM 

Last Tuesdays: December 26th 2017

Virginia will be joined by some musical friends! 

Earl Scheelar on cornet & clarinet, Jeff Green on banjo/guitar,

Lisa Gonick on vocals & ukelele, Cliff Moser on banjo/guitar,

and Tom Barnebey on cornet, trombone and tuba

will all join Virginia to present some traditional jazz

and vocal material, in addition to Virginia's ragtime repertoire.

and Tom Barnebey, will play intermission piano!

 

Swing out with Lisa Gonick and The Damfino Players at the Woodchopper's Ball,

Tuesday, March 13th 2018 Dance Party 9:00-11:30pm, only $10!

Admission includes a basic 15-minute drop-in swing dance lesson, 9:00-9:15pm. Perfect for complete beginners, no partner required!

Also, new monthly (4-week) swing dance class series in Lindy Hop & Balboa start tonight, November 7, 7:00-9:00pm. Register now to save $15!

Swing out with Lisa Gonick and The Damfino Players at the Woodchopper's Ball,

Tuesday, November 7th, 2017! Dance Party 9:00-11:30pm, only $10!

Admission includes a basic 15-minute drop-in swing dance lesson, 9:00-9:15pm. Perfect for complete beginners, no partner required!

Also, new monthly (4-week) swing dance class series in Lindy Hop & Balboa start tonight, November 7, 7:00-9:00pm. Register now to save $15!

Lisa Gonick & Damfino Players at Ashkenaz Swing saturday series! August 26th 2017

1317 San Pablo Ave in Berkeley for  9:00 PM to Midnight $15 Includes Dance Lesson

Come Dance to Smooth Swing, Hot Jazz And Cool Blues With Lisa Gonick and 

Damfino Players, We love Ashkenaz's easy vibe, sweet dance floor and inviting crowd.

We'll be playing a variety of tempos to warm your heart and heat your feet: From 

Foxtrot to Balboa, we know the tempos dancers need to keep moving.

Featuring a group of some of the best players the Bay Area has to offer.

Virginia Tichenor, Jeff Green, Cliff Moser and more! We'll also have a super vocal

treat with Miss Cheryl McBride as guest vocalist! So much FUN!

 

Lisa Gonick & Damfino - Saturday's July 22nd and September 9th 2017

Jane Warner Plaza at Castro & Market in SF, CA 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Super fun Live in the Castro series! Free!

Plus a dance lesson in between sets.

Come dance and listen to lovely music of a by gone era!

Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Early Jazz and Novelty tunes

to warm the cockles of your soul.

Wonderfully listenable, absolutely dance-able

Lisa Gonick and the Damfino Players at Swing In The Square 

Union Square in San Fransico FREE!

Wednesday August 21st from 6:00 to 8:00PM

Super fun Live in in Union Sqare Series! Plus a dance lesson with Jeff Kroll in between sets. Come dance and listen to lovely music of a by gone era! Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Vintage Jazz and Jump tunes to warm the cockles of your soul and the soles of your feet!.

 Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Alicia Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals. Joined by Virginia Tichenor on Piano, Marty Eggers on Bass, Jamison Smeltz on Reeds and Dave Rogers on Drums! Wonderfully listenable, absolutely dance-able! http://atownagency.com/swinginthesquare.htm

Lisa Gonick & Damfino - Saturday September 10th 2016

Jane Warner Plaza at Castro & Market in SF, CA 1:00 - 3:00 PM

 

Super fun Live in the Castro series! Free! Plus a dance lesson in between sets. Come dance and listen to lovely music of a by gone era! Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Early Jazz and Novelty tunes to warm the cockles of your soul.

 Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Alicia Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals. Joined by Virginia Tichenor on Piano, Jeff Green on Plectrum Guitar/Banjo and Tom Greisser on Reeds! Wonderfully listenable, absolutely dance-able!

Earl Scheelar's Zenith Jazz Band Featuring Lisa Gonick

Monterey Hot Jazz Society 

Sunday, April 10th from 2-6:00PM

Elks Lodge 150 Mar Vista, Montery, CA

Directions: http://www.montereyhotjazzsociety.org/Directions.html

 

Earl Scheelar's Zenith Jazz Band Featuring Lisa Gonick

Rossmoor Dixieland Jazz Club 

WEDNESDAY, April 27th from 6:00-8:00 PM

Rossmoor Event Center

1021 Stanley Dollar Drive

Walnut Creek, Ca

Directions: http://www.dixielandjazzrossmoor.com/location.html

 

 

Earl Scheelar's Zenith Jazz Band Featuring Lisa Gonick

Rossmoor Dixieland Jazz Club 

WEDNESDAY, April 10th from 6:00-8:00 PM

Rossmoor Event Center

1021 Stanley Dollar Drive

Walnut Creek, Ca

Directions: http://www.dixielandjazzrossmoor.com/location.html

 

Virginia Tichenor & Friends - Tuesday April 26th 2016

5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA

 

On Tuesday, April 26th Virginia will be joined by some musical friends!  Earl Scheelar on cornet & clarinet, Jeff Green on banjo/guitar, Lisa Gonick on vocals & ukelele, Cliff Moser on banjo/guitar, and Tome Barnebey on cornet, trombone and tuba will all join Virginia to present some traditional jazz and vocal material, in addition to Virginia's ragtime repertoire.  

Tom Barnebey, will play intermission piano!

 

Virginia Tichenor & Friends - Tuesday March 22nd 2016

5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA

 

Lisa Gonick & Damfino

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Lisa Gonick & Damfino - Sunday November 29th

The Terrace Room from 11:00AM to 3:00PM

1800 Madison Street, Oakland CA

 

Come listen to lovely music of a by gone era! Swing, Blues, Early Jazz and Novelty tunes to warm the cockles of your soul.

Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Alicia Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals. , Jamison Smeltz on Reeds & Jeff Green on Plectrum Guitar! Wonderfully listenable, absolutely dance-able and always free! Come have a lovely after Thanksgiving Brunch with a world Class view of Lake Merritt.

 

​Virginia Tichenor & Friends - Tuesday December 1st

5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA

 

Virginia will be joined by Earl Scheelar on cornet & clarinet, Jeff Green on banjo/guitar, Lisa Gonick on vocals & ukulele, Cliff Moser on banjo/guitar and Tom Barnebey on tuba/cornet/piano to present some new jazz and vocal material, in addition to Virginia's ragtime repertoire.

 

Lisa Gonick & Damfino - Saturday October 10th 2015 

Cafe Du Soliel 200 Fillmore SF, CA 7:00PM to 9:30 PM

 

Come listen to lovely music of a by gone era! Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Early Jazz and Novelty tunes to warm the cockles of your soul.

Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Alicia Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals. Joined by Virginia Tichenor on Piano! Wonderfully listenable, absolutely dance-able and always free! Cafe du Soleil offers a variety of light fare, desserts, wine & beer. Come by for a listen and a bite. We can't to see you!

 

​Virginia Tichenor & Friends - Tuesday September 8th 2015

5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA

 

Virginia will be joined by Earl Scheelar on cornet & clarinet, Jeff Green on banjo/guitar, Lisa Gonick on vocals & ukulele, Cliff Moser on banjo/guitar and Tom Barnebey on tuba/cornet/piano to present some new jazz and vocal material, in addition to Virginia's ragtime repertoire.

 

Lisa Gonick & Damfino - Saturday August 8th 2015 

Jane Warner Plaza at Castro & Market in SF, CA 12:00 - 2:00 PM

 

Super fun Live in the Castro series! Free! Plus a dance lesson in between sets. Come dance and listen to lovely music of a by gone era! Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Early Jazz and Novelty tunes to warm the cockles of your soul.

 Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Alicia Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals. Joined by Virginia Tichenor on Piano, Jeff Green on Plectrum Guitar/Banjo and Tom Greisser on Reeds! Wonderfully listenable, absolutely dance-able!

 

​Virginia Tichenor & Friends - Tuesday August 25th 2015

5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA

 

Virginia will be joined by Earl Scheelar on cornet & clarinet, Jeff Green on banjo/guitar, Lisa Gonick on vocals & ukulele, Cliff Moser on banjo/guitar and Tom Barnebey on tuba/cornet/piano to present some new jazz and vocal material, in addition to Virginia's ragtime repertoire.

 

​Virginia Tichenor & Friends - Tuesday July 21st  2015

5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA

 

On Tuesday, July 21st, Virginia will be joined by some musical friends!  Earl Scheelar on cornet & clarinet, Jeff Green on banjo/guitar, Lisa Gonick on vocals & ukelele, Cliff Moser on banjo/guitar, and Clint Baker on cornet, trombone and tuba will all join Virginia to present some traditional jazz and vocal material, in addition to Virginia's ragtime repertoire.  

Special guest, Ramona Baker, will play intermission piano!

 

This program depends on attendance and patronage, so please come as often as you can and pass the word along to anyone who might be interested.

 

Lisa Gonick & Damfino - Friday July 24th 2015 

Cafe Du Soliel 200 Fillmore SF, CA 7:00PM to 9:30 PM

 

Come listen to lovely music of a by gone era! Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Early Jazz and Novelty tunes to warm the cockles of your soul.

 Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Alicia Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals. Joined by Virginia Tichenor on Piano & Jeff Green on Plectrum Guitar/Banjo! Wonderfully listenable, absolutely dance-able and always free! Cafe du Soleil offers a variety of light fare, desserts, wine & beer. Come by for a listen and a bite. We can't to see you!

 

Earl Scheelar's Zenith Jazz Band Featuring Lisa Gonick

Cline Cellars Wine & Dixieland Jazz Festival

Saturday, July 11th 2015 From 11-6:30 PM

Many Fantastic Bands, Food & Wine

$30 in advance, $35 at Gate

24737 Arnold Drive Sonoma, CA 95476

 

Earl Scheelar's Zenith Jazz Band Featuring Lisa Gonick

Monterey Hot Jazz Society 

Sunday, July 12th 2015 from 1-5:00PM

Elks Lodge 150 Mar Vista, Montery, CA

Directions: http://www.montereyhotjazzsociety.org/Directions.html

 

​Virginia Tichenor & Friends - Tuesday June 9th 2015

5:00PM to 8:00PM at Pier 23, Embarcadero in SF, CA

Virginia will be joined by Earl Scheelar on cornet & clarinet, Jeff Green on banjo/guitar, Lisa Gonick on vocals & ukulele, Cliff Moser on banjo/guitar and Tom Barnebey on tuba/cornet/piano to present some new jazz and vocal material, in addition to Virginia's ragtime repertoire.

 

Lisa Gonick & Cliff Moser - Friday June 19th 2015 

6:30PM to 9:00 PM at Cafe Du Soliel 200 Fillmore SF, CA

Come listen to lovely music of a by gone era! Ragtime, Swing, Blues, Early Jazz and Novelty tunes to warm the cockles of your soul. Performed on Uke, guitar and voice. Featuring Cliff Moser on Guitar and Miss Alicia Lisa Gonick on Uke and Vocals. Joined by Virginia Tichenor on Piano & Jeff Green on Plectrum Guitar/Banjo! Wonderfully listenable and absolutely dance-able. Cafe du Soleil offers a variety of light fare, desserts, wine & beer. Come by for a listen and a bite. We can't to see you!

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

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