Coastside Buzz Calendar ~ All the Music, Food and Community on the Coast

A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. DownBeat called him, “One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet,” while JazzTimes identified him as, “a figure of international renown.” DownBeat also voted him second only to tenor sax great Sonny […]

Multiple grammy nominee and Juno Award winner Jane Bunnett’s bands and recordings showcase some of the finest musical talent from Canada, the U.S., and Cuba. Bunnett, a veteran jazz icon, soprano sax player, flautist and composer is known for her creative integrity, improvisational daring, and courageous artistry. Her Afro-Cuban melodies express the universality of music […]

Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show to Half Moon Bay, Savannah will be joined by Diego Amador Jr., direct from Spain. Mon, May 23, 2022, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT   About this event Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes, returns to Half Moon Bay with her latest show, Eterno, El Flamenco Vive. Savannah […]

Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966— more than a half century ago. Rooted in straight-ahead jazz, they’ve played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their […]

Hop Dogma is excited to welcome back Mission Blue as part of our Storyteller Series. Enjoy an evening of intimate, stellar Bluegrass. About this event The revival of the Storyteller Series is meant to forge a deeper connection between the audience and musicians. As a listening audience, our goal is to give the musicians a […]

Tickets are now on sale for @coast_tribe_music on June 4th, 9pm, inside.   Get your tix cause this will go quick!   Coast Tribe live at Old Princeton Landing. This up-beat, exciting reggae/rock/roots band will be taking the stage inside OPL on June 4th at 9pm. Coast Tribe, from the Half Moon Bay Coastside community, has been […]

Come to Odd Fellows Hall and enjoy more than a dozen voices in "M'Earathy" Harmony! Repertoire ranges from Madrigals through World/Folk traditions to Beach Boys and Beyond. Date/Time Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. $25 general admission. We recommend reserving online at https://hmb-odd.org/calendar/2763 as seating is limited and we expect the event will sell out. […]

With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than 30 years ago, Kenny Garrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s […]

Vocalist Tierney Sutton returns this summer with phenomenal Tamir Hendelman on piano and Serge Merlaud on guitar playing songs from Sutton’s Grammy-nominated Paris Sessions album. Sutton, known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her […]

Trombonist and five-time Grammy-nominee, Wayne Wallace is one of the more respected exponents of African American-Latin music in the world today. He is known for the use of traditional forms and styles in combination with contemporary music and has earned recognition with his recent placement in the Downbeat Critics Polls under the trombone and producer […]

Legendary bassist Buster Williams leads his Something More quartet. The Guardian calls Williams one of the great acoustic bassists, and JazzTimes states Williams resume ranks with that of any bassist in the modern era. It’s a resume that includes working with Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt when he was 17; backing singing legends Betty Carter, […]

Internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Jenny Scheinman presents music she wrote and honed while in the wilderness of Northern California during the shutdown. This drum-less ensemble revels in full acoustic resonance and draws on Scheinman’s early string influences; John McLaughlin’s Shakti, Django Reinhardt and Wild West cinema. She is also sure to include a handful of […]

Los Improviders is group of Bay Area musicians that love to improvise their sets. They play in the moment without rehearsal which allows a rare freedom of expression to unfold during their shows. With a fusion of guitar, bass, keys, horns, & drums they express their gratitude for life by playing in the moment with […]