Saturday Jan 10th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The Hardbop Quintet is at it again!
This band is guranteed to blow your socks off!
It has energy, funk, feeling and soul.

Dave on trumpet
Bob Kenmatsu on tenor sax
Fred Randolph on bass
Ken Husbands on guitar
Steve Nelson on drums

Never a cover or admission charge at this amazing tavern
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Jan 18th 2015
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
You're guaranteed to have a wonderful time here, in this historic restaurant overlooking Lake Merritt.
The food is amazing.
My trio will be playing some jazz that will make you want to stay even longer than you had planned.
Bring the whole family, and enjoy.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday Jan 18th 2015
Rose Pistola
532 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
(415) 956-5596
My trio will be in San Francisco's north beach at the
famous Rose Pistola.
We'll be doing two long sets,
8 to 9 and 9:30 to 10:30.
Always a lively crowd at this fine restaurant, and they always seem to be into the music!

Me on trumpet
Scott Foster on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday Jan 24th 2015
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA  94019
(650) 712-0245
The trio will be playing down by the ocean for this one in beautiful Half Moon Bay.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Art Khu on keyboard
Peter Barshay on bass

Can't beat the seafood at this place.
Bring the whole family.

No cover or admission charge.
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Sunday Jan 25th 2015
Bird and Beckett
653 Chenery St.
San Francisco, CA 
(415) 586-3733
I'll be heading up a quatet at this unique venue.
That's right, it's a bookstore and a very hip one at that!

There's an actual stage area with piano for performances.

It will be a quartet on this one.
Me on trumpet and flugelhorn
Gaea Schell on piano
Fred Randolph on bass
Tony Johnson on drums

No admission charge but donations are appreciated.
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Saturday Feb 14th 2015
Moonraker Restaurant
105 Rockaway Beach Ave.
Pacifica, CA 
(650) 557-7025
Happy Valentines Day!
Show that special person in your
life how much you love them by
bringing them to the Moonraker for dinner and jazz.

Dave's trio will be playing some beautiful jazz numbers, and of course, will include "My Funny Valentine" in the repertoire.

Dave on trumpet
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Chuck Bennett on bass

Check with the restaurant for
dining info and reservations.
6:00 pm to 9:15 pm
Saturday Feb 14th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The Hardbop Quintet will be cranking it up at Van Kleef.
Featuring
Dave on trumpet
Tod Dickow on sax
Eddie Mendenhall on keys
Josh Milgrom on bass
Ron Marabuto on drums

Come early and stay late. Lot's of seating close to the bandstand.
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Saturday Feb 21st 2015
San Benito House
356 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA  94019
Come on down to Half Moon Bay
and dig the sounds we're putting
down at the San Benito House.
This historic building is on Main Street, right in the heart of the tourist and restaurant area.
Great libation, great food, and great JAZZ!

Dave on trumpet
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Jake Leckie on bass
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday Mar 14th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The hardbop quintet will be sockin' it to you.
Come early and stay late.
Plenty of good seats close to the bandstand.

Dave on trumpet
James Mahone on tenor sax
Fred Randolph on bass
Austin Lee Harris on drums
Eddie Mendenhall on keyboard
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Saturday Apr 11th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Dave's "Hardbop Quintet" will be laying it out at Cafe Van Kleef.

The band will be doing three sets of straight-ahead, finger poppin', foot tappin' jazz.

Featuring
Dave on trumpet
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Josh Milgrom on bass
Ron Marabuto on drums
Bob Kenmatsu on sax

No admission or cover charge.
Come early and stay late!
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Apr 12th 2015
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
(510) 903-3771
I'm happy to be back at the Terrace Room for another jazz brunch.
Everything about this place is great: location, view, atmosphere, cuisine and yes, the music!!
The trio will be me on trumpet,
Eddie Mendenhall on keyboard and Ravi Abcarian on bass.

No admission or cover and kids are welcome so bring the whole family.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Friday Apr 17th 2015
Cafe Claude
7 Claude Lane
San Francisco, CA 
(415) 392-3505
It's been quite awhile since my trio has played at Cafe Claude.
We're really looking forward to coming back to this hip, quaint, comfortable restaurant on an out-of-the way "lane" in San Francisco.

I'm on trumpet and flugelhorn.
With me are Keith Saunders on keyboard and Chuck Bennett on bass.

No admission or cover charge.
Lots of street parking close by.
Kids are welcome.
7:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Saturday Apr 18th 2015
San Benito House
356 Main Street
Half Moon Bay, CA 
650 726-3425
My trio will be back at this historic restaurant / tavern in the heart of downtown Half Moon Bay with some straight-ahead jazz.
Me on trumpet
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Bill Lamphiere on bass.

No admission or cover charge.
Come early and stay late.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday Apr 24th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
The Grandview Restaurant has a great atmosphere and it does just what its name suggests, gives you a grand view of the south bay.
Located a few miles up Mt. Hamilton, the panorama is breathtaking, whether day or night.
Come see for yourself, and listen to Dave's trio play some great jazz.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Terry Rodriguez on piano
Bill Lamphiere on bass

Hey, the food ain't bad either!
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Apr 25th 2015
Sticky Rice Bistro
5030 Business Center Drive #100
Farifield, CA 
(707) 863-7500
Great food, great atmosphere and
definitely some great jazz happening here!

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Fred Randolph on bass

No admission or cover charge
Bring the kids, too!
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursday May 7th 2015
Discover Danville Wine and Chocolate Stroll
Hartz and Prospect
Danville, CA 
My trio will be returning to Danville to play for their annual Wine Walk.
We've done this a number of times and it's always been big fun.
Look and listen for us in front of the Berkshire Hathaway office
at the intersection of Hartz and Prospect.

Dave on trumpet
Jesse Levit on keyboard
Fred Randolph on bass
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday May 9th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The hardest working jazz band in the Bay Area returns to its favorite place to play.

Come out and hear "hardbop" at its best.
Dave on trumpet
Tod Dickow on tenor sax
Eddie Mendenhall on keyboard
Chuck Bennett on bass
Steve Nelson on drums
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday May 10th 2015
High Street Presbyterian Church
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 
Do you want to do something really nice for your mom on Mothers Day?
Bring her to the morning service at High Street Presbyterian Church.
This is a small but friendly gathering, and there will be some jazz played at various parts of the service, by yours truly on trumpet and flugelhorn, and Jesse Levit on keyboard.

Refreshments will be served after the sevice and all are welcome.

If you can't bring your mother
just bring yourself!
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Thursday May 14th 2015
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
(650) 614-1177
This restaurant is the "alter ego" of Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay.

Both locations have a "knockout" menu, including great seafood.

We'll be adding to the mix with some "knockout" jazz.
Dave on trumpet
Jesse Levit on keyboard
Joe McKinley on bass


Come by and say "Hi"
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday May 15th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Great Food
Great View
Great jazz

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on piano
Chuck Bennet on bass

Come early and stay late.
Kids are welcome and no admission or cover.
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday May 16th 2015
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
(415) 331-3232
The trio will be playing some
great jazz at this historic Sausalito landmark.

Located right on the waters of the San Francisco bay, the Trident offers fantastic views of the San Francisco skyline, delicious cuisine and with Dave's trio, modern jazz at its best.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass

No admission or cover.
See you at the number one restaurant in Sausalito.
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday May 24th 2015
Park Chalet
1000 Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 
(415) 386-8439
Dave's trio will be playing some great straight-ahead jazz at this amazing restaurant.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Eddie Mendenhall on keyboard
Chuck Bennett on bass

Located right across the street from the Pacific Ocean, the Chalet offers great views, wonderful cuisine and with Dave's trio, some amazing jazz.

No admission or cover charge

Bring the whole family.
3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Friday May 29th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
My trio will be back at Grandview with some great jazz.

Never an admission or cover charge at this classy restaurant
and nightspot at the base of Mt. Hamilton.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Ken Husbands on guitar
Bill Lamphiere on bass

Bring the whole family!
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Wednesday Jun 10th 2015
Stanford Hospital
300 Pasteur Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 
My trio will be performing in the beautiful Atrium of Stanford Hospital, for patients, visitors and staff alike.

No charge to hear us play some great, modern, uplifting jazz.

I'll be on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe is on guitar
Joe McKinley's on bass

Hope to see you there.
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Saturday Jun 13th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The Dave Rocha Hardbop Quintet
is into it's second year of "residency" at Cafe Van Kleef and going strong.

Never a dull moment at this lively nightspot and the hardhitting jazz of the band adds just the right touch.

This features:
Dave on trumpet
James Mahone on tenor sax
Eddie Mendenhall on keyboard
Otto Huber on drums
Danny Gerz on bass

No admission or cover charge
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Friday Jun 19th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
This place has it all: view, cuisine and fabulous jazz.

My trio will be playing in the lounge. Come check us out.
I'll be playing trumpet and flugelhorn
Ken Husbands is on guitar
Chuck Bennett is on bass

No admission or cover.
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Jun 20th 2015
Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
I'm happy to be back at one of the best restaurants and nightspots in the entire bay area.
The Trident (formerly Horizons)
is right on the water (taxi boats bring guests right up to the outdoor deck). Phenomenal view of the bay and SF, wonderful cuisine and needless to say, some heavy-duty jazz by
my trio.

Yours truly on trumpet
Randy Vincent on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass

No admission or cover.
Bring the kids, too.
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Jun 21st 2015
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
Bring your dad to the Terrace Room for Father's Day.
If you can't bring him, bring someone else's dad, or just bring yourself!
You will enjoy everything about this place, food, view, atmosphere and Oh yes,GREAT JAZZ played by Dave Rocha's trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass

See you there.
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Jun 27th 2015
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 
(415) 552-6949
The Dave Rocha Hardbop Quintet
will be laying it down at this famous Haight / Asbury club.

This is one of the hippest nightspots in SF.

Come by and check out the band.
They're playing three sets of
finger-popping hard bop jazz.
Door charge is only $5.

Dave Rocha on trumpet
James Mahone on tenor sax
Jesse Levit on piano
Danny Gerz on bass
Steve Nelson on drums

Be there or be square!
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Jun 28th 2015
Pleasanton Public Library
400 Old Bernal Ave.
Pleasanton, CA 
Dave's Hardbop Quintet will be playing some straight-ahead jazz at the library.
This music is guaranteed to have you nodding your head, snapping your fingers and tapping your feet, maybe all at the same time.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Eddie Mendenhall on keyboard
Austin Lee Harris on drums
Ravi Abcarian on bass
James Mahone on sax

Come early as seating may be limited.
No admission charge!
2:00 pm to 3:20 pm
Thursday Jul 2nd 2015
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
650 614-1177
Dave's band is back at Sam's again.
Live jazz in "trio" form at it's best.

Dave on trumpet and flugel
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass


Plenty of table space and room at the bar.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Jul 4th 2015
Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill
1520 Lakeside Drive
Oakland, CA 
(510) 208-5253
Looking for a great way to spend your July 4th afternoon?
Come on down to the Lake Chalet.
Located right on the edge of picturesque Lake Merritt, the Chalet offer amazing views of the lake as well as some great cuisine.
Dave's trio will be adding some heavy-duty jazz to the mix.

Dave on trumpet
Ken Husbands on guitar
Richard Saunders on bass

No cover or admission charge and kids are welcome.

See you there.
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday Jul 5th 2015
Livermore Public Library
1188 So.Livermore Ave.
Livermore, CA 
What better way to keep enjoying your July 4th weekend than to hear some live jazz on July 5th.

Dave's Hardbop Quintet will be keeping the "fireworks" going at this concert.
Be ready for some hard-hitting, finger popping jazz with some of the best musicians in the bay area.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Tod Dickow on tenor sax
Chuck Bennett on bass
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Akira Tana on drums

No Admission
Come early for a good seat.
This will probably be standing room only.
2:00 pm to 3:20 pm
Saturday Jul 11th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The Hardbop Quintet is "doing it to death" at Cafe Van Kleef!
This band is super tight.

Come out and hear:
Dave on trumpet
Bob Kenmotsu on tenor sax
Laura Klein on keyboard
Fred Randolph on bass
Tony Johnson on drums

What a lineup, and there's no door or cover charge.
Be there or be square!
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Friday Jul 17th 2015
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
(650) 712-0245
My trio will once again be playing at Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay. What can I say? Sam's has it all: great food, atmosphere, ocean view and on July 17th some amazing straight-ahead jazz.

Dave on trumpet
Ken Husbands on guitar
Danny Gerz on upright bass

Never an admission or cover charge.
If you come by, be sure to say Hello.
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday Jul 18th 2015
Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Happy to be playing at one of my favorite night spots again.
The Trident Restaurant is great for these reasons: cuisine, view of the bay, loacation (Sausalito), atmosphere, and of course the music, in this case played by my trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Chuck Bennet on bass

Make it a point to be there!
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Jul 19th 2015
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Sunday Jul 26th 2015
Corte Madera Town Center
100 Corte Madera Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 
Great to be part of the summer concert program at the Town Center again.
This is a great outdoor setting and the acoustics are good.
Plenty of chairs and it's free so bring the whole family.

Dave on trumpet
Randy Vincent on guitar
Fred Randolph on bass

See you in Corte Madera.
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday Jul 31st 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Great jazz trio with
Dave on trumpet and flugel
Keith Saunders on piano
Bill Lamphier on bass

No admission or cover
Free Parking in front

Come early and stay late!
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Aug 8th 2015
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
My trio will be laying down some
high level jazz for your listening and dining enjoyment.
Hope to see you there.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Aug 9th 2015
Harbor Plaza Park
Main and Solano Streets
Suisun, CA 
My Hardbop Quintet is back
at this great outdoor venue.
The band will be doing two sets of finger-poppin', toe-tappin' hard bop jazz music.

The band features "yours truly"
on trumpet, James Mahone on tenor sax, Art Khu on electric keyboard, Chuck Bennet on upright bass and Ron Marabuto on drums.

There's no admission charge to come and hear us in this great space, and of course, kids are welcome.

Plenty of room to stretch out on the grass and enjoy the sounds.
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday Aug 15th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Dave's quintet will be playing some amazing jazz.

Dave on trumpet
Tod Dickow on tenor
Chuck Bennet on bass
Ron Marabuto on drums
Gael Schell on keyboard
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Friday Aug 21st 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Jazz Trio:
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Laura Klein on piano
Chuck Bennet on bass
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Sep 5th 2015
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
What more can you ask for?
Great location
Great view of the bay
Great cuisine
Great service
and.....
Great Jazz with Dave's trio

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brad Buethe on guitar
Bill Lanphier on bass

Bring the whole family to this
famous dining spot.
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Friday Sep 11th 2015
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
Come to Sam's and enjoy the view of the mighty Pacific Ocean.
Come to Sam's and enjoy the succulent seafood.
Come to Sam's and enjoy great jazz performed by the fabulous Dave Rocha Trio.

Dave on trumpet
Richard Saunders on bass
Art Khu on keyboard
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday Sep 12th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The Hardbop Quintet is back with
some more high-energy, straight-ahead jazz.
Featuring:
Dave on trumpet
Tod Dickow on tenor sax
Danny Gerz on bass
Otto Huber on drums
Tony Corman on guitar
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Sep 13th 2015
Outdoor Street Celebration
Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
My trio will be providing some
live, straight-ahead jazz for any and all who want to come and
enjoy this "outdoor" Ocean Ave. celebration in San Francisco
(exact location to follow, soon)

I'll be on trumpet
Ken Husbands on guitar
Joe McKinley on upright bass

No admission or cover charge.
Bring the kids, too.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday Sep 18th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Jazz Trio

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Tony Corman on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Thursday Sep 24th 2015
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio is playing some great jazz for "happy hour" (2 hours) in the ROH Bar and Restaurant.


Dave on trumpet
Laura Klein on keyboard
Bill Lanphier on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sunday Sep 27th 2015
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
Daves Trio will be playing some
very swinging jazz.

No admission or cover charge.

Tables available for brunch, or just have a drink at the bar.
Kids are welcome, so bring the whole family.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Sam Bevan on bass
Randy Vincent on guitar
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday Oct 3rd 2015
San Mateo Wine Walk
136 2nd Ave.
San Mateo, CA 
If you like wine, you're really in for a treat, and if you like jazz, you get a double whammy!

My trio will be set up in the parking lot of the U.S. Bank.
It's on 2nd Ave., off of El Camino Real, in downtown San Mateo.

I'm on trumpet
Art Khu on keyboard
Fred Randolph on bass
1:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Thursday Oct 8th 2015
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio is playing for "happy hour" in the ROH Bar and Restaurant

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Dave Bell on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Oct 10th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The Hardbop Quintet rides again!
Be there to hear the great sounds this band will be playing.

Dave on trumet
Tod Dickow on sax
Chuck Bennet on bass
Ron Marabuto on drums
Keith Saunders on keyboard
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Oct 11th 2015
High Street Presbyterian Church
1945 High Street
Oakland, CA 
This will be a "duo", playing "latin" tunes as part of the
Hispanic Awareness Celebration
month.
Stay for some great food after the service.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Sue Crossman on electric Keyboard
10:00 am to 11:15 am
Sunday Oct 11th 2015
Beep's Burgers
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
My trio will be playing out in
Beep's Burgers parking lot as part of the Ocean Ave. music festival.
I'm on trumpet
Sue Crossman on keyboard
Chuck Bennett on bass

Free to everyone walking by.
Good idea to bring a jacket.
Ocean Ave. can get pretty chilly.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday Oct 16th 2015
Stanford Hospital
300 Pasteur Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 
Free Concert it the Atrium.
This is in the main building,
the one with the cafeteria on the main floor.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on piano
Ravi Abcarian on bass
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
Friday Oct 16th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
The trio will be laying down some heavy sounds at this fabulous restaurant.

Come and enjoy the cuisine.
Come and enjoy the view.
Come and enjoy jazz at its best.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on piano
Matt Finders on bass
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Thursday Oct 22nd 2015
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio is playing for "Happy Hour" in the ROH Bar and Restaurant.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass

This is a beautiful, spacious room looking out on busy Van Ness Ave.

Bring the whole family and enjoy.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Oct 24th 2015
Viansa Winery
25200 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 
Jazz Trio out on the lawn.
No admission or cover charge.
Kids are welcome.
Lot's of great food and beverages available on the premises.

Dave on trumpet
Randy Vincent on guitar
Miles Wick on bass
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Thursday Oct 29th 2015
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio is playing some great jazz for "happy hour",
actually 2 hours, in the ROH Bar and Restaurant.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Bill Lanphier on bass

No cover or admission charge
Bring the kids
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Oct 30th 2015
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Do you want a great view of the Bay?
Do you want great cuisine and
excellent service?
Do you want a beautiful room to dine in?
Last but not least, do you want some amazing jazz from the Dave Rocha trio?

The Trident is the place for you.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass

Come early and stay late.
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Nov 8th 2015
Beep's Burgers
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
It's great to be back at Beep's Burgers, doing a live gig in the parking lot for all the good folks who live in the Ocean Avenue area.
If you're making a special trip to hear us play, put a jacket in your car, just in case.
If the fog starts rolling in, you can freeze your a__ off.

This one has me on trumpet
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Fred Randolph on bass
Tod Dickow on tenor sax

Beep's has a very extensive menu and everything's reasonably priced.
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Thursday Nov 12th 2015
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be laying out for you with some straight-ahead jazz in the ROH Bar and Restaurant.
Featuring:
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brad Buethe on guitar
Joe McKinley on bass

Free admission and no cover charge
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Nov 14th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The Hardbop Quintet will be playing three sets of hard-hitting, straight-ahead jazz.

We'll be doing tunes like Hocus Pocus, Filthy McNasty, May Rey, Sweet Georgia Bright,
Chippie, Simone and many more.

Never an admission or cover charge at this famous nightspot.

Dave Rocha on trumpet
James Mahone on tenor sax
Danny Gerz on bass
Otto Huber on drums
Ken Husbands on guitar
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Friday Nov 20th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Great view of the south bay area
from the base of Mt. Hamilton.
Great cuisine featuring some of the best pasta this side of Italy.
Great jazz featuring Dave's trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on piano
Bill Lanphier on bass
6:45 pm to 9:45 am
Sunday Nov 22nd 2015
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
Happy to be playing with my trio again at this magnificent restaurant and nightspot.
Three great sets of "straight-ahead", modern jazz.
Lot's of tables but not a bad idea to make reservations on Sunday. Brunch gets busy.

Me on trumpet and flugelhorn
Jeff Massanari on guitar
Sam Bevan on bass
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday Nov 26th 2015
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Happy Thanksgiving!!
What a great place to bring the whole family to celebrate this holiday eve.
Make plans to be at the ROH Bar and Restaurant, Holiday Inn Golden Gateway's premier eating establishment.

The trio will be adding some great jazz to make this an evening you will long remember.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Nov 27th 2015
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
The trio will be doing three sets of straight ahead jazz
for your listening and dining
pleasure.

No admission or cover charge.

Bring the whole family to the greatest restaurant in Sausalito.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Dec 12th 2015
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Hardbop, straight-ahead jazz for three heavy-duty sets.
No admission or cover.

Dave on trumpet
Tod Dickow on tenor sax
Danny Gerz on bass
Otto Huber on drums
Ken Husbands on guitar
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Friday Dec 18th 2015
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Dave's trio provides the magic of jazz while you enjoy the great food, atmosphere and spectacular view of the south bay.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Danny Gerz on bass
Sue Crossman on piano

Never an admission or cover charge.
6:45 pm to 9:45 am
Thursday Dec 24th 2015
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night! Ho Ho Ho

There's going to be plenty of Christmas cheer at the ROH bar and restaurant, and plenty of amazing jazz to keep you in a festive mood on this holiday eve.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Danny Gerz on bass

Bring the kids to this one, too. We won't keep them up too late.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Dec 26th 2015
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Got the post Christmas holiday
blues? What better way to deal
with it than by coming out to the Trident with friends or family for a great dinner and some top level jazz by Dave's trio.

The band will be playing three sets of amazing modern jazz, so make it a point to be at the Trident on 12/26.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brad Buethe on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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