Saturday Jan 2nd 2016
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
Did you have a great New Years eve, and still feel like getting out for some more excitement, great food and live music? Problem solved!

Take a ride down (or up) beautiful Highway 1 in Half Moon Bay and stop at Sam's.

The seafood is out of sight, the view is awe-inspiring, and Dave's trio will be setting just the right "tone" with some awesome jazz sounds.

Dave on trumpet
Keith Saunders on Keyboard
Richard Saunders on bass
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Friday Jan 8th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
The trio is ready to get the new year off to a great start.
Modern jazz at its best!

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Sam Bevan on bass.

Great food, atmosphere and views at the Trident.
Valet Parking is available.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday Jan 8th 2016
Cigar Bar
850 Montgomery St.
San Francisco, CA 
The trio will be in top form for three hours of high-level jazz.
8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday Jan 9th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The quintet is back in the "New Year"!
We'll be playing lots of funky, finger poppin' numbers.
Come out and enjoy the groove.

Dave on trumpet
Bob Kenmotsu on tenor
Sue Crosman on keyboard
Ravi Abcarian on bass
Otto Huber on drums
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Jan 10th 2016
Beep's Burgers
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
The "quartet" will be throwing it all down, right in Beep's parking lot.
Beep's has a variety of good tasting food at very reasonable prices.
This is a "free" event, and tips are welcome.

Dave on trumpet
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass
Otto Huber on drums
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday Jan 14th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
The trio will be playing some
amazing tunes at Sam's.
The food there is pretty amazing, too.
No admission or cover charge.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Richard Saunders on bass
Sue Crossman on Keyboard
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday Jan 15th 2016
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Are you still in that New Years eve party mood?
Bring it on over to the Grandview.
Dave's trio will be playing some
great jazz sounds in the lounge.

Dave on trumpet
Richard Saunders on bass
Keith Saunders on piano
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Thursday Jan 28th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway - ROH Bar and Restaurant
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Did you make a New Years resolution to enjoy yourself a bit more this year?
If so, the ROH Bar and Restaurant is the place for you.

Dave's trio will be playing for the (2 hour) Happy Hour. Straight ahead jazz with "no holds barred".

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chuck Bennett on bass
Art Khu on keyboard

Never an admission or cover charge.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sunday Jan 31st 2016
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
My trio will be holding forth
at one of the hippest restaurants in all of Oakland.
Come on out and enjoy brunch and the live jazz.
Great food!
Great atmosphere!
Great views!
Great music!
I'm on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe's on guitar.
Bill Lanphier is on bass.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Tuesday Feb 2nd 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
I'm happy to be performing at this new San Francisco venue in the Civic Center area.
Great bar selection and cuisine at very reasonable prices.
I'm on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bill Lanphier on bass
Brad Buethe on guitar

No cover or admission charge.
Come early and stay late.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday Feb 5th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Come out to this 5 star restaurant and hear some 5 star jazz.

Dave on trumpet
Dan Feiszli on bass
Randy Vincent on guitar
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Feb 13th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Dave's quintet will be "raising the roof" at this great Oakland nightspot.
Hard-driving bebop jazz at its best, featuring:

Dave on trumpet
Benny Torres on tenor sax
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Fred Randolph on bass
Tony Johnson on drums
9:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Sunday Feb 14th 2016
Beep's Burgers
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
Looking for that special place to take your sweetheart for Valentine's Day?
Look no further!
Bring her to Beep's Burger's.

Dave's quartet will be back at one of it's favorite places to play, Beep's parking lot on lively Ocean Ave.

Come out with your special "valentine" and enjoy some great "straight-ahead" jazz. Try some of the great selections on Beep's menu.
Very reasonable prices.

Dave on trumpet
Fred Randolph on bass
Tony Johnson on drums
Terry Rodriguez on Keyboard


This is a "free" event, although tips are welcome!!
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Tuesday Feb 16th 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
The trio will be laying down some great jazz sounds for your listening and dining pleasure.
Mr. Tipple's is a very hip place.
Try it, you'll like it.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday Feb 19th 2016
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Come out and enjoy the view.
Come out and enjoy the food and drink.
Come out and enjoy the sounds of the Dave Rocha trio, playing some great jazz music.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chuck Bennett on bass
Sue Crossman on piano
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Feb 20th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
The trio returns to one of the
hippest restaurants in all of Half Moon Bay.
Unbelievable seafood dishes!
Spectacular ocean views!
Fantastic jazz!

Dave on trumpet
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass

Bring the whole family.
Lot's of parking in Sam's lot.
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Thursday Feb 25th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Come out and hear some great "trio" jazz at this fabulous restaurant/bar.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Richard Saunders on bass
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Tuesday Mar 1st 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be holding court at Mr. Tipple's.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Terry Rodriguez on electric keyboard
Danny Gerz on upright bass

No admission or cover charge
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday Mar 12th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The "hardbop" quintet will be out in full force, playing some great "bebop" selections and more.

Dave on trumpet
Bob Kenmotsu on tenor sax
Greg Jacobs on keyboard
Ron Marabuto on drums
Danny Gerz on bass.
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Mar 13th 2016
Beep's Burgers or Ingleside Library
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
The quartet is back at Beep's with some swingin' Sunday afternoon jazz.

Dave on trumpet
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
Ron Marabuto on drums

If it rains, we move up the street to the Ingleside Library, at 1298 Ocean Ave. S.F. That would be from 1pm to 2:30pm.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday Mar 15th 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
No admission or cover.
Free street parking after 6.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brad Buethe on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass

Be there or be square!
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday Mar 18th 2016
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Dave's trio is there to make your evening one to be remembered, not only for the great food, atmosphere and view,
but also for the great live jazz!

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Terry Rodriguez on piano
Danny Gerz on bass
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Mar 19th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Great jazz for your listening and dining enjoyment.

The trio has an amazing repertoire. You will probably
recognize some of the "standards", as well as be treated to some brand new sounds.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn.
Randy Vincent on guitar.
Sam Bevan on bass.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Sunday Mar 20th 2016
Bird and Beckett Book Store
653 Chenery Street
San Francisco, CA 
My trio will be "in concert" at this amazing venue.
Bird and Beckett is a cozy, hip,wonderful source of books covering just about every category you can think of, and also a great,intimate setting to relax and enjoy some live jazz, on a regular basis.

I'm happy to be making another appearance at this landmark establishment.

I'm on trumpet and flugelhorn,
with Chuck Bennett on bass
and Bob Brumbeloe on guitar.

Get ready for some "happening" sounds!
Donation is appreciated.
4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Thursday Mar 24th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Come out and hear why the "happy hour" is even happier when Dave's trio is laying it out.
They will be playing a great mix of tunes, bebop, latin, Great Amercian songbook and many more.

No admission or cover.
The hotel offers multi-level garage parking.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Mar 25th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
We're happy to be back at Sam's in Half Moon Bay.
Great atmosphere inside, and of course Sam's is right on the beach with great views of the Pacific Ocean.

We're playing three great sets
of jazz tunes. It's an eclectic mix that's guaranteed to get your fingers popping, hands clapping and feet tapping, maybe all at the same time!

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn.
Chuck Bennett on bass.
Brad Buethe on Guitar
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Tuesday Mar 29th 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
Straight-ahead jazz
Dave on trumpet / flugelhorn
Dave Bell on electric guitar
Sam Bevan on acoustic bass

No admission or cover charge
Free parking on Fell Street after 6pm.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday Mar 31st 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway - ROH Bar and Restaurant
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
The trio has some new songs to perform for you at this great venue.
Make it a point to come to this fine restaurant and listen to some great jazz while you enjoy an amazing dinner.

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

The hotel offers multi-level garage parking.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Apr 2nd 2016
Lake Chabot Public Market
18911 Lake Chabot Road
Castro Valley, CA 
Dave's trio will be performing
at the Grand Opening of this
"public market".
Straight-ahead jazz will add to the enjoyment you get from all the great food and beverage choices at the market, including
"mismo" soups, teas and ice cream. There is also a "meat market" there.

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

Free parking
Free admission
Free jazz
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday Apr 9th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Lively atmosphere
Strong drinks
Great Jazz with Dave's Hardbop Quintet
Dave on trumpet
Tod Dickow on sax
Steve Carter on key'bd
Otto Huber on drums
Bill Lanphier on bass
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Apr 10th 2016
Beep's Burgers
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
Need a break from doing your taxes?

Come on down to Beep's Burgers,
grab something to eat and chill out with Dave's quartet.

This music is guaranteed to help you think of some tax "loopholes"!

Dave on trumpet
Richard Saunders on bass
Otto Huber on drums
Dave Bell on guitar
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday Apr 12th 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
The trio will be playing three great sets of "straight-ahead" jazz music.
No admission or cover.
Mr. Tipple's is connected by a long hallway to Cadence Restaurant. You can take it from there....

Dave on trumpet
Brad Buethe on guitar
Sam Bevan on bass
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday Apr 15th 2016
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
The Grandview restaurant is worthy of its name. You truly have a "grand" view over the greater south bay area.
Dave's trio will play some great
jazz for your dining and listening pleasure.
No admission or cover.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Danny Gerz on bass
Sue Crosman on piano
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Sunday Apr 17th 2016
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
Come to one of the hippest and most enjoyable restaurants in the Bay Area.
Amazing views of Lake Merritt, amazing food and amazing jazz with Dave's trio.

Dave on trumpet
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Richard Saunders on bass

No admission or cover charge.
Plenty of street parking.
Minors are welcome.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Saturday Apr 23rd 2016
Atherton Public Library
2 Dinkelspiel Lane
Atherton, CA 
Dave on trumpet
Sam Bevans on bass
Terry Rodriguez on Keyboard

Free Admission
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Tuesday Apr 26th 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
Come and hear "the art of the trio".
Great compositions
Great instrumentation
Great Jazz - America's original art form.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Steve Carter on piano
Sam Bevan on bass
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday Apr 28th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
This is a wonderful room for relaxing, having a great dinner, and enjoying the hip sounds of Dave's trio.
No admission charge.
The hotel offers garage parking.
Bring the kids, too.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Steve Carter on keys
Bill Lanphier on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Apr 29th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Start your weekend off right with that very special "someone" with a great dinner at Sausalito's premier restaurant and nitespot.

Check out Dave's trio, playing three great sets of mellow, hip and happening jazz.

Featuring:
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Ravi Abcarian on bass
Brad Buethe on Guitar
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday May 8th 2016
Ingleside Library
1298 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
415-355-2898
Free jazz, in the garden of the Ingleside Library. It doesn't get any better!
Come out and take a listen to the quartet laying out some heavy sounds.

Dave on trumpet
Art Khu on key'bd.
Larry Epstein on bass
Wally Schnally on drums
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday May 10th 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
Come out and enjoy three sets of great jazz music with the trio.
Great atmosphere, great food and drinks, great musicians!

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Danny Gerz on bass
Art Khu on piano
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday May 14th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Dave on trumpet
Benny Torres on tenor
Terry Rodriguez on key'bd.
Fred Randolph on bass
Tony Johnson on drums

No admission or cover
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Friday May 20th 2016
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Steve Carter on piano
Chuck Bennett on bass

No admission or cover charge
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Tuesday May 24th 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
The trio will be playing some great jazz numbers.
No admission or cover charge.
Come early and stay late.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chuck Bennett on bass
Sue Crossman on piano
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday May 26th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Steve Carter on keys
Bill Langlois on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday May 28th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Bill Lanphier on bass

No admission or cover charge
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday Jun 9th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
Great "trio" jazz with Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn, Sue Crosman on keyboard and Danny Gerz on bass.

No admission or cover charge.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Jun 11th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Three amazing sets of straight-ahead, hard-driving "bebop" jazz.

Dave on trumpet
Otto Huber on drums
Ken Husbands on guitar
Jerry Logas on baritone sax
Danny Gerz on bass

Never a cover or minimum.
Come early and stay late.
9:00 pm to 12:30 pm
Sunday Jun 12th 2016
Ingleside Library
1298 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
The quartet will be playing in the library garden area.
This is a free concert and parents are invited to bring their kids, who are invited to ask the band questions about their instruments, the music, etc.

Dave on trumpet
Sue Crosman on keys
Chuck Bennett on bass
Tony Johnson on drums
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday Jun 17th 2016
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Come and enjoy the food, take in the view and dig the hip sounds of Dave's trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on piano
Jim Shearer on upright bass

No admission or cover.
Bring the kids.
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Saturday Jun 18th 2016
Viansa Winery
25200 Arnold Drive
Sonoma, CA 
I'm happy to announce that my trio will be performing at Viansa this year.
What a great place!
Come on by, sample some wine, check out the amazing views, and have lunch out on the lawn while you listen to my trio lay out some inspiring jazz sounds.

Dave on trumpet
Randy Vincent on guitar
Fred Randolph on bass

No cover or admission and it's cool to bring the whole family.
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Tuesday Jun 21st 2016
Mr. Tipple's Recording Studio
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio has some great tunes
lined up for this one.
Come out to this very hip nightspot and dig the scene.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn.
Brad Buethe on guitar.
Danny Gerz on bass.

No admission or cover charge.
Great food and drinks.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday Jun 23rd 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Straight-ahead jazz with the trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Joe McKinley on bass
Randy Vincent on guitar
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Jun 24th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Come to the greatest restaurant
in Sausalito and enjoy the view, the food, the atmosphere and the
great sounds of Dave's trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Ravi Abcarian on bass
Keith Saunders on Keyboard
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Jun 25th 2016
Lick Observatory
top of Mt.Hamilton (on Mt. Hamilton Rd / Hiway 120)
San Jose, CA 
Dave's trio will be performing
an hour concert for this major fundraising event.
In addition to the music, ticketholders will be invited to view the heavens through two of Lick's big telescopes.
There will also be lectures on various aspects of the universe
following the concert.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brad Buethe on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass

THIS CONCERT IS SOLD OUT
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Jun 26th 2016
San Carlos Library
610 Elm Street
San Carlos, CA 
The trio will be performing in the library's main room.
This is a "free" concert.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Fred Randolph on bass
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Thursday Jun 30th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be laying it down for your listening and dining enjoyment.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chuck Bennett on bass
Brad Buethe on guitar
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Sunday Jul 3rd 2016
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
Looking for some great fireworks over the 4th?
Come to the Terrace Room and listen to Dave's trio.
This jazz music will be "happening"!

Great food, great view and great sounds!
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Terry Rodriguez on keyboard
Ravi Abcarian on bass
11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Tuesday Jul 5th 2016
Mr. Tipples
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be laying down some very heavy sounds.
Three great sets of awesome, straight-ahead jazz.

No admission or cover charge.
Come early and stay late.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Sue Crosman on piano
Fred Randolph on bass
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday Jul 9th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
O, CA 
Come out and hear the hardest working quintet this side of New York City.
No cover or admission and there's lots of table space close to the stage.

Dave on trumpet
Tod Dickow on tenor
Danny Gerz on bass
Ben Rice on keyboard
Otto Huber on drums
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Jul 10th 2016
Beep's Burgers
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's quartet will be jammin'
right in front of Beep's.
Come by for a "free" listen!

Dave on trumpet
Art Khu on key'bd.
Ravi Abcarian on bass
Wally Schnalle on drums

Modern Jazz at its best!
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Friday Jul 15th 2016
Grandview Restaurant
15005 Mt. Hamilton Rd.
San Jose, CA 
Great view!
Great food!
Great atmosphere!
Great jazz with Dave's trio!
Great admission charge - it's free!

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chuck Bennett on bass
Sue Crosman on piano
6:45 pm to 9:45 pm
Sunday Jul 17th 2016
Corte Madera Town Center
Town Center
Corte Madera, CA 
The trio will be playing two sets of straight-ahead jazz.
Plenty of chairs in the plaza area by the clock tower, and close to Starbucks, the Blue Barn and Urban Outfitters.

This is a free event. Come early for a good seat.

Dave on trumpet
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Ravi Abcarian on bass
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday Jul 19th 2016
Mr. Tipples
39 Fell Street
San Francisco, CA 
Dave'e trio is back at that great nightspot, Mr.Tipples.
Come by and dig the scene.

You won't be disappointed.
Great food and drink, great atmosphere, and of course, some great jazz with Dave's trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Steve Carter on piano
Fred Randolph on bass

Never an admission or cover.
Lot's of street parking and meters are "free" after 6.
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Thursday Jul 28th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be providing
some great jazz for your listening and dining pleasure.
No admission or cover charge.
No reservations required.

The hotel offers multi-story garage parking.
Bring the whole family.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Ravi Abcarian on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Jul 30th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
The trio will be in action and
helping to give you the perfect evening of great food, atmosphere, view and of course, live jazz.
Randy Vincent on guitar
Doug Miller on bass
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Tuesday Aug 9th 2016
Stanford Hospital
300 Pasteur Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 
Dave's quartet will be playing
a noontime concert in the
Doobie Brothers Court of the
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital.
This is open to the public with no admission charge.
Come and have a bite to eat, relax and enjoy some great jazz at this wonderful medical facility.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Jack Dorsey on drums
Joe McKinley on bass
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Thursday Aug 11th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
Dave's trio will be playing some amazing jazz for your dining and listening pleasure.

There's no admission or cover charge, and plenty of bar and table space. Bring the kids.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chris Motter on electric guitar
Bill Lanphier on bass
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday Aug 12th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Are you looking for the best
"Happy Hour" is San Francisco?
Look no further!
The Holiday Inn's ROH restaurant and bar has
a "2" hour long Happy Hour (6 to 8).

Dave's trio will be playing some great jazz for your listening and dining enjoyment.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Ravi Abcarian on bass

See you soon.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Aug 13th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Dave's Hardbop Quintet continues to blow the roof off at Cafe Van Kleef.
No cover or admission charge.
Come out and listen to the hardest hitting band in the Bay Area.

Dave on trumpet
Tim Lin on tenor
Omar Aran on drums
Greg Jacobs on keyboard
Danny Gerz on bass
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Aug 14th 2016
Ingleside Library
1298 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
Come to the library plaza for a
great outdoor Sunday jazz concert.
This will be a quintet, with Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn,
Tod Dickow on tenor sax and a three piece rhythm section with Ben Rice on keyboard, Danny Gerz on bass and Greg Wyser-Pratt on drums.
The band will be performing a lot of great compositions, some more well-known than others but all very pleasing to the ears.
This is a free event.

Come early to get a good seat.
Bring the kids!
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday Aug 21st 2016
Harbor Plaza Park Jazz Concert
Main and Solano Streets
Suisun, CA 
The quintet will be making its
annual appearance at Harbor Plaza Park.

No admission charge to stretch out on the grass, kick back, and enjoy some great sounds from the quintet.

Dave on trumpet
Art khu on keyboard
Otto Huber on drums
Tim Lin on tenor
Danny Gerz on bass
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday Aug 25th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be playing for the 2 hour "happy hour"

Trio jazz at it's best.
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Chuck Bennett on bass

Plenty of parking in the hotel's multi-level garage.
Plenty of table and bar space in the restaurant.
Plenty of great jazz from Dave's trio.

NO admission or cover charge.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday Sep 8th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
Dave's trio is back again at the hippest restaurant in Palo Alto.
Sam's has it all: great food, atmosphere, location, and of course, great jazz with Dave's trio.

Never an admisssion or cover charge.
Lots of bar and table space, as well as ample parking outside.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Sue Crosman on keyboard
Joe McKinley on bass
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday Sep 9th 2016
Marin Country Mart
2257 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 
The quartet will be playing an evening concert on the plaza, in back of Marin Brewing Company.
Don't worry if it's cool weather. There's plenty of space heaters there to warm you up.

Dave on trumpet
Randy Vincent on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
Tony Johnson on drums
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Sep 10th 2016
San Mateo Wine Walk
136 2nd Ave.
San Mateo, CA 
Dave's trio will be playing in the U.S. Bank parking lot.
This is where you can sign up for the wine walk and hear some great jazz at the same time.

Dave on trumpet
Chuck Bennett on bass
Ben Rice on keyboard
1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Saturday Sep 10th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Dave's Hardbop Quintet has some great tunes in store for your listening enjoyment.

Never a dull moment at Cafe Van Kleef.
Admission is free and no cover charge.

Dave on trumpet
Steve Carter on keyboard
Omar Aran on drums
Danny Gerz on bass
Tod Dickow on sax
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Thursday Sep 15th 2016
Diablo Creek Golf Course
4050 Port Chicago Highway
Concord, CA 
The trio will be playing some great sounds out on the plaza.
Plenty of table space to enjoy some food and beverage.

You can even practice your swing at the driving range while you listed to some hard-driving jazz.

Dave on trumpet
Bill Lanphier on bass
Laura Klein on keys

No admission or cover charge for the performance.
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Sep 17th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Dave's trio will be playing three great sets of straight-ahead jazz.

The Trident is the "number one" dining spot in Sausalito.
Come and see why.

The trio features:
Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chris Motter on electric guitar
TBA on upright bass

No cover or admission and the restauarant offers valet parking.

Bring the whole family. There's indoor seating as well as table-space out on the deck.
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Thursday Sep 22nd 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be providing some great jazz music for the "happy hour", which actually goes for two hours.

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

Great food choices in the ROH
restaurant and bar. This is a light, spacious room that looks out on to busy Van Ness Ave.

No admission or cover charge.
There's ample parking in the hotel's multi-story garage.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday Sep 29th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be laying it out for you.
Come and listen to some of the best musicians to be found on the west coast.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
TBA on keyboard
Danny Gerz on bass

No cover or admission.
Mult-level parking in the hotel garage.

Bring the kids, too.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Oct 7th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
Great trio jazz at an awesome
"seaside" location.

Dave's playing his trumpet and flugel.
Brad Buethe's playing his guitar.
Danny Gerz is on bass
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday Oct 8th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Dave's Hardbop Quintet rides again!

Dave on trumpet
Tim Lin on tenor
Steve Carter on keyboard
John Donnelly on bass
Otto Huber on drums

This band is "loaded for bear"!
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Oct 9th 2016
Ocean Ale House
1314 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
Dave's trio will be back on Ocean Ave. in San Francisco to
play some amazing jazz.

The Ocean Ale House is a new
place that you should check out.
There's lots of ales to choose from,food, great atmosphere, and some hip jazz coming from the trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass

No admission or cover
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Friday Oct 14th 2016
Mosaic Restaurant
211 S. 1st Street
San Jose, CA 
Doing a nice trio gig with bassist/bandleader Danny Gerz.

This guy has some amazing chops for his age (just graduated from San Jose State).

He's already making a name for himself in and around the south bay.

The Mozaic is a great venue.
Lot's of table and bar space.
The food is fantastic.

See you there!
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday Oct 20th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
Dave's trio will be playing
some very hip sounds for your dining and listening pleasure.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn.
Bob Brumbeloe on electric guitar.
Bill Lanphier on bass
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday Oct 27th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
My trio will be playing for an
"extended" Happy Hour in the comfortable and spacious ROH Restaurant and Bar.

The food is fantastic.
The windows open up on busy Van Ness Ave., letting you know you're right in the heart of San Francisco.
There's multi-tier garage parking in the hotel's garage.

And of course, my trio will be
enhancing your dining experience with some very hip,
straight-ahead jazz.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
John Donnelly on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Oct 29th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Do you want it all when you
go out to dinner on a Saturday night?
The Trident is the answer.
*Breathtaking views of the bay and San Francisco skyline
*Amazing cuisine served in a spacious and multi-level room
*valet parking
*AND Dave's trio providing some hip and mellow "straight ahead" jazz sounds

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

No admission or cover
Bring the whole family
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Sunday Oct 30th 2016
Terrace Room at the Lake Merritt Hotel
1800 Madison St.
Oakland, CA 
Great to be back at the Terrace Room, playing for the Sunday brunch customers.

The room is very large, multi-tiered and has a "front row" view of the beautiful Lake Merritt.

There's no admission or cover and you can make reservations for small to large parties.

Come to the Terrace Room and celebrate your Sunday in style, with class, and with my trio playing some "high quality" jazz.

Me = trumpet and flugelhorn
Doug Miller = bass
Keith Saunders = keys
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Thursday Nov 3rd 2016
Foster City Library
1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd.
Foster City, CA 
Come one, come all!
Free concert at the library.
Don't miss this opportunity to hear some great jazz at the Foster City Library.
No admission charge!

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brad Buethe on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Saturday Nov 12th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
Hardhitting "bebop" at its best!

Dave on trumpet
Bob Kenmotsu on tenor
Keith Saunders on keyboard
Ravi Abcarian on bass
Bryan Bowman on drums
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Thursday Nov 24th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Come to the ROH in the Holiday Inn and celebrate Thanksgiving Dinner with us.
There's turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings, plus some great live jazz from my trio.

I'm on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent's on guitar
Danny Gerz is on bass
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Nov 25th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
Now where are you?

Ocean view!
Amazing cuisine!!
Fantastic jazz with Dave's trio!!!
You must be at Sam's in Half Moon Bay on Friday, Nov. 25th.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Chris Motter on electric guitar
Chuck Bennett on upright bass
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Saturday Nov 26th 2016
The Trident
558 Bridgeway
Sausalito, CA 
Dave's trio will be holding forth with some great modern jazz sounds for your listening and dining enjoyment.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Brad Buethe on guitar
John Donnelly on bass.

There's no admission or cover charge. Seating is multi-level on the inside, with additional
deck space right on the water.

The Trident also offers valet parking.
Bring the whole family!
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday Dec 1st 2016
Rose Pistola
532 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
It's great to be back at the
"Pistola" again, a very "happening" restaurant in the heart of San Francisco's vibrant North Beach.

As the name suggests, you can get some fantastic Italian cuisine here, and at reasonable prices.

The trio has some quality tunes in store and will be doing two full sets.

I'm on trumpet and flugelhorn,
Bill Langlois is on bass and Sharman Duran is on Keyboard.

No admission or cover charge.
8:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Thursday Dec 8th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
185 University Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 
Come and listen to "trio jazz"
at it's best.
No admission or cover charge.
Plenty of free parking on the street or lots.
Best seafood in the area.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Steve Carter on keyboard
John Donnelly on upright bass
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday Dec 10th 2016
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph Ave.
Oakland, CA 
The "Hardbop" Quintet rides again!
Three amazing sets of straight-ahead jazz.

Dave on trumpet
Tim Lin on tenor sax
John Donnelly on bass
Mark Foglia on drums
Terry Rogriguez on Keyboard
9:00 pm to 12:30 am
Sunday Dec 11th 2016
Beep's Burgers
1051 Ocean Ave.
San Francisco, CA 
Put on some warm clothing and
make it on down to the Beep's Burgers parking lot on Ocean Ave., because that's where the trio will be playing - right on the corner of Ocean and Lee.

Beep's is reasonably priced so if you want to grab a snack and chill out (did I say "chill"?) give it a shot.

I'm on trumpet.
Bob Brumbeloe's on guitar.
Fred Randolph is on bass.

Free admission, free parking in Beep's lot, and free jazz to warm you up.
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Saturday Dec 17th 2016
Milpitas Public Library
160 N. Main Street
Milpitas, CA 
Dave's trio will be bringing some amazing jazz to the library.

They will be performing in the
auditorium.
Free admission, but come early for a good seat.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
TBA on keys and bass.
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Thursday Dec 22nd 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Come out to the ROH restaurant and bar located in
the fabulous Holiday Inn.
Dave's trio will be playing the best in modern jazz music for your listening and dining enjoyment.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
John Donnelly on bass


There's plenty of parking in the hotel's multilevel garage.
Never an admission or cover charge and kids are welcome so bring the whole family.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Thursday Dec 29th 2016
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway
1500 Van Ness
San Francisco, CA 
Are you looking to have some fun right before New Years?
Why not stop by the ROH bar and restauarant for a great dinner, some libation and great jazz from Dave's trio.

Dave on trumpet and flugelhorn
Randy Vincent on guitar
Danny Gerz on bass

Plenty of parking in the hotel garage and there's never an admission or cover charge to the ROH.

Bring the whole family.
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Friday Dec 30th 2016
Sam's Chowder House
4210 No. Cabrillo Highway
Half Moon Bay, CA 
Getting ready for New Years Eve?
What better way then to have dinner and a drink at Sam's!
Dave's trio will put you in just the right mood!

Dave on trumpet and flugel
Bob Brumbeloe on guitar
Chuck Bennett on bass
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

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