SUNDAY 6/08 6:00-10:00 LAST MINUTE TIME CHANGE: THE SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB IS BUMPING THE TIME UP 1 HOUR THIS SUNDAY TO COORDINATE WITH THE BIG "STOP THE SPRAY" BENEFIT (1-6 @ Bay Model). We will hold court from 6 to 10 with some very special guests including: MIKE RINTA - TROMBONIST from Santana, Herbie Hancock, Chaka Khan; Ken 'SNAKEBITE' JACOBS - SAX, CLARINETIST from New Orleans 'Ninth Ward Millionaires; DAVE GETZ - DRUMMER for JANIS JOPLIN still with Big Brother & the Holding Company and It's A Beautiful Day; CURT LINDBERG - TROMBONIST for Dr. John, David Bromberg, Lou Rawls; OUR OWN VOCAL SENSATION - MWANZA FURAHA, with CHARLIE HICKOX- PIANO, KEYBASS, MELODICA & VOCALS; DAVID STURDEVANT - GUITAR, HARMONICA, MANDOLA & VOCALS and someSPECIAL SURPRISE GUESTS. THIS IS GONNA BE GOOOOOD!!(300) Foot of Napa St off Bridgeway. 415.332.9922.

Wednesday 6/11. The great swing dance party- CATS CORNER! Free swing dance lessons at 8:30. Band @ 9:30. $5. cover before 9:30. Some people come just to listen and watch some incredible dancing! SAVANNA JAZZ 2937 Mission @ 25th St. San Francisco

THIS FRIDAY 6/13 CAFFE TRIESTE San Rafael 6:30-10:00**Please join us at the all new Caffe in the heart of downtown San Rafael.**Really nice, moderately priced food, wine, beer and coffee drinks.**No Cover. All ages welcome. Fourth St at City Center.*

SUNDAY 6/15 5:00-9:00 THE SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB ** EXCLUSIVE!!! ONLY FOR OUR E-MAIL RECIPIENTS.** YOU MUST IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A GUEST OF DAVID. We welcome back our beloved Ylonda Nickell, 'Queen of the Alto Sax' and special guest Joe Tate. This unique, private yacht club is extending an invitation for potential new members. Great ambience, views,dance floor and buffet dinner for a $10 Cover. 300 Napa St. Sausalito at the North end of Dunphy Park. 415.332.9922

Saturday 6/21, 1:00 to 5:00 @ The ORIGINAL CAFFE TRIESTE in San Francisco's North Beach. Now in its 34th year, the concert features founder Papa Gianni, his wife Ida and a host of friends and family performing everything from Country & Western, Jazz, Showtunes, Italian Classics and Opera Arias.601 Vallejo St @ Grant Ave. SF.

Saturday 6/21, 7:00 to 10:30 THE MEDICINE BALL BAND @ CAFFE TRIESTE SAUSALITO. This will be a great evening with some special guests and our Tai Chi friends annual visit. 1000 Bridgeway, Sausalito.

Sunday 6/22 11AM. David is music director at Plymouth, the Church of Jazz and Justice; 421 Monte Vista @ Oakland Ave; Oakland/Piedmont.

Sunday 6/22 2:00 to 5:00 @ CAFFE TRIESTE BERKELEY David leads the North Beach Band with Papa Gianni, the 88 year old founder singing Italian Classics & Opera Arias and several invited guest vocalists. Band includes Dave Miotke- piano, Dave Baioni- accordion, Owen Davis-Congas, Tony Mance- Bass, and David-Guitar, Mandola & Harmonica. 2500 San Pablo Ave @ Dwight Way; Berkeley.

SUNDAY 6/22 6:00 TO 10:00 @ SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB. FOR A LIMITED TIME, WE CAN INVITE YOU ALL - AS DAVID'S GUESTS - to what has become our favorite venue. * This private yacht club offers memberships for only $250 per year, entitling you and your guest to admission to all yacht clubs in the country, in addition to usage of this charming spot located in a romantic setting on Richardson Bay.* This Sunday the entire Medicine Ball Band with all the trimmings, play for your listening and dancing pleasures. A $10 cover includes a great buffet dinner. There's nothing like it. Anywhere! Foot of Napa St, off Bridgeway. 415.332.9922

WED 7/2 9:30-12:00 SWING DANCE PARTY - CAT'S CORNER. Lessons at 8:30.This is a great Swing and Lindy Hop event. Some people come just to listen and watch some incredible dancing. $5 cover before 9:30. SAVANNA JAZZ 2739 MISSION @ 25TH; SF 415.285.3369.

FRI 7/4 12 Noon - 1:30 John Stafford and David Sturdevant will perform in the courtyard with some special holiday features. PIEDMONT GARDENS 110 41ST ST; OAKLAND/PIEDMONT.

SAT 7/5 7:00-10:00 MEDICINE BALL BAND @ CAFFE TRIESTE SAUSALITO;1000 BRIDGEWAY. MWANZA FURAHA, ANN HUNT and MADELINE GARCIA BRING THEIR EXCEPTIONAL VOCAL TREATS. ALL AGES WELCOME! FOOD, WINE, BEER, COFFEE. 415.332.7660

SUN 7/6 6:00-9:30 THE WHOLE MEDICINE BALL DANCE BAND PLUS MWANZA, ANN and MORE at this incredible spot on the water. PARTY DANCE & BUFFET $15.SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB at the foot of (300) NAPA ST, OFF BRIDGEWAY.415.332.9922..

WED 7/9 9:30-12:00 SWING DANCE PARTY - CAT'S CORNER. Lessons at 8:30.This is a great Swing and Lindy Hop event. Some people come just to listen and watch some incredible dancing. $5 cover before 9:30. SAVANNA JAZZ 2739 MISSION @ 25TH; SF 415.285.3369.

FRIDAY 07/25 JOHN STAFFORD and DAVID STURDEVANT will perform at CAFE COTE D'OR, a charming spot featuring Crepes, Brioche, Wine Bar, Beer Bar, Juice Bar & Espresso drinks. John and David started performing together at Union Square, SF, 37 years ago, in the Medicine Ball Band. John was featured nightly at the St Francis Hotel for 28 years. He is widely regarded as the best clarinet player around, and also excels on sax and flute. David will play mostly guitar and both will sing. Amongst the many styles they perform, much of the music will be straight out of New Orleans.. 7:00-10:00. 3227 LAKESHORE AVE, OAKLAND across from Trader Joe's & Longs.

FRIDAY 8/1 JOHN STAFFORD & DAVID STURDEVANT Playing Swing, Dixie, R&B and all things New Orleans. CAFE COTE D'OR; 3227 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland 7:00 to 10:00.

SATURDAY 8/2 MEDICINE BALL BAND at CAFFE TRIESTE SAUSALITO; 1000 BRIDGEWAY. 7:00 TO 10:00.

SUNDAY 8/3 MEDICINE BALL BAND FEATURING YLONDA NICKELL ON ALTO AND NANCY WRIGHT ON TENOR SAXES. (John and Lesh are playing with Maria Muldaur in St Louis). Come dance and party at this incredible venue. Admission includes great buffet. $10/ members; $15/guests. SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB; 300 (foot of)NAPA ST @ BRIDGEWAY. 415.332.9922. 6:00 - 10:00

TUESDAY 8/5 JOHN STAFFORD AND DAVID STURDEVANT Play for NATIONAL NIGHT OUT in front of GRAND LAKE THEATRE; GRAND AVE, OAKLAND. 6:00 to 8:00.

FRIDAY 8/15 6:30-9:30; JOHN STAFFORD & DAVID STURDEVANT perform a variety of styles with deep roots in New Orleans at a great little French Creperie. Really reasonably priced food and drinks available. CAFE COTE D'OR; 3227 LAKESHORE AVE, OAKLAND. 510.627.0066. NO COVER. ALL AGES.

SATURDAY 8/16 12:00-3:00 - GRAND OPENING OF CAFFE TRIESTE SAN JOSE. DAVE MIOTKE on piano; DAVE BAIONI on accordion and DAVE STURDEVANT on guitar and mandola, accompany PAPPA GIANNI, SONIA, LORI and singers from the SAN JOSE LIGHT OPERA. Ribbon-cutting with the Mayor; complimentary food and drinks. CORNER OF 1ST & SAN CARLOS; SAN JOSE.

SUNDAY 8/17 6:00-10:00 - MEDICINE BALL BAND featuring - The Sensational Saxes of YLONDA NICKELL and NANCY WRIGHT and JOHN HUNT on Trombone, washboard and vocals. The great BILL BELASCO doubles on trap drums & timbales; DAVID STURDEVANT on guitar, harmonica & vocals and extra special guest CHERIE CHOOLJIAN on keyboards and vocals. As always, Surprises!! Enjoy the complimentary buffet dinner, fantastic views and environment and fill the dance floor with joy!! SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB; (300) FOOT OF NAPA ST, OFF BRIDGEWAY. 415.332.9922. $10-15 COVER. ALL AGES.

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