Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam
Support: Hosted by Spencer Krenz • Doors 6:30pm Open Stage Jam 7 – 8pm, 9 – 11pm House Band 8 – 9pm The Berkeley Bluegrass Barn Jam returns yet again to the Ashkenaz stage, dance floor, and all around the venue on Tuesday, April 28th! Join us for an evening of community music-making and lively jam sessions! We are pleased to offer free admission to this community-oriented event for students and musicians with student ID and/or instruments. Tickets: Tickets offered on a sl
Matt Lazarus & Friends
Support: A Grateful Dead Night • Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Considered to be one of the rising stars of the Bay Area music scene, Matt Lazarus continues to win new fans with his guitar playing and singing, performing regularly with jam band artists Stu Allen & Mars Hotel, Alex Jordan & Friends, Pete Sawyer & The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang, Grateful Voodoo, Minglewood Boys, Jon Chi & The Pacific Syndicate, Mo’lasses, and with his own original group, Matt Lazarus Band. He has
Mark St. Mary's Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band
Support: Cajun/Zydeco • Doors 7pm Beginner-Friendly Dance Lesson 7:30pm Show 8pm Mark St. Mary's Louisiana Blues & Zydeco Band is a 5 member band that plays traditional Louisiana blues and zydeco music. Dubbed the "Delta King" and awarded the "Best Zydeco Band" in 2007 by Bay Area Blues Society, Mark's been playing his traditional style of zydeco music since the age of 13. His music is best described as infectious - once the band starts playing, the crowd doesn't want him to stop,
KOI
Support: Funk, Soul & Blues • Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Join us Wednesday, August 5th for Marin-based Funk, Soul & Blues band KOI. More info TBA. Tickets: Advance: $20 Day of Show: $25 Student: $15 (Only at door w/valid student ID) Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).
Mortified
Support: Comedy/Story-Telling • Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:30pm Mortified returns to Ashkenaz on Saturday, August 8th. Hailed as a "cultural phenomenon" by Newsweek and celebrated for years by the likes of This American Life, The Today Show, The Onion AV Club, & Entertainment Weekly, Mortified is a comic excavation of teen angst artifacts (journals, poems, letters, lyrics, home movies, schoolwork) as shared by their original authors -- in front of total strangers! Whe
Kanekoa
Support: 'The Hawaiian Grateful Dead' • Door 7:30pm Show 8pm Kanekoa is one of Hawaii’s premier live music experiences, consistently selling out shows wherever they perform. Playing what is described as “ukulele-powered Hawaiian jam-rock,” their sound is based on the untapped potential of the electrified Hawaiian ukulele. Guided by the culture and land of Hawai‘i, Kanekoa is right at home playing any type of genre from traditional Hawaiian to 80’s Pop to Jamband Blues, uniquely offering th
Guajirón
Support: Cuban Dance Music & Tropical Jazz • Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Guajirón plays infectious and high-energy Cuban Dance Music, with original arrangements of "top hits in Cuba" from 1930's till 1980's, flavored with strong New Orleans and Tropical Jazz influences. We give our hearts to make a musical connection between us and you. Our shows are filled with smiling people dancing and having a good time. Some dance salsa, others just shake their butt, or close their eyes i
Morchestra
Support: Berkeley-Based Big Band • Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Join us Friday, August 21st for Berkley-based Big Band Morchestra! More info TBA. Tickets: Advance: $20 Day of Show: $25 Student: $15 (Only at door with valid student ID) Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).
Bululú Album Release Party
Support: Just Announced! • Doors 7:30pm Show 8pm Join us Saturday, August 22nd for a special dance concert to celebrate Bululú’s third album! There will be special guests and many surprises along the way, stay tuned for more info! Tickets: Advance: $20 Day of Show: $25 Student discount price: $15 (Only at door—have your student ID ready) Ashkenaz is all ages, all the time. Kids and minors are always welcome. Those 12 or under are admitted FREE (unless otherwise noted).