Arts Listings
Popmusic-East Bay Through December 12
924 GILMAN ST. All ages welcome.
Sabertooth Zombie, Sojourner, Wreck, Dec. 3, 7:30 p.m. $8.
Shellfiche & Miss Gawker, Dec. 5, 5 p.m. $5-$10.
Black Fag, Plan 9, Bro-Loaf, Dec. 11, 7 p.m. $10.
$5 unless otherwise noted. Shows start Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 924 Gilman St., Berkeley. (510) 525-9926, www.924gilman.org.<
ALBATROSS PUB
Whiskey Brothers, ongoing. 9 p.m. First and third Wednesdays.
Free.
Free unless otherwise noted. Shows begin Wednesday, 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1822 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-2473, www.albatrosspub.com.<
ARMANDO'S
The Rory Synder Composers Group, Dec. 3, 8-11 p.m. $10.
The Whiskey Brothers, Dec. 4, 8-11 p.m. $10.
"2nd Annual Martinez Music Mafia Holiday Pagaent and Toy Drive," Dec. 5, 3-6 p.m. $10.
"Open Mic," Dec. 6, 7 p.m. $3.
West Coast Songwriters Association Competition, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. $5.
The Sheilani Alix Quintet, Dec. 10, 8 p.m. $10.
The Red Hot Chachkas, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $10.
The Hopeful Romantics, Dec. 12, 3 p.m. $10.
707 Marina Vista Ave., Martinez. (925) 228-6985, www.armandosmartinez.com.<
ASHKENAZ
"Los Boleros: Cuban Dance Night," Dec. 3, 9 p.m. $10-$12.
Ras Kidus & The Roots Connection Band, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. $10-$15.
"Flemenco Family Holiday Show with Roberto Granados," Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m. $10.
Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, Dec. 7, 8:30 p.m. Caujun/Zydeco dance lesson at 8 p.m. $12.
Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, Josh Fischel, Dec. 8, 9 p.m. $10.
Mama Crow, The Supa Naturalz, Dec. 9, 8:30 p.m. $10.
Lutan Fyah, Dec. 10, 9:30 p.m. $16-$20.
Trio Garufa, DJ Polo Tanir, Dec. 11, 9:30 p.m. Argentine Tango lesson at 8 p.m.
1317 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley. (510) 525-5054, www.ashkenaz.com.<
BECKETT'S IRISH PUB
Guns For San Sebastian, Dec. 3.
Fun With Finnoula, Dec. 8.
Calafia, Dec. 9.
The GG Tenaka Electric Band, Dec. 10.
Shiono, Dec. 11.
Free. Shows at 10 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2271 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 647-1790, www.beckettsirishpub.com.<
BLAKE'S ON TELEGRAPH
The System Relief, Reverse Gravity, Bigelow's Treehouse, Dec. 4, 9 p.m.
St. John, Ross FM, John Beaver, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. $8-$12.
Thomas Ian Nichols, Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
For ages 18 and older unless otherwise noted. Music begins at 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2367 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley. (510) 848-0886, www.blakesontelegraph.com.<
CHOUINARD VINEYARDS AND WINERY The winery features an exhibit of stone craft and baskets honoring the rich culture of the Ohlone Indians. Palomares Canyon was a summer home to the Ohlone Indians. The exhibit also includes historical photos and artifacts that document more recent colorful inhabitants to the canyon."Music at Chouinard," ongoing. 4:30-8:30 p.m. on select Sundays June-August. The rest of the year features live music in the tasting room on the second Sunday of each month. Enjoy the best of Bay Area artists at Chouinard. Bring your own gourmet picnic (no outside alcoholic beverages). Wines are available for tasting and sales.
$40 per car.
"Holidays in the Vineyards," Dec. 4 through Dec. 5, noon-5 p.m. An oldfashioned country celebration with the delights of music, food, gifts and beautiful crafts. Free.
Free. Tasting Room: Saturdays-Sundays, noon-5 p.m. 33853 Palomares Road, Castro Valley. (510) 582-9900, www.chouinard.com.<
FOX THEATER
John Butler Trio, The Beautiful Girls, Mat McHugh, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $29.50.
Bassnectar, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $29.50.
1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 452-0438, www.thefoxoakland.com.<
FREIGHT AND SALVAGE
"Freight Open Mic," ongoing. Tuesdays. $4.50-$5.50.
West Coast Songwriters Competition, ongoing. 7:30 p.m. $6.50-$7.50.
Barbara Higbie, Peppino D'Agostino, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $22.50-$23.50.
"International Body Music Festival Concert," Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $22.50-$23.50.
Cris Williamson, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. $24.50-$25.50.
Molly's Revenge, Moira Smiley, Dec. 8.
Mark Hummel, Rusty Zinn, Dec. 9.
Claudia Schmidt, Dec. 10.
House Jacks, Dec. 11.
Stairwell Sisters, Dec. 12.
Music starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2020 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 548-1761, www.freightandsalvage.org.<
JAZZSCHOOL
Christina Perna, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $15.
Lisa Lindsley, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. $15.
Theolis Crump, Dec. 5, 4:30 p.m. $15.
Jazzschool Studio Bands, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. $15.
Jazzachool Young Musicians, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $10.
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 2087 Addison St., Berkeley. (510) 845-5373, www.jazzschool.com.<
JUPITER
"Americana Unplugged," ongoing. 5 p.m. Sundays. A weekly bluegrass and Americana series.
"Jazzschool Tuesdays," ongoing. 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Featuring the ensembles from the Berkeley Jazzschool. www.jazzschool.com.
8 p.m. 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 843-8277, www.jupiterbeer.com.<
KIMBALL'S CARNIVAL
"Monday Blues Legends Night," ongoing. 8 p.m.-midnight. Enjoy live blues music every Monday night. Presented by the Bay Area Blues Society and Lothario Lotho Company. $5 donation. (510) 836-2227, www.bayareabluessociety.net.
522 2nd St., Jack London Square, Oakland. <
THE NEW PARISH
Truth & Salvage Co., Dec. 3, 10 p.m. $8-$12.
The Dodo's, Tim Cohen, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. $15-$18.
No Age, Dec. 8, 10 p.m. $13-$15.
Valerie Orth, Finding Stella, Dec. 9, 9 p.m. $10-$12.
Albino, David Satori, Dec. 10, 10 p.m. $10-$13.
Melvin Seals, JGB, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. $18-$20.
579 18th St., Oakland. (510) 444-7474, www.thenewparish.com.<
ORACLE ARENA
Roger Waters, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $50-$400.
The Judds, Dec. 11, 8 p.m. $47.25-$75.75.
7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland. (510) 625-8497, (925) 685-8497, (415) 421-8497, www.ticketmaster.com or www.theoaklandarena.com.<
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m. $10-$40.
2025 Broadway, Oakland. (510) 465-6400, (415) 421-8497, www.paramounttheatre.com or www.ticketmaster.com.<
ROUND TABLE PIZZA
East Bay Banjo Club, ongoing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Free.
1938 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill. (925) 930-9004.<
SHATTUCK DOWN LOW For ages 21 and older.
"Live Salsa," ongoing. Wednesdays. An evening of dancing to the music of a live salsa band. Salsa dance lessons from 8-9:30 p.m. $5-$10.
"Thirsty Thursdays," ongoing. 9 p.m. Thursdays. Featuring DJ Vickity Slick and Franky Fresh. Free.
Montuno Swing, ongoing. 8 p.m. Wed. $10.
"King of King's," ongoing. 9 p.m. Sundays $10.
Mortified, The Freeze, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. $15-$20.
Sotaque Baiano, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. $10.
Conjunto Taino, Dec. 8, 8 p.m. Live salsa and dance lessons from 8:30-9:30 p.m. $10.
DJ Kool Karlo and Chris Fox, Dec. 9, 9 p.m.
Free.
2284 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-1159, www.shattuckdownlow.com.<
STARRY PLOUGH PUB
The Starry Irish Music Session led by Shay Black, ongoing. Sundays, 8 p.m. Sliding scale.
Yardsale, Tara Linda, Shovelman, Dec. 3, 9 p.m.
We All We Got, Dec. 4, 9 p.m.
David Gans, Casey Neill, Dec. 9.
David Berkeley, Dec. 10.
Siouox City Kid, Coyote Grace, Dec. 11.
For ages 21 and over unless otherwise noted. Sunday and Wednesday, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 3101 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 841-2082, www.starryploughpub.com.<
UPTOWN NIGHTCLUB
French Miami, Dangermaker, Parentz, Dec. 3, 9 p.m.
Free.
45 Grave, Plan 9, Alaric, Dec. 4, 9 p.m. $10.
Dick Dale, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. $20.
Mermaid Bones, The Frankensteins, Dec. 8, 9 p.m.
Free.
Petunia & The Vipers, Dec. 9, 8 p.m. $10.
Big Light, Antioquia, Dec. 10, 9 p.m. $10.
Sidecar Tommy, Dec. 11, 9 p.m. $10.
1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland. (510) 451-8100, www.uptownnightclub.com.<
YOSHI'S
Ravi Coltrane, Dec. 3 through Dec. 5, 8 and 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$20.
Jazzschool Studio Band, Dec. 6, 8 p.m. $15.
Steve Smith, George Brooks, Prasanna: Raga Bop Trio, Dec. 7, 8 p.m. $16.
Taylor Eigsti, Dec. 8, 8 and 10 p.m. $10-$12.
Charlie Hunter, Dec. 9 through Dec. 12, 8 and 10 p.m. Thu.-Sat.; 2 and 7 p.m. Sun. $5-$24.
Shows are Monday through Saturday, 8 and 10 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 7 p.m., unless otherwise noted. 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. (510) 238-9200, www.yoshis.com.<
