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Velvet Fire features Suzanne Falter (lead vocalist) with Jessie Ortiz (keyboard and vocals) and Chris Cooper (guitar and vocals). Our repetoire encompasses jazz, Latin and Brazilian jazz, and pop standards. Chez Mansour is a first class Lebanese and Mediterranean restaurant and wine bar on Solano Avenue in Albany, CA. Enjoy fine food, drink, and music. No cover charge.

Chris and Jenny play classical music for the residents of Carefield on Sweetheart's Day. The program will feature works by Beethoven, Mozart, Kreisler, Dvorak and others. Admission is free.

The Riptides play a private event for Father's Day.

The Riptides play your favorite hits from the 60's, featuring the Beatles, Stones, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Everly Brothers, Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, etc. at Marsh Manor. It's a free familly outdoor atmosphere in the plaza and part of the Thursday evening summer concert series.

Calle Ocho plays Cuban son, danzon, cha-cha, and bolero for the Sawtooth Studios art exhibition. Admission free.

The Backyard Trio (Jessie Ortiz, keyboard and vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro and vocals), and Baird Wheatley (sax, flute, and percussion) play jazz, Latin, funk, R&B, and pop music EVERY FRIDAY from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. Mersea Restaurant is on beautiful Treasure Island, where dining can be enjoyed inside or outside. Great views of the Bay and a family friendly atmosphere make this a nice getaway for lunch, especially in the summer. Admission is free.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.

The Backyard Trio, Jessie Ortiz (keyboard & vocals), Chris Cooper (guitar, cuatro & vocals), and Baird Wheatley (tenor sax, flute & percussion), perform every Friday from 12 noon to 3:00 P.M. at Mersea Restaurant on beautiful Treasure Island. It's jazz, Latin, R&B and surprises with guest artists. Sometimes, we have the Trifecta Trio, featuring Nzingah Ann Smith on tenor sax, flute and percussion. Family friendly with indoor or outdoor dining. Free admission.