Over the last several years, in addition to private events we have been fortunate enough to play in some of San Francisco’s finest Jazz and Swing venues including Yoshi’s, Savannah Jazz, Le Colonial, Fifty Mason Social House, The Berkeley City Club, and even Union Square! If the below seems out of date (it happens, sorry) you can also peep the easier to update Rhythm Roustabouts Facebook Page which can be found at http://www.facebook.com/TheRhythmRoustabouts.
Here are a few upcoming dates where you can see us play live…
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There’s always more in the works for this spring, summer, and beyond so keep yer eyes peeled to this channel as we do our best to keep you posted on the latest n’ the greatest… Thank you as always for your continued support!
BRIGHT MOMENTS!
PAST SHOWS (At least the ones that actually made it to the website)- Sorry ya missed us:
2017
Fri. Jan 13th – The Rhythm Roustabouts long awaited ** ALBUM RELEASE ** party at The Dancer’s Den in Oakland which takes place at The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (388 9th St #290, Oakland, California 94607). There are lessons and dancing 7p-11:30p. As always, check their website for details.
2016
Sun. June 26th – The Rhythm Roustabouts return to visit our friends down in Santa Cruz to play The Swing Set Lounge at The Pacific Arts Complex (1122 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA). There are lessons and dancing 8p-10p. As always, check their website for details.
Wed. Sept. 14th – The Rhythm Roustabouts return to Cat’s Corner in the mission at Balancoire Night Club (2565 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110). Band plays @ 9:30pm. See their website for full details.
Fri. March 3rd – The Rhythm Roustabouts return to visit our friends up in Sacramento to play Midtown Stomp at The Starlight Ballroom (2534 Industrial Blvd #150, West Sacramento, CA 95691). There are lessons and dancing 8p-Midnight. Check their website for details.
Wed. April 6th – The Rhythm Roustabouts return to Cat’s Corner in the mission at Balancoire Night Club (2565 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110). Band plays @ 9:30pm. See their website for full details.
2015
Fri. Oct.16th– The Rhythm Roustabouts are getting the party started at the first ever CaLX – UC Berkeley’s Lindy Exchange. See their event page for details or you can go ahead and register for the whole weekend at the official CalX Website.
Sat. Oct. 17th– The Rhythm Roustabouts are really happy to be playing for the country’s longest running swing-dance weekend, Camp Swing! Always a beautiful weekend in the redwoods, we’ll be playing on Sat. night to bring the RAGIN’ to Medocino. See either campswing.com or their facebook group for details. Swing Out, Rage On!Sat. Sept. 26th– The Rhythm Roustabouts are playing a FREE OUTDOOR SHOW in SF from 12-1 at Jane Warner Plaza as a part of the Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District’s Live! In The Castro series… Jane Warner Plaza is at the junction of Castro & Market – see this map link.
Sun. Sept. 27th– The Rhythm Roustabouts are really happy to be going down to play our first show in Santa Cruz at The Swing Set Lounge! Lesson from 7-8pm and the band plays 8-10pm. 1122 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA. See their website or their facebook group for the deets.
Wed. Aug 5th– The Rhythm Roustabouts hope to see out south-bay friends as we play the long-running Wednesday Night Hop at the Cheryl Burke Dance studio in Mountain View. Band plays @ 9:30pm. See their website for full details.
Wed. Jul 1st– The Rhythm Roustabouts play their first SF gig in a bit of a whiles and return to Cat’s Corner in the mission at Balancoire Night Club (2565 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110). Band plays @ 9:30pm. See their website for full details.
Wed. Jul 25th– The RichJazz Trio are taking the party up to PORTLAND as a part of the NorthWest New Deal Weekend! This is an entire weekend dedicated to vintage lifestyles and fashion for which we have the honor of playing at the Sat. night “Afterparty” – See their site for tickets and details including options for the 1-day-picnic or come hang out the entire weekend. For More Info – http://www.newdealweekend.com/
Thurs Apr. 6th– The Rhythm Roustabouts are visiting the good people in NORTH CAROLINA! at The RDU Rent Party & Lindy Lab. Check their website or their facebook page for details.
Thurs Apr. 23rd– The Rhythm Roustabouts are back at Berkeley’s legendary Ashkenaz Community Center. There’s a dance lesson from 8-9 and the band plays 9-12. All Ages. 1317 San Pablo Ave. Berkeley, CA. Check the Ashkenaz website for full details.
Fri. Mar. 6th– The Roustabout Quartet is playing at Capone’s Speakeasy in Alameda, CA. 1400 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501
2014
Thurs. Dec. 4th –The Rhythm Roustabouts are back to the rack and returning to the “Swingin’ At The Rack” lesson & dance series in Fremont at THE SADDLE RACK. Show is only $5! Dance performances & lessons by our host Johnny “Bluejeans” Lee of The SF Jitterbugs.
Fri. Dec. 6th– The Roustabouts Trio is playing at Capone’s Speakeasy in Alameda, CA. 1400 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Thurs. Oct. 23th –The Rhythm Roustabouts are back to the rack and returning to the “Swingin’ At The Rack” lesson & dance series in Fremont at THE SADDLE RACK. Show is only $5! Dance performances & lessons by our host Johnny “Bluejeans” Lee of The SF Jitterbugs.
Fri Oct 10th– The Roustabouts Trio is playing at Capone’s Speakeasy in Alameda, CA. 1400 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Thurs. Sept. 25th –The Rhythm Roustabouts are back to the rack and returning to the “Swingin’ At The Rack” lesson & dance series in Fremont at THE SADDLE RACK. Show is only $5! Dance performances & lessons by our host Johnny “Bluejeans” Lee of The SF Jitterbugs.
Sat Sep 27th– The Rhythm Roustabouts have a private engagement playing at 8pm.
Wed. Aug 27th– The Rhythm Roustabouts play their first SF gig in way too long and return to Cat’s Corner in the mission at Balancoire Night Club (2565 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110). Band plays @ 9:30pm. See their website for full details.
Friday Aug 22nd– The Rhythm Roustabouts are happy to be back at Berkeley’s legendary Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center. Doors at 7:30, Dance Lesson @ 8pm and the band hits at 9pm. $13. See the Ashkenaz website for full details. (Click here to purchase advance tickets).
Thurs. July 31st –The Rhythm Roustabouts are ending our annual summer vacation by returning to the “Swingin’ At The Rack” lesson & dance series in Fremont at THE SADDLE RACK. $5. Dance performances & lessons by Johnny “Bluejeans” Lee of the SF Jitterbugs.
Thurs. May 1st –The Rhythm Roustabouts are in Fremont once again for the “Swingin’ At The Rack” lesson & dance series at THE SADDLE RACK. $5. Dance performances & lessons by Johnny “Bluejeans” Lee of the SF Jitterbugs.
Thurs. April 17th– The Rhythm Roustabouts are happy to be playing for the first time at Berkeley’s legendary Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center. Doors are at 8, Dance Lessons @ 8:15, and the band hits at 9:15p. $13.
Wed. April 2nd– The Rhythm Roustabouts are happy to be playing for their first time at the NEW VENUE of our friend Nathan’s weekly Cat’s Corner dance. NOW being held weekly at Balancoire Restaurant Night Club – 2565 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94110. (Mission & 22nd, just four block from their old venue). Classes 7-9:30p. Band plays 9:30-11:30p. See the Cat’s Corner website for details.
Tues. March 18th – It is with a heavy heart that The Rhythm Roustabouts are playing the final gathering of The Dancer’s Den at the Berkeley City Club. 2315 Durant Ave Berkeley CA, 94704 Dance 8p-10:45pm. Beautiful space. Dress pretty and take pictures. We thank Jean & Bromley for having us play so often and look forward to performing again in their next space <wink wink, nudge nudge>. It isn’t farewell, it’s just “Goodbye For Now”!
Fri. Feb 21st –The Rhythm Roustabouts are honored to be playing for The Queen of Swing herself, former Whitey’s Lindy Hopper Ms.Norma Miller as a part of the Swingin’ At The Savoy Jazz & Dance History Workshop in Mountain View at the S.F.V. Lodge – 361 Villa St. The band plays 8:30-11:30. For more information, see the event’s Facebook Page or Facebook Group.