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UPCOMING SHOWS
Sat, Jan 17“ This band effortlessly takes a range of influences and blends them into one seamless creation, where musical cohesion and excellence reign supreme at each and every measure.” — The Ark of Music
Sat, Jan 24Sacramento songwriting and producing legend David Houston brings his band to the Side Door, including the fabulous string section String Theory!
Sat, Feb 07Deep Thicket Dwellers are a four‑piece ensemble originating from Alaska and Virginia, now based in Oakland, California. Their music weaves together Bluegrass, Old‑time, Gypsy Jazz, and the playful ingenuity of John Hartford into a distinctive style called Hillbilly Jazz.
Sat, Feb 14Multi-GRAMMY nominee Laurie Lewis is a forebear and contemporary of so many bluegrass, old-time, and folk greats. Over more than fifty years in music she has established herself as a truly singular voice, instrumentalist, and frontwoman in genres that lionize tradition, “authenticity,” & emulation.
Sun, Feb 15Two of the best Gypsy Jazz players in the world Superb … a provocative meeting of minds” – Sunday Times As good as Gypsy Jazz gets - John Green
Sat, Feb 21“Where the Neon Fades” finds Mark Stuart stepping confidently into a new chapter —
Sat, Feb 28Jazz Gitan [Gitan is pronounced J'tawn] is an acoustic jazz ensemble that carries on the tradition of gypsy swing created by Django Reinhardt together with Stephane Grappelli during their domination of the Paris jazz scene in the 1930s.
Thu, Mar 05This father-son act features International Finger Style Guitar Champion Tim Thompson and composer-instrumentalist/singer Myles Thompson.
Sat, Mar 07"There's no one else out there like Sourdough Slim. An accordion playing, yodeling, tongue-in-cheek, cowboy-dressed entertainer deluxe. Catchy, uplifting, irresistible, jolly fun." says Cowboy Magazine editor Darrell Arnold.
Sat, Mar 14“"Jim Bruno is a positive force, and his songs are filled with vitality and intellect
Fri, Mar 20This band touches heart and soul with their outstanding harmonies and professional music cohesion. The standing ovation attested to the audience’s love for this amazing band” – Andrea Ramey, Daily Courier
Sat, Mar 28Chords in unexpected places, out of this world harmonies, and some of the most powerfully-arranged material I’ve ever encountered.” –Bluegrass Unlimited
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