New Years Eve Gus Hurteau and I will be performing at Birdsong

Gus and I are ringing in the New Year at Bird Song! Make your reservation now!

Hope to see you at this Michelin star Star San Francisco Restaurant on December 31, 2025 Wednesday night! We’re welcoming 2026 with performance, and fantastic food. Join us!

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Richard Howell & Sudden Changes 3PM SUN, 01.04.2026 at Oaktown Jazz Workshops

SUN JAN 4, 3PM - This fundraiser honors the memory of loved ones who are no longer with us, while inspiring us to forge even stronger bonds—together. Your generous support fuels our mission: mentoring youth, preserving culture, creating opportunities, and enriching our artistic community.

Can't make it? You can still support this fundraiser by clicking here!

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'Tis the Holiday Season

This time of year it’s been seasonally busy, with private gigs, events, and closing the year at Marsh, and Madrone. Add fun times performing with Magilo. It’s been a good year; there have been uplifting performances amidst the dark concerning times. I continue to be moved by the phenomenon that music is a powerful instrument that continues to bring us together, and I have witnessed the human spirit be uplifted and strengthened by gathering in community. The experiences of sharing time together in music and in community is healing. Please keep coming out, support live music, gather in purpose with heart, focus on what is most important - love, and kindness - and we’re sure to transcend while embracing anew. Wishing all a beautiful 2026!

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TO BE RE-SCHEDULED - Lakeshore Collective at the Dawn Club

FORTHCOMING RE-SCHEDULED DATE TBA - Max Ehrhardt and The Lakeshore Collective perform at the Dawn Club, San Francisco, At the Dawn Club, music is central to the experience. Reservations suggested, no cover. Every reservable table has an unobstructed view of the stage and the audio is of studio quality. Beautiful venue, on point drinks, special spot to sink in and enjoy music.

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Oaktown Trumpet Collective on Sunday, AUG 10, 3PM

SUN 8/10 3PM - Oaktown Jazz Workshops presents Oaktown Trumpet Collective!
Max Ehrhardt, Richard Benitez III, Armen Krakirian on Trumpets
Caleb Phair on Piano, Johnny Kaminek on Bass, Sheldon Alexander on Drums
This Jazz ensemble performs live at Oaktown Jazz, 55 Washington Street at Jack London Square, Oakland $20 suggested donation.

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Late Night Set: Max Ehrhardt at Dawn Club, SF

Late Night Set: Max Ehrhardt
Friday, May 30, 2025 11:59 PM
Saturday, May 31, 2025 12:59 AM

  • Max Ehrhardt is a Oakland based trumpet player and educator dedicated to spreading music and creativity into the Bay-Area community. Growing up in programs like Oaktown Jazz Workshops and earning his undergraduate degree at the University of the Pacific under the instruction of Joe Mazzaferro, Max has accumulated a wealth of musical experience spanning multiple genres and styles.

    Drawing influence from Hard Bop players such as Lee Morgan, Blue Mitchell, and Freddie Hubbard as well as Funk and Soul artists like Bill Withers and Earth, Wind, and Fire, Max shares his love of many different styles and genres of music.

    One of Max’s projects is the creation of The Lakeshore Collective which represents the growing and inclusive community of Bay Area musicians. As an ever changing ensemble of artists and band members, they showcase the unique talents and collaborative personalities of all Bay-Area musicians.

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May 26, Memorial Day, 7PM - Miles Second Great Quintet at 4-Star, San Francisco

May 26, Memorial Day at 4 Star, Miles Davis Birthday Celebration: Live Tribute Set from the Samuél Gonzalez Group Performing songs from Miles Davis’s Second Great Quintet (7PM) & screening of
Elevator to the Gallows (8PM)

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Oaktown Jazz Workshops Summer Fundraiser

The Oaktown Jazz Workshop Summer Fundraiser June 30, 2024 - we raised funds while having a great time honoring the program that’s so formative to our music paths! There’s still time to support this important children’s music program that fosters creativity through performance of jazz music. Please donate!

The band - family (Left to right)

Pepe Tekpa (drums)
Jordon Dabney (tenor sax)
Max Ehrhardt (trumpet)
Max Nguyen (alto sax)
Jayla Hernandez (drums)
Anthony Mills-Branch (bass)
Ruben Green (piano)
Gus Hurteau (vibes)
Ashanti “Cas’ Ti” Johnson (vocals)

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