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.
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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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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.
Max Ehrhardt - Summer ‘25 catch up, before sliding too fast into Fall ‘25! Loving performing music all over, near and far.
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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.
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)
NEW RELEASE OUT NOW “Crazy In Love” We are Britney’s Peers. Friends of Britney. Bringing you the 90’s hits you forgot you loved.
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Oaktown Jazz Workshop Summer Fundraiser Concert 6/30/24 Sunday at 3PM at Oaktown Jazz Workshops! Please join us for an afternoon of live music played for and in community!
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Pull up to hear live music Lotus Collective at Yeti in Berkeley, CA.
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So excited for the release, this was a blast to record (In My Head)!
Read KQED Arts & Culture writer Pendarvis Harshaw writes about August Lee Stevens’ NEW EP “Better Places”. “Better Places” and “In My Head” are now available on all streaming platforms. Get August Lee Stevens’ new record releases 4/5/24!
I’m performing with MeloDious fam at Yoshi’s! 4/30/24 7:30PM doors open! Join us for a fun night of a vast repertoire of music spanning gospel, jazz, R&B and soul!
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Brittney’s Peers strikes again! This time a FREE show at Downtown Berkeley Plaza! THURS 3/28 at Noon! Grab your lunch and listen to 90’s hits you forgot you loved!
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So excited for the release, this was a blast to record (In My Head)!
Read KQED Arts & Culture writer Pendarvis Harshaw writes about August Lee Stevens’ NEW EP “Better Places”.
I’m performing with Richard Howell - Deszon Claiborne, Frank Martin, Gary Brown at Mr. Tipples in San Francisco! Love to see you there!
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Feb 2nd I got to perform with Richard Howell Trio (Ravi Abicarian on Bass, Myron Cohen on Drums, Richard on Sax) such good times. Thanks Bird & Beckett and all who attended! Click to youtube video to watch and hear the performance.
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Sitting in with The Flannels, fun way to kick off summer feels!
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