Thu 7/1 8:00 PMThe Jazz House [3192 Adeline @ MLK Berkeley] Cutting Guard with Tim Bulkley - drums, David Arend - bass, Cornelius Boots - clarinet and alto sax, Nathan Clevenger -guitar, Patrick Cress - alto and bari saxes, and Aaron Novik - clarinet and bass clarinet; also Tim Bulkley's Influx Friday, July 2
Wed 7/7 8:00 PMThe Jazz House [3192 Adeline @ MLK Berkeley] All musicians are encouraged to bring their instrument and play improvised, experimental music exploring whatever thematic or compositional ideas are suggested by those in attendance.
Wed 7/7 8:00 PMYoshi's [510 Embarcadero West Oakland] FRED RANDOLPH QUINTETLEARNING CURVE CD RELEASE CONCERT! Fred Randolph bass; Leonard Thompson piano; Tim Bulkley drums; Rob Roth tenor saxophone; Don Beck trumpet
Wed 7/7 9:00 PMBruno's [2389 Mission between 19th and 20th SF] Cutting Guard : Cornelius boots on bass clarinet and alto, Patrick Cress on saxes, David Arend on bass, Nathan Clevenger on guitar, Aaron Novik on clarinets, and special guest, Ches Smith on drums Thursday, July 8
Thu 7/8 9:00 PMBruno's [2389 Mission between 19th and 20th SF] Patrick Cress' Telepathy, in their final performance of their 4-city tour, plays Nils Petter Molvaer's "Solid Ether" Friday, July 9
Fri 7/9 8:00 PMCampbell Recital Hall, Stanford University [Braun Music Center 541 Lasuen Mall Stanford, CA 94305] Saxophonist Ron Stallings offers a mixed media piece that combines the talents of Bay Area jazz and spoken word artists to create a vision and context for peace. Part of the Stanford Jazz Festival.
Sat 7/10 9:00 PM21 Grand [449B 23rd St. Near 19th Street BART Oakland] Sensitive noise with: Joshua Churchill, Chris Cory, Joel Pickard & Matt Davignon (solos, duos & quartet) Monday, July 12
Wed 7/14 7:00 PMExploratorium [3601 Lyon St. San Francisco, CA 94123] How, exactly, is the sound of a trumpet different from the sound of a flute? Explore this, and other, questions about the nature of sound and hearing at this special event.
Fri 7/16 7:00 PMThe Lab [2948 16th St SF] Jon Brumit and Marc Horowitz, as "Sliv & Dulet", in their ongoing efforts to research and develop the most cutting edge products and services, present a live musical sports event entitled "One on One" Sunday, July 18
Tue 7/20 8:00 PMIntersection for the Arts [446 Valencia, between 15th and 16th Mission District SF, CA, 94103] Howard Wiley Vocal X: This performance showcases material from Wileys newest ensemble featuring two vocalists.
Thu 7/22 8:00 PM21 Grand [449B 23rd St. Near 19th Street BART Oakland] An evening of experimental soloists who combine acoustic instruments and electronics featuring electric cellist, Alexander Kort, instrumental builder, Kitundu, and improvising guitarist, Xn. Friday, July 23
Sat 7/24 10:00 PMConnecticut Yankee [100 Connecticut St] Sam Flot Quintet : SFQ's music is highly composed experimental rock mixed with jazz & improv with some spoken word Monday, July 26
Thu 7/29 5:30 PM The Oakland Art Gallery [Frank Ogawa Plaza Near 12th Street BART Oakland] Windows & Chairs with Hugh Livingston and Damon Smith, Tom Bickley, Jonathan Segel, Matt Ingalls with special guest Kourosh Taghavi (Persian Setar Master)
Thu 7/29 8:00 PMLuggage Store Gallery New Music Series [1007 Market St. @ 6th Street SF] The 3rd Annual Edgetone New Music Summit THE ABSTRACTIONS free form heavy death elctro improv MARINA LAZZARA solo voice guitar out-folk music Friday, July 30
Fri 7/30 8:00 PMRx Gallery [132 Eddy (near Mason) SF] JiffyScuttler 7 - Hrvatski, Kendra Juul, Philip Sherburne, Wobbly vs. Hrvatski