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-- Phil Caudill, KOCV-FM, Midland, TX



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NOTE: private events are not listed here - contact us for availability.



THE CALENDAR:
Feb 18, 2010, Thu., 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Esch appearing with Bonnie Hayes and Her Little Jazz Thing with Kevin Hayes at Cucina
No cover charge!
510 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo
415-454-2942
Feb 16, 2010, FAT TUESDAY PARTY!
19th Annual Mardi Gras Mambofest
Last Day Saloon - Santa Rosa
Part of KRSH's I-10 Music Series with Bill Bowker.
Band starts at 5:30 with Brass Band Parade through Railroad Square!
New Orleans R&B, funk, Marching Brass tunes featuring Mike Rinta & tunes from his new WideHive CD, "Eponymous". Also with Tim Eschliman, Michael Peloquin, Kevin Zuffi, David Somers, and Adam Goodhue. New Orleans cuisine! Big Dance Floor! Music until 9:30
120 Fifth St. @ Davis St. Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Hotline: 707.545.2343 Tickets AVAILABLE at the door & at Ticketweb
Facebook Invitation:

NOTE: Musicians and others, like horn players, percussionists, accordion players, bead-throwers, handkerchief-wavers, parasol-paraders: we're inviting folks to join us for this parade - only paraders get discount on door charge...email us at live@rhythmtown-jive.com for details...


Mardi Gras Mambofest at Last Day Saloon / Sausalito poster
(click here for larger pdf)
Feb 13, 2010
19th Annual Mardi Gras Mambofest Party
"The Barge" in Sausalito
7:30 - 11:30 Big Dance Floor!
New Orleans R&B, funk, Marching Brass tunes featuring Mike Rinta & tunes from his new WideHive CD, "Eponymous".Also with Tim Eschliman, Michael Peloquin, Kevin Zuffi, David Somers, and Adam Goodhue.
New Orleans cuisine! gumbo, jambalaya, oysters! (we think)
All ages
CALL 415-298-3507 TO SIGN UP DAY OF SHOW!!


Mardi Gras Mambofest at Last Day Saloon / Sausalito poster
(click here for larger pdf)
Jan. 31 2010, Sun., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Esch with Copasetic Trio (semi-acoustic)
"Duets & Rarities" featuring Tim Eschliman, Bonnie Hayes, & brother Kevin
 Performing their favorite American roots, R&B & jazz tunes.
Station House Cafe
No cover charge!
11180 State Route One, downtown Point Reyes Station, CA.
415.663.1515
Jan 14, 2010, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
415.362.5125.
Dec 17 2009, Thu., 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Esch appearing with Bonnie Hayes and Her Little Jazz Thing with Kevin Hayes at Cucina
No cover charge!
510 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo
415-454-2942
December, 2009
Tim Eschliman and sometimes Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs can be seen doing the all-acoustic skiffle-swing holiday nut-case Christmas Jug Band shows
Nov. 29 2009, Sun., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
[4] Elves Named Mo - special RJ - Christmas Jug Band hybrid quartet
with Paul Rogers (Those Darn Accordions), Tim Eschliman, Ken "Turtle" Vandermarr, and Gregory Leroy Dewey
Station House Cafe
No cover charge!
11180 State Route One, downtown Point Reyes Station, CA.
415.663.1515
Nov 19 2009, Thu., 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Esch appearing with Bonnie Hayes and Her Little Jazz Thing with Kevin Hayes at Cucina
No cover charge!
510 San Anselmo Ave, San Anselmo
415-454-2942
Nov 8 2009, Thu., 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Some of us at the Mike Rinta "EPONYMOUS" CD release party
Anna's Jazz Island
featuring Mike Rinta: trombone, Paul Branin: sax, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
2120 Allston Way Berkeley Ca 94704
(Just East Of Shattuck Avenue & Downtown Berkeley Bart)
(510) 841-Jazz
Send your RSVP to LK.widehive@gmail.com to receive $2 OFF admission AND $3 OFF your copy of Mike's CD!
Nov 5 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
415.362.5125.
Oct 23 2009, Fri., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Papa's Taverna
**[4] Guys named Mo
(semi-acoustic American roots R & B and New Orleans jazz - side-project of Rhythmtown-Jive)
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
with Tim Eschliman - string bass; Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs - clarinet, tenor; Kevin Zuffi - piano, Bowen Brown - drums
5688 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma, Ca. 94954
707-769-8545
Oct 11 2009, Sun., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Station House Cafe
**[3] Guys named Mo
(semi-acoustic American roots R & B and New Orleans jazz - side-project of Rhythmtown-Jive)
with Tim Eschliman - string bass; Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs - clarinet, tenor; Kevin Zuffi - piano
No cover charge!
11180 State Route One, downtown Point Reyes Station, CA.
415.663.1515
Oct 9 2009, Sat., 8:00 p.m.
Ascension of The Blues
Some of us appearing in this show- Mike Rinta, Ken, "Snakebite" Jacobs, Tim Eschliman, Michael Peloquin
 Bimbo's 365 Club
1025 Columbus Avenue (at Chestnut Street)
San Francisco, CA 94133
415.474.0365
Special guests tba.
Oct 1 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Sep 13, 2009, Sun.
Topel Winery Tasting Room
 1st Anniversary Tasting Room Party
1:00 - 4:00 p.m .
125 Mathesoon St, Healdsburg, CA
707-433-4116
Sep 12, 2009, Sat Eve.
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Harvest party: Festival Vendemmia. Club members only
300 Via Archimedes Geyserville, CA 95441
877-767-7624
Sep. 12 2009, Sat., 11:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bella Country Fair
Calling all roosters, hens and hatchlings!! Our blowout summer party this year is the Bella Country Fair, with all the fixins'. Join the Bella crew for a day of competitionÐfrom a grape stomp to a cow milking contest to kid's games and activities. Even try your luck dunking our winemaker in the dunking booth! Delicious eats will be served up along with our wines all day long. Enjoy live music on the lawn while you soak in the sun and festivities. This event is club-only; members may bring up to four guests. RSVP is required, so please call 866.572.3552 or email info@bellawinery.com to let us know that you will be coming. Please include number of adults and children attending.
Featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass, Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano, Mike Rinta: trombone
9711 West Dry Creek Road Healdsburg, California 95448
Sep 3 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Aug. 15 2009, Sat., 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Esch with New Copsetics and Special Guest Bonnie Hayes at Gravenstein Apple Fair
incl. Tim Eschliman, Sean Allen, Gailene Grillo, Michael Messer, Steve Utstein, Kevin Hayes, Erik Shramm
Glen Helen Bldg, 7:00 pm
Aug. 9 2009, Sun., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Esch with New Copsetics Trio at Station House Cafe
No cover charge!
featuring Tim Eschliman, Sean Allen, Gailene Grillo
11180 State Route One, downtown Point Reyes Station, CA.
415.663.1515
Aug. 6 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
July 23 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
July 10 2009, Fri., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Esch with Post July 4th Weekend show: George Bieri & His Electric Blues Band
incl. Greg Dewey, Tim Eschliman, Carl Schumacher, Russ Shaw
Glen Helen Bldg, 7:00 pm
July 4 2009, Sat., 10:00 p.m.
Esch in Ohio for July 4th Weekend Fest with Rockwell 7
Peach's grill
featuring Carl Schumacher, Tim Eschliman, Gregory Leroy Dewey, more tba
104 Xenia Ave, Yellow Springs, OH
ph: 937.767.4850.
Jun. 20 2009, Sat., Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Quivira Vineyards - 2nd Annual Lobster Boil
Eat, drink and dance the afternoon away in our wine cellar. Listen to the 4-man RJs while eating fresh Maine Lobster and quenching your thirst with Quivira current and new release wines! There is no better way to spend the Summer Solstice!
Featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass, Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano & Bowen Brown: drums
4900 W Dry Creek Rd Healdsburg, California 95448
$95 Wine Club members /$125 Others
June 18 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
June 10 2009, Wed., Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Filming of Guy Fieri's Food Network show, "Diner, Drive-Ins & Dives"...
Pier 23
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & John Allair: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
June 4 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
May. 21 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
May 17 2009, Sun., 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Meeker Winery Annual Tribe Party
Come join us for food, music, and of course great wine! All tribe members are invited. The tasting room will be closed the day of the party.
http://www.meekerwine.com for more info.
RSVP to gillian@meekerwine.com or kristin@meekerwine.com
(707) 431-2148
May. 16 2008, Sun., 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
[3] Guys Named Mo - Ghirardelli Square Uncorked Wine Festival
 Ghirardelli Square, 900 North Point Street at Larkin, San Francisco, CA 94109
njoy live music, wine seminars and chef demonstrations at this free event. Tickets must be purchased to participate in wine tasting. Tickets cost $50; proceeds benefit La Cocina.
May. 7 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Apr. 26 2009, Thu., 12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
3 Guys named Mo - semi acoustic offshott of the RJs
Ghirardelli Square
No cover charge!
featuring Tim Eschliman: bass, Kevin Zuffi: piano, Anthony Paule: guitar
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Apr. 23 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Apr. 11 2009, Sat., 7:00 .....p.m.
Some of us at the Joey Davis Benefit Concert at Presidio Yacht Club!
Many guests stars... All proceeds go JD's cancer battle.
Presidio Yacht Club, Travis Marina, Golden Gate National Recreation Area
601 Murray Cir, Sausalito, CA
Come down, listen and dance to the Surfaris, Maria Muldaur, Freddy Clark, Bonnie Hayes, Narada Michael Walden, Mitch Woods, Susie Davis, Kevin Hayes, Tim Eschliman, Snakebite, Ted O'Connell, Tyrone White,.. and many more...special guests who we can't mention.
Apr. 9 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Apr 2-3 2009, Fri-Sat., 8:00 p.m.
Ascension of The Blues
Some of us appearing in this show- Mike Rinta, Ken, "Snakebite" Jacobs, Tim Eschliman
 142 Throckmorton Theater
142 Throckmorton Ave Mill Valley, CA 94941
415.383.9600 All Ages OK
Special guests tba.
Mar. 26 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Sankebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Mar. 12 2009, Thu., 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Some of us with Snakebite trio - all-acoustic Nawlin's Groove
Pier 23
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Sankebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
On the Embarcadero San Francisco, CA 94111
ph: 415.362.5125.
Mar. 8 2009, Sun., 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
[3] Guys Named Mo - all-acoustic trio offshooot of Rhythmtwon-Jive
Station House Cafe
No cover charge!
featuring Ken "Sankebite" Jacobs: tenor & clarinet, Tim Eschliman: string bass & Kevin Zuffi: acoustic piano
11180 State Route One, downtown Point Reyes Station, CA.
415.663.1515
February 21, 2009, Sat. - 6:00-9:00 p.m. Mardi Gras Mambofest!
2AM Club
New Orleans Cuisine!
New Orleans R&B, funk, Marching Brass tunes featuring: Tim Eschliman, Michael Peloquin, Mike Rinta, Ken "Snakebite" Jacobs, Kevin Zuffi, And Bowen Brown.
Tickets at door
Miller at Montford, Mill Valley, CA
(415) 388-6036
 Mardi Gras Mambofest at 2 AM Club poster
(click here for larger pdf)
Many of our shows are private parties, which are not listed.
If you'd like to contact us about playing at your event,
email us at live@rhythmtown-jive.com or call (415) 381-1702
More date listings coming soon...

RJ home page There is a list of our favorite past shows on our Memorable Occasions page..

CD Release - On The Main Stem featuring Mardi Gras tunes and 7 cuts with special guest Johnnie Johnson!

Check out the West Coast Mardi Gras Party compilation CD that includes a track by Rhythmtown-Jive!

RJ home page Back to the Rhythmtown-Jive Home Page!!

audio I need to hear some RJ songs Now!

Video What about that RJ Video with Johnnie Johnson?

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