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Verdi Club: Carl Sonny Leyland Trio at the Woodchopper’s Ball
CARL SONNY LEYLAND TRIO:
Influenced by boogie woogie greats Albert Ammons, Pete Johnson, and Meade “Lux” Lewis, piano virtuoso Carl Sonny Leyland’s repertoire also includes ragtime, early jazz, blues, rock’n’roll, and western swing styles. While he possesses the necessary vocabulary to pay tribute to the greats of old, his playing displays an infectious spontaneity, allowing each performance to be an opportunity to say something new. Don’t miss this rare Bay Area appearance by one of today’s finest boogie woogie piano players and his trio!
WOODCHOPPER’S BALL:
The Woodchopper’s Ball, San Francisco’s swing hot spot, is a weekly Tuesday night swing dance event held at the historic Verdi Club in San Francisco’s Mission district. Named after the classic 1939 swing tune by the Woody Herman Orchestra (and their biggest hit!), it features monthly classes, a full bar (21+ only), and a dance party with a drop-in lesson and the largest variety of live swing dance music in town! Properly worn face masks required during class, optional otherwise.
* LIVE MUSIC DANCE PARTY, 9:00-11:30pm, with a different band each week! $15 admission includes a drop-in Basic Swing dance lesson (9:00-9:15pm), perfect for complete beginners (no partner required)!
* FULL BAR & LOUNGE, 8:00pm-closing (21+ only)! Enjoy a classic cocktail in the swanky vintage bar and lounge!
* 2,500-SQ-FT DANCE FLOOR: Large, beautiful, hardwood dance floor with plenty of room to swing out!
* AUGUST (4-week) LINDY HOP and BALBOA monthly class series continue tonight, 7:00-9:00pm. Enrollment includes admission to Dance Parties! Register online in advance and save (no partner required)!
EVENING SCHEDULE:
6:30pm: Doors Open
7:00-8:00pm: Monthly Intermediate Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00-9:00pm: Monthly Beginning Lindy Hop & Balboa Classes
8:00pm-closing: Full Bar Open (21+ only)
9:00-9:15pm: Drop-In Basic Swing Dance Lesson
9:00-11:30pm: Live Music Dance Party