Sam Rudin, a blues and jazz pianist, opened the Back Room in 2016. After surviving a stroke, he decided to put humility aside and give himself a monthly gig at his downtown Berkeley venue.
The Back Room
1984 Bonita Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 654-3808
backroommusic.com
Posted inArts
Deidre McCalla, groundbreaking ’70s singer, returns to East Bay
McCalla will perform at Berkeley’s Back Room Sunday afternoon, celebrating the release of her first new album in two decades, ‘Endless Grace.’
Posted inArts
To survive the pandemic, this band performed at the Oakland zoo and at a nudist resort
Dirty Cello performs Saturday as part of the Back Room’s mostly outdoor spring concert series.
Posted inCity
After six months of no gigs, ‘front porch’ music returns to Berkeley’s Back Room
Live music is returning downtown with regular, socially-distanced performances at The UC Theatre, Bobby G’s, and a planned Freight & Salvage ‘tour’ of downtown parklets.
Posted inArts
How do you keep (live) music playing in the age of social distancing?
What does the future hold for live music? We checked in with cherished music venues like Ashkenaz, Cal Performances and the Freight to see how they’re feeling and what they’re planning.
Posted inArts
A day of their own at Berkeley High
Sarah Cline, director of Berkeley High’s storied jazz program, launched JazzGirls Day in 2012. The event, which takes place Saturday at BHS, has spread around the country. Plus: Other recommended gigs.
Posted inCommunity
The It List: Five things to do this weekend, Feb. 15-16
There’s a wealth of choice this weekend.
Posted inArts
Grateful Sounds in Berkeley
The sheer abundance of music from around the world in Berkeley this month is extraordinary.
Posted inArts
Camille Mai’s band Rebirth Canal plays The Back Room
The San Francisco vocalist, pianist, and composer’s sound encompasses traditional Vietnamese modes, jazz improvisation and harmonies, French chanson and beyond.
Posted inArts
They sing the body Electric (Squeezebox, that is)
There is almost too much to choose from on June 30. Electric Squeezebox Orchestra, the saxophonist David Murray and the percussionist Kahil El’Zabar, and Endangered Blood are all playing.
Posted inArts
The welcoming musical world of Briana Di Mara
The violinist, vocalist and Oakland resident celebrates the release of her debut album ‘Haven’ Sunday at the Back Room in Berkeley.
Posted inArts
Jenna Mammina charms at The Back Room in Berkeley
Jenny and the Charmers — think American Songbook but also Joni Mitchell, Sting, John Mayer and Shawn Colvin — play Thursday. Also in town: Carol Faye and Jeff Denson.
