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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

The Back Room

1984 Bonita Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 654-3808
backroommusic.com

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After brush with death, owner of the Back Room is no longer shy to take the stage

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert March 15, 2023, 11:10 a.m.March 15, 2023

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.

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Deidre McCalla, groundbreaking ’70s singer, returns to East Bay

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert Aug. 17, 2022, 3:04 p.m.August 17, 2022

McCalla will perform at Berkeley’s Back Room Sunday afternoon, celebrating the release of her first new album in two decades, ‘Endless Grace.’

band performing
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To survive the pandemic, this band performed at the Oakland zoo and at a nudist resort

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert April 15, 2021, 12:00 p.m.October 4, 2022

Dirty Cello performs Saturday as part of the Back Room’s mostly outdoor spring concert series.

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After six months of no gigs, ‘front porch’ music returns to Berkeley’s Back Room

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert Oct. 01, 2020, 8:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

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.

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How do you keep (live) music playing in the age of social distancing?

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert May 07, 2020, 11:42 a.m.October 4, 2022

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.

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A day of their own at Berkeley High

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert March 05, 2020, 11:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

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.

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The It List: Five things to do this weekend, Feb. 15-16

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor Feb. 14, 2020, 5:28 p.m.August 4, 2022

There’s a wealth of choice this weekend.

woman in turquoise sitting against wall
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Grateful Sounds in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert Dec. 02, 2019, 7:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

The sheer abundance of music from around the world in Berkeley this month is extraordinary.

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Camille Mai’s band Rebirth Canal plays The Back Room

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert Oct. 31, 2019, 9:32 a.m.August 4, 2022

The San Francisco vocalist, pianist, and composer’s sound encompasses traditional Vietnamese modes, jazz improvisation and harmonies, French chanson and beyond.

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They sing the body Electric (Squeezebox, that is)

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert June 27, 2019, 9:00 a.m.October 4, 2022

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.

Briana Di Mara
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The welcoming musical world of Briana Di Mara

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert April 11, 2019, 12:33 p.m.October 4, 2022

The violinist, vocalist and Oakland resident celebrates the release of her debut album ‘Haven’ Sunday at the Back Room in Berkeley.

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Jenna Mammina charms at The Back Room in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Andrew Gilbert Feb. 27, 2019, 2:30 p.m.October 4, 2022

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.

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