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* * * If you are planning to attend a show, please call and reserve your spot ahead of time. Please understand that dates and times may sometimes change beyond my control. * * *

Musically yours,

Dave
; )
DATE
VENUE
DETAILS


UPCOMING GIGS:
March 3
Wednesday
7:00 DOOR 7:30 SHOW
THE M BAR
1253 N. Vine Street
(Central Hollywood near Fountain, in Vine Plaza)
$10 cover
$10 minimum food

323-856-0036 for RESERVATIONS

I will be doing some unique covers from 1940 to the present
as well as my own songs and some of my father's.
It will be a blend of jazz, cabaret, soul, funk and seamless pop, all mixed together in one artful concoction.

I'll be on voice, saxes, flute & guitar, with
Gary Fukushima on piano,
Carter Wallace on upright and electric bass &
Jaydon Bean on drums and percussion,

Aaaand... funnyman, actor, pianist & singer
Andy Prescott as my emcee!

I'm pulling out all the stops on this show!
Reservations are required.
For right now, we only have one show,
so make your reservations now and don't be left out!

COMPLETED GIGS:
Dec 15
Tues
9:00-12:00
Joe's Bar and Grill
818-729-0805
4311 W. Magnolia
Burbank

Back again for a swing dance at Joes!

For directions:
Directions to Joe's
Sept 24
Thur
11 pm
At the 'Unknown Theater'
With playright, singer/songwriter Brenda Varda
Tuesday
9:00-1:00

THE GARDENIA OPEN MIC
hosted by Keri Kelsey

Sign up starts at 7:30
Open mic starts at 9:00

7066 Santa Monica Boulevard
(just East of LaBrea)
323-467-7444

The Gardenia is the place to hear the burgeoining vocal and songwriting talents of the top cabaret, pop and jazz singers in town.
Always a treat, always unexpected.
Hosted Keri Kelsey in a true 'listening room'.
I am the "resident orchestra,"
playing saxes, flute, guitar, drums and singing.

Saturday,
May 30
8-12
The Sky Room
With 'Moondance' band

Sunday,
May 24
evening
PRIVATE GIG
-

Tuesday,
May 19
evening
PRIVATE GIG
-

Saturday,
May 3
evening
PRIVATE GIG
-

Saturday,
May 2

SHOWTIME:
8 pm
Vitello's
4349 Tujunga Avenue
Studio City
(818) 769-0905

RACHEL KARU

Vocalist Rachel Karu mixes up the musical menu with jazz, cabaret and pop.

Curtis McKonly, Piano
Dave Bass, elec. bass, acoustic guitar & tenor sax

Monday April 20

SHOWTIME:
9:30 pm
Lucy's 51
10149 Riverside Drive
Toluca Lake
(E of Cahuenga at Forman)

LYNNIE STEWART with COOL GROOVE
www.lynniestewart.com

Lynnie will be performing original songs she wrote for her new album "Tonight Was Made for Love" as well as a few Classic Jazz tunes.


Hosted by the inimitable Preston Smith
Derol Caraco, guitar
Joel Scott, keys,
Chris Lovejoy, percussion
Dave Bass, alto sax & flute

Monday,
April 20

SHOWTIME:
7 pm

The Hotel Cafe
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd (btwn H'wood & Sunset)

ANNALIESE

This young chanteuse takes the stage for ONE SET! She sings, plays guitar & piano and writes beautiful pop pieces that shimmer like Aimee Mann songs.

Dave Bass, clarinet
Sunday
8:30-11:30
The Dresden
1760 N Vermont Avenue
www.thedresden.com
323-665-4294

The Dresden is a classic L.A. room featured in many movies, from The Two Jakes to Swingers.

Marti and Elayne sing and play Mon-Sat 9-1.
I extend the tradition on Sundays with a pianist, doing everything from Cole Porter to Steely Dan and my originals. A great club for a great hang.

Friday,
April 17

SHOWTIME:
9 pm

The Gardenia
7066 Santa Monica Boulevard
Hollywood
(323) 467-7444
$10 Cover

Reservations Suggested

EFFIE JOY

Singer / songwriter Effie Joy infuses the evening not only withgreat standards, but her own great material that extends the Tin Pan Alley tradition!

Rick Hills, Piano
Dave Bass, sax, guitar, flute, clarinet & drums

Friday,
April 10
&
Saturday,
April 11

SHOWTIME:
9 pm

The Gardenia
7066 Santa Monica Boulevard
Hollywood, CA
(323) 467-7444
$12 Cover

Reservations Suggested

"SONDHEIM SWINGS"
An Unconventiional Look at a Great Broadway Composer
DOLORES SCOZZES & JEFFREY GIMBLE

2 Nights Only!

Jeffrey Gimble and Dolores Scozzesi with musical director Richard Berent, have created an innovative evening of Sondheim gone jazz.

Richard Berent, Piano
Dave Bass, Drums, sax & flute
Tim Emmons, Bass
Yvette M. Devereux, jazz violin.
Jan & Feb
Live & Studio work
Jan & Feb found me doing various gigs around the city -
plus and all the horns for a great singer's next CD - TBA!
Sunday,
December 21
Studio
Studio date on flute
Wednesday, December 24
3:00-4:00
Grandview Palms Retirement Community
Culver City

I have been doing these great little gigs
with just me and my guitar.
I get to sing and play classic material
and people dig it.
I'll be playing my Christmas repertoire here -
if you know of other Holiday opportunities,
please let me know.
Saturday, December 27
8:00 until
Barnsdall Gallery Theatre
4800 Hollywood Boulevard
818-308-6062
323-495-7410
I am one of a number of artists performing for
a black tie affair put together by
Hungry Child Productions (non-profit 501 C3)
to raise money to feed the needy.
Includes a delicious Champagne Buffet following the performances - can't beat this for the $!
Tickets are $40-55,
depending upon method of payment.
To order tickets: jazzemup@live.com
Wednesday, December 31
2:00-3:00
Garden Palms
Retirement Community
Another fun gig with just me and my guitar.
Wednesday, December 31
8:30-12:30
New Year's Eve
w/ The Moondance Band
California Yacht Club
Since I am a hired gun on this date,
I don't know if tickets are open to the public -
I will let you know as soon as I find out.
Sunday,
January 4
2:00-3:00
Garden Palms
Retirement Community
Just me and my guitar.
Wednesday, January 15
6:00-7:00
Holiday Villa East
Just me and my guitar.
Wednesday, January 28
9:00-1:15
The Dresden Room
1760 N Vermont Avenue
(just N of Hollywood)
If you'e never been to the Dresden,
you've just go to go!
There's no other room quite like it,
and Marti and Elayne love & support
musicians like none other!
I'll be the featured vocalist for the evening,
but I'll be bringing along a couple of saxes and flute and maybe even my lil' 'ol guitar too!
Saturday Dec 13
7:00-9:00
Ariven Turiya Sakti Temple
3741 Globe Avenue
(by the 405 and Venice)
818-636-6652
$10 cover
A meditation and healing gathering
at the Ariven Turiya Sakti Temple,
with guest Yogi Sri Trampak Baba.
I will be performing with the wonderful guitarist / zither / multi-instrumentalist Ed Wing!
THIS WAS A WONDERFUL EVENING!
I'M SORRY FOR ALL OF YOU WHO MISSED IT,
BUT WE'LL BE BACK!
Thursday, December 11
7-11
Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill
6122 Sunset Boulevard
(near Vine)
323-466-9917

I am one of three featured singers on the bill
this evening, along with a great rhythm section led by musical director / pianist Karen Hernandez.
$10 cover charge + min. Dinner Entree or 2 drinks.
Continental cuisine, full bar.
Dinner reservations highly recommended.
Nov 4
Tues
9-12
Joe's Bar and Grill
818-729-0805
4311 W. Magnolia
Burbank

Swing Dance!

My first 'official' gig in L.A.!
Come on down and dance!

I know it's election night, but as my landlord said,
"If my candidate wins, I'll be drinking; and if my candidate doesn't win, I'll be drinking!"
So either way, come blow off some steam!

We're gonna play from my vast swing repertoire for all the hoofers who show - and we'll mix up the tempos for the single-steppers, triple-steppers,
Jitterbuggers and two-left-footers.

Here's footage from a swing dance I did in Atlanta:
Caldonia
And here's a cool song I recently posted:
This guy's in love with you

Plus, it's my birthday!
(Well actually, it's the next day, but I'll be playing past midnight, so technically speaking...).

For directions:
Directions to Joe's

IN VEGAS:
Aug 1-
Oct 10
Thur, Fri, Sat
9-12
The Colorado Belle
Laughlin, NV
Every weekend in the casino lobby.
June-
July
Atlanta to Vegas
My long, grueling, fun-filled move out West!
; )

IN ATLANTA:
Mar 29
Sat
7-11
The Pavillion
of Dunwoody
770-613-0880
5510 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd

Fur Kids
Sixth Anniversary Celebration

Dinner Buffet · Complimentary Beer, Wine, Champagne & Soft Drinks
Silent Auction
Live Auction
Live Music with The Dave Bass Ensemble!

$50 per person
Cocktail Attire

Go to www.furkids.org to purchase tickets
or to make a donation.
All reservations will be held at the door.

For additional information,
please contact 770-613-0880 · event@furkids.org
All proceeds benefit Furkids.
$20 per ticket is tax-deductible.
Apr 18
Fri
8-11
3750 Tuxedo Rd.
(404) 237-5299
[Buckhead]
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Decorator's Show House & Gardens
Tickets are $20 on or before April 18 and $25 thereafter. Tickets available at the ticket office
of Woodruff Arts Center Box Office,
by calling 404-733-5000,
online at www.DecoratorsShowHouse.org
and from various Atlanta locations.
Tickets also will be available at the Show House door.

For more information or to volunteer for the event, please visit www.DecoratorsShowHouse.org
or call 404-733-4935.
For information about the April 18 Preview party,
please call 404-733-4116.

Feb 23
Sat
7-12
Sambuca
(404) 237-5299
3102 Piedmont Road
[Near Peachtree]
Freelancing with Gina Grate
We're gonna tear up some jazz, R&B and classic pop.
Please stop by and visit!
Jan 19
Sat
8-11
The Grape, Inman Park
(404) 577-4662
300 North Highland
[Near Elizabeth]

Beautiful Brazilian music with Roberto Goncalves;
guitar, sax, flute and percussion.
Wed's
Apres Diem
Monroe Drive & 10th Street
[Midtown Promenade Shopping Center]
My usual hang on Wednesdays.
I come down to jam with
Dave Frackenpohl, Sil Spann,
Kermit Walker and Neal Starkey.
Until Nov 14 I will be visiting often,
but after 11:30.
Call if you'd like to meet and hang.
Dec 22
Sat
7-12
Sambuca
(404) 237-5299
3102 Piedmont Road
[Near Peachtree]
Back again with my favorite girl,
Ms. Gina Grate!
If you haven't heard her sing, you're in for a treat.
The lady does it all - swingin' jazz,
R&B and classic pop!
We always have a good time, so stop by!

Nov 8-
Dec 2

"Love, Johnny"

Georgia State
Alumni Hall

30 Courtland Street
(Courtland & Gilmer)

Individual tickets:
#(404) 413-5693
Group tickets:
#(404) 545-0333

www.LoveJohnny.com

I am playing singer/songwriter Johnny Mercer
in a world-premiere musical "Love Johnny,"
about his life and music!

The Cast of enormously talented players includes:
Theresa Hightower, Sheila Wheat, Jacqueline Kappes,
Clinton Harris, Bert Tanner, Scott Shelton Ebert,
Rene Clark, (piano), and Lorenzo Sanford, (drums).

Johnny's life is a terrific story,
and the tunes are out clear of this world -
Moon River, The Summer Wind,
Too Marvelous for words, That Old Black Magic,
Day in, day out, Satin Doll, Blues in the Night, Something's gotta give, Autumn Leaves,
Come rain or come shine, One for my baby...
and many more...!
Oct 10
Fri
11-2
Bluepoint
(404) 237-9070
3455 Peachtree Road
[Across from Phipps]

This is a very special night -
I will be playing with DJ and ballerina extraordinairre
Anne Tyler
bringing all kinds of funky sounds into the mix.
This is Dave Bass like you've never heard him before -
don't miss it!
Oct 27
Sat
7-12
Sambuca
(404) 237-5299
3102 Piedmont Road
[Near Peachtree]
A gig with one of my favorite vocalists,
(and favorite people),
Ms. Gina Grate
If you haven't heard her sing, you're in for a treat.
The lady gives it her all,
from swingin' jazz to R&B to classic pop.

Every
Thurs
May 10-Sept 20
7-10
No Mas
(404) 574-5678
180 Walker Street
[Castleberrry Hills District]

In addition to having an import business
of Mexican furniture,
the owners have a great Mexican Restaurant as well.
Roberto Goncalves on guitar,
me on flute, sax & percussion -
the best of the Brazilian songbook.


Franklin, N.C. 11-7-05, photo c Dave Bass
Kindness is the face of God.

Photo by Jessica Jones
Updated 9/17/08