Sun 2/2/25, 7pm – Acoustic duo (w/Andy Charmatz) opening for the fabulous Meredith Edgar Trio at Little Hill Lounge in El Cerrito. no cover!
Thurs 11/14/24 – 7-11pm, Hotel Utah Saloon
full band opening for W.C. Beck and Poi Rogers
Advance tickets here – don’t miss this one!
Fri 10/25/24 – 7-9pm, acoustic duo opening for The Vultures at The Monkey House
Sun 9/29/24 – 5-8pm, Sailing Goat / full band, at Point San Pablo Harbor, Richmond – outside!
Sun 9/22/24 – 7pm, Little Hill Sessions / acoustic duo at Little Hill Lounge, El Cerrito
Sat 8/31/24 – 5-8pm, Thee Stork Club “Mama Tried: A Country Happy Hour” / full band with Shelby Helburn and Ruby Lee Hill band
Fri 8/16/24 – 6-8pm, Rudy’s Can’t Fail Cafe in Emeryville / full band outside on the patio!
Sun 8/11/24 – 12-2:30pm, Five Suns Brewing in Martinez / Acoustic Duo out on the patio!
Fri 5/24/24 – 7-10pm, Martinez Music Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Show at Martinez Campbell Theater – sold out!
Sun 5/12/24 – 2-4pm, Concord Couch Concerts/ Singer Songwriter Sunday at Todos Santos Plaza in Concord!
Fri 5/3/24 – 8pm, Fireside Lounge in Alameda, with Frances8, Laura Benitez & The Heartache
Sun 4/14 – 4pm, Slow Hand BBQ Martinez – cancelled due to bad weather!!
Sun 4/7 – 3pm – Dot’s Hoedown at the Ivy Room! Acoustic duo, opening for Georgia West and Trans Pecos Dept of Dust & Wire
Fri 3/15/24 – 8pm, Starry Plough Pub, Berkeley, with Nancy Lake & the Ripple Effect, Harry & The Gold Diggers
Friday 1/13/23 | 8-10pm – Up & Under Pub,
2 W Richmond Ave., Point Richmond 94801
Sunday 1/29/23 | 2-5pm – Almanac Beer Co.,
651B W. Tower Ave, Alameda, 945011
Friday 3/24/23 | 8-10pm – Up & Under Pub,
2 W Richmond Ave., Point Richmond 94801
Sunday 5/7/23 – Ivy Room | 4pm, with New Earth Farmers, Laura Benitez & the Heartache
Sunday 6/11/23 | 2-5pm – Almanac Beer Co.,
651B W. Tower Ave, Alameda, 945011
Thursday 8/3/23 | 6-8pm –Orinda Summer Concert Series Orinda Community Center Park, 28 Orinda Way
Sunday 8/20/23 | 4pm – Dot’s Hoedown at the Ivy Room With Geoffrey Miller and Mike Hellman band.
Sunday 10/1/23 | 1-4pm – Slow Hand BBQ, Martinez
Thursday 3/17/22 | 6-8pm – Canyon Club Brewery, 1558 Canyon Rd, Moraga CA 94556
Sunday 3/20/22 | 2-4pm – Winters Tavern, 1522 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica 94044
Thursday 5/12/22 | 5:30-8:30pm – Bull Valley Roadhouse, 14 Canyon Lake Dr, Port Costa CA 94569
Sunday 5/15/22 | 4-7pm – Black Star Pirate BBQ at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801 | opening set with Nancy Lake & the Ripple Effect
Saturday 6/11/22 | 12-3pm – Black Star Pirate BBQ at Point San Pablo Harbor, 1900 Stenmark Dr, Richmond, CA 94801 | opening set with Laura Benitez
Thursday 6/30/22 | 6-7pm – Music aLIVE Series, presented by Whippoorwill Arts: Benicia Public Library, 150 E L St, Benicia, CA 94510
Friday 8/26/22 | 8-10pm – Up & Under Pub, 2 W Richmond Ave., Point Richmond 94801
Sunday 9/4/22 | 3-5pm – Winters Tavern, 1522 Francisco Blvd, Pacifica 94044
Friday 9/9/22 | 5-8pm – Slow Hand BBQ, 601 Main St, Martinez 94553
Friday 9/30/22 | 9-midnight – Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster St, Alameda 94501 | with Frances8, Lucy and The Long Haul
Saturday 10/29/22 | 3-6pm – Slow Hand BBQ, 601 Main St, Martinez 94553
Friday 11/4/22 | 8-10pm – Up & Under Pub, 2 W Richmond Ave., Point Richmond 94801
Saturday 12/10/22 | 8-11pm – Hotel Utah Saloon,
500 4th St. San Francisco, CA 94107 | with Kindred, Mike Hellman
Shows were cancelled due to COVID…though we did play this one!
11/19/21 – Black Star Pirate BBQ, Pt. Richmond
Due to COVID, 2020 shows were cancelled, including:
4/12/20 – Ivy Room, Albany
5/23/20 – Starry Plough Pub, Berkeley
6/6/20 – Fireside Lounge, Alameda
Fri Jan 19, 2018 | 9pm – midnight
Starry Plough in Berkeley, with Crying Time / Levi Thomas. 21+, $10.
Fri April 20, 2018 | 6-9pm, acoustic duo with Ron Bruder at Bonehead’s Texas Barbecue, 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette.
Fri July 20, 2018 | 6-9pm
Bonehead’s Texas Barbeque
3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Acoustic duo with Ron Bruder. No cover, local hang with great BBQ!
Sat Aug 4, 2018 | 9pm-12am
Fireside Lounge
1453 Webster St, Alameda / Full band with Bay Station, 21+
Wed Sept 19, 2018 | 7:00pm
Octopus Literary Salon / Songwriters in the Round
2101 Webster Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Hosted by Deborah Crooks / Kate solo. All ages.
Fri Sept 21, 2018 | 6-9pm
Bonehead’s Texas Barbecue / Acoustic Duo out on the patio
3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette 94549
Our monthly hang…barbecue & tunes, all ages, no cover.
Fri Oct 26, 2018 | 6-9pm
Bonehead’s Texas Barbecue / Acoustic Duo out on the patio
3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette 94549
Our monthly hang…barbecue & tunes, all ages, no cover.
Sun Nov 11, 2018 | 8pm-12am
Peri’s Silver Dollar / 29 Broadway, Fairfax
Full band with Tremelo Saints
Fri Nov 16, 2018 | 6-9pm
Bonehead’s Texas Barbecue / Acoustic Duo out on the patio
3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette 94549
Our monthly hang…barbecue & tunes, all ages, no cover.
Thurs Nov 29, 2018 | 7:30pm
The Monkey House / “Meeting the Muse”
1638 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
An acoustic showcase for women songwriters
Fri Dec 14, 2018 | 8pm
The Lost Church with Willa Mamet
65 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Sat Dec 29, 2018 | 6-9pm
Bonehead’s Texas Barbecue / Acoustic Duo
3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette 94549
Our monthly hang…barbecue & tunes, all ages, no cover.
Sun Jan 12, 2019 | 4-7pm
Dot’s Hoedown at the Ivy Room with Tremelo Saints, Sean O’Brien and His Drooling Angels
860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, California 94706
Sat Feb 9, 2019 | 9pm-12am
The Starry Plough Pub with Dillbilly, Laura Benitez & the Heartache
3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705
Fri May 24, 2019 | 9pm-1am
The Fireside Lounge with Lucy & the Long Haul
1453 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
Fri May 24, 2019 | 9pm-1am
The Fireside Lounge with Lucy & the Long Haul
1453 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501
June 28, 2019 | 9pm-12am
The Starry Plough Pub with Tremelo Saints, Little Buffalo (acoustic trio w/special guest Andrew Waegel)
3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley 94705
August 11, 2019 | 4pm
Dot’s Hoedown at the Ivy Room with Beckyln & Her Druthers, Sean O’Brien and His Dirty Hands
860 San Pablo Ave, Albany 94706
Sept 19, 2019 | 9pm
The Roundup Saloon with Shelby Ann
3553 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, 94549
Nov 9, 2019 | 9pm
The Starry Plough Pub with Deborah Crooks, Tell River
3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, 94705
Dec 13, 2019 | 9pm
The Fireside Lounge with Redstone
1453 Webster St, Alameda 94501
Sat Nov 25, 2017 – 7-9pm – acoustic duo with Ron Bruder at the Fourth Bore, Theater Square in Orinda. no cover / outside fire pit with lots of great food & cocktails!
Sat Nov 4, 2017 – 9pm – full band at The Fireside Lounge – 1453 Webster Street, Alameda, CA 94501, special guests: Lucy & the Long Haul — 21+
Sat Oct 14, 2017 – 7-9pm – acoustic duo with Ron Bruder at the Fourth Bore, Theater Square in Orinda. no cover / outside fire pit with lots of great food & cocktails!
Fri Sept 29,2017 – Glen Campbell Tribute Show/Benefit for Alzheimer’s Association – The Makeout Room in San Francisco – Doors 6pm, Show 7-10pm – $15-20 donation
Sat June 3, 2017 – 8pm (doors 7:30) – acoustic trio at The Lost Church in San Francisco…65 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 – opening for The Muddy Roses!
Sat May 27, 2017 – 11am-1pm – Acoustic duo at the San Gregorio General Store, with Ron Bruder…corner of Hwy 84 and Stage Road – 7615 Stage Road, San Gregorio, California 94074. (no cover)
Sat April 22, 2017 – 7:30-10pm – Acoustic trio at The Monkey House, 1638 University Ave, Berkeley – with special guests Bourbon Therapy — sliding scale $10-20.
Sat Jan 7, 2017 – 9-midnight – Full band at the Fireside Lounge, 1453 Webster Street Alameda, CA 94501, special guests: Lucy & the Long Haul — 21+, $5
Sat Oct 29, 2016 – 8-1opm – Full band show at the Black Pug Cafe, 1301 High St, Alameda. Music and full dinner menu!
Sat Oct 22, 2016 – 11am-1pm – acoustic duo with Ron Bruder at San Gregorio General Store — one of my all-time favorite places – at the corner of Hwy 84 and Stage Road – 7615 Stage Road, San Gregorio, California 94074.
Friday Sept 9, 2016 – Full band at The Lost Church in San Francisco…65 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Special guest Francesca Lee (acoustic trio), Doors 7:30, Show 8pm. $15 ($10 in advance)
Sat August 27, 2016 – acoustic duo with Ron Bruder at The Black Pug Cafe (formerly High St. Station), 1303 High St, Alameda…10am-1pm, no cover, great brunch menu!
Thursday June 9th, 2016 – 8pm – Full Band Show at The Ivy Room – 860 San Pablo Ave, Albany, CA 94706. With Bay Station, Nate Jones & the Sloe Sippers. Special guests will be joining me, don’t miss this one…
EP Release Show! Saturday March 5th at The Lost Church in San Francisco…65 Capp Street, San Francisco, CA 94103. Doors 7:30, Show 8pm. $10 in advance and $15 day of show online and at the door. Very special guests Melissa Phillips & James DePrato.
July 11, 2015 – 2-3pm – happy to donate our time and tunes for the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” at Bancroft Elementary School in Walnut Creek…
Saturday, April 25, 2015 – noon-3pm at NakedWines – 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452…another beautiful afternoon coming up in wine country!
Friday, March 6, 2015 – 9pm – “Happy Women Blues: A Tribute to the Music of Lucinda Williams” at the Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. Featuring Briget Boyle, Deborah Crooks, essence, Kate Burkart, The Keller Sisters, Secret Town. 21+
2014
Friday, December 12, 2014 – final show for the year! Acoustic in-the-round format at the Monkey House, 1638 University Ave, Berkeley. With Jamie Clark and his band….doors 7, show 7:30pm. sliding scale $10-15.
Saturday, October 18, 2014 – full band show at High Street Station in Alameda! The very talented Deborah Crooks is opening, so order dinner and hang awhile…they have great food! 7-9pm, 1303 High Street, Alameda. (cover: sliding scale)
Saturday, Sept 26, 2014 – 6-9pm – acoustic duo out on the patio at the Peasant & the Pear on Hartz Ave in Danville…gourmet food and a romantic atmosphere…(no cover)
Saturday, Sept 13, 2014 – Another afternoon on this beautiful patio in wine country…join Ron Bruder and I from noon-3 at NakedWines – 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452
Saturday, August 2, 2014 – Summer afternoon music…join Ron Bruder and I in wine country…we’re playing from noon-3 on the patio at NakedWines – 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452
Saturday, July 12, 2014 – 6-9pm at The Pyramid Alehouse, 1410 Locust St, Walnut Creek – I’ll be out on the patio with Ron Bruder and Greg Van Ess joining me! (no cover)
Thursday, July 10, 2014 – 9-11pm – The Sleeping Lady, 23 Broadway Blvd, Fairfax, CA 94930. Acoustic duo with Rick Higgs at Appleberry Jam’s 38th “Guitar Pull” … “a tradition of sharing songs amongst a circle of musicians”. With Bill Hansell, Andrea Stray, and Andrew St. James.
Saturday, May 3rd, 2014 – acoustic evening at The Monkey House – 1638 University Ave, Berkeley. Doors open at 7, shows start at 7:30. Sliding scale donation is $10-20. This is an intimate listening room, with great sound…also on the bill: Keeley Valentino. If you’d like to reserve your seats, please email reservations@monkeyhousetheater.com
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 – playing a few tunes (solo) at Plough & Stars in San Francisco on a bill with Daniel Seidel of Secret Town and Andrea Stray – 9pm rotating sets. 116 Clement St, SF.
Saturday, March 8 2014 – I’ll be on the patio at NakedWines in Sonoma with Ron Bruder …we’re playing from noon-3 – it’s going to be a beautiful day! 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452.
Saturday, January 11, 2014 – join Ron Bruder and I for an acoustic afternoon in wine country…we’re playing from noon-3 on the patio at NakedWines – 8450 Sonoma Highway, Kenwood, CA 95452.
Saturday, January 18, 2014 – full band show at High Street Station in Alameda! we’re playing 2 sets, so order dinner and hang awhile…they have great food! 7-9pm (door: sliding scale $5-15)
2013
Thursday Jan 17th, 2013, 9pm – The Hotel Utah Saloon • 500 4th Street @ Bryant, San Francisco – Acoustic duo (w/Rick Higgs) opening for Jerry Joseph – cover $10
Sat Feb 2nd, 2013, 7-9pm – The Bazaar Cafe – 5927 California Street, San Francisco. Unplugged singer/songwriter night, with Kate & Rick Higgs, and our friend Johnny Nash – no cover!
Wed May 8th, 2013 – 50 Mason Social House (50 Mason St., San Francisco) – Ed Ivey’s birthday bash, we’ll be playing at 8pm sharp! With Rick on guitar, Tom on drums…no cover!
Friday June 14th, 2013 – Four2Nine Wine Bar (49 Washington Ave in beautiful downtown Pt. Richmond) …we’ll be out on the heated patio sharing the bill with Melissa Phillips – 7-9pm, no cover!
Thursday June 27th, 2013 – Starry Plough (3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley) – The Wolfpack Songwriters Collective, I’ll be playing a few songs at this cool event with Rick Higgs on guitar/vox – 9pm, no cover!
Friday July 5th, 2013 – Napa County Fair! Playing 2 sets with my friend guitarist Ron Bruder, We’ll be on the Center Stage, at 3 & 5pm.
Friday July 12th, 2013 – Pyramid Ale House (1410 Locust St. Walnut Creek), “Unfiltered Music Series” in the Beer Garden from 7-10pm with Ron Bruder on guitar (no cover)
Saturday July 20, 2013 – Peasant & the Pear (267 Hartz Ave Danville) 6-9pm on the patio with Ron Bruder (no cover)
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 – Pyramid Ale House (1410 Locust St. Walnut Creek), in the beer garden from 6-9:30pm (no cover).
Sunday July 28th, 2013 – heading back to Napa for 2013 Porchfest! We’re playing from 2-3:30pm, Location is 1715 Elm Street, don’t forget your cooler and sunscreen!
Friday August 2nd, 2013 – 2 sets out on the patio at Four2Nine Wine Bar with Rick Higgs on guitar/vox, 7-9pm (no cover).
Thursday August 29,2013 – Viracocha – 998 Valencia St., San Francisco, CA. With Francesca Lee, yours truly joined by Rick Higgs on guitar/vox, and Deborah Crooks at 7:30pm.
Saturday October 19th, 2013 – High Street Station, Alameda – “Songwriter Roundup”, 7pm, $5-10 – songwriters in the round!
Friday December 6th, 2013 – The Starry Plough (3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley) – my favorite east bay venue with two of my favorite bands…Deborah Crooks and Maurice Tani! Doors 8pm.
Friday December 13th, 2013 – Dolores Park Cafe (501 Dolores SF), I’ll be playing an opening set for Secret Town, with Rick Higgs…we go on at 7:30 sharp!
2012
Saturday, Feb 4th, 2012 – 9pm at the Starry Plough in Berkeley. Opening acoustic set! Also on the bill: Misner & Smith, All My Pretty Ones. cover: $7-10 sliding scale.
Friday, Feb 10th, 2012 – 9pm at Subterranean ArtHouse (2179 Bancroft, Berkeley) – it’s another edition of “Under the Covers” ! I’ll be hosting (not playing) this time, and will feature: Jesse Brewster covering Bob Seger, Lindy La Fontaine covering Peter Gabriel, and Austin Willacy covering U2. $10 suggested donation
Sunday, March 11 2012 – Actual Cafe, Oakland – Deborah Crook’s hosts the “Songwriter’s Collective” at this low-key cafe at 6334 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, from 5-7pm. Acoustic duo show, I’ll be joined by Rick Higgs on guitar…also on the bill: Vanessa Lowe. (no cover!)
Saturday, April 21 2012 – “Under the Covers” 8pm at the Subterranean ArtHouse, 2179 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Please join us for another great night, with Deborah Crooks covering Ryan Adams, Pete Ahonen covering The Pogues, and me, covering Warren Zevon.
Saturday, June 2nd 2012 – “Under the Covers”, 8pm at the Subterranean ArtHouse, 2179 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Featuring: Francesca Lee covering Beth Orton, Anthony Bello covering Leonard Cohen, Keeley Valentino covering Bruce Hornsby.
Sunday July 29, 2012 – Napa Porchfest! Such a fun festival coming up, on the porches of homes in Napa – I’ll be joined by guitarist Rick Higgs & we’re on from 3:30-5 following Melissa Phillips – find us at 1949 Laurel St. !
Friday August 17th, 2012, 8pm – another “Under the Covers” at the Subterranean Arthouse @2179 Bancroft way in Berkeley! I’ll be hosting John Nash (covering Mark Knopfler), Melissa Phillips (covering Hall & Oates), and Tom Rhodes (covering Jackson Browne).
Saturday, Nov 3rd, 2012, 7-10pm – Full band at High Street Station in Alameda, 1303 High Street Alameda, CA 94501 – with Cory Brown opening! ($10)
Tuesday, Nov 13th – 7-9pm – I’ll be the featured songwriter at the Bazaar Cafe, with “Songwriter-in-Residence” Melissa Phillips hosting! Join us for this all acoustic/all originals evening… 5927 California St, San Francisco, CA. (no cover)
2011
Tues Feb 15, 2011 – Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco. 8pm Acoustic Trio! (Also appearing: Chris Velan & Jakob Martin) – $8
Sat March 19th, 2011 -“Under the Covers” – a new music showcase hosted by Kate! 3 musicians covering 3 musicians…this show will feature: Melissa Phillips covering Tom Petty, Davis Jones covering Neil Young, Kate Burkart covering Lucinda Williams. Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, 2905 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley Doors 7:30, Show 8-10:30pm. $10 donation, 18+
Sat May 7th, 2011 – Another “Under the Covers” showcase! 3 musicians covering 3 musicians in rotating sets. Here’s the lineup: Jeff Campbell (of Pine & Battery) covering Steely Dan, Elliot Randall covering Bruce Springsteen, and Kate Burkart covering Mary Gauthier. Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, 2905 Shattack Ave, Berkeley – $10 donation, doors open at 7:30, music from 8-10:30pm. (18 & over please)
Friday May 20th, 2011 – Kate’s acoustic trio at Four2Nine Wine Bar in Point Richmond – splitting the night with my good friend Melissa Phillips! 49 Washington Ave., Pt. Richmond – no cover, great food & wine – 7pm
Sunday July 10th 2011, 3-6pm – a special matinee, all ages show at the Starry Plough in Berkeley! full band, with Deborah Crooks & Dirt Floor. $8 cover.
Friday July 22nd, 2011 – 9pm – I’ll be hosting another “Under the Covers” at The Subterranean Art House, 2179 Bancroft Way, Berkeley. Performances by: Kevin Beadles (covering David Rawlings), Gentry Bronson (covering Tom Waits), and me (I’ll be covering the late great Blaze Foley)
Friday Sept 2nd, 2011 – 7pm. Four2Nine Wine Bar, 49 Washington Ave, Point Richmond…Acoustic set opening for John Howland on the heated patio (great food, no cover!)
Saturday Oct 8th, 2011 – aMFa Gallery, Berkeley – Another great lineup for “Under the Covers”, including John Howland (covering Stevie Wonder), Allyson Paige (covering Joni Mitchell), and Cory Brown (covering Radiohead) . Doors 7:30pm, Show 8-10pm. Suggested donation: $10, wine & snacks will be served…
Friday October 21st, 2011 – Full band headlining at High Street Station in Alameda – Opening set by the lovely Melissa Phillips! cover $10
Friday November 18th, 2011 – 9pm – “Under the Covers” will be back at the Subterranean Art House with Max Delaney (covering Paul Simon), Adrienne Shamszad (covering Aretha Franklin) and I’ll be covering Richard Thompson!
2010
April 11, 2010 – Peri’s, Fairfax CA “Sexy Sundays”
Sat June 5, 2010 – Starry Plough, Berkeley – the CD Release Show! 9pm – (with Melissa Phillips, Jesse Brewster … $8 cover)
Sunday July 11, 2010 – Yoshi’s “Songwriters Unplugged”, 1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco 8-11pm – (with Maya Dorn, Michael Winger … $7 cover)
Sat August 28, 2010 – Starry Plough, Berkeley – 9:30pm sharp! Opening for Grammy award winning producer & guitarist Pete Anderson! Also appearing: Tara Linda. cover: $10
Sat Sept 25, 2010 – Hotel Utah Saloon, San Francisco – 9pm. With Melissa Phillips, KYRO – cover: $8
Sun Oct 10,2010 – Peri’s, 29 Broadway, Fairfax CA – 9pm. “Sexy Sundays” – acoustic trio!
Sun Nov 14, 2010 – Yoshi’s, 1330 Fillmore St, San Francisco CA – “Songwriters Unplugged” – 8-11pm – acoustic trio! With Clara Bellino & Mike Gibbons