Plateau Jazz Band

Plateau Jazz Band
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Friday, May 7, 2021

Plateau at Nicholson Vineyards Saturday June 26, 2021 - 1-4:30pm

The Plateau Jazz Band is excited to announce our first post-pandemic performance!

Join us for a fun afternoon with wine tasting at Nicholson Vineyards on Saturday, June 26.

You need to reserve your table in advance.
Plateau Jazz Band will play 1:00-2:30 and 3:00-4:30. Select your 90 minute reservation here:
https://www.nicholsonvineyards.com/visit-us

Tasting fees are waived with the purchase of two bottles of wine.

Their web page also has a link to safety protocol, plus picnic policy and directions. Contact information is at the bottom of the page.

Here is a photo taken at the gig



Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Where will Plateau Jazz Band be playing in the future

On the first Sunday of the month, from 6-8 pm, we will be playing at Ella's at the Airport, 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA. They have a great wood fired oven, serve many special delights, and have a full bar. There is a small dance floor in front of the band. No Cover

On the second Friday of the month, from 5:30-7:30 pm, we will be playing for the Swing Dance Happy Hour at Urbani's (Bocci's) Cellar, 140 Encinal St. Santa Cruz, CA. Its under new management with a new menu and full bar. There is a full size dance floor and lots of dancers to join with. $5 Cover.

We also will be playing the Live Oak Farmers Market.
East Cliff Village Shopping Center
21517 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Shop for produce and prepared foods while listening.

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Where Plateau Jazz Band will be playing in January 2020

Second Friday, January 10, for Swing Dance Happy Hour at Urbani/Bocci Cellar.
5:30-7:30, $5 cover.
140 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz
Non-dancers welcome too, dinner and drinks available.
It’s in the back of the building and there is a nice dance floor.


Saturday, November 9, 2019

Where Plateau Jazz Band will be playing in Nov. -Dec. 2019

November:

Sunday November 3, 10-12 am.
Live Oak Farmers Market.
East Cliff Village Shopping Center
21517 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Shop for produce and prepared foods while listening.

Friday, November 8, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Swing Dance Happy Hour at Bocci's Cellar.
140 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz
It’s in the back of the building and there is a nice big dance floor at Bocci’s
$5 cover.

Sunday, November 10, 6-8 pm. 
Ella’s at the Airport. 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
There is small dance floor in front of the band.
No cover.

December:

Sunday, December 8, 1-5 pm.
The Monterey Elks Lodge
150 Mar Vista Drive, Monterey, CA 93940

Plateau Jazz Band plays for the Monterey Hot Jazz Society monthly dance.
The Elks Lodge has a big dance floor and a great view of The Bay. The Jammers (the MHJS house band) will play when Plateau takes a break, so it will be a full afternoon of music.  Non-dancers are welcome too.

The event is a special holiday fundraiser for Salvation Army. Admission is 3 cans of food and an unwrapped toy, or an appropriate monetary donation. There will also be a mid-afternoon potluck. Plan to bring a buffet dish to serve 6-8. Further details can be found on the MHJS website:
Sunday, December 29, 6-8 pm.
Ella’s at the Airport.
100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
Excellent dinning and drinks, with a small dance floor.

December 31, 2019. 9pm-1am.
Joes Bar
13118 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA

The Roaring 20's New Year’s Eve Party at Joe’s Bar
Come dressed in your 1920's attire for Joe’s 100-year in Boulder Creek celebration and salute back to the roaring 1920's, when prohibition made speakeasies all the rage, as the Plateau Jazz Band performs 20's era New Orleans popular dance and Dixieland Jazz tunes

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Where Plateau Jazz Band will be playing in September 2019


Sunday, September 8, 6-8 pm. 
Ella’s at the Airport. 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
There is small dance floor in front of the band.
No cover.

Friday, September 13, 5:30-7:30 pm.
Swing Dance Happy Hour at Bocci's Cellar.
140 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz
It’s in the back of the building and there is a nice big dance floor at Bocci’s
$5 cover.

Sunday September 22, 10-12 am. 
Live Oak Farmers Market.
East Cliff Village Shopping Center
21517 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Shop for produce and prepared foods while listening.

Friday, September 27, 5:30-8:30 pm.
Stockwell Cellars
1100 Fair, Santa Cruz
Wine tasting and food with wine barrel ambiance.
No cover.

Friday, March 29, 2019

The Plateau Jazz Band will be playing the following dates in April, May, and June, 2019

Sunday April 7, 6-8 pm. 
Ella’s at the Airport. 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
There is small dance floor in front of the band.
No cover.

Friday, April 12, 5:30-7:30 pm. 
Swing Dance Happy Hour at Bocci's Cellar.
140 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz
It’s in the back of the building and there is a nice big dance floor at Bocci’s
$5 cover.

Sunday May 5, 6-8 pm. 
Ella’s at the Airport. 100 Aviation Way, Watsonville, CA 95076
There is small dance floor in front of the band.
No cover.

Friday, May 10, 5:30-7:30 pm. 
Swing Dance Happy Hour at Bocci's Cellar.
140 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz
It’s in the back of the building and there is a nice big dance floor at Bocci’s
$5 cover.

Friday, May 31, 5:30-8:30 pm.
Stockwell Cellars
1100 Fair, Santa Cruz
Wine tasting and food with wine barrel ambiance.
No cover.

Sunday, June 2, 6-8 pm.
Ella's at the Airport
100 Aviation Way, Watsonville
Great food, have dinner or enjoy a drink at the bar.
No cover

Friday, June 14, 5:30-7:30 pm. 
Swing Dance Happy Hour at Bocci's Cellar.
140 Encinal Street, Santa Cruz
It’s in the back of the building and there is a nice big dance floor at Bocci’s.
Non dancers are invited to listen. Dinner and drinks available.
$5 cover.

Sunday June 23, 10-12 am. 
Live Oak Farmers Market.
East Cliff Village Shopping Center
21517 E Cliff Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Shop for produce and prepared foods while listening.

Here are some photo taken by Allison Garcia (http://www.allisongarciaphotography.com) at the Bocci's Cellar Swing Dance Happy Hour: