Jazz at Pearl's, SF
Somewhat pricey, but an excellent venue for live jazz. Not a bad seat anywhere. Atmospheric room. Had to wait in a line, and they were late seating people, so the band started 20 mins late. No talking allowed, it's a performance.
Houston Preston last night, 10pm show, and the whole band was good, just wish he'd played a tad more. Got tiks half price at Goldstar, with $4 surcharge, plus 2 drink min at around $10 a drink. Drinks were good, regular size, no skimp on the alcohol. If they served food it'd be a lot easier, so I would rate Biscuit and Blues above this (gaahhh, corn fritters). They offered 4-5 appetizers, but I'd been warned off them, so didn't try.
Mr. Preston was such a nice guy, very personable, friendly and very tolerant of all us gawking folk. Posed for pics and chatted after the performance. Lovely.
Houston Preston last night, 10pm show, and the whole band was good, just wish he'd played a tad more. Got tiks half price at Goldstar, with $4 surcharge, plus 2 drink min at around $10 a drink. Drinks were good, regular size, no skimp on the alcohol. If they served food it'd be a lot easier, so I would rate Biscuit and Blues above this (gaahhh, corn fritters). They offered 4-5 appetizers, but I'd been warned off them, so didn't try.
Mr. Preston was such a nice guy, very personable, friendly and very tolerant of all us gawking folk. Posed for pics and chatted after the performance. Lovely.
