If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Berkeley. From a reggae performance to a blues show, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Skatalites
From the event description:
This year marks the 55th Anniversary of The Skatalites. The original members had played on hundreds of recording sessions before forming the band in 1964. They backed most of the vocalists in Jamaica at that time, including Bob Marley, Toots and The Maytals, Jimmy Cliff, Alton Ellis,Ken Boothe and many more.
When: Friday, Nov. 29, 9 p.m.
Where: Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Price: $20
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Joel Dorham at The Back Room
From the event description:
Joel Dorham has been part of the Oakland jazz scene for decades. He doesn't perform very often anymore, so when he does a show it's a real event. For this performance, he will be bringing his Latin Jazz Octet, complete with three percussionists, three horns, bass and vibes.
When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 8-10 p.m.
Where: The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Ave.
Price: $15
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The Caribbean All Stars + DJ Sep
From the event description:
The Caribbean Allstars are pioneers in the Bay Area reggae scene and are considered the founding fathers of Bay Area roots reggae. The Caribbean Allstars not only play Jamaican reggae with a traditional electric bass-drums-guitars-keyboards lineup, but also add steel drums to bring in South Caribbean calypso and soca styles of Trinidad and Tobago.
When: Saturday, Nov. 30, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Price: $15
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Sam's Corner Featuring Paula Harris
From the event description:
South Carolina native Paula Harris is a multiple Blues and Music Award nominee and winner who was raised listening to the classic sounds of soul, doo-wop and blues that in the Southeast is known as “Beach Music.”
When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 3-5 p.m.
Where: The Back Room, 1984 Bonita Ave.
Price: $12
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The KTO Project Celebrates Kelly Takunda Orphan's 50th Birthday
From the event description:
The KTO Project celebrates Kelly's 50th birthday with her incredible band along with some very special guests. Kelly is also promoting arts and music in Zimbabwe, where she recently recorded her album, soon to be released, "Mafaro eZimbabwe."
When: Sunday, Dec. 1, 5:50-8:50 p.m.
Where: Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Ave.
Price: $12
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