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Live Shows

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

(All shows are BanjerDan solo unless otherwise noted.)

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Friday, 2/7/25, 5:00 PM

Highway 1 Brewing Co., 5720 Cabrillo Hwy., Pescadero, CA 94060; (650) 879-9243 • highway1brewing.com/

“We’re a family-owned craft brewery and restaurant located on the iconic Highway 1. Here, we’re dedicated to providing an authentic no-frills craft beer experience. Good beer, good people, and good vibes, that’s what we’re all about.”

 

Sunday, 2/9/24, 4:00 PM

I'll be playing mandolin as part of the Support Band for the Marin Bluegrass Sessions at MANTRA WINES in Novato!

“Join us on Sunday, February 9, 4-6 pm, at the monthly Marin Bluegrass Sessions intermediate / advanced jam at the award-winning MANTRA WINES Tasting Room in downtown Novato.

This month's Kick A$$ Support Band will be:

Bruce Sadownick- dobro / host

Gary Kaye - banjo

Charlie Sleep - guitar

Dan Mazer (BanjerDan)- mandolin

Larisa Sleep - bass

Bring your axe!

Pickers who join in get their first beverage on the house.

As always, California Bluegrass Association members get 20% off all wine purchases.

 

Wednesday, 2/12/25, 6:00 PM

I'm happy to return to the “Hop Jam” at Hop Dogma Brewing Company!

The "Hop Jam" is an invitational event arranged by jambot.org, hosted on Wednesday evenings at Hop Dogma Brewing Company in Half Moon Bay, California. Each week the "jambot" uses an algorithm to assemble a different group of professional and semi-professional Bluegrass musicians for a spontaneous, improvised on-stage performance. You never know who will be in the "band," or what songs they'll choose to play!

https://jambot.org/JamBots/HopJam/

The lineup for February 12th, 2025 is:

Guitar: TBA

Banjo: Dan Mazer (BanjerDan)

Mandolin: TBA

Fiddle: Dan Discenda

Bass: Francesca Civoli

Hop Dogma Brewing Co., 270 Capistrano Rd. #22, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019; (650) 560-8729 • http://hopdogma.com/

“Hop Dogma has brought craft beer to the Coastside since 2013. Open to pups, kids, food from local vendors and all taste buds, we’re a microbrewery located in the the Harbor Village in Half Moon Bay, California. What we have on tap is frequently changing, but our mantra has always remained the same. We don’t take life too seriously, except for when it comes to the beers we make.”

 

Monday, 2/17/24, 2:30 PM (private event)

San Francisco, CA

 

Sunday, 2/23/25, 11:30 AM

Please tune in to "Sunday Morning Live!" on KBCZ (89.3 FM), for a live interview and performance!

Independent community radio lives in Santa Cruz County!

http://kbcz.org/

“With host Tina Davey, Sunday Morning Live! will invite talent into the lobby of KBCZ to perform live on-air.”

 

Sunday, 2/23/25, 5:00 PM

I’m excited to return to Chico for the first time in far too long, and to make my debut at Strong Water Cocktail Lounge for their “Cigar Sunday”!

Strong Water, 27 Lost Dutchman Dr., Chico, CA 95973; (530) 487-8557 • StrongWaterChico.com/

“Craft cocktail lounge serving seasonal cocktails, functional herbal mocktails, espresso, and snacks. Tucked away in North Chico.”

 

Monday, 2/24/25, 6:00 PM

The Post Office Saloon & Grill,1636 Market St., Redding, CA 96001; (530) 605-1271 • postofficesaloon.com/ instagram.com/thepostofficedowntown/

“Come to The Post Office Downtown for a unique dining experience! Enjoy great food, drinks, and service in a friendly atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you!”

 

Wednesday, 2/26/25, 5:00 PM

Remotion Wine, 255 E. California St., Jacksonville, OR 97530; (541)702-2492 • remotionwine.com/

"Remotion is a synonym for extraction, or utilizing the grape as a tool to stylistically design a wine that captures the character, or terroir of the Rogue Valley."

 

Thursday, 2/27/25, 6:00 PM

Mr. Ed’s Espresso & Juice & Underground Pub, 1870 Oregon St., Port Orford, OR 97465; (541) 366-2295 • mredsunderground.pub/

“Mr. Ed’s is family friendly pub where instruments line the walls, ceilings & yes, even the restrooms. You're welcome to play them or enjoy live music.”

 

Friday, 2/28/25, 8:30 PM

OxenfrÄ“ Public House, 631 Chetco Ave., Brookings, OR 97415; 541-813-1985 • oxenpub.com/

“‘Come out come out where ever you are!’ Fantastic gastropub fare with an inviting, fun atmosphere!”

 

Saturday, 3/1/25, 7:00 PM

Rose City Book Pub, 1329 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR 97212; rosecitybookpub.com/

“Rose City Book Pub brings together everything we enjoy: books, beer, and wine, of course, but also community events, music, art, and good discussions.”

 

Sunday, 3/2/25, 1:30 PM

Veronia Grange, 375 North St., Vernonia, OR 97064; (503) 396-2046 • facebook.com/vernoniagrange305/

“Patrons of Husbandry - Community Enrichment - w/ Faith Hope Charity Fidelity - Our Future is Youth”

 

Monday, 3/3/25, 5:30 PM

Private event (House Concert), Eugene, OR

 

Thursday, 3/6/25, 6:00 PM

Misty Mountain Brewing, 625 Chetco Ave., Brookings, OR 97415; 541-813-2599 • mistymountainbrewing.com/

“Misty Mountain Brewing and Tap Haus is Oregon’s southern most coastal brewery. Located in the heart of downtown Brookings directly off Highway 101, downstairs below Black Trumpet Bistro. Family owned and operated. Hand crafted ales and lagers produced in small batches using only the finest ingredients. With eight taps flowing, you will certainly find a favorite. A pint and a pub lunch is a great way to spend time relaxing with friend and family. Our brewery is on-site and we are family friendly.”

 

Friday, 3/7/25, 6:30 PM

Phatsy Kline’s Parlor Lounge at the Historic Eagle House Hotel, 124 C St., Eureka, CA 95501; (707) 407-0634 • historiceaglehouse.com/

“Phatsy Kline's offers tapas style small plates and delicious desserts. Specializing in craft cocktails, local wines, beers and ciders as well as a fine selection of organic coffee and tea. Phatsy’s takes pride in sharing a menu that is house made, market fresh, locally sourced and organic whenever possible.”

“Lovingly restored, the Historic Eagle House serves as a community hub and gathering space for locals and travelers alike. Live music and events occur weekly in our Grand Theatre Ballroom, Phatsy Kline's Parlor Lounge, Clubhouse and Yoga studio.”

 

Saturday, 3/8/24, 6:00 PM

Trinity County Brewing Company Public House, 301 Main St., Weaverville, CA 96093; (530) 423-4114 • trinitycountybrewery.com

"Trinity County Brewing Company (TCBC) is a new 7-barrel brewery and pub located in Weaverville, California, with a focus on pioneering high quality, full flavored craft beer and simple, locally sourced, enjoyable food to be served in a friendly, community focused, “campground” atmosphere at our Trinity County Brewing Company Public House.”

 

Saturday, 4/5/25, 6:00 PM

Red Rock Coffee, 201 Castro St., Mountain View, CA 94041; (650) 967-4473 • redrockcoffee.com/

“Caffeine. Culture. Community.

“Red Rock is home to caffeine, culture, and community in Silicon Valley.

“Practicing the fine art of hospitality in the fast-paced home of tech, Red Rock serves well-crafted drinks, and provides space for our community to connect, meet, study, work, perform, ride, and much, much more.”

 

Sunday, 4/6/25, 6:00 PM

The Penngrove Pub, 10005 Main St., Penngrove, CA 94951; 707-992-0121 • http://thepenngrovepub.com/

“The Penngrove Pub is the friendliest and most welcoming place to have a drink and hear some great music in Sonoma County. Pull up a stool, listen to some quality local musicians and enjoy yourself.”

 

Saturday, 4/12/25, 9:00 AM

Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market, Morgan Hill, CA! (BanjerDan on mandolin)

 

Saturday, 4/12/25, 3:00 PM

La Vie Dansante Winery, 6500 Brem Lane, Gilroy, CA 95020; (408) 852-0779 • LaVieDansanteWines.com/

“We’re unpretentious, fun, and strive to provide a setting where you can relax and unwind from the stress of today’s world. We have an air-conditioned tasting room, a French-styled courtyard, and a tropical lanai for your tasting enjoyment. We are pet friendly, and child tolerant. This is an alcohol serving establishment and for the comfort and safety of all of our guests children must remain under close parental supervision at all times.”

 

Sunday-Wednesday, 4/27-30/25

I'm honored to have been invited once again to teach music at Joe Craven's RiverTunes Spring JAMboree, April 27-30, 2025!

https://rivertunes.net/

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Sunday, 5/18/25, 11:00 AM

San Gregorio General Store, 7615 Stage Rd., San Gregorio, CA 94074; (650) 726-0565 • sangregoriostore.com/

“Classic country store—cast iron, books, home goods, picnic fare & full bar. Live music Friday-Sunday.”

 

Thursday, 6/19/25, 7:00 PM

The County Line, 9600 Tramway Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87122; (505) 856-7477 • countyline.com/albuquerque_nm/

“Located just two minutes from the Sandia Peak Tram this beautiful southwestern roadhouse will make you feel like you're back on the old Route 66. Tucked right up against the incredible Sandia Mountains, you'll really enjoy the city lights view from the main dining room.”

 

Sunday, 7/6/25, 2:00 PM

Ploughman Cider Tasting Room, 14 Lincoln Square Gettysburg, PA 17325; (717) 420-2524 • ploughmancider.com/

“Telling the story of Adams County agriculture one glass at a time. Also hosting live, original music!”

 

Wednesday, 7/9/25, 8:30 PM

“BanjerDan’s DangerBand” at Nick-A-Nees, Providence, RI (with Jeffrey Horton, bass/Zeke Griffin, mandolin/ )

Nick-A-Nees, 75 South St, Providence, RI 02903-4742; (401) 861-7290 • facebook. com/nickanees/

“Free live music, a jukebox & pool table draw fans to this classic, dog-friendly bar with A patio.”

 

Wednesday, 7/16/25, 9:15 PM

Nietzsche’s, Buffalo, NY (with Average Joey)

“Average Joey is a traveling troubadour from Pennsylvania. With a banjo in one hand and a pen in the other, this artist combines poetry and philosophical thought with a sampling of genres. From quotes from French kings to name-drops of ancient Greek philosophers and reminders of death, there’s certainly a lot to unpack here.”

Average Joey: facebook.com/AverageBanjoey

Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14202; (716) 768-8927 • nietzsches.com/

“Since 1982, Nietzsches has been a staple of the Western NY music scene. With live music every single night, the heartbeat of Buffalo can always be heard at 248 Allen Street.

“Nietzsche’s is one of Buffalo’s truly legendary venues—not only because it is a home for many local musicians, but also because of its welcoming reputation among international, national, and regional touring acts. We also pride ourselves on our storied history as a jumping-off point for many musicians.”

 

7/22/25, 6:00 PM

“Musician Spotlight” at Sidecar Supper Club

Sidecar Supper Club, 12 N. River St., Batavia, IL 60510; 630-406-9200 • sidecarsupperclub.com

“The Sidecar takes you on culinary adventures for the taste buds and musical adventures for the soul. Our cozy neighborhood eatery and music venue located in the heart of Historic Downtown Batavia is a peaceful respite in between all the ventures great and day to day.”

 

Saturday, 10/25/25, 9:00 AM

Saratoga Farmers’ Market (BanjerDan solo)

Saratoga Farmers’ Market, West Valley College, Parking Lot 3, Fruitvale Ave & Career Way, Saratoga, CA 95070

“Held at West Valley Community College, the Saratoga Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round in the parking lot.”

http://cafarmersmkts.com/saratoga-farmers-market/

 

Sunday 11/23/25, 9:00 AM

Los Gatos Certified Farmers' Market (BanjerDan solo)

Los Gatos Certified Farmers’ Market, Town Park Plaza, Main Street & N. Los Gatos Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95033

“Held in Downtown Los Gatos at the Town Park Plaza on Main Street & N. Santa Cruz Avenue, the Los Gatos Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round.”

http://cafarmersmkts.com/losgatos-farmers-market/

 

12/20/25, 9:00 AM

Morgan Hill Farmers’ Market, Morgan Hill, CA (BanjerDan solo)

BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) brings his banjo to the Morgan Hill Farmers' Market on Saturday, January 20th, 2024, at 9:00 PM. for a fun-filled day of"Music for Children and Other Young People!"

http://cafarmersmkts.com/morgan-hill-farmers-market/

 

Sunday, 12/21/25, 9:00 AM

Mountain View Farmers’ Market, Mountain View, CA (BanjerDan solo)

Mountain View Caltrain Station, 600 West Evelyn Ave., Mountain View, CA 94041

https://cafarmersmkts.com/mountain-view-farmers-market/

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~BanjerDan (Dan Mazer)

“Wow! Banjos ROCK!”

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