Thu August 8, 2019
LIVE JAZZ - From SNARKY PUPPY, 9X Grammy Winner BOBBY SPARKS! Featuring R&B rising-star vocalist James Robinson
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at Black Cat
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9 GRAMMYS! The powerful and inspiring talent of Bobby Sparks is evidenced by the iconic artists who have integrated him in their bands, tours and albums. Bobby is a founding member and keyboardist of jazz powerhouse Snarky Puppy. He toured and recorded with PRINCE, St. Vincent, Lauryn Hill, D’Angelo, George Benson, Ray Charles and others. Bobby’s music and performance embodies the power and soulfulness of his church background where he listened to his mother play piano, his father the trumpet and was inspired to mount the organ at age 5.
His latest album “Schizophrenia” reflects the unbounded limits of his talent and influences. Bobby: “The album goes a lot of places. Funk. World music. Hip hop. All these directions. When I listened to the tracks, I realized it sounds schizophrenic. I put everything I love into this album because that’s who I am. I love every style of music. I love Miles Davis the same way I love Jimi Hendrix. I love Sly Stone as much as Bach and Mozart. I am a student of music! … But at the end of the day, for me it comes down to the soul and funk groove -- it’s what makes people dance and shake their hair!”
Joining Bobby is rising-star vocalist James Robinson, drum powerhouse Brannen Temple, and sax virtuoso Shelley Carrol.
TICKETS
STANDING ROOM
This ticket is for Standing Room Only– You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
PARTIAL VIEW/BAR SEATING
This ticket is for standard table or bar seats, with a partial stage view – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
VIP SEATING
This ticket is for VIP seats – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
DOOR/SEATING POLICY
You are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
FAQs
When do I arrive?
Guests are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
Does buying a ticket book a reservation as well?
Yes! For seated admissions, your ticket books you a reservation for a table. Please contact Black Cat to arrange your arrival time. Your table will be reserved for 2 hours. Please keep in mind that late arrivals will not be admitted. If you anticipate arriving after the scheduled time, please contact us to let the Maitre'd know.
Can I come in and listen to the music without purchasing a ticket?
Sure! If you would like to come in and listen to the band without seeing the show, you may join us in the Lobby Bar to enjoy specially curated cocktails and our full menu without purchasing a ticket. It's a perfect way to experience Black Cat. General admission tickets may always be purchased at the door if you decide you'd like to go downstairs and check out the show.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages welcome!
What's the refund policy?
All tickets are non-refundable
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Mobile or printed works for us!
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes!
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His latest album “Schizophrenia” reflects the unbounded limits of his talent and influences. Bobby: “The album goes a lot of places. Funk. World music. Hip hop. All these directions. When I listened to the tracks, I realized it sounds schizophrenic. I put everything I love into this album because that’s who I am. I love every style of music. I love Miles Davis the same way I love Jimi Hendrix. I love Sly Stone as much as Bach and Mozart. I am a student of music! … But at the end of the day, for me it comes down to the soul and funk groove -- it’s what makes people dance and shake their hair!”
Joining Bobby is rising-star vocalist James Robinson, drum powerhouse Brannen Temple, and sax virtuoso Shelley Carrol.
TICKETS
STANDING ROOM
This ticket is for Standing Room Only– You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
PARTIAL VIEW/BAR SEATING
This ticket is for standard table or bar seats, with a partial stage view – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
VIP SEATING
This ticket is for VIP seats – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
DOOR/SEATING POLICY
You are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
FAQs
When do I arrive?
Guests are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
Does buying a ticket book a reservation as well?
Yes! For seated admissions, your ticket books you a reservation for a table. Please contact Black Cat to arrange your arrival time. Your table will be reserved for 2 hours. Please keep in mind that late arrivals will not be admitted. If you anticipate arriving after the scheduled time, please contact us to let the Maitre'd know.
Can I come in and listen to the music without purchasing a ticket?
Sure! If you would like to come in and listen to the band without seeing the show, you may join us in the Lobby Bar to enjoy specially curated cocktails and our full menu without purchasing a ticket. It's a perfect way to experience Black Cat. General admission tickets may always be purchased at the door if you decide you'd like to go downstairs and check out the show.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages welcome!
What's the refund policy?
All tickets are non-refundable
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Mobile or printed works for us!
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes!
9 GRAMMYS! The powerful and inspiring talent of Bobby Sparks is evidenced by the iconic artists who have integrated him in their bands, tours and albums. Bobby is a founding member and keyboardist of jazz powerhouse Snarky Puppy. He toured and recorded with PRINCE, St. Vincent, Lauryn Hill, D’Angelo, George Benson, Ray Charles and others. Bobby’s music and performance embodies the power and soulfulness of his church background where he listened to his mother play piano, his father the trumpet and was inspired to mount the organ at age 5.
His latest album “Schizophrenia” reflects the unbounded limits of his talent and influences. Bobby: “The album goes a lot of places. Funk. World music. Hip hop. All these directions. When I listened to the tracks, I realized it sounds schizophrenic. I put everything I love into this album because that’s who I am. I love every style of music. I love Miles Davis the same way I love Jimi Hendrix. I love Sly Stone as much as Bach and Mozart. I am a student of music! … But at the end of the day, for me it comes down to the soul and funk groove -- it’s what makes people dance and shake their hair!”
Joining Bobby is rising-star vocalist James Robinson, drum powerhouse Brannen Temple, and sax virtuoso Shelley Carrol.
TICKETS
STANDING ROOM
This ticket is for Standing Room Only– You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
PARTIAL VIEW/BAR SEATING
This ticket is for standard table or bar seats, with a partial stage view – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
VIP SEATING
This ticket is for VIP seats – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
DOOR/SEATING POLICY
You are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
FAQs
When do I arrive?
Guests are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
Does buying a ticket book a reservation as well?
Yes! For seated admissions, your ticket books you a reservation for a table. Please contact Black Cat to arrange your arrival time. Your table will be reserved for 2 hours. Please keep in mind that late arrivals will not be admitted. If you anticipate arriving after the scheduled time, please contact us to let the Maitre'd know.
Can I come in and listen to the music without purchasing a ticket?
Sure! If you would like to come in and listen to the band without seeing the show, you may join us in the Lobby Bar to enjoy specially curated cocktails and our full menu without purchasing a ticket. It's a perfect way to experience Black Cat. General admission tickets may always be purchased at the door if you decide you'd like to go downstairs and check out the show.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages welcome!
What's the refund policy?
All tickets are non-refundable
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Mobile or printed works for us!
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes!
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His latest album “Schizophrenia” reflects the unbounded limits of his talent and influences. Bobby: “The album goes a lot of places. Funk. World music. Hip hop. All these directions. When I listened to the tracks, I realized it sounds schizophrenic. I put everything I love into this album because that’s who I am. I love every style of music. I love Miles Davis the same way I love Jimi Hendrix. I love Sly Stone as much as Bach and Mozart. I am a student of music! … But at the end of the day, for me it comes down to the soul and funk groove -- it’s what makes people dance and shake their hair!”
Joining Bobby is rising-star vocalist James Robinson, drum powerhouse Brannen Temple, and sax virtuoso Shelley Carrol.
TICKETS
STANDING ROOM
This ticket is for Standing Room Only– You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
PARTIAL VIEW/BAR SEATING
This ticket is for standard table or bar seats, with a partial stage view – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
VIP SEATING
This ticket is for VIP seats – You may arrive up to one hour early. Taxes and service charges included in ticket total.
DOOR/SEATING POLICY
You are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
FAQs
When do I arrive?
Guests are encouraged to arrive up to ONE HOUR before the performance to enjoy food and drinks. Please ARRIVE AT LEAST 20 MINUTES before the performance to be seated timely. For best results, we recommend you CALL BLACK CAT to confirm an exact seating time. 415.358.1999
Does buying a ticket book a reservation as well?
Yes! For seated admissions, your ticket books you a reservation for a table. Please contact Black Cat to arrange your arrival time. Your table will be reserved for 2 hours. Please keep in mind that late arrivals will not be admitted. If you anticipate arriving after the scheduled time, please contact us to let the Maitre'd know.
Can I come in and listen to the music without purchasing a ticket?
Sure! If you would like to come in and listen to the band without seeing the show, you may join us in the Lobby Bar to enjoy specially curated cocktails and our full menu without purchasing a ticket. It's a perfect way to experience Black Cat. General admission tickets may always be purchased at the door if you decide you'd like to go downstairs and check out the show.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
All ages welcome!
What's the refund policy?
All tickets are non-refundable
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Mobile or printed works for us!
Is my registration fee or ticket transferrable?
Yes!
show less
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400 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA 94109
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