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Awarded BEST PICTURE @ SFVFF! Next 10/27: UNAFF

Saturday, October 7th, 1:30pm
San Francisco Veterans Film Festival

William Farley, director

Quite possibly the hippest band I’ve ever been in with L-R: David James, Keith McArthur, me, Chris Grady, Jordan Glasgow, and John Hanes pictured. Sometimes we’re lucky and Diana Mangano joins us….We’ll be gracing the outdoor stage of the mighty Jupiter in downtown Berkeley. A super fun band with funky compositions and a few covers….not to be missed, come say hi!

IN THE MOMENT

Clarinet Thing was founded in 1990 and has steadily entertained Bay Area audiences ever since. This Saturday , 7pm, we’ll be performing at Oaktown Jazz Workshops on the In the Moment Series, our arrangements of jazz greats and originals.

A while back when guitarist Will Bernard moved to from Berkeley to Brooklyn, he suggested I hire guitarist David James for Doña Luz 30 Besos/Beth Custer Ensemble. I introduced myself to David at his place of work, asked him to jam w/BCE at the studio I shared with Jan Jackson in Hunter’s Point. We’ve been playing together ever since. Countless gigs and tours later BCE morphed into the ensemble Russian Telegraph, founded by David, named for two hills in San Francisco. Prior to RTs emergence, David asked me to be in his group GPS. We made a critically acclaimed recording, Billionaire Blues. Now after a few years of recording and performing, GPS & guests will present David’s seminal Mission Rebel No. 1: Looking for Reverend Jesse James, 9/22 in San Francisco, 9/24 in Palo Alto. Not to be missed, a rich tapestry of sonic excellence.

Find it here!

The New Farm director, legendary pianist/singer Andy Pollack (Life After Life) and I make a rare public performance at Maracuja Gallery, Texas St./22nd St., San Francisco, CA, Friday, 8/25/23, $20, only 50 sold in advance.

I first met Andrew Pollack in November of 2019, we became fast friends playing weekly at each other homes and at The New Farm. In a way, we saved each others souls during the performers nightmare that ‘twer the grey years of lockdown! Friday you’ll hear originals and a galley of tunes from Berlin to Cale in an all acoustic setting. Wander through, gaze at Mark Hensen art, sit with 3D goggles on, to the soft, sweet, sultry sounds of piano, voices, and clarinet.

Take public transport/walk/bike/driverless car,(!) eat at many fine establishments in Dogpatch and on Potrero hill, make an evening of it! 10% of ticket sales will be donated to TheNewFarm.org.

Peace, ya’ll

Beth

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