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San Francisco Medicine Ball Band

- Oakland, CA Americana / R&B / Jazz

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Members: David Sturdevant; Ylonda Nickell; Larry Vann; John Hunt; Mindi Hadan;Chelle Jacques;Janice Maxie Reid;Crystal Monee Hall; Mads Tolling;Terrie Odabi;Na...

Sounds Like: The California Honeydrops

Manager: Rory Dean

Bio: The San Francisco Medicine Ball is an eclectic Bay Area ensemble featuring a revolving line-up of all star entertainers brought together from all over the world by founder and bandleader David Sturdevant. Known for his unique pairings of award winning multi-instrumentalists and first class vocal... See Full Bio

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San Francisco Medicine Ball Band has a show on 05/12/2013 at 06:00 PM @ 57TH STREE... http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/199330685 #concert

Press

“As Terrie (Odabi) said "57th Street Gallery will never be the same!" I am so blessed to know and work with each of you! David, thanks for all you do! You're ability to bring people together is one of your many gifts! Thank you!”
—  Janice Maxie Reid, 57th Street Gallery Oakland
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  • Mon

    May 27


    Sausalito, CA, US | 4:00pm

    Sausalito, CA, US
    Mon May 27 4:00pm

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    Get down with everybody's favorite party band this Memorial Day across the Bay in the beautiful seaside community of Sausalito. Join the Medicine Ball Band at the famous Sausalito Cruising Club with their popular dinner-dance-concert. Just wanna dance? No problem, tickets priced with and without the fabulous buffet dinner. With deep roots in the heart of the San Francisco California Bay Area, the Medicine Ball delights audiences grand and small with danceable Americana infused with grooves of New Orleans and sounds from around the world. This is great family fun for everyone. 4:00pm - 7:00 THE MEDICINE BALL BAND featuring: Vocalist and keyboardist extraordinaire Ms. JANICE MAXIE REID, Oakland's soulful vocalist TERRIE ODABI, Grammy winner MADS TOLLING, West Coast Blues Society Sax Player of the year NANCY WRIGHT, the legendary drummer LEON JOYCE Jr. and bandleader DAVID STURDEVANT on guitar, harmonica and vocals for an evening to remember all year long. **THIS IS A SPECIAL PRIVATE SHOW THAT REQUIRES YOUR RSVP to david@medicineballband.com TO ATTEND** NEW PRICES: A cover of $5/members concert only, $10/members concert & buffet dinner A cover of $10/non-members concert only, $20/non-members concert & buffet dinner. SAUSALITO CRUISING CLUB; 300 Napa St, Sausalito Phone @ bar 415.332.9922. Please remember RSVP to davide@medicineballband.com with the names of ALL who attend. David Sturdevant and the Medicine Ball Band perform through out the Bay Area and around the world with frequent appearances at many of the most favored clubs, restaurants, cafes and local hangouts in Northern California. Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/sanfranciscomedicineballband Local Music Vibe: http://localmusicvibe.com/artist/san-francisco-medicine-ball-band Gigmasters: http://www.gigmasters.com/Variety-Band/Medicine-Ball-Music/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MedicineBall4U FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Medicine-Ball-Band/206080819406588

  • Wed

    May 29


    San Francisco, CA, US | 9:00pm

    San Francisco, CA, US
    Wed May 29 9:00pm

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    Returning to the premiere San Francisco destination for the best Swing and Lindy Hop dance party anywhere, join the Medicine Ball at CAT'S CORNER for their popular SWING DANCE featuring a revolving lineup of the Bay Area's brightest stars. SWING and LINDY HOP dancing with free class at 9:00. A very fun event, even if you don't dance! www.catscornersf.com. $5 before 9:30, $10 after. SAVANNA JAZZ; 2937 Mission St, San Francisco. The Medicine Ball Band is an eclectic Bay Area ensemble featuring a revolving line-up of all star entertainers brought together by founder and bandleader David Sturdevant. Known for his unique pairings of award winning multi-instrumentalists and first class vocalists, David delivers danceable Americana, Jazz and R&B hits nightly without ever losing touch with a band that started playing for tips on the streets of San Francisco, in Union Square and along Fisherman's Wharf. The Medicine Ball Band performs across the Bay and around the world, uniting audiences from all walks and interests with feel good music infused with the heart and soul of New Orleans.

  • Fri

    Jun 7


    Oakland, CA, US | 8:00pm

    Oakland, CA, US
    Fri Jun 07 8:00pm

    Details

    The Medicine Ball Band returns to Oakland's prized 57th Street Gallery with an all star lineup guaranteed to get you moving to their sweet sweet booty grooving. Founder and band leader David Sturdevant consistently assembles the very finest local musicians and vocalists around, following a long, rewarding tradition of this popular Bay Area ensemble group that got its start playing for tips to locals and tourists from around the world on the streets of San Francisco. San Francisco's MEDICINE BALL BAND featuring Oakland's own TERRIE ODABI, keyboard and vocalist extraordinaire Ms. JANICE MAXIE REID, Two-Time Grammy Award winning violinist MADS TOLLING and DAVID STURDEVANT on guitar, harmonica and vocals with surprise guests expected @ 57TH ST. GALLERY- CORNER OF 57TH & TELEGRAPH; OAKLAND $15 COVER. The Medicine Ball is a sure fire hit with all ages, attitudes and interests performing feel good music for great dancing, relaxing or just hanging out. David Sturdevant (also of Stafford & Sturdevant, Trio Davide) spins the turn style to unite musicians from near and far with the perfect blend of soulful vocalists and powerful instrumentalists personally chosen for each show and venue.

  • Sat

    Jun 8


    Sausalito, CA, US | 6:30pm

    Sausalito, CA, US
    Sat Jun 08 6:30pm

    Details

    The Medicine Ball Band promises big fun and great music at one of Sausalito's favorite venues. Follow locals and tourists alike to this prized Italian eatery and enjoy the Medicine Ball's unique brand of feel good music. With influences from around the world fueled by the feisty, always spicy sounds of New Orleans, find out what fans and followers already know - this is Big Fun for dancing or just relaxing all over Northern California. A Taste of Rome sits at the steps of 1000 Bridgeway, a great place for sight seeing and people watching, fine food and some of the best live entertainment around. All ages welcome, tasty menu with an assortment of Traditional and Italian food and drinks available. The Medicine Ball is one of the most popular ensemble bands with ongoing appearances at many of the most popular clubs, cafes and restaurants in the Bay Area. The band features a tight group of veteran multi-instrumentalists and stand out vocalists personally arranged for every show by founder and Bandleader David Sturdevant. His famous revolving lineup keeps the music fresh and the tunes red hot. From San Francisco to Napa Valley, Mill Valley, Martinez, Berkeley and Oakland - all kinds of fun. Familiar players include YLONDA NICKELL and NANCY WRIGHT on sax, TERRIE ODABI, JOHN & ANN HUNT, CHELLE JACQUES and JANICE MAXIE-REID, Blues Hall of Fame drummer LARRY VANN, STEVE MALERBI, MADS TOLLING and DAVID STURDEVANT. Lineup subject to change, promises good times.

  • Fri

    Jun 21


    Martinez, CA, US | 8:00pm

    Martinez, CA, US
    Fri Jun 21 8:00pm

    Details

    The Medicine Ball Band returns to Martinez and one of the coolest venues around - Armandos - where musicians love to play and music lovers cele - brate! With an all star lineup guaranteed to get you moving to their sweet sweet booty grooving, founder and band leader David Sturdevant unites his "A-Team" to bring the house down with you in it! Consistently one of the most fun bands around, David promises the very finest local musicians and vocalists. The Medicine Ball is continues a long, rewarding tradition of this popular Bay Area ensemble group that got its start playing for tips to locals and tourists from around the world on the streets of San Francisco. San Francisco's MEDICINE BALL BAND featuring Oakland's own TERRIE ODABI, keyboard and vocalist extraordinaire Ms. JANICE MAXIE REID, Two-Time Grammy Award winning violinist MADS TOLLING and DAVID STURDEVANT on guitar, harmonica and vocals with surprise guests expected @ ARMANDOS in Martinez. IT"S NOT THAT FAR AWAY! The Medicine Ball is a sure fire hit with all ages, attitudes and interests performing feel good music for great dancing, relaxing or just hanging out. David Sturdevant (also of Stafford & Sturdevant, Trio Davide) spins the turn style to unite musicians from near and far with the perfect blend of soulful vocalists and powerful instrumentalists personally chosen for each show and venue.

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  • David Sturdevant (Artist) David Sturdevant
    Join one of the most fun bands anywhere!
  • bleuravyn (Fan) bleuravyn
    Your reverbnation profile looks better every day! The new email you are sending out for your shows are wonderful - you get press coverage and updates, links to youtube and fac...
  • San Francisco Medicine Ball Band (Artist) San Francisco Medici...
    Crazy Hat Promo video of David performing live at the Sausalito Cruising Club. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBccCvdXda0
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Q: One question...May I sing with you?! Kat
A: Please take a look at our calendar and come out to one of our shows so we can talk about it. Best, David

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