Live Music in Willow Glen

“Simon Santiago is a singer/guitarist from the San Jose area.  He performs solo acoustic as well as duo/full band with the Breaux Show.  Classic rock and pop from the 60’s-90’s with a few surprises and very eclectic set lists.”

Michael McMorrow and Pablo Rivière form a captivating duo that delves into Brazil’s rich musical heritage, blending jazz, bossa nova, and Latin influences in performances marked by warmth, subtlety, and expressive interplay. 

Argentine-born guitarist, vocalist, and Samba Cruz Quartet leader Pablo Rivière channels classic bossa nova and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira): elegant nylon-string fingerstyle guitar with gentle syncopated grooves, lush jazz-infused chords, and refined restraint that lets the melody breathe—paired with warm, gentle vocals of measured phrasing and intimate delivery.

Guitarist Michael McMorrow traces an eclectic journey from Lounge revivalist roots with Project Pimento to vibrant Caribbean and Latin explorations in Apocalypso and Carambola. Mastering the Portuguese guitar, he delved into Fado's soulful traditions. Drawing on Jazz, Brazilian, Latin, and Pop influe

Boston born and now Los Angeles based musician Nick Hames is the development of all genres of music. Mainly focusing on rock, pop, and blues, Hames takes a unique approach to his music with making sure his guitar is heard while appealing to mainstream popular music.

Boston born and now Los Angeles based musician Nick Hames is the development of all genres of music. Mainly focusing on rock, pop, and blues, Hames takes a unique approach to his music with making sure his guitar is heard while appealing to mainstream popular music.

Zack Pitt-Smith and Pablo Rivière bring a compelling collaboration that explores Brazil’s rich musical traditions.

Argentine-born guitarist, vocalist, and Samba Cruz Quartet leader Pablo Rivière channels classic bossa nova and MPB (Música Popular Brasileira): elegant nylon-string fingerstyle guitar with gentle syncopated grooves, lush jazz-infused chords, and refined restraint that lets the melody breathe—paired with warm, gentle vocals of measured phrasing and intimate delivery.

Bay Area reed master Zack Pitt-Smith (clarinet, saxophone, and flute) co-leads the acclaimed choro ensemble Grupo Falso Baiano and Oakland Samba Revue. A longtime public-school educator, he has brought his students to the stages of Yoshi’s, SFJAZZ, and Pixar’s Soul. His melodic finesse and improvisational depth shine in Brazilian contexts, informed by years of education and performance.

“Simon Santiago is a singer/guitarist from the San Jose area.  He performs solo acoustic as well as duo/full band with the Breaux Show.  Classic rock and pop from the 60’s-90’s with a few surprises and very eclectic set lists.”