upcoming gigs
Saturday, September 26, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Russell Haight (sax), Simon Wiskowski (sax), Brad Taylor (bass), David Sierra (drums), and David Chao (piano).
Thursday, October 8, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Ernie Durawa (drums), Philipe Vieux (sax), George Henderson (bass), and David Chao (piano).
past gigs
2007 gigs
2006 gigs
2005 gigs
Saturday, January 5, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) and guests Ernie Durawa (drums), Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians, and Nathan Peoples (tenor sax).
Sunday, January 20, 2008. 10:50 am - 12:00 pm.
University Presbyterian 2203 San Antonio, behind the UT Co-Op on the Drag (Gualalupe).
Jeremy Bell (sax), David Chao (piano), and Rachel Chao (upright bass)
Performance with the University Presbyterian Chancel Choir of Cedar Walton's "Holy Land" (arranged by Tom Sadler).
Friday, February 1, 2008. 6:30-8:30 pm.
Private event at Georgetown Community Center.
David Chao (piano), Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules), and Kris Afflerbaugh (bass).
Saturday, February 16, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) and guests Ernie Durawa (drums), Greg Williams (tenor sax), and Aaron Allen on bass.
Saturday, March 8, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), with guests Ernie Durawa (drums), Utah Hamrick (upright bass), and Russell Haight (tenor sax).
Saturday, March 22, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano). with guests Ernie Durawa (drums), Russell Haight (tenor sax), and Chris Budhan (bass).
Friday, March 28, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), with guests Chris Budhan on upright bass, Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums and Marcus Wilcher (tenor sax).
Saturday, March 29, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Liz Morphis (vocals) and Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians.
Friday, April 4, 2008. 7:00-8:15 pm, reception and refreshments afterwards.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: Because Inustice Is Here
University Presbyterian 2203 San Antonio, behind the UT Co-Op on the Drag (Gualalupe).
Russell Haight (tenor sax), Rachel Chao (upright bass), Jay Chacon (vocals), David Chao (piano) and the University Presbyterian Chancel Choir. One hour program followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Saturday, April 5, 2008. 7:00-11:00 pm.
Private event (wedding reception) at the Driskill Hotel.
David Chao (piano), Russell Haight (tenor sax), Pat Kennedy (drums), and Ryan Bowman (upright bass).
Friday, April 18, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Joey Colarusso on sax (The Monster Big Band and The Atlantics) and Kris Afflerbaugh (bass).
Saturday, April 19, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Russell Haight (tenor sax), Chris Budhan (bass), and Dave Colvin (drums).
Saturday, April 26, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Russell Haight (tenor sax) and Chris Budhan (bass).
Friday, May 2, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Carter Arrington (guitar) and Chris Budhan (bass).
Saturday, May 3, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Bruce Saunders (guitar) and Phillipe Vieux (baritone sax).
Saturday, May 31, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums and Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians.
Saturday, June 7, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Brad Taylor (Los Jazz Vatos and Cerronato) on bass, Ernie Durawa (drums), and Russell Haight (tenor sax).
Friday, June 13, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Lake west/Lake Austin, near 360 and FM 2222.
David Chao (piano) with guests Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians and Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums.
Saturday, June 14, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Thomas Heflin, Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, and Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians.
Saturday, June 21, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums and Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians.
Sunday, June 22, 2008. 9:30 pm-1:30 am.
The Elephant Room located downtown at 315 Congress Ave.
David Chao (piano), Russell Haight (tenor sax), Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, and Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008. 8:30-11:45 pm (Private Event).
House on the Hill located downtown at 319 Addie Roy Ranch Road.
David Chao (piano), Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, and Joey Colarusso on sax (The Monster Big Band and The Atlantics)
Saturday, July 5, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Lake west/Lake Austin, near 360 and FM 2222.
David Chao (piano) with guests Philipe Vieux (baritone sax) and Brad Taylor (Los Jazz Vatos and Cerronato) on bass.
Saturday, July 19, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Philipe Vieux (baritone sax) and Brad Taylor (Los Jazz Vatos and Cerronato) on bass and Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums.
Friday, July 25, 2008. 7:30 pm-11:00 pm.
Private event at Nature's Point on Lake Travis
David Chao (piano), Philipe Vieux (baritone sax), Ryan Bowman (upright bass), Kory Cook (drums).
Friday, August 22, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Kris Afflerbaugh (bass) and Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums.
Thursday, August 28, 2006. 6:30-10:00 pm.
North By Northwest Restaurant and Brewery, near the Arboretum, at 10010 Capitol of Texas Highway.
David Chao (piano) with guests Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians, Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, and Russell Haight (tenor sax).
Friday, August 29, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Lake west/Lake Austin, near 360 and FM 2222.
David Chao (piano) with guests Bruce Saunders (guitar) and Kris Afflerbaugh.
Saturday, August 30, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Lindsey Green (bass) and Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums.
Sunday, August 31, 2008. 7:00-8:00 pm.
Austinjazz.net Jazz, Funk, and Fusion Festival Dirty Dog Bar, 505 E. 6th St.
David Chao (piano), Philipe Vieux (baritone sax), Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians and Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums.
Sunday, September 7, 2008. 12:00 - 1:00 pm.
University Presbyterian 2203 San Antonio, behind the UT Co-Op on the Drag (Gualalupe).
Brad Taylor (Los Jazz Vatos and Cerronato) on bass, Ernie Durawa (drums), David Chao (piano), Philipe Vieux, and special guest Bob Dogan (piano).
September 12, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Lake west/Lake Austin, near 360 and FM 2222.
David Chao (piano) with guests Lindsey Green (upright bass) and Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules).
Saturday, September 13, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Russell Haight (tenor sax) and Lindsey Green (upright bass).
Friday, September 19, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Lake west/Lake Austin, near 360 and FM 2222.
David Chao (piano) with guests Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians and Ernie Durawa (drums).
Saturday, September 20, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Ernie Durawa (drums), Russell Haight (tenor sax), and George Henderson (bass).
Friday, September 26, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Jon Blondel (bass) and Graeme Francis (drums).
Saturday, September 27, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Brad Taylor (Los Jazz Vatos and Cerronato) on bass, Ernie Durawa (drums), Philipe Vieux (baritone sax), and Russell Haight (tenor sax).
Saturday, October 4, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Brad Taylor (Los Jazz Vatos and Cerronato) on bass, Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, and Marcus Wilcher (sax).
Saturday, October 11, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Pat Kennedy (UT Jazz Orchestra) on drums and Lindsey Green (upright bass).
Tuesday, October 14, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm. Jam Session!
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Graeme Francis (drums), Simon Wiskowski (sax), and George Henderson (bass).
Friday, October 17, 2008. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) with guests Alan Langham (guitar) and Graeme Francis (drums).
Saturday, October 18, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests George Henderson (bass), Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules), and Russell Haight (sax).
Saturday, October 25, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Bruce Saunders (guitar), Philipe Vieux (sax), George Henderson (bass), and Ernie Durawa (drums).
Saturday, November 1, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules), George Henderson (bass), and Russell Haight (sax).
Saturday, November 8, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules), George Henderson (bass), and Marcus Wilcher (sax).
Tuesday, November 11, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm. Jam Session!
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Simon Wiskowski (sax), George Henderson (bass), and Ernie Durawa (drums).
Friday, November 14, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, and Joey Colarusso on sax (The Monster Big Band and The Atlantics).
Saturday, November 15, 2008.
Blanco, Texas (private event).
David Chao (piano), Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians, Philipe Vieux (sax), and Russell Scanlon (guitar).
Saturday, November 22, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Philipe Vieux (sax), Ernie Durawa (drums). and Pat Harris (bass).
Saturday, December 6, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Mike Keonning (drums), Pat Harris (bass), and Philipe Vieux (sax).
Saturday, December 20, 2008. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Brad Taylor (Los Jazz Vatos and Cerronato) on bass, Philipe Vieux (sax), Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules), and Thomas Heflin (trumpet).
Saturday, January 3, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Ernie Durawa (drums), Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, and Phillipe Vieux (baritone sax).
Tuesday, January 13, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm. Jam Session@Sao Paulo's
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, Marcus Wilcher (tenor sax), and David Sierra (drums).
Thursday, January 15, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with guests Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, Russell Haight (sax), Ernie Durawa (drums), and Philipe Vieux (sax) .
Thursday, February 5, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Russell Haight (sax), David Chao (piano), Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules), and Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm. Jam Session@Sao Paulo's
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
A killer quintet: Ernie Durawa (drums), David Chao (piano), Russell Haight (sax), Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass. and Bruce Saunders (guitar).
Thursday, February 12, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Philipe Vieux (sax), David Chao (piano), Brad Taylor (bass), and Ernie Durawa (drums).
Saturday, February 14, 2009. 7:30-10:30 pm.
Private Event.
Brad Taylor (bass), David Chao (piano), Philipe Vieux (sax), and Michael Longoria (drums).
Thursday, March 5, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Ernie Durawa (drums), Pat Harris (bass), and Philipe Vieux (sax).
Tuesday, March 10, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm. Jam Session@Sao Paulo's
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Russell Haight (sax), Ernie Durawa (drums), and Pat Harris (bass).
Friday, March 20, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Pat Harris (bass), Ernie Durawa (drums), and Philipe Vieux (sax).
Saturday, March 28, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Russell Haight (tenor sax), and Chris Budhan (bass), and Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules).
Tuesday, April 7, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm. Jam Session@Sao Paulo's
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules), Pat Harris (bass), Russell Haight (tenor sax), and Philipe Vieux (sax).
Friday, April 17, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Joey Colarusso on sax (The Monster Big Band and The Atlantics) , David Chao (piano), Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, and Kory Cook (drums, Sons of Hercules).
Thursday, April 23, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Philipe Vieux (sax), Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, David Chao (piano), and Ernie Durawa (drums).
Thursday, April 30, 2009. 8:00-10:00 pm.
The Whip In Parlour Cafe & Market, south of Riverside off I-35.
Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass, David Chao (piano), and Ernie Durawa (drums).
Friday, May 1, 2009. 5:30-7:30 pm (Private Event)
Omni Hotel located at 700 San Jacinto at 8th Street.
Joey Colarusso (sax), Chris Budhan (upright bass), Kory Cook (drums), and David Chao (piano).
Saturday, May 2, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Philipe Vieux (sax), Ernie Durawa (drums), David Chao (piano), Chris Budhan (upright bass).
Saturday, May 9, 2009. 8:00-10:00 pm.
The Whip In Parlour Cafe & Market, south of Riverside off I-35.
David Chao (piano), Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, and Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm. Jam Session@Sao Paulo's
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Ernie Durawa (drums), David Chao (piano), Marcus Wilcher (tenor sax), Dr. Russell Haight (tenor sax), and George Henderson (bass).
Thursday, May 14, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Ernie Durawa (drums), Russell Haight (sax), Philipe Vieux (sax), David Chao (piano), and Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass.
Friday, May 15, 2009. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano), David Sierra (drums) and George Henderson (bass).
Saturday, May 23, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
Sammy Epstein (sax and others), Bruce Saunders (guitar), Aaron Allen (bass), and David Chao (piano).
Friday, May 29, 2009. 8:00-10:00 pm.
The Whip In Parlour Cafe & Market, south of Riverside off I-35.
David Chao (piano). Pat Kennedy (Opposite Day and Sarah Sharp) on drums, and Evan Arredondo (The Atlantics) on upright bass.
Sunday, May 31, 2009. noon-1:00 pm.
University Presbyterian 2203 San Antonio, behind the UT Co-Op on the Drag (Gualalupe).
David Chao (piano), Pat Harris (bass), Philipe Vieux (sax), and Ernie Durawa (drums).
Saturday, June 6, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano), Andrew Bergmann (bass), David Sierra (drums), and TBD.
Friday, June 12, 2009. 8:00-10:00 pm.
The Whip In Parlour Cafe & Market, south of Riverside off I-35.
David Chao (piano), Andrew Bergmann (bass), and TBD.
Saturday, June 20, 2009. 8:00-10:00 pm.
The Whip In Parlour Cafe & Market, south of Riverside off I-35.
David Chao (piano), Brad Houser (bass) from the New Bohemians, and TBD.
Saturday, June 27, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with TBD.
Saturday, July 11, 2009. 6:00-9:00 pm.
County Line on the Hill Bee Cave Road (FM 2244) just past 360 (512-327-1742).
David Chao (piano) and TBD.
Saturday, July 18, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with TBD.
Thursday, July 23, 2009. 7:30-9:45 pm.
São Paulo's located North of UT at 2809 San Jacinto (near Posse East and the Austin Seminary).
David Chao (piano) with TBD.
