Music Day: La Vie en Rose – Pink Paris Party on June 5

Celebrate Fête de la Musique in true French style with a playful and vibrant twist! This year’s theme is “La Vie en Rose – Pink Paris Party”, think Parisian charm, rosy hues, and joyful vibes all night long.

🎤 8 live bands throughout the evening
🎶 2 rooms of non-stop music and fun
🍷 French bites available for purchase
🍸 Delicious cocktails available for purchase

Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with music, color, and pure joy, because this year, it’s all about ONLY FUN!

8 live bands will take over two vibrant spaces, bringing you a continuous celebration of sound and energy.

✨ Dress code: Add a touch of pink! Whether it’s a full outfit or a fun accessory, embrace the theme and come glowing in rose.

Step into a festive Parisian dream where music fills the air, laughter flows freely, and everything feels just a little more magical in pink…

👉 RSVP now and let yourself be carried away by the rhythm of France!

Jesse Sahbi's live band
Jesse Sahbi was born and grew up in a village of Barata in Cote D'ivoire (Ivory Coast) West Africa. With his band (Jess Sah Bi & Peter One), he traveled to many West African countries and filled stadiums in the cities of Bouake, Daloa, Man in Ivory Coast, Ouagadougou, BoBodioulasso in Burkina, Bamako in Mali, Lome in Togo, and Cotonou in Benin. In the United States Jesse held concerts in cities: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Baltimore, Silver Spring, Raleigh, Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Oakland, Atlanta and at Kennedy Center in Washington DC.
Since moving to the Bay Area Jesse Sahbi performed in many venues and events: weddings, schools, churches, conferences, and San Francisco Public Libraries.
Jesse Sahbi has experiences as an instructor teaching African music to kids in Philadelphia PA, Orlando FL, Baltimore MD, Newark NJ, San Francisco and Oakland. Jesse Sahbi is a recording artist, singer, composer, and Cartoonist. He plays several African instruments (Djeme, Kolon, Pkete, Balafon (xylophone).

Violetta Vieux
Violetta is a passionate singer who brings the classic sounds of 1970s through 1990s French music to life. With a warm and emotional voice, she puts a fresh spin on the beloved songs of famous French artists. Her shows are more than just music, they take the audience on a journey through a golden era of French culture.Violetta is a popular performer at French festivals, cozy gatherings, and community events around the Bay Area. Whether she’s singing the poetic tunes of Francis Cabrel or the romantic songs of Dalida, her performances are full of heart, charm, and true French spirit.

Children of Lucy
Afro/Asian/Latin Rock–Jazz Dance Band

Children of Lucy is a Bay Area ensemble blending global rhythms into vibrant, original dance music. Featuring drums, bass, guitar, percussion, alto sax, trombone, trumpet, and vocals, the group draws inspiration from Colombia, Mali, Senegal, the Congo, and Southern India—fusing cumbia, Wassoulou, Afrobeat, and polymetric grooves with jazz and rock. All music is written or arranged by bandleader A.C. Lewis (DrClock).

DrClock, a veteran musician with over five decades of experience, has performed worldwide with major orchestras and artists including Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, and Yo-Yo Ma. A former longtime member of the San Francisco Symphony, he now leads Children of Lucy, continuing his passion for cross-cultural, rhythm-driven music.

The band features a dynamic lineup of seasoned Bay Area performers: guitarist/vocalist David El, bassist Noah Magor, percussionist Mar Stevens, trumpeter Miles Spearman—one of the top trumpeters in the Bay Area—and singer La Tanya Carmical, a Bay Area icon. Each member brings diverse influences from jazz, rock, Latin, and African traditions.

Together, Children of Lucy delivers an energetic, globally inspired sound designed to move both body and spirit.

Amy Obenski
Amy Obenski’s crystalline vocals float over haunting, cinematic backdrops, drawing listeners from quiet confession into luminous release. Her songs create an atmosphere that feels deeply personal while filling the entire room. Her music has reached television audiences through “Carousel,” featured on season four of Grey's Anatomy. Across seven full-length albums and numerous singles, Obenski has built a body of work shaped by sonically-adventurous arrangements, layered harmonies, and melodies that unfold with quiet intensity. She has toured throughout the United States and Europe, recorded in France with her French ensemble, The Carbone Band, and served as an artist in residence in San Herblain, France.

La Gauloise All Stars
La Gauloise All Stars has arrived, and the Bay Area will never quite be the same.
This electrifying eight-piece ensemble bursts onto the scene as the ultimate celebration of France’s most iconic pop and rock anthems, delivering the unforgettable soundtrack of the ’60s through the ’90s with irresistible style and swagger. From the rebellious riffs of Téléphone to the cool sophistication of Jacques Dutronc, the timeless charm of Joe Dassin, the sultry sparkle of Vanessa Paradis, the soaring passion of Daniel Balavoine, the rock-and-roll elegance of Eddy Mitchell, the disco brilliance of Claude François, the yé-yé magic of France Gall, the new-wave pulse of Indochine, the epic sing-along anthems of Jean-Jacques Goldman, and the unforgettable melodies of Michel Delpech — the band revives the songs generations grew up singing at the top of their lungs.
Fronted by the dynamic vocal trio Violetta Vieux, Yves Lewi, and Laurent Fourgo, and powered by the exceptional musicianship of Stéphane Blanchard (guitar & vocals), Christian Iribarren and Raphaël Cola (keyboards), Don Ciccone (bass), and Gilles Combrisson (drums), La Gauloise All Stars delivers a performance that is equal parts concert, celebration, and French cultural extravaganza.
This isn’t just a show, it’s a full-blown French party. Expect nostalgia, sing-alongs, irresistible grooves, and a dance floor that refuses to stay quiet.
Memories will come rushing back… but staying in your seat will be absolutely impossible.

Ed Varez
Ed Varez is a San Francisco Bay Area–based singer-songwriter originally from Lima, Peru. His music blends Latin pop, psychedelic cumbia, and tropical rhythms with modern production and heartfelt storytelling.His song “Merengue Atrevido” has been featured by Putumayo World Music as part of their curated tropical Latin collections.He has performed at iconic venues such as Whisky a Go Go and Mountain Winery, and has shared stages with artists like Julieta Venegas and Jarabe de Palo.Whether performing solo or with his band Selvasonico, Ed Varez brings an intimate and vibrant energy that connects deeply with audiences.

Rue 66
Rue '66 is a modern day yé yé band from San Francisco, California. The genre known as yé yé refers to French pop music made in the 1960's. Rue '66 covers this kind of material while offering of few songs of their own. It's groovy blend of '60s harmonies, go-go boots, and surf guitar that gets everyone on the dance floor.

French American Quartet
They play hot club style jazz (music of Django Reinhardt and jazz standards). They have been playing together for several years and played at different venues in the city, including the Revolution Art Café and Mr Tipples.
Fabrice Urrizalqui- drums
Ian Scherer- guitar
Emily Froberg- guitar
Rob Yung- double bass

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