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Music Nights Reservations

Saturdays and Sundays. Welcome to our music nights reservation system.

Reservations are open until ONE HOUR BEFORE THE EARLY SHOW. After that, you may call the restaurant,

or just come in as the staff may be busy preparing for the show!

Please do not preorder your meal through third party sites. Just use our reservation system below.

CLICK HERE FOR A SHORT VIDEO WHICH EXPLAINS RESERVING AND PREORDERING

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The Genius Of Charles Mingus with Byron Colborn

September 23rd; 5pm and 7 pm seatings

One of the most brilliant and eclectic composers of the 20th century, the music of Charles Mingus blended bebop, hardbop, the blues, soul, gospel, and soundscapes of contemporary European music into a style that was truly one-of-a-kind! Byron Colborn and his top-notch ensemble will delve into the depths of the Mingus catalog, in this very special evening.

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Regular Dining (Non-Music/Poetry) Reservations

NOT FOR MUSIC NIGHTS OR POETRY NIGHTS!! SEE BELOW FOR MUSIC AND POETRY NIGHTS!!!

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Fourth Tuesday Poetry!

Twin Lotus Thai is proud to present a new venue for poetry. Every fourth Tuesday of the month, Sacramento poet Bob Stanley will curate an evening of readings; 6 pm will present featured readers, followed by an open mic. Sign up for open mic with the host. Check out this new addition to the arts community!

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Featured Poets for September 26th

Patricia Wentzel,

Sandra Tanhauser,

Susan Dlugach,

Lesley Cummings,

Laura Rosenthal

Hosted by Bob Stanley

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Two Tune Thursday!

Are you an aspiring vocalist? Come on out between 6 pm and 8 pm on Thursdays and sing two tunes with Dr. G! Sign up for a time with the link below. And don't forget to bring your friends for support!

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Music Calendar

Sat 23 Sep
The Genius of Charles Mingus with Byron Colborn
Sacramento
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Sep 23, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
One of the most brilliant and eclectic composers of the 20th century, Charles Mingus blended bebop, hardbop, the blues, soul, gospel, and contemporary European music into a style that was truly one-of-a-kind! Byron Colborn and his top-notch ensemble will delve into the depths of the Mingus catalog!
Sun 24 Sep
The Music of the Keith Jarrett European Quartet
Sacramento
RSVP
Sep 24, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Keith Jarrett is one of the most influential modern jazz musicians, and one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. His European Quartet turned the jazz world on its ear in the 1970s. Hear re-creations of these works with Mike Mcmullen, Kerry Kashiwagi. Rick Lotter, and the Manager!
Sat 30 Sep
Vivian Lee; Reflections of Billie Holiday
Sacramento
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Sep 30, 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Join the chanteuse, Vivian Lee, as she explores the beauty and wonder of Lady Day; Billie Holiday. Along with Vivian will be her subtle and dynamic rhythm section of Brenden Lowe on piano, Buca Necak on bass, and Barry Hutcherson on drums!
Sun 01 Oct
Jazzbirds sing the Jazz Age!
Sacramento
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Oct 01, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Come share an evening with the Jazzbirds; Shelley Burns and Deanne Calvin, as they take us down memory lane with the wonderously raucous, rowdily jovial, and innocently sophisticated sounds of the jazz age, when Americans were Market Crashing, New Dealing, Lindy Hopping, and Hooveretting!!
Sat 07 Oct
French Jazz Group Rendezvous!
Sacramento
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Oct 07, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
French Jazz Ensemble RENDEZVOUS brings the romance of a French café to Twin Lotus Thai!! Get ready for a total French immersive experience! Featuring well-known musicians Tony Kaye on guitar, Tony Cervone on accordion, Tom Hannickel on bass, and Kathryn Skinner on vocals! C'est Magnifique!!
Sun 08 Oct
Barry Hutcherson plays Bobby Hutcherson!
Sacramento
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Oct 08, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Bobby Hutcherson was a towering figure in jazz, and one of the greatest jazz vibraphonists of all time. Barry grew up around Bobby (Little B's Poem) and served as drummer in his father's last quartet. Come hear Barry interpret his father's music, along with Bay Area vibraphonist Erik Von Buchau!
Sat 14 Oct
Capital Public Radio; CTI with Avery Jeffry
Sacramento
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Oct 14, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Join Capital Public Radio, Twin Lotus Thai, and the Avery Jeffry quartet as they explore the hip, sultry, and groovy sounds of the CTI catalog! On board with Avery will be Arlyn Anderson, Scott Gordon, and Duncan McElman!
Sun 15 Oct
Side by Side by Side by Stephen Sondheim
Sacramento
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Oct 15, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Join Rigel Spencer, Valerie V, and Cathy West-Packard as they present their favorite songs penned by the composer of at least a dozen of the greatest musicals of all time – from West Side Story to ‘Sweeney Todd.” Hear “Something’s Coming,” “No One Is Alone,” “Send in the Clowns..." and MORE!
Fri 20 Oct
Luke Davis Quintet; Moanin'!
Sacramento
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Oct 20, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Come hear young percussionist extraordinaire Luke Davis and his amazing band take on the repertoire of one of the most classic and iconic Hard-Bop albums of all time, the timeless masterpiece "Moanin'" by Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers!
Sat 21 Oct
Aaron Gayden's Bop Shop!
Sacramento
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Oct 21, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Come check out the brilliant jazz stylings of vocalist Aaron Gayden as he weaves his way through classics, standards, and bebop compositions of Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk with the tippin' swing support of Buca Necak, Time Metz, and the Manager. Scoo-be-doo-wop-ool-ya-koo!
Sun 22 Oct
An Evening of Cole Porter
Sacramento
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Oct 22, 5:00 PM – Oct 23, 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
An evening of tribute and remembrance of one of the greatest composers of Sreat American Song. Hear wis classic repertoire as interpreted by three beautiful voices; Linda Ingoglia, Rhonda West-Peters, and Dina Lalkaka. It will be, truly, "Magnifique!!"
Fri 27 Oct
Muddy Notes!
Sacramento
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Oct 27, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Muddy Notes is an organ quartet featuring blues-adjacent jazz, gospel, and pop. The quartet will take the audience on a journey of beauty, swing, and a little humor. Chris Miller on B3 & vocals, jazz drummer Glenn Shapley, stand up bassist Phil Adams and guitarist-composer Chris Coey!!
Sat 28 Oct
Alex Jenkins plays Sonny Rollins
Sacramento
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Oct 28, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Join the magnificent Alex Jenkins quartet as they rediscover the vast repertoire of NEWK! The incomparable Sonny Rollins… hard-bop saxophone giant! Joining Alex this evening will be guitarist Arlyn Anderson, bassist Ben Kopf, and Levi Saelua on saxophone.
Sun 29 Oct
Denise Anya; Reflections of Dinah Washington
Sacramento
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Oct 29, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Join TLT favorite Denise Anya as she reflects on Dinah Washington, one of the most popular recording artists of the 1950s. Although primarily a jazz vocalist, Washington also performed blues, op, and R&B. Joining our own golden vocalist will be Shelley Denny and the Manager!
Sat 04 Nov
Sour Diesel Jams
Sacramento
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Nov 04, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Sour Diesel Jams formed in 2019, fusing the improvisational language of Jazz with aspects of Funk, Rock, Afro-Cuban, and Latin as well as incorporating rhythms and harmonies found around the world. Their sets are action-packed and include a wide range of dynamic originals and fusion favorites!!
Sun 05 Nov
Beth Duncan Birthday Celebration!!
Sacramento
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Nov 05, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Vibrant jazz vocalist and broadcast journalist Beth Duncan applies her warm, robust contralto to her finely crafted sets. Beth's vocal interpretations maintain a strong undercurrent of love for life and the joyful celebration of her art. Join her and her swinging band for a night of birthday fun!
Sat 11 Nov
Veterans Day: Del Gomes plays Benny Goodman
Sacramento
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Nov 11, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
We all remember the sweet sounds of Benny Goodman as he embroidered wistful melodies over the velvet tones of his big bands and small groups. Join Del Gomes, Susan Skinner, Shelley Denny, and the Manager in the special Veterans Day Show!
Sun 12 Nov
Jim Martinez plays Count Basie
Sacramento
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Nov 12, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sacramento, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA
Come revisit the swinging music of the Kid from Red Bank, the one and only Count Basie! Regional legend Jim Martinez and his quartet; Kerry Kashiwagi on bass, Arlyn Anderson on guitar, and Tim Metz on drums, will cast a spell on your toes with "One o'Clock Jump," "Lil Darlin," and "Shiny Stockings"