Serving the San Francisco Bay Area New Music Community

Tue, Jul 7 2026 8:30 PM

Little Hill Lounge
10753 San Pablo Ave El Cerrito
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Last month's Pride show inspired a new direction for Eli and I. We're moving away from the duo format into full ensemble mode. While we're still holding true to the slow and patient vibe of our two plus years of duet work, "Eli's New Band" will feature an expanded repetoire of standards and some not so standard, joined by four other stellar musicians including my long term musical partner Heikki Koskinen joined by Ryan Higley on drums, Jamie Duncan guitar, and double bassist Noah Zisser all of which have appeared with us in various configurations. We're excited to bring this new development to my most beloved performance venue Little Hill Lounge in beautiful El Cerrito California!

A CHILL VIBE on the First Tuesday of Every Month @ Little Hill Lounge!
Heikki Koskinen - e-trumpet Noah Zisser - double bass,
Ryan Higley - drums, Eli Knowles - Rhodes/vocals,
Rent Romus - alto saxophone/flute

Cost: $10 donation
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A montage of the free music group the Lords of Outland from their live presented as part of The Tenderloin Museum’s Sounds of the Tenderloin live music series at the Tenderloin National Forest in San Francisco July of 2022 Featuring Rent Romus on alto/soprano saxophones, Ray Schaeffer on bass, Anthony Flores on drums, and Philip Everett on