Past Second Set Dates

Past Dates

Take a trip down memory lane and see where what went down, threw down. Then check out our upcoming shows and plan to enjoy the real thing.

Tongue and Groove

Saturday, Sep 14, 2002 at 10:00 pm
2513 Van Ness @ Union, SF (415) 928-0404
Once again Second Set takes over the Tongue and Groove for another night of blues and funky music. Second Set headlines this Saturday night show.

Curve Bar

Tuesday, Aug 20, 2002 at 9:00 pm
747 Third Street San Francisco, CA 94107 Across Street From Pac Bell Park 415.896.2286
Second Set leads the way at the Curve Bar across the street from Pac Bell Park. Come cheer on the Giants and get your groove on with Second Set after the game.

Voodoo Lounge

Thursday, Aug 1, 2002 at 9:30 pm
2937 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 415.285.3369
Second Set plays the middle slot with Atomic Mint opening and Salt Dish closing. Come for the sushi, stay for the original tunes!!

Hotel Utah Saloon

Saturday, Jul 20, 2002 at 10:30 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
Second Set is back at the Hotel Utah Saloon, Kingstreet Crossing opens

Tongue and Groove

Saturday, Jun 8, 2002 at 10:30 pm
2513 Van Ness @ Union, SF (415) 928-0404
Saturday night showdown with Funky Dave (Funky Buelah) on guitar and Mike Park (Ron Jeremy Explosion)on Drums- Second Set plays with Ten Mile Tide and another band from Utah. (gimme 2)

Rudy's Pub

Friday, Jun 7, 2002 at 9:30 pm
117 University Ave. Palo Alto CA (650) 329-0922
Friday night show Second Set plays three sets at Rudy's Pub near Stanford Univ. in Palo Alto

Red Devil Lounge

Friday, Apr 5, 2002 at 9:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
Salty Dish will help us spice up your evening. Increase your sodium!

Hotel Utah Saloon

Saturday, Mar 16, 2002 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
We headline the Utah after Extra Ghost warms you up. Get your groove on the day before St. Patty's!

Red Devil Lounge

Thursday, Mar 14, 2002 at 9:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
We play our old haunt again. Mario will be on the drums!

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Jan 23, 2002 at 9:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
Ed's final Wednesday Night Shenanigan at the RDL. After a long and glorious career, Mr. Scott's moving to the Big Apple. Join us in sending him off!

Bourbon St Bar & Grill

Saturday, Jan 19, 2002 at 9:00 pm
2765 Clayton Rd, Concord, CA 94519 925-609-8363
Second Set plays 1st-one short set w/Sol Americano, the People, and Felonious

Voodoo Lounge

Friday, Dec 21, 2001 at 10:00 pm
2937 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 415.285.3369
Second Set plays this intimate venue in the Mission district of SF, sandwiched between Extra Ghost and Mission Players. Go for tapas in the Mission then come dance your ass off.

Sierra Vista

Wednesday, Dec 19, 2001 at 10:00 pm
700 N. Lake Blvd. Tahoe City, CA (530) 583-0233
Second Set headlines at Tahoe's premier live music venue. This is a venue that has hosted amazing bands like Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, the Disco Biscuits, and Maceo Parker.

Hotel Utah Saloon

Saturday, Dec 8, 2001 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
We'll play right after the Ron Jeremy Explosion!

Last Day Saloon

Friday, Dec 7, 2001 at 9:30 pm
406 Clement @ 5th Ave (415)387-6343
Come see Second Set open up for our friend's LUCE. We will play one set starting at 9:30

Private Party

Saturday, Nov 10, 2001 at 9:00 pm
Second Set plays its first frat party in the Sigma Chi house at UC Berkeley. Woo hoo!

Last Day Saloon

Thursday, Oct 25, 2001 at 9:00 pm
406 Clement @ 5th Ave (415)387-6343
With Flut and Dr. Evazon, Second Set's gonna try and light the Richmond on fire. Bring your water guns.

Private Party

Saturday, Oct 13, 2001 at 7:00 pm
Geez. These secretly located private parties are weirding me out. Eyes Wide Shut comes to mind...

Marilyn's

Friday, Oct 12, 2001 at 9:00 pm
12th & K, Sacramento CA (916) - 446 - 4361
Our first date in Sacramento, opening for Suite 304

Red Devil Lounge

Thursday, Oct 11, 2001 at 9:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
We're gonna be opening up for Ten Mile Tide. Peep this groove out.

Blake's

Tuesday, Oct 9, 2001 at 9:00 pm
2367 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley (510) 848-0886
Another night at Blake's. We're on early, and with school in session, it should be jumpin..

Paradise Lounge

Friday, Oct 5, 2001 at 9:00 pm
308 11th St @ Folsom, SF (415) 861-6906
Ahh, a nice little Friday show. Come get some!

Tongue and Groove

Saturday, Sep 29, 2001 at 9:00 pm
2513 Van Ness @ Union, SF (415) 928-0404
Again at Tongue and Groove. Again with Luce. The voice of the Funkletariat will not be silenced!

The Bone 107.7

Friday, Sep 28, 2001 at 6:00 am
A live, in-studio appearance on the morning show. Stay tuned for details.

Old Towne Pub

Thursday, Sep 20, 2001 at 9:00 pm
66 North.Fair Oaks Blvd, Pasadena, CA (1 block north of Colorado Blvd.) (626) 577-6583
A return appearance in Joe's hometown.

Slim's

Wednesday, Sep 19, 2001 at 8:00 pm
333 11th Street @ Folsom, SF (415)255-0333
A huge, and free, KFOG show at Slim's. We'll be opening for LUCE. You've got no excuse!

The Westend Santa Monica

Thursday, Sep 13, 2001 at 9:00 pm
1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 394-4647
Our third L.A. tour begins. CANCELLED! In light of the whole situation in NYC and elsewhere, we're cancelling this show (and only this one...)

Kelly's Mission Rock

Saturday, Sep 8, 2001 at 2:00 pm
* 817 China Basin @ Mariposa, SF (415) 626-5355
A summertime show, outdoors with Funky Beulah and lots of sun, food, drink, and good cheer. Check out the map and we'll see you there.

Red Devil Lounge

Thursday, Aug 30, 2001 at 9:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
The moon laughs knowingly ... The moon laughs ... The moon ... The. (...isn't it romantic? Bring a date.) Big Foot in Paris will open. Can't tell if that's romantic or not.

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Aug 24, 2001 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
Friday night at the Utah with the Ron Jeremy Explosion. After party at my house -- we'll screen Orgazmo.

Private Party

Saturday, Aug 18, 2001 at 9:00 pm
A private party. So secret, we don't even know where yet.

Blake's

Tuesday, Aug 14, 2001 at 9:30 pm
2367 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley (510) 848-0886
We'll be the second set of the night at a staple of Berkeley nightlife, after Wendy Lyons.

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Aug 1, 2001 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
It's stupid, I know. But there it is: an urge to make Second Set Red Devil Wednesdays a themed affair. How about Funkalicious Groove-a-Billy? Get there early, since we'll be opening for Pedals Sped.

Red Devil Lounge

Saturday, Jul 28, 2001 at 4:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
While walking around the Polk Street Fair, stop by and get your groove on and your drink on for a spell.

Last Day Saloon

Wednesday, Jul 25, 2001 at 9:00 pm
406 Clement @ 5th Ave (415)387-6343
We're back at the coolest place anywhere on Clement between 4th and 6th Avenues! We've got the headling spot from 11 to closing. Playing just before us are none other than LUCE! Bring your dancing shoes.

Tempest Bar

Friday, Jul 13, 2001 at 9:00 pm
431 Natoma St @ 5th, SF (415) 495-1863
We just got asked to do this show, and isn't it exciting? New venues are so much fun!

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Jul 11, 2001 at 9:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
Second Set Wednesdays at the Red Devil. Rock and Roll coochie-coo are rockin at your door.

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Jun 29, 2001 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
The Hotel Utah. Friday Night. Need I Say More?

The Westend Santa Monica

Monday, Jun 25, 2001 at 9:00 pm
1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 394-4647
All Second Set, All Night Long. The previous two shows in LA were just a warm up -- we'll groove the paint off the walls. Check it out if you're in the area. This will be our official SoCal CD release.

Old Towne Pub

Sunday, Jun 24, 2001 at 9:00 pm
66 North.Fair Oaks Blvd, Pasadena, CA (1 block north of Colorado Blvd.) (626) 577-6583
Our first show ever in Joe's hometown, this bar is cool. Intimate, with outdoor patio. Maybe Joe's mom will bring baby pictures.

The Westend Santa Monica

Thursday, Jun 21, 2001 at 9:00 pm
1301 5th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 (310) 394-4647
Road trip! First of three shows in LA this weekend.

Tongue and Groove

Saturday, Jun 16, 2001 at 8:00 pm
2513 Van Ness @ Union, SF (415) 928-0404
The CD release party date is booked! With LUCE opening up for us again (due to popular demand) this looks to be the definitive Second Set show. We'll be giving away CDs, shirts, and old microphone stands. Dig it! Check out the flier. Got Wood?

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, May 9, 2001 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
If you've checked out the Wednesday shows at the Red Devil, you're already at this show. But if you haven't... well, come see how velvetty the Lounge can be with Second Set oozing from the walls.

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Apr 25, 2001 at 8:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
It's been a long time since we had one of our infamous Wednesday night bashes at the RDL. Early for you schoolchildren.

Slim's

Friday, Apr 20, 2001 at 8:00 pm
333 11th Street @ Folsom, SF (415)255-0333
Another show at Slim's! Second Set, Tea Leaf Green, and Boomshanka. Advance tickets available.

New George's

Thursday, Apr 19, 2001 at 8:00 pm
842 4th St, San Rafael (415)457-1515
We'll be playing this AIDS benefit in Marin. Show your support. See the map

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Apr 6, 2001 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
Yes, another outing at everybody's favorite Victorian saloon. Come check out the new stuff we've been working on.

Red Devil Lounge

Saturday, Feb 24, 2001 at 9:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
We'll be opening for our good friends Five-7 to celebrate the release of their new CD "Live at The Red Devil Lounge." Goes to show you never know when you're on Candid Microphone...

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Jan 26, 2001 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
Ladies and Gentlemen, come see Greg Howard. You will be impressed.

Slim's

Saturday, Jan 6, 2001 at 9:00 pm
333 11th Street @ Folsom, SF (415)255-0333
Witness a couple of firsts for Second Set. The first show of the first year of the second millenium, and the first show at Slim's. We'll pretty much straight out of the studio, but we just couldn't wait for the 26th. See Boomshanka and the Shane Dwight Band play with us and enjoy -- you know we will!

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Nov 10, 2000 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
We're supposed to be taking some time off from gigging to concentrate on recording. But when Dennis asked us back, we couldn't refuse!
This will definitely be our last show of the year. Come out, get your funky junkie fix and say goodbye...for now.

Last Day Saloon

Wednesday, Oct 25, 2000 at 9:00 pm
406 Clement @ 5th Ave (415)387-6343
We're going to remember this date for a long time. The Last Day is one of our favorite places to see bands, so you can imagine how we feel about finally playing at the classiest joint in the Richmond.

The Band Shell

Sunday, Oct 22, 2000 at 12:00 pm
Golden Gate Park, SF
We've been planning this event for months. The Slow Poisoners, Five 7, and Boomshanka will join us for a day-long picnic and music festival -- Out of Doors!

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Oct 18, 2000 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
Ironically, the Wednesday shows at the Red Devil have been some of the most packed and fun. But don't take our word...!

The Trapdoor

Thursday, Oct 12, 2000 at 9:00 pm
3251 Scott @ Chestnut, SF (415) 776-1928
Wow, the last time we played here might have well been one of our most interesting shows ever. We're going to have to try to outdo ourselves this time around...

19 Broadway

Thursday, Sep 28, 2000 at 8:30 pm
19 Broadway, Fairfax CA (415)459-1091
Another in the ongoing Marin series of shows for the benefit of our fans up north. Make it stick!

Lost and Found

Friday, Sep 8, 2000 at 8:30 pm
1353 Grant, between Green & Vallejo, SF (415)675-5996
Our first North Beach appearance. Did you know this place used to be the Coffee Gallery, the famous beat hangout? Bring your funny hats and your appetite for more Second Set.

Red Devil Lounge

Thursday, Sep 7, 2000 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
Come often, come early, come every time! It's another sure-to-be-infamous Red Devil date.

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Aug 25, 2000 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
YAFNATU! (Yet Another Friday Night At The Utah.) This is one of those places in the city that could be a tourist trap -- but isn't. Peep it out with us on a Friday night and see what we mean.

Cafe Tomo

Tuesday, Aug 22, 2000 at 8:30 pm
8th St on the plaza, Arcata, CA
We're taking a little trip to Humboldt to play with our friends Something Different.

19 Broadway

Saturday, Aug 19, 2000 at 8:30 pm
19 Broadway, Fairfax CA (415)459-1091
Join us and Chrome Johnson on a Saturday in Fairfax!

Paradise Lounge

Friday, Aug 18, 2000 at 9:30 pm
308 11th St @ Folsom, SF (415) 861-6906
This is a huge gig. We'll be playing all night on the upstairs stage. We'll blow these guys away!

The Trapdoor

Thursday, Aug 10, 2000 at 8:30 pm
3251 Scott @ Chestnut, SF (415) 776-1928
One of the more interesting venues in this area. We're planning on rocking the place out!

Red Devil Lounge

Friday, Aug 4, 2000 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
Start your weekend here. We're opening for a great band called Segue, so show up early for the full dose!

Tongue and Groove

Tuesday, Jul 25, 2000 at 9:00 pm
2513 Van Ness @ Union, SF (415) 928-0404
Our debut at a Marina tradition. Come by, have a beer, sing along and smile...

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Jul 19, 2000 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
Hook up with us at our old hangout.

Kelly's Mission Rock

Saturday, Jul 15, 2000 at 1:00 pm
* 817 China Basin @ Mariposa, SF (415) 626-5355
A summertime show, outdoors with Five 7 and lots of sun, food, drink, and good cheer. Check out the map and we'll see you there.

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Jul 7, 2000 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
Another Friday night at the Utah! Come find out why the Utah shows are such a blast.

19 Broadway

Thursday, Jul 6, 2000 at 9:30 pm
19 Broadway, Fairfax CA (415)459-1091
This is becoming one of our favorite places to play. Wind down with us after this 4th of July, and it just might become one of your favorite places, too.

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Jun 28, 2000 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
...and again!

19 Broadway

Thursday, Jun 8, 2000 at 9:30 pm
19 Broadway, Fairfax CA (415)459-1091
David Correa, a sweet latin/jazz/fusion guitarist from the north bay, will open up this show. Very cool stuff.

Hotel Utah Saloon

Friday, Jun 2, 2000 at 9:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
Our last time at the Utah was a kick. Stay out late with us again, this time guilt-free as it's a Friday night!

Red Devil Lounge

Thursday, Jun 1, 2000 at 8:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
...and again...

Zen Live

Sunday, May 21, 2000 at 12:45 pm
2609 Hyperion Ave (@ Griffith Park Blvd) LA, CA 90027 (323) 665-2959
We've been invited to play at the AngelCiti Music Market , an mp3.com-sponsored event. The festival runs from May 21 - 25. Stay tuned for more info.

19 Broadway

Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 9:30 pm
19 Broadway, Fairfax CA (415)459-1091
Warm up for the weekend at the best club in Fairfax. It's less than 20 minutes from the Golden Gate Bridge, so get out of the city for a while and see a good show.

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 8:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
This is such a sweet club, we're gonna do it again... (Joe lost his voice the day before this gig and the whole show was us improvising on our setlists. Very much fun, we think, and we think you agreed. Thanks!)

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Apr 26, 2000 at 8:30 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
We're back! Get ready to party again, Red Devil style.

Hotel Utah Saloon

Wednesday, Apr 5, 2000 at 8:00 pm
500 4th Street @ Bryant, SF (415)421-8308
We're looking forward to playing at a staple of San Francisco nightlife.

Red Devil Lounge

Wednesday, Mar 22, 2000 at 10:00 pm
1695 Polk @ Clay, SF (415)921-1695
One of the more interesting live music clubs in the city. Come out for good food and drinks

Broadway Studios

Saturday, Mar 4, 2000 at 8:00 pm
435 Broadway San Francisco, CA (415) 291-0333
A huge Mardi Gras 2000 party to celebrate the launch of xmarksthespot. RSVP by sending an email to party@xmarksthespot.com -- and get there early, or the place might be too full to accomodate you!

Notes from Underground

Saturday, Feb 26, 2000 at 7:30 pm
2399 Van Ness @ Green, SF
Last time, we were $4 short of breaking Notes' all-time sales record. The place was so jammed, there were people dancing outside, looking in the windows. Come early this time to get a good seat! (Note, 2/27/2000 The sales record was busted, by no small margin! Thanks!)

Notes from Underground

Saturday, Nov 20, 1999 at 7:30 pm
2399 Van Ness @ Green, SF
Mellowing out at one of the hippest coffee shops in town.

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