Hot Club of San Francisco

The Hot Club of San Francisco brings its signature gypsy jazz and swing to Blues Alley for a single evening. The band, led by guitarist, songwriter, and arranger Paul "Pazzo" Mehling, draws inspiration from Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli's Quintette du Hot Club de France. Their repertoire blends gypsy jazz standards, pop songs, and original compositions by Mehling, performed by a lineup that includes violinist Evan Price, additional vocalists, and a swing rhythm section. As described in Michael Dregni's *Django Reinhardt and the Illustrated History of Gypsy Jazz*, the group is recognized as one of the first American gypsy jazz bands.

When: Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Showtimes: One performance at 7:00 PM. Doors open at 6:00 PM (Blues Alley's standard weekday door time).

Tickets: $35 plus $7 in fees per ticket, with a $15 food and beverage minimum per person not included in the ticket price. All sales are final; no refunds or transfers.

Lineup: Paul "Pazzo" Mehling (guitar, vocals, arrangements), Evan Price (violin), plus additional vocalists and a swing rhythm section.

Venue: Blues Alley, 1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20007.

Note: Seating is first come, first served at the door. No photography or recording of any kind is permitted during the performance. Patrons are asked to keep conversation to a minimum during the show.