Rhonda Sauce is the kind of artist who reminds you why jazz matters. Hailing from Oakland, California, she has become one of the Bay Area's most compelling jazz vocalists. Described by Dr. Kim Nalley as having "the special voice, firmly rooted in the jazz greats while still oozing her special unique style," Rhonda brings warmth, wit, and fearless intention to every performance.

A vocalist, composer, arranger, lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist, Rhonda creates original music influenced by jazz, Brazilian music, R&B, soul, blues, and folk traditions. Honest, funky, soulful, and swinging, her songs explore love, loss, and life's beautiful contradictions through sharp storytelling and infectious grooves by her band anchored by veteran pianist and organist Adam Klipple. Her latest project, This Must Be the Place, premiered to a sold-out audience at the San Francisco International Arts Festival.

Rhonda has performed at iconic Bay Area venues including Freight & Salvage, Yoshi's Oakland, and SFJAZZ, and at celebrated festivals including the Concord Jazz Festival, KCSM Jazz on the Hill, and the Fillmore Jazz Festival. An alumna of NEA Jazz Master Dee Dee Bridgewater's Woodshed Network Residency, she is forging a sound that honors jazz's rich history while carrying it forward with unmistakable purpose.

Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open 30 minutes before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

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