Events

Western Swing Hall of Fame Inductee Tommy Thomsen and Wendy DeWitt the Queen of Boogie Woogie — Western Swing meets Boogie Woogie at Rancho Nicasio
Dance at The Church of Boogie Woogie and The Church of Western Swing! Tickets are $24 at the door. Make your reservations! Sure to be sold out!

Pro Jam with Special Guest Tommy Thomsen
Famous for his guitar and “gravelly” voice, Tommy Thomsen plays Western Swing – get ready to dance!

Tommy plays at the Passaggio Winery
The harmonious pairing of fine wine and live performance by Tommy Thomsen at Passaggio Winery makes it a must-visit destination for wine and music enthusiasts!
2-4 PM (But I often play longer.)
See you there!

Tommy plays at the Passaggio Winery
The ladies that run this quaint little winery are the real deal!!! They make excellent wine and always have a smile for you. There’s no cover and——you can bring your own food and munch to the music.
2-4 PM (But I often play longer.)
See you there!

Tommy performs at the Starling Bar
Fred runs a great little bar here. It always has a nice crowd of friendly people. They always enjoy live music. They have small bites to eat and a full bar. Its a cozy club to meet new friends.
Come on down!!!

New Documentary "The Birth and History of Western Swing" showing at the Sebastiani Theatre
This new documentary from director Mike Markwardt documents the rise of Western Swing, it is heavily researched and features interviews with many of the important musicians and players in the movement. It’s a must see for any Western Swing fan.
Kevin Russell’s Familiar Strangers will be providing live music after the screening.

Tommy's January 25th Fundraising Concert for The Church of Western Swing
Tommy’s annual fundraiser will feature stellar entertainment from some of the finest musicians in the Bay Area.
Tommy’s Band
Keyboards ——-— Wendy Dewitt “The Queen of Boogie Woogie”
Drums ————-—-Kirk Harwood (Norton Buffalo)
Doghouse Bass -— Mike Price (Dan Hicks)
Fiddle Master —- --Paul Shelaski (Jim Kewskin)
Jacob’s Sax ————-Kenny Snakebite (Kinky Friedman)
Trombone Master - Mike Rinta (Everyone….!!!)
Joining Tommy will be Rockabilly Legend Mitch Polzak, (Vocals - Guitar - Banjo) Mitch puts on a fantastic performance every time—-He’s not to be missed!
Master of Ceremonies will be George Webber, actor, historian, and general cutup.
Hats, T-shirts, and Church memberships will be available for purchase.
Membership prices will be:
Bronze $100
Silver $101 - $300
Gold $301 - $500
Platinum $501 - $4,999
Diamond $5,000 +
This annual fundraiser will help pay for our new dance floor which was flooded twice this past winter and buckled up. We thank you all for your donations. And a reminder that we are an official 501(c)3 Nonprofit. All donations made are TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Thanks again!

Western Swing Meets Boogie Woogie Concert with Tommy Thomsen & Wendy DeWitt & Kirk Harwood
A hot night of pounding rhythm and master musical chops in the Western Swing tradition.

Tommy Thomsen's Annual Birthday Bash: Frank Sinatra Meets Bob Wills at the Church of Western Swing
Tommy performs an entire concert of tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra and interpreted in the Western Swing manner.

Birthday Celebration for the Western Swing 2018 Hall of Fame: Tommy Thomsen
Tommy is accompanied by a complement of 60’s SF musicians joining him in celebrating the birthday of the Western Swing Hall of Fame.

Texas Dance Hall Party
15$ at the door for a hot night of dancing to the down beat rhythm of the best Western Swing band in the land.