Hot Club of San Francisco

The Quintet of the Hot Club of San Francisco, an annual favorite of SandBox, returns with their signature gypsy jazz and so much more. For 38 years, these extraordinary musicians led by Paul Mehling (solo guitar) have been enticing audiences with the music of Django Reinhardt and his pioneering Hot Club de France, amassing a deep and broad musical offering that captures the style & spirit of 1930s Paris with the contemporary flair and emotional impact that will transport the listener to an experience like no other. 

This ensemble of accomplished and versatile musicians celebrates the music of Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli’s pioneering Quintette du Hot Club de France. The HCSF borrows the instrumentation of violin, bass, and guitars from the original Hot Club while breathing new life into the music with innovative arrangements of classic tunes and original compositions from the group’s superb lead guitarist, Paul Mehling. Featuring…