Comments on: California Piano Bars

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 27 Jun 2006 03:03:00 +0000

You can find a mellow piano bar at the famous Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. The Polo Lounge has been the favorite breakfast spot and watering hole for generations of stars and Hollywood deal-makers. A seasoned manager guides guests to indoor and outdoor seating for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night suppers. Lunch and dinner are served with piano accompaniment alternating with light jazz on the patio during the long summer nights. Jazz music is also featured during Sunday Brunch. In the evening guests can come to relax and enjoy one of our many specialty cocktails or one of our old favorites.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 01:32:00 +0000

Try the Whale & Ale in San Pedro on Friday nights. Early in the evening the piano man takes requests and on the last Friday of the month a bunch of rowdies come to sing Sea Shanties and you can join in if you know All for Me Grog and other sailor’s songs.

By: irishlass

irishlass — Sat, 04 Feb 2006 15:06:00 +0000

In Walnut Creek, Bing Crosby’s Restaurant & Piano Bar is getting rave reviews.

from their web site

Bing Crosby’s presents a blend of contemporary and vintage flavors and a first class experience that rekindles a glamourous, bygone era. Golf course casual by day, Hollywood-glam by nightfall, the setting captures all the glory of the 1930s, from the sumptuous decor to the innovative California Country Club Cuisine. The ambiance, a throwback to the laidback “swing era”, evokes a warm rush of nostalgia with an authentic collection of Crosby family treasures such as his golf clubs, pipe collection and the Oscar he won in Going My Way. Since the restaurant’s grand opening in November 2004, it has become a nationally acclaimed culinary gem and a recipient of the coveted Five Star Diamond award, presented by the American Academy of Hospitality Services.

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:56:00 +0000

We really like the Uptown Grill in Palm Springs. Jason is great and sometimes they have concerts with opera singers and the like.

from the web site …
Jason Weber, pianist, singer, arranger and all around entertainer, performs Tuesdays - Saturdays beginning at 6:30. He has become well known in the valley as one of its premier performers. Trained as a classical pianist, Jason has the ability to turn everythig from showtunes to mid-century favorites to American & French ballads into an artful and memorable experience. His following is world wide and people return year after year to enjoy his creative and personable entertainment.

By: irishlass

irishlass — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 13:13:00 +0000

We went to Lefty’s last Saturday night. It was great and we were proud to perform as the Raelettes. Paul Dorr on the piano.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 18:00:00 +0000

at least there is a bar!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 17:58:00 +0000

No Golf course? Oh well at there is a bar!

By: i get around

i get around — Mon, 07 Nov 2005 02:24:00 +0000

I like The Alley in Oakland

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 21:45:00 +0000

or Lefty O’Douls in San Francisco

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 06 Nov 2005 21:21:00 +0000

you might want to try Vicky’s of Santa Fe in Indian Wells. Doug Montgomery’s the piano man.

Doug Montgomery is a gifted musician who is equally at home performing Chopin or singing show tunes…
Michael Feinstein

I think Doug Montgomery is one of the finest and most entertaining pianists I have ever heard.
Arnold Palmer