Bruce Katz Band
Jazz band from New York, NY
Touring and recording organ and piano player with the Bruce Katz Band. Formerly with Gregg Allman, Delbert McClinton, Ronnie Earl, John Hammond and others. 8 time BMA nominee for “Piano Player of the Year”. Educator/Master Classes.
- Shows on record
- 60+
- Rooms played
- 41
- Cities
- 34
- Releases
- 11
- Last show
- Oct 6, 2026443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York 13203
About
Bruce Katz Band is a band from New York, NY, tagged blues, funk, jazz by its sources. Shows on record run from 2016 to 2027, across 41 rooms in 34 cities.
- Bruce Katz Band is based in New York — MusicBrainz
- Julien Kasper: member — MusicBrainz
- Bruce Katz: member — MusicBrainz
- Blake Newman: member — MusicBrainz
- Ray Hangen: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Chris Vitarello: member (former member) — MusicBrainz
- Bruce Katz Band has 11 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1992–2024 — MusicBrainz
- Bruce Katz Band has 3331 listeners on Last.fm — Bruce Katz Band on Last.fm
- Bruce Katz Band has released 10 recordings between 1994 and 2024 — Bruce Katz Band on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
60+ on record · facebook, bandslate-pipeline, SongkickUpcoming shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7709 Flat Iron Road, Gloucester, VA, United States, Virginia 23061 · GloucesterTicketsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 7281 W Main St, Lima, NY, United States, New York 14485 · LimaTicketsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 14, 2026 | 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York 13203 · SyracuseTickets · $39.11 - $76.41Headliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 18, 2026 | Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center · MaynardHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 26, 2026 | 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro, NY, United States, New York 12542 · MarlboroTicketsHeadliner | Headliner | — |
Shows per year
- 20162 shows
- 20176 shows
- 20187 shows
- 201911 shows
- 20203 shows
- 20214 shows
- 20223 shows
- 20234 shows
- 20244 shows
- 20252 shows
- 202613 shows
- 20271 show
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York 13203 · SyracuseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 25, 2026 | The Main Pub · ManchesterHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Colony · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Colony Woodstock NY · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | High Noon Saloon · MadisonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 26, 2026 | xBk live · Des MoinesHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 21, 2026 | The Spire Center for Performing Arts · PlymouthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Colony · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 15, 2025 | xBk live · Des MoinesHeadlinerwith James Biehn | Headliner | James Biehn |
| Oct 17, 2024 | de Singer · RijkevorselSupportwith Bruce Katz | Support | Bruce Katz |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club · PortsmouthSupportwith Scott Sharrard | Support | Scott Sharrard |
| Apr 4, 2024 | Towne Crier Cafe · BeaconHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club · PortsmouthHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Colony · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Grant's Lounge · MaconSupportwith Bruce Katz | Support | Bruce Katz |
| Oct 13, 2023 | The Concourse · KnoxvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 17, 2023 | Colony · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 4, 2022 | Colony · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 1, 2022 | Bluesfest Gaildorf · StuttgartHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| May 13, 2022 | The Concourse · KnoxvilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Colony · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Grant's Lounge · MaconHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 25, 2021 | Colony · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 10, 2021 | Iron City · BirminghamHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 15, 2020 | La Traverse · CleonHeadlinerwith Giles Robson | Headliner | Giles Robson |
| Oct 18, 2020 | Florida Sand Music Ranch · BrooksvilleSupportwith Sean Chambers, Annika Chambers, Biscuit Miller and the Mix | Support | Sean Chambers, Annika Chambers, Biscuit Miller and the Mix |
| Jul 26, 2020 | Sportsmen's Tavern · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 27, 2019 | Colony · WoodstockSupportwith Bruce Katz, Giles Robson | Support | Bruce Katz, Giles Robson |
| Nov 17, 2019 | Sportsmen's Tavern · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 12, 2019 | Roasting Room Lounge & Listening Room · BlufftonHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 28, 2019 | Turning Point Cafe · PiermontHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Levon Helm Studios · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | The Stanhope House · StanhopeHeadlinerwith Debra Devi | Headliner | Debra Devi |
| Sep 19, 2019 | JV's Restaurant and Live Music Room · Falls ChurchHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | Garcia's at The Capitol Theatre · Port ChesterHeadlinerwith GEOFF HARTWELL | Headliner | GEOFF HARTWELL |
| Apr 13, 2019 | Isis Music Hall · AshevilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 6, 2019 | Berks Jazz Fest · ReadingHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Apr 4, 2019 | Funk 'n Waffles - Downtown · SyracuseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 6, 2018 | Buz and Ned's Real BBQ · RichmondHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Dec 5, 2018 | JV's Restaurant · Falls ChurchHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Nov 18, 2018 | Sportsmen's Tavern · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jul 19, 2018 | Daryl's House · PawlingHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 28, 2018 | New York State Blues Festival 2018 · SyracuseHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Mar 10, 2018 | Sportsmen's Tavern · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | Sellersville Theater 1894 · SellersvilleHeadlinerwith Damon Fowler, Skyla Burrell Band | Headliner | Damon Fowler, Skyla Burrell Band |
| Nov 29, 2017 | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill · ManhattanSupportwith Tad Robinson | Support | Tad Robinson |
| Nov 19, 2017 | Sportsmen's Tavern · BuffaloHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 27, 2017 | The Alley · SanfordHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 15, 2017 | Daryl's House · PawlingHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 1, 2017 | Isis Music Hall · AshevilleHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | B.B. King Blues Club & Grill · ManhattanHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 22, 2016 | MadLife Stage & Studios · WoodstockHeadliner | Headliner | — |
| Oct 16, 2016 | Theatre at Westbury · WestburySupportwith Les Brers, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, +3 | Support | Les Brers, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band, +3 |
Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.
Where they play
41 rooms in 34 citiesRooms played most
- Colony · Woodstock8 shows
- Sportsmen's Tavern · Buffalo5 shows
- 443 Burnet Ave, Syracuse, NY, United States, New York 13203 · Syracuse2 shows
- B.B. King Blues Club & Grill · Manhattan2 shows
- Daryl's House · Pawling2 shows
Cities played
- Woodstock11 shows
- Buffalo5 shows
- Syracuse4 shows
- Asheville2 shows
- Des Moines2 shows
and 29 other cities
Live history
78 shows on record- Shows counted
- 78
- First on record
- Feb 2002
- Latest on record
- Oct 2026
Shows per year
- 20102
- 20114
- 20143
- 20159
- 20168
- 20176
- 20187
- 201911
- 20203
- 20214
- 20223
- 20234
- 20244
- 20252
- 20266
Top rooms
- Colony, Woodstock · 8
- Sportsmen's Tavern, Buffalo · 8
- Daryl's House, Pawling · 4
- B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Manhattan · 3
- xBk live, Des Moines · 2
Top cities
- Woodstock · 11
- Buffalo, NY · 8
- Pawling · 4
- Syracuse, NY · 3
- Manhattan, KS · 3
Often on the bill with: Bruce Katz, Giles Robson, Aqueous, Butch Trucks, Chris Smither, Damon Fowler, Debra Devi, Jaimoe's Jasssz Band
Counted from the shows BandSlate holds; missing shows are not counted.
Releases
11 releases, 1992–2024Back In Boston Live
2024 · Album
Connections
2023
Get Your Groove
2018 · Album
Out from the Center
2016 · Album
Homecoming
2014 · Album
Live! at the Firefly
2008 · Album
A Deeper Blue
2004 · Album
Three Feet Off the Ground
2000 · Album
Mississippi Moan
1997 · Album
Transformation
1994 · Album
Crescent Crawl
1992 · Album
Lineup
- Julien Kasper
- Bruce Katz
- Blake Newman
Former
- Ray Hangen
- Chris Vitarello
Airplay
No airplay on record.
Lineup history
16 members on record- Aaron Liebermantenure unknown
- Blake Newmantenure unknown
- Bruce Katztenure unknown
- Chris Vitarelloleft, years unknown
- Julien Kaspertenure unknown
- Kevin Barrytenure unknown
- Liviu Poptenure unknown
- Lorne Entresstenure unknown
- Mark Poniatowskitenure unknown
- Marty Balloutenure unknown
- Michael Williamstenure unknown
- Mike Costellotenure unknown
Show 4 more members
- Ralph Rosentenure unknown
- Ray Hangenleft, years unknown
- Rod Careytenure unknown
- Tom Halltenure unknown
Years come from public music databases. Where none says a member left, the end is shown as unknown; it does not mean they are still in the band.
Members also play in: Chris Bergson Band (via Bruce Katz), Crosscut Saw (via Julien Kasper), Julien Kasper Band (via Julien Kasper), Les Brers (via Bruce Katz), Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters (via Bruce Katz)
Shares members with: Aardvark Jazz Orchestra (via Tom Hall), Barrence Whitfield And The Savages (via Lorne Entress), Bob Nieske 10 (via Tom Hall), Bob Nieske's Wolf Soup (via Tom Hall), Carol Noonan Band (via Kevin Barry), CommonGround (via Marty Ballou), Four Piece Suit (via Lorne Entress), Once Through (via Marty Ballou) and 7 more
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| Bruce Katz Band on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Bruce Katz Band on Discogs | Artist facts |
| Show history | |
| bandslate-pipeline | Show history |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Spotify | Photos |
| TheAudioDB | Photos |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.