gabe stivala
Live Jazz Guitar

Gabe Stivala is a jazz guitarist living near Sacramento in Roseville, California. Gabe is available for solo and group performances in Northern California. Gabe's most recent work is with Veranda Swing, the Sacramento Philharmonic Jazz Trio,  saxophonist Ali Sakkal, violinist/vocalist Ingrid Peters, bassist Craig Kleinman, vocalist Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation, guitarist Mark MacDonald, and the revered Monastic Imbued 3+1. Gabe's jazz influences include Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Branford Marsalis, Pat Metheny, John Scofield, and Bill Frisell.  

Upcoming events

  • Thursday, September 16
  • Private Event
  •  Gabe Stivala Trio
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Previous events

  • Friday, September 3 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Veranda Swing
  • Revolution Wines: 2831 S Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  •  Line-up TBD

    Revolution Wines
  • Saturday, August 21 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • Veranda Swing
  • Revolution Wines: 2831 S Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • Veranda Swing - Ingrid Peters, violin/vocals; Michael Lawson, cello; Gabe Stivala, guitar

    Revolution Wines
  • Monday, August 16 6:00 pm
  • Easy Money Big Band
  • Rome, NY (MAP)
  • Thursday, August 12
  • Easy Money Big Band
  • Yorkville, NY (MAP)
  • Easy Money Big Band
  • Friday, July 30 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Revolution Wines
  • 2831 S Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • with Veranda Swing -  Ingrid Peters, violin/vocals; John Anderson, bass;  Gabe, guitar

    Revolution Wines
  • Sunday, June 27 2:30 pm
  • Summer's Eve - Fundraiser for Haiti
  • St. Pauls Lutheran Church: 1701 L St., Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  •  with Lady of the Lake (Celtic Music) - ensemble of seven. 

    The June 27 matinee performance of Summer's Eve, a concert of celtic music performed by Lady of the Lake at St. John's Lutheran Church is being sponsored by St. Paul's Episcopal Church as a fund raising event to benefit recovery programs in Haiti. The Lady of the Lake ensemble features principles Lisa and Michael Lawson and Cathie Apple, along with four others in a program of vocal and instrumental music in the celtic tradition. Proceeds from the event will benefit four organizations serving Haitians in post earthquake conditions: The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Partners in Health, The Red Thread Promise, and Children's Hope. The latter three groups are committed to providing medical services, supplies, prostheses, physical therapy or wheelchairs to amputees and other disabled persons in Port au Prince, Gramothe and Canche.



  • $10 - $25
  • Saturday, June 26 7:00 pm
  • Summer's Eve - Fundraiser for Haiti
  • St. Pauls Lutheran Church: 1701 L St., Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  •  with Lady of the Lake (Celtic Music) - ensemble of seven.

    The June 27 matinee performance of Summer's Eve, a concert of celtic music performed by Lady of the Lake at St. John's Lutheran Church is being sponsored by St. Paul's Episcopal Church as a fund raising event to benefit recovery programs in Haiti. The Lady of the Lake ensemble features principles Lisa and Michael Lawson and Cathie Apple, along with four others in a program of vocal and instrumental music in the celtic tradition. Proceeds from the event will benefit four organizations serving Haitians in post earthquake conditions: The Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, Partners in Health, The Red Thread Promise, and Children's Hope.
  • Monday, June 14
  • Sacramento Philharmonic Fund Raiser
  • Granite Bay Golf Club: 9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay, CA (MAP)
  •  with Ingrid Peters, violin.
  • Wednesday, June 9 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Michael Solomon Art Exhibit Grand Opening
  • Sacramento County Law Library: 813 6th St., Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • Sacramento Philharmonic Jazz Trio. Gabe Stivala, guitar: Ingrid Peters, fiddle; Jon Malone, bass.

    California Lawyers for the Arts, Therapists for Social Responsibility and The Sacramento County Public Law Library present this art exhibit featuring contemporary works of original art juried by Michael Solomon. The artists are lawyers, therapists, mediators, musicians and visual artists whose works depict themes related to peace and social justice. As people struggle in our communities and around the world we have created an art show that gives voice to and supports us as we navigate towards justice and peace on a local and global scale. Please join us at the Sacramento County Public Law Library for our Grand Opening as we present an evening of original art, live music by the Sacramento Philharmonic Jazz Trio, passed hors doeuvres, and a silent auction. Proceeds will benefit California Lawyers for the Arts as well as local charities.






  • $15 (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, May 22 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
  • MacDonald/Stivala Jazz Guitar Duo
  • Main Street Jazz Cafe: 809 Central Avenue, Tracy, CA (MAP)
  • Gabe Stivala and Mark MacDonald on jazz guitars!
    Maybe some special guests.  

    Main Street Jazz Cafe website



  • Friday, May 21 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
  • Gabe's Recession Quartet
  • Le Petite Paris: 1221 19th Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • Wine Tasting and Jazz 

    Gabe Stivala - guitar; Ingrid Peters - violin/vocals; Ali Sakkal - alto sax/percussion; John Anderson - Bass
    Tasting will feature wines from Bordeaux.

     Le Petite Paris website



  • Monday, April 19 6:00 pm
  • Private Party
  • Firehouse: Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  •  w/ members of the Sacramento Philharmonic, featuring Ingrid Peters, violin.
  • Saturday, December 5, 2009 6:00 pm
  • Holiday Jazz Series
  • Java City: 1800 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • Holiday Jazz/Folk with Ingrid Peters -violin
  • Saturday, November 14, 2009 6:00 pm
  • 2nd Saturday Art Walk, Sacramento
  • Temple : 1014 10th Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • with The Ali Sakkal Trio - Ali Sakkal - saxophone and percussion, Alex Reiff- bass .
    2nd Saturday Art Walk
    Temple 
  • Saturday, December 13, 2008 6:00 pm
  • Private Holiday Party
  • Davis CA (MAP)
  •  w/Alex Reiff -bass.
  • Friday, November 28, 2008 6:00 pm
  • La Petite Paris
  • 1221 19th Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)

  • Melange Musique avec Ingrid Peters -violin, Gabe Stivala - guitar, Craig Kleinman - bass, Oscar Stivala (Dad)-flugel horn, Ali Sakal - altosax, and maybe Andalucia Stivala -little violin.  Jazz and Tango.
  • Monday, June 16, 2008
  • Sacramento Philharmonic Mixer
  • Granite Bay Golf Club: 9600 Golf Club Drive, Granite Bay, CA (MAP)
  • with Ingrid Peters on violin and Gerry Pineda on bass
  • Saturday, June 14, 2008 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • 2nd Saturday Sacramento
  • La Petite Paris: 1221 19th Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • with Ingrid Peters on vocals/violin and David Robinson on bass
  • Thursday, May 22, 2008 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
  • SACTO Spring Membership Celebration Mixer
  • Spataro: 1415 L Street, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • w/ Ingrid Peters on violin/vocals and Steve Comber on bass (Sponsored by Sacramento Philharmonic)
  • Friday, April 11, 2008 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
  • Women's Civic Improvment Club -open house
  • 3555 3rd Avenue, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • w/ Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation
  • Saturday, March 29, 2008 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Starbuck's Coffee House
  • 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA (MAP)
  • w/  Craig Kleinman on bass
  • Thursday, December 13, 2007
  • Private Holiday Party
  • San Jose, CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, November 10, 2007 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Java City
  • 1800 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • Jazz trio with Ingrid Peters on violin and  David Robinson on bass
  • Saturday, August 11, 2007
  • Canal Days Celebration
  • 370 S. Ann Street, Little Falls NY, NY (MAP)
  • Canal Place
    11am to 1pm
    with Oscar Stivala (trumpet) and Carlton Boone (Keys)
    2007 Canal Days Celebration
  • Thursday, August 9, 2007
  • Robert Willman Gallery
  • 39 W. Main St., Little Falls NY, NY (MAP)
  • 6pm to 8pm
    with Oscar Stivala (Trumpet/flugel horn), and others
    www.willmangallery.com

  • Saturday, July 21, 2007
  • Starbuck's Coffee House
  • 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA (MAP)
  • 5pm-7pm
    with the extraordinary Craig Kleinman on bass and genius Ali Sakkal on alto sax
  • Wednesday, June 27, 2007
  • Starbuck's Coffee House
  • 5070 Sierra College, Rocklin, CA (MAP)
  • 5 pm - 7 pm  Sierra College @ Rocklin Rd
    with bassist Dan Valdez
  • Saturday, June 2, 2007
  • Starbuck's Coffee House
  • 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA (MAP)
  • 4pm-6pm
    with bassist Craig Kleinman
  • Sunday, March 4, 2007
  • Ben Ali Shrine
  • 3262 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • The 9th Annual Sacramento Community Women of Color Day
    4 pm to 8 pm
    Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation (w/ GabeStivala on guitar)
  • Saturday, February 24, 2007
  • Nina's Dessert Cafe
  • 6843 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin, CA (MAP)
  • 8:00pm to 11:00pm
    Duet with bassist Pete Rose.
    www.ninasdessertcafe.com
  • Saturday, February 10, 2007
  • Private Event
  • Citrus Heights (MAP)
  • Friday, December 15, 2006
  • Private Holiday Party
  • Rancho Cordova, ca (MAP)
  • Thursday, December 14, 2006
  • Private Holiday Party
  • Santa Clara, CA (MAP)
  • Saturday, December 9, 2006
  • Nina's Dessert Cafe
  • 6815 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA (MAP)
  • 8:00pm - 11:00pm
    Jazz Guitar Duet with Mark MacDonald
    www.ninasdessertcafe.com
  • Saturday, November 4, 2006
  • Starbuck's Jazz Extravaganza
  • 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville CA, CA (MAP)
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm
    Jazz trio Mark MacDonald (guitar) and Dr. O (my dad)
  • Friday, October 27, 2006
  • Nina's Dessert Cafe
  • 6815 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA (MAP)
  • 8:00 pm to 11:00pm
    Jazz guitar duet with Mark MacDonald and special guest Oscar Stivala  (my dad) on trumpet and flugel horn.
    www.ninasdessertcafe.com
  • Wednesday, October 4, 2006
  • Town Lounge
  • 1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA (MAP)
  • 6:30pm-9:30pm
    Jazz guitar duet with Mark MacDonald
  • Friday, September 29, 2006
  • Woodcreek Plaza - Starbuck's Jazz Series
  • 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, ca (MAP)
  • 6:30pm-8:30pm
    Duet with guitarist Mark MacDonald and special guest.  Woodcreek Plaza patio in front of the Starbuck's coffee house.  (Woodcreek @ Pleasant Grove).
  • Friday, September 22, 2006
  • Nina's Dessert Cafe
  • 6815 Lonetree Blvd., Rocklin, CA (MAP)
  • 8 pm - 11 pm
    Jazz Guitar duet with Mark MacDonald.
    www.ninasdessertcafe.com
  • Wednesday, September 6, 2006
  • Town Lounge
  • 1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA (MAP)
  • 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm 
    Jazz Guitar duet with Mark MacDonald.
  • Saturday, August 26, 2006
  • Masque Ristorante & Cafe
  • 3909 Park Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA (MAP)
  • 8:30pm-11:30pm
    Jazz Generation Trio - Suzanne Brooks, vocals; Chris Lee, keys; Gabe, guitar.
    www.masqueristorante.com
  • Friday, August 25, 2006
  • Roberts Family Development Center
  • 770 Darina Avenue, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • The Great Women of Jazz Show
    7:30 pm
    w/ Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation
  • Saturday, August 12, 2006
  • The Artisan Gallery
  • 1901 Del Paso Blvd, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • 6pm - 10pm Art Show
    Duet with jazz guitarist Mark MacDonald and guests.
  • Friday, August 11, 2006
  • Nina's Dessert Cafe
  • 6815 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA (MAP)
  • 8 pm to 11pm 
    Jazz guitar duet with Mark MacDonald.
  • Saturday, August 5, 2006
  • Kozen Japenese Restaurant
  • 2310 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
    With Suzanne Brook's Jazz Generation (Trio)

  • Friday, August 4, 2006
  • Starbuck's Coffee House
  • 4001 Woodcreek Oaks Blvd, Roseville, CA (MAP)
  • 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
    Jazz Guitar duet with Mark MacDonald
    (Corner of Woodcreek Blvd.  @ Pleasant Grove Blvd.)
  • Thursday, July 20, 2006
  • R.C. Willey
  • 6636 Lonetree Blvd, Rocklin, CA (MAP)
  • 4-8 pm Grand opening celebration
    With Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation.  Warren Buffett and Mariachi's will also be there!
  • Saturday, July 8, 2006
  • Ella's Southern Catfish Restaurant
  • 9080 Laguna Main St., Elk Grove, CA (MAP)
  • 6pm - 9pm
    with Suzanne Brook's Jazz Generation (quartet)
  • Wednesday, June 7, 2006
  • Town Lounge
  • 1595 Eureka Road, Roseville, CA (MAP)
  • 6:30 - 9:30 pm
    Duet with guitarist Mark MacDonald
    1595 Eureka Road (at Lead Hill Boulevard), Roseville
    (916) 789-1900
  • Saturday, May 20, 2006
  • Java California
  • 1440 Ary Ln, Ste E, Dixon, CA (MAP)
  • 7pm - 9pm
    Duet with vocalist Suzanne Brooks
  • Saturday, May 20, 2006
  • UC Davis Quad
  • Davis, CA (MAP)
  • 2 pm - 3 pm 
    with Suzanne Brooks' Jazz Generation
  • Sunday, April 23, 2006
  • Fortune Festival
  • 4990 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • 10am - 11am 
    Duet with vocalist Suzanne Brooks
  • Friday, March 31, 2006
  • La Raza Galeria Posada
  • 1421 R St, Sacramento, CA (MAP)
  • 7 pm
    Cesar Chavez Celebration
    Jazz folk duet with vocalist Suzanne Brooks
    1421 R St, Sacramento
  • Saturday, March 11, 2006
  • La Raza Galeria Posada
  • 1421 R St, Sacramento CA, CA (MAP)
  • International Women's Day Celebration 
    Jazz folk duet with Suzanne Brooks @ 7pm (two short sets)
  • Friday, March 3, 2006
  • Balcony Bistro
  • 801 Sutter St, Folsom CA, CA (MAP)
  • 6:00 - 9:00 pm, duet with Mark MacDonald (guitar), www.balconybistro.com

  • Thursday, September 15, 2005
  • Revolution Cafe
  • San Francisco (Mission) (MAP)

Contact (916) 517-2386 or  info@gabestivala.com

Gabriel Stivala