Swing, Jazz, R&B and New Orleans Heat!
The Copa Kings at Doc's
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 - Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Four horns, two singers and a rhythm section take one set from Rat Pack swing to a New Orleans second line. The Austin band is fifteen years in and has opened for Asleep at the Wheel at Gruene Hall.
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The Copa Kings - Swing, Jazz, R&B, and New Orleans Heat!
Sat, Jan 16
The Copa Kings formed in Austin to bring new life to the jazz standards of the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Fifteen years on, they have four horns, two vocalists and a rhythm section. A set can move from Bobby Darin swing to Fats Domino and Louis Armstrong by way of New Orleans, with R&B underneath.
Billy Murphy was born in Southeast Texas and now lives in Austin, where he fronts the band. Barbara White shares the vocals with the swing of Ella and Billie. The horns and rhythm section have shared stages and studios with Ray Benson, Marcia Ball and Irma Thomas. The band has opened for Asleep at the Wheel at Gruene Hall and has two studio albums out, with a big-band record in the works.
Every date in the run has an early show and a late show, so pick the hour that suits your night.
About Doc's Houston
Doc's is Houston's premier supper club and live music venue, set inside Montrose's historic Tower Theatre. A landmark 1936 movie palace, its stage has hosted legends such as Ella Fitzgerald and Leon Russell, Steve Martin and Ray Charles. Re-opened in 2025 by bandleader and pianist Doc Watkins, the club brings the golden era of the supper club back to Westheimer. Live music runs Tuesday through Saturday, with performances by Doc Watkins and his orchestra to world-class touring artists. Every show is an intimate, ticketed concert with reserved seating and attentive table service from the first note to the last. Come early for chef Matt Fanella's classic supper club fare: steaks, seafood, and pastas with handcrafted cocktails and wine to match. At Doc's, the goal is simple: to bring joy, with sensational entertainment, exquisite food and drinks, and service that exceeds every expectation. 1201 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006 (281) 805-8787 Tuesday– Saturday 6 PM–midnight