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Clubfoot Orchestra, founded in 1983 by Richard Marriott, started as the house ensemble for the Club Foot nightclub in San Francisco and evolved into a leading producer of silent-film scores. The group is known for its live accompaniment to silent films and collaborations across dance, theater, and visual art. With performances at venues across the country, Clubfoot Orchestra sits at the crossroads of European folk influences, impressionism, and jazz fusion.

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This artist page offers a concise biography, highlights from the discography, and updates on upcoming performances. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the sound, you’ll find context, background, and ways to experience their music live.

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Typical programs feature immersive scores for films such as Nosferatu, Metropolis, Caligari, and Sherlock Jr. & Felix, alongside thematic explorations like works inspired by Nino Rota and Eastern European folk motifs. The ensemble’s sound has been noted for blending aesthetics with energy, combining impressionist nuance with jazz fusion. For 2025, Clubfoot Orchestra will present Club Foot Quintet performances, including the One Week score at the Asian Art Museum on April 5, 2025, and a Silent Film event at the Great American Music Hall on July 26, 2025. Follow releases on Bandcamp and listen to SoundCloud updates for new material.

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Quick Facts About Clubfoot Orchestra

  • Founded 1983 by Richard Marriott; the group emerged as the house ensemble for the Club Foot nightclub in San Francisco and became a leading producer of silent-film scores.
  • Known for live accompaniment to silent films and collaborations across dance, theater, and visual art, with performances at major venues such as Lincoln Center, the Smithsonian, SFJAZZ, and Castro Theatre.
  • Musical style draws on Eastern European folk, impressionism, and jazz fusion, described by The New Yorker as music that bubbles up from the intersection of aesthetics and the id.
  • Complete discography spans 1986–2013 (plus a 2024 digital re-release), including Wild Beasts, Kidnapped, Caligari, Nosferatu, Metropolis, Sherlock Jr. & Felix, Plays Nino Rota, and Legong works.
  • 2025 tour activity includes Club Foot Quintet performances: April 5, 2025 at the Asian Art Museum (One Week score) and July 26, 2025 at the Great American Music Hall (SF) for Silent Film in the Tenderloin.
  • Social media presence includes Bandcamp (Metropolis release) and SoundCloud posts by Club Foot Orchestra.

The records

Clubfoot Orchestra Discography

  • Metropolis (digital re-release)
    2024 · Bandcamp (digital release); original Heyday Records (1991)
  • Legong: Dance of the Virgins, Live Recording
    2013 · Conceptual Noise, San Francisco
  • Legong: Dance of the Virgins
    2004 · Milestone, New York
  • Nosferatu Live at the World Financial Center January 25, 2001
    2001 · Conceptual Noise, San Francisco
  • Plays Nino Rota: Selections From la Dolce Vita, Amarcord, Nights of Cabiria, 8½
    1998 · Rastascan
  • Sherlock Jr. & Felix
    1995 · Rastascan
  • Kidnapped, Wild Beasts & More, reissue
    1995 · Rastascan
  • Metropolis (live recording)
    1991 · Heyday Records
  • Nosferatu
    1989 · Ralph Records
  • The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
    1988 · Ralph Records
  • Kidnapped
    1987 · Ralph Records
  • Wild Beasts
    1986 · Ralph Records

Typical programs feature immersive scores for films such as Nosferatu, Metropolis, Caligari, and Sherlock Jr. & Felix, alongside thematic explorations like works inspired by Nino Rota and Eastern European folk motifs. The ensemble’s sound has been noted for blending aesthetics with energy, combining impressionist nuance with jazz fusion. For 2025, Clubfoot Orchestra will present Club Foot Quintet performances, including the One Week score at the Asian Art Museum on April 5, 2025, and a Silent Film event at the Great American Music Hall on July 26, 2025. Follow releases on Bandcamp and listen to SoundCloud updates for new material.

Secure your seats with a trusted connection—we’ve got you covered with reliable, no-fuss ticket options and up-to-date show details for venues across the city and beyond.

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