Brahms’ fiery Violin Concerto, with its sweeping melodies and emotional depth, comes to life through the artistry of returning guest violinist Geneva Lewis. Jimmy López’s Aino is a stirring tone poem of defiance and tragedy, while Strauss’ and Leoncavallo’s works are steeped in operatic beauty—all inspired by love, sacrifice, and youthful vitality.
Smoke & Mirrors are a 5 piece Electrica, Acoustic & Percussion band with a deep bench of musicians to fit the wide range of genres they cover, accenting harmonies.
Over the years, as an antidote to all the sappy, sentimental Christmas tunes we are all inundated with every holiday season, Maria Muldaur has collected some wonderfully hip, swinging, humorous & irreverent Christmas songs by her favorite Jazz Blues artists. She and her “A Team” of some of the Bay Area’s finest jazz players will be presenting her special HOLIDAY SWING show, for a fun evening of what Maria calls “Xmas Tunes for Hipsters.” There will be no corny, overdone, pedestrian Christmas tunes here, only her special collection of rare gems! Don’t miss this Holiday event!
Souls of Mischief is a hip-hop group from Oakland, California and is also part of the hip-hop collective Hieroglyphics. The Souls of Mischief was formed in 1991 and comprises rappers A-Plus, Phesto, Opio, and Tajai.
Stick Men is a powerhouse progressive rock trio featuring legendary musicians Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter. With a combined experience of over 100 million records sold worldwide, this supergroup brings unparalleled musicianship and innovation to every performance.
As a standard bearer for the musical culture of New Orleans, Ivan Neville takes his anointing as seriously as the swamp water that courses through his veins. From the ferocious funk he makes with his bandmates in the dynamic Dumpstaphunk to his high-profile gigs with Keith Richards and Bonnie Raitt, he embodies the irrepressible spirit of New Orleans.
Jesse Brewster is a gifted singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer whose captivating sound weaves together heartfelt folk/Americana, rock, and R&B.
Established in 2011 Train Wreck Junction has made a reputation of packing in the crowds, cranking up the dance floors and leaving folks always wanting more!! Playing all your country favorites and throwing in originals as well, it’s been an epic twelve year run for us, for our friends, for our fans and we’re chomping at the bit to get underway!!
In our 14th-annual Early Music Christmas, we’ll weave together 17th-century music from three European countries—Germany, England and France—to tell the story of the Nativity of Jesus.
SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR return to North America to perform a joyful program of South African freedom songs, traditional spirituals, holiday favorites, and some classics.