For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music, the Vermont-based singer, songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world.
Stories teach us about life, about ourselves & about each other. Help to create west county’s newest storytelling community. 7 Minutes Max is an evening of live stories, poems, or readings told in 7 minutes or less. Hilarious or sublime, poignant and personal tales told through the ancient oral tradition of storytelling, this evening will be sure to move, delight & intrigue you. This is an event for mature audiences & not intended for children. Interested storytellers will have a chance to throw their name in the hat to present their story. Remember, 7 minutes max! Notes allowed for readers.
Celebrate opening night of the 28th annual Healdsburg Jazz Festival with the great vocalist Lisa Fischer! Lisa’s voice can feel like a force of nature, swelling from a quiet murmur to a gale-force roar within the space of a syllable.
Arpeños de Emmanuel Ortega is a Sinaloense Norteño group that blends the traditional norteño style with the arpa as the main melodic instrument, replacing the traditional accordion.
Miracle Mule is a rocking, hoof-stomping, tail-swishing band from Marin County, California.
The Samples are more than a band – they represent a culture of fans and music that go beyond who happens to be playing in the band at any given time. There have been many members of The Samples, but Sean Kelly has been the consistent factor throughout all of the changes.
Enjoy a rich and varied afternoon of live music featuring two standout duos. Nick Otis and Matt Silva bring the smooth rhythms of Brazilian bossa nova together with reimagined rock, jazz, and soul classics from the ’60s and ’70s. With deep musical roots, Nick Otis, son of Johnny Otis and brother of Shuggie Otis, their sound blends authenticity, groove, and effortless charm.
Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers are one of the top Swingin’ Jazz and Blues bands in the world. Sultry chanteuse Lavay Smith evokes a sensuous era of Jazz queens and sexy pinups and adds a modern, feminist twist. No wonder Los Angeles Magazine chose her as one of the sexiest people around! Whether singing her own compositions or drawing on a large repertoire of classics, Lavay and her all-star 8-piece band bake up an instant recipe for dancing and good times.
Hall Pass is a super high energy, good time band, playing a mix of covers, old and new, blended with a few originals. The quintet covers a lot of ground during their marathon shows, with rocking guitars, swirling keyboards, soaring harmonica and a tight rhythm section combined with strong harmonies and musicianship. They deliver a powerful mix of musical genres…with a focus on upbeat rock and roll, funk, jam-band, alt-country and indie will get your body moving and your soul smiling. Their high energy eclectic sound offers something for everyone.
Firing on all cylinders after a torrid spring that saw them packing venues throughout Northern California, as well as Hawaii, Las Vegas and New Orleans, Pete Sawyer and The Left Hand Monkey Wrench Gang are stoked to be returning to The California Theater in Santa Rosa. Pete and the Gang with be throwing down two fat sets of "all killer--no filler" Grateful Dead Classics, deep cuts and unexpected gems!