The California Theatre presents Comedy Queens
Laugh along with some of the bay area’s funniest comedians who spin the headlines of their lives into memorable punchlines. Real Life, Real Funny.
Laugh along with some of the bay area’s funniest comedians who spin the headlines of their lives into memorable punchlines. Real Life, Real Funny.
Singer, songwriter, music producer, visual artist, and writer Neko Case is the consummate career artist — fearless and versatile, with a fierce work ethic and a constant drive to search deeper within herself for creative growth. “One of America’s best and most ambitious singer-songwriters” (Rolling Stone) and “essentially peerless” (NPR), Case has long been revered as one of music’s most influential artists, whose authenticity, lyrical storytelling, and sly wit have endeared her to a legion of critics, musicians, and lifelong fans.
Nick Colletti is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and sought-after comedians and personalities. Casey has accumulated a devoted and loyal legion of fans over the years, where his videos and online sketches have been viewed over 200,000,000 times.
SonoMusette authentically recreates the evocative sounds of the Paris café music scene of the 1900s.
The Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival is one of California's biggest and best celebrations of the endangered Steelhead Trout, which return annually to the Congressman Don Clausen Fish Hatchery at Lake Sonoma to spawn the next generation of fish.
Winner of six Latin Grammys and one Grammy, Lila Downs has one of the most powerful and unique voices of our time. With her symbolic stage presence and emotionally charged storytelling, her singing transcends all language barriers. Lila’s music embraces influences from the folkloric and ranchera music of Mexico to the music of the southern United States, crossing barriers and generating sounds that go from folk, jazz, folkloric blues, Indigena, and ranchera to hip hop.
Silversun Pickups’ sixth album Physical Thrills came together as a serendipitous accident during a dark time. The LA band began 2020 by touring in support of their record released the previous year, Widow’s Weeds. But the pandemic halted those plans, with the members including guitarist and singer Brian Aubert, bassist Nikki Monninger, drummer Christopher Guanlao, and keyboardist Joe Lester, finding themselves stuck at home. In that resting period, Aubert wasn’t focused on Silversun Pickups; instead, he channeled his energy into taking care of his son, Nico, while his wife Tracy worked.
But as much as his focus initially shifted from the band, he couldn’t escape the new melodies germinating in his head. “I would sneak off and start writing these songs, and I didn’t know what they’re for because I didn’t really think about Silversun on any level. I was just doing it to keep myself calm and keep myself company,” says Aubert. The songs were so different from what he’d previously written for Silversun Pickups that he initially thought he was writing a musical. There were “dream shanties,” gentler vocals, horror-inspired sounds, and other exciting new elements coming to mind.
"When Doves Cry - The Prince Tribute Show" is a multi-talented live concert experience that pays homage to the legendary musician Prince. The show features a talented 7 to 8-piece band that performs a wide range of Prince's music, including his greatest hits and deep cuts. The tribute aims to capture the essence of Prince's artistry and musical genius, ensuring that his legacy continues to resonate with fans.
For The White Buffalo – aka singer songwriter guitarist Jake Smith, Oregon-born, Southern California-raised – it was time to take the less travelled path; to assemble notions for studio album Number 8, the follow-up to ‘On The Widow’s Walk’ (Snakefarm, 2020), and embark on a voyage of discovery.
Since 2003, San Francisco based Petty Theft has been touring the United States performing Tom Petty’s songs true to the originals and in the spirit of the Heartbreaker’s live shows.