(Jackeline Rago-cuatro, mandolin,
percussion, Donna Viscuso-flute, alto sax, Saul Serria-acoustic
bass) True to tradition for the fifth year running we open our 13th season with this world class group. Original music based on the traditions of jazz and South American folk music. Feb 8 Player's Night (Preston Reed, Teja Gerkin, and Joey Lent) We are thrilled to present Preston Reed with his "..fiendishly
intricate blend of blues, rock, country and metal styles.." Also
the the Bay Area's own master guitarist Teja Gerkin. (Donna Henschell-fiddle, vocals,
cello, Kelly Mulhollan-guitar, mandolin, vocals) We welcome back this enthusiastic duo from Arkansas. Original blend of grass roots styles performed with heart, energy and fabulous musicianship. Feb 22 Marc Silber & Friends Delta Blues and more performed by one of the very best. An
evening that is bound to hold some surprises and is sure to delight
all who attend.
Mar 1 Sambo Ngo (Zack Pitt-Smith Dennis Smith Massengo
Constant)Congolese Soukous great Samba and his group perform world beat
music at its best. (Eugene Sor-cello Karen Sor-violin Rem
Djemilev-viola Miles Graber -piano) Master musicians present an evening of classical quartets by Faure and Brahms. Credits include San Francisco Symphony, New World Chamber Orchestra, Arlekin Quartet and many more than is possible to list here. Mar 15 Wishing Chair / Amie Penwell (Miriam Davidson Kiya Heartwood) Multi-instumentalists "with a passion for the truth". Davidson,
Heartland and Bay Area's own Penwell make their debut performances
at Strings this evening. Mar 22 Visual Concert (Hosted by John Pearson) Master photographer John Pearson hosts this evening of
photography to the accompaniment of live music. A multi-media event
linking visual and musical talents to create mind-altering
tapestries. Mar 29 Craig Carothers One the most entertaining performing songwriters on tour in the
country today.
Apr 5 Free Peoples (Tim Sawyer Johnny Downer Mike Dipirro
Bradley Leach)We are happy to welcome back Free Peoples. A unique sound and
musical style performed with imagination and heart. Blue grass to
blues and a whole lot more. (George Cole-guitar Julian
Smedley-violin Vic Wong-violin Chuck Ervin-bass) We are happy to welcome back this group: Hot gypsy jazz holding true to the traditional Django and Grapelli virtuoisity with their own distinctive mark. Apr 19 Nate Cooper / Cas Lucas (Opening: Joey Lent) Two performing songwriters on the cutting edge of contemporary
Americana. Exciting, expressive and full of energy. Excellent
musicianship. (Rafael Manriquez-vocals, guitar Jorge
Tapia-percussion Fernando Torres-charango, cuatro) May 3 The Palm Wine Boys (Tom Chandler Richard Linley Q.B.
Williams)A journey through contemporary original and traditional music and songs of Latin America. Contemporary Folk with Afro-Carribean influence. A feel good
evening. May 10 Kleptograss (Eric Thompson Jody Stecher Paul Shelasky
Laurie Lewis Paul Kotapish) Original Americana at its very best. All-star lineup for a truly amazing evening. Surprize guests. (Rick Corrigan-accordian Marquerite
Ostrovski-violin Tim Fox-guitar Greg Kehret-bass Katja
Cooper-percussion) One of our favorite groups. Eastern European gypsy jazz and so much more. (Quique Cruz-charango, kenacho, vocals Jeremy
Allen-bass, percussion Maria Fernanda
Acuna-percussion) We are happy to welcome back this fantastic group. Original world music which fuses jazz and South American traditions. May 31 Mark Graham / Tom Sauber / Patrick Sauber We welcome back Mark Graham (Kings of Mongrel Folk) harmonica
and clarinet virtuoso joined by the Saubers for an evening of
masterfully played old-time music.
Jun 7 Carlos Olmeda & Combo / Caren
ArmstrongFrom San Diego, we welcome back multi-octave vocalist Olmeda.
Inventive, commanding guitar playing and captivating song writing
with multi-cultural influences.. One of the Bay Area's and String's
favorite performing songwriters Armstrong shares the evening. Jun 14 Lost Weekend Don Burnham, rhythm guitar Bobby Black, steel guitar Mark
Holzinger, takeoff guitar Bing Nathan, bass Jim Rothermel,
sax/clarinet Shota Osabe, piano Pam Brandon, feat. vocalist Rick
Alegria, drums Paul Shelasky, fiddle (The very best in Western
Swing music) Plus special guests! Jun 21 The Westerleys (Doug Blumer Nancy Terzian Peter Axel) We are thrilled to present one of our favorite groups. Amazing
three-part vocal harmonies. Original songs direct from the hearts
and minds of three wonderful performers. A classic evening. Jun 28 Ramon Romero / Carlitos Sermeno We welcome back master harp virtuoso Ramon Romero from
Paraguay. Performing with consumate musician Carlitos Sermeno music
from all over Latin America full of fiery rhythms and lyrical
feeling.
Jul 12 Rupa and Les Poissons d'Avril (Ed Baskerville-cello
Adrian Jost-bayan, bandoneon Aaron Kierbel-percussion Kate
Isenberg-violin, vocals) An exotic blend of east and west. Music from all over the world is fused to create their own unique sound. Exciting and beautiful. A wonderful musical journey. Jul 19 Local Gold This evening is entertainment packed. This is an opportunity to
hear some of the amazing talent we have in our Strings community.
One of the best shows of the year this is also a benefit for
Strings. Jul 26 Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum Laurie is one of the pre-eminent bluegrass and Americana
artists of our time. Singer, fiddler, performing songwriter and
winner of numerous awards. Bluegrass, folk and country at its best.
Aug 2 John Haley-Walker / Christopher Smith and Dana
HubbardWe welcome back three of our favorite performing
songwriters. Aug 9 Ya Elah Artistic Director Bon Singer of Kitka recognized as one of the
premier directors of Bulgarian choral music performs with her
group. Cantorial, folk, jazz, ethnic and classical genres. Aug 16 Megan McLaughlin, Patty Espeseth, Dorothy Betz, Les
Adams Aug 23 Matt Lax and Nearly Beloved One of our favorite duos McLaughlin & Espeseth. From the
island of Maui we welcome the original guitar/piano duo Betz &
Adams. (Matt Lax, Dave Zirbel,
Erik Pearson, Robert Garner, Pete Lax, Dave
Rubin-Lax) Americana Afro-fusion. Great harmonies and exciting rhythms. (Eugene Sor-cello Karen
Shinozaki-violin Rem Djemilev-viola Miles
Graber-piano) We are happy to welcome back these master musicians for an evening of Brahms and Schumann performed with virtuosity and passion. Yes, there should be show listings here for Sep and Oct. Nov 1 La Pena Choir Opening Threshold Choir We are honored to welcome back La Pena Community Choir directed
by Lichi Fuentes. Nov 8 Geist (Diana Stork, Teed Rockwell, Mika Scott) Triskela (Diana Stork Shawna Spitera Portia Diwa) A world harp adventure. Moving music that pulses with joy and
vibrancy. Moira Smiley, Jessica Basta, Christine Enns, John
Ballinger, Jessica Catron We are thrilled to welcome back VOCO. Easter Euorpean to Irish to Appalachian song. Nov 29 Wishing Chair / Christy McCarthy Songwriting, singing and musicianship. This evening is not to
be missed. Dec 6 Steve Seskin We are excited and delighted to have song master Steve Seskin
back at STRINGS. Dec 13 Strings Holiday Benefit Party |