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The Printz Dance Project, February 20, 2010 :

The Printz Dance Project, February 20, 2010

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 4:09pm PST

Mads Tolling Quartet, February 14, 2010 :

Mads Tolling Quartet, February 14, 2010

Updated: Feb 26, 2010 4:50pm PST

Emerald Ball - Valentine's Weekend in Oz (Performing Arts Guild), February 12, 2010 :

Emerald Ball - Valentine's Weekend in Oz (Performing Arts Guild), February 12, 2010

Updated: Feb 19, 2010 7:27pm PST

Ivan Najera and friends, January 30, 2010 : "Ecuadorian born guitarist Iván Nájera, presents an explosive show of feelings and skill expressed through his guitar and vocal compositions, encompassing a multitude of Spanish, Latin and Jazz flavored rhythms". Living now in Mother Lode country of the western Sierra Nevada, Ivan was joined by a stellar array of musicians reflecting Ivan's musical inspiration by styles that include traditional Spanish and Flamenco, Brazilian, Tropicalia, Andean, jazz, and contemporary, with an underlying hint of classical seasoning. Visit http://ivannajera.com for more info and links to purchase Ivan's CDs.

Ivan Najera and friends, January 30, 2010

"Ecuadorian born guitarist Iván Nájera, presents an explosive show o ...

Updated: Feb 03, 2010 11:35am PST

Richard Glazier salutes American popular song, January 29, 2010 : Richard Glazier is a masterful pianist, story teller and chronicler of American music from the 1930s to the 1950s. He describes meeting Ira Gershwin at age 12 as changing the course of his life. Richard's love for the music and the musicians is at the core of his show, and it captivated the audience.

Richard Glazier salutes American popular song, January 29, 2010

Richard Glazier is a masterful pianist, story teller and chronicler of ...

Updated: Jan 30, 2010 10:06am PST

Chris Yeaton, Adam Werner & Brenda Lipincott on Hawaiian slack key & American fingerstyle guitar, January 22, 2010 : Chris Yeaton told us something about how the Hawaiian slack key guitar style originated. It was introduced to the islands by Mexican cowboys. When they left, Hawaiians adapted the slack key style to Hawaiian music. Most slack-key tunings are derived from a classically tuned guitar, which is detuned by slacking the strings until they form a single cord. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slack-key_guitar) Chris was born in Hawaii and learned from master slack-key guitarists Keola Beamer and John Keawe. He and Adam Werner are among the featured musicians of the Woodsong Acoustics Group (http://www.woodsongacoustics.com). Adam Werner, from Los Angeles, is a solo acoustic guitarist who plays unconventional fingerstyle guitar (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fingerstyle_guitar) with provocative percussive elements. He plays extensively as a solo guitarist and together with Chris Yeaton and the Woodsong Acoustics Group. Learn more about Chris and Adam, and about Brenda Lippincott who joined them for this concert, at: http://www.woodsongacoustics.com/music/yeaton.php http://www.adamwerner.com/Home.html http://www.acousticguitarcommunity.com/profile/brendalippincott?xg_source=activity

Chris Yeaton, Adam Werner & Brenda Lipincott on Hawaiian slack key & American fingerstyle guitar, January 22, 2010

Chris Yeaton told us something about how the Hawaiian slack key guitar ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2010 1:07pm PST

Will Durst, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Confusion, January 16, 2010 : Just when we thought there was nothing to laugh about the current state of politics, Lt. Gov. Bill Durst swept into Grass Valley to make us laugh until it hurt. According to the New York Times, Durst is "quite possibly the best political satirist working in the country today." He is an equal opportunity offender: "They say Barack is arrogant, but at least he’s smart. Because we tried arrogant and stupid and that didn’t work." "Why do you think the Democrats are so intent on passing the stem cell bill? They’re depending on that research to generate a spine." "I never thought America could cast aside its prejudices and actually vote for… a Harvard Law graduate." Read more quotes from Bill Durst at http://www.willdurst.com, and enjoy the many faces of comedy bolow...

Will Durst, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Confusion, January 16, 2010

Just when we thought there was nothing to laugh about the current stat ...

Updated: Jan 17, 2010 5:36pm PST

Didgeridu Summit - Ondrej Smeykal & Stephen Kent, January 9, 2010 : Ondrej Smeykal and Stephen Kent appeared together at the Center for the Arts. Both didge players compose their own music, with very different styles. I'm no expert, but to my ear Stephen's music was more closely connected to traditional aboriginal music, whereas Andrej's music was more spacey, reminding me of the melodic electronic music of Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulz. Learn more about Stephen and Andrej and listen to samples of their music at: http://www.smeykal.com/eng/ http://www.stephenkent.net/

Didgeridu Summit - Ondrej Smeykal & Stephen Kent, January 9, 2010

Ondrej Smeykal and Stephen Kent appeared together at the Center for th ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2010 1:53pm PST

The Chillbillies celebrate Elvis' 75th birthday, January 8, 2010 :

The Chillbillies celebrate Elvis' 75th birthday, January 8, 2010

Updated: Jan 09, 2010 6:55pm PST

Sister Swing welcomes the New Year, 2010 : Sister Swing is a trio of singers out of Sacramento who capture the sound of the girl groups of the 1930s and 1940s, with 3 part harmonies influenced by groups like the Andrews Sisters and the Boswell Sisters. Valerie Marston is lead singer. Paula Chafey-Merrill sings the low parts, Leigh Hannah sings the middle and sometimes the high parts, and Valerie sings melody, top or middle. They are backed by a 6 piece band: Steve Wall on guitar, Alan Parks on bass, Ron Jones on drums, Otis Mourning on reeds, Dave Johnson on trumpet and Bob Williams on trombone.

Sister Swing welcomes the New Year, 2010

Sister Swing is a trio of singers out of Sacramento who capture the so ...

Updated: Jan 04, 2010 11:20pm PST

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, December 19, 2009 :

Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, December 19, 2009

Updated: Dec 20, 2009 3:30pm PST

Perla Batalla, with MaMuse opening, December 13, 2009 :

Perla Batalla, with MaMuse opening, December 13, 2009

Updated: Dec 16, 2009 12:09am PST

Charlie Musselwhite Band, December 5, 2009 :

Charlie Musselwhite Band, December 5, 2009

Updated: Dec 07, 2009 2:01pm PST

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, December 3, 2009 :

Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas, December 3, 2009

Updated: Dec 05, 2009 2:23pm PST

Reneé Wilson, November 27, 2009 :

Reneé Wilson, November 27, 2009

Updated: Nov 29, 2009 5:32pm PST

Mose Allison Trio, November 22, 2009 :

Mose Allison Trio, November 22, 2009

Updated: Nov 23, 2009 3:32pm PST

Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, November 21, 2009 :

Roy Rogers & the Delta Rhythm Kings, November 21, 2009

Updated: Nov 22, 2009 4:45pm PST

Dean-O-Holics, November 20, 2009 :

Dean-O-Holics, November 20, 2009

Updated: Nov 21, 2009 3:14pm PST

The Smothers Brothers at the Veterans Hall in Grass Valley, October 17, 2009 : The Center for the Arts brought the Smothers Brothers to Grass Valley in October. The show was held at the Grass Valley Veterans' Hall because it was expected the crowd would be large. In fact, the show sold out. As a fund raiser for the non-profit cultural organization, dinner tables were set up in front of the stage and dinner patrons with VIP tickets had a chance to meet the Smothers Brothers behind stage after the show.

The Smothers Brothers at the Veterans Hall in Grass Valley, October 17, 2009

The Center for the Arts brought the Smothers Brothers to Grass Valley ...

Updated: Nov 06, 2009 3:44pm PST

Nine-8ths Irish, February 19, 2010 :

Nine-8ths Irish, February 19, 2010

Updated: Mar 04, 2010 11:20am PST

PAG's production of The Mikado, opening night :

PAG's production of The Mikado, opening night

Updated: Mar 05, 2010 12:08am PST