Golden Bough - Sunday, August 2, 2009, 3:00 pm
Celtic Series
Rooted in the traditional Celtic music of Ireland and Scotland (as well as Wales, Cornwall, The Isle of Man, French Brittany and Spanish Galicia), this trio of modern day minstrels has expanded upon these ethnic styles through the development of intriguing arrangements and original compositions. They have created a sound unique unto themselves. Backing themselves on an array of acoustic instruments (Celtic harp, guitar, octave-mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin, penny-whistle and bodhran) they blend their voices in pristine three-part harmony and feature haunting solo vocals.
This group is a long time friend of Pacifica Performances. Don't miss them!
Daniel Castro Band - Saturday, August 8, 2009, 7:30
Blues
Daniel Castro is a force on guitar. With his pure passionate sound reminiscent of B.B. King, Albert King, and Albert Collins, he is on the forefront of the Bay Area Blues Scene.
Continuously playing to a captivated audience and consistently bringing the house down, Daniel keeps his band soaring while always remaining true to his Blues roots. His style of Blues has taken him through tours of Japan and the U.S., including Chicago, New York, New Orleans, St. Louis, and Austin. He has shared the stage with John Mayall, Joe Lewis Walker, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, The Staple Singers, CJ Chenier, Long John Hunter, Tab Benoit, and many other great artists.
Nancy Hall - Sing Along, Saturday, August 15, 2009, 7:30
Sing Along
Back by popular demand! Join Nancy Hall and Friends for one of their ever popular community Sing Alongs! You won't be able to resist humming, singing and tapping along on this wonderful musical evening-- No experience is required, just the desire to have fun singing your heart out on a variety of great, familiar songs in a very happy setting. Come for the Beatles, Motown and Dylan, and stay for the camaraderie, harmony and fun. Be prepared to leave with a spring in your step and a warm glow in your heart.
Songbooks provided.
Yaelisa & Flamencos Caminos - Saturday, September 12, 2009, 7:30
World/Flamenco
Caminos Flamencos, whose mission it is to create and present contemporary, traditional and theatrical dance programs...showcasing artists from Spain and the U.S., which reflect the changing face of flamenco in the 21st century, was founded by Emmy Award-winning dancer and choreographer Yaelisa. She is known as one of the most gifted Flamenco artists of her generation, and exquisite passion of her flamenco performances have captured the attention of critics around the world. The mission of Caminos Flamencos is to create and present contemporary, traditional and theatrical dance programs...showcasing artists from Spain and the U.S., which reflect the changing face of flamenco in the 21st century. Their programs seek to preserve the legacy of Spain’s rich artistic heritage.
Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill - Sunday Afternoon, September 20, 4:00 pm
Songbird Series
Wesla Whitfield is a remarkable singer, with a deep love for that rich storehouse of musical treasures often identified as The Great American Popular Songbook.
She has been developing her skills and learning her demanding craft for a many years, and her performances reflect her great understanding of the material she sings. Her sound and approach would seem to place her somewhere in the intriguing area that borders on both jazz and that aspect of pop music which draws its material largely from the great standards and neglected gems of such as Cole Porter and Irving Berlin and Rodgers and Hart.
Deirdre Lobo-D'Cunha Saturday - Octorber 3, 2009, 7:30
Classical Vocal
Born in Bombay, India, Deirdre Lobo-D’Cunha began her musical training under her mother, Celia Lobo, famous opera singer, theatre director, and Voice Teacher in India. Deirdre received her Bachelor’s of Music Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Colorado, Boulder, CO and a Post-Master’s Diploma in Vocal Performance from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, MD.
She brings a wealth of experience and excitement to her performances-- Enjoy this poised, sensitive soprano in concert.
Bobbe Norris with Larry Dunlap - Saturday, October 10, 2009, 7:30
Songbird Series
The right pairing of an expressive singer and a sensitive accompanist can reveal every facet of a song’s beauty, from the drama of a great lyric to the allure of a compelling harmony. Bobbe Norris’s smoky contralto and patient phrasing imbue every song she performs with character and feeling. Her husband and long-time accompanist Larry Dunlap complements her sound with almost telepathic empathy. This duo presents an exciting program of Standards from the Great American Songbook, Jazz and Brazilian music as well as original music with an intuitive communication that can only come from years of performing together.
High Country - Saturday, October17, 2009, 7:30
Bluegrass
Back by popular demand! If you love the down home country sound of Bluegrass, then don't miss this fantastic band. Join Larry Cohea, Bob Waller, Glenn Dauphin, Butch Waller, Jim Mintin and Tom Bekeny will kick it up right here in Pacifica!
Strongly influenced by the classic styles of Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and the Stanley Brothers, the band's blend of banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass delivers the upbeat excitement of true bluegrass music. High Country's show offers a vital mix of powerful originals and standards, from blues to breakdowns to gospels sung in close harmony. With driving rhythm, skillful picking and soulful singing, High Country brings the energy and experience of six seasoned professionals to this spirited American art form.
Richard Smith and Julie Adams - Saturday, October 24, 2009, 7:30
Guitar Series
British guitarist, Richard Smith has toured around the world, surprising audiences everywhere with his genius, showcasing a repertoire spanning an incredible range of musical styles from country, bluegrass, mainstream jazz, Gypsy jazz, modern pop and rock, to classical guitar. Together with his cellist/wife, Julie Adams, who is an award winning musician, they tackle anything and everything on the musical platter, delighting audiences with an eclectic mix of Julie's lyrical style and Richard's flawless technique. They will be celebrating the release of their latest CD together- including vocals! Don't miss this incredible pair. You'll love the show.
Back by popular demand.
Larry Vuckovich - Saturday, October 31, 2009, 7:30
Piano
Join us for a Special Halloween Show!
Larry Vuckovich, who originally comes from a small town in Yugoslavia, and has a great sense of humor, will help celebrate Halloween with us.( He'll be coming straight from Transilvania.) Don't miss this holiday performance!
Larry has won acclaim from critics and jazz audiences for his deeply imaginative style and repertoire heard at prestigious North American and European jazz clubs, concert halls and festivals. He is equally at home in world music/classically influenced modal jazz as he is with hard-swinging bebop, post-bop, contemporary jazz, and down-home blues. The Toronto Globe and Mail calls him “a musician who sits apart from the rest by virtue...of his taste for both the exotic and the exquisite.”
