SLH37 – Colin Hay/Kip Boardman

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 22, 2015

Colin Hay, familiar to millions as front-man, songwriter, and vocalist of pop sensation Men at Work, has released a new solo album entitled Next Year People. Over the past 15 years Hay has reinvented himself as a solo artist, regularly selling out theaters and listening rooms across the US and around the world and introducing himself to a new generation of fans in the process. Raised in the northeast on a healthy diet of Jimmy Webb and Rolling Stones, and drawn by the warm California sun, Kip Boardman began messing with the piano when he was five or so, and much to everyone’s chagrin and disappointment, never really let it go.

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SLH37 – The Kennedys

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 22, 2015

Two decades on, The Kennedys are hitting a songwriting high point. Audiences will note Buddy Holly style roots, the tuneful cadences of the Everly Brothers, and the ringing 12-string jangle of the early Byrds, interspersed with darker moments that recall British folk rock a la Fairport Convention.

A gifted songwriter whose lyrics paint witty, poignant portraits of characters often unaware of how their lives have gone wrong, Freedy Johnston appeared out of nowhere in the early ’90s and quickly established himself as one of the most acclaimed new singer/songwriters of the day.
Wisconsin-born percussionist Wally Ingram is the rock world’s version of Kevin Bacon & there aren’t too many degrees of separation between him and just about every star on stage over the past decade or so. If ever there were a drummer in demand enough to be cloned, it would be Wally! He’s been a favorite of everyone from Sheryl and Eric Burdon to Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, David Lindley and more.

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SLH37 – Calico the Band

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 22, 2015

CALICO stands for California Country – it’s about timeless roots music; it’s about voices singing in harmony. CALICO the band is three: Kirsten Proffit, Manda Mosher, and Aubrey Richmond– each a great and dedicated musician with accomplished and celebrated solo careers under way.

Self-described as a “consummate bar band in the ’70s Pub Rock tradition,” Patrolled By Radar has shared the stage with an eclectic array of artists such as Los Lonely Boys, Taj Mahal, The Jayhawks and more.

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Chick Corea/Bela Fleck

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 16, 2015

Chick Corea & Béla Fleck, two master songwriters, musicians, and bandleaders meet in a historic duet of piano and banjo. The Grammy-winning duet will combine Corea and Fleck’s most recognizable tunes with the music from their Latin Grammy-winning album The Enchantment. With a mix of jazz and pop standards, crossing a myriad of genres, from jazz, bluegrass, rock, flamenco and gospel, this will be a casual, intimate evening with two legends from different musical worlds.

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Messina/Young

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 15, 2015

Don’t miss a special evening with legendary singer/songwriter JIM MESSINA and his band with special guest RUSTY YOUNG “Sittin’ In.” Enjoy all the hits from Poco, Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina in the intimacy of the Lobero Theatre.

Loggins & Messina went on to record eight best-selling albums, becoming one of the most popular rock/pop groups of the 1970‘s selling over 20 million records. Rusty Young continued as the leader of Poco creating a rich musical legacy over the past 40 years for the group with hit recordings such as Crazy Love and Heart of The Night.

In the late-1960s, Jim Messina was the recording engineer/producer/bass player for Buffalo Springfield featuring Stephen Stills, Neil Young and Richie Furay. After Buffalo Springfield disbanded in 1968, Jim co-founded Poco with Richie Furay and Rusty Young, one of the original and most influential country/rock bands. In 1970, he left Poco to concentrate on record producing and soon met a young singer/songwriter named Kenny Loggins, producing the record Kenny Loggins with Jimmy Messina – Sittin’ In.

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Chris Thile

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 15, 2015

Chris Thile is the mandolinist and vocalist of Punch Brothers and Nickel Creek. London’s Independent called him “the most remarkable mandolinist in the world.” The McArthur Foundation echoed that assessment when it named Thile one of its 23 MacArthur Fellows for 2012 and a recipient of its prestigious “Genius Grant.” As a solo artist he has released five albums, as well as performed and recorded extensively in duos with Edgar Meyer, Brad Mehldau, and Mike Marshall. Other stellar musicians with whom Thile has collaborated include cellist Yo-Yo Ma, banjoist Béla Fleck, violinist Stuart Duncan, and bluegrass guitarist Michael Daves.

August 2013 saw the release of Thile’s debut solo mandolin recording, Bach: Partitas and Sonatas, Vol.1, produced by Edgar Meyer. Nonesuch Records released Bass & Mandolin in September 2014, the second duo recording from Thile and Meyer, which won the 2015 Grammy for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album. In January 2015, Nonesuch Records released Punch Brothers’ newest album, The Phosphorescent Blues, which was hailed by The Herald in Scotland as a piece of music that “…deserves to be filed next to the best work of The Beach Boys, Big Star, and Richard Thompson.”

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Home Free

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 4, 2015

When country vocal band Home Free was crowned champion of NBC’s The Sing-Off, their victory was by no means the beginnings of a career for the five country stars from Minnesota… rather it was a satisfying culmination of nearly a decade of hard work and commitment to a vocal craft growing in popularity.

They have become known for their high-energy performances, peppered with quick-witted humor that meshes Nashville standards with pop hits dipped in country flavor.

Since their Sing-Off win, Home Free has released two albums (Crazy Life and Full Of Cheer), selling more than 150,000 copies; they’ve embarked on two major national tours, selling more than 100,000 tickets in North America; they’ve released more than 20 music videos, amassing more than 35-million YouTube views.

They continue to build a national audience as they bring their Don’t It Feel Good Tour to town on the in support of their third major release on Columbia Records out in Fall 2015.

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Michael McDonald – Youth Interactive Benefit

by Genevieve Rhiger

June 3, 2015

MICHAEL MCDONALD

A five-time grammy award winner, Michael McDonald began his career singing back-up vocals with Steely Dan. He was a member of The Doobie Brothers from 1976 to 1982 and recorded some of the band’s best-known songs such as “Takin’ It to the Streets”, “It Keeps You Runnin'”, “Minute by Minute” and “What a Fool Believes” (a number one single in the U.S.)

McDonald released his first solo album, If That’s What It Takes, in 1982 and featured the hit “I Gotta Try,” a song co-written with Kenny Loggins. His duet “Yah Mo B There” with James Ingram won the 1985 Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo. “On My Own”, a duet with Patti LaBelle, reached #1 on the U.S. charts in 1986. In 2000, McDonald, along with partners Chris Pelonis and actor Jeff Bridges, founded the independent recording label Ramp Records. In 2003, he earned two Grammy nominations for his album Motown, a tribute to the Motown sound.

In 2008 McDonald released his SoulSpeak album, featuring his interpretations of 11 soul-inspired songs. In the summer of 2010, he began a tour with Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs, known as The Dukes of September Rhythm Revue. This year, McDonald appeared on the finals of American Idol and is touring throughout the country. Michael and his wife Amy are residents of Santa Barbara.

AMBROSIA

In the year 1970, four young musicians from the South Bay of Los Angeles, came together to create a new invigorating style of music. Exploring the possibilities of progressive, classical and world influences, yet rooted with the soul of the blues and R&B, Joseph Puerta, Christopher North, David Pack and Burleigh Drummond created a new sound that was defined and recognized as “Ambrosia”. Originally labeled as America’s answer to the progressive invasion of such English acts as “Yes” and “King Crimson”, the group quickly proved it was all that and much more as it’s albums painted aural landscapes covering the gamut of musical styles and attracting the collaboration of such cultural icons as, Leonard Bernstein, Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and Alan Parsons. In it’s brief recording history, Ambrosia garnered 5 Grammy Nominations, 5 Hit Singles, Heavy FM Airplay and the admiration and respect of the musical community.

BENEFIT PROCEEDS

All proceeds will serve to support Youth Interactive serving Santa Barbara’s underserved youth. The after school program based in Santa Barbara’s vibrant Funk Zone creates youth led entrepreneurial businesses and provides educational support to ensure students graduate from High School and develop the life skills needed to lead a productive life.

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Fall Jazz – Tierney Sutton

by Genevieve Rhiger

May 27, 2015

December marks the 100^th birthday of the Chairman of the Board. The Tierney Sutton Band will celebrate by taking Sinatra classics on an adventure ride.

Five-time GRAMMY® nominee Tierney Sutton is often described as “a singer’s singer”, but just as often, she is described as a “musician’s singer”, who uses her voice like an instrument. She has fronted the Tierney Sutton Band for 20 years, and their nine albums have consistently topped the US jazz charts, leading to Ms. Sutton’ selection as Jazzweek’s Vocalist of the Year and several Jazz Journalist Award nominations. She has headlined at Carnegie Hall, The Hollywood Bowl, The Kennedy Center and Jazz At Lincoln Center, and more.

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Fall Jazz – Dorado Schmitt

by Genevieve Rhiger

May 27, 2015

Back by popular demand! Gypsy jazz genius Dorado Schmitt and his all-star ensemble return for an encore performance celebrating the legacy of Django Reinhardt.

No one has done more to ignite interest in the legacy of gypsy jazz guitar pioneer Django Reinhardt than dazzling French guitarist and violinist Dorado Schmitt. Born to Gypsy parents near the German border, Schmitt was weaned on traditional Roma music and Gypsy jazz, but rebelled as a teenager by taking up electric guitar and emulating Jimi Hendrix and Carlos Santana. By the mid-90’s he was a leading figure on the international Gypsy jazz scene, where he continues to represent the art form at its highest level.

Fresh off this year’s Django Reinhardt Festival, and joining Dorado Schmitt once again are Amati Schmitt (lead guitar) and DouDou Cuillerier (rhythm guitar and scat vocals), Pierre Blanchard (violin), Ludovic Beier (button accordion), Xavier Nikq (bass), and special guest pianist, Roger Kellaway.

“The elder Schmitt’s virtuosity…on full display…lightening fast finger work, powerful strumming, astonishing fast tempos.” – LA Times

“Best show in town!” – Wall Street Journal

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Fall Jazz – Esperanza Spalding

by Genevieve Rhiger

May 27, 2015

GRAMMY® award-winning singer-composer-bassist Esperanza (Emily) Spalding has announced her newest project, Emily’s D+Evolution. Rekindling her childhood interest in theater, poetry and movement, this new project delves into a broader concept of performance. Originally conceived the day before her birthday, during a “sleepless night of full moon inspiration”, Emily’s D+Evolution will be performing all new material that Esperanza says, “Unfolds as live musical vignettes.”

“Emily is my middle name, and I’m using this fresh persona as my inner navigator. This project is about going back and reclaiming un-cultivated curiosity, and using it as a compass to move forward and expand.” says Spalding. “My hope for this group is to create a world around each song, there are a lot of juicy themes and stories in the music. We will be staging the songs as much as we play them, using characters, video, and the movement of our bodies.”

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CAMA – Mischa Maisky

by Genevieve Rhiger

May 21, 2015

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MISCHA MAISKY (b.1948) has the distinction of being the only cellist in the world to have studied with both Mstislav Rostropovich and Gregor Piatigorsky. Rostropovich lauded Maisky as “one of the most outstanding talents of the younger generation of cellists. His playing combines poetry and exquisite delicacy with great temperament and brilliant technique.” Born in Latvia, educated in Russia, after being imprisoned in a labor camp near Gorky for 18 months in 1970, he emigrated from the USSR to Israel.

Maisky’s recordings have enjoyed worldwide acclaim and have been awarded five times the prestigious Record Academy Prize in Tokyo, three times Echo Deutscher Schallplattenpreis, Grand Prix du Disque in Paris, and the Diapason d’Or of the Year.

Daughter LILY MAISKY was born in Paris in 1987, moving to Brussels soon after. She began playing the piano at the age of four. Lily features on several Deutsche Grammophon and EMI recording releases, and has been frequently broadcast on European and Asian radio and television.

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No.2 in G minor, Op.5, No.2

Astor Piazzolla: Le Grand Tango (1982)

Max Bruch: Kol Nidrei, Op.47

Benjamin Britten: Sonata in C, Op.65 (1961)

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CAMA – Jean-Efflam Bavouzet

by Genevieve Rhiger

May 21, 2015

Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.24 in F-sharp Major, Op.78 (“A Thérèse”)
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.27 in E minor, Op.90
Beethoven: Piano Sonata No.28 in A Major, Op.101
Maurice Ravel: Miroirs (1904-05)
Claude Debussy: L’isle joyeuse, L.106 (1904)

“Jean-Efflam Bavouzet is among the most generous and indefatigable of performers” — The Guardian
“Bavouzet sustained a perfect balance between introspection and flash, bridging vast dynamic and tempo extremes without mannerism or eccentricity.” — Financial Times
“Apart from his phenomenal but understated technique, Bavouzet has in addition an extraordinary ability to seem to be directing his own performances, as though he’s providing a presence outside himself, and it goes some way to explaining the fierce passion, remarkable intelligence and free-wheeling creativity of his transcendent playing.” — Classical Source

Following his sparkling performance last season with the London Philharmonic, the multi-award-winning pianist JEAN-EFFLAM BAVOUZET returns in solo recital. Bavouzet is active worldwide as recitalist, concerto soloist and recording artist, winning Gramophone awards for his recording of concertos by Debussy and Ravel, and for his fourth volume of Debussy’s Complete Works for Piano. In 2012 Gramophone nominated Bavouzet as one of their Artists of the Year.

Concert Partner: Elizabeth Karlsberg & Jeff Young

MASTERCLASS:
Thursday, April 14, 2016, 2:30pm–5:00pm
Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall
University of California, Santa Barbara with students from UCSB Music’s piano program, presented in partnership with the UCSB Department of Music.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Masterclass Sponsor: Sara Miller McCune

Email info@camasb.org for details.

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CAMA – Jordi Savall

by Genevieve Rhiger

May 21, 2015

MAN & NATURE
Musical Humors & Landscapes
In the English, Irish, Scottish & American traditions

JORDI SAVALL is one of the most multifariously gifted musicians of his generation. His career as a concert performer, teacher, researcher and creator of musical and cultural projects, make him one of the principal architects of the current revaluation of historical music. He has created over 170 recordings, garnering a Grammy® Award and the Midem Classical Music Award. Savall was appointed “Artist for the Peace” in 2008 in the United Nations’ Goodwill Ambassadors program.

Savall partners with FRANK McGUIRE, founding member of Lyra Celtica and master of the Irish frame drum (bodhrán), in a program expressing the vitality, beauty, emotion and charm of the British Isles.

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CAMA – Andras Schiff

by Genevieve Rhiger

May 21, 2015

Sir ANDRÁS SCHIFF returns to CAMA’s Masterseries with his “Last Sonatas” Project. The world-renowned and critically acclaimed pianist, conductor, teacher and lecturer will play the final piano sonatas of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven and Schubert. Although only Schubert wrote his last sonata when approaching death, all of these works testify to the highest level of artistic maturity and pianistic possibility.

The Last Sonatas

Franz Joseph Haydn: Sonata in E-flat Major, Hob.XVI/52, L.62

Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata No.32 in C minor, Op.111

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Sonata No.18 in D Major, K.576

Franz Schubert: Sonata No.21 in B-flat Major, D.960

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