Minus Linus and The Dirty Blanket, a musical ensemble comprised of Bay Area stalwarts and legends, is performing this Thursday at Sweetwater.
Four musicians from very different paths, come together to play a wide range of fun and semi-improvisational music. Bryan Kehoe (guitar, vocals, MC) built his chops in the local Kook/Rock band M.I.R.V. Later venturing off to join high school pal Les Claypool in The Frog Brigade and Duo de Twang. Bobby Vega (bass) is a “Master” musician who has played with Bo Diddley, Sly Stone, Booker T., and Bob Weir. Tim “Herb” Alexander (drums) has been touring the world and recording with his Platinum Award winning band Primus. Rounding out the line up is James Deprato (guitar), currently a member of Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express.
Together they play a genre bending style of music, inspired by a wide spectrum of musical influences. Mixing hard fat funky beats, spacey interludes, and classic rock idioms, to form their own brand of music they call Quantum Blues/ Cosmic Groove.
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Tickets: $20
Fields of Gold, the popular Sting tribute band, will be performing at Mac's at 19 Broadway this Saturday. Get ready to be transported to a world of timeless classics and soulful melodies - everything from "Roxanne" to "Every Breath You Take."
Fields of Gold is made up of all the top notch musicians from the best bands in Marin! Featuring Sergei Tchelakov, Michael Pinkham, Taylor Cutcomb, Tom Finch, Andius Jent, and Nancy Wright.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or simply appreciate good music, this tribute event promises an evening of nostalgia and pure enjoyment. So gather your friends and join Mac's for a night that celebrates the genius of Sting.
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Tickets: $10
Lydia Pense & Cold Blood are taking the stage this Saturday at Rancho Nicasio.
Known as the Queen of Bay Area Rhythm & Blues, Lydia Pense has been delighting audiences with her unique brand of Funk and Blues for over 50 years. With her latest release, Lydia & Cold Blood have leaned heavily on The Blues. But don't worry, there is still plenty of their signature "East Bay Grease" on this collection. Pense can still shout like a 60's soul diva and purr a slow blues tune with spine-tingling subtlety. Cold Blood, as a whole, features a stellar group of musicians who have been playing together for nearly 20 years. Together she and the band continue to twist together R&B, (both Old School and New School); into something that doesn't have a label.
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Tickets: $33
** Dinner is not included in the ticket price.
The Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival, the premier American showcase for vocal harmony music, returns to the Marin Center this Saturday.
This annual national competition draws from hundreds of vocal groups from around the country with regional competitions in eight cities. The winning group from each festival is flown to perform in front of celebrity judges and a sold out house of enthusiastic a cappella fans at the National Finals.
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Tickets: $69, $46.50, $38.50
The 2023-24 Chamber Music Concert Series runs October 8th through May 19th. The new season continues the celebration of the organization's 50th anniversary of presenting world-renowned classical musicians in intimate concerts at affordable prices.
The series kicks-off this Sunday with International pianist Ilya Yakushev. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Ilya Yakushev won the World Piano Competition in 2005 and has gone on to an outstanding career in Europe and North America, performing both demanding solo concerts and appearing as soloist with prestigious orchestras, including the SF Symphony. He will present an ambitious program ranging from Mozart through Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata to Gershwin via Liszt, Scriabin and Rachmaninoff.
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Tickets: $48
