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Famous R&B acts, tribute bands among featured music at Solano County Fair

July 28, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

The Solano County Fair will return on Wednesday, and it is bringing five days of musical entertainment with it. Headliners on the PG&E Galaxy Stage Wednesday, Aug. 2: The first headliner will be Gospel Rocks Solano. Featuring the talents of Christian minister and recording artist Vicki Yohe and Geoffrey Golden who won on the seventh […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Gospel Rocks Solano, Journey Revisited, Lenny Williams, Metalachi, Original Lakeside, Solano County Fair, Vallejo

VOENA to head to Carnegie Hall in spring

July 27, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich 1 Comment

Fundraiser concert to be held in October There is a famous joke involving a pedestrian on 57th Street in New York City who sees a musician exiting a cab. He asks the artist “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” The musician’s response? “Practice, practice, practice.” For as much as this joke has been told, […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Annabelle Marie, Benicia, Carnegie Hall, Eric Whitacre, New York City, VOENA

Waterfront Festival returns to Benicia this weekend

July 27, 2017 by George Johnston Leave a Comment

Benicia will be alive with the sound of music this weekend as Benicia Main Street’s annual Waterfront Festival takes places this Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The two-day festival will be held at First Street Green, located at the corner of First and B streets. There will be live music, craft […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Waterfront Festival, Farenhyte 5150, Hella Good, House of Floyd, J Silverheels, Public Eye, Tortilla Soup

L.A. singer/songwriter Rees Finley to bring musical variety to Vallejo venue

July 25, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

What can audiences expect when Rees Finley comes to The Hub in Vallejo for a concert Friday? According to the Los Angeles-based singer songwriter, just about anything. Finley has dabbled in every genre from ‘80s synthpop to Motown-inspired retro funk to intricate folk to witty modern alternative rock in the vein of Death Cab for […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: concert, rees finley, the hub, Vallejo

3 guitarists to bring distinct acoustic stylings for St. Paul’s concert

July 13, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

The halls of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church will be filled with the sounds of three incredible acoustic guitarists for an intimate concert benefiting a good cause. Chris Yeaton, Antonio Calogero and Adam Werner will bring their distinctive styles to the historic church Saturday, July 22 with a portion of proceeds benefiting the St. Paul’s Community […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Adam Werner, Antonio Calogero, Benicia, Chris Yeaton, concert, St. Paul's Community Meal, St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Kennedy Music Studio student concert returns with free Father’s Day show

June 14, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

For those seeking something to do with their dads this Father’s Day following the breakfast and gifts, Kennedy Music Studio will be hosting its annual student concert at the Benicia Public Library. After all, music is one thing that brings families closer together. Kennedy Music Studio will be hosting its 11th annual student concert on […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Public Library, Father's Day, Kennedy Music Studio, Mark Kennedy

Benicia Middle School music teacher retiring

June 9, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich 6 Comments

Today is not just the last day for students throughout the Benicia Unified School District. It is also the last day for many teachers who have served the district for a long time. Glenn Walp, who left an impact on the musically inclined youth as Benicia Middle School’s music teacher and band director, has played […]

Filed Under: Education, Features, Front Page, Music, News, The Arts Tagged With: Benicia, Benicia Middle School, Glenn Walp, Vallejo Junior High School, Viking Band

Legendary guitarist to play concert in Benicia

June 8, 2017 by George Johnston 1 Comment

At age 10, Peppino D’ Agostino was inspired to pick up the guitar after seeing his cousin playing in church. He has not stopped playing since. The world-renowned Benicia guitarist comes to the Benicia Historical Museum on June 16. D’ Agostino said he will being playing some original music with some some surprises along the […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, The Arts Tagged With: Adam Rafferty, Benicia, Benicia Historical Museum, concert, guitarists, Peppino D'Agostino

Music Notes: Paying tribute to Chris Cornell

May 23, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

To say that I felt saddened to hear the news last week that Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell had hanged himself following a show in Detroit is an understatement. I felt destroyed by the news, as if a fairly significant part of my past had dissipated. I do feel that a great talent had been lost, […]

Filed Under: Features, Music, Opinion, The Arts Tagged With: Audioslave, Chris Cornell, grunge, Music Notes, Soundgarden

‘Get down’ Friday night with KC & the Sunshine Band tribute at Empress

May 16, 2017 by Nick Sestanovich Leave a Comment

This Friday, put on your boogie shoes and go straight to the Empress Theatre for an evening of fun, dancing and memorable tunes. After all, as the weather continually becomes nicer, this is a good opportunity to take advantage of the Sunshine Experience, i.e., the self-proclaimed only tribute act to KC & the Sunshine Band […]

Filed Under: Features, Front Page, Music, The Arts Tagged With: disco, Empress Theatre, funk, KC and the Sunshine Band, The Sunshine Experience, Vallejo

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