The Benicia Historical Museum will be bringing two highly accomplished Bay Area musicians together for an intimate concert next week. Peppino D’Agostino and Carlos Reyes will be bringing their unique styles together for what promises to be a very special evening for music lovers. D’Agostino, born in Sicily but residing in Benicia since the ‘80s, […]
VOENA enrolling new students in September
Being a member of the local children’s choir Voices of Eve ’N’ Angels (VOENA) is a journey in a lot of ways. It can be a musical journey for youth who want to refine their singing talents, and ti can be a physical journey as members travel the globe to perform. Those who wish to […]
Carquinez Village to host house concert with Paper Moon
Carquinez Village knows how to throw a house party. The local organization aimed at connecting and supporting seniors will be hosting Bay Area singing duo Paper Moon in the comfort of one of the Village member’s homes. Paper Moon are a Vallejo duo consisting of guitarist Leo Cavanagh and violist Katrina Wreede who specialize in […]
Benicia trumpeter conquers the world
For most musicians, playing at Carnegie Hall would be the highlight of their careers. For trumpeter Shane O’Brien— who has played Carnegie twice—, it is just another stop on the tour for the Benicia native. However, it was still a great experience for him. “Every musician dreams of playing Carnegie Hall,” he said. “It was […]
Farmar PTA to raise funds for music program with benefit concert at Lucca
Lucca Beer Garden is generally not open Wednesdays, but to help raise money for a good cause, the stage will be filled with the sounds of music for a special concert benefiting the music program at Mary Farmar Elementary School. The Mary Farmar PTA Music Committee will be hosting its Gimme a Beat! Benefit concert […]
Dennis Lund: The ‘death’ of Stax Records and the Lorraine Hotel
At a recent concert featuring Booker T. Jones, of Booker T. and the M.G.’s fame, the 74-year-old Jones reminisced a bit regarding his long career, specifically his work at Stax Records in Memphis, Tenn. The music produced at the makeshift studio– it was a converted movie theater– was special for a variety of reasons. The […]
Musical entertainment announced for July 4 Picnic in the Park
Benicia’s Torchlight Parade on July 3 is always one of the city’s most celebrated events of the year, but the 4th of July fun does not stop there. There is also the Picnic in the Park the following day, and if the looks of its amenities and entertainment are any indication, it is worth forgoing […]
Hendrix tribute band to light up Empress stage tomorrow
The highest benchmark an aspiring guitarist can reach is “the next Jimi Hendrix.” Given Hendrix’s status as a guitar legend, that is a tall order but Ralph Woodson has chosen to achieve this by becoming Jimi Hendrix– figuratively speaking, of course. Those wishing to become acquainted with the Vallejo-based singer and guitarist can check out […]
Napa festival seeking host families for musicians
Blackburn Music Academy is looking for host families for musicians performing at Festival Napa Valley this summer. Blackburn Music Academy, now in its second year, is a tuition-free music education experience in which pre-professional musicians from around the world train with renowned performers from such collectives as the San Francisco Opera, Vienna Philharmonic and Russian […]
The A Cappella Handyman: Concert at the Naked Oyster
It’s nighttime at The Naked Oyster, the dinner crowd is just finishing up. The waterfront air is permeated with garlic and wild rice. Those in the know are headed to the small stage in the back where the poster says, “Headliners Tonight: Neil Diamond, Paul Simon, and Bob Dylan.” Diamond begins: “It’s a popular song, […]