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 […]
VOENA to head to Carnegie Hall in spring
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, […]
Waterfront Festival returns to Benicia this weekend
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 […]
L.A. singer/songwriter Rees Finley to bring musical variety to Vallejo venue
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 […]
3 guitarists to bring distinct acoustic stylings for St. Paul’s concert
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 […]
Kennedy Music Studio student concert returns with free Father’s Day show
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 […]
Benicia Middle School music teacher retiring
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 […]
Legendary guitarist to play concert in Benicia
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 […]
Music Notes: Paying tribute to Chris Cornell
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, […]
‘Get down’ Friday night with KC & the Sunshine Band tribute at Empress
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 […]