By Amanda Nix Special to the Herald Those looking for a good time and even better music can come down to Benicia’s First Street Cafe tonight at 8 p.m. to support the local indie rock band, Floral Jacket. Despite being heavily influenced by successful bands such as Arctic Monkeys, The Frights and Fidlar, the members […]
Violinist to join for Vallejo Symphony’s final concert of season
The sun is setting on Vallejo Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-17 season. What better way to cap it off than with a program titled “Evening”? Eagle-eyed concertgoers may have noticed a theme with this year’s main VSO concerts, namely that they all have been named after parts of the day as well as nicknames for symphonies by […]
Black Irish Band returns to Camel Barns on Saturday
The Black Irish Band returns to the Benicia Historical Museum at the Camel Barns Saturday, with a concert themed after the men and women who immigrated to California in the 1800s. Selections will tell tales in story and song of some of the hardships and successes that play an integral part in California and American […]
Carquinez Choraliers group seeks new members
The Carquinez Choraliers, a volunteer choral ensemble established in Benicia in 2015, is looking to add a few new members. “We’re always looking for new singers,” founder Jeanie Brown said. “We hope to bring cheer to people who need a little extra joy in their days.” The group performs regularly for seniors in Benicia […]
Vallejo Symphony conductor’s brother to join Mare Island String Quartet for special performance
The Vallejo Symphony Orchestra has been a great showcase for the conducting talents of Marc Taddei since he took over as music director last year. With Feb. 12’s “Vallejo Symphony Presents” concert, the organization will showcase the talent of Taddei’s younger brother. Michel Taddei will be a guest performer on two pieces by the Mare […]
Music Notes: Multiplatinum musicians’ brushes with Benicia
I’ve written so much about Benicia in the past year and a half that I’ve been working here that I’ve decided I would like to take occasional detours to talk about one of my passions: music. However, I’m not ready to venture too far out of my wheelhouse just yet, so I figured I’d compromise […]
Review: Vallejo Symphony sees high turnout for ‘Noon’
The Vallejo Symphony Orchestra (VSO) played the second concert of its 2016-17 season to an impressive crowd at the Hogan Auditorium in Vallejo Sunday. With 364 people attendind, it was the largest audience for the orchestra since 2014, according to VSO board member Tim Zumwalt. “Noon” was the middle concert of the season, falling […]
Teen cellist to perform with Vallejo Symphony Orchestra
Vallejo Symphony Orchestra’s 2016-17 season continues on Jan. 29 with its second concert. The first performance of the season was titled “Morning,” so it is only fitting that the next show would be titled “Noon.” The show will feature performances of great works by Joseph Haydn, Dmitri Shostakovich and Ludwig van Beethoven. For the […]
Good times, good times: All-female Led Zeppelin tribute band coming to Empress
Ever wanted to see Led Zeppelin perform live? Well, it’s not going to happen. Apart from a couple one-off shows, the hard rock legends have not toured since their disbandment in 1980 and the prospect of an extensive reunion seems very unlikely. The closest one would get to hearing their classic songs performed live would […]
The life of Karlrobert Kreiten
By Amalia von Studnitz Special to the Herald This last summer before starting 8th grade at Benicia Middle School, I took a trip to Germany with my parents. This trip was especially important to me because we were able to participate in a series of piano concerts throughout the country that celebrated my great […]