Oct. 30 will be the start of a new era for Vallejo Symphony Orchestra. It is Marc Taddei’s first show as permanent conductor. Taddei was one of three maestros to audition for the part, and he had his first performance with VSO in January. However, the first orchestra concert of VSO’s 2016-17 season— “Morning”— will […]
‘Sing-Off’ finalists Street Corner Symphony will play Empress Sunday
A cappella phenom “Street Corner Symphony” performers Jeremy and Jonathan Lister, Kurt Zimmerman, Kaleb Jones and Kyle Hogan had recorded before they appeared as runners-up on NBC’s all-vocal competition “The Sing-Off” in 2010, but that televised event rocketed the group’s success, Jeremy Lister told the Herald in an interview last Friday. The group will perform […]
Female soprano ensemble to kick off Vallejo Symphony’s new season
In addition to its regular symphony concerts, Vallejo Symphony Orchestra likes to highlight other talented composers and groups through its Vallejo Symphony Presents series. For its first production of the 2016-17 season, Vallejo Symphony will be featuring the vocal and instrumental talents of Bella Sorella. Bella Sorella are an award-winning soprano ensemble who have […]
Vallejo rapper Suga T honored by VH-1
Artist promotes humanitarianism, female empowerment Earlier this month, VH-1 aired its annual Hip Hop Honors awards ceremony, which honors some of the genre’s most influential artists. This year’s ceremony— the first after a six-year hiatus— honored some of the most innovative female rappers, including such trailblazers as Queen Latifah, Salt-N-Pepa, Lil’ Kim and Missy Elliott— […]
Kennedy Music Studio presents student showcase for public
Kennedy Music Studio will be holding a student showcase on Sunday, June 26 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The showcase will feature group and solo performances by guitar and bass students from both Mark Kennedy’s Benicia and San Francisco studios, and will incorporate classical, rock, folk, blues, pop and jazz pieces from a variety […]
Benicia native scores gig at Armando’s with new band Westerly
The spirit of traditional folk music is alive in the hearts of four Bay Area musicians who call themselves Westerly. Westerly are a Benicia-based band who blend folk music with Americana and even a little bit of gospel with lyrics that are heartfelt but also socially conscious and rooted in tradition. The current lineup consists […]
Concert promoter aims to turn Solano into musical county
As there are no big arenas in Solano County, a lot of people take for granted how much great music comes to the area. A lot of it comes courtesy of one man: Jeff Trager. Trager is a Glen Cove resident with almost 50 years of working in the music industry. In that time as […]
Rellik to bring piano madness to Benicia every Wednesday
The Rellik Tavern has long been a prime spot for nightlife in Benicia. In addition to having a full bar, lounge area and tapas menu, it also is a place where patrons can enjoy live music, open mic nights, ‘80s dance parties and a whole lot more. Contributing to that whole lot more is the […]
Peppino D’Agostino returns to Benicia Historical Museum
Internationally renowned guitarist Peppino D’Agostino will make his return to the Benicia Historical Museum on Saturday. Fresh off the release of his newest album “Penumbra,” the Sicilian-born musician is coming off more than three decades as an acclaimed acoustic guitar player. He has performed in 26 countries, worked with other greats like Tommy Emmanuel and […]
District 3 candidate Gabe Griess to rock the vote with Vacaville music festival
In 1992, MTV initiated its Rock the Vote campaign to encourage its audience of twentysomethings to get out and vote. The maneuver worked, as youth voter turnout in that year’s presidential election increased by 6 percent over the previous presidential election in 1988. In 2004, the message was “Vote or Die,” and perhaps feeling threatened […]