Concerts & Events

Beltaine 2003.

Thursday, Jan. 21 2010, 7:30 PM

The Bee Eaters

The Community Music School of Santa Cruz presents an acoustic concert of folks we've watched since they were just teens...

The Bee Eaters boasts four of the most accomplished, creative young talents of the new generation, tracing roots back to the musical traditions of bluegrass, old-time, celtic, jazz and pop. The quartet combines the strong, striking music of hammered dulcimer virtuoso Simon Chrisman and banjo phenomenon Wes Corbett with the inimitable sound of brother-sister cello-fiddle duo Tristan and Tashina Clarridge. The result of the foursome?s collaboration is an elegant fusion of tradition and innovation. Website: www.beeeaters.com

When: Thursday, Jan. 21, 7:30 PM

Where: New St. John's Episcopal Church, Canterbury Dr. off State Park Dr. on the ocean side of Hwy. 1, Aptos

Why: Because they're awesome and talented and beautiful. And it benefits the music school!

How much? $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Call (831) 426-9155 or e-mail shelley@communitymusicschool.org to order tix. For more information visit: http://www.communitymusicschool.org

Sunday, January 31st at 7:30PM

Santa Cruz City Band

Santa Cruz City Band presents

A concert featuring the band playing music by Shostakovich, Walton, Prokofiev, and others.

January 31st (Sunday) at 7:30

Santa Cruz High School Auditorium, Walnut Ave. and California St. in Santa Cruz

It's free! Donations gratefully accepted. Try a band concert instead of TV!

This group provides an opportunity for members of the community of all ages to perform challenging and exciting repertoire.

They rehearse Monday evenings at the high school. If you want to join, call Thomas Music at (831) 425-0110.

The band has also travelled to the Crimea in the Ukraine as part of the sister cities program.

! (Happy New Year) If you want to say it to your friends, it reads like Snovim Godom.

March 2 at 7:30 PM

Väsen, acoustic trio from Sweden, in concert.

Olov Johansson: nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle), Mikael Marin: viola & violin, and Roger Tallroth: guitar and bousouki

Tuesday evening, March 2 at 7:30 PM
Holy Cross Church, Mission Plaza, Santa Cruz

$15 admission.

Contact: Shelley Phillips at (831) 426-9155 for more information.

One of the best acoustic bands performing today, these three music mavericks perform original compositions written with the energetic spirit and "icy" edge of traditional Scandinavian music. "... could be the most significant Swedish export since the Vikings." Väsen's seven band albums, and the performer's solo albums have all been releasted to critical acclaim. Their stage presence has to been seen to believed: their height, their montrous musicianship, the virtuosity, and their heavily accented jokes. On a local note, all the members of Väsen have worked with our own celebrity cellist Barry Phillips on various projects. Check out www.noside.com and www.vasen.se for pictures, bios, press clips and sound bites.

For more information call (831) 426-9155 or e-mail shelley@communitymusicschool.org. Visit our website at http://www.communitymusicschool.org This program is sponsored by a grant from the Barbro Osher Pro Suecia Foundation.