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Emma Hill & Bob Woods

Presented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K

February 22, 2012

NPR loves Emma Hill, and so will you— if you appreciate a honeyed voice, lonesome pedal steel and catchy folksy Americana. Last fall, songwriter and folk singer Emma Hill caught national attention in the form of an NPR feature on her unorthodox jet tour of North America. Taking advantage of an “All You Can Jet” pass, Ms. Hill and bandmate Bryan Daste spent a month plane-hopping ...More

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	Tell-a-friend Thursday Acoustic with X-Trio Presented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 2-February 23, 2012 The X Trio specializes in playing a variety of jazz and bluegrass standards using flavors developed through their extensive experience playing together and with many other ...More
	Tell-a-friend Acoustic Open Mic Presented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 1-February 28, 2012 Join the Torch Club mid-week for an acoustic open mic happy hour. ...More
	Tell-a-friend Happy Hour with Hans Eberbach Presented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 28, 2012 Hans Eberbach started out as the lead singer of Sweet Vine and was with the group when it was picked up by Sony/Columbia's record label. Unfortunately, internal strife broke up the ...More
	Tell-a-friend Island of Black and White Presented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 28, 2012 The Island of Black and White has a sweet, humble yet raw blend of acoustic rock, funky reggae, and soulful blues. It is a mixture like no other. The Island of Black and White ...More
	Tell-a-friend Live on L & 12 with Ryan Hernandez Presented by Hyatt Regency Sacramento at Hyatt Regency Sacramento January 4-February 29, 2012 Join Hyatt Regency Sacramento in the newly renovated Amourath Lounge, located in the lobby. Enjoy the sounds of local favorite Ryan Hernandez, while you sip a glass of wine from the ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets Alasdair Fraser with Natalie Haas Presented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 3, 2012 Alasdair Fraser is a Scottish fiddler who is based in California and runs his own record label, Culburnie Records. He also founded the Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddle School, ...More
	Tell-a-friend Buy tickets San Francisco Guitar Quartet Presented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center March 3-March 4, 2012 The San Francisco Guitar Quartet takes the stage for the 4th concert at Three Stages. The members of SFGQ--Mark Simons, David Dueñas, Patrick O'Connell, and Jon Mendle--have ...More

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Amy Obenski: Save the Trees Tour Amy Obenski: Save the Trees Tour at Naked Lounge - Downtown March 6, 2012 With music as her guide, Amy Obenski is crossing the U.S and France on a Save the Trees tour. The goal is to raise awareness about the links between climate change and deforestation. Her songs are more based on reflections of every day life than environmental musings. But the haunting and ethereal style of Amy's songs has drawn the attention of audiences and critics alike. Her track, "Carousel," from Amy's second album, Kite, was featured in the TV...		03/06/12	Sacramento
Classical Guitar Ensemble Series: Trio7 Classical Guitar Ensemble Series: Trio7 Presented by Davis Art Center at Davis Art Center March 9, 2012 Come out and enjoy the 3rd Annual Classical Guitar Ensemble Series! There are four concert dates in this series featuring four different performances. Other performances include; Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra, Mobius Trio and the San Francisco Guitar Quartet. Trio 7 will perform a unique concert on...	Davis Art Center	03/09/12	Davis
Hawaiian Legends Tour with George Kahumoku Jr. Hawaiian Legends Tour with George Kahumoku Jr. Presented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 10, 2012 Hawai’i Renaissance man George Kahumoku Jr. is a four-time Grammy-winner and master slack key guitarist renowned for capturing the real down-home sound of Hawai’i. Kahumoku’s jumbo 12-string guitar and Masters of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Concert Series are a Maui institution and now an international award-winning sensation. He will be joined in concert by Dennis Kamakahi, Uncle Richard Ho’opi’i, and Bobby Black from the Grammy-winning CD Masters of Hawaiian...	Harlow's	03/10/12	Sacramento
Electro-Acoustic Music Collective: Flash Experience 2.0/Tracks for Assimilation Electro-Acoustic Music Collective: Flash Experience 2.0/Tracks for Assimilation Presented by Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento (CCAS) at Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento March 16, 2012 The Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento proudly hosts Flash Experience 2.0/Tracks for Assimilation. The performance will feature the eclectic sounds of five members of the Sacramento based Electro-Acoustic Music Collective. The performers will make noise in mathematically pleasing organizations and share their thoughts on how they made it. Tracks are also open to discussion by all. The Electro-Acoustic Music Collective will play and discuss these original tracks to celebrate social music...	Center for Contemporary Art, Sacramento (CCAS)	03/16/12	Sacramento
An Evening with Cary Farley 2012 An Evening with Cary Farley 2012 at Guild Theater March 17, 2012 Beanie Productions presents the 2nd annual charity concert event featuring musician Cary Farley and special guests. Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Proceeds from this event benefit The Mustard Seed School in Sacramento. Special thanks to sponsors: (SI&A) School Innovations and Advocacy, Sherman Clay, and Body by Vi.		03/17/12	Sacramento
Girlyman Girlyman Presented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 17, 2012 Can the members of Girlyman read each other's minds? Sometimes it seems so. They often finish one another's sentences or burst into improvised three-part ditties so tight they seem rehearsed. Girlyman's songs are a dance of melody and suspensions, an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock The Village Voice calls, "really good, really unexpected, and really different."	Harlow's	03/17/12	Sacramento
California Capital Vocal Jazz & Show Choir Festival California Capital Vocal Jazz & Show Choir Festival Presented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Woodlake Hotel Sacramento (formerly Radisson Hotel Sacramento) March 16-March 17, 2012 The region's best high school and middle school show choirs and vocal jazz ensembles will compete at the 2012 California Capital Vocal Jazz & Show Choir Festival in March. Fifteen choirs from nine different schools will compete in the 2-day competition. The American River College Jazz Choir will headline the final performance Friday evening. For more information, click on the "Official Website" link.	Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau	03/16/12- 03/17/12	Sacramento
Cheryl Wheeler Cheryl Wheeler Presented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 20, 2012 Chery Wheeler is a singer-songwriter from the East Coast. Her music ranges from thoughtful ballads such as “Who Am I Foolin’” to irreverent songs about potatoes, her pets, and the state of the world. In concert, she is known for her self-deprecating sense of humor and stories of life on the road.	Harlow's	03/20/12	Sacramento
Classical Guitar Ensemble Series: Mobius Trio Classical Guitar Ensemble Series: Mobius Trio Presented by Davis Art Center at Davis Art Center April 6, 2012 Come out and enjoy the 3rd Annual Classical Guitar Ensemble Series! There are four concert dates in this series featuring four different performances. Other performances include; Trio7, Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra and the San Francisco Guitar Quartet. Mobius Trio performs new music and expands the...	Davis Art Center	04/06/12	Davis
Banjo-Rama 2012 Banjo-Rama 2012 Presented by Sacramento Banjo Band at Red Lion Hotel April 13-April 15, 2012 Banjo enthusiasts will recognize the names and enjoy the weekend performances of Buddy Wachter and Johnny Baier, nationally and internationally renowned artists in the banjo world. The crowd pleasers and Sacramento favorites Bill Dendle, Shelly Burns, and Becky Kilgore also will be performing. Come enjoy the the fun and the toe-tapping music. The best part is all proceeds benefit local childrens charities such as Families First and Mustard Seed School.	Sacramento Banjo Band	04/13/12- 04/15/12	Sacramento
Classical Guitar Ensemble Series: San Francisco Guitar Quartet Classical Guitar Ensemble Series: San Francisco Guitar Quartet Presented by Davis Art Center at Davis Art Center May 4, 2012 Come out and enjoy the 3rd Annual Classical Guitar Ensemble Series! There are four concert dates in this series featuring four different performances. Other performances include; Trio7, Mobius Trio and the Santa Cruz Guitar Orchestra. SFGQ is committed to new music as well as the classics, drawing...	Davis Art Center	05/04/12	Davis
Zaira Meneses Zaira Meneses Presented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center May 5-May 6, 2012 Mexican sensation Zaira Meneses and Cinco de Mayo coincide at Stage Three! Born in Xalapa, Mexico, from an early age she showed great talent for music, studying both classical guitar and voice. Since moving to the USA in 2001, she has built a stellar reputation for her warm sound, limpid technique, and superb natural musicality, performing in many of the world’s great concert halls. Added aspects to Ms. Meneses' artistry are her beautiful singing voice and talent for the dance, both...	Sacramento Guitar Society	05/05/12- 05/06/12	Folsom
Sacramento Music Festival Sacramento Music Festival Presented by Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society at Old Sacramento State Historic Park May 25-May 28, 2012 The 39th annual Sacramento Music Festival will be another fantastic event! In 2012, the Sacramento Musical Festival will offer more than 400 sets of live music! That's 20 venues with over 70 bands, including a few dozen internationally-known artists that will have revelers dancing in the streets! It's one giant party as the sounds of jazz, blues, zydeco (and related styles) permeate Old Sac and the Downtown area. Specialty concerts and events include: the Opening Day Parade on Friday,...	Sacramento Traditional Jazz Society	05/25/12- 05/28/12	Sacramento
William Kanengiser William Kanengiser Presented by Sacramento Guitar Society and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center June 2-June 3, 2012 William Kanengiser, founding and current member of the Grammy-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet, finishes the Sacramento Guitar Society's series. Recognized as one of the USA’s finest classical guitarists, Kanengiser was First Prize Winner in the 1987 Concert Artists Guild International Competition, as well as in major international guitar competitions in Toronto (1981) and Paris (1983). He is known for developing a unique and individual repertoire for his instrument, ranging...	Sacramento Guitar Society	06/02/12- 06/03/12	Folsom