ANNE & PETE SIBLEY

March 16 - March 16, 2012

TIME: 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $20

RESERVATIONS: CAll 831-659-7500

A marriage of harmonies…

Anne & Pete have come many miles from their classical music training to “the people’s music:” folk, bluegrass, and traditional music. Using the guitar and clawhammer banjo to accompany their tight harmonies, the Sibleys tell stories about life and love as they see it. Less than a decade since they released their first album, the Sibley’s music hit the national spotlight in 2009 with a blue ribbon finish in the “Great American Duet Sing Off” on National Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion.

“The music of Anne and Pete Sibley is so powerful that whenever you hear one of their songs, you have to stop everything else you are doing, and listen.”–John Adair, Artistic Director, Merlefest

“Their harmonies are warm, tight, and soulful; and their performances simple, poignant, and unforgettable.” –Nashville Public Radio

“True musicians with wonderful stage presence, their vocal talent will just blow you away.” – Paul Jarvis, Big Horn Mountain Festival

www.anneandpete.com

BILL EVANS- THE BANJO IN AMERICA

April 14 - April 14, 2012

TIME: 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $20

RESERVATIONS: Call 831-659-7500

Tracing the banjo from its West African roots to the New World, Bill Evans performs musical examples from the 1700′s to the present day on a variety of vintage instruments, explaining how the banjo has been at the intersection of African and Anglo-American musical and cultural exchange for over 250 years. From the 18th century African dance tunes to the music of the Civil War, and from early 20th century ragtime folk and bluegrass banjo styles, The Banjo in America informs while it entertains, exposing audiences to over 200 years of American music.

Bill Evans is an internationally recognized five-string banjo life force. As a performer, teacher, writer and composer, he brings a deep knowledge, intense virtuosity and a contagious passion to all things banjo.

“One of the best banjo pickers on the planet.” — Mark Wittingtyon, San Jose Mercury News

“Bill is able to reach into the banjo’s past to make a sublime statement of its future…to create a sound firmly rooted in tradition but still fresh and vital.” – Tim Bond, Bluegrass Now

www.billevansbanjo.com

ALMANOVA DUO CONCERT

June 29 - June 29, 2012

TIME: 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $20

RESERVATIONS: Call 831-659-7500

Magic Circle Theatre presents a very special one-night performance of THE ALMANOVA DUO, award winning, innovative classical guitar and flute, performing international music and classical pieces from their highly acclaimed CDs. Flautist Jessica Pierce and guitarist Almer Imamovic are both masters of their instruments, elevating the flute and guitar ensemble to the highest level of virtuosity and artistry. Their live performances are filled with energy and passion creating a “…graceful, intuitively choreographed display of seamless connection.” — Fresno Beehive

“…Flautist Jessica Pierce produces a most beautiful clear and pure tone, has impeccable intonation, and an idiomatic and stylish way of ornamenting the melodies…” — The Flute Magazine

“Imamovic’s cadenzas were virtuosic masterpieces” –Oakwood Register

http://www.almanova.us/

MONTANA SKIES

July 21 - July 21, 2012

TIME: 7:30 PM

TICKETS: $20

RESERVATIONS: Call 831-659-7500

A must see live concert experience.

Montana Skies is an award winning duo whose cello and guitar delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, and House of the Rising Sun, as well as their own originals. Combining elements of classical technique, jazz improv, and rock n’ roll, Jonathan’s guitar wizardry and Jenn’s blazing electric cello create a sound that is truly remarkable. Their music has been called everything from chamber rock to psychedelic strings.

“Whatever you want to call it, rest assured, this ain’t your grannie’s chamber music!”

“…hypnotic, innovative… played with deep passion.”
-Acoustic Guitar Magazine

“These two are obscenely talented.” -Better Guitar.com

http://montanaskiesmusic.com/