8 El Caminito Road
P.O. Box 1493
Carmel Valley, CA 93924
(map)
831-659-7500
Magic Circle Theatre: State-of-the-art live theater close to Carmel, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach, Salinas, and the Monterey Peninsula.
See a play in an intimate 60-seat theater nestled in a lovely garden setting.
Call 831-659-7500 for reservations.
Current Season
ROBERT MARCUM’S TRIBUTE TO GORDON LIGHTFOOT
June 16 - June 16, 2012
TIME: 7:30pm
TICKETS: $20
RESERVATIONS: CALL 831-659-7500
Robert Marcum is an accomplished singer/guitarist whose roots reach back to the ’60s folk/rock scene. He was an original member of the San Francisco production of the musical “Hair” and has shared the stage with such notables as The Righteous Brothers and John Fahey. Marcum’s music has been influenced by Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, and Bruce Springsteen, among others. This show is dedicated to one of his biggest influences, Gordon Lightfoot. Playing both 12-string and 6-string guitar, Marcum’s solo performance will showcase his favorite Lightfoot songs. Marcum and his wife Leela are owners of The Works in Pacific Grove, an independent bookstore, tea and coffee house, art gallery and folk music venue.
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
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
NELL ROBINSON & JIM NUNNALY
October 27 - October 27, 2012
TIME: 7:30PM
TICKETS: $20
RESERVATIONS: CALL 659-7500
Magic Circle Theatre welcomes back the bluegrass duo of Nell Robinson and Jim Nunally. Singer-songwriter Nell Robinson has been named one of the most “utterly charming,” freshest voices” in roots music, and likened to early Emmylou Harris. Nell has had extraordinary success, appearing on Garrison Kellor’s A Prairie Home Companion, Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, Strawberry Music Festival, and
Kate Wolf Music Festival.
With Jim Nunally, they were featured at the Kennedy Center, Washington DC,
and venues in North Carolina last fall.
Nell and Jim are a harmony-driven duo, reminiscent of classic country duets like George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Alongside their own original material, Nell and Jim cover music ranging from Bill Monroe to Nine Inch Nails.
There is a timelessness and deftness to Nell’s original song-writing style. Her vocal skills range from haunting and melodic to soulful and spare.
Jim Nunally is a world-class guitarist, vocalist and songwriter, and has toured extensively with the David Grisman Bluegrass Experience and John Reischman. He is the recipient of two Grammy Award certificates and two IBMA awards. He is also a two time Western Open Masterpicking Champion and Guitar Champion.
Nell and Jim are working on a duo album due out in 2012.
“…(Nell’s album Loango) utterly won me over, charmed me silly!” Sing Out!@ (MT)
“Robinson’s sweet voice and the lighthearted settings of (her album) On The Brooklyn Road make for a thoroughly enjoyable journey through a timeless, sepia-toned world at the intersection of bluegrass, country, folk, and Americana. Highly recommended.” Cover Lay Down (Joshua Farber).