2023 Season
Sunday Sept. 3rd 2pm-Dark
Musicians and members only!
Strings BBQ POTLUCK JAM
Fully vaccinated Members and Musicians are invited to join us for great music and food. You are welcome to invite guests as long as they arrive with instrument in hand! We will have the grill going and look forward to making music together.
Juliana Graffagna, Dan Auvil, Tom Farris, Gari Hegedus and Shira Kammen
Turkish, Romani, Sephardic, American roots and original music performed by some of the Bay Area’s most innovative and accomplished musicians. www.janamband.com
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October 28th Saturday 8pm
Miles Graber Piano Quartet
We are thrilled to welcome back Miles Graber Chamber Music. Miles performs with the talents of Sam Weiser-violin, Alexandria Simpson-viola and Saul Richmond-Rakherd-cello.
Alexis Harte http://www.alexisharte.
Alexis Harte, co-founder of PRSS, is an Annie and Peabody Awards-winning singer-songwriter and composer, and a veteran of the Strings stage.
Tamsen Fynn https://www.tamsenfynn.
Tamsen Fynn, co-founder of PRSS, has been a local singer/songwriter and educator for more than 20 years, and has taught for The Freight & Salvage for the past 10 years.
Steve Gallup https://youtu.be/5xI4UuG_Z00
Steve Gallup, Bay Area Curator for the international Acoustic Guitar Project, and guitarist and songwriter, wrote a song every week in 2022 to see what would come of it.
Edie Ohara https://edieohara.
Edie O’Hara writes songs that go straight to the heart, revealing the depth of her spirit and our shared human condition; she’ll always surprise you with an unexpected twist.
Emily Zisman http://www.
Lyrical philosopher and storyteller, San Francisco songwriter Emily uses unabashed honesty and humor to punctuate the complexity of the entire escapade.
Erik Yates https://www.erikyates.
Erik Yates, a 20-veteran of the Bay Area acoustic scene, performs roots music and original songs with the help of his many banjos and guitars.
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Saturday, August 26, 2023, 8:00 PM
George Cole Music at Strings
Original music in the style of the Quintette du Hot Club de Paris.
George Cole, guitars/vocal; Anton Patzner, violin; Aaron Germain, double bass.
George Cole is a versatile and multitalented guitarist / composer / singer / bandleader, an award winning Bay Area musician (BAMMIE) who first came to fame as a rock guitarist and expanded his musical palette to encompass the Great American Songbook, gypsy jazz and uptown swing, and his own tasty compositions. He has long been recognized for captivating music, high-energy showmanship and a broad-ranging repertoire. A George Cole show is guaranteed to delight audiences. Always entertaining, composing, producing, and recording.www.GEORGECOLE.net
2022 Season
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November 19th Saturday 8pm
Felsen
Andrew Griffin-guitar/vocals, Dara Ackerman-percussion/vocals, Bryan Bixby Dean-bass, Toledo Rob Tucker-percussion
One of the best kept secrets of the Bay Area. Felsen is a contemporary rock group with excellent musicianship, tight harmonies and smart lyrics that keep the listener engaged. Felsen proves that acoustic rock and roll is alive and well!
https://www.reverbnation.com/felsen
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December 17th Saturday 8pm
Strings Holiday Benefit Show
Strings staff invites you to attend our Holiday Benefit. Each performer will do one tune and then we will celebrate! If you have not performed on this show please contact Joey at stringsconcerts@gmail.com or call: 510-653-5700 to speak with him.
Strings staff in 2015 at the Holiday show.
2023 Season
February 25th Saturday 8pm
Maurice Tani
One of the best country performing songwriters today Tani writes songs both lyrically deep and musically engaging. Joined by Mike Anderson and Henry Silvia. Musicianship and cutting edge lyrics place this performer outside the mainstream. Creating a unique sound from the roots of country, blues and rock this is entertainment at its best. http://www.mauricetani.com
March 25th Saturday 8pm
Justin Ancheta Band
Justin Ancheta, Honey of the Heart & BrightSide Blue
Acoustic World Roots with Rich Harmonies. Featuring songs from their recently released collaboration live album “Live at The Center” from 2021. BrightSide Blue, Honey of the Heart & Justin Ancheta progress their musical prowess with intention to set ceremony and ritual at the forefront of their shows, deepening the connection and power of in-person experiences through music, movement, ritual, and ceremony. Come to this event with an open heart and expansive idea of what is possible with music and your own energy field.
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April 29th Saturday 8pm
A Study in Strings
Rebecca Roudman of “Dirty Cello” fame performs with her group:
Rebecca Roudman – cello, Jason Eckl – guitar, Ariel Wang –violin Michael Nicholson – violin
Classical music is reimagined: Honoring the sounds and techniques of the past. Melody, rhythm, and the soaring sounds of strings are the bread and butter of this group.
Stellar cajun fiddler Rigney performs with virtuoso pianist John R. Burr for an evening sure to make you dance in your seats! Heart, soul and foot stomping energy.
www.rigomania.com
Lisa Weiss-violin, Anthony Martin-violin,Kati Kyme-viola, William Skeen-cello
With Haydn’s 68 quartets as their core repertoire, the New Esterházy Quartet is increasingly recognized as one of the world’s top period-instrument string quartets. The quartet has been praised for their “sumptuous sound with beautifully controlled dynamics” and recently received accolades in Early Music America Magazine for their Haydn in America CD.
Moses Sedler – cello
Diana Rowan – harp
February 26th Saturday 8pm
Maurice Tani and Mike Anderson
One of the best country performing songwriters today Tani writes songs both lyrically deep and musically engaging. Joined by Mike Anderson on bass. Musicianship and cutting edge lyrics place this performer outside the mainstream. Creating a unique sound from the roots of country, blues and rock this is entertainment at its best. http://www.mauricetani.com
March 26th Saturday 8pm
Miles Graber Piano Quartet
We are thrilled to welcome back Miles Graber Chamber Music. Miles performs with the talents of Sam Weiser-violin, Alexandria Simpson-viola and Saul Richmond-Rakherd-cello.
Beautifully played classical music in our intimate setting. This performance will feature music by Molly Axtmann, Mozart and Brahms.
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April 30th Saturday 8pm
We welcome back this extraordinary band. Fine harmonies, reggae edges with rock elements. All combine into a joyful sound with impeccable musicianship and excellent songs. freepeoples.com
May 28th Saturday 8pm
Dan Cantrell & Friends
Moses Sedler – cello
Diana Rowan – harp
Opener: Frances8/Headliner: Westerly
Nicole Laby: Singer-Songwriter Revi Airborne-Williams: Violin, Viola, Vocals Jason Roberts: Upright Bass Michael Tornatore: Drums Mark Fassett: Guitar
Anthony’s Song.
Stellar cajun fiddler Rigney performs with virtuoso pianist John R. Burr for an evening sure to make you dance in your seats! Heart, soul and foot stomping energy.
www.rigomania.com
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Sunday November 6th 2pm-Dark
Strings BBQ POTLUCK JAM
Please bring beverages and food to share along with your instrument! Be sure to take any leftover food home!
SHOWS: 2021