Experience the bright, shimmering sound of strings in harmony as the Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble takes the stage at Occidental Center for the Arts. This talented local ensemble brings together mandolins, mandolas, mandocello, and guitar for a lively musical journey spanning folk traditions, classical favorites, contemporary arrangements, and melodies from around the world. With the mandolin […]

Featuring The Occasionals April & Monroe Grisman & the Beautiful Hang Gang Tom Rigney & Flambeau 7pm doors 7:30 - 8:15 The Occasionals 8:30 -9:15 April & Monroe Grisman 9:30 - 10:15 Tom Rigney The Occasionals This band plays great urban blues, swing jazz, classic country, pop, rock and gypsy jazz. This is a congregation […]

Price: Admission: $20/$30 for two! To purchase two tickets, choose 2 and then “Continue.” The discount becomes available after you choose the number of tickets. No fees. Doors open at 2:00 PM.

David Luning knew at a young age the path his life should take. Throughout generations, troubadours and singers have harnessed the cultural landscape and passed it along, with the likes of John Prine and Townes Van Zandt paving the way with the telling of their stories. Following in those footsteps, the Sonoma County singer/songwriter's new […]

The talented leader, Gary Sugiyama, has been honing his guitar and ukulele skills for decades. His lead guitar work has been hailed as “instinctual” and “an incredible natural talent”. He also has gifted us with entrancing and meaningful songs that he has written and sings. His wife, Becky Brendlin Sugiyama, joined him after he bought […]

Local bluegrass favorites Mission Blue open for the touring Nathan Stanley Band. Yes- Nathan is Ralph Stanley's grandson! Don't miss this incredible evening of unforgettable harmonies and picking from the legendary musical catalog of Ralph Stanley. Tickets are $30 GA, $25 for OCA members. Online sales end at 6PM day of show or when sold […]

Step into the enchanting world of Patrick Ball, one of the premier Celtic harp players in the world and a captivating storyteller whose performances weave music, legend, wit, and wonder into an unforgettable experience. With the crystalline beauty of the Celtic harp as his musical voice, Ball brings ancient Irish tales and timeless melodies vividly […]

Join us for Songs & Stories of Migration, Home, Mystery & Love The Nell & Jim & Kalei Trio takes you on a journey of the themes of migration, home, mystery and love — in territory both familiar and surprising, reflective and joyful. Featuring original music and beloved covers, beautiful vocal harmonies and hot pickin’. […]

We celebrate the seasons and their festivals through song and dance, bringing Old World rituals to new light and new generations to revel in the staying power of gratitude for life on Earth. We sing both a cappella and with instrumental accompaniment. We lean toward traditional songs and arrangements. We present “sit-down” concerts for choral […]

Bluegrass and American Roots Music Don't miss this incredible show at OCA! Bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis and her amazing band The RIght Hands will give us an afternoon show that you won't soon forget. Laurie will be joined by Brandon Godman, Hasee Ciaccio and other fine musicians for this performance. Tickets are $35, $30 for […]