Take a Musical Journey Around the Globe in February at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater

The Bankhead Theater in Livermore, CA. is set to take its audiences on a music trip around the world this month. From its talented neighbors to the North bringing us Canadian Brass on February 19, to a now fifth visit back to Livermore with the 23rd International Guitar Night on February 24, The Bankhead is celebrating musicality from beautiful cultures all over the globe this month. Both of these international performances will be right in the Tri-Valley at the beautiful Bankhead Theater in Downtown Livermore, CA.

Over the President’s Day holiday weekend, the Bankhead will be presenting Canadian Brass. With an international reputation as one of the most popular brass ensembles today and an imagination and consummate musicianship that has elevated the art of the brass quintet to what it is today, Canadian Brass has truly earned the distinction of “the world’s mot famous brass group.” Masters of concert presentations, Canadian Brass has developed a uniquely engaging stage presence and rapport with audiences. Each of their concerts shows the full range from trademark Baroque and Broadway hits, to new compositions and  arrangements created especially for them – from formal classical presentations to music  serve up with lively dialogue and theatrical effects. The hallmark of any Canadian Brass performance is having a spirit of fun – but never at the expense of the music, performed with utmost dedication, skill, and excellence.

A few days later, on February 24, The Bankhead will be presenting International Guitar Night. For two decade, IGN has been the world’s premier touring guitar festival, bringing together diverse master guitar musicians from around the world to play together.  For their 23rd year of touring, they are bringing back one of their acclaimed guitarists from the COVID-postponed 23021 tour. Canadian jazz guitarist and vocalist, and recipient of the 20212 Juno (Canadian Grammy for Jazz Album of the Year), Jocelyn Gould. She will be joined by Flamenco master Jesus Guerrero from Spain, chamber musician and contemporary classical guitarist Stephanie Jones from Australia, and jazz guitarist Olli Soikkeli from Finland.

For dates, times, tickets or more information on either of these fabulous shows, as well as other future performances, please visit www.LivermoreArts.org.

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Photo caption: Members of the Canadian Brass, who will be performing at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater on February 19.