The Word Is MUSIC at The Bankhead Theater!
The Bankhead Theater in Downtown Livermore, CA. has a little something for everyone this month in a March Music celebration, with concerts and performances to satisfy every appetite. From nostalgic tones with the “Ronstadt Revue,” featuring Gesenia and special guest John Beland, on Wednesday, March 22 to a performance for families to come together at “Somos Amigos – Songs on Common Ground,” on Sunday, March 19, this month fills The Bankhead with melodies and tunes for all ages. Smooth jazz will even take over with Peter White on Saturday, March 25.
The Bankhead invites families to come together for an all-ages concert at “Somos Amigos – Songs on Common Ground.” Friendship is at the heart of this joyful collaboration between Mexican songstress Sonia De Los Santos and the Americana folk duo, The Okee Dokee Brothers. This bilingual program includes old and new songs that span the musical traditions of North America and illustrates the collective power of singing together and learning from each other. With an adventurous spirit and a shared vision of peace and understanding, Somos Amigos encourages young and old alike to explore, dance, sing, and laugh together hand-in-hand.
Nostalgia will reign supreme a few days later, as a musical legacy will be living on in the “Ronstadt Revue,” featuring Gesenia and special guest John Beland at The Bankhead. Linda Ronstadt, an 11-time Grammy winner who sold over 100 million albums in country, rock, Latin, Motown, and even Broadway music, is no longer performing publicly, yet millions of her devoted fans still long to hear the beloved songs that made up the soundtrack of their lives, including ‘You’re No Good,” “Blue Bayou,” “When Will I Be Loved,” “Perfidia,” “Different Drum,” “Heat Wave,” and so many others. Fortunately Ms. Ronstadt’s musical legacy now lives on through the stunning talents of Gesenia and her “Ronstadt Revue,” performed in painstaking detail in both English and Spanish.
Then, on March 25, a jazz great will be making a stop in the Trio-Valley. Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists in the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop, and classical guitar to create a singular sound and, at the same time, accessible to a broad audience.
Tickets for all shows at The Bankhead are available by calling (925) 373-6800 or at the box office windows. For more information please visit www.livermorearts.org.
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Photo caption: Gesenia performs her “Ronstadt Revue