Alex de Grassi and Andrew York
This event is presented by the Santa Barbara Acoustic Music Association.
Acoustic guitar virutoso & innovator Alex de Grassi joins with Grammy winning classical & jazz guitarist Andrew York to fuse the sounds & traditions of steel & nylon into a unique duo program. Their mutual passion for music from a variety of genres has led these two acclaimed composers/performers to find common round where contemporary & classical guitars interact seamlessly. Encompassing original compositions, improvisation & arrangements of standards & pop songs, their concert will present an astonishingly diverse musical landscape.
The concert includes admission to a fine handmade artisanal guitar show at The New Vic from 2-5pm. Blue seat patrons ($45) will be welcome to an after concert reception to meet the musicians and purchase CDs.
Alex & Andrew will hold guitar workshops for intermediate to advanced students Sunday, 9/15. This will be a rare opportunity to learn from two of the world’s great guitarists. $35 each www.sbama.org
Online TicketsBox Office: (805) 965-5400
New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 (map)
TEDxSantaBarbara Presents The Stories We Tell
TEDxSantaBarbara is thrilled to be coming back to The New Vic on November 16th, 2019. Our theme this year is The Stories We Tell, and it’s appropriate that our 16 speakers will stand in the red circle to tell their stories to the audience. We’ve curated another diverse and intriguing group of ideas and look forward to the stimulating conversations that will result from these talks. Join us all day on November 16th, starting at 10 am, finishing at 6 pm and concluding with a party to meet the speakers at the Impact Hub.
Tickets at TEDxSantaBarbara.com
Box Office: (805) 965-5400
New Vic, 33 W. Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101 (map)