Big Bad Voodoo Daddy blends a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland, with the energy and spirit of contemporary culture.

Early on, during their legendary residency at the Derby nightclub in Los Angeles, they reminded the world, in the midst of the grunge era no less, that it was still cool to swing.  The band, co-founded by singer Scotty Morris and drummer Kurt Sodergren, was at the forefront of the swing revival at the time, blending a vibrant fusion of the classic American sounds of jazz, swing, and Dixieland with the energy and spirit of American culture. 

This is a general admission show with a dance area in front of the stage.

Al Di Meola, a bonafide living Guitar Legend inducted into the Gallery of Greats is among the top guitarists of our time.

Al Di Meola, a bonafide living Guitar Legend inducted into the Gallery of Greats is among the top guitarists of our time.  And while his dazzling technique on both acoustic and electric guitars has afforded him regal status among the hordes of fretboard fanatics who regularly flock to his concerts, the depth of Di Meola’s writing along with the soulfulness and the inherent lyricism of his guitaristic expression have won him legions of fans worldwide beyond the guitar aficionado set.

Three-time Grammy Award winning saxophonist Branford Marsalis comes to Strings with his celebrated quartet.  

Saxophonist Branford Marsalis has become an avatar of contemporary artistic excellence winning three Grammy Awards, a Tony nomination for his work as a composer on Broadway, a citation by the National Endowment of the Arts as Jazz Master, and a 2021 Primetime EMMY nomination for the score he composed for the Tulsa Burning documentary. Branford has become increasingly sought as a featured soloist with acclaimed orchestras around the world and his legendary guest performances with the Grateful Dead and collaborations with Sting have made him a fan favorite in the pop arena.

The Branford Marsalis Quartet remains his primary performance vehicle. This celebrated ensemble with a rare breadth of artistic range comes to Strings on February 9

American singer-songwriter Martin Sexton. 

Syracuse native Sexton got his start singing in the streets and subways of Boston in the early 90’s. Still fiercely independent and headlining venues from the Fillmore to Carnegie Hall, he has influenced a generation of contemporary artists.

Dustbowl Revival has always been about pushing the boundaries of what American roots music can be.

After spending years on the road, selling out hometown shows at LA’s famed Troubadour, headlining festivals and wowing crowds from Denmark to China, Dustbowl Revival never stopped making their joyful, booty-shaking soul songs and cut-to-heart folk-rock ballads that lift up their transcendent live shows.

“The most gifted vocalist of her generation.” – AllMusic.com

Since she broke through 25 years ago with the multi-platinum album, Relish, and its touchstone mega-smash hit, “One of Us,” the seven-time Grammy nominee has never played it safe. Joan Osborne has followed her restless musical heart, exploring a diverse range of genres: pop rock, soul, R&B, blues, roots rock, gospel, funk, and country — all of which can be heard on her tenth studio album, Trouble and Strife.

She has performed alongside the likes of Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Luciano Pavarotti, Emmylou Harris, Taj Mahal, and Mavis Staples, to name a few. She has amassed a loyal fan base as she’s continuously traveled the country.

Legendary Rock and Roll and Songwriters Hall of Famer.

The Graham Nash performance has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 27, 2023. 

Graham Nash’s remarkable body of work spans more than 60 years from The Hollies through Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, to his latest solo releases. Towering above virtually everything that Graham Nash has accomplished in his long and multi-faceted career, stands the litany of songs that he has written and introduced to the soundtrack of our lives for nearly six decades.

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