Casual Concerts
Monthly concerts presented by SCA's Music Committee showcase local musicians. Previous performers have included: Bonnie Brooks, Gwyneth Davis, Christopher Fritzsche, Judiyaba, Larry London, Carol Menke, Kathleen Reynolds, Yamila Taboas, Marilyn Thompson, Nicholas Xenelis; The Sonoma County Twenty Fingers Club, Jubilee Klezmer Ensemble, Avocet, Aurio Trio, VOT Ensemble, Claret String Quartet, and more. And the Annual Sing Along Messiah, co-sponsored by the Sebastopol Methodist Church, is a community favorite to kick off the holiday season. A Casual Concert Application is available for interested performers.
Casual Concert Schedule
May 25: St. Petersburg Men’s Ensemble
The vocal quartet of Kirill Sokolov, Sergey Shapinskiy, Andrei Volikov and Vadim Smantser perform a variety of music ranging from ancient Russian chants and folk songs, to modern compositions and popular melodies. Founded in 2003, the Ensemble has captivated audiences in Russia and around the world with its unique sound and intriguing repertoire.
Friday, May 25, 7:30pm $10
June 15: Gypsy Kisses & Just One More Song Barbershop Quartet
Enjoy old world charm and romance with “Two Gypsy Kisses” (Due Zighi Baci). Performing Continental Café Music are Sheri Mignano, accordion & Michael Van Why, tenor.
"Just One More Song,” the barbershop quartet has performed together for over ten years. Quartet members are: "Britt" Brittan, tenor (Sebastopol), Wayne Hovdesven, lead (Petaluma), Dan Schell, baritone (Santa Rosa), Mike Stewart, bass (Rohnert Park).
Friday, June 15, 7pm, $15
July 13: The Michael DiFranco Trio with special guests
Featuring pianist Jonathan Marmelzat, bassist Eddie Guthman and vocalist Michael Di Franco, the trio plays swing and jazz standards in the style of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and other performers of the Great American Songbook. They perform other popular music and encourage the audience to dance.
Friday, July 13, 7:30pm, $12
