Hello Everyone!
I have some exciting news! We are enrolled in a ticket program through CATS that provides our participants with free admission to an array of events in the city. It’s been brought to my attention that some of these tickets are being unused because the events are held in the evening or on weekends after program hours. I thought this would be a great chance for us to take advantage of the service, and enjoy some activities that we may otherwise not have the opportunity to partake in! I will be posting events here on our blog as they come up, and if you are interested in attending with your loved participant, you can contact Melissa Phillip at, mphilp@prrcsf.org for ticket arrangements. It will be on a first come first served basis. Thanks Amanda!
This weekend there are tickets available to Dynamite Guitars at the Palace of Fine Arts!
The guitar party of the year is happening Super Bowl Eve! With a spectacular performance that combines artistry, virtuosity and a guaranteed good time by four of the world’s greatest guitarists, you won’t want to miss the 1st Edition of Dynamite Guitars presented by the Omni Concerts Foundation!
Martin Taylor: “Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument.” – Pat Metheny
Acoustic Guitar magazine calls Grammy nominated guitar virtuoso Martin Taylor, ‘The Acoustic Guitarist of his Generation’. Widely considered to be the one of the world’s foremost performers of solo jazz and fingerstyle guitar playing, Martin’s unique style that has earned him global acclaim from fellow musicians and critics alike. He dazzles audiences with performances that combine skill, emotion and humor with a strong, engaging stage presence. Martin Taylor has collaborated with musicians from many different musical genres, including: Jeff Beck, Bill Wyman, Chet Atkins and George Harrison.
“He out-shreds all of us put together….I’ve never seen anything like it” – Jeff Beck
Badi Assad: “Brazilian pop songs are transformed by her imaginative technique, moving from gauzy delicacy to vigorous propulsion, from dreaming to dancing and back.” – New York Times
Brazil’s Badi Assad is one of the most innovative, passionate and talented artists of this generation. She transcends traditional styles of her native Brazilian music with a mixture of pop, jazz and world music. She combines her extraordinary guitar talent, unique mouth percussion and beautiful singing to create an exciting, fresh music sound, and leaving spectators in awe. As a result, Badi Assad is successfully forging an exhilarating genre of music that quite literally defies categorization.
“Badi Assad redefines solo (guitar) performance! Revelatory, a brilliant display of innovation, imagination, and skill… almost hypnotically compelling!” –Los Angeles Times
Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo: “Frank Vignola is the greatest guitarist I have ever had the pleasure of sitting next to!” – Les Paul
Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. His stunning technique and skill has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignole to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List.”
Vinny Raniolo is best known for his accompanying skills and is a very high demand rhythm guitarist. His dynamic playing has taken him to 14 countries on three continents performing in some of the world’s most illustrious venues including New York’s Lincoln Center
“Perhaps the most entertaining guitar duo today, Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo.” NPR Seattle
Opportunities to enjoy the first annual Dynamite Guitars Concert are available:
Saturday, February 6
7:30PM
Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco (Marina District)
Events are NOT available for personal use by your agency’s staff, their friends, directors, other agencies, sites or partner programs. Staff necessary should be included in your agency’s request.
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