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The Jimi Hendrix of the Ukulele

By Greer Wylder

September 22, 2021

Widely recognized as “the Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” Jake Shimabukuro will be performing on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. at the Irvine Barclay Theatre. His one-man army advances the ukulele cause, turning the four-string axe into a flexible musical vehicle capable of generating everything from crunching, effects-laden rock to sensuously swinging jazz. For COVID guidelines, visit here.For tickets, visit thebarclay.org/buy-tickets.4242 Campus Drive in Irvine.

Musco Center Presents Micaela Taylor

By Greer Wylder

September 20, 2021

Musco Center Presents Micaela Taylor and The TL CollectiveDrift & '90Sugar (Premiere)Friday, September 24, 2021, 7:30 p.m.A brilliant dancer-choreographer and her company perform two exciting new worksDancer-choreographer Micaela Taylor and her TL Collective take center stage for their Musco Center debut upon a swelling wave of national acclaim. They perform two visionary original works: Drift, which explores an individual’s relationship to self, and premiere '90Sugar, a whimsical contemporary look at young adult life in our hyper-paced millennial world. Known for her captivating facial expressions and riveting, athletic movements, Taylor has become a standout performer both in her hometown of Los Angeles and…

Musco Center Opens 2021-22 Season with High-Energy Latin Fusion Outdoor Concert

By Greer Wylder

September 20, 2021

Musco Center PresentsOzomatli with La Misa NegraAitken Arts PlazaSaturday, September 25, 2021 Gates 2 p.m.; La Misa Negra 3 p.m.; Ozomatli 4:30 p.m.“Ozomatli is more than a band. They represent our diverse culture.” - Mikey Jayy; Where Music Meets the SoulAfro-Latin rhythms, reggae, hip hop, rock, and cumbia collide in the musical fusion created by high-energy, socially-conscious bands Ozomatli and La Misa Negra. Ozomatli, a Grammy Award-winning Southern California favorite, and openers La Misa Negra from Oakland, perform groovy, beat-based dance music with the ease of reggae and the boldness of punk rock, a joyful concoction that makes everyone feel at…

Sunset Jazz at Bistango Continues

By Greer Wylder

August 30, 2021

Sunset Jazz at Bistango continues on Tuesday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m. featuring Byron Stripling, The Bobby Floyd Trio, Bruce Forman, and Jeff Hamilton. A spectacular trumpeter with a very wide range, a beautiful tone, and the ability to blend together many influences into his own style, Byron Stripling is the Artistic Director of the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, leader of his own quartet, and constantly in demand to play with pop orchestras around the world. Joining Byron will be jazz organist Bobby Floyd, who is a featured player with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra, having shared the stage with…

Sunset Jazz at Bistango with John Pizzarelli Trio

By Greer Wylder

August 18, 2021

Making his seventh return to Bistango’s stage on Tuesday, Aug. 24 at. 6 p.m., John Pizzarelli has enjoyed a career that spans more than three decades as a critically claimed jazz guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. He was hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” The Seattle Times saluted him as “a rare entertainer of the old school.” John’s syndicated radio show, “Radio Deluxe with John Pizzarelli,” co-hosted with his wife, Broadway star Jessica Molaskey, airs in more than 100 markets and can be heard locally on KKJZ at 6 a.m. on Sunday mornings. He has…