Celebrate the music of David Bowie at El Verano Inn

Go funk-to-funky to the music of David Bowie|

Bowie oddity

Fresh off presenting a tribute to the late Prince, Dmitra Smith isn't sitting still - and is presenting literally a 'who's who' of local musicians for a tribute to the late David Bowie on Saturday, June 25, at 8:30 at the El Verano Inn.

Co-produced with Tony Gibson, it will be an entire night of Bowie covers, and maybe some Mick Ronson guitar licks thrown in for good measure. The musicians include Dmitra Smith, Pascal Faivre, Ian Hinkley, Jason Huybers, Tony Gibson, Stuart Sperring, Zakk Murphy, Paulie Hips, Adrian Trevino, Taylor Diaz, David Hinkley, J. B. Duff, Deirdre Egan, Stevie Steele, Michael Ramsey, Adam Mick, John Arntz, Michael Noel, Michael 'Ghost' Ramsey and Orion Letizi. Attendees are encouraged to come in your best Bowie attire, which gives you plenty of options. There will also be raffle prizes.

Strings attached

Indian violin maestro Kala Ramnath will be presenting a 'masterclass' in Sonoma for serious students and professional violinists through the studio of Leta Davis. The event is open to a public audience as well. Ramnath is famous for her 'singing violin' sound through the Indian raga forms. She has been a collaborator with Hillary Hahn as well as some of America's great jazz artists. Davis and her new band, the Mesopotamians, are bringing these sounds to our community and she is looking forward to learning and sharing the opportunity with music lovers in the area. Violin students under 17 get free admission and there are seven violin openings still available. Interested musicians and the public can call 321-8572 for reservations and more info.

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