Inga is known and revered by those of us who, over the years, have
watched her grow from a local favorite to a commanding presence in the
jazz world. We are honored she is performing here as her way of
supporting the reelection campaign of Supervisor Jim Patterson.
Inga has performed often on the live NPR broadcast "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor.
Inga
has performed with internationally known pianist and composer Art
Lande. She has also performed many times with the Leon Anderson
Quartet culminating in a performance at Carnegie Hall in May of 2005.
Inga
has recorded two CDs: "Reverie" with The Bill Peterson Trio (2005), and
"Learning How To Fly" with Trio 14 and Linda Vanasupa (2003).
While
studying in Switzerland Inga performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival
and became the first winner of the Shure Jazz Voice competition in
2003. She returned to perform again at Montreux in 2004. Inga scat
sings with agility and grace, infusing the genre with her own fresh
style.
This special added concert is an extra treat. We understand there is already a waiting list. Requests for reservations for this fundraising concert should be directed to Jim's campaign office at 462-9482
Saturday, May 10, 2008 7:30 PMRachel Sedacca
We have never hosted a CD release party at Música Del Río before. We heard Rachel Sedacca was releasing her second CD Patience Pays this spring and the wheels just started rolling. When we have listened to Rachel at Linnea’s or Last Stage West with her many friends wedged in by shoehorn we got an idea. “Rachel we have a free Saturday in May, let’s have a party.”
A little country blues, a little roadhouse folk with a few too many years following Bonnie Raitt and the Grateful Dead around at the same time; has given Rachel a comfortable sound while still helping us all stretch our understanding of what we call Americana. Rachel writes songs about being on the road, and the very places she sings. She covered 5,600 miles on the roads of America in one Spring, with one converted 1971 GMC school bus named “Patience”. 7 weeks, 23 performances, in eleven states gave Rachel a perspective that just makes the music that much better.
We met Rachel at Live Oak when Sid Lewis, who hosts Jammin’ 101, asked her to join him. Rachel and Sid both believe there is music in all of us and find amusing ways to prove their point. Rachel made many friends that weekend in the Santa Ynez Mountains at Live Oak and many of them will be joining us at Música Del Río in May.
Because it’s a release party, everyone gets a CD as a thank you for supporting Rachel and live acoustic music with their donation. Patience Pays is just out this month. Her debut CD Lucky Like Me is also well worth our attention and everyone gets to choose which one they want to take home. Bring a friend or your partner and that way you can take home one of each.
In the meantime, head over to Rachel on the web and listen to a few clips to give you a taste of her songs. We hope you can make it on May 10. Just don’t hit Patience when you pull in the driveway.
Friday, May 16, 2008 8:00 PM
Laura Love Duo
“Her
music is exuberant. She conveyed the fervor of someone reaching out
with an almost frenzied joy to seize the strands of a confusing life
and weave them into a coherent, life-affirming vision.” An
understatement, from Stephen Holden of The New York Times about Laura Love.
Laura
Love in our living room? Yes, this is probably what living rooms were
named for. If this isn’t living music, nothing ever will be. Since
word got out Laura was coming to Música Del Río, those who have heard
her at Live Oak or Strawberry have been ready to camp out to make sure
they get to see her. And Laura is bringing her friend and long time
collaborator Orville Johnson, a true master of country-blues guitar.
When
we listen to Laura, we struggle to define her music. Blues, Bluegrass,
Jazz, Folk, Gospel, Reggae and Country. Laura, however, has called her
music “Folk-Funk,” “Afro-Celtic,” or “Hip-Alachian.” Regardless of how
she is described, Love has an indisputable and uncanny knack for
enthralling audiences from all walks of life.
Earlier this year, Laura’s bold collaboration NeGrass,
was released offering a new yet familiar road for Laura. A warm
acoustic collection of original and traditional Negro spirituals,
bluegrass and folk songs, Laura explores her family’s history and
touches upon a heritage that dates back to America’s Civil War and the
slavery era.
When we heard that Orville was joining Laura on
this tour, we were delighted. Orville is well known by discerning
music lovers by virtue of his many performances and recordings and is a
sought after side man, session player and record producer for anyone
playing roots based music. Orville appears on several of Laura’s
recordings and has performed with her onstage many times over the past
decade.
Laura’s music is about all that life throws out and how
you need to catch it. Laura brings laughs with her and tears. For
those of us who have shared her music before, the evening always ends
with more understanding of life, joy and pain that we started the day
with. It is an honor and a blessing to invite Laura to sing and play
with us at Música Del Río on May 16. Please come over if you can.
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