Friday, September 13, 2024
7:30 PM

On Friday, September 13, the series continues with singer-songwriter Bri Schillings, singer-guitarist Sierra Marin, and Santiago Orozco. Schillings shares the belief that heartfelt music has the power to heal through what she calls “soul vitamins.” Her seductive and powerful voice will take you on a journey where the heart and the soul meet. Sierra Marin took a different direction post-graduation from UC Santa Barbara by busking at markets and on street corners across the United States for two years. This experience solidified Marin’s shared belief with Schillings on the incredible healing power of intentional music. Singer and songwriter Santiago Orozco is a Colombia native who has spent the last decade living on the road in coastal Southern California. Winner of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert contest in 2015, he incorporates electronic elements into his well-established acoustic guitar sound. He draws inspiration from house rhythms, Caribbean moods, Spanish Rumba, Reggae, Brazilian, Balkan, and Middle Eastern grooves and has supported international and national touring artists, such as The Roots, The Wailers, Fred Wesley, Mike Love, Los Amigos Invisibles, JJ Grey & Mofro, Lucinda Williams, Richard Thompson, Sister Nancy, Chris Isaak, Aterciopelados, Jarabe De Palo, Vokab Kompany, The Bunny Gang, and El Gran Silencio.

Friday, September 6—Wax, Jesus Gonzalez, Rob Deez
Friday, September 13—Santiago Orozco, Bri Schillings, Sierra Marin
Friday, September 20—Walt Richards, Aaron Bowen, Stephen Bulman
Friday, September 27—Lisa Sanders and Brown Sugar, Fred Benedetti, Sandé Lollis
7:30 PM

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library is pleased to present the 2024 Fall season of Acoustic Evenings concert series, beginning September 6, 2024. The Acoustic Evenings series at the Athenaeum showcases some of the finest acoustic musicians in San Diego. Three acts fill each program and attentive audiences delight in the intimacy of the unplugged storytelling format. Refreshments are available at the intermission reception and post-concert meet-and-greet. San Diego Music Hall of Fame founder Jefferson Jay organizes and hosts the series. The project advances the Athenaeum’s commitment to support diverse San Diego talent. Acoustic Evenings is an unforgettable and personal experience for San Diego music lovers. The series, continuing through September 27, 2024, is set in the Athenaeum’s Joan & Irwin Jacobs Music Room.

Friday, October 13, 2023
7:30 PM

Singer-songwriter Bri Schillings feels that music has the power to heal through what she calls “soul vitamins.” Her seductive and powerful voice will take you on a  journey where the heart and the soul meet.

Singer-guitarist Sierra Marin travelled the United States for two years supporting herself by playing at markets and on street corners. There, she experienced first-hand the incredible power of intentional music to empower and heal. 

Violinist Jamie Shadowlight’s instrument of choice is an electric violin matched with various effects pedals. On this night, she will be sharing her singer/songwriter side, playing piano and guitar, sharing songs from her recent journey healing from cancer, Songs from Michelle’s Garden. Her ethereal energy opens pathways with each note.

Fridays, October 13, 20 & 27; November 10, 2023
7:30 PM

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, with Acoustic Evenings originator and presenter Jefferson Jay, will commemorate the 15th anniversary of Acoustic Evenings by recognizing the Athenaeum’s history of leadership by women with a series of concerts driven by women with world-class talent. We will also celebrate our special anniversary with some nods to highlights of our first 15 years, particularly our initial season in fall 2008.