Friday, March 22, 2024
7:30 PM

Jack Tempchin is a legendary hit songwriter whose compositions “Peaceful Easy Feeling” and “Already Gone” are synonymous with the Southern California sound.

London born Gregory Page is an eclectic, prolific, genre-bending performing songwriter, balladeer, recording artist, film maker, art activist, music producer, and published poet.

BanjerDan (Dan Mazer) is a “banjo-centric” acoustic musician and entertainer based in Santa Cruz County. His music is an Americana mix, rooted in straight-ahead bluegrass and branching out to include folk, country, blues, oldies, and other styles.

Fridays, March 22 & 29; April 5 & 12, 2024
7:30 PM

The Athenaeum Music & Arts Library, with Acoustic Evenings originator and presenter Jefferson Jay, will commemorate the 16th anniversary of Acoustic Evenings with a series of concerts with world-class talent.

Friday, October 20, 2023
7:30 PM

Sue Palmer aka the Queen of Boogie Woogie, Sultana of Swing, and Lady Who Skates on the 88s, has amazed audiences all over the world with her unique style and phenomenal left hand for over 30 years.

Singer-guitarist-keyboardist Jack Tempchin is a legendary writer of  hit songs, including “Peaceful Easy Feeling” recorded by the Eagles.

Singer-songwriter Lisa Sanders has a musical style that can only be described as a soulful country blues; her genres include folk pop, gospel, rock and jazz.

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.