Performance Schedule

Salute is currently in transition, and being revamped for production in 2009.

This is the 2007 schedule - just for a taste of whats to come in 2009!

At The Salute Celebration On Friday Evening

A Tribute to the Art of Food & Wine in Sonoma’s Secret Spaces

Casino Royale

Gather in Sonoma Plaza for a wine reception and unveiling of the annual Sonoma Salute to the Arts Art Competition Exhibit. Pick up your passport to Sonoma’s Secret Spaces and launch your journey around Sonoma Plaza to celebrate the art of food and wine.

Sample sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and wine at each Secret Space where food and wine movies set the stage for this year’s theatrical extravaganza.

Indulge your sweet tooth at Chocolat, also featuring Ceszanne’s Peaches of Paris, at Red Wolf Gallery and Sign of the Bear. Seductive French music by Thibaut and Friends will compliment this luscious French film.

Slip into the deep south at Sunflower Cafe with Fried Green Tomatoes and music by Simka, Sonoma’s ever popular café band.

Take part in the harvest at Crush, presented by Don Sebastiani and Sons, where David Correa and Cascada play from the heart in the Casa Grande Courtyard.

Savor the seductive flavors of Under the Tuscan Sun at the Mercato, with Italian accordion music by Christopher Eising.

Feel the magic where Simply Irresistible lights up Sonoma Court Shops and Casino Royale rocks on the main stage. Sonoma Cheese Burgers and the DeJoy family’s annual smorgasbord of flavors will round out the evening with ample culinary offerings.

Be sure to get your passport stamped in each Secret Space and enter to win a drawing at 10 pm.

At Salute To The Arts in Sonoma Plaza on Saturday & Sunday, August 4 & 5

GRINSTEAD MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER

Saturday

Spiral Mystics

10:30 Spiral Mystics
The Spiral Mystics play a unique mix of Folk, Bluegrass, Celtic, Hawaiian, Appalachian, Blues and Rock ‘n Roll. Featuring Vivien Hoyt on guitar, harmonium and harmonica; Curtis Duff on banjo, pedal steel guitar, Irish harp and dobro; Ananta on violin; Tom Mebuston bass; and Steve Cohen on drums.
707.939.8691

Ramana Vieira

2:00 Ramana Vieira
Ramana Vieira brings dynamic and poetic vocal power to her dsitinctive, haunting repertoire. Ramana sings original love ballads and traditional Portuguese fado songs.Her ensemble plays up-tempo arrangements with captivating world rhythms.
Ramanavieira.com

James Moseley Band

4:05 The James Moseley Band
James Moseley has been wowing audiences in the Bay Area for more than ten years. Live performances get people up and dancing from the very first song. The James Moseley band brings the house down with tunes by Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Bob Marley. James’ love for music transcends many genres such as jazz, blues, R&B, soul, funk and reggae. Featuring James Moseley on guitar and vocals, Mila Givens and Lynn Asher on vocals, Jack Prendergast on bass and vocals, Mark Bernfield on drums, Jean Fineberg on sax, flute and vocals and Salvador Aguileraon sax.
jamesmoseleyband.com

Sunday

David Correa & Cascada

10:30 David Correa & Cascada
Passionate, exotic, and definitely energetic music with exhilarating melodies and captivating rhythms of Rumba Flamenco - World Music (more below - see Playground Stage, Saturday at noon).
707.322.4430 • cascadamusic.com

Tudo Bem

12:00 Tudo Bem
Tudo Bem means “everything is fine” in Portuguese. It is also a common greeting in Brazil. The band plays an assortment of Rock, Rhythm and Blues, Funk, Swing, Jazz, Latin, Reggae and even a Polka, for dancing and listening. Tudo Bem features David Aguilar on Guitar, vocals, and percussion, Peter McCauley on bass, vocals, keyboards, and percussion, Patrick O’Connell on drums and percussion. Tudo Bem’s members have played together for more than 18 years.
707.567.4700

Michael Lamacchia

2:00 Michael Lamacchia’s Organic Jive Collective
Michael LaMacchia has played guitar for most of his life exploring Brazilian, jazz, African, Latin, classical and pop music. Lynn Asher has been performing and recording in the Bay Area for more than ten years. She sang background vocals for the Motion Picture Soundtrack RENT, and has various recording credits with Bay Area artists including sessions with Grammy award winning producer/drummer Narada Michael Walden. LongtimeBay Area vocalist Lisa Kindred is deeplyrooted in blues and jazz. She is currentlyin the studio recording a solo CD.
michaellamacchia.com

P.O.T.

4:00 P.O.T.
A powerful blues organ trio - incorporating old friends of Sonoma Salute to the Arts: Tommy Thomsen,Wendy DeWitt, and Jimmy Hobson.Tommy, a native of Sonoma has toured the world with his guitar. Wendy, also know as The Queen of Boogie Woogie Piano, has always played Hammond. Jimmy has recorded with Celine Dion and many other artists. He owns MarinWest Recording and is recognized as a gifted producer. The group has put together a show of straight up blues, with some funk, rock, and international flavors.
510.223.8499 • powerorgantrio.com

PLAYGROUND STAGE

Saturday

Ballet Folklórico Torres Jaliscienses

11:00 Ballet Folklórico Torres Jaliscienses
Traditional folk dances from Mexico by young adults proud to share their Mexican heritage
707.996.3114

12:00 David Correa & Cascada
Passionate, exotic, and definitely energetic music with exhilarating melodies and captivating rhythms of Rumba Flamenco - World Music!
Baja/TSR Records latest recording artists David Correa and Cascada presents the new 14-song studio album entitled “Rumba de la Selva” (Rumba of the Rain Forest). “Rumba de la Selva” takes you far away to the rain forests of Central America and to the cobblestone streets of Old Mexico. An exuberant blend of Nuevo Flamenco, Latin-Folk, Afro-Cuban and Middle Eastern influenced melodies, taking the listener on a global music experience. Passionate and exotic guitar solos and Latin rhythms along with stirring percussion are sure to rattle the heart. Joining David Correa on this recording are conguero and long time Cascada member Mark Raphael Escalera, Dane Lundy on bass and Peruvian born rhythm guitarist Yuriza Jared-Figueroa. All together they demonstrate true passion for the timeless sounds of the Spanish guitar.
707.322.4430 • cascadamusic.com

3:00 Davis Ross Violin Piano Duo
Local violinist Leta Davis is know for classical performances, as well as performances with her café band, Simka. Leta plays with the Santa Rosa Symphony and is a long time violin teacher. She has performed with her husband David Ross for 15 years. David is an accomplished pianist who studied with Bernard Segal and now teaches piano locally. They play for weddings, parties and chamber music events. Simka’s repertoire ranges from French and Italian Café music, to American swing and Eastern European Klezmer music. Don’t miss Simka on Friday night at The Sunflower Caffé for Fried Green Tomatoes!
707.996.5233

4:00 Michael Aragon Quartet
Don’t miss this Bay Area Jazz Legend.
415.640.7826

Sunday

12:00 Sonoma Academy of Dance & Arts
Presenting a dance program of jazz, hula, hip hop and salsa.
707.933.9933

Sonoma Hometown Band at Salute

1:00 Sonoma Hometown Band
Traditional march music. An all-volunteer, non-profit band.
707.996.3413

2:00 Dgiin
French Gypsy Folk Funk Fusion. Dgiin’s unique style encompasses various cultures and influences, with songs sung mainly in French. Their lively shows draws rave reviews.
707.849.9758

4:00 Miles Wick Trio
A graduate of Sonoma Valley High, Miles is a music major at SonomaState University. He plays bass, and Noam Lemesh from Israel will be featured on piano. A mixture of original arrangments and standards.
707.293.6151

Bob Culbertson

Duck Pond Stage ~ Saturday & Sunday ~ All Day

See Benefitting Organizations for additional information on community organizations that participate in, and benefit from, Salute to the Arts.

Many of the performers who lend their talents to Salute to the Arts offer CDs and tapes for sale

Menu, Wine List, and Performance Schedules are “as of press time,” and are subject to change.

See Also:

• About Salute
• The Menu
• Wine List
• Craft Brews & Beverages
• Art Tasting in Sonoma Plaza
• Cooking Demonstration Schedule

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