Santa Rosa
The Heard Eye
In the summer of 2018, trumpeter/vocalist Paul Schneider and guitarist Hannes De Kassian began their musical journey, exploring jazz and funk in clubs, bars and wineries across Sonoma and Marin counties. Their progress was disrupted by the global pandemic in 2020. But Paul reconnected online with his close friend and renowned drummer, Atma Anur, leading to a personal musical revelation. They began collaborating on new songs, enlisting De Kassian and other talented musicians remotely. Their efforts resulted in Funkalypse, released in summer 2023, which quickly gained nationwide airplay and nearly a quarter million streams on Spotify. The Heard Eye performs as part of the “Fridays at the Hood” concert series from 7 to 9pm, Friday, Aug. 9 at William Hood House, 389 Casa Manana Rd., Santa Rosa. Doors open at 6pm. Advance tickets are $15, and day-of-show tickets are $20. Visit theheardeye.com for more details.
Sausalito
Dead Art
A Jerry Garcia art exhibition is taking place at the Sausalito Center for the Arts all throughout August. For those who don’t know, Garcia was a beloved local celebrity known for singing, songwriting and playing guitar in a band everyone knows: The Grateful Dead. Alongside Garcia’s musical creativity, he was a consummate visual artist. And, now through Sept. 1, fans of The Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia and art in general can come out to the Sausalito Center for the Arts and enjoy an array of Garcia’s artistic collection, as well as photography and memorabilia to match the theme. The exhibition is open to visitors Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm, at the Sausalito Center for the Arts, located at 750 Bridgeway.
Healdsburg
Misterioso
THE 222 presents the World Premier of the 75-minute multi-media composition Misterioso, written and performed by acclaimed pianist Vijay Iyer and celebrated trumpeter Graham Haynes. Misterioso, an exclusive two-night performance commissioned by THE 222 and funded in part by the National Endowment of the Arts, is a dynamic contemporary conception informed by the two artists’ lifelong indebtedness to the artistry of Thelonious Monk. The duo construct a fantasia of electroacoustic music and images influenced by the spirit of Monk and his music. Tickets for the 6pm, Saturday, Aug. 10 season opener performance of Misterioso, which includes a Champagne reception and hors d’oeuvres, are $100 to $200. The concert begins at 7pm and will be followed by a Q&A. Tickets for the 7pm, Sunday, Aug. 11 concert are $45 to $85.
Yountville
Rock the V
The 2024 V Foundation Wine Celebration weekend is fast approaching and is continuing its legacy of fundraising for cancer research (the foundation has raised nearly $160 million since 1999). Rock the V, the biggest party of the Wine Celebration Weekend, will be held from 6 to 10pm, Friday, Aug. 2 at Estate Yountville, 6481 Washington St. The event features famed restaurateurs and award-winning chefs paired with wines from renowned regional vintners, a barrel auction, and music and dancing under the stars. Rock the V supports the V Foundation for Cancer Research’s mission to accelerate victory over cancer and save lives. Register at winecelebration.v.org.
