Art of Music
Musical performances with conversation, education, and storytelling…
Jam on the Rocks Productions proudly presents The Art of Music at Old Town Artisan Studios. Inspired by the mission of OTAS, this series fuses musical performance with conversation, education, and storytelling. Each presentation will focus on an element of musical theory, history, genre or style by featuring expert musicians here to share their craft. Join us on the historic Old Town Artisan Studios campus and be swept up by the beautiful surroundings, engaging community, and world-renowned talent.
Upcoming Performance
Nathan James Band with Special Guest Victor Puertas
October 9th, 2025
6:00 – 7:30 pm
An evening of original blues and roots music by the Nathan James Band featuring special guest from Barcelona, Spain, Victor Puertas on Hammond Organ, harmonica, and vocals.
Nathan James is a well-known and respected roots and blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter based in the San Jacinto Mountains, CA. Immersing himself in the blues as a teenager, he joined blues legend James Harman’s band at just 19 and toured the USA before starting his solo career. Nathan’s original sound blends traditions from piedmont and delta blues to rhythm & blues, soul, and country. Alongside his own band and solo work, he has backed harmonica greats like Kim Wilson and Rod Piazza, recorded on the Grammy-nominated A Tribute to Little Walter, and has released 11 albums with both original music as well as covers, all while touring extensively in the USA, Canada, Europe, and South America.
Hold it right there!
We have important information about seating and tickets.
Upper-Level Tickets – $50 – The best seats in the house!
Upper-Level ticket holders are seated in the upper patio of our outdoor courtyard. Set under grand ficus trees and string lights, guests enjoy a more intimate experience with an excellent view of the performers. Not only is the view great, but you also receive complimentary wine throughout the evening. Not bad, eh?!
Lower-Level Seats – $20 – The view is not quite right, but the experience is a delight!
In every venue, there are seats that are less than ideal, with a view that is less than spectacular…and OTAS is no exception! Our Lower-Level Seats come at the stellar price of only $20! These seats are located in the lower courtyard, and face the back of our open-air stage. While most performers do their best to address the entire audience, the orientation of the stage makes it challenging to give as much love to the lower-level seats. These seats give you a chance to enjoy the marvelous atmosphere of your surroundings–grand trees, glowing lights, enchanting sculptures, and beautiful desert air. Refreshments will be available for purchase. While the view isn’t the best, we certainly guarantee a wonderful experience. Take a look at the images of our space to see exactly what we mean!
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund.
If you’re unable to attend the concert, please consider donating your ticket back to us by calling 760-777-1444. This will allow someone from our waitlist to enjoy the event in your place.
Art of Music 2025
2025-2026 Season Performances
- Oct 9 – Nathan James Band w/ Special Guest Victor Puertas
- Nov 13 - Jazzgrass
- Dec 11 – Bill Saitta
- Jan 8 – Jeff Lantz
- Feb 12 – Bob Hamilton
- Mar 12 – Deanna Bogart and Alix Sharp
- Apr 9 – Catherine St Germain
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