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.
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We have important information about seating and tickets.
Standard Tickets – $50 – The best seats in the house!
Standard 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?!
Cheap Seats – $10 – 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 Cheap Seats come at the stellar price of only $10! 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 cheap 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!
Upcoming Performance:
LAURI BONO
Jazz / October 10th, 2024 / 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Sponsored by The Pothoff Family
Lauri Bono is a seasoned US and international Jazz, Blues, and R&B artist, boasting an impressive career in performing, recording, and touring. With a rich history as a vocalist, Lauri has graced the stage and studio alongside renowned musicians such as Etta James, Tanya Tucker, Bette Midler, Johnny Rivers, and formed a long-lasting musical partnership with the guitar virtuoso Kal David, resulting in ten acclaimed albums.
Returning to her roots in Jazz, Lauri has handpicked a remarkable ensemble of Los Angeles’ finest jazz musicians to embark on a captivating musical journey. Their performances pay tribute to some of the most iconic songs ever penned and originally interpreted by luminaries such as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, and many more.
As a testament to her vocal prowess, Bruce Maier, a writer for Damn Good Tunes, once said, “Laurie Bono sings in a way that she can sound like soft velvet or turn on the gravel and guts, raising the goosebumps on your arm and then, she pulls you right back into another soft passage of her angelic, flute-like whispers of melody and you just say ‘Whoa!'”
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