Jazzgrass November 13, 2025 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Jazzgrass was formed in 1999 by Barnaby Finch to honor the newer and more progressive side of Bluegrass music. He was originally smitten with the music of a short-lived all-star band, put together at the Telluride Festival, called "Strength In Numbers". Jazzgrass originally had Sean and Sara Watkins, soon to be very famous with Nickel Creek, and Kevin Hennessy on bass. Nickel Creek burst onto the scene, and that was the end of that lineup. In 2011, Barnaby wanted to perform that music again, and recruited some talented locals to play. There's Lily McCabe on fiddle, a talented young lady with a gorgeous tone, who plays for the Troubadours at the Ramona Festival. Lily is also a wonderful singer, and we’re featuring her on quite a few vocal tunes. We have Don Reed on mandolin, dobro, and guitar. He's a famous Idyllwild musician who's performed with J.J. Cale, Dick Dale, Ian Tyson, and Jackie de Shannon. There's Jeremie Levi on fiddle, a virtuoso from France who’s a fixture in the Coachella Valley, known for his fiery Gypsy Swing concerts, and is a frequent and popular performer. On bass is Bill Saitta, one […]

Bill Saitta Collective December 11, 2025 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Bill Saitta (Bass & Vox)A Berklee College of Music graduate, Bill has performed with legends including Tom Scott, Ry Cooder, George Thorogood, Les Paul, and more. He’s recorded with top artists and continues to light up SoCal stages with his dynamic bass playing. His debut album as a leader drops in early 2026. Richard “88 Fingers” Turner, Jr. (Keyboard)A producer, songwriter, and performer since childhood, Richard’s explosive style earned him the nickname “88 Fingers” for playing every key with unmatched energy. With a repertoire spanning jazz, gospel, hip-hop, and stage, he brings passion and fire to every performance. Matt Hall (Trombone)From Jazz at Lincoln Center to the Monterey Jazz Festival, Matt has performed on some of the world’s top stages. A former Marine Corps All-Star Jazz Band member and acclaimed bandleader, his 2022 debut album I Hope To My Never cemented him as a rising force in jazz. Jim Watson (Drums & Percussion)A Berklee-trained drummer, Jim has performed at the Hollywood Bowl, Monterey Jazz Festival, and venues nationwide. Known for shaping the “LA sound,” he now anchors Coachella Valley’s music scene and leads the Hard Bop Ensemble in its […]

Jeff Lantz January 8, 2026 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Jeff Lants "Songs and Stories from a Life in Music" Pianist, composer, performing artist, collaborator, and coach Jeff Lantz found his calling at age eight. Since then, Jeff has lived and worked as a performing artist, playing music for a living, from classical to jazz to rock to blues to Broadway, with household-name artists and local pros, in front of eighty thousand fans, in hole-in-the-wall clubs, and everywhere in between. Today, Jeff is still in love with music, continuing to record, teach, and perform special events. Jeff’s latest album is titled It’s Okay to Be Happy. Cancellations must be done at least 2 weeks prior to the event to receive a full refund. Learn more about the venue, seating, and The Art of Music series here!