Desert Winds Freedom Band December 12, 2024 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Jerry Gomez & Sidney Clark 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. https://www.desertwindsfb.org/ 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!

Tommy Rox January 9, 2025 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Brad Gillis Tommy Rox is not your ordinary musician; he’s a true journeyman of the craft. Since the tender age of 17, Tommy has dedicated his life to the world of music. Over the years, he has honed his skills, earning him the well-deserved title of a “Journeyman Musician.” His journey is a testament to the power of dedication and unwavering commitment to one’s dreams. For Tommy Rox, music is not just a means of earning a living; it’s about nourishing the soul and spreading positivity. His music is infused with emotion, passion, and the sheer joy of making melodies that resonate with the heart. This event is a celebration of that ethos, a chance to immerse yourself in the feel-good vibes that music can bring. https://tommyroxmusic.com/ 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!

Lisa Lynn & the Broken Hallelujahs - Country Love February 13, 2025 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Sponsored by Jeff Elkins Lisa Lynn & the Broken Hallelujahs is a rootsy, bluesy, swingy, down to earthy, country fried, rocking, soulful, award winning slice of americana music. Lisa Lynn (Morgan) like to call it, “y’all-ternative country, rock, and soul.” Morgan fronts the band with loving charisma and is backed by some of the best players in town. Together they bring everything from contemporary tunes to classic rock, blues, and country. Lisa Lynn Morgan cut her teeth in Vegas and has since shared the stage with Paul Rogers (Bad Company), Mickey Thomas (Jefferson Starship), Terry Ried (Super Lungs), American Idol’s Jordan Sparks, and the legendary New Christy Minstrels. She has been nominated for Best Female Vocalist, Best Female Front Woman, and won multiple awards for Best Country Band by the Coachella Valley Music Awards. https://www.reverbnation.com/lisalynnmorgan https://www.facebook.com/lisalynnandthebrokenhallelujahs 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!

Ken O’Malley March 13, 2025 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm His passionate and compelling voice is what they notice first. As a solo artist, Ken O’Malley easily commands the room; with his band he also rocks the house. Quickly drawing the audience in, it is no wonder that the Irish News describes him “without question, as the single most enduring, influential and proficient of all Irish musicians in Southern California” and the University of St. Thomas at Houston acknowledges him to be "widely regarded as the finest Irish folk singer/songwriter in the United States today." Arriving in Los Angeles from Ireland over 30 years ago, Ken O’Malley was immediately offered a spot at Molly Malone's, the legendary Irish venue in the city's Fairfax district, and he hasn't stopped playing since. Through the years, O'Malley has performed solo and as part of The Mulligans, Blended Spirits and, currently, The Twilight Lords. He's shared bills with such artists as Mary Black, The Chieftains, The Saw Doctors, Michael Flately and Pierce Brosnan and continues to be an ever-popular and near legendary constant on Southern California's Celtic music circuit. In addition to his musical performances, he can also be found on stage and screen […]

Fred Benedetti April 10, 2025 @ 6:00 - 7:30 pm Fred Benedetti began studies of classical guitar at the age of 16 and by age 26 was one of 12 guitarists worldwide to perform in one of the last masterclasses of Maestro Andres Segovia. Fred has performed in the United States, England, Germany, the Czech Republic, Canada, Taiwan and Mexico and locally with the San Diego Symphony, the San Diego Opera, the Starlight Opera, the American Ballet Company, the Old Globe Theatre, Luciano Pavarotti, and jazz artist Dave Brubeck.   Because of his ability to play a variety of musical styles, Fred has shared the  stage with Mason Williams, Eric Johnson, Doc Watson, Albert Lee,  Art Garfunkel, and has recorded with Willie Nelson,  Juice Newton, Paul Overstreet, Patty Loveless, and  William Lee Golden. He has  performed for dignitaries such as the King & Queen of Malaysia,  Mikhail Gorbachev and Ravi Shankar.  In 2023, Fred was inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame. https://fredbenedetti.com/ 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!