STAC Presents
Golden Age Radio Spring Series @ First Congregational Church
STAC’s Golden Age Radio Theatre is back! From the group that brought you larger-than-life musicals such as Mamma Mia!, Young Frankenstein, and Sister Act as well as their recent comedy-thriller “The Game’s Afoot,” State Theatre Acting Company (STAC) presents a collection of radio plays in a variety of genres performed by costumed actors, complete with sound effects.
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Sat, July 23, 2022
7:00 p.m.
Quiet Please: Bring Me to Life, George & Gracie: Easter Hat War Council, Suspense: Stand-In.
Tickets: FREE (donations gratefully accepted)
AST Presents
Coco Montoya
Whether riding herd on a roadhouse romp, laying down sweet, slow blues or blasting with blues-rock fury, Coco delivers the goods with passionate, fire-breathing vocals matching his incendiary guitar pyrotechnics. With his new album, Coming In Hot, Coco Montoya again turns the burners to high and cooks from start to finish.
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Sat, July 30, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
The Dave Bass Trio
"Bass' group now one of the most explosive trios in Jazz" – Jonathan Widran/JWVibe
Respected composer, pianist and arranger Dave Bass joins with bassist Kerry Kashiwagi and drummer Scott Gordon to celebrate their just-released recording, THE TRIO VOL. 2, showcasing maximum musicianship in a trio.
THE TRIO VOL. 2, released June 17, 2022, is getting national airplay as the third most added album at all jazz stations in the United States!
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Sat, August 6, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $29 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
Keith Greeninger & Dayan Kai
with Special Guest Joe Craven
These two powerful artists combine award-winning songwriting, stunning vocal harmonies, and inspiring in-the-moment musical collaboration. When these long-time friends perform together it’s always a moving musical experience that has made them a favorite throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Special guest Joe Craven, an entertaining musical madman with anything that has strings attached, has made music with many folks – notably violinist Stéphane Grappelli and Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia.
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Fri, August 12, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
The Rhythm Riders
Featuring Johnny & Dee Price
Audience favorites The Rhythm Riders, featuring Johnny and Dee Price, return with their popular Johnny Cash & Patsy Cline Tribute. Country music fans will be treated to an evening of Cash and Cline’s greatest hits, including “Ring of Fire,” “Walkin’ After Midnight,” and “Big River,” performed with heartfelt authenticity.
“One of the best Johnny Cash tribute bands in America today.” – WS Holland
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Sat, August 13, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $39 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
AJ Lee and Blue Summit
Led by singer, songwriter and mandolinist, AJ Lee, bluegrass band AJ Lee and Blue Summit has caused a sensation in the Northern California bluegrass scene and attracted an enthusiastic following since their formation in 2015. Winners of Northern California Bluegrass Society ‘s (NCBS) Best Bluegrass Band, Female Vocalist, Mandolin Player and Guitar Player in 2020.
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Sat, August 20, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
The Ray Charles Project
In tribute to the genius of Ray Charles, a swinging septet of outstanding Bay Area musicians offers their take on highlights from Ray’s amazing songbook. 11-time Grammy winner and Santana lead singer Tony Lindsay joins blues guitarist Chris Cain, singer Glenn Walters, Tower of Power keyboardist David K. Mathews, bassist DeWayne Pate and drummer Deszon Claiborne.
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Fri, September 23, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
Kathy Mattea & Suzy Bogguss: Together at Last
Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss have each carved out careers in popular music with country chart hits spanning two decades. Suzy’s “Outbound Plane”, “Aces”, and “Someday Soon” are among the many songs beloved by country music fans around the world, as are “Where’ve You Been?”, “455 Rocket”, and “Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses” from Kathy’s deep well of material.
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Fri, October 7, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets Reserved: $60 (+$6 fees)
Premium Reserved: $75 (+$6 fees)
Premium is first 3 rows in center section, total 44 seats.
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AST Presents
Loudon Wainwright III
Loudon Wainwright III has carved out a distinguished career as one of America’s most original singer-songwriters, a six-string diarist with material that is by turns, tongue-in-cheek, tender, sarcastic, heart-wrenching, and always deeply personal. Along the way, he’s released over twenty albums, won a Grammy, acted in film and TV, and had his songs recorded by artists such as Johnny Cash, Mose Allison and Bonnie Raitt.
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Sat, October 8, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
Mick Martin's Blues Rockers
Opening: Katie Knipp
Mick Martin, host of “Mick Martin’s Blues Party” on Capital Public Radio, one of the few harmonica players to play Carnegie Hall, has played with everyone from Jimmy Smith to Bo Diddley. Together with his band, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, he has won several Sacramento Area Music Awards (SAMMIES). MMBR brings a blend of powerful, soulful blues rock, both original songs and classic blues rock tunes, music that has a touch of humor and a lot of heart.
Award-winning, blues/soul singer and multi-instrumentalist Katie Knipp will open the show.
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Sat, October 15, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $25 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
The Tannahill Weavers
The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to the old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people.
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Fri, October 28, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $30 (+$6 fees)
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STAC Presents
Shrek The Musical
The greatest fairy tale never told comes to life in the irreverently funny Shrek The Musical, presented by the acclaimed State Theatre Acting Company (STAC). Featuring all-new songs and outrageous humor, Shrek The Musical is ogre-sized fun for the whole family!
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Nov 6, 12, 13, 19, and 20, 2022
2:00 p.m.
Nov 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19, 2022
7:30 p.m.
Advance Tickets:
Adults $26
(+$6 fees)
Seniors, Youth under 18, and Groups of 10 or more $24 (+$6 fees)
Day of Show: All Tickets $28 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
Words & Music
with Don Henry, Laurie Lewis, Claudia Russell and Nina Gerber
Expect a night of outstanding music as three celebrated, award-winning songwriters trade favorite tunes in a Nashville-style song circle, accompanied by virtuoso guitarist Nina Gerber. You will be moved by the quality of their unique voices, thought-provoking, timeless lyrics and rich variety of musical genres represented in this special collaboration.
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Sat, January 14, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Advance Tickets: $26
(+$6 fees)
Day of Show: $28 (+$6 fees)
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NOTE: At the request of the artists, proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative PCR Test (within 48 hours of show time) or negative Antigen Test (within 24 hours of show time) will be required for entry to this show.
AST Presents
Live from Laurel Canyon
Songs and Stories of American Folk Rock
A retrospective of music and stories of some of the most influential artists who lived in Laurel Canyon between 1965 and 1975 including The Mamas and The Papas; the Byrds; Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; James Taylor, Carole King; Joni Mitchell; Jackson Browne; Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles – performed by some of the finest singers and musicians in the country.
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Sat, February 3, 2023
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $45 (+$6 fees)
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AST Presents
Duo Quartet
Chris Webster, Nina Gerber, Pam Delgado, Jeri Jones
Nina Gerber and Chris Webster join Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones of Blame Sally for a spirited concert featuring rich harmony vocals, intricate guitar work and lively percussion. Presenting an impressive set of original music mixed with a few choice covers, Duo Quartet is greater than the sum of its already impressive parts.