GREEN MUSIC CENTER ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR SUMMER AT THE GREEN 2019
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT: Andy Shepherd
Senior Marketing Manager Andy.shepherd@sonoma.edu | 707.664.4122
GREEN MUSIC CENTER ANNOUNCES LINEUP FOR
SUMMER AT THE GREEN 2019
Performances by
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4 of July Fireworks Spectacular
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Roberto Tapia en Concierto
Live From Here with Chris Thile
Bluegrass Day feat. Steep Canyon Rangers
The Four Seasons of Sonoma County – Our Free Community Concert
Michael McDonald & Chaka Khan
Double Vision Revisited feat. Bob James, David Sanborn, & Marcus Miller
Outlaws & Renegades Tour: Travis Tritt & The Charlie Daniels Band
Raiders of the Lost Ark In Concert feat. Santa Rosa Symphony
Andy Grammer
Diana Krall
Free Movies at the Green
(Sonoma County, CA) — The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University announced today the Summer
at the Green 2019 lineup, its seventh season of summer programming. The summer season comprises 12
performances at Weill Hall + Lawn, spanning the genres from pop and country, to jazz, bluegrass, R&B and
more, plus the return of the popular Free Movies at the Green series.
Green Music Center Executive Director Jacob Yarrow reflects, “Summer at the Green is always a unique
experience, and this year may be our most exciting summer to date. The great musicians will combine with
the beauty of Sonoma County for unforgettable concerts. We’re thrilled share this exciting summer of music,
and to bring our region together through the shared joy of live performance.”
During July, August, and September, the rear wall of Weill Hall is fully opened to reveal the beautifully
landscaped and terraced Weill Lawn. Seating is available both inside Weill Hall, and outdoors in table and
lawn seating, taking full advantage of unparalleled views of the Sonoma mountains. Lawn patrons are
encouraged to bring blankets and low-back folding chairs and to pack a picnic or enjoy on-site concessions
during the concert.For all summer performances, lawn tickets are $25 to the general public, $10 for SSU students, and $12.50 for children ages 2-12. Tickets to Summer at the Green 2019 go on sale to Mastercard cardholders and 2018–19 GMC Season subscribers on Tuesday, April 16 at 10 a.m. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, April 18 at 10 a.m. Call 1.707.664.4246 or visit gmc.sonoma.edu. SUMMER AT THE GREEN 2019 FREE MOVIES AT THE GREEN SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE (2018) & CAPTAIN MARVEL Saturday, June 29 at 5 & 7 P.M. Pack a picnic and join us on Weill Lawn for a double feature of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Captain Marvel. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is the first animated feature film of the franchise and follows Teen Miles Morsales as he transforms into the Spider-Man of his reality and attempts to stop a threat for all realities. Captain Marvel, the current top grossing film of 2019, is a must see. Follow Marvel comics character Carol Danvers as she becomes the universe’s most powerful hero and fights to save Earth from two alien races. Parking is $5. There will be attendants taking cash and credit cards in the lots starting at 3 p.m. To purchase a parking pass in advance, visit: https://pmb.csustan.edu/dailypermits/#/ 4TH OF JULY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY MICHAEL BERKOWITZ, CONDUCTOR & TRANSCENDENCE THEATRE COMPANY Thursday, July 4 at 7:30 P.M. Gates & kids zone open at 4:30 P.M. The Biggest Fireworks Display in Sonoma County returns with a bang! Sonoma County’s own Transcendence Theatre Company, joins the Santa Rosa Symphony in an evening of dynamite showtunes, patriotic classics, and more! Bring the whole family – lawn tickets for kids 12 and under are half price! Families – Make sure to arrive early and check out our Kids Zone beginning at 4:30 p.m., complete with carnival games, bounce houses, and face painting plus food, music, and more!
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE WITH SPECIAL GUEST JON CLEARY & THE ABSOLUTE MONSTER GENTLEMEN Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 P.M. Rare indeed is the artist with the virtuosity to draw the unqualified respect of some of the most iconic legends in jazz while also capable of mesmerizing international rock stars. From brass band blare and deep- groove funk, to bluesy beauty and hip-hop/pop swagger Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews delivers plenty of emotion all anchored, of course, by stellar playing and the idea that, even in the toughest of times, as Andrews says, “Music brings unity.” Providing support is the legendary Jon Cleary, a skillful tunesmith equally renowned around the globe as an accomplished keyboardist and guitarist, and a deeply soulful vocalist. Cleary’s thirty-five years of intensive hands-on work on the Crescent City scene has made him a respected peer of such New Orleans R&B icons as Dr. John and Allen Toussaint. ROBERTO TAPIA EN CONCIERTO Saturday, July 13 at 7:30 P.M. Roberto Tapia is one of the leading Norteño and ‘banda’ music interpreters, with a very special style, making him one of the most sought out artists of his generation. His highly acclaimed album El Muchaho hit #1 on Billboard’s Latin Albums chart. Following the release of his hit album, Tapia became a coach on La Voz Kids – the Spanish version of The Voice Kids on Telemundo. FREE MOVIES AT THE GREEN HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD Sunday, July 14 at 5 P.M. Pack a picnic and join us on Weill Lawn for How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World. Set a year after the events of the previous film, the third movie of the trilogy takes watchers on an adventure to find the secret Dragon Utopia. Parking is $5. There will be attendants taking cash and credit cards in the lots starting at 3 p.m. To purchase a parking pass in advance, visit: https://pmb.csustan.edu/dailypermits/#/
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Saturday, July 20 at 7:30 P.M. Live from Here with Chris Thile is a Saturday-night destination for audiences everywhere. This variety show features a unique blend of musical performances, comedy, and audience interaction. Acclaimed musician and songwriter Chris Thile welcomes a wide range of well-known and up-and-coming talent to share the stage and create a beautiful listening experience. Live from Here is produced and distributed nationwide by American Public Media, and is heard locally on KQED in addition to nearly 600 other public radio stations. BLUEGRASS DAY STEEP CANYON RANGERS More artists to be announced Sunday, July 21 at 2 P.M. Craft Beer Fest at 12 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. Fast becoming a Sonoma County Summer tradition, the Green Music Center’s Bluegrass Festival features some of the genre’s most exciting artists. This year we welcome the GRAMMY® Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers! Having spent nearly two decades bending and shaping the bluegrass aesthetic, wedding it to elements of pop, country, and folk rock, their remarkably unique catalogue of original music links them to the past while also demonstrating their ambitious intent to bring string-based music into contemporary relevance. Pair the Bluegrass Festival with our Craft Beer Fest! Featuring unlimited tastings of stellar brews, the Craft Beer Fest will kick off at 12 P.M and will go until 3:30 P.M. Only $30 in addition to your Bluegrass ticket. THE FOUR SEASONS OF SONOMA COUNTY OUR FREE COMMUNITY CONCERT PRESENTED BY THE GREEN MUSIC CENTER AND SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY FRANCESCO LECCE-CHONG, CONDUCTOR Sunday, July 28 at 7 P.M. Celebrate the exquisite beauty of Sonoma County through the eyes of its residents, displayed on screens with Vivaldi's iconic ode to nature, The Four Seasons. Photography of Sonoma County landscapes, depicting the corresponding seasons, will enhance Vivaldi's four violin concertos, performed by the Santa Rosa Symphony. This co-produced program, conducted by SRS Music Director and Conductor Francesco Lecce- Chong, is free to the public, but a ticket is required. Tickets available Tuesday, July 9 at 10 a.m.
MICHAEL MCDONALD & CHAKA KHAN Sunday, August 4 at 7 P.M. Two of the most distinctive voices of our time with a combined fifteen Grammy® wins, Michael McDonald and Chaka Khan come together for an unforgettable double bill. As the new face of the Doobie Brothers in the mid 70’s, Michael McDonald penned some of their biggest hits from “What a Fool Believes” to “Minute by Minute” with his signature soulful sound, later going on to a successful solo career with a string of hit collaborations with Patti LaBelle, James Ingram, and more. Hailed as a “one-of-a-kind premier vocalist” by the great Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan began her career with funk pioneers Rufus, dominating the airwaves with hits including “Tell Me Something Good” and “Ain’t Nobody.” Chaka’s superstar status was solidified with the 1984 R&B smash hit “I Feel For You,” which set the stage for many more hits to come. DOUBLE VISION REVISITED FEATURING BOB JAMES, DAVID SANBORN, & MARCUS MILLER WITH GUESTS BILLY KILSON & LARRY BRAGGS Thursday, August 8 at 7:30 P.M. Jazz legend Bob James has a career that has defined the genre and continues to evolve at every turn. David Sanborn is universally known as one of the most iconic saxophonists of the current age. Marcus Miller’s characteristic bass sound can be heard on a limitless catalog of musical hits. Together, these three virtuosos reunite for the first time since the release of Double Vision, the 1980s collaboration between James and Sanborn that dominated the airwaves, sold over one million copies, and earned a GRAMMY©Award. FREE MOVIES AT THE GREEN THE LITTLE MERMAID: 30TH ANNIVERSARY SCREENING & ALADDIN (2019) Saturday, August 10 at 5 & 6:45 P.M. Pack a picnic and join us on Weill Lawn for a double feature of The Little Mermaid: 30th Anniversary Screening and Aladdin (2019). Celebrate a classic and marvel in the new with this special evening of Disney films. For 30 years, the tunes of The Little Mermaid have been ringing throughout homes and children of all ages have fallen in love with Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and more. Don’t forget to bring your dinglehopper for this special celebration screening.
Sure to be a box office hit this spring, the live action feature of Aladdin brings to life your favorite animated characters and takes viewers on a magical adventure. Parking is $5. There will be attendants taking cash and credit cards in the lots starting at 3:30 p.m. To purchase a parking pass in advance, visit: https://pmb.csustan.edu/dailypermits/#/ OUTLAWS & RENEGADES TOUR TRAVIS TRITT & THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND WITH SPECIAL GUEST LOVE & THEFT Thursday, August 22 at 7 P.M. Dubbed one of “The Class of ‘89” along with other country music superstars Garth Brooks, Clint Black, and Alan Jackson—all of whom dominated the charts in the early ‘90s, the southern rock-influenced Travis Tritt continues to sell-out shows and stay true and relevant to country music fans across the globe. Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie Daniels formed the iconic Charlie Daniel’s Band in 1970, introducing southern-rock sounds into mainstream country music. With a string of hits including “Uneasy Rider,” “Long Haired Country Boy,” “Simple Man,” and the iconic song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” Daniels helped ignite a boom in country music’s popularity, widening its audience across the nation. Adding support to the bill, Nashville-based duo Love and Theft are best known for their smash hit “Angel Eyes.” With their impassioned live performances and distinctive vocal chemistry Eric Gunderson & Stephen Barker Liles are positioning themselves as one of country’s most captivating musical duos. RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK IN CONCERT SANTA ROSA SYMPHONY FRANCESCO LECCE-CHONG, CONDUCTOR Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 P.M. The film that gave the world one of its greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is back and better than ever before! Relive the magic on the silver screen with the original great adventure… Raiders of the Lost Ark… with John Williams’ epic score performed live by the Santa Rosa Symphony!
TASTE OF SONOMA Saturday, August 31 Taste of Sonoma is Sonoma County’s signature event showcasing the region’s wines, vintners, winegrowers and chefs. Voted one of the nation’s top wine festivals in a Reader’s Choice Poll by USA TODAY, Taste of Sonoma celebrates the bounty of Sonoma County and features a walk-around wine tasting, delicious culinary bites, guided wine seminars, musical entertainment, and themed lounges. ANDY GRAMMER Friday, September 6 at 7:30 P.M. Andy Grammer has taken the music world by storm with a succession of anthemic pop hits, six of which are certified gold or better. His debut album featured the platinum singles “Keep Your Head Up” and “Fine By Me.” Andy's second album, Magazines or Novels, featured the quadruple platinum worldwide hit "Honey, I'm Good," which was one of the best-selling songs of 2015, and the certified gold anthem "Good To Be Alive (Hallelujah)." Andy’s third full length album, The Good Parts, was released in December 2017 and includes his global smash hit "Fresh Eyes," which has become a global streaming phenomenon with over 350 million total streams, with a new album coming later this Spring. FREE MOVIES AT THE GREEN AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR & AVENGERS: ENDGAME Saturday, September 21 at 4 & 7 PM Pack a picnic and join us on Weill Lawn for a double feature of Avengers: Infinity War & Avengers: Endgame. Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet – the evil Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War. Avengers: Endgame brings the remaining allies all together to restore order to the universe and undo the actions of Thanos. Parking is $5. There will be attendants taking cash and credit cards in the lots starting at 2:30 p.m. To purchase a parking pass in advance, visit: https://pmb.csustan.edu/dailypermits/#/
DIANA KRALL
Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 P.M.
The only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart (beginning with
her ground-breaking album When I Look in Your Eyes), Diana Krall has garnered five Grammy® Awards along
with nine gold, three platinum, and seven multi-platinum albums. Praised by the New York Times for “A
voice at once cool and sultry, wielded with a rhythmic sophistication,” Krall finds herself in rare company as
an acoustic-oriented jazz improviser with an appeal extending to pop, rock, and beyond.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
A SEATING STYLE FOR EVERYONE
• WEILL HALL
Sit inside for the most intimate concert-going experience.
• TERRACED TABLE SEATING
Sit outside at a table and enjoy a view of the surrounding Sonoma Mountains. Table seating is ideal for
enjoying the music while dining with friends.
• LAWN
Soak in the sounds of summer on the beautifully landscaped Weill Lawn. With views of the stage amplified by a
large video screen, the lawn offers the feel of a summer festival. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair.
SUMMER DINING
• PRELUDE RESTAURANT, BAR, & PATIO
A gourmet restaurant with a full bar is conveniently located on-site. Reserve a table inside or opt for open
seating on the patio or at the bar.
• PICNIC
Pack your own picnic or PRE-ORDER an elegant boxed meal from San Francisco’s iconic bakery, Boudín.
• CONCESSIONS
A wide variety of concessions including meals, snacks, beer, wine, and other refreshments are available before
and during performances.
NO OUTSIDE LIQUIDS PERMITTED IN THE VENUE OR ON THE LAWN.
DIRECTIONS
Located in the heart of Sonoma County’s Wine Country, the Green Music Center (GMC) is the performing arts
presenting and producing organization based at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park. The GMC entrance is at the
intersection of Rohnert Park Expressway and Petaluma Hill Road.From Highway 101, take the Rohnert Park Expressway exit. Drive east 2.2 miles to the Sonoma State University
entrance on your right.
PARKING
As you enter campus from Rohnert Park Expressway, there are multiple parking lots immediately to your right. Parking
is free with your ticket to all concerts at the GMC. Lots L, M, N, and O are directly across from the GMC entrance.
Arrive early for the best parking. Overflow parking is available on the SSU campus for patrons who arrive late.
ABOUT THE GREEN MUSIC CENTER
The Green Music Center is the performing arts presenter at Sonoma State University. The mission of the Green Music
Center is to present the most compelling artists of our time, to investigate ideas, and to provide access to diverse
artistic experiences that educate, connect, and inspire Sonoma State University and neighboring North Bay
communities. Surrounded by the foothills of Sonoma County, the Green Music Center includes the 1,400-seat Weill
Hall, with a rear wall that opens to lawn seating for a unique summertime experience, and the intimate 240-seat
Schroeder Hall. As a focal point for the arts and education in the region, the Green Music Center presents artists year-
round, serving as home to the Santa Rosa Symphony, Sonoma Bach, and the Sonoma State University Music
Department.
ABOUT SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Sonoma State University is a public liberal arts college located in California's premier wine country, one hour north of
San Francisco. Nestled at the base of the idyllic Sonoma Mountains, the campus is home to more than 9,000
undergraduate students and is among the most popular schools in the California State University system. Named a
"Most Wired" campus by The Princeton Review and a "Best Regional University" by U.S. News & World Report, SSU
was first in the country to offer an undergraduate degree in Wine Business.
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