Mark Hummel's Blues Harmonica Blowout is set to electrify The Sofia in Sacramento on February 25, 2025. This annual event, founded in 1991 by Grammy-nominated harmonica virtuoso Mark Hummel, has become a cornerstone of the blues community, showcasing a stellar lineup of harmonica legends. This year's ensemble features Curtis Salgado, whose soulful vocals and harmonica...
The Alash Ensemble, masters of Tuvan throat singing (xöömei), will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento on February 28, 2025. Hailing from the Republic of Tuva in Central Asia, Alash is renowned for their ability to produce multiple pitches simultaneously, creating a mesmerizing and ethereal soundscape. Their music seamlessly blends traditional Tuvan melodies with subtle...
Ty Segall, the prolific singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, is set to perform a solo acoustic show at The Sofia in Sacramento on March 2, 2025. Known for his dynamic fusion of garage rock, psychedelic rock, and punk, Segall has been a significant figure in the indie music scene since 2008, releasing over a dozen solo LPs...
Altan, the renowned Irish folk band, will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento on March 7, 2025. Formed in 1987 in County Donegal, Ireland, Altan is celebrated for bringing the rich musical traditions of their homeland to the global stage. Their sound is characterized by dynamic twin fiddling and heartfelt Irish-language songs, capturing the essence...
Solas, hailed by The Boston Globe as "the finest Celtic ensemble this country has ever produced," will perform at The Sofia in Sacramento on March 13, 2025. Formed in New York City in 1995, Solas has been a galvanizing element in the Irish music scene, setting new standards for musicianship, repertoire, and intensity. Over the...
On May 17, 2025, The Sofia in Sacramento will host Lily Henley, an award-winning folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Henley is acclaimed for her innovative interpretations of Sephardic Jewish ballads, particularly through her album Oras Dezaoradas, which revitalizes the endangered Ladino language—a fusion of old Spanish with Hebrew, Arabic, Turkish, and Persian elements. Her music...
On May 17, 2025, The Sofia in Sacramento will host Dirty Cello, a San Francisco-based ensemble renowned for their high-energy fusion of blues, bluegrass, and rock, all led by the dynamic cellist Rebecca Roudman. Described as "cello like you've never heard before," their performances blend the virtuosic wail of Jimi Hendrix, the soul of B.B....