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The Black Brothers Band

Occidental Center for the Arts is pleased to welcome back The Black Brothers Band! Shay and Michael Black are the charismatic singing siblings from Ireland's foremost family of song, The Black Family, which also includes their sisters Mary and Frances and brother Martin. Shay and Michael play an exciting mix of Dublin street songs, music hall songs and historical ballads. This year being the centenary of the 1916 Rising in Dublin, they will be adding songs from this era into the mix. Singing in close harmony, Michael and Shay draw people in with their energy, wit and superb musicianship. They have a special fondness for chorus songs and love to hear their audience sing. Shay has been teaching song repertoire at The Freight & Salvage on Monday nights for the past six years. www.black-brothers.com

The Black Brothers Band also features fiery fiddle virtuoso Bobbi Nikles, who is an acclaimed force in the Bay Area music scene. With projects ranging from creating the successful music camp Fiddlekids to performing in a wide array of bands (Wake The Dead) and styles, her luscious fiddling and driving rhythm add fuel to every performance.
www.bobbinikles.com. Originally from Dublin is famed pianist Eamonn Flynn, who was the keyboardist on the best-selling movie soundtrack 'The Commitments'. He has recorded and toured worldwide with such luminaries as Michael Franti and Spearhead, Elvin Bishop, Pee Wee Ellis, Donald Harrison, Bernard Purdie, Coco Montoya, Michelle Shocked, Maria Muldaur, Tony Lindsay (Santana), and a 10 year stint with legendary New Orleans drummer Zigaboo Modeliste. His driving piano style adds excitement to the Black Brothers jigs and reels. www.eamonnflynn.com

Don't miss The Black Brothers Band at OCA's acoustically excellent venue! Their joy in performing, their love of a good story, and their charm and wit make every day seem like St. Patrick's Day! $22 Advance/$25 at the door. Fine wine and beer plus pub grub for sale. Reservations advised. 707-874-9392. www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Wheelchair accessible.