Michael Franks
Fri, Jan 18
@ 7 & 9:30 pm

Since the offbeat hit single "Popsicle Toes," Michael Franks' wistful lyrics and smooth silky voice have captivated a generation and made him one of the most romantic singers of our time. Combining elements of pop, R&B and jazz, his recordings are a vibrant creative vision. Today he remains one of the only true crossover artists who has continued to expand his musical vocabulary.

Jerry Jeff Walk er Band
Sat, Feb 2
@ 7 & 9:30 pm

Singer/songwriter, Jerry Jeff Walker, is one of the pioneers of outlaw/progressive country music helping to put Austin on the map as a music hotbed. The lone star legend is best known as the writer of "Mr. Bojangles," an enduring pop classic, but he continues to be an uncompromising troubadour never letting the music industry entrap him.

George Winston
Wed, Thur, Fri
Feb 13, 14 & 15
@ 7 pm

A consummate contemporary instrumental composer, interpreter, and performer solo pianist George Winston has achieved both commercial and critical success. In concert George will be performing songs from his latest CD, GULF COAST BLUES AND IMPRESSIONS - A HURRICANE RELIEF BENEFIT, as well as selections from his seasonal favorites AUTUMN, DECEMBER, and WINTER INTO SPRING. He also plays some of Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts pieces, New Orleans R&B piano, stride piano and more.

R. Carlos Nakai
and Udi Bar-David
Fri, Feb 22
@ 7 & 9:30 pm

R. Carlos Nakai melds the haunting sounds of the Native American flute with soulful expressiveness of the cello of Israeli-born Udi Bar-David. The sweeping elegance of the cello both underscores and elevates the simple beauty of the Native American flute, wrapping it in a melodic fabric unequalled by Nakai's previous collaborations.

Jesse Cook
Sun, Mar 9
@ 6 & 8:30 pm

An international phenomenon, Canadian virtuoso guitarist Jesse Cook delivers an exhilarating show and drives audiences wild with jaw-dropping technique, passionate riffs, and a smoldering on-stage charisma! His exotic rumba flamenco mixes with percussion and world influences from Spain, Africa, Cuba, Egypt, France and Brazil creating an intoxicating "gypsy-esque" stew of ethnic styles.

Boney James
Fri, Mar 21
@ 7 & 9:30 pm

Over the course of more than a decade, Boney James delivered a string of hugely successful albums on Warner Brothers that blended jazz and R&B - virtually spawning the subgenre known as Urban Jazz. He has sold millions of records (resulting in four gold certifications), received two Grammy nods and a Soul Train Award which has lead to his latest Concord release, "Shine," which illuminates his trademark soulful melodies and silky grooves.

Acoustic Alchemy
Fri, Apr 18
@ 7 & 9:30 pm

Consistently number one on the adult contemporary charts, this jazz supergroup has a large international following for producing powerful acoustic guitar instrumentals filled with energy, vitality and infectious melodies. The British band is on tour for their latest release, This Way, featuring their trademark melodic guitar lines built on smoldering grooves.

Leon Russell
Sun, Apr 20
@ 6 & 8:30 pm

Known as one of rock's most influential forces as an outstanding performing artist and songwriter, Leon Russell's contribution to modern music spans over thirty years, including collaborations with the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Phil Spector and Willie Nelson. His unique singing style and keyboard wizardry is one of the most original in rock history.

Hugh Masekela
Tue, Apr 29
RESCHEDULED
Sun, July 27
@ 6 & 8:30 pm

A worldwide superstar, Hugh Masekela pioneered world music in the 60's as one of the first to create Afro-jazz and then reintroduced South African music to the west during his Graceland tour with Paul Simon. His 5-member band blends Afro-beat, funk and jazz on his latest CD "Live at the Market Square Theatre". "His charismatic presence dominates the stage, powerfully effective in his capacity to electrify a packed-house." – LA Times

Tower of Power
Sun, May 4
@ 6 & 8:30 pm

This legendary band wrote the book on horn-driven funk and then cemented their reputation on the road with a live show that blows the roof off! After twenty five-plus years, fifteen-plus albums and a zillion-plus live shows, the ten-piece outfit is, as a recent Hollywood Reporter review called them, "tighter than a clenched fist." Tower of Power is one of those rare bands who can claim to be the real deal, 100 proof, aged-to-perfection, ground zero Soul.

Colin Hay
Sat, Jun 21
RESCHEDULED
Sat, Aug 30
@ 7 & 9:30 pm

Colin Hay first landed on American shores as the frontman and principal songwriter of the pop sensation Men at Work. With Hay's wry songs and burnished vocals leading the way, they were responsible for a series of massive hits, such as "Down Under," "Who Can It Be Now?" and "Overkill." He has never been more masterful as a vocalist and writer in his latest CD "Are You Looking At Me", which is a tuneful, insightful meditation on life, love, sobriety, maturity and perseverance.

Alisa Weilerstein
Tue, Feb 5
@ 7 pm

Cellist Alisa Weilerstein has attracted widespread recognition for playing that combines natural virtuosity and technical assurance with impassioned musicianship. Her Cleveland Orchestra debut was in October 1995, at age 13. Since then she has performed with the world's top orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic, Barcelona Symphony, Orchestre National de France, and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich among others, while winning the 2006 Leonard Bernstein Award.

Gabriela Montero
Sun, Apr 6
@ 6 & 8:30 pm

Gabriela Montero's visionary interpretations and unique improvisational gift have won her a devoted following worldwide. Her first CD consisted of one disc of music by Rachmaninoff, Chopin and Liszt and a second of her deeply felt and technically brilliant improvisations. Standing alongside inspired performances of core repertoire, improvisation plays as important a part in Gabriela's life as it did for Bach and Mozart. Her talent has been profiled on CBS's 60 Minutes.