Bluegrass and American Roots Music

Don't miss this incredible show at OCA! Bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis and her amazing band The RIght Hands will give us an afternoon show that you won't soon forget. Laurie will be joined by Brandon Godman, Hasee Ciaccio and other fine musicians for this performance.

Tickets are $35, $30 for OCA members. Doors open at 2:30 PM. Refreshments available, free parking. Art gallery open during intermission. ADA seating available - please contact us at info@occidentalcenterforthearts.org for details.

For nearly four decades, Laurie Lewis has gathered fans and honors for her powerful and emotive voice and her versatile, dynamic songwriting. She is a sought-after recording producer and an equally skilled teacher and mentor.

And she is an inspiration and a ground-breaker – across genres, across geography and across gender barriers.

Laurie has shown us how a woman can blend into any part of the classic bluegrass singing trio, and she showed us how a great voice could move fluidly between bluegrass and other types of music. She showed us how a female fiddler could emulate the strength and grit of the early bluegrass musicians. She has shown how a Californian can appeal to traditional bluegrass audiences, as well as winning acclaim in the worlds of Americana and folk music.

She has shown us how to lead bands of talented musicians – learning from them while helping them make their best music. And she has shown us how to thrive in a constantly changing musical environment – without ever sacrificing her art.

"Her voice is a rare combination of grit and grace, strength and delicacy. Her stories always ring true."

Linda Ronstadt