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Music with roots in Hawaii, Texas, the Rocky Mountains, Appalachia and Australia will grace the stage in Livermore early in the new year.
A small business support showcase, a speaker spotlighting the benefits of just breathing and a rockin’ love story too.
The busy first month of 2025 for the Bankhead Theater gets underway at 7:30 p.m. this Friday (Jan. 3) with the father-son duo of Andrew and Jay Molina showing off their ukulele skills in a special concert at the venue’s Stage Door Lounge.
The next night, the theater welcomes back Jim Curry’s tribute to the timeless music of John Denver, performing many of the hits made famous by the singer-songwriter like “Rocky Mountain High”, “Sunshine”, “Calypso” and more.
“The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time, one of the most beloved singer-songwriters ever to grace the stage,” Livermore Valley Arts officials said ahead of the show.
“In Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver, as a life-long fan, Curry dedicates himself to continuing John Denver’s legacy of songs and his message of love and caring for our planet to future generations,” LVA reps added while noting that Curry’s “uncanny ability to mirror John’s voice and clean-cut look” really brings the tribute together.
The middle part of the month will be highlighted by Tri-Valley Theatre Company’s production of “Rock of Ages” at the Bankhead.
Opening on Jan. 11 and running on Saturdays and Sundays through Jan. 26, the jukebox musical sets a story of young love and lofty dreams in the backdrop of a rock ‘n’ roll nightclub in Hollywood, using some of the most popular songs of the 1980s to help tell the tale.
Country-classical crossover cowboys will climb the stage as The Texas Tenors, known for their “America’s Got Talent” run and Emmy-winning PBS special, perform a mix of new music, American anthems and blended melodies on the evening of Jan. 17.
“The 15th Anniversary Tour will bring new music along with rousing patriotic favorites and everything from country to classical, mesmerizing audiences with their humor and charm, along with their vocal prowess,” LVA officials said of the Tenors’ show.
The following Tuesday, the Bankhead will host a collaborative event among Tri-Valley business support organizations and the Through The Grapevine podcast with the goal of “reaching and inspiring” local entrepreneurs.
Tri-Valley RISE at 6 p.m. Jan. 21 will include a small business exposition, live interviews, keynote speakers and a special raffle.
“This event will place entrepreneurs in the same room with civic leaders, investors, real estate agents, executives and consumers,” organizers said. “Refreshing and recharging how we create lasting personal and professional relationships in a room full of your peers. We implore you to be here with us, as we take on the New Year inspired … and in style.”
That same week, science journalist and author James Nestor will present his “Unlocking the Power of Breath” as part of the Rae Dorough Speaker Series on Jan. 23.
Expounding upon the premise of his best-selling book “Breath”, Nestor “explains that breathing is the key to transforming our lives … He teaches us that even slight adjustments to our breathing can profoundly improve workplace efficiency, athletic performance, anxiety and sleep,” LVA reps said.
One of the biggest headliners of the Bankhead’s 2024-25 season arrives at 8 p.m. Jan. 24: Grammy-winning musician Colin Hay, best known for his work as the frontman of the Australian band Men At Work (“Down Under”, “Who Can It Be Now?” and more).
The concert “promises to enthrall audiences with his soul-stirring music, where he’ll delve into a treasure trove of multi-platinum hits”, LVA reps said.
And to end the month, music of the Lone Star State will again fill the air in the Bankhead — this time courtesy of Classic Albums Live performing “Texas Flood”, the debut album of the late Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble that includes songs like “Love Struck Baby”, “Pride and Joy” and the title track.
The tribute act will play in full the classic 1983 blues-rock album on Jan. 31 “exactly as you remember it — note for note, cut for cut”, LVA reps said. “There is a playfulness to Stevie’s music that comes to life on stage. This boogie woogie album will have you tapping your toes and rocking to thunder riffs that you’ve come to know and love.”
For tickets and more information on all shows, go to livermorearts.org. LVA officials noted that the John Denver tribute and Colin Hay concerts in particular are almost sold out.
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