Bankhead Presents Program | August 2024
Keiko Matsui
FRI AUG 2 @ 8 PM
Acclaimed pianist, composer, and humanitarian Keiko Matsui’s transcendent and haunting melodies have long sought to build bridges. Her sonic cultural exchange has reached the hearts and minds of fans throughout the world and right here in the Tri-Valley, and has allowed the pianist to work alongside icons Miles Davis, Stevie Wonder, Hugh Masekela and Bob James.
Freddy Jones Band
FRI AUG 9 @ 8 PM
Freddy Jones Band has stood out as one of America’s most noteworthy and revered alternative rock acts for over three decades. In 2023, the band will mark the 30th Anniversary of their biggest hit, “In a Daydream,” which topped the Mainstream Rock Charts in the mid-90’s.
To commemorate the milestone, Freddy Jones Band released a brand new version of “In a Daydream” in 2022, as well as their newest singles, “Connected” and “Mirror Ball.”
Despite the band’s name, none of the members are named Freddy Jones. Freddy Jones Band is fronted by founding member, Marty Lloyd, who is joined by an all-star lineup that includes longtime band member and noted bassist, Rich Ross, who has also spent many years touring with The Samples.
In addition to “In a Daydream,” Freddy Jones Band is known for other popular singles including “Take the Time,” “One World,” and many others. The band’s 2015 studio album, “Never Change,” was produced by three-time Grammy-winning producer and engineer Justin Niebank (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley). Niebank stated that “Never Change” was “the best record I’ve worked on in years.”
Mike Super: Magic & Illusion 2.OH!™
FRI AUG 23 @ 8 PM
Mike has amazed Howie Mandel, Kim Kardashian, Louie Anderson, Howard Stern, Jeffery Katzenberg, Ariana Grande, Tina Fey, Heidi Klum, Nick Cannon, Penn & Teller Lynyrd Skynyrd, Criss Angel, Raven-Symone, Train, Kenny Chesney and Ellen DeGeneres to name but a few!
Mike’s ever-growing popularity has garnered him many prestigious awards and honors, including being the only magician in history to win a LIVE magic competition on primetime US network television. In addition, his other accomplishments include being named Entertainer of the Year, Best Performing Artist of the Year, Best Novelty Performer of the Year AND he was voted America’s Favorite Mystifier on NBC’s hit TV Show PHENOMENON. Despite all of this, Mike humbly insists, it is the loyalty of his fan base that has been most rewarding. His legions of fans call themselves “THE SUPERFREAKS” and they number in the millions.
Mike Super is the winner of NBC’s PHENOMENON, and a top finalist from America’s Got Talent. He’s also appeared on numerous TV Show’s in the U.S. and abroad including Fool US and Ellen.
He has pioneered a new form of magic with his own inimitable, down-to-earth style and personality. Mike has brought the art of magic back to the people. He transcends the “trick” and connects personally with his audience on a level they can relate to. Whether it’s through television, stage or simply one-on-one, Mike Super’s personality and humor reaches out and enchants the public. His appeal to both young and old has made him one of the most sought after mystifiers in the world!
UNCLE Credit Union Art Gallery at the Bankhead Theater
Karen Barry, Waiting For The Train
Rails Connect: A Livermore-Pleasanton
Railroad Journey through Art & History
August 8 — October 6, 2024
Thursdays — Sundays, 1 pm — 5 pm
FREE & OPEN to the Public
A collaborative art exhibit with the Harrington Gallery in Pleasanton and in partnership with Niles Canyon Railway, this is a group exhibition featuring artists and photographers with artwork that highlights Livermore and the Amador Valley’s rich railway history and culture.
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