Music InPlace 501c3

06/06/2026

Catch our first Sonoma Sundays on the Plaza artist Javier Cabanillas tonight at 9 pm on 94.1 KPFA. Then, see him and the Cabanijazz Project at 2pm tomorrow on the Plaza.

06/06/2026

🎶 Music in Place: Cabaret Presents 🎶

I Love to Rhyme – A Celebration of Gershwin

Join us for a rollicking, toe-tapping celebration of the musical genius of George and Ira Gershwin! Enjoy a thrilling program featuring beloved Broadway and Hollywood favorites alongside delightful rediscoveries that are sure to bring a smile to your lips and joy to your heart.

Featuring an exceptional cast of musical comedy veterans:
✨ Ken Stegmiller
✨ Rodney Jackson
✨ Jocelyn Thompson-Jordan
✨ Annemarie Ballinger
With musical direction by Frederick Hodges.

📍 Sonoma Valley Museum of Art
🎟 Tickets:
$45 General Admission
$75 VIP (includes reserved seating & wine)
https://musicinplace.org/event/i-love-to-rhyme-gershwin-in-sonoma/

Don't miss this unforgettable afternoon of timeless melodies, sparkling lyrics, and Gershwin magic!

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art 551 Broadway, Sonoma CA, 95476 $45 General Admission $75 VIP (includes reserved seating & wine) A rollicking, toe-tapping celebration of the musical genius of George and…

06/05/2026

Be sure to catch Javier Cabanillas on KSVY Sonoma at 8:40 am this morning!

KSVY 91.3 in Sonoma

06/05/2026

🎶 We're just getting started! 🎶

The season of **Sundays on the Plaza**, Sonoma's free summer concert series, begins this Sunday, June 7, with **Cabanijazz Project** LIVE at the Grinstead Amphitheater.

📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Sonoma Plaza – Grinstead Amphitheater, 453 1st St. E, Sonoma
🎟 FREE Concert

Led by **GRAMMY® Award-winning composer and conga player Javier Cabanillas**, Cabanijazz Project delivers an exciting blend of Latin jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and dance-worthy grooves.

From performing in the streets of Tijuana to winning a GRAMMY® with the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Cabanillas has built a remarkable career. Today, his Bay Area-based seven-piece ensemble is known for its original sound, outstanding musicianship, and crowd-pleasing live performances.

This free concert is presented by Music InPlace 501c3 City of Sonoma, KHR McNeely Family Foundation and The Dawn Redwoods Trust.

Don't miss an unforgettable afternoon of world-class music in the heart of Sonoma! See you on the Plaza! ☀️🎷🪘💃

Grammy Awards

Live - CABANIJAZZ PROJECT - NAMM SHOW ...

06/04/2026

How many Broadway shows did George and Ira Gershwin write together?

More than a dozen.

From Lady, Be Good! and Funny Face to Girl Crazy, Of Thee I Sing, and Strike Up the Band, the Gershwin brothers helped define the sound of Broadway and created songs that remain beloved nearly a century later.

Their music gave us classics like "Someone to Watch Over Me," "I Got Rhythm," "Embraceable You," and "They Can't Take That Away from Me" — songs that have transcended the stage to become part of the Great American Songbook.

Join Music in Place on Sunday, June 14 at 4:00 PM at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art for an afternoon celebrating the music, stories, and remarkable legacy of George and Ira Gershwin.

Discover the songs, the shows, and the genius behind one of America's most influential songwriting partnerships.

Tickets available at https://musicinplace.org/event/i-love-to-rhyme-gershwin-in-sonoma/

06/03/2026

🎶 THIS SUNDAY! 🎶

Kicking off Sonoma Sundays On the Plaza with an unforgettable afternoon of live music featuring the Cabanijazz Project on Sunday, June 7!

Led by Grammy-winning Mexican conga player, composer, and bandleader Javier Cabanillas, the Cabanijazz Project is an electrifying 8-piece Latin ensemble bringing original, high-energy music guaranteed to get you moving. Blending Afro-Caribbean rhythms, Latin jazz sophistication, and irresistible dance grooves, their sound has earned praise from DownBeat Magazine and captivated audiences throughout the Bay Area.

From Tijuana’s bustling street markets to the Grammy stage, Javier Cabanillas brings authenticity, innovation, and passion to every performance. Don't miss this exciting opening concert of the season!

📍 Sonoma Plaza Grinstead Amphitheater
📅 Sunday, June 7, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
🎟️ Free and open to all

This performance launches Sonoma Sundays On the Plaza, Music in Place and the City of Sonoma’s free summer concert series running June 7 through October 4. Every Sunday, enjoy an incredible lineup of blues, soul, country, jazz, swing, Americana, mariachi, and more in the heart of Sonoma.

For more information, visit musicinplace.org.

Sonoma Sundays On the Plaza is made possible through the generous support of the McNeely Family Foundation and The Dawn Redwoods Trust.

06/02/2026

All smiles for our MIP Team with Marcus Shelby as we celebrated Miles Davis 100!

Pictured: Aaron Lington, Marcus Shelby, Rod Marymor, David Poe, Melissa Bingham

Photo credit: Molly Bingham

.poe.sonoma

06/01/2026

The incredibly talented band from the Miles Davis 100 concert on Saturday night:

Konstantins Jemeljanovs - Trumpet, Bandleader & Arranger
Tom Scott - Alto Saxophone
Jeff Denson - Bass
Parker Grant - Piano
Rudolfs Dankfelds - Drums
Barry Finnerty - Guitar
Christian Pepin - Percussion

What a night!

Photo credit: Molly Bingham