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This week, catch two-time Grammy winner Taylor Eigsti in a free concert at Community School of Music and Arts; multi-genre powerhouses Ozomatli marking their 30th anniversary at The Guild; enjoy an evening of Portuguese Fado music at Meyhouse Palo Alto and at Pamela Walsh Gallery, see the complementary but very different works by artists who are also family members.
Ozomatli
“Don’t trust anyone over 30” may have once been a thing, but you can still trust that when Ozomatli performs, it’s going to be a high-energy show that seamlessly blends a wide range of genres … uh, even if the band is turning the big 3-0 this year. The Grammy Award-winning multi-genre band returns to The Guild on a tour to mark its 30th anniversary, bringing its signature mix of rock, salsa, hip-hop, jazz, funk, cumbia, reggae and more. Oakland-based singer, composer and producer Elenah opens the show.
March 21, 8 p.m. at The Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. $107 reserved seats (general admission sold out). guildtheatre.com.
‘Quiet Steps | Loud Thoughts’
The current show at Pamela Walsh Gallery is a family affair, pairing the colorful and spirited works of Bay Area painter Fernando Reyes and Southern California ceramic artist Emily Rose Casares, who are uncle and niece. The exhibit’s title, “Quiet Steps | Loud Thoughts,” “speaks to the interplay between introspection and expression, contemplation and assertion,” according to the gallery website. The artists both draw on vibrant colors and themes of nature, with Reyes’ work featuring bright landscapes and florals, while Casares’s sculptures offer a surprising, sometimes whimsical sensibility.
Through April 19 at Pamela Walsh Gallery, 540 Ramona St., Palo Alto. pamelawalshgallery.com.
Taylor Eigsti
Two-time Grammy winner Taylor Eigsti never forgets his roots: the Menlo Park-raised pianist and bandleader, who was a child prodigy, is an alum of Community School of Music and Arts, where he’ll be performing a special free concert March 22. He’s teaming up once again with bassoonist Paul Hanson for a show titled “Where the Music Takes You,” which emphasizes jazz improvisation, a specialty of both Eigsti and Hanson.
March 22, 7:30 p.m. at Community School of Music and Arts, 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View. Free admission (advance tickets are sold out, but limited walk-in tickets available). arts4all.org.
Fado Night with Ramana Vieira
Singer Ramana Vieira was born and raised in San Leandro, in a family that immigrated from Portugal. A trip to Portugal brought a connection with her heritage into sharper focus and led Vieira to specialize in Portuguese fado music, a genre that dates back to the 19th century and emphasizes poetic lyrics — and often explores loss, longing and the darker sides of love. Vieira has performed for the president of the Azores and her original song “Unido Para Amar” was performed at the opening ceremonies of the 2006 Olympics, according to her bio. Her versatile repertoire includes Fado classics as well as songs by artists such as Santana and Sade. She brings an evening of this uniquely Portuguese music to Meyhouse Palo Alto.
March 22, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., at Meyhouse Palo Alto, 640 Emerson St., Palo Alto. $55. meyhousejazz.com.
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