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Sean Watkins
Learn More: Sean WatkinsSinger, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Sean Watkins has long been known for his work as one-third of the Grammy Award-winning Nickel Creek and, more recently, for helming, with sister Sara, the…
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Sonya Kitchell
Learn More: Sonya KitchellKitchell formed her first band and began writing music in 2001. In 2004 Sonya signed with Velour Records and was named the second Starbucks Hear Music Artist, releasing her first…
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Abe Lagrimas, Jr.
Learn More: Abe Lagrimas, Jr.Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a versatile multi-instrumentalist who begun his musical journey when he first sat behind the drums at the age of four. As he learned more about drums…
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Jeff Linsky
Learn More: Jeff LinskyA native of Southern California, Jeff Linsky discovered the guitar at the age of ten. His passion for the instrument was immediately apparent, as he taught himself to play everything…
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April Leslie
Learn More: April LeslieApril Leslie is a San Diego native and has been involved with music for most of her life. She began playing the clarinet in the 6th grade and was lucky…
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Jim George
Learn More: Jim GeorgeJim George began his music training at age five when his father started teaching him the secrets of the clarinet. He earned Bachelor and Master of Music degrees from Duquesne…
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Mark Margolies
Learn More: Mark MargoliesMark Margolies worked for over twenty years as a freelance musician in the Boston area, playing clarinet in orchestras and chamber ensembles, as well as saxophones, flute, oboe and bassoon…
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Robert Zelickman
Learn More: Robert ZelickmanRobert Zelickman , clarinetist, has been teaching and performing in San Diego since 1982. He is a member of the bass clarinet quartet JAMB and co-director of Second Avenue Klezmer…
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Luca Ciarla
Learn More: Luca CiarlaA native of Termoli, Italy, Luca Ciarla began playing violin and piano at the age of eight. By twelve he was studying at the conservatory and few years later began…
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Noam Pikelny
Learn More: Noam PikelnyNoam Pikelny has emerged as the preeminent banjoist of his generation, and the greatest color-blind banjoist of all-time. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as the “pros’ top banjo picker,” Noam…
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Alpha Yaya Diallo
Learn More: Alpha Yaya DialloGuitarist and singer Alpha Yaya Diallo, from Guinea in West Africa, is one of the hottest acts on the current world music scene. Now based in Vancouver, Canada, he’s earned…
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Donné Roberts
Learn More: Donné RobertsDonné Roberts is a guitarist, groove master and singer from Madagascar who currently lives in Toronto. When Roberts hits the stage he carries with him an energy that immediately exhilarates…