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The Black Brothers Band

Come celebrate St. Patricks Day weekend at OCA with the Black Brothers Band! Shay and Michael Black are the charismatic singing siblings from Irelands foremost family of song which includes their sisters Mary and Frances and brother Martin. Shay and Michael, who grew up in Dublin, play an exciting mix of Dublin street songs, music hall songs and historical ballads including songs from the revolutionary Irish era. Singing in close harmony, the brothers draw people in with their energy, wit and superb musicianship. They have a special fondness for chorus songs and love to hear their audience sing.

www.black-brothers.com

The Black Brothers Band also features fiery fiddle virtuoso Bobbi Nikles, who is an acclaimed force in the Bay Area music scene. Bobbis luscious fiddling and driving rhythm add fuel to every performance. www.bobbinikles.com. Originally from Dublin is famed pianist Eamonn Flynn, who was the keyboardist on the best-selling movie soundtrack The Commitments. His driving piano style adds excitement to the Black Brothers jigs and reels. www.eamonnflynn.com

Dont miss The Black Brothers Band back again at OCAs acoustically excellent venue! Their joy in performing, their love of a good story, and their charm and wit plus irish humor make every day seem like St. Patricks Day!

$22 Advance/$25 at the door. Fine wine and beer plus pub grub for sale. Reservations advised. 707-874-9392.
www.occidentalcenterforthearts.org. Wheelchair accessible. Art Gallery open.