The Stacks Presents Harley White Jr.

Join us in The Stacks to kick off the holiday season with a special show featuring a prominent figure of the Sacramento music scene; Harley White Jr. 

Pulitzer Prize-nominated musician and composer Harley White Jr. has been living life out loud, one note at a time, since the moment he picked up his first instrument. Although the self-described “Bluesician” is best known as a virtuoso bassist, White, leader of the Harley White Jr. Orchestra, always had an eye for sounds –  and the mellifluous colors that span across each measure.

The Northern California-based instrumentalist’s talents recently earned him a 2015 Pulitzer Prize nomination as musical director of Mark Stein’s “Direct From Death Row, The Scottsboro Boys: An Evening of Vaudeville and Sorrow.” 

White & his band’s latest tour highlights the musical genius of past jazz giants like Duke Ellington, Count Basie & Louis Armstrong while constantly breaking artistic ground & traveling new frontiers with funk, Latin, cabaret and beyond. 

Enjoy an exclusive, up-close 40-minute set surrounded by a curated selection of music & art books.

We'll have a quick Q & A with the artists where you can ask questions and load them up with praise, then stick around for refreshments, mingle with a roomful of creatives, and browse amazing books on the arts. We'll provide wine, beer, bubbly water, and snacks.

Important Event Notes:

Doors! Doors open at 6:00 but will close at 6:30pm! This is a filmed event and to ensure no disruption, we unfortunately cannot accommodate late entrance.

Seating! Amatoria only has 25 seats and all our events usually sell out, please don't try to attend without a reservation in advance. Call the store ahead of time if you need special accommodations.

Parking + Bike Rack! We now have our own bike rack right out front of the store. If you are driving, there is plenty of neighborhood parking available.

Filming! This is a filmed event that will be the property of KVIE and shared on the Abridged platform. The focus will be on the artists and the interviewer, but all concert guests may appear on film. By purchasing your ticket, you are giving permission for Abridged to use footage that may include you.

Bonus! By RSVPing for this event, you'll also get access to Abridged by PBS KVIE's free, weekly entertainment newsletter. Cultural Capital by Chris Macias will keep you in the know on all things local music. We'll also share updates on this exciting partnership with Amatoria — you won't want to miss what's next! You can opt out any time.

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See you in the Stacks. ;)