Will Marsh and The Integration Ensemble

The Integration is the debut album of original music by Will Marsh, sitarist/guitarist extraordinaire. It features compositions for cello, tenor saxophone, tabla, sitar, guitar, and world percussion.

Award-winning producer Ben Leinbach describes it as, “Ravi Shankar jamming with the Buena Vista Social Club."

Others describe it as raga rock, Hindustani-infused bossa nova, and world-jazz.

The album is called The Integration based on Marsh’s approach to creating this music.

“The Integration is a culmination of everything that has influenced me musically in my twenty-plus years of devotion to my craft. I’ve spent half my life studying Western-based music on guitar and another half Hindustani music on sitar."

With influences that range from Frank Zappa and Ali Akbar Khan to Maurice Ravel and John Coltrane, Will reflects on what this album means for him as an artist: “There was never an intention to say, 'Hey, let’s mix together what I’ve learned as a guitarist and a sitarist. Rather, the music just came out. It’s a part of who I am. I invite you to join me on this path of integration.”

Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Children under 12 are free. Advance tickets are available here, or if the show is not sold out, you may purchase your tickets at the door before the show.

Doors open one half hour before show time. We accept cash or Venmo only at the door.

The Back Room is an all-ages, BYOB (for those 21+) space, dedicated to (mostly) acoustic music of all kinds. You are welcome to bring your own food and beverages. The venue is ADA accessible. If you need more information or have any questions, please call us: #510-381-1997.

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Please note: Although masks are no longer required, we strongly encourage their use to keep everyone safe in our intimate space.

Host or Publisher Sam Rudin