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SUMMARY:Danni Nicholls Live
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from the ancient market town of Bedford\, England\, and raised on the American roots music spinning from her Anglo-Indian grandmother’s record collection\, soulful Americana singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls has spent the last decade carving out a respected place on the global roots scene. Now proudly based in Nashville\, TN—her long-dreamed-of spiritual home—she continues to grow her stateside presence\, tour widely\, and prepare for the release of her forthcoming fourth full-length studio album\, Making Moves. \n$20 General Admission\n$15 Students (in-store or at the door only\, w/ student ID)\n$15 Seniors (in-store or at the door only\, 65+)
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/danni-nicholls-live/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watermelon Music":MAILTO:watermelonmusicdavis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260710T193000
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SUMMARY:Katie Knipp Live
DESCRIPTION:Katie Knipp is a powerhouse blues and Americana artist from Northern California\, celebrated for her raw\, soul-deep vocals and multi-instrumental fire. A Billboard-charting songwriter and performer\, she blends blues\, Americana\, rock\, and genre-bending experimental edges into a sound that’s unmistakably her own. \nBorn in Alameda and trained in music at Cal State East Bay\, Knipp has built a national reputation through relentless touring and a string of acclaimed releases. Her albums Take It With You (2018)\, The Well (2021)\, Live at The Green Room Social Club (2022)\, and Me (2024) all landed on the Billboard Blues Albums Chart\, with The Well debuting at No. 4. \nA two-time Sacramento Music Award winner for Best Blues Artist (2019\, 2020)\, Knipp has shared stages with legends including Robert Cray\, Jimmie Vaughan\, Joan Osborne\, The Doobie Brothers\, and Ruthie Foster. \nKnown for her electrifying live shows—switching between piano\, slide guitar\, and harmonica—Knipp continues to be one of Sacramento’s most dynamic and nationally recognized musical voices.
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/katie-knipp-live/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watermelon Music":MAILTO:watermelonmusicdavis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T180000
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SUMMARY:Richard Gilewitz Guitar/Ukulele Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Richard Gilewitz will appear live at The Melon Ball on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026 as part of his album release tour supporting his tenth studio recording\, GILEWITZ. \nAre you a guitarist who’s always wanted to be in a band but never had the chance or thought you could be? Or are you already in a band and want more strategies and techniques to take your musicianship to the next level? Whatever your musical background\, this workshop is for you! As an experienced master class instructor\, Richard knows how to bring folks of varying levels of experience together so newer players never feel left out or confused\, and more advanced guitarists are never bored or restrained to slow down for the beginner. Under Richard’s direction\, we will ‘create a band’ on the spot with a combination of rhythms\, fingerpicking\, and a touch of music theory. You’ll learn how to: join and exit the group\, listen to yourself and each other\, vary your dynamic attack\, play with your eyes closed\, follow your breath\, and release body tension. He’ll also experiment with different instrumental voicings with the use of a capo to create a layered\, symphonic sound. You’ll leave the workshop knowing you gained valuable new skills and contributed to making some beautiful noise with others who love the guitar too. \nSkills Needed: Some experience with a few basic chords and strumming. Barre chords and fingerpicking are helpful but not required. \nWhat to Bring: A guitar. Optional but helpful: tuner\, capo\, pencil\, and paper. Handout materials will be provided. \nTeacher: Never one to settle for the boring or mundane\, Richard Gilewitz surprises audiences with his hilariously eccentric vision of the world and its inhabitants alongside breathtaking fingerstyle artistry on the 6- and 12-string guitar. Named one of the top fingerstyle guitarists of all time\, Richard invariably captivates listeners with uniquely emotional interpretations of romping knuckle busters and contemplative classical tunes reimagined for steel strings. He credits his ability to pull the deepest breath out of a tune to having studied for decades with a classical guitarist\, who was himself taught by a violinist who played alongside Albert Einstein. That is Richard in a nutshell…unusual\, unique\, surprising\, and a master of fingerstyle guitar.
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/richard-gilewitz-guitar-ukulele-workshop/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watermelon Music":MAILTO:watermelonmusicdavis@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Richard Gilewitz Live Concert
DESCRIPTION:Discounted Combo Ticket Price available for people attending both the Workshop AND the Concert. \nInternationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist Richard Gilewitz will appear live at The Melon Ball on Wednesday\, July 15\, 2026 as part of his album release tour supporting his tenth studio recording\, GILEWITZ. \nKnown for his dazzling technique\, intricate fingerpicking\, and playful storytelling\, Richard brings a one-of-a-kind performance. Don’t miss the chance to experience an intimate performance from one of the most distinctive musicians in acoustic guitar. \nWidely regarded for his virtuoso fingerstyle technique and engaging stage presence\, Gilewitz has toured internationally for more than three decades\, earning praise for performances that move seamlessly between classical\, blues\, folk\, jazz\, and rock traditions. His repertoire spans from Bach to Zeppelin\, delivered with technical mastery and a storyteller’s charm. DigitalDreamDoor has ranked him among the Top 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitar Players of All Time. \nGilewitz has performed at major festivals and venues worldwide\, including the 1996 Atlanta Olympics\, and has opened for artists such as Warren Zevon\, America\, Leo Kottke\, Steve Morse\, and The Little River Band\, as well as comedians including Richard Lewis and Louie Anderson. Guitar legend Leo Kottke recorded one of Gilewitz’s original compositions\, retitling it Echoing Gilewitz in his honor. \nIn addition to his performance career\, Gilewitz is a respected educator and creator of instructional materials for TrueFire and Mel Bay Publications\, and is the founder of Gillacamp Guitar and Ukulele Camp. His recent appearances include repeated invitations to perform at the Chicago Botanic Gardens\, where he drew the largest audience in the venue’s summer concert series history.
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/richard-gilewitz-live-concert/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Jim Bruno Trio w/ Maxwell Oaks Live
DESCRIPTION:The Jim Bruno Trio features Jim Barnes on Lead Guitar and Andrew Sisco on Bass. \nJim Bruno is a Northern California based published songwriter. Songs he’s written or co-written have been recorded and released by Shawn Colvin\, Chuck Prophet\, Thad Cockrell\, Mary Lou Lord\, Cliff Eberhardt\, Maurice Tani and Laurie MacAlister. \nAs a performing songwriter he has performed with or opened shows for the following artists: Shawn Colvin\, Timothy B Schmidt\, Graham Parker\, John Gorka\, Charlie Musselwhite\, Joe Ely\, Greg Brown\, Mary Lou Lord\, Steve Forbert\, Bill Morrissey\, Big Twist\, and Cliff Eberhardt. He’s performed at the Greenwich Village Folk Festival\, the Udine Folk Festival in Udine\, Italy and has toured five times in Europe. He also played bass\, guitar and sang in the Shawn Colvin Band for a number of years and often performed with Shawn as a duet. \nHe’s had numerous song publishing agreements. Among others these publishers include Bug Music and the Welk Music Group in Los Angeles\, and Largo Music in New York. In addition to his having his own publishing company\, Jimmy Bruno Music\, as a songwriter he currently has a music publishing agreement with Universal Music Group. He is an affiliated Publisher and Songwriter with BMI and the Harry Fox Agency. He’s also a voting member of the Recording Academy. \nHe taught Songwriting at Foothill College in Los Altos\, California and at the Freight and Salvage\, a prominent acoustic music venue in Berkeley\, California. \nMaxwell Oaks will be the opening act. \n$20 General Admission\nConcert is at 7:30pm\nDoors open at 7:00pm
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/jim-bruno-trio-w-maxwell-oaks-live/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Michael Kirkpatrick Live
DESCRIPTION:Michael Kirkpatrick\, Rocky Mountain-based vocalist and songwriter blends elements of acoustic fingerstyle and folk rock to cradle lush songscapes in a fuzzy paradoxical blanket of sunshine and fog. Obsessed by mandolin\, guitar and groomed by bluegrass festival culture\, Michael has carved a unique presence in the Colorado singer-songwriter\, string band and rock scene. With a voice that ranges from a quiet rumble to powerful mountain-top exclamation\, Michael’s passionate vocals bring to life lyrics about dreams\, sensuality\, and reverence for nature. \n$20 General Admission\nConcert Starts at 7:00pm\nDoors Open at 6:30pm\nThis is a BYOB Event!
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/michael-kirkpatrick-live/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watermelon Music":MAILTO:watermelonmusicdavis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260724T220000
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SUMMARY:The Willow Snags Live
DESCRIPTION:The Willow Snags (Sacramento\, CA) are a rock band rooted in the blues and psychedelia of the 1960s. Typically found performing 2 – 3 hour sets in local haunts and dive bars in the Sacramento area\, The Willow Snags had the honor of opening up for the legendary 4 Non Blondes at the Great American Music Hall on 12/17/2025. \nFeaturing the talents of UC Davis alumni Mia Mercado on electric organ/vocals\, UC Davis alumni Diego Martinez-Campos on percussion\, Joshua Williams on lead guitar\, Marisol Werner on rhythm guitar\, and Johnny Mercado on vocals. \n$15 General Admission\nConcert starts at 8:00pm\nDoors open at 7:30pm\nThis is a BYOB Event!
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/the-willow-snags-live/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260726T180000
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SUMMARY:Watermelon Music Open Mic & Music Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Come beat the heat and join us in the air-conditioned Melon Ball for the July Open Mic! We will continue to feature our Music Trivia contest throughout the evening in between acts. The winner will receive a $20 Watermelon Music gift card! \nWhether you’re looking for a venue to share your own talents or just looking to enjoy hearing (and seeing) some local performers\, we invite you to this free monthly event. We provide the sound\, stage and lights – the rest is up to you. Play us your favorite song\, tell us some jokes\, act out a scene from your favorite play with friends. \nWe ask only that each performance be suitable for an all-ages venue\, and that you arrive on time and stay until the end to support your fellow performers. \nFREE!!!\nDoors open/sign-ups @ 5:30.\nFirst act @ 6:00. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/watermelon-music-open-mic-music-trivia/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Watermelon Music":MAILTO:watermelonmusicdavis@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T213000
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SUMMARY:Alexander McClintock Quartet Live
DESCRIPTION:The Alexander McClintock Quartet is a group of up-and-coming Sacramento-area musicians: Pianist Colbe Hunter\, Bassist Claire Seymour\, Drummer JJ Doolittle\, and Davis’ own Alexander McClintock on Saxophone. Come join us as we celebrate the jazz giants that have inspired many others\, including us\, and all the variety of beautiful music that has come out of it. \n$15 General Admission\nShow starts at 7:30pm\nDoors open at 7:00pm\nThis is a BYOB event!
URL:https://artsalliancedavis.org/event/alexander-mcclintock-quartet-live/
LOCATION:Melon Ball – Watermelon Music\, 1970 Lake Blvd\, Suite #1\, Davis\, California\, 95616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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