Join the Yachats community in welcoming  the Acoustic Groove Experience, Saturday Nov. 16, 2024, for a 7 pm concert at the Yachats Community Presbyterian Church.

The Acoustic Groove Experience is Michael Manring on bass guitar, Tony Kaltenberg on guitar and Jarrod Kaplan on percussion.

From the wild and misty Oregon coast, Tony Kaltenberg  is a powerhouse of  the mystical guitar  tradition. With roots and influences  from Fahey,  Kottke  & Hedges,  Tony  creates  a distinctive sound as a guitarist and composer. His mesmerizing percussive style has been highlighted on radio and television programs as well as performances worldwide,

Kaltenberg  has,  and continues to collaborate with a number of musicians  throughout  the world.  The sounds he coaxes from the guitar range from sweet, warm finger-styles, to deep, percussive string slaps. From long mystically musical  threads, to rhythmic explosions,  he also throws in some velvety tenor vocals,  for a variety packed concert.  "I love watching him play. He gets his whole body into it. He can come back anytime and share his wonderful gift." - Sherylin Rawlins, 'Breitenbush Retreat Center’  

Joining Tony for this Yachats concert are  Michael Manring on bass and  Jarrod Kaplan on percussion.

What do Tony K, Michael Manring, and Jarrod Kaplan have in common? They all stand out as exceptional innovators of their craft. They have been collaborating on stage and in the studio for the past decade and continue to create absolutely stunning instrumental music that moves the body, mind and soul in equal measure.  The band can best be described as an acoustically influenced effervescent power trio for the 21st century. Their new CD, The Thread of Joy, is out now and is receiving great reviews.

Hailed by many as the world’s leading solo bassist, Michael Manring has been pushing back the boundaries of what’s possible on the bass guitar for over four decades. He has honed his skills on hundreds of recordings as a session musician and thousands of concerts throughout the world.

Manring  has garnered two Gold Records,  Grammy and Bammie nominations, a Berklee School of Music Distinguished Alumni Award and numerous Bass Player Magazine Reader's Poll Awards including 1994 Bassist of the Year.

Jarrod Kaplan has earned a great deal of notoriety as the percussionist for Seattle based acoustic groups, Trillian Green, Devachan, Hanuman, and Taarka. He is known for his very lively and multi-genred approach so much that whenever he shows up at a music festival, he inevitably ends up as the session percussionist for many bands of all types. Jarrod has performed and recorded with many renowned acts including: The String Cheese Incident, Keller Williams, The Fareed Haque Group, The Motet, The Tony Furtado Band,  Artis the Spoonman, The California Guitar Trio w/ Tony Levin, David Jacobs-Strain, among many, many others. If you’ve ever been to a music festival in the western United States, you’ve probably seen him perform, or at least felt his beat coming from somewhere in the distance.

This show is sponsored by Polly Plumb Productions a Yachats based community  non-profit.  Polly Plumb Productions is a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization that produces and supports diverse, artistic, colorful, whimsical, musical and intelligent arts and cultural programming. Visit pollyplumb.org.

The Yachats Community Presbyterian Church is located at 360 W 7th St, Yachats, OR 97498. Doors open 6 pm for the 7 pm concert. Beverages and snacks will be available.