Savannah Music Festival

Jonathan Mamora, piano
2026-03-25 18:00 (America/New_York) | Trinity United Methodist Church, 127 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
As part of a new partnership with the Hilton Head International Piano Competition, SMF is honored to present 2025 HHIPC First Prize winner, Jonathan Mamora. Acclaimed for his “most assured pianism” and “natural, songful lyricism” by The Dallas Morning News, pianist and educator Jonathan Mamora has performed with such orchestras as the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid, and New Mexico Philharmonic. In addition to this SMF debut, his current season recital engagements include L’Auditori Festival Emergents in Barcelona, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, and Chopin Foundation of the US, among others.

This performance is sponsored by Jackie & Stephen Rabinowitz and Ron & Susan WhitakerPiano by Steinway & Sons

Stefon Harris & Blackout
2026-03-25 19:00 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Stefon Harris & Blackout, led by the visionary vibraphonist Stefon Harris, is a pioneering force in contemporary jazz. Harris has been named DownBeat Critics Poll Vibraphonist of the Year multiple times and has been heralded as “one of the most important young artists in jazz” by the Los Angeles Times. Characterized by a stellar lineup of musicians, Stefon Harris & Blackout seamlessly blend funk, R&B, and global influences, transcending traditional jazz boundaries. Their music showcases a dynamic interplay of intricate arrangements and soulful improvisation, solidifying their status as trailblazers in the modern jazz landscape. Their live performances promise an electrifying fusion of tradition and innovation, leaving an indelible mark on audiences and further shaping the evolving narrative of jazz expression. This is their SMF debut.

Funding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth

This performance is sponsored by Pamela & Peter VossPartial support provided by Georgia PowerPiano by Steinway & Sons

NOON30: Alicia Olatuja & Christian Sands
2026-03-26 12:30 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
St. Louis–born vocalist, composer, and educator Alicia Olatuja is celebrated for her rich fusion of jazz, gospel, classical, R&B, and Afropop. Classically trained as a mezzo-soprano, Olatuja earned degrees from the University of Missouri and Manhattan School of Music, debuting at Carnegie Hall and Opera Memphis. She gained national attention singing at President Obama’s 2013 Inauguration and later collaborated with artists like Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, Billy Childs, and Dianne Reeves. A dedicated educator and certified life coach, Olatuja founded the Vocal Breakthrough Academy, and her live performances showcase her dynamic artistry and global musical vision. This is her SMF debut.

Christian Sands is a celebrated jazz pianist known for his mastery of post-bop and swing traditions. A protégé of the late Billy Taylor, he began playing piano at age three and composing by five. After studying at the Manhattan School of Music, Sands gained early acclaim through Grammy Award performances and appearances at the Kennedy Center. He was also a regular participant in the Jazz in July music camp at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he first met Taylor. He released his debut album Footprints, at 12 and has played with luminaries such as Lou Donaldson, Kirk Whalum, Phil Woods, James Moody, and Wycliffe Gordon, among many others. This is Sands’ third appearance at SMF.

Funding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth

This performance is sponsored by Pamela & Peter VossPiano by Steinway & Sons

Mike Marshall & Alessandro Penezzi
2026-03-26 18:00 | Regina Coeli at The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, 222 E Harris St, Savannah, Georgia, 31401
Mike Marshall is one of the world’s most accomplished and versatile string instrumentalists and a three-time Grammy nominee. A master of mandolin, guitar, mandocello, and violin, he blends American roots with classical, jazz, pop, and Brazilian music. At 19, he joined the David Grisman Quintet and has since produced over 40 recordings while collaborating with Bela Fleck, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile. Deeply committed to education, Mike directed the Acoustic Music Seminar at SMF and teaches globally. With his wife, German mandolinist Caterina Lichtenberg, he co-founded the Mandolin World Retreats and continues to tour internationally, inspiring musicians worldwide.

Born in Piracicaba, Brazil, Alessandro Penezzi is one of the great virtuosos of Brazilian guitar. He graduated in Popular Music from Unicamp with a specialization in Creative Processes from Faculdade Souza Lima, and has been teaching courses, workshops, and seminars at various music festivals in Brazil and abroad. Penezzi is a multi-instrumentalist and prolific composer and has toured extensively worldwide. He plays the seven-string guitar, tenor guitar, cavaquinho, mandolin and flute, and has received numerous honors and nominations for his performances as an instrumentalist and composer. He has also been highlighted in the Visa MPB Instrumental, Tim de Música Brasileira, and Shell de Teatro and Prêmio da Música Brasileira awards.

This performance is sponsored by Marla & Morris Geffen, Wilson Morris and Ron & Susan WhitakerPartial support provided by United Community

The Lone Bellow
2026-03-26 19:00 | Ships of the Sea, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Since their 2014 SMF debut, The Lone Bellow has appeared on The Tonight Show, Austin City Limits, and The Late Show, topped Americana charts, and headlined storied venues from Carnegie Hall to the Ryman Auditorium. Having recently recorded a new album live in Muscle Shoals after a writing retreat in a converted Kentucky firehouse, The Lone Bellow continues to solidify their sound through lush harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and genre-blurring arrangements steeped in folk, rock, and gospel. Founding members Zach Williams, Brian Elmquist, and Kanene Pipkin are joined by drummer Julian Dorio and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Geertsma.

This performance is sponsored by Rhegan White-Clemm & Timothy ClemmPartial support provided by Truist

Tank and The Bangas
2026-03-26 20:30 | Victory North, 2603 Whitaker St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Tank and the Bangas explore the most tender and true parts of life’s journey. Unique and with a vibrance that could only come out of New Orleans, lead vocalist Tank has stretched her vocals over quirky raps, poetry, and rich melodies since the release of their debut album Think Tank in 2013. Four years later, they had a viral breakthrough as winners of NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, with an eclectic performance that has more than 14 million YouTube views. In 2025, the group won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for The Heart, The Mind, The Soul, which is described by Tank as exploring “self-discovery, the journey to confidence, believing your ability, matters of the heart, the mind, and just free thought flowing.” This is their SMF debut. This event is standing room only.

This performance is sponsored by Lesley Francis PRThis performance is sponsored in part by Zachary H. Thomas Law

Tickets: $49 Mezzanine / $39 Floor (General Admission, Standing Room Only)

Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms / Dirk & Amelia Powell
2026-03-27 16:00, 2026-03-27 19:30 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms are a dynamic duo in the world of modern honky-tonk and roots music. Known for their soulful harmonies and original songs, they’ve become key figures in the Pacific Northwest’s country scene. Both hail from Washington State–Caleb from the coastal islands, and Reeb from the high desert. In addition to touring as a duo, they can also be found playing with the Foghorn Stringband and the Caleb Klauder Country Band. Their music blends classic country, bluegrass, and Americana with heartfelt authenticity. Revered for their timeless sound, their music continues to captivate audiences worldwide with its raw, honest storytelling. This is the duo’s second SMF appearance.

Dirk and Amelia Powell are a father-daughter duo with deep Cajun roots in the bayous of Louisiana and Appalachian heritage from the mountains of Kentucky. Amelia is known for her hard-driving guitar and soulful vocals, while Dirk’s banjo, fiddle, and guitar playing has earned him a reputation as a “musician’s musician.” Dirk has been a frequent part of Transatlantic Sessions and toured with artists such as Joan Baez, Eric Clapton, Loretta Lynn, and Rhiannon Giddens. Together, Dirk and Amelia perform the music of their shared heritage and bring audiences the kind of soulful connection that comes from a family playing together with trust, humor, and love. This is the duo’s SMF debut, though Dirk played both SMF 2013 and 2015.

This performance is sponsored by Critz Buick GMC

Dobet Gnahoré
2026-03-27 18:00, 2026-03-27 20:30 | Ships of the Sea, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
CANCELLED: This concert has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders can contact the SCAD Box Office at 912.525.5050, and are encouraged to exchange their ticket(s) for any other General Admission concert at SMF2026.

Dobet Gnahoré is a virtuosic singer, dancer, percussionist, and songwriter who has taken the modern Afropop sounds of her native Ivory Coast in exciting new directions. Known for her jaw-dropping dance moves, powerful stage presence and richly emotional vocal style, Gnahoré has earned numerous accolades throughout her career, including a Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2010 for her collaboration with singer India.Arie. Motivated by the struggles facing African children, Gnahoré dedicated her most recent album Zouzou to the youth who will define the future of the continent. It served as the launch of a new orphanage project in Côte d’Ivoire, and affirms her commitment to promoting positive change and opportunities for the next generation. This is Dobet Gnahoré’s SMF debut.

This performance is sponsored by David & Caroline Johnson

The Infamous Stringdusters
2026-03-27 20:30 | Victory North, 2603 Whitaker St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
The Infamous Stringdusters are a three-time Grammy-winning band marking their 20th anniversary and honoring their two-decade journey of innovation, collaboration, and boundless creativity. Formed in Nashville in the early 2000s, the quintet of Chris Pandolfi, Travis Book, Jeremy Garrett, Andy Hall, and Andy Falco continues to push bluegrass into new sonic territories, fusing traditional roots with rock-inspired energy and modern experimentation. Known for their electrifying live shows and deep musical craftsmanship, the Dusters embody evolution through intention and joy, blending individual artistry into a collective sound that celebrates curiosity, connection, and the spirit of musical exploration. This is their fourth SMF appearance, the first being in 2009. This event is standing room only.

This performance is sponsored by The Kennickell GroupThis performance is sponsored in part by Queensborough National Bank & TrustPartial support provided by AT&T Georgia

Tickets: $55 Mezzanine / $45 Floor (General Admission, Standing Room Only)

SMF Encore: Caleb & Reeb
2026-03-27 22:30 | B. Matthews Eatery, 325 East Bay St., Savannah, 31401
For Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms, country music is soul music. Blending classic country, bluegrass, old-time, and Cajun influences, the duo offers a refreshing departure from the often sorrowful themes found in traditional music. As a vocally-led band, Caleb & Reeb focus on the art of harmony, captivating listeners with the joy of telling universal stories through song. Their music also celebrates the communal spirit of country and honky-tonk traditions, proving that dancing and singing together is more important than ever.

NOON30: Dirk & Amelia Powell
2026-03-28 12:30 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Dirk and Amelia Powell are a father-daughter duo with deep Cajun roots in the bayous of Louisiana and Appalachian heritage from the mountains of Kentucky. Amelia is known for her hard-driving guitar and soulful vocals, while Dirk’s banjo, fiddle, and guitar playing has earned him a reputation as a “musician’s musician.” Dirk has been a frequent part of Transatlantic Sessions and toured with artists such as Joan Baez, Eric Clapton, Loretta Lynn, and Rhiannon Giddens. Together, Dirk and Amelia perform the music of their shared heritage and bring audiences the kind of soulful connection that comes from a family playing together with trust, humor, and love. This is the duo’s SMF debut, though Dirk played both SMF 2013 and 2015.

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Sarod Trilogy with Maestro Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash
2026-03-28 15:00 | Trustees Theater, 216 E Broughton St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
CANCELLED: This concert has unfortunately been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Ticket holders can contact the SCAD Box Office at 912.231.5811, and are encouraged to exchange their ticket(s) for any other General Admission concert at SMF2026.

Amjad Ali Khan is an award-winning sixth-generation sarod virtuoso from the Bangash lineage credited with the creation and development of the sarod. Trained by his father, the legendary Haafiz Ali Khan, Amjad performed his first recital at the age of six. Recognized by Songlines Magazine as “one of the 20th Century’s greatest masters of the sarod,” he has not only preserved the sarod’s legacy, but has also enhanced the instrument with new dimensions by skillfully blending innovation with a deep respect for tradition. For this performance, he will be accompanied by his two sons, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash, who carry forward the family’s extraordinary musical legacy.

Yonder Mountain String Band
2026-03-28 17:00, 2026-03-28 20:00 | Ships of the Sea, 41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
The Grammy-nominated, pioneering, and progressive jamgrass ensemble Yonder Mountain String Band has redefined bluegrass music by pushing the envelope into realms of rock and roll and soulful improvisation for over 25 years. Yonder Mountain String Band is one of the most innovative groups on the live music scene and is comprised of founding members Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), and Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals), alongside multi-instrumentalist Nick Piccininni (mandolin, banjo, fiddle, vocals). Their newest album, Nowhere Next, is a mix of bluegrass, rock, and country, with soulful, funky grooves, and their live performances feature the band at their most vibrant and unrestrained. This is their SMF debut.

This performance is sponsored by Plant Riverside District and Stage FrontPartial support provided by Chatham Orthopedic Associates, Friends of Savannah Music Festival and Savannah Morning News / Local IQ

LATIN DANCE PARTY: Plena Libre
2026-03-28 18:00, 2026-03-28 20:30 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Plena Libre combines the traditional Plena and Bomba rhythms with other Afro-Caribbean styles and jazz to create a contagious dance music that honors the group’s deep sense of their unique indigenous musical traditions, while embracing modern sounds. The trailblazing Plena Libre has been thrilling international audiences for nearly three decades. Masters of the traditional Puerto Rican plena and bomba styles, Plena Libre fuses well-loved traditions with modern Afro-Caribbean influences, putting a new and always electrifying spin on this scintillating music. With mesmerizing hand drumming, raucous horns, and soaring three-part vocal harmonies, this multi-Grammy Award–nominated band always brings the heat. ​ Captivating and moving audiences over the course of a 30-year, 15-album career, this fine-tuned, original band of 12 virtuoso musicians has only gotten better with age. Their last SMF appearance was during the 2019 season.

This performance is sponsored by Plant Riverside DistrictThis performance is sponsored in part by Klassikum and Sound View Wealth Advisors, LLC | Kelly Bouchillon, Emerson Ham, Melissa Bouchillon, Eddie Ambrose

Tord Gustavsen Trio
2026-03-28 19:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 127 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Tord Gustavsen began playing piano at four and composing before reading music. Trained in classical, gospel, and jazz traditions, he studied psychology, religion, and musicology at the University of Oslo before completing jazz studies in Trondheim. His debut trio album Changing Places launched an acclaimed international career, followed by several trilogies exploring lyrical, meditative jazz. Gustavsen’s collaborations span singers like Kristin Asbjørnsen, Solveig Slettahjell, and Simin Tander. A composer for major festivals and church musician in Bærum, he’s received numerous honors, including France’s 2024 Prix du musicien européen. He is joined by his long-time creative partner Jarle Vespestad and bassist Steinar Raknes for this performance. This is Gustavsen’s SMF debut.

Funding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth

This performance is sponsored by Marla & Morris GeffenPiano by Steinway & Sons

SMF Encore: Sam Fribush Organ Trio
2026-03-28 22:15 | Service Brewing Co., 574 Indian St., Savannah, 31401
Hailing from Greensboro, North Carolina, Sam Fribush is on the frontlines of the Hammond organ revival. Featuring Fribush on Hammond organ, Will Darity on guitar, and Chuck Pinckney on drums, the Sam Fribush Organ Trio recently released its latest LP People Please, featuring grooves like “Ok Boomer,” “Fat Nap,” and the title track “People Please.” The album expands upon the trio’s deep affinity for crispy, wah-wah-driven funk, hip-hop beats, and sultry B3 ballads.

Philip Dukes and Friends I: Mendelssohn & Mercer
2026-03-29 17:00 | Oglethorpe Ballroom at The Desoto Hotel, 15 E Liberty, Savannah, Georgia, 31401
Felix Mendelssohn Octet for Strings in E-Flat Major, Opus 20

Johnny Mercer Selections (arr. Simon Mulligan)

A fascinating fusion concert featuring the music of the boy genius Felix Mendelssohn and one of Savannah’s most celebrated sons, Johnny Mercer.

The first half features Mendelssohn’s evergreen and dynamic String Octet, written when he was just 16 years old. In the second half, with brilliant arrangements for voice, piano, double bass and string quartet by pianist and returning SMF artist Simon Mulligan, we’ll hear a selection of Mercer’s most famous and much loved songs.

Funding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly.

This performance is sponsored by Tom & Ruth McMullin and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Bill & Bev JaquesPartial support provided by Cay Insurance Services and Brenda KenworthyPiano by Steinway & Sons

John Scofield Trio featuring Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart
2026-03-29 19:30 - 21:00 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Three-time Grammy-winning guitarist John Scofield stands as one of modern jazz’s most innovative and versatile artists. Over his 54-year career, he has developed a distinctive sound that blends bebop, blues, funk, rock, and electronic jazz. Having recorded nearly 50 albums as a leader and collaborated with legends like Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Pat Metheny, Scofield continues to expand the boundaries of improvisational music. He will be joined for this year’s SMF performance by bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Bill Stewart. Whether leading his beloved trio or new ensembles, Scofield’s music embodies creativity, groove, and fearless exploration. This is his SMF debut.

Funding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth

This performance is sponsored by Critz BMW and David & Caroline Johnson

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country
2026-03-30 19:30 | Victory North, 2603 Whitaker St., Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
There are a lot of musical influences and sources that Daniel Donato has drawn on during his career and that inform Reflector, the Nashville guitarist-singer-songwriter-bandleader’s first all-original album. But within those Donato has carved out a unique and individualized spot for himself, one that speaks to the deep American music heritage that inspires him — and that he’s pushing towards the future with inspired, intentional vigor. He calls it Cosmic Country, a moniker that’s both self-descriptive and a statement of purpose. It’s an organic rock band aesthetic with plenty of roadhouse twang, a showcase for Donato’s instrumental virtuosity and facility for songcraft. Bridging Nashville and the Great West, Kentucky and mid-60s northern California, tie-dye and plaid, it’s a world of his own, and a wide world of musical adventure at that. This is their SMF debut. This event is standing room only.

This performance is sponsored in part by Becky & Bill KeightleyPartial support provided by Jessica Carter & Family, Savannah Magazine and Thomas & Hutton

Daniel Donato is in search of that one true thing

For music lovers seeking a spacious community, Nashville guitarist and singer- songwriter Daniel Donato opens the gates wide to his interpretation of cosmic country.By Amy Paige Condon

Cosmic Country, in the inimitable parlance of wunderkind guitarist Daniel Donato, is more akin to a unified field theory of music, where soul rather than quantum physics connects the past, present and future. His oeuvre is not a throwback to the Cosmic Cowboy-era of 1970s Austin, Texas, where bluesy honky-tonk swagger met hard rock thrust and progressive country vibes for a generation-defining sound—although Donato professes mad respect for its standard-bearers Willie Nelson, Michael Martin Murphey and Jerry Jeff Walker, and drinks from the same well, musically speaking.

Donato, instead, is in search of transcendence with every note.

Case in point: He shares a memory of playing “Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleloo” with the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, in 2023. Two bars before the chorus, Lesh hit the E chord, and “then I see a smile come up on his face. He’s taking this breath and a big old smile. He’s 84 years old and…I saw 50 years of joy that song would bring him. He was singing it to the people, and the people were singing it back to him…

“I remember leaving and thinking, the only thing you have as a musician when you leave this planet are your songs and the recordings of the shows you played.”

‘My prayer is that we get one good moment a night on stage’

Whether he is writing his own tunes or picking a guitar, Donato is trying to find that one true thing. Now nearly 31, he has been playing professionally since the age of 14, yet Donato still gets goosebumps as he rhapsodizes over lyrics written 50-plus years ago by Bob Dylan and even longer ago by Hank Williams:

“The silence of a falling star/Lights up a purple sky/And as I wonder where you are/I’m so lonesome, I could cry.”

He shakes his head. “If I could get one stanza like that, I’ll leave this earth happier than I am.”

He, like Dylan, has no idea where the songs come from, but Donato believes it all — the music, the lyrics and performances — is in service of something greater.

“On a physics level, music is a unifying mechanism. That’s literally what it does — like gears within a watch that unify in sync to move the timepiece along. It also unifies light and darkness. You have major chords that are happy and sad chords that are minor or dark. They both exist within music, fundamentally, with an equal charge, even if people weren’t there to hear it.”

But the audience only amplifies the equation, creating a reciprocity between player and listener that creates ultimate unity. “That’s why I think music is reflective of life itself. It literally is a coordination of time within space. It’s way more cosmic than I think anybody understands. Certainly, it’s more than I do.”

To those in Savannah for the music festival, he offers an invitation to anyone who is looking for community through music. “We’re very much focused on being a high-frequency group of people. Everyone has open arms, everyone loves each other, everyone holds space for each other.”

That’s a message worth hearing.

Tickets $47 Mezzanine / $37 Floor (General Admission, Standing Room Only)

NOON30: Reverie Road
2026-03-31 12:30 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk music artists. Reverie Road takes the rich tapestry of Irish music and weaves it into a cinematic experience, full of expressivity and sophistication. Their performances push the boundaries of tradition, offering stunningly innovative interpretations that retain the heart of the genre while embracing a modern twist. Whether you’re a lover of traditional music or curious about its modern evolution, Reverie Road delivers an exhilarating, boundary-pushing performance that will leave your heart soaring and your toes tapping.

This performance is sponsored by Vicki McElreathPiano by Steinway & Sons

Philip Dukes and Friends II: Escher String Quartet
2026-03-31 18:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 127 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Giuseppe Verdi Quartet String Quartet in E minor

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quartet No. 16 in E-Flat Major, K. 428

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart String Quintet No. 5 in D Major, K. 593

In this concert, we welcome back to SMF the renowned Escher String Quartet who have delighted audiences on many recent occasions since their October 2021 debut.

In the first half they perform Verdi’s alluring String Quartet (never performed at SMF previously), and in the second half, together with Mr. & Mrs. Thomas V. and Susan G. Reilly Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes, they perform the great D Major Viola Quintet by Mozart – a real gem of a work and considered to be his finest Viola Quintet.

Funding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly.

This performance is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Anderson, Tom & Ruth McMullin and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Dayle & Aaron Levy, Larry Pike Family Charitable Fund, and Marti & Austin Sullivan

Reverie Road
2026-03-31 19:00 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Reverie Road is a genre-defying Celtic powerhouse ensemble, uniting founding Solas members Winifred Horan (fiddle) and John Williams (accordion) with former Gaelic Storm fiddler Katie Grennan and Steinway Artist jazz and Raga pianist Utsav Lal. Together, these four exceptional musicians are celebrated as some of today’s most accomplished traditional and virtuosic folk music artists. Reverie Road takes the rich tapestry of Irish music and weaves it into a cinematic experience, full of expressivity and sophistication. Their performances push the boundaries of tradition, offering stunningly innovative interpretations that retain the heart of the genre while embracing a modern twist. Whether you’re a lover of traditional music or curious about its modern evolution, Reverie Road delivers an exhilarating, boundary-pushing performance that will leave your heart soaring and your toes tapping.

Partial support provided by Richard K. LanePiano by Steinway & Sons

Sebastian Knauer's Bach & Sons
2026-04-01 11:00 | Trinity United Methodist Church, 127 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA, 31401, United States
Johann Sebastian Bach Piano Concerto in D Major, BWV 1054

Johann Christian Bach Piano Concerto in E-Flat Major, Opus 7, No. 5

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach Piano Concerto in G Major, Wq. 475

Johann Sebastian Bach Piano Concerto in G minor, BWV 1058

Pianist Sebastian Knauer and a string quintet take a musical journey from the Baroque to the Classical period, in which the development of the piano concerto genre within the Bach family is shown in a fascinating way. Father Johann Sebastian was the first composer ever to give the piano/harpsichord a solo role alongside the orchestra. His sons Carl Philipp Emanuel, Wilhelm Friedemann and Johann Christian masterfully continued this tradition, and adapted their concertos both to contemporary taste and to innovations in musical instrument making. In this respect, the Bach family made a significant contribution to the emancipation of the piano as a solo instrument in the mid-18th century on the way to Mozart. The Bach sons’ piano concertos in this program are rarities, very rarely heard in concert.

This performance is sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Curtis Anderson, and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Becky & Bill Keightley, Dayle & Aaron Levy, Steinway & Sons, and Nina & Bill WeilPartial support provided by First City Capital ManagementPiano by Steinway & Sons

Julian Lage Quartet Ft. John Medeski, Jorge Roeder, Kenny Wollesen
2026-04-01 17:00, 2026-04-01 19:30 | Kehoe Iron Works, 660 E Broughton St, Savannah, ga, 31401, United States
Santa Rosa-born guitarist Julian Lage has emerged as a stunningly accomplished creative force in modern music. He was the subject of the Oscar-nominated documentary film Jules at Eight, a Grammy Award performer at 13, and achieved faculty status at the Stanford Jazz Workshop at 15. Lage joined the vibraphone innovator Gary Burton’s star-making quartet in 2004 at age 16, and has embraced jazz, pop, country, bluegrass, and acoustic folk with equal élan. He’s recorded 15 albums as a leader and lent his singular virtuosity to work with Charles Lloyd, Eric Harland, John Zorn, Terri Lyne Carrington, Fred Hersch, and Nels Cline. Lage is joined by longtime bassist Jorge Roeder, drummer Kenny Wollesen, and keyboard master John Medeski, best known as one third of the jazz-funk trio Medeski Martin & Wood.

Funding for the FAIRCLOTH JAZZ SERIES is provided by Bob Faircloth

This performance is sponsored by Wilson Morris, Pamela & Peter Voss and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Dave Lake & Linda WrightPiano by Steinway & Sons

Philip Dukes and Friends III: Brahms & Franck
2026-04-02 17:00 | Neises Auditorium at Telfair’s Jepson Center, 207 W York St, Savannah, Georgia, 31401
Johannes Brahms Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor, Opus 60

César Franck Piano Quintet in F minor

In the first of two classic chamber music recitals to close the 2026 Philip Dukes & Friends series, we hear two works from the great Romantic masters Johannes Brahms and the Belgian born composer Cesar Franck. The first is Brahms’ stunning third Piano Quartet (noted for the particularly exquisite slow movement), contrasted by the second work, which is Franck’s dramatic Piano Quintet, and certainly a tour de force for the pianist!

Funding for Associate Artistic Director Philip Dukes is provided by Thomas V. & Susan G. Reilly.

This performance is sponsored by Tom & Ruth McMullin and Ron & Susan WhitakerThis performance is sponsored in part by Dave & Sylvaine NeisesPiano by Steinway & Sons
