Article: What a night!

[Mike Rubin]

I had tickets to see Dessa and Thievery Corporation last Sunday afternoon at San Francisco’s open air Stern Grove.  Between the bad weather and the rise in San Francisco of Delta, and even though I am Moderna vaccinated, I chickened out and opted instead for the live feed.  I have a couple of

 

Dessa’s albums as downloads, but was surprised that she seemed so affable and outgoing live, backed by the same musicians who accompanied her in Minneapolis.  For me, though, the real attraction was Thievery Corporation, which never seems to disappoint.  In any event, all of the musicians on stage clearly were thrilled to be performing in front of live audiences.

 

SFJazz today announced its live performance season, beginning in September, after 18 months of only streaming past performances.  It looks like a sensational season and I hope that Delta no longer will be a concern by the time the Jazz Center reopens at full capacity.