Elegant Folk. Honest. Singer-Songwriter.
Experience an unforgettable evening with singer-songwriter Glen Phillips, the soulful voice behind the iconic alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket. Known for heartfelt lyrics, introspective storytelling, and a voice that resonates with raw emotion, Phillips brings a captivating solo performance that blends folk, pop, and rock influences.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his music, this intimate concert at the Bankhead promises a night of thoughtful songs, rich melodies, and stories that stay with you long after the final chord.
Opener: Garrison Starr
Garrison Starr is the quintessential musical triple-threat, singer, songwriter, Grammy-nominated record producer, and her soon-to-be-released latest full-length album, Garrison Starr and The Gospel Truth, reveals her at the height of her powers.
Starr calls the new collection of songs, “Swamp Gospel Hymns for Humans,” the next chapter in her story of recovery and healing from her Evangelical Christian upbringing. Her previous album, “Girl I Used To Be,” released during the pandemic in March 2021, launched her exploration of deconstruction on the path towards self-love and forgiveness. “Girl I Used To Be” is the story of saying goodbye to what was, and The Gospel Truth is the story of the journey over the bridge to freedom.
Starr is a celebrated singer of such remarkable reputation that music icons go out of their way to praise her. Glen Phillips declares, “Garrison’s voice goes straight to the gut. She reminds you of what it means to be human.” Mary Chapin Carpenter adds, “She just writes and sings her heart out. In the American Idolized landscape that constitutes today’s music business, she is someone to be thankful for.”
Her frequent collaborations with other artists have been both in the studio and on stage – Starr has toured with the likes of Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Bruce Cockburn, Patty Griffin, Mindy Smith, Glen Phillips, and The Indigo Girls, to name a few, logging hundreds of thousands of touring miles across the country and around the world.
The forthcoming record is called Garrison Starr and The Gospel Truth. New releases forthcoming.
*Livermore Valley Arts performances are generally approximately 90 minutes, in addition to a 20 minute intermission. Lobby doors open 1 hour before showtime, with theater seating open 30 minutes before curtain. (Run times subject to change.)
Especially for our community, $25 seats are available in the front row. Order by phone only. Call the box office at 925.373.6800 for availability.
