I would like to see some performances by our military service bands. The US Air Force Band is located at Travis. Also the US Army Field Band and other premier service bands do National tours.
Which performers and what types of events would bring you to the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium?
As we re-open the VMA doors, we want to know who would you love to see on stage? What kinds of events would you, your family, and your friends come to? Dream big—we'd love to hear your ideas, whether it's concerts, comedy, dance, family events, or something completely new.
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Bring back bookings of great musicians like before, such as those I used to see there: John Denver, Willie Nelson, Peter-Paul-and-Mary, Tom Jones, Buddy Guy, George Thorogood, David Crosby…and more established comics. 🙏
Firstly, we are glad to hear of a renovation because one of her biggest gripe with the VMA was the off-putting architectural afterthought. Our idea is mostly related to the environment. Comedy and concerts or Live theater are all great. But it's hard to make an evening out of it because it is so isolated. Could there be a place to go dine or have a drink before or after? Can we park the car and walk and be there the entire afternoon or evening? That has way more to do with design and planning. Thank you for engaging us.
AN EXCELLENT MARIACHI BAND AND FOLKLORIC DANCE GROUP WOULD ATTRACT NOT ONLY HISPANIC FAMILIES BUT MANY OTHERS AS WELL.
Bring back the marin Speakers bureau...add speakers from City Arts and Lectures and more dance performances
Les Claypool, Dead & Co, Sturgill Simpson, Bonnie Raitt, Van Morrison, Sierra Farrell, Jason Isbell
More singer songwriter performers! Jim Messina, Rickie Lee Jones, T-Bone Burnett, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Riatt, Santana, etc.
1. Musicals and plays for sure!! 2. Sebastian Moniscalco- comedian 3. Talks, I'm thinking ted talks, but also others.
Argentine Tango dance shows (e.g., Ariadna Naveira y Fernando Sanchez, Jorge Torres (Forever Tango), Ricardo Astrada y Constanza Vieyto, Mauro Caiazza). Flamenco dancers from Spain. International Latin artists such as Isabel Pantoja (Spain), Olga Tañon (Puerto Rico), Carlos Vives (Colombia), La Sonora Dinamita (Colombia)
I was a pre-pandemic independent producer at Marin Center producing in 2019 Jefferson Starship/ Big Brother & the Holding Co to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Woodstock. Logistically, I can no longer produce shows, but here is an idea: 60th anniversary of Summer of Love: 2027 is the 60th. There are still bands alive and kicking, several from SF Bay Area. Marin County kicked off the Summer of Love with the Fantasy Fair & Mountain Festival on Mt.Tam in early June 1967 with Jefferson Airplane (now J.Starship), Steve Miller Band, Sons of Champlin, Canned Heat, Grass Roots. Monterey Pop Festival followed in late June with Jefferson Airplane, Steve Miller Band, Canned Heat, Big Brother & the Holding Co. Other SF Summer of Love bands still around: Family Stone, Ace of Cups. Tribute bands: Grahame Lesh & Friends (Grateful Dead), SF Airship (J.Airplane/Starship), Wild Child (Doors). Perhaps a series in summer 2027 with a couple of these bands at each show?
Theatrical productions - so we don't have to drive into SF. From small independent to Broadway style musicals
Mummenschanz I loved seeing this amazing mime troupe several times at the VMA and I wish my grandchildren could to see them. The troupe is doing a final tour after 55 years of performances. Last chance to see! " 'Adieu!' is now booking in North America in 2028. This 90-minute journey through the imagination requires no translation and appeals to audiences of all ages, transporting them into a boundless yet familiar world of comedy, poetry, tenderness, and magic". Hint to Engage Marin: Opus3Artists is the booking agency.