Our Stay Strange Summer Series is heating up. And we are keeping the acoustic guitar theme rolling!
We are once again back at the Junipero Serra Cross in Presidio Park. Our last show was outstanding. The best place to see a Stay Strange show. In the pines, where the sun don’t ever shine!
Some quick info. Father Junipero Serra was a bit of a character. Serra had a great voice and was fond of those deep Gregorian chants. He had an open wound on his leg for most of life that never healed. Serra worked for the Spanish Inquisition while living in Mexico. And often would write letters to Spain that he observed witches flying in the sky and seeing demons in the body of goats. Serra was also into self-flagellation. He made a shirt that was lined with sharp spikes. He also had a chain with hooks hanging by his bed that he would frequently beat himself with when sinful thoughts ran through his mind. So, yeah! A perfect place for a Stay Strange show!
We welcome to San Diego adventurous guitarist William DeLee. William got started with fingerpicking guitar almost a decade ago, following the usual path of Fahey, Basho,
etc. before veering of hard in his own unique directions on both the 6- and 12-string guitar as well as the ronroco and charango, the latter a South American stringed instrument originally made from armadillo shells.
William is a straight-up fingers guy, no picks, etc. just nails and calluses working the strings. His overall style focuses heavily on improvisation vs. composition and reflects his more recent influences such as Ralph Towner, Paco De Lucia, Gerardo Núñez, Derek Gripper and a number of other European and South American players.
He leans towards a more “clean”, neo-classical style of playing, often on nylon string / “flamenco” style guitars but sometimes delves into the realms of guitar soli, raga, drone, country blues and even ambient musics.
Opening the show is San Diego’s own Zane S.B. Zane Alexander S.B. is a composer, theater technician, and interdisciplinary performing artist. His work as a musician, performer, and clinician has been presented by museums, colleges, and arts organizations across the Southern California. His practice centers clarity of intention, conceptual rigor, and respect for the audience.
Sunday, August 23
Showtime is at 5:00PM.
$10 suggested donation.
Junipero Serra Cross in Presidio Park
