Get ready for an unforgettable night of gypsy melodies, indie rock energy, and cinematic flair—an experience only DeVotchKa can deliver. “Even before the music began, you could just feel that something truly special was about to happen.”– KEXP It is difficult to believe, but 20 years have gone by since DeVotchKa released its 2004 album, “How It Ends.” For many, this fourth full-length offering from the Denver-based foursome is a defining masterpiece. The rich blend of European strings and folksong stylings, punk instincts, and cinematic soundscapes woven throughout songs such as “You Love me,” “Twenty-Six Temptations,” and “Dearly Departed” continue to captivate listeners. Upon hearing the album on LA radio, the two filmmakers Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris fell in love with the songs and enlisted the group to create the score for their 2006 film, “Little Miss Sunshine.” The film garnered Academy Award recognition, and the score was nominated for a 2006 Grammy Award for “Best Compilation Soundtrack.” “How It Ends” was created by taking multiple roadtrips to Tucson, AZ to work at Wavelab Studio (The Jayhawks, Calexico, Neko Case). The album’s parade of horns, strings, theremin, accordion, and piano was co-produced and engineered by Craig Shumacher, along with the group’s long-standing members Nick Urata, Tom Hagerman, Jeanie Schroder, and Shawn King. The original vinyl pressing, released independently via the band’s own label, Cicero Recordings, Ltd., has remained out of print for decades. Now, a newly remastered 20th anniversary reissue (out February 2024) stands as a testament to the band’s timeless brilliance, ensuring that all of the emotive power of “How it Ends” will reach new generations of listeners. Presented in La Rosa. Artist's Site Facebook X

Celebrate music’s ability to inspire change and heal communities with award-winning South African composer and saxophonist Steve Dyer. “A visionary, a pioneer, and a symbol of a new Africa”– Vasco Zama Ndebele, Cue Magazine Join South African saxophonist and composer Steve Dyer for a powerful new experience–Freedom Melody–celebrating the present and the future, and the unbreakable human spirit, creativity, and universal values. Co-commissioned by the Lincoln Center and inspired by the Freedom Melody Festival’s fight against apartheid, Freedom Melody promises to be an evening of cultural intersection, strength, creativity, and unity. Joined by his dynamic quartet and Tucson’s own Desert Voices, Steve Dyer revisits defining moments from 1985 Freedom Melody Festival in Gaborone, Botswana–an event filled with hope and resilience in the face of apartheid. Freedom Melody blends vibrant jazz and stirring vocals with stories of liberation to share a musical message rooted in African heritage and reaching toward a more connected, just world. Steve Dyer’s Freedom Melody has been moved to the Century Room at the Historic Hotel Congress. Artist's Site Instagram Facebook

Experience one of New York’s most exciting vocal groups, Fourth Wall Ensemble, known for stunning sound, movement, and storytelling. “An almost palpable fearlessness”– BlogCritic Founded in 2023, Fourth Wall Ensemble has quickly established itself with performances at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, and collaborations with top artists, including GRAMMY® Award-winning trio Time for Three and five-time EMMY® Award-winning composer Jeff Beal. Called “fearless” and “otherworldly” by critics, their electrifying performances blend centuries-old music with new works, delivered with skill and precision. Under the Artistic leadership of Christopher Allen, Fourth Wall Ensemble moves into the new year with bold, new programming, including Dark Sky, the world premiere of SENSORIUM EX, a new opera by Paola Prestini and librettist Brenda Shaughnessy; and will launch their first West Coast Tour–bringing their unforgettable sound to the heart of the Sonoran Desert. Presented in La Rosa. Artist's Site Instagram