Carlsbad CA— Carlsbad City Library is presenting holiday concerts at its Carlsbad City Library Learning Center on Dec. 3 and Carlsbad City Library on Dove Lane on Dec. 5 and 13. Concerts are free, and seating is first come, first served.
Thursday, Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.
The Swingin’ with Dean Show
Carlsbad City Library Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place
Dean Ratzman is a solo performer whose set will feature ’40s swing, big band, jazz standards, blues, rock and soul hits of great American artists. He touches on the styles of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Elvis and more in his show. Visit www.ratzpack.net for more information.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m.
Yale Storm & Hot Pstromi
Carlsbad City Library Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane
Back by popular demand! Join Klezmer musician Yale Storm and his band Hot Pstromi for an afternoon of traditional Eastern European Jewish folk music, featuring upbeat dance tunes and instrumental music with violin, clarinet and accordion. Strom is also one of the only top composers of Jewish music to carry on the tradition of writing original songs with Yiddish lyrics about humanitarian and social issues. His music has been on top ten, year’s best and critically acclaimed lists across North America. For more information visit www.hotpstromi.com.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2 p.m.
Teagan Taylor Band
Carlsbad City Library Ruby G. Schulman Auditorium, 1775 Dove Lane
A major player in the San Diego music scene, this trio’s mix of jazz, pop and blues creates an eclectic sound with a unique blend of jazz fused with classic holiday hits that will captivate audiences. They’ve performed at festivals, venues and private events throughout San Diego, Los Angeles and New York. For more information visit teagantaylor.com.
The Dean Ratzman concert is sponsored by the Friends of the Carlsbad Library, and the Yale Strom and Teagan Taylor concerts are made possible in part by the Carlsbad Library and Arts Foundation’s Robert H. Gartner Cultural Endowment Fund.