Performing as part of the yearly concert series. I will be playing favorites from my repertoire. Free admission!

Come by from 12:15-12:35 for a lunchtime concert as part of the Classical MPR Pop-up Classical series. Event is free and open to the public.

A truly eclectic afternoon of classical, Spanish, Latin, world, and contemporary fingerstyle guitar favorites from my repertoire will be performed in the acoustically sublime music hall at Hastings Arts Center.

Doors open at 2:30 Cost is $20 at door, $15 advance until October 28th.

http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/upcoming-concerts--events.html http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/

I will be playing live music at the 2017 Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival. The music runs from 2:30 to 6:30. I go on last at 5:30, and play until 6:30. Look for the MPR stage at the Warner Coliseum

"Guitar Reveries" album release concert. The concert will feature selections from Jim's newest album including Latin, Spanish, and contemporary favorites on classical and acoustic guitar. Featuring works by Granados, Tarrega, Albeniz Reis, The Beatles, Etta James, Elvis Presley, and many more! This eclectic mix of pieces will be a new approach to modern solo guitar recordings, with the blending of many different styles and unique composers. One evening's worth of music will take you to Spain at the turn of the 20th century, to the Beatles, Etta James, and Elvis in their epoch.

All ages.

Tickets: General admission $15, Students/seniors $10 (advance). Tickets available (cash only) at door. Order tickets in advance here: http://www.studiozstpaul.com/falbo-110416.html

Jim Falbo will be opening for Miramar. Doors at 7:00, show at 7:30.

About Miramar:

In most of Latin America, if you’re by the sea, there is bound to be a place called Miramar very close by. It will typically have a postcard view of the sea – and if music is playing, chances are that it will be boleros: the romantic ballads that originated in Cuba at the turn of the 20th century.

When Puerto Rican singer Reinaldo Alvarez was looking to name a new Bolero project he searched for something simple that would be familiar to Spanish speakers; a name that would reflect the humble poetry of everyday life. Miramar seemed perfect: a romantic snapshot of a place both close and far away from home.

Miramar, the group, aims to capture that poetry through their music. Using a somewhat traditional instrumentation that includes organ, piano, guitar, bass, percussion and an occasional string quartet the group’s arrangements distill the essence of the golden age of boleros while adding touches that reveal the band’s scope and diversity.

While most of the members of Miramar have Puerto Rican roots, Marlysse Simmons-Argandoña is a first generation Chilean American who brings a distinct South American flavor to her writing and arranging and singer Laura Ann Singh, although born in Tennessee, contributes a Brazilian flavor she owes to her years spent in Brazil singing mostly bossa nova.

Enjoy an evening of romantic music from Spain, Brazil, France, and the Americas. Works from composers as diverse as Barrios, Granados, Albeniz, Tarrega, Reis, Malats, Satie, Jobim, to several arrangements of romantic pop classics and original compositions will be featured. The music performed will take you to Spain and France, right at the turn of the 20th century, or Brazil in the samba craze of the 60's, to the height of Elvis's fame in the 1950's. Come out to Studio Z; it's an intimate space perfect for solo guitar, and there is not a bad seat in the house!

Tickets: Still available for purchase at door with cash. No longer available for purchase online.

$12 - general admission $10 - students/seniors

Studio Z website with concert description, and ticket link: http://www.studiozstpaul.com/falbo-041516.html

Program set list listed below, click on link to view.

*2/14/16 Note: Tickets are available for purchase at the door with cash or check.

This concert will feature an eclectic and truly unique mix of classical, South American, Spanish, and contemporary romantic music on Valentine's Day in an intimate and exciting concert space. While the idea of the concert is based on romance, not all love is innocent, and certainly not without heartache, as Clapton's song of unrequited love "Layla" will demonstrate. Works featured will range from waltzes, to upbeat South American and fingerstyle pieces, to oldies hits, and romantic Brazilian pieces.

All ages (6+) Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for students and seniors. There is no assigned seating. First come, first served.

Doors open at 2:30. Cash only at door.

http://www.studiozstpaul.com/ 275 East Fourth St Suite 200 St. Paul, Mn 55101

Jim will be playing a mix of South American, Spanish, acoustic fingerstyle, and contemporary favorites in the sublime acoustic hall at Hastings Arts Center. The venue is easily accessible from the cities, and just over the Hastings High Bridge off of 4th Street between Ramsey and Sibley street. The venue used to be a church, and has been converted into an amazing performance hall and music conservatory. Doors open at 6:30.

Hastings Art Center Website: http://www.hastingsartscenter.org/

FREE parking across the street. Tickets will also be available at the door, please call to confirm availability at: 651-437-4320

Call 651-297-2555 to reserve tickets. Reservations recommended. First come, first seated, doors at 7:00. The program entitled "Latin American Guitar Legends," will feature works from popular South American, Spanish, folk, and several pieces from 60's pop artists. Included in the program is the premiere of two of my newest compositions. Composers featured include Tarrega, Reis, The Beatles, Dave Clark Five, Elvis, Satie, Barrios, Brouwer, and many more. Visit http://events.mnhs.org/calendar/Results.cfm?EventID=6023&bhcp=1 and http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/james-j-hill-house for more info. Tentative program link below.

Come out for a fun evening of musical entertainment! Performances by rising early-music ensemble Hymnos; classical guitarist Jim Falbo; the men of Singers In Accord; the Pilgrim Saxophone Trio; and the Ecumenical Brass. This concert is a benefit for Pilgrim Lutheran Church. More info at http://www.pilgrimstpaul.org/.

Jim will be playing an intimate concert at the beautiful James J. Hill House art gallery section where music recital's have been played for many years. The concert will feature predominantly classical works as well as fingerstyle guitar from composers all over the world including artists as varied as Bach, Tarrega, Villa-Lobos, Reis, Elvis, Clapton, The Beatles, and many more. Tickets are limited so call the Hill House at 651-297-2555 to reserve yours! Reservations highly recommended, as seating is limited to 120. A complimentary tour of the mansion will be given following the concert. Doors open at 6:30.

J.J. Hill House website: http://sites.mnhs.org/historic-sites/james-j-hill-house

Jim will be playing a wide arrange of music including Latin American, classical, Americana and more. Free event and open to the public!

http://www.minneapolisparks.org/home.asp

The annual Classical Guitarathon is always an exciting season finale, an opportunity to see some of our favorite local guitarists alongside new and emerging talents, all on the beautiful Sundin Hall stage. Visit www.mnguitar.org for more info.

Celebrating the release of his new album "Latin American Guitar Legends," Jim Falbo will be playing a concert program entitled "From the Americas." The concert will predominantly feature music from North and South America. An eclectic mix of works by composers such as Villa-Lobos, Reis, Dyens, Lauro, the Beach Boys, Elvis Presley, Reinhardt, Barrios, Brouwer, and many more will be performed on solo guitar. Tickets are limited. To reserve tickets, call 651-297-2555. Guests are invited to stay for a complimentary tour of the James J. Hill house immediately following the concert.

http://openstreetsmpls.com/events/2013/we-head-to-minnehaha-ave

Jim will be performing a FREE concert with music primarily from Europe and South America. His new CD "Sounds of Europe will be for sale as well. Tentative program:
              3:00-3:45
Joaquin Malats-Serenata Espanola
W.A. Mozart-Serenade from "Don Giovanni"
J.S. Bach- Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring, Bourree
Stanley Myers-Cavatina (Theme from the Deer Hunter)
Antonio Lauro- 3 Venezuelan Waltzes:  La Gatica, El Negrito, Andreina
Francisco Tarrega- Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Jorge Morel- Danza Brasilera
Dilermando Reis- Alma Apaixonada
Eric Satie- Gymnopedie
Jose Merlin-Evocacion, Joropa from Suite del Recuerdo
          10 minute intermission
               3:55-425
Eduardo di Capua- O Sole Mio
Heitor Villa-Lobos- Choro No. 1
Leo Brouwer-Un Dia de Noviembre,  Preludio from Suite No. 2
Franz Schubert- Standchen (Serenade)
Vince Guaraldi- Linus and Lucy (Theme from Peanuts)
Joao Pernambuco- Sons de Carrihoes (Sounds of Bells)
Jim Falbo- Shores of Infinity