Shelley Burns & Avalon Swing will be performing Upstairs at The Sofia, Home of B Street Theater
2700 Capitol Ave, Sacramento, CA 95816
November 19th, 6:00PM and 7:30PM concerts
Purchase tickets online @ Sofia
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SHELLEY BURNS AND BILL DENDLE
THE GREATEST OF THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
What makes a song great? And how do certain songs transcend their era to become timeless musical treasures?
From Harold Arlen’s “Over the Rainbow” and George Gershwin’s “Embraceable You” to Cole Porter’s “Night and Day,” and Hoagy Carmichael’s ‘Georgia On My Mind’ the Great American Songbook is filled with melodies that have captivated audiences for generations—and continue to inspire musicians today.
Join Shelley Burns, Avalon Swing, and Jacam Manricks for an entertaining and musical exploration of these extraordinary songs. We’ll look at the melodies, harmonies, lyrics, and musical ideas that made them so enduring—and, of course, sing and play some of the greatest songs ever written.
Come discover what makes the Great American Songbook so great!
Shelley Burns is regarded as one of the premier jazz vocalists on the west coast. Her recordings have been heard on jazz radio stations across the nation, and she has appeared at many jazz festivals in the U.S, as well as in Scotland and Canada. Shelley has sung with Les Paul, Bucky Pizzarelli, Jimmy Smith and many other jazz greats. She is also a marvelous comedic actress and has often been compared to Carol Burnett and Imogene Coca. Like them, she can fracture an audience with laughter or mesmerize them with a beautiful song.
Bill Dendle is a celebrated West Coast jazz virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist whose extraordinary musicianship spans banjo, guitar, trombone, and vocals. A fixture of the Dixieland and traditional jazz scene for decades, he has performed at Disneyland, Disney World, USO tours, and major jazz festivals alongside legends including Bob Haggart, Nick Fatool, Bobby Gordon, Abe Most, and Johnny Varro. Known equally for his dazzling musicianship and quick-witted showmanship, Bill’s accomplishments will be recognized on October 9, 2026, when he is inducted into the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame.
This special performance brings together two extraordinary musicians, joined by their longtime ensemble Avalon Swing, with two exceptional guest artists: drumming sensation Jeff Minieweather and nationally acclaimed saxophonist Jacam Manricks.
Together, they’ll create an unforgettable evening of virtuosity, swing, and musical chemistry.
Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime. This show is All Ages
Shelley's Boo Note Quartet
Happy Halloween!
For Reservaions: TwinLotusThai.com
Twin Lotus Thai presents Shelley Sings the music of the late Bob Fylling with Andre Fylling on piano
Andre and I have wanted to present Bob's music for many years and finally have the opportunity to perform some of his songs for you! Please join us for this special event.
For reservations, TwinLotusThai.com
Hi Bill:
As one of my all time favorite banjo players and musicians, it is my pleasure to inform you that you have been elected to the American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame...congratulations! While the honor will most certainly recognize your lifelong career as an outstanding performer, it is being awarded with particular respect for the countless hours you have devoted to music education of others (particularly aspiring young musicians).
Ceremonies honoring this year's inductees will take place on Friday, October 8th in Oklahoma City. We hope you will be able to attend in person to accept your honor. To encourage this museum will be happy to cover the cost of your airfare, hotel, admissions, etc.
During the ceremony we will recap your career with a video presentation containing images along with audio and video clips. If you have images, clips or career bio highlights you'd like included in the video, we will need these resources no later than May 15th to allow production of the video tributes to all inductees to be put together over the summer months.
I hope you are as pleased with this honor and I am to share the news with you.
Johnny Baier/American Banjo Museum
Sun, May 24 Bill Dendle: Hall of Fame Celebration! RSVP May 24, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Twin Lotus Thai, 8345 Folsom Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95826, USA (5p/7p) Celebrate banjoist Bill Dendle, a 2026 American Banjo Hall of Fame inductee, in a night of sparkle, laughter and thoroughly delightful music performed by Bill and Dr. Joe Gilman