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For a full listing of performers at the OneWorldWalk Center, please visit: http://www.oneworldwalk.org/musicfest 
Jazzschool
Saturday, August 23rd
Enlightened jazz originals, influenced by rock, funk, soul, and hip hop. Featuring Amy Shen, saxes & flute; Jack Tang, keys & synth bass; Yanik Jayaram, drums; and special guests Jesse Engel, guitar, and Joyce Kwon, voice. 
Bart Station Plaza
Thursday, August 21
Scott Amendola and Organist Wil Blades team up for an afternoon of groove jazz and more. "Vastly improvised, never the same twice."
Berkeley Farmer's Market
Saturday, August 23
Poems as theatre, accompanied by live music, an experience of poetry by turns deep, funny, reflective and above all lively.
Jupiter
Friday, August 22
Through years of playing together Beep! has developed a unique group dynamic that fully showcases the abilities of each member. In any given tune, the three musicians are always mixing it up, playfully exploring new rhythms and embarking on melodic journeys. Beep! finds new ways to play jazz standards, pop songs and folk music while continuing to compose their own compositions.
Beckett's of Berkeley
Saturday, August 24
Anna's Jazz Island
Thursday, August 21
Bobby G's Pizzeria
Friday, August 22
"Old school in a new way - blues, soul, r&b, jazz"
Jupiter
Sunday, August 24
Since his move to the Bay Area, Chad Manning's writing has appeared in a number of literary journals and he has recorded two solo albums, In the Midst and Old Gnarly Oak. For the last 6 years Chad has been a member of The David Grisman Bluegrass Experience alongside Jim Nunally, Keith Little, Sam Grisman and his long-time musical hero David Grisman. "Chad Manning is equally at home with bluegrass, swing and Texas-style fiddling. His playing is soulful, tasteful and exciting as are his original tunes. It's always a gas to pick with him!" (David "Dawg" Grisman).
Beckett's of Berkeley Thursday, August 21
Folk rock artist Courtney Nicole is the latest in a line of musical tradition stretching back a long way.
Jupiter
Thursday, August 21
What if Hank Williams grew up listening to The Beatles?
Jupiter
Saturday, August 23
Curtis Bumpy is the sweet, soulful incarnation of veteran rhythm killers Keith McArthur (bass) and Damon Wood (guitar), who have put together a formidable lineup of your favorite groove masters including drummer Jan Jackson, percussionist Josh Jones, keyboard man Jordan Glasgow and saxophonist David Agretelis. Add a surprise guest vocalists or two and you've got Curtis Bumpy: Rare-groove funk on a hot, buttered skillet. Mmmm, smells good! (CB's collective CV includes classic East Bay ensembles such as The Smoking Section, Pothole, Motherbug, Hieroglyphics Ensemble, Papa's Culture, Engine88 as well as a rack of marquee groups Mr. Bumpy is too modest to list). 
Jupiter
Saturday, August 23
An all-instrumental mash-up of classic Jamaican dub grooves, psychedelic guitar, and beautiful jazz-improv lead by Clyde Sutliff (Dogslyde) ensemble on trumpet and melodica, who's excursions-on-the-version are accompanied by old friends E. Blake Davis (Papa's Culture) on guitar/pedal board/loops/fx, and Eddie Sassin (Undercover SKA) on drums/percussion. DJ Delon closes it out on the decks.
Downtown Restaurant
Saturday, August 23
Featuring Santana vocalist Tony Lindsay. 
Anna's Jazz Island
Friday, August 22
Jupiter
Thursday, August 21
Classically-trained, multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/programmer Lynda Arnold is Divasonic. Drawing from inspirations like Bjork, Lamb, Tori Amos, Massive Attack, Imogen Heap and countless others, her sound is a blend of electronic beats ranging from trip-hop to house to drum-n-bass. Samples and synths combined with classically-infused flute and keyboard improvisations add to her unique production flavor. DJ's DietSnaks open and close the evening on the decks.
Bobby G's Pizzeria
Sunday, August 24
A taste of the Blues with a definitive Jazz flavor from a collective of veteran musicians. Their repertoire runs the gamut from Luther Allison to Koko Taylor, Nina Simone to the Jazz Crusaders and more. 
Caltopia
Monday, August 25
A set of Cajun dance hall music and one set of old-time music.
Roda Theatre
Thursday, August 21
Alasdair Fraser, Natalie Haas, Martin Hayes, Dennis Cahill, and Bruce Molsky take audiences on a captivating musical journey through Scotland, Ireland and the Appalachias.
Starbucks Downtown
Sunday, August 24
If Ben Fold's Five and Tori Amos collaborated to write a Broadway musical sung by Ella Fitzgerald.
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the Jazzschool
Friday August 22
Spirited jazz in the piano trio format. 
Berkeley Public Library
Saturday August 23th
Featuring Denise Perrier and led by drummer Nat Courtney, this 20 piece band delivers all the sophistication and soul of authentic swing.
the Jazzschool
Sunday, August 24
From Joe Henderson to Chris Potter & beyond, featuring Karl Tingwald on sax. 
Bobby G's Pizzeria
Friday, August 22
"When it comes to hard-hitting blues guitar, Kenny Blue Ray is the real deal."
Anna's Jazz Island
Saturday, August 23
the Jazzschool
Saturday, August 23
Summer Swingin. Jazz standards from one of the young giants of the Bay Jazz scene. 
Downtown Restaurant
Friday, August 22
Rhythm-driven pianist Maya Kronfeld plays modern, soul-inflected jazz arrangements. The Maya Kronfeld Trio features Ravi Abcarian on bass and Michael Spencer on drums.
Beckett's of Berkeley
Friday, August 22
Local pop/rock favorites, described as the Doobie Brothers with a contemporary edge.
Caltopia
Sunday, August 24
Cello string ensemble.
the Jazzschool
Sunday, August 24
A performance of Brazilian, Afro-Cuban and jazz standards as well as originals. Natalie Cressman on trombone and vocals.
Downtown Bart Station
Friday, August 22
Fresh, honky-tonk-infused bluegrass and country music with some alt-folk originals.
Beckett's of Berkeley
Saturday, August 23
Indi-americana with Annie Bacon.
Jupiter
Sunday, August 24
Anna's Jazz Island
Sunday, August 24
Berkeley Farmers Market
Saturday, August 23
"Old Time Tunes & Songs!" w/ Amy Hofer, fiddle, Dan Kluger, guitar, Jordan Ruyle, fiddle, & Erik Pearson, banjo 
Half Price Books
Saturday, August 23
"I Forgot I Was Alive" is Sky Nelson's newest release, influenced by the likes of Paul Simon, John Lennon, John Mayer, and Dr. John. Sky writes and performs from the perspective that his own inner peace is the primary ingredient to contributing peace in the world. Sky's performance will feature a song inspired by Obama, "We Are the Ones (We've Been Waiting For)", as well as one co-written by himself and Willie Nelson ("A Peaceful Solution"). Sky left a promising career teaching physics in 2006 to pursue his passion for music. Sky is also the author of a number of papers written on advanced physics and spirituality.
Jupiter
Friday, August 22
Bay Area recording artist Steven Emerson delivered a true gem a few years back with Set In Motion, produced by Jon Evans (bassist for Tori Amos), assembling a group of musicians who have toured and recorded with REM, Charlie Hunter, Paula Cole and Victoria Williams to create a sound blending early 70's soul with 60's cool-school jazz. Emerson's quietly seductive voice is perfectly complimented by luscious strings, gospel backing vocals and funky horns, to set a mood that recalls Al Green and Chet Baker in its intimacy and immediacy. "Emerson's mesmerizing voice melts into his melodies, creating a late night listening treasure" (Acoustic Guitar Magazine).
Berkeley Farmer's Market
Saturday, August 23
A landmark meeting of traditional Celtic tunes and Grateful Dead classics. Wake The Dead is a romp that flows seamlessly from rock grooves to hot Irish reels.
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