2024.10.05 | Our House: The Music of CSNY

Our House:

The Music of CSNY, Performed by Family & Friends Saturday, October 5, 2024 | 8PM Soka Performing Arts Center at Soka University of America

Our House: The Music of CSNY

Featured Artists:

Steve Postell

Jeff Pevar

Guitarist & Musical Director with David Crosby & The Immediate Family

Lead guitar - David Crosby, Graham Nash, CSN, Phil Lesh

Bob Glaub

Steve DiStanislao

Chris Pierce

Michelle Willis

Bass - Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne

Handpicked by Neil Young to support his 2023 tour

Drums - David Crosby, David Gilmour

Keyboards - David Crosby

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Steve Postell

guitar/musical director

Steve composed the score for the documentary Dying to Know, about Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, narrated by Robert Redford. He contributed guitar to David Crosby’s album Sky Trails and co-wrote a song for Crosby’s last released record, For Free. Steve’s new CD, Walking Through These Blues, was recently released on VIVID SOUND. This CD features a host of guests, including David Crosby, Iain Matthews, Tony Furtado, Bekka Bramlett, Jeff Pevar, Greg Leisz, and many others. In addition to working with David Crosby, Steve has collaborated with John Oates, Jennifer Warnes, Kenny Loggins, Eric Andersen, Iain Matthews, Pure Prairie League, Dan Navarro, and many others. He recently contributed engineering and mixing duties to the James Taylor/Carole King live concert film, The Troubadour Reunion Tour.

Steve performed on and coproduced a CD for renowned producer, guitarist, and songwriter Danny (Kootch) Kortchmar. The CD features a star-studded cast with guest appearances by James Taylor, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, and Michael McDonald. This project led to the formation of a new band, The Immediate Family, which includes Steve and legendary session musicians Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Waddy Wachtel, and Russ Kunkel. The band has released numerous videos, a live record, three EPs, and a full-length LP of new material on Quarto Valley

Records. Their first single, “Cruel Twist,” reached the top 10 on the blues charts. The Immediate Family is featured in an award-winning documentary by Wrecking Crew director Denny Tedesco. The film will be widely released by Magnolia Films, accompanied by a new fulllength CD of original material.

In the past year, Steve has performed on stage at benefits for The Lobero Theater, ONE805 Foundation, and Light Up The Blues charity, alongside artists such as Shawn Colvin, Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Joe Walsh, John Fogerty, Alan Parsons, and Maroon 5. Steve was in rehearsal to go on tour with David Crosby before Crosby’s unexpected passing and will always cherish the time spent preparing for the show.

Our House: The Music of CSNY

Jeff Pevar guitar

Jeff Pevar, a distinguished inductee of the New York Blues Hall of Fame, is a versatile force in the music industry. Renowned as a guitarist, composer, producer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist, he has left an indelible mark on the global stage and in international studios.

Jeff’s unique style has enhanced collaborations with iconic artists such as Crosby, Stills & Nash, Ray Charles, Bette Midler, Joe Cocker, Marc Cohn, and many others, showcasing his exceptional talent across diverse genres and musical landscapes.

Not only is Jeff a sought-after session musician, but he is also a prolific composer, crafting scores for movies, television shows, and advertisements. His original music, featured on his own releases, further displays his creative depth.

In addition to his solo work, Jeff

Bob Glaub bass

Bob Glaub is a renowned American bass player and session musician, whose career spans decades of collaborations with some of the most iconic artists in rock, pop, and country music. Over the years, Glaub has worked with a staggering list of artists, including Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Dylan, John Fogerty, Stevie Nicks, Bruce Springsteen, and many more. His ability to blend seamlessly into

has co-written numerous songs for recording artists such as David Crosby and Graham Nash, solidifying his enduring impact on the music industry. diverse musical genres has made him one of the most sought-after bassists in the industry.

Glaub’s career took off in 1973 when he played on Jesse Ed Davis’ album Keep Me Comin’. This led to a series of high-profile collaborations, including work with Rod Stewart, Warren Zevon, and Carly Simon. In 1978, he joined Jackson Browne’s band, a pivotal role he held for over a decade. Glaub also became a key contributor to Linda Ronstadt’s live band, performing with her from

ABOUT THE ARTISTS 1980 to 2000, while simultaneously continuing his extensive studio work.

The 1980s and 1990s saw Glaub contribute to albums by a wide array of artists such as Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Journey, Rosanne Cash, Neil Diamond, and Bob Seger, among many others. In addition to his studio work, Glaub toured and recorded extensively with John Fogerty, appearing on the Premonition Live DVD. Glaub’s influence extends beyond his performances, as he has a signature model bass guitar with Lakland, based on his vintage 1964 Fender Precision Bass. His contributions to countless hit records and soundtracks, including Randy Newman’s Monsters University score, continue to showcase his exceptional talent and enduring legacy in the music world.

Steve DiStanislao drums

Steve DiStanislao is an American drummer known for his work with some of the biggest names in rock music. Over the course of his career, DiStanislao has built a reputation as a versatile & dynamic musician, particularly through his longstanding collaborations with legendary artists such as David Crosby and David Gilmour.

With David Crosby, DiStanislao

performed & recorded extensively, appearing on albums like CPR, Live at the Wiltern, and Just Like Gravity with Crosby’s band CPR. He also contributed to Crosby’s solo works, including Croz, Sky Trails, and For Free. His performances with Crosby & Nash, especially a 2005 show at the Royal Festival Hall in London, caught the attention of another rock icon, David Gilmour.

DiStanislao went on to tour and record with Gilmour, playing on his critically acclaimed album

Our House: The Music of CSNY On an Island and joining him on the subsequent world tour, which included notable performances at the Royal Albert Hall and St. Mark’s Square in Venice. He also played on Gilmour’s Rattle That Lock album and its accompanying tour, which was immortalized in the live release Live at Pompeii. DiStanislao is also featured on Gilmour’s upcoming 2024 album Luck and Strange.

In addition to his work with Crosby and Gilmour, DiStanislao regularly tours with former Eagles guitarist Don Felder, further cementing his reputation as one of the most indemand drummers in rock music.

Chris Pierce vocals/guitar

In 2023, Chris Pierce was handpicked to be the special guest opener for the NEIL YOUNG Coastal Tour. He recently gained additional worldwide prominence with “We Can Always Come Back to This,” his hit song that aired on three episodes of the #1 NBC primetime series This is Us. The song then went on to reach #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Pierce has also headlined worldwide tours and performed with artists such as Neil Young, B.B. King, Steve Earle, Seal, Al Green, Allison Russell, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jill Scott, Keb’ Mo’, Blind Boys of Alabama, Aaron Neville, and others.

Other recent highlights include a U.S. tour with OUR HOUSE (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young Family & Friends), a solo concert at The Kennedy Center, a duet with Sara Bareilles for Playing for Change, a sold-out concert with Allison Russell, and multiple performances and interviews on NPR’s WORLD CAFÉ, SIRIUS XM VILLAGE FOLK SHOW, MOUNTAIN STAGE, AMERICAN FOLK SHOW, SoCAL SOUND, and more. His stellar performances at Newport Folk, AmericanaFest, Folk Alliance, Bottlerock, Rancho La Puerta Folk Fest, Four Corners Folk, MerleFest, and NC Folk Festival have brought him further acclaim.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS His 2021 album, American Silence, garnered critical acclaim from NPR, Rolling Stone, No Depression, SiriusXM, The Bluegrass Situation, AmericanaUK, Acoustic Guitar, and others. PopMatters named American Silence the #1 Best Folk Album of 2021, and Folk Alley named “Residential School” from American Silence one of the 100 Essential Folk Songs.

At a young age, Pierce developed a rare hearing disorder called otosclerosis, which led to the loss of hearing in one ear and partial deafness in the other—a setback that would deter many young musicians. However, this challenge fueled Chris’ passion and determination even more, forcing him to re-learn almost everything he had known about music. To Chris, music was, and still is, an unconditional companion.

His highly anticipated album, Let All Who Will, was released on September 1, 2023, to critical acclaim from NPR, No Depression, American Songwriter, Hi Times, and more. In addition to his solo

Michelle Willis keyboards

Michelle Willis is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and keyboard player now based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

As a kid growing up, singing and playing were pathways to selfexpression. “In the 90s, the hits on the radio were largely by women like Shawn Colvin, Lauryn Hill, Amanda

career, Chris Pierce performs and records with both the Americana/ Folk/Soul sensation WAR & PIERCE with Sunny War, and the Americana/ Roots band LEON CREEK. He also makes occasional appearances with the BLACK OPRY REVUE. Marshall, Jann Arden, Whitney Houston, Alanis Morissette, Janet Jackson, and Sarah McLachlan.

They said how they felt, and to me, their songs felt deep, clever, and honest. It was a sound where all my teenage emotions could live and be perfectly expressed. Around the same time, I was singing Brahms, Bach, and the blue hymnbook in a choir—all that melodramatic music

Our House: The Music of CSNY was circling around.”

She later grew to learn the vocabulary of the 60s and 70s singer-songwriter era, a sound she has grown quite close to given her fixed position in two bands led by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby. After studying jazz piano at Toronto’s Humber College, she set her sights on folk and pop songwriting, drawing inspiration from heavyweights such as Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Donny Hathaway, CSNY, Ray Charles, Jimmy Webb, Rufus Wainwright, and The Beatles.

While living for nearly a decade in Brooklyn, NY, Willis cemented her place as an in-demand keyboard player and singer, touring and recording with a diverse array of artists such as David Crosby, Becca Stevens, Zac Brown Band, Iggy Pop, Laura Mvula, and Michael McDonald. Michelle is an artist on GroundUP Music, a record label started by Snarky Puppy leader and founder Michael League, with whom she has regularly collaborated and toured for over a decade.

Willis’ sophomore release, Just One Voice (2022), follows her fulllength debut, See Us Through (2016). The album, out on GroundUP Music, is an ambitious studio record accompanied by a live and filmed concert showcasing guest performances by Crosby, Michael McDonald, Grégoire Maret, Becca Stevens, and Taylor Ashton.

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CONCESSIONS

Concessions A wide variety of wine, beer, soft drinks and freshly prepared snacks will be available before the concert and during intermission in the lobby.

Artist Drink Picks Cranberry G&T (Steve Postell) Pinot Noir (Jeff Pevar) We asked the artists for their favorite drink pick to feature at concessions!

Cranberry G&T was selected by Steve Postell & Pinot Noir by Jeff Pevar.

Both are available before the performance & during intermission.

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More than 750 performances have taken place since the center’s dedication on May 27, 2011. The 2024-25 season marks our thirteenth season presenting first-class programming in our world-class concert hall. We are continuing to expand our programming and outreach with the addition of a Children’s Concert Series and the only Great Pianists Series on the West Coast. From classical and jazz to world and contemporary music, the Soka Performing Arts Center has become a prized space for artists and audiences alike.

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