All Spring Concerts are free and will take place at the Signal Hill Public Library, with genres ranging from taiko to bluegrass.
Signal Hill’s annual Spring Concert Series is in full swing, continuing to bring a wide range of musical artists to perform at the Signal Hill Public Library. Through early June, four more artists and bands will be serenading the public during free concerts sponsored by the Signal Hill Community Foundation.
Saturday, April 20 – YUKI – A professional recorder player hailing from Tokyo, Japan. Yuki Shibamoto, known by the stage name YUKI, has released two albums of original songs since 2023. Shibamoto has taken home the gold thrice in the Japanese Nationwide Recorder Competition. She is currently based in Los Angeles County, and has previously performed at the William Turner Gallery in Santa Monica, the El Segundo Public Library and more.
Saturday, May 11 – Baethoven – A touring musician specializing in violin, guitar and vocals. New York native Melissa Folzenlogen, known as Baethoven, now lives and performs in the Los Angeles area. She has performed for NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts, the Lincoln Center and more.
Saturday, May 25 – Isaku Kageyama – An LA-based taiko drummer, composer and educator. Isaku Kageyamama is known for mixing the traditional sounds of taiko with modern music genres. Kageyama graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Berklee College of Music. He has performed at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and recorded music for the video game “Ghost of Tsushima.”
Saturday, June 8 – The Brennans – An Irish and bluegrass band from Lake Forest formed by the Brennan family. Band members consist of Bridget Brennan and her children Veronica, Bernadette and Riley. Among the band’s musical repertoire are the Irish songs immigrants brought to pioneer California. The women members of the band dress in historical costume while performing. The Brennans have previously performed at San Juan Capistrano Mission, Heritage Hill Historical Park, McKenna College in Claremont, Palomar College and more.
All these artists will be performing at the Signal Hill Public Library (1800 E Hill St.) on Saturdays from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. All performances are free to the public.
The Signal Hill Community Foundation will be sponsoring an upcoming Summer Concert Series from July to August.
