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1946
Lodi Community Concert Association
Cultivating culture in the heart of wine country for 79 years!
Lodi Community Concert Association is Proud to Present our 2025-2026 Season!
How Sweet It Is!: Steve Leslie sings James Taylor
September 28, 2025 3:00 PM
Grammy Award-winning songwriter and recording artist Steve Leslie performs the music of Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter James Taylor in an authentic and spell-binding concert event. Steve’s warm baritone vocals, exceptional guitar technique, and uncanny resemblance, is truly a one-of-a-kind tribute to this American music icon. Accompanied by piano, Steve’s program will feature some of Taylor’s biggest hits of all time including, but not limited to, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You),” “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina In My Mind,” and more
The Next Generation Leahy
October 11, 2025 7:00 PM
As with all forces of nature, the music and energy created by The Next Generation Leahy simply cannot be contained; the drive to create music is powerful within each of the Leahy children. Belying their young ages, these siblings are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances are filled with high-energy, mesmerizing music that goes hand-in-hand with the famous Leahy name. Featuring fiddle, cello, French accordion, vocals, piano, guitar, bass, and, of course, the iconic Leahy-style French-Canadian step-dancing, this group lights up every stage they perform on, and inspire future generations of performers to pursue their dreams!
Classical Meets Pop, Mike Strickland & Daughter
February 16, 2026 3:00 PM
Classical pianist Elizabeth Strickland joins her father, veteran pops/jazz pianist and composer Mike Strickland for a dazzling piano show. This father/daughter piano show combines Mike's pop style with Elizabeth's classical chops. From Rhapsody in Blue to Bumble Boogie/Flight of the Bumblebee, they combine their talents on some wonderful solos and duets that will delight every audience.
"SAXSATIONAL!" featuring Rob Verdi
March 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Rob Verdi is an in-demand saxophone virtuoso who has been touring and performing for decades, and is celebrating his 40th year of entertaining guests in Disneyland’s New Orleans Square. Building on the success of his hit touring show “Saxophobia,” “SAXSATIONAL!” offers audiences a glimpse at some of the most unusual saxophones ever manufactured. An invitation extended to your local school or community bands offers an opportunity for local musicians to join Rob onstage during his live concert. Rob’s repertoire includes, but is not limited to, “Fly Me to the Moon,” “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” and many more!
Chanticleer
May 2, 2026 7:00 PM
This Grammy Award winning 14 member vocal ensemble is known as "an orchestra of voices." Since 1986, when Chanticleer first performed for Lodi Community Concert Association, their brilliantly blended vocals are now known worldwide, and Chanticleer is returning to Lodi. Welcome Chanticleer!
ABOUT US
Lodi Community Concert Association is a non-profit, all volunteer managed organization dedicated to presenting the best of the performing arts to the residents of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding areas. We believe that live concerts are an essential part of any community's culture landscape, even more so when economic conditions are difficult. We hope you will join Lodi Community Concert Association and enjoy these beautiful concerts with us!
The Lodi Community Concert Association began providing live performances in 1946 on the stage of the Lodi High School Auditorium. We are proud of the 78 years of quality performances that have been brought to Lodi with the continued support of the community.
The Association's goal has been, since that first concert in 1946, to promote cultural arts by planning, organizing, and promoting concerts providing a means for community members to attend local music concerts. Throughout the years, concerts have featured not only professional musicians brought in through talent agencies, but also local area musicians to perform for the Lodi and surrounding area citizens.
The Lodi Community Concert Association is committed to providing concerts to local school children. The funds raised through the Association's ticket sales and donations provide the revenue to sponsor these concerts. The Association pays for the performer, the venue, and the transportation needs to bring 800 students to watch a live performance each year. For many of these 4th-6th grade children, it is their first time at a live performance in a concert setting. We also award a deserving high school graduate the $1,000.00 Richard Irizary Performing Arts Scholarship to apply toward higher education.
Board of Directors
President - Judith Halstead Vice President- Lessie Bond Treasurer - Virgina Gagnon
Recording Secretary- Carol Kirst Corresponding Secretary - KathyAnderson Membership- Judy Kooyman
Publicity- Mandi Dumlao Program/Ad/Sponsor Editor- TBD
Scholarship Chairpersons
Carol Kirst
Lessie Bond
Emily Taormino
Sally Irizary
Our Board members are volunteers who give of their time and talents to provide quality concerts to local community members. It is a non-profit association relying on donations from local businesses and community members.
