You are cordially invited to my annual birthday benefit concert on Saturday, March 27th at 8 pm at The Empress Theatre in Vallejo. I'll be turning 51-years-young! You bring the candles, I'll bring the cake! The Empress Theatre will provide the fire insurance.

This year I'm very excited to bring you Carlos Reyes and the Electrick Symphony. Carlos plays electric violin and harp and is described as "Santana meets the Gypsy Kings." The music of Carlos Reyes is a blend of flavors from jazz to funk, from classical to blues. You just never know what Carlos will pull out of his musical hat!

The first time I saw Carlos play, he drew his bow across his electric violin and I sat up in my seat and stopped breathing. I knew I was in the presence of a musical master. Carlos is one of those musicians that other musicians are always telling me is extraordinary. But, somehow I always missed seeing him. Well, I finally did see him, and I must say that all those other musicians are right!

This Bay Area Paraguayan harp and violin virtuoso has toured the world, won awards from the Vatican and played with virtually every musical star. Ready for jaw-on-the-floor musical amazement? Carlos brings it on. It will be a musical evening you will never forget.

I just got word that my favorite comic, Johnny Steele, will be opening the show! A veteran of stage and radio, Johnny Steele is known for his intense energy and smart social commentary.

Come see Johnny and you'll see why he is my favorite comic!

Please join me for an evening of music, laughter and celebrating getting another year older. Notice I didn't say one year smarter....just older!

A big thank you to Carlos and Johnny for making my birthday so special.

Rhonda