Gig Description
Sheela Bringi and Clinton Patterson – Double Bill
Friday September 27th doors open 8:30pm, Concert Begins at 9PM sharp
9PM FIRST SET!
Sheela Bringi is a world music artist who sings and plays rāga harp, harmonium and bansuri. Though classically trained in the North Indian tradition, her unique way of weaving in heart vibes and traditions from around the world makes her music a special experience. Sheela’s Indian vocals, soaring bansuri flute, and harp have graced 50+ world & chant albums (including the Grammy-nominated Bhakti Without Borders) and her music has been profiled by NBC News, NPR, Public Radio International, and others.
“Meet the harpist using traditional Indian music and American jazz to ‘bridge worlds”
– NBC Asian America
indian vocals + deep rhythms + heart strings + bansuri
- Sheela Bringi – voice, harp, bansuri
- Clinton Patterson – voice, flugelhorn, guitar, synthesizer
- Tina Raymond – drumset
- Lalita Balakrishnan – tabla
- Bill McCrossen – double bass, ngoni
10PM ish AFTER INTERMISSION: 2nd SET!
Clinton Patterson is a versatile musician and songwriter based in Los Angeles, originally from Southwest Atlanta. His music is deeply rooted in Black Americana, blending elements of spirituals, soul, and hip hop with influences from various cultural traditions from around the world. Clinton has been active in the LA music scene since 2005 and has collaborated with high-profile artists and projects, including ESPN, Disney, The RZA, A Tribe Called Quest, and Sesame Street.
Patterson often performs with Sheela Bringi, combining his “Temple Blues” with her Indian classical music background to create a unique and transcendent sound. This collaboration has been showcased in places like the Treefort Music Festival, Udaya Live, Wanderlust, Columbia University, and intimate performances in venues around the United States. Beyond performing, Clinton is also a veteran music educator and has contributed to various music programs in LA, sharing his rich musical heritage with younger generations.
rich vocals + lush brass + beats for the body + words for the soul
- Clinton Patterson – vocals, flugelhorn, guitar, synthesizer
- Vikram Devasthali – vocals, laptop, trombone, synthesizer
- Greg Swiller – bass
- Caleb Veazey – guitar
$30 sit-down chair seating (discount for 2people is $50)
$20 pillow seating.
Hardship and Corazon monthly members: $10
BYOB allowed. No hard alcohol. Beverage can be purchase at General store or Endless Colors Pizza.