Ara Dabandjian And Element Band at Storrier Stearns Japanese Garden

World Music Series Presents
Ara Dabandjian and Element Band
Open Day Last Sunday
July 29 from 10am to 4pm
Concert at 2pm


Ara Dabandjian delivers the eclectic sounds of Armenian and gypsy jazz music by fusing the warm melodies of the Mediterranean with traditional folk tunes that infuse listeners with an upbeat energy that is unique to his style.

Best known for founding the popular, Los Angeles-based, folk ensemble Element Band, Ara Dabandjian’s compositions and musical arrangements have garnered multiple awards. Dabandjian delivers a unique expression of folk-fusion by incorporating deft instrumentation, lush vocal harmonies, and rich multi-ethnic musical styles that have landed him on prominent stages around the globe. His credits include film scoring, as well as theatre productions for academy award winners Tim Robbins and Alex Dinelaris....

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World Music Series Presents
Ara Dabandjian and Element Band
Open Day Last Sunday
July 29 from 10am to 4pm
Concert at 2pm


Ara Dabandjian delivers the eclectic sounds of Armenian and gypsy jazz music by fusing the warm melodies of the Mediterranean with traditional folk tunes that infuse listeners with an upbeat energy that is unique to his style.

Best known for founding the popular, Los Angeles-based, folk ensemble Element Band, Ara Dabandjian’s compositions and musical arrangements have garnered multiple awards. Dabandjian delivers a unique expression of folk-fusion by incorporating deft instrumentation, lush vocal harmonies, and rich multi-ethnic musical styles that have landed him on prominent stages around the globe. His credits include film scoring, as well as theatre productions for academy award winners Tim Robbins and Alex Dinelaris.

The performance is free with garden admission ($7.50 online / $10 at the gate). Members receive free admission for two. Children 12 and under free. Picnics welcome.

Reservations are highly recommended and can be made on the Programs and Reservations page of the website.

Parking is at the Westridge Parking Lot on Madeline Drive or in the garden’s two driveways. Street parking is prohibited.

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