Escondido, Ca. – January 26, 2018 — We are thrilled to welcome back a California Center for the Arts, Escondido favorite, Pink Martini! Known all over the world for their diverse sound, Pink Martini is truly a modern American band.
Since forming the multi-cultural, genre-bending true delight of a band in 1994, pianist Thomas Lauderdale has had one goal: to represent the many cultures and influences that make up the sound of America.
“If the UN had a house band in 1962, hopefully we’d be that band.”
Over the years they’ve been a worldwide sensation, selling millions of records in France, Greece, Turkey, and even going platinum in Japan. Pink Martini has enjoyed numerous sold out performances at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, and Paris’ legendary L’Olympia Theatre.
Pink Martini’s latest record, Je dis oui! is a classic example of the group’s mastery of all genres and a celebration of sound itself.
“No Matter how Pink Martini gets described, there’s always an element being overlooked, a reliance on phrases such as lounge, cosmopolitan rumba or neo-classical that only tells part of this rich story. Impressive at every musician’s station, this ensemble produces music that’s charming and elegant.” (Variety)
Don’t miss the band The Times (UK) calls “one of the world’s most elegant live bands.”
Pink Martini returns to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Feb. 7th!
About California Center for the Arts, Escondido
With a mission of bringing people together to discover, create and celebrate the arts, California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County.
The Center’s unique campus includes a 1,523-seat concert hall, a 404-seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting and banquet facilities. The Center also runs an extensive education program and produces free community events. San Diego Magazine named the Center the “Best Limited Engagement” in North County. The Center was named in the Top Five for U-T San Diego’s Readers Poll for “Best Live Music Venue” and the Top Five for “Best Place to Get Married.” In 2016, the Center was named “Organization of the Year” by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce.
The Center is located at 340 N. Escondido Blvd. in Escondido. The Ticket Office can be reached at (800) 988-4253. Tickets can also be purchased online. To learn more, including performance dates, times and ticket information, visit artcenter.org.
