Saturday March 24th, 2018 8PM (Doors Open 7:30 PM) 

Zesty Manor Mansion

1017 Ashmount Ave

Oakland,CA 94610

Ali and Briana return for a special night of music and dance in their favorite intimate Bay Area concert setting; a gorgeous mansion set within the hills of Piedmont, CA. In an evening that is guaranteed to please all of the senses, dynamic duo Ali Paris (qanun and singing) and Briana Di Mara (violin) continue to explore their unique fusion of eastern and western genres and original compositions, weaving intricate melodies and soulful improvisations. They are joined by special guest musician Valentino Peeps on drum set and other guests TBA. This is a night not to be missed! 

Advance Tickets: $25

Advance Premium Reserved Seating: $30 

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Tickets at the door: $30  

All tickets include refreshments (Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase)  

Artist Bios 

“One of the most eclectic and diverse artists” -Alicia Keys 

“Unrivaled unique artist” -Quincy Jones 

Ali Paris captivates audiences worldwide with his unique fusion of Middle Eastern and Western music styles highlighted by both technical virtuosity and emotional expression. He accompanies his singing with his instrument, the Qanun, a rare Middle-Eastern 76-string zither that dates back to the 14th century. He has received multiple international awards including the Artist of the Year (2006-2009) and has expanded his musical career exponentially, relocating to the United States to earn his degree at Boston’s prestigious Berklee College of Music. He has collaborated with a long list of world-renowned artists such as Alicia Keys, Quincy Jones, David Broza and Paco De Lucia. His solo performances have reached diverse audiences from the Newport and Istanbul Jazz Festivals to the White House in Washington.

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Eclectic violinist Briana Di Mara brings her love of the instrument and its myriad voices to every performance. She was trained in western classical music as a child and has since gone on to study a variety of traditional styles including Celtic, Balkan, Persian, and Arabic. She harmoniously weaves these influences into own unique sound, as well as into her original compositions. She is known for her evocative improvisations and amazing ability to play a broad range of genres from many different countries. Her debut album "Haven" comprising of all her original compositions will be released summer 2018.