Music in the Gardens: Jazzgrass
Join us in the Sunnylands gardens for our free Music in the Gardens concert series, happening every Sunday in March, 11 am to 1 pm, featuring a different musical act each week.
The series continues with a performance by Jazzgrass on Sunday, March 16. Full schedule below. Free parking and attendance. Reservations not required.
2025 Music in the Gardens schedule:
3/2: The Reed Brothers with John Malcolm Penn
3/9: The LilithRock
3/16: Jazzgrass
3/23: Chuck Alvarez and Don Reed
3/30: Laurel Canyon Experience
About the artist: Back by popular demand, Jazzgrass was put together in 1999 by Idyllwild resident Barnaby Finch to honor the newer and more progressive side of Bluegrass music. He was originally smitten with the music of 3, a short-lived All-Star band, put together at the Telluride Festival, called “Strength in Numbers”. In 2011, Barnaby wanted to perform that music again and recruited some talented locals to play. There’s Don Reed on mandolin, dobro, and guitar. He’s a famous Idyllwild virtuoso who’s performed with numerous artists. There’s Lily McCabe on fiddle, a promising player who covers everything from jazz to Celtic music. On bass is Bill Saitta, one of the busiest musicians in the desert, and lastly Jeff Olson on drums, who plays with David Benoit. Pianist, Barnaby Finch is the musical director, formerly music director and touring member of Lee Ritenour’s band since 1982. Prior stints include Ronnie Laws, Alphonse Mouzon, Boz Scaggs and Lionel Richie. His piano was featured on the Lionel Richie/Diana Ross hit “Endless Love”. From 1982 to 1989 Barnaby toured with George Benson, and from 1987 to 1989 he was conductor and musical director.
Water and sun protection are recommended. Guests may bring blankets and folding chairs. No seating is provided. While guests are invited to bring food and picnics to Sunnylands, large coolers, ice chests, grills, and alcohol are not permitted. No large shade structures or items that puncture the lawn are permitted. Please see our Plan Your Visit page for visiting rules and guidelines.
Parking for this event is limited. Sunnylands will close its gates for safety reasons when the parking lot reaches capacity. We strongly encourage guests to carpool or utilize a ride-sharing service for this event.
Program changes may require the cancellation or rescheduling of some events. Outdoor programs may be canceled or modified due to weather conditions, including rain, lightning, or strong winds.
Sunnylands Center & Gardens
37977 Bob Hope Drive
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
For information, please call 760-202-2255 or email education@sunnylands.org.