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SONGS FOR NOBODIES
Written by Joanna Murray-Smith
Orchestrations by Andra Velis Simon

An intimate, spellbinding one-woman tour de force celebrating the ordinary & uncelebrated women who share a fleeting but unforgettable moment with five of the greatest voices in musical history.

THE STORY:
Five legendary singers — Judy Garland, Billie Holiday, Patsy Cline, Maria Callas, and Édith Piaf — each encounter an ordinary woman whose life was changed forever in that singular moment. Songs for Nobodies weaves together stories of five “nobodies” who brushed against greatness, told through soaring vocal performances and vivid theatrical storytelling. Part concert, part play, this remarkable piece is a meditation on fame, memory, longing, and the enduring power of a voice.

This production features Malinda DeRouen - Member of Actors Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.
Ms. DeRouen’s appearance sponsored in part by James McLean

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the most compelling voices in the World of Mandolin. The two have redefined what the instrument can do and create music that is intricate yet playful, moving effortlessly between classical repertoire, folk traditions, and their own inventive arrangements.

There may be no better place to experience it than Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among the redwoods, this beloved Big Sur venue has built a reputation for unforgettable, close-up performances. Arcade Fire, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, and more have all stepped into this singular space.

Marshall and Lichtenberg now join this remarkable lineage, adding their own voice to a space defined by creativity and connection.

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the most compelling voices in the World of Mandolin. The two have redefined what the instrument can do and create music that is intricate yet playful, moving effortlessly between classical repertoire, folk traditions, and their own inventive arrangements.

There may be no better place to experience it than Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among the redwoods, this beloved Big Sur venue has built a reputation for unforgettable, close-up performances. Arcade Fire, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, and more have all stepped into this singular space.

Marshall and Lichtenberg now join this remarkable lineage, adding their own voice to a space defined by creativity and connection.

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the most compelling voices in the World of Mandolin. The two have redefined what the instrument can do and create music that is intricate yet playful, moving effortlessly between classical repertoire, folk traditions, and their own inventive arrangements.

There may be no better place to experience it than Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among the redwoods, this beloved Big Sur venue has built a reputation for unforgettable, close-up performances. Arcade Fire, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, and more have all stepped into this singular space.

Marshall and Lichtenberg now join this remarkable lineage, adding their own voice to a space defined by creativity and connection.

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the most compelling voices in the World of Mandolin. The two have redefined what the instrument can do and create music that is intricate yet playful, moving effortlessly between classical repertoire, folk traditions, and their own inventive arrangements.

There may be no better place to experience it than Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among the redwoods, this beloved Big Sur venue has built a reputation for unforgettable, close-up performances. Arcade Fire, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, and more have all stepped into this singular space.

Marshall and Lichtenberg now join this remarkable lineage, adding their own voice to a space defined by creativity and connection.

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the most compelling voices in the World of Mandolin. The two have redefined what the instrument can do and create music that is intricate yet playful, moving effortlessly between classical repertoire, folk traditions, and their own inventive arrangements.

There may be no better place to experience it than Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among the redwoods, this beloved Big Sur venue has built a reputation for unforgettable, close-up performances. Arcade Fire, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, and more have all stepped into this singular space.

Marshall and Lichtenberg now join this remarkable lineage, adding their own voice to a space defined by creativity and connection.

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the most compelling voices in the World of Mandolin. The two have redefined what the instrument can do and create music that is intricate yet playful, moving effortlessly between classical repertoire, folk traditions, and their own inventive arrangements.

There may be no better place to experience it than Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among the redwoods, this beloved Big Sur venue has built a reputation for unforgettable, close-up performances. Arcade Fire, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, and more have all stepped into this singular space.

Marshall and Lichtenberg now join this remarkable lineage, adding their own voice to a space defined by creativity and connection.

Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg are two of the most compelling voices in the World of Mandolin. The two have redefined what the instrument can do and create music that is intricate yet playful, moving effortlessly between classical repertoire, folk traditions, and their own inventive arrangements.

There may be no better place to experience it than Henry Miller Memorial Library. Hidden among the redwoods, this beloved Big Sur venue has built a reputation for unforgettable, close-up performances. Arcade Fire, Father John Misty, Fleet Foxes, Patti Smith, Philip Glass, and more have all stepped into this singular space.

Marshall and Lichtenberg now join this remarkable lineage, adding their own voice to a space defined by creativity and connection.

Celebrate Independence Day in Soledad!
Join us for a FREE family-friendly 4th of July celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12–6 PM at Soledad Little League Park. Enjoy live music by King Bee Blues Music and Banda Raza de Rancho, food vendors, games, prizes, family activities, and our Best Dressed Patriotic Contest (Boy, Girl, Pet & Group categories)!
📍 Soledad Little League Park
🎟️ Free Admission
⚠️ Please note: No fireworks and no parade this year.
Bring your family and friends and celebrate with the community!

World premieres of chamber music works written by emerging composers!
These concerts are being presented free to public as a gift from Hidden Valley to the community.

Saturday July 4 at 7:00 pm - Concert I
program pairs with AntonÍn Dvorák: Terzetto in C, Op. 74

featuring emerging composers: Vivian Vy Le, Toussaint Santicola Jones, Ealaph Tabbaa, Yangfan Xu, Syliva Wood

Music Performance Faculty: Tien-Hsin Cindy Wu (violin & program director), Eunice Kim (violin), David Samuel (viola), Mihai Marcia (cello), Henry Kramer (piano), and Graeme Steele Johnson (clarinet)

The Emerging Composers Intensive (ECI) at Hidden Valley Music Seminars brings together 10 composers or a festival of creative collaboration. Guided by renowned composition and performance faculty, each participant develops a new chamber work which are professionally rehearsed, performed, and recorded in scenic Carmel Valley, CA.