Sunday, November 9, 2:00pm
Nevada Theatre, Nevada City, California
$2o General Admission
$3o Reserved Seating

Join us for The ’70s Songbook, an unforgettable afternoon of timeless tunes as Nevada County favorites Anni McCann and Paul Godwin pay heartfelt tribute to the golden era of singer-songwriters with special guest musicians Jay Tausig and Elena Rayo. With soaring vocals, lush harmonies, and the warm textures of guitar, piano, or cello & violin they’ll bring to life beloved classics by Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, Elton John, Carole King, CSNY, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and more. This soulful matinee invites you to sing along, reminisce, and bask in the spirit of a generation through fresh arrangements and exceptional musicianship. Don’t miss this nostalgic celebration—tickets will go fast!

The concert offers a soulful journey through the soundtrack of a generation—songs of love, change, longing, and hope—interpreted with fresh arrangements and the seasoned artistry of McCann, Godwin, and special guest performers Jay Tausig & Elena Rayo. Set in the historic Nevada Theatre, this afternoon matinee promises warmth, nostalgia, and exceptional musicianship. The ‘70s Songbook invites you to sing along, reminisce, and reconnect with the music that shaped a cultural era. Get your tickets early—this show is sure to sell out!

Anni McCann is a Nevada City–based vocalist and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for her musical versatility. Trained in opera, musical theatre and vocal arranging, she began her professional career at age 12. She later toured the West coast and Europe for over a decade with the folk-jazz trio, Backwoods Jazz, releasing 4 albums with bandmate Paul Emery. She recorded and performed with Supertramp’s Roger Hodgson, has played at major festivals and even performed for the Queen of England. Anni was most recently a featured vocalist in “A Thousand Kisses Deep”, a Leonard Cohen tribute, and is currently co-founder of The Dolli Mamas, a harmony-driven acoustic female trio. Her solo albums This Moment and Open Page showcase her lyrical and musical depth. She also records at Ancient Wave Studios and is a vital force in the Sierra Foothills creative community.

Paul Godwin is a Nevada City–based vocalist and pianist for his authentic, passionate interpretations of 1970s classics and a wide-ranging artistic career, with recent sold-out shows at Besemer Concert Hall, Miner’s Foundry and appearances at Center for the Arts. Paul co-founded The Sippy Cups, a nationally touring family rock band that reimagined classic rock for all ages, performing at House of Blues coast-to-coast, Lollapalooza, and SF Giants Park. Owner of NEWdOG Records since 1996, he has released albums as Dogon, Eternal Return and other progressive ambient groups. A Berklee-trained record producer, Paul is producing Elena Rayo’s latest album at Ancient Wave Studios with Oz Fritz engineering. As co-founder of Myrtle Tree Arts, he continues to nurture collaborative and community-based festivals and events in Northern California.