Gualala Arts Promoting public interest and participation in the arts since 1961
A unique blend of music, culture, and storytelling comes to the Gualala Arts Center this fall as Native American flautist Kevin Village‑Stone presents Ancient Skins. This special performance, held on Saturday, October 3 at 4 p.m., invites audiences on an uplifting cross‑cultural journey through original music and narrative.
Tickets are $30 in advance and +$5 on the day of the event. $100 Sponsor Tickets, which include select seating, are available online only.
A Native American Music Awards nominee, Village‑Stone blends traditional influences with contemporary soundscapes, creating work that is both deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. His compositions explore themes of heritage, identity, and shared humanity. Of Cherokee and Japanese ancestry, he draws inspiration from both cultural lineages, weaving flute, percussion, and atmospheric textures into a sound world that honors tradition while embracing innovation. A longtime resident of the San Francisco Bay Area, Village‑Stone has spent decades as a composer, performer, and producer in the music and post‑production industries, with work spanning film, television, and live performance. He also teaches in local schools, emphasizing multicultural harmony and appreciation.
Village‑Stone will be joined by Andy Graham, a Bay Area–based inventor and musician celebrated for creating original instruments that fuse percussion, didgeridoo, and string elements. Originally a drummer, Graham invented a didgeridoo rack system in 1995 to free his hands for drumming, launching a distinctive solo career. He has since developed patented instruments including the Graham Pedal Hi‑Hat System and electric stringed didgeridoo hybrids. His handmade creations have been featured at Maker Faire Bay Area and TEDx events, contributing to the “handmade music” movement and showcasing a dynamic blend of rock, funk, and aboriginal influences. His work can be explored through Slaperoo Percussion and at www.andygraham.net.
Together, Village‑Stone and Graham offer an evening of inventive sound, cultural resonance, and artistic storytelling—an experience not to be missed.