The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol

I’m looking forward to making a special guest appearance with the wonderful Miko Marks next Thursday at Yoshi's Oakland. This will be a great night of country, blues, gospel, and roots music. Come on out and join the party!

Free masterclass with organist Roger Smith, formerly of Tower of Power, this Sunday 4-6pm at The Jazzschool!! The B3 Sessions presented by Jazz Organ Fellowship.

This will be one for the books! Closing out Give The Drummer Some with a free masterclass with the legendary David Garibaldi of Tower of Power this Saturday 12-2pm at 924 Gilman. Not to be missed!

See y’all tomorrow (Thursday) 7pm at Lucy Blue!

Free Boss Guitars masterclass with the great Bruce Forman this Sunday 2pm at The Sound Room. Open to all!!

Hey y’all! Join me at Lucy Blue this Thursday April 30, 7pm for a listening party celebrating my new release ‘Forever Dynamic.’ No cover! Enjoy cocktails and bites at Downtown Oakland’s hippest spot and hangout with me as we celebrate this new release, now available on all platforms. Visit fayecarol.hearnow.com to listen or visit fayecarol.bandcamp.com to purchase CDs and vinyl. Catch y’all at Lucy Blue!!

Enroll your child now for School of The Getdown Youth Arts Camp!

Offered at no cost for youth ages 10-16

July 27-July 31, 2026
9am-5pm daily
Student Recital August 1, 4pm

Geoffrey's Inner Circle
410 14th St Oakland, CA 94612

For more info or to apply visit www.fayecarol.com/youthartscamp

School of The Getdown Youth Arts Camp is offered at no cost for youth participants ages 10-16 of all skill levels. Our goal is to instill and cultivate a love of the arts in each student, with a well-rounded, multidisciplinary curriculum. We aim to foster a community based on mutual respect and encouragement so all students can discover and explore their creativity and expression. Each student will embark on a journey of discovery of the arts, engaging in classes in vocals, rap, percussion, visual art, gospel choir, and dance. Our powerful faculty roster of renowned educators, artists, and performers will guide students of all levels through a life-changing learning experience in a supportive, fun environment, covering diverse cultural traditions and forms of expression.

Vocals - Faye Carol
Discover the joy of singing and explore your voice through harmony, repertoire, and improv.

Rap - Professor Kee
Have fun exploring your voice, writing & performing your own bars, & learning about the history of hip-hop.

Gospel Choir - David Jackson
Explore the rich tradition of gospel music and discover the power and expression of gospel in a choral setting.

Percussion - Juan Escovedo
Learn cultural rhythmic traditions of Latin America through a diverse array of instruments, grooves, & sounds.

Visual Art - Virginia Jourdan
Learn the fundamentals of visual art while expressing your creativity through diverse mediums including painting, drawing, and more.

Dance - Sister Linda
Get in the groove and get hip to moves, grooves, and choreography from Africa to America and around the world.

Supported by California Arts Council