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Inside the performance

Sound, stage & company

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Tune into a curated journey with Tunes From Our Backyard, a project led by David Gerald Steinberg, San Francisco–based woodwind instructor, composer, and producer for media. This performer brings to life songs from the WPA California Folk Music Project (1938–1940) with a distinctive blend of live woodwinds, vocalists, and guest musicians alongside original field recordings and WPA-era artifacts. The result is a thoughtful, intimate concert experience that connects historical archival material with contemporary performance.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Rooted in San Francisco Bay Area history and supported by heritage initiatives from Living New Deal and UC Berkeley, Tunes From Our Backyard invites audiences to hear the California folk landscape as it once sounded, while witnessing it anew through modern artistry. Whether you’re a history buff, a folk music enthusiast, or simply seeking a unique live show, this is a performance you won’t forget.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Upcoming tour dates bring this archival-inspired project to notable venues around California. Secure your seats for an intimate evening that fuses archival sound with live improvisation. Although social channels fluctuate, Tune Into official venue promotions and event pages for the latest show details, tickets, and seating options. If you’re curious about the project’s background or want to explore related heritage initiatives, check the linked organizations and partner sites for deeper context.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Key dates for 2025 include a performance at the Concord Museum (Concord Historical Society) on February 23, 2025, and a show at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley on October 19, 2025. Stay tuned for additional appearances and potential collaborations as the project continues to evolve across California.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Tunes From Our Backyard

  • Founder/creator: David Gerald Steinberg, a San Francisco Community Music Center woodwind instructor and composer/producer for media.
  • Concept: presents songs from the WPA California Folk Music Project (Sidney Robertson Cowell, 1938–1940) using live performance, archival recordings, and WPA artifacts.
  • Performance format: blends live woodwinds, vocalists, and guest musicians with original field recordings and historical artifacts.
  • Social media: no clearly identified official Tunes From Our Backyard social media accounts; promotion appears through venue/event pages (e.g., Sweetwater Music Hall, Concord visitors sites).
  • Associated organizations: Living New Deal and UC Berkeley heritage/history initiatives are tied to the project concept.

Upcoming tour dates bring this archival-inspired project to notable venues around California. Secure your seats for an intimate evening that fuses archival sound with live improvisation. Although social channels fluctuate, Tune Into official venue promotions and event pages for the latest show details, tickets, and seating options. If you’re curious about the project’s background or want to explore related heritage initiatives, check the linked organizations and partner sites for deeper context.

Key dates for 2025 include a performance at the Concord Museum (Concord Historical Society) on February 23, 2025, and a show at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley on October 19, 2025. Stay tuned for additional appearances and potential collaborations as the project continues to evolve across California.

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