Rolling sand dunes meet the dark, foamy ocean waves along a sandy coastline.

Center For Spiritual Awakening

General Admission

*PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASE: We use Zeffy as our ticketing platform. Zeffy charges us no fees, helping us stay sustainable as a nonprofit. A tip to Zeffy is optional (the system defaults to 17%, which you can adjust or remove).* Michael and Sherry&rsquo;s music brings together the artistic and spiritual energy of Sedona with the expansive, oceanic flow of the Monterey Peninsula. Desert Meets Sea is an afternoon of music inspired by two powerful landscapes, where desert stillness meets the movement of the coast. Through soulful melodies, rich textures, and a spirit of improvisation, Michael and Sherry invite listeners into a musical journey that is contemplative, uplifting, and deeply connected to the natural world.Join us for a unique concert experience celebrating the meeting of earth and water, spaciousness and flow, and the creative spirit that arises where different worlds come together. ABOUT THE MUSICIANS Michael Martinez&ldquo;The music was so tender, it was completely not what I expected. It was power and strength under control. It was really focused, and it really spoke to me,&rdquo; says David Nevue, founder of Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, as he introduces Michael Martinez as the 2019 album of the year nominee to a full crowd at the Cultural Arts Center in Roswell, Georgia. It is no surprise that Michael&rsquo;s new album, Asilomar, got nominated out of 150 albums. Michael Martinez has a talent that began blossoming at a young age. He started playing piano at age 11, and soon thereafter began composing captivating melodies. Michael&rsquo;s astonishing command of melody and emotion was beginning to be noticed &nbsp;and attracted acclaimed New Age pianist Jonathon Lee, and at age 13, Michael subsequently became his proteg&eacute;. In 2004, Michael took over Lee&rsquo;s position as The Grand Piano Man for the Big Sur International Marathon. He has played annually for thousands of runners on the nine-foot concert grand piano at the famous Bixby Bridge turnout ever since. &ldquo;Each of us seeks that magical place where we feel serenity and relaxation. I always try to be vulnerable enough so people can literally feel who I am when I play,&rdquo;says Michael. Listeners can attest to that because they feel the authenticity in Michael&rsquo;s playing. With joint concerts performed with Jim Chappell, Joe Bongiorno, and numerous Whisperings pianists, Michael is becoming a prominent artist in the solo piano genre worth noticing.Michael&rsquo;s style is a blend between New Age and Classical and has been described as heartfelt, cinematic, and reflective. Sherry Finzer&nbsp;believes that music can heal. Listeners contact her daily to let her know how much her music helps them in physical/mental healing, tinnitus, stress relief, and overall well-being. She is a Phoenix-based flutist, performer, and composer, and runs Heart Dance Records &ndash; a label consisting of artists with a focus on healing music. Whether creating ethereal music for Spas, or more upbeat melodies for road trips, her magical tones are created by &ldquo;low flute&rdquo; instruments, which include the alto, bass, and contrabass flutes, as well as Native and World flutes. You can hear Sherry&#39;s music in regular rotation on the SXM Spa Channel, Music Choice, global radio stations, and multiple US and International airlines.

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*PLEASE READ BEFORE PURCHASE: We use Zeffy as our ticketing platform. Zeffy charges us no fees, helping us stay sustainable as a nonprofit. A tip to Zeffy is optional (the system defaults to 17%, which you can adjust or remove).* Michael and Sherry’s music brings together the artistic and spiritual energy of Sedona with the expansive, oceanic flow of the Monterey Peninsula. Desert Meets Sea is an afternoon of music inspired by two powerful landscapes, where desert stillness meets the movement of the coast. Through soulful melodies, rich textures, and a spirit of improvisation, Michael and Sherry invite listeners into a musical journey that is contemplative, uplifting, and deeply connected to the natural world.Join us for a unique concert experience celebrating the meeting of earth and water, spaciousness and flow, and the creative spirit that arises where different worlds come together. ABOUT THE MUSICIANS Michael Martinez“The music was so tender, it was completely not what I expected. It was power and strength under control. It was really focused, and it really spoke to me,” says David Nevue, founder of Whisperings Solo Piano Radio, as he introduces Michael Martinez as the 2019 album of the year nominee to a full crowd at the Cultural Arts Center in Roswell, Georgia. It is no surprise that Michael’s new album, Asilomar, got nominated out of 150 albums. Michael Martinez has a talent that began blossoming at a young age. He started playing piano at age 11, and soon thereafter began composing captivating melodies. Michael’s astonishing command of melody and emotion was beginning to be noticed  and attracted acclaimed New Age pianist Jonathon Lee, and at age 13, Michael subsequently became his protegé. In 2004, Michael took over Lee’s position as The Grand Piano Man for the Big Sur International Marathon. He has played annually for thousands of runners on the nine-foot concert grand piano at the famous Bixby Bridge turnout ever since. “Each of us seeks that magical place where we feel serenity and relaxation. I always try to be vulnerable enough so people can literally feel who I am when I play,”says Michael. Listeners can attest to that because they feel the authenticity in Michael’s playing. With joint concerts performed with Jim Chappell, Joe Bongiorno, and numerous Whisperings pianists, Michael is becoming a prominent artist in the solo piano genre worth noticing.Michael’s style is a blend between New Age and Classical and has been described as heartfelt, cinematic, and reflective. Sherry Finzer believes that music can heal. Listeners contact her daily to let her know how much her music helps them in physical/mental healing, tinnitus, stress relief, and overall well-being. She is a Phoenix-based flutist, performer, and composer, and runs Heart Dance Records – a label consisting of artists with a focus on healing music. Whether creating ethereal music for Spas, or more upbeat melodies for road trips, her magical tones are created by “low flute” instruments, which include the alto, bass, and contrabass flutes, as well as Native and World flutes. You can hear Sherry's music in regular rotation on the SXM Spa Channel, Music Choice, global radio stations, and multiple US and International airlines.

Center For Spiritual Awakening

"Desert Meets Ocean Concert" with Michael Martinez, Sherry Finzer & Special Guest Christopher Powell

522 Central Ave

General Admission

$20