“This event is FREE and is presented by Friends of the Redwood City Public Library. We will be performing a combination of Brazilian-inspired original songs and creative covers of some of our favorite Brazilian songwriters. Throughout the pandemic we have been working with the entire Novo Tempo Septet on completing a new album project, which is projected for a late April or early May release, and for this concert we’ll include a couple of songs from the new album.

“Space is somewhat limited, so try to arrive early; there is ample parking near the Library. As for Covid protocols – San Mateo County no longer requires masks at indoor events; however, masks are still highly recommended.”

—Ed Johnson

Tuesday March 8, 6:30-7:45pm
Live & Aloud – Novo Tempo Trio:
• Ed Johnson – guitar and vocals
• Kristen Strom – sax, flute, vocals
• Scott Sorkin – guitar

Downtown Library, Fireside Room (first floor)
1044 Middlefield Rd.
Redwood City, CA 94063

For more info contact:
Rosalind Kutler
rkutler@redwoodcity.org
Phone: 650-780-7058

“This is a FREE outdoor event! The Porch Concert Series grew out of Jocelyn and Walter starting Happy Hour informal music sessions during the height of the pandemic. They wanted to instill a sense of community during difficult times, and the series has garnered a solid following and strong support ever since. It is my pleasure to share an afternoon of music with these talented artists! We will be performing an eclectic set of original songs and unique covers from a variety of sources, including a Puerto Rican bolero, a Pat Metheny tune that Walter has written a lyric to, a vocal trio arrangement by Ed of a sweet standard, and songs by the Doobie Brothers, Joni Mitchell, Sting, and the Beatles! You can expect to hear sparkling vocal harmonies and fun and funky grooves!”

—Ed Johnson

Saturday March 26, 3:00-4:15pm
Jocelyn and Walter’s Porch Concert Series presents
• Jocelyn Elisa – vocals
• Ed Johnson – guitar and vocals
• Walter John Bankovitch – piano and vocals
• Stefan Cohen – saxophones
• Phil Montalvo – Latin percussion
• Thomas Turner – cajón

The musicians will be set up just off the front porch with a garage door as backdrop. Attendees can bring lawn chairs or folding chairs and sit in the street facing the house. For further details (including address location) please contact Walter at walter@bankovitch.com.

Ed and his band Novo Tempo are currently working on an exciting new recording. It features mostly original compositions and explores themes such as finding joy through hardship, caring for our planet, and how love sustains us all.

Expected release date is spring 2022. Watch this space for updates!

Play the video to hear “New Day Rising”, a joyous new single from the upcoming CD →