The Times They Are a Changin’

Gualala Arts presents The Times They Are a Changin’, an inspiring evening of music by local performers on Saturday, October 17 at 7 p.m. The concert takes its name from the iconic Bob Dylan song and explores the idea of change—personal, cultural, and historical—through powerful musical storytelling.

“We are all experiencing Big Changes in this day and time. All of us, in different and same ways. As Dylan said times are always changing and in fact, change can actually be helpful to us, hard as that  may be. Our show is not just another political message….it is a retrospective using music to show you why Change has been needed at different times, why Change was imperative but challenging for so many of us and others in times past, and yet how Change was definitely accomplished.” says Richard Lotspeich 

As Dylan said back in 1964  we have been here before many times in our nation’s history. Artists, poets, musicians, dancers– all and more have brought their heart and soul to us during those times which spoke to the reason change has been needed, There have been challenges and hope for these changes, and by working together we have accomplished needed change. In this show talented and soulful musicians in our coastal community will be singing some of the important music that has come from those times.

“The message we want to leave you with is that each of us has something sacred and important to offer and by working together during these difficult, uncertain times and with everyone bringing their highest selves despite differences of opinion, positive changes can be made. Change is inevitable and it is a good thing, teaching us, helping us, joining us together. It is my wish and my honor to tell this story throughout our time together on October 17th.” shares Richard Lotspeich

We bring this music to you with an amazing cast of local musicians.

Efi Benjamin – Vocals, guitar, keyboards
Ted Berman – Celtic harp
Sue Bohlin – Keyboards
Rudy Gallager – Vocals and guitar
Kim Ghezzi – Vocals
Bryn Harris – Vocals
Christine Kan – Violin
Jim and Sharon Lieberman – Vocals and instrumentals
Richard Lotspeich – Vocals and guitar

Join us for an evening of heartfelt music, community connection, and a celebration of the transformative power of change.