UPPER LAKE, Calif. – The Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake continues its 2014 series of “Concerts with Conversation” on Saturday, March 22, with an informal concert by Lakeport’s own Bob Culbertson, one of the world’s true masters of the unique Chapman Stick.

The event starts at 7:30 p.m. in the intimate Meeting House next to the Hotel.

Culbertson will be accompanied by percussion virtuoso Rick Alegria.

“If you know Bob and his music, this is a great opportunity to hear him interact with a world-class percussionist,” commented Tallman owner Bernie Butcher. “And if you haven’t been exposed to the truly unique Chapman Stick instrument, this will be an unforgettable experience.”

With well over 100,000 albums sold, and many students to his credit, Culbertson has become one of the most influential Stick soloists in the world today.

An early adaptor of the Chapman Stick, Culbertson is famous not only for his technique on the instrument but for his compositional talent. Inventor Emmett Chapman calls Bob Culbertson “the Segovia of the Stick.”

A native of San Jose, Alegria has performed and recorded with stars such as Bo Diddley, Maria Muldaur, Rosanne Cash and Elvis Costello, and he is currently working with singer-songwriter Paul Williams.

In May of last year, Alegria joined Culbertson for a CD release concert at the Soper Reese Theatre in Lakeport that drew several standing ovations.

“This is the third time I’ve performed in the Tallman Concert Series,” said Culbertson, “first with cellist Clovice Lewis and then with bassist Michael Manring. I love the intimate nature of the venue, the great acoustics and the friendly audience interaction. I’m looking forward to the evening.”

Subject to limited availability, concert tickets at $25 plus tax may be purchased by calling the Tallman Hotel at 707-275-2244, Extension 0.

More background information on Bob Culbertson can be found at www.stickmusic.com and on Rick Alegria at www.rsamusic.com .