Pays Tribute to Stevie Wonder

Saturday, June 21, 2025
7:30 PM

Harlem-born, GRAMMY-honored singer/songwriter/educator Clif Payne is as much a genre-blending vocal master as he is a seasoned performing artist. In a career spanning several decades, he’s performed with Bobby McFerrin, Sheena Easton, former Chicago vocalist Bill Champlin and has opened in concert for Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis and Dionne Warwick. His duet, “No Payne, No Gain” recorded with Freda Payne, charted at #1 on Great Britain’s Soul/R&B charts in 2018.

Clif will be performing songs from Stevie Wonder’s iconic album Songs in the Key of Life with reimagined arrangements by pianist/music director Frank Martin (Billy Joel, Sting). The trio backing Clif will include Frank Martin, with Daniel Fabricant (Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein) on bass, and David Rokeach (Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls) on drums.

Songs In The Key of Life represents the peak of Stevie’s artistry. Clif’s show is an expanded version of Clif’s sold-out show that premiered at the Community Music Center of San Francisco in 2024.

Dancing will be irresistible!

Doors open 7:00 PM, shows start promptly, please arrive on time.
Please note:

• Refreshments will be served before the show and through the end of intermission and can be consumed inside the hall. Refreshments are not served after intermission. Please return bottles, cups, and cans to the refreshment window before returning to your seat.
• Per our ABC licensing requirements alcohol must be always kept inside the hall. No outside wine and beer are allowed.
• We have increased our hall ventilation. Dress warmly on a cold day.

*Member Price is for current members only. Membership status will be confirmed and if necessary, the ticket price will be adjusted upon arrival at check-in, before seating.