SHAWN THIES & KIM COLLINS with Brian Mann on Piano and Accordion

Sat Oct 3, 2026

Tickets $25

Kim Collins Bass & Vocals
Brian Mann Grand Piano & Accordion
Shawn Thies Vocals & Cajón

Doors 5:30 pm Show: 6:00 - 7:30 pm

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Shawn Thies and Kim Collins bring two extraordinary voices together for an intimate evening at The Grand. Shawn’s expressive, richly textured vocals blend beautifully with Kim’s warm, resonant voice, creating harmonies that are truly breathtaking.

With Brian Mann accompanying them on piano—and bringing out the accordion for a few lively Latin songs—the trio will move effortlessly through jazz, folk, pop, Latin rhythms and selections from the Great American Songbook.

Expect gorgeous harmonies, inspired musicianship and plenty of musical surprises in an evening that will be heartfelt, playful and uniquely The Grand.

The Grand On State, 1218 State Street, Santa Barbara CA 93101

Who is playing

Kim Collins

Bass & Vocals

Kim Collins is a versatile bassist, vocalist, composer, arranger, and educator whose career spans jazz, popular music, and vocal performance. A commanding presence on upright and electric bass, he has performed in big bands with legendary drummer Ed Shaughnessy, sung in vocal ensembles alongside Kenny Loggins, and contributed his driving bass work to a Boyz II Men recording. Kim performs with several acclaimed Santa Barbara ensembles, including the Schnack ’n Bari Quartet, The Idiomatiques, Boss Cats!, and The Collins Jazz Tonic. His deep groove, rich musicality, and engaging vocals bring warmth and vitality to every performance.

Brian Mann

Grand Piano & Accordion

Brian Mann is an acclaimed pianist, composer, arranger, and musical director whose remarkable career spans jazz, rock, pop, television, and film. He has toured and performed with Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald, David Lee Roth, and jazz-guitar great Larry Carlton, while his extensive studio career includes composing and producing music for television, advertising, and children’s programming. A longtime Santa Barbara resident, Brian combines extraordinary musicianship with warmth, imagination, and a deep love of jazz. At The Grand, his artistry and welcoming spirit are at the heart of the music.

Shawn Thies

Vocals & Cajón

Santa Barbara singer, songwriter, and producer Shawn Thies possesses one of those rare voices audiences remember—rich, luminous, and deeply expressive.

Performing since the age of fourteen, Shawn draws from an unusually broad musical palette that includes jazz, Americana, folk, Celtic, pop, blues, country, and choral music. Rather than belonging to any single genre, she brings warmth, emotional honesty, and her own unmistakable interpretation to every song she sings.

Shawn has released three albums: New Beginnings at Christmas, A Song of You, and her most recent recording, One More Dance. Her performances pair remarkable vocal beauty with an intimate connection to both the music and her audience.