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Shawn Thies & her Band — An Evening of Jazz & Timeless Favorites

Shawn Thies & her Band — An Evening of Jazz & Timeless Favorites

Fri Oct 23, 2026

Classic $37 · Reserve $40 · Preferred $42 · Premium $45

Join us for a beautiful evening of jazz, romance, and timeless melodies as Santa Barbara favorite Shawn Thies returns to The Grand on State. Known for her rich, expressive voice and heartfelt interpretations, Shawn brings a captivating warmth to everything she sings. Drawing inspiration from legendary artists such as Joni Mitchell, Eva Cassidy, and Judy Collins, she moves effortlessly between jazz standards, beloved classics, and soulful ballads, making every song her own. With her natural charm, engaging stage presence, and gift for connecting with audiences, Shawn creates an intimate musical experience filled with warmth, nostalgia, and beautiful moments. Settle into the elegant atmosphere of The Grand, enjoy a delicious dinner prepared by our French Chef, and handcrafted cocktails, and just breathe.

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

Who is playing

Shawn Thies

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.

George Friedenthal

Vocals & Grand Piano

Craig Sharmat

Craig Sharmat

Guitar

Kim Collins

Kim Collins

Bass

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.

Richard Weller

Drums