Music at the Point: Grace First Presbyterian Church

02/23/2025

All things come to an end, and such is the case with M@tP. We have three concerts left in our series starting with Chris Murphy today at 3pm. PLEASE come out and support these artists. There will continue to be concerts at Grace First, with the Long Beach Chorale, Kontrapunktus and other organizations performing. But for now, help us make Music at the Point shine over the next months:

Today, 3pm - Chris Murphy, Fiddler
S 3/9, 3pm - Twanguero, guitarist
S 3/16, 4pm - Musique sur la Mer Youth Orchestra
F 3/28, 7pm - Kontrapunktus Chamber Orchestra
S 4/27, 3pm - Daniel Manoiu, piano

02/12/2025

Fiddler Chris Murphy will have you dancing in the aisles on Sunday, Feb. 23 at Grace First!

07/18/2024

Saturday night, we welcome some of the greatest names in jazz, not just locally, but anywhere. Tom Ranier played for Tony Bennett for years, and you already know how good he is from his performances here at Grace First. Rusty Higgins has played with Les Brown’s Band of Renow, Captain & Tennille, Arturo Sandoval, and countless others...

Well, let's go ahead and count. Rusty has also recorded or played with Frank Sinatra, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Mel Torme, Aretha Franklin, Sting, Kenny G., Michael Bublé, Diana Ross, Manhattan Transfer, Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash, Barry Manilow...

OK, now we're just gloating. They'll be joined by Kendall Kay, Luther Hughes and our very own Dewey Erney.

But all of that means you need to be on the patio of the Kobata Japanese Garden at Grace First at 6:30 this Saturday night. See you then!

11/02/2023

When we have someone who blows us away at M@tP, we try to get them back as soon as possible to give those you who missed them a second chance. This is one of those times.

The Rice Brothers, virtuoso piano and cello duo (they both play BOTH instruments) return to Music at the Point on Saturday night, and you really, really should be there, because they're awesome, fun and entertaining. Come on out!

The Rice Brothers
Music at the Point at Grace First Presb. Church
3955 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach
Saturday, Nov. 4, 7pm
Free Will Offering at the door

10/08/2023

Today at 3!

Amidst the string of 4 Sunday concerts we're offering is a little gem, a chance to hear what our 11am attendees get to hear every week! The music is led by a group of fine musicians, and we love doing music that you might think has no place in a church service. We'll be playing some of our favorite music by artists such as Los Lobos, the Avett Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Paul Simon, Mumford & Sons, and a whole lot more. Plus, we're performing original songs by the band as well.

Join (Front row) Lisa Jackert (vocals, acoustic guitar, violin), Kayla Raine (vocals), Mary Kathryn Rivera (vocals), (Back Row): Mike Heard (vocals, drums), Anna Ford (keyboards, violin). James Dodd (bass, guitar), Stan DeWitt (vocals, guitars, mandolin), Brian Crerar (vocals, bass), and Kendra Anderson (vocals)

THE GRACE FIRST 11am BAND
Sunday, October 8, 3pm
Free-will donation
Grace First Presbyterian Church Ministry Center
3955 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach

10/03/2023

Music at the Point is proud to announce that we are the recipient of an Arts Council Microgrant that will support our four concerts this fall (including three more upcoming). Our gratitude is deep; come hear why our concerts are getting support from Arts Council for Long Beach!

Oct. 15, 3pm - Brooks Williams
Nov. 4, 7pm - The Rice Brothers
Dec. 3, 3pm - Dewey Erney

10/02/2023

Amidst the string of 4 Sunday concerts we're offering is a little gem, a chance to hear what our 11am attendees get to hear every week! The music is led by a group of fine musicians, and we love doing music that you might think has no place in a church service. We'll be playing some of our favorite music by artists such as Los Lobos, the Avett Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Paul Simon, Mumford & Sons, and a whole lot more. Plus, we're performing original songs by the band as well.

Join (Front row) Lisa Jackert (vocals, acoustic guitar, violin), Kayla Raine (vocals), Mary Kathryn Rivera (vocals), (Back Row): Mike Heard (vocals, drums), Anna Ford (keyboards, violin). James Dodd (bass, guitar), Stan DeWitt (vocals, guitars, mandolin), Brian Crerar (vocals, bass), and Kendra Anderson (vocals)

THE GRACE FIRST 11am BAND
Sunday, October 8, 3pm
Free-will donation
Grace First Presbyterian Church Ministry Center
3955 N. Studebaker Rd., Long Beach

04/13/2023

Hoping you can all come out and show some blues-y love to Bill Grisolia and his band! Bill is the founder of the Long Beach Blues Society and has been at the forefront of blues events in the city for many years. Gonna be a great show!

Sunday, 3pm, Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 N. Studebaker Rd., free will donation at the door.