The Balboa Theatre to Host Bobby McFerrin, 2/22

Ten-time Grammy® Award winning vocalist, Bobby McFerrin, comes to the Historic Balboa Theatre in "An Evening with Bobby McFerrin" on Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 7:30PM, with special guest Jeff Carney.

McFerrin, described as "undoubtedly a creative genius, finds influence from all genres of music and is continuously exploring the musical universe, known and unknown. Fascinated with idea of not knowing what is going to happen next, McFerrin never seems to run out of new ideas. Combine McFerrin's unique talents and matchless improvisational skills and you get an exceptional show full of surprises and maybe even a sing-a-long!

"Known most for his song 'Don't Worry Be Happy' written 20 years ago, McFerrin has evolved his sound and talents to an unprecedented level. Some of McFerrin's most astonishing performances include his stunning rendition of the Bach prelude Ave Maria, his inventive appearance on the NBC music program The Sing Off, his unparalleled interpretations of Beatles songs, his collaborations with everyone from cellist Yo-Yo Ma to pianist Chick Corea to comedian Robin Williams, and his condensed version of The Wizard of Oz!

"Enjoy this uniquely talented performer as he displays his incredible talent on this one-night only performance!"

Tickets can be purchased online at:

http://www.sandiegotheatres.org/eventstickets/eventdetails.cfm?eventID=2379;

at the San Diego Civic Theatre ticket office or by calling 570-1100 (619/760/858 area codes).  For more information, visit: www.SDBalboa.org.