Now and Then Brings Classic Rock, Soul and Great Harmonies to Church Street Concerts

Ron Packer
July 3, 2026

Get ready for an evening filled with familiar songs, great harmonies and the unmistakable sound of classic rock and soul. Now and Then, a Northern California band based in Davis, comes to Church Street Concerts in Grass Valley on Saturday, October 10, 2026, bringing a lively collection of music from the 1950s through the 1980s.

Now and Then describes its music as rock and soul from “Back in the Day,” combining strong lead vocals, three-part harmonies and an accomplished group of musicians.

The vocal lineup features Dianna Craig, Renona Wesley and Tevis Carbajal, whose three-part harmonies are at the heart of the Now and Then sound. They are joined by bassist Steve O’Neil, keyboard player and musical director Sergei Shkurkin, guitarist Beni Herevia and drummer Ward Spangler. Together, they create a full, energetic sound that combines polished musicianship with the relaxed fun of hearing favorite songs performed live.

Audiences can expect music inspired by some of the most memorable performers of several generations. Now and Then’s repertoire includes classic soul associated with groups such as the Temptations, the Supremes, the Stylistics and the O’Jays, along with early rock-and-roll favorites made famous by artists including Elvis Presley and Roy Orbison and vocal groups such as the Shirelles, the Platters and the Drifters. The band also reaches into the 1980s for additional crowd favorites.

What ties the evening together is music designed to be enjoyed together. Now and Then builds its song list around selections audiences can dance to, sing along with and recognize almost immediately. For listeners who grew up with these songs, the concert offers a chance to revisit music connected to decades of memories. For younger listeners, it is an opportunity to hear some of American popular music’s most enduring rock and soul traditions performed by a live band.

The performance is part of the Church Street Concerts series at Grass Valley United Methodist Church, 236 S. Church Street in downtown Grass Valley. The intimate setting gives concertgoers the opportunity to experience the singers, harmonies and musicianship up close rather than from the distance of a large venue.

Make an evening of it: enjoy dinner in downtown Grass Valley, bring friends and settle in for a night of classic songs, soulful vocals and live music.

Now and Then — Classic Rock • Soul • Great Harmonies

Saturday, October 10, 2026 • 7:00–9:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Tickets are available online and may also be purchased at the door.

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