Marcus Shelby Orchestra “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues”
Featuring Martin Luther McCoy, Paige Mayes & Tristian Cunningham
Production Designer ANDI WONG
Marcus Shelby and his 15–piece orchestra are honored to return back to the Presidio Theater to present his original suite “Black Ball: The Negro Leagues and the Blues,” Now that baseball is back again, “Black Ball” will get you excited for another season. The performance is part instrumental, part theatrical, and part musical and celebrates the history and legacy of Black baseball through songs, video, and clown theater. “Black Ball” honors baseball legends such as Satchel Paige, Josh Gipson, Jackie Robinson, Toni Stone, team owner Effa Manly, Orlando Cepeda, Willie Mays, and more. The music captures the sound of the game using blues, ballads, and swing to bring to life strike outs, arguments with umps, and home runs.
Black Ball is for all ages and you are encouraged to wear your favorite jersey to this concert.
PERSONNEL:
Martin Luther McCoy (vocals)
Paige Mayes (vocals)
Tristan Cunningham (clown)
Demari Gilbert (clown)
Alto 1: Tony Peebles
Alto 2: Kasey Knudsen
Tenor 1/Clarinet: Patrick Wolff
Tenor 2: Raffi Garibedian
Baritone: Melecio Magdaluyo
Trombone 1: Danny Lubin-Laden
Trombone 2: Victor Imbo
Trombone 3/Tuba: Jonathan Seiberlich
Trumpet 1: Levi Ferrar
Trumpet 2: Mike Olmos
Trumpet 3: Christopher Lowell Clark
Trumpet 4: Ryan Ancheta
Piano: Greg Jacobs
Drums: Jemal Ramirez
General Manager/Bass: Marcus Shelby
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The Presidio Theatre is located in the Presidio of San Francisco at 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129. See our Visit Us page for more information.
For most performances, the lobby opens one hour before showtime and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before showtime.
Yes for most performances we offer snacks, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Please note beverages are allowed in the auditorium, but food is only allowed in the lobby.
See the Ticketing Policies for all shows ticketed through the Presidio Theatre Box Office. Please note, if a show is ticketed by a third-party vendor these policies do not apply.
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415-960-3949
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The Presidio Theatre is located in the Presidio of San Francisco at 99 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94129. See our Visit Us page for more information.
For most performances, the lobby opens one hour before showtime and the auditorium opens 30 minutes before showtime.
Yes for most performances we offer snacks, soft drinks, beer, and wine. Please note beverages are allowed in the auditorium, but food is only allowed in the lobby.
See the Ticketing Policies for all shows ticketed through the Presidio Theatre Box Office. Please note, if a show is ticketed by a third-party vendor these policies do not apply.
If you need assistance with ticketing or have any other questions, please contact our Box Office:
415-960-3949
See additional information on our Contact Us page.