Calvin Arsenia + Cera Impala + Bird
Doors 630PM Music 7:00PM $20
This show will contain two short intermissions.
Calvin Arsenia
Gaining widespread recognition for his soulful vocals and virtuosic classical-harp playing, Calvin Arsenia is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist hailing from Kansas City, Missouri. In addition to his solo work, Arsenia has collaborated with a variety of artists across different media, including film and television, and has performed at numerous festivals and venues around the world. He is known for his heartfelt and introspective lyrics that often touch on themes of love, loss, and personal growth. Arsenia's music has been described as a blend of folk, pop, and R&B, and he continues to use his gift of music to draw bridges between communities separated by race, class, gender, sex, and/or religious beliefs.
Since 2023, Arsenia has been the director of an intimate concert venue and community space in the heart of Kansas City, Missouri, called Greenwood Social Hall - the location he filmed his award-winning music video featuring his cover of Britney Spears's Toxic.
Cera Imapala
Cera Impala is a commanding songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for songs that feel both timeless and immediate. Her voice carries warmth and grit in equal measure, drawing listeners into intimate worlds shaped by longing, wit, and quiet power. Each performance feels personal, immersive, and deeply felt.
She has toured internationally with her band, The New Prohibition, and her work has been heard on stages and airwaves around the world. Cera is currently recording an ambitious double album project, Demeter’s Daughter and Persephone, which expands her long-form storytelling and musical scope.
Her fifth album, Wildest Dreams, received strong critical response and is available on vinyl, CD, and all digital platforms. Beyond her solo work, Cera is an accomplished recording artist and session musician. She has contributed to projects with Bella Hardy, Jellyman’s Daughter, and others, and has been a touring and recording member of several respected ensembles.
Janie Price aka “BIRD” is an award winning half Irish/English singer-songwriter. She started her classical music training on cello aged 6 and learnt drums from age 11. At 18 she started her professional career as a session musician playing for the likes of Emeli Sande, Roachford and Vanessa Mae. As a songwriter she’s written and collaborated with many household names including Andy Dunlop (Travis), James Dean Bradfield (Manic Street Preachers), Ally McErlaine (Texas), John Paul White (The Civil Wars) and Charlie Sexton (Bob Dylan) and had numerous platinum and gold hits. She’s also an award winning short film maker.
Recent acclaim for Bird:
“Bird’s storytelling captures the full gamut of duality, vulnerability and resilience. The final two tracks offer up alternative versions of the old Smiths’ classic ‘How Soon Is Now’, showing the diversity of Birds’ influences, however it is her own material that stands out here, in particular the aforementioned ‘Roy’, which is without doubt one of the best songs of 2025 so far.’’ AMERICANA UK
“Beautifully written, masterfully arranged, and delivered with poetic finesse, ‘Sunny Days’ is a standout release from a singular artist. Utterly gorgeous.” RECORD OF THE DAY
"Bird's "Daddy" is not mere melody; it is an excavation, a sonic archaeology of the human heart, laid bare with a vulnerability that is both breathtaking and profoundly moving. In a world saturated with fleeting trends and manufactured emotions, Bird offers something truly rare: authenticity. And in "Daddy," she delivers it with a power that is both undeniable and unforgettable. This release, and the upcoming EP, are set to be milestones in an already impressive career" - Jamsphere
Refreshments by House of Outlyre. Donations appreciated
Greenwood Social Hall is located on the second floor of a historical building and does not currently have an ADA entrance. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.