Al Di Meola live in Orinda

Experience Al Di Meola live on September 26th

Al Di Meola will perform at Siesta Valley Bowl in Orinda, California on September 26, 2026. Di Meola is a highly regarded American guitarist, composer, and arranger known for his virtuosic acoustic guitar playing and fusion of jazz, rock, world music, and flamenco styles. Rising to prominence in the 1970s with Return to Forever alongside Chick Corea and Stanley Clarke, he subsequently established a successful solo career characterized by complex compositions, rapid picking techniques, and melodic improvisation. His work often incorporates influences from South American and Mediterranean musical traditions.

Siesta Valley Bowl is an outdoor amphitheater located within the Briones Regional Park in Orinda. Originally constructed in the late 1960s by local residents as a community space for performing arts, it has hosted a variety of events including concerts, theatrical productions, and film screenings. The venue is known for its natural acoustics and intimate setting within a redwood grove. It's capacity is approximately 500-600 people depending on event configuration. The bowl remains largely unchanged from its original design and continues to operate as a community-run facility managed by the Siesta Valley Bowl Association.