Israel Maldonado, Mark Goffeney, Cedar Shakers
The fall Acoustic Evenings at the Athenaeum series begins with Israel Maldonado, Mark Goffeney, and The Cedar Shakers. Guitarist Israel Maldonado is a world-class talent and veteran of Acoustic Evenings. Delighting audiences in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Maldonado is a virtuoso in several styles of music who weaves humor and educational information into each performance. San Diego Music Hall of Famer Mark Goffeney was born without arms but never let that prevent him from pursuing and achieving his dreams of becoming an exceptional guitarist, with his feet. Goffeney is an inspiring performer singing about a life full of appreciation and gratitude. The Cedar Shakers, a five-piece bluegrass ensemble, is comprised of Mike Cendejas, Michael Freed, Calen Lucas, Craig Sturak, and Dave Adey.
