LAKEPORT, Calif. – Appearing at the Soper Reese Theatre on Saturday, June 13, is the nationally recognized group, Occidental Gypsy, well known as capable heirs and nouveau pioneers of the music of Django Reinhardt.

The group will take the stage at 7 p.m. to play a dynamic mix of original vocal and instrumental pieces, most notably a “gypsyfied” take of Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

All seats are reserved. Tickets are $20, $18 and $15.

Deftly blending gypsy swing, jazz and world music, the group features Eli Bishop, a Nashville prodigy who recently won First Place in the Mississippi Fiddle Championships and regularly stuns crowds with his lightning-fast, passionate violin.

Lead guitarist and composer Brett Feldman drives the sound with a masterful gypsy swing guitar.

Jeremy Frantz, a protégé of legendary jazz guitarist Joe Negri, brings his sultry, retro vocals and expert jazz guitar to the front line, and serves as an exquisite counterpoint to the down-and-dirty driving sound brought by Brett.

Guatemalan percussionist Erick “Banny” Cifuentes and bassist Jeff Feldman fill out the band’s rich sound to keep feet stomping and people dancing.

These energetic and charming entertainers interact with fans on a personal level and incorporate audience participation into every show.

Tickets are on sale at www.soperreesetheatre.com ; at the theater box office on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; or at The Travel Center, 1265 S. Main St., Lakeport, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The Soper Reese Theatre is located at 275 S. Main St., Lakeport. For more information call 707-263-0577.