A touch of comedy has been woven throughout Brian Maggi’s career. In the late 1990s, he was a co-creator of a tech lampooning magazine, “In Formation,” and went on to write sketch comedy for the legendary Second City in Chicago. In between and along the way, he led teams in product design and strategy for a range of companies and clients and played a key role in several tech start-ups.

Guitarist James Robinson grew up in Campbell and learned piano before moving to guitar at age 12. Inspired by range of styles from around the world and across genres from jazz and classical, to blues, country and rock, Robinson creates a magical fusion of sound. His instrumental improvisation and collaboration with other musicians is fueled by the energy of his audience. Robinson’s multiple recordings include “New Beginnings,” released in 2019 before the pandemic, and his recent single “Azul Sky.”