BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Musical Bridges Around The World - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Musical Bridges Around The World X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://musicalbridges.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Musical Bridges Around The World REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T170000 DTSTAMP:20260722T214204Z CREATED:20260611T180558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T214204Z UID:334266-1791651600-1791651600@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:Sam Reider and Jorge Glem - Impresario Club DESCRIPTION:Interested in this event and not a member? Click here to learn more \n \n \n \n \n \n This Latin GRAMMY-nominated duo has built a vibrant musical bridge between Venezuela and the United States. Glem\, a celebrated cuatro player\, and Reider\, an accomplished accordionist\, pianist\, and composer\, met in New York City in 2016. From parks and subway stations to Lincoln Center and NPR Tiny Desk\, their journey culminates in Brooklyn-Cumaná\, their debut album nominated for Best Instrumental Record at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS: \n \n \n \n \n \n The Dynamic Duo\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s a very special thing when two musical cultures come together to create something that didn’t exist before.” – NPR \nLatin GRAMMY nominees Jorge Glem and Sam Reider\, have blazed an exhilarating musical trail linking the United States and Venezuela. GRAMMY-nominated cuatrista and founding member of the acclaimed Venezuelan musical ensemble C4 Trio\, Jorge Glem\, met multi-talented American accordionist\, pianist\, composer Sam Reider at a house party in New York City in 2016. From their very first gigs in public parks and subway stations to recent sold-out concerts Lincoln Center\, SFJAZZ\, and NPR Tiny Desk\, Jorge and Sam delight in the power of music\, friendship\, and improvisation to transcend cultural barriers. \nTheir debut record\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, was released in November 2022 and was subsequently nominated for Best Instrumental Record in the 2023 Latin GRAMMY Awards. The album’s diverse repertoire includes Venezuelan merengue\, joropo\, and other traditional rhythms alongside original compositions drawing on American jazz and roots music. Brooklyn-Cumaná is joyful expression of limitless potential of music to capture the imagination and entice the body to get up and dance. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Reider\, accordion\n \nSam Reider is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist\, accordionist\, composer\, and educator whose work brings together jazz\, folk\, popular song\, and contemporary composition. He has performed at major festivals and venues around the world\, with appearances on NPR\, PBS\, and the BBC\, and collaborations with artists including Jon Batiste\, Paquito d’Rivera\, and Jorge Glem. His 2022 solo piano record Petrichor received four stars and made the Best of 2022 in Downbeat Magazine\, and his duo album with Jorge Glem\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk and nominated for Best Instrumental Album at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs. A U.S. Department of State musical ambassador\, Reider has traveled the world carrying his accordion and collaborating with international artists\, with folk songs and stories from his travels inspiring much of his original compositions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Jorge Glem\, cuatro\n \nJorge Glem is a Latin Grammy-winning virtuoso of the Venezuelan cuatro\, mandolinist\, and producer celebrated as one of Venezuela’s most innovative musical figures. Hailing from Cumaná and now based in the U.S.\, he has performed solo concertos with Gustavo Dudamel and world-renowned orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, the San Francisco Symphony\, and the New York Philharmonic. He has shared the stage with globally recognized artists including Jon Batiste\, Paquito d’Rivera\, Rubén Blades\, and Natalia Lafourcade\, fusing the cuatro into genres ranging from jazz and salsa to bluegrass and rock. As a founding member of C4 Trío\, he has earned multiple Latin Grammy Awards\, and his duo album with Sam Reider\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, received a Latin Grammy nomination in 2023 for Best Instrumental Album. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\n Is this concert free?No\, this concert is only open to paying members. To learn more about MBAW’s membership and join\, click here. \nWhat is the parking situation?Parking is dependent upon each venue and will be communicated directly to members prior to the event. \nCan I see this artist elsewhere?Yes. This artist is available for another membership series and a free public concert. Please return to the event calendar to see these other events. \nCan I take pictures or video at the event?Please no flash photography during artist(s) performance. We would love for you to capture and share your experience\, but we do ask that you be conscientious of others and the artists during their performance so as not to disrupt the event. \nDo you have other questions about this event or membership that require direct support?Contact us URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/sam-reider-and-jorge-glem-impresario-club-10-10-2026/ LOCATION:Location Provided Upon RSVP CATEGORIES:Impresario Club ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Sam-Reider-Jorge-Glem_IC_Website-Calendar-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T200000 DTSTAMP:20260803T154941Z CREATED:20260803T154941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T154941Z UID:335073-1791745200-1791748800@musicalbridges.org SUMMARY:Sam Reider and Jorge Glem - Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings DESCRIPTION:This Latin GRAMMY-nominated duo has built a vibrant musical bridge between Venezuela and the United States. Glem\, a celebrated cuatro player\, and Reider\, an accomplished accordionist\, pianist\, and composer\, met in New York City in 2016. From parks and subway stations to Lincoln Center and NPR Tiny Desk\, their journey culminates in Brooklyn-Cumaná\, their debut album nominated for Best Instrumental Record at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Venue Schedule\n5:30 PM Check-in & Happy Hour\n6:15 PM Doors\n7 PM Concert\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ABOUT THE ARTISTS:\n \n \n \n \n \n The Dynamic Duo\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s a very special thing when two musical cultures come together to create something that didn’t exist before.” – NPR \nLatin GRAMMY nominees Jorge Glem and Sam Reider\, have blazed an exhilarating musical trail linking United States and Venezuelan traditions. GRAMMY-nominated cuatrista and founding member of the acclaimed Venezuelan musical ensemble C4 Trio\, Jorge Glem\, met multi-talented American accordionist\, pianist\, composer Sam Reider at a house party in New York City in 2016. From their very first gigs in public parks and subway stations to recent sold-out concerts Lincoln Center\, SFJAZZ\, and NPR Tiny Desk\, Jorge and Sam delight in the power of music\, friendship\, and improvisation to transcend cultural barriers. \nTheir debut record\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, was released in November 2022 and was subsequently nominated for Best Instrumental Record in the 2023 Latin GRAMMY Awards. The album’s diverse repertoire includes Venezuelan merengue\, joropo\, and other traditional rhythms alongside original compositions drawing on American jazz and roots music. Brooklyn-Cumaná is joyful expression of limitless potential of music to capture the imagination and entice the body to get up and dance. \nArtist Website Bio: https://www.samreidermusic.com/sam-reider-and-jorge-glem \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Reider\, accordion\n \nSam Reider is a Latin GRAMMY-nominated pianist\, accordionist\, composer\, and educator whose work brings together jazz\, folk\, popular song\, and contemporary composition. He has performed at major festivals and venues around the world\, with appearances on NPR\, PBS\, and the BBC\, and collaborations with artists including Jon Batiste\, Paquito d’Rivera\, and Jorge Glem. His 2022 solo piano record Petrichor received four stars and made the Best of 2022 in Downbeat Magazine\, and his duo album with Jorge Glem\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, was featured on NPR’s Tiny Desk and nominated for Best Instrumental Album at the 2023 Latin GRAMMYs. A U.S. Department of State musical ambassador\, Reider has traveled the world carrying his accordion and collaborating with international artists\, with folk songs and stories from his travels inspiring much of his original compositions. \nThis is Reider’s fourth time in San Antonio performing for Musical Bridges Around the World audiences. Check out some of his past MBAW performances here on YouTube. \nArtist Website: https://www.samreidermusic.com/\n \n \n \n \n \n Jorge Glem\, cuatro\n \nJorge Glem is a Latin Grammy-winning virtuoso of the Venezuelan cuatro\, mandolinist\, and producer celebrated as one of Venezuela’s most innovative musical figures. Hailing from Cumaná and now based in the U.S.\, he has performed solo concertos with Gustavo Dudamel and world-renowned orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, the San Francisco Symphony\, and the New York Philharmonic. He has shared the stage with globally recognized artists including Jon Batiste\, Paquito d’Rivera\, Rubén Blades\, and Natalia Lafourcade\, fusing the cuatro into genres ranging from jazz and salsa to bluegrass and rock. As a founding member of C4 Trío\, he has earned multiple Latin Grammy Awards\, and his duo album with Sam Reider\, Brooklyn-Cumaná\, received a Latin Grammy nomination in 2023 for Best Instrumental Album. \nArtist Website: https://www.jorgeglem.com/\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSOR OF ARTISTIC FEES \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTNERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n General FAQs\n \nTickets\nTickets are required to enter the concert\, but they are free! Seating is first-come-first-served. Tickets are available through each event on our event calendar or on Eventbrite. \nCheck-in\nTo help our staff and volunteers\, please have your ticket ready when you get there. Staff and volunteers will be ready to scan the QR code located on your ticket (print\, email\, or app). \nDoor Opening\nDoor opening times for Musical Evenings events will occur at 6:15 PM\, unless otherwise stated per event.  \nHealth & Safety Statement\nMusical Bridges Around the World will follow the most up-to-date safety guidelines for fine arts performance halls per the State of Texas\, as well as any other measures necessary for the ensured safety of its attendees. It is within MBAW and the venue’s right and discretion as private entities to enact these safety protocols for its attendees. \nLost Ticket/Refund Policy\nAn attendant at the door can help you register and get in quickly and easily. If you have registered but have forgotten the ticket\, an attendant can pull up your name and check you in manually. \nIf you cannot attend\, we ask that you cancel your free ticket order. This helps our ticket management process and eases the check-in process for staff/volunteers and guests on the day of. \nPhotography & Video\nNo flash photography or full-frame cameras unless given a press pass. We love for you to capture and share your experience\, but we do ask that you be conscientious of others and the artists during the performance so as not to disrupt the event. \nSeating\nSeating is first-come-first-served\, apart from any clearly marked reserved or VIP seating. \nSilence Your Phone\nPlease silence phones/devices during the performance. \nWill Call\nPaper tickets are not available unless otherwise arranged\, as all tickets run through the Eventbrite system. If you wish to print out your Eventbrite tickets for check-in\, you may do so\, but do not expect to be able to pick up physical tickets at a box office. \nAny other questions? Contact us. \n\n\n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Venue-Related FAQs\n For all information regarding Stable Hall parking\, accessibility\, alcohol consumption\, animals\, bags/coats\, prohibited items\, and more\, visit: https://www.stablehall.com/venue/faqs URL:https://musicalbridges.org/event/sam-reider-and-jorge-glem-musical-evenings-10-11-2026/ LOCATION:Stable Hall\, 307 Pearl Pkwy\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78215\, United States CATEGORIES:Russell Hill Rogers Musical Evenings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://musicalbridges.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sam-Reider-Jorge-Glem_ME_Website-Calendar-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR