Next Level Tour
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(925) 943-7469
Wednesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Open for Walk Up
Proof of full vaccination against
COVID-19 is required for all guests
age 12 and over, and face coverings
are required to be worn by all guests
age two and over when visiting the
Lesher Center for the Arts.
1601 Civic Drive
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Wednesday – Sunday: Noon – 6:00pm
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
*In addition to the hours noted, the Ticket Office is also open one hour prior and thirty minutes after curtain for ticketed performances, including performances on Mondays, Tuesdays, and most City holidays.
Presented by JS Productions
and Levite Music House
featuring Recording Artist Jerald Stroughter, Sr.
with Comedian Phil Johnson
and special guest Leslie Griffith
March 5, 2022
Jerald Stroughter, Sr. was born in Chicago and moved to San Francisco as a young child. Jerald loved music and taught himself to play drums as a child. In high school, Jerald studied music theory and played in the school band. At 16, he became a professional drummer playing in the jazz circuit traveling up and down the West Coast. By 20, Jerald began traveling with gospel bands playing drums and singing. Jerald has spent time working in the Theater as a drummer. He began producing, writing, and recording in the Bay Area. Jerald has traveled with R&B bands on the casino circuit and local Bay Area bands to refine his smooth tenor and baritone vocals. The Touch of Velvet provides Jerald the opportunity to showcase his entertainment experience into a high energy show.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours 45 minutes, with one intermission
and Levite Music House
featuring Recording Artist Jerald Stroughter, Sr.
with Comedian Phil Johnson
and special guest Leslie Griffith
March 5, 2022
Jerald Stroughter, Sr. was born in Chicago and moved to San Francisco as a young child. Jerald loved music and taught himself to play drums as a child. In high school, Jerald studied music theory and played in the school band. At 16, he became a professional drummer playing in the jazz circuit traveling up and down the West Coast. By 20, Jerald began traveling with gospel bands playing drums and singing. Jerald has spent time working in the Theater as a drummer. He began producing, writing, and recording in the Bay Area. Jerald has traveled with R&B bands on the casino circuit and local Bay Area bands to refine his smooth tenor and baritone vocals. The Touch of Velvet provides Jerald the opportunity to showcase his entertainment experience into a high energy show.
Running Time: approx. 2 hours 45 minutes, with one intermission
Headliner Jerald Stroughter, Sr.
Opener Phil Johnson
Phil Johnson has an action packed show filled with his two loves, comedy and music. It’s a show filled with sharp unexpected turns, sneak attack jokes, and hilarious songs that doesn’t shy away from controversial territory… race, sex, religion, and doughnuts – so many doughnuts – all delivered from the viewpoint of a guy who happily grew up in the deeply multi-everything community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Phil has been seen and heard at the Sundance Film Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, on Sirius/XM and Bob and Tom radio, and on Amazon Prime. He’s also released multiple comedy specials and albums filled with his colorful, tightly-written comedy.
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all guests age 12 and over, and face coverings are required to be worn by all guests age two and over when visiting the Lesher Center for the Arts.
Opener Phil Johnson
Phil Johnson has an action packed show filled with his two loves, comedy and music. It’s a show filled with sharp unexpected turns, sneak attack jokes, and hilarious songs that doesn’t shy away from controversial territory… race, sex, religion, and doughnuts – so many doughnuts – all delivered from the viewpoint of a guy who happily grew up in the deeply multi-everything community of the San Francisco Bay Area. Phil has been seen and heard at the Sundance Film Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, on Sirius/XM and Bob and Tom radio, and on Amazon Prime. He’s also released multiple comedy specials and albums filled with his colorful, tightly-written comedy.
Proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for all guests age 12 and over, and face coverings are required to be worn by all guests age two and over when visiting the Lesher Center for the Arts.