Perch Perfect Episode 4 is here!Our live concert series is back again, bringing together Pioneers with a passion for music and performance, with a special show in a bigger space!Check out this performance in the North University Union where we had an afternoon of indie folk featuring Faith Zapata (English ‘22). A writer turned songstress, Faith has transformed her love of words into music, with over 30K monthly listeners on Spotify.Follow Faith on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithzap/ 🎶 Listen to Faith’s music here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0hJu98X7eKFanMFjJ6eUZF Stay informed on Faith's work here: https://faithcore.substack.com/With a new venue and a rising artist, Episode 4 is one you won’t want to miss.

Perch Perfect 3 is here! This time we met Justin Kwan and Lauren Cadotte, an alumni and current student duo who met in on of our choir classes!With Justin's talent for production and Lauren's voice and lyrical prowess, the two have a host of incredible music to share.You can check out their music and stay updated with the links below:MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DpJ9zaOyVH4dtKD9fXTQY?si=CGUFfXSiQfmFV6O9v5nulwSOCIAL MEDIA: Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.cadotte.music?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Justin: https://www.instagram.com/justinkwaniofficial?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

As the Pioneers continue their incredible undefeated season and prepare for Wednesday’s Elite Eight match-up in Pittsburgh, KRON-4 highlights the bond between star players and brothers, Amare and Tyree Campbell. The Southern California siblings have gone from driveway pickup games to a shot at an NCAA national title here at Cal State East Bay.

Perch Perfect is back, our new live concert series that brings together current and former Pioneers with a passion for music and performance. From Jazz to Nordic Folk, to Hip Hop and beyond, we are proud to share the passion of our East Bay community!This time we welcome Gabriel Valencia, a first-year communications major. Taking up music after the pandemic, Valencia is a self-taught accordion player. Taking a page from the likes of El Tigre del Norte and Edgardo Nuñez, Valencia will play songs inspired by centuries of Mexican folk music.You can check out some of his music and other channels here: https://linktr.ee/CHEWYYY07?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6004d09f-63ac-4952-8bb3-1a4fb7b211fcAre you interested in being a part of Perch Perfect or know someone who would? Send us a message and become part of the action!

Check out the first episode of East Bay's new music series: Perch Perfect!Listen to Gremnir's newest album, Maðr Er Manns Gaman, here: https://gremnir.bandcamp.com/album/ma-r-er-manns-gamanHosting the Pioneers of past and present, through live performances. This includes faculty and students who have called East Bay home since 1957.Featuring Pioneer performers of past and present, we spoke with Gremnir (Music Composition, 2016), Nordic Folk musician and studio artist, about his musical journey to kick off this new series. Performing music based on Old Norse poetry, Gremnir takes us through the stories and wisdom of Odin, the principal god of Norse mythology and shows how no matter the period, there is still inspiration in older ways of life.Stay tuned for new episodes, our reach out on social media, and in our comments to be the next Perch Perfect guest!

August 2025