Alex DeGrassi is renowned as a steel-string guitar virtuoso. Since he lives in Mendocino County, the Grammy-nominated musician makes regular local appearances. The most recent will be at the Concerts and Conversation series, where he will perform with folk duo the Real Sarahs at the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake. The show will be held on March 19 at 3 p.m. and, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, will feature Irish tunes. Tickets are $30 and may be purchased online via Eventbrite (tinyurl.com/34f2mhbv) or by phone at 707-275-2244 ext. 0. For more information, see tinyurl.com/ncupxu5r.