February 28, 2026

BSCCA 50th celebration with the Waddington Brothers

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BSCCA 50th anniversary celebration at BSPAC with the Waddington Brothers


Borrego Springs Community Concert Association (BSCCA) celebrated 50 years of live concerts on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center. The evening began at 6:00 PM with cake and sparkling cider, then the theater filled for the 7:00 PM concert by the Waddington Brothers. Earlier the same day, the group also performed a student concert at BSPAC for Borrego Springs High School.

A packed anniversary night at BSPAC


BSCCA’s 50th anniversary was not a quiet milestone. By concert time, the theater was full, with members and guests turning out to mark the organization’s long-running role in bringing live music to Borrego Springs.


The Waddington Brothers


The Waddington Brothers are Seth, Ethan, Jacob, and Job, four siblings from rural North Dakota who blend traditional bluegrass with Western and cowboy influences. Their sound is built on tight family harmonies and acoustic instrumentation.


During the Borrego Springs concert, Seth told the audience it was his favorite theater to play in. He said it was because of having Pablito’s Bar & Grill and Bighorn Fudge connected to the venue, then joked that this must be why there is a dentist in the same building too.


Student concert earlier the same day


Before the anniversary event, the Waddington Brothers played a daytime student concert at BSPAC for Borrego Springs High School students. The school performance is part of the same BSCCA model that pairs public concerts with music access for students.


>> Waddington Brothers Inspire High Schoolers


About BSCCA


Founded in 1975, BSCCA is an independent 501(c)(3), all-volunteer nonprofit with a mission to bring high-quality, eclectic music to Borrego Springs. The season typically includes nine concerts: five public performances and four free concerts for school children.


BSCCA’s operating support comes from the community. The organization reports roughly 40% of funding from memberships and lobby ticket sales, with about 60% coming from private donors and corporate sponsors. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.


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