Musicians with Marin ties perform at Super Bowl

Alexandra Simpson took the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Feb. 8, Super Bowl Sunday. All her hard work and training had led up to this moment. She was ready to play — well, music, that is.

Standing near 49ers legends Steve Young, Jerry Rice and Joe Montana, whom she grew up watching on TV with her dad, the violist performed with rock band Green Day during the Super Bowl opening ceremony that welcomed football legends to the field.

“The experience was incredible,” said Simpson...