John Davidson, a certifiable
television, theatre, film and Broadway star, presents an up close and personal
vocal/banjo performance of his favorite songs and stories from his prominent
career.
On Broadway, John starred in The Hallmark Hall Of Fame version of The Fantasticks and received The
Theatre Guild Award for his portrayal of Curly in the Broadway revival of Oklahoma.
John’s vast recording career includes thirteen albums and led John to headline
at the major Las Vegas
showrooms at Caesar’s Palace, the Las Vegas Hilton and the MGM Grand.
On TV, he has hosted That’s Incredible, The New Hollywood Squares, One Hundred Thousand Dollar
Pyramid and The
John Davidson Daytime Talk Show!
John’s feature film career includes The Happiest Millionaire, Airport 80, Edward Scissorhands, and The Squeeze
Riders in the Sky
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2010
7:30 PM
"...harmony-laden music...”
--Billboard
Magazine
By definition, empirical data and critical acclaim, Riders In the
Sky stands "hats & shoulders" above the rest of the purveyors of
Comedy & Western! For thirty years, this classic cowboy quartet has
been keepers of the flame passed on by the Sons of the Pioneers, Gene Autry and
Roy Rogers. They are reviving and revitalizing western music and branding it
with their own legendary wacky humor and way-out western wit!
With “Ranger Doug” on arch-top guitar and baritone vocals, “Too
Slim” on bunkhouse bass, face and tenor vocals, “Woody Paul” on fiddle, tenor
vocals and rope tricks and “Joey the Cowpolka King” on accordion and baritone
vocals, Riders In The Sky has earned two Grammys and is the only exclusively
Western artist to join the legendary Grand Ole Opry.
The ponies are
rested and watered. America’s
favorite cowboys are ready to saddle up and ride.
Greg Giannascoli
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2011
7:30 PM
“...great mastery on
this instrument”
--The National of Mexico City
“...elegantly phrased and sensitively
performed...”
--Percussive
Notes
Performing celebrated works by
Gershwin, Paganini, Liszt and his riotous rendition of Flight of the Bumblebee, marimbist and
percussionist, Greg Giannascolli is nothing less than astonishing. His
virtuosity combines with his showmanship to create a great artistry.
Greg was the winner of the Artist International New York
Recital/Young Artist Competition and top prize winner of the Patrons of Wisdom
International Young Artist Competition held in Toronto, Canada.
He has performed as a soloist with orchestras and in recitals throughout North
America, Europe and Asia and has delighted
audiences on CBC, NPR radio and PBS TV.
Mr. Giannascolli earned his DMA from RutgersUniversity, his MM from VirginiaCommonwealthUniversity and his BM from RowanUniversity.
He currently gets to share his performing experience as a faculty member at the
esteemed JuilliardPre-College and as the coordinator of the percussion
department at New JerseyCityUniversity.
Pianafiddle
SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2011
7:30 PM
“positively pyrotechnic!”
--Steve Siegel, The Allentown
Morning Call
“...uncategorically good music...”
--Dr. Tim Mainland, ConcordUniversity, Athens, WV
Is it bluegrass? Is it jazz? Is it classical, old time, ragtime,
or blues? If it’s Pianafiddle performing, the answer is YES!
Beginning only
with a familiar tune, concert violinist and fiddler Adam DeGraff and jazz
pianist Randy Morris improvise as they go, blending the traditional, the
unwritten, and the spontaneous in compelling performances that range literally
from Bach to Bluegrass. The duo continues
to mystify audiences as they blur stylistic lines, transcend musical genres and
bring energy and a tasteful touch of humor to each performance.
Ultimately they agree that musical boundaries are meant to be crossed! Step
across the line if you dare!
Legacy of Floyd Cramer
SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011
3:30 PM
Jason Coleman has
embraced (the) legacy”
--Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Arts
Council, Inc.
Jason Coleman has been blessed with tremendous talent inherited from his
grandfather, the legendary keyboardist Floyd Cramer. He has matured into
an uncanny reflection of his famous granddaddy and now his current concert
tour, Legacy of Floyd Cramer, is bringing a heartfelt new life to
Cramer’s beloved music.
Jason was thrilled to make his Grand Ole Opry debut at the tender age of
seventeen and was given the honor of playing for the induction of his
grandfather at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Medallion Ceremony.
Jason’s concerts are filled with exciting songs and nostalgic stories as he
shares special memories of his grandfather and the music he made famous.
His 2006 CD release, Legacy, includes many of Floyd’s self-penned hits, most
notably Last Date
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