2007-2008 Concert Season
Saturday, April 21st, 2007 at 7:30PM
— Jerry O'Sullivan and Friends
Jerry O'Sullivan and Friends features thrilling reels and haunting Celtic
ballads performed by outstanding Irish musicians
as well as the electrifying rhythms of Irish step dance.
Jerry O'Sullivan is a master of the uilleann pipes, an intricate and complex bagpipe from Ireland.
His reputation for technical and melodic mastery of the instrument is undisputed.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 at 7:30PM —
The Limeliters
The Limeliters launched their career in 1959 at San Francisco's famous hungry i
and soon emerged as a dominant voice in the 1960s folk music scene.
A string of best selling albums
for RCA, frequent appearances on television and the Coca-Cola(tm) jingle,
"Things Go Better withCoke", quickly made them a household name.
Many talented new members have been featured through the years,
but the sound that the group pioneered has always remained intact.
Featuring signature harmony, whacked out houmor and comtemporary satire,
The Limelithers have an infectious energy and enthusiasm that is sure to delight our audience.
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 7:30PM —
Sourdough Slim
From the moment free-wheeling cowhand Sourdough Slim swaggers on stage,
it's obvious that everyone is in for a rollicking good time!
This fast-paced funnyman is also an award-winning
yodler who sets his ramblings of western lore to the loping rythm of unforgettable tunes.
Having garnered jaw-droppin awe at the Lincoln Center and The Kennedy Center, Sourdough Slim's show is perhaps
summed up best by one Carson City reviewer: "Audience members, impressed by his cascading
yodels while two-steppin' and fingering the accordion strapped to his chest were speechless whe
he did all those things and spun a flat lariat simultaneously." Unbelievable!
Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 3:00PM —
California Guitar Trio
While the California Guitar Trio's stunning virtuosity
and sly sense of humor have earned them a fervent following,
they continue to garner acclaim for their whirlwind fusing
of classical, rock, blues, jazz, world music, progressive and California "surf music".
They have toured extensively in the USA, Japan and Europe,
and have shared the stage with King Crimson, Tito Puente, and Peter Rowan, among many others.
Their music has been featured at several Olympic Games and on many major TV networks.
With shimmering clean accoustic sounds blended with ambient electronics,
the California Guitar Trio brings fusion music to an entirely new level.
Friday, March 14, 2008 at 7:30PM —
French Chamber Orchestra
Each member of the incomparable French Chamber Orchestra couples their passion
for making music with the energy, technique and attention to ensemble that true chamber music requires.
The group performs regularly with well-known French soloists and conductiors,
including Maurice André, Guy Touvron, and Frédéric Lodéon,
in venues all across Europe, and made a successful US debut at the Lincoln Center in 2002.
Acclaimed as one of France's best chamber orchestras,
the French Chamber Orchestra is equally at home with baroque, classical, romantic
and contemoporary music,
and takes a particular pleasure in bringing forgotten masterpieces to
life ... a "must-see" for chamber enthusiasts.
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 7:30PM —
Misty River
Audiences are simply captivated by Misty River,
an all-female quartet (two of whom are mother and daughter),
who support their beautiful vocal blend
with guitars, bass, fiddle, accordion and clawhammer style banjo.
They perform masterful arrangements of a wide variety of Americana music,
including favorites from folk, country, bluegrass and Celtic roots,
seamlessly incorporating haunting ballads and award-winning original songs.
From humble "open mic" beginnings in Eugene, Oregon,
to representing the USA at Shanghai International Music Festival in China,
Misty River's popularity continues to expand.
And the river keeps rolling as rivers do, touching people at each stop along the way.