2009 Fall Concert Schedule
Saturday Sep 5
An explosion of energy in sing-a-longs, bang-a-longs, whisper-a-longs and improvised songs. Kids and kids at heart all become part of the show.
Friday Oct 2
A night of rockin' blues featuring legendary Beverly "Guitar" Watkins with Albert White, Sol Creech, Lil Joe Burton and Ardie Dean. Presented by Music Maker Relief Foundation.
Thursday Sep 24
Former member of Lucinda Williams' band, this classically trained singer/songwriter combines folk and country music on violin and mandolin with her rootsy vocal style.
Friday Sep 11
This Memphis native is a veteran of Albert King's band. He's a talented and versatile singer, songwriter and keyboardist whose eclectic musical style incorporates elements of pop, jazz, blues and traditional R&B.
Saturday Sep 5
A "salsa" sensation, this high energy Latin orchestra from Austin, Texas keeps the feet dancing all night long to their diverse array of Latin vibes.
Saturday Sep 26
Fandango means "Danceable Party", and that's just what this group creates with a colorful performance of Son Jarocho music of Mexico whose roots are in Gypsy/Spanish guitar and African drumming.
Saturday Sep 19
Parents know him as Jason Ringenberg, leader of the seminal roots rock band Jason & the Scorchers. Farmer Jason has been drawing sellout crowds with his rollicking delivery of catchy songs and good times for kids of all ages.
Friday Sep 18
The Queen of Memphis jazz and classic pop. This multi-award winning singer, actress and teacher weaves and interprets all the sounds of the Mid-South from jazz and blues to rock and country into her own soulful style.
Friday Sep 4
Legendary blues renegades blaze a powerful modern trail of music that grabs both die-hard blues fans and rockers who love supercharged guitar and bone-shaking vocals.
Friday Sep 25
One of America's finest African-American sacred steel ensembles, this family group brings their joyous spiritual sound to the stage. This is not "sitting and listening" music: dancing, singing, and having fun are essential parts of their tradition.
Sunday Sep 6
This local favorite and international star is a breath of fresh air in the world of classical guitar. Her skill as an instrumentalist is matched by her reputation for expanding the classical guitar repertoire by collaborating with composers from around the world.
Saturday Oct 3
Set the night on fire with Tejano music from Austin, Texas!
Saturday Oct 3
Explore the wonders of science in an old-fashioned revue of original songs, witty jokes, and earth smashing dances performed by giant dinosaur puppets. This program dramatizes historic and scientific facts about the great age of the dinosaur.
Saturday Sep 12
Latin Jazz vocalist from Columbia creates a smooth and sultry sound with combining two unique music traditions: latin rhythms with melodic jazz.
Saturday Sep 19
The joy of the Caribbean with the nostalgia of the Andes adding jazz and pop elements, takes South American folk music into a hip new realm.
Saturday Sep 26
A woodwind quintet from the Memphis Symphony Orchestra bring to life Melinda Long's famous children's book "How I Became a Pirate" in this exciting program of music and stories!
Sunday Sep 6
An exciting tapestry of traditional music and dances of Tibet performed by Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling monastery, established in Tibet in 1416. Their ancient chanting and famed snow lion dance have enchanted audiences around the world.
Sunday Oct 4
Canada's own Nagata Shachu delights audiences with mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko). Rooted in the folk drumming traditions of Japan, the ensemble produces a new voice for the taiko.
Ohana Maui
Sunday Sep 13
Aloha! It's a night of traditional Hawaiian music. Hawaiian vocals, ukulele and hula combine to provide island music filled with the Aloha spirit.
Thursday Sep 17
When not playing in his full-time gig with Wilco, Mikael Jorgensen crafts pitch-perfect pop songs blending 70's AM radio melodies through a modern rock prism.
Saturday Sep 12
This Zimbabwean style marimba band from Austin, Texas is sure to get the kids moving. They have been called 'Blue Man Group Meets Afro-Pop' because of their giant hand-crafted instruments and their high-energy stage presence.
Thursday Sep 10
An historic night of music featuring Rockabilly Hall of Fame member and former Sun Studios' go-to drummer JM Van Eaton with an extraordinary cast of legendary musicians including Billy Swan, Charlie Rich, Jr., Carl Mann and Travis Wammack.
To Be Announced
Saturday Oct 3
Thursday Sep 3
Created by Rick Recht, the top-touring artist in contemporary Jewish rock music, this unique production utilizes the power of popular rock music to inspire and educate about ways to break down bias and prejudice in their communities.
Raoul Wallenberg Memorial Concert
Thursday Oct 1
From Winnipeg, Manitoba, the Duhks have a collective musical worldview that knows no boundaries. The band's spot-on fusion of traditional bluegrass, folk rock, Afro-Cuban jazz and soul have earned them a Grammy Award nomination in Best Country Vocal Performance.
Sunday Sep 27
High energy Celtic rockers, The Prodigals are one of the most successful bands to emerge from the Irish music scene. Their original songs bring a funky energy that is pure New York with a genuine passion for the traditional music of Ireland.
Sunday Sep 20
Setting new standards in music with fusions of American and West African influences into their own unique sound.
Spring 2010 Concerts - Schedule Coming Soon!
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