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Edgar Cruz

Friday, January 20, 2012, 7:30 p.m., M.K. Brown Auditorium, Pampa

". . . dynamite on strings." -- Seattle Times

He creates a symphony of sound with only a guitar. Concert goers are captured by the precision, speed

and complexity of Edgar Cruz's guitar mastery as he offers an exceptional selection of cool jazz from his

vast repertoire. A headliner at the prestigious Chet Atkins Guitar Festival in Nashville since 1995, Edgar

has recorded 17 CDs and two DVDs, covering a wealth of genres: Latin, classical, international, rock, jazz,

mariachi, romantic, Christmas and original music. For more than a decade, he has been named the

Oklahoma's top performing artist, top acoustic guitarist - or both. Edgar performs more than 200 concerts

a year and has played throughout the U.S., Europe and South America.

Sean Jones

Thursday, February 9, 2012, 7:30 p.m., M.K. Brown Auditorium, Pampa

“Magnetic”, “Captivating” and “Genuinely soulful” are just a few of the accolades describing Sean Jones.

His interpretive performances of R&B and Soul classics have wooed fans from across Canada and the US.

Now, Sean brings a whole new show to his audience with a focus on what he does best: Love Songs.

Sean Jones has been singing love songs from his formative years in high school, where he joined R&B

vocal group “In Essence”. Their song “You Will Never Have Another” became a mix show radio hit

throughout America. As a solo artist since 2008, Sean’s popular “This is Love,” led to his first national

tour. Currently he is working on his first full-length solo album.

Guy Penrod

Monday, February 13, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Borger High School Auditorium, Borger

". . . brings together . . . faith & family . . ." -- Gaither Music Group

After 14 years, 14 albums, two Grammys and multiple Dove Awards as the centerpiece of a legendary

gospel group, Guy Penrod is returning to country music while still delivering one moving message after

another. Guy built his career as a major voice in Nashville - first as an in-demand session singer, and later

on center stage as a major name with the Gaither Vocal Band. Adding a collection of original country songs

to his Gospel repertoire, Guy's values and worldview are as strong and positive as ever, but his music is

fresh and different. Guy's warm voice of truth, backed by a trio of musicians, will have you humming along

with heart and soul uplifted.

Andrey Ponochevny

Friday, February17, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist

   University, Plainview

   ". . . expressive and dazzling . . . " -- The Telegraph

    Andrey Ponochevny, a classical pianist of international renown, was a bronze medal winner of the 2002

International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Moscow. He was also honored as the featured pianist at

the General Assembly of the World Federation of International Music Competitions in Washington, D.C.

Ponochevney, a native of Minsk, Belarus, has claimed top prizes in piano competitions in Germany, Poland,

Ireland, Russia, Hong Kong and the U.S. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, the Lincoln Center, and the

Beethovenhalle in Bonn. His concerts have been broadcast around the world. In 2009, Ponochevny was

named Outstanding Artist in China. He has appeared as a soloist with outstanding orchestras in in U.S.,

Russia, Germany and Belarus.

The Water Coolers

Thursday, March 8, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist

   University, Plainview

   ". . . sharp comic timing and enormous energy." -- New York Post

   "It's your life - but killer funny." That's how the members of this award-winning comedy troupe make

everybody laugh. With original music and parodies of familiar songs, on-point material about life and work,

and superior comedy writing, this cast of five NYC comics and singers (with piano accompaniment)

celebrates the insanity of everyday life. The Water Coolers, recipients of the 2009 Ensemble Entertainer of

the Year Award from Event Solutions Magazine, feature cast members whose resumes include

performances at top comedy clubs like Igby's, the Improv and the Comic Strip, and in Broadway or

Broadway touring productions of shows such as "Rock of Ages," "Spamalot" and "Wicked." Each

performance is a high-energy, hilarious session of song and sketch comedy, kept fresh by the ever-

changing challenges of modern life. The Water Coolers turn headaches and hassles into hilarity.

Shawn Belton Miller

Saturday, March 31, 2011, 7:30 p.m.

Borger High School Auditorium, Borger

A vocalist with a rich, full voice, Shawn’s program will include gospel, popular favorites and current hits.

A 1986 graduate of Borger High School, she attended South Plains College in Levelland and Angelo State

University in San Angelo. She now resides in Garland. Shawn has performed at Fiesta Texas in San

Antonio and has had the honor of singing the National Anthem at Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks

games. She was the featured vocalist with The Music People Luv Band directed by Dr. Larry “T-Byrd”

Gordon for several years. Shawn sings regularly at her church, First Baptist Church of Hamilton Park in

Richardson. She is married to Mark Miller and has one daughter, Sydney Victoria.

    Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver
       John Denver Tribute

    Saturday, April 28, 2012, 7:30 p.m., M.K. Brown Auditorium, Pampa

     The songs are timeless. The message is still relevant. With multi-platinum hits like "Rocky Mountain

High," "Annie's Song" and "Calypso," John Denver captured a worldwide audience through his songs of

care and concern. Today his music comes to life through Jim Curry's ultimate tribute. His is the first

and only full-length John Denver tribute in Las Vegas, and his shows throughout North America and on

the Holland America Cruise Line are testament to John Denver's lasting appeal. Jim's powerful

performances, accompanied by guitar/mandolin, flute, keyboard, bass and drums, bring John Denver's

greatest songs and feelings to life, blending the images of our natural earth with a love for each other.

With his compelling voice and heartfelt words, Jim brings a welcome rebirth to the enduring music of

America's troubadour.