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2012-2013 SEASON - Thirteen Shows

Daniel Rodriguez

Sunday, September 23, 2012, 2:00 p.m. matinee, M.K. Brown Auditorium, Pampa

"You go away feeling enriched!"

America’s Beloved Tenor Daniel Rodriguez was the New York City cop who helped bring the country an

uplifting spirit of promise and hope with his stirring rendition of “God Bless America” after the

September 11th terrorist attacks. Daniel has appeared on television’s The Late Show with David

Letterman, Larry King Live, Live with Regis and Kelly and Oprah, among many other high profile events

and debuted with the Chelsea Opera Company in New York City as “Canio” in Pagliacci. One year later,

Opera Online honored him with the title "Best Performance by a Leading Male" for his portrayal of

“Canio” with Granite State Opera. Accompanied by piano and bass, Daniel will be joined by his talented

wife, soprano Marla Kavanaugh, who won praise from San Francisco critics as “the voice of a sorrowing angel” for her poignant portrayal in

The Prince and the Pauper. Their musical program will tell a beautiful story of how they met and include songs from the US and Marla’s native

country New Zealand.

RedHead Express & the Walker Family

Monday, October 1, 2012, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist

University, Plainview

"... a marvelous night of entertainment."

From the wilds of Alaska RedHead Express welcomes you to join their family for a night of

entertainment and high-energy music. From hits of the 50s and 60s, to country, originals, Irish,

traditionals, bluegrass, and old-time music. RedHead Express delights with tight harmonies and

hard driving instrumentals in their unique acoustic sounds. Having performed across the country

the past three years, Redhead Express has become a sought-after show considered highly

entertaining.

Richard Smith and Julie Adams

Thursday, October 11, 2012, 7:30 p.m., M.K. Brown Auditorium, Pampa

Richard Smith was born in Beckenham, Kent, England. He was only five years old when he begged his father to

teach him how to finger-pick the guitar. The left-handed boy soon outstripped his father's prowess, and he was

hailed to be a child prodigy. At age eleven, Richard played along with legendary Chet Atkins in the Majesty's

Theatre of London for an audience of about a thousand. He is nothing less than a phenomenon. But words alone

are inadequate to describe his guitar wizardry. In 1999, Richard married the lovely and very accomplished

American cellist Julie Adams. Raised in Dayton, Ohio, and classically trained, Julie is one of the most diverse

cellists on the scene today. Audiences in the US and around the world delight in the eclectic mix of Julie's lyrical

style and Richard's flawless technique. They are truly soul mates ... in life and in music!

Legacy of Floyd Cramer featuring Jason Coleman

Monday, October 29, 2012, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University,

Plainview

"He was a huge hit!"

Floyd Cramer is one of the most admired instrumentalists of all time. His signature piano styling is

exemplified by the smash hit, “Last Date,” and can be heard on classic songs by countless music

legends, including Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. Floyd’s distinctive sound is still alive and

powerful today through the music of his grandson, Jason Coleman, who has been playing the piano since

he could reach the keys. After Jason made his Grand Ole Opry debut at age 17, he was given the honor of

playing for the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony recognizing his grandfather’s induction

into the Hall of Fame. Jason has taken to the studio and stage for his own career producing a collection of his own albums and embarking on

his first-ever nationwide tour. The Legacy of Floyd Cramer highlights the songs that featured Floyd on the original recordings or were Floyd’s

own self-penned hits. With these exciting and nostalgic performances, Jason Coleman is ensuring the “legacy continues.”

Collin Raye

Monday, November 5, 2012, 7:30 p.m., Borger High School Auditorium, Borger

"....exceptionally talented"

One of the true hit makers of the 1990s, Collin Raye still continues to crank out soulful, heartfelt

material with honesty and richness. His 5 platinum albums, 16 #1 hits, and 24 top 10’s are enough proof

of the inspiration Collin creates and the connection he’s formed with his fans. Nominated five times as

country music Male Vocalist of the Year, Collin continues to do what he loves: share his passion.

Whether it’s delivering the unforgettable lines of his first No. 1 hit, “Love, Me,” or supporting an array of

various organizations, such as Boys Town and Special Olympics, Collin has truly touched the lives of

many. At the 2001 Country Radio Seminar, Clint Black presented him with the organization’s Humanitarian

of the Year award. Collin’s career has been built on meaningful songs and issue-oriented music. And with chart-toppers like “One Boy, One

Girl,” On the Verge,” “What the Heart Wants,” “Every Second,” and “That Was a River,” Collin Raye is ready to take on another round of

success.

Yana Resnick

Thursday, November 29, 2012, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview

"... captivating -- aurally and visually."

With charm, elegance and an inspirational message, classical pianist Yana Reznik is a true connoisseur who carries

and immense amount of zestful talent. Born in Moscow, Yana is professionally trained and her talents have been

showcased in many prestigious venues. Yana believes everyone has the responsibility to positively affect society.

In 2010, Yana created the 'Artistic Voyage' concert series a visionary gathering of musicians and artists to benefit

humanitarian organizations around the world. Yana is a vigorous young musician with the strength to leave a

memory in the minds of all who hear her perform.

Robert Post

Friday, January 11, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Borger High School Auditorium, Borger

"....it’s theatre - it’s comedy - it’s allusion "

Inspired by the sight of his Italian grandmother spontaneously

dancing and singing at any family occasion (including funerals)

and the classic vaudeville, juggling and specialty acts featured

on the Ed Sullivan show, Robert Post created and built a career

with his one man-variety show that entertains, engages and

enchants. Post blends his love of character work with the magical

techniques of the movement arts to create a unique creative style that he has performed in almost

every conceivable setting. He has created over thirty works and received numerous awards and

fellowships from such organizations as the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State

Council for the Arts, and the Ohio Arts Council. A PBS documentary of his stage performance won

the Central Education Network Award for Best Performance Program. Enjoy a performance that The

New York Times describes as “dry humor, expert mime, versatile acting, skilled juggling,

ventriloquism, splendid timing and keen sense of satire and the absurd.”

The Abrams Brothers

Thursday, January 24, 2013, 7:30 p.m., M.K. Brown Auditorium, Pampa

“These guys are way too young to be this good.” -- Arlo Guthrie

Music is in their blood. You can feel it in your bones. This Canadian trio of teenagers (fourth-generation

musicians) is not shy about sharing their country-flavored style with the world. The Abrams Brothers

merge the sounds of Bob Dylan and Arlo Guthrie with their own homespun panache to create never-

before-heard music. Barely adults, Elijah, John and James are artists in every sense of the word and

already have the credentials of veterans. Having performed at the Grand Ole Opry, toured Europe in

2006, performed at Jacob’s Ladder Musical Festival in Israel and received the Daniel Pearl Memorial violin

in 2006, their bluegrass, gospel vibes are sending waves of recognition to the legend Arlo Guthrie

himself. “I know I will be hearing from The Abrams Brothers for a long time to come,” he said. Violin, guitar, intricate finger-work and vocals

are just some of the factors that come together to make The Abrams Brothers modern-day virtuosos.

Ricky Nelson Remembered

Thuesday, March 7, 2013, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview

"... a masterful tribute by true originals"

Listed in the Guiness Book of World Records as the only family in entertainment history with three generations

of #1 hitmakers, the Nelson family is an American Entertainment Dynasty. Ricky Nelson was America's original

"Teen Idol." He was one of the most important rock artists of the 50s and 60s. His sons, Matthew and Gunnar,

had huge success since the 90s. In Ricky Nelson Remembered, Matthew and Gunnar Nelson breathe new life

into their father's hit songs. You will hear their soaring sibling harmonies and see never before seen video

footage of the Nelson family with interviews from celebrities influenced by their father.

Jim Witter "Feelin' Groovy"

Tuesday, March 12, 2013, 7:30 p.m., M.K. Brown Auditorium, Pampa

"Recaptures Simon and Garfunkel"

Feelin’ Groovy is a “trip” back to the time of freedom, love and lava lamps - and what better songs to

represent that time than those of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Their music and lyrics are synonymous

with the ‘60s. From “The Sound of Silence” to “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” their songs are the

soundtrack of a decade that vibrated a nation. This guitar trio stars the talented creator and performer

Jim Witter and features Ian Tanner performing the timeless classic hits of the decade’s most famous folk

duo. Witter’s music and songwriting has earned him multiple awards and nominations from the Canadian

Country Music Association, the Juno Awards, and the Dove Awards. Feelin’ Groovy is a “far out” musical

and visual journey that will transport you back to when peace and love were eternal.

Prima Trio

Saturday, March 23, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Borger High School Auditorium, Borger

"....a whirlwind of joy!"

Grand Prize and Gold Medal Winners of the Prestigious Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, the Prima

Trio distinguishes itself not only with its remarkable playing, but through the repertoire it performs.

Formed in 2004 while its members were studying at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio, this

group actually plays four instruments. Gulia Gurevich (born in Uzbekistan to a distinguished musical

family) switches between violin and viola. Boris Allekhverdyan (B.M. from the Tchaikovsky Moscow

Conservatory) plays clarinet and Anastasia Dedik (1st prize winner of the Lee Biennial Piano Competition

and the Cliburn Institute/Piano Texas Concerto Competition) is concert pianist. Prima Trio’s repertoire

ranges from beloved chamber music standards to such exotic gems as Armenian composer Aram Khatchaturian's soulful “Trio for Violin,

Clarinet and Piano” to S. I. Glick’s festive “The Klezmer’s Wedding.” “Serenade” by American composer Peter Schickele (aka P.D.Q. Bach) is

the grand finale of every concert.

Legacy of Floyd Cramer featuring Jason Coleman

Thursday, April 11, 2013, 7:30 p.m., Borger High School Auditorium, Borger

"He was a huge hit!"

Floyd Cramer is one of the most admired instrumentalists of all time. His signature piano styling is

exemplified by the smash hit, “Last Date,” and can be heard on classic songs by countless music

legends, including Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison and Elvis Presley. Floyd’s distinctive sound is still alive and

powerful today through the music of his grandson, Jason Coleman, who has been playing the piano since

he could reach the keys. After Jason made his Grand Ole Opry debut at age 17, he was given the honor of

playing for the Country Music Hall of Fame Medallion Ceremony recognizing his grandfather’s induction

into the Hall of Fame. Jason has taken to the studio and stage for his own career producing a collection of

his own albums and embarking on his first-ever nationwide tour. The Legacy of Floyd Cramer highlights the songs that featured Floyd on the

original recordings or were Floyd’s own self-penned hits. With these exciting and nostalgic performances, Jason Coleman is ensuring the

“legacy continues.”

Side Street Strutters

Monday, April 15, 2013, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University,

Plainview

"A breathtaking tight ensemble."

"It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing." Feel searing rhythms and savor lush melodies

as the Side Street Strutters present a new musical experience showcasing the vocal stylings of

Meloney Collins. Their program brings together an extensive repertoire, colorful costumes, tap

dancing, and 26 years of musicianship to create a performance which breathes new life into

songs by the songstress. While the Strutters offer their award-winning musical arrangements,

personable humor and showmanship, Ms. Collins brings her experience of singing with greats

like Burt Bacharach and Julie Andrews sharing her sassy yet sultry personality, radiant stage

presence, and soulful voice.