
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.
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