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Buddy Jewel

In Pampa, Thursday, September 16, 2010, M K Brown Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m.

In Plainview, Saturday, September 18, 2010, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University, at 7:30 p.m.

After being crowned the winner of the televised music competition Nashville Star in 2003, Arkansas native Buddy Jewell took the world of country music by storm with his tender, heartfelt voice that gained him millions of fans nationwide. His hit song, Sweet Southern Comfort, was his heartwarming testimonial of what it’s like to grow up in the Deep South. Buddy is bringing a combo of Nashville’s finest musicians along with some sweet, southern hospitality to your community.

The Great American Songbook

In Plainview, Saturday, October 23, 2010, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University, at 7:30 p.m.

The Great American Songbook is a stunning journey through a century of American music brought to life through show-stopping performances by a dazzling cast of eight performers and a sizzling jazz trio along with creative sets, colorful costumes and clever choreography! This innovative, potpourri of popular music showcases among many scenes, a 1940’s-style “live radio show”, the entire Wizard of Oz and a salute to Motown. Classics from masters like Rodgers and Hammerstein, Harold Arlen and the Gershwin brothers are revamped into dazzling production numbers and dance routines. Plus, songs from today’s hit makers like Michael Buble, Ray Charles and Billy Joel. With award-winning songs from “Somewhere over the Rainbow”, to “”Route 66” to “Bridge over Troubled Waters”, there’s a memorable musical moment for every family member in The Great American Songbook!

Dallas Brass

In Pampa, Thursday, November 4, 2010, M K Brown Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m.

Since its founding in 1983 by Michael Levine, Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has established a unique blend of traditional brass instruments, including two trumpets, trombone, tuba and bass trumpet with a full complement of drums and percussion, creating a performing entity of extraordinary range. The ensemble’s extensive repertoire ranges from classical to Dixieland, swing to Broadway, and Hollywood to patriotic.

Barbra & Frank: The Concert that Never Was

In Pampa, Tuesday, February 22, 2011, M K Brown Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m.

Although Barbra Streisand and Frank Sinatra never actually worked together, it’s tantalizing to think what might have been. The Concert That Never Was features segments simulating Streisand and Sinatra in masterful duets, including Somewhere, Something Stupid and New York, New York. Sharon Owens, who has a stunning resemblance in both appearance and voice to Barbra Streisand, joins Sebastian Anzaldo, who looks and sounds like a young Frank Sinatra. Accompanied by piano, this dynamic musical duo brings audiences to their feet with music and memories from two of America’s greatest music icons!

Trio con Brio Copenhagen

In Plainview, Thursday, March 3, 2011, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University, at 7:30 p.m.

This trio belongs to the upper echelons of young chamber ensembles performing today, commanding an amazing range of timbres and tones. Founded in Vienna in 1999, this piano trio first grabbed the attention of the music world with a sensational performance that took the highest prize at Germany's prestigious ARD-Munich Competition. Comprised of Korean sisters Soo-Jin Hong (violin) and Soo-Kyung Hong (cello) and Danish pianist Jens Elvekjaer, Trio con Brio Copenhagen received the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award. Critically acclaimed performances include Carnegie Hall (New York City), Tivoli Concert Hall (Copenhagen) & the Concertgebouw (Amsterdam).

The Legacy of Floyd Cramer

In Pampa, Monday, April 4, 2011, M K Brown Auditorium, at 7:30 p.m.

In Plainview, Tuesday, April 5, 2011, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University, at 7:30 p.m.

Jason Coleman has been blessed with tremendous talent inherited from his grandfather, the legendary keyboardist Floyd Cramer. He has matured into an uncanny reflection of his famous granddaddy and now his current concert tour, Legacy of Floyd Cramer, is bringing a heartfelt new life to Cramer’s beloved music. Jason made his Grand Ole Opry debut at the tender age of seventeen. Jason’s concerts are filled with exciting songs and nostalgic stories as he shares special memories of his grandfather and the music he made famous, most notably Last Date.

Jim Witter: The Piano Men

In Plainview, Saturday, May 7, 2011, Harral Memorial Auditorium, Wayland Baptist University, at 7:30 p.m.

The Piano Men is a parallel musical journey of the songs, piano stylings and voices of two of pop music’s most popular artists of the 1970’s and 80’s, Billy Joel and Elton John. Supported by a sophisticated slide/video presentation along with bass, guitar, keyboards and drums, you’ll see and hear the soundtrack of your life during this multi-media “rockumentary!” Jim Witter is the talented creator and performer of The Piano Man. Jim’s music and songwriting has earned him multiple awards and nominations from the Canadian Country Music Association, the Juno Awards, and most recently the Dove Awards in Nashville, where Jim’s album Forgiveness was nominated for Inspirational Album of the year. “