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2008 Summer Concert Series
Americana and the Great Beyond
Acoustic guitars take center stage this summer for an expanded
Arboretum concert series. Folk, country and bluegrass-inspired
singer/songwriters will fill most of the summer program, entitled "Americana and
the Great Beyond". Enjoy The Arboretum's outdoor amphitheater in a family
friendly environment starting on Memorial Day weekend, Saturday, May 24.
This year we are adding a Sunday show as well on August 31. Greg Reiter
and Puerta Del Sol will return to play Flamenco and classical guitar music
with jazz influences. Rounding out the season, we are very proud to be
able to bring in Julie Gribble, originally from Georgia, and Terri
Hendrix from Texas, who will each perform their original alternative folk
ballads.
All concerts take place from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket or concert chairs for an evening
outdoors under the cool pines with a magnificent view of the San Francisco
Peaks.
Prices for season concert series (all six concerts):
Members $55; non-members $60. Individual concerts: Members $10;
non-members $12. To order your tickets in advance, or for more information, contact
Stephen England at (928) 774-1442, ext 124, or e-mail
Stephen.England@nau.edu
Tickets may also be purchased at
Arizona Music Pro and Rainbow's End in downtown Flagstaff.
Summer concerts are sponsored by the following
businesses and organizations:
 
- and the Orpheum Theater
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May 24 - Laura Gibson
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Laura Gibson’s music has
been championed by NPR, lauded by the New York Times, and featured
at show-and-tell in her nephew’s kindergarten class. She thanks her
lucky stars for these opportunities.... Released in 2006, her debut
full-length album "if you come to greet me" made its way into the hands
of the folks at Hush Records, who were endeared to Laura's delicate
songs and gentle spirit.
http://www.myspace.com/lauragibson
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June 7 - Julie Gribble
Music gives Julie Gribble
the means to express the rare and inviting personality this Georgia native
was born with. She grew up writing poetry, which led to song writing, and,
after only a dozen guitar lessons, she combined the two. It became her
purpose. She received the 2005 L.A. music award for best adult alternative
artist, 2nd place in the American Idol underground competition which
featured her as one of the best emerging artists of 2006. Julie has also
been featured in Music Connection magazine’s hot 100 unsigned bands for both
2005 and 2006, as well as the top 25 demo critiques, 2006.
http://www.myspace.com/juliegribble
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July 5 - The Spokes
The Spokes is a four-piece band of Flagstaff vets headed by long-time front
man, Jimmy DeBlois. This high powered, polished unit features amazing
harmonies to go along with the finest musicianship from Jimmy, Jerry
Korkki, Roger Smith, and Ron James. This
band features former members of Limbs Akimbo, The Wazoo Peach Pitters and
Flying South—it’s a must see!
http://www.myspace.com/thespokesflag
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August 2 - Nolan McKelvey
Boston’s
alternative-country/folk music fans may be well aware of Nolan Mckelvey’s
estimable talents as a member of the band The Benders, but the rest of the
country ought to recognize the name with the release of his solo album...
(Country Standard Time). Performances include: The Newport Folk Festival
(Rhode Island), Fred Eaglesmith Festival (Vermont), Campfire Festival
(Massachusetts), Fall Bluegrass Festival (Arizona) and Telluride Bluegrass
Festival (Colorado). Opened for Bob Dylan, Greg Brown, Bela Fleck, Richard
Buckner, Tim O’ Brien, Jack Johnson, Odetta, Derek Trucks, Peter Rowan,
Alison Brown, Pat Green, Los Lobos, Catie Curtis, Cheryl Wheeler, Sugarland,
Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers, North Mississippi Allstars, Billy
Currington and many more. http://www.nolanmckelvey.com
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August 31 -
Greg Reiter and Puerta Del Sol
Reading, PA born Greg Reiter has devoted 35
years to mastering the many forms of guitar music. His adventure in music
has taken him to New York , Washington DC, and London, where he was the lead
guitarist for a "nwobhm" group. Greg has devoted himself
exclusively to Flamenco/Classical Guitar. His influences include Paco de
Lucia, Manolo Sanlucar, and many others. Greg released his first
flamenco-inspired CD, Fireflies , in 1996. When asked about this
particular form, he says "Flamenco guitar is a form that I believe to be the
most powerful to convey emotions." His love for music and life has him ready
to tour. "Life is an adventure, and my music continues to take me to many
new exciting places, both imaginary, and real."
http://www.gregreiter.com/
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September 6 - Terri Hendrix
“One fan at a time” was one
of the two goals Terri Hendrix set for herself at the beginning of her music
career. The second was considerably more ambitious: to “own her own
universe.” Terri has gone her own way, and along the way she won “Best
Singer-songwriter,” “Best Folk Act” and “Best New Band” at the Austin music
awards. But even a state as big as Texas couldn’t fence her in. With
endless touring and widespread roots, Americana and Public Radio support,
Terri’s fan base soon spread like wildflowers from coast to coast and all
the way to Europa. http://www.terrihendrix.com/ |
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