2008-2009 Star Spangled Series
Amos Lee
Thursday, August 7, 2008
8:00 PM
Enjoy an evening of soulful new songs from this rising star in the great American tradition of James Taylor, John Prine and Bill Withers. “I don’t think it would be out of line for Lee to start work on his Grammy acceptance speech.” —Ewan Wadharmi, Hybrid Magazine
Tickets: Orchestra: $30 Balcony: $25
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Artist's website: www.amoslee.com Listen: www.myspace.com/amoslee
John Hiatt
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
7:30 PM
John Hiatt’s reputation is that of a musician’s musician who plays rock and bluesy country. But you have to see him to really get it. His voice is powerful live. As a songwriter he joins a few others – such as Dylan and Bruce Cockburn – in never seeming to run out of ideas. His songs have been covered by artists such as Dylan, Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Bruce Springsteen. “Although giant commercial success has eluded him, Hiatt remains a great American songwriter and a vastly underappreciated live performer…” – Hollywood Reporter
Tickets: Orchestra-Front: $45 Orchestra-Rear: $40 Balcony: $35
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Artist's website: www.johnhiatt.com Listen: www.myspace.com/johnhiatt
It's a Wonderful Life Radio Show
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
7:30 PM
If your Holiday Season isn’t complete until you’ve viewed the classic Frank Capra film, It’s A Wonderful Life, you just can’t miss this inspired on-stage reinterpretation. “I sat there…moved to tears, my heart wide open…flooded with gratitude for all the blessings in my life.” — From an audience member’s letter to the editor in Asheville, NC
Tickets: Adults: $12 Seniors: $10 Children: $1
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More information at www.ncstage.org
The Freddy Cole Quartet in Concert
Saturday, January 17, 2009
8:00 PM
It’s a rare treat, in this age, to see one of the original artists of the big band era. Having polished his skills through more than 50 years of performing and recording, Nat King Cole’s younger brother Freddy delights audiences around the world with his smooth, elegant virtuosity. “Freddy has an impeccable sense of swing…he is, overall, the most maturely expressive male jazz singer of his generation, if not the best alive.” —The New York Times
Tickets: Orchestra: $25 Balcony: $20
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Artist's website: www.freddycole.com Listen: www.myspace.com/freddy_cole
Hiromi
Saturday, February 21, 2009
8:00 PM
Music lovers get ready for an evening of high energy excitement whenever this young virtuoso takes the stage. Soaring through a repertoire that embraces jazz, classical and rock, Hiromi delights audiences with spirited interpretations and scintillating improvisational skills. “A bundle of unbridled energy…what she created on this special excursion was pure joy.” — New York Jazz Report
Tickets: Orchestra: $25 Balcony: $20
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Artist's website: www.hiromimusic.com
Listen: :www.myspace.com/hiromimusic
Bellydance Superstars
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
7:30 PM
The world’s only full-time professional bellydance troupe creates an evening of marvel and magic with vibrant, modern interpretations of this ancient and sensuous art. “Somewhere between the erotic and exotic, between the aerobic and the artistic…The Bellydance Superstars touring show has breathed new life…into the genre.” — Global Rhythm
Tickets: Orchestra: $25 Balcony: $20
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Artist's website: www.bellydancesuperstars.com
Listen: :www.myspace.com/bellydancesuperstars
Stanley Jordan’s Trio
Saturday, April 4, 2009
8:00 PM
A world-class guitarist who brings impeccable technique and inspiring interpretations to a broad spectrum of musical styles, Jordan is one of today’s most innovative performers. His debut album, Magic Touch, was a major force in the successful re-launch of the legendary Blue Note record label, topping Billboard’s jazz charts for an amazing 51 weeks and earning gold-seller status. “Could it be then, that many of Jordan’s listeners still have not heard the full range of his abilities? Certainly what they have heard has made his live concerts legendary.” – Guitar News Weekly
Tickets: Orchestra: $25 Balcony: $20
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Artist's website: www.stanleyjordan.com
Listen: www.myspace.com/iamstanleyjordan
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Saturday, May 9, 2009
8:00 PM
Best known for their gold-selling albums A Rock and Roll Alternative and Champagne Jam, as well as their Top Ten hit, Imaginary Lover, ARS continues to energize audiences with a dynamic blend of beautiful melodies, shifting tempos and exceptional musicianship. “A Rock And Roll Alternative was the Atlanta Rhythm Section’s breakthrough record…the ARS perfected a sound that was lighter and more accessible than the Allmans/Lynyrd Skynyrd school of Southern rock but no less accomplished, and this music was the embodiment of it.” – The All-Music Guide to Rock
Tickets: Orchestra: $30 Balcony: $25
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Artist's website: www.atlantarhythmsection.com Listen: www.myspace.com/arsatlantarhythmsection

