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September / October 2013

HELPING ROCK STARS,

MONKEYS, & WITCHESFLY HIGH

MICHAEL GRIMM

Wins more than America’s Got Talent

ALONZO KINGLINES BALLET

Not your mother’s ballet company

HALLOWEEN CHARMThe Addams Family is coming to

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IN THIS ISSUE:

10 Questions with America’s Got Talent Winner Michael Grimm . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

ZFX: The Technical Flying Wizards Behind the Scenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Ballet With a Modern Twist; Alonzo King’s LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

All Brass, All Fun; Dallas Brass Delivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Elvis Again? But Wait! There’s More! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

This Is The 70’s; A Time Machine Fueled by Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

The Guide to Upcoming Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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With his soulful voice and earthy, Southern manner, Michael Grimm charmed millions of viewers . . .

10 QUESTIONS

with America’s Got Talent Winner

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. . . as a contestant on season five of NBC’s popular America’s Got Talent.

Parlaying his substantial singer-songwriter appeal into a first-place finish, Michael took home the $1 million prize and headlined the first-ever national America’s Got Talent Tour. Following that, he toured with the legendary Stevie Nicks and Heart, playing to arenas of 20,000 cheering fans.

Michael Grimm’s fairy tale strikes a chord in the American soul, evoking stories of struggle and simple men re- building what nature has swept away.

When hurricane Katrina struck and a tidal surge decimated his grandparents’ home in Waveland, Mississippi, all Michael wanted to do was find a way to help them.

The boy who grew up singing in a local club for coins tossed into a tip jar found his way to Hollywood where he auditioned for America’s Got Talent. The rest, as they say, is history.

Q. TELL US ABOUT GROWING UP WITH YOUR GRANDPARENTS AND MOVING TO MISSISSIPPI.I was raised by my grandparents. When I was five, and my sister was three, my mom and dad were divorced and going through hard times. We were going to be taken by welfare and my grandmother wasn’t going to allow it. She took custody of my sister and me.

Growing up, watching her play piano, going to Baptist church in a very strict Southern Baptist family, she inspired me. She played piano the way her mother taught her how to play; not knowing what a note or a key or a chord is. I was always inspired by that.

My sister and I would get up next to her in church and sing Baptist

hymns, and my grandmother heard me sing and said, “Son, you’re going to be a star one day.”

Without her support, I would not be doing the music I wanted to do. I wanted to go and break bottles and be a menace, but she didn’t allow

me to do those things. She was very strict, and she supported that one thing, you know—the music business.

Q. YOU GREW UP SINGING COUNTRY AND THEN DISCOVERED SOUL AND THE BLUES IN YOUR MID-TEENS.Yes. I started with old country that my grandparents raised me on — Ernest Tubb and George Jones. I went on to Aretha Franklin, Otis Redding and New Orleans music. It was always there around me, the Mardi Gras music, that New Orleans funk.

If you go up the Mississippi River a little bit to Memphis, you’ll run into that Memphis sound and Otis Redding and Arthur Conway and all those guys.

I was just hearing it everywhere from country to soul to blues. I grew up eating it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day.

All I needed was a heartache to make that transition. I don’t want to make it sound like country music is

not heartbroken. Believe me; country was definitely helping me through a lot of those heartaches.

Q. DIDN’T YOU GET A CHANCE TO START PLAYING FOR LEGENDS IN CONCERT ?

I worked for Legends in Concert in Biloxi as a lead guitarist and only did backup vocal work. I never worked as a vocalist.

I wound up getting a bit of a reputation at Legends in Concert and moved to Las Vegas. For a little over a decade I worked for Legends as a guitarist, putting bands together for other shows, and working as a musical director.

Q. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GO FOR AMERICA’S GOT TALENT?First it was Hurricane Katrina and helping my grandparents. Also, I was getting older, and had fought to be recognized in the music business. But, the record companies wanted pop groups, not someone who sounded like me.

I had to keep going. I couldn’t give up. So what do you do? You just try another option, and America’s Got Talent was it.

I wasn’t going to go back to the record labels and beg them or ask

‘‘ My grandmother HEARD ME sing and said, ‘Son, YOU’RE GOING TO BE A STAR one day.’’’

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them for deals. They’ve offered me deals with great costs.

And with the costs came a change in my character and who I am, and I’m not going to do that. Sorry. That’s not what being a musician and real artist is about. It is not about changing and conforming to what the labels want you to be.

So that’s what got me interest-ed in the show.

Q. WHAT IS THAT LIKE AT THE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT MASS AUDITION?Lots of people there . . . it looked like thousands. I go in, do my part after waiting for hours. And they said,

“Okay. We’ll call you.” And the only call I got back that year was, “We lost your tape” or something.

Bill Medley of The Righteous Brothers said, “Well, come on out on tour and play guitar with me, and do some vocal work with me and my daughter.” While I was on the road with him in Florida a year later, America’s Got Talent called saying, “can you be in Hollywood tomorrow?”

I went to Bill and said, “Look, they want me in Hollywood.” And he said, “Go.” I flew out to Hollywood thinking they were going to tell me it was in front of pre-judges, but instead, I went right out on stage in front of the judges we all see on TV—that episode everyone first saw me on.

Q. WHAT HAPPENED WHEN YOU FIRST WALKED OUT ON STAGE?Well, I let them know I lived in Las Vegas. I’m from Mississippi originally, but they made it sound like I just hitched a freight train. I guess it sounds okay, but it’s not really the truth.

Walking out there, you feel like Amateur Night at the Apollo. People are screaming and yelling at you, telling you to get off the stage. It’s enough to intimidate someone a lot. But I’ve got a lot of years of experi-ence with people yelling at me.

I was very, very heartbroken at the time, depressed about my life and where I was going.

My grandparents lost their house, and I didn’t know what to do for them. So I really put all that emotion into that song.

I survived that first round, but the judges kept wanting me to change things about myself. And Sharon Osbourne seemed to have a problem with my hat.

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Q. I LOVE HOW YOU CAME BACK ON ONE OF THEM. WHAT WAS THE SONG? “LEAVE YOUR HAT ON”?Well, yeah. I beat them to the chase. I went ahead and took the hat off, did a whole episode without it. I had them mess up my hair real corny looking so people would go, “God, Michael, I didn’t know your ears stuck out like that. Now I know why you wear a hat.”

Luckily, I made it through that round. Thankfully, people were hearing with their ears and not their eyes because I bet I would’ve lost that episode.

Really, the hat is just there to say, “I’m not going to change for anybody out there. This hat is me.” And it came back on with the next performance which was “Leave Your Hat On.”

In the end, after winning, Sharon gave me a hat because she always was telling me to take the hat off but when I won, she gave me a box. And I opened it up, and there was a little fedora in there. It was very nice.

Q. WHEN YOU WERE DOING YOUR WINNING PERFORMANCE OF “WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN,” DID YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR WOMAN IN MIND?I dedicated it to my fiancée, Lucie. I knew after that show, it was the right moment to ask her to marry me.

She always said, “I don’t care where we get married or who marries us . . . Just propose to me the right way, or you’re going to have to do it again.”

So after I won the show, I proposed to her on the The Ellen DeGeneres Show. How can you do a better proposal than on national TV?

Lucie inspires me; she comes from Europe and she doesn’t have any limitations. Anything’s possible.

Coming from a communist situation, democracy and liberty is something that she values very much. So I live vicariously through her. That’s why I married her.

Q. WHAT’S HAPPENED SINCE AMERICA’S GOT TALENT? After the show I went out on tour with Stevie Nicks. I promoted the album. I was constantly going, going, going the first two years after the show.

I gave all the money away immediately by making sure I

‘‘ I COULDN’T GIVE UP. So what do you do? You just try another option, and AMERICA’S GOT TALENT WAS IT.’’

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bought the house first for my grandparents. I spent some money on the wedding. I finally bought myself a truck and the rest I gave away to all my friends.

I needed a little break, and that’s

kind of where I’ve been at recently, just relaxing, working on the album, taking a breather, just doing gigs here and there.

Q. AT YOUR CORE, YOU’RE MORE THAN A MUSICIAN, YOU’RE AN ARTIST. DIDN’T YOU DO THE COVER ART ON YOUR ALBUM GUMBO?Yeah. That’s a hobby. On that Gumbo album, it’s little character drawings of the guys that did the album with me.

I do like to create art and even inventions. You know, I’m sitting right now in front of a little hydrogen cell motor – a little cylinder that I’ve invented. I’m trying to get the hydrogen to break free from the water, so I don’t know if I can do that.

So physics and all that is my hobby. I live for that stuff when I’m not doing music.

If you think about it, music is just that; it’s physics; it’s studying the vibrations of the length of the string,

and that also goes for color. And we all know color is vibration, right? For every note, there is a matching color. The whole universe is nothing but a big mass of small vibrations everywhere inside of little atoms.

Q. SO TELL ME ABOUT THE SHOW YOU’RE TOURING; GRIMM’S FAIRY TALE. WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE EXPECT? This is my life experience. I am a singer and a musician, and I write songs, and I like to connect with the people when they come out to see me. So really, this is my fairy tale. It’s my life through song. It’s going to be story telling.

It’s going to be connecting with the audience, even going out into the audience if the stage allows. I’ll sit there in front of the stage and do requests at the moment, that sort of thing, and have a good time and rock the house.

We’ve got a bus, but that’s about the only luxury we’re going to have on this adventure. The band I’m carrying with me is a four piece, plus me. So that’d be five pieces.

You’ve seen me with my horn section; when you take that big of a band on the road, it winds up being a whole lot of money. I need to know that I can put butts in the seats before I start bringing brass.

The whole goal is to start it off from scratch, not getting funding from anyone. You start from scratch and let it build its own thing.

The new album that I’m working on will be called Fairy Tales, and that’ll be part of the tour.

I’m calling it the “Fairy Tale Project” because the album’s not going to be complete until the tour is done. I’ll do a whole DVD with it.

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And then once the tour is done, we’re going to go back out on another chapter of the Fairy Tales and then do another album.

Q. DO YOU HAVE A LOT OF FANS WHO WANT TO GIVE YOU HATS?Believe it or not, no. A lot of fans want my hat. In fact, I have my own little line of hats that I’ve come out with, and I sell them at the gigs. They’re fedoras, and they have my name and my logo, and on the inside it says, “You can leave your hat on.”

You can see Michael Grimm perform

on Sunday, September 22 at the

Harris Center for the Arts. Tickets are

available at www.harriscenter.net

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ROCK STARS, MONKEYS, & WITCHES

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ZFX:HELPING

ROCK STARS, MONKEYS, & WITCHES

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When most people think about flying, they expect wings. In theater, at major events, and arena concert venues, they expect people in kilts.

Flying directors who wear kilts are a trademark of the internationally renowned flying effects company, ZFX. So are breathtaking moments where performers suddenly take flight.

If you’ve seen the spectacular “Defying Gravity” in the Broadway sensation Wicked, or Cathy Rigby sailing through the bedroom window in Peter Pan, or the chandelier crashing to the stage in the Las Vegas production of Phantom of the

Opera, you’ve seen ZFX at work.Unlike the movies — where

special effects are computer gen-erated — live flying effects need to happen in real time right in front of the audience.

Recently the rapper 50 Cent wanted to make a grand entrance in a performance at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The flying directors at ZFX arranged for him to float down 80 feet into the center of the stage to roars of thunderous approval from the fans.

Creating unique flying effects takes a blend of theatrical know-how, engineering, and a little bit of

magic. The goal of using flying in any show is to create a “wow” moment that the audience will remember.

“We all enjoy the moment when Peter Pan first flies through the window, or when Miss Gulch flies across the stage on the bicycle in The Wizard of OZ. Those are the moments when the audience really commits to the show,” said Sandy Harned, ZFX production director.

“You hear it. Everybody gasps and you say to yourself, ‘Got ‘em! They’re in!’ ”

Incorporating flying effects in a show doesn’t happen overnight. El Dorado Musical Theatre first began

Opening Photo: Performance from De vrienden van Amstel LIVE in the Netherlands had terrific impact with its audience.This Page: Countless hours of testing and development go into the flying equipment and techniques to assure performer safety .

planning meetings with ZFX in May for their production of Peter Pan which opens in early November.

Some productions such as Disney’s Mary Poppins or Tarzan require developing special harnesses and rigs to get the ideal on-stage effect. That requires even more de-velopment time and engineering to get it just right.

And, only then does the chal-lenge of making it work in front of an audience begin.

In the upcoming production of Peter Pan, the ZFX flying director and their production team will arrive with the sets as EDMT moves into the theater about a week before opening.

The first phase will be to work with the Harris Center technical team to get all of the rigging set correctly above the stage. Each line needs to work with the placement of the set pieces so the performers can take off and land in the correct spots.

Next comes some intense training of the operators who will provide the muscle and actually “fly” the performers in the air during the shows. It often takes an entire team of operators to fly a single performer.

In the scene where Peter Pan, Wendy, John, and Michael are flying to Neverland, there is a small army of operators offstage coordinating the flight.

Above Right: Tinkerbell flies high in the show

Disney on Ice: Peter Pan.Below Right:

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Many of these operators are the fathers of performers in the show. The “Fly Dads” as they are called, take a great deal of pride and care in their task. In some cases, “Fly Dads” come back to help with subsequent productions, even if their child is not in the show.

The next challenge for the ZFX flying director is to teach the performers the fine points of flying. There are special training sessions where performers and operators work together to get everything coordinated.

A high degree of confidence and trust is required for a performer to

allow themselves to be launched skyward and sail across a stage. To do that while singing and staying in character is even more of a challenge.

“Sometimes during rehearsal a performer who has never had a problem with heights suddenly does,” said Harned. “That’s when the flying director has to become 40% motivational speaker, 30% therapist, and 30% diva wrangler.”

“That’s one of the things that I’ve learned being a flying director. You can plan things and have everything laid out, but so much of flying is tweaked and adjusted on-site. You need to adjust to the capabilities

of the operators and flyers while fitting to the artistic vision of the show,” said Harned.

“The goal is to make flying work for each production. And of course priority number one is to make sure people are safe.”

With over 400 productions inter-nationally each year, not all ZFX projects are staged in a theater.

“One of the craziest things we’ve done was a corporate event in Washington D.C. The hotel had two ten-story sections with a large atrium with trees and houses in it. Our project was to use our 3D flying system and fly the CEO of

ZFX supervises flight throughout the world. Here, a performers rehearses for a performance at the Prague Quadrennial.

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the company out of a third story balcony window. He then flew over the houses and trees in the atrium for a grand entrance,” continued Harned. “We really felt we had done something wild.”

So what’s with the kilts? It’s more than a fashion statement. It’s a deep part of the ZFX culture and acts as a reminder to the team to continually think outside the box. Sometimes the best creative solutions start with thinking differently.

El Dorado Musical Theatre’s production of Peter Pan will be the first time any flying effects will be done at the Harris Center. Based on

Above Left: Kilted Robert Dean, founder of ZFX, acts as Flying Director for a new arena in Madrid. Above Right: Machel Montano practices for his appearance at the Power Soca Monarch in Trinidad earlier this year.

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the excitement from the El Dorado Musical Theatre artistic staff and ticket holders, we’re pretty sure it won’t be the last.

Peter Pan performs Friday, November 8

through Sunday, November 24, at the Harris

Center for the Arts. Tickets are available at

www.harriscenter.net or 916-608-6888.

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Above Right: Dan Reynolds, front man for the Las Vegas-based rock band

Imagine Dragons, learns to fly for their new show.

Below: Myriad objects are often used for flying effects and require

precision timing from a coordinated “fly team.”

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Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a much celebrated contemporary ballet company that has delighted audiences and awed critics throughout the world.

This September, the group will visit the Harris Center and show the audience what can happen when a

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cutting edge ballet company collaborates with noted composers, musicians, and visual artists from around the world.

While other ballet companies are struggling to survive, it’s notable that this company is celebrating

it’s 30th anniversary year. Their longevity must stem from the fact that they give audiences a fresh and arresting look at ballet with modern interpretations. Alonzo King’s work still draws—and even depends upon—the deeply rooted

cultural traditions of ballet that we all think we know. But the surprise is that the mix-up of the long-established traditions of classical ballet with a contemporary understanding of dance ends up establishing a wonderful rapport

David Harvey and double bassist and composer Edgar Meyer perform Lines Ballet’s “Meyer” at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

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Dramatic form and movement are hallmarks of Alonzo King LINES ballet. Pictured: David Harvey and Meredith Webster.

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with the audience. Common ground is discovered in the humanity so beautifully portrayed.

The science of dance becomes the vehicle for establishing that rapport. Classical forms and techniques are never abandoned. But they are brought forward to a modern sensibility with

combinations not ordinarily seen, resulting in effects which are playful, contentious, emotional and new.

This is definitely not your mother’s ballet company. It’s new, engaging, expressive, and ultimately, fascinating.

Alonzo King LINES ballet will be performing the critically acclaimed “Resin” and a new piece “Meyer” set to the music of Edgar Meyer which premiered in San Francisco this past April.

You can see Alonzo King LINES Ballet

perform Friday, September 27 at

the Harris Center for the Arts. Tickets at

www.harriscenter.net

or 916-608-6888.

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“Resin” will be one of the pieces performed at Harris Center.

The Dallas Brass experience is more than a concert. It’s a fun-filled, toe-tapping show that’s a thrill for the entire family. Each concert features classical masterpieces, Dixieland

delights, jazzy swing, popular show tunes, patriotic melodies and Hollywood favorites.

Since its founding over three decades ago by Michael Levine, Dallas Brass has become one

of America’s foremost musical ensembles.

The group has a unique blend of traditional brass instruments, including two trumpets, a trombone, a tuba and a French horn with a full complement of drums and

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percussion, creating a performing entity of extraordinary range.

“A Dallas Brass concert is intended for the entire family. Our ideal audience has a range in ages from 5 to 95,” said Levine. “Our goal is to entertain and enrich by playing great music, while showing our

audience how much we enjoy what we do.”

While symphonic credits include the New York Pops, Cincinnati Pops and the Philly Pops, Dallas Brass has been featured at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and has toured overseas in Europe and the Far East.

They have shared the stage with

the late Bob Hope, have performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George W. Bush, have appeared on the CBS “Early Show,” and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, “The Young and the Restless.”

Dallas Brass will surely satisfy the musical taste buds of every music lover.

The Dallas Brass perform Sunday,

September 15, 2013 at the Harris Center.

Tickets at www.harriscenter.net

or 916-608-6888.

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The Ultimate Tribute to Elvis

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The “King” will be visiting the Harris Center in Folsom in early October. Or more accurately, four male per-formers will be on stage paying homage to Elvis Presley through the four periods of his fabulous career.

Elvis Lives is an unforgettable multimedia and live musical journey through Elvis’ life. His iconic style –embraced by many of today’s artists – continues to intrigue audiences of all generations.

Featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, along with a tribute to Ann-Margret, audiences have a one-of-kind theatrical concert experience.

The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a live band, back-up singers and dancers. Also on display will be iconic imagery from the Graceland archives; including a new exhibit of life-size images of Elvis’ stage-wear on display in the lobby.

The high-energy show features Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest winner Bill Cherry, along with top-five finalists Kevin Mills, Leo Days, and Ben Klein. They are joined by the professional talent of Lorri Russo as Ann-Margret.

“We are excited to be working with some of the most exceptional tribute artists in the world,” said Barbara Cooley, Executive Producer for On Stage Touring, who produces the show.

“These talented performers really capture the spirit of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll while evoking the sensation of being there with Elvis as he journeys through his musical career. Elvis Lives is truly a dynamic and family friendly production.”

In 2007, Elvis Presley Enterprises announced an inaugural Elvis tribute artist contest event that was a search for the “best representation of the legacy of Elvis Presley.”

Twenty-four of the best Elvis tribute artists from around the world, who had each won a preliminary round of the competition, traveled to Memphis during Elvis Week to compete. They sang and gyrated until finally a winner was named.

The contest has been brought back every year since. Four of the top performers are featured in the show, Elvis Lives.

Elvis Lives performs Monday, October 7

and Tuesday, October 8 at the Harris Center

for the Arts. Tickets at www.harriscenter.net

or 916-608-6888.

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The decade that brought us water-beds, leisure suits, and Pet Rocks also spawned one of the most diverse periods in music history. The 1970s added hard rock, progressive rock, arena rock, disco, and the earliest stages of punk rock to the airwaves.

This Is The ‘70s picks up where Lyric Media’s first show, This Is The ‘60s, leaves off. It’s a unique multi-media experience that immerses the audience in the most wide-ranging musical decade in modern history.

The show blends historic film footage, dance, fashion, and animat-ed graphic designs of the era with note-for-note live music renditions of the greatest hits of the decade.

The show features music from the icons of Seventies rock, including Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Doobie Brothers, Peter Frampton, Carly Simon, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, The Band, Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, Journey, Michael Jackson, Yes, The Bee Gees, Boston, Led Zeppelin, Heart, The Guess Who, Badfinger, and many more, all performed live on stage.

The music is framed within the context of rare historical film foot-

age focusing on the key news events and pop culture of the decade. In es-sence, the show is a living documen-tary, immersing the audience in the sounds and lifestyles of the 1970s.

The unique presentation is the brainchild of producer/director/writer Jim Duffy, a veteran documentary filmmaker, author and musician, who has created programming for Dis-covery Networks and other national media outlets.

“I combined the two elements I love most: music and storytelling,” explains Duffy. “This Is The ‘70s takes the audience on a journey; one that’s designed to entertain, educate, and stimulate. The heart of the show is the music, but the visuals put that music into historical context.”

Duffy originally conceived This Is The ‘60s as a documentary series for the History Channel, but as the show developed, Duffy switched his sights from television to live stage presentation.

He tapped into the creative vision of his son Greg Duffy – a talented artist, video editor, and computer graphics wiz – to work as Production Designer and create the background graphics and

visual elements for the show. The father-son team are now ex-

panding from the ‘60s to the ‘70s, and plan to build the ‘This Is…’ brand into numerous shows focusing on different decades, seasons, and spe-cific music genres.

This Is The ‘70s offers a flashback to the days of bell-bottoms, lava lamps, CB radios, 8-track players, and some of the most versatile music in rock history.

If you were old enough to get into ‘70s nightclubs or attend one of the first arena rock shows, it’s a chance to relive the era like never before.

To the younger audience, it’s the ultimate introduction to the roots of classic rock and an intimate look at the birth of the environmental movement and other important activist causes that continue to resonate today.

You can see This Is The ‘70s perform

Saturday, September 28 and Sunday,

September 29 at Harris Center for the Arts.

Tickets at www.harriscenter.net

or 916-608-6888.

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Thunder Valley Casino Resort Presents

SAMMY HAGAR WITH RIVAL SONS

THU, SEP 5 2013

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THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE

Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum presents Sammy Hagar with Rival Sons: Four Decades of Rock, bringing hard rock and heavy metal to the Valley. Rival Sons will open the evening, followed by Sammy Hagar who will be joined by rockers Michael Anthony (Chickenfoot and Van Halen), Denny

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All shows perform at one of three stages at Harris Center for the Arts at Folsom Lake College unless indicated otherwise. Shows at Thunder Valley Casino Resort will have the Thunder Valley symbol (right) to indicate the different venue. Shows at Jackson Rancheria in Jackson will have their symbol (far right).

Jackson Rancheria Presents

AN EVENING WITH TOTO

SAT, SEP 7 2013

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$40+ (NON-DREAMCATCHER’S CLUB®

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Working as individual artists and together collectively, the band members of TOTO can be heard on over 5,000 albums. Guitarist Steve Lukather has performed on over 2,000 albums with artists like Rod Stewart, Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Roger Waters and Don Henley. Keyboardist David Paich has written songs recorded by artists like Cher, Glen Campbell, Paul McCartney and Sir Elton John and has produced notable

artists such as Aretha Franklin, George Benson and Sarah Vaughn. Late drummer Jeff Porcaro had worked on hundreds of albums and with artists such as the Bee Gees, Peter Frampton and Bruce Springsteen, and current drummer Simon Phillips has been with the band since their eleventh album Tambu and their record breaking hit “I Will Remember.” TOTO’s “Hold the Line” hit airwaves in 1978 and was the first of many top ten hits, including “Africa,” “I’ll Be Over You,” “Rosanna” and “99.”


FUNK FESTSAT, SEP 7 2013

$37.50, $47.50, $57.50, $67.50, & $79.50



We got the funk, ya gotta have it too! Featuring Sinbad, the Brothers Johnson, Midnight Star, and Dazz Band.

Harris Center Presents

TODD ELLISON: CLASSIC BROADWAY

SUN, SEP 8 2013

$29-$39; PREMIUM $45

STUDENTS WITH ID $12

Hailed by the New York Times as one of “Broadway’s electric conductors,” Todd is one of the most accomplished and sought after Music Directors working today. Currently Music Director and Conductor of the new Broadway production of Annie, Ellison’s other Broadway credits include Monty Python’s Spamalot (Tony Award, Best Musical), La Cage aux Folles (Tony Award, Best Musical Revival), 42nd Street (Tony Award, Best Revival), Elton John’s Lestat, Michel Legrand’s Amour, The Wild Party, On

Partners of Harris CenterThe Sacramento Symphonic Winds presents

OH MR. SOUSA!SAT, SEP 7 2013

$20-30; PREMIUM $35

Oh Mr. Sousa! is a delightful musical biography and exhilarating, toe-tapping, bring you-to-your-feet performance about the life, times and music of John Philip Sousa, “The March King.” Oh Mr. Sousa! features a rousing 60-piece band, The Sacramento Symphonic Winds conducted by Dr. Les Lehr, and the Bay Area-based cast of 8 singer/actors, performing 37 different costumed roles telling his story and singing the songs of Sousa. This is a show you surely will not want to miss!

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The Town, Once Upon a Mattress, How To Succeed in Business, She Loves Me, Taller than a Dwarf, and A Class Act. Joining Ellison for this engagement will be Ashley Blanchet (currently on Broadway in Annie), David Larson (most recently on Broadway in Hands on a Hard Body), Christopher Seiber (a Tony Award nominee and most recently on Broadway in Shrek, Spamalot and La Cage aux Folles), and Beth Leavel (Tony Award winner whose Broadway credits include The Drowsy Chaperone, 42nd Street and Crazy for You).


REUNION OF THE DOO WOP STARS

FRI, SEP 13 2013

$35-$49; PREMIUM $55 & $59

What’s in a name? Everything: from Danny & The Juniors (“At The Hop,” “Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay,” “Twistin’ USA,” plus anecdotes from their time on the road with Dick Clark), to Leon Hughes Coasters (“Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown,” “Poison Ivy” and more), to The Chordettes (“Mr. Sandman,” “Lollipop”) and The Vibrations (“Hang On Sloopy”

and more), a golden era is recalled by those who know it best.

Partners of Harris CenterSAHANA presents

MUSICAL AWAKENING OF INDIAN JAZZ

SAT, SEP 14 2013

$25; STUDENTS WITH ID AND SENIORS $20

Traverse the euphoric world of micro-tones with renowned Indian vocalist, harmonium player and composer, Pt. Binay Pathak, American Jazz saxo-phonist and composer, George Brooks, considered the “leading American voice in Indian jazz fusion,” American guitar innovator and leader of Ancient Future and world fusion musician, Matthew Montfort and Uzbekistan’s famous percussionist, legendary Abbos Kosimov. On display are original compositions that lace ancient elegant melodies with the rich harmonies of

modern jazz and rhythms of North India. The improvisational elements of both Raaga and Jazz guarantees this performance is a not to be missed, one-of-a-kind experience!

Partners of Harris CenterFolsom Lake Community Concert Association presents

DALLAS BRASSSUN, SEP 15 2013, 2:00 AND 7:00

$24-$34; PREMIUM $39

Dallas Brass has something to share with everyone. Since its founding by Michael Levine in 1983, Dallas Brass has become one of America’s foremost musical ensembles and has appeared with symphony orchestras nationwide including the Cincinnati Pops, New York Pops and Philly Pops. Dallas Brass has performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, DC and has toured overseas to Europe and the Far East. They have shared the stage with the late Bob Hope, performed for Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush, and their music has been used numerous times on the television show, The Young & The Restless.

With a wide-ranging repertoire including classical masterpieces, Dixieland delights, jazzy swing, popular show tunes, patriotic melodies and Hollywood favorites, Dallas Brass will surely satisfy the musical taste buds of every audience member.

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BRUBECK BROTHERS: A TRIBUTE TO DAVE BRUBECK

THU, SEP 19 2013

$25-$35; PREMIUM $45


The Brubeck Brothers Quartet is an exciting jazz group featuring two members of one of America’s most accomplished musical families, Daniel Brubeck (drums) and Chris Brubeck (bass and trombone). Guitarist Mike DeMicco, and pianist Chuck Lamb, complete this dynamic quartet. They have performed at concert series, colleges, and jazz festivals across North America and Europe including the Newport, Detroit, Ravinia, Las Vegas, Sedona, Spokane and Monterey Jazz Festivals. Their Koch release, Classified, has already earned this rave review from All About Jazz: “Once again the BBQ attains that rarefied level where music is both relaxed and expressive, and their joy in its creation is contagious. There’s really nothing out there that comes close to their unique brand of inventiveness.”


KATHY GRIFFIN

FRI, SEP 20 2013

$29.50, $39.50, $49.50, $62.50, & $77.50



The ultimate in-your-face stand-up comedian and actress who tells it like she sees it. Look out, front row!


HUNGARIAN STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE

FRI–SUN, SEP 20-22 2013

$25-$39; PREMIUM $49

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER $20

The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, regarded as one of the greatest folkloric dance ensembles in the world, was established in 1951. During the more than four and a half decades of

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its existence, the Ensemble has achieved its aim of revitalizing the culture of the Hungarian people by collecting and playing authentic folk music and preserving the folk dances and traditional costumes of Hungary and Hungarian-inhabited areas. Their rich and colorful repertoire entitles the Ensemble to be regarded as one of the top touring groups in the world.


CARMEN LUNDY QUARTET

SAT, SEP 21 2013

$29; PREMIUM $39


One of the today’s finest jazz singers, Carmen Lundy is highly regarded for her innovative musicianship and

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Benefi t proceeds used to support music programs for families and children.

Early Bird prices through September 7, signup deadline September 27. Don’t golf? Join us for the Gala wine social and dinner.

Join our 10th Anniversary Season opening events

Rienzi Overture Wagner

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MICHAEL GRIMM WINNER, 2010AMERICA’S GOT TALENT

GRIMM’S FAIRYTALE TOUR SUN, SEP 22 2013

$19-$29; PREMIUM $39


Parlaying his substantial singer-songwriter appeal into a first-place finish on America’s Got Talent, Michael took home the one-million-dollar prize. He headlined the first-ever national America’s Got Talent tour. Following that, he toured with the legendary Stevie Nicks and Heart.

Grimm’s Fairytale takes us on a powerful journey from Grimm’s childhood poverty, Southern church upbringing, and playing for hat tips at age 11, to winning the Country Christian Music Award’s Star of Tomorrow at age 17, moving to Vegas for Legends in Concert, and winning the coveted $1 million first place prize of NBC TV’s then most popular music reality show, America’s Got Talent, to keeping his promise to build his grandparents a home after theirs was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, and the incredible roller coaster ride that followed.

Just added opener: Bill Carter has been a pillar of the Austin music scene for nearly three decades, helping shape the city’s rich musical history along with songwriting-partner Ruth Ellsworth. Over 200 artists have found gold in the songwriting genius of this Texas Troubadour, including Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Robert Palmer, The Counting Crows, Storyville, Omar and The Howlers, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, Ruth Brown, John Anderson, and Waylon Jennings.

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songwriting. She has performed at the most prestigious festivals and concert halls throughout the world. A capti-vating live performer, Carmen’s concerts are an exhibition of virtuosity, raw heartfelt emotion, and playfulness – a jazz singer at her very best.


HEARTSAT, SEP 21 2013

$39.50, $49.50, $59.50, $72.50, $87.50 (PLUS

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Classic Heart Rock ‘n’ Roll, including their greatest hits.

Partners of Harris CenterBravo Bach Festival Presents

GUITARIST ANTONIYKAKAMAKOVperforms music by Bach, Sergio Assad, Frank Martin and others

FRI, SEP 27 2013

$25; STUDENTS $15

Antoniy Kakamakov was born in 1985 in a family of professional violinists. He began studying the guitar at the age of ten in his native country of Bulgaria. In 1997 he won first prize in the junior division of the International Classical Guitar Festival and Competition in Sinaia, Romania. The following year he won two first prizes in the junior divisions of the international guitar competitions in Kraiova, Romania and Assenovgrad, Bulgaria. In 1999 he was awarded a full scholarship to study guitar at the Idyllwild Arts Academy. He received his BA degree in 2007 from the San Francisco Conservatory. He is an active performer all over California and Nevada appearing with the Pacific Guitar Ensemble and the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra.


ALONZO KING LINES BALLET

FRI, SEP 27 2013

$21-$34; PREMIUM $45


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Alonzo King LINES Ballet is a celebrated contemporary ballet company that has been guided since 1982 by the unique artistic vision of Alonzo King. Collaborating with noted composers, musicians, and visual artists from around the world, Alonzo King creates works that draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. Alonzo King understands ballet as a science – founded on universal, geometric principles of energy and evolution – and continues to develop a new language of movement from its classical forms and techniques. Alonzo King’s visionary choreography, brought to life by the extraordinary LINES Ballet dancers, is renowned for connecting audiences to a profound sense of shared humanity.


BAD COMPANY

FRI, SEP 27 2013

$44.50, $54.50, $67.50, $83.50, $97.50



British hard rock featuring Paul Rodgers that will have you feel like makin’ your way to Thunder Valley!


HOUSE OF FLOYD – A TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF PINK FLOYD

SAT, SEP 28 2013


$20+ (NON-DREAMCATCHER’S CLUB® MEMBERS)

Over the past five years, House of Floyd has been performing the music of Pink Floyd, and has gained a strong following for their unique ability to enthuse both the hard-core fans from Pink Floyd’s earlier days and those fans who enjoyed the songs and soundscape of the later Pink Floyd music era. House of Floyd captures the

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essence of the formative Syd Barrett days, the group era of the 70’s and the final post-Waters tour. House of Floyd affords audiences two sets incor-porating sound effects, lights, lasers and video projections that include the original, and legendary, backing films used by Pink Floyd. These musicians offer those who never got to experience Pink Floyd the chance to see what made the original shows so extraordinary.


TESLASAT, SEP 28 2013

$29.50, $39.50, $57.50, $67.50, $79.50 (PLUS

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Pure, American hard rock from Tesla tops off a summer of fantastic entertainment. Opening for Tesla will be ‘58 Fury, a rock band with Sacramento roots.


THIS IS THE ‘70S

SAT–SUN, SEP 28-29 2013

$35-$49; PREMIUM $55 & $59

10% DISCOUNT ON SUNDAY NIGHT SINGLE

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The decade that brought us water-beds, leisure suits, toga parties, pong

video games and pet rocks also spawned one of the most diverse periods in music history, adding hard rock, disco, progressive rock, and the earliest stages of punk rock to the airwaves. Now the ‘70s have re-turned—live, on stage, in a show that is a total immersion into the pop culture of the period, including vintage TV commercials, retro dance numbers, period fashion, animated graphics of the era, rare historic newsreel footage ranging from Watergate to Apollo 13 to Three Mile Island, and note-for-note live music renditions of the greatest hits of the decade.


VINICIUS CANTUÁRIA QUARTET

THU, OCT 3 2013, 7:00 & 9:00

$29; PREMIUM $39


A pioneer in the world of neo-Brazilian music and today a leading figure in the downtown New York jazz and contemporary music scenes, Brazilian singer/songwriter/guitarist/percus-sionist Vinicius Cantuária draws from the rich history of Brazilian music, integrating it with jazz, avant-garde and pop to create a rolling rhythmic whisper filled with dramatic turns and

stunning sonic ideas. Here joined by Brazilian pianist Helio Alves, bassist Paul Socolow, and drummer Adriano dos Santos.


PACÍFICO DANCE COMPANY

FRI, OCT 4 2013

$19-29; PREMIUM $39

STUDENTS WITH ID & CHILDREN $12

Pacífico Dance Company was founded in 1992 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and reconstruction of classical and con-temporary Mexican dance forms. Under the Artistic Direction of Adriana Astorga-Gainey, Pacifíco Dance Company has performed for audiences across the nation and internationally. Comprised of 40 accomplished dancers and musicians, the company

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prides itself on educating culturally diverse communities as well as providing Hispanic audiences with a forum for developing pride in their own heritage. These brilliant artists collaborate to present both traditional and innovative works that combine the essence of traditional styles with modern dance idioms.


GAMELAN SEKAR JAYA

SAT, OCT 5 2013

$19-29; PREMIUM $39

STUDENTS WITH ID & CHILDREN $12

Gamelan Sekar Jaya’s music and dance range from traditional Balinese reper-toire to cutting-edge compositions. The 60-plus company of musicians and dancers of GSJ play on several sets of Balinese instruments, consisting of various combinations of bronze-keyed metallophones, bamboo marimbas, gongs, drums, and flutes. Gamelan Sekar Jaya is the only foreign group to ever receive the Dharma Kusuma, Bali’s highest award for artistic achievement. The company is re-nowned for its exploration of tradi-tional and modern forms through

long-term residencies with Bali’s finest musicians and dancers. Formed in 1979, the orchestra has performed in various settings and venues from the bustling village squares in Bali to the famed Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

Partners of Harris CenterSacramento Guitar Society presents

GUITARIST MASSIMO DELLE CESE

SAT–SUN, OCT 5-6 2013

$29; PREMIUM $39

STUDENTS WITH ID $19, SENIORS $24

CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER $12

Prizewinner in several competitions, Massimo was just 15 when ranked First at the Ancona (Italy) National Guitar Contest. He took second prize at an International Competition and won the “Rome International Young Performers’ Competition.”

Delle Cese’s solo recordings have received great acclaim from audiences, critics and international reviewers. His solo world premiere recording of the Italian guitarist/composer Mario Gangi’s 22 Studies has been widely praised by performers and composers alike. In Rome in 2003, he was awarded the Gold Pegasus Prize for Classical Music, and the City of Rome Prize the following year as tribute to his career after a sold out performance of the Concierto De Aranjuez.

Partners of Harris CenterFolsom Lake Community Concert Association presents

AN EVENING WITH HAL LINDEN

SUN, OCT 6 2013

$24-34; PREMIUM $39

Hal Linden won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical for The Rothschilds on Broadway. Mr. Linden spices up the stage with a dose of nostalgia and a dash of legendary star quality. Backed by a 7-piece band, Linden performs some of America’s greatest songs and Broadway hits. Hal Linden is best known for his portrayal of police precinct captain Barney Miller in the hit television series Barney Miller,

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for which he earned multiple Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. He has performed in more than 20 Broadway and off-Broadway productions inclu-ding Pajama Game, A Christmas Carol, Chicago, and Cabaret.


38 SPECIALSUN, OCT 6 2013



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With chart toppers like “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up In You” and “Fantasy Girl,” 38 Special has continued to bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to audiences for more than three decades. Guitarist and vocalist Don Barnes stated, “We’re a team, and it’s always been an unspoken rule that we don’t slack up, we stack up. We go out there every night to win.” Completing the team is guitarist and vocalist Danny Chauncey, bassist Larry “L.J.” Junstrom, drummer Gary Moffatt and keyboard and vocalist Bobby Capps. For the members of 38 Special, being onstage is a celebration of camaraderie and brotherhood that displays their dedication to their music and their fans.


ELVIS LIVESMON–TUE, OCT 7-8 2013

$39-59; PREMIUM $69

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Elvis’ life featuring finalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ annual worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, each representing Elvis during dif-ferent stages in his career. The Elvis tribute artists will be joined by a live band, back-up singers and dancers, along with an Ann-Margret tribute artist, as well as iconic imagery made available from the Graceland archives; including a never-before-seen exhibit of life-size images of Elvis’ stage-wear that will be on display in the Harris Center lobby.


KEOLA BEAMER: MALAMA KO ALOHA (KEEP YOUR LOVE)

WED, OCT 9 2013

$19-29; PREMIUM $39


This performance brings to the stage key elements of the 2012 PBS TV special “Keola Beamer: Malama Ko Aloha (Keep Your Love)”, with Hawaiian slack key master Keola Beamer, Native American flutist R. Carlos Nakai, jazz pianist Geoffrey Keezer, and hula master Moanalani Beamer.

The maxim of generations of the legendary Beamer family, “malama ko aloha”(keep [nurture & cherish] your love), is the cornerstone of this concert, which celebrates the many facets of aloha with beautiful songs from a mix of traditions. They share cultures, genres, and humor with work that both highlights each unique talent and culture while embodying the true spirit of collaboration and aloha. The show includes stories from Hawaiian history and legend.


THE STYLISTICS AND LENNY WILLIAMS

FRI, OCT 11 2013

$39.50 AND $49.50 (PLUS TAXES AND FEES)

The Stylistics are one of Philly’s sensational soul groups, singing hits like “Betcha By Golly, Wow” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New;” joined by standout R&B vocalist Lenny Williams, former lead singer for Tower of Power on such great soul jams as “What is Hip?” and “You’re Still A Young Man”

Partners of Harris CenterThe Folsom Symphony presents

TITANSSAT, OCT 12 2013

$20-42; PREMIUM $55

To open their new season, the symphony’s 10th, Maestro Michael Neumann will lead the orchestra and

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Moanalani Beamer, Keola Beamer, and R. Carlos Nakai.

Lenny Williams will play with the Stylistics and bring Soul to the stage at Thunder Valley Casino.

patrons on a musical tour of the world and beyond beginning with Titans. The symphony will perform three pieces: Richard Wagner’s Reinzi Overture, Alexander Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances (Prince Igor), and Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Titan.

Partners of Harris CenterEl Dorado Musical Theatre Presents

BACK TO BROADWAY

SUN, OCT 13 2013, 2 PM

$17-25; PREMIUM $32

High-energy entertainment? Excep-tional singing and dancing? Flat-out fun that will have you on your feet? You’ve just described High Voltage, the premiere performing group from El Dorado Musical Theatre.

Their Back to Broadway show is a showcase of your favorite songs from classic Broadway and the shows of today. It’s great entertainment for your entire family.

The High Voltage company consists of 22 young performers who

are some of the top talent from El Dorado Musical Theatre. Each member is lead material in their own right. When they perform together, the onstage result is magical.

Come see the high-energy, fast-paced review, Back to Broadway. You’re sure to enjoy it.


BELLYDANCE SUPERSTARS DANZARA

MON, OCT 14 2013

$25-39; PREMIUM $49


Hailed as the next big dance show phenomenon since Riverdance, the

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Folsom’s own Symphony will begin their new season on the Harris Center stage featuring grand works in a show entitled “Titans.”

Bellydance Superstars have garnered international acclaim from instructors, dancers, fans, and critics, including the Sunday Times, Daily Telegraph, and Daily Express. Their distinctive fusion of Tribal, Egyptian, and Cabaret styles at one moment transports audiences to a distant time and place, and at another ushers this ancient art form into the present.

The Bellydance Superstars (BDSS) features America’s best-known, most sought-after belly dancers – many of whom are expert bellydance instruc-tors. The premiere dance troupe is the only professional dance company of its kind on tour, making their performances and workshops popular affairs across the United States and around the world. The artists come from a variety of dance backgrounds ranging from Egyptian, Mexican, Latin, Classical Ballet, jazz and others.


THE ACTING COMPANY HAMLET

WED, OCT 16 2013

$21-34; PREMIUM $45


The Acting Company has garnered critical acclaim on a national scale through 137 productions and 39 seasons of classic, contemporary and new plays. Recipient of a TONY Award for Excellence in Theater, the Company has won numerous awards for performance and education including Obies, Audelcos and the Los Angeles Critics Circle Award.


RING OF FIREFRI–SUN, OCT 18-20 2013

$29-45; PREMIUM $55

CHILDREN AGE 12 AND UNDER $25

Touching on the life and times of one of the world’s most legendary musical artists, Johnny Cash, the musical revue Ring of Fire is considered one of the best “jukebox musicals” of our time. Although Cash himself is never impersonated, Ring of Fire features a company of performers that will guide you on a journey through Cash’s storied life and celebrated music, from the cotton fields of Arkansas to the Grand Ole Opry. Ring of Fire features more than 35 of his hit songs from his long career including “I Walk the Line,” “Jackson,” “If I Were A Carpenter,” “I’ve Been Everywhere,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “A Boy Named Sue,” his final hit, “Daddy Sang Bass” and the title track “Ring of Fire.” With smashing medleys

and bounce in its guitar-driven energy, this show will have you stompin’ your feet and asking for more.

A limited number of opening night Gala tickets (priced at $175) are available for Friday which include a pre-performance Gold Country themed party, dinner and tickets for the show (proceeds to benefit the Folsom Lake College Foundation and its mission to provide support for students and the college).


THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES

SAT, OCT 19 2013

$32.50 AND $42.50 (PLUS TAXES AND FEES)

A tribute to the Bee Gees of Saturday Night Fever fame and so much more great music!


AN EVENING WITH JASON ALEXANDER

WED, OCT 23 2013

$49-69; PREMIUM $79

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Jason Alexander’s live appearances are as diverse and entertaining as his résumé. The Seinfeld alum serves up a hilarious comedy-variety show, featuring stand-up comedy, music, audience participation and a Seinfeld Q & A. Alexander’s lighthearted jokes, musical performances and inten-tional audience engagement blend to provide a unique hour of enter-tainment. His live show provides a glimpse into the award-winner’s charismatic, enthusiastic personality.

Harris Center PresentsKEYBOARD CONVERSATIONS® WITH JEFFREY SIEGEL

THE MIRACLE OF MOZART

SAT, OCT 26 2013

$19-29; PREMIUM $39

STUDENTS WITH ID $7

The show explores the infinite moods of this incomparable composer. It includes the vivacious Sonata K. 283, the brooding Fantasy in D Minor with its constantly changing tempos and emotions, and the dark, powerful, Sonata in A Minor. This was written after his mother died, when Mozart

found himself totally alone for the first time in his life. Los Angeles Times says, “Jeffrey Siegel has everything: massive technique, musical sensitivity and character, wide tonal resources, immense reserves of power, and the ability to communicate.” Don’t miss this fascinating evening of learning and music immersion.

Partners of Harris CenterSacramento Baroque Soloists presents

CONCERTOS OF THE HIGH BAROQUE

SAT, OCT 26 2013

$25; GENERAL ADMISSION

$20 SENIORS


Sacramento Baroque Soloists open their 12th season performing concer-tos of Vivaldi, Corelli, and Bach. Through the balanced splendor of Bach, the dynamic energy of Vivaldi, and the perfect form of Corelli, this concert presents the 10-player group at its fullest.

The program includes works by Bach (Brandenburg Concerto No. 5), Vivaldi (Concerto Alla Rustica Concerto in D minor for Two Violins and Cello), Corelli (Concerto Grosso Op. 6) and Lully (Suite from Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme).


COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET

THU–FRI, OCT 24-25 2013

$21-34; PREMIUM $45


It is artistic directors Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson’s lifelong appreciation for the artistic and aesthetic appeal of the multicultural that forms the cornerstone of Complexions Contemporary Ballet’s singular approach to reinventing dance. Founded in 1994, Complexions’ groundbreaking mix of methods, styles, cultures has created an entirely new and exciting vision of human movement over the past 18 years.

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TOMMY JAMES AND THE SHONDELLS

SAT, OCT 26 2013



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Tommy James and the Shondells were discovered by a Pittsburgh promoter after their single “Hanky Panky” had taken the Pittsburgh nightlife by storm, and as soon as Tommy James signed with the promoter, the song went on to become the summer smash of 1966. Thus, began one of the longest strings of nonstop hits in recording industry history.

Promptly following “Hanky Panky,” “Say I Am (What I Am)” and “It’s Only Love” sold more than a million copies each. Tommy James and the Shondells kept creating number one hits, including “I Like The Way,” “Sweet Cherry Wine” and the party rock rave-up “Mony Mony,” and in 1968, they became one of the first acts to experiment with music videos, creating a mini-film around “Mony Mony.”


DANZA FLORICANTO FIESTA DEL DÍA DE LOS MEURTOS

SUN, OCT 27 2013

$19-29; PREMIUM $39


In the foyer of the theatre, the audience will find a traditional ofrenda (community altar), created by Floricanto member Christie Rios to commemorate the dead. It includes pictures of loved ones, along with their favorite foods, flowers and messages of love. Audiences in attendance will be invited to write the names of their own departed loved ones and place these names on the altar, to join in the remembrance.

A Harris Center PresentationDan Aykroyd, Judy Belushi and Musical Director Paul Shaffer Present

THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS™ REVUE

WED, OCT 30 2013

$25-39; PREMIUM $49


“Infectious and unbridled energy . . . it blows the roof off!” – Chicago Sun-Times)

The characters of Jake and Elwood Blues, created by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in 1978, were initially imagined as front men for a fictitious American blues and soul band. Since their film debut in 1980, the irreverent characters have resonated with people around the world and the Blues Brothers have catapulted into a cultural phenomenon and musical, comedic, and cinematic legend.


SHANGHAI BALLET THE BUTTERFLY LOVERS

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THU, OCT 31 2013

$29-49; PREMIUM $59


The Shanghai Ballet was organized in 1979. The White-Haired Girl, a classical Chinese ballet created in the 20th century, brought instant fame to The Shanghai Ballet and helped establish its predominant position in the international ballet world. The Company has performed The White-Haired Girl in over 1,700 performances and was first introduced to North American audiences during its coast-to-coast tour in the fall of 2002.


BALLROOM WITH A TWIST

FRI–SUN, NOV 1-3 2013

$39-59; PREMIUM $69

So you can’t get your fill of Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, and So You Think You Can Dance?

Take your obsession with live talent-based reality TV shows to the next level! Watching the cha-cha rattle on the television screen is one thing,

but getting up close and live beneath the fringe, sequins, and booming sounds of Rumba bass is a whole other ballgame. Ballroom With A Twist brings a frenzy of sizzling dance moves by professional international dancers from Dancing with the Stars together with So You Think You Can Dance finalists spanning the hot moves of Samba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Quickstep, and Jive.

As if the jaw-dropping dancers aren’t enough to keep you ogling at smooth moves and high kicks, several of your favorite American Idol finalists will also be joining the bill with their powerhouse hit songs. Ballroom With A Twist gives audiences thrills with its varieties of music providing a concert soundtrack to the evening.


CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE & COCO MONTOYA

SAT, NOV 2 2013



MEMBERS)

One of the most revered blues musicians, Charlie Musselwhite has won countless awards during his legendary career, including an induction into the Blues Hall of Fame. Musselwhite is known for his beautiful harmonica playing skills and has been a Grammy Nominee on 8 of his 31

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your chance to see the magic and wonder of Peter, Wendy, and the boys as they fly to Neverland and outwit the evil Captain Hook!


PETER NEROTUE–WED, NOV 12-13 2013

$29-39; PREMIUM $49

“If the perfect pops conductor could be conjured, . . . he might answer to this description,” wrote Philadelphia Inquirer music critic Peter Dobrin: “Huge talent with polymath abilities and catholic tastes. Musician who actually enjoys giving audiences what they want. Plays piano like a dream . . . He might look something like Peter Nero.”

For his Harris Center engagement, Nero kicks off on Tuesday night with an all Gershwin program. Then, on Wednesday, he performs his popular Classic Connections program, perfor-ming classical and jazz favorites and showing that these genres are more closely related than most people would think.”

albums. “Blues is a feeling,” Musselwhite stated, and there are five successful decades of soulful blues to prove how he feels about his music. Playing with fellow musical legends like Big Joe Williams, Eddie Vedder, Little Walter and Muddy Waters, Musselwhite’s newest venture with Ben Harper and the release of their album Get Up! has continued to capture audiences’ love for the blues. Coco Montoya is known for being a blazing guitarist with a soulful and expressive voice that come together in one electrifying blues performance. His most recent album, I Want It All Back, showcases Montoya’s singing talents more than any other album. “This is an exciting journey,” said Coco. “To my fans who love my guitar, I say come to me with open ears. The guitar is still there, but it’s not the only voice I have.”

Partners of Harris CenterSacramento Guitar Society presents

GUITARIST DAVID BURGESS

SAT–SUN, NOV 2-3 2013

$29; PREMIUM $39


SENIORS $24

Praised by musicians and critics world-wide, David Burgess is recognized as one of today’s outstanding guitarists. His international appearances as solo-

ist and chamber musician have taken him to concert halls throughout North and South America, Europe and the Far East.

First prize winner in the Andrés Segovia Fellowship Competition in New York City, he has also won top honors in the Ponce International Competition in Mexico City, the Guitar ‘81 Competition in Toronto and the 31st International Music Competition in Munich. “An artist of music with a magnificent technique.” – Andres Segovia “The breadth of Burgess’ imagination is unmatched . . . flashy, crisp, exciting and incendiary.”– CD Now

Partners of Harris CenterEl Dorado Musical Theatre Presents

PETER PANFRI–SUN, NOV 8-10 2013

THU–SUN, NOV 14-17 2013

THU–SUN, NOV 21-24 2013

$18-28; PREMIUM $36

BARGAIN THURSDAYS ALL SEATS $14.75

Peter Pan is the classic musical loved by millions with show-stopping songs, “Never Never Land,” “I Won’t Grow Up,” “I’m Flying” and more. Don’t miss

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UNCLE KRACKER

SAT, NOV 16 2013



MEMBERS)

Initially known for his role as DJ in Kid Rock’s Twisted Brown Trucker

band, Uncle Kracker made his astounding solo debut in 2001 with his double platinum album “Double Wide,” which featured the smash hit “Follow Me.” Since then, Uncle Kracker has had his singles in all genres: Country tunes “Smile” and “When the Sun Goes Down,” the #1 hit he collaborated on with Kenny Chesney, and Pop chart topper “Drift Away” with Dobie Gray.

Speaking on his newest album “Midnight Special,” Uncle Kracker stated, “This is a full-on country record. Maybe not the ‘A guy walks into a bar and goes, ‘“Where does a man go to get a drink in this town?” ‘ kind of country, but it’s my version.” The tracks on his album, produced by Keith Stegall, reflect his version of country to a tee. Whether it is a soulful “Happy,” or a plucky countryfied “You Got That Thang,” “Midnight Special” delivers and keeps Uncle Kracker’s fans wanting more.


PACIFIC MAMBO ORCHESTRA

TUE, NOV 19 2013

$19-29; PREMIUM $39

Pacific Mambo Orchestra is a 19-Piece Latin Big Band, that plays Salsa, Mambo, Latin Jazz and Cha Chas. Pacific Mambo Orchestra has taken the Latin music scene by storm! European Magazine calls it “One of the best orchestras in the world.” Trumpeter Steffen Kuehn and pianist Christian Tumalan, both experienced bandleaders in their own right, formed this Latin Salsa Big Band to bring back and build upon the great Latin Big Band sounds.

Marlow Rosado, Music Director and pianist for the US Tour is a 2013 GRAMMY Award winner for Best Tropical Album for his album, titled Retro.

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The Pacific Mambo Orchestra.


THE ADDAMS FAMILY THE BROADWAY MUSICAL

SPONSORED BY WELLS FARGO

TUE–WED, NOV 26-28 2013

$45-65; PREMIUM $79

The Addams Family Features an original story, and it’s every father’s nightmare. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren’t upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done before –keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents.


AN IRISH CHRISTMAS

FRI–SUN, NOV 29-DEC 1 2013

$25-39; PREMIUM $49

$20 FOR CHILDREN 12 AND UNDER

An Irish Christmas makes a welcome re-turn to Folsom! This wildly popular show with Kevin Horton of Riverdance leading the dance, brings just about everything to the table this year – joy, hope, laughter, friendship, celebration of life through storytelling, music, song, and dance in a night that spar-kles with life! Dancing through the gen-erations over brooms, on half doors, around butter churns and shoemakers, into the world of mythology and out again; singing that spins itself out of the mists and into the familiar “Silent Night,” “Little Drummer Boy,” “Carol of the Bells,” and superb music of the pipes, flutes, fiddles, button accordion and bodhráns are just the beginning of this great Irish night!

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