VERDE VALLEY CONCERT ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES ITS 2010-2011 SEASON"Something old - something new - something borrowed - something blue". Four things required for a bride on her wedding day - right? Actually, these four items also aptly describe the four performances that comprise the Verde Valley Concert Association’s 2010-2011 concert season. . All four concerts will take place at the Mingus Union High School auditorium.
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CODY BRYANT AND THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE"Something old" applies to the opening concert on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. - "Cody Bryant and the Riders of the Purple Sage" who - although fresh - have certainly endured for many years and some of their well-known songs certainly could qualify for this category. |
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HUUN-HUUR-TU"Something new" is a very original musical experience presented on Friday, January 14, 2011 by "Huun Huur-Tu" - a unique group of four throat singers and musicians from Tuva, a small country near Siberia, just north of the Mongolian border. Huun Huur Tu play authentic Tuva instruments and will astonish with their vocal range. Human beings have four vocal chords, but we only use one. Huun Huur Tu use all four vocal chords, to remarkable effect. |
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BURNETT FAMILY BLUEGRASSAnd as for "something blue", look no further than the "Burnett Bluegrass Family" who will play on Saturday, February 12, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. This multi-talented group of two parents and three siblings is an award-winning ensemble, all of whom are gifted musically and will raise your spirits - not to mention getting your feet a-tappin’. |
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BEATLEMANIA LIVE!"Something borrowed" refers to "Beatlemania Live" who will close the season on Saturday May 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. This is a group of four remarkable musical performers who "borrow" from John, Paul, George and Ringo, as they recreate the lives and music of the Beatles. They will perform over 35 Beatle compositions. Beatlemania is not sponsored, endorsed by, or in any way affiliated with Applecorp Ltd. or The Beatles. |
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THE RISING STARS IN CONCERT!The Rising Stars, if you haven't heard yet, is the Verde Valley Concert Association's spotlight on local youth who have a dream for the stage. Once a year these young performers are encouraged to develop and practice a stage performance as a gift to the community. This is a "labor of love" for many adult volunteers who believe in the kids of today. It's about more than just performing; its about mentoring too. |
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