Past Performances
Tellabration |
Friday, October 9, 20097PM |
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Humorist and folklorist Donna Ingham takes the ancient art of storytelling and gives it a Texas twist to entertain audiences of all ages. Hear tall tales, folklore, historical and personal stories told as only a Texan could--or would. A former college professor with a Ph.D. in English, she also offers workshops, master classes, training and in-service sessions as well as age-appropriate programs for elementary and secondary schools. As a published author, she brings an added dimension to her school visits and both entertains and enlightens audiences at book festivals and conferences Website: http://www.donnaingham.com |
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Lifelong performer Don Sanders achieved early recognition as a singer-songwriter with half a dozen LPs during the 70s and 80s. He has also worked as an actor, translated plays, and created one-man performance pieces. He performs his one-man story/song shows in schools, theaters, and festivals throughout the Southwest. Sanders is a member of the honorary board of directors of the Kerrville Music Festival. Don resides in an old wooden house near the center of Houston with his wife and his 15-year-old son. He is at work on a novel and is completing a new bilingual recording for children. All shows are based on thorough research. Don accompanies himself on guitar, banjo, harmonica & spoons. Website: http://www.donsanders.net |
Rock ‘n Roll MATT WILSON |
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Saturday, September 12, 2009, 7PM |
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Matt Wilson is THE man for Rock 'n' Roll and beyond. Matt played the role of the Piano Man in the 1st National Tour of the Billy Joel musical "movin' Out". He spent 2 years on the road with this Tony award winning musical before returning to rock 'n' roll entertainment. What a way to start our new season ... high energy, great music and loads of fun! |
Kay & Friends |
09/27/2008 |
| Pianist and Vocalist Back by popular demand, Kay Sparks brings her music ensemble for a lively mix of jazz, classical, ragtime, and Broadway show tunes. What a way to begin our fabulous season!! See pictures from concert |
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John Kelso, Donna Ingham, The Gillette Brothers |
11/14/2008 |
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TELLEBRATION: An International celebration of the spoken word JOHN KELSO, columnist for the Austin American Statesman brings us an evening filled with his experiences, wit and possible excerpts from “Kelso’s Cranky Corner”. This is a not-to-miss event! |
Arts Roundup |
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| A festival of fine art | ||
| 11/01 - 02/2008 Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM - 5PM | ||
| Our Sixth Annual festival of fine art with local and regional artists, music and food. | ||
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| Features the work of 25 jury selected Texas Hill Country Artists working in many media. These surrounding pictures represent some of the art that will be available for viewing and purchase (and some of the artists). | ||
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Kimmie Rhodes |
01/10/2009 |
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Singer, Songwriter Photos from Kimmie Rhodes performance |
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Robert "Beto" Skiles & the Fairlances - |
02/07/2009 |
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| Jazz Pianist Beto and the Fairlanes played to a sold out crowd! Check out the pictures of the event Beto and Fairlanes bring great music, laughs, and talent to SAS’s lively event Beto and six of the always-phenomenal musicians known as The Fairlanes filled the jam-packed room with joyful noise at the Spicewood Arts Society’s February jam session at the Spicewood Vineyards. It often sounded like at least twice as many instrumentalists. I took my up-close seat, and drummer Steve Summer leaned forward from about two feet behind his drums and cymbals to ask if I could see his hands. He recalled that the last time I saw the Fairlanes, they closed with a memorable rendition of “Sing, Sing, Sing”. That time, I left my seat and stood close enough to watch close up Summer’s phenomenal drum solo, but the drummers were mostly unseen. This time he was up front and sensational, along with conga man Arturo Garza. Skiles, at the piano, announced “another Zyda Beto, a new Orleans sound, to kick things off. |
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| Beto declared “Dancing with the Stars” his favorite TV show, saying he has written a cha-cha for them, called Chinga-chinga, “A cha-cha with a dip.” I didn’t catch the name, but it’s the fastest song I ever heard! It goes Latin at top speed. Saying that “we had to have Tony tonight because we don’t have a girl vocalist”, Beto put Tony Campise’s powerful singing talents to the test. He passed with flying colors, opening with “Georgia on my Mind”. Reverting briefly to his “Robert Skiles” persona, Beto said this side of his musical skill comes from his still lively mother, a concert pianist and the queen of the very first World’s Fair. It’s a soft, evocative piano solo from his CD “The Noble Grapes” which describes his melodic ”wine list”. The mood does a quick switch as the whole band swings out in a bit of “Sing! Sing! Sing! with a special nod to famed drummer Gene Krupa. After the break, Skiles opened with another of his own piano pieces, then announced Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Song of India,” also an arrangement first heard at Carnegie Hall. Mike Mordecai’s trombone came out rich and clear and he looked splendid in his jazzy white suit and snappy hat. A switch in mood had Tony Campise singing “What a Wonderful World”, followed by “Michelle” as a saxophone solo. Question of the evening: what’s a 'clave'? Bassist Spencer Starnes, the least visible member of the group, displayed his highly prized 192-year-old bass, which towers over its owner. They make beautiful music together, as do all these multi-talented guys. Trombone, piccolo; strange but wonderful sounds circulate among the musicians. The drums and congas just rare back and nail it. Rich Herring’s mellow trumpet puts the finishing touch on the evening. And folks, that’s JAZZ! There are just two more events on the 2008-09 calendar, with no program in April. For tickets the March and May performances: Check www.spicewoodArts.org for availability. As always, there’s a “Meet the Artists” reception with delicious finger foods. Enjoy a glass of the Vineyard’s own fine wines, for sale before the performance, at intermission and during the reception. Robert (Beto) Skiles, is a prominent jazz pianist in Austin, who is best known for his band “Beto and the Fairlanes”. He will perform among other pieces, selections from his new piano CD, "THE NOBLE GRAPES"…how appropriate! A night of wonderful Jazz and “Beto” humor! |
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Michelle Schumann |
03/14/2009 |
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Artistic Director, Austin Chamber Music Website: Check her web site! |
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The "High C Diva" - Colleen Mallette |
05/16/2009 |
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| Reception begins at 6:30 PM at the new Spicewood Vineyards Performance Center see link to map to Spicewood Vineyards at the upper left on this page Performance begins at 7:30 PM Internationally acclaimed soprano turns her years of experience on the opera and concert stage into an uproarious evening of musical irreverence….much akin to Victor Borge and Anna Russell. In addition, she will perform an American Cabaret: Marvelous melodies of Gershwin, Cole Porter and Broadway favorites. This program is an experience like no other…an experience not to be missed! The "High C Diva" web site Listen to a sample of her voice Supported by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts Photos of Colleen Mallette |
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