FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Blues Singer-Pianist Marcia Ball Opens 10^th Season

Of Spicewood Arts Society, Fri., Sept. 10

 

Few Season Memberships Remain for SAS ‘Season of Surprises’

 

SPICEWOOD, TX (Aug. 9, 2010) – Blues singer and pianist Marcia Ball, widely known for her passionate, playful vocals and deep songwriting tradition, opens the Spicewood Arts Society’s 10^th season with a guaranteed sold-out performance at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center (1419 Burnet CR 409).

“Our individual ticket waiting list is already closed,” confirmed Janey Richardson, President of the Society. “Only new season ticket holders have an opportunity to experience this stellar performer, and there are less than 30 memberships remaining.”

Memberships can be purchased at 830-264-2820 or online. For tickets, more information or a map, go to www.spicewoodarts.org. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served at the intermission and a wide selection of Spicewood Vineyard wines may be purchased. A pre-performance buffet dinner ($25) is available at 5 p.m. at Barton Creek Country Club-Lakeside, about six miles away. Membership is not required. For reservations call 830-693-7581.

USA Today called Ball “a sensational saucy singer and superb pianist; where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet.” Indeed, eight Blues Music awards and four Grammy nominations, confirm the musical creds of the Orange, TX native who grew up in Vinton, LA.

 

Ball, known for her New Orleans style piano playing, is well established at clubs and festivals in the United States, Canada and Europe. She has performed at the White House and in the Clint Eastwood movie “Piano Blues.” (www.marciaball.com or http://www.rosebudus.com/ball/).

 

Fundraiser a Huge Success

“Our season got into high gear this past Saturday with a full house for Matt Wilson and his Band,” Richardson confirmed. “The event raised thousands of dollars for student scholarships to promote the performing, visual and literary arts in our Spicewood-Lake Travis area.”

The high-energy pianist had audience members on their feet, clapping, dancing and singing along to a wide array of captivating musical styles, including selections from his fourth CD, “Matt Wilson,” released in February 2010.

Spicewood Arts is dedicated to expanding cultural offerings in the Texas Hill Country and to supporting children’s arts programs in area schools. SAS provides $2,500 annually to Spicewood Elementary to underwrite the printing of its “Expressions” Magazine, representing students’ artwork.

With financial help from such sponsors as Hester Capital Management, LLC of Austin, the Paul Motheral Family of Spicewood, The Texas Commission on the Arts and tax deductible donations from individuals, the 501(c) (3) organization funds its 2010 – 2011 Season as well as two of the Season Artists (performers) to entertain the 250 children at the school.

Season tickets for the Society’s six performances are $130 before Aug. 16 and $140 after that date. Individual tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, when and if available.

This season’s line-up of artists also includes:

• The Gillette Brothers – Fri., Oct. 22

• The Gimbles – Sat., Jan. 15

• Hotcakes Band – Sat., Feb. 5

• Will Taylor & Strings Attached – Fri., March 4

• The Motheral Family Tony Campise Jazz Concert featuring Beto and the Fairlanes – Fri., May 13

All programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center, about 35 miles from Downtown Austin.

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS:

Ginny Jacks, Publicity Chair, Spicewood Arts Society, ginny@assassinpestcontrol.com; 512-264-1760 or 830-693-5921; www.spicewoodarts.org

Janey J. Richardson, President, Spicewood Arts Society, Spicewood TX, 512-264-2820; SAS Performances@aol.com

Preston F. Kirk, APR, Kirk Public Relations, Austin, TX, 830-693-4447; kirkpf@verizon.net 

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News Releases: Fundraiser featuring Matt Wilson, August 7, 2010

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Blues Singer-Pianist Marcia Ball Opens 10^th Season

Of Spicewood Arts Society, Fri., Sept. 10

 

Few Season Memberships Remain for SAS ‘Season of Surprises’

 

SPICEWOOD, TX (Aug. 9, 2010) – Blues singer and pianist Marcia Ball, widely known for her passionate, playful vocals and deep songwriting tradition, opens the Spicewood Arts Society’s 10^th season with a guaranteed sold-out performance at 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 10, at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center (1419 Burnet CR 409).

“Our individual ticket waiting list is already closed,” confirmed Janey Richardson, President of the Society. “Only new season ticket holders have an opportunity to experience this stellar performer, and there are less than 30 memberships remaining.”

Memberships can be purchased at 830-264-2820 or online. For tickets, more information or a map, go to www.spicewoodarts.org. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served at the intermission and a wide selection of Spicewood Vineyard wines may be purchased. A pre-performance buffet dinner ($25) is available at 5 p.m. at Barton Creek Country Club-Lakeside, about six miles away. Membership is not required. For reservations call 830-693-7581.

USA Today called Ball “a sensational saucy singer and superb pianist; where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet.” Indeed, eight Blues Music awards and four Grammy nominations, confirm the musical creds of the Orange, TX native who grew up in Vinton, LA.

 

Ball, known for her New Orleans style piano playing, is well established at clubs and festivals in the United States, Canada and Europe. She has performed at the White House and in the Clint Eastwood movie “Piano Blues.” (www.marciaball.com or http://www.rosebudus.com/ball/).

Fundraiser a Huge Success

“Our season got into high gear this past Saturday with a full house for Matt Wilson and his Band,” Richardson confirmed. “The event raised thousands of dollars for student scholarships to promote the performing, visual and literary arts in our Spicewood-Lake Travis area.”

The high-energy pianist had audience members on their feet, clapping, dancing and singing along to a wide array of captivating musical styles, including selections from his fourth CD, “Matt Wilson,” released in February 2010.

Spicewood Arts is dedicated to expanding cultural offerings in the Texas Hill Country and to supporting children’s arts programs in area schools. SAS provides $2,500 annually to Spicewood Elementary to underwrite the printing of its “Expressions” Magazine, representing students’ artwork.

With financial help from such sponsors as Hester Capital Management, LLC of Austin, the Paul Motheral Family of Spicewood, The Texas Commission on the Arts and tax deductible donations from individuals, the 501(c) (3) organization funds its 2010 – 2011 Season as well as two of the Season Artists (performers) to entertain the 250 children at the school.

Season tickets for the Society’s six performances are $130 before Aug. 16 and $140 after that date. Individual tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, when and if available.

This season’s line-up of artists also includes:

• The Gillette Brothers – Fri., Oct. 22

• The Gimbles – Sat., Jan. 15

• Hotcakes Band – Sat., Feb. 5

• Will Taylor & Strings Attached – Fri., March 4

• The Motheral Family Tony Campise Jazz Concert featuring Beto and the Fairlanes – Fri., May 13

 

All programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center, about 35 miles from Downtown Austin.

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS:

Ginny Jacks, Publicity Chair, Spicewood Arts Society, ginny@assassinpestcontrol.com; 512-264-1760 or 830-693-5921; www.spicewoodarts.org

Janey J. Richardson, President, Spicewood Arts Society, Spicewood TX, 512-264-2820; SAS Performances@aol.com

Preston F. Kirk, APR, Kirk Public Relations, Austin, TX, 830-693-4447; kirkpf@verizon.net 

ENTERTAINMENT FEATURE For Immediate Release

Matt Wilson & Band Headline

Spicewood Arts Society Aug. 7 Fundraiser

 

High energy concert benefits arts in area schools

 

SPICEWOOD, TX (July 20, 2010) – High-energy pianist Matt Wilson and the Wilson Band headline a Spicewood Arts Society fundraiser at 7 p.m, Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center (1419 Burnet CR 409), about 35 miles from Downtown Austin. They will play songs from The Great American Rock ‘n’ Roll Songbook.

“Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to establish four scholarships to promote the performing, visual and literary arts in the area,” said Janey Richardson, President of the Society, now in its 10th year.

Admission for the event is $75. Tickets can be purchased at or 830-264-2820. For tickets, more information or a map, go to www.spicewoodarts.org. There will be complementary hors d’oeuvres from the Grille at Rough Hollow, sweets from Bozilla Cakes and, for purchase, a great selection of Spicewood Vineyard wines.

Wilson and his band typically have audience members on their feet, clapping, dancing and singing along to a wide array of captivating musical styles, from Ray Charles’ “What’d I Say” to Billy Joel’s “You’re Always a Woman to Me,” as well as some of his own original songs. Cabaret seating at the event will allow plenty of dancing space.

The artist released his 4th CD, titled “Matt Wilson,” in February 2010. He has played every kind of concert venue, from a Broadway theater in New York City to a packed and rocking Sixth Street location in Austin..

 

For two years Matt wowed sold-out audiences as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical “Movin’ Out.” In 2007, he completed his own theatrical multimedia tribute to the great rock ‘n’ roll piano players.

 

Wilson grew up in a musical family, singing and playing in the church his father pastored and idolizing Billy Joel and Lyle Lovett. He played five nights a week at the Jellyrolls piano bar at Disney World in Orlando while in college, guest-starred in the Carolina Opry and has been featured in major musical productions.

He took the stage for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and has opened for Hall & Oates, Little River Band and others. The Texas State Senate has honored him with a resolution for achievement in the area of fine arts.

According to one long-time Wilson-watcher, “He never fails to elicit excitement from his audience, and he does so with intelligence and verve. His renditions songwriting are catchy without being pandering... infused with a degree of depth not to be expected in most of the pop world.”

 

S-A-S “Season of Surprises”

 

Spicewood Arts is dedicated to expanding cultural offerings in the Texas Hill Country and to supporting children’s performing, visual and literary arts programs in area schools. SAS provides $2,500 annually to Spicewood Elementary to underwrite the printing of its “Expressions” Magazine, representing students’ artwork.

With the help of sponsors such as Hester Capital Management, LLC of Austin, the Paul Motheral Family of Spicewood and tax deductible donations from individuals, the 501(c) (3) organization is able to fund the 2010 – 2011 Season plus two of the Season Artists (performers) to entertain the 250 children at the school,” Richardson noted.

Season tickets for its six performances are $130 before Aug. 16 and $140 after that date with individual tickets $35 in advance and $40 at the door – “When and if available,” Richardson emphasized.

“Even with seating for 225 persons, we sell out most of our performances, and season memberships have already exceeded last year’s memberships. A membership is a music-lover’s best guarantee to avoid missing any of these great events,” Richardson emphasized.

This season’s line-up of artists includes:

• Marcia Ball – Fri., Sept. 10 (Season Tickets only; Individual Ticket Waiting List is closed.)

• The Gillette Brothers – Fri., Oct. 22

• The Gimbles – Sat., Jan. 15

• Hotcakes Band – Sat., Feb. 5

• Will Taylor & Strings Attached – Fri., March 4

• The Motheral Family Tony Campise Jazz Concert featuring Beto and the Fairlanes – Fri., May 13

 

All programs begin at 7 p.m. at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center.

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS:

Ginny Jacks, Publicity Chair, Spicewood Arts Society, ginny@assassinpestcontrol.com; 512-264-1760 or 830-693-5921; www.spicewoodarts.org

Janey J. Richardson, President, Spicewood Arts Society, Spicewood TX, 512-264-2820; SAS Performances@aol.com

Preston F. Kirk, APR, Kirk Public Relations, Austin, TX, 830-693-4447; kirkpf@verizon.net 

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Spicewood Arts Society Announces ‘Season of Surprises’;

Aug. 7 Fundraiser Features Matt Wilson & Band

 

Concert benefits arts in area schools; SAS celebrates 10^th season

 

SPICEWOOD, TX (June 29, 2010) – Whether your taste is for saucy singing, passionate piano playing, cowboy songs and western history, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, classical or jazz standards, the Spicewood Arts Society’s 2010-2011 season has something for every entertainment palate.

A quick look at the season’s six-part “menu” reveals a mouth-watering line-up of musical talent: Marcia Ball, The Gillette Brothers, The Gimbles, Hotcakes Band, Will Taylor & Strings..., and Beto and the Fairlanes.

The pre-season “appetizer” will be a fundraiser on Aug. 7 at the Spicewood Vineyards Events Center (1419 Burnet CR 409) featuring the popular Matt Wilson and the Wilson Band, with dinner catered by the renowned Grille at Rough Hollow, fabulous desserts from Bozilla Cakes and a great selection of the vineyard’s wines available for purchase.

“Net proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to establish four scholarships to promote the performing, visual and literary arts in the area.” said Debra Opdahl, who heads the Society’s Community Outreach program.

Wilson, a high-energy, pop-rock pianist and his band typically have audience members on their feet, clapping, dancing and singing along to a wide array of captivating musical styles – from Ray Charles’ “What’d I Say” to Billy Joel’s “You’re Always a Woman to Me,” as well as some of his own original songs. Cabaret seating at the event will allow plenty of space for dancing.

Wilson grew up in a musical family, singing and playing in the church his father pastored, and idolizing Billy Joel and Lyle Lovett. He played five nights a week at a Disney® park while in college, guest-starred in the Carolina Opry and has been featured in major musical productions.

He took the stage for the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia, and has opened for Hall & Oates, Little River Band and others. Not only was he the lead in the first national tour of Billy Joel’s Broadway musical, "Movin’ Out," but the Texas State Senate has honored him with a resolution for achievement in the area of fine arts.

Admission for the “FUNdraiser” is $75 and can be purchased at (www.spicewoodarts.org) or 830-264-2820. The festivities begin at 7 pm. For more information and a map on the Spicewood Vineyards Events Center, go to www.spicewoodvineyards.com.

Season Opener, Friday, Sept. 10

 

Spicewood Arts, now in its 10th year, is dedicated to expanding cultural offerings in the Texas Hill Country and to supporting children’s performing, visual and literary arts programs in area schools. SAS provides $2,500 annually to Spicewood Elementary to underwrite the printing of its “Expressions” Magazine, representing students’ artwork.

Season tickets for all six performances are $130 before Aug. 16 and $140 after that date with individual tickets $35 in advance and $40 at the door – “When and if available,” emphasized Janey Richardson, SAS President.

“Even with seating for 225 persons, we sell out most of our performances, and season memberships are close to the half-way mark all ready. A membership is a music-lover’s best guarantee to avoid missing any of the fun,” Richardson emphasized. “It’s likely imperative for getting a seat to enjoy Marcia Ball.”

SAS also provides a ‘Meet the Artist’ Reception’ with hors d’oeuvres provided by a local caterer, as well as other member benefits. Selections of Spicewood Vineyard wines are available before and after the all shows and at intermission.

For the regular season beginning Sept. 10, a pre-performance buffet dinner ($25) is available at 5 p.m. at Barton Creek Country Club-Lakeside, about six miles away. Membership is not required. For reservations call 830-693-7581.

“Thanks to such sponsors as Hester Capital Management, LLC of Austin and generous tax deductible donations – from Associate to Benefactor levels – our 501(c) (3) organization also is able to fund two of its Season Artists (performers) to entertain the 250 children at the school,” Richardson noted.

Marcia Ball: USA Today calls her “a sensational saucy singer and superb pianist; where Texas stomp-rock and Louisiana blues-swamp meet.” Indeed, her passionate, playful vocals and deep songwriting tradition has lifted her to eight Blues Music awards and four Grammy nominations. She has performed at the White House and in the Clint Eastwood movie “Piano Blues.” http://www.rosebudus.com/ball/

 

The Gillette Brothers – Fri., Oct. 22: Guy and Pipp are back by popular demand to tell more great stories about the history of the West and to sing cowboy songs. These family ranchers and music venue operators have recorded and released six albums of traditional cowboy music interspersed with a few originals, sometimes tapping into Celtic roots, country blues, minstrel and medicine show songs that influenced cowboy music. (http://www.campstreetcafe.com/guy&pipp.htm)

 

The Gimbles – Sat., Jan. 15: Emily, Dick and Johnny are three generations of musicians rolled up in one Texas-style symphony of swing and country music. Johnny is an eight-time “Fiddler of the Year” winner, but as a trio, they bring the sounds that make them a Texas favorite. (http://www.thegimbles.com/music.html)

 

Hotcakes Band – Sat., Feb. 5: This well known Austin-based band will bring high energy songs from Rock ’n’ Roll to country to pop – a well rounded repertoire of the latest Top 40 hits, as well as some Motown, Beach Boys and Oldies. This will be a night of high energy and great fun. (www.hotcakesband.com/)

 

Will Taylor & Strings Attached – Fri., March 4: This renowned group of local artists will play selections from Gershwin, Porter and other composers. They incorporate acoustic instruments – cello, violin, viola, trumpet and hand drums – to enliven beautiful and familiar classics with their own jazz and contemporary roots. (http://www.stringsattached.org/)

 

The Motheral Family Tony Campise Jazz Concert . . . Beto and the Fairlanes – May 13: The Motheral Family of Spicewood, out of the love and recent loss of their friend Tony Campise, a world renowned jazz musician, is sponsoring this concert, which will become an annual event.

 

Beto and the Fairlanes serve up their unique blend of Latin jazz, swing and world beat music. The mixture of musicianship, merriment and danceable rhythms are expected to have many concert-goers on their feet. It’s an original, refreshing new dialect of Texas salsa music. (http://www.betoandthefairlanes.com/)

 

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR INTERVIEWS:

Ginny Jacks, Publicity Chair, Spicewood Arts Society, ginny@assassinpestcontrol.com; 512-264-1760 or 830-693-5921; www.spicewoodarts.org

Janey J. Richardson, President, Spicewood Arts Society, Spicewood TX, 512-264-2820; info@SpicewoodArts.org

Preston F. Kirk, APR, Kirk Public Relations, Austin, TX, 830-693-4447; kirkpf@verizon.net