Week 5 - Summer Arts Festival Events 2009


WEEK 5 Thursday, July 15 through Saturday, July 18 (this page) JUMP TO: week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 All performances presented at Veteran's Park Amphitheater, downtown Springfield
	Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 7:00 PM Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience... The Dark Star Orchestra Using entire shows from the Grateful Dead's 30 years of extensive touring as a launching pad, Dark Star Orchestra recreates the original song for song performance set list for an entirely new generation of, as well as old school, Deadheads, performing Grateful Dead classics in the same way that an orchestra interprets music of classical composers. Touring nationwide for nine years to the tune of nearly 1500 shows since forming, the band's determined commitment to "raising the Dead" has drawn national media attention. www.darkstarorchestra.net
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photo: Brett Herzhaft	Thursday, July 16, 2009 - 8:00 PM Colin Hay from Men At Work While Colin Hay’s voice and visage are still familiar to millions from his tenure as the charismatic frontman, principal songwriter, and lead vocalist of pop sensation Men at Work (“Down Under,” “Overkill,” “Who Can It Be Now?”), the past ten years have found him quietly re-introducing himself to new generations of fans. The frequent use of his music on soundtracks – including the hit NBC show Scrubs (on which he has also had several cameos) and the sleeper-hit soundtrack to the film Garden State – has proven the timeless appeal of his songs’ personae: quizzical, curious, cynical yet open-hearted. Colin Hay’s upcoming release American Sunshine finds Hay reaching a new pinnacle in his storied career -- his songwriting honed by discipline and experience, his unmistakable voice sharpened by a seemingly unending run of sold-out performances both solo and with his band. Noticeably reinvigorated, American Sunshine is a collection of new songs boasting the timeless melodic grace and lyrical wit long associated with Hay, magnified by dynamic, uncluttered performances. For old and new fans alike, American Sunshine marks the welcomed return of an iconic pop underdog, in peak form. www.colinhay.com
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	Friday and Saturday, July 17 - 18, 2009 - beginning at 5:00 PM Rhythm 'n' Ribs Fest Two evening of hot jazz, cool drinks, and tasty barbecue and ribs in Veteran's Park Amphitheater! Area restaurants bring out their best barbecue and plenty of fixin's… perfect with the great music lined up for both evening!
	Friday, July 17, 2009 - 5:00 PM Mark Smarelli and Chuck Young Duet Start your weekend at our Rhythm and Ribs Fest with the smooth sounds of popular area musicians Chuck Young on guitar and Mark Smarelli on vibes, performing on the Phillips Terrace in Veteran's Park beginning at 5 PM. Friday, July 17, 2009 - 6:30 PM Michael Bashaw and Puzzle of Light Puzzle of Light is a Dayton-based group of musicians with individual musical backgrounds and experience ranging from jazz and rock to ethnic and world music. These blended influences produce a distinctive new music that is both original and familiar, and a repertoire that is traditional and experimental. Instrumentation includes Michael Bashaw on flutes, harmonicas and vocals; Sandy Bashaw on guitar & vocals; John Taylor on drums; Dick Roll on bass; and Erich Reith on hand drums. www.puzzleoflight.com Friday, July 17, 2009 - 8:00 PM Warren Hill Warren Hill is not only one of the most gifted performers and "off the hook" showmen in the jazz world, but he is also a talented and innovative creator of new and different ways to present his music and connect with his fans in this ever changing world of music. After the release of his first CD in 1991, he was picked up by Natalie Cole as the opening act on her 40 city "Unforgettable Tour". Since then he has released 9 CD's with numerous Number 1 hits on the Contemporary and Smooth Jazz Charts, as well as being recognized by a diverse list of awards, including Berklee College's Distinguished Alumnus, 1995 NAC songwriter of the year from SESAC, 2002 Juno Nomination for Contemporary Jazz Album, 2003 Canadian Smooth Jazz Artist of the year and 2005/2006 Canadian Wind Instrumentalist of the year. www.warrenhill.com
	Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 5:00 PM Down Deep Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 6:30 PM Larry Humphrey Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 8:00 PM The Urban Jazz Coalition Urban Jazz Coalition is one of the hottest new contemporary jazz groups to come onto the scene in some time, and they have created a major buzz on the national festival circuit over the past few years. “UJC” has electrified audiences across North America performing their unique blend of urban jazz at many of the nation’s top smooth jazz festivals, including The Seabreeze Jazz Festival, The “V98.7” Detroit Smooth Jazz Fest, The Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz and R&B Festival, The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, “WJZZ” Atlanta’s Smooth Jazz Under The Stars Series, and at a variety of concert venues around the country. Carol Archer of Radio & Records was quoted as follows…“A lot of artists aspire to sound as tight and as funky as Urban Jazz Coalition, but these gentlemen really pull it off…and how! Don't miss the band that everyone in smooth jazz is talking about - The Urban Jazz Coalition. www.urbanjazzcoalition.net
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JUMP TO: week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 • All Summer Arts Festival events at Veteran's Park Amphitheater are held rain or shine. • Festival events are not moved indoors. • Any event may be interrupted or delayed due to inclement weather. • Events cancelled due to weather cannot be rescheduled.
• All shows are presented admission-free; volunteers “pass the hat” during intermission. • Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating under the stars. • A limited number of reserved orchestra-pit seats and loft seats (above the control building) will be available for selected performances. Pit seats are $10 each, loft seats are $15, available first-come, first-served at the Festival Welcome Center. (Tickets on sale beginning June 18; Welcome Center opens on Festival evenings at 7 PM). • A limited number of "Rent-A -Chairs" are available nightly on a first-come, first-served basis, at the Festival Welcome Center, for a $5 donation (a $5 refundable deposit is required). • 2009 Summer Arts Festival events take place at Veteran’s Park Amphitheater, 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield • For additional information, call the Springfield Arts Council at 937-324-2712 (toll-free 866-324-2712) • Refreshments and snacks are on sale during performances. • Convenient free parking is available in several locations near Veteran’s Park Amphitheater and other locations within walking distance of the Park. • All artists and events are subject to change. return to Festival Home Page