Week 4 - Summer Arts Festival Events 2011


WEEK OF JULY 5 - 10, 2011 JUMP TO: NEXT WEEK week 1 week 2 week 3 week 4 week 5 All performances presented at the Turner Pavilion at Veteran's Park, downtown Springfield
		Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 8:00 PM The United States Air Force Band of Flight's Prism Brass Ensemble The United States Air Force Prism Brass Ensemble runs the gamut of the musical spectrum! The group, formed in 2010, is the first large brass ensemble of its kind in the United States Air Force. From community relations performances to high level military functions, this exciting group demonstrates the hallmarks of quality, innovation, and entertainment. Prism Brass travels “outside the box” to find new ways to connect to their audiences. They also utilize a rhythm section and vocalist to give this brass group unequalled versatility and flexibility. Prism Brass has performed concerts and master classes at many colleges and universities including the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Western Michigan University and the Kentucky Music Educators Association conference. EVENT CO-SPONSOR:
		Wednesday, July 6, 2011 - 8:00 PM The Music of ABBA: ARRIVAL from Sweden Mamma Mia! You'll go crazy for Arrival From Sweden - the world’s greatest ABBA tribute show! “THE MUSIC OF ABBA” tours the world together with ABBA original musicians. ABBA began in 1971 and ended as a group in 1982 and their legacy will live for ever. The music, the passion and the happiness will continue through their fantastic music from generation to generation. Sit back, relax, and take a trip back to a simpler time with THE MUSIC OF ABBA - tonight’s show is the closest you will ever get to seeing ABBA live! EVENT CO-SPONSOR:
		Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 8:00 PM An Evening of Rising Stars: Levi Massie, Wyatt McCubbin, and Noah Wotherspoon In the past years, Levi Massie has played shows at 3rd and Lindsley, The French Quarter Cafe, The Bluebird Café, and most notably, at the historic Bitter End in Greenwich Village as part of the New York Singer/Songwriter Sessions hosted by session musician Larry Oakes. In Spring 2007, with the help of Peter Young, Massie released his first EP, a set of his representative ballads with sparse acoustic accompaniment. When asked about his confidence in his music, this Ohio native replies, “I know this is what I was meant to do.” Wyatt McCubbin is an up-and-coming country music singer and songwriter with a deep and mature voice that doesn’t quite seem to match his 16 years of age. Drawing from traditional roots, Wyatt seeks to follow in the footsteps of famed traditionalists like Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams, Sr. With an upcoming collaborative tribute album to Waylon Jennings, and a partnership with Witt Stewart of Scatter Records, Wyatt is certainly on the right path. Noah Wotherspoon hails from Dayton, Ohio. At the age of eleven, his brother bought him a guitar. Noah immediately took to the instrument and quickly became noticed as a remarkable blues guitarist. Wotherspoon has developed into a prolific songwriter, interweaving diverse influences into a unique and truly original style rooted in the ongoing tradition of the blues while exploring new artistic territories. He has shared the stage and studio with the likes of Delmar Brown, Will Lee, Hiram Bullock, Jon Mover, Michael Hill, Cedric Burnside, and John Hammond. XM/SIRIUS Satellite Radio has recently been spinning Noah on "B.B. King's Bluesville". His inspired live performances continue to move & resonate with audiences wherever he plays. EVENT SPONSOR: MEDIA PARTNER:
		Friday, July 8, 2011 - beginning at 5:00 PM ParrotHead Party in the Park Guitarist/ Singer Skip Hoyt 5:00 - 7:30 PM - Philips Terrace It's the annual Festival flocking of the ParrotHeads, as we "waste away in Margaritaville and party the night away in Veteran's Park! Join us beginning at 5:00 PM for cheeseburgers and burritos, cold beer and icy Margaritas on the Philips Terrace, with live music by Skip Hoyt... then stick around for the No. 1 Salute to Jimmy Buffett, "Parrots of the Caribbean!" SPECIAL THANKS TO: • Los Mariachis • New Image Eye Center • Beach Manufacturing • Whitacre's Pharmacy
		Friday, July 8, 2011 - 8:00 PM Parrots of the Caribbean Pull out your flip-flops, put on your Hawaiian shirt, and get ready for a change of attitude at our annual Parrothead Party in the Park! The Parrots of the Caribbean are known internationally as the No.1 Jimmy Buffett Tribute band in the country, delighting audiences throughout the U.S. and Canada for the past nine years. Along with your favorite Buffett hits, they perform the acclaimed Original Hits from their latest CD Release, “Cool Bayou,” a Trop-Rock Island blend of Zydeco, Rock, Country, and Patriotic flair that will have you up and dancing. TRIBUTE SERIES SPONSOR: EVENT CO-SPONSOR:

		Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 5:00 to 7:00 PM "A Sip of Summer" Wine and Beer Tasting Music by guitarist John Lippolis from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Enjoy an evening of singing songwriters and summer sipping! Beginning at 5 PM, kick back with a delicious assortment of specially selected wines and beers, and sample your favorites - we’ll have experts on hand to guide you along the way, tasty snacks, and live music, all in Veteran’s Park Amphitheater in downtown Springfield. At 8 PM, party with singer-songwriter Griffin House and his special guest Nate McDonough! You’ll never sip summer the same way again! Free admission. Food, wine and beer available for purchase beginning at 5:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the Springfield Arts Council’s Summer Arts Festival.
		Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 8:00 PM Griffin House with special guest Nate McDonough Griffin House began writing and recording and issued his first independent release, Upland, in 2003. His music attracted attention from Nettwerk, a Vancouver-based management company and record label, and House partnered with the label’s American branch to issue Lost & Found in 2004. Several self-released albums followed; in 2008 he released Flying Upside Down, and recently House has released The Learner. House has toured extensively, opening for artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Patti Scialfa, Josh Ritter, John Mellencamp, and Mat Kearney. House headlines nationally, and is a Summer Arts Festival favorite! Special Guest Nate McDonough is a native of Springfield, Ohio. At age 13, Nate picked up a guitar, and was headlining his own shows by the age of 15. Nate started writing and recording his own original material, which eventually led to his solo album release, “New Day.” Critical acclaim compared Nate’s working-class, everyman-style lyrics to a ‘southern Bruce Springsteen.’ In 2010 Nate was chosen by Clear Channel Radio as an up and coming artist to watch! EVENT SPONSOR:
		Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 5:00 - 7:30 PM - Philips Terrace Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins When Bob Ford and the Ragamuffins hit the stage, the fun is about to begin! The timeless beauty of the songs will touch your heart and remind you of days gone by - when friends and kinfolk actually got together to share their songs and stories. Bob Ford, along with daughter Beth Ford and Jan Finkle, will entertain you with their skilled musicianship, light-hearted humor, and family fun! "If you didn't crack a smile or sing along, you must be dead!" ~Cindy Funk, "The Dear Green Place," WYSO 91.3 FM
		Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 8:00 PM Cathie Ryan Cathie Ryan is an original. Since beginning her career with Cherish the Ladies in 1987, Cathie has pioneered the path for exploring and performing the traditional songs of both Ireland and America. Her songwriting is born of and influenced by the folk songs she learned as a child growing up in Detroit to Irish parents. Cathie blends her own songs with Irish and American traditional gems to create a distinct and timeless sound. She is a critically acclaimed interpreter of song, a respected songwriter, and she has a gift for unearthing and giving new life to beautiful, but overlooked Irish and American folk songs. Add her ability to engage and enchant an audience, and you’ll see why she is one of the most esteemed and emulated singers in Celtic music today! EVENT CO-SPONSORS: MEDIA PARTNER:
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• All Summer Arts Festival events at the Turner Pavilion in Veteran's Park 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.
• Summer Arts Festival events take place at the Turner Pavilion in Veteran’s Park, 250 Cliff Park Road, Springfield • 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. (On sale beginning June 16; 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). • 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 at our concession stands. • Convenient free parking is available in several locations near Veteran’s Park and other locations within walking distance of the Park. • All artists and events are subject to change. return to Festival Home Page