Local Music is Great
By Matt Valley | October 2, 2008
Evita stars KBEAR's 2007 Country Star winner Bridget Sullivan!
Thank You Bill Topel for keeping everyone in Bear Country connected!
ALASKA MUSIC LOVERS:
1. A reminder note from Rod Masters:
"Hello friends. I just would like to let my friends know Evita is opening this Thursday night at the Sydney Laurence Theater in the Performing Arts Center. You can get tickets for $20 each for the opening night only. After that they are $35. This is a big production featuring all local singers, actors & musicians. Some of the musicians included are:
Mark Manners, Guitar 1
Frank Iarossi, Guitar 2
Dave Arrowsmith, Bass
Rod Masters, Keys 1
Lynette Harple, Keys 2
Dave Helzer, Drums
Loy Donaldson, Percussion Pulse a small string section.
THEATER ARTISTS UNITED and ALASKA THEATER OF YOUTH Present EVITA by Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice.
Showtimes: 8pm Th-F-Sat, Oct. 2-4 and 9-11
2pm matinees Sun. Oct. 5 & 12 only
The Sydney Laurence Theater
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
Directors: Ed Bourgeois, Steven Alvarez, and Kristen Vierthaler
STARRING
Bridget Sullivan as Eva Peron
Bill Garry as Juan Peron
Steven Alvarez as Che
Leo Tareev as Magaldi
Eden Barrington as the Mistress
Description:
Evita is Andrew Lloyd Webber's rags to rubies rock opera about an ambitious, beautiful, small town girl who charms an old military dictator and the masses, and winds up leading a rich nation--Argentina--despite her lack of political experience.
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW AT CENTERTIX."
2. MERRILL MILLER will perform his solo acoustic "Country Blues & Roots-Rock" with unscheduled guests at the Long Branch Saloon
( 1737 E. Dimond Blvd., 349-4142 ) this Thursday, Friday, & Saturday October 2nd thru 4th from 9 PM - 1 AM.
3. ADELE MORGAN will perform her ""Christian, Country, & Pop" music vocals at the "Make It Alaskan" show at the Sullivan Arena ( 16th & Gambell, 279-0618 ) this Friday October 3rd at 3 PM & 5 PM. After October 5th-14th Adele is finishing tracks for her new CD in Nashville, TN with legendary producer/songwriter Billy Smiley. ( http://www.myspace.com/blondetonemusicgroup ).
4. HERE 2 PLAY, featuring Matt Grice ( vocals & guitar ), Dave Lamay ( rhythm guitar ), Jackson Hume ( bass guitar ), Dylan Ricker ( lead guitar ), and Scott Barber ( drums ), will perform their "Alternative & Reggae Music" at the Great Bear Brewing Company ( 238 N. Boundary, Wasilla, 907-373-4782), this Friday October 3rd from 8 PM - Midnite. ( http://www.myspace.com/greatbearbrewing )
5. BROOK FAULK on vocals will accompany THE KEN PELTIER BAND, featuring Ken Peltier on vocals & rhythm guitar, Bonnie Thayer on bass guitar & vocals, Mike Lashbrook on drums & vocals, "Ranger Doug" McCullough on lead guitar & vocals, & Special Guest ZACK ROBERTS on guitar & vocals, will perform their "Country Rock" at Eddie's Sports Bar ( ( 6300 Old Seward Hwy, 563-3970 ) this Friday & Saturday October 3rd & 4th from 10 PM - 2:15 AM. ( http://www.brookfaulk.com ) ( http://www.myspace.com/brookfaulk )
( http://www.kenpeltier.com ) ( http://www/myspace.com/kennypeltier ) ( http://www.eddiessportsbar.com ). No cover charge.
6. ADELE MORGAN will perform her ""Christian, Country, & Pop" music vocals at a Benefit Concert/Dinner/Auction for Joel Stefanski at Raven Hall at the Alaska State Fairgrouns in Palmer this Saturday October 4th. Social hour starts at 5:30 PM & Dinner starts at 6:30 PM. Tickts are $20 per person. ( http://www.myspace.com/blondetonemusicgroup ).
Here's a short note from Adele:
"Thanks so much Bill....just a little background on Joel Stefanski...he fell at the fair while trying to replace the Lumber Jack Show tall pole, almost died but has been in the hospital recoverying since before the fair started. Don't know if you heard about him or not...so the benefit dinner is to raise moeny for his hospital bills and care. Blessings to you...thanks for caring about us little ole' musicians.
Adele."
7. THE LEGENDS OF ROCK, featuring Ted "The Cattail Kid" Henderson on bass guitar & vocals, will perform at the Howling Dog Saloon in Fox ( 907-456-HOWL ) this Saturday October 4th from 10 PM till ? Also appearing will be special guest Kathi "Kit Kat" Rogers from Utah. This will be the last performance with the Legends of Rock for Greg Goering & Ted Henderson.
Bill Topel
MUSIC AFICIONADO
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