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  July 2010
 
Event Date :

Thursday, Friday, July 29 & 30, 2010

Event Time :

7 PM Thurs & 7 & 9:30 PM Fri

 

Ottmar Liebert

Ottmar Liebert is a six time GRAMMY nominated, platinum selling guitarist and composer. Considered one of the most talented, creative and influential guitarists of all time, his legendary debut release, Nouveau Flamenco is the biggest selling guitar album in history.  Liebert has released over 20 albums and received more than 30 gold and platinum awards.  Along with his band, Luna Negra, he thrills audiences worldwide as one of instrumental music’s most popular and compelling live performers.  Liebert’s 2008 releases, The Scent of Light and Up Close, have been continuously played on over 90 smooth jazz and specialty stations around the country, as well as earned him the Silver Award for Best Flamenco Guitarist from Acoustic Guitar Magazine. 


 
  August 2010
 
Event Date : Friday, Aug 6, 2010
Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

 

Hiroshima

Since Hiroshima's inception in 1980, the group has assumed the artistic mission of bridging cultural divides through the power of music. Hiroshima has borrowed from numerous cultures - Asian, Latin American, African American and more - and merged these influences into a unique and innovative whole that is solely their own. The result is a brand of music that speaks to nearly every aspect of contemporary culture.  They have performed for hundreds of thousands, sold over 3 million albums worldwide, earned GRAMMY nominations and performed with such greats as Miles Davis.  Hiroshima delivers smooth jazz with an edge with their distinctive east-meets-west performances. 


 
Event Date : Sunday, Aug 8, 2010
Event Time :

7:00 PM

 

 

Ambrosia

For almost 4 decades, Ambrosia has been one of best loved pop acts around and earned five GRAMMY nominations along the way.  They dominated both the Adult Contemporary and Rock charts with hits like, “How Much I Feel,” “You’re the Only Woman” and “Biggest Part of Me” – one of Quincy Jones all time favorite songs.  With continual radio airplay, multi-platinum status and a busy touring schedule, Ambrosia’s fusion of soft rock, instrumental melodies and slickly produced sound continues to be as in demand as ever!

 


 
Event Date :

Friday, Aug 13, 2010

Event Time :

 7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

Christopher Cross

Christopher Cross was far and away the biggest new star of 1980, virtually defining adult contemporary radio with a series of smoothly sophisticated ballads.  His self-titled debut featured four massive chart-topping hits, "Ride Like the Wind," "Sailing," "Never Be the Same" and "Say You'll Be Mine," making him a bonafide superstar.  This status was cemented when he walked off with a record-setting five GRAMMYs in 1981, including Best New Artist and Song of the Year.  Cross also earned an Academy Award for his song, with "Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)," from the movie, Arthur starring Dudley Moore.  


 
Event Date :

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

 

INDEPENDENT CONCERT SERIES
pamela hart
it's ella!

Austin’s First Lady of Jazz returns with It’s Ella!  A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald.  Joined by Karan Chavis and Willie Nicholson this phenomenal show will celebrate the first lady of song, Ella Fitzgerald in the heat of Summertime.

 

 

 


 
Event Date :

Friday, Aug 20, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

 Paula Poundstone

Appearing on stage with a stool, a microphone and a can of Diet Pepsi, Paula Poundstone is so quick and unassuming that audience members at her live shows often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter and debating whether the random people she talked to were “plants”.  Poundstone’s comedy is one part self-deprecating style, one part offbeat take on the mundane with a dash of razor-sharp wit thrown in for good measure.  The result is one hilarious good time!  The Boston Globe says, “Paula Poundstone's voice has so much personality - subtle fluctuations in tone and rhythm - that no matter what she says, it sounds funny.” 


 
Event Date :

Friday, Aug 27, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

Judy Collins

Few singers have the staying power of folk icon, Judy Collins. For nearly 45 illustrious years, her dulcet tones have graced our ears and her poetic lyrics have galvanized a generation. She has released more than 40 albums, has had numerous Top 10 hits, GRAMMY nominations and gold and platinum selling albums.  Collins’ pure, sweet soprano and acoustic guitar playing have recorded the most memorable renditions of “Send in the Clowns” and “Both Sides Now.” 

 

 
Event Date :

Saturday, Aug 28, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

rippingtons

For over 20 years, the Rippingtons have defined and redefined an entire musical genre.  Their groundbreaking album, Moonlighting, was voted by Jazziz Magazine as the #1 Most Influential Contemporary Jazz Album of All Time.  The Band that Ripps features soaring instrumental pop and funky rhythms that effortlessly combine with a Latin-tinged vibe.  The result is a relaxing journey to exotic musical soundscapes.  The Rippingtons remain one of the most popular groups in contemporary jazz that continue to evolve musically, tour constantly, record consistently and show no signs of letting up!

 

 

 
  September 2010
 
Event Date :

Thursday & Friday, Sept 16 & 17, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM

 

tommy emmanuel
sponsored by keller williams

Tommy Emmanuel is best known for his complex fingerpicking style and energetic performances that bring a sense of jazz improvisation into a mix that includes blues, country, rock, classical and Spanish music.  Four-time winner of Australia's Best Guitarist award, he has toured and worked with Sir George Martin, Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, Chet Atkins, Larry Carlton, Dave Koz, Joe Walsh, Roberta Flack, The Chieftains and many more.  "One hesitates to refer to Tommy Emmanuel simply as a guitar player, because he is unquestionably one of the most gifted artists of our time." Acoustic Guitar Magazine.  Tommy will be joined by extra special guitar player guests to be added! 

 


 
Event Date :

Sunday, Sept 19, 2010

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

 

don mclean

Don McLean is one of America’s most enduring singer songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night).” Since first hitting the charts in 1971, McLean has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records world wide and was inducted into the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.  His songs have been recorded by artists from every genre including Guns and Roses, George Michael and Madonna.  "Don McLean is a national treasure, the most singular and durable of all our popular vocalists and writers.”  Los Angeles Times 

 


 
Event Date :

Friday, Sept 24, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

 bj tHOMAS

BJ Thomas owns one of the most distinctive voices in American music that helped him earn five GRAMMYs, 15 platinum and gold records and over 25 Top 40 Hits, including “Hooked on a Feeling" and the million selling “(Hey Won’t You Play) Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song.”  He is most remembered for singing the Academy Award winning movie theme, “Raindrops Keep Falling’ on My Head.”  Thomas straddled the line between pop/rock and country, achieving record breaking success in both genres, steadily building a growing legion of fans in a career that spans more than 3 decades.


 
Event Date :

Thursday, Sept 30, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM

 

 nikki yanofsky

A sixteen-year-old prodigy; singer/pianist Nikki Yanofsky (Montreal, 1994) already performed at the Montreal Jazz Festival in 2006 and made such an impression that she was asked by Verve to perform a tribute to Ella Fitzgerald - the youngest singer ever to do so. Later, she recorded Stompin' at the Savoy with Herbie Hancock and in 2008 her first live CD/DVD was released: Ella… of Thee I Swing. Yanofsky received a number of nominations for this feat. Last January she had the honor of performing during the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics: an incredible acknowledgment for such a young talented woman. Her first studio album is due to be released soon. It will simply be called Nikki and will be produced by the famous Phil Ramone. The album will not only contain jazz standards, but also material that Yanofsky has written herself. No doubt we will hear many new songs during her performance, accompanied by her own quartet.


 
  October 2010
 
Event Date :

Friday, Oct 01, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

suzanne vega

Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the neo-folk music revival of the 1980’s.  Her unique style ushered in a new female, acoustic, singer-songwriter movement that inspired Tracy Chapman, Shawn Colvin and Sarah McLachlan.  Since the release of Vega’s self-titled, critically acclaimed debut album, she has been nominated for three GRAMMYs, including Record of the Year, released platinum and gold albums and given sold out concerts in many of the world's best known halls.  Her songs “Luka” and “Tom’s Diner” are so popular that they have become part of the cultural vernacular. 


 
Event Date :

Saturday, Oct 09, 2010

Event Time :

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

 

 

Click, Clack, Moo

Will Farmer Brown give in to the animals' demands (the cows want blankets and the hens are on strike!)? Will Jenny get her computer back after Farmer Brown declares a “tech-free zone” on the farm? Find out in a hilariously "mooooo-ving" new musical about negotiation and compromise, based on the Caldecott Honor Book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin.

 


 
Event Date :

Wednesday, Oct 13, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM

 

 

billy cobham

Only a few times in history has a musician been singled out as the world-class master of his instrument, Billy Cobham is one of those few artists. For over 30 years, he has received international acclaim as the total consummate percussionist. As jazz fusion’s greatest drummer, his explosive technique powered groundbreaking recordings by Miles Davis and the Mahavishnu Orchestra.

 


BENISE
AT RIVERBEND CENTRE


Event Date :

Friday, October 15, 2010

Event Time :

8:00 PM

 
 

 

Nouveau Spanish Flamenco guitarist Benise uses his music to take us on a fiery journey to exotic landscapes including a Parisian café, a Flamenco Tapas Bar in Spain, an Arabian desert, a Venetian Masquerade ball and the cobblestone streets of Old Havana.  Brilliantly choreographed dance numbers and orchestral pieces accompany the stories that were sealed inside this magical instrument.  Traditional Flamenco dancers, Broadway performers, and soloists previously featured with the likes of Madonna, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin, have all joined forces to make up Benise's female dancers - The Gitanas.   

 

   


 
Event Date :

Sunday, Oct 17, 2010

Event Time :

5:30 PM & 8:30 PM

 

MY MOTHER'S ITALIAN, MY FATHER'S JEWISH & I'M STILL IN THERAPY
featuring steve solomon

Join Steve Solomon for the hilarious second chapter of his smash hit comedy inspired by his comical family and all the people in his life whose sole purpose is to drive him into therapy.  Returning with the brand new sequel to his show My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy, you don’t have to be Jewish or Italian to laugh til your sides ache.  The first show, in which Solomon portrayed a bewildering array of his wacky family and friends, was a hit Off-Broadway and across North America. My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm Still in Therapy features more hilarious tales from Solomon's chaotic life.  "Steve Solomon is Alan King, Billy Crystal, a smidgen of Don Rickles and George Carlin all thrown in." Variety Magazine


 
Event Date :

Sunday, Oct 24, 2010

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

 

California Guitar Trio

California Guitar Trio's stunning virtuosity and sly sense of humor have earned them a rabid following and wide notoriety, with significant crossover in the progressive, acoustic and classical music scenes.  Fusing a veritable alchemy of instrumental styles including classical, rock, blues, jazz, world music, bluegrass and California surf music, their live shows are nothing short of dazzling.  "Pioneers of the New Acoustic Age.  The World’s Best Acoustic Band.” Guitar Shop Magazine

 

 
Event Date :

Friday, Oct 29, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

little river band

With Top 40 hits like "Lady," "Lonesome Loser" and "Take It Easy On Me" Little River Band has been entertaining audiences for years with their unique fusion of spontaneity, rock and roll, and blues in the delivery of their classic, recognizable songs. Don’t miss the chance to see one of Australia’s most successful international rock bands at One World Theatre!

 

 
  November 2010
 
Event Date :

Friday, Nov 5, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

earl klugh

In a recording career of over three decades, master guitarist Earl Klugh has been lauded first as a prodigy and groundbreaker, then a defining figure, and ultimately, as one of the true statesmen of contemporary jazz.  He is known for his lighthearted, easy funk style infused with sounds from almost every musical genre from soul to calypso to R&B.  Klugh has recorded over 30 albums in a multi-million-selling career including 23 Top Ten charting records – four of them No. 1 - on Billboard’s Jazz Album chart. He has been nominated twelve times for the GRAMMY, winning for Best Pop Instrumental Performance for the million-selling album One on One.  Don’t miss this unique solo performance by Earl Klugh in support of his latest GRAMMY nominated release, The Spice of Life.

 


Event Date :

Sunday, Nov 7th, 2010

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM 

 
 

 

BILL FRISELL'S BEAUTIFUL DREAMERS
featuring Eyvind Kang & Rudy Royston

GRAMMY winner Bill Frisell is one of the most sought after guitarists in contemporary music.  His unique mix of rock and country with jazz and blues has earned him the title of Reigning Jazz Awards Guitarist of the Year in both 2008 and 2009 from Downbeat Magazine, as well as their 8-time Critics Pick for Best Guitarist.  Over the years, Frisell has collaborated with such diverse artists as Elvis Costello, Bono, T-Bone Burnett, Paul Simon, McCoy Tyner and many more – a testament to his virtuosity as a guitarist, bandleader and composer.  "It's hard to find a more fruitful meditation on American music than in the compositions of guitarist Bill Frisell."  The New York Times

 

   


 
Event Date :

Thur, Nov 11, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 
 

 

ray wylie hubbard

With a keen eye for observation and a wise man's knowledge, Ray Wylie Hubbard is a legendary Texas troubadour who has been a leading figure of the progressive country movement of the 1970s.  In the stellar company of iconic colleagues like Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Doug Sahm and Jerry Jeff Walker, he is an architect of the musical legacy that continues to inspire subsequent generations of up-and-coming Texas talent.  His January 2010 release, A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment (Hint: there is no C) cements Hubbard’s status as an elder statesman of the Texas music scene.

 

 


 
Event Date :

Fri, Nov 12, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 
 

 

fourplay

According to some very basic laws of nature, when powerful forces come together, some form of energy is created – usually in large amounts. In music, the laws of interaction are no different. When keyboardist Bob James, guitarist Chuck Loeb, drummer Harvey Mason and bassist Nathan East come together as Fourplay, the result is extraordinary jazz.  For nearly two decades, this contemporary jazz quartet has enjoyed both artistic and commercial success by grafting elements of R&B, pop and a variety of other sounds to their unwavering jazz foundations. In the course of ten recordings – five of which have climbed to the top of Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Album charts – the supergroup has continued to explore the limitless dimensions and permutations of jazz while at the same time appealing to a broad mainstream audience. 

 

 


 
Event Date :

Fri, Nov 19, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 
 

 

OLETA ADAMS

Oleta Adams has earned her devoted fan base by staying with the essentials: honest, soulful vocals, unforgettable songs and uplifting arrangements.  Since the runaway success of her impassioned hit single "Get Here," she has inspired a growing legion of fans around the world with her mesmerizing combination of jazz, soul, gospel and contemporary pop. With songs that draw deeply from her roots in Gospel, Adams critically acclaimed 2009 release Let's Stay Here crosses effortlessly into the realms of soul, R&B, urban and popular music. 

 


 
Event Date :

Sunday, Nov 21, 2010

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

 

nnenna freelon

Six-time GRAMMY Award-nominee Nnenna Freelon has earned a well-deserved reputation as a compelling and captivating live performer and is, simply, one of the greatest jazz vocalists of our time.  She is without question the very epitome of music elegance expressed as excellence.  Freelon has toured and performed with such top artists as Ray Charles, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin and Herbie Hancock, just to name a few.  "A spell-binding professional, who rivets attention with her glorious, cultivated voice and canny stagecraft." New York Times


Event Date :

Tuesday & Wednesday, Nov 23 & 24, 2010

Event Time :

8:00 PM - One Show Per Night 

 
 

 

JOHN MCLAUGHLIN &
THE 4TH DIMENSION

One of jazz fusion's most virtuosic guitarists, John McLaughlin placed his blazing speed in the service of a searching spiritual passion that has kept his music evolving and open to new influences. Whether shredding on electric or simmering quietly on acoustic, he represents some of fusion's greatest recordings.  Beginning as guitarist on Miles Davis’ landmark albums, In a Silent Way and Bitches Brew, McLaughlin developed his own complex style of music that fused eclectic jazz, rock, eastern and Indian influences as leader of The Mahavishnu Orchestra.  For his April 2010 release, To the One, McLaughlin takes another evolutionary step with his latest stellar incarnation, the 4th Dimension.

   


 
Event Date :

Tuesday, Nov 30, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

PETER WHITE christmas
featuring
rick braun & mindi abair

For nearly two decades, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of jazz, pop and classical guitar to create a sound that is singular and at the same time accessible to a broad audience.  Joining Peter for his annual Christmas Tour is Rick Braun and Mindi Abair.   Rick Braun is a successful musician, respected sideman and trumpet phenomenon who has won Billboard’s Smooth Jazz Record of the Year, as well as Artist and Album of the Year.  Mindi Abair is an ultra-talented singer, songwriter and saxophonist who debuted at the top of Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart in 2006 and hasn’t slowed down since.  Don’t miss this amazing jazzy Christmas show when it returns to One World Theatre!  


 
  December 2010
 
Event Date :

Friday, Dec 3, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 
 

 

los lobos

Drawing equally from rock, Tex-Mex, folk, blues and traditional Spanish and Mexican music, Los Lobos is one of America ’s most distinctive and original bands.  Best known for their Ritchie Valens covers of “La Bamba” and “Come On, Let’s Go,” they have won 3 GRAMMYs, a Billboard Century Award and numerous platinum records with their graceful, gritty sound and thought-provoking lyrics.  Don’t miss this legendary band at One World Theatre


 
Event Date :

Wednesday, Dec 8, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 
 

 

Guy Forsyth & Carolyn Wonderland Holidays by Candlelight

This show was such a hit last year, we are bringing it back to One World! Join two legendary Austin icons as they take a brief respite from their normal headlining shows to join their bands together, creating a supergroup for one magical night at One World Theatre. This hipster holiday show will feature a stocking full of seasonal songs in the stylings of blues, folk, rock, country and Big Band sounds. Come enjoy this very special evening filled with Guy and Carolyn’s interpretations of holiday classics such as “Baby It’s Cold Outside”, “Silent Night”, “Merry Christmas Baby”, “Dance of the Sugarplum Fairy” and many more. Fans of Guy and Carolyn also know to expect the unexpected: Gospel tunes, African spirituals – nothing is off-limits for the first ever Guy Forsyth & Carolyn Wonderland Holidays by Candlelight!

Guy Forsyth is a musician with gripping, powerful vocals that deliver energetic yarns about love, the government and the apocalypse, to name a few. A true Renaissance man, he has mastered numerous instruments including acoustic, electric and slide guitar, harmonica, ukulele and singing saw. From his start as founder and stellar live performer with The Asylum Street Spankers to being awarded numerous Austin Music Awards, Forsyth has earned a veritable army of fans in Texas and beyond.

A musical force equipped with the soulful vocals of Janis and the guitar slinging skills of Stevie Ray, Carolyn Wonderland reaches into the depths of the Texas blues tradition with the wit of a poet. She hits the stage with unmatched presence, a true legend in her time. Along with the guitar, she has learned to play a multitude of instruments, including trumpet, accordion, piano, mandolin and lap steel.


 
Event Date :

Friday, Dec 10, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

 

Sinbad

A popular comedian, actor and commercial spokesperson, Sinbad entertains audiences with his unique and hilarious humor. Sinbad brings his hilarious, real life, story-telling style of comedy to his show.

Sinbad never tells jokes--"I don't know any," he admits--but rather stalks the stage, telling real-life stories. He doesn't deliver payoff lines; he slam-dunks them. His comedy is large, physical, and impetuous. He pokes holes in our lifestyles, and his stories mirror our foibles. His is the explosive energy of the neighborhood; his phrasing is manic, musical and right on time. He doesn't write his material; he relives it as he remembers it.

Sinbad also finds time for humanitarian and community services, especially those that affect children, education and AIDS research. He is an active board member for Inner City Games and has supported the opening of Computer Clubhouses nationwide. As a spokesperson for the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME), Sinbad encourages minorities to pursue studies in science, math and engineering.


 
Event Date :

Friday, Dec 17, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

jose feliciano

With recordings like his holiday standard “Feliz Navidad,” Jose Feliciano is an international icon and brilliant guitarist who has enjoyed a legendary career with over 45 Gold and Platinum records, six GRAMMY Awards and Billboard Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award.  As the first Latin Artist to cross over into the English music market, his name is synonymous with a presence that has bridged musical styles in a way that has never been equaled.  Guitar Player Magazine awarded him "Best Pop Guitarist” and critics the world over, have acclaimed Feliciano as the greatest living guitarist.  Whether singing the music of his Hispanic culture including romantic boleros, recording successful covers like “Light My Fire” or crooning romantic original songs, Feliciano is a beautiful and soulful singer of timeless songs.


 
Event Date :

Sunday, Dec 19, 2010

Event Time :

7:00 PM

 

David Broza

For more than a decade, singer/songwriter David Broza has been steadily gaining reputation throughout the world.  A superstar in his homeland of Israel, he is a modern troubadour of urban folk rock.  With 19 albums to his name, many of which became gold, platinum, and multi-platinum, his popularity achieved new heights with the enormous success of his quadruple platinum 2007 album The Woman By My Side.  Critics, moved by Broza’s flamenco-tinged, folk-rock melodies, his keen talent for breathing musical life into sensual snippets of poetry, and his dark and sultry good looks, have been quick to label him, “the Stevie Ray Vaughn of folk rock.” 

 


 
  January 2011
 
Event Date :

Saturday, Jan 29, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

Dave mason

With an astonishing 30-year career, Dave Mason is the quintessential rock star.  As a singer, songwriter and guitar player, he helped found fusion group Traffic, garnered several gold albums and many top 10 singles including the mega hit, “Feelin’ Alright?”  Mason has played and recorded with many of the era's most notable musicians, including Jimi Hendrix, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Fleetwood Mac and Mama Cass Elliot.  “This guitar rocker still brings the Woodstock generation - and new younger fans - a taste of classic rock.” – St. Petersburg Times 

 

 


 
Event Date :

Saturday, Jan 29, 2011

Event Time :

11:00 AM & 1:00 PM

 

 

The Berenstain Bears in “Family Matters:  The Musical”

The Berenstain Bears have enchanted young readers for generations. Matt Murphy Productions presents a fun-filled new musical featuring Stan and Jan Berenstain's most popular books. Join Mama, Papa and the cubs on a treehouse caper as Mama tries to figure out who keeps hiding things in the cookie jar!

 

 


 
  February 2011
Event Date :

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM 

 

 Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Though the group had already been performing together in their native South Africa for some twenty years, it took Paul Simon’s GRAMMY winning 1986 album Graceland to bring international attention to Ladysmith Black Mambazo.  As Simon’s backing group on that monumental record, they put the traditional vocal music of the Zulu people in an international spotlight. Now, the gorgeous harmonies of this vocal ensemble are required listening for world music fans.  Ladysmith Black Mambazo represents the traditional culture of South Africa and is regarded as the country's cultural emissary at home and around the world.  As an a cappella singing group, they have won one GRAMMY Award and been nominated an additional eleven times.  They have performed with Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Ben Harper, Mavis Staples and George Clinton.

 


Event Date :

Friday, February 11, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM 

 

JERRY JEFF WALKER

Outlaw country pioneer Jerry Jeff Walker is most noted for his hit, "Mr. Bojangles," but it was his smooth voice and vibrant country songs that earned him a large and loyal following.  Artists like Neil Diamond, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan and Sammy Davis Jr. have all covered his songs.  Walker became, along with Willie Nelson and Asleep At The Wheel, one of the arbiters of the internationally famous “Austin Music Scene.” Since then, he has celebrated the music of peers such as Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt, and served as a fountainhead and inspiration to younger musicians such as Robert Earl Keen, Pat Green, Jack Ingram and Garth Brooks.  But even with all that, Walker still sees the world with a troubadour's eyes. His songs are the way he makes the world make sense, how he passes on stories of the people he meets, the way he feels on a given morning. He has come full circle, back to his singer-songwriter roots.   


 
Event Date :

Friday, Feb 18, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

 ARturo sandoval

Arturo Sandoval is fluent in at least four musical languages.  He can burn through an Afro-Cuban groove, tear up a bebop tune, soar over a Mozart concerto and sooth you with a luscious ballad; all with equal power and grace.  As one of the world’s most acknowledged guardians of jazz trumpet, he has earned twelve GRAMMY nominations, won three GRAMMYs, six Billboard Awards and was named “The Most Musical Man Alive” by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.  Add to that the fact that he was voted Cuba’s Best Instrumentalist for eight years, Sandoval is one of the most decorated and prolific musicians of our time. 


 
Event Date :

Saturday, Feb 19, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

 Keiko Matsui

Keiko Matsui is a Japanese smooth jazz/new age keyboardist and composer whose career spans three decades, during which time she has released twenty CDs and received international acclaim.  Her compositions shimmer in a most natural way, blending artful elements of jazz, blues, and the traditional music of her native Japan.    Matsui’s albums have sold in the millions, as well as being recognized as Billboard's Number One Contemporary Jazz Artist and Oasis Smooth Jazz Award’s Best Female Artist for two consecutive years.  Her stunning live shows have earned legions of fans worldwide and made her a favorite with concert halls and jazz festivals.   


THE CHIEFTAINS
AT RIVERBEND CENTRE


Event Date :

Friday, February 25, 2011

Event Time :

8:00 PM

 
 

 

Dubbed Ireland’s “Inadvertent prophets of the world-music boom” by Rolling Stone Magazine, The Chieftains are recognized for bringing the rollicking, ebullient energy of traditional Irish music to the world’s attention.  They have been honored in their own country by being officially named Ireland’s Musical Ambassadors and have broken many musical boundaries by performing with some of the biggest musicians in the world including Sting, Van Morrison, Roger Daltrey and Mick Jagger.  After all these years of making some of the most beautiful music in the world, The Chieftains are never afraid to shock purists and push boundaries.  They make music that has accumulated over centuries with a style that is as exhilarating as it is definitive so that it remains as fresh and relevant as when it first began.

   


 
Event Date :

Sunday, Feb 27, 2011

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

 

john pizzarelli

Hailed by critics as one of the most accomplished interpreters of the Great American Songbook, John Pizzarelli is known for his brilliant guitar work and smooth vocals. In a career that has produced eighteen recordings and gained international recognition, Pizzarelli has brought classic standards and late night ballads to a new generation ready to swing and swoon. From Carnegie Hall to Melrose Place, he has gained a wide following from his numerous stage, screen and television appearances and is setting the standard for stylish, modern jazz.  Pizzarelli makes his One World Theatre debut in support of his 2010 release, Rockin’ In Rhythm: A Tribute to Duke Ellington, Pizzarelli’s first ever Ellington tribute

 


 
  March 2011
 
Event Date :

Friday, Mar 4, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

RAY PRICE
Featuring Dale Watson

Country Music Hall of Famer, Ray Price returns to One World Theatre!  As a country music pioneer, he has scored 108 chart topping hits, including “Release Me,” “Crazy Arms” and “Heartache by the Numbers.”  A remarkable talent, Price is credited with single handedly keeping the hard country torch aflame and, in so doing, virtually created an industry of musicians who either wrote or played for him – including Willie Nelson, Roger Miller and Merle Haggard.  Price is a country music legend with a voice that could bring down roadhouse walls.  Like those came before him - Hank, Cash, Waylon, Willie - Dale Watson joins the legends who respected where true country music came from and helped build it into something to be revered.  As a tattooed, staunch adherent of old-style honky tonk, the man and his music is a favorite of critics and country fans alike.  Watson is one of country music's last authentic voices.    

 


 
Event Date :

Sunday, Mar 6, 2011

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

 
 

 

CARLOS NAKAI

R. Carlos Nakai is undoubtedly the most important Native American flute player in the world. His powerful solo work helped define the genre.  While well-grounded in the traditional uses of his instrument, he has explored new musical settings including new age, world-beat jazz and classical.  Nakai has earned two gold records and has received eight GRAMMY nominations. His career has been shaped by a desire to communicate a sense of Native American culture and society that transcends the common stereotypes.  “The haunting sound of the Native American flute is gaining more widespread appeal in recent years, and R. Carlos Nakai is the reason for it.” New York Times

 


 
Event Date :

Thursday, Mar 24, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM

 
 

 

RAUL MIDON

Raul Midon is an original singer-songwriter whose particular brand of laid-back soul and pop reflects musical influences ranging from jazz to Latin folklore. Midon unleashes a silky, soulful tenor and dazzling percussive guitar style - a syncopated, flamenco and jazz infused approach in which bass, harmony, and melodic lines emanate from the fretboard in one slap-happy storm.  He also delivers an improvisational mouth horn technique in which he creates a bebop “trumpet” solo entirely with his lips.  The alchemy of Midon’s distinct voice, strumming, beats and vocal mouth trumpet sounds to create a stunning one-man performance.  His unique style shows influence of virtually every musical genre which came before him, including jazz, blues, R&B, and folk.  Midon has performed with such artists as Shakira, Jose Feliciano, Stevie Wonder and Julio Iglesias.       


 
  April 2011
 
Event Date :

Friday, Apr 1, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

shawn colvin

Master storyteller, Sean Colvin has won three GRAMMY Awards, released eight albums and sold more than 2.5 million albums.  Her songs are slow release works of craft and catharsis that become treasured, lifetime companions for their listeners. Over the years she has shared the stage and toured with legendary artists such as Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornsby, Emmylou Harris, and Lyle Lovett.  Her sultry storytelling is the backbone of a triumphant career matched by her crystal clear voice and unique guitar stylings. 

  

 


 
  May 2011
 
Event Date :

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Event Time :

6:00 PM & 8:30 PM

 

jane monheit 

In just 8 years and 7 recordings, Jane Monheit has established herself as one of the jazz world’s foremost vocalists, topping Billboard charts and earning a GRAMMY nomination along the way.  She's been compared to Ella Fitzgerald and Diana Krall, but Monheit forges her own path to stardom with her delicate phrasing and uncanny ability to capture the meaning and essence of a song.  Her January 2009 release, The Lovers, The Dreamers and Me is already being hailed as one of the best new recordings of the year.

 

  

 


 
Event Date :

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Event Time :

7:00 PM & 9:30 PM

 

sTeve Tyrell

GRAMMY Award winning vocalist extraordinaire Steve Tyrell is truly a renaissance man. In his 4 decades in the music business, he has achieved great success as an artist, producer, songwriter, performer and a two time Emmy nominee. His latest album, Back to Bacharach, released in June 2008, features classic hits sung in Tyrell’s unmistakable sultry style.