This years Honky Tonkin on the River is a Handi-Riders benefit. Among some of the areas finest performers we are featuring North State's own "Adrian" This is Adrian's second year playing for this event. Last year she had just finished her debute album produced by Tom Russell. This year she is riding in with a saddle bag of new songs that she has been writing for her upcoming CD. This 18 year old singer songwriter is a true rising country star. www.buckaroogirl.com
There will be more than a dozen acts all day long with some of the areas finest in Country, Honky Tonk, Bluegrass, Roots/Folk and Alternative Country. The event will be concluded with an evening featuring local high energy country dance bands.
Northern Traditions The Honkabillys with North State's own Adrian + Aaron Rich, The Blue Merles, Three Fingers Whiskey, David Ennis, Rainbow Ranch, Shawn Tillman, Good Dog, The Railflowers, Bawl 'n Chain, and David Vert performing live Music all day. $6 admission. All ages A Handi-Riders benefit.
Enjoy the hauntingly beautiful Lamento della Ninfa from Monteverdias, as well as selections from Corelli, Vivaldi, Luzzaschi and Carissimi. Faculty musicians Dara Scholz, Daun Weiss and Sandra Wright join NSS musicians Robert Zadra, Matt Raley, Bridget Raley and Amalie Sorenson for a delightful afternoon. Admission: Adults: $15, Seniors 60 & Over: $13, Students & Children: $6
Location: Chico State School of the Arts: Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall (PAC 134)
The Chico Guild-NSS starts the symphony season and welcomes new members at a lovely garden party featuring classical music, wine and hors d'oeuvres. More information: 530.898-5984.
Sold-out tours and standing ovations give testimony to the electricity and excitement generated by three great fiddlers. Ticket costs are:
$25 Premium | $20 Adult | $18 Senior | $16 Student/Child
A country showcase overlooking the Sacramento River with live semi-acoustic country-folksy-rootsy music. Any song recommendations, call the number below.
Nielsen's Maskarade Overture kicks off the new season, and the magnificent horn section gets top billing in Schumann's Konzertstuck, a concerto for four horns and orchestra. Tchaikovsky's 4th Symphony, the Russian master's most optimistic and joy-filled work, concludes the concert. For more information, please visit www.northstatesymphony.org
Location: Chico State School of the Arts: Laxson Auditorium
Everyone loves a good old fashioned band, and you can join this one! If you are an alum, join in this tribute to honor the late faculty emeritus Daniel Hiestand and to support the scholarship in his name. The Chico State Band and Alumni invite you to a special memorial concert with a surprise guest conductor. Admission: Adults: $15, Seniors 60 & Over: $13, Students & Children: $6
Location: Chico State School of the Arts: Laxson Auditorium
Seamlessly combining Latin polyrythyms, boom-bap rhymes, melancholy ballads, swinging jazz, and blistering solos, this jazz era big band is accessible to all music lovers. They are known for their hip-hop symphonies, where turntables and electronics mix it up with cellos and violas, and all the formality of a symphony is left at the curb. Ticket prices are as followed: $25 Premium | $20 Adult | $18 Senior | $15 Student/Child
An internationally acclaimed Ukrainian-American, recording artist and Associate Professor of Piano at University of Nevada, Mykoia Suk, comes to Chico for a stellar evening of piano music by Beethoven, Hummel, Liszt, Mendelssohn and Skor. Admission: Adults: $15, Seniors 60 & Over: $13, Students & Children: $6.
Location: Chico State School of the Arts: Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall (PAC 134)
Jazz X-Press: She'll be Cominl' 'Round the Mountain
10/23/2010 - 7:30 PM
Catch up with the 2010 Telluride Jazz Festival with a video and musical report from Jazz X-Press after their August showcase in Colorado. A special highlight of the evening includes a premiere performance from bass player and student Katlyn Hanson of her new original composition.
Principal wind players from NSS are featured in this exceptionally colorful program. The solid genius of Beethoven is balanced by two colorful European works from 20th century masters.
Teaming up for an evening of acoustic blues, master musicians Ruthie Foster and Eric Bibb are at the top of their field. This Thanks for the Joy tour features positive messages from Ruthie's powerhouse vocals and Eric's finger pickin' and mellow voice, providing us a perfect night of the blues. Ticket prices are as followed: $27 Premium | $22 Adult | $20 Senior | $15 Student/Child
Traveling from the mountain village of Pengosekan, Bali, Gamelan Cudamani play music and perform dances that are at the root of their traditional culture. The 24 performers use hand carved hard wood instruments and perform in authentic costumes made of leather and gold paint. Ticket prices are as followed: $25 Premium | $20 Adult | $18 Senior | $15 Student/Child
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