[NEohioPAL]Upadte from THE ROSE

[Richard Boothroyd]

Not so briefly...

With the exception of what was clearly a mistake on my part in not enforcin=
g
no-smoking in the auditorium which led to a very smoky experience and one I
apologize for...SOUTHERN ROCK ALLSTARS were fantastic, accessible during
intermission and after the show and absolutely charged with energy
throughout. We will definitely have them return next year but without the
smoking.  As a guitarist I am always interested in technical issues of a
performance and both Jay Johnson and Scott Mabrey were technically superb. =
I
have two personal highlights from the show..."SWEET HOME ALABAMA" and
picking gospel songs with Jay at the hotel at 4AM.

In keeping with the "Gospel" motif...on Sunday afternoon/ evening we have
been doing doing FAMILY KARAOKE from the stage of THE ROSE. The idea was at
the urging of Dan Drocton, President of KARAOKE COMPANY of Medina and of
course the idea of having children perform for their parents was appealing
but after the first couple couple of outings I was not really getting the
family aspect of it...that is until last evening when two families spanning
three generations came on stage en masse and sang Motown. This was so
uplifting it was truly remarkable.  I really encourage families and just
plain folk to stop in next Sunday between 5-9 and plan on staying for the
whole time or come in after dinner. It is amazing.

Coming up the balance of the week...Tuesday is Karaoke from the stage
between 9PM-1AM. A number of the singers from Sunday and some regulars will
be on hand. It is always fun and for the ladies we have specially priced
beverages and free massage in a private ladies salon performed by trained
practitioners.

Wednesday will be dark this week but on July 28. KING OF THE MOUNTAIN Teen
band Rock off begins.

This Thursday, July 21 Comedy at THE ROSE starts at 8PM. First half our is
open mic. If you want to perform contact Comedyattherose at hotmail.com or sho=
w
up 1/2 hour before showtime.

Friday July 22...the return of 40OZ. to Freedom "The music of Sublime and
More" Opening for 40OZ will be JEM.This is a party hearty band and crowd so
do not expect to stay seated or nap. Doors open at 8PM

Saturday July 23,  ALTERNATIVE PATH BENEFIT from 3PM-10PM featuring six
musical acts, pig roast, raffles, auctions and just generally a good time.
$10 donation.


Coming soon...July 31 MOJO RISIN' an amazing DOORS tribute show
www.doorstribute.com. Here is what one of our patrons emailed me about this
band...

"I was VERY  HAPPY  to see that MOJO RISING  will be coming on July 31st.
I heard them at the Outback Festival and was extremely impressed with their
performance and interaction with the audience.  They were disappointed
that they were unable to play longer for the crowd due to strict noise laws
in the Litchfield community.  The lead singer begged to continue to please
the crowd, but, was not able to perform longer. Thanks for bringing them to
The Rose"

And of course:

DAROL ANGER FIDDLE ENSEMBLE on August 21

LEON RUSSELL on August 24

JESSE McREYNOLDS on September 4

And lots more I will tell you about next week.

Remember that tickets for many shows are available online at
www.therosetheater.com  and tickets for ALL shows are available at the
theater one hour before other shows.

Finally,=20

Our good friends from THE KENT STAGE asked me to forward this to you

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----- Original Message -----
From: The Kent Stage <mailto:wrfaa at yahoo.com>
To: wrfaa at groups.yahoo.com
Sent: Monday, July 19, 2004 1:09 PM
Subject: This weekend at The Kent Stage plus a very special Little Feat
concert

WHAT'S UP THIS WEEKEND AT THE KENT STAGE?
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A HOMECOMING, A DAUGHTER and GRAND-DAUGHTER OF TWO LEGENDS and REAL COUNTRY=
!
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MAGPIE=20
with special guests
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE
and JOHNNY=20

Friday, July 23
8:00 PM=20

Greg Artzner and Terry Leonino, who perform as Magpie, began to play music
together in Kent, OH, in September 1973. They have toured extensively,
performing concerts, at folk clubs and festivals around the world, and
recording. Terry's voice is a truly impressive instrument, with natural
power and versatility. A gifted singer of jazz and blues in the tradition o=
f
Connie Boswell and Billie Holiday, she is equally comfortable with the
subtle beauty of traditional folk and contemporary songs. Add to this her
uncanny ability to find the perfect harmony line, and a powerful blend of
their two voices and you have a real treat for the ear. Terry is also an
excellent player of the harmonica, mandolin, fretted dulcimer and rhythm
guitar.=20

Over the years they have become distinguished for producing programs of
music for museums, (including the Smithsonian), schools and other special
events in which they focus on music centered around the cultural history of
an era or series of events or the environment. Terry and Greg are
internationally known for their musical work in the environmental movement,
supporting such groups as the National Audubon Society, National Wildlife
Federation, the National Wildlife Refuge System, the National Park Service,
and Hudson River Sloop Clearwater.

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Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion began performing together as an acoustic
duo in the fall of 2000. Joining his love of rock and blues with her roots
of folk and country, they have developed an original sound graced with
entertaining stories and the traditional songs their music echoes. Sarah Le=
e
and Johnny have appeared at the Newport Folk Festival, the Philadelphia Fol=
k
Festival, as well as nationwide theaters, listening rooms, performing art
centers, and schools. When not performing their own shows they tour
nationally with Arlo Guthrie (Sarah's father), opening the show, then
joining him on-stage in their family concert series, recently accompanying
him at Carnegie Hall with Pete Seeger and the Dillards.

Advance discount tickets: $12.00
Day of Show: $15.00

TY ENGLAND=20

Saturday, July 24
8:00 PM=20

Ty England may have struck out on a solo career in 1995 to some success, bu=
t
to most new country fans he was most recognizable as Garth Brooks' touring
guitarist during the height of Brooks' stardom. Raised in Oklahoma, England
began playing guitar as a child, teaching himself the instrument on his
grandfather's guitar. Over the course of his childhood and adolescence, he
delved deeply into country, learning the work of classic singers like Roy
Acuff and Hank Williams, as well as contemporary stylists like Don Williams
and Keith Whitley.=20

After six years touring and recording with Brooks, he sought out his own
record contract with the assistance of Garth Fundis, a record producer for
RCA. Fundis helped England sign a solo deal with RCA and the guitarist
released his eponymous debut album in the summer of 1995. The first single
from the record, "Should've Asked Her Faster," peaked at number three, whil=
e
the second single, "Smoke in Her Eyes," became a lesser hit. He followed
with Two Ways to Fall in 1996, resurfacing four years later with Highways &
Dance Halls. =97Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Advance discount tickets: $12.00
Day of Show: $15.00

______________________________

PLUS!  TICKETS GOING FAST FOR A RARE SMALL HALL SHOW BY:

 Thursday, August 5
8:00 PM=20

Bill Payne =97 keyboards, vocals
Paul Barrere =97 guitar, vocals
Shaun Murphy =97 vocals, percussion
Sam Clayton =97 percussion, vocals
Kenny Gradney =97 bass, vocals
Richie Hayward =97 drums, vocals
Fred Tackett =97 guitar, mandolin, trumpet, vocals

LITTLE FEAT's first small hall show in Northeast Ohio in years!

Time has loved these musical heroes for more than three decades now, as hav=
e
legions of fans and countless fellow musicians, many of whom they've played
with over the years. Feat's fabled collaborators have included Bob Dylan,
Willie Nelson, Beck, Brian Wilson, Bonnie Raitt, Robert Plant, John Lee
Hooker, Johnny Lang, and Leftover Salmon (for whom Bill Payne recently
produced an album). With the success of Hot Tomato Records, an endeavor
powered by an inspired band of musicians continuing to create exciting new
material both individually and as a group=97including their latest, Kickin' I=
t
At The Barn=97Little Feat will no doubt be sailin' into the future with no en=
d
in sight.=20

Advance discount tickets: $25.00
Day of Show: $30.00

_________________________________

Ticket for all concerts are available at Woodsy's Music, Spin-More Music,
Little Mountain Music, The Kent State. www.ticketweb.com
<http://www.ticketweb.com/> , www.kentstage.org <http://www.kentstage.org/>
or 330-677-5005.  The Kent Stage is located at 175 East Main Street in
downtown Kent.  There is FREE parking for all shows.


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