Jon
Gindick Visalia
native Jon Gindick is one of the world's best-known harmonica and guitar blues
musicians and writers. His books and audio recordings have sold over a 1.5 million
copies, and since 2002, he has put on twenty-seven Blues Harmonica Jam Camps
in cities all over the country. Since 1995, his website has attracted and instructed
thousands of visitors; in the '60's his harmonica book was sold in Rolling Stone
magazine. Gindick is considered one of those rare maestros who delights in coaching
music to beginners. His You Tube Videos are watched by millions of people all
over the world. His books are Amazon.coms best-selling harmonica instruction
books.
Merle
Jagger The legend of MERLE JAGGER: There's a modern day wild
bunch shooting it out in the greater Los Angeles area, playing blistering riffs
that were inspired by the guitar slinging ghosts that pioneered the twang of
electric guitar and progressive rhythms. Boiling out of the stills of LA's underground
is Merle Jagger, an instrumental trio ready to blaze a new trail of amped up
Country Rock with a mix of Bluegrass and Jazz for the new Western millennium.
Searching for the truth and not just the cake, long time sessioneer guitarist
Mark Christian, a native of the Southern California orange tree ranches, teamed
up with barnyard pals bassist Patrick Flores and drummer Brandon Goldstein for
the ultimate progressive Hillbilly experiment. Mr. Christian's eclectic electric
guitar style is fueled by a kaleidoscope of banjo and flat picking treasures
that emulate a round-up of influences including Jimmy Bryant, Roy Clark, Jimi
Hendrix, and Joe Maphis. Bass slinger Patrick Flores, (Southern California)
thumps out a wagon yard of melodic western soundscapes while Brandon Goldstein,
(born in California as well, but raised in the great state of Virginia) explodes
with progressive expressionism reminiscent of Keith Moon and Mitch Mitchell.
The name Merle Jagger is a derivation of the band's crossover sound of classic
country to classic rock creating a cascade of notes that would make Johnny Cash
walk the line. However, this is no ordinary country music or classic rock--and
it's not for the faint of heart. Be on the lookout for Merle Jagger riding through
sound systems of the West, robbing virgin ears of the sonic innocence that once
belonged only to tradition.
THE
LOVEMAKERS
Oakland’s electro rock-pop sensations The Lovemakers were
just named “Best Pop Band of 2008.” by The East Bay Express. Their
seductive sound is often said to be comparable to Led Zepplin covering Prince.
The band was signed by Interscope and have toured the world on the strength
of their incredibly infectious live shows, and have since been raved about in
Rolling Stone and SPIN Magazine. Core members Lisa Light (bass, vocals) and
Scott Blonde (guitar, vocals) have taken their band from playing underground
Oakland warehouse parties to performing to a festival crowd of 10,000, and toured
the outback of Australia. Lisa, a Stanford graduate, former marine biologist,
and retired circus musician believes that their continuing success is the result
of a reputation and fan base built on catchy-yet-offbeat songs and legendary
raw-yet-theatrical live performance.
Run
4 Cover
Visalia mega-band Run 4 Cover is an 11-member dance band that
plays a little something for everyone. For the last 16 years the band’s
goal has been to get the dance party started and to keep ‘em shakin’
all night long. The band plays over 270 American pop music dance favorites,
covering funk, R&B, soul, classic rock, country, and even standards by Frank
Sinatra. Run 4 Cover has shared the stage with Chicago, Huey Lewis and the News,
The Temptations, and James Brown.
So
Many Dynamos
The So Many Dynamos sound bridges the gap between catchy modern
pop music (think Weezer) and complex song structures (think Battles), maintaining
singable and danceable material, while bringing so much more intelligent interplay
to the table. The band’s radio-friendly rhythms change in a moment and
widen the songs into multiple layers of dense sound, while the vocals dance
around, crisp and meaningful. The band’s forthcoming album was recorded
by Death Cab for Cutie guitarist/producer Chris Walla.
TULARE
COUNTY SYMPHONY
The October 4, 2008 Tulare County Symphony Orchestra will be
conducted by Lawrence Golan, Resident Conductor of Phoenix Symphony, Music Director
of Phoenix Youth Symphony, Music Director of Boulder Bach Festival, and Music
Director of Lamont Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theater.
The repertoire
will include Beethoven "The Creatures of Prometheus" Overture and
Berlioz "Symphony Fantastique Op. 14" as well as Liszt "Piano
Concerto No. 1 in Eb Major with Raffi Besalyan as Guest Artist.
Betsy
Wolfe Visalia's own broadway veteran Betsy Wolfe is a Golden
West High School alum and University of Cincinnati Conservatory of Music School
graduate, is set to perform at the Fox Theater in downtown Visalia on Oct. 4th
from 5:30-6:30pm. Betsy will be bringing along her favorite pianist and dear
friend, Bryan Perri, who has accompanied her previously in Visalia, and is the
current Musical Director and Conductor of the Hit Broadway Musical "Wicked"
(currently playing at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood). Betsy returns to Visalia
after starring in The Who's Tommy at the Dallas Theatre Center. Earlier this
year Betsy made her International concert debut singing with the New York City
Ballet at the London Coliseum, a concert she also performed at Lincoln Center.
Betsy and Bryan will be performing classics from Stage and Screen honoring some
of the best composers of our time. Tickets can be purchased at The Fox Theatre
box office, or online at: www.foxvisalia.org
Jon
Gindick
Merle
Jagger
THE
LOVEMAKERS
Run
4 Cover
So
Many Dynamos
Betsy
Wolfe