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January 23
Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band
Sponsored by Wyoming Fabrication and Machine
Rubber Band is a perfect name for Ryan Shupe and his band of amazing musicians. The group is known for its ability to stretch out musically in all directions, pinging back and forth with a joyful spontaneity most bands could barely imagine, let alone achieve.
"Masterful, Magical, Fun, Brilliant, Pure Genius!"
Educational Outreach- Ryan Shupe will present a fiddle workshop for students in the Evanston Strings Program.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council; WESTAF, the Western States Arts Federation; and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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February 6
Vocal Point
Sponsored by the Mayor of Evanston, Will Davis
BYU's Vocal Point, a nine-man vocal firepower propels harmonies far beyond traditional four-part possibilities. With inventive arrangements, humor, and remarkable vocal percussion, Vocal Point continually invigorates audiences and generates fans.
'...their performances had everything one should look for ... technical and musical precision, choreography, humor, polish, style, and flair.'
--Elie Landau
Educational Outreach- Vocal Point will present an educational workshop for vocal students on Friday at 4 pm.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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March 6
International Folk Dance Ensemble
Co-sponsored by Drs. Adam and Pamela Fuller and Copy Cats
With a beautiful array of ethnic costumes , the International Folk Dance Ensemble presents a concert program of dances from more than a dozen nations, including Ukraine, Russia, Korea, Poland, Mexico, and the United States.
"The performance 'blew our socks off'-nearly two hours of solid, continuous entertainment from a group of performers..." --Phil Baker, Perth, Australia
Educational Outreach - Dancers will present dance workshops in elementary schools in Evanston.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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February 20
Dervish
Concert made possible by a financial donation from Wells Fargo Bank
Mandola , Flute and whistles, fiddle, accordion, vocals, bodhran, bones and bouzouki add up to passionate music played by 6 musicians from Sligo Ireland. Ireland's premier music magazine Hot Press voted Dervish as Best Traditional / Folk Group.
"The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today."
-- Steve Winick, Dirty Linen, USA
Educational Outreach- Dervish will present an educational school concert at Davis Middle School.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council; WESTAF, the Western States Arts Federation; and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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March 12-13
Trio Campo
Sponsored by Lyman Floral, Tegeler & Associates, Worthem Vision and Hearing, and E & J Well Service.
Trio Campo had their first performance in Campo Tures in the northern Italian Alps, and have since established themselves nationally as a light classical flute, oboe, piano ensemble. They have received advanced praise by critics for their "sparkling musical intelligence" and inspiring work with young people.
Educational Outreach- Members of Trio Campo will tour schools in Bridger Valley. In Evanston they will adjudicate students and present workshops at the annual Young Musicians Festival on March 14.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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(Lyman, March 12)
(Evanston, March 13)
April 24
Bottom Line Duo
Sponsored by Cazin's
Combining the warm sonority of the Double Bass with the soaring melodic beauty of the Cello, the Bottom Line Duo tastefully presents a concert for all ages and musical backgrounds. They play a great diversity in music, from classical to modern works. From Mozart to Duke Ellington to Ozzy Ozbourne!
"They have a flair for playing with excitement and humor. You can truly hear the fun they are having."
--Victory Music Review
Educational Outreach - The Bottom Line Duo will present a musical performance in Bridger Valley and lead out the new Evanston Strings Festival on Saturday, April 25.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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May 8
Jeff Troxel
Sponsored by Mountain View High School
Jeff Troxel's original songs have won awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association and the John Lennon Song Contest, and in 2001 he was awarded a Performing Arts Fellowship in Jazz Composition from the Wyoming Arts Council. In 2003 Troxel won the celebrated title of National Flatpicking Champion at the Walnut Valley Festival after winning state championships in both Wyoming and Utah.
Educational Outreach - Jeff Troxel will present a guitar workshop at Mt. View High School.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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May 22
Bob Bailey
Sponsored by Wheeler Enterprises
86 year-old Bob Bailey will perform Jazz standards and popular American songs, as well as tell stories from the good old days. Bob has performed with all the greats including Bing Crosby, Ginger Rodgers, Hoagy Carmichael, Jimmy Stewart, Liberace, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and more.
Sponsor Appreciation Reception immediately following the concert at 8 pm. Public invited, refreshments served.
This concert received support from the Wyoming Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, which believes a great nation deserves great art.
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