Newton 2012-2013 CONCERT SERIES

Jasper County Concert Association Location
Newton Community High School Center for Performance
South 8th Ave. East & East 5th St. South, Newton, IA
 

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Rodney Mack Philadelphia Brass, Dream Team of Virtuoso brass Players
Sounds from the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Canadian Brass, the Empire Brass & the Boston Brass.

Cahal Dunne, Irish Songwriter-Soloist, masterful-Pianist, Comedian
With whiffs and hints of Shamrocks and heather, let this Irishman lead you in song and enchantment o'er hill and dale in a wee bit of Irish culture.

Ilya Yakushev, World-Class Pianist
Gold medal Winner of World Piano Competition and recitals in Berlin, Vienna, Düsseldorf, Singapore, Malaysia, Italy, Russia and Carnegie hall. From a performance in Wisconsin, Ilya Yakushev "....milking the piece for all of its expressive twists and turns."

Abbey Road Band, Close Your Eyes For LIVE-Beatles in Performance
The name of the group, the absolute perfect harmonies, the style of play which "is" The Beatles, ...note for note, the accent of the Liverpool Boys, the wonderful stage presence. Wow, what fun?

The Metro Community Concert Association Location
Gallagher-Bluedorn Auditorium on the University of Northern Iowa Campus
in Cedar Falls, IA

Valet parking will be provided by UNI students at a cost of $5.00 in advance or $6.00 on the night of the performance. You may reserve this service in advance by calling 319-273-4849 prior to each concert.

Jim Curry, A Tribute to John Denver and his Music
Jim Curry has created the ultimate tribute experience emerging as the top performer of John Denver's music today. Jim Curry's tribute, Take Me Home, is the first and only full-length John Denver tribute to headline in Las Vegas and has been celebrated nationally and internationally. The untimely death of John Denver in 1997 was a tragedy that was felt the world over. Jim's natural voice has to be heard, but he also has to be seen to understand the pleasant coincidence that captures the essence of John Denver's persona and music.

Cahal Dunne, Grand to be Irish Show
Cahal Dunne is a songwriter, masterful pianist, a comedian, and one of Ireland's best vocalists. He has appeared with Bob Hope, Wayne Newton, Al Martino, Tony Orlando, and has performed for several Presidents. He accompanies himself at the piano and possesses that certain magical quality that comes from a great entertainer who captivates his audience. His vocal style is rich and deep as he takes you on a musical journey to his homeland.

Jim McDonough, and His Orchestra
After stints as a high school band director, cruise ship entertainer and air-traffic controller, Jim McDonough began selling his distinctive brand of soothing piano music in gift shops in eastern Iowa. Today, his CDs are available in more than 800 stores across the country and via his website, www.pianofavorites.com. Jim's independent record label, Jim McDonough Productions, Inc., has already sold more than 125,000 of his CDs. The youngest of four children, Jim was born in Monticello, Iowa.

Eastern Iowa Brass Band
The Eastern Iowa Brass Band originally grew from a brass ensemble that was part of the Mt. Vernon, Iowa, City Band. Founded by Don Stine, the EIBB is the only British-style brass band in Iowa, and performs from a large repertoire featuring show tunes, jazz, marches, and hymns, as well as orchestral and wind band arrangements. The band regularly attends the U.S. Open Brass Band Championships in St. Charles, Illinois, and has placed as high as third place.