PATRIZIO BUANNE

Friday, May 15th 8:00pm at

The Keswick Theatre in Glenside PA

Since the release of his debut album, ”The Italian” in 2005, and his 2006 follow-up album “Forever Begins Tonight”, Patrizio Buanne has had impressive success across the globe.
Patrizio found himself the right team to record his vision and dream on (2) CD’s with the world's finest musicians (The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra), in one of the most respected recording studios (Abbey Road), and after being signed and released by the biggest record company in the world (Universal Records) he has sold over one million albums worldwide which left a particular impression in the UK, Asia, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia. Outstanding sales that now take the albums in some of the mentioned countries to Triple Platinum status, resulting in sold-out tours that included unforgettable nights at the Sydney Opera House, the Explanative in Singapore, the Kennedy Centre in Washington and The Lincoln Centre in New York. He has also performed for such luminaries as the Pope, The Royal Family and the President Of The U nited States.
Patrizio has been called “the voice of romance” but his creamy baritone voice, seductive phrasing and onstage persona says a whole lot more.
Basically, he has taken an essence from his all-time favorite entertainers and re-invented that tradition. A new-school Crooning Entertainer. Or simply call it: PATRIZIO
He is only in his late twenties but his stage experience is that of an old soul professional who knows how to reunite three generations into one show. Once described as 'the dark suited Lothario who arrived on stage in an Estrogen-charged atmosphere like a match being dropped into a box of fireworks', there is no doubt that Patrizio Buanne has it. Charisma.
In fact, due to the great response and demand in the US market, Patrizio is spending a great deal of time in the US working on a new PBS special and, of course, a new CD. What is it that makes this young man winning over more and more people worldwide? As Frank Sinatra used to say “You can only be yourself, but you can be very good at it”.
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NATALIE COLE

Friday, October 9th 8:00pm at

The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA

Natalie Cole, the daughter of Nat King Cole and former Duke Ellington Orchestra singer Maria Hawkins Ellington Cole, is an influential American singer-songwriter and performer who has won ten Grammy Awards. She achieved success in her early career as an R&B star, but smoothly changed her repertoire toward a more jazz oriented musical style in the early 1990's.
When Natalie Cole’s seminal Unforgettable…With Love came out in 1991, the jazz collection set a new standard for reinventing the Great American Songbook. The CD, which captured six Grammys, including Album and Record Of The Year, spent five weeks at No. 1 and sold more than eight million copies in the U.S. alone. Cole's most recent work includes the release of Leavin' in 2006, a cover albums of tracks made popular by Shelby Lynne, Kate Bush, Sting, Fiona Apple and more. Her latest album, Still Unforgettable released in 2008. The first single and video is another virtual duet with her father, a cover of his 1951 hit "Walkin' My Baby Back Home". At the 51st Grammy Awards in 2009 Still Unforgettable won the award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.

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FOREIGNER--2 Dates!

Thursday, April 30th 7:30 pm at

The Keswick Theatre in Glenside, PA

***AND***

Thursday, May 7th 7:30 pm at

The Sovereign Performing Arts Center in Reading, PA

“Feels Like The First Time,” “Cold As Ice,” “Urgent,” “I Want To Know What Love Is,” “Waiting For A Girl Like You,” “Hot Blooded,” 7 Top 5 hits, 9 Top 10s and 14 Top 20s help to define a career that has seen the sale of more than 70 million albums. Add to that countless other classics, “Say You Will,” “Jukebox Hero” and “Double Vision,” and you have a super group that has left an indelible mark on rock and roll history.
Formed in 1976, Foreigner is no stranger to meteoric global success. Since the release of their self-titled debut album, Foreigner has celebrated the success of 7 multi-platinum albums including the 6x platinum Double Vision, Foreigner 4, the 3x platinum Agent Provocateur, and Head Games; a spectacular three decade run that has assured the group a passport to superstardom, a Midas touch that has never failed them.
Foreigner's brand of a thrilling mix of blustery blues and impeccably crafted pop continues to captivate generation after generation of music fans. And the band is more powerful and explosive than ever.
“Our music has touched a lot of people worldwide,” attests Mick Jones, the band’s founder and legendary songwriter/guitarist. “Unwittingly, we've weaved into the fabric of people's lives and this new lineup is working extremely hard to live up to the high bar that was set years ago. This, is the most dynamic lineup that we’ve had since the early days,” adds Jones.
Garnering accolades from press and fans alike, Foreigner is led by founder/chief songwriter/guitarist/producer Mick Jones, lead vocalist Kelly Hansen, bassist Jeff Pilson, rhythm guitarist Tom Gimbel, keyboardist Michael Bluestein, and drummer Bryan Head.
“There are few times as a musician where you have an opportunity to play with a group of people that click so well,” explains lead vocalist Kelly Hansen. “We’re extremely fortunate that this is the case with this lineup.“
From New York City to the farthest reaches of South Africa, Foreigner continues to electrify a global fan base with their explosive live performances.
“We’ve performed hundreds of shows in dozens of countries on four continents,” marvels Hansen. “We play the songs as they should be played, even in places where Foreigner never performed, bringing with it a whole new vitality. It’s inspiring.”
In the winter of ‘07 alone, following their successful U.S. tour with Def Leppard, Foreigner’s travels took them to Scotland, Wales, South Africa, Latvia, Estonia, Denmark, Finland, England, Switzerland, Hungary and Austria.
One of the band’s highlights came late last year on December 10th at London’s O2 Arena, where Foreigner took part in an incredible event performing with Atlantic Records label mates Led Zeppelin at a tribute concert honoring the late Ahmet Ertegun.
Drawing together over three decades of platinum music making, Foreigner’s audience appeal remains multi-generational. “It’s particularly gratifying to look out at our audiences to see teens and college age kids singing along,” attests Hansen. “But regardless of age, the praise coming from the fans has been unanimously positive. To see them having the fun that they’re having at our shows is what makes doing what we do worthwhile to us.”
Re-ignited interest in the band on a domestic and international level, isn’t just coming in the form of ticket sales. In fact, Foreigner’s release last year of a live DVD, Alive & Rockin’ which boosted sales of The Very Best… And Beyond, which was certified double platinum.
2008 has also been another banner year for the band, as they released No End In Sight. The album includes a brand new track called “Too Late” which has been extremely well received during their live performances, as well as being showcased on CBS TV’s “Early Show” and the top rated European TV Show, “Wetten Dass?”. Also included in the power packed compilation album, is the newly recorded version of “Say You Will,” which highlights the band’s unstoppable vocal talents. Stunning new live versions of “Starrider” and “Juke Box Hero” are also part of this very special collection.
The band’s vision for continuing to write, record and tour carries us into 2009 with the expected Summer release of a brand new album, and extensive touring in both Europe and the United States.
“I had no idea at the beginning what Foreigner would become,” said Jones. Back when we started the band, I was at a crossroads in my life, whether I was going to carry on in music or get a real job. So thirty years later, I think I made the right decision by following my true passion which is making music.”

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ALAN JACKSON with special guest JAKE OWEN

Top New Male Vocalist Award Winner Jake Owen Teams Up With Alan Jackson Next Week In Reading

Thursday, April 23rd 7:30 pm at

The Sovereign Center in Reading PA

Reading , PA – RCA Nashville hit maker Jake Owen is stopping at the Sovereign Center in Reading , PA next week to get the crowd pumped before Alan Jackson takes the stage. Jake Owen recently released his sophomore album Easy Does It which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart after first week sales. The lead single, “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You” is Jake’s highest charting single to date, sitting at No. 4 on the April 11, 2009 Billboard Country Songs Chart. This single is one of the eight songs Jake co-wrote for the album.
Jake’s album drew praise from Billboard for its “refreshing mix of thoughtfulness … and testosterone,” and OK! Magazine places the emphasis on the latter, spotlighting the charismatic Owen for its “Man Candy” feature in the March 9 issue.
Owen recently earned a pair of nominations for The 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, where he was up for Vocal Event of the Year, as well as the fan-voted Top New Male Vocalist award that he was presented with.
Jake first hit the national scene with the release of his debut album, Startin’ with Me, which launched a trio of hit singles, including the title track, “Yee Haw,” and “Something about a Woman.” Since then, he’s toured with some of country music’s biggest names, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and Sugarland.

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BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA

Three Shows Added!!!

Wednesday, November 25th 7:30pm at

Sovereign Performing Arts Center, Reading PA

Saturday, November 28th 8:00pm at

Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Mark Etess Arena, Atlantic City NJ

Sunday, November 29th 7:30pm at

The Keswick Theatre, Glenside PA

Brian Setzer has sold millions of records throughout his career. He has built a reputation as one of the world's most respected guitarists and even supervised the launch of his own series of Gretsch "Brian Setzer Model" signature guitars, including last year's new "Black Phoenix" model. Yet even with his Gretsch affiliation, the Gibson guitar company has singled him out for a prestigious Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award.
Brian Setzer Orchestra is an ensemble of world-class musicians, playing state-of-the-art charts, and blowing away jazz hipsters as well as families celebrating the holiday. Their sound, as groundbreaking as the rockabilly revival that Setzer had launched previously with the Stray Cats, earned three Grammy Awards, two for Best Pop Instrumental Performance ("Sleepwalk," from the multi-platinum The Dirty Boogie in 1998 and "Caravan," from VaVoom, in 2000) and one for Best Pop Performance ("Jump, Jive an' Wail," also from The Dirty Boogie, 1998).
Critics are dazzled by Brian Setzer Orchestra's unprecedented fusion of big-band swing and rock swagger: After staggering home from a Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas show, a journalist declared, "The show was more than an extravaganza. It was a party-in every sense of the word."

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CHRIS ISAAK

Tuesday, July 28th 7:30pm at

The Keswick Theatre, Glenside PA

Chris Isaak, ranked #68 on VH1's Sexiest Artists, is best known for his song "Wicked Game" from his album Heart Shaped World, released in 1989. An instrumental version of this song was later featured in the 1990 David Lynch film Wild at Heart and the single became a national top 10 hit in 1991.
Chris Isaak's music has been featured in several motion pictures, including Eyes Wide Shut, Chasing Liberty and True Romance. He has also appeared in numerous films such as Little Buddha, Married to the Mob, The Silence of the Lambs, and A Dirty Shame. Isaak even starred in his own television show, The Chris Isaak Show from 2001 to 2004.
This year promises to be the biggest one yet for Isaak's career. He appears in the film, The Informers, a drama based on the novel by Bret Easton Ellis, which is slated for release April 24. The movie also features a star-studded cast which includes Billy Bob Thornton, Kim Basinger, Mickey Rourke and Winona Ryder. His new music-themed interview show, The Chris Isaak Hour just launched on the BIO Channel, and his brand-new album, Mr. Lucky, released on February 24th of this year.

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KENNY G

Thursday, June 25th 7:30pm at

The Keswick Theatre, Glenside PA

Kenny G is a multi-platinum sensation. He has delivered award winning albums and memorable songs such as "Forever in Love", "Songbird", "What a Wonderful World" and many more. He has had several albums to hit #1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
Kenny G, the world's most renowned saxophonist, recently released his first Latin Jazz album, Rhythm & Romance, backed by some of the world's finest musicians. The result was a rich, one-of-a-kind tapestry of samba and salsa, and bossa nova, all of which are held together by beautiful melodies of Kenny G's signature sound. The album is a collection of new songs and beloved classics that are rhythmically rooted in two disparate sounds resulting in a completely original and moving work.
When pressed about his theory as to why he has been so successful, Kenny offers, "I think my music gives people the opportunity to listen to their own thoughts. Tap into their imaginations. Create their own stories to songs without limitation of words...plus it's a really beautiful instrument."

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BOZ SCAGGS

Fri, June 19 at 8:00 PM

at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA

Boz Scaggs is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He gained fame in the 1970's with Several Top 20 Hits in the United States, along with his #2 album Silk Degrees.

Although Boz Scaggs is perhaps best known for his innovative white soul music during the 1970's. This versatile musician has recorded many other styles of music as well, ranging from rhythm and blues and folk to slick urban pop and disco. Born in Ohio, Scaggs moved with his family to Plano, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), when he was quite young. His interest in music was sparked by his childhood friendship with Steve Miller, with whom he attended St. Mark's Preparatory School in Dallas. Miller, who would grow up to front the highly successful Steve Miller Band, taught Scaggs the rudiments of guitar playing and encouraged him to sing.
Scaggs became the vocalist for The Steve Miller Band in 1959 and then again later in 1976. In between, he focused primarily on a solo career. In 1980 Scaggs released Middle Man which spawned two more top 20 hits. He continued to tour throughout the 80's and 90's and even opened a San Francisco nightclub called Slims. In 2004, he released a live CD and DVD. He tours each summer with a loyal cadre of fans and remains hugely popular in Japan.

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RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Thurs, August 6 at 8:00 PM

at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA

Affectionately referred to by Elton John as “the greatest songwriter on the planet” and praised by The New York Times for his "genuine originality," Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
He has released six albums and two DVDs to date, and has appeared on numerous soundtracks and compilations, as well as collaborating with artists like Elton John, David Byrne, and Keane. Rufus’ latest album is a live recording from his Carnegie Hall concert titled, Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall and has been nominated for a Grammy. It was released concurrently with a live DVD (Rufus! Rufus! Rufus! Does Judy! Judy! Judy!) capturing his celebrated Judy Garland tribute performance at the London Palladium in 2007. His previous album, Release The Stars, went Gold in Canada and the U.K
Wainwright has received Juno Awards for Best Alternative Album in 1999 and 2002 for Rufus Wainwright and Poses, respectively, and nominations for his albums Want Two (2005) and Release the Stars (2008). Three of the songs on Poses also garnered him Juno nominations for Best Songwriter in 2005: “Poses,” “Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk,” and “Grey Gardens.” In 2008, Wainwright was nominated for Songwriter of the Year for “Going to a Town,” “Release the Stars” and “Do I Disappoint You,” all on his Release the Stars album.

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ETTA JAMES & THE ROOTS BAND

Wed, August 12 at 8:00 PM

at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA

Even with a prolific catalog of great albums to her credit, it has only been in the last decade or so that Etta has finally received the industry recognition long due to her. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 1993, Etta received her first Grammy in 1995 (after nine prior nominations) for her Private Music debut album, Mystery Lady: The Songs of Billie Holiday, a collection that introduced her extraordinary vocal pro wess to a new generation of fans. In 2003, she was honored with another Grammy for “Let’s Roll” as well as receiving a NARAS Lifetime Achievement award by the Recording Academy’s National Trustees, in recognition of her outstanding creative contributions that same year. In 2005, Etta won her third Grammy in the Traditional Blues Album category for Blues to the Bone, an outstanding collection of covers of tunes originated by blues greats such as Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, and Sonny Boy Williamson.
Now with ALL THE WAY, chock full of contemporary classics and time-honored standards and running the gamut from R&B chestnuts to show tunes, Etta James is ready for what she calls “the next adventure! You know, now that I’ve lost all the weight, I can stand up on the stage again like I used to after five years of sitting down while I sang. I look out at the audiences and I say, ‘how do all these young eyes who are looking at me know my music?’ The range goes from 17 and 18-year olds to some of those older folks, 50 to 70 who are in there hollerin’ away for me to sing one of my songs! ” Looking and sounding great, Etta James is justifiably proud as she declares, “This is one of the best records I’ve ever made!”

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