Performing a hearty blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time
& acoustic country, Robin & Linda Williams
and Their Fine Group are first-class instrumentalists and superb
songwriters. They regularly appear at a diverse range of venues
& radio programs including The Grand Ole Opry, Prairie Home
Companion, Austin City Limits, Music City Tonight, & Mountain
Stage. Their compositions have been recorded by the likes of Emmylou
Harris, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Tom T. Hall, Kathy Mattea, Tim &
Mollie O'Brien, Mary Black & The Seldom Scene.
"Individually their voices can melt cheese,
and in duet they can do all-purpose welding." - Garrison
Keillor, A Prairie Home Companion
Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter & storyteller
John McCutcheon has emerged as one of our most
respected and loved folksingers. His 30+ recordings have garnered
every imaginable honor including seven Grammy nominations and he's
produced over twenty albums for other artists. John has also authored
several music books & instructional materials and his commitment
to grassroots political organizations has put him on the front lines
of many of the issues important to communities and workers.
"When pressed for the perfect example of
a modern folk musician, it's John McCutcheon's name that comes to
mind." - Sing Out! Magazine
Internationally recognized as a premier tribute
to the King, award winning Doug Church awes audiences
with his totally mesmerizing "Voice of Elvis"! Expect
to get All Shook Up with a healthy dose of the best loved classics,
such as "Heartbreak Hotel", "Don't Be Cruel",
"Jailhouse Rock" & "Hound Dog" plus some
holiday hits including "Blue Christmas" & "Merry
Christmas Baby".
A Resounding Recreation of
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Saturday, December 6, 2008
8:00pm - $25.00*
Recreating the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra,
Twelve-Twenty Four combines the edge of a rock
band with the soothing sounds of an orchestra. They perform songs
within the context of a story, complete with an on-stage narrator,
angel, four piece string-section and choreographed dancing. Twelve-Twenty
Four creates an atmosphere that celebrates the magic of Christmas
and touches the hearts of family members of all ages.
The female cocktail pop quartet Lascivious
Biddies perform an energetic & tightly woven live show,
full of laughter, expert musicianship and a dash of sentimentality.
Their irrepressible, genre-defying sound blends jazz, pop &
cabaret with soaring four-part harmonies. Their forthcoming holiday
album features Christmas tunes and a few Biddy originals.
One of the earliest of British blues bands, SAVOY
BROWN (with founder, guitarist & longtime member Kim
Simmonds at the helm) helped launch the UK blues-rock movement that
paved the way for such acts as Led Zeppelin. Their classic records
"I'm Tired" & "Run to Me" became radio staples
while "Tell Mama" & their funky re-make of the Motown
classic, "I Can't Get Next To You" took the band to platinum
status placing them in front of wildly enthusiastic rock audiences
worldwide.
Sponsored by Out On A Limb Tree
Service, Saylorsburg, PA
Ceann is one of the most fun,
entertaining & musically adventurous bands in the country.
With roots in Irish music, they mix modern musical styles
with cutting edge sense of humor that has won them fans across
the globe.
These buskers-turned-band specialize in fusing Celtic,
gypsy and rock traditions with all the energy, affection and wit
they can muster. Rabble-rousing & raucous, Scythian
blends high-energy gypsy, classical, Americana , & Klezmer,
with a rock sensibility, into a delicious Celtic brew that's taking
the East Coast by storm. In anticipation of the holidays & New
Years, they'll perform "A Mad Mad Masquerade".
"Scythian's enthusiasm is contagious, and
shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting
glasses." - The Washington Post
As lead vocalist of the English classical-rock band
Renaissance, Annie Haslam has graced the
most prestigious world stages including London's Royal Albert Hall
and Carnegie Hall in New York. More recently she has become an equally
heralded solo artist and – as of late – a gifted painter.
Annie brings her five octave voice and warm personality back to
Sellersville in celebration of the holiday season. She will be joined
by some of her gifted musician friends including Rave Tesar, David
Keyes, Jann Klose, Lizanne Knott, Bar Scott and Caryn Lyn for this
very special celebration of the season.
Eric Mintel Quartet
with special appearance by the Souderton High School
Advanced Choir
A Jazz Christmas
Sunday, December 21, 2008
2:00pm - $19.50*
THEATER MEMBERS &
KIDS 12 AND UNDER - $10.00
Pianist-composer and Buck County's own Eric
Mintel performs a holiday show with his quartet and will
be joined by The Souderton High School Advanced Choir under the
direction of Teresa Washam. Expect Christmas classics like "Silent
Night", "Let it Snow" & "Jingle Bells"
plus compositions from Eric's extensive repertoire. This Pennridge
High grad is also a composer of orchestral and choral music incorporating
jazz & classical… and in addition to Sellersville Theater,
Eric performed at the White House, Kennedy Center, Kimmel Center
and was a featured guest on Marian McPartland's Piano Jazz on NPR.
"As long as the music attracts dedicated
young musicians like Eric Mintel, jazz will continue to thrive and
progress as a voice of freedom. The world needs their voices."
- Dave Brubeck