Monday, July 23, 2007

Here & There Column 7-24-07

Brad Paisley
Country-Doo Wopp & Jazz Coming To Bethel Woods

Could Sullivan County become the Music Capital of the World?
When you look at some of the events coming their way to the Center For The Arts it really pushes the reality button that Betel Woods is a must stop on the summer tour.
Returning on Friday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m., for the second straight year, is one of the hottest country stars on the chart, Brad Paisley.
Special guests appearing with Paisley are Jack In gram, Keller Picker and Taylor Swift.
Paisley strongly embraces the country tradition with his contemporary style.
From shuffles, swing, bluegrass, ballads and blues, Paisley blends traditional and modern influences into something seamless and distinctive....and always country at its core.
The original New York Doo Whop shop takes center stage Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m. featuring Little Anthony & The Imperials, Charlie Thomas' Drifters, Jay Siegel & the Tokens, Terry Johnson's Flamingos and The Chantels.
A classic car show will begin at 2:30 p.m. in an adjacent parking lot featuring many local owners and their vintage models representing the era.
The famous production of The Original New York Doo Wopp show was first introduced to the stage in 1878 and it quickly became a fixture at Radio City Music Hall.
The early days of Rock and Roll music is loved my many and as the show's producers assembled and confirmed performers they were mindful of the fact that they were preserving something special that could otherwise have been lost.
Jazz was an important part of the 2006 opening season at Bethel Woods and this year's Evening of Jazz take place on Saturday, August 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Featured this evening will be the David Brubeck Quartet, Randy Crawford and Joe Sample and Earl Klugh.
David Brubeck is often regarded as a genius in his field and is one of the most well known jazz pianists of all times. His style ranges from refined to bombastic, from classical to improvisational. Much of his music is known for employing unusual time signatures.
As we continue to say in this column........it just doesn't get any better.
The best entertainment in the world at the best outdoor entertainment center in the world.

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