ARTT's 2009-2010 Season Series
Saturday, March 13, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy an evening of familiar swing tunes with this very talented six-piece band from the Minneapolis area. Some of their renditions will include Fly Me to the Moon, Tenderly, Route 66, and Pennies from Heaven. The band will throw in a few Irish melodies to help us get in the mood for St. Patrick's Day.
Saturday, April 24, 2010 - 7:30 p.m.
This quartet, in the same class as The Kingston Trio and The Lettermen, is celebrating fifty years of creating the Rock and Roll sound. The Diamonds’ 1957 hit Little Darlin' sold over 20 million copies. They have created one strong group personality and a unique identity. Current members include Bobby Poynton, Jerry Siggins, Joe Finett and Gary Owens, who has been with the group for thirty-five years! Although other members have changed over the years, their goal has always been to keep that classic Diamonds' sound intact. The group’s impeccably tight vocal harmonies, their ability to play multiple musical instruments, and their appeal to crowds of ages has led to their continued success. In addition to familiar Diamonds’ music, the show will include renditions of hits made famous by Elvis, Frankie Avalon, Bobby Darrin, and the Beach Boys.
The 2009-2010 Season Began On Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009
Contributing Sponsors
Bob and Diane Hirsch
Madison Gas & Electric
Caitlin Caruso Dobbs, a 15-year-old from Urbana, Illinois, has perfect pitch and extraordinary musical talent. At her young age, she has already a significant number of shows to her credit, including The Sound of Music, Gypsy, and Les Miserables. To kick off the season, Caitlyn will sing many of your favorite songs such as The Summer Wind; New York, New York; Some of These Days; and Beauty and the Beast. Piano accompanist Rick Murphy is on the University of Illinois School of Music faculty and is Musical Director of the University Laboratory High School. Special guest, 15-year-old Annie Rong, is an amazing violinist/fiddler who will add her talent to the mix. The show will be presented in Cabaret Style with Caitlin telling the story of the composer and singer who made each song a part of American musical history.
The Second Show of the Series was on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009
Contributing Sponsor ~ Devil's Hole Ranch
Country superstar Pam Tillis is both a singer and a songwriter who has never lost her connection to country music. Pam has over 22 albums to her credit. It's All Relative, her 2002 album, is a tribute to her father, Mel Tillis, a legend in country music. Rhinestoned, published in 2007, is the first album on Pam's own imprint, Stellar Cat. With total creative control, Pam brought her unique sounds to this album that is in the spirit of true country music. This acoustic show promises to be a high point of the new season.
The Third Show was on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009
Fully Sponsored by Citizens First Bank
Debbie Horton and Donny Wright host "the original road show from Branson, Missouri," the only show authorized to use the Branson billing. They have been seen in over 100 million homes on the RFD-TV Network. Debbie Horton holds the distinction of being the only woman to play lead guitar for Johnny Cash. You will enjoy their rockabilly, gospel, and bluegrass music served up with a lot of humor. This is a Christmas show filled with great music, laughs and fun for everyone.