Beppe Gambetta - Acoustic Guitarist
September 22, 2009, 7:00 pm

 The Italian acoustic guitar phenomenon, Beppe Gambetta, will open the Goddard Center’s Performance Season on September 22, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.

It is Beppe's charming smile that first grabs and then invites you on his musical journey.  An acoustic guitarist and singer from Genova, Italy, his charming accent and naturally outgoing personality engages audiences in an experience of acoustic music that is both technically challenging and uncommonly diverse. Beppe compositions and arrangements reflect a colourful mosaic of musical influences that combines his native country with American flatpicking, Celtic, central European, Mediterranean dance tunes and more.

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Beppe Gambetta SPONSORED BY:
First National Bank and Trust Company of Ardmore
DaCapo Music
The Shiloh Morning Inn

Tin Roof Tango
October 8, 2009

Take five talented musicians, add over twenty five acoustic instruments and music from six continents, sprinkle on a bit of dance and a few corny jokes, and you have the recipe for Tin Roof Tango's Big Acoustic World Show. Featuring selections from South America, Africa, Australia, and the Orient, this ensemble entertains with music ranging from an Irish jig played on the banjo to a Bolivian melody that wafts from the kena. With a generous helping of American and Celtic music, Tin Roof Tango pours on Old Time fiddling, Cajun dance tunes, intense bluegrass, and jazz...all with that trademark Tin Roof Tango high energy, acoustic fusion sound. www.tinrooftango.com

Tin Roof Tango SPONSORED BY:
The Bramlett Agency
Sue Arnn
Dollar General

Beth Wood - singer/songwriter
November 20, 2009

"Wood's real calling card is her voice- a soulful, opera-strength instrument that can do justice to Aretha Franklin's hit "Dr. Feelgood" or pull off a show-closing a cappella segment with minimum effort. Yet as strong and flexible as her pipes are, she rarely makes the mistake of oversinging. She has a keen sense of humor, but she also showed a knack for finding poignancy in simple...A voice and songs this this strong are bound to persevere." - The Dallas Morning News

Beth Wood SPONSORED BY:
Dollar General
DeCapo Music

The Ambassadors' Concert Choir
January 15, 2010, 7:30 p.m.

Oklahoma's Ambassadors' Concert Choir received national acclaim in 1996 when they performed on the world stage during the first anniversary commemorating the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building. In 2007 the choir was invited to participate in the inauguration of Governor Brad Henry who referred to them as "Phenomenal" during his Inaugural Address. Plan on having your breath taken away! Please visit their website at www.ambassadorschoir.org

The Ambassadors' Concert Choir Sponsored by:
Wal-Mart
The Bramlett Agency
First National Bank and Trust Company of Ardmore

Andreas Klein - Classical Pianist
January 28,  2010

www.andreasklien.com

"Andreas Klein is a fascinating artist with all the indispensable qualities: touch, tone, temperament, taste - the four T's of pianism."       - New York Times

"Elaborate display of technical prowess. Klein resembled a sketch artist bringing a scene to life with quick virtuoso strokes and shading... Klein conveyed an impression of narrative momentum underlying a musical structure, regardless of how explicitly programmatic."
- Washington Post

"Klein is an interpreter above all modern, who gives detailed attention to the interpretation of the work and executes a clear picture of the structure of the piece. He accomplishes with immaculate technique a rare beauty of sound."     - Stampa Sera, Italy

Andreas Klein SPONSORED BY:
Lorene Yordi
Dollar General
Prosser Family Trust

Acoustic Eidolon
March 19, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

Acoustic Eidolon, featuring Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello are from Colorado and have graced stages throughout the U.S., Europe, Australia and Canada. With Seven CDs and one DVD to their credit, these masterful artists continue to captivate audiences throughout the world with their signature "new acoustic" sound and boundless possibilities in blending celtic, folk, world and latin music influences.

Acoustic Eidolon SPONSORED BY:
Joel Wellnitz

Dallas Black Dance Theatre II
Fundraiser - Saturday, March 27, 2010

Back by popular demand! The Dallas Black Dance Theatre II consists of young aspiring dancers from across the nation & features the most promising students of The Dallas Black Dance Academy. The company performs works by recognized and emerging choreographers and has a repertoire of modern, jazz, African, lyrical, and spiritual works. Proceeds from this fundraiser will go toward supporting the Art Education Outreach Program.

SPONSORED BY:
Senator and Mrs. Crutchfield
The Daube Company
Hulme, Rahhal, Henderson, Inc.
Michelin
Dr. and Mrs. James Turrentine
Wal-Mart
Washington Dental Clinic

Leo Kottke
May 1, 2010, 7:00 p.m.

A deep talking Midwestern raconteur whose quick wit is matched by his astounding virtuosity on the six and twelve string guitars. For the past three decades, Kottke has been indefatigable in his pursuit of a unique musical vision that has placed him among the foremost acoustic guitar stylists of our time. Or any other, for that matter. Tickets will be available for the general public April 1st! For more information, please call the box office at (580) 226-2014.

Leo Kottke SPONSORED BY:
Hulme, Rahhal, Henderson, Inc.
Decapo Music
Shiloh Morning Inn
First National Bank and Trust Company of Ardmore, OK