Hal Ketchum got a quick ticket
to fame with his first single "Small Town Saturday Night"
from his gold debut album Past the Point of Rescue, whose title
track also topped the country charts. A subsequent string of hits
followed including "Sure Love", "Hearts Are Gonna
Roll", "Mama Knows the Highway" and "Stay Forever"
totaling more than four million in CD sales. This member of the
Grand Ole Opry is also a respected songwriter, with the likes of
Neil Diamond and Trisha Yearwood covering his tunes.
"Hal Ketchum possesses … the most
effervescent voice in country music" - USA Today
Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman
is a pioneer of California Country Rock Sound; as member of the
Byrds, he penned classics like “So You Want to be A Rock and
Roll Star" with band-mate Roger McGuinn, with whom he subsequently
re-grouped in McGuinn-Clark-Hillman. Chris was also in the Americana
trail blazing band Flying Burrito Brothers and - with his life-long
pal Herb Pedersen - founded The Desert Rose Band, which yielded
over a dozen country hits including the chart-toppers "He's
Back & I'm Blue" & "I Still Believe in You".
Herb Pedersen's recording discography
is a who's who of the 70s & 80s singer-songwriter scene, including
Dan Fogelberg, Emmylou Harris, David Grisman & Jerry Garcia.
In addition to the Desert Rose Band with Chris Hillman, Herb was
also in the seminal folk-bluegrass band the Laurel Canyon Ramblers.
Herb also contributed to TV & film sound tracks including Rockford
Files, Smokey and The Bandit, the Maverick & The Simpsons.
Performing jazz that is sweet
upbeat Gypsy heat, Beau Django features guitar
virtuoso Andre Riege, young mandolin prodigy Bryce Milano
along with founder Jon Dichter on rhythm guitar; they play
an extensive repertoire focusing on the music of Django Reinhardt,
Stephane Grappelli and The Hot Club of France.
Passion, energy, virtuosity - Jesse Cook
is a phenomenon. His unique brand of Rumba Flamenco has dazzled
audiences around the globe, coupled with fiery performances and
his eagerness to embrace a variety of different musical cultures.
A popular worldwide touring attraction, Jesse's albums have achieved
gold status in Canada and have made Billboard's world music chart.
Jesse has incorporated wide-ranging styles into his music, including
Caribbean, Brazilian, jazz, Middle Eastern and electronica. His
passionate virtuoso guitar playing has dazzle audiences & musicians
alike.
By blending their extraordinary vocal & musical
talents, Hotel California faithfully & accurately
reproduces the sound of the Eagles' studio albums while delivering
a modern, action packed performance bringing this timeless music
into 2007. Expect to hear mega-hits such as "Heartache Tonight",
"New Kid in Town", "Lyin' Eyes", "Best
of My Love" & "One of These Nights" plus selected
titles from Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Glenn Frey's solo works. So,
experience the Grammy award winning country-rock sounds as we check
into The Hotel California!
New Jersey raised DC-based Luke
Brindley is not your typical rock star. Though he appears
to have all of the ingredients included in the modern recipe;
young, good looking, rebel dress and incredible talent, his
music draws from another time - it is reminiscent of artists
some decades ago who focused on the timeless art of songwriting.
Building a sizable & passionate fan base, acoustic
rocker Pat McGee makes his Sellersville debut with
a trio performance. His work ethic, inspired improvisational skills,
dedication to songwriting and strong musicianship have made Pat
a premier live act. Pat's recordings have been featured on MTV's
"Real World" and "Road Rules."
"Pat's got great songs" - Blues
Traveler's John Popper
Taping Section available
at rear of theater.
Mention when ordering tickets.
NOTE:
Cabaret tables will be cleared for dancing. Stage view may be
obstructed from first few rows.
Blues Brotherhood
Keep Summer Alive Dance
Party!
Friday, August 29, 2008
8:30pm - $15.00*
The boys in black are back with a wailing tribute
to the Blues Brothers. They'll keep us dancin' with classic R&B,
blues & soul tunes in a style unique to the "Brotherhood"
such as "Soul Man", "Rubber Biscuit", "Gimme
Some Lovin'", "Who's Making Love", "Expressway
to Your Heart", and "I Can't Turn You Loose". So
hold on to your hats (and shades, for that matter) as the boys capture
the sound, energy and persona that propelled the original Blues
Brothers into the phenomenon that still thrills audiences around
the world.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
8:00pm - $19.50* SOLD OUT!!!
This ain't gonna be no prayer meetin'! Straight
from the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Amish Country, Raymond
the Amish Comic returns to Sellersville after his Sold
Out debut in February! A regular guest on the WZZO morning show
with the Bearman & Keith, he also guests on radio stations in
Boston, Baltimore, NYC and Ohio. Raymond has appeared on MTV, Philly
After Midnight, in the movies (For Richer or Poorer, Kingpin, and
Witness) and in Weird Al's video for "Amish Paradise".
Please note this is an adult
event - 18+ strongly recommended due to adult language.
Who's Next is the Ultimate Who
Tribute! A typical performance features the band playing the best
of The Who often synched up to original video footage. Expect to
hear many classics including "My Generation", "See
Me, Feel Me", "Join Together", "Magic Bus",
"Baba O'Riley", "Behind Blue Eyes", "Won't
Get Fooled Again" & "Who Are You". They not only
pay tribute, but pay contributions to The Who's cause, Nordoff-Robbins,
a UK-based charity that helps autistic children through a revolutionary
technique of music therapy.