The Crookston Entertainment Series season ticket kickoff is today (August 6) and they will offer five fantastic shows this season. All shows are at the Crookston High School Auditorium and concert admission is by season ticket only. The shows this year are better than ever thanks extra money from the June Shaver estate. “We try to focus on bringing in quality entertainment to Crookston and we are so fortunate to receive money from June Shaver and we have been able to raise the level of the type of programming we have here,” said Jim Kent of the Crookston Civic Music League. “This is Branson quality material. Some of these folks have traveled around the world to perform. One gal does nothing but Carol King, we have bandstand music and Charlie Albright is thoroughly entertaining and another was on America’s Got Talent.”
The cost for a season ticket for adults is $40 and a student is $15. “You get five shows and you have to buy the series, but I am telling you that if you go to one show you will get your monies worth,” said Kent. “You can get tickets at Montague’s Flower Shop and you can come to the first couple of shows and get them there.”
We highlight the shows below –
The Diamonds Bandstand Boogie – Monday, September 10 at 7:30 pm.
They feature songs performed on American Band Stand. A Canadian vocal quartet, the Diamonds rose to prominence as a 1950’s sensation with 16 Billboard hit records and first place on Arther Godfrey’s “Talent Scouts.” They have continued to perform through the years with gradual changes in personnel. Current singers include Jerry Siggins, lead; Gary Owens, baritone; Sean Sooter, tenor; and Jeff Dolan, bass. The Diamond’s biggest hits were Lil Darlin and The Stroll.
California Guitar Trio – Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m.
They have enthralled listeners with a singular sound that fearlessly crisscrosses genres. The trio’s sound is a mix of rock, jazz classical, and world music. They even throw in the occasional surf or spaghetti Western. The group is comprised of Bert Lams, Hideyo Moriya and Paul Richards. In addition to dazzling musicianship and interplay, the group’s shows are full of captivating stories and humor that enable concertgoers to feel as if they’re part of the music.
Tapestry – Friday, February 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Suzanne O’Davis is very fortunate to be known as one of the busiest and most talented musicians in Ontario. Her career’s journey has taken her across the globe from the Middle East to Texas to Cuba performing as a keyboardist, vocalist, and tribute artist. Suzanne channels the characteristics of Carole King at the piano, but her comfortable stage presentation really endears her to her audience.
Charlie Albright – Friday, March 22, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Hailed as “among the most gifted musicians of his generation” with a “dazzling natural keyboard affinity” (Washington Post), American pianist/composer/improviser Charlie Albright has been praised for his jaw-dropping technique and virtuosity meshed with a distinctive musicality.
Albright was born in Centralia, Washington, and began piano lessons at the age of three. He was accepted to Harvard College/New England Conservatory of Music joint program where he completed his Bachelor’s degree as a pre-med and economics major at Harvard in 2011 and his Master of Music degree in Piano performance in 2012. He earned his Artist Diploma from Juilliard School of Music.
Sons of Serendip – Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
Sons of Serendip is a musical group of friends who through a series of serendipitous events, came together in graduate school at Boston University. Micah Christian (vocals), Cordaro Rodriguez (piano, guitar), Kendall Ramseur (cello, vocals), and Mason Morton (harp) have each been playing their instruments since childhood. In 2014 they came together to begin a long beautiful journey of creating music that touches peoples hearts and appeared on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. Program highlights include Moon River by Andy Williams, How Will I Know by Whitney Houston, Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen, Happy by Pharrell and Yesterday by Lennon/McCartney.
To find out how to purchase a season ticket or to donate to the Crookston Artist Series click here.
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