Folk Legends Open Kirkland Performance Center’s Ninth Season
Kirkland Performance Center is pleased to embark on our 9th season with the return of folk legends The Brothers Four, in two rare local appearances September 22 and 23.
Kirkland, WA (PRWEB) September 8, 2006
Kirkland Performance Center is pleased to embark on our 9th season with the return of folk legends The Brothers Four, in two rare local appearances September 22 and 23.
Exactly how long should 4-part harmony be aged to reach perfection? Listen to The Brothers Four and you’ll believe the answer is the 43 years they’ve been performing. Come indulge yourself in comfort food for the ears: “Greenfields,” “Yellow Bird” and “Try to Remember” crooned by “Americas Musical Ambassadors to the World,” and then join us after Friday’s show to toast the beginning of another great season at KPC.
The Brothers Four were global pioneers in the musical movement which came to be known as the "folk revival". Of the few groups from those times still performing today, they remain one of the best known and most popular.
Their all-acoustic presentation consists of guitars, banjo, upright bass, and of course the trademark rich blend of their four voices. Folk songs from America, Ireland, Scotland, Africa, Japan and China round out a repertoire of acoustic tunes old and new.
The Brothers Four have noticed a resurgence of interest in popular folk music in the United States and other countries around the world during the past few years, noting a "steady growth in concert attendance" by people of all ages.
"It's something much deeper than nostalgia," they say. "We think people and families are really genuinely rediscovering and connecting to the warm, secure, comfortable music of the Glorious American Songbook. And we're very happy to accommodate them."
KPC’s presentation of The Brothers Four is made possible in part by our generous Artist Sponsors: Eric & Mary Horvitz, Rich & Pat Miailovich, Grant & Nancy Silvernale, Cindy & Ralph Zech/Woodinville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
For more information, visit www. Brothersfour. com and www. kpcenter. org.
About Kirkland Performance Center
Kirkland Performance Center provides cultural enrichment by offering a home for the presentation, support and promotion of the performing arts. Located in downtown Kirkland, this 402-seat theatre hosts more than 250 music, theatre and dance performances each year from acclaimed regional, national and international artists. In addition to presenting performing arts, KPC conducts educational outreach programs through “A World of Arts”, a program designed to bring visiting artists into the classrooms for in-depth workshops. KPC also hosts a variety of community programs, including the King County Library Lecture Series and “Kids-at-Play,” an opportunity for students to perform in a professional setting at KPC. For more information and to review upcoming performances, please visit www. kpcenter. org.
The 2006-2007 Season is made possible in part by 4Culture, ArtsFund, The Boeing Company, Cascade Vista Convalescent Center, Conover Insurance, Evergreen Healthcare, Frontier Bank, Livingood, Fitzgerald & Alskog, Mama Lucia’s Italian Kitchen, Northwest Aerials Gymnastics & Dance, The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation Poncho, Software 21,Standing Ovation, Target, Univar USA, Vander Hoek Windows and Doors, Washington State Arts Commission, Woodinville Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington, Western States Arts Federation and generous support from The City of Kirkland
What: The Brothers Four
When: September 22-23, 8:00pm
Where: Kirkland Performance Center
350 Kirkland Avenue
Kirkland, WA 98033
Info: Adult $33 Senior $29.50 Youth $15 Group $30
All tickets subject to a $1.00 service fee
(Youth is 25 and younger; Senior is 62 and older)
For information call Kirkland Performance Center at (425) 893-9900 or visit www. kpcenter. org.
KILL DATE: September 24, 2006
Media Contact: Rachel Jackson, PR Manager
Administration: (425) 828-0422
Box Office Phone: (425) 893-9900
Website: www. kpcenter. org
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