Orginating the role of Mufasa in the 1st National Tour (The Gazelle Tour) of Disney’s The Lion King. After just over a year of touring, Alton was thankfully invited to take over the role in the Broadway company. Then, in the Fall of 2007, Alton was offered the amazing opportunity to play the role of Mister in Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple opposite American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino. For a phenomenal 3 weeks, Alton was blessed with the wonderful challenge of rehearsing the role of the troubled, tortured Mister during the day while performing the role of the iconic father Mufasa in the evenings. Being a part of 2 incredible Broadway shows at the same time is a thrilling honor that Alton will never ever forget!!!
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Evening with Carolyn Wunderland 3/26 7PM $150
Carolyn Wonderland is a triple threat with diverse songwriting, soulful vocals and guitar goddess skills. One critic wrote “If you put Melissa Etheridge, Chrissie Hynde, and Dick Dale in a blender and hit puree, you’d get a pretty potent mixture called Carolyn Wonderland.” With her latest release, Miss Understood, Wonderland is on the cusp of national stardom.
Originally from Houston, Wonderland received numerous music awards there starting when she was a teenager. As the lead singer fronting the band Imperial Monkeys, Wonderland releases include 1995’s Play with Matches and 1997’s Bursting with Flavor. Of Bursting with Flavor, Billboard wrote “Wonderland and her Imperial Monkeys have built a strong regional following the old-fashioned way: by crisscrossing the state in a van, playing gig after gig wherever someone would have them. The road-worthiness of the band’s sound is evident.”
Wonderland’s solo work includes 2003’s Bloodless Revolution, about which The Austin Chronicle wrote, “Wonderland’s voice is as muscular as her name is evocative.” Her CD Miss Understood was released in February 2008 to overwhelming critical acclaim. Produced by Asleep At The Wheel’s Ray Benson, the CD features Wonderland at her finest.
Originally from Houston, Wonderland received numerous music awards there starting when she was a teenager. As the lead singer fronting the band Imperial Monkeys, Wonderland releases include 1995’s Play with Matches and 1997’s Bursting with Flavor. Of Bursting with Flavor, Billboard wrote “Wonderland and her Imperial Monkeys have built a strong regional following the old-fashioned way: by crisscrossing the state in a van, playing gig after gig wherever someone would have them. The road-worthiness of the band’s sound is evident.”
Wonderland’s solo work includes 2003’s Bloodless Revolution, about which The Austin Chronicle wrote, “Wonderland’s voice is as muscular as her name is evocative.” Her CD Miss Understood was released in February 2008 to overwhelming critical acclaim. Produced by Asleep At The Wheel’s Ray Benson, the CD features Wonderland at her finest.
Evening with Rhett Miller 3/25/16 7PM $130
Rhett Miller has recorded five solo albums. The 1989 album Mythologies was produced and recorded by future Old 97'smember Murry Hammond.[2] The 2002 album The Instigator, produced and recorded with Jon Brion, received critical acclaim and substantial airplay on alternative-oriented radio stations.[2] In 2006, Miller released The Believer, his first effort for theVerve Forecast label.[2] It includes a cover of Brion's "I Believe She's Lying", and "Fireflies", a duet with Rachael Yamagata. His fourth, Rhett Miller, was released in June 2009 (Shout! Factory), and includes Jon Brion on guitar and bass, The Apples in Stereo's John Dufilho on drums and Billy Harvey on guitar. Upon the album's release, Rolling Stone called it Miller's "strongest solo set ever." "I Need To Know Where I Stand" is the first single from the album.
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Evening with Sofia Talvik 3/9/16 7PM $85
Growing up in Sweden her music has always had a special tint of her Scandinavian heritage, making her a favorite among music lovers, but her 16 month, and 37 state long tour, through the USA (in an RV) has moved her music closer to the Americana tradition. The adventure on the road spurred a lot of emotions, both those of triumph and joy, but also those of self doubt and defeat – all of which found their way into the songs of her 2015 album ”Big Sky Country”.
Living like a musical nomad, moving from place to place, slowly but steadily building her audience through her heartfelt and personal performances she got to experience the USA in a way few people do. The people she met opened their homes and hearts to her and some of them even made it into her songs. But the new album is not a diary from her tour, it’s more of a storybook of emotions, new and old in which everyone can find their own place.
Living like a musical nomad, moving from place to place, slowly but steadily building her audience through her heartfelt and personal performances she got to experience the USA in a way few people do. The people she met opened their homes and hearts to her and some of them even made it into her songs. But the new album is not a diary from her tour, it’s more of a storybook of emotions, new and old in which everyone can find their own place.
Cowboy Bill Martin and Chad Prather: Let the Laughter Roll 3/4/16 7PM $135
Cowboy Bill Martin and Chad Prather broke all the rules when it came to making it in show business! Martin built a huge stand-up following through 19 years of endless touring on land in comedy clubs, at sea with Carnival Cruise Lines, overseas entertaining our troops, and in concert with such acts as George Strait, Brad Paisley and all four members of the famed Blue Collar Comedy Tour. Then in late 2015, hit it big with his self-financed one-hour comedy special on CMT.Prather’s rise to fame came a little different. The in-demand humorist and host of a show on RIDE-TV called, IT’S MY BACKYARD, he has become one of the most recognized personalities on the network and was named CMA Texas Personality of the year. But like Martin, in 2015 his stardom skyrocketed with his hilarious and often-poignant “rants in the truck” on Facebook that garnered him millions of fans where he became a household name.Proudly sponsored by Rank Rodeo Threads, together, these two entertainment mavericks formed a partnership KINGS OF COWTOWNand kicked off a comedy tour playing theaters and large country bars across the. For more information please go to their official tour site kingsofcowtown.comThe Kings are selling-out everywhere. They work hard; play harder! And oh, by the way, they spend their afternoons delivering new cowboy hats to kids with cancer as part of the Cowboys Who Care Foundation. What’s not to love?
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Dancing with the Movies w/Shirley Jones 2/20/16 & 2/21/16
February 20, 2016 7:00 PM Doors Open: 6:30 PM $400 Tickets
February 21, 2016 2:00 PM Doors Open: 1:30 PM $380 Tickets
Celebrating and reinventing some of Hollywood’s best musical moments on the Silver screen. Seven of TV and Stage’s top Choreographers bring to life the classic Movie Dances of yesterday with a fresh new vision! Starring Dancing With The Stars Celebrity Pros, So You Think You Can Dance top finalists and combining forces with singing stars fromAmerican Idol and The Voice, Dancing With The Movies recreates some of the most iconic characters and memorable musical moments from movies like West Side Story, Grease, Chicago, Hairspray and Moulin Rouge. With new, stunning dances to scores from such movies as The Godfather, Titanic, The Matrix and Les Misérables. Hosting this powerhouse production will be a Movie Star from one of the celebrated Musicals. A perfect evening of cinema magic – LIVE onstage
The Music Man Movie with Shirley Jones Q&A 2/19/16 7PM $75
When Harold Hill (Robert Preston), a traveling con man, arrives in River City, he convinces the locals to start a band by purchasing the uniforms and instruments from him. His intention is to flee as soon as he receives the money. Librarian Marian Paroo (Shirley Jones) suspects Harold is a fraud, but holds her tongue since her moody brother, Winthrop (Ronny Howard), is excited about the band. As Harold begins to develop feelings for Marian, he faces a difficult decision about skipping town.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
Edgar Winter Band 2/29/16 7PM $220
By the time Edgar Winter left his hometown of Beaumont Texas in the 1960's, he was already proficient in every aspect of music, A child prodigy, Edgar has found success in music, film and television. Edgar's immediate impact on the record business with his first record, "Entrance", was followed up with two hit albums with his band White Trash, and he topped that success with The Edgar Winter Group, creating the number one hit "Frankenstein" as well as the ever-popular "Free Ride". The album "They Only Come Out At Night" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard charts and stayed on the chart for 80 weeks; on it's way to double platinum. Edgar invented the keyboard body strap, an innovation that allows him the freedom to move around the stage during his high-energy multi-instrument performances. His live appearances have occurred around the world, and Edgar is known for his own scintillating shows, as well as his riveting collaborations with the likes of Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band. Edgar's music can be heard in no fewer than fifteen film and television projects, including "The Simpsons”, "Wayne's World”, “Air America"," Wag The Dog", "Encino Man" and "My Cousin Vinny", as well as advertising campaigns such as Miller Highlife, and most recently the "Tupac Resurrection" film, which includes his powerful song "Runnin' (Dying To Live)", which charted #5 on the R&B/Hip Hop Charts. Produced by Eminem, the song was part of a soundtrack album that was number one for eight weeks. His live TV appearances include David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel. Edgar's live shows constantly receive rave reviews. His music is always evolving and he is a master of stretching his skill and imagination to produce amazing results. He also is a prolific writer, with a volume of poetry and a collection of exciting stories in his writing repertoire. Edgar is a musician at the top of his game, and he's proved he can do it all.
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