From our blog
Doug Ramsey Reviews PDXV, Incoming Seasons Artists
We have a varied and dynamic weekend upcoming at The Seasons. Portland jazz musicians PDXV and Rebecca Kilgore take the stage Friday night, long time blues musicians Alice Stuart and The Formerly's play on Saturday and Sunday brings world famous recording artists, The Celtic Tenors.
Jazz critic, journalist and blogger, Doug Ramsey, has given a wonderful review of PDXV Vol 1 & 2 in his blog, Rifftides. His description will give you an idea of the inspiring artistry PDXV will bring to the stage Friday evening. Check out his full blog here.
4th Annual YVCC Latin Music Celebration (May 6-8, 2010)
The Seasons proudly presents: The 4th Annual YVCC Latin Music Celebration (May 6-8, 2010)The three day event will have two days of educational outreach with a Grand Finale Performance at The Seasons on Saturday, May 8th (7:30pm). Thursday's May 6th events will take place on the YVCC Campus and will focus on hands-on clinics, master classes and performance clinics. Friday's events will take place at three different locations: YVCC (Marimba Festival), The Seasons (Performance Clinics, Master Classes), The Capitol Theater (Yakima Symphony Orchestra Student Concert).Featuring:
- Memo Acevedo (NY based Latin Percussionist)
- John Santos (SF based Latin Percussionist)
- Carlos Cascante (Seattle based Salsa Vocalist)
- Vanessa Villalobos (Seattle based Salsa and Afro-Peruvian Dancer)
- Andre Mintz (Seattle based Salsa Dancer)
Upcoming Seasons Artist Rebecca Kilgore Featured on "Fresh Air"
Our upcoming performer, Rebecca Kilgore was recently featured on NPR's famous radio show "Fresh Air with Terry Gross". Singing a tribute to composer Johnny Mercer, Kilgore, accompanied by Dave Frishberg, another upcoming Seasons performer, performed for almost a full hour.
