ORO VALLEY CONCERTS ONLINEEvery Thursday, May 7 - June 45 PMThe Town of Oro Valley and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live music to residents for over 20 years. SAACA is pleased to announce the launch of Oro Valley Concerts Online, a month of weekly free, online streamed concerts with performances ranging from Bluegrass, Bach, Bassoon ensembles, to Boogie Woogie. The concert series truly has something for every taste of music. Every Thursday at 5 PM from May 7 – June 4, residents can tune in to see live performances of some of Tucson’s beloved classical and contemporary performers .Concerts will each be 60 - 90 minutes in length. After the broadcast, a video of the concert will remain available to view on SAACA's concert webpage and Youtube Channel.
Why?As a core creative placemaking effort, the Oro Valley Online Concerts series provides a meaningful performance opportunity for artists while allowing a new and creative way for residents to engage with the arts and one another. The series draws hundreds of attendees weekly to the live streamed broadcasts, providing human-to-human connection in a time characterized by social distancing. In a partnership with the Town of Oro Valley, this program impacts economic development, while providing community exposure to the arts, and supporting local musicians.
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Free AdmissionAttendees can tune in free to the live broadcast on SAACA's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SAACA/live/
After the broadcast, a video of the concert will remain permanently on SAACA's Youtube Channel. Event Partners
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FEATURED MUSIC
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May 7, 2020 | 5:00PM
Mr. Boogie Woogie Boogie Woogie Piano Tune in here: https://www.facebook.com/SAACA/live/ Hard drivin’, old school Rhythm & Blues, complemented by some killer Boogie Woogie, by the fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Netherlands. Yes, that’s right. This Dutch based, drive by piano player hits hard and will take no prisoners! As soon as he starts pounding the ivories, you’ll be on your way to the Land of Good Times. Mr.Boogie Woogie (aka) Eric-Jan Overbeek was born on April 5, 1967 in Nieuw Vennep, the Netherlands. Mesmerized by that old piano in the living room, Eric-Jan began studying classical piano at the age of eight. During his 30 year career he has opened the stage for international giants of blues like Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Johnny Copeland, Van Morrison, Koko Taylor, Magic Slim and the Teardrops and even The Blues Brothers Band. For more information about this group please visit: https://www.mrboogiewoogie.com/home |
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May 14, 2020 | 5:00PM
Canyon Currents Bluegrass, Swing & Country Tune in here: https://www.facebook.com/SAACA/live/ Canyon Currents is a new project featuring National flatpick guitar champion, Peter McLaughlin, international touring artist Lex Browning on fiddle and guitar, and Brian Davies on bass. Canyon Currents plays an acoustic blend of original songs, standards, and traditional tunes aimed to please audiences of all ages. Instrumentals and vocal harmonies are the focus, with stellar songwriting and arranging of some of great bluegrass and country classics. For more information about this group please visit: http://www.petermclaughlin.info/ |
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May 21, 2020 | 5:00PM
Alexander Tentser and Anna Gendler Classical Piano and Violin Tune in here: https://www.facebook.com/SAACA/live/ Classical pianist Alexander Tentser and his wife, Anna Gendler, a violinist with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra, will perform classical and romantic works by Mozart, Schumann, Mendelssohn and Chopin. A native of Kiev, Ukraine, Tentser studied at the Gnesin Music College in Moscow — the oldest music college in Russia — and the Russian Academy of Music. Since coming to the United States in 1990, he has performed with New York Philharmonic violinist Anna Rabinova and the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. He received a doctorate from the University of Arizona and now teaches music at Pima Community College and directs its orchestra. Born in Russia, Anna Gendler received her musical education at the celebrated Moscow Conservatory and began her tenure with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra in 1991. She is a faculty member at Pima Community College and has served as a teaching artist for numerous groups, including the OMA (Opening Minds Through Arts) Foundation and the Symphony Women’s Association. Anna is also a member of the Grammy nominated True Concord Voices and Orchestra. For more information about this group please visit: https://tentser.com/ PROGRAM Sonata # 9 for violin and piano Op. 47, "Kreutzer" by Ludwig van Beethoven
Impromptu in G flat Major Op. 90 by Franz Schubert |
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May 28, 2020 | 5:00PM
UArizona Low Brass Quartet Trombone and Tuba Ensemble Tune in here: https://www.facebook.com/SAACA/live/ The University of Arizona Low Brass Quartet is a unique ensemble comprised of both current and former students coming from all corners of the country. Sit back, relax and enjoy the sweet sounds of the low brass in a concert celebrating the rich history of classical and jazz music! The ensemble features Cari Earnhardt, Dan Sherman, Copland Rose, and Neal Romberg. |
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June 4, 2020 | 5:00PM
LuftBassoons Quirky Tunes for Bassoons Tune in here: https://www.facebook.com/SAACA/live/ The LuftBassoons is a Tucson based band of bassoons on a mission to bring the magic of the bassoon everywhere and anywhere. Classical, pop, contemporary.. no music is left unexplored by this band of four individuals sharing one common goal of playing great music, of all genres on the best instrument ever made: The Bassoon. Join them on June 4th for some of their favorite tunes plus a world premiere of four brand new works by fantastic Tucson composers, thanks to SAACA, Oro Valley Parks & Rec, and a New Works grant from the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona. LuftBassoons is Jj Arévalo, Cassandra Bendickson, Brenda Willer Buys, and Daniel Hursey. For more information about this group please visit:https://luftbassoons.weebly.com/ |
Photo Credit: Mindi Acosta
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ORO VALLEY CONCERT SERIESSelect Second Thursdays6:00PM - 7:30PMThe Town of Oro Valley and the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance have partnered to bring live music to residents for over 18 years. The Oro Valley Concert Series supports local musicians with the opportunity to perform monthly in the community’s largest shopping center. The series supports a range in music genres, from country to rock and jazz to classical. The Oro Valley concert series truly has something for every taste of music.
Why?As a core Business and Arts Integration method, the Oro Valley Concert Series blends the mutually beneficial relationship that the arts can have alongside the business model. The series draws hundreds of attendees monthly to the Oro Valley Marketplace. In a partnership with the Town of Oro Valley, this program impacts economic development, while providing community exposure to the arts, and supporting local musicians.
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Free AdmissionAttendees are invited to bring their own chairs. No seating is provided. There is no cost to attend the concerts. Concerts are approximately 80-90 minutes in length.
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LOCATIONOro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 The event is located in front of the Century Theatres Entrance. Oro Valley Marketplace has amassed a brilliant collection of boutiques, national retail anchors, unique eateries and traditional restaurants. For a quick bite, a special occasion, a gallon of milk, or an afternoon of retail therapy, the marketplace delivers. http://orovalleymarketplace.com/ |
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FEATURED MUSIC
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October 10, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30PM
Bouncing Czechs Oktoberfest The 5-piece band is composed of accordion, trumpet, clarinet/alto sax, tuba and drums. While the band is known for its polkas and waltzes, they play a wide variety of other music, including music from specific European countries, old-time American standards, and music for patriotic celebrations. For more information about this group please visit: http://bouncingczechs.homestead.com/ |
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November 14, 2019 | 6:00 - 7:30PM
Jovert Steel Drum Steel Drum Get ready for a performance unlike anything you've ever seen or heard. Uber-talented youths from Jovert - the Tucson High Magnet School Steel Band from Tucson - will entertain you with a variety of music that promises to keep you dancing all night long. Recognized as one of the best steel drum programs in the nation, Jovert inspires and captivates audiences through the young performers' talent, sincerity, and energy. This show will keep you talking for years to come. For more information about this group please visit: https://www.facebook.com/JovertTHMS/ |
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December 12, 2019 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
P.D. Ronstadt & the Company Southwest Americana P.D. Ronstadt and the Company, led by multi-instrumentalist Peter Dalton Ronstadt, perform innovative original material combined with a fresh take on traditional Southwestern and Mexican folk songs to audiences young and seasoned discovering the treasure of roots music. This musical journey will take you from the past to the present steeped in the deep Americana vein, carrying forward a sound rooted in the Ronstadt legacy of Peter’s aunt, Linda, his father, Michael, and great grandfather Federico Jose Maria Ronstadt. Featuring a talented cadre of performers on guitars, saxophone, banjo, and accordion, Peter Dalton Ronstadt fronts a dynamic group as a writer, interpreter of song, and post-modern American songster proudly from the Southwest. For more information about this group please visit: https://www.peterronstadt.com/ |
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January 9, 2020 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey Jazz, Blues and Boogie Woogie International touring artists Diane Van Deurzen & Lisa Otey are a dynamic duo, a perfect blend of hot jazz, sultry blues and boogie-woogie. They take their act to festivals, clubs and theatres around the world and are known for creating an atmosphere of intimacy with their humor and joyful interactions with the audience. Recent performances include the Thredbo Blues Festival in Australia; Fenn Valley Vineyards and Box Factory for the Arts, Michigan; Yardbird Suite in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Blues in Bisbee and Tucson Folk Festivals, Arizona; Yoshi's in California; and the Lucerne Festival in Switzerland. Diane Van Deurzen and Lisa Otey have been inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame. Lisa has also been inducted into the Tucson Music Hall of Fame and appeared on the Grammy-nominated CD, "Ladies Man" with Pinetop Perkins. For more information about this group please visit: www.facebook.com/dianeandlisa |
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February 13, 2020 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Tiny House of Funk Jazz, Blues and Funk Tiny House of Funk is ready to delight Arizona audiences with their unique, high-spirited blend of R&B, Jazz and Soul. Connie Brannock, Troy, Mike and Gary open up the door to their eclectic, yet comfortable musical house and welcome you in for a little “WD-40 for the hips.” For more information about these two please visit: http://www.littlehouseoffunk.com/ |
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March 12, 2020 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM
Mr. Boogie Woogie Boogie Woogie Piano Hard drivin’, old school Rhythm & Blues, complemented by some killer Boogie Woogie, by the fastest, flashiest, piano-thumping boogie man from the Netherlands. Yes, that’s right. This Dutch based, drive by piano player hits hard and will take no prisoners! As soon as he starts pounding the ivories, you’ll be on your way to the Land of Good Times. Mr.Boogie Woogie (aka) Eric-Jan Overbeek was born on April 5, 1967 in Nieuw Vennep, the Netherlands. Mesmerized by that old piano in the living room, Eric-Jan began studying classical piano at the age of eight. During his 30 year career he has opened the stage for international giants of blues like Matt "Guitar" Murphy, Johnny Copeland, Van Morrison, Koko Taylor, Magic Slim and the Teardrops and even The Blues Brothers Band. For more information about this group please visit: https://www.mrboogiewoogie.com/home |
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Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors
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