Crystal Bowersox, Capitol Steps, TAJ EXPRESS & More Set for Poway Center's 2016-17 Season
By: BWW News Desk Aug. 29, 2016
A message from Michael Rennie, Poway OnStage President and CEO:
"A funny thing happened while we were building our 2016/17 Professional Performance Series: we found ourselves with an opportunity to present an abundance of young talent! We recognize that some of the names in this year's roster may be new to you; others may be old favorites. But regardless whether you are hearing these performers for the first time or if you have been a life-long fan, each show promises outstanding artistry and a memorable experience.
"And voices, quite literally, take center stage this season: from Home Free's exciting, new take on a cappella music, to the inimitable style of singer-songwriter Neko Case, to the soulful sounds of American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox to The Doo Wop Project, which tracks vocal music from the street corners of 1950s Philadelphia to the radio hits of today.
"We also welcome encore performances by old friends: Clint Black, who sold out the house in 2013 with an intimate acoustic show, returns with a full band. Political satirists the Capitol Steps return to bring a few smiles to the election cycle. Guitarists Andy McKee and Celino Romero share a bill to present a world-premiere performance. And the Back to the Garden band host a collection of more than a dozen local performers to celebrate some of the most influential singer-songwriters of the 20th century.
"Add to this international legend Jose Feliciano, bluesmen the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Irish music legends the Irish Rovers and lavish Bollywood production show Taj Express, and you have one of most eclectic - and electric! - seasons to date.
"Last year Poway OnStage celebrated its 25th year of presenting talent on Poway's intimate stage. With our 2016/17 season, we chart a course for the next 25 years - bold, fresh, varied and exciting!"
Presenters of World-Class Performances at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts
2016/17 Professional Performance Series:
with special guest Eve Selis and MARC TWANG
Saturday, September 24, 2016 8pm
Taking cues from her favorite songwriters - including Melissa Etheridge, Janis Joplin, and Sista Otis - Crystal Bowersox brought a relaxed, folksy vibe to the ninth season of American Idol earning praise from Rolling Stone as "the best female singer-songwriter to grace the American Idol stage to date." Her rich amalgam of blues, country, folk and rock makes her one of the most dynamic young voices to come along in years. Local favorites Eve Selis and Marc Twang open the show.
Sunday, October 9, 2016 7pm
An Encore Performance! Clint Black, heralded as one of Country music's brightest stars, returns to Poway with a full band for an evening of stories and songs on the intimate Poway stage. Black has sold more than 20 million albums worldwide including his 1989 debut album, Killin' Time, which went triple platinum and yielded five #1 hits including "Nothin' But the Taillights," "A Better Man" and "Put Yourself in My Shoes." CMT lists this album as one of the 100 Greatest Albums in Country Music.
Saturday, October 22, 2016 8pm
Washington's premier political satirist, Capitol Steps, return to put the MOCK in Democracy! For more than 15 years, the Steps have been a Poway favorite. Now they arrive just in time to relieve your campaign season anxiety. Laugh across the aisle with friends and neighbors!
Sponsored by Green Valley Civic Association
NEKO CASE with special guest
Saturday, November 19, 2016 8pm
Rolling Stone calls Neko Case "one of America s best and most ambitious songwriters." We couldn't agree more. With a voice that has drawn comparisons to Linda Rondstadt and Patsy Cline, Case's body of work draws equally from folk, indie-rock, country and her own inimitable style.
HOME FREE
Saturday, December 3, 2016 8pm
A little bit country, a little bit Christmas - all a cappella! Champions of NBC's The Sing-Off, Home Free combine the best of contemporary country and pop with spot-on vocal harmonies and a stage show that leaves audiences cheering. If you're already a fan, this is a rare opportunity to catch the band in an intimate setting. If you're not already a fan, you will be soon!
Sponsored by Leah McBride of Skyline Financial
FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS
Saturday, January 21, 2017 8pm
For 30 years the Fabulous Thunderbirds have been known for their ability to ride the rails between rock and blues. Hits like "Tuff Enuff," "Wrap it Up" and "Powerful Stuff" put them in the public eye. But the impeccable musicianship of band leader and harmonica virtuoso Kim Wilson - backed by band of road-seasoned bluesmen - have made the band a mainstay on the blues festival circuit. A little Austin Roadhouse right here in Poway!
Saturday, February 18, 2017 8pm
In his 50-year career, Jose Feliciano has earned forty-five gold and platinum records, bridged the gap between Latin and popular music, and earned the distinction of being one of the world's most widely respected guitarists. Don't miss this chance to see a living legend in our intimate venue!
Sponsored by Green Valley Civic Association
The Irish Rovers 50th Anniversary Tour!
Thursday, March 9, 2017 8pm
These international ambassadors of Irish music are recognized world-wide for their ability to deliver rollicking, rousing performances every time. With six Irishman and one Scotsman, the Rovers have released more than 40 albums in the United States. Their 50th Anniversary Tour is hailed as their last before hanging up their jigs and reels. Don't miss this chance to see the Irish legends live in an intimate venue.
ANDY McKEE with special guest CELINO ROMERO
Saturday, April 8, 2017 8pm
Andy McKee is a guitar virtuoso for the modern age known globally for a guitar style that is part percussion, part finger-tapping and as exciting to watch as it is to hear. As a member of the international guitar dynasty, the Romeros, Celino Romero has played some of the world's largest and most revered concert venues. Now fans can see him in a rare, intimate solo performance. Now, our Perfect Pairings Series combines these two stellar artists for an unforgettable evening celebrating the guitar!
TAJ EXPRESS: The Bollywood Musical Review
Sunday, April 23, 2017 2pm
Taj Express explodes with the sounds of India and Bollywood, capturing the vibrant, expressive spirit of the world of Bollywood movies that have been entertaining billions of people in India for generations. Through a fusion of film, dance, and music, this dazzling international sensation will take audiences on a live cinematic journey through modern Indian culture and society. The production is a high energy celebration of new India's pop music, Bollywood culture, and deep traditions featuring colorful costumes, joyful dance, and thrilling live music.
Supported by the McCarthy-Goldsmith Theatre Fund
The DOO WOP PROJECT
Saturday, April 29, 2017 8pm
Tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today, DWP takes audiences on a journey from groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse. Featuring current and former stars of Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical
BACK to the GARDEN perform "SOUNDS of LAUREL CANYON"
Saturday, May 20, 2017 8pm
In the late sixties and early seventies, a collection of musicians colonized a eucalyptus-scented canyon deep in the Hollywood Hills to meld folk, rock and American pop into a sound that conquered the world. Now the Back to the Garden Band (Woodstock, The Last Waltz) recreate the music of the era. Featuring the music of the Byrds, the Doors, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Joni Mitchell, Mamas and the Papas, Carole King, the Eagles and more.
Poway OnStage, (a dba of The Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation), is a 26-year-old non-profit organization that offers professional performing arts events, including concerts, dance performances, Theater Productions, and a children's theatre series. The Foundation operates through a special partnership with the City of Poway and the Poway Unified School District.
Visit our website at www.powayonstage.org.
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