3 REDNECK TENORS Come to Van Wezel

Combining the perfect mixture of down-home laughs with big-city music, the Sarasota premiere of 3 Redneck Tenors at the Van Wezel is a show like you've never seen before! It has been said that if "Larry the Cable Guy, Il Divo and Mrs. Doubtfire had a baby, that child would be the 3 Redneck Tenors." On Wednesday, January 9 at 8 p.m., these trailer park singing sensations have a great many stories to tell, taking us on one sidesplitting ride of comedy and audience interaction. Audiences spend an evening wowed by veteran singers, showcased through a smorgasbord of songs ranging from Gospel and Country to Broadway, Pop and Classical.

Based in Dallas, TX, these guys have appeared on America's Got Talent as top 10 finalists and Larry The Cable Guy's History Channel show, Only in America. Matthew Lord, a California native and graduate of the prestigious Julliard Opera Center, made his New York Metropolitan Opera debut in January 2004 in Boris Godunov. He has also performed in Andrew Lloyd Weber's Phantom of the Opera as Piangi in the Hamburg, Germany production. Blake Davidson, whose range of experience includes opera, symphony and musical theatre, has presented solo concerts at NYU, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and the Tokyo Opera House. Mr. Davidson has sung with the Anchorage Opera and the Dallas Opera, and is a featured soloist on the Dallas Symphony's Christmas CD. He was seen off-Broadway at 2nd Stage and as the ringmaster for the Shrine circus. Jonathan Frugé has performed at the Walt Disney Concert Hall and at Carnegie Hall with the New York City Chamber Orchestra. Before joining 3 Redneck Tenors, Jonathan had over 20 leading roles to his credit, including Col. Hugh Pickering in My Fair Lady, Jinx in Forever Plaid, 3 original premieres and 4 regional tours.

Tickets are $22-$57. Purchase at VanWezel.org, the Box Office or by calling 941-953-3368. Groups of 10 or more should contact (941) 363-2025.