Jesse Boleyn Announces Orcas Island Summer Concert Series for 2017

American songwriter, recording artist and author, Jesse Boleyn is proud to host the 2017 Orcas Island Performing Arts Center summer concert series in beautiful Eastsound, Wa. Boleyn, along with special guest, Seattle blues master, Nick Vigarino, perform opening night on Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Often considered the protege of multi-platinum selling musicIan Shawn Phillips, Boleyn will be performing many of his classics from four decades of music making with legendary Lou Reed and David Bowie guitarist, and 6 time Emmy award nominee, Chuck Hammer. No strangers to the stage, both Boleyn and Vigarino have performed hundreds of concerts both nationally and internationally including Seattle's celebrated venues, The Triple Door and Columbia City Theater. Experience an exciting, intimate evening of intelligent and daring songwriting and musicianship from both of these world class entertainers. (www.jesseboleyn.webs.com)

On Friday, July 21, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Boleyn invites to the stage renown German born composer and guitarist, Grammy nominee and friend, Ralf Illenberger (http://ralfillenberger.com) for an exciting evening of masterful guitarmanship. The legendary composer is the recipient of multi-international awards and nominations and Ralf's mesmerizing open guitar tunings have been imitated around the world, but nobody quite plays like the master himself. Ralf Illenberger's performance promises to be a 'don't miss' memorable concert for all ages.

Boleyn's final offering is Saturday, Aug 26, 2017 at 7:30 pm. presenting a Carnegie Hall style experience with a solo performance on grand piano by rising star /singer/songwriter, Adey Bell. In the vein of Toris Amos and Joni Mitchell, 32 year old Adey Bell's haunting lyrics and soaring voice has won over thousands of new fans from Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle in just the past few years. According to critics and reviews alike, Adey Bell has hard-earned the title, 'legitimate successor to the throne.' An Adey Bell performance is an enthralling, magical experience, transporting her audience along a journey of soul-stirring song adventures both lyrically and musically. A must experience for all ages. See Adey Bell live before she is really famous! (www.oracle88.com)

Ticket prices are $22.00 per show and may be purchased online at http://orcascenter.org/ or at the box office.

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