The Wood Brothers

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Presents

WITH SUPPORTING ACT KATIE PRUITT

Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7:30 p.m.

Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts Virginia G. Piper Theater

THE WOOD BROTHERS

PROGRAM To be announced on stage BIOGRAPHIES The Wood Brothers The Wood Brothers didn’t know they were making a record. Looking back, they’re grateful for that. “If we had known, we probably would have been too self-conscious to play what we played,” reflects bassist/vocalist Chris Wood. “At the time, we just thought we were jamming to break in our new studio, so we felt free to explore all these different ways of performing together without worrying about form or structure. It was liberating.” Recorded live to tape, those freewheeling, improvised sessions became a vast pool of source material from which The Wood Brothers would go on to draw Kingdom In My Mind, their seventh studio release and most spontaneous and experimental collection yet. While on past records, the band—Chris Wood, guitarist/vocalist Oliver Wood, and drummer/keyboardist Jano Rix—would write a large batch of songs and then record them all at once, Kingdom In My Mind found them retroactively carving tunes out of sprawling instrumental jam sessions, like sculptors chipping away at blocks of marble. A testament to the limitless creativity of the unharnessed mind, the record explores the power of our external surroundings to shape our internal worlds (and vice versa), reckoning with time, mortality, and human nature. The songs here find strength in accepting what lies beyond our control, thoughtfully honing in on the bittersweet beauty that underlies doubt and pain and sadness with vivid character studies and unflinching self-examination. Deep as the lyrics dig, the arrangements always manage to remain buoyant and light, though, drawing from across a broad sonic spectrum to create a transportive, effervescent blend that reflects the trio’s unique place in the modern musical landscape. “My brother came to this band from the blues and gospel world, and my history was all over the map with jazz and R&B,” says Chris Wood, who first rose to fame with the pioneering trio Medeski Martin & Wood. “The idea for this group has always been to marry our backgrounds, to imagine what might happen if Robert Johnson and Charles Mingus had started a band together.” Kingdom In My Mind follows The Wood Brothers’ most recent studio release, 2018’s One Drop Of Truth, which hit number one on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and garnered the band their first Grammy® nomination for Best Americana Album. NPR praised the record’s “unexpected changes and kaleidoscopic array of influences,” while Uncut hailed its “virtuosic performances and subtly evocative lyrics,” and Blurt proclaimed it “a career-defining album.” Tracks from the record racked up roughly 8 million streams on Spotify alone, and the band took the album on the road for extensive tour dates in the United States and Europe, including their first headline performance at Red Rocks, two nights at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore (captured on their 2019 release, Live At The Fillmore), and festival appearances everywhere from Bonnaroo to XPoNential.

Katie Pruitt Acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician Katie Pruitt is in the midst of a series of breakout years following her widely acclaimed, 2020 debut album, Expectations. Co-produced by Pruitt and her close friend Mike Robinson, the record finds Pruitt exploring complex emotional ground, covering topics such as mental illness, toxic relationships, and the frustration and difficulties of growing up gay in the Christian South. Released last spring to overwhelming praise, NPR Music called the album “stunning,” saying it “radiates so much empathy and love and understanding,” while Rolling Stone proclaimed: “A soaring vocalist and agile guitarist, Pruitt is a dynamic new presence. ... What makes Expectations such an engaging listen is its universal quality: It addresses themes relevant to everyone and leaves you feeling inspired and comforted.” Moreover, Pruitt recently launched a new podcast, The Recovering Catholic, where she explores the idea of God and attempts to discover a new spiritual identity. Originally from the Atlanta suburbs and now based in Nashville, Pruitt has continued to receive widespread attention since her debut, having been highlighted as a Rolling Stone “Artist You Need To Know,” one of NPR Music’s “Slingshot: 20 Artists To Watch In 2019” and Southwest Magazine’s “Artists on the Rise.” She has also been featured on NPR Music’s Tiny Desk (Home) Concert series as well as CBS Mornings performing as part of their Saturday Sessions series. Known for her powerful live performances, Pruitt will tour extensively through the end of this year, including upcoming headline shows at Los Angeles’s The Hotel Café, Dallas’s Three Links, New York City’s Mercury Lounge, Nashville’s The Basement East, and Washington, D.C.’s DC9, among several others.

Donors

Scottsdale Arts is sincerely grateful for donors, members, and partners who celebrate and support art in our community at every level. We gratefully acknowledge the following individual supporters above $500 who made contributions between December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2021.

For more information on ONE Membership, Legacy Society planned giving, and other ways to support the art you love in Scottsdale, please contact Erin Krivanek, director of development, at 480-874-4620 or ErinK@ScottsdaleArts.org.

We make every effort to list accurate information; if we have made any omissions or error by mistake, we apologize and ask you to please contact us at Give@ScottsdaleArts.org.

$100,000+

Billie Jo and Judd Herberger *

$50,000 – $99,999

Theodore R. Stephan Estate

$25,000 – $49,999

Amanda and Mark Bosco Betty Hum and Alan Yudell

$10,000 – $24,999

Rhonda and Gary Anderson * Jeffrey Beyersdorfer Kirsten Brown * Allison and Michael Cahill * Erin and J.P. Dahdah * Mary and Dale Fedewa * Dr. David and Joan Goldfarb Trust Sondra and George Juetten Christine and Richard Kovach Alison Lewis and Craig Krumwiede * Paulette and Michael Miller * Priscilla Nelson Johnson and Chuck Johnson * Linda and Mark Peterson * Susan Rollins and Paul Garry Merle and Steve Rosskam * Jacqueline Schenkein and Michael Schwimmer * Cynthia Shevlin, In Memory of Bob Swanson Karen and John Voris *

$5,000 - $9,999

Ethelyn Cohen, In Memory of Howard Cohen * Leslie Dashew and Jack Salisbury * Rebecca and Keith Galbut * Charlotte and Gary Gilbert Peggy and Jamie Kapner * Marie and Richard Stewart Hollis and Christopher Volk

$2,500 - $4,999

Judy Ackerman and Richard Epstein * Paul Basha * Peter Boris and The Something Machine Peter Boyle * Susie and Don Cogman * Jennie and Jerry Cox * Kimberly and John Davids * Rebecca and Sam Eden * Jamie Hormel * Maureen Horwitz * Monique and JP Millon Doris and Eliot Minsker * Dorothy Rowe and Kenneth O'Connor * Rosellen and Harry Papp * Laura Ahl and Jeff Rakoczy * Barbara Robbins * Linda and Paul Schmidt * Christy and Richard Schust * Diana M. and David N. Smith * Stanley Spiegel Trust * Gail and Daniel Tenn and Sheri Sender *

$1,000 – $2,499

Megan and John Anderson * Ellen Andres-Schneider and Ralph Andres * Anonymous Toni and Bruce Beverly * Nancy and Chuck Brickman Leslie Grinker and John Broan * Arlene and Keith Bronstein Kay Butler * Arnold Bynum * Paige Cecil and Ryan Jones * Donald W. Collier Charitable Trust II * Tracy Denmark and Marc Schwimmer * Dr. Robert Dixon * Kathleen Duley * Kathleen and Robert Duyck * Judith and John Ellerman * Maureen and Thomas Eye * Jamilyn Fournier Nancy Gifford * Elton Gilbert * Susan and Jerry Gilbert * Angela and Jeffrey Glosser * Dr. Michael W. Goerss Judy and William Goldberg * Wendy and Peter Gordon * Barry Jay Greenhut Robin and Roy Grossman Jackie Gutsch * Jane and Dennis Henner Lori and Howard Hirsch * Lynda and Arthur Horlick * Susan and John Horseman * Chris and Bob Irish * David J. Itzkowitz * Jean Kiene Aletheia Lawry * Susan and Jonathan Levy * Judy and Sam Linhart * Harvey Lisherness Marcia and James Lowman * Lynn and Matthew Luger * Joan and Walter Magen * Dr. Tammy McLeod * Linda Milhaven * Thomas J. Morgan * Pollyanne Morris and Randy Nussbaum * Mary and Kitt Ormsby * Rosemary Gannon-Ortega and David Ortega * The Ashok & Rita Patel Legacy Fund Mary and David Patino * Kimberly and Erik Peterson * Audra Petrolle * Hermine and Leo Philippe * Penny and Richard Post * Ida Rhea * Carrie Lynn Richardson and Paul Giancola Nancy Harris Robertson and Scott L. Robertson * Lois and John Rogers * Tom Rogers * Missy Romanoff * Dr. Adam N. Rosenberg * Stella and Mark Saperstein * Linda and Sherman Saperstein * Carol and Randy Schilling * Patricia Schmidt * Enid and Michael Seiden Tracy and Christian Serena Marlene and Eugene Shapiro * Dr. Peggy Sharp Chamberlain * Susan and Richard Silverman * Dorothy Lincoln-Smith * Pat and Phil Turberg * Anna Unterberger * Tamar Weiss, In Memory of Emil Weiss Gretchen and Dick Wilson *

$500 – $999

Felice Appell Char and Alan Augenstein Martha and David Bills Jan and Christopher Cacheris Naomi Caras-Miller and Alvin Miller * Sue Carlisle Jill Christenholz Nancy and Derek Davis Bonnie and Glenn Felner Anita Fishman Jo Flittie Alan B. Gabbard Colleen and Brennan Giggey * Lance Goldberg and Beth Ladin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Golub Garrett Helminski Laura and Michael Helminski Audrey and Fred Horne Kenady and Jordan Jobe Cynthia and Alan Kempner Kathy Kolbe and William Rapp Susan and Manny Kramer Sally and Richard Lehmann Mary and David Lemire Elizabeth and James Lincoln Sandra Listello Mandy and Jeff Lothner Betsy and Lew Lurie Joyce and Stephen Manes Dr. Kay Martens and Philip Cram Cynthia and Robert Miller Patty Napier Joy Partridge Amy Perciballi *

Eric Pittman Nathalie Potvin Jean Quinsey Richard Richardson, In Memory of Patricia Richardson Martin Rosen Dr. Tamara Rozhon Nancy and James Schamadan Elizabeth and John Shaw Stephen Shobin Kristine and Steve Short Ronda and Carl Silver Rowena Simberg Dr. Otto Stanislaw Mark Stapp Patrick D Strieck and Brian J Fanning * Delores Rodman and Dale Suran Lois Tatelman Laura Titus Denise and William Villalon Gina Warren Lisa Watkins Amber Wayne Roma Wittcoff Herbert Zoloto

*Scottsdale Arts ONE Membership Premier Members

Legacy Society Members

The Legacy Society honors those who have included Scottsdale Arts in their will, trust, insurance policy, or estate plans. Joining The Legacy Society is a meaningful and generous way to continue sharing your values with future generations while enjoying recognition with a network of like-minded friends today. We proudly recognize the following Scottsdale Arts Legacy Society members:

Patricia Aloe-Stauber Anonymous Fred J. English and Sara M. English Charitable Trust* Chet and Ann Goldberg Estate Richard Herman Estate Chris and Bob Irish Lou Jekel Joan Mills Miller Estate Eric Jungermann and Family Sue and Robert Karatz Cynthia Muss Lawrence Sara and David Lieberman Arleen Lorrance and Diane Kennedy Pike J. Patrick McCarthy Estate Diane Rejman Linda and Sherman Saperstein Theodore R. Stephan Estate

Tribute Donations

Support the performing and visual arts by remembering or honoring a loved one with a tax-deductible donation to any program or branch at Scottsdale Arts. A memorial gift is a thoughtful way to remember a person in your life who has passed away. An honor gift is a unique way to celebrate a special occasion or recognize someone dear to you.

We proudly recognize the following donors who have made tribute gifts to Scottsdale Arts between December 1, 2020 and November 30, 2021.

Donations Made in Memory of

Wallace Davidson Susan and Richard Bloomberg Robin and Roy Grossman Elizabeth Silverman Judy and Alan Wertheimer Debbie and Richard Yoken Sandy Greenhut Barry Jay Greenhut Zelma Horwitz Phillip Horwitz Claire Keefnor Madaline Krska Ted Stephan Who’s Who Singles – AZ Inc.

Donations Made in Honor of

Richard Post Audrey and Fred Horne Linda Saperstein Jill and Alan Sandler Audrey and Bob Shapiro

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Scottsdale Arts is pleased to recognize the following corporations, foundations, government agencies, and in-kind donors for their support of the arts in our community this season. For more information on participating as a sponsor, please contact Denise Wisdom, corporate and foundation relations manager, at 480-874-4669 or DeniseW@ScottsdaleArts.org.

World Class Partners ($50,000+)

Title Partners ($25,000–$49,999)

INSTITUT FRANCAÍSRELANCE EXPORT

WALTER AND KARLA GOLDSCHMIDT FOUNDATION

S. REX AND JOAN LEWIS FOUNDATION

Presenting Partners ($10,000–$24,999)

Signature Partners ($5,000–$9,999)

GARTH GREENAN GALLERY, INC.

Supporting Partners ($2,500–$4,999)

Collaborating Partners

Blick Art Supplies Craven Allen Gallery Experience Scottsdale Farm and Craft Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation/ Taliesin West Grimaldi's Pizzeria Havaianas JOJO Coffeehouse Joyrides AZ LDV Winery Marjon Ceramics Mavrix/Octane Raceway Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Milagro Tequila New England Foundation for the Arts Rainbow Ryders Salvatore Vineyards/Passion Cellars whiteLAVA creative and metal art

Partner Perks Program Participants

Arcadia Farms Café Brunch & Sip Cool Gelato Italiano EcoTours AZ Grimaldi's Pizzeria Jewel of the Crown JOJO Coffeehouse Joyrides AZ Juice Core Organic Jules & JC Kelly's at Southbridge La Señora at Saguaro Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles Monroe's Hot Chicken Nonna Urban Eatery Nori Sushi & Asian Dining Oh My Dog! Boutique Hotel and Spa Sizzle Korean BBQ Super Chunk Sweets & Treats Yellow Spruce Roasters

THE CENTER STAFF

Dr. Gerd Wuestemann, President and CEO, Scottsdale Arts

PROGRAMMING

Abbey Messmer, Programming Director Meribeth Reeves, Managing Director Diandra Adamczyk, Sr. Programming Coordinator Maria Cruz, Programming Coordinator

PATRON SERVICES

Brett Johnson, Patron Services Manager KeiLani Daniels, Patron Services Coordinator Steffi Faircloth, Lead Patron Services Representative Ana Spear, Patron Services Representative Megan Bevill, Patron Services Representative Michael Jennings, Patron Services Representative Nitasha Giran, Patron Services Representative Stephen McDonough, Patron Services Representative

RETAIL

Bill Kelly, Retail Manager Raechel Miller, Assistant Retail Manager Cindy Anguiano, Lead Retail Sales Associate Dana Parsons, Retail Sales Associate

EVENTS COORDINATION AND OPERATIONS

Jamie Prins, Events Director Martin Dickey, Director of Facilities and Operations Whitney Nelson, Festival and Events Manager Anne Parker, Facility Rentals Manager Jeri Thompson, Operations Administrative Assistant Scott MacKeigan, Facility and Event Coordinator Robert Reidenbach, Food and Beverage Lead Samantha Groff, Volunteer and Events Coordinator PROTECTION SERVICES

Keng Cheong, Protection Services Manager Michael Hammerand, Protection Services Coordinator Brenda Kelley, Protection Services Lead Carolyn Zarr, Protection Services Officer Cheh Eifler, Protection Services Officer Christopher Kelley, Protection Services Officer Dale Duhame, Protection Services Officer David Brusstar, Protection Services Officer David Marshall, Protection Services Officer George Eifler, Protection Services Officer Lane Honda, Protection Services Officer Luis Sandoval, Protection Services Officer Pia Holt, Protection Services Officer Steven Honda, Protection Services Officer Tatyana Williams, Protection Services Officer Walter Booth, Protection Services Officer

TECHNICAL

Zach Ciaburri, Production Manager John Doyle, House Head Electrician Michael Patton, AV Supervisor Dorann Matson, Stage Manager Jonathan Hansen, Theatre Technician

FRONT OF HOUSE

Carolyn Sedlak, Lead House Manager Adele Powers, Assistant House Manager Marla Hattabaugh, Assistant House Manager Rebecca Courtney, Assistant House Manager Sarah Hager, Assistant House Manager Tina Gazia, Assistant House Manager Wendy Crawford, Assistant House Manager