No Cover, No Minimum: Heather Gillis Band from Sioux Falls JazzFest
Heather Gillis at Jazzfest.
Just 23-years old, roots rocker Heather Gillis is a full-spectrum musician: in addition to penning, arranging and singing her own songs, she also plays guitar and lap steel. In 2015, she was drafted by Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks for his touring band. A purveyor of rock, soul, jazz, roots and gospel, Gillis “made a ton of wanna-be guitar players shrug and cry as she ripped three separate solos over the next few tunes, each in a different style. And with a huge smile. AND with a huge upsurge from the crowd after each one.” Music Fest News Catch her fiery performance, recorded live from the 2018 Sioux Falls JazzFest, on SDPB1, Saturday, Jan. 26, 10pm (9 MT).
Minnesota Opera’s Doubt In 2013, the Minnesota Opera produced the world premiere of Doubt, based on John Patrick Shanley’s play and film. “Riveting…” – Minneapolis Star Tribune “Excellent performances…” – New York Times Suspicion ignites a battle of wills at a Catholic school in the Bronx, circa 1964. Charismatic and progressive Father Flynn tries to loosen the stranglehold of strict school customs, fiercely guarded by its iron-fisted principal, Sister Aloysius Beauvier. When the young, innocent Sister James shares with the principal her suspicion that Father Flynn may be abusing the school’s only black student, Sister Aloysius embarks on a personal crusade to find the truth and ruin the priest. With no proof besides her moral certainty, Sister Aloysius engages in a battle of wills with Father Flynn in this riveting new work, which poses questions to ponder long after the curtain goes down. Music by Douglas J. Cuomo and libretto by John Patrick Shanley, based on his play and film. SDPB1: Friday, January 25, 9pm (8 MT)
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