Grammy winner Lecrae brings Christian hip-hop sounds to GCU
BY ALAN SCULLEY
With his past two albums, hip-hop star Lecrae has gone where no other artist in the Christian hip-hop genre has gone.
His 2012 album, “Gravity,” became the first hip-hop artist to win a Grammy in the Best Gospel album category. That album also established him as a presence in mainstream hip-hop, debuting at No. 3 on Billboard magazine’s album chart and setting the record for most copies of a Christian hiphop album sold in a single week with 72,000 units moved in the first week.
Then with his 2014 album, “Anomaly,” Lecrae again broke a barrier, and proved he was now a force in mainstream hiphop when that album debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart with first-week sales of 88,000 copies. That made Lecrae only the fifth Christian artist to top the album chart—and the first from the hip-hop genre to reach that pinnacle.
Lecrae, who performs at Grand Canyon University Arena on Thursday, March 31, has tried to take the acclaim in stride.
“I think in one sense I’m just honored that people would celebrate the gifts that I have,” he said. “But in another sense, I do it because I love to. I want to help people and I want to create great things. I’m a product of a great Creator and I want to create great things. So I just do it because I want to and I love to and not so much for the accolades.”
Lecrae is well aware he is now a standard bearer for Christian hip-hop, and he’s reaching a level of mainstream popularity that no other hip-hop act in Christian music has achieved.
“Definitely in terms of blazing trails, you feel that because there’s a sense of loneliness, there’s a sense of just always having to knock down a wall or knock down a door, not really having any forerunners in a lot of ways to give you some examples,” he said.
“So that’s definitely something I feel and recognize, and hopefully for every direction I go in, somebody can follow behind me and it will be a smoother path for them.”
Lecrae has been following pretty much an uncharted path since he started his career in hip-hop. Born 36 years ago to a single mother, Lecrae Devaughn Moore broke into music in 2004. That’s when he partnered with Ben Washer to co-found a record label, Reach Records, and released his debut album, “Real Talk.”
“Starting a label kind of was the only way to get things going,” Lecrae said. “We didn’t really have a full grasp of how all of these industries kind of worked. But hindsight being 20/20, it makes sense. There’s a traditional gospel route and there’s a contemporary Christian route, and hip-hop just was not visible in any of those two worlds. Hip-hop was just visible in the mainstream. So that was really the only option we had, was to kind of create something ourselves and hope that it worked.”
From there, his career continued a steady climb, as he released subsequent albums, “After the Music Stops” (2006), “Rebel” (2008) and “Rehab” (2010).
Several months before he released “Gravity,” Lecrae made a significant impact
in the mainstream with the mixtape “Church Clothes.” A video for the title track (featuring cameos from Kendrick Lamar and DJ Premier) was debuted on the XXL magazine website. The mixtape, hosted by hip-hop producer Don Cannon, went on to notch 100,000 downloads in 48 hours.
A second mixtape in the series, “Church Clothes Vol. 2,” arrived in November 2013, and now Lecrae has released “Church Clothes Vol. 3” to open 2016. The new mixtape builds on the topical slant of the first two releases in the series.
“The whole concept is to engage people from all walks of life, all faiths and viewpoints and people lack thereof,” Lecrae said.
“And ‘Church Clothes 3’ was something I didn’t really plan on doing. But just in traveling, going to Africa, going to Asia, going to the Middle East and seeing the issues here in the states and all of the interpretations of ethnicity and culture and faith, I wanted to make a project that would allow me to talk about some of that stuff in a round-about way.”
Lecrae hopes to bring pure entertainment with some lyrical substance to his “Higher Learning” tour this spring.
“It’s fun filled,” Lecrae said of his show, which will include a segment devoted to his “Church Clothes” material. “It’s just some sincere moments, some thought provoking moments. There are a lot of energized moments as well. And of course the (visual) production, we always travel with production, but at the same time we wanted to do something that felt intimate as well and create some intimate moments. But yeah, whether you’re a casual fan, a casual listener, or a super fan, I think there’s something for you.”
Lecrae, Liz Vice and DJ Promote perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 31, at Grand Canyon University Arena, 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix. Tickets are $24.75 to $87.50. For more information, call (602) 6398979 or visit www.gcuarena.com/events/ lecrae.
Devorah Hadassah going to the theater
Devorah Hadassah is going to see “The Diary of Anne Frank,” winner of the 1956 Pulitzer Prize and Tony award, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert. Deadline to
purchase tickets, which are $25 for members and guests, is March 25.
Info: Barb at (480) 318-7568 or Hadassah.evinfo@cox.net.
Lecrae will school music lovers during his “Higher Learning” tour, which comes to Grand Canyon University Arena in Phoenix on Thursday, March 31. Submitted photo
The von Trapps carry on family legacy with show in Chandler
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Sofia, Melanie, Amanda and August von Trapp have a lot to live up to.
As descendants of the Trapp Family Singers from “The Sound of Music” and the grandchildren of Werner von Trapp, the quartet understands the pressure is on, but when they perform, the magic transcends any nerves.
“We have a great time,” Melanie said. “The four of us have been singing together for 15 years now. It’s been quite a while. We’re doing originals now, and this is a new aspect to what we do.
“But we’re singing and performing a lot of older music. I guess you’d say it’s what our grandfather and his siblings used to sing and perform. We’re following in their footsteps.”
Fans of “The Sound of Music” and indie folk rock can see for themselves when The von Trapps perform in Chandler for the first time at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1.
The von Trapps learned from the best. Werner von Trapp taught the kids Austrian folk songs when he visited them in Montana. When the patriarch became too ill to travel, his family recorded songs to cheer him up.
That feeling of creating music was addictive for The von Trapps. The quartet has toured the world on its own and with pop stars Pink Martini. In March 2014, the two groups collaborated on the album “Dream a Little Dream.” The album, as well as original material, will be on the set list for the April 1 show.
“We have a pretty diverse show,” Melanie said. “We’ll do songs from our different albums, including the most recent one, the collaboration album we did with Pink Martini. They do a lot of international songs put to different arrangement styles, a lot of Latin beats and whatnot.
“We had met them in Portland four years ago and fell in love with their style and asked their bandleader, Thomas Lauderdale, if he could suggest any arrangements or music for us.”
That friendship grew and the two began making music together, eventually leading to a complete album. Last year, The von Trapps recorded a collection of original tunes, “Dancing in Gold.” Melanie admitted that it was a little unsettling to start writing songs.
“It’s funny because growing up, as part of the family and with people having this set idea of ‘The Sound of Music’ and The von Trapps, there’s already a precedent that you have to meet,” she said.
“I was 11 when we started singing
and I’m the second oldest. My brother [August] was only about 7. I think we grew up in a world that was based on [‘The Sound of Music’].
“We were trying to transition into something different. We wanted to know who we were, what we wanted to talk about now as we go forward. It’s terrifying, but being in Portland and
having met Pink Martini, that was an [inspiration].’”
The von Trapps perform at 7:30 pm. Friday, April 1, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. Tickets are $22 to $36. For more information, call (480) 782-2680 or visit www.chandlercenter.org.
The von Trapps share their family’s talents at the Chandler Center for the Arts on Friday, April 1. Submitted photo
Frankie Ballard brings country-rock sound to UltraStar Amphitheater
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
Country singer Frankie Ballard is passionate about his live shows. He wants the performances to be a give and take, with the energy of the audience and himself feeding off of each other.
“We’re always working really hard to make it as close to perfect as possible,” said Ballard, who plays a free show at UltraStar Amphitheater in Maricopa on Saturday, March 26.
“We play all the songs people want to hear, and some singalong songs. It’s a lot of fun. We like to go out and have fun ourselves and make sure everybody is having fun.”
Ballard is gearing up for a “fun” 2016, as he will release a new album most likely in May. The collection will feature his latest hit, “It All Started with a Beer.” He said, however, that the song is not representative of the album.
“That shows the softer side and more of the country side of the album,” he said. “There are definitely some stone cold country things on the record. But for the most part it’s rockin’.
“The album is a little more to my rock ‘n’ roll roots. My brand of music always a mixture of rock ‘n’ roll and country, as well as other things. I feel like this is the best music I’ve ever made, honestly. That’s what it should be. It should be better than my last effort or it has no reason to come out. The fans deserve the best I can do. I deserve that.”
But he doesn’t discount the success of “It All Started with a Beer.”
“‘It All Started with a Beer:’ I think a
part of the reason [it’s been successful] is because people are in relationships that started humbly like that,” he said.
“I think it’s a hopeful song, too. I think anybody can be heading out for the day or night and think, ‘You know what? Something big might happen to me today in a really small way.’”
Ballard’s career has been a steady climb. A Western Michigan native, Ballard has been in the game since 2008, when he signed with the first song-publishing company for which he auditioned. A year later, the first time he staged a showcase for record companies, he landed a major-label contract with Warner Bros. Records. He has since gone on to open for Bob Seger as well as Taylor Swift, proving he has the country and rock chops to succeed.
But that’s not to say that Ballard, who now lives in Nashville, didn’t work hard.
“I was up in Michigan playing a bunch of shows,” he said. “I knew I needed to get down to Nashville in order to really get something going. I didn’t want to move down because I’d have to give up all my gigs. I’d have to move down to Nashville and just kind of start from scratch. I started coming down one Monday through Friday a month, just networking and writing songs and trying to meet people and trying to get my foot in the door. Then I’d go back up to Michigan and continue to play.”
The system worked for a while, but now he’s working on worldwide domination. At the time of the interview, he was packing for a whirlwind tour of the United Kingdom.
“I’m leaving in a couple hours, actually,” he said. “This is our first trip. I’m really excited. It’s sort of developing, the scene over there. It’s transitioning, I think. The brand of country music has not completely proliferated through everybody’s subconscious there.
“It’s a bit hidden. It’s starting to change. People are starting to get their minds wrapped around it. So we’re going
to head over there and see if they like our brand of country music.”
Frankie Ballard performs Saturday, March 26, at UltraStar Amphitheater, 16000 Maricopa Rd., Maricopa. The show is free, with doors opening at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www. ultrastaraz.com.
Michigan-bred Frankie Ballard brings his bled of country and rock music to Maricopa on Saturday, March 26. Submitted photo
Spring returns to the big screen at Harkins Theatres
Harkins Theatres is presenting Tuesday Night Classics, with special presentations of classic films, 7 p.m. every Tuesday in March for only $5. Films include “The Sandlot,” “The Great Escape,” “True Romance” and “Boyz n the Hood.”
The theaters are located at Harkins Arrowhead Fountains 18, Chandler Fashion 20, Gateway Pavilions 18, Queen Creek 14, Scottsdale 101 14, Superstition Springs 25, and Tempe Marketplace 16.
Info: www.harkinstheatres.com/TNC.
Franc D’Ambrosio sings classic movie favorites
Franc D’Ambrosio, the longestrunning Phantom in the “Phantom of the Opera” in San Francisco’s Curran Theatre, returns to present his show “Hollywood: Songs of the Silver Screen,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1, at the Gold Canyon United Methodist Church, 6640 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon. He will sing “Pennies from Heaven,” Irving Berlin’s “Cheek to Cheek,” “Some Enchanted Evening” and “Singin’ In the Rain.”
Adult tickets are $25 and student tickets are $5 when purchased in advance at Canyon Rose Storage, 6405 S. Kings Ranch Rd., Gold Canyon, or at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce office, 567 Apache Trail. Adult tickets are $30 at the door. Tickets may also be ordered at www. gcac1.com/cynsnds.html.
The Gold Canyon Arts Council, a nonprofit organization, promotes the performing and visual arts through
its Canyon Sounds Artist Series. The council is supported in part by grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, WESTAF, the National Endowment for the Arts, local corporations and businesses. Franc D’Ambrosio. Submitted photo
As You Wish offers pottery classes for toddlers, teens and adults
April classes have been announced at As You Wish, the pottery painting locale, with a Chandler studio located at 2970 E. Germann Rd., Chandler. Paints, brushes and expert assistance are provided.
• April 1: Beginning technique class teaches how to make a whimsical platter. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults.
• April 2: Read and paint “Olivia,” Ian Falconer’s story about a mischievous little pig, for toddlers/pre-schoolers and a parent. 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. $15 inclusive.
• April 2 to April 10: Choose the shape and design for your child’s hand or foot impression in clay. $35-$45. Pick up will be April 24.
• April 14: Home schoolers can create a sunflower mug. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. $12 inclusive.
• April 15: A girl’s night out with free studio fees when painting together. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• April 22: Beginning technique class teaches basic pottery painting techniques as well as using Spolvero graphite stencils. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. $10 plus pottery of your choice. For 12 year olds to adults.
• April 30: A mommy and me class to create a special Mother’s Day memento plate. 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. $20 inclusive. Info: (480) 899-1231 or www. asyouwishpottery.com/classes.
Mountain View student plays at Chandler Center for the Arts
Mountain View High School ninth grader
Belle Wang will be the featured soloist at the Chandler Symphony Orchestra’s “Young Artist...New World” concert, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. The violinist will play “Tzigane,” a rhapsodic composition in one movement in the Romantic style of French composer Maurice Ravel. Wang will receive an honorarium for her performance.
Two competition runners up, Josiah Duhlstine, a 10th grader at Mesa High School, and John Yang, a 12th grader at Gilbert Classical Academy, will join the orchestra to play in the cello section. Under the direction of conductor Jack Herriman and associate
conductor Alex Zheng, the orchestra will also perform the “Polovtsian Dances” by Russian composer Alexander Borodin as well as “Symphony No. 9 in E minor” by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.
The competition’s second-place winner, Hannah Goldstick, a Primavera Online High School student, and the third-place winner, Alicia Wu, a ninth grader at BASIS Scottsdale, will receive cash prizes.
Admission is free, but a $5 donation is suggested. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the concert for open, first-come seating. Musician and concert sponsorships are available. Info: (480) 899-3447 or www. chandlersymphony.com.
Explore the fundamentals and foundations of photography
Teens interested in art and photography will be able to learn from trained and working artists in a photographic techniques camp, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 12, through Friday, July 15, at Art Intersection, 207 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 201, Gilbert. Students will leave with a collection of their artwork made during camp and be featured in an online exhibition at www.artintersection.com.
During the workshop, participants will explore the fundamentals and foundations of photography with daily photo projects. An overview of photographic techniques will be covered, from digital capture and printing, to a black and white darkroom and historical processes.
Students are welcome to bring their own cell phone, digital camera or film camera, or use one provided. Snacks
Teen can learn photographic techniques like the one used to create this photo, entitled “Self Portrait,” by Trini Guevara, at Art Intersection’s summer camp. Submitted photo
provided. Cost is $195. Info: (480) 361-1118 or info@artintersection.com.
‘Storytelling & Song’ season concludes at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa
The 11th season of “Storytelling & Song” at Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa will come to a close 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, with a closing blessing led by community elder, Bobby Stone. The program, designed to share the ancient cultures of the Pima and Maricopa people, must end by the first day of spring because winter is the only season where storytelling is permitted.
The featured Storytellers are enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community and they share a combination of ancient legends based on desert wildlife and their experiences growing up on the surrounding Tribal lands. The program is managed by the resort’s cultural concierge.
“It is customary to learn from the wisdom of generations past through this beloved ritual,” said Rosie Rivera, cultural concierge. “‘Storytelling & Song’ allows visitors to gain
a greater appreciation for this authentic, indigenous practice. When winter comes to an end, we relish the opportunity to focus on the songs that spring brings and save our stories for the year to come.”
The “Storytelling & Song” program is open and complimentary to all resort and restaurant guests and is appropriate for all ages. View the February and March activity guides for additional information.
The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa showcases the heritage, culture, art and legends of the Pima and Maricopa Tribes. The resort offerings include 500 culturally themed rooms, Forbes Five-Star/AAA Five-Diamond Dining at Kai restaurant, the Forbes Four-Star Aji Spa; 36-holes of Troonmanaged golf at Whirlwind Golf Club; the 1,000-acre Koli Equestrian Center, and several nearby attractions.
Music Maker Workshops announces summer 2016 music camps
Enrollment is underway for several music camps being held this summer at Music Maker Workshops of Ahwatukee, located at 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Suite 2, Phoenix. Info: (480) 706-1224 or www.musicmakerworkshops.com.
Shelley Yakubow, co-owner of Music Maker, is a 15-year Chandler resident.
The following are offered:
• Kindermusik Confetti Days: provides four mornings of crafts, snacks, stories,
games and instrumentation set to a carnival theme for 3 to 6 year olds, provided by certified Kindermusik educators. 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Monday, May 23, to Thursday, May 26. $99 per week before April 1. Includes snacks and materials.
• Kindermusik USA Train: takes 3 to 6 year olds on an imaginary train trip across the country, including crafts, snacks, stories, games and
instrumentation, provided by certified Kindermusik educators. 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, to Friday, June 3. $99 per week before April 1. Includes snacks and materials.
• Morning Music Academy: three classes from a choice of drums, guitar, piano, voice, violin or arts and crafts for ages 5 to 12 of all ability levels. Camps are divided by age and ability levels. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Mondays
through Thursdays the weeks of June 6 to 9, June 13 to 16, July 11 to 14 and July 18 to 21. $130 per week before April 1.
• Summer Afternoon Art Camp: students draw and paint while drawing, printmaking, painting, collage and paper mache. Ages 5 to 14. 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, June 6 to 9, June 13 to 16, July 11 to 14 and July 18 to 21. $130 per week before April 1.
Arizona chic couture history comes to the Vision Gallery Kaskade calls his upcoming show ‘life changing’
“Arizona Chic: Couture from Arizona’s Past,” an exhibit that celebrates some of the most glamorous, most understated and most over-the-top examples of Arizona fashion, is on display through April 30 at the Vision Gallery, located at 10 E. Chicago St. Robert Black, from Robert Black of Fashion, is the curator.
According to Black, the exhibit explores the local look of Arizona chic, as well as the international designer dresses that were sold in many high-fashion boutiques.
Robert Black, from Robert Black of Fashion, is curator of “Arizona Chic: Couture from Arizona’s Past,” on display through April 30 at the Vision Gallery. Submitted photo
“There was a time when Arizona’s chic fashion was written about
• Rock Band for Summer of 16: musicians jam with a teacher/ mentor for each weekly practice. Ages 9 to 16. Classes are 75 minutes weekly, scheduled according to band availability. $100 per month. Schedule an audition: (480) 7061224.
• Summer Boot Camp: daily lessons for all ages and levels for
and taken to destinations all around the world,” said Black. “Visitors were enamored by the western and southwest-themed styles, as well as the comfortable cotton fabrics and bright colors that were made for our desert sun.”
The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free.
More than 300 regional artists are represented in the nonprofit gallery, which is also home to one of two Art-O-Mats in Chandler. Info: www.visiongallery.org.
piano, voice, violin, viola, cello, guitar, drums, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, banjo and ukulele. Mondays to Saturdays depending on teacher availability. Includes daily assignments on theory, ear-training, fluency and learning practice techniques. Flexible scheduling. Cost is determined by number of lessons and teacher.
BY CHRISTINA FUOCO-KARASINSKI
DJ/producer artist Kaskade has a simple reason for wanting to return to the Valley to play Phoenix Lights.
“I love it there—that’s why I keep coming back,” said Kaskade via email as he’s overseas. “It’s an interesting spot because of its proximity to L.A. and Vegas [and] it stays really current. But more than that, people there love to be outside, which is fun for me.”
Kaskade will be part of a myriad of acts playing Phoenix Lights Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix.
“It will, for certain, be the most important and life-changing experience, musical or otherwise, for everyone who comes within a 50-mile radius of what I’m going to do,” he boasts.
His last Valley show was “all-out madness,” according to Kaskade, born Ryan Raddon.
“It’s been cool to watch it go from little tiny club shows in Arizona to my most recent show there which was, like, 25,000 in a tent,” he said. “I’ve been able to witness this growth over the years and it’s a good indicator of what’s happening in North America as a whole.”
In mid-February, Kaskade released three remixes and a video of his track “Whatever,” featuring KOLAJ, from his ninth studio album, “Automatic,” released on Sept. 25.
“Whatever,” remixed by NEUS, ATTLAS and Robotaki, carries elements of
disco, new wave and funk. Kaskade said sometimes remixing can be challenging.
“Remixing is tricky because you need to reimagine a song,” he explains. “The majority of the time, the song will come to me with something in it that I know I want to change. I will know what I want to do immediately. It’s not a matter of liking or disliking the song. It comes down to the strength of the song. I won’t take a weak song and try to remix it. For instance, with Galantis, I loved the original but I needed something heavier to work in my set so I created a remix that would work for me on the floor.”
Phoenix Lights is from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 2, and Sunday, April 3, at Margaret T. Hance Park, 1202 N. Third St., Phoenix. Tickets are $99 to $1,500. For more information, visit www. phoenixlightsfest.com.
ON STAGE
Chandler Symphony Classical Series, Sunday, March 20, CCA. The Chandler Symphony Orchestra provides quality symphonic and orchestral music performed by a wide range of volunteer musicians.
Igudesman and Joo: And Now Mozart, Tuesday, March 22, MAC. Two classical musicians with 40 million YouTube hits, numerous TV appearances and performances for crowds of 18,000.
Il Volo, Thursday, March 24, MAC. Comprised of members Piero Barone, Ignazio Boschetto and Gianluca Ginoble, Il Volo recently won the “Big Artist” Award at the prestigious Sanremo Music Festival in Italy.
Vince Gill, Friday, March 25, MAC. A modern country musician, famous for his 1990 hit “When I Call Your Name,” which won the Country Music Association’s Single and Song of the Year award as well as a Grammy.
Flamenco Kings Starring Los Vivancos, Friday, March 25, CCA. With their roots in dance, music and martial arts, Elias, Judah, Josua, Cristo, Israel, Aaron and Josue came together in 2007 to create Los Vivancos.
Frankie Ballard, Saturday, March 26, HACC. The Michigan country star is known for his hit songs “Helluva Life,” “Sunshine & Whiskey” and “Young & Crazy.”
Chris Botti with the Phoenix Symphony, Saturday, March 26, MAC. A Grammy award-winning trumpet player makes his Phoenix Symphony debut for an evening of jazz classics.
Belinda Carlisle, Friday, April 1, WHP. Her first solo album, 1986’s “Belinda,” featured the hit single “Mad About You,” and the following year she released “Heaven on Earth,” her greatest solo success.
The von Trapps, Friday, April 1, CCA. Their performances make room for melodicas and ukuleles, lyrics that can unspool in 10 languages twinges of Appalachia and Portlandia, some shoutouts to the Mamas and Papas, all filtered through the DNA of the most beloved musical, “The Sound of Music.”
Air Supply, Saturday, April 9, WHP. Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock celebrate 40 years of hits, including “Lost in Love,” “All Out of Love,” “The One That You Love,” “Sweet Dreams” and “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All.”
2CELLOS, Saturday, April 9, MAC. Their version of Michael Jackson’s “Smooth Criminal” went viral in 2011, and the Croatian cellists continue to with dynamic music videos and covers.
The Garth Guy, Friday, April 1, HACC. Dean Simmons presents an accurate tribute to country star Garth Brooks.
Hillybilly Deluxe, Sunday, April 10, HACC. Classic and modern country cover songs.
Ghost in the Machine, Friday, April 15, HACC. The best songs from The Police and Sting from this cover band.
Marty Stuart, Saturday, April 30, HACC. The five-time Grammy winner is an American country music singer-songwriter, known for both his traditional style and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honkytonk and traditional country music.
Alton Brown Live: Eat Your Science, Thursday, May 12, MAC. Fans can
ON STAGE VENUE INDEX
CCA—Chandler Center for the Arts 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler Tickets: (480) 782-2680, www.chandlercenter.org
