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ASU Louise Lincoln Kerr Cultural Center's 2008-2009 Guest Artists

Single Tickets:
Reserved —^$21.⁰⁰&^$20.⁰⁰ General —^$17.⁰⁰

Children, student, senior, & group rates also available

Tickets are available at the ASU Kerr Box Office • 480.596.2660
and all Ticketmaster locations.

DAVID FRIESEN & UWE KROPINSKI
October 11, 2008 • 8:00 p.m.
www.davidfriesen.net and www.kropinski.com
Together, Friesen and Kropinski range beyond the typical boundaries of their instrument and even the usual concept of a duet. There are moments in their performances when simultaneously, Friesen is playing both Shakuhachi flute and bass, and Kropinski is playing both percussion, chords, and lines on his guitar; the duo becomes a virtual quartet.

FACE TO FACE IN A FRENZY Starring ZARCO GUERRERO
October 12, 2008 • 3:00 p.m.
www.zarkmask.com
Zarco tours nationally in Face to Face in a Frenzy, a one man play written by the artist, where he uses his masks to create multiple characters and address many contemporary issues through thought provoking monologues.

MR. & MRS. WYATT EARP Starring WYATT and TERRY EARP
Written by Harry Terry Earp
November 14, 2008 • 7:30 p.m.
www.wyattearp.biz
A play based on the lives of Wyatt Earp and Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp this performance with feature Wyatt Earp has his name sake and famous relative and Terry Earp as “Josie” Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp.

GABRIEL AYALA, Native American Classical Guitarist
January 30, 2008 • 8 p.m.
www.ayalaguitarist.com
Gabriel Ayala is a classical guitarist recently nominated for “Best Independent Recording” at the NAMMYs (Native American Music Awards). Mr. Ayala’s musical influence; classical, rock-n-roll, Native American, rap, opera and anything else that catches his eye, lends to his performance, a unique depth rarely seen in an individual performer. Gabriel also promotes Native culture through traditional singing and dancing.

LANGSTON SPEAKS (4) - Jazz & Spoken Word
Featuring the Charles Lewis Quintet & Guests
February 20, 2009 • 8:00 p.m.

This will be the fourth ASU Kerr performance of the critically acclaimed show, “Langston Speaks”. Featuring the poetry of Langston Hughes, inspired by the challenges created during the Civil Rights Movement. The poems are set to the original music of Jazz pianist Charles Lewis. Joining composer and jazz pianist Charles Lewis. for this journey into the disappointments, frustrations, fears, loneliness and triumphs of the human spirit will be Jessie Yarborough on drums, John Sims on bass, Eric Melhus on sax, and some other very special guests.

BRAD RICHTER & VIKTOR UZUR – Guitar⁄Cello Duo
February 27, 2009 • 8:00 p.m.
www.bradrichter-guitar.com/
As soloists, both Brad and Viktor are noted for their inventiveness, mastery of extended techniques and expressive artistry as well as their ability to compose and arrange for their instruments. Together they have created a concert of world music reinterpreted and recomposed by some of the 20th century’s greatest musical minds: de Falla, Bartok and Rimsky Korsakov join fiery gypsy folk music and virtuosic renditions of favorites by Led Zeppelin, Dick Dale and the Beatles for a concert with a decidedly East meets West flavor.

SHANA & JOE BOUSARD – Jazz to Broadway
February 28, 2009 • 8:00 p.m.
www.tmlarts.org
Come Rain or Come Shine: An intimate evening of song. A Dynamic Diva with a passion for song. With a professional career that spans 18 years and a voice that promises to please, Shana invites you to relax and enjoy as she entices the ear, warms the heart and tickles your fancy with the vocal styles of Broadway, Jazz, Folk and Blues.

COOL LIKE THAT
March 12-14, 2009 • 7:30 p.m.
www.blackpoetventures.com
Written and directed by Rod Ambrose, Cool Like That is a poeticduction presented by BlackPoet Ventures as part of its BioRhythMic Series showcasing the words and sounds behind the original icon of cool – jazz great Miles Davis. “For me, music and life are all about style,” he said. The life and music of Miles Davis will resonate through spoken word, live music, movement and visual art.

Accommodations for Kerr's Guest Artists are graciously provided by:

Marriott Residence Inn
6040 N. Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-948-8666 • www.marriott.com

The Hotel Scottsdale
5101 N. Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale, AZ 85250
480-945-4392 • www.thehotelscottsdale.com

Courtyard Scottsdale Old Town
3311 N. Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale, AZ 85251
480-429-7785 • www.mariott.com/hotels/travel/phxsc-court

AND

Renaissance Scottsdale Resort
6160 N. Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale, AZ 85253
480-991-1414 • www.renaissancehotels.com