Kevin Eubanks to perform at Gettysburg Festival
'Tonight Show' star headlines third annual event
(Gettysburg, Pennsylvania) - 6/9/2010
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Gettysburg Festival
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Straight from his 18-year stint on “The Tonight Show,” Kevin Eubanks will headline the 3rd Annual Gettysburg Festival; the June 26 performance in his native Pennsylvania will mark one of his first post-NBC appearances.
Eubanks, who recently announced his final day as “The Tonight Show” bandleader is May 28, has jokingly said, “After 18 years of playing America into commercials, I’m gonna go somewhere where I can finish a song.”
“Kevin Eubanks is a household name for many Americans, but some may not realize how talented Eubanks truly is,” said Festival Executive Director Alice Estrada. “The Gettysburg Festival is thrilled to provide a showcase for his amazing range of musical talent, from smooth jazz to acoustic and electric fusion. I have no doubt he’ll deliver a fun, exciting concert that will leave attendees with a newfound respect for this consummate guitarist.”
Eubanks will appear on the Gettysburg Festival Main Stage at Gettysburg College, Saturday, June 26 at 8 pm. Tickets, $40 for premium seating and $25 for lawn, are available online at www.gettysburgfestival.org or by calling ticketing agent the Majestic Theater Box Office at (717) 337-8200.
Additional Highlights of the Gettysburg Festival:
• A multi-faceted musical lineup includes a live taping of the NPR classical music show From the Top with host Christopher O’Riley. Known as the preeminent showcase for young musicians in America, From the Top officially kicks off Gettysburg Festival’s 2010 highlight performances at the Majestic Theater on June 18.
• World-renowned guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli, described as “hip with a wink” (Town & Country), anchors the Festival’s jazz lineup. Considered one of the prime interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli croons classic hits by Nat “King” Cole, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and more at the Majestic Theater on June 25.
• Caribbean and Latin-flavored jazz septet Afro Bop Alliance, winners of a Latin Grammy Award, performs a free concert under the stars at the Festival Main Stage at Gettysburg College on June 24.
• The critically-acclaimed Boston Brass headlines the brass lineup with a free June 19 performance at the Festival Main Stage, amidst the day-long All-American Brass Picnic. High-school aged musicians are also invited to attend the Boston Brass Academy, a Festival camp experience.
• A spotlight shines on classic, comic Gilbert & Sullivan operas as the Gettysburg Festival welcomes an expansion of the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival from Buxton, United Kingdom, now in its 17th year. More than a dozen performances showcase the talents of Gilbert & Sullivan theater groups from across the U.S. and U.K.
• Select art galleries, within the charming Civil War era town’s historic district, are featured in the Festival’s new visual arts component, “History Meets the Arts,” which allows the public the opportunity to meet dozens of world-class artists and watch art being created before their eyes.
• The internationally-acclaimed Cashore Marionettes, known for their moving yet humorous performances, headline Festival children’s events but are sure to captivate audiences of all ages.
The Gettysburg Festival, June 18-27, celebrates arts, culture and cuisine. Taking place throughout downtown historic Gettysburg, the Festival offers more than 100 events – the majority of which are free – featuring world-class artists, chefs, and musicians. For more information, check www.gettysburgfestival.org or call 717-334-0853.
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