Whistling Swan Productions 2006-2007 Season Subscription
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ALISON BROWN QUINTET-Saturday September 30 Discovery Theatre
Alison, who first came to national attention as Alison Krauss’ banjo player in the group Union Station, explores the intersection of bluegrass, Celtic, Latin and jazz music with her band. Her playing has been compared to such stalwarts as Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, and John Hartford. $25; $22.50 senior & youth
“Like James Taylor’s voice or B.B. King’s guitar, Alison Brown’s banjo is an instrument
possessed of a unique sonic signature and an inescapable beauty…an artist who never ceases to delight.” –Billboard
BETTYE LAVETTE - Saturday October 7- Discovery Theatre
A classic soul singer in the tradition of Aretha Franklin and Irma Thomas, Detroit's Bettye Lavette tears into songs written by Lucinda Williams, Rosanne Cash, Fiona Apple and others. Her latest album made many 2005 top ten of the year lists on NPR, $25; $22.50 senior & youth
“ as eloquent as any soul singer alive.” – New York Times
“ache has never sounded so funky.” – Bonnie Raitt
“..one of r&b’s greatest unacknowledged vocalists.”- Elvis Costello
BILL STAINES 25th Annual Concert Tour Celebration
Sunday October 29 - Sydney Laurence Theatre - 4 pm
New Hampshire's favorite troubadour has been performing annually in Alaska for 25 years and Whistling Swan will celebrate! Bill will perform many of his best loved songs including "River," "All God's Critters Have a Place in the Choir," and the ever classic "Roseville Fair." This master of melody and instantly remembered choruses may be joined at times by some of Alaska's finest musicians in this one time only show. $22.50; $20 senior & youth
ADRIENNE YOUNG AND LITTLE SADIE
Saturday November 17 - Sydney Laurence Theatre
If you like high energy acoustic ensembles like the Yonder Mountain String Band and The Duhks, you'll love this! Adrienne Young and Little Sadie's 2005 release, "The Art of Virtue" floored us. $25; $22.50 senior & youth
"If you've fallen in love with the roots and wonderment of Gillian Welch or the bluegrass swell of Alison Krauss, this new cd is a must..." - Cincinnati Citybeat
"One of the most charismatic performers to debut in roots music in the past few years. – Playback STL
"Eminently listenable, catchy and smart..." -No Depression
THE DUHKS - Saturday January 13 – Discovery Theatre
Our 2006 sold-out Duhks show was so much fun we decided to bring them right back! Patrons at this show on the orchestra level will be free to stand and dance at their seats as the band performs new material and favorites from its first two albums.
$25; $22.50 seniors and youth
“They possess a deep connection to various roots musics also a raging creative streak. A great combination. “- Bela Fleck
WILLY PORTER – early March – date/venue TBA
Porter's guitar skills have been compared favorably to Leo Kottke and the late- Michael Hedges. The affable long-time fixture on the Madison, Wisconsin music scene sometimes creates new songs on the spot from ideas thrown by the audience. $22.50
" Porter... immediately brings his audience to ease as he gently and effusively entertains them... (he) offers a blend of superior six and twelve string acoustic musicianship paired
with a quick sense of humor and song writing evocative of what's in your heart.” Washington Times.
LUCY KAPLANSKY Saturday March 31- venue TBA
We are pleased to present one of our favorites in concert after an absence of several years! Lucy’s shows here have always been a mixture of fine singing, great songs, and laughter. $22.50 “ A truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs.” – The New Yorker
“Bold, vibrant… Kaplansky’s vocals seem to glide into the heavens.” – Boston Globe
MELISSA FERRICK - Saturday May 19- Snow Goose
Melissa Ferrick is a dynamic performer who shares an agent with Ani DiFranco, an artist she is at times compared with. This Massachusetts guitar playing singer-songwriter is fierce, funny, and outspoken. $22.50
“ She appeared at times to be channeling Bruce Springsteen and Rickie Lee Jones simultaneously…when Ferrick sings she does not use her inside voice.” Boston Globe
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TAKE 4 OR MORE SHOWS FOR A SEASON PACKAGE!
/ 9/30 / ALISON BROWN $25; $22.50 Youth/Senior* / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____ / 10/7 / BETTYE LAVETTe $25; $22.50 Youth/Senior / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____
/ 10/29 / BILL STAINES $22.50; $20 Youth/Senior* / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____
/ 11/17 / ADRIENNE YOUNG $25; $22.50 Youth/Senior / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____
/ 1/13 / THE DUHKS $25; $22.50 Youth/Senior* / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____
/ 3/3 / WILLY PORTER $22.50 / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____
/ 3/31 / LUCY KAPLANSKY $22.50 / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____
/ 5/19 / MELISSA FERRICK $22.50 / I want___tickets. / Cost: $_____
*18 & under; 62 & over / Total: $____
Prices include CenterTix fees and, where applicable, Municipality of Anchorage surcharges.
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Three Reasons To become a Season Subscriber:
1.Support – Season ticket purchases literally make it possible for Whistling Swan to exist. Most artists require an advance deposit before they appear. With season ticket presales, Whistling Swan would not be able to afford to hire most of the artists we bring to Anchorage.
2.Savings- At least 10 % over individual tickets. Season ticket prices include municipal fees and other box office charges. With the savings we offer, even if you purchase a ticket and for some reason can’t make a show, you may still save money!
3. Best seats. Season subscribers get first crack at the seats for these shows. If we schedule additional shows in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, we’ll try to give season subscribers opportunities to purchase good seats. A number of “preferred seats” will be held for subscribers at shows in intimate venues outside the ACPA. At this time we are actively trying to book shows for September 16 and 23rd, February 17, and other dates.