John Evans News

Ursula Oppens is joined by longtime collaborator, the noted pianist Jerome Lowenthal at Brooklyn's Bargemusic (Fulton Ferry Landing, 1 Water Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201) for an in-person piano concert, Eclectic Series: Friendship, on Friday evening, September 17, 2021 at 7 pm EDT.

Pacific Symphony presented “Fandango: An Evening in Early California” on Saturday, June 12 at Oso Viejo Park in Mission Viejo. One of the premier philanthropic events in the Southland, the Symphony's Gala Benefit honored Richard Kaufman's 30 seasons as principal pops conductor and celebrated Ling and Charlie Zhang for their unprecedented support and leadership of Pacific Symphony.

For the 15th consecutive year, VOICExperience Foundation (VE) founded by acclaimed operatic baritone Sherrill Milnes and soprano Maria Zouves, will offer their annual 'Opera Idol' master class competition. Traditionally taking place in the Chicago area, this annual event will take place virtually on Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m. EST, due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Flushing Town Hall will celebrate the vibrant choreography of New York's diverse, Asian American, contemporary dance community at 7:30 PM on Friday, June 11 when it presents the 7th Season of Nai-Ni Chen's CrossCurrent Contemporary Dance Festival.

After more than a year of producing online education and performance content, Music Director Carl St.Clair and President John Forsyte today announced the return of live music to the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Hall with Pacific Symphony.

Pacific Symphony is proud to announce that longtime supporters Ling and Charlie Zhang have donated to the orchestra the $6.16-million building that houses the organization's administrative headquarters. Because of this donation, the Symphony projects it will save at least $150,000 per year on the 15,399-square-foot space. Located at 17620 Fitch, Irvine, the Class A office building was named for the couple in 2017.  

Pacific Symphony musicians, represented by Local 7 of the American Federation of Musicians and Pacific Symphony's Board of Directors have ratified a new four-year agreement.

The Denver Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Guild of Organists in collaboration with the Historic Denver, Inc. join together for the a?oe8th Annual Pipe Organ Tour.a??

The band of brothers will celebrate the release of their new record with a release show at Sam's Town Point in Austin on Friday June 7, followed by The Heights Theater on Saturday, June 8 in Houston. Both are supported with John Evans; tickets are on sale now and the links are below.

Houston-based, genre-bending rockers Folk Family Revival announce the release of their upcoming album “Electric Darlin” out on Friday, June 7. The band of brothers, comprised of Mason, Barrett and Lincoln Lankford and family friend and adopted brother Caleb Pace, have been making music together for years, redefining their sound and flowing through various genres with each record release. With “Electric Darlin,” the guys are throwing their fans another curveball with a new, experimental sound. The album was produced by John Evans and recorded by Patrick Herzfeld at Signal Hill Recording Studio in Dripping Springs, Texas. There will be an official Austin album release show on Friday, June 7 at Sam's Town Point, located at 2115 Allred Dr., Austin, Texas 78748. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door, and can be purchased here. Doors are at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. with opening act John Evans. For more information on Folk Family Revival, please see www.folkfamilyrevival.com. The band was recently signed to Houston-based, independent record label Splice Records. For more on Splice Records, please see www.splicerecordstx.com.

Houston-based Splice Records is thrilled to announce that they have just recently signed Austin-based, soul band Tomar & The FCs to their roster. Splice Founder and Owner Shaun Brennan first discovered Tomar & The FCs when he and a friend attended a show at historic Houston venue, the Continental Club in 2016. After Tomar & The FCs' electric, high-energy performance, Brennan immediately bought two of their albums and booked them to play Splice Records' annual River Revival Music Fest where they headlined the main stage during a Friday night slot. After continuously booking them at various venues in Houston and Austin, Brennan was compelled to work with the soul virtuosos and signed them in 2018.

Splice Records is thrilled to announce their fourth annual River Revival Music Fest the weekend of Sept. 27 - 30, 2018 along the Guadalupe River at the KL Ranch Camp 'On the River' and 'Cliffside'campgrounds in quaint and quiet New Braunfels, Texas. In collaboration with St. Arnold's Brewery, River Revival was created as a place for music lovers to share great times, music, memories and camaraderie, while enjoying the beauty the Texas hill country has to offer alongside the mighty Guadalupe River. Splice Records is excited to announce that the annual fest has now expanded to three full days of music, camping, nature, floating and fun! Another very exciting addition to the fest is the new food program presented by Houston-based Chef Adam Dorris(of Presidio, Pax Americana). Chef Dorris will be bringing his culinary expertise to the campgrounds to provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks to festival goers with the purchase of their all-inclusive festival ticket.

The 2018 theater season opens at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater with This Is Our Youth, by Academy Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Katherine M. Carter and starring Michael Goldsmith, John Evans Reese and Ruby Wolf. Designers for This Is Our Youth are Edward Morris (Scenic Design), Caitlin Cisek (Costume Design), Conor Mulligan (Lighting Design), and Beth Lake (Sound Design). Performances are at 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 1-22. Two preview performances, May 30 and 31, begin at 7:30 p.m.

The 2018 theater season opens at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater with This Is Our Youth, by Academy Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Katherine M. Carter and starring Michael Goldsmith, John Evans Reese and Ruby Wolf. Designers for This Is Our Youth are Edward Morris (Scenic Design), Caitlin Cisek (Costume Design), Conor Mulligan (Lighting Design), and Beth Lake (Sound Design). Performances are at 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 1-22. Two preview performances, May 30 and 31, begin at 7:30 p.m.

The 2018 theater season opens at Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater with This Is Our Youth, by Academy Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, directed by Katherine M. Carter and starring Michael Goldsmith, John Evans Reese and Ruby Wolf. Designers for This Is Our Youth are Edward Morris (Scenic Design), Caitlin Cisek (Costume Design), Conor Mulligan (Lighting Design), and Beth Lake (Sound Design). Performances are at 8:00 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 1-22. Two preview performances, May 30 and 31, begin at 7:30 p.m.

Houston-based Splice Records' Americana musician Arthur Yoria premieres the music video for his track, 'Lagarto,' with VENTS Magazine  here. The track is from Yoria's new album 'After You,' set to be released on Saturday, March 31. Although he is a Chicago native, Arthur Yoria has traveled all over the country and internationally, making music and exploring various cultures and sounds for over a decade. After a brief hiatus he is ready to unveil his latest project. The official Austin album release party will be at The Cactus Cafe, located at 2247 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas 78712, on Friday, April 13. Doors are at 8 p.m. To purchase advance tickets to the release party, please see here. For a sneak peek of Yoria's music, you can listen to his recently released first single, 'Wishlist,' from the upcoming album here. For more information on Arthur Yoria, see here: www.arthuryoria.com.

Houston-based Splice Records is thrilled to announce the upcoming album release of 'After You,' by Americana musician Arthur Yoria on Saturday, March 31. Although he is a Chicago native, Arthur Yoria has traveled all over the country and internationally, making music and exploring various cultures and sounds for over a decade. After a brief hiatus he is ready to unveil his latest project. The official Austin album release party will be at The Cactus Cafe, located at 2247 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas 78712, on Friday, April 13. Doors are at 8 p.m. To purchase advance tickets to the release party, please see here. For a sneak peek of Yoria's music, you can listen to his recently released first single, 'Wishlist,' from the upcoming album here. For more information on Arthur Yoria, see here: www.arthuryoria.com.

New York, New York! Start spreading the news! This year, Pacific Symphony's Gala, "On the Town," takes a bite out of the Big Apple with a splashy big-city night overflowing with champagne and elegance celebrating a major event in the orchestra's life-its prestigious Carnegie Hall debut in April, led by Music Director Carl St.Clair. Guests of this gala extravaganza will step out of their New York taxis and right onto the red carpet. A horse-drawn carriage ride through Central Park is just the beginning of an evening no one will ever forget. Once inside their final destination, Carnegie Hall, all the glamour and glitz of the 1940s awaits, as attendees are transported back to the sights and sounds of a bygone era-in anticipation of the orchestra's milestone event!

The renowned American pianist Ursula Oppens will appear in solo recital on Bargemusic's Masterworks Series, Sunday afternoon, December 3, at 2 pm.

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