Time Jumpers to Bring Country, Swing and Pop to Center for the Arts at Pepperdine

An assemblage of high-dollar studio musicians, including Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, "Ranger Doug" Green and Paul Franklin, The Time Jumpers brings its signature country, swings and pop tunes to Pepperdine University's Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Friday, September 30 at 8 p.m.

Tickets, priced starting at $40 for the public and $10 for full-time Pepperdine students, are available now by calling (310) 506-4522 or online at arts.pepperdine.edu. More information about The Time Jumpers available at www.thetimejumpers.com.

Tap any member of The Time Jumpers on the shoulder and the face that turns to greet you will be that of one who's made major contributions to the richness and vigor of country music. The Time Jumpers was established in Nashville in 1998 by an assemblage of high-dollar studio musicians, who wanted to spend some spare time jamming with their sonically gifted buddies. The notion of building a rabidly devoted following was the last thing on their minds. But that's what happened. Learning that Monday evenings were the slowest in the week for the Station Inn bluegrass club, they settled into that fabled venue at the start of each week and set up shop. Pretty soon Monday nights were sounding a lot like Saturday nights-and drawing commensurately lively crowds.

As word spread along Music Row that something special was happening at Station Inn, big stars began dropping by, some to sit in with the band, others just to enjoy the vast array of country, swing, jazz and pop standards The Time Jumpers rejoiced in playing. Among those drop-bys were Bonnie Raitt, Reba McEntire, Norah Jones, Robert Plant, The White Stripes, Kings Of Leon, Jimmy Buffet and Kelly Clarkson. None asked for their money back.

The current edition of The Time Jumpers includes 10 members, each a master of his instrument. They are "Ranger Doug" Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brad Albin (upright bass), Billy Thomas (drums, vocals), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano), Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals) and Vince Gill (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars).

Tragically The Time Jumpers lost their 11th member, vocalist Dawn Sears, who passed away December 11, 2014. Diagnosed with lung cancer in February 2012, Sears fought the disease ferociously and championed efforts for lung cancer research.

After almost 20 years together, the band re-located their Monday night shows to 3rd & Lindsley, a larger capacity club in Nashville. In 2013, the band's self-titled release on Rounder Records was nominated for two Grammy Awards for Best Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in Country, and Best Country Album. On September 9, 2016, The Time Jumpers will release their second album, Kid Sister.

THE DETAILS:

The Time Jumpers, featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, "Ranger Doug" Green, and Paul Franklin

Thursday, September 29, 2016 at 8 p.m.

Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA

TICKETS: (310) 506-4522 or arts.pepperdine.edu

PRICES: $40-$75 for the public; $10 for Pepperdine students

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