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Sunset Valley 2009 Free Concert Series
All concerts are free and held on Sunday evenings at 7:30pm at the Sunset Valley City Hall building located at 3205 Jones Road. map
Redd Volkaert
June 7th, 7:30pm
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Treat yourself to an evening of hot guitar with this 'master of the Telecaster', former Merle Haggard guitarist Redd Volkaert. Redd's fluid style on the instrument--based in country but with slashing elements of the blues and the adventurous spirit of jazz--continues to amaze concertgoers around the world. Don't miss this kickoff of the 2009 season!
The Beat Divas
June 21st, 7:30pm
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Beth Ullman, Mady Kaye and Dianne Donovan are the ebullient Beat Divas. Three remarkable voices in tight harmony romp through American jazz and pop with impeccable time and tone. Sexy, sassy and 'swingin', their repertoire includes original works, jazz standards and the best of American pop music. Prepare to be delighted.
Monster Big Band
July 12th, 7:30pm
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The sixteen-piece Monster Big Band is a collection of the finest jazz and commercial musicians from the Austin area. Members of the local area bands Mingo Fishtrap, Los Jazz Vatos, The Lucky Strikes, The Atlantics, Duck Soup, Rotel and the Hot Tomatoes, and The Stingers come together to play hard driving swing with an attitude. Sit back, strap in, and enjoy the wall of sound that is the Monster Big Band!
El Tule
July 26th, 7:30pm
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For five years, El Tule (el TOO-lay) has been honoring its unique sound combining influences of Cumbia, Latin Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Rock, Merengue, Salsa and Reggae. The music is influenced by art, history and culture, often focusing on mystical legends and tales. El Tule is for those who love to dance, feel good and enjoy the positive expression of music.
Rajamani & Ensemble
August 9th, 7:30pm
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Oliver Rajamani, born and raised in TamiNadu, India, is a renowned world music artist, credited for keeping alive the ancient vanishing Tamil folk music and culture as well as the nomadic and devotional misical styles of India. Music critics have described Rajamani as an "artist who has redefined Gypsy Music by taking it back to India...its original roots". The musical styles range from India, Middle East, European Roma, Latin, Africa, to North American folk.
Boxcar Preachers
August 23rd, 7:30pm
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The 2009 season wraps up with serious toe-tappin' from the Boxcar Preachers, a five-piece jug band whose calling is to sing old timey music to the masses. Known for straddling the line between Saturday night carousing and Sunday morning sanctification, the Preachers head toward the light -one pint at a time. Their music is a familiar assembly of old time songs and original compositions arranged for jug and string ensemble, performed with pure heart and soul.