2010 – 2011 Season Series Events

With lush musical arrangements of award-winning songs from “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, to “”Route 66” to “Bridge Over Troubled Waters”, there’s a memorable musical moment for every family member in The Great American Songbook!

Tidewater Guitar Orchestra

The orchestra’s repertoire includes traditional Central and South American music, contemporary works dedicated to the TGO, original compositions by members of the orchestra, and classical compositions from Bach to Bartok, arranged by TGO members.

“…this was a gorgeous sound that emanated from Roper’s stage, with a striking range of colors. For an encore they played an attractive pop-tinged number (written) by one of the group’s members.” – Virginian Pilot

Throughout his career, Jewell has earned recognition with award nominations from the Academy of Country Music for Best New Artist, the CMA for the Horizon Award, a CMT Flameworthy Breakout Video nod and a Grammy nomination for his participation on the country gospel compilation album, Amazing Grace III. ABC Radio Network also awarded Jewell in 2003 with their Listener’s Choice Award for New Artist of the Year and was given Music Row magazine’s Critic’s Pick Award. This is a great evening of pure southern comfort listening to the new country sound of Buddy Jewell!