2015-2016 Season Series Events

Ethan Bortnick

Fourteen year old Ethan Bortnick has moved audiences nationally and internationally as a pianist, composer, singer, and entertainer. Ethan has been featured on many national television shows, including multiple appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Good Morning America and Oprah. “The World’s Youngest Solo Musician to Headline His Own Tour” (Guinness World Record). Engaging, charismatic super-talented pianist/vocalist presents an inviting program of classical, jazz and popular music favorites.

Also, join us for a FREE Student Outreach at 2:00 on September 19 at the Robinson/Olsson Auditorium. Meet Ethan and learn how he prepares for a concert, how he got started, and how he composes music. He will also play music and follow up with questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet this one of a kind entertainer!

Savannah Jack

Joe Guercio, Elvis Presley’s longtime music and orchestra director, calls Savannah Jack “The absolute best band I’ve seen in music today.” This country/rock vocal band is a high energy, crowd interactive experience show, featuring music from all genres with tight harmonies and incredible musicianship. They have opened for Peter Frampton, John Fogerty, Vince Gill, The Doobie Brothers and the legendary Kenny Rogers, among others.

Mike Farris

Exhilarating R&B vocalist has genre-defying style. Awarded “New and Emerging Artist of the Year” (Americana Music Association, 2008). Farris also won Best Roots Gospel Album at the 2015 Grammy Awards for his most recent project, SHINE FOR ALL THE PEOPLE. Performs with 5-piece band featuring hit songs from Billboard’s top 100 songs of 1969. Soulful, feel-good music.

Toni Tupponce and A Sign Of The Times Band

Toni will tell her story through music… of growing up black in West Point during the height of the Civil Rights era. The music will include jazz, rhythm and blues, a little gospel and Christmas music. Not included in season subscription. Additional ticket purchase required.

Pre-performance reception held at St. John’s Episcopal Church (916 Main St., West Point) from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

The Rock & Roll Jubilee

The Rock n’ Roll Jubilee pays tribute to the founding fathers of rock & roll, featuring the “Titans of Teen Town” – Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers and Ricky Nelson. Presented in the guise of a live radio broadcast, The Rock & Roll Jubilee combines the theatrical elements of Prairie Home Companion and the Grand Old Opry with the excitement of the birth of rock & roll. The Jubilee also includes comedy skits, 1950s vintage commercial parodies, and lots of laughs and surprises.

Performance SOLD OUT as of February 24, 2016.

The Young Irelanders

This eight-member Irish music, song and dance troupe uses authentic Celtic instruments. Fuses old world traditions with contemporary flare in an eclectic repertoire of Irish, World Jazz and Pop. Featuring former members of Riverdance and Lord of the Dance.