April 2015 Newsletter Page 4 The Corks & Creations series on Thurs., May 7, at 6:30 PM will focus State of on wine glasses. If you bring your own, the fee is $30 and if you would like us to provide, the fee is $35. For Sept. 17th - group orders that would like specific 20th the Arts themes such as bridal, baby or engagements, please call the Ticket at the Office to arrange for private group offerings! A whole lot more than Sandusky State Theatre just films! April 2015 High School Competition April 2015 Script Writing Film Making Lake Scapes! WHERE MUSIC AND FRIENDS COME TOGETHER! MIX TAPE RELEASE PARTY rd Meet the Producers Join Erin on Thurs., Apr. 23 , Thurs. Vegas. Todd actually won the at 6:30 PM for the next installment of and more! Starring North Coast Idol competition in Sean McGee our Corks & Creations program. The Be part of this great event by 2003 at the Sandusky State reviews are in, and the 15 ladies who volunteering! Theatre. In just a few came and painted wine glasses on lakeeriefilmfestival.org years, Sean th Mar. 25 had a great time. State Room Sessions is driven to McGee’s life has gone from the provide a venue for local and gutter to the penthouse. The Art Gallery is the perfect regional musicians to share their location for the new program and Master T.C. brings signing to music and to build their fan base. The Sandusky native has become served as inspiration as the ladies It strives to create an atmosphere an Internet R&B singing sensation selected from images provided by Teen Camp Ages 11-17 the first Sessions Concert Mon., June 8th - Fri., June 19th - 8:30 AM - 3 PM for friend’s to hangout and listen not far removed from the days Erin, or that they brought in on their The Sandusky State Theatre is Performance Fri., June 19th - 7:30 PM to great music. State Room when he was so down-and-out he own. All supplies are provided and pleased to announce the upcoming found himself spending nights in a $165 per student - Register by Apr. 30th & Save $40 this session will be focused on the new series State Room Sessions Sessions is where listening to the friend’s car. beauty of Lake Erie. You can bring in beginning Friday, April 10 at 8PM music wave’s travel through the Kids Camp Ages 7 - 10 your own images or Erin will provide in the State Room. air. The 20-year-old McGee’s song, some for you to select from. Mon., July 6th - Fri., July 17th - 8:30 AM - 3 PM “My Story,” has been downloaded Performance Fri., July 17th - 7:30 PM Master T.C. and The Visitors is Couches provided by more than 12 million times on Each patron will be given two 9X12” $165 per student - Register by Apr. 30th & Save $40 fronted by Castalia native Todd- Goodwill Industries MySpace. A video of the song on canvas boards to paint with all the Charles Bunce. This theatrical act of Erie, Huron, YouTube has collected more than materials will be provided. A cash consists of Madame Deserae Ottawa & Sandusky 500,000 hits. bar will be available and music will Monique on female vocals/ Counties. When you Patio Furniture Sets These days, he finds himself be playing in the background to help tambourine, Sandusky’s Lura Elise donate to Goodwill, Easels jetting off to Florida to do inspire you. You can purchase online Hollis on vocals/violin, Sandusky’s you are giving local residents the performances and working with or by call the ticket office and the fee Bar Stools (sets of 2 or 4 matching) Lacey “Sprinkle” Miller on bass/ life-changing opportunity to is $35 and seating is limited. This some of the bigger names in the 42” Flat Screen Monitors translations, and Sailor Jerry on achieve independence through the makes for a perfect ladies night out lead guitar. MTC&TV are one of industry on his yet-to-be-released (with HDMI & USB) power of a paycheck. and for special occasions! the first and only bands to feature first album. a translator for the deaf. 4th Annual Sept. 25th - 26th Sean’s voice distinguishes him They’ve played famous venues, Great German food, from other artists, when you hear such as The Viper Room and entertainment & him you expect to find this 50- year-old man and then you see House of Blues on the Sunset Strip, fun for the whole Molly Malone’s and The MGM this skinny 20-year old kid. McGee Grand Hotel & Casino in Las family! also writes his own Cont’d. Pg. 2 State of the Arts at the Sandusky State Theatre Page 2 April 2015 Newsletter Page 3 Sean McGee cont’d. A Night of Brubeck! Festivals all over the world. Krivda (with albums on RCA and Atlantic Paul deBarros, writer for the Seattle will release a new recording for Records), “Sky King” (on Columbia), The new JAZZ @ 8 Times and Downbeat, commented: songs and doesn’t come off looking Capri records this year, including and then as jazz musicians touring the series at Sandusky State Triple Play is what jazz always was packaged like so many current touring that will give audiences an world with Dave Brubeck Theatre was met with and always should be about: good- R&B stars, which appeals to his opportunity to hear "The sound that great enthusiasm in Chris went on to form the group time rhythm, unbridled jy and the fans. sets him apart" (Applegate music Feb. with great jazz sweet release but bittersweet review), and the musician that the Crofut & Brubeck with the uniquely “My Life” connects with listeners music, artwork displayed by talented banjo player Bill Crofut and aftertaste of the blues. If there’s a venerable Jazz Journal (of the UK) who find themselves going regional artists, and a new jazz club also featuring Joel on Guitar. A highly better old-time blues and jazz calls "both classic and brand through tough times, McGee said. atmosphere. Michael Shirtz’s next unusual and critically acclaimed CD, harmonica player out there than new" .........The Legend Continues....! “People leave messages like ‘my "Jazz @ 8: A Night of Brubeck" will Madcat Ruth, I’d sure love to know Across Your Dreams (Telarc) featuring friend just died’ or ‘my mother just be presented on Fri., Apr. 17, 8PM, Michael Shirtz has been a longtime where he lives.” famous mezzo-soprano Frederica von died and this song helps me get with a show that highlights the advocate of both Brubeck’s jazz and Stade singing song written by Chris, General Admission Tickets are $20. through the day.’ To hear stuff like music of the legendary Dave classical music compositions. After Dave & Iola Brubeck. Their next that is overwhelming. It’s crazy Brubeck featuring Cleveland's hearing Brubeck in his teen years, project was the recording of the Upcoming Events how it has grown.” favorite saxophonist, Ernie Krivda, Shirtz was immediately inspired to acclaimed Bach to Brubeck (Koch and jazz singer/pianist Michael follow his passion for jazz music and Sean McGee Mix Tape Release with McGee, whose voice has drawn International Classics) at Abbey Road Shirtz, along with additional like Brubeck’s career, has led various Artwork by Jordan Evans comparisons to Cedric “K-Ci” Studios with the London Symphony guest musicians to round out the formations of a jazz quartet. Fri., Apr., 3rd 8PM Hailey of Jodeci, said he’s been Orchestra. famous quartet sound. It’s the Easter Beagle Charlie Brown singing since he was eight and His lyrical, commanding, and Sadly, Bill Crofut passed away in FREE Movie remembers his grandparents Special guest, tenor saxophonist improvisational (scat singing) vocals Georgia May and Ernest Robinson “Triple Play was rollicking good fun … led 1999, and Madcat joined Chris and Sat., Apr. 4th - 11:30 AM Ernie Krivda is regarded by critics mixed with his piano styles that are by bassist, trombonist and Pianist Chris playing records by the likes of Al Joel to form the group Triple Play. State Room Sessions with such as the late Harvey Pekar as deeply influenced by Brubeck’s Brubeck, the trio stole the show with its Their live performance is Green, Smokey Robinson, Diana "one of the best jazz tenor men in keyboarding styles, and flair and virtuosity.” - Mark Sweek, L.A. Master T.C. & the Visitors documented on their first CD, Triple Ross The Temptations and the the world." Krivda has written conversational approach with his Times Fri., Apr. 10th 8PM Play Live, recorded at one of their Four Tops. countless compositions in multiple audiences, make Shirtz’s Jazz @ Eight The Sandusky Concert Association college concerts. In reviewing this genres and recorded over thirty performance known for reaching out An Evening of Brubeck At age 14, McGee recorded his first is pleased to present Chris disc, All Music Guide wrote: “This albums released on a number of to both jazz lovers and non-jazz Fri., Apr. 17th 8PM song. But there would be some Brubeck’s Triple Play at the boundary stretching CD should be record labels with more on the way. listeners alike. bumps in the road. When he Sandusky State Theatre on Sunday, The Classic Rock Experience Krivda’s journey in music began investigated by anyone who enjoys was17,McGee said, things got April 19th at 7PM. Sat., April 18th 8PM under his musician father through In addition to jazz, audience goers great American music. “rocky” at home. He has since will experience art displays by Sandusky Concert Association polka bands in his early teens, the Triple Play is the name given to three Their second CD Watching the World been cleaning up his act, and regional and student artists Presents Triple Play Cleveland Institute of Music, the outstanding and versatile was recorded in studios across the getting making plans to make it throughout the venue.