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E OWL P RFO B RM S I D N N G A A L D R 97th Annual T The E S Summer Music R 2275th Festival Event

Tuesday August 4, 2020, 2020 8:00 p.m ●

INTRODUCTION BY Patricia Kelikani

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Surfin' USA Surfin' Safari Don't Worry Baby Fun, Fun, Fun Do You Wanna Dance? Dance, Dance, Dance Help Me Rhonda When I Grow Up To Be A Man Wouldn't It Be Nice Darlin' Do It Again Sail On Sailor Kokomo

Sail On plays the music of . Performing all of the classic hits, plus some treasures from the brilliant extended catalog, Sail On faithfully recreates the timeless songs of surfing, cruising, dancing, and dreaming for all ages, and any - body that wants to have Fun, Fun, Fun. Based in Nashville, TN, the members of Sail On have among them a long and varied list of composing, arranging, producing, engineering, and performing cred - its featured in media and venues both domestic and international. The per - forms extensively across the U.S.A. at over eighty concerts a year. Bound by a shared love and admiration for the genius and enduring quality of The Beach Boys, Sail On continues to enjoy the unique challenge and privilege of bringing one of 's greatest legacies to audiences everywhere. THIS EVENING’S ARTISTS

Wyatt Funderburk: Vocals, Bass • was born into a musical family in Missis - sippi where he fell in love with the Beach Boys’ music early in life. His passion for performing and songwriting led him to Nashville, TN where he studied composition and audio production at Belmont University and SAE Institute. Wyatt has his own studio in Nashville, where he produces a variety of projects including the number one Beach Boys audio program on the web, Sail On: The Beach Boys Podcast, of which he is host and creator. He has toured internationally with various groups and is honored to continue with Sail On enjoying the music of The Beach Boys with audiences of lifelong fans.

Ben Potter: Drums, Percussion • is originally from Reading, England, but was raised in India, where, as a youth, he began playing the drums. Eventually arriving in America, he studied in Los Angeles, CA at Musicians Institute. Ben has spent seven years as a professional drummer/percussionist on stage and in the studio for a variety of musical projects. He currently lives and works in Nashville, TN. Like most people, Ben was drawn to the carefree feeling in much of the Beach Boys’ music and loves sharing that fun with audiences as the newest member of Sail On.

Paul Runyon: Vocals, Keyboards • grew up in Charleston, SC developing his love for music and singing from an early age. He attended College of Charleston, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Music. Paul has extensive expe - rience with vocal music, performing and appearing on recordings as a member of several choral ensembles. He has been a member of the retro-pop band the Explorers Club and has toured with 60’s legend Mark Lindsay of Paul Revere and the Raiders. Paul loves to share his love and knowledge of all kinds of music and his special fondness for The Beach Boys is always evident on stage with Sail On.

Matt Thompson: Vocals, Guitar • Wfrom North Vernon, Indiana, began playing guitar and singing in early adolescence. He went on to study arranging and composition at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Since graduating and moving to Nashville, TN, he has performed and recorded in a variety of situations working as a freelance composer, arranger and instrumentalists. Always inspired by the rich musicality of 1960’s pop, Matt became fixated on the harmonies of The Beach Boys during college. He is thrilled to continue to share that fascination with audiences of Sail On.

Mike Williamson: Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards • is a multi instrumentalist and singer from Griffin, Georgia. Beginning as a teenager, he has many years of experience performing everything from folk to all across North America. A veteran of the studio serving as a composer, arranger, musician, engineer, and producer, Mike has worked on recordings that have appeared in various media in North America, Europe, and Japan. A true devotee to the golden age of pop music, Mike is honored to share his lifelong affinity for the genius of and The Beach Boys through performing with Sail On.

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OUR APPRECIATION TO... AK SMILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY for the use of their lot for handicapped parking. ASSOCIATES OF THE REDLANDS BOWL, INC. CITY OF REDLANDS QUALITY OF LIFE DEPT. PARKS DIVISION - for grounds maintenance. CITY OF REDLANDS TV MICK & SANDIE GALLAGHER- FINISHING TOUCH ENGRAVING, for season sponsor gifts. HOSPITALITY ENSEMBLE OF RBPA, for artist hospitality. REDLANDS POLICE DEPARTMENT, Citizen Volunteer Patrol, Citizen Volunteer Park Rangers, and Police Chief Chris Catren, for the security patrol. THE RED SHIRT USHERS for their service to our audiences. REDLANDS BOWL STAFF Executive Director ...... Beverly Noerr Mission Gables Operations Director ...... Kristi Marnell Rental Coordinator ...... Faith Pejsa Program Director ...... Valerie Peister Technical Director ...... Tim Mahoney Marketing & Communications Stage Manager ...... Nathan Prince Coordinator ...... Courtney McKinnon

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