|
CONCERT: "A Colorado Christmas"
EVENT DATE: December 2, 2008
TIME: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
TICKET PRICE: $15 (Group Rates $12 available by calling Rialto Box Office at (970) 962 - 2120)
TICKET PHONE: (970) 962-2120
TICKET WEBSITE: http://www.ci.loveland.co.us/rialto/rialto.htm
LOCATION: RIALTO THEATER, 228 E. Fourth Street, Loveland 80537
PHONE: 970-420-8237
CONTACT NAME: Steve Kuivenhoven
WEBSITE: http://gunnpoint.us/Rialto or http://coloradochristmas.org
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Fort Collins/Loveland based Internationally recognized recording artists,
Randy and Heidi Gunn and the GunnPoint Band announces the December 2nd
debut of their nostalgic Musical Celebration, "A Colorado Christmas".
Award Winning Singers and Musicians, Randy, Heidi & The GunnPoint Band,
(CCMA/CGC Male Vocalist, Duo, Group & Band of the Year), will be joined by
ICMA Musician of the Year Rory Hoffman, and renowned local Music Artists
Carol Frazier Harrison, CJ Lewis and Dave Beegle. Click here for Artist Bios
Randy and Heidi Gunn and all of GunnPoint have shared the stage in concert
with music industry greats such as Wynonna , Diamond Rio, Josh Turner,
Natalie Grant and many others. They have performed live at Nashville's
famous Ryman Auditorium for the GAC Broadcast of the CCMA Awards Show.
This up-beat duo, along with the GunnPoint Band and their guests, have
created a memory filled concert that celebrates the classic Christmas
music of days gone by. It is sure to bring the true Spirit, Joy and
Meaning of Christmas to life with songs like; "Winter Wonderland”, "Oh Holy
Night", "Colorado Christmas", "Jingle Bell Rock" and many more.
This special musical evening is sure to lift the spirit and touch the heart.
|
|
|
Artist Bios
Award Winning Singers and Musicians, Randy & Heidi and the GunnPoint
Band, (CCMA/CGC Male Vocalist, Duo, Group & Band of the Year), have
shared the concert stage with music industry greats such as Wynonna ,
Diamond Rio, Josh Turner and Natalie Grant. They have performed live at
Nashville's famous Ryman Auditorium for the GAC Broadcast of the CCMA
Awards Show.
www.GunnPoint.us
Master Audio Engineer David Williams has been a Sound Designer for Major
Music Artists and their musical performances in Concert Halls, festivals,
and churches, across the U.S. The National Reputation for his Talent &
Expertise has opened the door for him to conduct Engineering & Sound
Seminars through which he has trained and prepared sound technicians for
today's demanding events.
www.GunnPoint.us/DaveWilliams
Denver based C. J. Lewis is a gifted Composer, Keyboard Artist and
Classical Pianist whose life is filled with making music that touches
people's hearts. He began his musical career at the ripe old age of three
and has spent the following decades giving all types of musical
performances. In addition to his numerous Rock & Country Concert
appearances across the US, he has performed in such venues as The
Smithsonian Institution, Disney Theme Parks, the legendary Stauffer
hotel, Carnival cruise ships and even the 1989 Centennial Banquet with
then Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney.
www.cdbaby.com/cd/cjlewis
Surrounded by Parents, Brothers & Sisters who were all musically
talented, it's no wonder that Coloradoan Bob "Hurricane" Hansen has
become the Master Drummer he is today. Amongst his earliest memories are
those of his family's Christmas caroling. When he was 2, he was banging
on his Mom's pots and pans in rhythm to the music. Today, his powerful
rhythms have been the driving force on his own CDs and in Jazz, Rock,
Blues, R&B and Contemporary Christian Music Concerts locally and across
the United States.
www.GunnPoint.us/BobHansen
Gifted Bass Guitarist Mark Allen is "in his element" whether he's
performing Rock, Funk, Jazz, R&B or Fusion, as long as it's "Music With A
Message". His lifelong commitment to perfecting his musical gifts
enables him to be at home on the small stage of a local theater or in
front of thousands at a major concert event. Regardless of the venue,
Mark's love for music, and his passion for the message, always combine
with his great talent to provide "The Heartbeat" for any musical
presentation.
www.GunnPoint.us/MarkAllen
Nashville Producer & Vocalist Deb Thomas is originally from Colorado. She
has been singing professionally for over 25 years. She has appeared live
with Donna Fargo, Ray Stevens, Diane Carroll, John Denver, James Brown,
and many others. In the world of broadcast she's done jingles for
Walmart, Pepsi, Ford, Weight Watchers and Famous Footwear, to name just a
few. Deb is also an accomplished Voice Over artist with clients from
Denver to Nashville and as far away as the Caribbean and Australia. •
www.DebThomas.com
Nashville's Rory Hoffman began his musical journey at the age five when
he became the official drummer for Roland Hoffman and the Believers. He
now commands an arsenal of over fourteen instruments and in 1999 won
Grand Champion Instrumentalist at the Estes Park Christian Artist Seminar
in the Rockies. Since that time, he has recorded several CDs and was
honored with the 2004 & 2005 CCMA "Musician of the Year Award".
www.RoryHoffman.com
Phil Fortenberry has had over 6 years of training in music theory and
plays a wide variety of instruments. Drawn by the unique voicing
attainable from the guitar he has chosen, in recent years, to focus his
creative talents on this one instrument. A professional musician since
1985, he has shared the Concert Stage with such artists as Emmylou Harris
and others. Sharing the gift of music with others in a way that brings
glory to God has been his life long passion.
www.GunnPoint.us/PhilFortenberry
Hailing from Denver, Vocalist Mark Bradford is one of the top Song
Parody Writer/Producers in America. He has been creating song parodies
for radio full-time since 1988. He currently works with over 100
stations across the country. He first gained National prominence in 1988
with Gamblin'Rose (to the tune of Ramblin' Rose by Nat King Cole) at the
height of the Pete Rose scandal. Since then, he has gone on to
consistently produce one classic after another.
www.GunnPoint.us/MarkBradford
Dave Parsons grew up on the east coast but has lived in Colorado since
1984. Coming from a musical family, he played piano throughout his youth,
then in his early 20s, picked up the guitar and today is highly respected
for his playing and his teaching. After receiving his Bachelor's degree
from the University of Colorado in Music Recording, he interned in
Nashville studios. He has toured nationally and has produced music for
the Miss America pageant. He continues working with multiple Front Range
bands, is the Musical Director for a large Denver church, and is involved
with numerous studio productions and guitar recording projects.
www.GunnPoint.us/DaveParsons
Carol Frazier Harrison began singing professionally at the age of 16.
The remarkable range of her musical gifts has brought her well deserved
praise for her Gospel, Pop, Country, and Jazz performances. She has
performed with some of the greatest musicians in the country." Such as
Taylor Mesple', Don Grusin, Eric Gunnison, Nelson Rangel, and many
others. www.CarolFrazierHarrison.com
Renowned Guitarist Dave Beegle often receives the accolades of his
peers, such as Phil Keaggy who called him "one of the most creative and
accomplished guitarists I've met." Progression Magazine labeled Beegle
"a guitarist's guitar player" and HM Magazine simply called him "just
phenomenal." Dave Beegle is also a composer, producer and teacher as
well as a musical activist who delights fans willing to look beyond the
fickle trends of pop. www.DaveBeegle.com
|
|
