Fill Your Season - Midwest Arts Conference, September 2010

MIDWEST ARTS CONFERENCE
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
SEPTEMBER 13-15, 2010

MONDAY – 9/13
INDIANAPOLIS ARTSGARDEN
110 W. Washington Street (1 block from Westin Indianapolis)
8:45 PM – 11:20 PM

Dessert and coffee/tea for Presenters
Cash bar

8:45-9:10PM	PRESIDIO BRASS: SOUNDS OF THE CINEMA A wild ride of blazing technique and seamless precision	Presidio Brass Booth # 925 www.presidiobrass.com
	Whether they are performing a classical transcription, burning up a jazz standard or adding piano stylings, (yes, that's right, PRESIDIO BRASS is the only nationally-touring brass ensemble to perform with piano) the PRESIDIO BRASS entertains with seamless precision, blazing technique, virtuosity and humor. Educational outreach is included as part of the concert package because the ensemble believes that the next generation should understand the important role of music in the enrichment of the human spirit.

9:20-9:45PM	DePUE BROTHERS BAND Classical meets Bluegrass meets Rock. Four Fiddling Brothers lead the charged sound	Arts Management Associates Booth # 701 www.ama.bz
	Authentic Bluegrass performed by classically-trained virtuosi. The DePUE BROTHERS BAND -- oldest brother, Wallace; Alex, “The Fiddler;” Jason (Philadelphia Orchestra); and Zach (Time For Three and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster) – merge brilliant technical prowess with a highly creative joy. With four additional musicians, including from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the DePUE BROTHERS BAND takes Bluegrass to an entirely new level. “Incredible energy and virtuosity... This band delivers. !!!” - Tom Warner, Kimmel Center VP of Programming

9:55-10:20PM	MASTERS OF MOTOWN This dynamic, stylish show is a fully choreographed and costumed musical celebration of the Motown era	ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 512 www.ecetouring.com
	In the 60's, some of the most iconic names in the history of popular music were discovered in the Motor City of Detroit. MASTERS OF MOTOWN is a celebration of these artists, their music and their timeless style. The 90-minute show features stylishly costumed, fully choreographed performances of both male and female groups backed by a live band. Take a stroll down memory lane with the incredible harmonies and smooth moves of the Motown era.

10:30-10:55PM	DOO-WAH RIDERS High energy country music with a Cajun twist	Harmony Artists Booth # 802 www.harmonyartists.com
	For over 30 years the DOO-WAH RIDERS have been riding their own patch of the musical range. With broken box office records nationwide, they are country, with a unique original sound… a style defined as "high energy country with a Cajun twist." Tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic, contemporary and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go. The DOO-WAH RIDERS also offer a powerful Arts in Education program.

11:00-11:15PM	MONTANA SKIES Cello, Six-String Electric Cello and Guitar with the energy of a rock band	Agency for Creative Talent Strategies (ACTS), Inc. Booth # 609 www.a-c-t-s-inc.com
	A unique concert experience! A duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. Pairing cello, six-string electric cello and guitar, these astounding musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd to Vivaldi and their own award-winning originals which have been featured nationally from NPR to the Travel Channel. MONTANA SKIES’ tour schedule has taken them all across the US, Canada, Asia and Russia.

TUESDAY – 9/14
CAPITOL III BALLROOM
Westin Indianapolis-1st Floor
9:40 PM – 12:15 AM

Dessert and coffee/tea for Presenters
Cash bar

9:40-9:55PM	HUNT FAMILY This family of nine amazes audiences with their high powered step dancing and fast fiddling	ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 512 www.ecetouring.com
	This dynamic family of nine performs a variety of musical styles, including Celtic, bluegrass, country, pop and classical, as well as a diverse repertoire of original compositions. Parents Clint and Sandy and children Jessi, Jenni, Josh, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin and JJ mix champion fiddling with a percussive blend of world-ranked step dancing, drums, djembes, ashikos and cajons. Acoustic and electric guitars accompany soaring piano melodies and smooth vocal harmonies. True family entertainment for all ages!

10:00-10:15PM	GENTICORUM Exciting French-Canadian dance music featuring fiddle, flute, guitar, foot percussion and hearty singing	Herschel Freeman Agency Booth # 706 www.herschelfreemanagency.com
	GENTICORUM is at the forefront of traditional French-Canadian music, a hearty blend of dance rhythms and call-and-response singing which they have performed in 15 countries. They weave precise and intricate fiddle and flute work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, powerful foot percussion tapped out on an amplified board, and guitar and bass accompaniment into a jubilant musical style. Their distinctive sound, sense of humor and stage presence make them audience favorites around the world.

10:20-10:35PM	PROJECT TRIO High-octane chamber music/Classical crossover	Arts Management Associates Booth # 701 www.ama.bz
	The PROJECT TRIO is a passionate, high energy chamber music ensemble comprised of three virtuosic composer/performers from Brooklyn, NY. Blending their classical training with an eclectic taste in musical styles, Project Trio has made an impact on audiences of all ages. Bursting onto the scene with their landmark videos, right out of the Internet generation, the Project Trio is a musical experience defining a new level of entertainment!

10:40-10:55PM	PRESIDIO BRASS: SOUNDS OF THE CINEMA A wild ride of blazing technique and seamless precision	Presidio Brass Booth # 925 www.presidiobrass.com
	Whether they are performing a classical transcription, burning up a jazz standard or adding piano stylings, (yes, that's right, PRESIDIO BRASS is the only nationally-touring brass ensemble to perform with piano) the PRESIDIO BRASS entertains with seamless precision, blazing technique, virtuosity and humor. Educational outreach is included as part of the concert package because the ensemble believes that the next generation should understand the important role of music in the enrichment of the human spirit.

11:00-11:15PM	THE INTERNATIONAL TENORS Three astounding tenors perform opera, Broadway and pop music in this lively multi-media show	ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 512 www.ecetouring.com
	THE INTERNATIONAL TENORS cover everything you could hope to hear in a three tenor concert: opera, musical theater, operetta and pop, performed with authenticity, amazing vocal talent and a little humor! This incredible show, including multi-media, includes a stirring tribute to famous tenors of the past, a fun-loving set of the most beloved three tenor songs and arias, a medley of Broadway favorites and some of the world’s greatest pop opera hits.

11:20-11:35PM	MONTANA SKIES Cello, Six-String Electric Cello and Guitar with the energy of a rock band	Agency for Creative Talent Strategies (ACTS), Inc. Booth # 609 www.a-c-t-s-inc.com
	A unique concert experience! A duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. Pairing cello, six-string electric cello and guitar, these astounding musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd to Vivaldi and their own award-winning originals which have been featured nationally from NPR to the Travel Channel. MONTANA SKIES’ tour schedule has taken them all across the US, Canada, Asia and Russia.

11:40-11:55PM	DePUE BROTHERS BAND Classical meets Bluegrass meets Rock. Four Fiddling Brothers lead the charged sound	Arts Management Associates Booth # 701 www.ama.bz
	Authentic Bluegrass performed by classically-trained virtuosi. The DePUE BROTHERS BAND -- oldest brother, Wallace; Alex, “The Fiddler;” Jason (Philadelphia Orchestra); and Zach (Time For Three and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster) – merge brilliant technical prowess with a highly creative joy. With four additional musicians, including from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the DePUE BROTHERS BAND takes Bluegrass to an entirely new level. “Incredible energy and virtuosity... This band delivers. !!!” - Tom Warner, Kimmel Center VP of Programming

12:0012:15AM	ZILI MISIK 8 women from 5 countries and 3 continents present music of the African diaspora	Auburn Moon Agency Booth # 325 www.auburnmoonagency.com
	ZILI MISIK has been bridging cultures, generations, and continents for eight years. Zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through diasporic rhythm and song. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Brazilian samba, Afro-Cuban son, and African American spirituals, blues, jazz and neo soul, ZILI MISIK honors its influences while creating a sound uniquely its own. Zili's lyrics glide from English to Creole to Portuguese to Spanish, spinning tales and visions.

WEDNESDAY – 9/15
CAPITOL III BALLROOM
Westin Indianapolis-1st Floor
9:40 PM – 12:15 AM

Dessert and coffee/tea for Presenters
Cash bar

9:40-9:55PM	HUNT FAMILY This family of nine amazes audiences with their high powered step dancing and fast fiddling	ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 512 www.ecetouring.com
	This dynamic family of nine performs a variety of musical styles, including Celtic, bluegrass, country, pop and classical, as well as a diverse repertoire of original compositions. Parents Clint and Sandy and children Jessi, Jenni, Josh, Jonathan, Jordan, Justin and JJ mix champion fiddling with a percussive blend of world-ranked step dancing, drums, djembes, ashikos and cajons. Acoustic and electric guitars accompany soaring piano melodies and smooth vocal harmonies. True family entertainment for all ages!

10:00-10:15PM	CLAIRE LYNCH BAND Personable, energetic show - country ballads, bluegrass, swing and Appalachian clog dancing by Grammy nominee	TG2 Artists Booth # 312 www.clairelynch.com
	Grammy nominee CLAIRE LYNCH has long been at the forefront of women pushing bluegrass boundaries. Her soulful songs have been recorded by Patty Loveless and Kathy Mattea and others. This stellar ensemble delivers a personable, high energy performance including tender country ballads, hard driving bluegrass, swing, and even some Southern Appalachian clog dancing.

10:20-10:35PM	DePUE BROTHERS BAND Classical meets Bluegrass meets Rock. Four Fiddling Brothers lead the charged sound	Arts Management Associates Booth # 701 www.ama.bz
	Authentic Bluegrass performed by classically-trained virtuosi. The DePUE BROTHERS BAND -- oldest brother, Wallace; Alex, “The Fiddler;” Jason (Philadelphia Orchestra); and Zach (Time For Three and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster) – merge brilliant technical prowess with a highly creative joy. With four additional musicians, including from the Philadelphia Orchestra, the DePUE BROTHERS BAND takes Bluegrass to an entirely new level. “Incredible energy and virtuosity... This band delivers. !!!” - Tom Warner, Kimmel Center VP of Programming

10:40-10:55PM	MITCH SEEKINS SINGS THE GREAT TONY BENNETT Seekins wows audiences with his unforgettable renditions of the legendary crooner’s beloved songs	ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 512 www.ecetouring.com
	Performing the beloved songs of Tony Bennett, MITCH SEEKINS carries himself with much of the same relaxed, elegant, charismatic style of the iconic singer. While not a note-for-note, look-alike tribute artist, Seekins uses his own exceptional vocal talent to celebrate the music and accomplishments of Bennett. Anecdotes, multi-media stills and video clips offer a rare glimpse into the career of one of the world’s most legendary artists. A theatrical delight and evening of extraordinary music!

11:00-11:15PM	DAYSAHEAD: JAZZ-N-ROLL A jazz approach to rock and soul	Dow Artists, Inc. Booth 211 www.dowartists.com
	DAYSAHEAD'S reinvented Jazz-n-Roll - defined as "a jazz approach to rock and soul" - created by powerful duo guitarist Steve Wright and vocalist Kim Leachman - is a near perfect marriage artistically. Kim’s vocal power and grace compels as she effortlessly moves from soulful to jazzy to rockin’ without a moment’s notice. Steve’s emotional and melodic guitar styling magnetically draws to his intuitive self-expression and intriguing technical ability. Bass and drums are their perfect pallet. Original, timeless!

11:20-11:35PM	EMILY PINKERTON North and South American Folk Fusion	Community Communications Booth # 319B www.emilypinkerton.com
	Haunting vocals, Andean guitar and old-time banjo are the backbone of Emily Pinkerton’s alt-country fusion. Hailed as “affecting and poignant — a different kind of high lonesome” by Sing Out!, she weaves together North and South American folk song and brings her evocative style to audiences across the country as part of the PennPAT touring roster.

11:40-11:55PM	DEPUE DE HOYOS Grammy-nominated, Guinness record-setting world music duo present Latin mixed with show tunes, classical and rock	Auburn Moon Agency Booth # 325 www.auburnmoonagency.com
	Grammy nominated (instrumental), Guiness world record setting energetic world duo DePUE DE HOYOS blends Latin traditional and original songs with classical, show tunes and even rock anthems on violin and Latin guitar. Voted #1 showcase at their first performing Arts conference, they garnered the world record for the fastest Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee and Alex DePue has won World's Fastest Fiddler.

12:00-12:15PM	iO THEATER’S THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL A once-in-a-lifetime, fully improvised Broadway-style musical comedy.	ECE Touring/a division of EastCoast Entertainment Booth # 512 www.ecetouring.com
	THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL features all the typical elements of a Broadway musical—group numbers, larger than life characters, tight harmonies and dynamic choreography. But what makes this show so special is that every line, note and step are completely improvised. Each show is inspired by suggestions from the audience for a title of a musical never before made.

WEDNESDAY – 9/15
STATE BALLROOM
Westin Indianapolis-1st Floor
9:45 PM – 11:55 PM

Dessert and coffee/tea for Presenters
Cash bar

9:45-10:00PM	DEPUE DE HOYOS Grammy-nominated, Guinness record-setting world music duo present Latin mixed with show tunes, classical and rock	Auburn Moon Agency Booth # 325 www.auburnmoonagency.com
	Grammy nominated (instrumental), Guiness world record setting energetic world duo DePUE DE HOYOS blends Latin traditional and original songs with classical, show tunes and even rock anthems on violin and Latin guitar. Voted #1 showcase at their first performing Arts conference, they garnered the world record for the fastest Rimsky-Korsakov's Flight of the Bumblebee and Alex DePue has won World's Fastest Fiddler.

10:05-10:20PM	KATONA TWINS Classical guitar duo with rock star energy	Arts Management Associates Booth # 701 www.ama.bz
	Hungarian-Born twins Peter and Zoltán Katona, winners of over 10 international prizes and critically acclaimed as one of “the classical world’s best-known guitar duos” have performed recitals in major venues throughout the world, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Konzerthaus in Vienna. As "Night of the Proms" soloists, they performed to half a million people in arenas across Europe. Repertoire: Bach to tango to original arrangements of pop classics.

10:25-10:40PM	EMILY PINKERTON North and South American Folk Fusion	Community Communications Booth # 319B www.emilypinkerton.com
	Haunting vocals, Andean guitar and old-time banjo are the backbone of Emily Pinkerton’s alt-country fusion. Hailed as “affecting and poignant — a different kind of high lonesome” by Sing Out!, she weaves together North and South American folk song and brings her evocative style to audiences across the country as part of the PennPAT touring roster.

10:45-11:15PM	JIM PETERIK Grammy award winning songwriter/performer with a catalog of over 20 Top 40 hits	Paradise Artists Booth # 618 www.paradiseartists.com
	Grammy award winning songwriter, lead singer for The Ides Of March and co-founder of the band Survivor, Jim performs selections from his catalog of over 20 Top 40 hits, including The Search is Over, Vehicle and Eye of The Tiger. Author of 2010 Songwriting for Dummies, Jim offers an educational outreach program that can be geared for students and/or adults. Energize your audiences with great American popular music!

11:20-11:35PM	HOME FREE A tasteful family show and an entertaining evening of a cappella music	Dow Artists, Inc. Booth # 211 www.dowartists.com
	HOME FREE is the 2010 Midwest Regional Harmony Sweepstakes champion. The group offers a distinctive combination of comedy and music featuring five male vocalists with extensive theatrical and musical training. With a lively, eclectic musical style, HOME FREE takes a cappella in a direction that caters to every generation.

11:40-11:55PM	KATONA TWINS Classical guitar duo with rock star energy	Arts Management Associates Booth # 701 www.ama.bz
	Hungarian-Born twins Peter and Zoltán Katona, winners of over 10 international prizes and critically acclaimed as one of “the classical world’s best-known guitar duos” have performed recitals in major venues throughout the world, including Carnegie Hall, Wigmore Hall, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam and the Konzerthaus in Vienna. As "Night of the Proms" soloists, they performed to half a million people in arenas across Europe. Repertoire: Bach to tango to original arrangements of pop classics.

Changing the world begins with opening individual minds. Community Communications proudly offers a select roster of inspiring, insightful, innovative, multi-cultural performing artists to tickle, soothe, challenge, educate, stimulate, motivate and liberate your audience!