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AN DOCHAS AND THE HARAN IRISH DANCERS Sunday September 20, 2009 - 2:30 PM Gallo Center for the Arts Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	An Dochas, Irish for “The Hope,” is a young Irish band with cross-cultural influences, presenting traditional Irish music fused with the energy of rock and the versatility of folk. A driving rhythm section of guitar, bass, and drums support traditional instruments including the Uilleann, pipes, whistles, Bodhran, and fiddle. Moving ballads as well as rowdy, comical vocals, explosive Irish step dancing.
GREGORY TABOLOFF - CLASSICAL PIANIST AND COMPOSER Thursday October 22, 2009 - 7:30 PM Gallo Center for the Arts Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	Gregory Taboloff (composer/pianist) made his Carnegie Hall debut at age 27 and received critical acclaim from the New York Times. In 1986 and 1987, he competed in two renowned international competitions. The Tchaikovsky competition in Moscow and the Queen Elisabeth competition in Brussels. Upon his return, he gave a command performance for England’s Prime Minister Heath at the Blackhawk Country Club. In 1990, Maestro George Cleve engaged Taboloff as piano soloist with the Oakland Symphony at the Concord Pavilion.
ROMANZA Tuesday January 19, 2010 - 7:30 PM Gallo Center for the Arts Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	Philip Grant, Todd Jang, and Frederik Robert have been identified as “three talented, young, classically trained vocalists who have separately been delighting audiences across North America and Europe,” Now together as ROMANZA, they have been winning people’s hearts everywhere they perform. In fact, their official launch concert in Victoria sold out to a packed house of 1500. Robert Campbell, Theatre Director of Maple Ridge Arts Centre wrote about them “Their performance here at the ACT was the best attendance we have had for a classical performance.” They have also been profiled on CBC Radio2, The New VI, CKBD 600, A Channel and CFAX and have quickly earned a reputation as fun.
TOM RIGNEY AND FLAMBEAU Tuesday February 2, 2010 - 7:30 PM Gallo Center for the Arts Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	Flambeau specializes in fiery Cajun and zydeco two-steps, low-down blues, funky New Orleans grooves, and heartbreakingly beautiful ballads and waltzes. Most of the repertoire is composed by Rigney, but they also mix in a few classics from the Cajun/zydeco/New Orleans songbook. And if, along the way, you pick up a trace of Rigney’s Irish roots or a little Swing and roots Rock and Roll, it just makes the musical gumbo that much tastier. In the past few years Rigney’s skills as a composer have broadened and deepened, and he is today writing some of the most evocative and uplifting music you will hear anywhere. And Rigney’s charismatic stage presence and high-energy delivery draw the audience into his performances and make them feel that they are an integral part of the music and the show.
MIKE STRICKLAND TRIO Friday March 5, 2010 - 7:30 PM Gallo Center for the Arts Mary Stuart Rogers Theater	Mike Strickland – Piano stylist and composer Mike Strickland presents jazz, popular, and original music. As a gifted arranger, Mike’s eclectic sets highlight the superb individual talents of each group member. Selections include lush arrangements of popular and original music, blues, jazz, classical, and piano-busting boogie-woogie numbers. Clipper Anderson – is one of the Northwest’s leading bassists. Jack Klitzman – Master of saxophones, flutes, and clarinets.
HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR Saturday March 20, 2010 - 7:30 PM Gallo Center for the Arts Mary Stuart Rogers Theater THIS IS AN ADDITIONAL EVENT NOT INCLUDED IN THE SUBSCRIPTION FEE	The Harlem Gospel Choir has shared its message of love and inspiration with hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Through its dynamic performances the choir strive to create a better understanding of the African American culture and the inspirational music called Gospel as it related to the Black Church. The theme of every performance is “bringing people and nations together and giving something back.” * Additional Event Not included in subscription fee