2010 RED TABLE PLAZA CONCERT SERIES
Who said lunch has to be boring? Grab lunch and head downtown for The Red Table Plaza Lunchtime Concert Series. This free, eight week concert series will run from June 14 to August 6, 2010. Live musicians will perform Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., weather permitting, on the Wells Fargo Plaza located on the southwest corner of Jefferson Boulevard and Michigan Street.
Red Table Plaza is a Wi-Fi hot spot, set-up each day at 10:00 a.m. and available for public use until 6:00 p.m. Food and beverages can be purchased from nearby downtown restaurants and eateries. The café tables and chairs Red Table Plaza are provided by DTSB. Interested groups and individuals wanting to use Red Table Plaza for outdoor meetings, lectures, promotions and other recreational and entertainment purposes are encouraged to call DTSB.
WEEK 1
MONDAY, JUNE 14
KENT ARNSBARGER
Kent Arnsbarger is a solo steel drum performer using high quality backup tracks (all played & recorded by him). More Information
TUESDAY, JUNE 15
STEVE FORESMAN
Whether he’s wailing out a full-tilt rocker on his electric guitar or singing a moody ballad with that patented velvet baritone, no one delivers from the stage quite like Steve.
More Information
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16
KELLIRAE & CRAIG
An acoustic duo that plays an eclectic mix of vocal music that draws from some of the best of country, folk and pop. More Information
THURSDAY, JUNE 17
JOHN KENNEDY
Original Irish music on guitar, tin whistle & flute. More Information
FRIDAY, JUNE 18
SHERRY K
Piano with spirit, soul, and a hint of lime and salt! More Information
WEEK 2
MONDAY, JUNE 21
DON SAVOIE
Original blue-eyed soul with some high energy Chicago blues and Detroit boogie. More Information
TUESDAY, JUNE 22
KELLY JAY
Swing, blues, jazz soloist.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
ANDREW KREIDER
Singer-songwriter Andrew Kreider was born and raised in London, England – growing up caught between the sounds of the English “folk-baroque” scene and new wave musician poets like Elvis Costello. Throw in the influence of Canadians Joni Mitchell and Bruce Cockburn, then stir in the upheaval of a move Midwestern Indiana in his 20s, and you get the fertile soil for some first-class songwriting with a “transatlantic drawl.” More Information
THURSDAY, JUNE 24
MENDOZAS GUITAR DUO
Dean Wachs & Andy Peck perform five centuries of classical guitar.
FRIDAY, JUNE 25
CUP O’ SOUP
Jetta and Kellirae, (frontline vocalists of Jetta and the Jelly Beans and Everyday People, respectively) are joined on guitar by Jerry Cage and vocalist Tracy Burchett to form Cup o’ Soup. Cup o’ Soup draws from diverse backgrounds including rock, country and choral music, and includes seasoned professional musicians and vocalists, as well as fresh new talent. They perform a variety of rock, pop, country and original songs rich with acoustic guitar detailing and three part vocal harmonies.
WEEK 3
MONDAY, JUNE 28
DAVID SIMON
David Simon is one of the truly original singer/songwriters out there today. Great lyrics and a gravelly, gritty voice that compliments his material perfectly. A real ‘folkie’ from the old school. Don’t miss a chance to hear him.” –Al Kniola, The Back Porch, 88.1 WVPE Public Radio More Information
TUESDAY, JUNE 29
RIELY O’CONNOR
Riely OConnor will bring his “all original” show to DTSB’s Red Table Series. He will draw from his collection of songs from his Nashville-recorded CD’s Workin’ On A Memory (2004), A Dream Or Two (2006) and his recently released singles. Riely’s work is known for its powerful themes, insightful lyrics and “hum-able” melodies. In his live performances he delivers the goods with energy and a dynamic stage presence. More Information
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
VENITIA SEKEMA
The Venitia Sekema Band with Danny Dine on guitar, Brandon Dinges on bass and Joe Bradley on drums Venitia and her band’s style is hard to pin down, a typical performance includes songs that range from Chicago Blues to Uptown Jazz, Old School Motown to the most Modern Folk. Let’s just say she’s a little bit folk, a little bit blues & a whole lotta soul. More Information
THURSDAY, JULY 1
STEVE FORESMAN
Whether he’s wailing out a full-tilt rocker on his electric guitar or singing a moody ballad with that patented velvet baritone, no one delivers from the stage quite like Steve. More Information
FRIDAY, JULY 2
TAYLOR CLARK
Original singer/songwriter from Kalamazoo, Michigan. More Information
WEEK 4
TUESDAY, JULY 6
RAFAEL CHAVEZ
Specializing in jazz, fusion, funk and bossa nova. More Information
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7
TIM VELEZ
Dan Fogelburg tribute show. More Information
THURSDAY, JULY 8
KJ & JJ
Swing, Blues, Jazz duo.
FRIDAY, JULY 9
PINE CREEK ROUNDERS
Old Time music is story telling music and the Pine Creek Rounders love to tell those stories. Old Time is also the original party music so be ready to do more than tap your toes. Close your eyes, you’re going on a movin’ & shakin’ ride to the past. More Information
WEEK 5
MONDAY, JULY 12
JOE CHAMBERLIN
Joe Chamberlin is a singer/songwriter from South Bend, IN. He performs original folk, rock, and blues songs.
TUESDAY, JULY 13
KELLIRAE & CRAIG
An acoustic duo that plays an eclectic mix of vocal music that draws from some of the best of country, folk and pop. More Information
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14
ELLI EDWARDS
Electric/Acoustic violin with an assorted variety of music.
THURSDAY, JULY 15
LUKAS SIMPSON
Original contemporary and traditional folk musician playing guitar, mandolin and banjo. More Information
FRIDAY, JULY 16
KELLIRAE & CRAIG
An acoustic duo that plays an eclectic mix of vocal music that draws from some of the best of country, folk and pop. More Information
DON SOVOIE
Original blue-eyed soul with some high energy Chicago blues and Detroit boogie.
WEEK 6
MONDAY, JULY 19
EMILEE ALLAN
Emilee is a young singer/songwriter that loves to entertain you. She has a powerful but soothing voice and sings a variety of original songs and other music from Country, Pop with a soulful feeling in her voice. She will be performing with an accompanying guitarist. More Information
TUESDAY, JULY 20
RIELY O’CONNOR
Riely OConnor will bring his “all original” show to DTSB’s Red Table Series. He will draw from his collection of songs from his Nashville-recorded CD’s Workin’ On A Memory (2004), A Dream Or Two (2006) and his recently released singles. Riely’s work is known for its powerful themes, insightful lyrics and “hum-able” melodies. In his live performances he delivers the goods with energy and a dynamic stage presence.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
DAVID JAMES
Irish and American folk music and song on many instruments from an All-Ireland Champion. More Information
THURSDAY, JULY 22
DAN ALLEN
Dan is a self-taught singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist whose sound can be compared to artists like Dave Matthews or Jason Mraz. More Information
FRIDAY, JULY 23
CUP O’ SOUP
Jetta and Kellirae, (frontline vocalists of Jetta and the Jelly Beans and Everyday People, respectively) are joined on guitar by Jerry Cage and vocalist Tracy Burchett to form Cup o’ Soup. Cup o’ Soup draws from diverse backgrounds including rock, country and choral music, and includes seasoned professional musicians and vocalists, as well as fresh new talent. They perform a variety of rock, pop, country and original songs rich with acoustic guitar detailing and three part vocal harmonies.
WEEK 7
MONDAY, JULY 26
CHARLES BLACK
Charles will play a spectrum of music, from Oscar Peterson to Beatles. Classical, Jazz and Gospel plus many of his original songs.
TUESDAY, JULY 27
JUDY A. BERG
Contemporary folk with some jazz & pop influences.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28
TIM VELEZ
Dan Fogelburg tribute show.
THURSDAY, JULY 29
JOHN KENNEDY
Original Irish music on guitar, tin whistle & flute. More Information
FRIDAY, JULY 30
MENDOZAS GUITAR DUO
Dean Wachs & Andy Peck perform five centuries of classical guitar.
WEEK 8
MONDAY, AUGUST 2
JOE CHAMBERLIN
Original folk, rock, & blues songs.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
PAUL DECKER
Acoustic Guitar & Keyboard More Information
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4
VENITIA SEKEMA
The Venitia Sekema Band with Danny Dine on guitar, Brandon Dinges on bass and Joe Bradley on drums Venitia and her band’s style is hard to pin down, a typical performance includes songs that range from Chicago Blues to Uptown Jazz, Old School Motown to the most Modern Folk. Let’s just say she’s a little bit folk, a little bit blues & a whole lotta soul. More Information
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
DON SOVOIE
Original blue-eyed soul with some high energy Chicago blues and Detroit boogie.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 6
LUKAS SIMPSON
Original contemporary and traditional folk musician playing guitar, mandolin and banjo. More Information
WEEK 9
MONDAY, AUGUST 9
BROOK BENNETT
Brook is a member of the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, and will be playing J.S. Bach solo cello suites amongst other popular songs for cello. More Information
