The Pearl Company

FOR THE LOVE O’ NAT – CHRONICLING THE LIFE, TIMES & MUSIC OF NAT KING COLE: Dean Hollin presents another of his popular “Musical Biographies”.  Saturday, May 28th,  8 pm.  $18 advance / $22 door.  An evening of memories and melodies, all tied together by one man — that tremendous crooner of the twentieth century, Nat King Cole. The songs: “A Blossom Fell”, “Route 66, “Mona Lisa”, “Straighten Up and Fly Right”, “Paper Moon”, “When I Fall In Love” and, the timeless “Stardust”! In direct keeping with the instrumentation of the original Nat King Cole Trio piano, rhythm guitar, and upright bass — Dean will be accompanied by a live jazz trio.  http://www.deanhollin.com

Artword Theatre’s fourth show in its 2008-2009 Hamilton season. Tobacco Troubadour, a new play about growing up in tobacco country and its lively dance hall scene, based on the songs of J.P. Riemens, with script and direction by Ronald Weihs, design by Judith Sandiford. Runs April 15 to 26, 2009. Performed by the Artword Theatre Ensemble: Paula Grove, Tanis MacArthur, Gordon Odegaard, Ryan Sero. Music performed J.P. Riemens & The Barflies: (J.P. Riemens on vocals and guitar, Carrie Ashworth on string bass, Linda Duemo on drums and Brian Griffith on lead guitar) (more…)