Mike Murphy has taught at Viewmont High School for 36 years. He developed a guitar program there that is one of the largest in the U.S. Mike began playing guitar when he was 12 years old and has performed in bands and as a solo performer throughout the West. He has...
Layton Main Street Band was formed by Layton City Parks and Recreation in 2004 to support city events and to give talented musicians an outlet to express their talents. Since that time the band has performed for Layton City functions such as Veteran’s Day and...
Layton City’s patriotic gift to the community will feature community choirs and outstanding vocalists and instrumentalists from the Layton area. This year’s event will spotlight World War II veterans and feature music from the war years as well as patriotic favorites....
The Davis Arts Council is proud to present 3 outstanding pianists who are competing in the 2010 International Piano Competition in Salt Lake City, on June 17-July 1. Named for Greek pianist, Gina Bachauer, who performed with the Utah Symphony, the competition is in...
Barbie began composing when she was only three years old. She has performed as a soloist and in many musical groups as a vocalist, pianist, and flutist. She earned her bachelor of arts in music from Brigham Young University. She has arranged and created scores for...
The Davis High School Jazz Moonlight Orchestra, under the direction of Steve Hendricks, presents “Moonlight Serenade,” an evening of big band music featuring the Moonlight Singers, directed by Jane Fjeldstead. These groups were formed 24 years ago, keeping alive the...
The Davis County Symphony was formed with a vision that those who join will feel the “Spirit of Community”. The symphony creates an environment for those who participate whereby they can strive to engage, serve and inspire, as well as enhance their artistic lives and...
We are excited to bring spotlight local talent in our “Show Layton Your Talent” season opener! Last year the audience and judges were blown away by the fantastic performances. Over 70 artists auditioned for a coveted spot in the Top 15. The 2009 winner, Jane Bruce of...
In the melodic wake of the three operatic tenors comes a new breed of tenors from more humble origins… 3 Redneck Tenors – A New Musical Adventure. Written by opera-veteran Matthew Lord with music arranged by Craig Bohmler, 3 Redneck Tenors features a cast...
One of the most listened-to voices on radio from the mid 1960’s through the early 1970’s was The Grass Roots lead vocalist, Rob Grill. With hits such as Midnight Confession, Let’s Live for Today, Sooner or Later, and Temptation Eyes, the Grass Roots were consistently...
Over 50 years ago, Larry, Steve, and Rudy Gatlin started singing in their little hometown of Abilene, Texas. Their four-decade career has taken the Gatlin Brothers from dusty Texas stages to White House performances, from Broadway to Grammy Awards to the top of the...
Don’t miss Rita Moreno next Thursday, July 15, as she appears on the acclaimed radio show, RadioWest on KUER FM 90.1 at 11:00am to talk about her life, career, and the upcoming show! Rita Moreno has had a thriving career for the better part of six decades....
There are a very few entertainers who can truly make you laugh until it hurts and Michael Harrison is one of them. Michael Harrison is an extraordinarily talented ventriloquist, puppeteer and comedian. He has worked alongside numerous acts from The Muppets to Boyz to...
Rhythmic Circus has quickly risen from an underground percussive-dance phenomenon to an innovative live performance company known for transforming their tap shoes into instruments of rhythm. The Minneapolis Star Tribune put it well when they called the dance troupe...
Since earning a standing ovation as an unknown singer on the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 with his impressive delivery of Long Black Train, Josh Turner has established himself as one of the most identifiable male vocalists in country music. Real life – including...
Once you’ve heard the Joe Muscolino Band, it’s easy to understand why this acclaimed group of Utah musicians is returning by popular demand to the Kenley Amphitheater. No musical genre is out of their range as they comfortably pay tribute to Michael Jackson, sing an...
RubberBand is a perfect name for Ryan Shupe and his band of amazing musicians. The group is known for its ability to stretch out musically in all directions, pinging back and forth with a joyful spontaneity. Each member possesses years of experience on his respective...
Conceived & written by John Foley, Mark Hardwick. Debrah Monk, Cass Morgan, John Schimmel & Jim Wann. Original stage production by Dodger Productions. The shade-tree mechanics (a.k.a. Pump Boys) – all cash-poor, big-mouthed Romeos sell high-octane fuel on...
Now in its 16th year of providing concerts in a variety of venues, this popular group is under the direction of Dr. Thomas Root, head of the band program at Weber State University, assisted by associate director Dr. Darrell Lund. The band’s repertoire includes...
THE FANTASTICKS is the longest-running musical in the world (opening on May 13, 1960 and closing on January 13, 2002 after 17,162 performances) and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and...
