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The Steep Canyon Rangers will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, in the Good Life Cafe, 26 N. Hanover St., Carlisle. The Steep Canyon Rangers have carved out a special spot in the world of bluegrass music, creating a sound that looks forward and backwards at the same time. In 2006, the International Bluegrass Music Association voted Steep Canyon Rangers the Emerging Artist of the Year. For more information or tickets, call 249-8747 or visit www.thegoodlifecafe.com.
The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center and the Office of Social Equity at Shippensburg University, present Sweet Honey In The Rock at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22. The dynamic, all-female, Grammy award-winning group sings unaccompanied except for rhythms they create with their bodies and hand-held percussion instruments. This special concert will celebrate the Civil Rights Movement and its achievements. Tickets are $23, $20, $18 and $12. Tickets can be purchased by visiting the Luhrs Center Box Office or calling 477-7469 Monday-Friday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or online at www.luhrscenter.com.
Pentagon will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, in the Mechanicsburg Middle School Auditorium, 1750 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg. The rock band is well-known for its musical shows that feature tunes from the 50’s through the 90’s. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at Clay’s Exxon, Main Street, Mechanicsburg, 766-9334; the Mechanicsburg Recreation Office, 691-4571; any band booster or band member.
Two winter voice recitals, presented by students of Joan Boytim, will be held at 2 and 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, in the sanctuary of Allison United Methodist Church, Carlisle. The programs include a wide variety of music including folk, sacred, art songs, Broadway selections, and arias from oratorio and opera. The public is invited. Singing at 2 p.m., are the following students from grades 7-9: Madeline Schlusser, Christina Snyder, Gail Tierney, Kelly Smith, Megan Sunday, Emily Filburn, Kira Kaplan, Maura Manning, Tad Wright, Adrian Paskey, Gina Moscato and Curtis Scotto. Singing at 3:15 p.m. are the following students from grades 10-12: Liza Ebbets, Kait Williamson, Casey Burton, Joe Charette, Victoria Jumper, Becky Cerullo, Kevin Whitmire, Elise Manning, Amanda Jones, James Lang, Lauren Parrott, Melanie Merryman, Christina Kay and Todd Kilmer.
The Jacobs Brothers will appear at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Glenvale Church of God, 1970 New Valley Road, Marysville. The word “versatility” best describes the Jacobs Brothers program. Although they specialize in traditional and sacred music, their approach to the Gospel is varied by using the diversified talents of the singers throughout the concert. The end result is a program which is appealing to all ages. Admission is free, but a love offering will be received. For directions or information, call Pastor Larry at 957-4573.
The Fuller Family Strings, a favorite local gospel and bluegrass group, will be the featured group at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at Ickesburg United Church of Christ’s monthly “Night of Music.” Rounding out the musical worship service will be the church choir and other favorite local musicians. The congregation will also be invited to sing along with some of the hymns. Following the program, everyone will have a chance to share fellowship and light refreshments. The event is free and open to the public. A freewill offering will be collected. The church is located at 85 Tuscarora Path, just west of the square of Ickesburg on PA Route 17. For more information, call Marlene McPherson at 438-3872.
Acclaimed Serbian violinist Mikhail Simonyan will perform with pianist Alexei Podkorytov at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at The Forum, Fifth and Walnut streets, Harrisburg. Presented by The Wednesday Club, the program will include Grieg’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major, Op. 13, Ravel’s “Tzigane,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir d’un lieu cher,” Op. 42. Tickets are $28 for adults, $22 for seniors, and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the BOX, 214-ARTS, and at the door after 6:45 p.m. For more information, visit www.wednesdayclub.org. or call 234-4856.
The APB Cultural Arts Committee at Shippensburg University presents Influences: The Motown Greats at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, in the H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center. Four top emerging singer/songwriters, Bob Carroll, Chris Cauley, Chinua Hawk and Nadine Zahr, will showcase well-known and loved classics and favorites from artists like Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Smoky Robinson and Marvin Gaye. Tickets are $20 and $15 and available by calling the Luhrs Center Box Office at 477-SHOW or online at www.luhrscenter.com.
The Holly Inn, 31 S. Baltimore Ave., Mt. Holly Springs, is having a special celebration to celebrate Mayor Kirk Wilson’s birthday from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Come join Mayor Wilson as celebrity bartender and the band 3 Drink Minimum from Washington, D.C., who will be playing swing, jazz and contemporary music throughout the night. Swing dance demonstrations will be provided by Matt Stewart, and birthday cake will be served. All money raised from the event will be used towards the Cumberland County American Red Cross’s Building Renovation “Almost Home” Fund. Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Red Cross office, from any Red Cross board member or at the Holly Inn. For more information, call the Holly Inn at 486-3823 or Lynn at 243-5211 ext. 0 or visit www.cumberlandcountyarc.org.
South Middleton School District’s annual “Band Night” concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, in Brenneman Auditorium at Boiling Springs High School. The Yellow Breeches sixth grade band, the Yellow Breeches seventh and eighth grade band and the Boiling Springs High School band will be performing. The bands will be performing under the direction of Jeffrey Noble and Steven Strawley. The concert is open and free to the public. For more information, call 258-6484.
Susquehanna Folk Music Society will present the following concerts at Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, 222 Market St., Harrisburg. Advance tickets are available through The Box at 214-ARTS or at www.sfmsfolk.org/tickets. For more information, call 763-5744 or visit www.sfmsfolk.org.
* Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m., a blues concert featuring “Eric Bibb” at Stage Two. Also sponsored by WXPN and the Blues Society of Central Pennsylvania. Tickets are $18 general admission, $14 SFMS and BSCP members, and $10 for students.
The Hilton Patio Bar, Second and Market streets, Harrisburg, continually showcases jazz music under the direction of pianist Steve Rudolph. All performances will be held in the bar. The schedule is as follows: 5:30-9:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday with Steve Rudolph and other artists; 8p.m.-12 a.m. Friday and Saturday - jazz ensembles; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, jazz brunch in Raspberries.
* Jan. 18 and 19, JD Walter with Steve Rudolph Trio.
* Jan. 20, JD Walter with Steve Rudolph - jazz brunch in Raspberries Restaurant.
* Jan. 25 and 26, Steve Rudolph, Ali Ryerson, flutes, and Victor Dvoskin, bass.
* Jan. 27, Ryerson and Rudolph - jazz brunch is Raspberries Restaurant.
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Lebanon Valley College music faculty members John Copenhaver and Dr. Christopher D. Campbell will present a College Recital featuring the Baroque trumpet at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, in the Blair Music Center. Copenhaver will perform the “Concerto in E-flat” by J.B.G. Neruda and Campbell will play the “Sonata prima” by Vivianni, “Concerto in D” by Torelli, and the “Vaga Cintia” by Scarlatti, accompanied by soprano D. Rebecca C. Lister. Campbell will play all his pieces on a Baroque trumpet, which is two times the length of a modern trumpet and has no valves to aid in changing notes. The recital will also feature Dr. Christopher J. Hefner, band director and music education professor, who will be performing with Copenhaver and Campbell in a piccolo trumpet trio by Telemann. Dr. Shelly Moorman-Stahlman, an associate professor of music at LVC, will accompany them on the organ. The recital is free and open to the public.
The Fault Line, the first singing group to take the leap into mainstream rock without the use of instruments, will appear at 9 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, in Leedy Theater of the Mund College Center, Lebanon Valley College. The four singers use their powerful voices to create spectacular harmonies and stunning arrangements based on music from groups such as Bill Haley & His Comets, The Used and Fall Out Boy. The Fault Line will also perform a variety of originals. For more information, call 867-6034.
The CVSM Community Symphonic Band will hold its annual Winter Concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Chambersburg Area Senior High School Auditorium, 511 S. Sixth St., Chambersburg. Under the expert guidance of conductor, David Wenerd, the eclectic and challenging program includes “Mother Earth” by David Maslanka, “Il Bersagliere” by Eduardo Boccalari, “O Magnum Mysterium” by Morton Lauridsen, “Spoon River” by Percy Grainger and more. Admission to the concert is free, although donations are gratefully accepted.
