Centre Stage Productions

Friday, September 9  7-9 p.m.  The national-touring band Troubaduo will perform its eclectic mix of acoustic rock, folk, blues, soul and more. The concert, presented by the non-profit Stagelights Musical Arts Community, will be at The Event Center, 800 Chetco Ave., Brookings.
Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door and all proceeds benefit Stagelights and it’s music outreach and education projects. Tickets are available at Earl E. Books, 511 Fern Ave., and Chetco Music Co., 615 Chetco Ave.
After a decade of performing in bands and solo, musicians Jill Marie and Bryson VanCleve formed the soul-singing duo Troubaduo after meeting in Los Angeles in 2008.
The husband-and-wife team are currently on a national tour, performing 150-plus shows this year.
The band’s website states, “Troubaduo writes mostly artistic Americana and folk with elements of blues, sunshine pop, rock, psychedelic, gospel, soul and jazz, placing an emphasis on lyrics.”
The duo has recorded with world-renown musicians linked to artists such as Tom Petty, Alison Krauss, Johnny Cash, Sara McLachlan and Sammy Hagar. Their list of musical influences include Gillian Welch & Dave Rawlings, Tracy Chapman, Van Morrison, Ryan Adams, the Allman Brothers, Stevie Wonder, and Blues Traveler.
Troubaduo supports non-profits including PreemptiveLove.org, a reputable non-profit that raises money and awareness for children in Northern Iraq “whose bodies have been highly affected by chemical warfare and need new hearts,” according to its website.
Troubadouo’s accomplishments include being named featured vocalist of the month in the February 2009 issue of Songwriter Universe Magazine; and writing the Campaign song for the 2007 Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Watch videos of Troubaduo at www.coastalgrooves.com.

Friday, August 12, 7:30-10 p.m.  Join us for a night of music with James Hurley, with local singer-songwriter Mariah Leanne opening.  Event location, 800 Chetco Ave., downtown Brookings (the Event Center).  Advance tickets available at Earl E. Books, 511 Fern Ave., or Chetco Music Company, 615 Chetco Ave., Brookings.  Advance ticket price $8, at the door $10.   

Recently named by Folkworks magazine as “One of the Top Ten Live Acoustic Male Singer-Songwriters in L.A.” James Hurley’s eloquent guitar, smooth voice, and masterful writing combine to create a seductive blend of jazzy, blues-pop-folk that has been called “Sting meets the Beatles…Clapton makes the introductions”. His third solo release “Tempest in a teacup” reinforces his well-deserved reputation as a consistently compelling artist whose music is a reflection of the life he lives.

Tuesday, July 12 5-7 p.m.  Toni Land and Dale Morgan spice up the delicious fare at the Nautical Inn in Smith River.  With Toni’s originals and some great covers, Toni and Dale will keep you tapping your feet and wiggling in your seat!  No cover charge.  Great Tacos only $2.50 and Margaritas $3.00.

The Nautical Inn, 16850 Hwy. 101 No., Smith River, CA   707-487-5006

 Saturday, June 18 7-9 p.m.  Award winning singer-songwriter Toni Land, along with Crescent City’s premier guitar instructor Dale Morgan will rock this intimate venue.   No cover charge!

The Vista Pub, offers Great Burgers, Local Grass Fed Beef, Locally Baked Bread, Beer & Wine and is Family Friendly.  Space is limited so get there early!

Saturday, June 18 7 p.m. to midnight-Stagelights will hold it’s biggest fundraiser to date.  Re-live your Prom Night and dance the night away with live music, great food, prom photos, beer & wine…and fun!  This event will be held at The Rink, corner of Railroad and Center Street in downtown Brookings.  Tickets are $65 for couples, $35 for singles, and price includes two drink tickets, a prom photo,  and gourmet finger-foods prepared by The Two Chefs.  Photos by Jef Hatch Photography, beer & wine provided by MoVino.  Dance to music performed by the Fabulous Spence Bros.

Tickets are available at Cousins & Co. Music, 615 Chetco Ave., Brookings/Earl E. Books, 511 Fern St., Brookings/New Wave Video, So. Coast Shopping Center/Harvest Natural Foods, Crescent City.

Stagelights Music Showcase is scheduled for February 26th a Saturday from 7pm to 10pm at the Performing Arts Center in Harbor

Saturday, February 12  4-7 p.m.  Join Cousins & Co. and Stagelights for music and refreshments at both locations! 

Cousins & Co. Music:  Featured artists-James Anderson and Bev Mullis.  Music by Mariah Leanne.

Stagelights Musical Arts Community:  Featured artists-Horst Wolfe, Bette Sherbourne.  Music by various Stagelights members!

We are located at 615 and 619 respectively…Come on in and enjoy!

Saturday, December 18  7-10 p.m.  Bring a wrapped toy (Toys for Tots) or an instrument to donate, or just come on out and join the fun!  Sign up when you arrive to perform several songs…holiday theme if you wish, but it’s not required.  In between sets we’ll be singing along with Carl Rovainen some popular holiday faire.  There will be plenty of room for musicians and fans alike, as we are holding this event at the Harbor Performing Arts Theater on Shopping Center Ave.  thanks to Dorie and friends.  Refreshments will be available for purchase.  This is a free event but donations will be gratefully accepted to benefit our growing music lesson program.

Saturday, December 18   1-4 p.m.  Join us for our first event in the new Stagelights Studios location, 619 Chetco Ave.  (just south of the Redwood Theater) The open house will feature music lesson teacher demonstrations, workshops, refreshments, and drawings.  Don’t miss this opportunity to win a free month of music lessons!  Most of our teachers will be on hand to answer questions and to sign up students.  Gift certificates will be available too…

Saturday, November 20 2 p.m.  Portland singer-songwriter Robert Richter will host a FREE slide guitar workshop.  The workshop will be held at Stagelights headquarters, 617 Chetco Ave. (just south of the Redwood Theater), downtown Brookings.  Space is limited and reservations are recommended.  Please contact Kim at 541-251-3952 to rsvp.   The workshop will cover the following:

¨ Brief history of slide guitar including use of glass and brass slides

¨ Basic open tuning techniques to illustrate how it is most commonly used especially in blues…also types of strings used (thicker gauge) and how to raise your strings with a special tool…needed to create the sound.

¨ Most important technique—-the secret to get the sound you want and once you know this you will be able to practice on your own and develop your own style.

¨ Strumming and finger-picking styles.

 Don’t miss Roberts performance the same evening at 7 p.m. in the Chetco Playhouse, 1240 Chetco Ave.  See post for this event for more information.

Saturday, November 20 7-9 p.m.  Portland’s Robert Richter will perform at the Chetco Playhouse, 1240 Chetco Ave., Brookings.  Admission is $10 at the door, $8 advance ticket purchase.  Tickets are available at Cousins & Co. Music, 615 Chetco Ave., downtown Brookings.  This is a Stagelights event and the proceeds will benefit both the artist and the music lesson scholarship fund.  Robert will also host a FREE slide guitar workshop at 2:00 the day of his performance.  Please see the post for that event for more information. 

Singer songwriter guitarist Robert Richter is an energetic performer creating music that blends different genres from folk to blues to rock all played with passion and energy entertaining audiences around the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

Portlander Richter began teaching himself guitar at the age of 12 when he purchased a Sears “Silvertone” guitar from a neighbor for $5 and the promise to mow his lawn for a month. (He still has the guitar) Over the years Richter has become known as a versatile singer/songwriter and guitarist. His skilled and emotional slide guitar playing often works his audiences into “hoots and hollers.” 

Richter’s credits include appearing on Tom May’s nationally syndicated radio program “River City Folk,” carried on more than 250 NPR affiliates nationwide. In addition, his music was played on the “Bob Dylan Radio Hour” heard on the Sirius Satellite Network and on KUSF-FM in San Francisco.

“Robert Richter is a charismatic entertainer that gives his all every time he performs and is a stellar musician.”  Morry Feldman, WQED-FM Pittsburgh, PA.

Solo or with his band he performs regularly around the Northwest at festivals, outdoor concerts and other venues.  He has also opened for a number of regional and national acts.

Friday, October 29 7-9    Details to follow…

Saturday, October 23 7-10   Stagelights presents the community open mike hosted by local singer-songwriter (and Stagelights board member) Perry Devine.  Join us for a fun evening of music with a variety of performers, or just come to root them on.  Donations are gratefully accepted for this event. 

Since we are in the process of packing and moving, there will be no prepared food available during this event.  We will have coffee, tea, espresso drinks, sodas, water, popcorn and maybe some other munchies. 

Saturday Sept. 16 7 p.m.  Katy Boyd and Benny Wain, touring musicians from the UK, will perform in concert in a Stagelights fundraiser.  Local college student Mariah Leanne and former Brookings resident Mason McKinney will open the show.  Suggested donation $8 at the door. 

Thursday, October 7     7 :00 PM:   Matt Meighan and Halelupe  -  Portland-based Folk and Americana.  $8 suggested  donation. This is a Stagelights show but it is not a fundraiser per se. We will  split the donations 75/25 with the artists getting  75%.

Saturday, October 2

From the San Francisco Bay Area…

2:00  PM: Nancy Cassidy with Dayan Kai  -   Children’s music.  This is a free show with donations  gladly accepted for the Stagelights Musical Arts Community. We will split  the donations 50/50 with the artists.

7:00  PM:   Nancy Cassidy with Dayan Kai  -   Folk and Americana.  $8 suggested donation. This is a  fundraiser for the Stagelights Musical Arts Community. We will split  the donations 50/50 with the artists.

Saturday, Sept. 25 7-9 p.m.  Stagelights presents husband and wife duo in a fundraiser for the newly begun lesson program.  All proceeds go toward lesson scholarships, thanks to Jill and Bryson who are generously donating their time.  Tickets are $15 for dinner and show, $5 for show only.  Menu includes all you can eat taco dinner.  Troubaduo performs a wide variety of music with guitar, mandolin and vocals. 

Note:  So sorry this listing did not get posted in time to make this show.  The show was terrific though, and thank you Troubaduo for making such a special evening for those who attended.  Thanks also to Takilma FM Radio for broadcasting live from Centre Stage.  You can listen to Takilma FM on the world-wide-web!