Centre Stage

Wednesday, January 20 6-9 p.m.  You are invited to the Redwood Theater to view the Playing for Change (peace through music) documentary and to experience the uplifting message of the film.  The Stagelights House Band will kick off the show with 45 minutes of music.  There will be a discussion session after the film, and sign up sheets will be available for music lessons and the youth choir.  This is a fund raiser for Stagelights Musical Arts Community and the suggested donation is $5.  If you don’t have a donation, please come anyway!  Doors open at 5:30.  The Redwood Theater is located at 621 Chetco Ave., downtown Brookings.  Our thanks go to Tim Patterson for donating the use of his venue to our cause! 

The mission of Stagelights is: To provide music education, enrichment and enjoyment to all age groups, regardless of their ability to pay, and…To act as a communal center for musicians and aspiring musicians, with a focus on youth and senior outreach. 

Board members:  Kim Banfield, Perry Devine, James Anderson, Scott Graves, Michelle Later. 

Stagelights House Band Members:  James Anderson, Kim Banfield, Perry Devine,  Scott Graves, Jef Hatch, Gordon Later, Paul Lopez, Tim Muehler

For information about Stagelights, or to become involved with our mission, please email Kim at centrestage@charter.net  or phone 541-251-3952.

Sorry, Erik Mackenroth will be unable to be here as his flights have been cancelled due to weather.    Brookings own Mariah Leanne will perform her own inimitable style of originals and covers.   Free Concert!    

The Backstage Cafe’ will be open for appetizers, espresso, and other tasty treats.

Erik Mackenroth Bio:

Erik Mackenroth was a finalist in Orange County’s Funniest Person contest in 2002 and 2006.  He also appeared on “The Extreme Gong Show” as a Flamingo Dancer who shoved live cockroaches down his pants.  Other television appearances include, “Clubhouse” on CBS and the ABC Family show, “Switched”.  Mackenroth also appeared in the movie “Cloud Nine” with Burt Reynolds and National Lampoons Dirty Jokes the Movie, as a drunk.  He has also worked in commercials with Disney and Savin Photocopiers.  Mackenroth has shared the stage with comedians Vic Dunlop, Dat Phan, Bill Kirchenbauer, Jimmie Walker, Bruce Baum, Todd Glass, and Joey Medina from the Latino Kings of Comedy, just to name a few.  You can hear Erik every Tuesday morning on his radio show, “The Downtown Lounge” on LA Talk Radio. 

Friday, January 15, 7-10 p.m.  Jurassic Country and Co. will entertain us with good old country music at it’s best!  Featuring Rapp Brush (guitar & vocals), Cousin Elmo (bass & vocals), Bill Pearson (lead guitar), Matt Harrison (percussion).  $6 per person $10 per couple (any 2 people attending together, grab a friend and save a couple of bucks!)

The Backstage Cafe’ will be open for refreshments during this event. 

Thursday, January 14, 7-10 p.m.   Grab your instrument and join other music lovers for an evening of improv!  All skill levels and all ages welcome!  Whether you like rock, country, folk, blues, or jazz, Centre Stage is the place to cut loose!  Our jam schedule will change after this week, so watch for new events.  This is a “Stagelights” event and so there is no admission charge, but please support your local musical arts community by donating what you can.

The Backstage Cafe’  will be open for refreshments during this event.