YESTERDAY – A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES
September 26  |  7pm
Marshall Auditorium $20/15
Relive the incredible excitement of the most influential rock group in the history of pop music! Hailed as the #1 Beatles tribute act in the world, YESTERDAY recreates the historic performances of the Beatles when they ruled the world. These four artists have thrilled audiences with their convincing and accurate portrayal of John, Paul, George and Ringo. YESTERDAY has performed on five continents, been featured on radio and television, and were invited by the U.S Postal Service to perform at the Smithsonian Institute in Washington, D.C. at the unveiling of the “Yellow Submarine” postage stamp. Performing the early years of the Beatles music, YESTERDAY transports audiences to an era of peace and love, leaving no doubt, the British are coming! www.legendsofyesterday.com

Tom Wopat
October 10  |  7pm
Marshall Auditorium $20/15
Well-known for his TV roles on The Dukes of Hazzard and Cybill, Tom Wopat is also a classically trained vocalist and major presence on Broadway. From his debut in I Love My Wife to his Tony-nominated role opposite Bernadette Peters in Annie Get Your Gun, with stops along the way in Guys and Dolls, Chicago and 42nd Street, Wopat has thrilled audiences throughout the country. His critically acclaimed act, Love Swings, features songs from some of music's biggest stars including Frank Sinatra, The Beatles and Judy Garland. It showcases his smooth, intimate and sexy style, reminiscent of the great crooners of the 40’s and 50’s. A reviewer from The New York Times said, "Mr. Wopat, like Sinatra in his glory days, makes it all look easy.”  www.tomwopat.com

Lula Washington Dance Theatre
October 24  |  7pm
Marshall Auditorium $20/15
One of the most admired African-American contemporary dance companies in the west, Lula Washington Dance Theatre is known for powerful, high-energy dancing and unique choreography. Based in the inner city of South Los Angeles, the company’s performances reflect many aspects of African American culture and history, celebrating and uplifting the human spirit. Filled with true beauty, exuberance, sensuality and creativity, the company’s performances include “Ode To The 60s,” a light-hearted look back at the cultural revolution that includes the music of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles, and “Songs of the Disinherited,” an American Masterpiece winner. www.lulawashington.com

The presentation of LWDT is made possible by the MetLife Community Connections Fund of the National Dance Project, a program administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts. Major support for the NDP is also provided by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation with additional support from the Ford Foundation and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Juan Carmona
November 18  |  7pm
Marshall Auditorium $20/15
Born of Spanish Gypsy background in Lyons, France, this Latin Grammy-nominated flamenco guitarist is one of the most creative performers of the new flamenco generation. A proud descendent of the guitar-playing Habichuelas dynasty from Granada, Spain, he obtained his degree as a concert musician from the celebrated National Conservatory of Music in Paris. At the age of 26, he became the first professor of flamenco guitar holding a state-awarded diploma. His albums Orillas and Sinfonia Flamenca were nominated for Best Flamenco Album at the Latin Grammy Awards. He has performed with such renowned orchestras as the Russian Philharmonic, the National Orchestra of Lyons and the Marseille Opera Symphony Orchestra. Joining Mr. Carmona on stage is a talented group of musicians including Sabrina Romero, a gifted vocalist and sizzling Flamenco dancer. www.juancarmona.com

Holiday on Broadway
December 2  |  7pm
Marshall Auditorium $20/15
Enjoy an evening of unforgettable music celebrating the most festive time of year with Broadway stars Raymond Saar, Diane Ketchie, Valerie Perri and Scott Harlan in a special command performance. Holiday on Broadway combines seasonal music from stage, film and television as well as hilarious twists on your favorite holiday songs. These talented singers have performed everywhere from Broadway to Carnegie Hall and the White House. They have starred in such blockbuster shows as Les Miserables, Wicked, Evita and Phantom of the Opera. Come celebrate the holidays as these Broadway stars take you on a musical journey around the globe that will lift your spirits and warm your heart.  www.thebestofbroadway.com

Pine Leaf Boys
January 23  |  7pm
Clovis Civic Center $20/15
Louisiana's finest, two-time Grammy-nominated Pine Leaf Boys have made a name for themselves presenting their own inimitable brand of Cajun music with youthful exuberance. Well known for lively shows and thoughtful arrangements, these talented musicians have breathed new life into Cajun music by reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. Described as the link that connects the young and the old generations, the Pine Leaf Boys play the old fashion dance hall standards while bringing the songs of past masters into their repertoire with great gusto. www.pineleafboys.com

The Alley Cats
February 13  |  7pm
Marshall Auditorium $20/15
Back by popular demand, The Alley Cats return to Clovis with their 50’s and 60’s doo wop show. Combining a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing, the Cats feature tight harmonies, universal humor and unbelievable a cappella energy. Royce, Juan, Mando and Toby celebrate the oldies with tight, four-part harmonies and a lighthearted, interactive stage show. They have opened for Jay Leno in Las Vegas and shared the stage with Chubby Checker, The Beach Boys and comedian Jerry Seinfeld. This talented quartet has produced five CDs and performed in 40 states and more than 1,500 schools around the country. Together, the group’s freshness and talent truly make them the Cat’s meow! www.thealleycats.com

La Catrina Quartet
March 9  |  7pm
Marshall Auditorium $15/12
Hailed by Yo Yo Ma as “wonderful ambassadors for music,” the award winning La Catrina Quartet is one of the most sought after chamber ensembles on tour today. Their unique blend of Latin-American and standard repertoire has proved enormously entertaining for their diverse audiences, catering to the more traditional concertgoers while still attracting the next generation of listeners. Showcased in a special concert in Carnegie Hall, their infectious personalities infuse their playing, creating truly compelling performances. They have premiered works by composers Thomas Janson, John Ferrito and Zae Munn and their U.S. tour includes concerts at Merkin Hall in New York City and the University of Washington’s World Series in Seattle. They are currently artists-in-residence at New Mexico State University. www.lacatrinaquartet.com

Enter the Haggis
March 23  |  7pm
Clovis Civic Center $20/15
A live show of Toronto’s Celtic rock band, Enter the Haggis, is a musical feast, viscerally dynamic, emotionally uplifting and intellectually stimulating. To engage this quintet is to indulge rock, fusion, bluegrass, traditional Celtic fare, folk, and even Latin flavors. Featuring its multi-influence style of Celtic rock, the band has made waves in the musicality of the genre, landing high Billboard and iTunes World Music chart positions as well as major television appearances on A&E Breakfast With the Arts and PBS’ popular program Out of Ireland.  It’s the kind of overall sound and devotion package that has created not only die-hard fans, but “Haggis Heads” that follow the band from gig to gig. www.enterthehaggis.com

Swing Fever
April 11  |  4 pm
Clovis Civic Center $20/15
Venture back in time to an old-fashion “tea dance” with the music of Swing Fever, a California-based band created and nurtured in the San Francisco Bay area. Having cut their musical chops with Jazz legends Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett, the players bring fresh excitement to old favorites. Honored as a California Arts Council touring artist, the band spotlights the vocal stylings of Denise Perrier, one of San Francisco’s most popular performers. Called “a voice with a heart,” Denise has produced four CDs, including the Grammy-nominated, “Color Me Blue.” Featuring an authentic big band sound, Swing Fever has performed at prestigious jazz festivals throughout the country including the Monterey Jazz Festival. Rhythmic, romantic, torrid and witty…watch out, you may catch Swing Fever, too!  www.swingfever.com

The Santa Fe Opera
April 20  |  Free Admission
CCC Town Hall
Always a Series favorite, the The Santa Fe Opera performers present joyous music, heart wrenching melodies, show stopping arias and favorite show tunes during their spring tour throughout New Mexico and West Texas. The tour is a project of The Santa Fe Opera’s Education and Community Programs Department. Guests will have an opportunity to meet and visit with the performers at a reception held in the Eula Mae Edwards Museum following the show.  www.santafeopera.com

Mother’s Day Mariachi Fandango
May 9  |  3 pm
Marshall Auditorium $15/12
Special Family Discount: 5 tickets for $40
Enjoy this special Mother’s Day concert spotlighting New Mexico artists as they celebrate Mexican culture and the rich traditions of Jalisco, Mexico. Headlining is Reynaldo Maestas, one of the leading young Mariachi entertainers in the southwest today. Also performing is Santa Fe's premiere all-female recording group, Mariachi Buenaventura, and the award winning folklorico dance troupe from the Dance Academy in Albuquerque, Baila! Baila!  Audiences will delight in romantic serenades, powerful rhythms, and lyrical movements from these supremely talented artists. As our honored guests, all mothers will receive a special gift from the Series.